List of 2026 City Sponsored Special Events Committee Meetings
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July 27, 2026
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Item 1: Call to Order and Roll Call
Call to Order and Roll Call at [0:05:27].
Item 2: Public Comment on Non-agenda Items
This item was not taken up at the meeting.
Item 3: Action Items
The committee discussed the status and program for the Hispanic Heritage Celebration, scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2026, from noon to 4:00 PM. The event will include entertainment, food catering by El Ranchero, and involvement from car and truck clubs. Marketing materials were reviewed, with a preference for white as the primary color for printed materials due to readability concerns, though a lighter shade of orange was considered for the banner. The committee noted that sponsorship packages were largely sold earlier in the year, but they aim to invite previous sponsors back and develop a prospect list. A deadline for sponsorship was suggested but not finalized. Advertising will include internal website and social media promotions, as well as a quarter-page ad in the September issue of Diablo Gazette, which is due at the end of August.
The discussion also briefly covered other events, including Concerts in the Grove, the Memorial Day ceremony, classic car shows, and the Fourth of July parade, which was described as highly successful. The committee noted the need for photo or video content from upcoming car shows for a year-end recap. The final city-sponsored special events committee meeting is scheduled for the last Monday in October, where financials will be presented.
Keywords: Hispanic Heritage Celebration, El Ranchero catering, sponsorship packages, Diablo Gazette ad, special events committee, car shows photo content, Fourth of July parade
Item 4: Future Events
The discussion centered on adding a City of Clayton-sponsored Family 5K Fun Run at the end of 2026. Councilmembers Jeff Wan and Kim Trupiano, along with a speaker (Chris), discussed the event’s timing, logistics, and potential features. Chris suggested holding the event between Thanksgiving and the end of the year, emphasizing its appeal as a family-friendly activity in Clayton, a town known for its outdoor culture. He also proposed including a kids’ run and allowing pets to participate, provided they wear bibs. Wan shared his experience with a previous run that included pets and noted the potential for sponsorships from pet-related companies.
Chris mentioned working with city staff to plan a course that would include checkpoints and aid stations, potentially incorporating local landmarks such as Ed’s and trails near downtown. Wan suggested incorporating a treasure hunt-like element with aid stations and vendor booths, and Chris proposed that the event begin and end at the Grove, with a small vendor fair afterward.
Trupiano raised the possibility of a fundraising component, suggesting that a portion of the proceeds could support local nonprofits or beautification projects. Wan noted that previous runs had attracted non-runners who enjoyed the stands and activities set up along the route. The discussion concluded with general support for the event, with no formal vote or decision made on the proposal.
Keywords: Family 5K Fun Run, Pet Participation, Local Landmarks, Vendor Fair, Fundraising Component, Sponsorships, Event Logistics
Item 5: Adjournment
Adjournment at [0:19:05].
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