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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
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Agenda Item 3.1
DATE: February 17, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Presentation of the Lunar New Year Proclamation
Prepared by: Vanessa Rosales, Deputy City Clerk
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will present the Lunar New Year proclamation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the proclamation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
The Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, marks the beginning of a new lunar
calendar year. It is a 15-day celebration that includes family gatherings, festive meals, and
cultural performances, which ends with the Lantern Festival. According to the Chinese zodiac
cycle, 2026 is the Year of the Horse, which is characterized by enthusiasm and energy. The
Lunar New Year is celebrated by Asian American communities and others across the nation.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Lunar New Year 2026 Proclamation
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Attachment 1
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
“Lunar New Year 2026”
WHEREAS, the Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is celebrated by millions around the world to mark the beginning of a new lunar
calendar year, symbolizing renewal, hope, and the promise of prosperity and good fortune; and
WHEREAS, 2026 welcomes the Year of the Horse, the seventh animal in the 12-year Chinese Zodiac cycle, which is characterized by enthusiasm and
energy; and
WHEREAS, the Lunar New Year is 15-day celebration which starts on the second new moon after the winter solstice and falls between February 17th
and March 3rd; and
WHEREAS, it is marked by many traditions such as decorations, community and family gatherings, festive meals, and cultural performances that
honor ancestry and the shared values of unity, respect and joy; and
WHEREAS, the fifteenth and final day of the holiday is the Lantern Festival to mark the end of the New Year Celebration; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin appreciates the many contributions of our Asian American communities, enhancing the fabric of our city’s rich cultural
diversity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby proclaim February 17, 2026 as the commencement of
Lunar New Year 2026 in the City of Dublin and encourages citizens to join in the Lunar New Year celebrations.
DATED: February 17, 2026
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