REPORT TO CULTURAL COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Discussion and Updates of the Cultural Commission's Work Plan Goals and Activities for FY 2024/25 and FY 2025/26
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Sports, Recreational and Arts Assets
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
Annually, the Cultural Commission (the Commission) considers three to five specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound goals and/or activities for the Fiscal Year (FY). These goals are intended to focus the Commission's efforts and respond to City Council priorities within the existing budget direction and resource limitations. During the FY, the Commission may regularly discuss, provide updates, assign subcommittees, and prioritize projects related to these goals.
At the June 2024 Regular Meeting, commissioners held an initial discussion to identify priorities and activities for FY 2024/25 related to the Commission goals. Although the goals below were previously identified for FY 2024/25, the Commission discussed new activities to enhance the goals.
1. Host and enhance multicultural events to encourage and acquaint Santa Clara residents with cultural diversity.
2. Develop and encourage interactive art opportunities to provide temporary, performing, cultural, and public art in the City.
3. Raise visibility of commemorative months.
4. Enhance communication and media strategy to increase community awareness of the Cultural Commission.
5. Prepare for Citywide Arts Master Plan process.
6. Identify and expand on Arts Education in the City of Santa Clara.
At the August 5, 2024 meeting the Cultural Commission discussed projects and made budget allocations for those projects for FY 2024/25. The Commission adopted a work plan for FY 2024/25 and FY 2025/26 that is subject to budget allocations.
DISCUSSION
At the October 7, 2024 meeting the Commission may discuss and prioritize projects and activities noted in the attached Work Plan (Attachment 1). Through t...
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