REPORT TO CULTURAL COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Election of a Chair and Vice Chair of the Cultural Commission for FY 2024/25
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Sports, Recreational and Arts Assets
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
At the beginning of each fiscal year, the Cultural Commission takes action to appoint a Chair to facilitate the monthly meetings and a Vice Chair to serve in the role of meeting facilitator in the event the Chair is unavailable. The role of the Chair is to facilitate monthly meetings, speak at City Council meetings when necessary, and work with the Staff Liaison in preparing the agenda for Regular Meetings, and for Special Meetings. The role of the Vice Chair is to fulfill the role and the responsibilities of the Chair when the Chair is unavailable.
DISCUSSION
The Cultural Commission may nominate individual Commissioners for the position of Chair and/or Vice Chair. The individuals nominated can either accept or decline. Commissioners may cast one vote for one candidate/Commissioner for the position of Chair and may cast one vote for one candidate/Commissioner for the position of Vice Chair. The candidate with affirmed election for each position will assume the responsibilities for FY 2024/25.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Cultural Commission’s agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov>.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Elect a Chair and a Vice Chair for FY 2024/25.
Staff
Prepared by: Kimberly Castro, Recreation Manager
Approved by: Cynthia Bojorquez, Assistant City Manager and Acting Director - Parks & Recreation