REPORT TO CULTURAL COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Discussion on Progress Made Towards the Cultural Commission’s Work Plan Goals and Activities for FY 2023/24
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Sports, Recreational and Arts Assets
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
Annually, the Cultural 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 May 2024 Regular Meeting, Commissioners continued to share progress for FY 2023/24 related to the Commission-adopted goals listed below:
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.
DISCUSSION
At the June 3, 2024 meeting, the Cultural Commission may discuss, provide updates, and prioritize projects for the FY 2023/24 activities noted in the attached Work Plan (Attachment 1). Any item that will require formal approval by the Commission will be placed on a future agenda as a separate item for consideration. This is the final meeting of the fiscal year. Items not completed may be considered to carry over to 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 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
Discuss the Cultural Commission’s Work Plan Goals and Activities for FY 2023/24.
Staff
Prepared by: Kimberly Castro, Recreation Manager
Approved by: Cynthia Bojorquez, Assistant City Manager and Acting Director - Parks & Recreation
ATTACHMENT
1. Cultural Commission Work Plan FY 2023/24