REPORT TO CULTURAL COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Action on a Recommendation to the City Council to Adopt a Resolution Establishing the Cultural Commission’s 2027 Meeting Calendar
Report
BACKGROUND
City Charter Section 1003 states that each of the boards and commissions of the City shall hold regular meetings as required by ordinance. City Code Section 2.120.030 states that each board or commission shall hold regular meetings at the times and on the days indicated by resolution of the City Council, and that such resolutions may be amended from time to time by further Council resolution.
In 1987, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5195 to set the dates and times of the Cultural Commission meetings (Attachment 1). Subsequently, Resolution 19-8667 established the regular Cultural Commission meetings to the first Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. (Attachment 2).
The purpose of this item is to present the proposed 2027 Cultural Commission meeting calendar (Attachment 3) and draft resolution (Attachment 4) for the Commission’s review and recommendation to the City Council.
DISCUSSION
At the November 2, 2026, meeting, the Commission will review the proposed 2027 meeting calendar, which generally follows the Commission’s established schedule of meeting on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 pm.
The proposed calendar includes eleven (11) regular meetings from January through December 2027, with no meeting scheduled in September, as the first Monday falls on Labor Day, a City holiday.
Upon the Commission's recommendation, the proposed calendar and accompanying draft resolution will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration and adoption.
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 or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution establishing the Cultural Commission’s regular meeting schedule for calendar year 2027 and authorize City staff to make minor, non-substantive changes to the resolution before final adoption by the City Council.
Staff
Prepared by: Robin Shaddle, Recreation Supervisor
Reviewed by: Kimberly Castro, Recreation Manager
Approved by: Damon Sparacino, Director of Parks & Recreation
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 5195
2. Resolution No.19-8667
3. Cultural Commission 2027 Proposed Schedule of Meetings
4. Draft Resolution to Establish Cultural Commission Calendar of Meetings for 2027