REPORT TO CULTURAL COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Discussion of Cultural Commission Work Plan FY2019/21
Report
BACKGROUND
The Cultural Commission considers three to five specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound goals and/or activities for the Fiscal Year. These goals are intended to focus the Commission’s efforts and respond to City Council priorities within the existing budget direction and resource limitations.
The Cultural Commission Work Plan FY2019/21 (Attachment 1) (Work Plan) provides additional details about the goals, objectives, activities, timelines and status of the current Commission efforts. At the July 1, 2019 meeting, the Commission adopted the following 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 month celebrations.
4. Enhance communication and media strategy to increase community awareness of the Cultural Commission.
DISCUSSION
The Cultural Commission will continue to review and discuss the Work Plan objectives/activities, timelines, and status found in the table(s) below. The Commission may also discuss and assign members to subcommittees to work on completion of the objectives.
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GOAL #1: Host and enhance multicultural events to encourage and acquaint Santa Clara residents with cultural diversity. |
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Objectives |
Ad Hoc Sub-Committee |
Timeline |
Current Status |
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Host free, age-friendly events with diverse, musical acts (Friday Night Live, Concerts in the Park, Street Dance) |
Samara/Mathur |
2/7/20 - Central Library 3/7/20 - Triton |
February & March are scheduled & contracted GFI 2020 contract in progress |
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GOAL #2: Develop and encourage interactive, art opportunities to provide temporary, performing, cultural, and public art in the city. |
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Objectives |
Ad Hoc Sub-Committee |
Timeline |
Current Status |
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Advise and recommend public art to City Council |
Von Huene |
Ongoing |
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Host City Utility Box Program |
Von Huene/Diaz |
Due 12/31/2019 |
2 of 5 Completed |
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Host Halloween and Holiday Home Decorating Contests and recognition |
Von Huene / Marinaro |
Halloween submission deadline 10/24/19 Holiday submission deadline 12/14/19 |
Halloween Completed Holliday presentation to Council 1/28/2020 |
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Support City Council to explore new funding sources for public art |
Von Huene |
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Commissioners attended State of Art in the City 11/10/19 |
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Recommend funding grants and support for community cultural groups |
Von Huene |
March 2020 for FY 20/21 |
FY 19-20 Contracting Completed. |
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Partner with citizen groups to place temporary, interactive art in public places and in community celebrations |
Bhatia/ Marinaro |
Ongoing |
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Attend Americans for the Arts Conference |
Diaz & Von Huene |
June 25-28, 2020 Washington, DC |
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GOAL #3: Raise visibility of commemorative months. |
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Objectives |
Ad Hoc Sub-Committee |
Timeline |
Current Status |
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Partner with community groups to host and promote commemorative month’s honoree |
Marinaro/Bhatia |
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GOAL #4: Enhance communication and media strategy to increase community awareness of the Cultural Commission. |
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Objectives |
Ad Hoc Sub-Committee |
Timeline |
Current Status |
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Presence at Parks & Recreation events |
All |
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December 6 ,2019 Tree Lighting |
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Ensure Cultural Commission events and reports are marketed and archived |
Mathur |
Ongoing |
In process |
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Present regularly to City Council |
Chair or Vice Chair |
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Placemaking Oct. 22, 2019, Nov. 5, 2019; Jan. 28, 2020 |
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Review calendar and find efficient ways to deliver Commission priorities and collaborate. |
All |
Ongoing |
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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, e-mail clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Discuss the Work Plan FY 2019/21 and notate accomplishments to date.
Staff
Prepared by: Kimberly Castro, Recreation Manager
Approved by: James Teixeira, Director of Parks & Recreation
ATTACHMENTS
1. Cultural Commission Work Plan FY2019/21