REPORT TO CULTURAL COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Approve Cultural Commission Calendar of Meetings for 2026
Report
BACKGROUND
In 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 19-8667 (Attachment 1) regarding the dates and times of commission meetings, establishing that the Cultural Commission holds regular meetings on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m., provided the meeting date does not fall on a City Holiday. In accordance with the requirements of the City Charter and City Code, following approval by the Commission of the 2026 calendar of meetings, the City Council will take action to approve that calendar as regular meeting dates.
DISCUSSION
At the October 6, 2025, Cultural Commission meeting, the Commission will review a Proposed Cultural Commission Meeting Calendar for 2026 (Attachment 2), designating eleven (11) regular meetings to be held at 7:00 p.m. on the first Monday of each month from January through December, with no meeting in September.
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
Approve the Cultural Commission calendar of meetings for 2026 and recommend same to City Council for approval as regular meetings of the Cultural Commission.
Staff
Prepared by: Tamra Orlando, Management Analyst
Approved by: Damon Sparacino, Director of Parks & Recreation
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 19-8667
2. Proposed Cultural Commission Meeting Calendar 2026