REPORT TO CULTURAL COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Discussion and Updates of the Cultural Commission’s Work Plan Goals and Activities for FY 2024/25 and FY 2025/26
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Sports, Recreational and Arts Assets
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
Annually, the Cultural Commission (“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 June 3, 2024, regular meeting, Commissioners held an initial discussion to identify priorities and activities for FY 2024/25, related to the Commission’s goals. Although the goals below were previously identified for FY 2024/25, the Commission discussed new activities to enhance the goals:
1. Host and enhance multicultural events intended to acquaint Santa Clara residents with cultural diversity and encourage participation.
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.
At the August 5, 2024, meeting, the Cultural Commission discussed projects and made budget allocations for those projects for FY 2024/25. The Commission adopted a work plan for FY 2024/25 and FY 2025/26 that is subject to budget allocations. At the October 7, 2024, meeting, the Commission continued to discuss progress made towards the goals and made minor modifications to the goals.
DISCUSSION
At the November 4, 2024, meeting, the Commission may discuss and prioritize projects and activities noted in the attached Work Plan (Attachment 1). Through this item, the Commission may make updates to the attached Work Plan. The Commission may also identify subcommittees to work on the items.
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
Discuss and update the Cultural Commission’s Work Plan Goals and Activities for FY 2024/25 and FY 2025/26
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 2024/25 and FY 2025/26