REPORT TO CULTURAL COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Request for Reimbursement for the “Gloria!”, “We, The People”, and “Bach: St. John Passion” Productions from Santa Clara Chorale
Report
BACKGROUND
During the FY 2017/18 annual budget process, the Cultural Commission recommended that the Santa Clara Chorale be granted $5,000 in funding. The City entered into a contribution agreement with the Santa Clara Chorale on August 14, 2017, in which the City would fund $1,666 per production for three chorale productions during the fiscal year. In no event would the total amount of the contribution exceed $5,000.
The Agreement provides that payment not be made until a presentation of records documenting production costs; income; and attendance is made to the Commission.
DISCUSSION
Patty McNeil, Treasurer from the Santa Clara Chorale, submitted a request for the Cultural Commission to reimburse a total of $4,998 for three chorale productions for the 2017-2018 season. “Gloria!” was held on December 8 and 10, 2017 and attended by a total of 767 people. “We, The People” was held on March 2 and 10, 2018 and attended by a total of 454 people. “Bach: St. John Passion” was held on May 12, 2018 and attended by 597 people.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City has already approved $5,000 to fund three Santa Clara Chorale productions in FY 17-18.
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)(4) in that it is a fiscal activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potential significant impact on 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> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Accept the Santa Clara Chorales’ report the “Gloria!”, “We, The People”, and “Bach: St. John Passion” productions.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Santa Clara Chorale Gloria! December 2017 Budget and Program
2. Santa Clara Chorale We, The People March 2018 Budget and Program
3. Santa Clara Chorale Bach: St. John Passion May 2018 Budget and Program