SUBJECT
Title
Consider a Presentation and Proposal for Collaboration with Art Forum
Report
BACKGROUND
In October 2018, Art Forum Director Ambika Sahay and Art Forum Board Member Mayuranki Almaula requested an opportunity to present information to the Cultural Commission about the organization and to request support for an upcoming South Asian art and literacy event. Art Forum is a California non-profit based in Santa Clara which promotes and supports contemporary South Asian art forms.
DISCUSSION
The Cultural Commission may discuss and consider collaboration with Art Forum on an upcoming South Asian literary and art event.
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, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
There is no staff recommendation.
Staff
Prepared by: Maureen Grzan-Pieracci
Reviewed by: Kimberly Castro, Recreation Manager
Approved by: James Teixeira, Director of Parks & Recreation