REPORT TO CULTURAL COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Discussion and Updates to Cultural Commission Work Plan Goals and Activities for FY 2021/22
Report
BACKGROUND
Annually, the Cultural 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.
For FY 2021/22, the Cultural Commission adopted the goals listed below and assigned commissioner subcommittees.
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.
5. Prepare for Citywide Arts Master Plan Process
At the August 2021 Regular Meeting, the Commission discussed and updated work plan goals and activities for the FY 2021/22.
DISCUSSION
The Commission may provide updates and take action on the activities noted in the attached work plan (Attachment 1).
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
Recommendation
Provide updates to Cultural Commission work plan goals and activities for FY 2021/22.
Staff
Prepared by: Kimberly Castro, Recreation Manager
Approved by: James Teixeira, Director of Parks & Recreation
ATTACHMENT
1. Cultural Commission Work Plan FY2021/22 & FY2022/23