City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Cultural Commission
Draft
7:00 PM Virtual Meeting11/07/2022
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953(e) and City of Santa Clara Resolution 22-9150, the Cultural Commission meeting will be held by teleconference only. No physical location will be available for this meeting; however, the City of Santa Clara continues to have methods for the public to participate remotely:
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Diaz called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m.
Chair Diaz mentioned that effective Nov. 1 Commissioner Garcia-Vega has been removed from the Cultural Commission due to lack of attendance. There is currently a vacancy on the commission.
Vice Chair Louis Samara, Commissioner Debra von Huene, Chair Candida Diaz, Commissioner Jonathan Marinaro, and Commissioner Paul McNamara
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Commissioner Siddarth SundaramAbsent 1 -
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.A 22-1308 Cultural Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of October 3, 2022 Recommendation: Approve the Cultural Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of October 3, 2022
A motion was made by Commissioner Marinaro, seconded by Commissioner von Huene, that this item be approved. The motion passed with the following vote:
Aye: Vice Chair Samara, Commissioner von Huene, Chair Diaz, Commissioner Marinaro, and Commissioner McNamara
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Absent: Commissioner Sundaram1 -
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
None.
GENERAL BUSINESS
2. 22-1345 Recommend a Cultural Commission member to serve on the Station Area Task Force
Recommendation: Staff does not have a recommendation.
Rebecca Bustos, Community Development Dept. Planning Division, gave a presentation on the Station Area Task Force (SATF). The City is seeking a member of the Cultural Commission to serve on the Station Area Task Force. This will be presented to council on Nov.14.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Samara, seconded by
Commissioner McNamara, that Chair Diaz serve on the Station Area Task Force.
Aye: Vice Chair Samara, Commissioner von Huene, Chair Diaz, and Commissioner McNamara
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Nay: Commissioner Marinaro1 -
Absent: Commissioner Sundaram1 -
A motion was made by Commissioner von Huene, seconded by Vice Chair Samara, that Commissioner Marinaro serve as an alternate on the Station Area Task Force.
Aye: Vice Chair Samara, Commissioner von Huene, Chair Diaz, Commissioner Marinaro, and Commissioner McNamara
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Absent: Commissioner Sundaram1 -
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3. 22-1363 Initiate Dialogue Between Parks & Recreation Commission and Cultural Commission for Potential Special Event Collaboration
Recommendation: Staff does not have a recommendation.
Parks & Recreation Chair Forte gave a presentation about the Parks & Recreation Commission collaborating with the Cultural Commission on future events. Examples include a game, peripheral event, WarBow League, or Multi Cultural Market, possibly at a summer Concert in the Park.
Deputy Director Seal stated that the current Agenda Report's mission is to add a new element or activity for special event attendees at an existing Parks & Recreation Commission hosted event. The goal needs to be consistent with the direction of the commission. The Parks & Recreation Commission will meet and update the details and mission of the goal.
Updates will be given at future meetings and added to a future Work Plan for further discussion.
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4. 22-1288 Discussion of Cultural Commission Work Plan Goals and Activities for FY 2022/23
Recommendation: Develop, discuss and recommend Cultural Commission work plan goals and activities for FY 2022/23.
Commissioners reported the following updates to the Cultural Commission Work Plan Goals for 2022/23.
GOAL #1: Host and enhance multicultural events to encourage and acquaint Santa Clara residents with cultural diversity.
Concerts: Vice Chair Samara reported that the Oct. 7 Latin Heat concert was amazing. Commission should look at calendar when planning 2023 dates and see what other events are occurring.
Chair Diaz gave a budget update. Commission discussed possibly adding an additional Bollywood concert to the line up at Live Oak Park for 2023.
Sponsor Packet will be updated for 2023 events and the commission will work to recruit businesses to partner with the events.
GOAL #2: Develop and encourage interactive, art opportunities to provide temporary, performing, cultural, and public art in the City.
Utility Box Art-Chair Diaz provided an update on the Utility Box Art Program. One artist has completed the project. Remaining artists are finalizing their agreements and insurance policies.
Halloween Home Decorating Contest-Commissioner von Huene reported the rubric used for judging the Halloween Home Decorating Contest was based on creativity and spookiness. There were complaints from the public regarding the winners. Recreation Manager Castro read an email that provided feedback by a member of the public regarding the Halloween Home Decorating Contest. They were invited to attend the meeting, but did not attend. Commission discussed the dates of the contest and possibly extending the time frame for 2023. Marketing ideas for future contests were discussed.
Commissioner von Huene delivered the Halloween signs. She requested help for the Holiday Home Decorating Contest. Commissioner Marinaro volunteered to help deliver the Holiday Home Decorating signs.
Holiday Home Decorating-Updates will be made to the dates and judging rubric determined. Contest criteria has been updated. Theme has
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been determined. Suggestion was made to put dates on City Calendar so public is aware.
Map-Completed Utility Boxes will be added.
GOAL #3: Raise the visibility of commemorative months.
Vice Chair Samara will work on a proposal for marketing for commemorative months. Information will be put on the Cultural Commission Facebook page to raise visibility. Commissioner von Huene posted Nov. coloring page on Facebook. Suggestion was made to re-instate the artist to make additional coloring pages.
GOAL #4: Enhance communication and media strategy to increase community awareness of the Cultural Commission.
Commissioners Marinaro and McNamara will meet on marketing strategies.
Commission will report to Council in 2023.
GOAL #5: Prepare for Citywide Arts Master Plan Process
Commissioner von Huene reported that Aug. 2023 is the deadline for the Master Plan. Master Plans from other cities are being reviewed.
STAFF REPORT
Recreation Manager Castro mentioned that a RFP for a consultant has been released for the Patrick Henry Drive Master Art Plan. She will send a link to the commissioners.
COMMISSIONERS REPORT
Commissioner Marinaro encouraged everyone to attend the Opera Sat.
Nov. 12. to see the award winning performance of"Cinderella." Chair Diaz thanked City staff for their help on Commission projects.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner McNamara, seconded by Commissioner Marinaro, that the meeting be adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
Aye: Vice Chair Samara, Commissioner von Huene, Chair Diaz, Commissioner Marinaro, and Commissioner McNamara
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Absent: Commissioner Sundaram1 -
MEETING DISCLOSURES
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