City of Santa Clara
Meeting Minutes
Cultural Commission
Draft
7:00 PM Hybrid Meeting
City Manager's Conf. Room
City Hall - East Wing
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
04/03/2023
The City of Santa Clara is conducting the Cultural Commission meeting in a hybrid manner (in-person and a method for the public to participate remotely).
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Diaz called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Commissioner Siddarth Sundaram, Vice Chair Louis Samara, Commissioner Debra von Huene, Chair Candida Diaz, and
Commissioner Paul McNamara
Present 5 -
Commissioner Jonathan MarinaroAbsent 1 -
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.A 23-431 Cultural Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2023 Recommendation: Approve the Cultural Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2023
A motion was made by Vice Chair Samara, seconded by
Commissioner McNamara that this item be approved. The motion passed with the following vote:
Aye: Commissioner Sundaram, Vice Chair Samara, Commissioner von Huene, Chair Diaz, and Commissioner McNamara
5 -
Absent: Commissioner Marinaro1 -
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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
GENERAL BUSINESS
2. 23-486
Satish Chandeo, Kaushal Varshney, and members of the public spoke in support of Diwali events: (a) City Holiday declared in the name of Diwali; and (b) Special event in Central Park in celebration of Diwali, similar to the City of Cupertino. The members of the public were asked to get detailed information from Cupertino.
Discuss a Potential Recommendation to Council to Recognize Residents of the Hindu Civilization and the Celebration of Diwali Recommendation: Staff has no recommendation.
Commissioners discussed recognizing residents of the Hindu Civilization and the Celebrtion of Diwali.
A motion was made by Commissioner von Huene, seconded by Vice Chair Samara, that City Council recognize Diwali by proclamation.
The motion passed with the following vote:
Aye: Commissioner Sundaram, Vice Chair Samara, Commissioner von Huene, Chair Diaz, and Commissioner McNamara
5 -
Absent: Commissioner Marinaro1 -
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3. 23-425 Discussion of Cultural Commission Work Plan Goals and Activities for FY 2022/23
Recommendation: Discuss Cultural Commission work plan goals and activities for FY 2022/23.
Goal #1. Host and enhance multicultural events to encourage and acquaint Santa Clara residents with cultural diversity:
All Concerts in the Park bands have been identified and scheduled, with the exception of June 23 at Live Oak Park. Commissioner Sundaram will check with a DJ and Dance School and will report back so staff can finalize logistics.
Vice Chair Samara will post a Google doc so commissioners can sign up to attend events. At least two (2) commissioners should be at each concert. All hands on deck for the Street Dance.
Sponsorship packets are completed and have been emailed to commissioners and is online.
Goal #2. Develop and encourage interactive art opportunities to provide temporary, performing, cultural, and public art in the City:
Public Art: Commissioner von Huene met with artist, AJ Landon and Butch Coyne, with Santa Clara University, about a temporary art installation on campus in the STEM building. The art is a mechanical horse, which matches the school mascot. Commission may allocate funds in next fiscal year. Commissioner von Huene will report back next meeting with more information. Installation will be in August. Commission discussed marketing and outreach opportunities.
Utility Boxes: Will wait for a Call for Artists until after the art installation has been secured.
Home Decorating Contests: Contests are complete. No action required.
Map: Chair Diaz will update the map with the complete Utility Boxes.
Goal #3. Raise the visibility of commemorative month celebrations:
Vice Chair Samara and Chair Diaz reported that they are have discussed the coloring book project to update the coloring book with the Federal Commemorative Months with the preferred artist. The artist is working on a draft version of the coloring book and it is expected to be completed in the
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STAFF REPORT
summer. Staff will start preparing the agreement. Pages will be finalized three (3) at a time.
Goal #4. Enhance communication and media strategy to increase community awareness of the Cultural Commission:
Commissioners McNamara and Marinaro will meet to discuss media strategies and logistics.
The Commission presented to City Council on March 21, 2023. City Council provided positive feedback to the Commission.
Goal #5. Prepare for Citywide Arts Master Plan Process:
The sub-committee reported that they met twice in March and decided they will not be applying for a NEA grant but may consider hiring a consultant to conduct a community outreach to get feedback on art from residents. The Commission expressed interest to get on the new City Manager's calendar to explore and Art & Culture Master Plan and a dedicated art development fee.
Commissioner von Huene will reach out to the Community
Development Deptartment to acquire the information.
Commissioner McNamara met with the CEO of Silicon Valley Creates, Connie Martinez. SV Creates provides small grants to artists and could share what other cities are doing, and marketing opportunities. She would like to present to the Commission to discuss a comprehensive plan for Arts and Culture in the South Bay.
Recreation Manager Castro reported the below items:
The deadline for new Commissioners to apply is extended to April 21.
Interviews will be May 22 and the commissioners will begin in June. She encouraged residents to apply.
Cultural Commission will begin discussion on Goals and Activities for the FY 2023-2024 Work Plan at the May meeting. Committees will dissolve in June, with new committees chosen in July. A new Chair and Vice-Chair will be elected in June. July will be their first meeting in new roles.
Construction on Magical Bridge in Central Park begins April 24.
Staff will order business cards for two (2) Commissioners.
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COMMISSIONERS REPORT
Commissioner von Huene performed with the Santa Clara Chorale on March 24 at the Santa Clara University Mission. Approximately 500 people attended and they performed 18 songs celebrating the Chorale's Anniversary. Next performance is May 12, Love is Love, Celebrating Love and Marriage.
ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner McNamara, seconded by Commissioner Sundaram that the meeting be adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
The motion passed with the following vote:
Aye: Commissioner Sundaram, Vice Chair Samara, Commissioner von Huene, Chair Diaz, and Commissioner McNamara
5 -
Absent: Commissioner Marinaro1 -
MEETING DISCLOSURES
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