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
08/07/2023
Commissioner Jonathan Marinaro will be attending remotely from the following location: 976 Wedge Ct.
Incline Village, NV 89451
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).
Via Zoom:
https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/98272283531
Meeting ID: 98272283531
Or join by phone: 669-900-6833
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Diaz called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
Commissioner Garg was welcomed to the Commission.
Commissioner Siddarth Sundaram, Commissioner Louis Samara, Vice Chair Debra von Huene, Chair Candida Diaz, Commissioner Jonathan Marinaro, and Commissioner Neetu Garg
Present 6 -
Commissioner Paul McNamaraAbsent 1 -
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.A 23-809 Action on Cultural Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of June 5, 2023 Recommendation: Approve the Cultural Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of June 5, 2023
A motion was made by Commissioner Samara, seconded by Vice Chair von Huene, that this item be approved. The motion passed with the following vote:
Aye:
Commissioner Sundaram, Commissioner Samara, Vice Chair von Huene, Chair Diaz, Commissioner Marinaro, and Commissioner Garg 6 -
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Absent: Commissioner McNamara1 -
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
None.
GENERAL BUSINESS
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2. 23-831 Action on Cultural Commission Work Plan Goals and Activities for FY 2023/24
Recommendation: Discuss the Cultural Commission Work Plan Goals and Activities for FY 2023/24.
Commissioners discussed the Goals and Activities for FY 2023/24. Updates are reflected on the Work Plan.
GOAL #1: Host and enhance multicultural events to encourage and acquaint Santa Clara residents with cultural diversity.
Plan for summer concerts in FY 2023/24-Two (2) concerts left for 2023 (8/18 and 9/29). Discussed adding alcohol to the concerts for 2024. Discussed having four (4) concerts. Three (3) at Central Park and 1 (one) at Live Oak Park for 2024.
Street Dance-successful event on 8/4 with the Pop Rocks. Estimated 4-5,000 in attendance. Discussed new location on Franklin St. for 2024.
Plan and Host Friday Night Live Events-1. Band at the Triton 2. Student Youth Band 3. Korean Event with Parks & Recreation Commission-No action for 2024.
Secure sponsors for Cultural Commission special events in FY 2023/2024-ongoing
GOAL #2: Develop and encourage interactive, art opportunities to provide temporary, performing, cultural, and public art in the City.
Advise and recommend public art to City Council-Discussion on Mechanical Horse Exhibition at Santa Clara University and allowed funds.
Identify available Utility Boxes in the City for Artist Utility Box Program (alternate years with Sculpture Exhibition)-no action for 2024.
Host Sculpture Exhibition-Commissioners discussed the pedestals and associated costs.
Host Halloween Home & Holiday Home Decorating Contest and Recognition-Discussed allocation of funds.
Update and maintain City interactive web-based public art map-ongoing.
GOAL #3: Raise the visibility of commemorative months.
Update Coloring Book to honor Commemorative Months according to Federal Calendar-First three (3) months completed (July, August and Sept).
Artist is in contract for twelve (12) months.
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Promote monthly commemorative months through Social Media and Special Events to raise awareness and cultural competency-ongoing.
GOAL #4: Enhance communication and media strategy to increase community awareness of the Cultural Commission.
Commissioners to attend the Americans for the Arts Conference-No action for 2024.
Present regularly to City Council-Joint City Council/Commission Dinner is March 5, 2024. Chair Diaz will inquire about budget adjustment.
Document process for marketing and advertising of Cultural Commission events-Will occur at a later date. Focus is on Arts Master Plan.
GOAL #5: Prepare for Citywide Arts Master Plan Process
Participate in the Community Outreach process for the development of the Community Art Center - in Patrick Henry Drive Development-Public comment will be in August and a joint meeting will happen in the Fall.
Develop private/public partnerships to invest and promote the Arts in Santa Clara-No updates.
Develop, promote and implement Citywide Arts Master Plan alongside the City Council-Waiting to hear back from the City Clerk's office to take action on this item.
GOAL #6: Identify and expand on Arts Education in the City of Santa Clara Identify potential partnerships with schools/local organizations to expand arts and art education-No update.
A motion was made by Vice Chair von Huene to confirm allocation of $10,000 for the Mechanical Horse installation. The motion passed with the following vote:
Aye: Commissioner Sundaram, Commissioner Samara, Vice Chair von Huene, Chair Diaz, Commissioner Marinaro, and Commissioner Garg 6 -
Absent: Commissioner McNamara1 -
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A motion was made by Commissioner Sundaram, seconded by Commissioner Marinaro, that $2,500 be allocated for the Sculpture Exhibition: $1750 for awards-($1000 1st place; $500 2nd place and $250 third place) and $750 for pedestals. The motion passed with the following vote:
Aye:
Commissioner Sundaram, Commissioner Samara, Vice Chair von Huene, Chair Diaz, Commissioner Marinaro, and Commissioner Garg 6 -
Absent: Commissioner McNamara1 -
A motion was made by Commissioner Marinaro, seconded by Commissioner Samara to allocate $800 to the Halloween and Holiday Home Decorating Contests ($400 each contest). The motion passed with the following vote:
Aye:
Commissioner Sundaram, Commissioner Samara, Vice Chair von Huene, Chair Diaz, Commissioner Marinaro, and Commissioner Garg 6 -
Absent: Commissioner McNamara1 -
A motion was made by Commissioner Marinaro, seconded by Commissioner Sundaram, to accept the Work Plan as discussed.
Aye: Commissioner Sundaram, Commissioner Samara, Vice Chair von Huene, Chair Diaz, Commissioner Marinaro, and Commissioner Garg 6 -
Absent: Commissioner McNamara1 -
STAFF REPORT
Recreation Manager Castro reported that Parks & Recreation Director James Teixeira is retiring Sept. 3 and Deputy Director Dale Seale is the Acting Director. Public input is underway for the Rehabilitation Projects at Warburton and Schmidt Parks. Sunset Cinema is on Friday, August 11.
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COMMISSIONERS REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioners Sundaram and Marinaro and Vice Chair von Huene reported they saw the movie, Oppenheimer. Commissioner Samara spent time in San Diego with his family. Commissioner Marinaro went to Austin and Nashville for business trips and attended the Red, White and Blue March. He is currently in Tahoe and reported the remote meeting attendance worked well. Chair Diaz vacationed in Hawaii and went to the Polynesian Cultural Center. Commissioner Samara thanked staff for all their work.
A motion was made by Commissioner Sundaram, seconded by Commissioner Marinaro, that the meeting be adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
Aye:
Commissioner Sundaram, Commissioner Samara, Vice Chair von Huene, Chair Diaz, Commissioner Marinaro, and Commissioner Garg6 -
Absent: Commissioner McNamara1 -
MEETING DISCLOSURES
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