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Cultural Commission approves minutes; reallocates up to $500 for Nebula Rider banners and updates Work Plan goal on commemorative months

Santa ClaraAug 4, 20252 min read

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Hybrid meeting held August 4, 2025 at Santa Clara Senior Center. Commissioners approved July 7, 2025 minutes (with amendment), assigned subcommittees for the FY 2025/26 work plan, reallocated up to $500 for Nebula Rider street banners, and revised Work Plan Goal No. 3 to establish space and format for commemorative month celebrations.

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Approved the Cultural Commission regular meeting minutes of July 7, 2025 with an amendment to record Commissioner Pontious as excused (motion by Vice-Chair Diaz; seconded by Commissioner Garg). Vote recorded: Aye by five commissioners (two absent at time of vote).
Reallocated up to $500 from the Public Art Reception allocation to produce and procure up to three street banners for Nebula Rider (motion by Vice-Chair Diaz; seconded by Commissioner Garg). Vote: 7-0.
Amended Work Plan Goal No. 3 to read: "Identify a space to curate and facilitate the celebration of Commemorative Months and determine what cultural holidays to celebrate and via which medium." (motion recorded as made by Commissioner Daz; seconded by Commissioner Pontious). Vote: 7-0.
Discussed and assigned Commissioners to sub-committees to implement FY 2025/26 Cultural Commission activities (no vote detailed).
Set next Cultural Commission meeting for Monday, October 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM (announced in adjournment/staff report).

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