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Cultural Commission approves prior minutes; discusses FY25/26 work plan and forms event subcommittee

Santa ClaraFeb 2, 20262 min read

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Meeting called to order at 7:02 p.m.; six commissioners present, one absent. The Commission approved the January 5, 2026 minutes. Commissioners discussed the Cultural Commission Work Plan and provided updates but took no action on the FY 2025/26 work plan. The Commission formed a sub-committee (Commissioners Pontious, Roy, and Das) to gather information on local event opportunities, following Chair von Huene’s report on Make Music Day and other community events. Meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.

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Approved Cultural Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of January 5, 2026.
No action taken on the Cultural Commission Work Plan and Activities for FY 2025/26 (discussion only).
Formed a sub-committee of Commissioners Charles Pontious, Abinas Roy, and Kuku Das to gather information on event opportunities (e.g., Make Music Day).
Adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m.

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Feb 2, 2026, 12:00 AMHybrid Meeting Santa Clara Senior Center Room 205 1303 Fremont Street Santa Clara, CA 95050scheduled

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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/82207705371 Meeting ID: 822 0770 5371 Or join by phone: 669-900-6833
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
CONSENT CALENDAR
Action on the Cultural Commission Regular Minutes of January 5, 2026
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
GENERAL BUSINESS
Discussion and Potential Action on Cultural Commission Work Plan and Activities for FY 2025/26
STAFF REPORT
COMMISSIONERS REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Cultural Commission is scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2026.
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Agendahttps://santaclara.legistar1.com/santaclara/meetings/2026/2/4950_A_Cultural_Commission_26-02-02_Meeting_Agenda.pdf
Minuteshttps://santaclara.legistar1.com/santaclara/meetings/2026/2/4950_M_Cultural_Commission_26-02-02_Meeting_Minutes.pdf

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