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Summary (draft minutes): City of San José Executive Committee of the Arts Commission Meeting District 03 — Jonathan Borca, Chair Shelby Taketa — District 10 District 06 — De Anna Mirzadegan, Vice Chair Janett Peace — Citywide District 01 — Manjiri Yeravadeakar REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 5:30 PM March 2, 2026 Hybrid Meeting City Hall, Room 1254 How to attend the Executive Committee Meeting (no public comment): 1) By phone 888-475-4499. Webinar ID: 964 9095 3880 2) By online: https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/96490953880 3) Passcode: 022171 a. Use a current, up-to-date browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. b. NOTE: Only members of the Public who are attending the meeting in- person may comment in Public Comments and on items on the agenda. No comments will be taken from those attending the meeting virtually. I. Call to Order & Orders of the Day II. Consent Calendar A. Approval of the Meeting Minutes for the regular meeting on February 2, 2026. B. Public Record III. Reports and Information Only A. Announcements B. Chair’s Report – Chair Jonathan Borca C. Director’s Report – Director of Cultural Af (Truncated for demo view.)
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Public Meeting Decorum: a) Persons in the audience will refrain from behavior, which will disrupt the public meeting.
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This will include making loud noises, clapping, shouting, booing, hissing or engaging in any other activity in a manner that disturbs, disrupts or impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting. b) Persons in the audience will refrain from creating, provoking or p...
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Signs, Objects or Symbolic Material: a) Objects and symbolic materials, such as signs or banners, will be allowed in the Council Chambers and Committee Rooms, with the following restrictions: • No objects will be larger than 2 feet by 3
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feet. • No sticks, posts, poles or other such items will be attached to the signs or other symbolicmaterials. • The items cannot create a building maintenance problem or a fire or safety hazard. b) Persons with objects and symbolic materials such as signs must...
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Addressing the Council, Committee, Board or Commission: a) Persons wishing to speak on an agenda item or during open forum are requested to complete a speaker card and submit the card to the City Clerk or other administrative staff at the
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meeting. b) Meeting attendees are usually given two (2) minutes to speak on any agenda item and/or during openforum; the time limit is in the discretion of the Chair of the meeting and may be limited when appropriate. Applicants and appellants in land use matt...
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Use a current, up-to-date browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+.
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Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer.
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NOTE: Only members of the Public who are attending the meeting in- person may comment in Public Comments and on items on the agenda.
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No comments will be taken from those attending the meeting virtually.
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Director’s Report – Director of Cultural Affairs Kerry Adams Hapner
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Review draft of Arts Commission Meeting Agenda – Chair Jonathan Borca E.
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Review Arts Commission Agenda Planner for remaining FY 2025 – 2026 meetings, including presentation schedule. – Chair Jonathan Borca
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Call to Order & Orders of the Day
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Consent Calendar A.
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Approval of the Meeting Minutes for the regular meeting on February 2, 2026 . B. Public Record
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Reports and Information Only A.
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Announcements B. Chair’s Report – Chair Jonathan Borca
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Business A.
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Discussion: Arts Commission Debrief – Chair Jonathan Borca B. Update: Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Ballet Measure – Director of Cultural Affairs Kerry Adams Hapner ARTS COMMISSION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE March 2, 2026 Page 2
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Public Comment NOTE: Only members of the Public who are attending the meeting in-person are invited to speak on any item that does not appear on today’s Agenda and that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. Members
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of the public are invited to speak on any item that does not appear on today’s Agenda and that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. Meeting attendees are usually given two (2) minutes to speak on any discussion item and/or during open f...
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Meeting Schedule and Agenda Items No meeting in April.
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The next regular meeting will be held in-person and virtually on May 4, 2026, at 5:30 PM.
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Adjournment The City of San José is committed to open and honest government and strives to consistently meet the community’s expectations by providing excellent service, in a positive and timely manner, and in the full view of the public.
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You may speak to the Commission about any discussion item that is on the agenda, and you may also speak during Public Comments on items that are not on the agenda and are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. Please be advised that, by law,...
