Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission
TL;DR
The Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission held a regular meeting where they approved April 2026 as Arts, Culture, & Creativity Month and reviewed the 2026 Poetry Out Loud County Champion program. The commission also discussed a Race and Cultural Equity Statement. Six commissioners were present (with one arriving late), three were absent, and the meeting lasted about 70 minutes.
Key Decisions
- Consent Calendar Approval Passed
- April 2026 Arts, Culture, & Creativity Month Proclamation Passed - Recommended to City Council for approval
- 2026 Poetry Out Loud - County Champion Review Reviewed and commented on (no formal action recorded)
- Race and Cultural Equity Statement Discussion Reviewed and commented on (no formal action recorded)
Agenda
- Open Session
Regular meeting called to order by Vice Chair Ohaegbu at 1:06 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the Sacramento City Hall Council Chamber.
- Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Jeff Eisenberg, Walker Hershey, Wellington Smith (at 1:17 p.m.), Maya Wallace, Steven L. Winlock, and Vice Chair Nkiruka Ohaegbu. Commissioners Absent: Douglas Carter, Rosa Maria Orozco, and Chair Luisa Lavulo.
- Land Acknowledgement
Led by: Commissioner Maya Wallace.
- Pledge of Allegiance - led by Commissioner Jeff Eiseberg
Led by: Commissioner Jeff Eisenberg.
- 5 Consent CalendarAction: approved the Consent Calendar Passed
A motion was made by Commission Member Wallace, seconded by Commission Member Winlock, to pass the Consent Calendar.
- 1. Approval of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission Meeting MinutesConsent Item
- 2. Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission Follow-Up LogConsent Item
- Discussion Calendar
- 3. 2026 Poetry Out Loud - County ChampionDiscussion Item
Action: Reviewed and commented.
- 4. Recognition of April 2026 as Arts, Culture, & Creativity MonthDiscussion ItemAction: approved Passed
A motion was made by Commission Member Wallace, seconded by Commission Member Smith. Action: Passed a Motion recommending City Council approve a proclamation acknowledging April 2026 as Arts, Culture, & Creativity Month.
- 5. Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission (ACCEC) Race and Cultural Equity Statement DiscussionDiscussion Item
Action: Reviewed and commented.
- Director's Report
Jason Jong, Cultural and Creative Economy Manager, gave a report.
- Commissioner Comments-Ideas and Questions
Commissioners provided comments.
- Public Comments-Matters Not on the Agenda
Members of the public provided public comments.
- Adjournment
Adjourned - 2:16 p.m.
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