02/09/2021 Arts and Culture Commission Regular Meeting
CITY OF GILROY
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
(“In partnership with City Council, the Arts & Culture Commission promotes the Arts in the
Gilroy community.”)
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
6:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
7351 Rosanna Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
AGENDA
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN THIS MEETING WILL BE LIMITED.
THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE
GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20
MEETING MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE www.cityofgilroy.org.
In order to minimize the spread of the COVID 19 virus, the City will be offering telephone
and email options for public comments at this meeting. The public is encouraged to
participate in this meeting by as follows:
VIEW THE MEETING LIVE ON FACEBOOK
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PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE TAKEN ON AGENDA ITEMS BEFORE ACTION IS TAKEN BY THE
ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION. COMMENTS MAY BE EMAILED PRIOR TO OR DURING THE
MEETING TO Adam Henig AT adam.henig@cityofgilroy.org AND MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE
CHAIRPERSON OPENS PUBLIC COMMENT FOR THE ITEM. ADDITIONALLY, COMMENTS MAY BE
MADE BY LEAVING A VOICE MESSAGE AT (408) 846-0577, PRIOR TO 5:00 P.M. FEBRUARY 9, 2021.
IMPORTANT: identify the Agenda Item Number or PUBLIC COMMENT in the subject line of your
email. The Clerk will read the first three minutes of each email into the public record.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Governors Order N-29-20, the City will
make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special
assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City a minimum of 2 hours prior to the
meeting at (408) 846-0215.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE GILROY OPEN GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE
Government's duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the public.
Commissions, task forces, councils and other agencies of the City exist to conduct the
people's business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the
people and that City operations are open to the people's review.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE OPEN GOVERNMENT
ORDINANCE, TO RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF THE ORDINANCE OR TO REPORT A
VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE, CONTACT THE OPEN GOVERNMENT
COMMISSION STAFF AT (408) 846-0204/shawna.freels@cityofgilroy.org
PUBLIC COMMENT GUIDELINES:
During the PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA portion of the
meeting, each person wishing to speak should prepare a presentation of not more than
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three (3) minutes. Persons wishing to address the Commission are requested, but not
required, to complete a Speaker’s Card located at the entrances. Completion of this
speaker’s card is voluntary. All persons may attend this meeting and speak, regardless
if a card is completed or not. Speaker’s slips should be submitted to the Secretary
BEFORE this portion of the meeting begins. Anyone wishing to address the Commission
on any other item on this AGENDA is requested, but not required, to fill out a speaker’s
slip as well and submit it to the Secretary BEFORE the Commission takes action on the
item.
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City of Gilroy Arts & Culture
Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection
with the agenda packet in the Recreation Division at City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street
during normal business hours. These materials are also available with the agenda
packet on the City website at www.cityofgilroy.org
Mission Statement: “To be an advocate for cultural and artistic activities in the Gilroy
Community. To build bridges and promote communication through cultural and artistic
opportunities for all individuals, thereby improving the quality of life in our city.”
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. SECRETARY'S REPORT
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. January 12, 2021
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
V. INTRODUCTIONS
A. Adam Henig, Staff Liaison
VI. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
VII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair of Arts and Culture Commission
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance
to participate in this meeting, please contact the Recreation Division at (408) 846-
0460. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable
arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title
II)
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1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Motion and vote for the selection of commission Chair and Vice-
chair of Arts and Culture Commission.
B. 2021 Arts and Culture Commission's Selection of Meeting Date for
Annual Presentation to City Council
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Motion to approve two meeting dates to present to City Council.
C. Arts and Culture Commission Recommendations for the Upcoming
Two-year Budget Cycle.
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
IX. OLD BUSINESS
X. STAFF REPORTS
A. Discussion Items for the Upcoming Retreat
XI. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COMMENTS
XII. COMMISSION COMMENTS (Arts-Related)
XIII. ADJOURNMENT