09/14/2021 Arts and Culture Commission Regular Agenda Packet
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
SEPTEMBER 14, 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
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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 Carina Baksa AT carina.baksa@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) 846-0215, PRIOR TO 5:00 P.M. SEPTEMBER 14,
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.
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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
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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. August 10, 2021
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
V. INTRODUCTIONS
New Arts & Culture Commissioner Lisa Carter
VI. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COMMENTS
VII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Review 2021 Arts and Culture Commission Work Plan (report attached)
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
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1. Staff Report: Carina Baksa, Management Analyst
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Review and comment on 2021 Arts and Culture Commission
Work Plan.
IX. COMMISSION COMMENTS (Arts-Related)
X. STAFF COMMENTS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
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
AUGUST 10, 2021
6:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
7351 Rosanna Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
MINUTES
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I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:31 PM on Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Judy Bozzo Commissioner Present
Nancy Fierro Vice-Chair Present
Camille McCormack Commissioner Present
Melanie Reynisson Chair Present
Federico Saldana Commissioner Present
Edgar Zaldana Commissioner Late
Carina Baksa Senior Management Analyst Present
II. SECRETARY'S REPORT
The agenda was posted on Friday, August 6, 2021 at 4:45 PM
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion was made by Commissioner Saldana to approve the minutes from
June 8, 2021. Motion was seconded by Commissioner McCormack. Motion
passed 6-0-0
A. Arts and Culture Commission - Regular Meeting - Jun 8, 2021 6:30 PM
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion was made by Commissioner Bozzo to approve the agenda. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Zaldana. Motion passed 6 -0-0.
V. INTRODUCTIONS
None.
VI. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COMMENTS
No student representative yet since school year has not begun.
VII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
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VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Bench Plaque Inscription for Lerma
Resident Mary Avila has purchased a bench plaque in honor of her parents.
Motion was made by Chair Reynisson to approve inscription with one minor
change, to capitalize the ‘R’ in the word ‘Residents’. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Bozzo. Motion passed 6-0-0.
IX. OLD BUSINESS
A. Finalize Arts and Culture Commission Award for Donald "Elvis" Prieto
1. Staff Report: Carina Baksa, Management Analyst
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Motion to approve the inscription on the Arts and Culture
Commission Award for Donald "Elvis" Prieto
Chair Reynisson reopened the discussion for the ‘Lifetime Achievement
Award’ for Donald “Elvis” Prieto in memoriam. Commission discussed the
language for inscription and approved design. Award will have the Gilroy
Arts logo and a microphone logo to represent Mr. Prieto’s craft as a singer.
Award is to be presented to the family of Mr. Prieto at the in -person Council
Meeting on September 13, 2021. Motion was made by Commissioner Bozzo
to change the name of the award from Lifetime Achievement Award to
Lifetime Community Service Award and approve inscription. Motion was
seconded by Chair Reynisson. Motion passed 6-0-0.
B. Review 2021 Arts and Culture Commission Work Plan (report attached)
1. Staff Report: Carina Baksa, Management Analyst
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Review and comment on 2021 Arts and Culture Commission
Work Plan.
Workplan for calendar year 2021 was discussed and updated with progress.
New Council Priorities were presented, however Commission decided to
continue their already adopted workplan and try to realign priorities with
Council in the new year.
X. FINANCIAL REPORT
A. Financial Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2021
1. Staff Report: Carina Baksa, Management Analyst
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Motion to accept and approve Financial Reports for the Quarter
Ending June 30, 2021
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Financial Report for Arts & Culture Commission Fund (ACC) and the Public
Art Fund was presented by Staff Baksa. the ACC Fund has a balance of
$1,358.34 and the Public Art Fund has a balance of $13,947.09 includes
reserved funds of $4,508.19 and available funds of $9,438.90. Motion was
made by Chair Reynisson to approve the financial report. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Zaldana. Motion passed 6 -0-0.
XI. COMMISSION COMMENTS (Arts-Related)
Commissioner McCormack asked about the progress of the ‘El Camino
Real’ Bell that was to be installed at the Paseo on Monterey Street as part
of the City’s 150th Celebration. Staff Baksa will inquire with City staff for an
update. Update will be shared with Commission as soon as available.
Chair Reynisson asked about open seats on the commission. Currently,
there is one vacant seat and there is an active recruitment on the City
Clerk’s website.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:46 PM
Carina Baksa,
Recreation Division
Recording Secretary
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ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Review 2021 Arts and Culture Commission Work Plan (report
attached)
Meeting Date: September 14, 2021
Submitted By: Carina Baksa
Prepared By: Carina Baksa
Recommendation:
Review and comment on 2021 Arts and Culture Commission Work Plan.
Executive Summary
This is a monthly review of the Arts and Culture Commission 2021 work plan. The
current commission workplan is below:
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2021 Arts and Culture Commission Work Plan
Project Name Work Lead
Commissioner
Deliverable in 12
months
City Council
Priority Status
GPS Art Trail
Assist citywide effort to incorporate
public art on a city GPS map. Melanie (with Judy)
Provide GPS coordinates
for public art projects in
Gilroy
Public
Engagement
Commissioner Reynisson tested coordinates; very
easy to use. Reached out to SVCreates.
Recommends small group; share monthly updates;
Nancy will help too. Project from City's side may
be on hold for now, will update when new
information is available. Judy is taking photos.
Bench Plaque Program
Continue to promote the installation of
bench plaques, which raises money for
public art. Judy
Update map where it's
available and continue to
promote to community
Public
Engagement
All pending plaques have been installed; 1 bench
plaque order in progress. Map is updated
Revitalize Downtown by
incorporating art and
culture
Assist with providing an artistic
approach to improve downtown Gilroy. Melanie/Nancy
Present findings to key
stakeholders.
Revitalize
Downtown
Identify the parameters of what will be included in
the findings; Funding opportunities for art/culture
projects?; College student working on project
about downtown Gilroy; Mural of Donald Prieto.
Collaborte more with downtown Arts community
for shared community events.
Art Cultural Award
Art Cultural Award (annual); Will be
presented to City Council.Edgar/Judy
Establish criteria and
schedule when award will
be presented
Public
Engagement
COMPLETED: Voted to honor Donald "Elvis" Prieto.
Award at 9/13/21 Council meeting
High School Arts Student
Show
Promote art among high school aged
students by hosting a art show in
downtown Gilroy in November (11/10
or 11/3)
Federico
(w/Melanie)
Host student art show in
downtown Gilroy in
November
Public
Engagement
Revitalize
Downtown
Develop criteria and plan logistics for show
(location, specific date, show criteria);
incorporate live entertainment (teens) = ACC grant
recipient CHS Choir; more info. Once school begins
in September
Revised August 10, 2021
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