01/12/2021 Arts and Culture Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 02/09/2021
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
JANUARY 12, 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 6:36pm
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Nelly Bermudez Commissioner Absent
Judy Bozzo Commissioner Present
Nancy Fierro Vice Chair Late
Camille McCormack Commissioner Present
Melanie Reynisson Chair Present
Federico Saldana Commissioner Excused
Edgar Zaldana Commissioner Present
Carina Baksa STAFF Present
II. SECRETARY'S REPORT
The agenda was posted on Friday, January 8, 2021 at 1:30 pm.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Arts and Culture Commission - Regular Meeting - Nov 10, 2020 6:30
PM
Motion was made by Commissioner Federico Saldana to approve the
minutes of November 10, 2020. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Camille McCormack. Motion passed 4-0.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion was made by Commissioner McCormack to approve the agenda.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Saldana. Motion passed 4 -0.
V. INTRODUCTIONS
New Commissioner Edgar Zaldana introduced himself. He has lived in
Gilroy for the past 14 years and wanted to be a part of the Arts & Culture
Commission to see what he can bring to the table.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None
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VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of the 2021 Schedule of Regular Arts and Culture
Commission Meetings
Motion was made by Commissioner Bozzo to approve the Arts & Culture
Commission Regular Meeting Calendar for 2021 with one retreat following
the meeting in March. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Saldana.
Motion passed 5-0.
Approved Calendar is as follows:
City of Gilroy Arts & Culture Commission Meeting Calendar
for 2021
2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM
January 12, 2021
February 9, 2021
March 9, 2021 (Retreat following Regular Meeting)
April 13, 2021
May 11, 2021
June 8, 2021
July 13, 2021 (DARK - No Meeting Scheduled)
August 10, 2021
September 14, 2021
October 12, 2021
November 9, 2021
December 14, 2021 (DARK - No Meeting Scheduled)
B. Proposal for Online Youth Art Exhibit (Report Attached)
Artist Sheryl Cathers was unable to attend the meeting to present her
proposal.
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VIII. FINANCIAL REPORT
A. Financial Report for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2020
1. Staff Report: Carina Baksa, Management Analyst
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Accept Financial Reports for the Quarter Ending December 31,
2020
Staff Baksa presented the financial report for the Quarter Ending December
31, 2020. The Public Art Project Fund has a balance of $13,519.05 with
$4,508.19 reserved for upkeep of current Public Art and $9,010.86 available
for future projects. The Arts & Culture Commission Donations Fund has a
balance of $1,358.34.
Motion was made to accept the financial report by Commissioner Fierro.
Motion seconded by Commissioner McCormack. Motion passed 5-0.
IX. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COMMENTS
Student Representative Nicole Perales reported that the Covid related
issues for the students continue and students of the arts are trying to figure
out what to do for the second semester since they will probably not be able
to meet in person again. Choir and Band performed in concerto via
individual video recordings and then piecing them together. Drama is
thinking of doing something similar, maybe record some monologues and
piece them together. She may have a list of what everyone has decided to
do by next meeting. She can share the links for Commissioners to show
support.
X. COMMISSION COMMENTS (Arts-Related)
XI. STAFF COMMENTS
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Adojurned at 6:58 pm
XIII. FUTURE MEETINGS at 6:30 P.M.
March 9, 2021
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Carina Baksa,
Recreation Division
Recording Secretary