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04/13/2021 Arts and Culture Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 05/11/2021 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 APRIL 13, 2021 6:30 p.m. City Council Chambers 7351 Rosanna Street Gilroy, CA 95020 MINUTES 1 I. CALL TO ORDER – 6:32 PM Attendee Name Title Status Nancy Fierro Vice Chair Present Melanie Reynisson Chair Present Nelly Bermudez Commissioner Absent Judy Bozzo Commissioner Present Edgar Zaldana Commissioner Absent Camille McCormack Commissioner Present Federico Saldana Commissioner Present II. FLAG SALUTE III. SECRETARY'S REPORT –The agenda was posted on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 9:30 AM. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chair Reynisson motioned to approve with an amendment to correct the spelling of commissioner Fierro and McCormack’s names. Commissioner Bozzo seconded. Motion passed 5 -0- 0. V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA –McCormack motioned to approve the agenda. Commissioner Saldana seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0. VI. INTRODUCTIONS – Commissioners introduced themselves to the Gilroy Museum presenters. VII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA - none VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Gilroy Museum's Annual Presentation and Commission Approval to Transfer of Interest Income from the Museum Vase Endowment Trust to the Gilroy Museum Fund: Gilroy Historical Society President Connie 2 Rogers presented an overview of the Gilroy Museum. She also discussed the Society’s request for the Commission to recommend to Council to transfer the interest accumulated ($880.83) from the Museum Trust Fund to the 801 Fund in order for the Museum to continue its mission to preserve and protect the City’s historical collection. Bozzo motioned to recommend to City Council to transfer the interest accumulated ($880.83) from the Museum Trust Fund to the 801 Fund. McCormack seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0. IX. OLD BUSINESS A. Arts and Culture Commission Recommendations for the Upcoming Two-year Budget Cycle. Staff liaison Henig explained that Council is seeking input from city commissions to provide input as what they would like to be considered for the upcoming two-year budget cycle. Items should be related to arts and/or culture. Bozzo suggested that 0.25%-0.50% of the overall CIP budget be allocated to the creation and/or development of public art. Reynisson added that these public art projects could comprise but not limited to painted sidewalks, artistic lighting (downtown), and redesign of a paseo. Council priorities linked to these projects include 1) Revitalize Downtown 2) Public Engagement. Fierro suggested the Commission receive funds to provide grant opportunities for local organizations to host a community engagement special event that focuses on arts and culture. The amount recommended is $2,500 per year. Council priorities linked to these projects include 1) Revitalize Downtown 2) Public Engagement 3) Ensure Neighborhood Benefit Equally Reynisson motioned to recommend to these budget items to Council. Fierro seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0. B. Adoption of 2021 Arts and Culture Commission Work Plan (report attached): Commissioners discussed updating the work plan that was developed at the March 9 retreat. Items discussed were:  Global Positioning Satellite (“GPS”) Art Trail – commissioners will assist citywide effort to incorporate public art on a city GPS map. Other commissions are also involved in the project. Commissioner Reynisson will look into getting more information about how commissioners can participate.  Bench Plaque Program – Bozzo updated commissioners about the latest installation of plaques. She mentioned there is a problem with the current vendor. Henig said he would look into it and report back to the commission. Map of available benches needs to be updated.  Revitalize Downtown by incorporating art and culture – Commissioners want to assist with providing an artistic approach 3 improving downtown Gilroy. ACC will provide input and present to key stakeholders.  Art Cultural Award – develop award criteria  High School Art Student Show – Host in November 2021 in a downtown venue. More details to come.  Work with other commissioners – will be moved from work plan to ongoing agenda item.  ACC Social Media page – paused until City adopts policy for commissioners to host/use social media. McCormack motioned to adopt 2021 commission work plan. Bozzo seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0. X. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COMMENTS – Student rep. Ashleigh Perales reported that lots of changes have occurred recently with regards to in-person arts and culture at the high schools. The Drama club is making plans to meet in-person. Choir and band camp are in the process of determining how best to move forward with their programs. XI. COMMISSION COMMENTS (Arts-Related) – Bozzo mentioned the national quilt show is currently taking place at the Neon Exchange. Proceeds benefit St. Josephs. XII. ADJOURNMENT – 8:10 p.m. Adam Henig, Recreation Division Recording Secretary