05/11/2021 Arts and Culture Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 06/08/2021
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
MAY 11, 2021
6:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
7351 Rosanna Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
MINUTES
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I. CALL TO ORDER – 6:31 p.m.
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. SECRETARY'S REPORT: The agenda was posted on Thursday, May 6,
2021 at 10:14 AM.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Commissioner McCormack motioned to
approve the minutes. Commissioner Zaldana seconded. Motion passed 6-0-
0.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Bozzo motioned to approve the
minutes. Commissioner Zaldana seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
V. INTRODUCTIONS - none
VI. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS- none
VII. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COMMENTS - none
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA - none
IX. NEW BUSINESS - none
X. OLD BUSINESS
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A. Review 2021 Arts and Culture Commission Work Plan (report attached)
Commissioners discussed the 2021 work plan. Items mentioned were:
• Global Positioning Satellite (“GPS”) Art Trail – Commissioner
Reynisson tested coordinates; easy to use. She reached out to
Silicon Valley Creates. She recommends small groups working on
this project.
• Bench Plaque Program – Bozzo updated commissioners about the
latest installation of plaques. All pending plaques have been installed;
No current application/requests. Bench map needs to be updated.
• Revitalize Downtown by incorporating art and culture – Identify the
parameters of what will be included in the findings; Contact city
council about funding opportunities for art/culture projects. There is a
Cal Poly college student working on project about downtown Gilroy.
• Art Cultural Award – Still need to develop criteria. Commissioner
Bozzo will work on it. Meanwhile, in light of the recent passing of
Donald Prieto, the Commission would like to present him with a
lifetime achievement award at a city council meeting. Will be on
future agenda.
• High School Art Student Show – Host in November 2021 in a
downtown venue. More details to come.
XI. STAFF REPORTS - none
XII. COMMISSION COMMENTS (Arts-Related) - none
XIII. STAFF COMMENTS - none
XIV. ADJOURNMENT – 7:29pm
Adam Henig,
Recreation Division
Recording Secretary