08/10/2021 Arts and Culture Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 09/14/2021
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
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