05/10/2022 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
MAY 10, 2022
6:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
7351 Rosanna Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
AGENDA
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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
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 a ttend 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 the Senior Center, 7371 Hanna
Street, during normal business hours. These materials are also available with the
agenda packet on the City website at www.cityofgilroy.org
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
or Rec@cityofgilroy.org. 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 II)
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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 AGENDA
IV. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COMMENTS
V. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Adopt Workplan for Calendar Year 2022
1. Staff Report: Carina Baksa, Management Analyst
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Review and Adopt Workplan for Calendar Year 2022
B. Commissioners Volunteering at Student Art Show in Downtown Gilroy
on May 21, 2022
1. Staff Report: Carina Baksa, Management Analyst
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Discuss Arts and Culture Commissioners Volunteering at the
Student Art Show in Downtown Gilroy on May 21, 2022
VII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Selection of Vice-Chair of Arts and Culture Commission
1. Staff Report: Carina Baksa, Management Analyst
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Motion and vote for the selection of Vice-chair of Arts and Culture
Commission for Calendar Year 2022
VIII. COMMISSION COMMENTS (Arts-Related)
IX. STAFF COMMENTS
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X. ADJOURNMENT
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Adopt Workplan for Calendar Year 2022
Meeting Date: May 10, 2022
Submitted By: Carina Baksa
Prepared By: Carina Baksa
Recommendation:
Review and Adopt Workplan for Calendar Year 2022
Executive Summary
At the Arts & Culture Commission retreat on March 8, 2022, the commissioners worked
on developing a workplan for calendar year 2022 that aligned with City Council’s current
adopted priorities (goals). The workplan is attached to this report for official Adoption by
the Commission.
For review purposes, the Council Goals are:
• Develop a Financially Resilient Organization that Relies on Local Revenues and
Resources
• Maintain and Improve City Infrastructure Including Streets, Facilities, and
Incorporates Green Energy Practices
• Promote Economic Development Activities that Create Opportunities for Quality
Employment and Increase the City’s Tax Base
• Ensure Neighborhood Equity from City Services Including Public Safety, Streets,
Parks, and Recreation
• Promote Availability of Safe, Affordable Housing for all Gilroy Residents
Attachments:
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1. ACC 2022 Work Plan
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2022 Arts and Culture Commission Work Plan DRAFT
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 Reynisson
Provide GPS coordinates for
public art projects in Gilroy
Maintain & Improve
City Infrastructure
Project from City's side may be on hold for now, will
update when new information is available. ACC took
photos to give to City staff.
Fundraising
1. Continue to advertise the installation of
bench plaques
2. Organize one Fundraising Event/Gala
Camille McCormack
Frank Patterson
1. Update bench plaque map
2. Sell 4 Bench Plaques
Maintain & Improve
City Infrastructure Ongoing
Arts & Culture Events
in Downtown
Assist with bringing events such as Art
Festivals to downtown to attract people and
increase revenue downtown
Federico Saldana
Melanie Reynisson
1. Assist with one High School
Aged Art Show
2. Assist or Coordinate one
activity involving community
engagement
Promote Economic
Development
Activities New Goals
ACC Grant Program
Create ongoing engagement with local
Artists through Grant Award
Establish criteria, call for
applications, issue award(s)
before June 30, 2022.
Neighborhood
Equity New Goal
Updated March 8, 2022
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Packet Pg. 6 Attachment: ACC 2022 Work Plan (3799 : Adopt Workplan for Calendar Year 2022)
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Commissioners Volunteering at Student Art Show in Downtown
Gilroy on May 21, 2022
Meeting Date: May 10, 2022
Submitted By: Carina Baksa
Prepared By: Carina Baksa
Recommendation:
Discuss Arts and Culture Commissioners Volunteering at the Student Art Show in
Downtown Gilroy on May 21, 2022
Executive Summary
The Arts & Culture Commissioners have on their workplan for Calendar Year 2022 to
assist with at least one High School-Aged Student Art Show.
Commissioner Federico Saldana has been working with High School students and 6 th
Street Studios to coordinate an Art Show in Downtown Gilroy showcasing Artwork by
High School students. The Commissioners would like to assist with the event, be it
preparation, set up or clean-up.
This item is to give Commissioner Saldana a forum to provide information about the
event to be held on May 21, 2022 and how Commissioners can participate.
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ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item Title: Selection of Vice-Chair of Arts and Culture Commission
Meeting Date: May 10, 2022
Submitted By: Carina Baksa
Prepared By: Carina Baksa
Recommendation:
Motion and vote for the selection of Vice-chair of Arts and Culture Commission for
Calendar Year 2022
Executive Summary
At the beginning of the calendar year, the Arts and Culture Commission motions to
select a Chair and Vice-Chair to serve for a one-year term. The Chair’s main function is
to preside over the commission meeting and approve the agenda prior to posting. If the
Chair is not present at the meeting, the Vice-Chair will be the presiding officer.
At the March 8, 2022 meeting, Melanie Reynisson was voted in as Chair. The
Commission decided to postpone the selection of Vice-Chair to the April meeting,
however, that meeting got cancelled and therefore it is on the Agenda for the May
meeting.
A Commissioner may nominate themselves or others if they would like to be considered
for the position.
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