11/08/2022 Arts and Culture Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 01/10/2023
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
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
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 6:39 PM
II. FLAG SALUTE
III. SECRETARY'S REPORT
The agenda was posted on Friday, November 4, 2022 at 3:30 PM
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Lisa Carter Commissioner Present
Camille McCormack Commissioner Present
Alexandra Perdew Vice-Chair Present
Melanie Reynisson Chair Present
Federico Saldana Commissioner Absent
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Arts and Culture Commission - Regular Meeting - Oct 11, 2022 6:30 PM
Motion was made by Commissioner Lisa Carter to approve the minutes of
October 11, 2022. Motion seconded by Commissioner Camille McCormack.
Motion passed 4-0.
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion was made by Commissioner Carter to approve the Agenda. Motion
seconded by Vice-Chair Alexandra Perdew. Motion passed 4-0.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Adopt Meeting Calendar for the Arts & Culture Commission for 2023
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Commissioners discussed the proposed meeting dates for Calendar Year
23. Commissioners decided to not go dark in the month of December.
Meetings will be kept on 2nd Tuesdays of the month at 6:30 PM in Council
Chambers. There will be 11 Regular meetings scheduled with the Retreat to
be held on March 14, 2023 following the Regular meeting of the same day.
The month of July will be dark, meaning there will be no Regular meeting
scheduled for that month.
Motion was made by Chair Melanie Reynisson to adopt the Regular Meeting
and Retreat dates for the calendar year 2023 as amended. Motion was
senconded by Commissioner Carter. Motion passed 4-0.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Review and Update Ongoing 2022 Arts and Culture Commission Work
Plan
1. Staff Report: Carina Baksa, Management Analyst
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Review and Update Ongoing 2022 Arts and Culture Commission Work
Plan
1. GPS Art Trail - no new update, Chair Reynisson is following up with City on new
timeline.
2. Fundraising - Cocoa with Santa proposed for December 17, 2022. Original plan
may not work so a Special meeting may be scheduled to iron out the details of this
event. It may end up not being a fundraising event after all. Fundraising events
such as a Diwali Festival and a Holi run are still planned for 2023.
3. Arts & Culture Events in Downtown - Commissioner Perdew taught music classes
as part of 6th Street Studios’ Summer Camps program.
4. Chair Reynisson is working developing a claim form for the Grant recipients to
submit for Reimbursement.
IX. FINANCIAL REPORT
A. Financial Report for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2022
1. Staff Report: Carina Baksa, Management Analyst
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Accept Financial Reports for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2022
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1. The Arts & Culture Commission Donations fund has a balance of $1,269.48 as of
September 30, 2022.
2. The Public Art Project Fund has a balance of $14,663.58 as of September 30,
2022. $4,508.19 are held on Reserve for various Public Art maintenance and
$10,155.39 remain available for use.
3. Motion was made by Commissioner McCormack to accept the Financial Report.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Perdew. Motion passed 4-0.
X. COMMISSION COMMENTS (Arts-Related)
1. Chair Reynisson reported meeting with other Arts & Culture Commission Chairs
around the County and working together to share and provide support to each
other with ideas and resources. Reynisson also mentioned that the City is looking
to incorporate artistic elements in the downtown project on Railroad street, maybe
in the lighting. She asked Staff how can the ACC get their ideas heard at this
stage? Staff will look into the appropriate person/channel.
2. Commissioner Carter mentioned that she wants a Masquerade Ball next year. This
may be discussed as an agenda item in the future.
3. Vice-Chair Perdew mentioned talking with 6th Street Studios to include Middle
School and Elementary School ages in the Art Walks in the future.
XI. STAFF REPORTS
1. Staff Carina Baksa introduced Adam Henig as the new Staff Liaison for the Arts &
Culture Commission as she will be moving to work for another department within
the City.
2. Staff Baksa reported that $30,000 donation from D.R. Horton has been received
and deposited in the Public Art Fund. This was in-lieu of a Public Art piece at The
Cottages Development. ACC will see this in their next quarter’s Financial report.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:38 PM
Carina Baksa,
Recreation Division
Recording Secretary