04/09/2013 Arts and Culture Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 05/14/2013CITY OF GILROY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
5:00 P.M.
April 9, 2013
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:12 p.m. by Chair Harris.
SECRETARY'S REPORT
All Commissioners were present, Commissioner Dunkle (5:15 p.m.). CHS Student
Representative Burns and GHS Student Representative Arellano were present. Planning
Commissioner Bannister was also present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion made by Commissioner Armenta to approve the minutes of March 12, 2013.
Commissioner Morasca seconded the motion.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion made by Commissioner Morasca to approve the agenda for April 9, 2013, with the
stated change of order. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Armenta.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
None.
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Discussion/Decision on Next month's Art du Jour Column
The following will be featured in the next column:
• Gilroy Interim Center for the Arts
• Artist Louise Shields
B. Calendar Updates & Assignments
Chair Harris had a question about accepting invitations. Commissioner Armenta asked
about the Museum Walking Tour being put on the calendar. She passed the 2013
schedule to Commissioner Dunkle.
A. Planning for Arts & Culture Commission Annual Retreat — Thursday, April 25,
2013 — Willey Cultural Center
It was decided that the agenda previously developed was sufficient. Potluck items were
decided.
B. 2013 Memorial Day Parade Participation by ACC
Motion was made by Commissioner Dunkle that the ACC participate in the 2013
Memorial Day Parade. The motion was seconded by Chair Harris.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
The organizing for this activity will be done at the Retreat. Commissioner Dunkle will
prepare a "to do" list to work from.
PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE UPDATE — Commissioner Dunkle
See attached report
PASEO UPDATE — Vice Chair Scariot
• It was necessary to switch the Paseo themes — now the larger one will be the Historic one
and the smaller one will be the Sister Cities.
• The City has hired a construction company to clear the pathways between the buildings
and those areas will be fenced off.
• Project is still in the beginning stages, but has a lot of people that have said they will
donate to the project
GILROY ARTS ALLIANCE UPDATE — Commissioner Morasca
Commissioner Morasca reported the following:
• Young Artists Exhibit, April 6a' — May 19a', ages 5-18, Artist's Reception April 21't
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Call to Artists for June/July Landscapes (all mediums) Exhibit
• Art & Wine Stroll May 4th 2:00 — 6:00 p.m. The Center will be featuring Sycamore
Creek Winery inside and have live music outside
• The GAA courtyard is taking shape with new pavers, landscaping and fence.
Commissioners were invited to "check it out"
• The Arts Council of Silicon Valley named the Gilroy Arts Alliance the Most Upcoming
Arts Group in the County and is sending two members of GAA to the National Arts
Conference in Pittsburg, PA this June.
• GAA is requesting help from the Commission with the retro fit to the Center. They are
asking for a letter of support for the retro fit from the Commission and want to know how
to go about obtaining this letter.
STAFF REPORT — Cathy Mirelez
A. Cultural Arts Programs/Events
• Disney's The Little Mermaid is in its final production weekend (April 12-14),
with performances on Friday & Saturday evenings at 7:00 PM, and Saturday &
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Sunday matinees at 3:00 PM. Tickets are $9 each and are on a first come, first
served basis.
• Photos of the San Ysidro Park Tile Art project have been posted on the Recreation
Facebook site.
• A reminder that the Volunteer Recognition Reception is being held this Thursday,
April 11`h at the Gilroy Senior Center, beginning at 6:30 PM. All Commissioners
are invited.
B. Museum Projects/Tours/Displays
• The first attempt at finding a book seller for deaccessioned books has not been
successful and other vendors are being sought.
• The Museum and the Gilroy Historical Society are exploring a joint effort on an
Oral History project with a Gavilan College instructor. The project is in its early
stages and would not take place until the Fall.
Christopher High School Representative Jordan Burns reported the following: they will have a
booth at the Art & Wine Stroll to raise money for the Art Department; Art Show in May; Bye
Bye Birdie begins April 260% Spring Fling Dance Recital in May at Gavilan
Ms. Burns gave Commissioner Dunkle Kate Booth's email address.
Gilroy High School Representative Jailene Arellano reported the following: GHS & CHS
Chamber Singers went to Washington, DC for the Heritage Festival and took top honors in
almost every category. They will be singing this Thursday at the Women in Touch Luncheon; at
the San Luis Obispo Choir Festival this Friday, and April 12th, Tuesday & Wednesday, April
160' & 17a' they will be having their Spring Concerts at the San Juan Bautista Mission.
STAFF COMMENTS
Potluck items were decided.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Harris adjourned the meeting at 5:56 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Arts & Culture Commission will be held on Tuesday, May 14,
2013, at 5:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers located at 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA.
Sondra Banks, Administrative Secretary
Recreation Department