10/15/2013 Arts and Culture Commission Special Meeting Adopted 01/14/2014CITY OF GILROY
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
5:00 P.M.
October 15, 2013
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chair Harris.
All Commissioners were present except Commissioner Bottini who was excused.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion was made by Chair Harris to approve the agenda for October 15, 2013. The motion was
seconded by Vice Chair Scariot.
Chair Harris introduced Commissioners Lori Brooner and Nicole Robinson and welcomed them
to the Commission.
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Vote on Location of Arts Roundtable — November 6th 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Motion made by Commissioner Morasca that the Arts Roundtable be held at the
City of Gilroy Interim Center for the Arts. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair
Scariot.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
A. Resignation of Dave Dunkle
Dave Dunkle's resignation from the Arts & Culture Commission, Chair of the Public Art
Committee and Arts & Culture Commission Representative to the General Plan Advisory
Committee was acknowledged.
B. Selection of Public Art Committee Chair
Commissioner Morasca voiced his interest in being Chair of the PAC as he was on it for
eight (8) years.
Motion made by Chair Harris that Commissioner Morasca serve as the Public Art
Committee Chair. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Scariot.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
C. Selection of Arts & Culture Commission Representative to General Plan Committee
Commissioner Morasca voiced his concern that whomever is appointed to represent the
ACC on GPAC be willing to meet with him and others who can give that person the
necessary history of the Arts in Gilroy. This knowledge will enable that representative to
be a true advocate for the Arts on that committee.
Chair Harris informed the Commission that Commissioner Bottini was interested in
serving on GPAC. She told Chair Harris that she is available and willing to meet the time
requirements involved for the next two (2) years.
Motion made by Chair Harris to appoint Commissioner Bottini as the Arts &
Culture Commission Representative to the General Plan Action Committee. The
motion was seconded by Vice Chair Scariot.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
D. Selection of Arts & Culture Commission Representative for Committee on New
Downtown Banners
Motion made by Chair Harris to appoint Vice Chair Scariot as the Arts & Culture
Commission Representative for the Committee on New Downtown Banners. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Morasca.
Hearing no objections, it was so ordered.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Harris adjourned the meeting at 5:25 p.m.
FUTURE MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Arts & Culture Commission will be held on Tuesday,
November 12, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers located at 7351 Rosanna Street,
Gilroy, CA 95020.
Sondra Banks, Administrative Secretary
Recreation Department
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