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01/13/2015 Arts and Culture Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 03/10/2015CITY OF GILROY MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION 5:30 P.M. January 13, 2015 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:32 p.m. by Chair Scariot. SECRETARY'S REPORT Arts & Culture Commissioners Present: Bruce Morasca, Alma Perez, Nicole Robinson, Mattie Scariot and Peter Wang (5:35) Arts & Culture Commissioners Excused: Barbara Bottini Arts & Culture Commissioners Absent: Lori Brooner Christopher High School Student Representative Silva and was also present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion was made by Vice Chair Robinson to approve the minutes of the November 12, 2014 regular meeting. Commissioner Morasca seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously with a 5-0-2 vote (Barbara Bottini and Lori Brooner were absent). APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion made by Commissioner Morasca to approve the agenda for January 13, 2015, with stated change of order. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Robinson. The motion carried unanimously with a 5-0-2 vote (Barbara Bottini and Lori Brooner were absent). Chair Scariot introduced and welcomed newly appointed Arts & Culture Commissioner Alma Perez to the Commission. The Commissioners each introduced themselves. Chair Scariot congratulated Commissioners Bottini and Morasca on their reappointments. PUBLIC COMMENT None. OLD BUSINESS A. Movie Night Collaboration with the Public Art Committee and Gilroy Arts Alliance Cathy Mirelez informed the Commission again that the City would pay for the licensing for use of the movie. Chair Scariot asked for a Chair of a sub -committee to work on this event. Commissioner Morasca will chair this sub -committee. NEW BUSINESS A. Selection of Chair and Vice Chair of Arts & Culture Commission for 2015 Motion by Commissioner Morasca that Commissioner Scariot continue as Chair of the Arts & Culture Commission. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wang. The motion carried unanimously with a 5-0-2 vote (Barbara Bottini and Lori Brooner were absent). Motion by Commissioner Morasca that Nicole Robinson continue as Vice Chair of the Arts & Culture Commission. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wang. The motion carried unanimously with a 5-0-2 vote (Barbara Bottini and Lori Brooner were absent). B. Selection of Chair of 2015 Public Art Committee Motion by Chair Scariot that Commissioner Morasca continue as Chair of the Public Art Committee. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wang. The motion carried unanimously with a 5-0-2 vote (Barbara Bottini and Lori Brooner were absent). C. Interviewing of Public Art Committee Applicants No applicants; therefore no interviews. D. Presentation by Christopher High School Drama Club Not given. Discussion followed and it was decided that the Commission would invite the Christopher High School Drama Club to attend their Annual Retreat on February 10, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. If that wasn't possible, Chair Scariot suggested that she and Vice Chair Robinson meet with them in lieu of them coming to a regular Arts & Culture Commission meeting. Christopher High School Representative Ricky Silva will pass this information on to the teachers. E. Selection of Arts & Culture Commission Annual Retreat Date Motion was made by Commissioner Morasca that the Retreat be held on Tuesday, February 10th from 5:30 — 8:30 p.m. in lieu of the regular Arts & Culture Commission in February. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Robinson. The motion carried unanimously with a 5-0-2 vote (Barbara Bottini and Lori Brooner were absent). 2 PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE UPDATE Commissioner Morasca emphasized the fact that the Public Art Committee is still in need of two (2) additional members. He asked that the Arts & Culture Commission try to recruit candidates. Chair Seariot suggested asking Kevin Heath to make an announcement of the need at his theater productions. The Public Art Committee had a special meeting to review the Call to Artist letter. It was approved and the packet was sent out in early January. Cathy Mirelez stated that the entire project is $12,000 (all 6 panels). PASEO PROJECT UPDATE Chair Scariot reported that the group met today. Chair Scariot explained the project for the benefit of Commissioner Perez. She informed Commissioner Perez that the Paseo is located between 5th and 6th streets so she could go and see it at her leisure. GENERAL PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE UPDATE None. GILROY ARTS ALLIANCE UPDATE Commissioner Morasca reported the following: ➢ Joan Perez-Robinson's art will be exhibited until February 15 ➢ On January 6 —there was a workshop held Making Cards and Bring your own wine ➢ There is a new program for adult art students ➢ Limelight Theater's next production is "Rose's Dilemma" and begins January 23 STAFF REPORT Cathy Mirelez reported: A. Cultural Arts Programs/Events ➢ Auditions for our 2015 Spring Theater production Peter Pan will take place this coming Saturday, January 17th, with performances scheduled at the GHS Theater the 1 st two weekends in April. ➢ We received 196 poster entries for our Young Artists Poster Contest. The judges convened in early December and 18 were chosen to represent the 6 different Age Categories. Those 18 young artists will be presented at Gilroy City Council on Monday, February 2,2015. B. Museum Projects/Tours/Displays ➢ The Museum volunteers will be presenting their annual report to the Commission at the March meeting. The Museum volunteers are also planning activities and scheduling volunteers for the new year. Christopher High School Representative Silva reported the following: ➢ Senior Play March 5-7 at 7:00 p.m. The Man Who Came to Dinner Yours truly, Ricky Silva is in it ➢ Evita at Gavilan, Opening Night is May 1 and will run through May 16 ➢ Want to encourage more of the Commission's support of the high school arts STAFF COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT Chair Seariot adjourned the meeting at 6:07 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Arts & Culture Commission will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers located at 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020. Sondra Banks, Administrative Secretary Recreation Department C!