07/11/2017 Arts and Culture Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 09/12/2017CITY OF GILROY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ARTS and CULTURE COMMISSION
(“In partnership with City Council,
the Arts & Culture Commission promotes the Arts in the Gilroy community.”)
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
5:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
7351 Rosanna Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Arts and Culture Commission was called to order by Chair Mattie
Scariot at 5:31 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE
SECRETARY’S REPORT
Packet was posted on the City’s website on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 11:40 a.m. and the Agenda
was posted in the Notice cabinet on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 11:45 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Chair Mattie Scariot, Vice Chair Barbara Bottini, Commissioner
Bruce Morasca, Commissioner Grace Hernandez, Commissioner Tamura Miguel and
Commissioner Suzanne Wood.
Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Sally Armendariz-excused
Also Present: Recreation Director Maria De Leon and Recreation Manager Adam Henig
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 13, 2017 (Minutes attached)
Chair Scariot made one correction to the minutes regarding the names of the Roundtable
subcommittee members: Instead of Hernandez, Miguel, and Scariot, it should have been Bottini,
Scariot, and Wood.
Motion was made by Commissioner Bottini, seconded by Commissioner Wood and carried
with a vote to approve the amended to approve the amended June 13, 2017 minutes with a
vote of 6-0-0.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion was made by Commissioner Morasca, seconded by Vice Chair Bottini and carried
with a vote to approve the July 11, 2017 agenda with a vote of 6-0-0.
INTRODUCTIONS
None
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
The award was postponed since Dr. Escobar was running late. She arrived at 5:45 p.m. Chair
Scariot introduced Dr. Escobar and Bottini presented her with the monthly arts award certificate
for her support of displaying local art work in her office.
NEW BUSINESS
GPAC Update - Vice Chair Bottini
Vice Chair Bottini informed the Commission that GPAC (General Plan Advisory Committee)
meetings were delayed because of the passage of Measure H, which affected the city’s urban
growth boundary line. Vice Chair Bottini reported that she planned to discuss the possibility of
establishing a policy in the new General Plan for developers to contribute to a public art fund.
Director De Leon stated that the city currently does not have a policy for this and that it is not
part of the General Plan. Chair Scariot advocated that she’d like to have a policy or something
equivalent in place for the upcoming General Plan.
OLD BUSINESS
Monthly Arts Award Nomination Process – Chair Scariot and Commissioner Miguel
Commissioner Hernandez passed out a draft of a monthly arts award nomination form that she
and the subcommittee created. Commissioner Hernandez would like to have this form available
online at the City’s ACC webpage. Vice Chair Bottini suggested adding information about past
recipients.
Motion was made by Vice Chair Bottini, seconded by Commissioner Miguel and carried
with a vote to approve the suggestions for the monthly arts award nomination with a vote
of 6-0-0.
Arts and Culture Commission Roundtable Forum 2017 – Chair Scariot
Chair Scariot wanted to select a date and venue for the annual event. Commissioner Hernandez
ruled out wineries since they normally charge a fee. Chair Scariot suggested the Gilroy Arts
Alliance facility, which has been a host in past years. It was suggested that it should occur before
the holidays, sometime between mid-October and early November during the day (e.g., 10:00-
1:00 p.m.) on either a Wednesday or Thursday. Henig informed the Commission that there is
$1,408 in their account, which could be used to hire a facilitator and serve lunch. De Leon
suggested the Commission contacting Gilroy Foundation’s Donna Pray for additional funding
opportunities.
Chair Scariot wants to invite the following people/organizations: Silicon Valley Creates, Donna
Pray, Downtown Business Association (Gary Walton), Public Art Committee, Star Program
Gilroy Children’s Musical Theatre, CARAS, school facilities/theatres, Whitney Pintello, Gilroy
Welcome Center (Jane Howard), Suzanne St. John Crane, Mark Waxman. Also, Chair Scariot
created a spreadsheet that will list each venue with its capacity and contact information to be
shared with local arts groups.
PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE UPDATE – Commissioner Bruce Morasca
Last night, the PAC made their presentation to City Council and presented the Community Art
award to Shirley Willard.
GILROY ARTS ALLIANCE UPDATE – Kevin Heath, GAA Executive Director
Chair Scariot reported that the next movie night will be on Friday, July 14, 2017.
STAFF REPORT – Adam Henig
The Lion King production begins this weekend and will continue through the following weekend.
Also, Henig mentioned ACC earned $525.00 for volunteering at the Fourth of July fireworks
booth.
At the Museum, there will be a CMAP video training for volunteers who want to help with the
oral history documentation. In August there will be a presentation and training on Ohlone
Baskets by the curator of the collection that is kept at the Pacific House in Monterey. Finally,
Henig reminded the Commission that the ACC’s presentation to City Council will be on
Monday, September 18 at 6 p.m.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COMMENTS
None.
COMMISSION COMMENTS (Arts-Related)
Bottini suggested commissioners visit the Gilroy Library to view displayed art work by an eight
year old resident. Also, Bottini mentioned that Porch Fest is will be Saturday, September 16 from
12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. on Hanna St. between 3rd and 6th Street.
STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
6:30 p.m.
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Theresa Hernandez, Recording Secretary,
Recreation Department