11/12/2019 Arts and Culture Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 12/10/2019
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 12, 2019
5:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
7351 Rosanna Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
MINUTES
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I. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Arts & Culture Commission was called to order
by Chair Wendy Sue Kissa at 5:36 p.m.
Staff present: Recreation Manager Adam Henig
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Wendy Sue Kissa Chair Present
Nancy Fierro Vice Chair Absent
Maricela Andrade Commissioner Present
Marika Somorjai Commissioner Present
Karla Sward Commissioner Present
Sally Armendariz Commissioner Excused
Nelly Bermudez Commissioner Present
II. FLAG SALUTE
Chair Kissa led the pledge of allegiance
III. SECRETARY'S REPORT
The agenda packet was posted on the City’s website on November 8, 2019
at 3:30 pm
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion was made by Chair Kissa to approve the October 8, 2019 Regular
Meeting Minutes; seconded by Commissioner Sward.
Motion passed 5-0-0
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion was made by Commissioner Wendy Sue Kissa to approve the
agenda; seconded by Commissioner Sward.
Motion passed 5-0-0
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VI. INTRODUCTIONS
Chair Kissa introduced Zinnia Navarro as the new secretary for the Arts and
Culture Commission while Vanessa Arteaga is out on maternity leave.
VII. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
Chair Kissa along with Commissioner Andrade and Commissioner Sward
attended a performance at the Limelight Actors Theater and presented
Kevin Heath the 2019 Community Impact Award for his community
involvement with the arts.
Kissa stated South Valley Civic Theater is based out of Morgan Hill and will
be taking over the theater portion of Center for the Arts.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consolidation of Arts & Culture Commission and Public Art Committee
Recreation Manager Adam Henig stated on November 4, 2019 the City
Council voted for the consolidation of the Arts and Culture Commission
(ACC) and The Public Art Committee (PAC). On January 1, 2020, the
combined bodies will become a twelve member Arts and Culture
Commission for one year. Starting on January 1, 2021, the ACC will then
revert to a seven member commission, which it will maintain in perpetuity.
Commissioner Sward asked who will be spearheading the fundraising
efforts.
Henig stated once both commissions are combined, three commissioners
will be designated as a fundraising sub-committee to spearhead fundraising
efforts and meet as needed.
B. Approval of the 2020 Schedule of Regular Arts and Culture
Commission Meetings
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Henig referred the commissioners to packet pages 11-12, stating this is an
opportunity for the commissioners to decide in advance which months to go
dark in the upcoming 2020 calendar year.
Upon further discussion, the commissioners decided to conduct two
meetings a quarter; they will meet during the months of January, March,
April, May, August, September, October, and November and will go dark
during the months of February, June, July, and December. In replacement
of their February 11, 2020 regular meeting, the commissioners agreed to
hold their annual retreat.
Motion was made by Chair Kissa; seconded by Commissioner Sward to
approve the amended 2020 Arts and Culture Commission Calendar with a
vote of 5-0-0.
X. OLD BUSINESS
A. Update of 2019 Arts and Culture Commission Work Plan
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Henig referred commissioners to packet page #15 and provided an update
on items highlighted in bold.
Showing involvement within the community, it was noted Chair Kissa,
attended the Tamale Festival; Commissioners Andrade, Sward, and Kissa
attended a production at the Limelight Theater; Commissioner Fierro
attended the Kids Discover Art event.
Under Art and Cultural Award project, Henig referred the commissioners to
packet page 16 referencing an email from Andrade with the criteria
guidelines (developed by Andrade and Fierro): 1) Community Impact Award,
2) Emerging Arts Leadership and 3) Exceptional Arts Education.
The commissioners would like to present an award from each category to
an individual or organization on a rotating basis every three months in the
2020 calendar year.
Henig stated City Council is planning to honor the winner and individuals
that participated in the 150th Anniversary Logo Contest in January 2020.
Once a meeting date has been established, Henig will notify the
commissioners.
Discussion amongst the commissioners occurred around advertisement
about local events in the City of Gilroy; Henig stated news and updates
come from a variety of sources that include the Gilroy Dispatch, City’s
website, the City’s weekly newsletter and various social media sites.
Sward suggested the topic of outreach opportunities be added at the Annual
Arts and Culture Commission Retreat scheduled for February 11, 2020 for
further discussion.
Motion was made by Chair Kissa to put the awards on hold until January
when the board increases to the 12 commissioners; seconded by
Commissioner Sward. Motion passed 5-0-0
Due to the power outage at the City of Gilroy, the meeting was adjourned by
Chair Kissa at 6:17 p.m.
B. Fiscal Year 2020 Training Budget Expenditures
C. Arts and Culture Commission has a fund account available to be used
for Commission-related business
XI. PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE UPDATE
XII. GENERAL PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE
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XIII. GILROY ARTS ALLIANCE UPDATE
XIV. STAFF REPORTS
XV. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COMMENTS
XVI. COMMISSION COMMENTS (Arts-Related)
XVII. STAFF COMMENTS
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
XIX. FUTURE MEETINGS December 10, 2019 at 5:30 P.M.
Zinnia Navarro,
Recreation Department
Recording Secretary