01/14/2020 Arts and Culture Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 02/11/2020
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
JANUARY 14, 2020
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 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Wendy Sue Kissa, Vice Chair Fierro, Commissioner
Bermudez, Commissioner Bozzo, Commissioner Saldana, Commissioner
Somorjai, Commissioner Sward.
Absent: Commissioner Maricela Andrade, Commissioner Camille
McCormack, and Commissioner Melanie Reynisson.
II. FLAG SALUTE
Chair Kissa led the pledge of allegiance.
III. SECRETARY'S REPORT
The agenda was posted on the City's website on January 9, 2020 at 5:05
p.m.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion was made by Commissioner Sward to approve the December 10,
2019 Arts and Culture Commission meeting minutes; seconded by
Commissioner Bermudez.
Motion passed 7-0-0
Motion was made by Commissioner Bozzo to approve the November 20,
2019 Public Art Committee meeting minutes; seconded by Commissioner
Fierro.
Motion passed 7-0-0
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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Motion was made by Commissioner Sward to approve the agenda;
seconded by Commissioner Bermudez.
Motion passed 7-0-0
VI. INTRODUCTIONS
With the consolidation of the Arts and Culture Commission and the Parks
and Arts Committee, the commissioners introduced themselves to one
another.
Recreation Department Director De Leon stated she will be the liaison for
the consolidated Arts and Culture Commission while Carina Baksa is on
leave.
De Leon offered to meet with Sward to address additional questions
VII. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
Chair Kissa provided a background on the awards/recognitions program
including the criteria.
Commissioner Fierro suggested we table the awards/recognitions to the
upcoming retreat scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2020 to go over the
details.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Bench Plaque Inscription for Ann Jaszewski
De Leon referred commissioners to packet page 14.
Motion was made by Commissioner Bermudez to approve the inscription for
the bench plaque honoring Ann Jaszewski; seconded by Commissioner
Sward.
B. Approval of the 2020 Schedule of Regular Arts and Culture
Commission Meetings
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Motion was made by Commissioner Bozzo to hold the combined Arts and
Culture Commission meetings the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm;
seconded by Bermudez.
Passed 7-0-0
Motion was made by Commissioner Sward to go dark the months of July
and December and hold special meetings as needed; seconded by
Commissioner Bermudez.
Passed 7-0-0
Motion was made by Commissioner Bozzo to hold the annual retreat during
the regular commission meeting scheduled for February 11, 2020;
seconded by Commissioner Bermudez.
Passed 7-0-0
C. Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair of Arts and Culture Commission
Motion was made by Commissioner Saldana to elect Sward as Chair for
2020; seconded by Bermudez.
Motion was made by Commissioner Saldana to elect Commissioner
Reynisson as Vice Chair for 2020; seconded by Commissioner Bozzo
D. Share Commission and Committee Work Plans
Henig referred commissioners to agenda packet pages 18 -21.
Commissioner Kissa provided an update on the Arts & Culture Commission
2019 work plan
Commissioner Saldana provided an update on the 2019 Public Art
Committee work plan.
The combined Arts and Culture Commission will develop their 2020 work
plan at the retreat scheduled f or Tuesday, February 11, 2020.
X. FINANCIAL REPORTS
A. Financial Report for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2019
1. Staff Report: Maria De Leon, Recreation Department Director
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Accept Financial Reports for the Quarter Ending December 31,
2019
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1. Staff Report: Maria De Leon, Recreation Department Director
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Accept Financial Reports for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2019
Recreation Department Director De Leon referred the commissioners to
packet pages 22-23.
A motion to accept the financial report ending in December 31, 2019 was
made by Commissioner Bermudez; seconded by Commissioner Sward.
Motion passed 7-0-0.
XI. GENERAL PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE
Fierro stated the next General Plan Advisory Committee meeting is
scheduled January 23, 2020 at the Gilroy Public Library at 6:30pm.
XII. STAFF REPORTS
A. Recreation Department Updates
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Receive and comment.
Henig introduced Zinnia Navarro as the recording secretary for the
combined commissions.
Henig referred the commissioners to packet page 24.
A. Recreation Department Updates
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Receive and comment.
Henig introduced Zinnia Navarro as the recording secretary for the
combined commissions.
Henig referred the commissioners to packet page 24.
XIII. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COMMENTS
None present.
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Henig asked the commissioner if they know of a student who is interested
on becoming a student representative liaison.
XIV. COMMISSION COMMENTS (Arts-Related)
None.
XV. STAFF COMMENTS
None.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Commissioner Sward;
seconded by Commissioner Bermudez.
The next Regular Meeting will be March 10, 2020 at 6:30 in Council
Chambers.
Zinnia Navarro,
Recreation Department
Recording Secretary