03/10/2020 Arts and Culture Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 06/09/2020
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
MARCH 10, 2020
6:30 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 Vice Chair Melanie Reynisson at 6:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Vice Chair Melanie Reynisson, Commissioner Camille
McCormack, Commissioner Nancy Fierro, Commissioner Nancy Bermudez,
Commissioner Judy Bozzo, Commissioner Federico Saldana
Absent: Commissioner Wendy Sue Kissa , Commissioner Marika Somorjal,
and Commissioner Maricela Andrade
II. FLAG SALUTE
Vice Chair Reynisson led the pledge of allegiance.
III. SECRETARY'S REPORT
The agenda was posted on the City's website on March 4, 2020 at 4:10 p.m.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion was made by Commissioner Bozzo to approve the January 14, 2020
Arts and Culture Commission meeting minutes; seconded by Commissioner
McCormack .
Motion passed 6-0-0
V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion was made by Commissioner Fierro to approve the agenda;
seconded by Commissioner Saldana
Motion passed 6-0-0
VI. INTRODUCTIONS
None
VII. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
None
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VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None
IX. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COMMENTS
None Present
X. NEW BUSINESS
A. Transfer Approval of Gilroy Museum’s Vase Endowment Interest Fund
of $997.56 to Gilroy Museums 801 Fund
Connie Rogers from the Gilroy Museum provided history behind the
Endownment Trust Fund and stated the funds will be used to purchase
storage racks for art paintings.
There was an anonymous donation which will be utilized to hire a Museum
Manager; Susan Voss will be managing the museum with the assistance of
Joe Robinson. Their start date is Monday, March 16, 2020.
Motion to approve the transfer of $997.56 from the Museum Vase
Endowment Trust Fund (814) to the Gilroy Museum Fund (801) made by
Commissioner McCormack; seconded by Commissioner Bermudez.
Motion passed 6-0-0
B. Selection Chair and Vice-Chair of Arts and Culture Commission
Motion was made by Commissioner Bozzo to elect Commissioner
Reynisson as Chair for 2020; seconded by Commissioner McCormack.
Passed 6-0-0
Motion was made by Commissioner Reynisson to elect Commissioner
Fierro as Vice Chair; seconded by Commissioner Saldana
Passed 6-0-0
C. Arts and Culture Commission involvement in City of Gilroy's 150th
Anniversary Celebration
Reynisson stated the City of Gilroy’s 150th event was cancelled due to the
current public health concern Coronavirus.
XI. OLD BUSINESS
A. Review and Assignment of 2020 Work Plan List
The commissioners reviewed and determined each subcommittee should
consist of 3-4 commissioners. The goal for each subcommittee is to meet
and provide a timeline at the April 14, 2020 meeting.
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Create and complete Public Art Catalog with guidelines for developers
Saldana (lead), Bermudez, Bozzo, and Reynisson agreed to spearhead the
creation and completion of the Public Art Catalog guidelines for developers.
Promote Arts and Culture related efforts
Bermudez, McCormack, and Fierro agreed to be part of the sub -committee.
Fierro stated Kissa may be interested in joining the subcommittee.
Develop the Awards Program Criteria
Reynisson, and Fierro agreed to be part of the subcommittee leaving two
spots available for the other commissioners to sign up.
Update Bench Plaque Program
Saldana and Bozzo agreed to be part of the Bench Plaque Program leaving
a spot for another commissioner to volunteer.
XII. FINANCIAL REPORT
A. 801 Public Art Project Fund
Nothing has changed since the last quarterly report.
XIII. STAFF REPORTS
De Leon asked the commissioner if they are receiving correspondence via
their city email.
Bozzo stated she would like to be notified via her personal email address.
De Leon shared with the commissioners the city measures in regards to the
current CoronaVirus situation.
XIV. COMMISSION COMMENTS (Arts-Related)
Fierro stated she’ll be reaching out to the principals at the local high schools
and obtain names of Associate Student Body advisors in hopes to recruit a
high school student.
XV. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
XVI. FUTURE MEETINGS April 14, 2020 at 6:30 P.M.
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Zinnia Navarro,
Recreation Department
Recording Secretary