11/10/2020 Arts and Culture Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 01/12/2021
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 10, 2020
6:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
7351 Rosanna Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
MINUTES
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 6:30pm
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Maricela Andrade Commissioner Present
Nelly Bermudez Commissioner Present
Judy Bozzo Commissioner Present
Nancy Fierro Vice Chair Present
Camille McCormack Commissioner Present
Melanie Reynisson Chair Present
Federico Saldana Commissioner Present
II. SECRETARY'S REPORT
The agenda was posted at 1:38pm on Friday, November 6, 2020
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Arts and Culture Commission - Regular Meeting - Oct 13, 2020 6:30 PM
Motion made by Commissioner Camille McCormack to approve minutes of
October 13, 2020, Commissioner Nelly Bermudez seconded. Motion passed
6-1 with Commissioner Judy Bozzo abstaining.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion was made to approve the agenda by Commissioner Bozzo, Chair
Melanie Reynisson seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
V. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
None.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
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A. Bench Plaque Inscription for Gilroy American Asso ciation of
University Women
American Association of University Women purchased a bench plaque to
celebrate 100 years of Women’s Suffrage with the below inscription:
Gilroy AAUW dedicates this bench
In celebration of 100 years of
Women’s Suffrage
1920-2020
Motion was made by Vice-Chair Nancy Fierro to approve inscription as
presented, Chair Reynisson seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0.
B. Proposal for Online Youth Art Exhibit (Report Attached)
Commission discussed report from Artist Sheryl Cathers. Due to staff error,
Ms. Cathers did not make the meeting. Ms. Cathers was contacted to ask
her to join the meeting in January and she has agreed to return then.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Public Art Gilroy heART Project November 2020 Flyer
1. Staff Report: Carina Baksa, Management Analyst
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Review and Approve the Gilroy heART Flyer for November 2020
Chair Reynisson presented the flyer for #GilroyheART for the month of
November. Theme is Photography and “What Are You Thankful For?” She
will proceed with sending this flyer to be placed in City of Gilroy Newsletter.
Commission will look to advertise in grocery stores, with the school district,
and the Recreation newsletter. October advertising was too late and there
was no participation, but commission is hoping to get more participation in
November and December. December flyer will be created later with the
topic of “Holiday Traditions”. Gift card for raffle was not used in October,
therefore it is available to use for November. Commission will also reach out
to private schools to encourage their students to participate.
IX. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COMMENTS
This month started off on a bad note due to the party attended by both
Christopher High School and Gilroy High School students, where later
someone tested positive for COVID-19. In response to this incident, the in-
person rehearsals for Drama have been postponed. Drama, Band and
Choir remain virtual. Clubs are also struggling with fundraising because
COVID-19 has shut everything down. Students are hoping to get back their
spring semester.
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X. COMMISSION COMMENTS (Arts-Related)
Commissioner Fierro encourages everyone to attend Gallery 1202.
Commissioner McCormack agreed and mentioned that there is also a
meeting room that the Commission could potentially use for a meeting in the
future.
Chair Reynisson gave an update on the Gilroy Trail Interactive Map, she
mentioned that there is going to be a GPS map on this App. Still trying to
figure out what type of information needs to be gathered and how it needs to
be saved to get it in the map. Once she figures it out, she’ll write step by
step instructions to share. Commissioner Saldaña proposed to bring
information to the retreat and begin work on project during that meeting.
XI. STAFF COMMENTS
There are two Commissioner Terms that are expiring on 12/31/20.
Commissioners can reapply to get re-appointed. Application to become a
Commissioner is already on the Arts & Culture Commission website.
Current Commissioners can remain on the Commission even if their term
has expired, until a new Commissioner is appointed.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
7:29pm
XIII. FUTURE MEETINGS at 6:30 P.M.
January 12, 2021
Carina Baksa,
Recreation Division
Recording Secretary