HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/10/2015 Arts and Culture Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 01/12/2016CITY OF GILROY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
5:30 P.M.
November 10, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m. by Chair Scariot.
SECRETARY'S REPORT
Arts & Culture Commissioners Present: Sally Armendariz (5:44 p.m.), Barbara Bottini,
Janette Contreras, Bruce Morasca, Alma Perez, Mattie Scariot and Peter Wang
The CHS Student Representative, Jacob Yoder -Schrock was absent.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion was made by Vice Chair Morasca to approve the minutes of the October 13, 2015,
regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wang.
The motion carried unanimously with a 6-0-1 vote (Commissioner Armendariz was
absent).
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion was made by Vice Chair Morasca to approve the agenda for November 10, 2015.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bottini.
The motion carried unanimously with a 6-0-1 vote (Commissioner Armendariz was
absent).
None.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Sub -Committee Report on Lobbying for the Arts being included in the General Plan
The last GPAC meeting was on October 28, 2015. The document now goes to the
Planning Commission and Vice Chair Morasca said that was an opportunity to attend and
voice the Arts concerns.
B. Wrap-up Discussion on Annual Presentation to City Council
Chair Scariot said she thought it went well. But she was concerned that there were only
two (2) Commissioners besides her that were at the City Council meeting. She stressed
how important it is for Council to see all of the Commission present.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion on Possible Purchase of the Book "Revitalizing with Arts & Culture"
Chair Scariot and Cathy Mirelez explained that Stan Ketchum recommended this book to
the Commission. Ms. Mirelez will bring more information about the book to the January
2016 meeting.
PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE UPDATE
Commissioner Morasca reported that the following was discussed at the October meeting:
➢ Unveiling Ceremony for the Library Mural — Thursday, October 29 at 4:30 p.m. — went
very well; good attendance (approximately 40 people)
➢ Project List for the Planning Department was discussed —Chair Scariot suggested that the
white wall at the Gilroy Arts Alliance would be a great place for a mural
PASEO PROJECT UPDATE
Chair Scariot reported that the Commemorative bricks are still for sale at $250 each. She said
that businesses have been purchasing them as well. They will be a permanent part of the Pasco.
GENERAL PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE UPDATE
Commissioner Bottini reported that the last meeting of GPAC was October 28, 20t5. It now
goes to the Planning Committee for review and approval and, finally City Council.
GILROY ARTS ALLIANCE
Commissioner Morasca, reported on the following:
Holiday Boutique and Artist Corner all sold something — Saturday, November 7th
Limelight Theater — new show Always Patsy Cline opening on November 13
Art Show December 13th — displaying the religious art of Artist Howard Finster
Developing Strategic Plan Fundraisers Workshop
Gilroy Garlic Festival monies raised for the Commission was $78. And we also raised $425
from manning the Fireworks Booth
STAFF REPORT
A. Cultural Arts Programs/Events:
An email was sent to Jonathan Souza, Choir Director and April Valenzuela, Theater
Director, at Gilroy High School, asking if they might have a student who would be a
good fit as the GHS Student Representative to the Commission (Chair Scariot was copied
on the email, also), but have not heard back, as of yet.
➢ Young Artists Poster Contest flyers were distributed to all Gilroy schools (both
public & private) on Tuesday, October 6th, and staff will be collecting entries
from each school on Friday, November 20th (a flyer with details is attached to
your Agenda packet).
➢ The 2016 Winter/Spring Recreation Activity Guide will be mailed to local
households on Thursday, November 12th. The Audition announcement for our
Children's Theater production, G°Disney's Cinderella, Jr." is in full color, and on
the inside cover.
B. Museum Projects/Tours/Displays:
The Arts & Culture Commission is the governing body of the Gilroy Museum, and this
coming February or March, the Museum Management Team will be presenting their
annual report to the Commission.
CHRISTOPHER HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
None.
COMMISSION COMMENTS (Arts -Related)
Chair Scariot spoke to Melanie Corona of the Downtown Business Association about Movie
Night and a possible collaborative effort.
Commissioner Contreras — Mystery Theater was very good. CHS had altars in the Library — it
was a collaboration of the Spanish classes.
Vice Chair Morasca — informed the Commission that Sam and Judy Bozzo are looking into
applying for a Gilroy Foundation grant for $2,500 to put on three (3) Movie Nights next summer;
Vice Chair Morasca also stated it was nice to see a full Commission present that evening.
STAFF COMMENTS
Maria De Leon addressed the matter of the Gilroy Arts Alliance (GAA) being discussed
throughout the Arts & Culture Commission meetings. She stressed the importance of focusing
on the Arts and Culture Commission meeting agenda and encouraged commissioners that
whenever possible, and when it was appropriate, to reserve their discussions regarding GAA to
the designated GAA section on the agenda. Discussion followed.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Scariot adjourned the meeting at 6:44 p.m.
FUTURE MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Arts & Culture Commission will be held on Tuesday, January
12, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers located at 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA
95020.
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Sondra B inks, Administrative Secretary
City of Gilroy Recreation Department
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