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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/09/2016 Arts and Culture Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 03/08/2016 CITY OF GILROY MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARTS and CULTURE COMMISSION 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2016 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS City Hall 7351 Rosanna Street Gilroy, CA 95020 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:34 p.m. by Chair Mattie Scariot. SECRETARY’S REPORT Art & Culture Commissioners Present: Sally Armendariz, Barbara Bottini, Bruce Morasca, Alma Perez, Mattie Scariot, Janette Contreras and Peter Wang. Christopher High School Student Representative Jacob Yoder-Schrock was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion was made by Commissioner Bottini to approve the minutes of the January 12, 2016 regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wang. The motion carried unanimously with a 7-0-0 vote. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion was made by Commissioner Morasca to approve the agenda for the February 9, 2016 meeting and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Bottini with the stated change of order. The motion carried unanimously with a 7-0-0 vote. INTRODUCTIONS Susan Voss introduced Lori Van Meter hired to be a Cultural Arts Recreation Specialist working under the supervision of Cathy Mirelez. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS None. OLD BUSINESS A. Sub-Committee Report on Lobbying for the Arts being included in the General Plan This sub-committee no longer exists. This item will be removed from the agenda. B. Discussion on Movie Night Judy Bozzo is going to apply for a grant from the Gilroy Foundation for $2000.00 for 3 Movie nights. The Commission will be updated as the grant moves forward. Whether or not there will concessions for sale will be decided at a later date. 2 C. Update on Arts & Culture Commission Arts Roundtable Reminder that it takes place tomorrow morning beginning at 9 a.m., until noon. Everyone on the Commission is welcome. Ms. De Leon would like to see all of the Commissioners at the event as greeters. Ms. De Leon would like the Commissioners to arrive at about 8:45 a.m. NEW BUSINESS A. Interview Prospective Public Art Committee Member Although Ms. Sanchez was not in attendance, Chair Scariot reported that she is very energetic and would be an asset to the PAC. Commissioner Morasca moved to accept Debbi Sanchez and Commissioner Bottini seconded. The motion carried unanimously with a 7-0-0 vote. B. Review of Arts & Culture Commission Budget $200.00 was given by the Gilroy Foundation to be spent on the Art Roundtable event. C. Presentation of the book, “Revitalizing with Arts & Culture” Cathy Mirelez showed the Commissioners the book and reminded them that it will be available to check out from the Recreation department. D. Gilroy Museum Annual Report Tom Howard, a Lead Volunteer at the Museum, gave the Gilroy Museum Annual Report. Questions followed. The Commission thanked Mr. Howard for his informative report. E. Gilroy Historical Society’s Recommendation for the Dispersal or Retention of the Annual Income from the Gilroy Museum Endowment Trust Fund. Janette Contreras made a motion to transfer the money into the 801 account that Ms. Rogers is requesting and Sally Armendariz seconded the motion. The Commission thanked Connie Rogers for the report. The motion carried unanimously with a 7-0-0 vote. PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE UPDATE – Commissioner Morasca Bruce Morasca reported that even with the addition of Debbie Sanchez the PAC can still use one more Committee member. The Public Art Committee elected Judy Bozzo as Vice Chair of the Public Art Committee. Sally Armendariz reported that she knows of two people who will apply to be on the PAC. 3 PASEO PROJECT UPDATE – Commissioner Scariot This project is well on its way to being completed. There are still more bricks to sell at $250.00 per brick. The Gilroy Foundation has a website where people can purchase the bricks. GILROY ARTS ALLIANCE UPDATE – Commissioner Morasca Feb 20th – March 20th Black History Month - celebrating women. There will be a cultural event including dancers and art. Janette Contreras has someone to recommend and will contact Mattie Scariot. STAFF REPORT A. Cultural Arts Programs/Events – Cathy Mirelez Young Artists Poster Contest “Judges Favorite Award Winners” (17 in total) are on display in the City Hall Gallery. B. Museum Projects/Tours/Displays – Susan Voss In the City Hall gallery there will be a display of Hispanic life in Gilroy. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COMMENTS Not present. COMMISSION COMMENTS (Arts-Related) Bruce Morasca commented that the website was not updated. Cathy Mirelez will request that update. Janette Contreras would like the Commission to acknowledge the Library’s effort to engage young people through the many programs they offer. STAFF COMMENTS Maria De Leon clarified for Sally Armendariz her question regarding the extension of the deadline to apply to be on a Commission. Ms. Armendariz does not agree that the deadline should have been extended. Ms. De Leon spoke to the Commission regarding Peter Wang’s question from the last meeting about the Mayor’s comments regarding combining the two Commissions having to do with Art. Ms. De Leon stated that she viewed the video of the particular City Council Meeting which was referred to by Commissioner Wang, and stated that she did not hear the comment. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Morasca adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m. 4 FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the Arts & Culture Commission will be Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, City Hall, 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA. CERTIFICATION I, Theresa Hernandez, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed and qualified Office Assistant II, of the Recreation Department for the City of Gilroy, and that on, or before, Thursday, February 4, 2016 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall. ________________________________ Theresa Hernandez, Office Assistant II Recreation Department