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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/11/2016 Arts and Culture Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 01/10/2017CITY OF GILROY MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION 5:30 P.M. October 11, 2016 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at: 5:37 p.m. by Vice Chair Bruce Morasca SECRETARY'S REPORT Arts & Culture Commissioners Present: Vice Chair Bruce Morasca, Commissioner Barbara Bottini, Commissioner Sally Armendariz, Commissioner Tamura Miguel and Commissioner Grace Hernandez. Arts & Culture Commissioners Absent: Chair Mattie Scariot — excused. Also Present: Cathy Mirelez, Gabe A. Gonzalez, City Administrator, Melissa Durkin, City Planner, Developer Jess Salmon and Artist Ben Troutman APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion was made by Commissioner Barbara Bottini to approve the minutes of the September 13, 2016, regular meeting as written. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sally Armendariz. The motion carried unanimously with a 5-0-1 (Chair Mattie Scariot excused) APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion was made by Commissioner Barbara Bottini to approve the agenda for Tuesday, October 11, 2016, as written with the change of moving agenda items C, A and B to the beginning of the Agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sally Armendariz. The motion carried unanimously with a 5-0-1 (Chair Mattie Scariot excused) INTRODUCTIONS Gabe A. Gonzalez, City Administrator Tamura Miguel, Arts and Culture Commissioner Grace Hernandez, Arts and Culture Commissioner Melissa Durkin, City Planner 11 Jess Salmon, Developer Ben Troutman, Artist AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS None. PUBLIC COMMENT None. OLD BUSINESS Arts and Culture Commission Roundtable 2017 Vice Chair Bruce Morasca suggested that since Chair L. Mattie Scariot was absent that this item be tabled until the November meeting. Movie Nights update regarding Public Art Committee involvement Vice Chair Bruce Morasca. reported that the Public Art Committee would like to focus more on fundraising and public art and do not want to be involved with the "Movie Nights". The Public Art Committee would like to see the "Movie Night" series taken over by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Recruiting High School Student Representatives Cathy Mirelez explained the high school student representatives' duties for the benefit of the new Commissioners. The Arts and Culture Commission has reached out to the high schools and would like representatives from each school, which would include Advanced Path, Mount Madonna, GECA (Gavilan Early College Academy), Gilroy High School and Christopher High School. Per a suggestion made by Vice Chair Bruce Morasca, Cathy Mirelez explained that the Commission could use the applications from high school students who applied to be on the Youth Commission and were not appointed. Commissioners Sally Arnendariz and Tamura Miguel would like the Commission to reach out to the Art Teachers before contacting any students. Vice Chair Bruce Morasca would like the Commission to contact the applicants who were not appointed to the Youth Commission. After some discussion, it was decided that Cathy will reach out to each applicant and see which ones are interested and she will report back to the Commissioners, before any contact with individuals is made. NEW BUSINESS Proposed Public Art within the Hecker Pass Specific Plan/Meritage Homes Melissa Durkin, City Planner and the developer, Jess Salmon as well as Ben Troutman, the artist, presented this item to the Arts and Culture Commission. Jess Salmon shared a map of the Meritage Homes Project with the Commissioners. This Project is located on the site of the former Conrotto Winery. The two pieces of art were presented to the Public Art Committee and they accepted the concept of the project with a couple of suggested changes. The applicant and the artist have agreed to incorporate those changes into the art design. The developer is asking that the Arts and Culture Commission recommend to City Council approval of this project with the changes requested by the Public Art Committee. FA Vice Chair Bruce Morasca stated that he is very happy with the final design. Commissioner Sally Armendariz asked who was paying for the art in the development. The developer stated that Meritage Homes is paying for the Art work. One of the Commissioners asked who will be responsible for the long term upkeep and maintenance of the Art piece. The developer stated that the development HOA will take on this responsibility. Commissioner Barbara Bottini asked if there will be a plaque stating the history of the development location being the Conrotto Winery. The developer stated that there will be a plaque. Commissioner Barbara Bottini made a motion to accept the proposed art work as presented by the Meritage Homes developer. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tamura Miguel. The motion carried unanimously with a 5-0-1 (Chair Mattie Scariot excused) ACC/PAC Presentation to City Council — Monday, November 21, 2016 Gabe Gonzalez reported that according to the City Charter the Public Art Committee serves as an advisory board to the Arts and Culture Commission and therefore the Committee should be included in the presentation made to City Council by the Arts and Culture Commission. Discussion followed. Interview of Public Art Committee Applicant As the Commission was waiting for the applicant to arrive, Vice Chair Bruce Morasca introduced the newly appointed Commissioners Grace Hernandez and Tamura Miguel. Cathy Mirelez explained to Commissioners Grace Hernandez and Tamura Miguel that they will be invited to an orientation meeting within the next week or so. Cathy Mirelez also suggested that should the applicant not arrive, the Commission could review the applicant's application and perhaps move forward and approve the applicant without the interview. At this point Public Art Committee applicant Armando Franco arrived and apologized for being late, and stated that he had been held up in traffic. Vice Chair Bruce Morasca asked Armando Franco, to tell the Commission a little about himself. Armando Franco was born and raised in Gilroy, after graduating from Gilroy High School in 2005, he received his BA in Visual Public Art from CSU Monterey Bay, and now he is interested in becoming more involved in the Gilroy community. Commissioner Barbara Bottini asked Armando what he feels his qualifications are to serve on this Committee? Armando Franco replied that he feels his passion and knowledge of Art qualify him to be on the Public Art Committee. Commissioner Sally Armendariz asked Armando Franco what previous experience does he have sitting on other City Committees or Commissions and what previous volunteer experience does he have? Armando Franco reported to the Commission that he doesn't have any previous experience sitting on other City Commissions or Committees, but is hoping that by sitting on this Committee it will help him gain that experience. While at college he did sit on a board for his fraternity. Commissioner Tamura Miguel asked why is Armando interested in sitting on this Committee? Armando Franco stated that he wants to dedicate himself to preserving the history and culture of Gilroy, malting sure that all community members are represented. He feels it is important to record the time and atmosphere of our community through murals. Commissioner Grace Hernandez asked how would you enhance the visual environment within the City of Gilroy? Armando Franco stated that since his specialty is murals he feels he can bring out the vibrancy of the community through beautiful murals such as the mural he worked on at San Ysidro Park. Vice Chair Bruce Morasca asked Armando Franco what might be your goals being a member of the Public Art Committee? Armando Franco stated that his goals are to work with the Committee on preserving the history and culture of Gilroy, to gain experience and to grow as an individual. Vice Chair Bruce Morasca, congratulated Armando Franco on being appointed to the Public Art Committee and invited Armando to stay for the remainder of the meeting. Commissioner Barbara Bottini made a motion to recommend to City Council that this applicant, Armando Franco, be accepted for a position on the City of Gilroy's Public Art Committee. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tamura Miguel. The motion carried unanimously with a 5-0-1 (Chair Mattie Scariot excused) Arts Map Vice Chair Bruce Morasca reported to the Commission that the deadline to submit additions to the Bike Map has passed and it is too late to add anything to the map at this time. Monthly Arts Award & Annual Art & Business Partnership Award — Possible Recipients identified After reviewing the criteria for the Award (the Commission has the option of awarding one award or two which would go to a small business and a large business), Cathy Mirelez suggested Christopher Ranch as a possible recipient. Christopher Ranch approached the Recreation Department last May and offered to let Theater parent volunteers work in the Christopher Ranch Mercantile Booth at the Garlic Festival with the monies earned going to the City's Children's Theater program. The Recreation Department received a check from Christopher Ranch for $2,300.00. Cathy Mirelez reported that the monies are being used to purchase equipment specifically for City of Gilroy participants and additional equipment which will be housed at the Gilroy High Theater, which can be used not only by the Recreation Department but also the Gilroy High School theater students. Commissioner Barbara Bottini would like to see one award go to the large business — Christopher Ranch. Commissioner Sally Armendariz commented that the Christopher Ranch has been a supporter and has also donated to the Tamale Festival. Commissioner Barbara Bottini made a motion to award the Annual Art & Business Partnership Award to Christopher Ranch for the contribution to the Parks and Recreation Children's Theater Program. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Sally Armendariz. The motion carried unanimously with a 5-0-1 (Chair Mattie Scariot excused) Public Art Committee — Update — Bruce Morasca Vice Chair Brice Morasca reported that the PAC would like to see a "donation button" on the City's website to accept donations. Susan Voss is working on this item. Vice Chair Brice Morasca also reported that the PAC is looking for a spot for either a plaque or a statue of the Gilroy Garlic Festival Founding Fathers at Christmas Hill Park. There will also be public art put into the new Hecker Pass Park. Pasco Project — Chair L. Mattie Scariot Tabled to November meeting Gilroy Arts Alliance — Update — Vice Chair Bruce Morasca Vice Chair Brice Morasca reported that he did not attend the meeting but he took some items from their website. They will be holding the 5tt' Annual Dia de Los Muertos Celebration from October 15th to November 6`1' Staff Report For the benefit of the new commissioners present, Cathy Mirelez explained her position with the City and her role in regard to the Arts and Culture Commission and the Public Art Committee, she also stated that the Gilroy Arts Alliance is a "stand alone" arts group and there is a report given every month at this meeting regarding Arts Alliance news and updates. Cathy Mirelez stated that flyers for the Young Artists Poster Contest were distributed to all the public and private schools. The Judges Favorite winners in each of 5 age categories are presented to City Council at a Council Meeting. Cultural Arts Program/Events and Museum Project/Tours/Displays — Cathy Mirelez Cathy Mirelez reported that the Museum is staffed by City volunteers, who operate under the guidance of the Gilroy Historical Society. The Museum reports to this Commission and updates are given each month regarding Museum activities and events. The Museum is looking to have a scavenger hunt event in an effort to attract young people and more volunteers. Christopher Hhzh School Student Representative — Jacob Yoder -Schrock The drama class is working on a Halloween production, a guided tour of an asylum that will open on October 27`h The drama class will be going on a trip to Moscow in Russia that will include a stop in London. The choir will have a Halloween themed concert on Octoberl8`" and October 19`h Commission Comments (Arts - Related Commissioner Barbara Bottini asked about working on the presentation to City Council. Commissioner Sally Armendariz reported that the Tamale Festival was a great success. Vice Chair Bruce Morasca commented that he is very pleased that the Public Art Committee is now full. Commissioner Sally Annendariz asked about the next meeting being scheduled for Election Day, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 and stated that she would be working the polls. Cathy Mirelez said that she would look into that, and see if it would be a conflict for most of the commissioners. Staff Comments None. Adiournment Vice Chair Morasca adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m. FUTURE MEETINGS The next regular meeting of the Arts & Culture Commission will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located in City Hall at 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020. 2c+.� �t.�titeL✓2� Theresa Hernandez, Recordin ecretary City of Gilroy Recreation Department