HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/14/2017 Arts and Culture Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 01/09/2018CITY OF GILROY
FINAL
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ARTS and CULTURE COMMISSION
("In partnership with City Council, the Arts & Culture Commission promotes the Arts in the
Gilroy community.')
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
5:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
7351 Rosanna Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
gGILIR"'O'Y ARTS
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Arts and Culture Commission was called to order by Chair Mattie
Scariot at 5:42 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE
SECRETARY'S REPORT
Packet was posted on the City's website on Thursday, November 9, 2017 and the Agenda was
posted in the Notice cabinet on Thursday, November 9, 2017.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Commissioner Sally Armendariz, Vice Chair Barbara Bottini,
Commissioner Grace Hernandez and Chair Mattie Scariot
Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Bruce Morasca (excused), Commissioner Tamura
Miguel (excused) and Commissioner Suzanne Wood (excused)
Also Present: Recreation Manager Adam Henig, Recreation Supervisor Cathy Mirelez and
Christopher High School Student Representative Paetra Rottman.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion was made by Vice Chair Bottini, seconded by Commissioner Armendariz and
carried with a vote to approve the minutes of October 10, 2017 with a vote of 4-0-0.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion was made by Commissioner Armendariz, seconded by Vice Chair Bottini and
carried with a vote to approve the Agenda with a vote of 4-0-0.
None
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
Chair Scariot presented Supervisor Cathy Mirelez with the Monthly Arts Award and shared her
appreciation for all that Mirelez has done for the Arts and Culture Commission. Cathy thanked
everyone for the award and recognition.
NEW BUSINESS
2018 Monthly Meeting Schedule
Manager Henig went over the 2018 Arts and Culture Commission meeting dates.
Motion was made by Chair Scariot and seconded by Vice Chair Bottini to accept the 2018
meeting dates and carried with a vote of 4-0-0.
OLD BUSINESS
Monthly Arts Award Nomination Process Update
Henig stated that no nominations were submitted. The commissioners discussed a few possible
recipients. Scariot nominated local artist Armando Franco for the January monthly art award.
Motion was made by Scariot, seconded by Armendariz and carried with a vote to approve
the nomination of Armando Franco as the next recipient of the Monthly Arts Award for
January 2018 with a vote of 4-0-0.
Arts and Culture Commission Roundtable Forum 2017 — Chair Scariot
Scariot stated she will write an invitation letter to send to all on the facility list, but will first send
the letter to Adam for approval. The forum will be held at the Gilroy Center for the Arts on
January 24, 2018 from loam to 2pm.
GPAC UPDATE — Vice Chair Bottini
At the October 26, 2017 meeting, after a presentation was given and an overview of five
proposed Citywide Land Use Alternatives provided, the committee engaged in discussion,
questions and answers before choosing three possible scenarios. These alternatives will be
studied and will let the committee know what might be the future consequences if the City puts
certain land use designations in certain areas. The analysis will be ready at the next scheduled
meeting in February 2018.
PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE UPDATE — Bruce Morasca
On November 8, at a special meeting, PAC received the commission assessment report presented
by Bryce Atkins. The PAC made comments, corrections and recommendations. Also, noted, was
that the public art sculptures Honoring Garlic Festival founders has raised $5007 and PAC is in
the process of making a portfolio of future Public Art projects that developers can look at and
fund.
GILROY ARTS ALLIANCE UPDATE — Kevin Heath, GAA Executive Director
See meeting packet report.
STAFF REPORT — Adam Henig
See meeting packet report.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COMMENT — Paetra Rottman
Rottman provided a list of upcoming events occurring at Christopher High school that included
an international collaboration with Christopher High School's sister school in Russia, Fahrenheit
451, in March.
COMMISSION COMMENTS (Arts -Related)
Bottini mentioned that since this would be the chair's last ACC commission meeting, she
thanked her for the many years of service. Scariot was appreciative and said that she is leaving
the commission in good hands.
STAFF COMMENTS
Henig reported that Management Analyst Bryce Atkins had met with the Bicycle and Pedestrian
Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission and the Public Art Committee regarding the
commission assessment report. The focus is now on training commissioners and staff on what
the expectations are and to make sure that the commissions are working on projects that are
directed by City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
6:10 p.m.
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Angelita Guerra, Recor i g Secretary,
Recreation Department