HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/11/2020 Arts and Culture Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 09/08/2020
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
AUGUST 11, 2020
6:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
7351 Rosanna Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
MINUTES
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Maricela Andrade Commissioner Absent
Nelly Bermudez Commissioner Absent
Judy Bozzo Commissioner Present
Nancy Fierro Vice-Chair Excused
Wendy Sue Kissa Commissioner Absent
Camille McCormack Commissioner Present
Melanie Reynisson Chair Present
Federico Saldana Commissioner Present
Marika Somorjai Commissioner Present
II. SECRETARY'S REPORT
The agenda packet was posted on August 7, 2020 at 3:20 PM.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (report attached)
Motion to approve the minutes of June 9, 2020 was made by Commissioner
Judy Bozzo and seconded by Chair Melanie Reynisson. Motion passed 5 -0.
A. Minutes of June 9, 2020
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion to approve the agenda was made by Chair Reynisson and seconded
by Commissioner Camille McCormack. Motion passed 5-0.
V. INTRODUCTIONS
Ashleigh Perales is the new student representative from Christopher High
School. Ashleigh is going to be a Senior at Christopher High School this
year.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
One public comment was submitted by resident Phill Laursen. Comment
was read into the record by Staff Carina Baksa.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
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A. Proposed Public Art Shelter-In-Place Project and Post on Social Media
Chair Reynisson explained an idea to get the community involved by
creating art at home. The intent is to help residents cope with sheltering-in-
place and encourage creativity. Commissioners discussed the plan and will
provide feedback to Chair Reynisson to formulate t he framework.
Commission will seek to publish art work via City approved social media
channels. Plan will be presented at next Commission meeting.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Review Work Plan for Remainder of Calendar Year 2020
1. Staff Report: Carina Baksa, Management Analyst
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action:
Discussion of 2020 Work Plan and Provide Comments.
Commission discussed revisions to their work plan for the remainder of the
calendar year 2020 based on the current circumstances under the COVID-
19 Pandemic. Revised plan will be presented at next Commission meeting.
IX. FINANCIAL REPORT
None. Final FY 20 report will be given at next meeting.
X. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COMMENTS
Student Representative Ashleigh Perales presented the commission with a
list of classes being offered at Christopher High School for students to get
involved in Career Tech and Visual and Performing Arts.
XI. COMMISSION COMMENTS (Arts-Related)
Commissioner Bozzo was following up on Bench Plaques that were
approved at the June meeting. Staff Baksa reported that she is working
with new vendor to order plaques and look for installer since City Facilities
staff may no longer be able to accommodate installation.
XII. STAFF COMMENTS
None.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 7:22 pm
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XIV. FUTURE MEETINGS September 8, 2020 at 6:30 P.M.
Carina Baksa,
Recreation Division
Recording Secretary