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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5-17-18 (2)MINUTES OF THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Thursday, May 17, 2018 Municipal Services Building – Betty Weber Room 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco I. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. II. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Boldenweck, Hobson-Coard, Madrid-Nickle, Moncé, Looper, Woo, and Ventura Absent: None Staff Present: Sharon Ranals, Director of Parks and Recreation Ercie Santos, Cultural Arts Specialist Susan Filereto, Administrative Assistant III. AGENDA REVIEW: No changes. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes from April 19, 2018, stand as sent. Please note that Commissioner Ventura arrived at 6:50 p.m. and Commissioner Woo arrived at 7:00 p.m. after roll call was taken V. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: A. Jack Drago Cultural Arts Commission Youth Art Scholarship Award to Ziqi Li of South San Francisco High School Chair Hobson-Coard presented the award to Ziqi Li. B. General Art Show Finalists Recognition Chair Hobson-Coard presented certificates to the following artists: Rita Barichievich, Avelina Leanos, Ellen Lee, Linda Petrocchi, Allen Sinor, Susan Tai, Latifa Apatira, Jitendra Tandel, Jerilynn Matteo, and Scott Sinor. Photographs of the award recipients with Chair Hobson-Coard were taken after both presentations. Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of May 17, 2018 Page 2 VI. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Selection of October 12 & 13 Art Gallery Program Vice-Chair Boldenweck reported that she and staff met with Evangelina Portillo, the San Mateo County Fair consultant for the fair’s Day of the Dead art exhibit. Ms. Portillo was very receptive to assisting with a SSF Arts Commission Day of the Dead exhibition. After discussion, Commissioner Looper made a motion to approve the Day of the Dead Art Gallery Show for October 12th and October 13th. Commissioner Moncé seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved by a roll call vote. VII. SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Sculpture Director Ranals reported that all three sculptures, Popsicle, Windswept, and Orange Slices should be installed by the end of June. She reported that Landscape Architect Gilchrist was working with the artists on scheduling the date. She also stated the Public Works was working on the pads for the sculptures, and that the Parks Department would be doing the installation. Commissioner Looper inquired about the particulars regarding the unveiling of the sculptures. Director Ranals stated it would depend on how close the installation was to the actual dedication of the sculptures 2. Utility Box Mural Program Commissioner Madrid-Nickle stated there was no update. 3. Youth Art Scholarship Commissioner Ventura reported that Ziqi Li did not attend the school awards ceremony Commissioner Ventura stated she would be present at the next Council Meeting for the acknowledgement to Ziqi Li. 4. General Art Show (May 11 & May 12) Vice-Chair Hobson Coard reported the show went very well and received lots of positive feedback. She reported there were 45 exhibits and 127 guests that signed the guestbook. Fifteen exhibits received awards. She also stated there was an extended exhibit of sixteen paintings hanging in the atrium window. She thanked everyone for a job well done. 5. Karaoke Night (May 11) Chair Hobson-Coard reported the show went very well. She received a lot of positive feedback. She reported they had 21 participants and there were approximately 65 people in the audience. Guests suggested that they present a karaoke night again. Commissioner Looper stated that having the Karaoke event going on at the same time as the art show encouraged the visual artists to stay. Commissioner Looper mentioned that it would be nice if the performances could be heard in the atrium. Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of May 17, 2018 Page 3 6. Fundraiser BBQ (August 26) Commissioner Moncé reported that the Fundraiser will be on Sunday, August 26th from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Adult tickets will be $15.00 and children’s tickets will be $5.00. She stated the sign-up list will be available at the next meeting. Commissioner Looper suggested having a karaoke at the event. VIII. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Cancellation of Summer Meeting Director Ranals stated that in past years they have either cancelled the July or August meeting. After discussion, it was decided to cancel the July meeting. Commissioner Woo moved to cancel the July meeting. Commissioner Looper seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved. IX. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION: Commissioner Looper asked again regarding the status of the Evohelix’s rusting issues. Director Ranals stated Facilities Manager Brian Crume is working on this issue. She stated the original company they had found may be able to repair the sculpture. Vice Chair Boldenweck asked about the cost of repair. Director Ranals stated a couple of thousand dollars. Commissioner Woo asked about doing an art table at June 15th’s Movie Night. Director Ranals stated there are activities happening that night, but she would check with Devin Stenhouse, Aquatics Supervisor who is in charge of the event. Commissioner Woo also asked about the two vacancies they have. Director Ranals stated it was up to the City Clerk to schedule recruitment which encompasses recruitment for several commissions at the same time. X. ITEMS FROM STAFF: Specialist Santos informed the Commission that the next Citizen’s Academy will occur on May 24th. It will be presented by the Parks and Recreation Department. The academy will run from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Specialist Santos stated that she would prepare and host a Cultural Arts information table. She encouraged Commissioners to attend. Chair Hobson-Coard and Commissioner Moncé stated they would attend. Director Ranals stated there was a new procedure on how Commissioner meeting attendance is monitored. Departmental staff liaisons have been asked to assist in tracking and notifying Commissioners regarding absences on a rolling 12 month basis. She stated Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of May 17, 2018 Page 4 if any commissioner had more than two absences, staff is to bring it to the attention of the Commissioner. When three meetings have been missed staff is to alert City Manager’s office, and the Mayor may elect to contact the Commissioner regarding their status on the Commission. Director Ranals just wanted the Commission to be aware of this revised procedure. XI. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Hobson-Coard adjourned the meeting at 7:17 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Susan Filereto Administrative Assistant Next Meeting: June 21st, 2018