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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCultural Arts Minutes 1-17-19 MINUTES OF THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Thursday, January17, 2019 Municipal Services Building Betty Weber Room 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco I. CALL TO ORDER: 6:31 p.m. II. ROLL CALL: 1. Welcome to New Commissioner Loretta Fornaciari Director Ranals introduced Commissioner Loretta Fornaciari. Commissioner Fornaciari stated that she has lived in South San Francisco all her life. She was a free-lance stage manager. She is currently a Landscape Contractor and the owner of Fornaciari Landscaping. She is also a member of Soroptimist International of San Bruno/Millbrae. Director Ranals also introduced Kari Jung, the new Administrative Assistant who has taken over the duties of retired Administrative Assistant, Janice Hill. Present: Boldenweck, Fornaciari, Hobson-Coard, Madrid-Nickle, Looper, Moncé, Ventura Absent: Commissioner Woo Staff Present: Sharon Ranals, Director of Parks and Recreation Ercie Santos, Cultural Arts Specialist Kari Jung, Administrative Assistant Susan Filereto, Administrative Assistant III. AGENDA REVIEW: No changes. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes from November 15, 2018 stand as sent. Please note that Commissioner Madrid-Nickle arrived at 6:45 p.m. after roll call was taken. V. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: VI. OLD BUSINESS: Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of January 17, 2019 Page 2 VII. 1. Community Civic Campus Update Director Ranals distributed the copy of the schematic design of the Civic Campus that the Smith Group presented at the Park and Recreation Meeting on Tuesday, January th 15. She stated that the Smith Group will be giving additional presentations on the nd following dates: Tuesday, January 22 at 6:00 p.m. at the Library Board of Trustees rd Meeting; Wednesday, January 23at 7:00 p.m. at the City Council Meeting; on th Wednesday, February 6at 6:00 p.m. at the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee; th and finally Thursday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the Planning Commission Meeting. She informed them that the dates of these presentations as well as others could be found on-line. She encouraged the Commission to attend. Director Ranals continued and gave a brief overview of the presentation. She stated the Civic Campus building will have 3 stories. The entry level will include the social hall and atrium area. The Council Chambers will be a separate building. The second floor host the Park and Recreation classes. The third floor will consist of the adult library, a flex space and the administrative offices. She reported that construction would start the middle of 2020 with completion of the building targeted for 2022. Director Ranals gave an update on the vandalism of Orange Slices. Director Ranals stated that the artist of Orange Slices and Popsicles did not represent his sculptures as he had stated. Orange Slices should have been constructed with a post down the middle of the sculpture. This is why it was vandalized so easily. Popsicles was checked and also was not supported with a post. The artist has stated he will replace both sculptures at no cost. She reported that Popsicles is being removed next week. Director Ranals stated that the teenagers are being prosecuted, but there will be no restitution for the sculptures. 2. 2019 Goals Questionnaire Results Specialist Santos distributed the summary of the three returned surveys. She requested the Commissioners check their committee assignments and contact her if they had any changes. 3. Friends of Cultural Arts Commission Group Commissioner Looper had nothing to report at this time. Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of January 17, 2019 Page 3 VIII. SUBCOMMITTEES: 1. Sculpture Vice-Chair Boldenweck stated that it would be good to do a call for entries. Director Ranals advised them to identify at least two locations for the prospectus. Vice Chair Boldenweck asked if they could use the five locations from the previous call for entries. Director Ranals stated that they could and that she would provide these locations at the next meeting. Commissioner Looper suggested a possible location on Westborough Boulevard between Junipero Serra Boulevard and Orange Avenue Art. Commissioner Fornaciari suggested the Brentwood Park area and Avalon Park. Commissioner Looper stated that the Brentwood area has been selected before, but that the Council did not approve it. Director Ranals also stated that in the past the residents indicated that they did not want a sculpture at the park. Director Ranals stated that her impression is that Councilmember Addiego would like to see street art along the Grand Avenue area where it would be more visible. Commissioner Madrid-Nickle stated she would like to be in charge of a committee on street art. Commissioner Looper made a motion to start an Urban Art Committee with Commissioner Madrid Nickle as the Chair. Vice Chair Boldenweck seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved Commissioner Fornaciari added that she would serve on the committee as well. 2. Utility Box Mural Program Specialist Santos reported that the Utility Box guidelines and applications are on-line. She also stated that handbills and flyers have been distributed 3. Youth Art Scholarship Specialist Santos reported on behalf of Commissioner Woo. The language on the applications was updated to include language indicating the Commission could elect to increase the final award amount at their discretion and depending on the available funds. She distributed the updated applications for the Commissioners to review. receive her prize at the school awards ceremony or at the City Council meeting. There was discussion about including a condition that the student would have to be present at either the school ceremony or City Council meeting to get their prize. Director Ranals also stated they might want to include a stipulation to allow an exception for a hardship case in which the student is not able to attend either meeting. Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of January 17, 2019 Page 4 4. Photography Show (January 25 & 26) Specialist Santos distributed the docent list. She stated that Commissioner Woo was unable to assist. Therefore, she requested two volunteers in order to help receive the art on Wednesday, January 23, from 5:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m. Commissioners Boldenweck and Moncé volunteered. 5. Sing in the New Year Karaoke Night (January 25) Specialist Santos reported that the D.J. is confirmed. Chair Hobson-Coard stated she is looking forward to the event. 6. Youth Art Show (March 15 & 16) Specialist Santos reported that the January Visual Arts Meeting had been cancelled. The th next one is scheduled for Monday, February 11 at 3:30 p.m. at the School District office 7. Floral Mania A Quilting Exhibit (May 10 & 11) Specialist Santos reported that the title selected for the Quilting Show was IX. NEW BUSINESS 1. Election of Officers Director Ranals asked for nominations for Chair and Vice-Chair. Commissioner Looper nominated Vice Chair Boldenweck for Chair and she accepted the nomination. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Ventura. The Commission unanimously approved. Commissioner Moncé nominated Chair Hobson-Coard for Vice Chair and she accepted the nomination. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Looper. The Commission unanimously approved. X. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION: Chair Hobson-Coard informed the Commission that her 15 piece art exhibit, at the San Bruno Library, has been extended until the first week of February. She invited the Commission to attend. Commissioner Madrid-Nickle informed the members that there was a tattoo convention in strd Santa Cruz from February 1 through the 3. Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of January 17, 2019 Page 5 XI ITEMS FROM STAFF: 1. Commissioner Photographs on Cultural Arts WebPage Specialist Santos informed the Commission of a proposal to include their photographs on the Cultural Arts Commission webpage. They could opt to take individual photos or a group photo. She reported that the Park and Recreation Commission had decided on a group photo. The consensus of the Commissioners was to also take a group photo. Director Ranals stated she would inform them when the date is selected. Director Ranals also informed the Commission of the CPRS District 4 Awards and th Volunteer Recognition Dinner being held on February 28 in Cupertino. She stated that Commissioner Looper and Vice-Chair Boldenweck had been selected as outstanding volunteers and will be recognized at the dinner. Fellow Commissioners congratulated them. Specialist Santos thanked the Commissioners for providing art and collectables for the Commission group atrium window exhibit. She also gave a special thank you to past commissioner, Rena Donati, for providing additional art for the window. She stated the display will be up until after the Photography Show. XII. CORRESPONDENCE: Posted XIII. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Hobson-Coard adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Susan Filereto Administrative Assistant Next Meeting: February 21, 2019