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MINUTES OF THE
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Thursday November 18, 2021
Teleconference Meeting
I. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners: Boldenweck, Bowen, Cansino,
DeNatale, Foley, Hobson-Coard, Maharaj,
Mardahay, Ramos
Absent: Commissioners: Bond, Campagna
Staff Present: Sharon Ranals, ACM/Director of Parks & Recreation
Angela Duldulao, Recreation Manager
Ercie Santos, Cultural Arts Specialist
Catherine Misener, Administrative Assistant
III. AGENDA REVIEW: N/A
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of October 21, 2021:
Minutes for October 21, 2021 stand as sent.
V. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: N/A
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. San Mateo County Arts Grant
(Recreation Manager, Angela Duldulao)
▪ Grant recipients to be announced in December.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Election of Officers
(Chair, Michael DeNatale)
▪ Chair DeNatale called for nominations for Chairperson.
▪ Commissioner Foley nominated Commissioner Mardahay and Chair DeNatale
nominated Commissioner Campagna.
▪ Roll Call Vote Results | Commissioner Campagna elected as Chairperson.
▪ Commissioner DeNatale called for nominations for Vice Chairperson.
▪ Commissioner Foley nominated Commissioner Mardahay; Commissioner Mardahay
nominated Commissioner DeNatale, who declined the nomination to allow other
commissioners the opportunity to take on the role.
▪ Roll Call Vote Results | Commissioner Mardahay elected as Vice Chairperson.
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▪ Mgr. Duldulao thanked Commissioner DeNatale, and announced that a brick will be
dedicated to him in the path of the plaza at Orange Park for his service as Cultural Arts
Commission Chairperson for 2021.
Action: Mgr. Duldulao and Specialist Santos to inform absent commissioners of election
results.
2. 2022 Goals and Subcommittees
(Cultural Arts Specialist, Ercie Santos)
▪ Commissioner DeNatale opened floor for commissioners to express interest in
subcommittees for the year going forward.
▪ Commissioners may also state interest in joining a subcommittee at any time by
informing City staff, or discussing during the subcommittee update or Items From
Commission portions of the monthly meeting.
VIII. SUBCOMMITTEES:
1. Strategic Vision
▪ Public Art Master Plan RFP received three submissions, review period active until the
first meeting of the Review and Selection Committee on November 29.
▪ Community engagement survey taken offline, and data will be used to orient the
consultant selected.
▪ New survey to be posted when community engagement process for public art plan
begins.
2. Sculpture
▪ Commissioner Boldenweck requested information on CAC funding.
▪ ACM/Dir Ranals and Mgr. Duldulao confirmed that the CAC received approximately
$60,000 in funding for the year to be allocated to the Caltrain Mural refresh/repair and
graffiti abatement murals. There is also approximately $29,000 in the commission’s
donation account, which also funds the Jack Drago Cultural Arts Commission Youth
Art scholarship.
▪ Commissioner Boldenweck also asked if the January commission meeting will be
virtual; meetings will be virtual through the end of the year, and City will evaluate
after that point.
3. Urban Art
▪ Prometheus mural still in process and currently scheduling logistics for restoration
with Precita Eyes; projected completion slated for December.
▪ Subcommittee is evaluating mural opportunities presented to them by City staff,
specifically the Dubuque Crossing and Airport Union Pacific Bridge locations.
▪ Specialist Santos and Commissioner Bond are beginning work on RFQ process to find
artists for prospective mural projects.
▪ Potential opportunities are available to display artwork on trash bins in downtown
area.
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4. Youth Art Programs – 2022 In-Person Fundraiser Dates
▪ Commissioner Bowen provided update on Summer BBQ Fundraiser, citing two
possible dates to book the Fernekes Building for the event: August 21 or 28.
▪ Subcommittee recommended August 28 date to Commission.
▪ Commissioner Boldenweck made motion to select August 28 as event date, motion
seconded by Commissioner Bowen; roll call vote was in favor of date.
5. Photography Exhibit – February 11/12, 2022
▪ Commissioner Hobson-Coard provided progress update on the in-person photography
show, Momentum: Moving Forward, set to take place on February 11 and 12.
▪ Event to be juried, and selection of works to be featured in an online gallery following
the in-person show.
▪ Call for entries set to be released in mid-December, with submissions/entry fees to be
taken online. Limit of three entries per artist.
▪ Event will require commissioner assistance, Docent Survey forthcoming.
Action: Specialist Santos to contact Scott Buschman to judge February photography exhibit.
6. Performing Arts
▪ Commissioner Hobson-Coard and her husband to do 30-minute live musical
performance, with intention of tying this pilot event into the February photography
show.
▪ Commissioner Maharaj noted progress made on script and plan to meet with
Commissioner Cansino over the next few weeks to prep.
▪ Mgr. Duldulao and Specialist Santos to look into administration and logistics needed
for event.
7. Community Engagement
▪ Commissioner Mardahay and other subcommittee members to meet in December to
discuss opportunities to support the upcoming art show.
▪ Commissioner DeNatale to join subcommittee.
IX. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION
Announcement
Commissioner Foley formally thanked Commissioner DeNatale for his service as
Commission Chairperson this past year, and commended him for the great work that the
Commission has done in that time. Fellow commissioners agreed and expressed their
gratitude.
X. ITEMS FROM STAFF:
1. Upcoming Events
a. Wreath Workshop
Saturday, December 4 | Joseph Fernekes Building, OMP
b. Santa Comes to Town
Sunday, December 5, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | City Hall
c. City Council Reorganization
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Tuesday, December 7, 7 p.m. | Municipal Services Building
d. Electronic Newsletter
Childcare Master Plan Survey now live
e. Youth Art Show
Scheduled for April 29 and 30
XI. CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Correspondence Packet
(Cultural Arts Specialist, Ercie Santos)
▪ Specialist Santos highlighted the opportunity to view an online presentation of the
recent, sold out Harlem Quartet concert at Kohl Mansion. The headlining musicians
were the subject of a PBS documentary titled, “Los Hermanos” which was broadcast
in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Refer to packet for details.
XII. ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner DeNatale adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m.
Next Meeting: January 20, 2022
Respectfully submitted,
Catherine Misener
Administrative Assistant II