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MINUTES OF THE
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Thursday February 17, 2022
Teleconference Meeting
I. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners: Boldenweck, Bond, Bowen, Campagna,
Cansino, DeNatale, Foley, Hobson-Coard, Maharaj, Ramos
Absent: Commissioners: Mardahay
Staff Present: Greg Mediati, Director of Parks & Recreation
Angela Duldulao, Recreation Manager
Ercie Santos, Cultural Arts Specialist
Erin O’Brien, Recreation & Community Services Supervisor
Gabriella Firpo, Administrative Assistant
III. AGENDA REVIEW: N/A
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of January 20, 2022:
Minutes for January 20, 2022 stand as sent.
V. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: N/A
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Select Media for July & October 2022 Art Shows
(Cultural Arts Specialist, Ercie Santos)
▪ Specialist Santos asked that the Commission select the type of media to be featured at
upcoming art shows in July and October to ensure time for event preparation and
promotion.
▪ The Commission discussed media types and approved the following decisions via
unanimous roll call vote:
o July/August art show — handmade 2D arts and crafts, excluding art made digitally
or with computers
o October art show — General Art, with the theme of Día de Muertos
VII. NEW BUSINESS: N/A
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VIII.SUBCOMMITTEES:
1.Strategic Vision
▪Commissioner DeNatale announced that the Public Art Master Plan RFP evaluation
team completed interviews of two finalists. Staff are in the process of ranking and
vetting finalists before the selected proposer is announced.
Action:
▪Commissioners to review the Public Art Plan Guidance document that was attached to
the packet in preparation for work to begin on the Public Art Master Plan.
▪Commissioners send potential contacts to engage in the Public Art Master Plan to the
Community Engagement subcommittee.
2.Sculpture
▪Mgr. Duldulao shared that “Rusty” (officially titled “American Dog”), the sculpture
located at Orange Memorial Park, has been vandalized.
▪The Parks Division is in the process of contacting the artist to get advice as to how
best to restore the sculpture.
3.Urban Art
▪Commissioner Bond shared information about a mural opportunity from a mural class
at Skyline College that is offering to design and complete a mural for the City.
▪There is a short timeline for the mural opportunity; Urban Art subcommittee will
move forward with site selection and review of final design.
▪Teacher of mural class will be invited to make a presentation to the full Commission at
the next meeting.
▪Mgr. Duldulao announced that restoration of the Prometheus mural at the SSF Caltrain
Station parking lot has moved into phase two, involving complete renovation.
4.Youth Art Programs
▪Commissioner Bowen shared that the Youth Art Show will take place on April 29–30,
2022 with the theme being “Celebrating Diversity”.
▪The subcommittee is planning to bring back the Cultural Arts Commission BBQ
fundraiser at the Joseph A. Fernekes Recreation Building on August 28, 2022.
Action: Commissioner Bond requested that the docent sign-up list be circulated in
advance of any upcoming art shows.
5.Photography Exhibit – February 11/12, 2022
▪Commissioner Hobson-Coard provided a progress update on the virtual photography
show, “Momentum-Moving Forward”, set to begin on Monday, February 21, and end
on March 21, 2022.
▪The exhibit features 24 pieces of art by 11 different artists; 6 entries were awarded.
▪The atrium window at the Municipal Services Building will display the awarded
artwork while a TV monitor will also run a video display of all the submissions.
▪The awardees will be invited to the next meeting to receive recognition for their work.
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6. Performing Arts
▪ No update.
7. Community Engagement
▪ Commissioner DeNatale noted his Strategic Vision subcommittee update, asking
Commissioners to refer potential contacts to engage in the Public Art Master Plan to
the Community Engagement subcommittee.
IX. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION
Announcement
▪ Commissioner DeNatale shared that with the closing of Tanforan mall, the Peninsula
Arts Foundation will be displaced.
o Director Mediati offered to reach out to the Economic and Community
Development Department to see if they have any resources that could help this
group find a home.
▪ Commissioner DeNatale invited the Commission to a virtual art show on February 18,
2022 that remembers the 80th anniversary of the executive order which imprisoned
people of Japanese descent in the area.
X. ITEMS FROM STAFF:
1. LPR Site Tour RSVP
▪ Administrative Assistant Firpo reminded Commissioners to RSVP for a tour of the
new Library and Parks & Recreation site on February 23 and February 24, 2022.
2. Upcoming General Plan Events
▪ Mgr. Duldulao referred to the General Plan meeting flyer in the meeting packet
and reminded Commissioners about the opportunity to provide feedback on the
General Plan.
Announcement
Mgr. Duldulao shared that the mask mandate has been lifted in San Mateo County meaning
while masks are still highly encouraged for all persons, fully vaccinated individuals do not
need to wear a mask in most public spaces.
Staff Update
Director Mediati informed the Commission of the follow staffing updates:
• Erin O’Brien has been promoted to Business Manager and will be taking a more active
role with the Cultural Arts Commission.
• Angela Duldulao will be Acting Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation.
• Kelli Jo Cullinan will be Acting Recreation Manager.
XI. CORRESPONDENCE:
Provided by Specialist Santos.
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XII. ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Campagna adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
Next Meeting: March 17, 2022
Respectfully submitted,
Gabriella Firpo
Administrative Assistant