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CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MEETING OF THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Thursday October 20, 2022
6:30 P.M. TELECONFERENCE MEETING
Welcome to the Meeting of the Cultural Arts Commission. Please note that the Cultural Arts Commission may meet by teleconference, consistent with the Brown Act as amended by AB 361 (2021). Under the amended rules, the City
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the public while allowing for public participation. Commissioners Boldenweck, Vice Chair Bond, Bowen, DeNatale, Foley, Luster, Maharaj, Pomposo, Ramos, Chair
Mardahay, and Zelaya and essential City staff will participate via Teleconference. Members of the public may submit their comments on any agenda item or public comment via email or Parks & Recreation main line.
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MILLIE MARDAHAY CHAIRPERSON
RISHA BOND
VICE CHAIR LENITA BOLDENWECK
COMMISSIONER
SARAH BOWEN
COMMISSIONER
MICHAEL DENATALE COMMISSIONER
PETER FOLEY COMMISSIONER
FRANCES LUSTER COMMISSIONER
ZUBIN MAHARAJ COMMISSIONER
LYDIA POMPOSO COMMISIONER
RAUL RAMOS COMMISSIONER
JOSE ZELAYA COMMISSIONER
ERCIE SANTOS CULTURAL ARTS SPECIALIST
ERIN O’BRIEN BUSINESS MANAGER KEREN SOLANO COMMISSION CLERK
GREG MEDIATI DIRECTOR PARKS AND RECREATION
ANGELA DULDULAO ACTING DEPUTY DIRECTOR PARKS AND RECREATION
Agenda
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MEETING Teleconference Meeting Thursday, October 20, 2022 6:30 p.m.
A G E N D A
I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Welcome New Commissioners – Frances Luster, Lydia Pomposo, Jose Zelaya
IV. Agenda Review V. Approval of Minutes of September 15, 2022 VI. Citizen Participation (Citizen comment on items not agendized/informational only) VII. Unfinished Business 1) 2023 Art Shows
• May & October - Media Selection
• Delete one art show in 2023 (Cultural Arts Specialist, Ercie Santos)
Status/Action
2) Cancellation of December 15 meeting
(Cultural Arts Specialist, Ercie Santos)
Action
3) Subcommittee Reorganization (Cultural Arts Specialist, Ercie Santos) Discussion
VIII. New Business
1) Capital Projects Update
(Deputy Director of Capital Projects, Philip Vitale)
Status
IX. Subcommittees 1. Strategic Vision Status
2. Sculpture Status
3. Urban Art Status
4. Youth Art Programs Status
5. Day of the Dead Art Show (October 14-15) Follow-up
6. 2D Art show (Jan 27 & 28, 2023) Status
7. Performing Arts Status
8. Community Engagement Status
X. Items from Commission XI. Items from Staff Upcoming Events: Halloween Extravaganza, Fun
Run, Taste of SSF
XII. Correspondence XIII. Adjournment: Next Meeting: November 17, 2022 Correspondence Due: November 7, 2022
MINUTES OF THE
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Thursday September 15, 2022
Teleconference Meeting
I. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners: Boldenweck, Bond,
DeNatale, Foley, Maharaj, Mardahay, Ramos
Absent: Commissioners: Bowen
Staff Present: Angela Duldulao, Acting Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation
Erin O’Brien, Business Manager
Ercie Santos, Cultural Arts Specialist
Keren Solano, Administrative Assistant II
III. AGENDA REVIEW: N/A
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of August 18, 2022:
Minutes for August 18, 2022 stand as sent.
Motion to approve by Commissioner Bond
Followed by a second from Commissioner Foley
Passed by majority vote
V. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: N/A
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. 2023 Art Show – Media Selection
Specialist Santos confirmed the Youth Art Show dates will be March 10 through March 11, 2023.
Commissioner Bond recommended showcasing two-dimensional artwork such as photography, painting, and drawings for the January 2023 Art Show.
Commissioner Bond suggested dropping one of the art shows to focus on fundraising
activities during the summer months. This is to be discussed further in October’s meeting.
Roll Call Vote Results | The Commission will have a two-dimensional art show in January 2023. (AYES: Bond, Boldenweck, DeNatale, Foley, Maharaj, Mardahay, and Ramos. ABSENT: Bowen)
2. Commission Recruitment
Business Mgr. O’Brien informed the Commission there will be interviews for multiple
commission vacancies on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 in the Municipal Services
Building. Interviews will be open to the public.
Cultural Arts Commission
Minutes of September 15, 2022
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VII. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Planning for Art Opportunities
Deputy Director Duldulao gave a brief presentation to review the challenges and
transformative phase of the Cultural Arts program. Her presentation also pointed out
the addition of the Public Art Master Plan component to the program. VIII. SUBCOMMITTEES: 1. Strategic Vision Public Art Master Plan
Commissioner DeNatale informed the Commission that the consultants from Art
Builds Community will be doing public outreach at Concert in the Park on September
24, 2022 and the Day of the Dead/ Día de Muertos Art Show on October 14 and 15. 2. Sculpture
No update. 3. Urban Art
Vice Chair Bond informed the Commission that the subcommittee decided to prioritize an RFQ (Request for Qualifications) at their next meeting in October where they will also discuss a database for mural artists.
The Commission discussed sending the Public Art Master Plan survey to the local
biotech and corporate companies.
The Commission discussed using the South San Francisco Conference Center as a venue for fundraising events and possible art shows. 4. Youth Art Programs Fundraiser (August 28, 2022)
On behalf of Commissioner Bowen, Commissioner DeNatale reported the Commission fundraised a total of $5,048.25, which exceeded the Commission’s fundraising goal.
Commissioner DeNatale proposed to the Commission the date of Sunday, August 27,
2023 for the next Youth Art Programs Fundraiser at the Joseph Fernekes Building. There wasn’t any opposition to the proposed date. 5. Day of the Dead Art Show (October 14-15)
Commissioner Boldenweck informed the Commission that artist Evangelina Portillo will be preparing the sugar skulls for the event. She also added that artwork from the South San Francisco Childcare Programs will be showcased.
6. Performing Arts
Deputy Director Duldulao pointed out the potential need for an additional member to
this subcommittee due to the recent resignation of Commissioner Hobson Coard.
7. Community Engagement
Chairperson Mardahay informed the Commission that the subcommittee will meet after the Day of the Day Art Show to discuss goals and recruitment.
The Commission discussed the possibility of merging the Performing Arts Subcommittee and the Community Engagement Subcommittee.
The Commission discussed the new Library | Parks & Recreation Community Center’s use for future theatrical functions and the need for a performing arts center in South
San Francisco. X. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION:
Cultural Arts Commission
Minutes of September 15, 2022
Page 3
1. Commissioner DeNatale asked about the status of San Francisco Taiko Dojo and Business Mgr. O’Brien informed the Commission the group is in conversation with the City.
XI. ITEMS FROM STAFF:
1. Annual Coastal Cleanup (September 17, 2022)
The Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a clean up event at the South San Francisco Bay Trail beginning at 9 a.m.
2. Concert in the Park (September 24, 2022)
The concert will take place from 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. This year the event will
feature over 40 vendor booths and performances by several Parks and Recreation
dance programs such as Hawaiian dancing, Belly dancing, and Mexican Folkloric
dancing.
3. Halloween Extravaganza (October 22, 2022)
This event will take place at the Joseph Fernekes Building.
Announcement
Deputy Director Duldulao informed the Commission the consultants working on the
Lindenville plan will be at Concert in the Park.
Business Mgr. O’Brien informed the Commission the “Wild Poppies in the Twilight
Rain” sculpture, also known as the Heart Sculpture, has been relocated to the front of
the South San Francisco Conference Center. XII. CORRESPONDENCE: Provided by Specialist Santos. XI. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Mardahay adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Next Meeting: October 20, 2022
Respectfully submitted,
Keren Solano Administrative Assistant II
South San Francisco
Capital Projects
Cultural Arts Commission
October 20, 2022
Attachment 1 - VIII.1 Capital Projects Update
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Capital Projects
Project Updates
•Caltrain Plaza Public Art
•Orange Memorial Park New Aquatic Center
•Centennial Trail Improvements
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Caltrain Plaza Art
Project Background
•South San Francisco Caltrain Station
Improvements and new Plaza
•Caltrain Plaza Art Selection
Committee selects RideArt 2021
•Design and plaza construction
coordination underway
•Plaza construction and Public Art
Installation planned for Summer
2023
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Orange Memorial Park New Aquatic Center
Project Scope
•Construct a new 26,000 sf facility
•Two pools
o Cool-water lap pool
o Warm-water teaching/recreation pool
•Activity Room
•Swimmer's Lounge
•Maintain operation of existing pool throughout
construction of the new pool facility
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Orange Memorial Park New Aquatic CenterAttachment 1 - VIII.1 Capital Projects Update
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•Community Workshop 1 April 9, 2022 Completed
Gallery Walk
•Community Workshop #2 April 30, 2022 Completed
3 Initial Programming Alternatives and Concepts
•Community Workshop #3 June 25, 2022 Completed
Preferred Programming and Concept Direction
•South San Francisco Park and Recreation Commission August 16, 2022 Completed
•South San Francisco City Council Presentation `September 28, 2022
•Design Documents Complete Spring 2023
•Construction Start Summer 2023
•SPLASH Winter 2025
Orange Memorial Park New Aquatic CenterAttachment 1 - VIII.1 Capital Projects Update
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Centennial Trail Improvements
Project Background
•Trail master plan was recently updated
•Opportunity areas have been identified
•Grant funding was obtained to help fund
improvements
•Design process is just starting
Project Goals
•Deliver program elements
identified in grant application
•Complete project by June 2024
•Set precedent for future
improvements along the trail
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Centennial Trail Improvements
Program Elements
•Skate space
•Bike park
•Practice field
•Play area
•Picnic/seating area
•Pollinator garden
•Outdoor classroom
•Fitness stations
•Drought tolerant plantings
•Lighting
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Centennial Trail Improvements Attachment 1 - VIII.1 Capital Projects Update
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CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
2022 GOALS & COMMITTEES
October 20, 2022 - update
ART GALLERY/EXHIBITS
Strategic Vision
Youth Art Programs
1) Youth Art Scholarship 2) Fundraiser- 8/28 3) Youth Art Show
(Show 2-March or April)
April 29-30
Sculpture Urban Art
includes
Utility Box
Murals
Community Engagement
Performing Arts Show 1
February
2022
Feb 21 - Mar 21
Virtual PHOTO
Completed
Show 3
May or July
July 15-16 Handcraft Art/Craft
Completed
(2021 Virtual GenArt)
Show 4
October
Oct 14-15 Dia de Muertos
(2021 Virt Quilt/Fiber)
CHAIR M. DeNatale S. Bowen L. Boldenweck R. Bond M. Mardahay R. Bond R. Bond L. Boldenweck
MEMBER R. Bond M. DeNatale M. DeNatale M. DeNatale P. Foley Z. Maharaj R. Ramos R. Bond
R. Ramos M.Mardahay P. Foley Z. Maharaj Z. Maharaj
P. Foley R. Ramos P. Foley
Alternates
Z. Maharaj
M.Mardahay
2022 Art Gallery Exhibit Dates – All programs completed
1st - February 11 & 12
(In-person cancelled; Virtual Photography Exhibit – 2/21-3/21)
2nd - April 29 & 30 Youth Art Show
3rd - July 15 & 16 Arts & Crafts (hand-created)
4th - October 14 & 15 Dia de Muertos/Day of the Dead
Sunday, August 28, 2022 BBQ Fundraiser
2023 Art Gallery Exhibit Dates
1st show – January 27 & 28 2-dimensional Art
2nd show – March 10 & 11 Youth Art Show
3rd show – May 12 & 13 TBD
4th show – October 13 &14 TBD
Sunday, August 27 – BBQ Fundraiser
280-27414 City of South San Francisco - Cultural Arts Commission
FY 2022 - 2023
INCOME Balance
7/1/22 July August Sept.FY Subtotal Rolling Total
Cultural Arts Fund -
Past FY starting balance (pre-2020-2021)79,384.15 - 79,384.15
1. General Donations 600.00 20.00 20.00 620.00
2. Fundraising Funds 736.95 1,147.35 4,170.75 5,318.10 6,055.05
3. Scholarship Donations 200.00 - 200.00
4. Artist Sales - - -
5. Artist Entry Fees 560.00 85.00 85.00 645.00
6. Interest Allocation/Other 1,963.75 500.00 500.00 2,463.75
Income Subtotal 83,444.85 85.00 1,167.35 4,670.75 5,923.10 89,367.95
EXPENSES July August Sept.FY Subtotal Rolling Total
Cultural Arts Fund -
1. Event Expenses - $542.75 542.75 542.75
2. Art Purchased - - -
3. Scholarships Awarded 6,000.00 - 6,000.00
4. Artist Sales - Payments 40.00 - 40.00
5. Awards for Winning Art Exhibits 850.00 225.00 225.00 1,075.00
6. Utility Box Mural Program - - -
7. Other Expenses 4,505.00 - 4,505.00
Expenses Subtotal 11,395.00 - 225.00 542.75 767.75 12,162.75
BALANCE TOTAL 72,049.85 72,134.85 73,077.20 77,205.20
ENCUMBRANCES July August Sept.
Youth Scholarship*- (3,000.00) (3,000.00) (3,000.00)
Caltrain (45,000.00) (45,000.00) (45,000.00) (45,000.00)
Encumbrance Subtotal (45,000.00) (48,000.00) (48,000.00) (48,000.00)
Balance w/ Encumbrances 27,049.85 24,134.85 25,077.20 29,205.20
* Youth Scholarship encumbrance renewed on July 1 (start of fiscal year)
Cultural Arts Commission 2022
Name Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Boldenweck P P P P P P C P P
Bond P P P P P A C P P
Bowen P P A P P P C P A Campagna P P P P P A C R R
Cansino P P P P P P R R R
DeNatale P P P P P P C P P Foley P P P P P P C P P
Hobson-Coard P P P P P P R R R
Luster
Maharaj P P A P P A C P P Mardahay P A P P P P C P P
Pomposo
Ramos P P P P A A C A P
Zelaya
P – Present A – Absent
C – Meeting Cancelled
R – Resigned