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CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING OF THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Thursday, April 20, 2023
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RISHA BOND
CHAIR
MICHAEL DENATALE
VICE-CHAIR
LENITA BOLDENWECK
COMMISSIONER
SARAH BOWEN
COMMISSIONER
PETER FOLEY
COMMISSIONER
FRANCES LUSTER
COMMISSIONER
ZUBIN MAHARAJ
COMMISSIONER
MILENA MARDAHAY
COMMISSIONER
LYDIA POMPOSO COMMISSIONER JOSE ZELAYA COMMISSIONER
GREG MEDIAI DIRECTOR OF PARKS &
RECREATION
ANGELA DULDULAO DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF
PARKS & RECREATION
ERIN O’BRIEN BUSINESS MANAGER
ERCIE SANTOS CULTURAL ARTS SPECIALIST
KEREN SOLANO CLERK
Agenda
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday, April 20, 2023 6:30 p.m.
A G E N D A
I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Agenda Review
IV. Approval of Minutes of March 16, 2023 V. Citizen Participation (Citizen comment on items not agendized/informational only) VI. Unfinished Business VII. New Business 1) Cultural Arts Project Review
(Angela Duldulao, Deputy Director)
Status
2) Cancellation of Summer Meeting (Erin O’Brien, Business Manager) Action
VIII. Subcommittees 1. Strategic Vision Status
2. Sculpture Status
3. Urban Art
• Skyline College Mural Proposal
Status/Action
4. Youth Art Programs
• Jack Drago Youth Art Scholarship
Action
5. Fundraiser
• SF Opera (March 17, 18 & 19)
• BBQ Fundraiser (August 27)
Follow-up/ Status
6. Performing Arts
• Cultural Activities Grant
Status/Action
IX. Items from Commission X. Items from Staff 1. Funding Review
2. Commission Vacancy/Recruitment
3. Upcoming Events
XI. Correspondence XII. Adjournment:
Next Meeting: May 18, 2023
Correspondence Due: May 12, 2023
MINUTES OF THE
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Thursday March 16, 2023
Teleconference Meeting
I. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners: Boldenweck, Bond, Bowen,
DeNatale, Foley, Maharaj, Mardahay, Pomposo,
Absent: Commissioners: Luster, Ramos, Zelaya
Staff Present: Greg Mediati, Director of Parks and Recreation
Angela Duldulao, Deputy Director of Parks and 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 February 16, 2023:
Minutes for February 16, 2023 stand as sent. Passed by majority vote.
V. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: N/A
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: N/A VII. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Parks & Recreation Department Mid-Year Budget
Business Manager, Erin O’Brien, briefly reviewed the mid-year budget requests outlined in the staff report. She informed the Commission they were approved by City Council on February 22, 2023.
Chair Bond asked which fund would be used to cover the mid-year budget requests
that were approved. Business Manager, Erin O’Brien, confirmed the Parks and Recreation Department general fund will be used.
Chair Bond asked if the approved mid-year budget requests will provide resources for the Public Arts Master Plan such as hiring additional staff to support the Cultural Arts Program.
Business Manager, Erin O’Brien, confirmed staffing requests to support the Cultural
Arts Commission were not included in the recently approved mid-year budget requests. Deputy Director, Angela Duldulao, informed the Commission that more
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information is needed on the scope of work for any new position that is created and
added to the department before it gets reviewed and approved by City Council.
Greg Mediati, Director of the Parks and Recreation Department informed the Commission that mid-year budget requests are typically used for emergency or urgent requests.
VIII. SUBCOMMITTEES:
1. Strategic Vision
Vice Chair DeNatale informed the Commission the consultants will be providing a
draft of the Public Art Master Plan. The draft will be reviewed by the Steering Committee on April 5 and the Commission will have access to the draft on April 20. 2. Sculpture
Commissioner Boldenweck informed the Commission that they met with staff and Deputy Director of Capital Projects, Philip Vitale, to discuss the new Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center and the Eternal Flame sculpture. The subcommittee
was informed the sculpture needs to be relocated.
Staff and the Commission discussed a rendering shared by staff of the Aquatic Center,
highlighting the possible new location for the Eternal Flame.
Commissioner Boldenweck informed the Commission that the subcommittee wants to prioritize covering the cost of resurfacing the sculpture, a new base, and lighting for the Eternal Flame sculpture. The Eternal Flame sculpture will likely be relocated in the year 2025.
Chair Bond inquired about the budget to have the Eternal Flame sculpture relocated
and Parks and Recreation Director, Greg Mediati, responded that relocation of the sculpture may be part of the construction budget for the new Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center.
Vice Chair DeNatale expressed the importance of finding a new site for the Eternal Flame sculpture that will pay tribute to veterans. The Commission discussed other
potential sites.
3. Urban Art
Chair Bond informed the Commission they met with Phillip Vitale, the Director of Capital Projects, to discuss options for art and lighting at the new Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center.
The Commission discussed potential ways to save money on the relocation and preservation of the Eternal Flame sculpture and Commissioner Foley mentioned a
bronzing resurfacing.
Chair Bond requested that the Sculpture subcommittee determine a budget for the Eternal Flame project so that the Commission would know the remaining balance.
Commissioner Boldenweck shared with the Commission information regarding the original relocation of the Eternal Flame sculpture from City Hall to Orange Memorial Park in 1984. The South San Francisco Library Director, Valerie Sommer, shared this information with Commissioner Boldenweck.
Chair Bond informed the Commission that Cultural Arts Specialist, Ercie Santos,
provided a draft Request for Qualifications (RFQ) which will be reviewed by the subcommittee before it gets posted on callforentry.org (CaFE).
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Commissioner Bond asked if there are any limitations on who can submit a proposal.
Business Manager, Erin O’Brien, confirmed it is open to artists in the United States.
Chair Bond informed the Commission they are working on selecting a location for a new mural. Staff is in contact with Amir Esfehani, the Skyline College mural class, for a possible future mural. 4. Youth Art Programs
Art Show (March 10-11, 2023)
Commissioner Bowen informed the Commission there were 370 art exhibits
featured at the Youth Art Show. 429 visitors signed the guest book. The Youth Art
Show also featured a craft table which was very well received by art show goers.
Commissioner Bowen shared with the Commission that selected art show pieces will be displayed at City Hall and the Municipal Services Building (MSB) through April 15.
Jack Drago Youth Art Scholarship
Commissioner Bowen informed the Commission the Youth Art Scholarship
program is accepting applications through April 17.
The Commission discussed including the dollar amount on the scholarship flyer to
encourage students to apply. 5. Fundraiser
Vice Chair DeNatale informed the Commission there will be a fundraiser at the San Francisco Opera event on March 17 through March 19. The Commission will be selling Cultural Arts Commission merchandise such as hoodies, blankets, and t-
shirts. Friends of Parks and Recreation will be assisting with beverage sales.
Business Manager Erin O’Brien informed the Commission that cash and check are
the preferred payment method, but credit cards will also be accepted.
The Commission further discussed the responsibilities of the different volunteer positions and parking options at the San Francisco Opera event.
Business Manager, Erin O’Brien, informed the Commission that the San Francisco Opera event has been relocated to the parking lot area of Orange Park due to the weather. 250 chairs were rented and will be available on a first come first served
basis. 6. Performing Arts
Commissioner Maharaj informed the Commission that the Cultural Activities Grant deadline has been extended to April 15 and applications will be reviewed at the next subcommittee meeting. Two applications have been submitted.
Vice Chair DeNatale asked if school district members can apply for their class and Commissioner Maharaj confirmed they can apply.
IX. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION:
Vice Chair DeNatale invited the Commission to the Empty Bowls fundraiser at Skyline on Monday, March 20, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Chair Bond reminded the Commission about the Conflict of Interest paperwork that needs to be completed by all Commissioners by the end of the month of April.
Commissioner Bowen got invited to judge the South San Francisco Youth Poet-in-Residence competition hosted by the South San Francisco Library. She shared with the Commission that Chloe Chou, the 2022-2023 Youth Poet-in-Residence, had her work
published.
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X. ITEMS FROM STAFF:
Deputy Director, Angela Duldulao, reviewed the changes made to the budget reports that
were provided in the Cultural Arts Commission packet.
Chair Bond asked if the Caltrain budget can be moved to a different fund and Deputy
Director, Angela Duldulao, agreed to move it.
Specialist Santos informed the Commission about the upcoming Easter Bunny Photo Hop event which will take place on Saturday, April 1 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Orange
Memorial Park. She also informed the Commission about the upcoming Centennial Way
Trail Improvement meeting which will take place on Tuesday, March 21 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Services Building in the Betty Webber Room. There is also a
dog park survey with a QR code and the deadline for this survey is March 31, 2023.
Specialist Santos informed the Commission the virtual 2-Dimensional “Abundance” art
show was extended to March 31, 2023 to make it available for the San Francisco Opera
event.
Deputy Director, Angela Duldulao, informed the Commission that Bill Stridbeck is the
new Assistant Childcare Supervisor. She also informed the Commission that the
recruitment of her previous position of Recreation Manager is underway. She also
announced that the previous Parks and Recreation Director, Sharon Ranals, is the new
South San Francisco City Manager.
XI. CORRESPONDENCE:
The correspondence was posted by Specialist Santos at the meeting and she informed the
Commission it would also be emailed to Commissioners following the meeting.
XII. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Bond adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Next Meeting: April 20, 2023
Respectfully submitted, Keren Solano
Administrative Assistant II
Projects by Subcommittee
FUNDRAISING
•SF Opera
•Cultural Arts Summer BBQ (August 27, 2023)
PERFORMING ARTS
•Cultural Activities Grant Program ($10,000)
SCULPTURE
•“Windswept” Repair and Relocation
•“Eternal Flame” Restoration and Relocation
STRATEGIC VISION
•Public Art Master Plan
•Prioritization of Unrestricted Funding Balance
URBAN ART
•Graffiti Abatement Murals ($56,000)
•Skyline College Mural
YOUTH ART PROGRAMS
•Jack Drago CAC Youth Art Scholarship
•Youth Art Show
ART GALLERY EXHIBITS
•January 27-28: 2-dimensional Art
•March 10-11: Youth Art Show
•May or July: Cancelled in 2023
•October 13-14: Day of the Dead
VII. New Business - Cultural Arts Project Review
Capital Projects
Excerpt from 3/31/2023 Cultural Arts Fund Summary Report
VII. New Business - Cultural Arts Project Review
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION - 2023 GOALS & COMMITTEES
April 2023
2023 ART GALLERY/EXHIBITS
Strategic
Vision
Youth Art
Programs
1) Youth Art
Scholarship
2) Youth Art Show
(Show 2-March or April) March 10/11, 2023
Fundraising Sculpture Urban Art
includes Utility Box Murals
Performing
Arts
Show 1
(February)
January 27-28
2D Art Show
Show 3
(May or July)
Cancelled for
2023 only
Show 4
(October)
Oct 13-14
Day of the
Dead
CHAIR M. DeNatale S. Bowen * M. DeNatale
* Temporary
to April
L. Boldenweck R. Bond Z. Maharaj R. Bond
(only in 2023)
R. Bond L. Boldenweck
MEMBER R. Bond M. DeNatale S. Bowen M. DeNatale P. Foley L.Pomposo M. DeNatale R. Bond
2023 P. Foley F.Luster L.Pomposo P. Foley J.Zelaya J.Zelaya L. Pomposo L.Pomposo
Z. Maharaj L. Boldenweck F.Luster F.Luster F.Luster F.Luster J.Zelaya
F.Luster F.Luster
Alternate
F.Luster
2023 Art Gallery Show / Event Dates
1. January 27 & 28 2-dimensional Art (Extended Exhibit Feb 6 through Mar 31)
2. March 10 & 11 Youth Art Show
3. May or July Cancelled for 2023 only
4. October 13 &14 Day of the Dead
• Sunday, August 27 BBQ Fundraiser
Additional 2023 Art Event in SSF
• March 17, 18 & 19 SF Opera / La Boheme
280-27414 Cultural Arts Donations/Fundraising Account
FY 2022 - 2023
Section A - INCOME
Rolling
Balance 7/1/22 July August Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Jan.Feb.March FY Subtotal Rolling Total
Cultural Arts Fund -
Past FY starting balance (pre-2020-2021)79,384.15 - 79,384.15
Rolling Balance/Rolling Total detailed breakdown in rows for Section A.1 through A.6 represents information as of July 1, 2021
1. General Donations 600.00 20.00 1.00 21.00 621.00
2. Fundraising Funds 736.95 1,147.35 4,350.75 80.00 655.00 6,233.10 6,970.05
3. Scholarship Donations 200.00 - 200.00
4. Artist Sales - 140.00 170.00 310.00 310.00
5. Artist Entry Fees 560.00 85.00 40.00 65.00 50.00 230.00 30.00 500.00 1,060.00
6. Interest Allocation/Other 1,963.75 500.00 100.00 600.00 2,563.75
Income Subtotal 83,444.85 85.00 1,167.35 4,890.75 320.00 66.00 50.00 230.00 200.00 655.00 7,664.10 91,108.95
Section B - EXPENSES July August Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Jan.Feb.March FY Subtotal Rolling Total
Cultural Arts Fund -
Rolling Balance/Rolling Total detailed breakdown in rows for Section B.1 through B.7 represents information as of July 1, 2021
1. Event Expenses - 542.75 19.73 2,182.50 2,744.98 2,744.98
2. Art Purchased - - -
3. Scholarships Awarded 6,000.00 - 6,000.00
4. Artist Sales - Payments 40.00 152.00 36.00 188.00 228.00
5. Awards for Winning Art Exhibits 850.00 225.00 200.00 325.00 750.00 1,600.00
6. Utility Box Mural Program - - -
7. Other Expenses 4,505.00 - 4,505.00
Expenses Subtotal 11,395.00 - 225.00 542.75 19.73 352.00 - - 325.00 2,218.50 3,682.98 15,077.98
BALANCE TOTAL 72,049.85 72,134.85 73,077.20 77,425.20 77,725.47 77,439.47 77,489.47 77,719.47 77,594.47 76,030.97
Section C - ENCUMBRANCES*July August Sept.Oct.Nov.Dec.Jan.Feb.March
1. Base Program Reserve - - - - - - - (20,000.00) (20,000.00)
2. Youth Scholarship*- (3,000.00) (3,000.00) (3,000.00) (3,000.00) (3,000.00) (3,000.00) (3,000.00) (4,000.00) (4,000.00)
3. Caltrain Sculpture Contingency (45,000.00) (45,000.00) (45,000.00) (45,000.00) (45,000.00) (45,000.00) (45,000.00) (45,000.00) (45,000.00) (45,000.00) 4. Deposit Corrections - - (500.00) (600.00) (600.00) (600.00) (600.00) (600.00) (600.00)
Encumbrance Subtotal (45,000.00) (48,000.00) (48,000.00) (48,500.00) (48,600.00) (48,600.00) (48,600.00) (48,600.00) (69,600.00) (69,600.00)
Balance w/ Encumbrances 27,049.85 24,134.85 25,077.20 28,925.20 29,125.47 28,839.47 28,889.47 29,119.47 7,994.47 6,430.97
* Notes on Encumbrances:
1. Base Program Reserve (CAC approved 2/16/23) - This amount is being set aside as a "rainy day" fund, to be used during years when fundraising is limited in order to maintain the Cultural Arts Commission's base program (i.e. scholarships, artist
awards/honorariums, fundraising expenses, etc.)
2. Youth Scholarship - $3,000 has historically been the minimum encumbrance for the Jack Drago Cultural Arts Commission Youth Art Scholarship, which is replenished on July 1 of each fiscal year. The Commission may vote to change this amount year to year.
3. Caltrain Sculpture Contingency - This encumbrance represents a developer contribution that was specified for art at the Caltrain Plaza. It is being held as contingency to cover project costs related to the "Inspire" kinetic sculpture and two gear benches.
4. Deposit Corrections - Non-Cultural Arts deposits that need to be redirected to another account.
- Increased to $4,000 approved by CAC at 1/19/23 meeting.
CULTURAL ARTS FUND SUMMARY as of 3/31/2023
Table 1 Beginning
Balance
Year-To-Date
Debits
Year-To-Date
Credits
Ending
Balance
CULTURAL ARTS DONATIONS/FUNDRAISING 72,050 (3,683) 7,664 76,031
Base Program Reserve 20,000 20,000
Youth Scholarship 4,000 --4,000
Caltrain Sculpture Contingency 45,000 --45,000
Deposit Corrections 600 --600
Balance w/ Encumbrances 6,431 *
Table 2 Beginning
Balance
Year-To-Date
Debits
Year-To-Date
Credits
Ending
Balance
DESIGNATED FOR PUBLIC ART 33,588 --33,588 *
Table 3 Beginning
Balance
Year-To-Date
Debits
Year-To-Date
Credits
Ending
Balance
GENERAL FUND (FY 2022-2023)76,000 --76,000
Graffiti abatement murals (FY 21-22 rollover)56,000 --56,000
Public Art Allocation (unrestricted)10,000 --10,000 *
Cultural Activities Grant Program 10,000 --10,000
Table 4 Beginning
Balance
Year-To-Date
Debits
Year-To-Date
Credits
Ending
Balance
GRANTS (FY 2022-2023)2,250 (2,250) --
San Mateo County Arts Grant 2,250 (2,250) --
Asterisk (*) indicates funds that are currently not restricted to a specified project.
Unrestricted Funding Balance =50,019
Table 5 Beginning
Balance
Year-To-Date
Debits
Year-To-Date
Credits
Ending
Balance
CAPITAL PROJECTS 600,000 --600,000
a.New Aquatic Center 100,000
Design: Summer 2022-Summer 2023 / Construction: 2023-2025
b.Centennial Trail Park - Huntington/Spruce none
Design: Spring 2023 / Construction: Summer 2023-Summer 2024
c.Linden Park TBD
Design: Summer/Fall 2023-Summer 2024 / Construction: Fall 2024-Spring 2025
d.Orange Memorial Park Sports Field none
Construction: complete in Summer 2023
e.Library / Parks & Rec Community Center none
Construction: complete in Fall 2023
f.Oyster Point Park none
Completed Winter 2022/23. Open Space Construction: Summer 2023
g.500,000
Installation completed Fall 2024
Table P.1 Beginning
Balance
Year-To-Date
Debits
Year-To-Date
Credits
Ending
Balance
PENDING FUNDING 500,000 --500,000
Developer Contribution - IQHQ 500,000 --500,000
(unrestricted, 0.5 mile radius of 580 Dubueque Ave.)
Caltrain Plaza - "Inspire" Kinetic Sculpture & two gear
benches ($464,000 project + $36,000 contingency)
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 P P C
Bond P P P P P A C P P P P C
Bowen P P A P P P C P A A A C
Campagna P P P P P A C R R R R C
Cansino P P P P P P R R R R R C
DeNatale P P P P P P C P P P P C
Foley P P P P P P C P P P P C
Hobson-
Coard
P P P P P P R R R R R C
Luster P A C
Maharaj P P A P P A C P P P P C Mardahay P A P P P P C P P P A C
Pomposo P P C
Ramos P P P P A A C A P A P C Zelaya P P C
2023
Name Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Boldenweck P P P
Bond P P P
Bowen P P P
DeNatale P P P
Foley P P P
Luster A A A
Maharaj P P P
Mardahay P A P
Pomposo P P P
Ramos P A A
Zelaya P A A
P – Present
A – Absent C – Meeting Cancelled R – Resigned