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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.20.2023 Cultural Arts Commission Minutes MINUTES OF THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Thursday July 20, 2023 I. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. II. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: Boldenweck, Bond, Bowen DeNatale, Foley Luster, Maharaj, Pomposo Absent: Commissioners: 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 Billy Gross, Principal Planner Jeffrey Chou, Senior Engineer III. AGENDA REVIEW: Business Manager, Erin O’Brien, recommended changing agenda item VIII.4 Fundraiser to agenda item VIII.1. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of June 15, 2023: Minutes for June 15, 2023 stand as sent. Passed by majority vote. V. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: N/A VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Lindenville Specific Plan Public Draft  Principal Planner, Billy Gross, with the City’s Planning Division presented the Lindenville Specific Plan Public Draft to the Commission. Billy Gross explained the Lindenville Specific Plan Public Draft was based on the General Plan Update which was adopted by City Council in November 2022. The General Plan Update identified a need for 14,000 – 17,000 housing units. The East of HWY 101 area and Lindenville were identified as areas that would potentially allow for higher density residential housing. The goal is to have the Lindenville Specific Plan Public Draft approved by Council in September 2023. The Specific Plan Public Draft Executive Summary is available to the public in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Tagalog. The next steps are to get the Commission’s feedback by July 31. Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of July 20, 2023 Page 2  Vice Chair DeNatale suggested to have the public art fee for developers referenced on the Specific Plan Public Draft and including the City’s art ordinance. He also shared with the Commission that in reference to the building massing, he felt the buildings were generic and not “artistic” looking as they look very similar to other buildings that have been built throughout the City.  Chair Bond suggested incorporating other forms of art in the new buildings to add unique character. She also inquired about incentivizing first time movers. Principal Planner, Billy Gross, explained that development is market based and that there are various challenges to building an arts district from scratch.  In response to a question from Commissioner Foley about the Plan’s timeline, Principal Planner, Billy Gross, confirmed that it is a long-term vision that would take place over 10 to 20+ years.  The Commission discussed marketing this area as an arts district to attract people. Principal Planner, Billy Gross, explained that typically developers want to know what they can build and they do not focus on the arts aspect. Parks and Recreation Director, Greg Mediati, added that the Commission can use the assistance of partnerships or grants to help support the development of an artistic area. VII. NEW BUSINESS: 1. 2024 Art Exhibit Dates – selection of 3rd show date  Cultural Arts Specialist, Ercie Santos, reviewed the 2024 art gallery dates proposed by City staff, outlined in the staff report. City staff recommended to have the Commission select one of the proposed dates for the third art exhibit in 2024. The purpose of selecting the third date is to formally reserve a facility with recreation rentals staff. The Commission briefly discussed the proposed dates.  Commissioner Foley motioned to have the third art exhibit in June 2024. Followed by a second from Vice Chair DeNatale.  Roll Call Vote Results | The Commission selected to have the third art exhibit in June 2024. (AYES: Boldenweck, Bond, Bowen, DeNatale, Foley, Luster, Maharaj, and Pomposo. NAYES: None ABSENT: Zelaya). VIII. SUBCOMMITTEES: 1. Fundraiser  Vice Chair DeNatale informed the Commission that there have been a total of five vendor applications submitted for the Art in the Park event which will be on Sunday, August 27. The subcommittee is looking into catering options and the Performing Arts subcommittee is working on the performances for the event. He also announced that volunteer hours will be from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. There are a total of 16 vendor openings and they are on a first come, first served basis. The vendor donation fee is $50 and will go towards the Jack Drago Cultural Arts Commission Youth Art Scholarship. The Commission will be selling merchandise at one of the vendor booths. 2. Strategic Vision  Vice Chair DeNatale informed the Commission that the subcommittee received the draft Public Art Master Plan. The subcommittee provided their feedback to Art Builds Community (ABC). 3. Public Art Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of July 20, 2023 Page 3  Commissioner Boldenweck informed the Commission that the BAT Country sculpture will be placed along Orange Avenue.  Chair Bond informed the Commission that the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for muralists is live on CaFé. Specialist Santos added that a total of 60 applications have been received up to date. 4. Youth Art Programs  No update. 5. Day of the Dead Art Show  Commissioner Boldenweck informed the Commission that the Day of the Dead art show dates are to be determined, as there is not an official opening date for the new Library | Parks and Recreation Center. 6. Performing Arts  Commissioner Maharaj informed the Commission that the subcommittee will be meeting with potential performers for the Art in the Park event. He also informed the Commission he will be meeting with City staff to discuss the Cultural Arts Grant and Farmer’s Market. Business Manager, Erin O’Brien, added that all grant awardees have been notified but they have not received payment. IX. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION 1. Commissioner Pomposo expressed that the Farmer’s Market needs a musical component and Commissioner Maharaj explained this area is being worked on. X. ITEMS FROM STAFF 1. Martin Elementary School Safe Routes to School (Agenda Item X.2 moved to Item X.1)  Senior Engineer, Jeffrey Chou, gave a brief presentation on the demonstration project which involves installing a temporary mural graphic near Martin Elementary School at the intersection of School Street and Olive Street. He explained the City was a recipient of the Safe Routes to School grant through the Department of Transportation and this intersection was identified as a high traffic area.  Parks and Recreation Director, Greg Mediati, explained the paint of the temporary mural graphic will fade away. He also explained this can be a type of project the Commission can explore in the future. 2. Budget Update  Deputy Director, Angela Duldulao, announced to the Commission the beginning of the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year. She also reported that City Council passed the new fiscal year budget. She will provide more information on the budget during the next meeting, as the Finance Department is still working on closing the previous fiscal year. 3. Library | Parks and Recreation (LPR) Center Update  Business Manager, Erin O’Brien, informed the Commission there is not an official opening date for the new Library | Parks and Recreation Center (LPR). City staff will work with the Commission on the upcoming art exhibits at LPR. She also announced the City Clerk’s Office is working on the Commission’s recruitment for two openings. 4. Upcoming Events  Cultural Arts Specialist, Ercie Santos, announced the upcoming Movie Night/ Field Day event at Orange Memorial Park on Friday, July 21. She also informed the Commission of National Night Out, which will take place on Tuesday, August 1, and Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of July 20, 2023 Page 4 the Women’s Conference event, which will take place on Saturday, August 26 at the South San Francisco Conference Center. She also informed the Commission there is a survey for the Sign Hill Master Plan which will end of Thursday, July 27. XI. Correspondence The correspondence was posted by Specialist Santos at the meeting and she informed the Commission it would also be emailed to Commissioners. XII. Adjournment Chair Bond adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m. Next Meeting: August 17, 2023 Respectfully submitted, Keren Solano Administrative Assistant II