HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.19.2023 Cultural Arts Commission Agenda/PacketThursday, October 19, 2023
6:30 PM
City of South San Francisco
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
Municipal Services Building, Former Police Training Room
33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco, CA
Cultural Arts Commission
Risha Bond, Chair
Michael DeNatale, Vice Chair
Lenita Boldenweck, Commissioner
Peter Foley, Commissioner
Alexia Huerta, Commissioner
Frances Luster, Commissioner
Zubin Maharaj, Commissioner
Lydia Pomposo, Commissioner
Oscar Sanchez, Commissioner
Regular Meeting Agenda
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October 19, 2023Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting Agenda
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
AGENDA REVIEW
PUBLIC COMMENT
PRESENTATIONS
Library | Parks and Recreation Center Grand Opening Update (Erin O’Brien, Business
Manager)
1.
Subcommittee Reports (Erin O’Brien, Business Manager)2.
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
Motion to approve the minutes from September 21, 2023.3.
September 2023 CAC Meeting MinutesAttachments:
Public Art Sculpture Donations - Revised Locations Report. (Erin O’Brien, Business
Manager)
4.
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachments:
ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS
ITEMS FROM STAFF MEMBERS
ADJOURNMENT
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City of South San Francisco
Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:23-906 Agenda Date:10/19/2023
Version:1 Item #:1.
Library | Parks and Recreation Center Grand Opening Update (Erin O’Brien, Business Manager)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Cultural Arts Commission receive an update on the ribbon cutting for the
new Library | Parks and Recreation Center.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Library |Parks and Recreation Center project was made a reality in November 2015,when voters passed
Measure W,the ½cent sales tax which is making possible so many quality-of-life improvements for our
community.Staff thanks Commissioners and community members who helped petition for the passage of
Measure W and contributed to the design process over the years.
As previously reported the Library |Parks and Recreation Center is scheduled to have the ribbon cutting and
grand opening celebration on Saturday,October 28,2023.The event will welcome community members to
their new home away from home.
Staff members from both the Library Department and the Parks and Recreation Department have been busy
working on details to make the grand opening celebration a memorable event for all in attendance.Listed
below is the most up-to-date schedule. Please note, the Event Day Schedule is subject to change.
Event Day Schedule:
11:00 a.m.Opening remarks (park side entrance)
11:30 a.m.Ribbon cutting (park side entrance)
11:30 a.m.Building opens for tours, exploration, and activities (see below for specifics)
11:30 a.m.Resource tables (Social Hall)
11:30 a.m.Day of the Dead Art Show (Gallery Room)
11:30 a.m.Food trucks begin service (parking lot)
11:30 a.m.Playground opens (park)
12:00 p.m.Maya performs (stage)
1:40 p.m.Line dancers performance (in front of the stage)
2:00 p.m.Storytime with Mayor Nicolas (Council Chambers)
2:30 p.m.Stealin’ Chicago performs (stage)
4:00 p.m.Programmed activities end
5:00 p.m.Building closes
Program Specifics:
Time Activity Location
11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Library Programming Library
11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Day of the Dead Art Show Gallery Room
11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Resource tables Social Hall
11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Open seating/Beer & Wine Sales Banquet Hall
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11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Human Blood Vessel Exhibit Community Room
11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.STEM Activities Teen/Young Adult Room
11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Friends of Library Book Sales Adult Library
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Video Montage Council Chambers
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.Maya (Latin Cover Band)Stage on Patio
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.Day of the Dead crafts Creator’s Studio
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Ballet Demos Dance & Fitness Studio 1
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Children’s Workshop Children’s Classroom
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.Hawaiian Hula Drop-In Dance & Fitness Studio 2
12:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Ukulele Demo Music Room 2
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.Circuit/Functional Fitness Drop-In Exercise Studio
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Belly Dancing Drop-In Dance & Fitness Studio
1:40 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.Line Dancing Patio (In front of stage)
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.Zumba Gold Drop-In Exercise Studio
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Storytime with the Mayor Council Chambers
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Stealin’ Chicago performs Stage on Patio
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Knitting Drop-In Creator’s Studio
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Video Montage Council Chambers
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Salsa Dancing Drop-In Dance & Fitness Studio 2
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.Tai Chi Wellness Exercise Studio
In addition to the above activities,the first-floor corridor and atrium space will greet attendees with a solo
exhibit of two-dimensional paintings by artist Charles McDevitt.Charles is a local artist and resides in San
Mateo County.The exhibition will be extended for approximately three months and will be the first of three
exhibits to show in these spaces this year.
Parking will be available for attendees at the following locations:
Library | Parks & Recreation Center 901 Civic Campus Way
Municipal Services Building 33 Arroyo Drive
West Orange Library 840 West Orange (staff encouraged to park here)
San Mateo Court House 1050 Mission Road
Members of the public are encouraged to take the South San Francisco free shuttle that will be activated for this
day.
CONCLUSION
The Library |Parks and Recreation Center opening signifies the culmination of many years of hard work and
commitment from residents,City Council,commissioners,community organizations,and staff.On October 28,
2023,the South San Francisco community will gather to celebrate the hard work and grow excitement for all
the future memories to be made at 901 Civic Campus Way.
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City of South San Francisco
Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:23-908 Agenda Date:10/19/2023
Version:1 Item #:2.
Subcommittee Reports (Erin O’Brien, Business Manager)
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Subcommittee Reports
A.Strategic Vision
B.Public Art
C.Youth Art Programs
D.Fundraiser
E.Day of the Dead Art Show
F.Performing Arts
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Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:23-909 Agenda Date:10/19/2023
Version:1 Item #:3.
Motion to approve the minutes from September 21, 2023.
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MINUTES OF THE
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Thursday, September 21, 2023
I. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners: Boldenweck, Bond, DeNatale, Huerta,
Luster (6:43 p.m.) *, Pomposo, Sanchez
Absent: Commissioners: Foley, Maharaj, and 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:
Business Manager O’Brien informed the Commission that the Items from Staff agenda item
will be discussed before the meeting adjournment. Chair Bond requested the Library | Parks
and Recreation Grand Opening Update item be second under the Presentations agenda item.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT: N/A
V. PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of New Cultural Arts Commissioners
Business Manager O’Brien informed the Commission that two new Commissioners
were added to fill the vacancies of former Commissioners Mardahay and Ramos.
New members, Commissioner Huerta and Commissioner Sanchez, introduced
themselves.
Commissioner Huerta is a South San Francisco resident and has a passion for art and
giving back to the community she grew up in. Commissioner Sanchez has been a South
San Francisco resident for three years and has an interest in combining art with
technology. Both are excited to join the Commission.
2. Library | Parks and Recreation (LPR) Grand Opening Update
Business Manager O’Brien informed the Commission that October 28, 2023 will be the
grand opening date for LPR. She updated the Commission on the 11:00 a.m. start time
for the event. The grand opening event also coincides with the Commission’s Day of
the Dead Art Show. There will also be a variety of activities throughout the building.
The event will feature two bands. The opening act will be from Maya Latin Tribute band
and the headliner will be Stealin’ Chicago.
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3. Fiscal Year 2023-24 Cultural Arts Project List Review
Deputy Director Duldulao reviewed a report listing art projects planned in fiscal year
2023-2024.
4. Subcommittee Updates
Business Manager O’Brien informed the Commission that Cultural Arts Specialist
Santos will send out the yearly survey to Commissioners to indicate their interest in
joining a subcommittee. Chair Bond added that Commissioners are allowed to be on
more than one subcommittee.
Strategic Vision
Vice Chair DeNatale suggested the Commission consider breaking up the Public Art
subcommittee into two subcommittees – one for mural and surface art, the other for
sculpture – since there are a lot of planned public art projects.
Chair Bond asked Cultural Arts Specialist Santos if she could add an option on the
survey that allows Commissioners to choose whether they would like to be on the
Sculpture subcommittee or the Mural subcommittee if the Public Art subcommittee
was divided. This would help determine if there would be enough interest to break
up the subcommittee into two. Cultural Arts Specialist Santos confirmed she will
draft the survey and review it with Chair Bond.
Vice Chair DeNatale informed the Commission that the Strategic Vision
subcommittee will meet on September 28, 2023 to discuss the annual work plan
presented by Deputy Director Duldulao. He also reminded the Commission that the
Public Art Master Plan (Plan) will be voted on at the City Council meeting on
September 27 at 6:30 p.m. He encouraged Commissioners to be present to show
their support for the Plan.
Business Manager O’Brien informed the Commission that hard copies of the
adopted Plan will be provided to Commissioners who are interested in receiving
one.
Vice Chair DeNatale informed the Commission that effective immediately, Chair
Bond will chair the Strategic Vision subcommittee, but he will remain on the
subcommittee as a member.
Public Art (Sculpture & Urban Art)
Commissioner Boldenweck informed the Commission that the subcommittee is
working with Improving Public Places (IPP) on the memorial bench for former
Commissioner Shane Looper.
Chair Bond informed the Commission that the Randy’s Reef art piece at the current
Orange Park Pool will not be displayed at the new Aquatic Center. The City will
look into storage options for the art piece.
Youth Art Programs
No update.
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Fundraiser
Vice Chair DeNatale thanked the Commission for their support at the Art in the Park
event. He informed the Commission that they raised $3,369 towards the Jack Drago
Cultural Arts Commission Youth Art Scholarship. The Commission received
several donations, one of them being from the Drago family who donated $500. The
Commission raised $5,514 total for the year. Vice Chair DeNatale expressed his
gratitude for the support of City staff and added that the subcommittee is interested
in implementing fundraising at other Cultural Arts events.
Day of the Dead Art Show
Commissioner Boldenweck informed the Commission that the upcoming Day of the
Dead art show will not have a Friday evening program. Crafts will take place in the
Creator’s Studio at LPR and there will not be face painting, entertainment, or
refreshments offered this year due to the exhibit being part of the LPR Grand
Opening event. A sign-up sheet will be provided to Commissioners so they can
provide their availability to volunteer at the art show.
Cultural Arts Specialist Santos announced to the Commission that the extended art
exhibit will now be featured in the Gallery Room at LPR and that docents are needed
to host the exhibit. A survey will be sent out to Commissioners to see what their
availability is to docent an extended exhibit. She expressed that she wants to
advertise the extended art show to the community but the information from the
survey is needed before sharing.
Chair Bond asked how long the extended exhibit is for and Cultural Arts Specialist
Santos confirmed the extended art exhibit will run from October 30 through
November 19, 2023.
Chair Bond raised the topic of scheduling challenges for Commissioners to commit
to volunteering beyond the typical two-day exhibit in addition to the time committed
to the fundraiser and other art projects.
Business Manager O’Brien reminded the Commission that staff lobbied for an Art
Gallery Room at LPR in response to the Commission’s desire to find long-term
exhibit space. This extended art exhibit will be a trial and the survey is intended to
gauge Commissioner’s availability to support it.
Cultural Arts Specialist Santos expressed the importance of having Commissioners
represented at the extended art exhibit.
Vice Chair DeNatale suggested that the extended art exhibit would be a good chance
to develop a community volunteer opportunity in the future. He added that asking
Commissioners to volunteer on a daily basis may be challenging considering
everyone’s busy schedules.
Vice Chair DeNatale inquired about if a performing arts element or face painting
feature could be included as an enhancement. Staff will review the LPR Grand
Opening schedule to see if this will be possible.
Performing Arts
No update.
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VI. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Motion to approve the minutes of August 17, 2023
Minutes for August 17, 2023, stand as sent. Passed by majority vote.
2. Media Selection for the February 2024 Art Show
Cultural Arts Specialist Santos presented the recommendation to select the media for
the upcoming 2024 art shows. She stressed that the February 11 art show should be
prioritized for media selection as the date is approaching fast.
Cultural Arts Specialist Santos also presented April 12/13, 2024, and April 19/20, 2024,
as possible dates for the Youth Art Show that were provided by the South San Francisco
Unified School District.
The Commission discussed having an open media art show with a Lunar New Year
theme for the February exhibit. Commissioner Sanchez asked if there is equipment
available to support digital media artwork. Business Manager O’Brien informed him
that a portable flat screen television can be arranged to be brought in to accommodate a
digital media submission.
Vice Chair DeNatale asked about who is chairing the subcommittee and Cultural Arts
Specialist Santos confirmed Commissioner Boldenweck will take the lead on the fourth
art show and Chair Bond served as chair for the February 2023 art show.
Cultural Arts Specialist Santos will have an option on the annual survey for
Commissioners to select the media for the remaining 2024 art shows.
Vice Chair DeNatale motioned to have the Youth Art Show on April 12/13, 2024.
Followed by a second from Commissioner Boldenweck. Passed by majority vote.
3. Cancellation of December 21, 2023, Meeting
Cultural Arts Specialist Santos presented the recommendation to cancel the December
21, 2023, Commission meeting due to it being very close to the holidays. She provided
a brief background on the cancellation of meetings. Historically, the Commission is
asked if they want to cancel their regular meeting twice in a calendar year.
Chair Bond motioned to cancel the December 21, 2023, meeting. Followed by a second
from Commissioner Boldenweck.
Roll Call Vote Results | The Commission approved to cancel the December 21, 2023,
meeting. (AYES: Boldenweck, Bond, DeNatale, Huerta, Luster, Pomposo, and
Sanchez. NAYES: None ABSENT: Foley, Maharaj, and Zelaya).
Vice Chair DeNatale informed new Commissioners Huerta and Sanchez that
Commissioners are allowed three absences per year.
VII. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION:
1. Chair Bond announced that Vice Chair DeNatale and herself will not be present at the
October meeting. She presented two options to the Commission: 1. Cancel the October
meeting. 2. Elect an interim Chair for the October meeting.
a. Business Manager O’Brien noted that the October meeting will be held as
scheduled, but added that typically the Commissioner with the most seniority
becomes the interim Chair, which would be Commissioner Boldenweck
b. Commissioner Boldenweck agreed to be the Commission’s Interim Chair for the
October meeting.
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2. Chair Bond announced to the Commission that voting for the new Chair and Vice Chair
will take place in the coming months and asked Commissioners to consider their roles.
a. Commissioner DeNatale added that he will not be accepting a nomination for the
chair position as his term on the Commission is scheduled to end mid-year.
VIII. ITEMS FROM STAFF
1. Business Manager O’Brien reminded the Commission about the Public Art Master Plan
being presented at the upcoming City Council meeting on September 27, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
She also added that there is an additional item on the agenda pertaining to the status of a
Cultural Arts Commissioner that may lead to an additional vacancy on the Commission.
2. Deputy Director Duldulao informed the Commission that regular recreation programming
that takes place at the Municipal Services Building (MSB) will continue through October
27, 2023. Staff from the Recreation Office will work remotely from October 16 through
October 27, 2023. She reminded the Commission that the October meeting will still take
place at the MSB. She also invited Commissioners to attend the Orange Memorial Park
Sports Field opening on October 18, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. and the ceremony at 6:30 p.m.
3. Cultural Arts Specialist Santos announced the following events:
San Mateo County Festival for the Arts on September 30, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00
p.m.
Festa Italiana on September 29, 2023, at Orange Park
Re-opening of the Roberta Cerri Teglia Senior Center on September 30, 2023, from
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving Fun Run on November 18, 2023
Halloween Extravaganza on October 21, 2023, with an opportunity for Commissioners
to participate in the Trunk or Treat element of the event, if desired.
Wreath Making Workshop Fundraiser on December 9, 2023
4. Cultural Arts Specialist Santos also announced that she will be emailing a form for
Commissioners who are interested in submitting an art entry for the Day of the Dead art
show. She informed Commissioners that their art entry fee is waived.
5. Business Manager O’Brien invited Commissioners to attend the Parks and Recreation
Department’s Citizen’s Academy night on October 10, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
IX. ADJOUNRNMENT
Chair Bond adjourned the meeting at 8:09 p.m.
Next Meeting: October 19, 2023
Respectfully submitted,
Keren Solano
Administrative Assistant II
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File #:23-910 Agenda Date:10/19/2023
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Public Art Sculpture Donations - Revised Locations Report. (Erin O’Brien, Business Manager)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Cultural Arts Commission approve the proposed public art sculpture donations
for installation at revised locations at the Orange Memorial Park Sports Field and Centennial Way Trail
entrance, at the corner of Chestnut Avenue and Civic Campus Way.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
At the June 15,2023,Cultural Arts Commission meeting,the commission approved the acceptance of two
sculptural donations,Bat Country and Labyrinthine Heart,by a vote of seven in favor and zero opposed with
two commissioners absent.
With guidance from the Public Art subcommittee,the sculpture donations were accepted with the
recommendation of the following locations:
1.Bat Country created and donated by Gwen Fisher and Paul Brown to be located at the Orange Memorial
Park Sports Field, along West Orange Avenue.
2.Labyrinthine Heart by Wendy Ackrell,donated by Genentech to be located at the Library |Parks and
Recreation Center, in the second-floor lobby.
The recommendation of acceptance was presented at the regular City Council Meeting on July 26,2023.The
City Council members engaged in a discussion about the sculptures and expressed some concerns.Ultimately
the City Council did not accept the resolution authorizing the acceptance of the two sculptures and instead
provided staff members with feedback, including on the proposed locations.
On September 19,2023,the Cultural Arts Commission’s Public Art subcommittee held a meeting where staff
presented new recommendations of locations for the two sculptures based on City Council’s feedback.
Renderings of the sculptures and the newly proposed locations can be found on attachments one and two.
Bat Country was originally intended to be installed at the new Orange Memorial Park Sports Field along West
Orange Avenue;the location’s nexus to where baseball and softball games will occur played an important factor
in the decision of the location.The newly proposed location still keeps the nexus of Bat Country with the
baseball and softball diamonds,however it is proposed to be located further back between the sports field and
the picnic meadow.
In 2023,the City received a proposal from Genentech offering San Francisco based artist Wendy Ackrell’s
Labyrinthine Heart sculpture as a donation for the new Library |Parks and Recreation Center.Labyrinthine
Heart was part of the 2023 San Francisco General Hospital Foundation’s annual fundraiser where it was on
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Heart was part of the 2023 San Francisco General Hospital Foundation’s annual fundraiser where it was on
display at Union Square in San Francisco and purchased by Genentech.The original identified installation
location was recommended at the community’s Library |Parks and Recreation Center.Following City Council’s
recommendation,new sites were explored and ultimately the location along the Centennial Way Trail entrance
nearest Chestnut Avenue and Civic Campus Way was selected.This location is also directly across the street
from the Library | Parks and Recreation Center and can be viewed by many community members and visitors.
CONCLUSION
Commission feedback regarding the Bat Country and Labyrinthine Heart is welcome.Formal recommendation
of the acceptance of the two sculptures at the newly proposed locations is requested for City Council approval
and will be included in a future City Council presentation.
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Bat Country
23-910 Attachment 1
Rendering of “Bat Country” sculpture installation at the proposed location on the backside of the Orange Memorial Park Sports Field.
Estimated dimensions: 13’W x 11’H without base (with vertical base approximate height of 30’)
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Labyrinthine Heart
23-910 Attachment 2
Rendering of “Labyrinthine Heart” sculpture installation at the proposed location along Centennial Way Trail at the corner of Chestnut Avenue and Civic
Campus Way, directly across the street from the new Library Parks and Recreation Center.
Dimensions: 6’W x 5’H x 40” D
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