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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAC Meeting Minutes 06.25.2024 MINUTES OF THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Tuesday, June 25, 2024 I. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. II. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: Fernandez, Foley, Huerta, Pomposo, Ramos Absent: Commissioners: Luster, Maharaj, Sanchez 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. PUBLIC COMMENT: N/A V. PRESENTATIONS 1. June 2024 Art Show Presentation to Award Recipients  Specialist Santos announced the following recipients who were present to receive their awards by the Commission: Dana Dillworth, Ash Asaro, Allen Sinor, Elena Lengardt, and Silpa Baby.  Award winning recipient, Dana Dillworth, thanked the Commission for the opportunities she’s had throughout the years to participate in the Commission’s art shows. 2. Subcommittee Reports  June Art Show | Art Gallery/Exhibits  Commissioner Huerta informed the Commission that the June art show has nine extended exhibit gallery dates. The show featured 24 artists plus two additional artists who submitted special exhibits. Eight artists received awards and three groups performed at Friday’s art show opening. Over 150 attendees signed the guest book.  Performing Arts  Chair Pomposo informed the Commission that City staff are working with the City Attorney’s office to review this year’s applications. At the July meeting it is anticipated that there will be a presentation from last year’s Cultural Activities Grant recipients.  Commissioner Fernandez asked if the subcommittee takes into consideration other performing arts groups for other community events aside from the Commission’s Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of June 25, 2024 Page 2 art shows. Business Manager O’Brien responded that advanced planning and funding takes place early on for the following year. Deputy Director Duldulao added that one of the purposes of the Cultural Arts Activities Grant is to allow performers to propose their own event that the City can support through the grant funding.  Public Art  New Chair for the Public Art Subcommittee is Commissioner Huerta and co-chair is Commissioner Fernandez.  Strategic Vision  Commissioner Ramos will be joining the Strategic Vision Subcommittee which will now be comprised of the following members: Commissioners Foley, Fernandez, Ramos, and Sanchez. There will be a separate meeting to select the new Chair for the subcommittee.  Youth Art Programs  No update.  Through the Chair, Specialist Santos requested to present Xuan My Ho with her award for the June 2024 art show, as she arrived late and was not present during the awards presentation.  Goals Chart  No update. VI. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 3. Motion to approve the minutes of May 28, 2024  Motion: Commissioner Ramos  Seconded: Commissioner Foley  Roll Call Vote Results | Minutes for May 28, 2024 stand as sent. (AYES: Fernandez, Foley, Huerta, Pomposo, Ramos ABSENT: Luster, Maharaj, Sanchez). VII. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS:  Commissioners expressed their appreciation to City staff and fellow Commissioners for their dedication to the PEAK art show. VIII. ITEMS FROM STAFF  Business Manager O’Brien announced the following:  Evohelix sculpture is scheduled to be installed on Wednesday and Thursday, June 26 through 27, 2024 on Centennial Way Park South.  The ribbon cutting event for the Karyl Matsumoto Plaza, located at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Airport Boulevard, will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The Inspire sculpture will also be revealed on this date.  Concert in the Park will be on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the Orange Memorial Park picnic meadow. Staff are working on finalizing band selection, no contracts are in place. More information to follow once it becomes available.  The first Movie Night will be on Friday, July 19, 2024 at the Orange Memorial Park picnic meadow and will show Kung Fu Panda 4. The second Movie Night will be on Friday, August 16, 2024 at the Martin Elementary School ballfield and will show Trolls: Band Together. Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of June 25, 2024 Page 3 IX. ADJOUNRNMENT Chair Pomposo adjourned the meeting at 7:09 p.m. Next Meeting: July 23, 2024 Respectfully submitted, Keren Solano Administrative Assistant II