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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 28 2025 CAC Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Tuesday, January 28, 2025 I. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. II. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: Fernandez (6:32 p.m.), Foley, Huerta, Luster, Maharaj (6:32 p.m.), Palomino, Pomposo, Ramos, Sanchez Absent: Commissioners: N/A 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. AGENDA REVIEW: N/A V. PUBLIC COMMENT: N/A VI. PRESENTATIONS  On-Site Development Update Under the Public Art Requirement  Business Manager O’Brien presented the Commission with an update regarding on- site projects under the Public Art Requirement for new development.  The Commission briefly discussed the art piece selection and inquired about installation and a legend to provide information on the symbols represented on the art piece. Business Manager O’Brien informed the Commission that staff do not participate in the art piece selection. She also added that the exact date of installation is not available yet.  Subcommittee Reports  Art Gallery Exhibits  Chair Pomposo announced “Finding a Path” art show will open on Friday, February 7 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Author Mercedes Gharechedaghy will present select chapters from her inspirational book on Friday at 7:00 p.m. Artist Evangelina Portillo will jury the show. Commissioner Sanchez will recommend the artist who will receive the “Cultural Arts Commission” award.  Fundraising  No update.  Performing Arts Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of January 28, 2025 Page 2  No update.  Public Art  No update.  Strategic Vision  No update.  Youth Art Programs  Chair Pomposo informed the Commission that the South San Francisco Unified School District Visual Arts Committee met to continue planning for the 2025 Youth Art Show. The show will take place on Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12. Elementary through high school art will be represented in the art show. VII. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION  Motion to approve the minutes of November 16, 2024  Motion: Commissioner Maharaj  Second: Commissioner Fernandez  Roll Call Vote Results | Minutes for October 22 stand as sent. (AYES: Fernandez, Maharaj, Palomino, Pomposo, Ramos, Sanchez ABSTAIN: Foley, Huerta, Luster)  2025 Cultural Arts Program Annual Work Plan  The Commission was appreciative of the compiled list of projects included in the Annual Work Plan. Commissioner Ramos suggested that staff seek event opportunities for local artists and businesses.  Motion to approve the 2025 Cultural Arts Program Annual Work Plan  Motion: Vice Chair Luster  Second: Commissioner Ramos  Roll Call Vote Results | The 2025 Cultural Arts Program Annual Work Plan stands as presented. (AYES: Fernandez, Foley, Huerta, Luster, Maharaj, Palomino, Pomposo, Ramos, Sanchez)  Election of Officers  Chair Pomposo nominated Vice Chair Luster as the Commission’s new Chair. The nomination was accepted by Vice Chair Luster. Followed by a second from Commissioner Foley.  Roll Call Vote Results | The Commission accepted Vice Chair Luster as the new Chair of the Commission. (AYES: Fernandez, Foley, Huerta, Maharaj, Palomino, Pomposo, Ramos, Sanchez, Luster)  Commissioner Maharaj nominated Commissioner Foley as the new Vice Chair. The nomination was accepted by Commissioner Foley. Followed by a second by Commissioner Fernandez.  Roll Call Vote Results | The Commission accepted Commissioner Foley as the new Vice Chair of the Commission. (AYES: Fernandez, Huerta, Luster, Maharaj, Palomino, Pomposo, Ramos, Sanchez, Foley) VIII. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS:  Vice Chair Foley inquired about the possibility of using the Gallery Room at the Library | Parks and Recreation Center (LPR) for a spoken word event when it is not in use. Business Manager, O’Brien, responded that this space is used for classes and meetings but the idea can be explored. Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of January 28, 2025 Page 3  Commissioner Huerta informed the Commissioners about upcoming classes through the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center. IX. ITEMS FROM STAFF  Business Manager O’Brien made the Commission aware of the Parks and Recreation Department’s 2025 Calendar of Events. X. ADJOUNRNMENT Chair Pomposo adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m. Next Meeting: February 25, 2025 Respectfully submitted, Keren Solano Administrative Assistant II