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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCAC Meeting Minutes 04.22.2025 MINUTES OF THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Tuesday, April 22, 2025 I. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. II. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: Fernandez, Foley, Huerta, Luster, Maharaj (6:40 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 III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. AGENDA REVIEW: N/A V. PUBLIC COMMENT: N/A VI. PRESENTATIONS  2025 Jack Drago Youth Art Internship  Business Manager O’Brien informed the Commission about the Jack Drago Youth Art Internship. This position is open to one senior or junior residing in South San Francisco or attending a school with the South San Francisco Unified School District. The intern will work about 20 hours per week in a pre-designed project with a focus in either visual arts or performing arts, depending on their interests and strengths.  Public Art Collection Monthly Spotlight  In lieu of an art field trip, staff will prepare a monthly staff report that will highlight an area from the public art collection that will allow Commissioners to explore via self-guided tours at their own leisure.  Business Manager O’Brien explained the approach for sharing a monthly art highlight would more easily facilitate Commissioner discussions regarding the City’s public art collection, as a field trip involving a quorum of Commissioners would be subject to the Brown Act.  For April 2025, staff selected to highlight sculptures located at Orange Memorial Park.  Subcommittee Reports  Art Gallery Shows  Vice Chair Luster informed the Commission that the call for artists is open for the upcoming June Art Show, Freedom: The Future of Hope. Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of April 22, 2025 Page 2  Fundraising – No update.  Performing Arts – No update.  Public Art – No update.  Strategic Vision – No update.  Youth Art Programs  Commissioner Sanchez reported that during April’s Youth Art Show there were approximately 450 art exhibits and nearly 800 visitors. Both days of the art show featured performing arts presentations. There are currently 171 artworks on extended display through Thursday, May 15th. The work is located in the 3rd floor gallery and 2nd and 3rd floor display cases. VII. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION  Motion to approve the minutes of March 25, 2025  Motion: Commissioner Sanchez  Second: Commissioner Foley  Roll Call Vote Results | Minutes for March 25 stand as sent. (AYES: Fernandez, Foley, Huerta, Luster, Maharaj, Palomino, Pomposo, Ramos, Sanchez).  Cancellation of Summer Commission Meeting  Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Duldulao presented a recommendation to consider cancelling a Commission meeting during the summer months. She informed the Commission that the Parks and Recreation Commission cancelled their July Commission meeting.  Motion: Commissioner Maharaj  Second: Commissioner Foley  Roll Call Vote Results | The Commission approved to cancel the July Commission meeting. (AYES: Fernandez, Foley, Huerta, Luster, Maharaj, Palomino, Pomposo, Ramos, Sanchez). VIII. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS:  Commissioner Fernandez shared that she met a few members of the San Francisco Arts Commission and suggested there may be opportunities for partnerships in the future. She also inquired about any SSF AAPI celebrations. To which Director Mediati responded that the Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with the Library to create programming for an event on Saturday, May 24, 2025.  Commissioner Pomposo highlighted the May 16 AAPI Crafting workshop and the May 24 AAPI event at the Library Parks and Recreation Center.  Commissioner Fernandez inquired about the budget and list of CIP projects. To which, Business Manager O’Brien responded that these are included as part of the Cultural Arts Annual Work Plan.  Commissioner Huerta informed Commissioners that the SSFHS Ballet Folklorico performed in Disneyland and Mexico. Commissioner Palomino added that the Ballet Folklorico had an upcoming performance on May 4 at SSFHS IX. ITEMS FROM STAFF Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of April 22, 2025 Page 3  Specialist Santos provided a courtesy notification to the Commission that the Congressional Art Competition closing ceremony would take place on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.  Business Manager O’Brien informed the Commission that the Veteran Memorial meeting will take place on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.  Specialist Santos informed the Commission that the Library will be having their Comic Arts Fest on Saturday, April 26, 2025. She also highlighted the Arbor Day Celebration on April 26, 2025 and the Senior Health Fair on Friday, May 16, 2025. X. ADJOUNRNMENT Chair Luster adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Next Meeting: May 27, 2025 Respectfully submitted, Keren Solano Administrative Assistant II