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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.18.18MINUTES OF THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Thursday, January 18, 2018 Municipal Services Building – Betty Weber Room 33 Arroyo Drive, South San Francisco I. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. II. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Moncé, Looper, Madrid-Nickle, Gekker, Woo, Ventura, and Hobson-Coard Absent: Commissioner Madrid-Nickle, and Ventura Staff Present: Sharon Ranals, Director of Parks and Recreation Ercie Santos, Cultural Arts Specialist Jacob Gilchrist, Landscape Architect Marie Patea, Administrative Assistant III. AGENDA REVIEW: No changes. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes from November 16, 2017, stand as sent. Please note that Commissioner Gekker arrived at 6:34 p.m. after roll call was taken. V. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: At this time, Director Ranals introduced the City’s Landscape Architect, Jake Gilchrist. She stated that Jake will help with the installation of the new sculptures. VI. OLD BUSINESS: 1. 2018 Questionnaire Results Specialist Santos requested feedback and the following Commissioners provided revisions: Commissioner Looper requested to cancel the October Floral Art Show since the organization that was planning to participate in the event is making changes and cannot attend. She also requested to resign as the Chair of the Sculpture Subcommittee. She requested Commissioner Boldenweck as the Sculpture Subcommittee chair. Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of January 18, 2018 Page 2 Commissioner Woo suggested dissolving the Event Collaboration Subcommittee with the Parks and Recreation Commission. Director Ranals suggested agendizing all Subcommittees for the February meeting. VII. SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Sculpture Director Ranals reported that City Council approved the purchase of the three sculptures at their regular council meeting of January 10. The locations are still being finalized. Staff is planning for installation of Windswept on Westborough Boulevard, west of the Millenium sculpture, on the west side of the freeway. The Orange Slice is being planned for at the end of the Sculpture Garden. City Council requested Popsicle to be in Orange Memorial Park but not close to a playground to avoid confusion that it is climbing equipment. Landscape Architect, Gilchrist reported that installation of the sculptures is being planned with the help of Public Works to ensure that the footings are structurally safe and that contracts are going out to the artists next week. Director Ranals said that we will notify the Commissioners when the sculptures will be installed in case they want to be present to meet the artist. Commissioner Boldenweck questioned installing Windswept on Westborough Boulevard. Director Ranals said that if the Commission has a better location, she can ask City Council for approval. Commissioner Gekker suggested installing it more west on Westborough Boulevard. Director Ranals also reported that City Council approved the budget amendment of $50,000 to the Cultural Arts Commission budget that was inadvertently not rolled over from last year. 2. Utility Box Mural Program Special Santos advised that Commissioner Pettinari was the Chair of this Committee and the subcommittee could decide who would like to be chair person. Commissioner Gekker questioned if the program was still happening. Director Ranals reported that every other year there will be a call for entries. Commissioner Woo said that she will discuss with Commissioner Madrid-Nickle and decide who would like to chair the subcommittee. 3. Youth Art Scholarship Specialist Santos handed out a draft of the 2018 Application Form for the Jack Drago Cultural Arts Commission Youth Art Scholarship for approval. The award winner will receive a minimum of $500. The applications will be sent to the three high schools in South San Francisco. Commissioner Woo made a motion to approve the application, Commissioner Looper seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. 4. Photography Show (February 9 & 10) Specialist Santos handed out the brochure, flyer and circulated the docent list for event participation sign up. 5. Youth Art Show (March 23 & 24) Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of January 18, 2018 Page 3 Commissioner Woo reported that a meeting with South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD) will take place on January 22. Specialist Santos reported that two performing art groups have confirmed participation and that all previous performing art groups had been invited and she is waiting for responses. 6. General Art Show (May 11 & 12) Vice Chair Hobson-Coard reported that the show is in process. 7. Karaoke Night (May 11) Vice Chair Hobson-Coard reported that the show is in process. 8. Event Collaboration with P&R Commission Commissioner Woo had nothing to report Director Ranals noted that staff is waiting for approval but considering March 3 for the dedication of a plaque in memory of Jacquelyn Pettinari for all of her efforts with Alta Loma Park and specifically the tiled seat wall project. If approved, staff will also host a Park ribbon cutting and Improving Public Places will host a morning park planting event. VIII. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Election of Officers Chair Moncé nominated Vice Chair Hobson-Coard for Chair and she accepted the nomination. The nomination was seconded and closed by Commissioner Looper. The Commission voted unanimously. Commissioner Woo nominated Commissioner Boldenweck for Vice Chair and she accepted the nomination. The nomination was seconded and closed by Commissioner Looper. The Commission voted unanimously. IX. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION: Vice Chair Boldenweck encouraged another Commissioner to help hang art for the Photography Show. Only two spots were listed on the docent list but three would be best per the Vice Chair. Commissioner Looper requested to agendize the moving of Crucible of Light from its current location. She said that it looks like its sinking and does not compliment the Fernekes Building structure. Director Ranals said that we may be able to include the moving of the sculpture in a Thursday memo to Council for approval instead of making it an agenda item at a Council meeting. Commissioner Woo reported that the tiles on Salmon’s Shadow bench in the Sculpture Garden were damaged. Director Ranals said that the artist will be contacted to see if he will make the repairs. Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of January 18, 2018 Page 4 Director Ranals also said that Councilmember Addiego suggested moving the piece indoors. She also reported that the welded joints on the Stainless Sphere sculpture are starting to rust. Director Ranals noted that Facility Manager, Brian Crume, is working with a metal restorer on Evohelix and hopefully he can also look at the Sphere. She reported that the metal restorer said that airplane residue may be a factor in the corrosion of the sculptures. Commissioner Woo reported that an exhibitor from the 2017 Photography Show is planning to exhibit again in 2018. X. ITEMS FROM STAFF: 1. Tile Plaque Memorial for Jacquelyn Pettinari Director Ranals reported on this under Event Collaboration with P&R Commission. Director Ranals said that she will include Jacquelyn Pettinari in her message in an upcoming activity guide. She will highlight Jackie’s involvement with the Utility Box Mural Program, Youth Scholarships, and Tile Program. Director Ranals attended Jackie’s memorial service and reported that it was very well attended and very nice! XII. CORRESPONDECE: Posted . XIII. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Moncé adjourned the meeting in honor to Jacquelyn Pettinari, Cultural Arts Commissioner, at 7:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Patea Administrative Assistant Next Meeting: February 15, 2018