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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6-21-18MINUTES OF THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Thursday, June 21, 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 Boldenweck, Hobson-Coard, Madrid-Nickle, Looper, Woo, and Ventura Absent: Commissioner Moncé Staff Present: Ercie Santos, Cultural Arts Specialist Susan Filereto, Administrative Assistant III. AGENDA REVIEW: No changes. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion Looper/Second Vice Chair Boldenweck to approve the meeting minutes from May 1, 2018; vote was unanimous. V. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: N/A VI. OLD BUSINESS: . N/A VII. SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Sculpture Specialist Santos informed the Commission that Director Ranals could not attend the meeting due to a prior commitment. She stated that the Orange Slices will be installed on Monday, June 25th at 10:30 a.m. at the entrance of the Sculpture Garden. Windswept is being installed on Friday, June 29th at 1:30 p.m. at the Westborough and 280 median. The installation of the Popsicles will occur sometime in July due to the delay of the base being completed by Public Works. Specialist Santos also reported that Evolhix has been treated for its rust issue. Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of June 21, 2018 Page 2 2. Utility Box Mural Program Commissioner Madrid-Nickle inquired if the stipend could be increased to make it more comparable to what other cities are offering Commissioner Woo stated that the City of Redwood City’s stipend is $500.00 dollars. Commissioner Looper asked if the City of Redwood City provided the paint. Her concern is that by increasing the stipend the program could become very costly. Commissioner Woo stated that in Redwood City the artist supplies the paint. Specialist Santos stated in the past years Kelly Moore has donated the paints for the Utility Box Mural program. She also stated that Director Ranals is open to using other sources to fund this project. Specialist Santos reported that they do no more the 5 utility boxes a year because of the cost and all the preparation that goes into choosing and preparing the utility boxes. There was a discussion about the increase of the stipend and how to distribute the stipend. It was decided that it would be increased to $400.00 and that half would be given at the start and the other half at the end. Commissioner Woo made at motion to approve the increase of the stipend to $400.00 and that it be split in half with $200.00 being disturbed at the beginning of the project and $200.00 at the end. Commissioner Looper seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved. 3. Art Show – Day of the Dead (October 12 & 13) Vice Chair Boldenweck stated she went to the Day of the Dead Exhibit at the San Mateo County Fair and reported that it was smaller this year, but was beautifully done. She also reported that Evangelina Portillo was doing a class on how to make sugar skulls. She distributed a flyer of the sugar skulls that were made at the fair. Specialist Santos stated she went to the exhibit on Sunday and stated that on that day they also had performers. She reported that the performers were, the San Mateo Folklorico group and our own City of South San Francisco Mariachi group She stated there were also adults with painted faces highlighting different era groups of the Mexican Culture. Vice Chair Boldenweck reported that the show would have two media categories. Ribbons would be awarded to the first, second and third place finalists. One first place Best of Show would receive a prize of $250.00 4. Fundraiser BBQ (August 26) Specialist Santos reported on the barbeque in Commissioner Moncé’s absence. She distributed the task list for the barbeque, which had been included in their packet, so they could sign-up. The sample event flyer was passed around for any feedback. She informed the commissioners their ticket packets were ready to take, and that tickets were also going on sale on-line tomorrow, Friday, June 22nd. Tickets be available to purchase at the door. She mentioned that the artist, Evangelina Portillo, would be willing to do a sugar skull activity at the barbeque if her schedule allowed. Vice-Chair Boldenweck suggested doing a demonstration only. VIII. NEW BUSINESS: Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of June 21, 2018 Page 3 1. Possible Sculpture Dedication Specialist Santos reported that the dedication would depend on the Mayor’s availability, but the possible dates were as follows: July 21st, July 28th and August 4th. Specialist Santos asked Commissioners what dates they would be available. Commissioner Looper stated all the dates worked for her. Commissioner Madrid-Nickle said she would not be available any of those days because she works on weekends. Commissioner Ventura and Chair Hobson-Coard said July 21st. Commissioner Woo stated July 28th and Vice Chair Boldenweck stated August 4th. IX. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION: Commissioner Ventura stated she attended last City Council Meeting to present Ziqi Li with scholarship award, but Ziqi did not attend. However, Commissioner Ventura did give the Council a brief presentation on the history of the Cultural Arts Commission and the Jack Drago Scholarship. Chair Hobson-Coard stated she will have a booth where she will be selling her art at the Colma Community Fair on July 14th. The fair will be held at the Colma Community Center located at 1520 Hillside from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Commissioner Looper stated her Bay Area Floral Arrangers will be presenting a seminar at Embassy Suites in South San Francisco from August 16th through August 19th she distributed a flyer. She also distributed information on the Bay Area Floral Arrangers Guild meetings information. Commissioner Madrid-Nickle stated she had finished her third mural at Ponderosa School. X. ITEMS FROM STAFF: Specialist Santos distributed the updated Goals/Committee List. She also distributed buttons given out at the Citizen’s Academy. She thanked Chair Hobson-Coard and Commissioner Moncé for participating. Chair Hobson-Coard stated she enjoyed it very much and was able to meet staff from different areas in the Parks and Recreation Department. Specialist Santos also reported that at the Citizen’s Academy, she heard a lot of positive feedback on the Utility Boxes. Specialist Santos stated that the new budget will be presented next Wednesday at the City Council Meeting. Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of June 21, 2018 Page 4 XI. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Hobson-Coard adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Susan Filereto Administrative Assistant Next Meeting: August 16, 2018