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MINUTES OF THE
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Thursday October 21, 2021
Teleconference Meeting
I. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners: Boldenweck, Bond, Cansino,
DeNatale, Foley, Hobson-Coard, Maharaj,
Mardahay, Ramos
Absent: Commissioners: Bowen, Campagna
Staff Present: Angela Duldulao, Recreation Manager
Ercie Santos, Cultural Arts Specialist
Catherine Misener, Administrative Assistant
III. AGENDA REVIEW: N/A
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of September 16, 2021:
Minutes for September 16, 2021 to be edited to reflect staff present at meeting.
V. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: N/A
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. San Mateo County Arts Grant
(Recreation Manager, Angela Duldulao)
▪ Grant application submitted on October 15 – San Mateo County will review
submissions in November, and notify recipients in December.
▪ Grant amount not yet known, as the amount will be determined by the number of
viable applications received.
▪ Post-Covid programming/initiative restoration, staff support for post-Covid
programming, and opportunities to grow the local art community were listed as main
objectives in the grant application.
2. Parks and Recreation COVID-19 Update
(Recreation Manager, Angela Duldulao)
▪ Draft of Vaccination Policy requiring City staff to provide proof of inoculation or
negative Covid-19 test results shared with Commission. Effective date TBD.
▪ Commissioners expressed interest in maintaining option of virtual/hybrid meetings.
▪ Number of commissioners required to meet in person, technology, and site
availability, etc. to be considered as the City prepares for the return of in-person or
hybrid meetings for boards and commissions.
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VII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Review Election of Officers Procedures
(Recreation Manager, Angela Duldulao)
▪ Election of Commission Chair and Vice Chair traditionally held each January. Last
term, in an effort to prepare for year ahead, elections were held in December 2020.
▪ To get a jump on their 2022 goals, Commissioners agreed to elect new Chair and Vice
Chair at the November 18 meeting.
Action: Chair DeNatale, Mgr. Duldulao, and Specialist Santos to inform absent
commissioners of intent to select new Chair and Vice Chair in November.
VIII. SUBCOMMITTEES:
1. Strategic Vision
▪ Chair DeNatale announced that the Public Art Master Plan RFP was published via
ProcureNow on September 27.
▪ Link to ProcureNow RFP added to www.ssf.net/culturalarts site, and notice sent to
invitation list prepared by the subcommittee and other resources recommended by
staff.
▪ November 8 submission deadline, consultant selection process set for December.
2. Sculpture
▪ Commissioner Boldenweck updated Commission on progress of Windswept sculpture,
noting that sculptor Brian Russell was contacted and has agreed to evaluate damage to
piece and discuss mending options.
▪ Current cost of repairs unknown at this time.
3. Urban Art
▪ Commissioner Bond discussed master list of mural artists and initial plan for RFQ.
▪ Original artist not available for repair of Caltrain mural; Specialist Santos has been in
touch with Precita Eyes artist, who has given an estimate for the repair.
▪ Mgr. Duldulao to send agreement to Precita Eyes for review this week.
4. Fundraising
▪ No update at this time.
5. Virtual Quilt & Fiber Arts Exhibit – Oct. 15 – Nov. 30
▪ Commissioner Boldenweck summarized opening of exhibit: two virtual galleries have
gone live and feature 19 pieces from 11 artists.
▪ Gallery 1 features assorted fiber art creations, Gallery 2 features quilts made by the
Greenhouse Quilters.
6. Performing Arts
▪ Commissioner Hobson-Coard and Commissioner Maharaj proposed series of 45 to 60-
minute performances to be held virtually, and will include artist’s inspiration behind
work.
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▪ Commissioner Hobson-Coard’s Lovestruck band was proposed to pilot first virtual
performance, allowing CAC to test virtual/technical components of the show with low
overhead and minimal staff effort.
▪ Second week of January identified as possible event date.
▪ Chair DeNatale noted that the January event date may be ambitious for quality/scale
targeted and for proper test of pilot program.
▪ Commissioner Bond recommended short form event timeframe of approximately 25
minutes.
▪ Commissioner Cansino volunteered to edit project given her background in
videography, and noted 2 to 3-week period to produce.
▪ CAC discussed that while commissioners are welcome to submit art for events, the
commission’s main priority is to feature work from local artists.
▪ Specialist Santos identified performing arts series as a possible venue for the Youth
Art Scholarship recipients to give a presentation on their entries.
▪ Commissioner Cansino proposed use of existing footage from dance events for series;
Mgr. Duldulao discussed possibility of featuring footage from annual Nutcracker
ballet, with instructor’s permission.
7. Community Engagement
▪ Commissioner Mardahay described results of her research on use of SlideRoom for
artist registry.
▪ Mgr. Duldulao will follow up with SSF Economic and Community Development staff,
who currently own the City’s SlideRoom account.
▪ Mgr. Duldulao noted that staff will consider Commissioner Mardahay’s research when
identifying the appropriate tool to use when it is time to create an artist registry.
▪ Upcoming RFQ for muralists cited as example of project to be considered for use of
SlideRoom.
▪ Commissioner Foley voiced continued support for development of artist registry.
8. Art Exhibit – February 11/12, 2022
▪ Commissioner Hobson-Coard presented “Momentum: Moving Forward” as theme of
February’s art exhibit, and confirmed with Specialist Santos that an exhibit notice will
be included in the Department’s quarterly Winter Activity Guide.
▪ Commissioner Ramos suggested acceptance of video submissions to exhibit, given a
capped time limit and file size.
▪ Exhibit not yet confirmed as in-person or virtual, which may complicate display of
video submissions should event be held in-person.
▪ Commissioner DeNatale suggested artists submit work both digitally and physically to
increase accessibility to our shows. If SMC grant is awarded to commission, this may
be something to dedicate grant towards.
▪ Commissioner Hobson-Coard voiced concern that hybrid event would limit in person
participation or foot traffic to show; Specialist Santos suggested virtual link to go live
after the in-person exhibit.
▪ Commissioner Foley proposed fundraising at the exhibit.
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IX. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION
Announcement
Commissioner Hobson-Coard invited all to view her artwork at the Philz Coffee in
Sunnyvale, which will be featured until November 6th.
X. ITEMS FROM STAFF:
1. Upcoming Events
a. One Scrap at a Time: Quilting and Fiber Arts Exhibit
October 15 – November 30 | https://bit.ly/ssfquilt1 and https://bit.ly/ssfquilt2
b. It’s The Great Pumpkin, South City!
Saturday, October 23, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Orange Memorial Park
c. Holiday Boutique
Saturday, November 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Municipal Services Building
d. Community Open House (2)
Saturday, November 6, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Joseph Fernekes Building, OMP
e. Anne Waters Renaming Event
Sunday, November 7, 10 a.m. | (formerly) Westborough Park
f. Thanksgiving Fun Run
Saturday, November 13, 9 a.m. | 340 Point San Bruno Blvd
g. Wreath Workshop
Saturday, December 4 | Joseph Fernekes Building, OMP
h. Santa Comes to Town
Sunday, December 5, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | City Hall
XI. CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Correspondence Packet
(Cultural Arts Specialist, Ercie Santos)
▪ Sirron Norris video is now online.
▪ Sheila Cepero of Redwood City Arts Commission is seeking youth candidates for the
Redwood City Parks and Art Advisory Work Group.
▪ This group, consisting of two adult and three youth members, will be representing the
diversity of San Mateo County to the Chan Zuckerberg initiative.
▪ Candidate selection in early November, please pass along to whomever you feel may
be interested in applying.
XII. ADJOURNMENT:
Chair DeNatale adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m.
Next Meeting: November 18, 2021
Respectfully submitted,
Catherine Misener
Administrative Assistant II