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MINUTES OF THE
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Thursday, June 21, 2022
Teleconference Meeting
I. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners: Boldenweck, Bowen,
Cansino, DeNatale, Foley, Hobson-Coard, Mardahay
Absent: Commissioners: Bond, Campagna, Ramos, Maharaj
Staff Present: Greg Mediati, Director of Parks & Recreation
Angela Duldulao, Acting Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation
Erin O’Brien, Business Manager
Ercie Santos, Cultural Arts Specialist
Gabriella Firpo, Administrative Assistant
III. AGENDA REVIEW: N/A
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 19, 2022:
Minutes for May 19, 2022 stand as sent.
V. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: N/A
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: N/A
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Art Builds Community Introduction
▪ Business Mgr. O’Brien introduced Barbara Goldstein and Gail Goldman, the
representatives from Art Builds Community, who will serve as the planning
consultants for the Public Art Master Plan.
▪ Ms. Goldstein and Ms. Goldman gave a brief presentation on steps the team has
already taken in the research and development of the Public Art Master Plan, and
asked the commission for their input to help form the plan focusing on the
representation of arts and culture in this community.
VIII. SUBCOMMITTEES:
1. Strategic Vision
▪ No update.
2. Sculpture
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▪ No update.
3. Urban Art
▪ Commissioner DeNatale reported that the mural by Skyline College students at Alta
Loma Park is nearing completion with one final wall set to be completed by the end of
July.
▪ Commission members expressed their admiration and appreciation for the project.
4. Youth Art Programs
▪ Commissioner Bowen informed the Commission about the plans for the upcoming
Cultural Arts BBQ Fundraiser on Sunday, August 28, 2022.
▪ This fundraiser will include live entertainment, a silent auction, as well as a new
element partnering with Artist on Wheels.
▪ Commissioner DeNatale explained that the subcommittee is looking for four to six
local vendors to sell their art during the fundraiser. Vendor booths would be asked to
make a donation to the Jack Drago Cultural Arts Commission Youth Art Scholarship
Fund.
▪ All Commissioners will be mailed 10 tickets to sell and spread the word about this
event.
▪ Commissioners should keep their schedules open to work the event.
5. Handcrafted Art & Craft Show (July 15-16, 2022)
▪ Specialist Santos gave the Commission a progress update of the preparation of the
event, and she encouraged the Commission to continue signing up as docents.
6. Performing Arts
▪ No update.
7. Community Engagement
▪ Vice Chair Mardahay explained that the committee is focusing efforts on compiling a
donor list for the fundraiser and plan to do outreach to those on the list for silent
auction items.
IX. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION
Announcement
▪ Commissioner DeNatale brought to the attention of the Commission that June, the
month that recognizes LGBTQIA+, will have the first of the month fall on a Saturday
and Sunday in 2024 and 2025. Commissioner DeNatale encouraged future
conversations on how the Commission may be able to support the City’s efforts for
this celebration.
▪ Commissioner Hobson-Coard announced that this was her last meeting with the
Cultural Arts Commission as she will be joining the Commission on Equity and Public
Safety.
X. ITEMS FROM STAFF
1. Upcoming Events
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▪ The third and final workshop event for the New Aquatic Center Project will be from
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Joseph A. Fernekes Recreation Building on Saturday,
June 25, 2022.
▪ Specialist Santos informed the Commission of several exhibits happening in the Bay
Area, including the Obama portrait and the Guadalupe exhibit at the Legion of Honor.
XI. CORRESPONDENCE:
Provided by Specialist Santos.
XII. ADJOURNMENT:
Vice Chair Mardahay adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m.
Next Meeting: August 18, 2022
Respectfully submitted,
Gabriella Firpo
Administrative Assistant