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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10 20 2022 Cultural Arts Commission Minutes MINUTES OF THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Thursday October 20, 2022 Teleconference Meeting I. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. II. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: Boldenweck, Bond, DeNatale, Foley, Luster, Maharaj, Mardahay, Pomposo, Zelaya Absent: Commissioners: Bowen, Ramos Staff Present: Angela Duldulao, Acting Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation Ercie Santos, Cultural Arts Specialist Keren Solano, Administrative Assistant II Greg Mediati, Director of Parks and Recreation Philip Vitale, Deputy Director of Capital Projects III. WELCOME NEW COMMISSIONERS  Commissioners Luster, Pomposo, and Zelaya gave the Commission a brief introduction about themselves. IV. AGENDA REVIEW: N/A V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of September 15, 2022: Minutes for September 15, 2022 stand as sent.  Motion to approve by Commissioner Luster  Followed by a second from Commissioner Pomposo  Passed by majority vote VI. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: N/A VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. 2023 Art Shows: May & October  Commissioner Bond suggested that the Commission consider doing a one-time cancellation of the May 2023 art show in favor of focusing the Commission's efforts on fundraising.  The Commission discussed the possibility of adding an art exhibit/performing arts component to the August fundraising event; further consideration to be discussed in the Fundraising subcommittee.  Motion to do a one-time cancellation of the May 2023 art show by Vice Chair Bond  Followed by a second from Chair Mardahay Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of October 20, 2022 Page 2  Roll Call Vote Results | The Commission will drop the May 2023 art show. (AYES: Bond, Boldenweck, Foley, Luster, Maharaj, Mardahay, Pomposo and Zelaya. ABSTAIN: DeNatale ABSENT: Bowen and Ramos)  Deputy Director Duldulao informed the Commission the San Francisco Opera inquired about doing a pop-up event at Orange Memorial Park in March 2023.  The Commission will bring back the Day of the Dead art exhibit as the October 2023 art show. Commissioner Boldenweck and DeNatale suggested extending it through the first week of November 2023. 2. Cancellation of December 15 meeting  Motion to cancel the December meeting by Chair Mardahay  Followed by a second from Commissioner Maharaj  Roll Call Vote Results | The Commission will cancel the December meeting. (AYES: Bond, Boldenweck, DeNatale, Foley, Luster, Maharaj, Mardahay, Pomposo and Zelaya. ABSENT: Bowen and Ramos) 3. Subcommittee Reorganization  Commissioner DeNatale suggested breaking up the Youth Art Programs subcommittee back into two subcommittees: 1.) Youth Art Programs 2.) Fundraising.  Chair Mardahay suggested eliminating the Community Engagement subcommittee.  Commissioner DeNatale suggested moving Commissioner Maharaj from an alternate to a member of the Strategic Vision Subcommittee.  Chair Mardahay volunteered to join the Performing Arts subcommittee, as well as the Fundraising subcommittee.  The Commission will discuss the restructuring of the subcommittees in the November meeting and elections will take place in January’s meeting. VIII. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Capital Projects Update  Deputy Director of Capital Projects, Philip Vitale, updated the Commission on the Caltrain Plaza Public Art, Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center, Centennial Trail Improvements, and Linden Avenue Park. General updates were given and discussions were had on incorporating art to each project.  Updates were given on the Caltrain Plaza sculpture, and limitations regarding potential future art in the Caltrain tunnel due to water issues was introduced.  Commissioner Bond requested that the Urban Art Subcommittee be updated on possible options for potential installations within the tunnel given the new parameters.  An assessment will be made to determine if the existing art piece at Orange Pool can be reused for the new swimming pool.  Deputy Director of Capital Projects, Philip Vitale, shared with the Commission feedback from the public regarding public art. IX. SUBCOMMITTEES: 1. Strategic Vision  Commissioner DeNatale informed the Commission their subcommittee has requested to be notified of the Public Art Master Plan focus group meetings. 2. Sculpture  Commissioner Boldenweck informed the Commission they are working out the details for the Bat Country sculpture. Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of October 20, 2022 Page 3  Commissioner DeNatale informed the Commission they are working on a proposal to present during the November meeting regarding the modern industrial art piece presented in 2019. 3. Urban Art  Per Vice Chair Bond, the Request for Qualifications for muralists has been drafted and is in the process of being finalized. 4. Youth Art Programs  No update. 5. Day of the Dead Art Show (October 14-15)  Commissioner Boldenweck informed the Commission there were 26 art entries submitted and 17 artists. She also added the activities incorporated into the art show were well attended.  The virtual art exhibit will be available by the end of the month. 6. 2D Art Show (Jan 27 & 28, 2023)  Vice Chair Bond informed the Commission the theme for the January art show is “Abundance.”  The art show is open to people over the age of 16.  Cultural Arts Specialist, Ercie Santos, will be sending out a volunteer-sign up sheet. 7. Performing Arts  The Commission confirmed they would like to incorporate a musical aspect in the January art show, per Commissioner Maharaj’s inquiry. 8. Community Engagement  Chairperson Mardahay reminded the Commission this will be the last Community Engagement Subcommittee update since it was decided to not have a dedicated subcommittee unless city staff determines it is necessary to have a dedicated subcommittee. X. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION: 1. Commissioner DeNatale informed the Commission The Society of West Coast Artists is hosting a gallery exhibition featuring Skyline College students. The exhibition will continue through November 4, 2022, every Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The gallery is located at 527 San Mateo Avenue, San Bruno. XI. ITEMS FROM STAFF: 1. Halloween Extravaganza (October 22, 2022)  This event will take place at the Orange Memorial Park from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 2. Holiday Boutique (November 5, 2022)  This event will feature a variety of vendors and will take place in the Municipal Services Building from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 3. Thanksgiving Fun Run (November 19, 2022)  The starting point for the 5k run or walk is 340 Point San Bruno in South San Francisco and will begin at 9:00 a.m. 4. Wreath Holiday Workshop (December 3, 2022)  This event features two sessions. The first session is family friendly and is from 9:30 a.m. – 12: 00 p.m. The second session is from 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. and is only for adults. Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of October 20, 2022 Page 4 XII. CORRESPONDENCE: Provided by Specialist Santos. XI. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Mardahay adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m. Next Meeting: November 17, 2022 Respectfully submitted, Keren Solano Administrative Assistant II