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Home My WebLink About11 17 2022 Cultural Arts Commission Minutes MINUTES OF THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Thursday November 17, 2022 Teleconference Meeting I. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. II. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: Boldenweck, Bond, DeNatale, Foley, Maharaj, Pomposo, Ramos, Zelaya Absent: Commissioners: Bowen, Luster, Mardahay Staff Present: Angela Duldulao, Acting Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation Greg Mediati, Director of Parks and Recreation Ercie Santos, Cultural Arts Specialist Keren Solano, Administrative Assistant II III. AGENDA REVIEW: N/A IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of October 20, 2022: Minutes for October 20, 2022 stand as sent. V. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: N/A VI. PRESENTATION: AWARD FINALISTS “DIA DE MUERTOS/DAY OF THE DEAD” ART SHOW: ▪ Cultural Arts Specialist, Ercie Santos, presented a slideshow of the finalist’s entries and introduced the artists in attendance. ▪ Marlene Kono described the inspiration for her art piece, “Colores de Corazon.” ▪ Stephanie Bernstein, 2nd place winner in 3-dimensional art, spoke about her art tribute, “To All the Musicians I Have Loved and Died” and thanked the Commission for the opportunity. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Subcommittee Reorganization: Goals & Survey ▪ Cultural Arts Specialist, Ercie Santos, informed the Commission the Subcommittee Participation Survey was emailed to commissioners to help understand what their goals are for the Commission and what subcommittees they are interested in. ▪ Based on the five survey submissions that were received, Specialist Santos provided the Commission with an overview of the subcommittees. ▪ Acting Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation, Angela Duldulao, reminded the Commission that the limit of participants per subcommittee is five members. She also highlighted the importance of having a Chair for the Fundraising Subcommittee, as it Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of November 17, 2022 Page 2 was decided by the Commission to cancel the May 2023 art show in favor of fundraising. ▪ Commissioner Pomposo asked for clarification on when subcommittees meet and Specialist Santos informed the Commission the Subcommittee Chair and members decide when and how they want to meet. VIII. NEW BUSIENSS: 1. Cultural Arts Funding Review ▪ Acting Deputy Director, Angela Duldulao, gave a presentation to the Commission about the Commission’s existing funding sources to help with the planning and prioritization of art projects. ▪ Acting Deputy Director Duldulao and Director Mediati responded to questions about each funding source and how funding can be used. ▪ Staff to present the following items at the January 2023 meeting: appropriate running balance for the Cultural Arts special revenue fund; prepare a budget report that shows all available funding; prepare a list of capital projects with art opportunities; and provide information about the Cultural Activities Grant Program. IX. SUBCOMMITTEES: 1. Strategic Vision ▪ Commissioner DeNatale informed the Commission the Public Art Master Plan Consultants will be conducting virtual focus group meetings with educators, artists and the community. The educator meeting will be on November 28 at 5:30 p.m. The artist meeting will be on November 28 at 7:00 p.m. and the community meeting will be on November 29 at 6:00 p.m. The consultants will also have in-person, small group meetings with Commissioners on December 5 and December 6. Meetings with the South San Francisco Unified School District and the South San Francisco City Attorney’s Office are still pending. 2. Sculpture ▪ Relocation of Windswept: Commissioner Boldenweck presented the subcommittee’s proposal to relocate the sculpture to the new Library | Parks and Recreation Center (LPR) Native Garden area. She also informed the Commission that the installation and repair of the sculpture will be covered outside of the Cultural Arts funds. ▪ Motion to recommend the Windswept sculpture be relocated to the Native Garden at LPR by Commissioner Boldenweck followed by a second from Vice Chair Bond. ▪ Roll Call Vote Results | The subcommittee is recommending the Windswept sculpture be relocated to the Native Garden at LPR. (AYES: Bond, Boldenweck, DeNatale, Foley, Maharaj, Pomposo, Ramos, and Zelaya. NAYES: None ABSENT: Bowen, Luster, and Mardahay) ▪ 2019 Sculpture Acquisition/Commission: Commissioner DeNatale informed the Commission that the subcommittee is considering proposing the acquisition or commission of the Modern Industrial Sculpture by John Carroll, and will review a list of possible locations that will be provided by City staff. ▪ Vice Chair Bond inquired about the budget for the Modern Industrial Sculpture. ▪ Acting Deputy Director, Angela Duldulao, responded that funding would come from the Cultural Arts budget. Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of November 17, 2022 Page 3 ▪ Director Greg Mediati presented the option of splitting the cost between the Cultural Arts budget and the general fund budget. ▪ Director Greg Mediati offered a site tour of LPR that would highlight potential art locations. 3. Urban Art ▪ Vice Chair Bond informed the Commission that a request for qualifications (RFQ) has been drafted to establish a list of mural artists. ▪ Vice Chair Bond also informed the Commission there is a utility box project where the City will try to use a printed vinyl wrap of the art due to the artist not being available to paint directly on the box 4. Youth Art Programs – Art Show (Mar. 10-11, 2023) ▪ Specialist Santos reported on behalf of Commissioner Bowen. Commissioner Bowen and Specialist Santos met with the Visual Arts Committee from the South San Francisco Unified School District to begin the planning of the 2023 Youth Art Show, which will feature artwork from grades kindergarten through high school. ▪ The dates for the exhibit are March 10-11, 2023. 5. Fundraiser ▪ No update. 6. 2D Art Show (Jan. 27-28, 2023) ▪ Specialist Santos informed the Commission the call for entries will be going out during the end of the month or early December. She also reminded the Commission to sign the docent sign up form to assist at the art show. 7. Performing Arts ▪ No update. X. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION: 1. Commissioner DeNatale shared with the Commission that the Bay Area Creative Foundation has a $50,000 scholarship opportunity for Bay Area high school artists. Submissions are open from October 19, 2022 – January 12, 2023. 2. Commissioner DeNatale informed the Commission there is free class registration for San Mateo County residents through the San Mateo County Community College District. XI. ITEMS FROM STAFF: 1. San Francisco Opera ▪ Specialist Santos informed the Commission the San Francisco Opera is in the initial planning phase for one-hour performances at Orange Memorial Park on March 17, 18, and 19, 2023. The formal agreement is not yet signed, but commissioners are being asked to save the date. 2. The Nutcracker (December 17-18, 2022) ▪ The Nutcracker event will have three show times. The first two shows will be on Saturday, December 17 and a third show will be on Sunday, December 18. Ticket sales will begin on Monday, November 28. Commissioners are entitled to two complimentary tickets. 3. Thanksgiving Fun Run (November 19, 2022) ▪ The run begins at 9:00 a.m. 4. Santa Comes to Town (December 4, 2022) Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of November 17, 2022 Page 4 5. Wreath Holiday Workshop (December 3, 2022) Announcement: ▪ Acting Deputy Director, Angela Duldulao, reminded the Commission that the recreation office will be closed to the public from December 23, 2022 – January 2, 2023. ▪ Director Greg Mediati announced to the Commission that effective January 8, 2023, City Manager Mike Futrell will not be with the City of South San Francisco. XII. CORRESPONDENCE: Provided by Specialist Santos. XI. ADJOURNMENT: Vice Chair Bond adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m. Next Meeting: January 19, 2023 Respectfully submitted, Keren Solano Administrative Assistant II