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Home My WebLink About06.20.2023 Cultural Arts Commission Minutes MINUTES OF THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Thursday June 15, 2023 I. CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 p.m. II. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: Boldenweck, Bond, DeNatale, Foley, Luster, Maharaj, Pomposo Absent: Commissioners: Bowen, Zelaya Staff Present: Greg Mediati, Director of Parks and Recreation Angela Duldulao, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Erin O’Brien, Business Manager Ercie Santos, Cultural Arts Specialist Keren Solano, Administrative Assistant II III. AGENDA REVIEW: N/A IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 18, 2023: Minutes for May 18, 2023 stand as sent. Passed by majority vote. V. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: N/A VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Public Art Master Plan (PAMP)  Business Manager, Erin O’Brien, introduced Barbara Goldstein, Gail Goldman, and Amanda Rawson from Art Builds Community (ABC).  Art Builds Community staff presented the draft Public Art Master Plan (PAMP) to the Commission. ABC reviewed emerging themes and recommended adding staffing to support the Cultural Arts Commission for successful execution of the Public Art Master Plan. They also recommended building strong partnerships, refining the roles and responsibilities of the Commission, and exploring the possibility of securing dedicated funding for the arts.  ABC plans to present the plan to City Council in September, once it is approved by the Commission.  Deputy Director, Angela Duldulao, informed the Commission that City staff is always advocating to bring more money to the arts by looking out for grant opportunities. 2. Cultural Activities Grant  Business Manager, Erin O’Brien, informed the Commission that two of the eleven selected applicants were deemed ineligible to receive the Cultural Activities Grant Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of June 15, 2023 Page 2 after consulting with the City Attorney regarding questions from the May Commission meeting. City staff recommended to reallocate the funds between the other chosen applicants and award funds to Stir Fry Stories. The recipients are: Qureshi and Stoneman, Amir Esfahani, Italian America Citizen’s Club, Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center, Mexican Folklorico Dance & Cultural Awareness Class, Oceanica Ballet, Stir Fry Stories, and Sur San Francisco Unidos.  Chair Bond motioned to approve the revised allocation of the Cultural Activities Grant. Followed by a second from Commissioner Pomposo.  Roll Call Vote Results | The Commission approved the revised allocation of the Cultural Activities Grant. (AYES: Boldenweck, Bond, DeNatale, Foley, Luster, Maharaj, and Pomposo. NAYES: None ABSENT: Bowen and Zelaya). VII. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Acceptance of Sculpture Donations  Business Manager, Erin O’Brien, presented staff’s recommendation to accept the “Labyrinthine Heart” and “Bat Country” sculpture donations.  She informed the Commission that “Labyrinthine Heart” is a donation from Genentech and is proposed for the Library | Parks and Recreation Center.  Business Manager O’Brien also informed Commissioners that the “Bat Country” sculpture artists have been working to redesign and create a non-climbable sculpture due to safety concerns. “Bat Country” is proposed to be located at the Orange Memorial Park Sports Field.  Exact location of both sculptures is to be determined.  Commissioner Boldenweck motioned to approve staff’s recommendation to accept both sculpture donations. Followed by a second from Vice Chair DeNatale.  Roll Call Vote Results | The Commission approved to accept “Labyrinthine Heart” and “Bat Country” sculpture donations. (AYES: Boldenweck, Bond, DeNatale, Foley, Luster, Maharaj, and Pomposo. NAYES: None ABSENT: Bowen and Zelaya). VIII. SUBCOMMITTEES: 1. Strategic Vision  No update. 2. Public Art (Sculpture & Urban Art)  Commissioner Boldenweck informed the Commission that the subcommittee visited the Orange Memorial Park Sports Field to explore location options for the “Bat Country” sculpture, and also reviewed future Aquatic Center art opportunities.  Vice Chair DeNatale explained the suggested location of “Bat Country” is still Orange Avenue because it would be in a visible location. Chair Bond added that the sculpture will be about 30 feet tall.  Chair Bond announced the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for muralists is live on CaFé.  Specialist Santos announced that 26 entries have been received and that the deadline has been extended to July 31, 2023. 3. Youth Art Programs  No update. Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of June 15, 2023 Page 3 4. Fundraiser (August 27)  Vice Chair DeNatale announced the fundraiser is on August 27, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Joseph A. Fernekes Recreation Building. He informed the Commission there will be a youth art exhibit featured inside the building and approximately 12 vendors around the perimeter of the building. The Performing Arts Subcommittee will program the performances for the day.  Commissioner Boldenweck suggested setup for the event begin at 8:30 a.m. The subcommittee will discuss and confirm a setup time later. 5. Day of the Dead Art Show  Commissioner Boldenweck will be attending a tour on June 21 at the Library | Parks and Recreation Center (LPR) to view the space that will be available for the Day of the Dead Art Show. She also inquired about having a ballet folklorico group perform at the art show. Specialist Santos explained that in the past, staff have reached out to groups to invite them to perform.  Commissioner Boldenweck also requested to have a face painter present at the art show and inquired about the budget for this service. Commissioner Boldenweck plans to propose a budget for a face painting service at the following meeting. 6. Performing Arts  No update. IX. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION 1. Commissioner Boldenweck met with Parks Manager, Joshua Richardson, to discuss the memorial bench for former Commissioner Shane Looper. He is estimating the cost of the memorial bench to be about $10,000. Commissioner Boldenweck recommended to the Commission that they may need to come up with a portion of the money. She suggested the Commission look into Michael Gustavson’s art pieces. She will continue to work with Joshua Richardson on this project. X. ITEMS FROM STAFF 1. Budget Update  Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation, Angela Duldulao, informed the Commission there will be a City Council study session at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 16 at City Hall to review budget proposals for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. She also announced that City Council adopted new fees for the Orange Park Sports Field and LPR for private uses. City Council opted not to increase fees for Parks and Recreation programs. 2. LPR Tours  Business Manager, Erin O’Brien, informed the Commission that a date has not yet been set for the opening of the Library | Parks and Recreation Center (LPR). She also announced the upcoming tour.  Commissioner Boldenweck inquired about whether the Commission should prepare to possibly host the Day of the Dead Art Show at the Municipal Services Building (MSB) if LPR is not ready. Business Manager, Erin O’Brien, advised that City staff will work with the Commission as new details of LPR’s opening date arise. 3. Upcoming Events  Specialist Santos announced there will be a documentary screening and Pride flag raising on Saturday, June 17. There will also be an event for the prevention of elder abuse at the MSB on the same day. The Senior Health Fair will be on Friday, June 30 Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of June 15, 2023 Page 4 at the MSB from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. She also announced that City offices will be closed on Monday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.  Business Manager, Erin O’Brien, announced that Commissioner Mardahay has stepped down from the Commission and there are now two vacancies on the Commission. She also reminded everyone that absences are recorded, and that the City Clerk’s Office is working on filling the current vacancies. The Commission expressed their gratitude for Commissioner Mardahay’s contribution to the Commission. XI. CORRESPONDENCE The correspondence was posted by Specialist Santos at the meeting and she informed the Commission it would also be emailed to Commissioners. XII. ADJOURNMENT Chair Bond adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m. Next Meeting: July 20, 2023 Respectfully submitted, Keren Solano Administrative Assistant II