HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-10-09 CAC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
October 9, 2017
Call to Order 6:01pm
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL:
Civic Center
Building A
Conference Room C 1 O 1
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista 91910
PRESENT:
Chair Cazares, Vice Chair Rodriguez, Commissioners Daniels, Delgado (6:07pm), Gray, Gore,
Maynard, Penunuri, Sywyj
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Board/Commission will enact the Consent Calendar staff recommendations by one
motion, without discussion, unless a Board/Commission Member, a member of the public, or
staff requests that an item be removed for discussion. If you wish to speak on one of these
items, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form and submit it to the Secretary prior to the
meeting. Items pulled f°om the Consent Calendar will be discussed immediate ly,follow ing
the Consent Calendar.
1. Declaration of excused/unexcused absenteeism
September 11, 2017
Chair Cazares
Commissioner Sywyj
Discussion -
NONE
Motion to accept the requests to excuse made by Commissioner Daniels, seconded by
Commissioner Gray. The motion passed unanimously.
2. Approval of minutes
September 11, 2017
Discussion- NONE
Motion to approve the minutes was made by Commissioner Sywyj, seconded by
Commissioner Gore. The motion passed unanimously
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Angie Orozco, community member, interested in volunteering at cultural arts events.
Tommy Ramirez, MAAC Charter School, Community Director
Provided information on the charter school, and the Kings of Style and Battlegroundz, Graffiti
Art events that will be held November 4"' and April 28"'. Proceeds will go to the bus pass
program to assist student school attendance.
ACTION ITEMS)
3. Cultural Arts Connnission Subcommittees Assignments and Tasks - Lynette Tessitore;
Cultural Arts Manager
Discussion -
Ms. Tessitore reviewed subcomittees and the assigned commissioners. The commission
discussed what subcommittees the new commissioners would like to sit on. The intention
of the subcommittees are working meetings to assist staff in implementing CAMP Work
Program tasks. The Subcommittees members were discussed as follows:
Cultural Arts Assets Mapping — Commissioner Rodriguez and Commissioner Penunuri
Funding and Grants — Commissioner Cazares and Commissioner Sywyj
Promotions and Outreach — Commissioner Daniels, Commissioner Delgado, and
Commissioner Gray
Public Art — Commissioner Gore and Commissioner Maynard
Motion to accept subcommittees as discussed was made by Commissioner Gore and
Seconded by Commissioner Maynard. The motion passed unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
4. STAFF COMMENTS
Upcoming Events:
Lit on Third — Commissioner Delgado, Commissioner Gray, and Chair Cazares stated that
they would volunteer for the entire event 4pm — 9pm.
CVAG Exhibition — At South library branch October 7 -October 28"' Reception will be
held October 14"', from 2pm -4pm. All are welcome.
Small Business BootCamp — Ms. Tessitore sent information to Commission and always
contact list for Cultural Arts. She stated the hope to hold a similar forum for creative
entrepreneurs in the future.
Aging Creatively Program — Classes have begun. Ms. Tessitore presented flyers and asked
that the Commissioners to promote the classes.
Starlight Parade — Commissioner Gray volunteered to sit on the parade judging panel
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5. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Chair Cazares discussed the need for commissioners to attend events, especially PVAG
events, whenever possible. She also gave an overview of the Public Safety Council
presentation.
6. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Gray stated that she is collecting items for the Chula Vista residents affected
by the most recent house fire. She stated that is the family of one of her students and they
lost everything. She will send list of items needed to Ms. Tessitore to send to the
Commission.
Commissioner Delgado stated that she is working with a group of student musicians to hold
a concert at Friendship Park with the message that music unites. Ms. Tessitore will send
her contact info for Mainly Mozart which hosts an exchange program between Tijuana and
San Diego.
Commissioner Rodriguez asked if anyone was available to judge an art exhibition at
Eastlake High the following evening.
Commissioner Gore had some marketing ideas and was asked to send info to Ms. Tessitore
for consideration by the promotions and marketing subcommittee.
ADJOURNMENT 8:20pm to the regular meeting on November 13th, 2017
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Lynnette Tessitore; Culturalr Arts Manager
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