HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-11-09 CAC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
November 9, 2020 Via Teleconference
6:00 p.m.
Pursuant to the Governor of the State of California's Executive Order N-29-20, and in the interest
of public health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the Cultural Arts
Commission and staff participated in this meeting via teleconference. All votes were taken by roll
call.
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Cultural Arts Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to order
at 6:00 p.m. in the Chula Vista Public Library, located at 365 F Street, Chula Vista, California
and by teleconference.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Bishop, Kohse, Maynard, Redondo,
J. Rodriguez,Ward, and Chair Gray
ABSENT: Commissioners Roberts and T. Rodriguez
ALSO PRESENT: Bonita Museum & Cultural Center Board President Nimpa Altana,
OnStage Playhouse Board Vice President Ashley Gardner, City
Librarian Joy Whatley and Principal Librarian Magbanua
PRESENTATIONS
1. CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAM WORK PLAN - CITY LIBRARIAN JOY WHATLEY
City Librarian Joy Whatley gave an overview of the City of Chula Vista's upcoming
work plan for the Cultural Arts program.
2. BONITA MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER UPDATES - BONITA MUSEUM&
CULTURAL CENTER BOARD PRESIDENT NIMPA AKANA
Bonita Museum&Cultural Center Board President Nimpa Akana provided updates on
current and upcoming exhibitions at the Bonita Museum&Cultural Center.
3. POTENTIAL EVENTS AT THE MEMORIAL BOWL AMPITHEATER- ONSTAGE
PLAYHOUSE BOARD VICE PRESIDENT ASHLEY GARDNER
Onstage Playhouse Board Vice President Ashley Gardner discussed possible free
performances by Onstage Playhouse at the Memorial Bowl Ampitheater.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Gray called for ca two-minute pause to allow members of the public to submit
electronic comments on the item. Secretary Magbanua announced that 0 electronic
comments had been received and 0 comments had been received via email.
ACTION ITEMS
4. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 12TH, 2020 MINUTES
Staff recommendation: Commission approve the minutes.
ACTION: Commissioner Maynard moved to approve the minutes with the
amendment to correct the Vice-Chair vote on Item 3. Commissioner
Bishop seconded the motion, and it carried, by the following roll call vote:
Yes: 7—Commissioners Bishop, Kohse, Maynard, Redondo, J. Rodriguez,
Ward, and Gray
No: 0
Absent: 2—Commissioners Roberts and T. Rodriguez
5. FORMATION OF COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEES AND ASSIGNMENT OF
MEMBERS
Staff recommendation: Form subcommittees and assign Commissioners to each.
ACTION: Commissioner Redondo moved to form the following subcommittees:
Economic Development, Marketing, and Art Curation. The motion was
not seconded; the motion failed.
Commissioner Bishop moved to form the following subcommittees:
Emergency Art Support, Economic Development, Marketing & Outreach,
Asset Mapping and Arts Curation. Commissioner Redondo seconded the
motion, and it carried, by the following roll call vote:
Yes: 5—Commissioners Bishop, Kohse, Redondo, J. Rodriguez, and Gray
No: 2—Commissioners Maynard and Ward
Absent: 2—Commissioners Roberts and T. Rodriguez
OTHER BUSINESS
6. STAFF COMMENTS
a. Staff Liaison Magbanua provided further updates on the Performing and Visual
Arts Grant awardees.
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7. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
8. COMMISSIONERS'/BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS
a. Commissioner Redondo suggested that Staff Liaison Magbanua email the
Commissioners the list of subcommittees in order to prepare for the next meeting.
Commissioners Ward and Bishop provided updates in their role as panelists for
the Port of San Diego's Artist Selection Panels for Harbor Park and Sweetwater
Park.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:12 p.m. Chair Gray adjourned the meeting to the next Regular Meeting on December 10'
2020 at 6:00p.m. at 365 F Street, Chula Vista California.
Erwin Mag nua, Principal Librarian
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