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Date:Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Time:6:00 p.m.
Location:Civic Center Branch Library
Conference Room
365 F St, Chula Vista
Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting
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Pages
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
Commissioners Brady, Jing, Kohse, Muraoka, Rufolo, Ruiz, Sablan, Ward, Vice
Chair Zavala, and Chair Bishop.
3.PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons may address the Commission on any subject matter within the
Commission’s jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law
generally prohibits the Commission from discussing or taking action on any issue
not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Commission may schedule the
topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. If you wish to speak on any
item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form and submit it to the Secretary prior
to the meeting.
4.PRESENTATIONS
The following item(s) will be presentations given to the Commission. Action on
these item(s) is typically limited to the Commission receiving the presentation and
providing direction or feedback to staff, as appropriate. If you wish to speak on any
item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form and submit it to the Secretary prior
to the meeting.
4.1 Presentation on TuYo Theatre Collaborations in Chula Vista 4
Presenters: Patrice Amon and Vanessa Flores
4.2 Presentation on Cultural Arts Updates
Presenter: Principal Librarian and Cultural Arts Manager Erwin Magbanua
5.ACTION ITEMS
The Item(s) listed in this section of the agenda will be considered individually by the
Commission and are expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. If you wish to
speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form and submit it to the
Secretary prior to the meeting.
5.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes 16
Recommended Action:
Approve the minutes dated: February 5, 2025
OTHER BUSINESS
6.STAFF COMMENTS
7.CHAIR'S COMMENTS
8.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
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9.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting on April 2, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Materials provided to the Cultural Arts Commission related to any open-session
item on this agenda are available for public review by contacting the Library at
CAC@chulavistaca.gov.
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On Her Shoulders We
Stand
TuYo Theatre and La Jolla
Playhouse WOW Festival
2022
Playwright and Director
Maria Patrice Amon
Stage Manager
Veronica Marquez
Scenic Designer
Adam Parrocha
Samantha Rojales
Sound Designer
Eliza Vedar
Costume Designer
Carmen Amon
Lighting Designer
Maxx McCartney
Choreographer
Tamara Rodriguez
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On Her Shoulders We
Stand
TuYo Theatre and La Jolla
Playhouse WOW Festival
2022
Playwright and Director
Maria Patrice Amon
Stage Manager
Veronica Marquez
Scenic Designer
Adam Parrocha
Samantha Rojales
Sound Designer
Elia Vedar
Costume Designer
Carmen Amon
Lighting Designer
Maxx McCartney
Choreographer
Tamara Rodriguez
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Las Cuatro Milpas
TuYo Theatre, La Jolla
Playhouse WOW Festival
2023
Playwright and Director
Maria Patrice Amon
Stage Manager
Veronica Marquez
Muralist
Alex Ayala
Scenic Designer
Samantha Rojales
Sound Designer
Elia Vedar
Costume Designer
Carmen Amon
Lighting Designer
Annelise Salazar
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Las Cuatro Milpas
TuYo Theatre, La Jolla
Playhouse WOW Festival
2023
Playwright and Director
Maria Patrice Amon
Stage Manager
Veronica Marquez
Muralist
Alex Ayala
Scenic Designer
Samantha Rojales
Sound Designer
Elia Vedar
Costume Designer
Carmen Amon
Lighting Designer
Annelise Salazar
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Pásale Pásale
TuYo Theatre, 2024
Book
Mario Vega
Lyrics
Eliza Vedar
Concept and Director
Maria Patrice Amon
Stage Manager
Andrea Morin
Set Designer
Jesus Hurtado
Props Designer
Samantha Rojales
Sound Designer
Elia Vedar
Costume Designer
Carmen Amon
Lighting Designer
Annelise Salazar
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Pásale Pásale
TuYo Theatre, 2024
Book
Mario Vega
Lyrics
Eliza Vedar
Concept and Director
Maria Patrice Amon
Stage Manager
Andrea Morin
Set Designer
Jesus Hurtado
Props Designer
Samantha Rojales
Sound Designer
Elia Vedar
Costume Designer
Carmen Amon
Lighting Designer
Annelise Salazar
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Pásale Pásale
TuYo Theatre, 2024
Book
Mario Vega
Lyrics
Eliza Vedar
Concept and Director
Maria Patrice Amon
Stage Manager
Andrea Morin
Set Designer
Jesus Hurtado
Props Designer
Samantha Rojales
Sound Designer
Elia Vedar
Costume Designer
Carmen Amon
Lighting Designer
Annelise Salazar
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Pásale Pásale
TuYo Theatre, 2024
Book
Mario Vega
Lyrics
Eliza Vedar
Concept and Director
Maria Patrice Amon
Stage Manager
Andrea Morin
Set Designer
Jesus Hurtado
Props Designer
Samantha Rojales
Sound Designer
Elia Vedar
Costume Designer
Carmen Amon
Lighting Designer
Annelise Salazar
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The
Hispanic/Latino/Latina/
Latinx/Latine Vote
TuYo Theatre, 2024
Playwright
Bernardo Cubria
Director
Maria Patrice Amon
Stage Manager
Andrea Morin
Set, Projection, Props
Designer
Samantha Rojales
Sound Designer
Elia Vedar
Costume Designer
Carmen Amon
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The
Hispanic/Latino/Latina/
Latinx/Latine Vote
TuYo Theatre, 2024
Playwright
Bernardo Cubria
Director
Maria Patrice Amon
Stage Manager
Andrea Morin
Set, Projection, Props
Designer
Samantha Rojales
Sound Designer
Elia Vedar
Costume Designer
Carmen Amon
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The
Hispanic/Latino/Latina/
Latinx/Latine Vote
TuYo Theatre, 2024
Playwright
Bernardo Cubria
Director
Maria Patrice Amon
Stage Manager
Andrea Morin
Set, Projection, Props
Designer
Samantha Rojales
Sound Designer
Elia Vedar
Costume Designer
Carmen Amon
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City of Chula Vista
Regular Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
MINUTES
February 5, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
Civic Center Branch Library
Conference Room
365 F St, Chula Vista
Commissioners
Present:
Commissioner Brady, Commissioner Jing, Commissioner Kohse,
Ken Muraoka, Commissioner Rufolo, Commissioner Ruiz,
Commissioner Sablan, Vice-Chair Zavala, Chair Bishop
Absent: Commissioner Ward
Also Present: Principal Librarian & Cultural Arts Manager Magbanua,
Librarian III Ytuarte
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Cultural Arts Commission of the City of Chula Vista was
called to order at 6:04 p.m. in Conference Room, located in Civic Center Library,
365 F Street, Chula Vista, California.
2. ROLL CALL
Secretary Magbanua called the roll.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 3.1 through 3.2)
Moved by Commissioner Kohse
Seconded by Commissioner Muraoka
Commission approve the recommended action on the below consent calendar
items.
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Yes (7): Commissioner Brady, Commissioner Kohse, Commissioner Muraoka,
Commissioner Rufolo, Commissioner Ruiz, Commissioner Sablan, and Vice-
Chair Zavala
Result:Carried (7 to 0)
3.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve the minutes dated: December 4, 2024
3.2 Written Communications
Commission excuse the absences.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Secretary Magbanua announced that 0 electronic comments had been received
and 0 comments had been received via email.
5. ACTION ITEMS
5.1 Selection of Commissioners for the 2025 Performing and Visual Arts
Grant Review Panel.
Commission select Commissioner Jing, Commissioner Sablan, and Chair
Bishop to be part of the 2025 Performing and Visual Arts Grant Review
Panel.
Moved by Commissioner Brady
Seconded by Commissioner Kohse
Commission select two Commissioners to participate in the 2025 PVAG
Review Panel.
Yes (7): Commissioner Brady, Commissioner Kohse, Commissioner
Muraoka, Commissioner Rufolo, Commissioner Ruiz, Commissioner
Sablan, and Vice-Chair Zavala
Result:Carried (7 to 0)
5.2 Create Ad Hoc Subcommittee for the 2025 Odawara Youth Exchange
Program
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Chair Bishop arrived at the meeting at 6:25 pm.
Commission create ad hoc subcommittee for the 2025 Odawara Youth
Exchange Program and select Commissioner Muraoka, Commissioner
Jing, and Chair Bishop for the subcommittee.
Moved by Commissioner Kohse
Seconded by Vice-Chair Zavala
Commission create and select three Commissioners for an ad hoc
subcommittee to plan and oversee the 2025 Odawara Youth Exchange
program.
Yes (8): Commissioner Brady, Commissioner Kohse, Commissioner
Muraoka, Commissioner Rufolo, Commissioner Ruiz, Commissioner
Sablan, Vice-Chair Zavala, and Chair Bishop
Result:Carried (8 to 0)
5.3 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Recommendations to the
City about Prioritizing Local Art and Artists for New Developments
Commission recommend staff inquire about creating a policy where new
building developments require any artwork installed be sourced from local
artists.
Moved by Commissioner Kohse
Seconded by Commissioner Sablan
Commission discuss, make recommendations, and take action as
appropriate.
Yes (8): Commissioner Brady, Commissioner Kohse, Commissioner
Muraoka, Commissioner Rufolo, Commissioner Ruiz, Commissioner
Sablan, Vice-Chair Zavala and Chair Bishop
Result:Carried (8 to 0)
OTHER BUSINESS
6. STAFF COMMENTS
Principal Librarian and Cultural Arts Manager Magbanua provided updates on:
ArtFest planning
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Casa Casillas opening
Library at the Millenia campus
Chula Vista Entertainment Complex
Local Arts Agency Network
Special Events under the Library department
Performing and Visual Arts Grant applications
Reminder to confirm attendance for meetings
7. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Chair Bishop discussed her experience with the Local Arts Agency Network
project.
8. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Brady provided updates on her attendance at the City's
public input sessions, unused facilities in the city for potential arts
programming, the Prebys grant, art festivals in every district, the need for
low-cost performance spaces, and inquired about exhibit space for a
woman in the Gaza region art show.
Commissioner Rufolo introduced herself.
Vice Chair Zavala expressed excitement for the upcoming year.
Commissioner Jing inquired about exhibit space for her Global Visioneers
art show in May.
Commissioner Muraoka provided updates on the Odawara youth
exchange activities.
Commissioner Kohse discussed the community meeting with CVEC.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Erwin Magbanua, Secretary
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Erwin Magbanua, Secretary\
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