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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-09-03 CAC MinutesCity of Chula Vista Regular Cultural Arts Commission Meeting MINUTES September 3, 2025, 6:00 p.m. Civic Center Branch Library Conference Room 365 F St, Chula Vista Commissioners Commissioner Brady, Commissioner Muraoka, Commissioner Present: Rufolo, Commissioner Ruiz, Commissioner Sablan, Chair Bishop, Commissioner Ward Absent: Commissioner Kohse Also Present: Principal Librarian & Cultural Arts Manager Magbanua Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda. 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Cultural Arts Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:10 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) Commission approve the recommended action on the below consent calendar items. 3.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes Approve the minutes dated: August 6, 2025 3.2 Written Communications 1 Excuse the absences. Moved by Commissioner Sablan Seconded by Commissioner Ruiz The motion was carried by the following vote: Yes (7): Commissioner Brady, Commissioner Muraoka, Commissioner Rufolo, Commissioner Ruiz, Commissioner Sablan, Chair Bishop, and Commissioner Ward Result: Carried (7 to 0) 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Resident Robert commented on the frequency of the commission meetings and the importance of having boards and commission meetings. 5. PRESENTATIONS 5.1 Presentation on the 2025 Odawara Youth Ambassador Exchange Program The commission heard the presentation. 6. ACTION ITEMS 6.1 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Planning of Chula Vista ArtFest 2025 The commission discussed the planning of Chula Vista ArtFest 2025. 6.2 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Palma Del Rio, Spain as a Potential Sister City Resident Robert commented on the lack of details for the agenda item and supported including sister cities for Chula Vista. Resident Ramon Riesgo supported the addition of Palma Del Rio, Spain as a sister city for Chula Vista. The commission recommended that staff explore the possibility of adding Palma Del Rio, Spain as a sister city. Moved by Commissioner Muraoka Seconded by Commissioner Sablan Ka The motion was carried by the following vote: Yes (7): Commissioner Brady, Commissioner Muraoka, Commissioner Rufolo, Commissioner Ruiz, Commissioner Sablan, Chair Bishop, and Commissioner Ward Result: Carried (7 to 0) 7. STAFF COMMENTS Principal Librarian and Cultural Arts Manager Magbanua and Cultural Arts Coordinator Vega provided updates on Casa Casillas, the Symbiotic exhibit at City Hall by Joelle Cook, and a possible Gaylord Pacific Resort art event. 8. CHAIR'S COMMENTS Chair Bishop praised Commissioner Muraoka for his work on the Odawara ambassador exchange program, commented on the Casa Casillas grand opening, and provided an update on the Local Arts Agency Network cohort. 9. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS ■ Commissioner Muraoka mentioned the potential for arts -related tie-ins with the Gaylord Pacific Resort's gift shop, commented on the positive impacts of the Odwara Youth Ambassador Exchange program, and thanked the commission for its support. • Commissioner Rufolo thanked Commissioner Muraoka for his work on the Odawara Youth Ambassador exchange program, suggested a t -shirt design competition for the high schools and expressed the need for more cultural performances in the city. ■ Commissioner Ruiz made suggestions for Casa Casillas programming and the artist residencies. ■ Commissioner Ward thanked Commissioner Muraoka for his work on the Odawara Youth Ambassador exchange program. ■ Commsioner Sablan thanked Commissioner Muraoka for his work on the Odawara Youth Ambassador exchange program. • Commissioner Brady commented on the minutes format, the architectural design of Casa Casillas, the youth community center, an article from the Voice of San Diego about arts funding, and the promotion of ArtFest. 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Minutes prepared by.Erwin Magbanua, Secretary Erwin Magbanua, Commission Secretary I declare under penalty of perjury that / am employed by the City of Chula Vista in the Library Department and that I posted this document in accordance with Brown Act requirements. Dated: 11 I Signed ►I