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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-05-06 CAC MinutesCity of Chula Vista Regular Cultural Arts Commission Meeting MINUTES May 6, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Civic Center Branch Library Conference Room 365 F St, Chula Vista Commissioners Commissioner Brady, Commissioner Kohse, Commissioner Present: Muraoka, Commissioner Rufolo, Commissioner Sablan, Chair Bishop Also Present: Principal Librarian & Cultural Arts Manager Magbanua Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda. I K3 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Cultural Arts Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:08 p.m. in Conference Room 103, located in Building A,276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL Secretary Magbanua called the roll. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 3.1 through 3.2) 3.2 Written Communications Moved by Commissioner Kohse Seconded by Commissioner Brady Excuse the absence. Yes (6): Commissioner Brady, Commissioner Kohse, Commissioner Muraoka, Commissioner Rufolo, Commissioner Sablan, and Chair Bishop Result: Carried (6 to 0) 2026 -05-06 Regular Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes Item removed from the consent calendar 3.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes The item vote was postponed for a subsequent meeting. Approve the minutes dated: April 1, 2026. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Robert commented on recent City Council meeting presentations and the City budget proposals. Allen Gore commented on potential student art exhibit at the courthouse. 5. ACTION ITEMS 5.1 Discuss the 2026 Chula Vista ArtFest Commissioners discussed ideas for the 2026 Chula Vista ArtFest. 5.2 Discuss Potential Community Arts Event at the South Chula Vista Library Moved by Commissioner Kohse Seconded by Commissioner Brady Commission recommended staff explore the feasibility and potential details for an art festival at the South Chula Vista Library. Yes (6): Commissioner Brady, Commissioner Kohse, Commissioner Muraoka, Commissioner Rufolo, Commissioner Sablan, and Chair Bishop Result: Carried (6 to 0) 5.3 Discuss the 2026 Odawara Youth Ambassador Exchange Program Moved by Commissioner Kohse Seconded by Commissioner Sablan Commission recommended that staff explore the possibility of increased stipend for the Ambassador Exchange Program. Yes (6): Commissioner Brady, Commissioner Kohse, Commissioner Muraoka, Commissioner Rufolo, Commissioner Sablan, and Chair Bishop Result: Carried (6 to 0) Page 2 2026 -05-06 Regular Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes 6. STAFF COMMENTS Principal Librarian and Cultural Arts Manager Magbanua and Cultural Arts Coordinator Vega provided updates on the Performing and Visual Arts Grant, upcoming programs, and Casa Casillas. 7. CHAIR'S COMMENTS Chair Bishop provided a recap of her experience presenting at the April 21, 2026 City Council Meeting with Commissioner Brady. 8. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Commissioner Brady provided her feedback her experience with the April 21, 2026 City Council meeting with Chair Bishop, made recommendations about minute -taking, discussed her comments at recent City Council meeting, questioned the agreement with San Diego State University at the Millenia Library, and commented on the Chula Vista Center's plans for the facilities housing dance groups. Commissioners Muraoka and Sablan and Vice Chair Kohse expressed disappointment with the discussion during Chair's comments. Vice Chair Kohse suggested revisiting the idea of incentives for businesses who incorporate local art at their facilities and reminded Commission of the early stages of the Pangaea project. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m. Minutes prepared by. Erwin Magbanua, Secretary vi - Erwin Magbanua, Conpfiission Secretary Page 3