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Date:Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Time:6:00 p.m.
Location:City Hall, Bldg. A, Executive Conference Room #103
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
Commissioners Armas, Brannen, Echevarria, Ellison, Finch, Laturno, Muraoka,
Vera, Vice Chair Sablan, Chair Bishop
3.PUBLIC COMMENTS
The public 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. The Commission may schedule the topic for future
discussion or refer the matter to staff.
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.
4.1 Announcement from Library Service of the New Artists in Residence at
Casa Casillas
Recommended Action:
Receive an announcement regarding the selection of the new artists in
residence at Casa Casillas.
5.ACTION ITEMS
Action items are considered individually by the Commission and are expected to
elicit discussion and deliberation.
5.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes 4
Recommended Action:
Approve the meeting minutes dated October 7, 2026
5.2 Discussion Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Cultural Arts
Programs
Recommended Action:
Discuss the potential uses and impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) in cultural
arts programs and provide recommendations to staff, as appropriate.
6.STAFF COMMENTS
7.CHAIR'S COMMENTS
8.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
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9.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting on December 2, 2026, 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 City Clerk's
Office at CAC@chulavistaca.gov.
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City of Chula Vista
Special Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
MINUTES
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Deputy City Clerk Lafarga called the roll.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 3.1 through 3.2)
Robert spoke regarding consent calendar item 3.2.
Moved by Commissioner Ellison
Seconded by Commissioner Brannen
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items
3.1 through 3.2. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Result: Carried (6 to 0)
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3.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Approve meeting minutes dated September 2, 2026
3.2 Consider Request for Excused Absence(s)
Approve request for excused absence for Commissioner Armas from the
October 7, 2026, meeting.
4. ACTION ITEMS
4.1 Adopt a Resolution Changing the Cultural Arts Commission's
Regular Meeting Location to City Hall
Robert spoke in support of the item.
Moved by Commissioner Finch
Seconded by Commissioner Ellison
To adopt Resolution 2026-001. The motion was carried by the following
vote:
Result: Carried (6 to 0)
Item 4.1 Heading
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-001 OF THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CHANGING THE LOCATION OF
REGULAR MEETINGS
5. STAFF COMMENTS
Principal Librarian and Cultural Arts Manager Magbanua provided updates.
6. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Vice Chair Sablan expressed gratitude for the commission's feedback.
7. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
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Commissioners provided comments on past events.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Karina Lafarga, CMC, Deputy City Clerk.
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Karina Lafarga, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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