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**POST-MEETING AGENDA**
Date:Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Time:6:00 p.m.
Location:City Hall, Bldg. A, Conference Room 103
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista
Cultural Arts Commission Special Meeting
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
Commissioners Armas, Brannen, Echevarria, Ellison, Finch, Muraoka, Vera, Vice
Chair Sablan, Chair Bishop
3.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.
3.1 Presentation on 2026 ArtFest Planning and Casa Casillas Events Presented
by Principal Librarian and Cultural Arts Manager Erwin Magbanua and
Librarian III Natalie Vega
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Recommended Action:
Hear the presentation.
3.2 Presentation on Broadway Art Projects by Envision Broadway 17
Recommended Action:
Hear the presentation.
4.ACTION ITEMS
Action items are considered individually by the Commission and are expected to
elicit discussion and deliberation.
4.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes 28
Recommended Action:
Approve meeting minutes dated: August 5, 2026.
4.2 Appoint a Cultural Arts Commissioner to Represent the Commission at
Upcoming Parks and Recreation Commission and Planning Commission
Meetings
Recommended Action:
Appoint one Commissioner to represent the Cultural Arts Commission at the
upcoming Parks and Recreation Commission and Planning Commission
meetings.
5.STAFF COMMENTS 32
6.CHAIR'S COMMENTS
7.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
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8.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting on October 7, 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 CAC@chulavistaca.gov.
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ENVISION
BROADWAY
2025–2026 Accomplishments
A community-powered arts and revitalization effort for
Chula Vista’s Broadway Corridor
Prepared for the City of Chula Vista Arts Commission
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ENVISION BROADWAY
We are a collaboration of local businesses, property owners, and residents,
working to achieve our vision.
A thriving multicultural business district where people can enjoy art,
walking, dining, shopping, live entertainment, and all Chula Vista has to
offer.
Bringing artists, culture, and
creative experiences into the
community.
Using art and community
engagement, among other
initiatives to help revitalize the
Broadway Corridor.
Supporting community-driven
prevention by creating
healthier, safer, and more
connected environments.
Our Vision
Together, we use art as a tool to build connection, strengthen community pride, and create
positive change along Broadway.
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ENVISION BROADWAY 02
Arts have become a practical tool for community
connection.
Envision Broadway and Art Through the Glass pair creative programming with neighborhood stewardship.
350+
artists supported
12+
free public exhibitions
10,000+
exhibition visitors
5,000+
major event attendees
The impact reaches beyond a single event: it creates visible civic pride, invites residents into
shared spaces, and gives emerging and established artists a public platform.
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ENVISION BROADWAY 03
Public art is visibly transforming the Broadway Corridor.
A mural made
with the community
Completed at the Nephrology Medical
Building along Broadway, designed by local
artist Nolan Lee and brought to life through a
Community Paint Day.
13 utility boxes
completed in Round 1
Round
2 opens Community Paint Day
to new local artists
40+ artist applications received for Round 1; remaining boxes move forward in Round 2.
Artist-designed utility boxes along Broadway
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ENVISION BROADWAY 04
Murals are bringing large-scale color to Broadway Avenue.
Nephrology Medical
Building
1,500+ community members
30 participating artists
15 local vendors
A celebration of culture that supported artists, small
businesses, families, and connection.
El Patio Mural
3,500+ visitors at Chula Vista Center
1,750 donated toys gifted to children
30+ artists in an immersive Christmas
installation
Live music, dancers, Santa, mariachi, art installations,
and community recognition.
4 murals completed on Broadway Avenue to date. The latest, at the Nephrology Medical Building, was designed by local artist N olan Lee
and completed through a dedicated Community Paint Day that gave residents a hands-on role in creating it.
Nephrology Medical Building •
Nolan Lee
El Patio Mural • community volunteers
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ENVISION BROADWAY 05
Cultural events turn public space into shared celebration.
Día de los Muertos
1,500+ community members
30 participating artists
15 local vendors
A celebration of culture that supported artists, small
businesses, families, and connection.
Grand Posada
3,500+ visitors at Chula Vista Center
1,750 donated toys gifted to children
30+ artists in an immersive Christmas
installation
Live music, dancers, Santa, mariachi, art installations,
and community recognition.
County Supervisor Paloma Aguirre issued a proclamation for Art Through the Glass; Mayor John McCann attended.
Día de los Muertos • 1,500+
attendees
Grand Posada • 3,500+ visitors • 1,750 toys
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ENVISION BROADWAY 06
Residents are helping care for the corridor they call home.
55
volunteers across two
community cleanups
717.6
pounds of litter
removed
2
partners:
I Love A Clean San
Diego
and EYC
Cleanups create a cleaner, safer, more welcoming Broadway—and a direct path for residents to take
ownership of their neighborhood.
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ENVISION BROADWAY 07
Community insight guides long-term corridor action.
7 community assessments along Broadway informed a strategic plan and three priority areas for
future action.
1
Infrastructure
improvements
2
Placemaking &
tactical urbanism
3
Arts, design
& culture
The Strategic Plan creates a shared foundation for future projects, partnerships, and corridor
priorities.
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ENVISION BROADWAY 08
Arts investment supports healthier communities.
Community advocacy
Members advocated at a Chula Vista City
Council meeting for stronger Tobacco
Retail License protections—raising
awareness of youth vaping and the need
to reduce access.
City Council voted to amend the policy.
Protective factors in action
Family-friendly events, public art, and
shared civic activities strengthen belonging,
social connection, and opportunities for
healthy engagement.
Revitalization is not only physical—it is social, cultural, and preventative.
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ENVISION BROADWAY 09
Art Through the Glass is a regional arts platform.
A growing regional footprint
• 350+ artists supported
• 12+ exhibitions
• Artists from Los Angeles, Palm
Springs, and throughout San Diego
County
• Free and open to the public
A small investment has sustained
major programming
One $8,000 grant in 2025 has helped maintain
programming for nearly three years at Chula
Vista Center. Funding remains very limited, with
the Executive Director contributing out of
pocket.
Continued support can protect and expand access to the arts for residents and visitors.
Artists at Art Through the Glass
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ENVISION BROADWAY 10
A continued partnership can expand what is already
working.
Envision Broadway asks the Arts Commission to continue supporting arts-based revitalization along
Broadway.
Sustain
free public exhibitions
and artist opportunities
Grow
public art, utility boxes,
and corridor activations
Connect
artists, businesses,
families, and civic
partners
Vision: a thriving multicultural business district where people can enjoy art, walking, dining,
shopping, live entertainment, and all Chula Vista has to offer.
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Regular 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 6:06 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Deputy City Clerk Lafarga called the roll.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Robert spoke on various topics.
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.1 Presentation on the Feasibility of Establishing a Poet Laureate
Program Presented by Erwin Magbanua, Principal Librarian
Principal Librarian and Cultural Arts Manager Magbanua presented and
answered questions on the item.
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5. ACTION ITEMS
5.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
Robert spoke on the item.
Moved by Commissioner Kohse
Seconded by Commissioner Sablan
To approve the minutes dated April 1, 2026, and May 6, 2026. The motion
was carried by the following vote:
Result: Carried (4 to 0)
5.2 Election of Chair and Vice Chair
Moved by Chair Bishop
Seconded by Commissioner Sablan
To elect Chair Bishop to serve as Chair and Commissioner Sablan as Vice
Chair. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Result: Carried (3 to 0)
5.3 Authorize the Chair to Work with Staff to Finalize and Submit the
Annual Activities Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26
Moved by Commissioner Kohse
Seconded by Commissioner Sablan
Authorize the Chair to work with staff to finalize and submit the Annual
Activities Report, including an addendum recommending that the City
Council adopt a policy requiring the incorporation of local art into major
development projects. The motion was carried by the following vote:
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Result: Carried (4 to 0)
5.4 2026 Performing and Visual Arts Grant Review Panel
Recommendations to City Council
Principal Librarian and Cultural Arts Manager Magbanua presented and
answered questions on the item.
Robert spoke on the item.
Moved by Commissioner Kohse
Seconded by Commissioner Sablan
To present the 2026 Performing and Visual Arts Grant recommendations
to City Council. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Result: Carried (4 to 0)
6. STAFF COMMENTS
Principal Librarian and Cultural Arts Manager Magbanua provided upcoming
event updates.
7. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Chair Bishop provided comments and updates.
8. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Rufolo announced her resignation and expressed appreciation to
her fellow commissioners.
Commissioners provided comments and event updates.
Moved by Commissioner Kohse
Seconded by Commissioner Rufolo
To add an agenda item to the next meeting to discuss the selection of a Cultural
Arts Commission ambassador to attend the Parks and Recreation Commission
and the Planning Commission meetings to identify collaboration opportunities.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
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Result: Carried (4 to 0)
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Karina Lafarga, Deputy City Clerk.
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Karina Lafarga, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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