Arts and Culture Commission
Regular MeetingLos Gatos, CA · March 20, 2024
Minutes
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
ARTS AND CULTURE
COMMISSION MEETING
Minutes of the Arts and Culture Commission Meeting
March 20, 2024
The Arts and Culture Commission conducted a regular meeting in person on March 20, 2024 at 4:00
p.m.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 4:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Memarzia, Vice Chair Jensen, Commissioner Colantoni, Commissioner Cappon-Javey,
Commissioner Lamborn, Youth Commissioner Pang
Absent: Commissioner Spilsbury
Also Present: Staff Liaison Baker
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Youth Commissioner Pang’s design for a ACC brochure was presented.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Introduction of Planning Manager Armer and overview of Public Art Fund Process.
Jennifer Armer, Los Gatos Planning Manager, gave an update on the ordinance requiring 1% fee for art
on new constructions. The new requirement document (drafted by Thomas Spilsbury) is now in place.
Builders will either pay 1% of the construction cost or can use the option to install artwork themselves.
Collected fees will go to the Commission, who will also review artwork installed by builders. The
ordinance describes the requirements. Artwork installed by the builder is owned by the builder who is
also responsible for the maintenance.
2. Oral Report by Commissioner Lamborn regarding Footbridge Mural Restoration.
Ann Lamborn reported, that she has added a sealer and primer on the artwork, and she has invited an artist
from Portland to help restore the mural. In the follow-on discussion some commissioners expressed concern
over the viability of restoring the mural, since the damage is mostly from moisture which can enter the wall
from behind, making a sealer on the front less useful.
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SUBJECT: MINUTES OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION MEETING OF
MARCH 20, 2024
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Colantoni to discontinue the project. Seconded by Chair Cappon-Javey.
VOTE: Passed 4 – 1, Commissioner Lamborn voting against.
3. Upcoming report regarding upcoming SVCreates Workshops.
SVCreates has an online workshop on April 24 1:00 – 2:30PM: “Grant writing demystified: Applying to the
California Arts Council.”
Commissioners Jensen and Memarzia volunteered to attend a Municipal Arts Roundtable.
4. Discussion of calendar dates for public input meeting and special ACC meeting.
The commission discussed possible dates.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes of the
March 20, 2024 meeting as approved by the
Arts and Culture Commission.
/s/ Ryan Baker, Library Director
Agenda
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
MARCH 20, 2024
110 EAST MAIN STREET, TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS
4:00 PM
Dornaz Memarzia, Chair
Bent Jensen, Vice Chair
Anne Lamborn, Commissioner
Maureen Cappon-Javey, Commissioner
Cristiano Colantoni, Commissioner
Thomas Spilsbury, Commissioner
Gwyneth Pang, Youth Commissioner
Pravin Balasingham, Alt Youth Commissioner
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
The Town of Los Gatos strongly encourages your active participation in the public process. If you
are interested in providing oral comments during the meeting, you must attend in-person,
complete a speaker’s card, and return it to the staff. If you wish to speak to an item on the
agenda, please list the item number on the speaker card. The time allocated to speakers may
change to better facilitate the meeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting in-person, you
are welcome to submit written comments via email to rbaker@losgatosca.gov.
Public Comment During the Meeting:
When called to speak, please limit your comments to three (3) minutes, or such other time as the
Chair may decide, consistent with the time limit for speakers at a Town meeting.
Speakers at public meetings may be asked to provide their name and to state whether they are a
resident of the Town of Los Gatos. Providing this information is not required.
Deadlines to Submit Written Comments:
If you are unable to participate in person, you may email rbaker@losgatosca.gov with the subject
line “Public Comment Item #_” (insert the item number relevant to your comment). Persons
wishing to submit written comments to be included in the materials provided to the Commission
must provide the comments as follows:
For inclusion in the agenda packet: by 11:00 a.m. the Thursday before the Commission
meeting.
For inclusion in the agenda packet supplemental materials: by 11:00 a.m. the day before the
Commission meeting.
For inclusion in a desk item: by 11:00 a.m. the day of the Commission meeting.
Persons wishing to make an audio/visual presentation on any agenda item must submit the
presentation electronically, either in person or via email by 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.
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CALL MEETING TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (Members of the public are welcome to address the Arts and Culture
Commission on any matter that is not listed on the agenda and is within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the Commission. To ensure all agenda items are heard, this portion of the agenda is
limited to 30 minutes. In the event additional speakers were not able to be heard during the initial
Verbal Communications portion of the agenda, an additional Verbal Communications will be
opened prior to adjournment. Each speaker is limited to three minutes or such time as authorized
by the Chair.)
OTHER BUSINESS (Up to three minutes may be allotted to each speaker on any of the following
items.)
1. Introduction of Planning Manager Armer and Overview of Public Art Fund Process
2. Oral Report by Commissioner Lamborn Regarding Footbridge Mural Restoration
3. Oral Report Regarding Upcoming SVCreates Workshops
4. Discussion of Calendar Dates for Public Input Meeting and Special ACC Meeting
ADJOURNMENT
ADA NOTICE In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance
to participate in this meeting, please contact the Clerk’s Office at (408) 354- 6834. Notification at
least two (2) business days prior to the meeting date will enable the Town to make reasonable
arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28 CFR §35.102-35.104]
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