Arts and Culture Commission
Regular MeetingLos Gatos, CA · January 21, 2026
Minutes
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
ARTS AND CULTURE
COMMISSION MEETING
Minutes of the Arts and Culture Commission Meeting
January 21, 2026
The Arts and Culture Commission conducted a meeting in-person on January 21, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 4:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioner Cappon-Javey, Commissioner Colantoni, Commissioner Lamborn,
Commissioner Wolf, Commissioner Wallace
Absent: Commissioner Navid, Commissioner Spilsbury, Youth Commissioner Na
Also Present: Staff Liaison Baker
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner Wallace introduced herself.
Commissioner Lamborn reported on DEI Commission activities.
Commissioner Wolf reported on a public art project in Saratoga.
CONSENT
1. Approve the draft minutes of the November 19, 2026 Meeting.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Colantoni to approve the items on consent. Seconded by
Commissioner Wolf.
VOTE: Passed 5 – 0.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
One member of the public spoke.
OTHER BUSINESS
2. Select a Chair and Vice Chair for 2026.
No members of the public spoke.
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SUBJECT: MINUTES OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION MEETING OF
January 21, 2026
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Cappon-Javey to appoint Commissioner Wolf as Chair and
Commissioner Colantoni as Vice Chair or 2026. Seconded by Commissioner Wolf.
3. Appoint a Representative to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission.
No members of the public spoke.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Colantoni to appoint Commissioner Lamborn to the DEI
Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Wolf.
VOTE: Passed 5 – 0.
4. Review recommended Arts and Culture Commission Work Plan items for 2026 and make a
recommendation to the Town Council.
No members of the public spoke.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Wallace to Recommend the Town Council approve the ACC Work
Plan as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Colantoni.
VOTE: Passed 5 – 0.
5. Public Arts Master Plan Timeline (informational only)
The Commission received a report on the timeline of the master plan.
No members of the public spoke.
6. Discuss a DEI Commission recommendation to have a community project to hand write the United
States Constitution.
A member of the DEI Commission presented the item.
Two members of the public spoke.
MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Lamborn that the ACC support the DEI project to hand write the
Constitution. Seconded by Commissioner Wallace.
VOTE: Passed 5 – 0.
7. Receive a list of building permit applications subject to the Public Arts Fund Ordinance
(informational only).
The Commission received the list.
No members of the public spoke.
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SUBJECT: MINUTES OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION MEETING OF
January 21, 2026
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the minutes as approved by the
Arts and Culture Commission.
/s/ Ryan Baker, Library Director
Agenda
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION AGENDA
JANUARY 21, 2026
100 VILLA AVENUE, LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM
4:00 PM
Cristiano Colantoni, Chair
Maureen Cappon-Javey, Vice Chair
Anne Lamborn, Commissioner
Rebecca Navid, Commissioner
Thomas Spilsbury, Commissioner
Stephanie Wallace, Commissioner
Janet Wolf, Commissioner
James Na, Youth Commissioner
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This meeting will be held in person at the location listed above. Members of the public may
provide written or oral comments on agenda items by following the instructions listed at the end
of the agenda.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
CONSENT ITEMS (Items appearing on the Consent are considered routine Town business and may
be approved by one motion. Members of the public may provide input on any Consent Item(s)
when the Chair asks for public comment on the Consent Items.)
1. Approve the Draft Minutes of the November 19, 2025 Meeting
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS (Members of the public are welcome to address the Arts and Culture
Commission during regular meetings on any matter that is not listed on the agenda and is within
the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. During special meetings, members of the public
are welcome to address the Commission only on items listed on the agenda. 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.)
2. Select a Chair and a Vice Chair for 2026
3. Appoint a Representative to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commission
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4. Review Recommended Arts and Culture Commission Work Plan Items for 2026 and Make
a Recommendation to the Town Council
5. Public Arts Master Plan Timeline (Informational Only)
6. Discuss a DEI Commission Recommendation to have a Community Project to Hand Write
the United States Constitution
7. Receive a List of Building Permits Applications Subject to the Public Arts Fund Ordinance
(Informational Only)
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]
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 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.
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