SECA Commission

400 S. Eagle Street City of Naperville Naperville, IL 60540 Meeting Minutes SECA Commission Saturday, November 14, 2020 9:00 AM On Zoom - Open agenda to see phone & webinar options CITY OF NAPERVILLE PUBLIC MEETINGS UPDATE: On Friday, June 12, 2020, an amendment to the Open Meetings Act was signed into law. This new law replaces the gubernatorial executive order concerning the Open Meetings Act and allows public bodies to temporarily conduct meetings remotely during a state of emergency, subject to certain requirements, including a determination by the head of the public body that an in-person meeting is not practical or prudent. On Tuesday, June 16, 2020, Mayor Chirico issued an executive order determining that in-person meetings of the City Council and the City’s boards and commissions are not currently practical or prudent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The means by which the public may watch, listen, and/or participate in the meeting are described below. TO JOIN A MEETING: The meeting will be conducted using the Zoom Video Conferencing. You do not need to download any software or create an account to participate. To login on your computer or iPad: Click the link to join the webinar [and password if required] provided on this agenda. Once connected, if you choose to speak, click the “Raise Hand” button at the bottom of Zoom screen and wait for the Chairman to recognize you. When it is your turn to speak, you will be unmuted. There will be a few second delay after you are unmuted until your mic will be live. Please identify yourself for the public record and speak clearly. To login on your phone: For iPhones, use the iPhone one-tap number provided on this agenda. For telephones, dial one of the numbers provided and join the meeting by using meeting ID [and password if required] provided on this agenda. Once connected to the meeting, press *9 to “raise your hand” and wait for the Chairman to recognize you. When it is your turn to speak, you will be unmuted. There will be a few second delay after you are unmuted until your mic will be live. Please identify yourself for the public record and speak clearly. City of Naperville Page 1 Printed on 12/3/2020 SECA Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2020 PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES: All viewpoints are welcome. Positive comments and constructive criticism are encouraged. Speakers must refrain from harassing or directing threats or personal attacks at Commissioners, staff, other speakers or members of the public. Comments made to intentionally disrupt the meeting may be managed as necessary to maintain appropriate decorum and allow for city business to be accomplished. PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION: Any individual who may require an accommodation to participate in the meeting or to view materials for the Special Events and Cultural Amenities Commission meeting, should contact the City Clerk at (630) 305-5300 by 3:00 p.m. Friday, November 13, 2020. You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Nov 14, 2020 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Topic: SECA Commission Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89189118725?pwd=RVJablByZURocGY2Y2pmVHdvYzIvQT09 Passcode: 397557 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13126266799,,89189118725#,,,,,,0#,,397557# or +16465588656,,89189118725#,,,,,,0#,,397557# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 Webinar ID: 891 8911 8725 Passcode: 397557 International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kgnrqac1F A. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Kim called the workshop to order at 9:03 a.m. B. ROLL CALL: Present 9- Jaqueline Clermont, Vicki Coletta, Shannon Greene Robb, Donna Kearney, Melvin Kim, Deana Losurdo, Theresa Sullivan, Nancy Turner, and Nancy Chen Absent 1- Colleen McQuillan Also Present - Student Commissioners: Aasrita Tulluri, Daria Shafeek and Jose Aispuro Staff Present - Pam Gallahue, City Clerk, Gina Nelson, Records Clerk and Dawn Portner, Special Events Coordinator City of Naperville Page 2 Printed on 12/3/2020 SECA Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2020 C. PUBLIC FORUM: Naveen Michael - Young Naperville Singers - thanked the Commission for their work and support of the YNS over the years Jennifer Beroseck - North Central College/Fine and Performing Arts - introduced herself to the Commission as the new Director of Performing Arts at NCC and was available for questions. Adison Glick - Naper Settlement - thanked the Commission for all their work and support and was available for questions. Dawn DeSart - Naper Pride - Health and Wellness Fair - discussed the event in detail and the impact on the community in 2019. Margie Wolf - Naper Pride Fest - thanked the Commission for their support last year even though the event had to be canceled due to Covid 19, reviewed the 2021 event in detail and highlighted it will be a two-day event. Terry O’Dowd - Irish Fest - thanked the Commission for their work and reviewed the 2021 event. Brand Bobosky - Century Walk - discussed two projects planned for 2021 and thanked the Commission for their work. Michele Clemen - The Salute - discussed the event in detail and that it will be a three-day event in 2021. Margaret Jonah - Naperville Chorus - discussed some of the changes for 2021 and thanked the Commission for their past support. Michael Brown - Soul Fest - discussed the 2021 event and thanked the Commission for their work. Tiffany Brackman - J.S. Bach Academy - updated the Commission on the 2019 challenges and changes for 2020 and thanked the Commission for their continued funding support. Don Gingold - The Summer Place Theatre - thanked the Commission for their past support and explained 2019 some challenges. Kamala Martinez - KidsMatter - thanked the Commission for their work and support. Kim White - Naperville Neighbors United - reviewed the new Juneteenth event in detail and thanked the Commission for their work and support. Dave Mueller - The Naperville Men’s Glee Club - discussed 2021 changes and City of Naperville Page 3 Printed on 12/3/2020 SECA Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2020 thanked the Commission for their past support and the work they do for the City. The meeting recessed from 10:04 a.m. - 10:14 a.m. D. OLD BUSINESS: Approve the SECA Commission meeting minutes of August 20, 2020 Commissioner Greene Robb made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Coletta to approve the SECA Commission meeting minutes of August 20, 2020. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8- Clermont, Coletta, Greene Robb, Kearney, Kim, Losurdo, Sullivan, Turner, and Chen Absent: 1- McQuillan E. NEW BUSINESS: Review and discuss the CY21 SECA Grant Fund applications The Commission discussed all applications and had the following specific questions for staff to ask the organizations: Century Walk Printed Word - Since the mural has already been removed two times, how sure is the organization that the third time will be a permanent move? New Statue - What would be the subject of the statute - can a rendering/mock-up be provided? More specific details on what the statute will look like. Will all the military's branches be represented? Why another WWII statue? Simply Vedic and The Alive Center Is it possible for the two groups work together to produce one event? Chicago Telangana Association Has a location been secured for CY21? In the past, it was recommended to try and secure a location in south Naperville. Is this possible? It appears from the application this event operates at a loss. If this correct, why continue with the project? If this is not correct, please provide additional information to correct this concern. Samskriti Foundation Where are the events/programs located? Turning Pointe Is the event considered a fundraiser? I Support Community City of Naperville Page 4 Printed on 12/3/2020 SECA Commission Meeting Minutes November 14, 2020 How does the program fit the mission of SECA? How is it considered a cultural event? Naperville Sister Cities Please provide further explanation on recognizing three influential Hispanic Individuals. Naperville Woman’s Club Fine Art Fair Please share the historical demographics of featured or participating artists who have been a part of this event in the past three years. The Commission also discussed the late submission by Little Friends, the date it was submitted, and the appropriateness of considering an application submitted past the due date. A motion was made by Commissioner Greene Robb, seconded by Commissioner Coletta, to consider reviewing the Little Friends CY2021 SECA Grant Fund application. The motion failed by the following vote: Aye: 3- Clermont, Losurdo, and Turner Nay: 5- Coletta, Greene Robb, Kearney, Kim, and Chen Absent: 1- McQuillan F. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Clermont made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Losurdo to adjourn the SECA Commission workshop of November 14, 2020 at 12:07 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8- Clermont, Coletta, Greene Robb, Kearney, Kim, Losurdo, Sullivan, Turner, and Chen Absent: 1- McQuillan /S/ Dawn Portner Dawn Portner Special Events Coordinator City of Naperville Page 5 Printed on 12/3/2020