Cultural Arts Commission
Regular MeetingPomona, CA · June 24, 2019
Agenda
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, June 24, 2019
5:30 PM
dA Center for the Arts
252 S. Main Street, Pomona, CA 91766
Cultural Arts Commission
Chair Joshua Swodeck
Vice-Chair Andy Quinones
Commissioner Jovani Esparza
Commissioner Jessica Leon
Commissioner Venita Reynolds
Commissioner Dianna Batts
Commissioner Denise Marquez
Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting Agenda June 24, 2019
A. CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Joshua Swodeck
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Chairperson Joshua Swodeck
C. ROLL CALL:
Chair Joshua Swodeck, Vice-Chair Andrew Quinones, Commissioner Jovani Esparza, Commissioner Jessica Leon,
Commissioner Venita Reynolds, Commissioner Dianna Batts, and Commissioner Denise Marquez.
D. PUBLIC COMMENT:
1. At this time, the general public is invited to address the Cultural Arts Commission concerning any items that are
not listed on the agenda, which are not public hearings, or other items under the jurisdiction of the Cultural Arts
Commission. Comments from the public of any nonagenda items will be limited to three (3) minutes in Accordance
with City policy.
2. Any applicant or member of the public wishing to speak on any item that is listed on the agenda is requested to
adhere to the following protocol procedures/guidelines:
a) Prior to the meeting, or during the meeting prior to an agenda item being discussed, any person wishing to
address the Cultural Arts Commission shall complete a speaker card and submit it to the Development Services
Director.
b) When called upon, the person shall come to the podium, state his /her name and address for the record, and, if
speaking for an organization or other group, identify the organization or group represented. Whenever any group of
person’s wishes to address the Cultural Arts Commission on the same subject matter, the Chairperson may, at
his/her discretion, may request that the group choose a spokesperson to address the Commission.
c) All remarks should be addressed to the Cultural Arts Commission as a whole, and not to individual
Commissioners. Questions, if any, should be directed to the presiding Chairperson who will determine whether, or in
what manner an answer will be provided.
3. Together the Cultural Arts Commission members, City Staff, and the public honor Pomona ’s important City
meeting values:
a) To speak and to listen to everyone with respect and courtesy; to honor fairness and our cherished democratic
process.
b) To affirm Pomona’s dedication to lead as a Compassionate City.
Thank you all for keeping these values and this commitment to act with them ever present in our minds as we
proceed with the meeting together.
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Approval of Draft Minutes for the Cultural Arts Commission meeting of April 8, 2019
and April 22, 2019.
Attachments: CAC Minutes 4.8.19
CAC 4.22.19
F. PUBLIC HEARING:
G. OLD BUSINESS:
H. NEW BUSINESS:
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Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting Agenda June 24, 2019
1. Approve to permanently relocate the Cultural Arts Commission meetings to the dA
Center for the Arts located at 252 S. Main Street Pomona, CA 91766 - Discussion.
2. Approve the shortlist of qualified artists - Discussion.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Application Form
Attachment 2 - RFQ
Attachment 3 - RFQ Criteria
Attachment 4 - Applications Recommended for Approval
Attachment 5 - Applications Recommendd for Denial
3. Approve the attached Request for Proposals, Pomona Public Library - Discussion
(Continued from May 28, 2019).
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft Request for Proposals, Pomona Public Library
4. Approve the attached Request for Proposals, Pomona Arts Colony - Discussion.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Request for Proposals, Pomona Arts Colony
I. STAFF COMMUNICATION:
J. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION:
ADJOURNMENT:
The City of Pomona Cultural Arts Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of July 22, 2019 at
5:30 p.m. in the dA Center for the Arts.
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA:
I, Anita D. Gutierrez, AICP, Development Services Director for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda
for the June 24, 2019 meeting of the Cultural Arts Commission was posted in City Hall, near the door of the City
Council Chambers, and on the City’s website www.ci.pomona.ca.us on June 20, 2019. I declare under the penalty
of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
/s/Anita D. Gutierrez, AICP, Development Services Director
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