Cultural Arts Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Special Meeting Agenda Monday, December 9, 2019 6:00 PM Council Chambers Cultural Arts Commission Chair Joshua Swodeck Vice-Chair Andrew Quinones Commissioner Jovani Esparza Commissioner Jessica Leon Commissioner Venita Reynolds Commissioner Dianna Batts Commissioner Denise Marquez Cultural Arts Commission Special Meeting Agenda December 9, 2019 A. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Joshua Swodeck B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairperson Joshua Swodeck C. ROLL CALL: Chairperson Joshua Swodeck, Vice-Chairperson 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 ArtsCommission. 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 Cultural Arts Commission Minutes meeting of September 23, 2019 and October 28, 2019. Attachments: CAC Minutes 9.23.19 CAC Minutes 10.28.19 F. PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Mural Permit (MURAL-12295-2019) Project Address: 450 W. Grand Avenue Project Applicant: Catalina Goytia City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 12/5/2019 Cultural Arts Commission Special Meeting Agenda December 9, 2019 Project Planner: Alina Barron, Assistant Planner Council District: CC District No. 2 Mural Permit to allow the installation of a community-executed mural. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Public Resources Code,Section 21084 et. seq.), this project meets the requirements for a Categorical Exemption in compliance with Article 19, Section 15301, (Class 1 - Existing Facilities). Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Cultural Arts Commission approve Mural Permit No. 12295-2019 (MURAL-12295-2019) to allow the proposed community-executed mural to remain for a period of six months from installation date, subject to conditions. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft CAC Resolution Attachment 2 – Mural Permit Application Attachment 3 - Site Photographs Attachment 4 - Applicant Narrative & Mural Description G. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Pomona Arts Colony Mural Update - Discussion. H. NEW BUSINESS: I. STAFF COMMUNICATION: 1. 2020 Calendar. J. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION: ADJOURNMENT: The City of Pomona Cultural Arts Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of January 27, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room. CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA: I, Anita D. Gutierrez, AICP, Development Services Director for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the December 9, 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 December 5, 2019. I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/Anita D. Gutierrez, AICP, Development Services Director City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 12/5/2019