Cultural Arts Commission
Regular MeetingPomona, CA · June 22, 2020
Agenda
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, June 22, 2020
5:30 PM
Via Zoom (Details in Agenda)
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 Regular Meeting Agenda June 22, 2020
***IMPORTANT NOTICE DUE TO COVID-19***
On March 16, 2020, the City Council declared a local emergency in response to the global COVID -19 outbreak.
Preserving the health and safety of our employees and the public is our top priority.
In accordance with California Governor’s Executive Order N-25-20 regarding the Brown Act and guidance from the
California Department of Public Health on gatherings, please note the following:
On June 22, 2020, at 5:30 p.m., the Cultural Arts Commission meeting will occur via teleconference. There will be
no in-person public meeting location.
To watch and participate by video conferencing:
-Visit https://zoom.us/join.
-Type in Meeting ID 830 5200 5141 and click “Join”.
-Enter Meeting Password Art4Pomona and click “Join Meeting”.
As an added security measure, upon joining, you will be placed in a “Waiting Room”, and the Administrator will
grant access to participate.
You may also join by clicking the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83052005141 ?
pwd=THZqUy9uLzFISXQrTTY0RDJiS1N0Zz09
To participate by telephone:
-Dial (669) 900-9128
-Enter Meeting ID 830 5200 5141 followed by #
-For Participant ID, press #
-Enter Password Art4Pomona followed by #
To submit comments by email:
Comments for public participation or for a specific item on the agenda will be accepted by email. Comments will be
read into the record by the Cultural Arts Commission Secretary. The deadline to submit your comments is Monday,
June 22 by 5:30 p.m.
Please email your comments to DevServicesComments@ci.pomona.ca.us. Comments must be limited to 200
words. Please title your email “CAC Public Comment 6-22-2020” and indicate if you are commenting on a specific
agenda item.
ACCESSIBILITY
The City of Pomona wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public. Upon request, this agenda
will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities, as required by Section 202 of
the Americans with Disabilites Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or
accomodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City's Administration Office at
(909) 620-2051 at least 48 hours before the meeting, if possible.
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inspection in City Hall and on the City's website www.ci.pomona.ca.us. Persons who have questions concerning
any agenda item may call City Hall at (900) 620-2311.
A. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Andrew Quinones
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B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Andrew Quinones
C. ROLL CALL
Chairperson Andrew Quinones, Vice-Chairperson Joshua Swodeck, 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 non agenda 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) When called upon, the person shall 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 persons wishes
to address the Cultural Arts Commission on the same subject matter, the Chairperson may, at his /her discretion,
request that the group choose a spokesperson to address the Commission.
b) 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 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
F. PUBLIC HEARING
G. OLD BUSINESS
1. Strategic Planning
Staff and Ad-Hoc Committee will provide an update on the Strategic Plan and Project
Priority List, including a recap of a committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.
H. NEW BUSINESS
1. Request for Proposals, School of Arts & Enterprise High School Mural
Staff recommends the Cultural Arts Commission approve Request for Proposals, School
of Arts & Enterprise High School, including an approved scope of work and budget.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Request for Proposals, SAE High School
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2. Activate Pomona and Temporary Art Permit Pathway
Staff will provide an overview of “Activate Pomona,” a new permit pathway for economic
recovery during COVID-19, which includes administrative permits for temporary art in the
public realm. Staff is seeking Commission guidance on the review, approval, and
appeal of any art-related permits issued through this program.
3. Public Art Registry Website
Staff will share the Public Art Registry website, which is now available for public access
through the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) Portal. Staff is seeking
Commission feedback on identifying missing information on various locations of public
art.
I. STAFF COMMUNICATION
J. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION
ADJOURNMENT
The City of Pomona Cultural Arts Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of July 27, 2020 at
5:30 p.m. to be held virtually via Zoom.
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 22, 2020 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 18, 2020. 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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