Cultural Arts Commission
Regular MeetingPomona, CA · July 27, 2020
Agenda
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, July 27, 2020
5:30 PM
Via Video Conference
Cultural Arts Commission
Chair Andrew Quinones
Vice-Chair Joshua Swodeck
Commissioner Jovani Esparza
Commissioner Jessica Leon
Commissioner Venita Reynolds
Commissioner Dianna Batts
Commissioner Denise Marquez
Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting Agenda July 27, 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 July 27, 2020 at 5:30 p.m., the Cultural Arts Commission meeting will occur via video conference. There will be
no in-person public meeting location.
To watch and participate by video conference:
-Visit https://zoom.us/join.
-Type in Meeting ID 897 7551 4349 and click “Join”.
-Enter Meeting Password 004863 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.
To participate by telephone:
-Dial (669) 900-9128
-Enter Meeting ID 897 7551 4349 followed by #
-For Participant ID, press #
-Enter Password 004863 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,
July 27, 2020 by 4:30 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 7-27-2020” and indicate if you are commenting on a specific
agenda item.
A. CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Andrew Quinones
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 Diana 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.
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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:
1. Approval of Draft Cultural Arts Commission Action Minutes for January 27, 2020 and
February 24, 2020 regular meetings.
Attachments: Draft CAC Action Minutes 1-27-2020
Draft CAC Action Minutes 2-24-2020
F. PUBLIC HEARING:
G. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Strategic Planning
Staff recommends Commission discuss and recommended an action on the Draft
2020-2025 Action Plan.
Attachments: Staff Report
Draft 2020-2025 Action Plan
2. Investment Priority List 2020-2021
Staff will facilitate a discussion on a draft Investment Priority List to define locations,
categories, budgets, and timelines to guide in-lieu fee investments between Fall 2020
and Fall 2021 as an action step of the 2020-2025 Action Plan. Includes a Staff
Presentation.
H. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Update on Damaged Sculpture at Ganesha Park
I. STAFF COMMUNICATION:
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J. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION:
ADJOURNMENT:
The City of Pomona Cultural Arts Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of August 24, 2020
at 5:30 p.m. to be held virtually via Zoom.
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA:
I, Anita D. Gutierrez, Development Services Director for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the
July 27, 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 July 23, 2020. I declare under the penalty of perjury
that the foregoing is true and correct.
/s/Anita D. Gutierrez, Development Services Director
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