Cultural Arts Commission
Regular MeetingPomona, CA · April 26, 2021
Agenda
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, April 26, 2021
5:30 PM
Via Zoom (Details in Agenda)
Cultural Arts Commission
Chairperson Joshua Swodeck
Vice-Chairperson Denise Marquez
Commissioner Miranda Sheffield
Commissioner Jovani Esparza
Commissioner Jessica Leon
Commissioner Venita Reynolds
Commissioner Dianna Batts
Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting Agenda April 26, 2021
***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 April 26, 2021, 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 Webinar ID 833 2580 5694 and click “Join”.
• Enter Webinar Password 701958 and click “Join Webinar”.
• You can also access the meeting by copying and pasting the link below to your web browser to join the
webinar:
• https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83325805694?pwd=MElkTjNmRXh2VFJjSEdZYUNuZm1DZz09
To participate by telephone
• Dial (669) 900-9128
• Enter Webinar ID 833 2580 5694 followed by #
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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, April 26 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 “Cultural Arts Commission Public Comment 4-26-2021” and indicate if you are
commenting on a specific agenda item.
A. CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Joshua Swodeck
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Chairperson Joshua Swodeck
C. ROLL CALL:
Chairperson Joshua Swodeck, Vice Chairperson Denise Marquez, Commissioner Miranda Sheffield, Commissioner
Jovani Esparza, Commissioner Jessica Leon, Commissioner Venita Reynolds and Commissioner Dianna Batts.
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
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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 meeting of March 22,
2021.
Attachments: Draft CAC Action Minutes 3-22-2021
F. PUBLIC HEARING:
G. OLD BUSINESS:
H. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Final Design Plan for School of Arts and Enterprises Mural
Staff recommends approval of the Final Design Plan for the proposed School of
Arts and Enterprises Mural, in the amount of $34,716, plus 15 percent
contingency, to the dA Center for the Arts, in conjunction with executing Artist,
Andres Miripolsky.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment No. 1: Draft Resolution
Attachment No. 2: Final Design Plan and Budget
Attachment No. 3: Draft Agreement with Artist
2. Discussion: Passport to Pomona Arts Program (P2P)
Staff will facilitate a discussion on a conceptual arts program focused on ability
first youth. Includes a slide presentation by P2P representation.
Attachments: P2P Slide Presentation
3. Discussion: Leave No One Behind Art Installation
Staff will facilitate a discussion on a proposed art installation project with Leave
No One Behind proposed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Park.
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I. STAFF COMMUNICATION:
J. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION:
ADJOURNMENT:
The City of Pomona Cultural Arts Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of May 24, 2021 at
5:30 p.m. to be held virtually via Zoom.
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA:
I, Ata Khan, Planning Manager for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the April 26, 2021 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 April 22, 2021. I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is
true and correct.
/s/Ata Khan, Planning Manager
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