Cultural Arts Commission
Regular MeetingPomona, CA · January 24, 2022
Agenda
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, January 24, 2022
5:30 PM
Via Video Conference
Cultural Arts Commission
Chairperson Joshua Swodeck
Vice-Chairperson Denise Marquez
District 1 - Vacant
Commissioner Jovani Esparza
Commissioner Fridah Sanchez
Commissioner Venita Reynolds
Commissioner Dianna Batts
Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting Agenda January 24, 2022
***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 Assembly Bill 361 and Resolution No. 2022-08 adopted January 10, 2022 regarding
the Brown Act, please note the following:
On January 24, 2022 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 5997 9843 and click “Join”.
• Enter Webinar Password 002061 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/83359979843?pwd=SEt3NWhoUWtBbXlldm94V0doWEF5UT09
To participate by telephone
• Dial (669) 900-9128
• Enter Webinar ID 833 5997 9843 followed by #
• For Participant ID, press #
• Enter Password 002061 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, January 24 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 1-24-2022” 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 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. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION:
F. CONSENT CALENDAR:
All items listed on the Consent Calendar may be enacted by a single motion without separate discussion. If a
discussion or a separate vote on any item is desired by a Planning Commissioner, that item may be removed from
the Consent Calendar and considered separately. All remaining items not removed from the Consent Calendar by a
Planning Commissioner shall be voted on prior to discussion of the item(s) requested to be pulled.
1. Approval of Draft Cultural Arts Commission Action Minutes meetings of September
27, 2021, October 25, 2021 and December 13, 2021.
Attachments: Draft CAC Action Minutes 9-27-2021
Draft CAC Action Minutes 10-25-2021
Draft CAC Action Minutes 12-13-2021
G. PUBLIC HEARING:
H. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Discussion: Draft Call for Artists & Formation of Ad-Hoc Release Committee
Staff will share a draft of the Call for Artists and request formation of an ad -hoc
committee to aid in the release of the call.
2. Discussion: Alleyway on Hamilton and First Street Staff will facilitate a discussion
on potential for public artwork at this location.
I. STAFF COMMUNICATION:
ADJOURNMENT:
The City of Pomona Cultural Arts Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of February 28, 2022
at 5:30 p.m. to be held virtually via Zoom.
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CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA:
I, Ata Khan, Planning Manager for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the January 24, 2022
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.pomonaca.gov on January 21, 2022. I declare under the penalty of perjury that the
foregoing is true and correct.
/s/Ata Khan, Planning Manager
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