Cultural Arts Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, February 28, 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 February 28, 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. 2022-027 adopted February 7, 2022 regarding the Brown Act, please note the following: On February 28, 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 894 4000 9715 and click “Join”. • Enter Webinar Password 311824 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/89440009715?pwd=YXJzdGJlVFBNR0Z0Vi9VRWY1cTJyQT09 To participate by telephone • Dial (669) 900-9128 • Enter Webinar ID 894 4000 9715 followed by # • For Participant ID, press # • Enter Password 311824 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, February 28 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 2-28-2022” 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. SELECTION OF CHAIR & VICE-CHAIR: Selection of Chair & Vice-Chair E. PUBLIC COMMENT: 1. At this time, the general public is invited to address the Cultural Arts Commission concerning any items that are City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 2/25/2022 Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting Agenda February 28, 2022 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 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. F. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATION: G. 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. H. PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Final Design Plan (PUBART 16327-2021) Project Address: 215 E Philadelphia Street Project Applicant: JCW Development, Jeff Tarris Project Planner: Alina Barron, Associate Planner Council District: CC District No. 3 A request for the installation of a mixed-media mural located at a commercial property at 215 Philadelphia Street. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Public Resources Code, Section 21084 et. seq.), this project meets the criteria for a Class 1 (Existing Facilities) Categorical Exemption pursuant to Article 19, 15303. Therefore, no further environmental review is required. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Cultural Arts Commission approve the Final Design Plan (PUBART 16327-2021) as recommended by the Cultural Arts Citizens Advisory Committee and allow the installation of a mixed-media mural located at a commercial property at 215 Philadelphia Street. City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 2/25/2022 Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting Agenda February 28, 2022 Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft CAC Resolution (CAC Reso No. 22-001) Attachment 2 - Final Design Plan Attachment 3 - Public Hearing Notice Package Attachment 4 - Staff Presentation I. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Poet Laureate Search. The Pomona Public Library Board of Trustees is building a search team for the next Poet Laureate of Pomona. The team currently consists of one Library Board member and Mr. David Oliver, the current laureate. One additional spot has been set aside for an interested Cultural Arts Commissioner . The search team will be asked to meet regularly, solicit and review applications, and have three finalists for the Library Board to choose from by December 2022. Staff is seeking recommendation of (1) Commissioner to participate. Guest presentation by Megan Gearhart, President of Pomona Public Library Board of Trustees. 2. Adjusting Committee Calendar. Staff is recommending adjusting the Committee calendar from March 2022 onwards to stagger meetings on different days than the Cultural Arts Commission. Proposed dates in 2022 are Mondays, 4:30 pm on March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, and November 14, with a shared meeting date with the Commission on December 12. Attachments: CAC - CACCAC 2022 Schedule 3. Chalk Art Festival Spring 2022. Staff is recommending holding the Chalk Art Festival for Elementary Students and Professional Artists as part of the upcoming “Town and Gown” 9-mile bike ride to be held on Friday, March 25 (after minimum day release), and is seeking recommendation on separate scheduling for middle and high school students. 4. Millard Sheets Fountain Damage. Staff will facilitate a discussion on how to remedy the damage to the Millard Sheets Fountain’s equipment room at the westernmost fountain from recent vandalism. 5. Eastsider Arts Initiative Grant Opportunity. LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes Eastside Arts Initiative has requested Commission support to communicate a Call for Art Grants for both individual artists and arts organizations totaling $150,000 that demonstrate a cultural and community significance. EAI recently funded the dA Center for the Arts to support apprenticeships for local student artists to support David Botello and Wayne Healy in the recent “Magu” mural. Attachments: EAI Press Release J. STAFF COMMUNICATION: City of Pomona Page 4 Printed on 2/25/2022 Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting Agenda February 28, 2022 ADJOURNMENT: The City of Pomona Cultural Arts Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of March 28, 2022 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 February 28, 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.pomonaca.gov on February 26, 2022. I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/Ata Khan, Planning Manager City of Pomona Page 5 Printed on 2/25/2022