Cultural Arts Commission
Regular MeetingPomona, CA · July 24, 2023
Agenda
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, July 24, 2023
5:30 PM
Palomares Park Community Center, 499 E. Arrow Highway
Cultural Arts Commission
Chairperson Dianna Batts
Vice-Chairperson Joshua Swodeck
Commissioner Dalet Ramos
Commissioner Jovani Esparza
District 3 - Vacant
Commissioner Venita Reynolds
Commissioner Sophia Siqueiros
Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting Agenda July 24, 2023
A. CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Dianna Batts
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Chairperson Dianna Batts
C. ROLL CALL:
Chairperson Dianna Batts, Vice-Chairperson Joshua Swodeck, Commissioner Dalet Ramos, Commissioner
Jovani Esparza,Commissioner Venita Reynolds, Commissioner Sophia Siqueiros
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
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 Cultural Arts Commission Citizens Advisory Committee,
that item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. All remaining items not
removed from the Consent Calendar by a Committee Member shall be voted on prior to discussion of the item (s)
requested to be pulled.
1. Approval of the June 26, 2023 Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Draft Action
Minutes.
Attachments: Draft CAC Action Minutes 6-26-2023
G. PUBLIC HEARING:
H. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
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Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting Agenda July 24, 2023
1. Recommendation to Approve Various Public Art Applications Staff is
recommending the Cultural Arts Commission adopt a Resolution approving
various permanent and temporary art applications from the Call for Visual Art
2022.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
2. Call for Visual Art 2022 Update Staff will provide an update on the Call for
Visual Art 2022 and recommends officially closing it.
Attachments: Staff Report
3. Update on 2020-2025 Action Plan Staff will provide an update on 2020-2025
Action Plan and review progress made to date on all goals contained in the
plan.
Attachments: Staff Report
4. Update on Investment Priority List Staff will provide an update on the
previously approved Investment Priority list from the 2020-2025 Action Plan.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1
I. STAFF COMMUNICATION:
ADJOURNMENT:
The City of Pomona Cultural Arts Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of August 28,
2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA:
I, Ata Khan, Planning Manager for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the July 24, 2023
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 July 21, 2023. I declare under the penalty of perjury that the
foregoing is true and correct.
/a/Ata Khan, Planning Manager
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