Cultural Arts Commission
Regular MeetingPomona, CA · November 27, 2023
Agenda
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, November 27, 2023
5:30 PM
Council Chambers
Cultural Arts Commission
Chairperson Dianna Batts
Vice-Chairperson Joshua Swodeck
Commissioner Dalet Ramos
Commissioner Jovani Esparza
Commissioner Olivia Alatorre
Commissioner Venita Reynolds
Commissioner Sophia Siqueiros
Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting Agenda November 27, 2023
A. CALL TO ORDER:
Commissioner 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 Olivia Alatorre, 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 Commissioner, that item may be removed
from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. All remaining items not removed from the Consent
Calendar by a Cultural Arts Commissioner shall be voted on prior to discussion of the item (s) requested to be
pulled.
G. PUBLIC HEARING:
H. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Mural Permit (MURAL 022691-2023) 490 East Fourth Street Staff
recommends the Cultural Arts Commission approve the mural located at 490
East Fourth Street.
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Attachments: H1. Staff Report - Mural Permit Application - 490 E. 4th Street
H1. Attachment - Mural Permit Application - 490 E. 4th Street
2. Termination of Agreement Between City of Pomona and Juan Martin del
Campo, Jr. Staff recommends that the Cultural Arts Commission approve
termination of an existing agreement between the City of Pomona and Juan
Martin del Campo, Jr. for a proposed mural at 386 South Thomas Street as the
physical location can no longer be used to execute the mural.
Attachments: H2. Staff Report - Call for Visual Arts 2022 - Pomona Pride Center (Juan Martin del Campo Jr.)
H2. Attachment(1) - Photos of New Location
H2. Attachment(2) - Letter from Building Owner
3. Discussion on Call for Visual Art in 2024 Staff will facilitate a discussion
responding to requests for Public Art funding out of cycle between official calls
for art, and establishing a schedule of calls for 2024.
Attachments: H3. Staff Report - AIPP Funding Requests Timeline 2024
H3. Action Plan 2020 - 2025
I. STAFF COMMUNICATION:
1. 2024 Calendar.
Attachments: CAC 2024 Schedule
ADJOURNMENT:
The City of Pomona Cultural Arts Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of January 22,
2024 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 November 27, 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 November 22, 2023. I declare under the penalty of perjury that
the foregoing is true and correct.
/s/Ata Khan, Planning Manager
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