Cultural Arts Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Special Meeting Agenda Monday, December 11, 2023 5:30 PM Special Meeting City Hall, Administrative Board Room, 2nd Floor 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 Special Meeting Agenda December 11, 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: 1. Approval of the October 23, 2023 and November 27, 2023 Cultural Arts Commission Meetings Draft Action Minutes. Attachments: Draft CAC Action Minutes 10-23-2023 Draft CAC Action Minutes 11-27-2023 G. PUBLIC HEARING: H. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Call for Art: “Garey Underpass” Staff will facilitate a discussion on ways to expend $100,000 of Clean California grant dollars earmarked towards public art in the Garey Underpass. City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 12/8/2023 Cultural Arts Commission Special Meeting Agenda December 11, 2023 Attachments: Staff Report - Garey Underpass Attachment 1: Garey Underpass Specifications I. STAFF COMMUNICATION: 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 December 11, 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 December 8, 2023. I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/Ata Khan, Planning Manager City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 12/8/2023