Cultural Arts Commission

City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Special Meeting Agenda Monday, May 20, 2024 5:30 PM City Hall, Administrative Board Room, 2nd Floor Cultural Arts Commission Chairperson Jovani Esparza Vice-Chairperson Sophia Siqueiros Commissioner Dalet Ramos District 3 - Vacant Commissioner Venita Reynolds Commissioner Dianna Batts Commissioner Joshua Swodeck Cultural Arts Commission Special Meeting Agenda May 20, 2024 A. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Jovani Esparza B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairperson Jovani Esparza C. ROLL CALL: Chairperson Jovani Esparza, Vice-Chairperson Sophia Siqueiros, Commissioner Dalet Ramos, Commissioner Venita Reynolds, Commissioner Dianna Batts, Commissioner Joshua Swodeck 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: H. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. AIPP Bi-Annual Funding 2024 - Part A (Final Review) - Staff recommends the Cultural Arts Commission approve maximum of ten (10) Letter of Inquiries received for the Art in Public Places Bi-Annual Funding 2024 - Open Call and take into consideration the recommendations from the Public Art Committee. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Public Art Committee Review Summary Attachment 2 - Letter of Inquiry Summary City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 5/17/2024 Cultural Arts Commission Special Meeting Agenda May 20, 2024 2. Artificial Intelligence and Public Art - Staff recommends the Cultural Arts Commission explicitly ban the use of artificial intelligence to create art renderings for Public Art in the City of Pomona. Attachments: Staff Report 3. Call for Visual Art 2022 - Ben Frank - Staff recommends the Cultural Arts Commission review the renderings from Artist Benjamin Frank. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Kiwanis Park Renderings Attachment 2 - Phillips Ranch Park Renderings I. STAFF COMMUNICATION: ADJOURNMENT: The City of Pomona Cultural Arts Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of June 24, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA: I, Ata Khan, Development Services Deputy Director for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for the May 20, 2024 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 May 17, 2024. I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/Ata Khan, Development Services Deputy Director City of Pomona Page 3 Printed on 5/17/2024