Cultural Arts Commission
Regular MeetingPomona, CA · December 12, 2024
Agenda
City of Pomona
505 S. Garey Ave.
Pomona, CA 91766
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, December 12, 2024
5:30 PM
Special Meeting
Council Chambers & 124 W. Choctaw, Fairland, OK
Cultural Arts Commission
Chairperson Jovani Esparza
Vice-Chairperson Sophia Siqueiros
Commissioner Aida N. Lugo-Cantu
Commissioner Christian Ornelas
Commissioner Venita Rodman
Commissioner Dianna Batts
Commissioner Joshua Swodeck
Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting Agenda December 12, 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 Aida N. Lugo-Cantu,
Commissioner Christian Ornelas, Commissioner Venita Rodman, 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:
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.
1. Approval of the Action Minutes from the November 25, 2024 Cultural Arts
Commission Meeting.
Attachments: Draft CAC Action Minutes 11-25-2024
City of Pomona Page 2 Printed on 12/11/2024
Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting Agenda December 12, 2024
G. PUBLIC HEARING:
H. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Hamilton Park (Part B - Proposal) Review
Attachments: Staff Report
Hamilton Park Art Call (General Information)
Hamilton Park Art Call (Proposal Information)
Angel Barrientos Proposal
Michelle Emami Proposal
Nychole Owens Proposal
Patrick Barwinksi Proposal
Public Comments
Committee Scores
2. Garey Underpass (Part B - Proposal) Review
Attachments: Staff Report
The Garey Underpass (Area 1) Call for Art (General Information)
Garey Underpass (Area 1) Art Call (Proposal Information)
Hector Flores Proposal
Raoul Ghymel Proposal
Timothy Smith Proposal
Public Comments
Committee Scores
I. STAFF COMMUNICATION:
ADJOURNMENT:
The City of Pomona Cultural Arts Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of December 11,
2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA:
I, Ata Khan, Deputy Director of Development Services for the City of Pomona, hereby certify that the agenda for
the December 12, 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 December 11, 2024. I declare under
the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
/s/Ata Khan, Deputy Director of Development Services
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