Arts and Culture Commission Regular Meeting (2026-01-13)

January 13, 2026 | 6:30 PMPage 1 of 3Arts and Culture CommissionMinutes 1. CALL TO ORDER City of Gilroy DRAFT Arts and Culture Commission Minutes Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | 6:30 PM The meeting was called to order by Staff Liaison Atkins at 6:30 PM. 2. ROLL CALL Attendance Attendee Name Present Commissioner Ruben Dario Villa Commissioner Camille McCormack Commissioner Steven Porter Commissioner Wendy Zamora Absent 3. SECRETARY'S REPORT Staff Liaison Atkins reported that the agenda was posted on Friday, January 9th, 2026, at 2:41 PM. 4. ORDERS OF THE DAY None. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None. 6. NEW BUSINESS 1. Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair of the Arts and Culture Commission Motion Appoint Commissioner Villa as Chair RESULT: Passed MOVER: Commissioner Wendy Zamora SECONDER: Commissioner Camille McCormack AYES: Commissioner Ruben Dario Villa, Commissioner Camille McCormack, Commissioner Steven Porter, Commissioner Wendy Zamora NAYS: None ABSENT: None Motion Appoint Commissioner Porter as Vice Chair RESULT: Passed MOVER: Commissioner Camille McCormack

January 13, 2026 | 6:30 PMPage 2 of 3Arts and Culture CommissionMinutes SECONDER: Commissioner Wendy Zamora AYES: Commissioner Ruben Dario Villa, Commissioner Camille McCormack, Commissioner Steven Porter, Commissioner Wendy Zamora NAYS: None ABSENT: None 2. 2025 Annual Report from the Gilroy Center for the Arts/Art Alliance Gilroy Center for the Arts/Art Alliance was not present to present their report. Commissioners reviewed the written report. 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the Minutes from the October 14, 2025, and December 9, 2025 Regular Meetings Motion Approve RESULT: Passed MOVER: Commissioner Ruben Dario Villa SECONDER: Commissioner Steven Porter AYES: Commissioner Ruben Dario Villa, Commissioner Camille McCormack, Commissioner Steven Porter, Commissioner Wendy Zamora NAYS: None ABSENT: None 8. OLD BUSINESS 1. For the Love of Gilroy Public Art Campaign and Unveiling Event The Commission planned the unveiling ceremony for the For the Love of Gilroy Public Art Campaign. 9. GILROY ART-RELATED COMMUNITY EVENT UPDATES Commissioner Wendy Zamora spotlighted the Christopher High School Choir for being invited to perform at Disneyland. Chair Ruben Dario Villa brought attention to the Santa Clara Family Health Plan opening on February 7th, 2026, with the Commission's approved mural being displayed. 10. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Wendy Zamora asked if there was an update on the two recent recommendations made to Council about selling merchandise as a means to raise funds and requesting surplus funding for arts and culture events and programs. Staff Liaison Atkins shared that there is no update from Council at this time. 11. STAFF COMMENTS Staff Liaison Atkins announced that Matt Morley was appointed as Gilroy's New City

January 13, 2026 | 6:30 PMPage 3 of 3Arts and Culture CommissionMinutes Administrator. It was also announced that Kylie Katsuyoshi will be replacing Bryce Atkins as the Commission's Staff Liaison. In addition, the Commission was made aware of Commissioner Steven Taylor's resignation. 12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS Chair Ruben Dario Villa requested to add a discussion on art impact fees. 13. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:23 PM.