Cultural Arts Commission

Thursday, May 15, 2025 5:30 PM City of Pomona 505 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Council Chambers & 801 NE 7th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Cultural Arts Commission Chairperson Christian Ornelas Vice-Chairperson Lisa P. Soiseth Commissioner Jovani Esparza Commissioner Venita Rodman Commissioner Dianna Batts Commissioner Nancy A. Tessier Commissioner Joshua Swodeck Special Meeting Agenda

May 15, 2025Cultural Arts Commission Special Meeting Agenda A. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Christian Ornelas B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairperson Christian Ornelas C. ROLL CALL: Chairperson Christian Ornelas, Vice-Chairperson Lisa P. Soiseth, Commissioner Jovani Esparza, Commissioner Venita Rodman, Commissioner Dianna Batts, Commissioner Nancy A. Tessier, 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 non-agenda 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 Action Minutes from the Cultural Arts Commission meeting of March 24, 2025. Draft CAC Action Minutes 3-24-2025Attachments: G. PUBLIC HEARING: Page 2City of Pomona Printed on 5/14/2025

May 15, 2025Cultural Arts Commission Special Meeting Agenda H. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Mural Permit (MURAL-000370-2025) - 255 W. Mission Blvd. Staff Report (MURAL-000370-2025) Attachment 1: Draft Resolution (MURAL-000370-2025) Attachment 2: Artist Portfolio & Rendering (MURAL-000370-2025) Attachments: 2. Public Art Restoration Request for Metrolink North Pomona Station Faux Water Tower Public Art Staff Report Attachment 1: Draft CAC Resolution (Restoration) Attachments: 3. Amendment to Existing Agreement With Raoul Ghymel for Garey Underpass (Area 1) Call for Art for Artist Traffic Safety Staff Report Attachment 1: Draft CAC Resolution (Garey Underpass) Attachments: 4. Preservation of Artwork through recognition of the Public Art Registry Staff Report Attachment 1: Draft CAC Resolution Attachment 2: 2017 Art Registry Proposal Attachments: I. STAFF COMMUNICATION: ADJOURNMENT: The City of Pomona Cultural Arts Commission is hereby adjourned to the next regular meeting of June 23, 2025 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 May 15, 2025 Special Meeting of the Cultural Arts Commission was posted in City Hall and on the City ’s website www.pomonaca.gov on May 14, 2025. I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. /s/Ata Khan, Deputy Director of Development Services Page 3City of Pomona Printed on 5/14/2025