Arts And Culture Commission Regular Session (2025-09-09)

September 9, 2025 | 6:30 PM Page 1 of 3 Arts and Culture Commission Minutes City of Gilroy Arts and Culture Commission Minutes Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | 6:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Reynisson at 6:33 PM. 2. ROLL CALL Attendance Attendee Name Present Commissioner Melanie Reynisson Commissioner Ruben Dario Villa Commissioner Camille McCormack Commissioner Steven Porter Commissioner Steven Taylor Commissioner Wendy Zamora Absent Commissioner Adilene Moreno 3. SECRETARY'S REPORT Staff Liaison Atkins reported that the agenda was posted on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 5:06 PM. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion Approve RESULT: Passed MOVER: Commissioner Wendy Zamora SECONDER: Commissioner Steven Porter AYES: Commissioner Melanie Reynisson, Commissioner Ruben Dario Villa, Commissioner Camille McCormack, Commissioner Steven Porter, Commissioner Steven Taylor, Commissioner Wendy Zamora NAYS: None ABSENT: Commissioner Adilene Moreno 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the Minutes from the August 12, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Arts and Culture Commission Motion Approve RESULT: Passed MOVER: Commissioner Wendy Zamora SECONDER: Commissioner Steven Porter AYES: Commissioner Melanie Reynisson, Commissioner Ruben Dario Villa, Commissioner Camille McCormack, Commissioner Steven Porter, Commissioner Steven Taylor, Commissioner Wendy Zamora

September 9, 2025 | 6:30 PM Page 2 of 3 Arts and Culture Commission Minutes NAYS: None ABSENT: Commissioner Adilene Moreno 6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None. 7. OLD BUSINESS 1. Presentation from the Gilroy Community Development Department Regarding Public Art Conditions on Development Projects Community Development Director Sharon Goei and Senior Planner Michael Fossati presented to the Commission information regarding public art as part of development conditions and what the Planning Division is seeking in this regard. 2. Recommendation Requesting Authority to Sell Merchandise for Fundraising Purposes A discussion was held regarding the language. The proposed recommendation language, with amendments from the Commission discussion, was approved for transmittal to Council on or after October 20, 2025. Motion Approve with amendments RESULT: Passed MOVER: Commissioner Melanie Reynisson SECONDER: Commissioner Camille McCormack AYES: Commissioner Melanie Reynisson, Commissioner Ruben Dario Villa, Commissioner Camille McCormack, Commissioner Steven Porter, Commissioner Steven Taylor, Commissioner Wendy Zamora NAYS: None ABSENT: Commissioner Adilene Moreno 3. Recommendation Requesting Surplus Funding for Arts and Culture Events and Programs A discussion was held regarding the language. The proposed recommendation language, with amendments from the Commission discussion, was approved for transmittal to the City Council on October 6, 2025. Motion Approve with amendments RESULT: Passed MOVER: Commissioner Melanie Reynisson SECONDER: Commissioner Steven Porter AYES: Commissioner Melanie Reynisson, Commissioner Ruben Dario Villa, Commissioner Camille McCormack, Commissioner Steven Porter, Commissioner Steven Taylor, Commissioner Wendy Zamora NAYS: None

September 9, 2025 | 6:30 PM Page 3 of 3 Arts and Culture Commission Minutes ABSENT: Commissioner Adilene Moreno 4. For the Love of Gilroy Public Art Program and Event The Commission held a discussion and developed the schedule of key dates for completion of the program. 5. Fundraising Options The Commission discussed various potential fundraising opportunities. 8. GILROY ART-RELATED COMMUNITY EVENT UPDATES The commissioners discussed various artist opportunities and art-related events in the community. 9. COMMISSION COMMENTS None. 10. STAFF COMMENTS Staff handed out a flyer inviting the Commission to staff a booth at the Great Garlic 5K on October 18th at the Gilroy Sports Park. Staff also announced the resignation of Commissioner Moreno. Finally, staff announced the Boards and Commissions Appreciation Dinner on November 20, 2025. 11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS The Commission determined to discuss the booth setup for the Great Garlic Halloween 5K Fun Run at the next meeting. 12. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:22 PM.