Cultural Arts Commission- Regular Meeting

City of Chula Vista

Regular Cultural Arts Commission Meeting

MINUTES

Wednesday, November 04, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m .

City Hall, Bldg. A, Executive Conference Room #103

276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA

Commissioners Present:

Commission Armas,

Commissioner Brannen,

Commissioner Ellison,

Commissioner Laturno,

Commissioner Muraoka,

Commissioner Vera,

Vice Chair Sablan,

and Chair Bishop

Absent:

Commissioner Finch

Also Present:

Principal Librarian & Cultural Arts Manager Magbanua,

Librarian III Vega,

Deputy City Attorney Ahn,

and Deputy City Clerk Lafarga

Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.

1.

CALL TO ORDER

Public Comments:

The meeting was called to order at 6:11 p.m.

2.

ROLL CALL

Public Comments:

Deputy City Clerk, Lafarga called the roll.

3.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Public Comments:

4.

PRESENTATIONS

Public Comments:

4.1

Announcement from Library Service of the New Artists in Residence at Casa Casillas

Public Comments:

Meeting #:

Date:

Wednesday, November 04, 2026

Time:

6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m .

Location:

City Hall, Bldg. A, Executive Conference Room #103

276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA

Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting

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In-Person Public Comments: Join us for the Cultural Arts Commission meeting at the time and location specified on this agenda to address the Commission. Each speaker will be allotted three minutes to comment on each agenda item and up to three minutes during the Public Comment period for matters within the Commission’s jurisdiction that are not on the agenda, unless otherwise adjusted by the presiding officer.

eComments: eComments may be submitted once an agenda is published at www.chulavistaca.gov/boardmeetings , locate the meeting under “Upcoming Meetings” and click the comment bubble icon. Select the item you wish to comment on, then click the orange “Leave Comment” button to submit your comment. After submitting, you will receive a confirmation email and must click the link in the email to confirm your submission. Your comment will not be added to the public record until this confirmation is completed. You may also submit comments by email to [email protected] . The deadline to submit will be noon on the day of the meeting.

Accessibility: Individuals with disabilities are invited to request modifications or accommodations in order to access and/or participate in a Cultural Arts Commission meeting by contacting the commission staff at [email protected] (California Relay Service is available for the hearing impaired by dialing 711) at least forty-eight hours in advance of the meeting.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Public Comments:

2.

ROLL CALL

Public Comments:

Commissioners Armas, Brannen, Echevarria, Ellison, Finch, Laturno, Muraoka, Vera, Vice Chair Sablan, Chair Bishop

3.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Public Comments:

The public may address the Commission on any subject matter within the Commission’s jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the Commission from discussing or taking action on any issue not included on the agenda. The Commission may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff.

4.

PRESENTATIONS

Public Comments:

The following item(s) will be presentations given to the Commission. Action on these item(s) is typically limited to the Commission receiving the presentation and providing direction or feedback to staff, as appropriate.

4.1

Announcement from Library Service of the New Artists in Residence at Casa Casillas

Public Comments:

Recommended Action:

Receive an announcement regarding the selection of the new artists in residence at Casa Casillas.

5.

ACTION ITEMS

Public Comments:

Action items are considered individually by the Commission and are expected to elicit discussion and deliberation.

5.1

Approval of Meeting Minutes