FAC 03-28-2022MINUTES
FINE ARTS COMMISSION
Monday, March 28, 2022
6:30 p.m.
FINE ARTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
At 6:34 p.m., Vice Chair Chokshi called the meeting to order via virtual teleconference.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Janki Chokshi, Esha Rao, Carol Maa
Commissioners Absent: Sudha Kasamsetty, Satish Tare
Staff Present: Joanne Magrini, Rachelle Sander, Cherie Walkowiak
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS
1.Subject: Chair and Vice Chair Selection
Recommended Action: Conduct the selection of the Chair and Vice Chair
Commissioner Chokshi nominated Chair Sudha Kasamsetty as chair. Commissioner Rao
seconded. Motion carried with three yes and two absent.
Vice Chair Chokshi nominated herself as Vice Chair. Commissioner Rao seconded. Motion
carried with three yes and two absent.
2.Subject: Art in the Safe Routes to School Program Presentation
Recommended Action: Receive a presentation on art in the Safe Routes to School
program.
Rachelle Sander, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation introduced Cherie Walkowiak, Safe
Routes to School Coordinator, to present on this item. Cherie reviewed art in the Safe Routes to
School Program including the streetlight banner contest, WOW banner contest, video contests,
bike challenges, Fall Bike Fest, and art and activities.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.Subject: Meeting Minutes for the January 24, 2022 Fine Arts Commission Meeting
Recommended Action: Review and approve the minutes for the January 24, 2022 Fine
Arts Commission meeting.
Item postponed to next meeting.
POSTPONEMENTS
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
OLD BUSINESS
4. Subject: Update on Art Talks and Art in Unexpected Places
Recommended Action: Receive an update on the Art Talks and Art in Unexpected Places
Programs.
Joanne Magrini, Director of Parks and Recreation, gave an update on the item, informing that
the two programs will be put on hold until the department is fully staffed.
5. Subject: Update on the City Work Program Fiscal Year 2021-2022 item for the Fine Arts
Commission
Recommended Action: Receive an update on the City Work Program Fiscal Year 2021-
2022 item for the Fine Arts Commission and provide feedback on community survey.
Rachelle Sander, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation presented the background and
community survey for the Fine Arts Commission City Work Program item.
Vice Chair Chokshi motioned to approve the suvery with commission updates. Commissioner
Rao seconded. Motion passed with three yes and 2 absent.
NEW BUSINESS
None
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
6. Subject: Monthly Update Reports
Recommended Action: Receive monthly update reports from staff and commissioners.
Rao shared an update from the March Mayor’s Meeting.
Assistant Director Sander shared an update on the mask mandate, Big Bunny Fun Run,
Jollyman All-Inclusive Playground, and Lawrence Mitty projects.
COMMISSIONER ATTENDANCE AT UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Commissioners discussed attendance for the upcoming Mayor’s meetings. Attendance will be
as follows:
April 13 – Vice Chair Chokshi
May – Commissioner Maa
June – Commissioner Rao
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
Vice Chair Chokshi asked that festival attendance be placed on the agenda. Commissioner Rao
seconded.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chair Chokshi adjourned the meeting at 7:54 p.m. to the May 23, 2022 meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By,
Rachelle Sander, Acting Director of Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation Department
Minutes approved at the 07.25.22 regular meeting