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Sacramento Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission Meeting - April 10, 2023

Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission — Monday, April 10, 2023
BodySacramento, California
SessionArts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission
DateMonday, April 10, 2023
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0:20

Chair staff is ready when you are.

0:24

Thank you, Julia.

0:26

Good afternoon, everyone.

0:28

Welcome to the April 10th, 2023 Sacramento Arts Culture and Creative Commission meeting.

0:33

The meeting is now called to order.

0:34

Will the clerk please call the roll to establish a quorum?

0:42

Thank you, Chair.

0:44

Commissioner Anderson.

0:49

Commissioner Bautista.

0:54

Is absent.

0:57

Commissioner Blair.

0:58

Here.

1:01

Commissioner Blumenstock.

1:03

Here.

1:06

Commissioner Lavula.

1:08

Here.

1:10

Commissioner Meta.

1:12

Here.

1:13

Commissioner Naranjo.

1:16

Here.

1:18

Commissioner Smith.

1:23

Commissioner Smith is absent.

1:25

Commissioner Wilson Raimi.

1:30

Is absent.

1:33

Commissioner Winlock.

1:35

Here.

1:38

Commissioner.

1:39

Sorry.

1:40

Vice Chair Ortiz.

1:42

Here.

1:43

And Chair Enriquez.

1:45

Here.

1:45

Thank you.

1:46

We have a quorum.

1:48

Thank you.

1:49

The meeting is virtual via Zoom.

1:50

For members of the public who wish to join, please refer to the agenda for the Zoom link.

1:55

Once you have joined the meeting and wish to speak, raise your hand to provide public comment when the chair confirms the public comment speaking period for your desired item.

2:04

Online, if you are online, click on raise hand on the bottom of your screen.

2:08

Mobile app and the mobile app, you can raise your hand by tapping the raise hand option in the more tab.

2:14

Telephone if you are calling in via telephone to raise your hand dial star nine, then to unmute or mute dial star six.

2:21

Speakers will be called on by the last four digits of their phone number.

2:25

You will have two minutes to speak once you're called on.

2:28

We will now proceed with today's agenda.

2:31

Please rise for the opening acknowledgements in honor of Sacramento's Indigenous People and Tribal Lands.

2:37

To the original people of this land, the Nissanon people, the Southern Maidu, Valley and Plains Miwok, Patwin Winton peoples, and the people of the Wilton Rancheria, Sacramento's only federally recognized tribe.

2:50

May we acknowledge and honor the Native people who came before us and still walk beside us today on these ancestral lands by choosing to gather to get choosing to gather today in the active practice of acknowledgement and appreciation for Sacramento's Indigenous People's History, contributions and lives.

3:05

Thank you.

3:06

Please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance.

3:17

One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

3:23

Thank you.

3:25

Okay.

3:26

Um welcome everyone.

3:29

Nice to meet you, Commissioner Anderson.

3:32

Okay, our first business today is approval of the consent calendar.

3:37

Clerk, are there any members of the public who wish to speak on the consent?

3:46

Thank you, Chair.

3:48

I have no speaker slips and no speakers with their hands raised on this item.

3:52

Okay, thank you.

3:53

Can I get a motion for the approval of the minutes, please?

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Arts And Culture█████████████████████████████████████████████51%
Grant Management████████████████18%
Procedural█████6%
Public Engagement████5%
Community Engagement████4%
Personnel Matters████4%
Youth Services███3%
Workforce Development██2%
Education Policy██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Sacramento Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission Meeting - April 10, 2023

The Sacramento Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission met on Monday, April 10, 2023, from 2:02 p.m. to 3:27 p.m., via Zoom. Chair Priscilla Enriquez presided. Nine commissioners were present (Anderson, Blair, Blumenstock, Lavulo, Mehta, Naranjo, Winlock, Ortiz, and Enriquez); three were absent (Bautista, Smith, Wilson Ramey). The meeting included approval of minutes, discussion of two new ARPA-funded grant programs, the director's report, and commissioner comments.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Meeting Minutes (March 13, 2023) – A motion by Commissioner Blumenstock, seconded by Vice Chair Ortiz, to approve the minutes passed unanimously (9-0).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Item 2 (ARPA Grant Programs): Lambert Davis spoke in support, praising staff Melissa Cirone and Megan Van Voorhis for their equity focus and mentioning community connections with youth drumline and Al Wilson.
  • Item 3 (Director's Report): Lambert Davis again thanked staff, highlighted the Del Paso Heights drumline, and promoted his small business "to the Bay and Back cheesecakes."
  • General Public Comments: None.

Discussion Items

  • Item 2: ARPA Framework and Funding Priorities – DRAFT Youth Workforce Development and Arts Journalism Grant Program Models

    • Melissa Cirone (Arts Program Manager) presented two new grant models:
      • Youth Workforce Development: $1.5 million pool to fund workforce readiness, training, and apprenticeships in creative industries (e.g., film, game design, fashion) for youth aged 14–24. Nine grants of $50,000 (pilot) and three grants of $350,000 (scalable programs).
      • Arts Journalism Grant Program: $250,000 to support arts journalism via media organizations (radio, TV, print, online, podcasts). Grants of $25,000 for limited series and up to $100,000 for collaborative projects.
    • Commissioners offered feedback:
      • Akshaj Mehta asked if youth media components could be included in the journalism grant. Cirone said yes.
      • Cruz Naranjo inquired about monitoring and evaluation; Cirone confirmed reporting requirements.
      • Vice Chair Ortiz suggested smaller grants and social media opportunities; Cirone noted flexibility.
      • Doni Blumenstock questioned the timeline for youth workforce (summer vs. school year) and expressed excitement for arts journalism.
      • Luisa Lavulo emphasized social media reach.
      • Kristen Nicole Blair discussed outreach to grassroots and for-profit organizations; Cirone clarified eligibility includes for-profit media.
      • Roynell Anderson confirmed nonprofits could also apply.
    • The commission received and filed the report.

  • Item 3: Director's Report

    • Megan Van Voorhis presented the 2022 annual report, highlighting staff achievements, grantmaking, and alignment with the Creative Edge plan. She noted the team managed a $4.675 million Creative Core grant program and hundreds of federal grants.
    • Commissioner Naranjo praised the report, citing the "In Our Backyard" project and community murals.
    • Doni Blumenstock commended the COVID rescue funds and asked about hiring for the Cultural and Creative Economy Manager position. Van Voorhis reported 54 applications received; screening underway.
    • The commission received and filed the report.

Commissioner Comments – Ideas and Questions

  • Cruz Naranjo recounted a meeting with Crocker Art Museum director Lyle Jones about Latino inclusion; future exhibits include "Estamos de la Raza" (June 2023) and "Rebels with La Casa" (2026). He urged local artists to engage.
  • Dr. L. Steven Winlock highlighted the Poetry Out Loud state champion Alex Yu (Kennedy High School) and partnership with Crocker on education director search.
  • Luisa Lavulo asked about re-wrapping utility boxes on Florin/Mac Roads and described participating in a silent art walk downtown.
  • Kristen Nicole Blair thanked the city's IOBY matching grant program and promoted the Phantom Art Galleries pop-up in District 2.
  • Isela Ortiz attended the Night Walker event (IOBY grantee) and inquired about reporting requirements; Van Voorhis agreed to provide a future update. She also noted the Capital Creative Alliance's "Creativity Speaks" series.
  • Chair Enriquez encouraged all commissioners to meet with their City Council members to discuss arts priorities.
  • Doni Blumenstock announced her resignation from the commission, effective end of April, due to personal circumstances (husband's health). She encouraged reinstating artist presentations and an advocacy committee. Commissioners expressed gratitude for her service.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved consent calendar and received/filed items 2 and 3.
  • Accepted Doni Blumenstock's resignation with appreciation; suggested replacement to Councilmember Jennings.
  • Staff to incorporate commissioner feedback into ARPA grant program design and consider reporting on IOBY.
  • Commissioners urged to continue community engagement and council outreach to support arts funding and facilities strategy.

Meeting Transcript

Chair staff is ready when you are. Thank you, Julia. Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to the April 10th, 2023 Sacramento Arts Culture and Creative Commission meeting. The meeting is now called to order. Will the clerk please call the roll to establish a quorum? Thank you, Chair. Commissioner Anderson. Commissioner Bautista. Is absent. Commissioner Blair. Here. Commissioner Blumenstock. Here. Commissioner Lavula. Here. Commissioner Meta. Here. Commissioner Naranjo. Here. Commissioner Smith. Commissioner Smith is absent. Commissioner Wilson Raimi. Is absent. Commissioner Winlock. Here. Commissioner. Sorry. Vice Chair Ortiz. Here. And Chair Enriquez. Here. Thank you. We have a quorum. Thank you. The meeting is virtual via Zoom. For members of the public who wish to join, please refer to the agenda for the Zoom link. Once you have joined the meeting and wish to speak, raise your hand to provide public comment when the chair confirms the public comment speaking period for your desired item. Online, if you are online, click on raise hand on the bottom of your screen. Mobile app and the mobile app, you can raise your hand by tapping the raise hand option in the more tab. Telephone if you are calling in via telephone to raise your hand dial star nine, then to unmute or mute dial star six. Speakers will be called on by the last four digits of their phone number. You will have two minutes to speak once you're called on. We will now proceed with today's agenda. Please rise for the opening acknowledgements in honor of Sacramento's Indigenous People and Tribal Lands. To the original people of this land, the Nissanon people, the Southern Maidu, Valley and Plains Miwok, Patwin Winton peoples, and the people of the Wilton Rancheria, Sacramento's only federally recognized tribe. May we acknowledge and honor the Native people who came before us and still walk beside us today on these ancestral lands by choosing to gather to get choosing to gather today in the active practice of acknowledgement and appreciation for Sacramento's Indigenous People's History, contributions and lives. Thank you. Please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

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