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Sacramento Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission Meeting - January 8, 2024

Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission — Monday, January 8, 2024
BodySacramento, California
SessionArts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission
DateMonday, January 8, 2024
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0:26

Good afternoon, everyone.

0:28

I'm glad everyone's here at our new time.

0:30

We all got the memo.

0:32

Uh welcome to the Monday, January 8th, 2024.

0:35

Happy New Year.

0:36

Uh 1 p.m.

0:37

Um Sacramento Arts Culture and Creative Commission, Creative Economy Commission meeting.

0:42

The meeting is now called to order.

0:45

Will the clerk please call the role to establish quorum?

0:48

Thank you, Chair.

0:49

Commissioner Smith.

0:51

Here.

0:52

Commissioner Blair.

0:54

Here.

0:55

Commissioner Batista is currently absent.

0:58

Commissioner Narano.

1:00

Here.

1:01

Commissioner Anderson.

1:04

Here.

1:05

Commissioner Lavulo.

1:07

Here.

1:08

Commissioner Tokolino.

1:09

Here.

1:10

Commissioner Winlock.

1:12

Here.

1:14

Commissioner Wilson Raimi is currently absent.

1:18

And Chair Enriquez.

1:20

Here.

1:20

Thank you.

1:21

We have quorum.

1:22

Awesome.

1:22

Thank you.

1:23

I'd like to remind members of the public and chambers that if you would like to speak on an agenda item, please turn into speaker slip when the item begins.

1:31

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

1:34

After the first speaker, we will no longer accept speaker slips.

1:38

We will now proceed to today's agenda.

1:41

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

2:05

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 together today in the active practice of acknowledgement and appreciation for Sacramento's indigenous peoples histories, history contributions, and lives.

2:24

Thank you.

2:25

Thank you.

2:26

Please remain standing for the pledge of the case.

2:59

Thank you, Chair.

3:00

I do have one member of the public who signed up to speak on the uh consent calendar.

3:05

Uh Mr.

3:05

Lambert Davis.

3:19

Yes.

3:20

My name is Lambert Davis.

3:22

I'm the founder and CEO of To the Bay and Back Cheesecakes.

3:26

And I came down here today to say thank you to Megan and uh Melissa because they did something wonderful in December for an uh my alma mater, which is Grand High School, and they have a an international group called the Grand High School Drum Line.

3:49

And these are teenagers that play the drums and they've traveled all over the world, and they've been in existence for decades.

4:09

I'm not sure if it's the same members, but in December, you actually voted for the Grant Drum Line to be funded.

4:16

And that's a major thing because I'm a tremendous advocate for that region.

4:30

That was wonderful what you did because it's been very difficult as an advocate to get money for Del Paso Heights.

5:00

For some of you who don't know, and they're different nationalities, different cultures, and they were the ones who told me about this meeting today, or I would have missed it because as you can see, I'm working today.

5:11

So shout out to the millennials and shout out to Melissa and Megan.

5:19

Thank you, sir.

5:21

I have uh no other members of the public who wish to speak on the consent calendar.

5:26

Are there any commissioners who wish to speak on the item?

5:29

If not, hi Kira.

5:31

Can I get a motion, please?

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Arts And Culture████████████████████████████████████36%
Procedural███████████████████19%
Economic Development████████████████16%
Public Comments██████████████14%
Community Engagement████████████12%
Personnel Matters██2%
Youth Services█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Sacramento Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission Meeting - January 8, 2024

The Sacramento Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy Commission held a regular meeting on January 8, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. The meeting opened with a land acknowledgement and the pledge of allegiance. The agenda included the approval of prior meeting minutes, a presentation on the city's new Film + Media Rebate Program, preliminary discussions on the 2023 annual report and 2024 workplan, and the election of officers for the year. Commissioner Dr. Melinda Wilson Ramey was absent.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of December 11, 2023, Meeting Minutes: Passed unanimously by a single motion. Public speaker Lambert Davis (To the Bay and Back Cheesecakes) expressed gratitude to staff for funding the Grant High School Drum Line.

Discussion Items

2. Sacramento Film + Media Rebate Program (File ID: 2024-00085)

  • Jennifer West, Sacramento Film Commissioner, presented a $250,000 pilot rebate program funded by Measure U. The program offers a rebate of 100% on city fees and 30% on other local expenses (e.g., hotels, rentals) for projects meeting minimum budget thresholds ($500,000 for film/TV, $100,000 for commercials) and requiring 5 days or 20% of shoot days in the city. Staff cited an anticipated $7 return on every $1 invested based on previous data from similar initiatives.
  • Commissioners expressed strong support and asked clarifying questions about the rebate mechanics, competitive pricing compared to other California cities, and the status of permit streamlining. The item was received and filed.

3. Preliminary Discussion on 2023 Annual Report and 2024 Workplan (File ID: 2024-00247)

  • Cultural and Creative Economy Manager Jason Jong opened the discussion on the commission's required annual report and 2024 workplan, utilizing the six goals of the seven-year Creative Edge Plan as a framework. The commission is currently in its fifth year of the plan.
  • Public Testimony: Lambert Davis advocated for funding for Del Paso Heights organizations, specifically Freeze World and the sports complex work of Al Wilson.
  • Commissioner Positions and Feedback:
    • Commissioner Cruz Naranjo highlighted past achievements of the commission, such as the legitimization of lowrider culture and the repeal of cruising ordinances, emphasizing the commission's role in shaping the city's creative economy policies.
    • Commissioner L. Steven Winlock requested a formal presentation of the Creative Edge Plan to the commission and the public, a suggestion widely supported by the body. He also recommended creating a dashboard to track progress on the plan's goals.
    • Commissioner Roynell Anderson called for a simplified, "layman's terms" presentation of the plan and proposed hosting a brief presentation on Sacramento's culture and history at the start of every meeting to inform the commission's work.
    • Commissioner Kira Bautista raised concerns that the 1:00 p.m. meeting start time creates a significant barrier for the participation of high school students in the youth commissioner seat.
    • Commissioner Wellington Smith noted the impact of Proposition 28 on arts education and highlighted the pole flag art project in North Sacramento's District 1, which involved youth in defining community joy.
  • Staff committed to providing a bulleted summary of past accomplishments by goal and a framework for the 2024 workplan before the next meeting.

4. Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for Calendar Year 2024 (File ID: 2024-00268)

  • Jacob Bredberg from the City Clerk's office explained the election rules. Commissioner Winlock was ineligible for re-election as Chair or Vice Chair due to term limits (having served two consecutive calendar years in both roles).
  • Chair: Commissioner Winlock nominated Priscilla Enriquez. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lavulo. Priscilla Enriquez was selected as Chair for the 2024 calendar year by a unanimous vote.
  • Vice Chair: Chair Enriquez nominated Commissioner Luisa Lavulo. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Naranjo. Luisa Lavulo was selected as Vice Chair for the 2024 calendar year by a unanimous vote.

Public Comments – Matters Not on the Agenda

  • Lambert Davis offered an endorsement of the Freeze World nonprofit organization and updated the commission on his viral cheesecake business, stressing the importance of human labor in its production.

Key Outcomes

  • Film Rebate Program: The $250,000 pilot rebate program was received and filed by the commission, officially launching the initiative.
  • Annual Report & Workplan: Staff will compile a draft report and workplan based on commissioner feedback tied to the Creative Edge Plan. A formal presentation on the plan will be scheduled.
  • Commission Leadership: Priscilla Enriquez (Chair) and Luisa Lavulo (Vice Chair) were elected to lead the commission for 2024.
  • Meeting Enhancements: The commission broadly supported hosting short educational presentations on local culture, history, and the Creative Edge Plan at regular meetings.
  • Youth Commissioner: Applications for the youth seat closed on December 31, 2023. Interviews are expected at the Personnel and Public Employees Committee in February, with an appointment anticipated in early spring.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:14 p.m.

Meeting Transcript

Good afternoon, everyone. I'm glad everyone's here at our new time. We all got the memo. Uh welcome to the Monday, January 8th, 2024. Happy New Year. Uh 1 p.m. Um Sacramento Arts Culture and Creative Commission, Creative Economy Commission meeting. The meeting is now called to order. Will the clerk please call the role to establish quorum? Thank you, Chair. Commissioner Smith. Here. Commissioner Blair. Here. Commissioner Batista is currently absent. Commissioner Narano. Here. Commissioner Anderson. Here. Commissioner Lavulo. Here. Commissioner Tokolino. Here. Commissioner Winlock. Here. Commissioner Wilson Raimi is currently absent. And Chair Enriquez. Here. Thank you. We have quorum. Awesome. Thank you. I'd like to remind members of the public and chambers that if you would like to speak on an agenda item, please turn into speaker slip when the item begins. You will have two minutes to speak once you are called on. After the first speaker, we will no longer accept speaker slips. We will now proceed to today's agenda. Please rise for the opening acknowledgments in honor of Sacramento's Indigenous People and Tribal Lions. 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 together today in the active practice of acknowledgement and appreciation for Sacramento's indigenous peoples histories, history contributions, and lives. Thank you. Thank you. Please remain standing for the pledge of the case. Thank you, Chair. I do have one member of the public who signed up to speak on the uh consent calendar. Uh Mr. Lambert Davis. Yes. My name is Lambert Davis. I'm the founder and CEO of To the Bay and Back Cheesecakes. And I came down here today to say thank you to Megan and uh Melissa because they did something wonderful in December for an uh my alma mater, which is Grand High School, and they have a an international group called the Grand High School Drum Line. And these are teenagers that play the drums and they've traveled all over the world, and they've been in existence for decades.

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