Regular Meeting Agenda
Library, Culture, and Arts Commission
Patrice Lyn - Chair
Amanda Santiago - Vice Chair
Cindy Blanton - Commissioner
Emily Borchers Commissioner
Poonam Chabra - Commissioner
Suman Ganapathy - Commissioner
Katie Khera - Commissioner
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 6:00 PM
Council Chamber
17555 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE
DECLARATION OF POSTING AGENDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT
This opportunity for public comment is for items that are not on the agenda. If you would like to make comments on an item that is on the agenda, please wait until we get to that item to offer your comments. Members of the public are entitled to address the Commission concerning any item within the Commission’s subject matter jurisdiction.
Public comments are limited to no more than three minutes. Except for certain specific exceptions, the Commission is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. Public comment is intended for comments.
Questions posed during public comment are not generally answered. If you have
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2 questions, please send them to the City Clerk at [email protected] to receive a response. (See additional noticing at the end of this agenda)
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
REPORTS
1. County Librarian Report – Jennifer Weeks, County Librarian Recommendation:
Receive report.
2. Morgan Hill Library Report - Heather Geddes, Community Librarian Recommendation:
Receive report.
3. Friends of the Morgan Hill Library Report – Vicky Reader, Friends President Recommendation:
Receive report.
4. Morgan Hill Historical Society Report - Rober Knopf, Board President Recommendation:
Receive report.
5. City of Morgan Hill Report (Verbal) - Chris Ghione, Public Services Director Recommendation:
Receive report.
BUSINESS
1. Accept December Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:
Accept December 6, 2022 Meeting Minutes
2. Accept February Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:
Accept February 7, 2022 Meeting Minutes
3. Review Villa Mira Monte Site Concepts
Recommendation:
1. Review proposed site concepts;
2. Provide feedback and comments on proposed site concepts; and/or
3. Provide recommendations to the City Council on the proposed concepts.
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3 4. Discuss Commissioner Support for Chalk Art at the May 13 Open Streets Event
Recommendation:
Discuss and approve commissioner involvement at the event.
5. Work Plan Updates
Recommendation:
Provide updates on Work Plan Items.
WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS THE ART A LA CARTE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FUTURE COMMISSION AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE
Any documents produced by the City and distributed to the majority of the Commission less than 72 hours prior to an open meeting, will be made available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Counter at City Hall located at 17575 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA, 95037 and at the Morgan Hill Public Library located at 660 West Main Avenue, Morgan Hill, California, 95037 during normal business hours. (Pursuant to Government Code 54957.5)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the Public are entitled to directly address the Commission concerning any item that is described in the notice of this meeting, before or during consideration of that item. If you wish to address the Commission on any issue that is on this agenda, please complete a speaker request card located in the foyer of the Commission Chambers and deliver it to the Minutes Clerk prior to discussion of the item.
You are not required to give your name on the speaker card in order to speak to the Commission, but it is very helpful. When you are called, proceed to the podium and the Chair will recognize you. If you wish to address the Commission on any other item of interest to the public, you may do so during the public comment portion of the meeting following the same procedure described above. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less.
Please submit written correspondence to the Minutes Clerk, who will distribute correspondence to the Commission.
Persons interested in proposing an item for the Commission agenda should contact a member of the Commission who may plan an item on the agenda for a future Commission meeting. Should your comments require Commission action, your request may be placed on the next appropriate agenda.
Commission discussion or action may not be taken until your item appears on an agenda. This procedure is in compliance with the California Public Meeting Law (Brown Act) Government Code §54950.
City Council Policies and Procedures (CP 03-01) outlines the procedure for the conduct of public hearings. Notice is given, pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, that any challenge of Public Hearing Agenda items in court, may be limited to raising only those issues raised by you or on your behalf at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Commission at, or prior to the Public Hearing on these matters.
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4 The time within which judicial review must be sought of the action by the Commission, which acted upon any matter appearing on this agenda is governed by the provisions of Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure.
For a copy of Commission Policies and Procedures CP 97-01, please contact the City Clerk’s office (408) 779-7259, (408) 779-3117 (fax) or by email [email protected].
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (408)779-7259, (408)779-3117 (fax) or by email [email protected]. Requests must be made as early as possible and at least two-full business days before the start of the meeting.
Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell | Cupertino | Gilroy | Los Altos | Los Altos Hills | Milpitas | Monte Sereno | Morgan Hill | Saratoga March 2023
Library Stakeholder Report
Jennifer Weeks, County Librarian
Celebrating Women’s History Month
The National Women’s History Alliance has announced the theme for this year: “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.” This includes women past and present who have been involved in print, radio, TV, stage, screen, blogs and podcasts, and all other forms of media and storytelling. Here at the Library District, we devote ourselves to sharing the best resources, including women of excellence.
Our librarians prepare annual booklists for Women’s History Month with new and classic titles by and about women. Keep an eye out for blogs on our website as well.
SCCLD will be hosting several events in celebration of Women’s History Month (please register):
March 4 @ 3:30 pm - Milpitas Library
Binary Bracelets craft event. Make bracelets coded in binary in honor of Ada, Countess of Lovelace, the woman who created the first computer program. For kids grades K-5.
March 7 @ 7 pm - Virtual Event
The Queer History of the Women’s Suffrage Movement. Wendy Rouse, Associate Professor of History at San José State, will talk about the erasure of the private lives of many members of the women's suffrage movement. She is the author of Public Faces, Secret Lives and other works.
March 8 @ 9 am - Virtual Event
Women’s History Month with World Book Online. Learn more about this useful resource, for kids and adults, which is the perfect source for school reports and research papers, as well as general inquiry.
Top: Toni Morrison,
Maxine Hong Kingston,
Jovita Idar, Maya Angelou
Middle: Gerda Lerner, Gloria
Steinem, Winona La Duke,
Lillian Hellman
Bottom: Betty Soskin, Willa
Cather, Gertrude Stein,
Marjory Stoneman Douglas
Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell | Cupertino | Gilroy | Los Altos | Los Altos Hills | Milpitas | Monte Sereno | Morgan Hill | Saratoga Spring Concert Series
Spring is around the corner (March 20)
and SCCLD is ready to sing its praises
with a Spring Family Concert series,
which kicks off in early April. Get ready
to clap, tap and sing along to the great
artists that we have lined up for you!
Sing/canta in English and Spanish with
Baila Baila. Practice your rhythm and
rhyme with Bingo Schmingo, and
move and shake with Golden Acorn.
Silicon Valley Reads Marches On
The second half of Silicon Valley Reads (SVR) starts off on Thursday, March 2 with a virtual interview with companion book Furia author Yamile Saied Méndez, followed by a Q&A. Other authors’ events include life coach Chris Janssen sharing insights from her book Living All In: How to Show Up for the Life You Want (online on Monday, March 6), two talks and Q&As by Kai Harris, featured author of What the Fireflies Knew (Wednesday, March 15 at Los Altos Library and Wednesday, March 22 at Milpitas Library), and a virtual talk on Thursday, March 23 by Omar Mohamed and Victoria Jamieson, authors of companion book When Stars Are Scattered.
Other events taking place at SCCLD libraries include talks about photography and art, storytimes, movie screenings, and craft events. Find the full list of Library District events on our Online Calendar.
Highlights are listed in the SCCLD Events Calendar that follows. Check out SVR’s Calendar of Events for an up to date list of other events taking place across the County, including at libraries and schools.
If you have not already signed up, please register for our SVR 2023 Reading Challenge, which enters participants who complete the requirements into a drawing for a $25 gift certificate for each age group that participates. To be eligible to win, all you need to do is register online, read any 2023 SVR title and attend at least one library program.
Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell | Cupertino | Gilroy | Los Altos | Los Altos Hills | Milpitas | Monte Sereno | Morgan Hill | Saratoga Get Ready for Kindergarten with SCCLD
Parents and caregivers of pre-Kinders are invited to
attend a series of South County Get Ready for
Kindergarten Workshops with early childhood
educator Dr. Gerardo Lopez, designed to support
families of little ones who will be starting Kindergarten in Fall 2023. Learning materials will be provided.
Morgan Hill Library: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 11 and 18 Gilroy Library: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 15 and 22 (register starting on Mar. 8) Additional Kinder-Readiness programs in Milpitas and Los Altos can be found here.
Caregivers and parents can register their incoming Transitional Kindergarten or Kindergarten student and pick up a free booklet at any of our libraries that includes readiness resources for caregivers and skill-building activities that they can work on together with their youngsters. The skill-set activities follows the six critical areas for preparing to be successful in Kindergarten laid out in SCCLD’s Kinder Readiness program of Health and Well-being, Early Literacy, Social and Emotional Development, Language and Communication Skills, Mathematical Thinking, and Science.
Tax Preparation Assistance at the Library
Cupertino Library is holding free tax preparation assistance sessions on Saturday afternoons during March offered by the experts at the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. People will be helped on a first come, first served basis, so try to come early. Find full details, including which documents to bring, here.
The Library also offers helpful information on tax preparation including forms, tips, and a list of free tax preparation and filing assistance resources.
ESL Classes and Conversation Clubs
Those who wish to improve their English speaking and writing skills are invited to attend classes at Gilroy and Milpitas libraries. Both courses are underway now, with the one at Gilroy Library ending on May 17 and Milpitas Library’s on May 24. You can find more details about these classes at https://sccld.org/esl/. Participants will need to take a short assessment to determine their language level, which they can do after attending their first class.
SCCLD welcomes you to join the ESL classes and ESL conversation clubs at Campbell Express, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Milpitas and Saratoga Libraries.
MEETING MINUTES
Library, Culture, and Arts Commission
Patrice Lyn - Chair
Amanda Santiago - Vice Chair
Cindy Blanton - Commissioner
Emily Borchers - Commissioner
Poonam Chabra - Commissioner
Suman Ganapathy - Commissioner
Katie Khera - Commissioner
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 6:00 PM
Council Chamber
17555 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
CALL TO ORDER
6:00pm
ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE
Commissioner Chabra Absent
DECLARATION OF POSTING AGENDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT
This opportunity for public comment is for items that are not on the agenda. If you would like to make comments on an item that is on the agenda, please wait until we get to that item to offer your comments. Members of the public are entitled to address the Commission concerning any item within the Commission’s subject matter jurisdiction.
Public comments are limited to no more than three minutes. Except for certain specific exceptions, the Commission is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. Public comment is intended for comments.
December 6, 2022
2 Questions posed during public comment are not generally answered. If you have questions, please send them to the City Clerk at [email protected] to receive a response. (See additional noticing at the end of this agenda) None
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion Ganapathy, Second Khera, Adopted 6-0
REPORTS
1. County Librarian Report – Jennifer Weeks, County Librarian Recommendation:
Receive report.
2. Morgan Hill Library Report - Heather Geddes, Community Librarian Recommendation:
Revieve report.
3. Friends of the Morgan Hill Library Report – Vicky Reader, Friends President Recommendation:
Receive report.
4. Morgan Hill Historical Society Report -TBD
Recommendation:
Recieve report.
No Report
5. City of Morgan Hill Report (Verbal) - Chris Ghione, Public Services Director Recommendation:
Receive report.
No Report
BUSINESS
1. Accept November 2022 Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:
Accept November 1, 2022 Meeting MInutes.
Motion Blanton, Second Santiago, Accepted 6-0
2. Work Plan Updates
Recommendation:
Provide updates on Work Plan Items.
December 6, 2022
3 Commissioners provided updates and discussed Work Plan items.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FUTURE COMMISSION AGENDA ITEMS
Land Acknowledgement Statement at LCAC Meeting
ADJOURNMENT
6:44pm
MEETING MINUTES
Library, Culture, and Arts Commission
Patrice Lyn - Chair
Amanda Santiago - Vice Chair
Cindy Blanton - Commissioner
Emily Borchers - Commissioner
Poonam Chabra - Commissioner
Suman Ganapathy - Commissioner
Katie Khera - Commissioner
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 6:00 PM
Council Chamber
17555 Peak Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
CALL TO ORDER
6:00pm
ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE
Commissioner Chabra Absent
DECLARATION OF POSTING AGENDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT
This opportunity for public comment is for items that are not on the agenda. If you would like to make comments on an item that is on the agenda, please wait until we get to that item to offer your comments. Members of the public are entitled to address the Commission concerning any item within the Commission’s subject matter jurisdiction.
Public comments are limited to no more than three minutes. Except for certain specific exceptions, the Commission is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. Public comment is intended for comments.
December 6, 2022
2 Questions posed during public comment are not generally answered. If you have questions, please send them to the City Clerk at [email protected] to receive a response. (See additional noticing at the end of this agenda) None
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion Ganapathy, Second Khera, Adopted 6-0
REPORTS
1. County Librarian Report – Jennifer Weeks, County Librarian Recommendation:
Receive report.
2. Morgan Hill Library Report - Heather Geddes, Community Librarian Recommendation:
Revieve report.
3. Friends of the Morgan Hill Library Report – Vicky Reader, Friends President Recommendation:
Receive report.
4. Morgan Hill Historical Society Report -TBD
Recommendation:
Recieve report.
No Report
5. City of Morgan Hill Report (Verbal) - Chris Ghione, Public Services Director Recommendation:
Receive report.
No Report
BUSINESS
1. Accept November 2022 Meeting Minutes
Recommendation:
Accept November 1, 2022 Meeting MInutes.
Motion Blanton, Second Santiago, Accepted 6-0
2. Work Plan Updates
Recommendation:
Provide updates on Work Plan Items.
December 6, 2022
3 Commissioners provided updates and discussed Work Plan items.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FUTURE COMMISSION AGENDA ITEMS
Land Acknowledgement Statement at LCAC Meeting
ADJOURNMENT
6:44pm
3 LIBRARY, CULTURE, AND ARTS COMMISSION STAFF
REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 7, 2023
PREPARED BY:
Chris Ghione, Public Services Director
APPROVED BY: Chris Ghione
REVIEW VILLA MIRA MONTE SITE CONCEPTS
RECOMMENDATION(S)
1. Review proposed site concepts;
2. Provide feedback and comments on proposed site concepts; and/or
3. Provide recommendations to the City Council on the proposed concepts.
REPORT NARRATIVE:
The City's Parks and Recreation Master Plan and current Capital Improvement Program call for the expansion of the Historical Villa Mira Monte site. The inclusion of the project in the plan was prioritized over several years of work and partnership between the Historical Society and the City of Morgan Hill. The intent of the design services is to develop a conceptual plan for the use of the undeveloped space on the Villa Mira Monte property.
The City has a very long history associated with Villa Mira Monte, dating back several decades. While the property is owned by the Morgan Hill Historical Society, the property's ownership would transfer to the City of Morgan Hill should the organization ever dissolve. The City's former Redevelopment Agency expended significant dollars on the site, but since the dissolution of redevelopment, the Historical Society has managed the site primarily on their own. In 2017, the City entered into a formal MOU with the organization to provide limited funding, enhance collaboration, and operate the site as part of the City's Parks and Recreation System. At that time, the Library, Culture and Arts Commission was designated as the city commission assigned to work in partnership with the Historical Society.
Past proposals from the Society for the expansion have proposed development of the site as an event venue. However, after analysis from a long-term sustainability perspective (cost recovery, revenue generation, and operations and maintenance), the current proposed expansion is intended to support the development of the site with the primary goal of the preservation of historical resources. The secondary priority is developing the expansion that supports a high level of cost efficiency in maintenance and operations.
3 The City issued a request for proposals in May 2022. Proposals were due at the end of July and reviewed in August. The City received three proposals, from three very qualified firms. A review panel made up of six members, three from the Historical Society and three City staff members, reviewed the written proposals and conducted interviews with the firms. Jasyon Architecture scored the highest overall and was awarded the agreement to develop initial designs and cost estimates.
Jayson Architects has completed the first level of conceptual designs and the City staff is now bringing the proposed initial concepts for review by the Historical Society Board, the community, and City commissions. After this outreach, the concepts will move forward to the City Council for review.
The two concepts provide two different approaches to build-out the property in the future. It is important to note that limited space, existing facilities, and cost limit the options for build-out. Priorities for the designs were the construction of additional parking, restroom facilities, indoor meeting space, native garden space. It is also important to note there are proposed phases in each concept, as the overall build out would require much more funding than is available in the near term. The concepts are included as attachments. Jayson Architects and the Historical Society staff will be present at the meeting to walk through the proposed concepts.
SITE CONCEPT A1 VILLA MIRA MONTE | February 14th, 2023
N
11 3
4 5
6 7
8 12 13
2 0 10 20 40 80
Monterey Highway
1 9
LEGEND
Existing - Morgan Hill House
Existing - Morgan Hill Museum
Existing - Centennial Garden
Parking Lot
2 3
4 1 ADA Parking
Entry / Lobby
Restrooms
Office
5 6
7 8
Multi-Purpose Room
Maintenance / Storage
Orchard
Indigenous Garden
9 10
11 12
Outdoor Gathering Space
Lawn
13 14
Vehicular Circulation
Pedestrian Circulation
Visual Connectivity
Major Axis Planted Area
Sun Path
Bench Seating
New Construction
Greenway
Site Buffer
Focal Point
Property Line
10
SITE CONCEPT A2 - PHASED VILLA MIRA MONTE | February 14th, 2023 N
3 2
0 10 20 40 80
Monterey Highway
1 9
LEGEND
Existing - Morgan Hill House
Existing - Morgan Hill Museum
Existing - Centennial Garden
Parking Lot
2 3
4 1 ADA Parking
Entry / Plaza
Restrooms
Office
5 6
7 8
Multi-Purpose Room
Maintenance / Storage
Orchard
Indigenous Garden
9 10
11 12
Outdoor Gathering Space
Lawn
13 14
Vehicular Circulation
Pedestrian Circulation
Visual Connectivity
Major Axis Planted Area
Sun Path
Bench Seating
New Construction
Greenway
Site Buffer
Focal Point
Property Line
6 7
8 12
10 11
4 5
13
SITE CONCEPT A2 - PHASED (INITIAL PHASE) VILLA MIRA MONTE | February 14th, 2023 N
3 12
2 0 10 20 40 80
Monterey Highway
1 LEGEND
Existing - Morgan Hill House
Existing - Morgan Hill Museum
Existing - Centennial Garden
Parking Lot
2 3
4 1 ADA Parking
Entry / Plaza
Restrooms
Office
5 6
7 8
Multi-Purpose Room
Maintenance / Storage
Orchard
Indigenous Garden
9 10
11 12
Outdoor Gathering Space
Lawn
13 14
Vehicular Circulation
Pedestrian Circulation
Visual Connectivity
Major Axis Planted Area
Sun Path
Bench Seating
New Construction
Greenway
Site Buffer
Focal Point
Property Line
6 7
8 13
10 14
11 4
5
SITE CONCEPT B1 VILLA MIRA MONTE | February 14th, 2023
N
3 2
0 10 20 40 80
Monterey Highway
1 6
7 9 8
11 4
10 12
12 5
5 5
13 LEGEND
Existing - Morgan Hill House
Existing - Morgan Hill Museum
Existing - Centennial Garden
Parking Lot
2 3
4 1 ADA Parking
Entry / Lobby
Restrooms
Office
5 6
7 8
Multi-Purpose Room
Maintenance / Storage
Orchard
Indigenous Garden
9 10
11 12
Outdoor Gathering Space
Lawn
13 14
Vehicular Circulation
Pedestrian Circulation
Visual Connectivity
Major Axis Planted Area
Sun Path
Bench Seating
New Construction
Greenway
Site Buffer
Focal Point
Property Line
4
SITE CONCEPT B2 - PHASED VILLA MIRA MONTE | February 14th, 2023 N
1 3
2 0 10 20 40 80
Monterey Highway
6 7
9 8
11 4
4 10
12 12
5 13
LEGEND
Existing - Morgan Hill House
Existing - Morgan Hill Museum
Existing - Centennial Garden
Parking Lot
2 3
4 1 ADA Parking
Entry / Plaza
Restrooms
Office
5 6
7 8
Multi-Purpose Room
Maintenance / Storage
Orchard
Indigenous Garden
9 10
11 12
Outdoor Gathering Space
Lawn
13 14
Vehicular Circulation
Pedestrian Circulation
Visual Connectivity
Major Axis Planted Area
Sun Path
Bench Seating
New Construction
Greenway
Site Buffer
Focal Point
Property Line
5 5
SITE CONCEPT B2 - PHASED (INITIAL PHASE) VILLA MIRA MONTE | February 14th, 2023 N
0 10 20 40 80
14 LEGEND
Existing - Morgan Hill House
Existing - Morgan Hill Museum
Existing - Centennial Garden
Parking Lot
2 3
4 1 ADA Parking
Entry / Plaza
Restrooms
Office
5 6
7 8
Multi-Purpose Room
Maintenance / Storage
Orchard
Indigenous Garden
9 10
11 12
Outdoor Gathering Space
Lawn
13 14
Vehicular Circulation
Pedestrian Circulation
Visual Connectivity
Major Axis Planted Area
Sun Path
Bench Seating
New Construction
Greenway
Site Buffer
Focal Point
Property Line
1 3
2 Monterey Highway
6 7
8 11
4 10 12
12 5
13 4 5 5
Library, Culture & Arts Commission
FY 2022-2023 Work Plan
Original Plan approved by the City Council on September 28, 2022. Updated Plan approved October 19, 2022.
Overall Mission: To assist the City Council in accomplishing its goals by fostering an environment conducive to and supportive of the arts, culture, and life-long learning in Morgan Hill, working with existing community groups to promote resources, and facilitate partnerships.
Project Area City Council
Goal Supported
Staff Resources
Required
Specific Task /
Commissioners Assigned
Community Outreach Supporting our Youth,
Seniors, and Entire
Community
Enhancing Diversity and
Inclusiveness
Community Outreach,
Engagement, and
Messaging
PS Director
(minimal)
CS Supervisor
(moderate)
(1) Participate with other groups to support community outreach and support arts and culture in the community (including Valle del Sur, El Toro Arts, SV Creates, Poppy Jasper Film Festival, Morgan Hill Diwali Festival, Coyote Creek Music Festival, Morgan Hill Art School, SJMA Let’s Look at Art, Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana, Caribbean Meet and Greet) (All) (2) Explore development of a calendar relating to library, culture and arts events and/or development of a publication plan for upcoming events. (Khera/Borchers)
(3) Explore opportunities for arts programming in conjunction with the new Morgan Hill Magical Bridge Playground.
(Khera/Chabra/Santiago)
(4) Use social media for promotion of Commission initiatives (Chabra/Borchers/Ganapathy)
(5) Develop outreach program to the Latinx community through art programming (Santiago/Lyn)
(6) Continue open art studio program (physical or virtual) (Blanton/Ganapathy/Borchers)
(7) Create a Morgan Hill coloring book in partnership with local artists (Santiago/Ganapathy)
(8) Explore opportunities for youth engagement in arts
(Khera/Chabra/Ganapathy)
(9) Develop a cultural calendar (Khera/Lyn/Chabra)
(10) Implement a "Morgan Hill Stands Against Hate" campaign.
Art and Culture Events Supporting our Youth,
Seniors, and Entire
Community
Enhancing Diversity and
Inclusiveness
PS Director
(minimal)
CS Coordinator
(minimal)
CS Supervisor
(minimal)
(1) Facilitate the Art a la Carte event (Chabra/Blanton are the leads/all members will support)
(2) Partner with artists on a children’s art show with the Taste of Morgan Hill or International Celebration
(Khera/Chabra/Ganapathy)
(3) Implement second annual international festival utilizing entertainment and food from various cultures (All)
Project Area City Council
Goal Supported
Staff Resources
Required
Specific Task /
Commissioners Assigned
Permanent and
Proposed Public Art
Supporting our Youth,
Seniors, and Entire
Community
Preserving Our Community
History
PS Director
(minimal)
Maintenance
Coordinator
(minimal)
(1) Continue implementation of the utility box art program (Artists - Ganapathy/Blanton)/(Sponsors - Chabra/Borchers/Lyn)
(2) Celebration/unveiling of Poppy Jasper Art (Ganapathy/Khera) (3) Form subcommittees as needed to support specific art requests that come forward (All)
(4) Review art inventory and complete updates to historical items list (Borchers/Lyn)
(5) Creating an artist registry (Khera/Borchers/Lyn)
(6) Update google map of existing public art (Borchers) (7) Develop and recommend a plan for the use of Public Arts Funds (All)
(8) Explore public art related to a homelessness outreach mural (Santiago)
(9) Partner with artist to complete a community mural
(Santiago/Blanton/Ganapathy)
Library Outreach and
Support
Supporting our Youth,
Seniors, and Entire
Community
Enhancing Diversity and
Inclusiveness
Library Staff
(minimal)
(1) Support Library outreach and advocacy as needed (All) (2) Coordinate Commissioner’s Corner in Library to provide book recommendations (Khera/Ganapathy/Lyn)
(3) Participate in annual Library Commissioners Forum (All) (4) Support incorporation of Children’s art into the Library (Chabra/Lyn)
Support of Historical
Resources
Preserving our Community
History
PS Director
(minimal)
(1) Explore opportunities for the Commission to support the Morgan Hill Historical Society partnership, including supporting the Black History Project (Ganapathy/Lyn)
(2) Support outreach and advocacy for the Historical Society as needed (All)
Staff Resources Required:
0-30 hours: Minimal; 31-60 hours: Moderate; 60+ hours: Significant Future Potential Items (Parking Lot)
1) Explore other opportunities for Library art contests in other media (examples: poetry, photography, literature).