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Arts and Culture Commission 4 4/17/2025 <br />Moved by Commissioner Hernandez, seconded by Commissioner Lopez-Guerra to <br />Approve Consent Calendar items. <br />YES: 5 – Debra Russell, Indigo Vu, Susie Lopez-Guerra, Joese Hernandez, Miguel Ochoa <br />NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass <br />***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR*** <br />WORK STUDY SESSION <br />3.Investing in the Artist Grant 2024-2025 – Grantee Presentations <br />Minutes: <br />•OC Crazies presented by Cherie Kerr <br />•Delhi Center presented by Gaby Muniz <br />•GREEN-MPNA presented by Leonel Flores <br />•Stanford Sound & Stage presented by Modesto Briseno <br />•Breathe of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble presented by Sara Guerrero <br />•The Cambodian Family presented by Amina Sen <br />•The Frida Cinema presented by Logan Crow <br />4.Bridging the G.A.P.: Graffiti Arts Program – Update Presentation <br />Minutes: The presentation was given by Robyn MacNair, Sofia Cuevas, Alex Sanchez, <br />and Maricela Pena. <br />Commission members engaged in a discussion session, expressing support for the <br />Artist and participating students. <br />***END OF WORK STUDY SESSION*** <br />COMMENTS <br />5.Staff member comments - None <br />6.Commission member comments <br />Minutes: <br />•Hernandez – Discussed the importance of the arts in transforming lives and <br />indicated a desire to revisit the Commission’s funding in an upcoming meeting. <br />•Russell – Asked for a progress update on the Sahuayo mural project, and noted two <br />upcoming events: The Art Walk on May 3 and DJ classes at The Pizza Press. <br />•Ochoa – Thanked all participants for their informative presentations. <br />•Vu – The next meeting will focus on discussing budget priorities. There was <br />appreciation for the meaningful connection with the public—highlighting how art <br />brings people together, and how doing good fosters unity. Stronger community <br />  <br />  <br />City Council 6 – 70 9/16/2025