1. General Session
1.A. Call to Order
Chair Falco called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.
1.B. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Falco led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.C. Invocation
Chair Falco asked for a moment of silence in the name of unity, togetherness and gratitude.
1.D. Matters from the Audience
None.
2. Action
2.A. Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Shay made a motion to approve the minutes with two grammatical corrections, seconded by Commissioner Price.
Motion carried 5-0
Ayes: Falco, Bernal, Price, Schultz, Shay
Nays: None
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3. Discussion
3.A. Street Pole Banners Update
Community Services Director Carrie Hernandez announced the funding for the Street Pole Banners has been approved and staff will be getting new quotes and moving forward with the installation. There was a discussion about the location, cost, content, strategic planning, durability and timing.
4. Reports
4.A. Gallery Committee
Commissioner Shay read aloud the poem she received by the poet laureate at the Gallery Fresh Air event recently.
4.B. Theatre Committee
Vice Chair Bernal reported on their most recent meeting stating they had met with Amplify team and then everything is moving along as expected.
4.C. Site Awareness Committee
No updates.
4.D. Art in Public Places Committee
No updates.
4.E. Country Fair Committee
No updates.
4.F. General Plan Steering Committee
No updates.
5. Informational
5.A. Information Memorandum/Staff Updates
Community Services Special Events Supervisor Kristin Steyerman is preparing for the upcoming Spring Craft Boutique, which will feature 227 registered vendors.
The Pet Expo is set for April 5, showcasing a variety of animals and interactive activities.
Additionally, the Love Brea event has undergone a name change and will now be called Go. Serve. Brea., featuring 11 community service projects as of now.
5.B. Commissioner Requests
The potential impact on federally funded programs, particularly senior services and grants, was discussed. There were also inquiries about the effect of federal executive orders on the city's programs.
Director Hernandez mentioned a group of City Staff who recently visited Washington, D.C., for the National League of California Cities Conference, and staff will provide an update on information received.
Additionally, the commissioners expressed interest in supporting upcoming exhibits and events.
6. Adjournment
Chair Falco adjourned the meeting at 6:11 pm.
The foregoing minutes are hereby approved
This 9th day of April, 2025:
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Carrie Hernandez, Community Services Director