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Minutes
Dec. 4, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Chung, George, Ferone, Nassiri, Clark
Absent: Carrillo, Breyer
INVOCATION: None.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Chung led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the regular meeting held Nov. 6, 2025
Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Motion by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Ferone, to approve the minutes as
presented. Motion carried, 3/0/2/2 (Chung, Nassiri -Abstain, Carrillo, Breyer -Absent).
PRESENTATIONS: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
PUBLIC HEARING: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
1. UPDATE FROM CARLSBAD VILLAGE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION ON TEMPORARY PUBLIC ART
PROJECTS: Receive a report from Carlsbad Village Business Association on temporary public
art projects in the Village. (Staff contact: Krystal Roa, Library & Cultural Arts Department)
Recommended Action: Receive the report.
The Commission received the presentation.
Carlsbad Village Business Association Executive Director Christine Davis shared a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk.)
Commissioner George asked about the environmental factors of the chalk and Executive
Director Davis explained that the chalk is not toxic but is not a substance that should go down
the storm drains. The art being done on wooden boards is environmentally better and also
allows for the art to be preserved and displayed indefinitely.
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2. DISCUSS FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS GUIDELINES AND CALENDAR:
Discuss the FY 2026-27 Community Arts Guidelines (CAG), application and funding cycle
calendar. (Staff contact: Krystal Roa, Library & Cultural Arts Department)
Recommended Action: Receive the report and have a discussion.
The Commission received the report.
Program Manager Krystal Roa shared a PowerPoint presentation (on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.)
Commissioner Ferone asked for an example of an organization that would not be eligible to
apply for a Community Arts Grant. Program Manager Roa explained that when an
organization receives money from a grant or has a professional services agreement, the
organization would then not be eligible.
Commissioner Ferone asked why the decision was made to not increase the dollar amount of
grant funding to schools. Cultural Arts Manager Stropes stated that as discussed in a previous
meeting, schools are receiving new funding from Prop 28. Also, it is to the community's
benefit to spread the wealth and open the door for more organizations to apply.
Commissioner Ferone asked if there will be a roundtable discussion in order to reach more
organizations that would fall under the "emerging artist" category and what can the city do
to reach more people in that category. Program Manager Roa stated she has been meeting
with new non-profits consistently as well as attending events within the city in order to
spread the word about the grants and the funds available for non-profits. Program Manager
Roa has also been attending Village Voices meetings hosted by the Carlsbad Village Business
Association.
Commissioner Nassiri asked if all applicants pass the application process, will the funds be
depleted. Program Manager Roa explained that based on historical numbers, there are
enough funds.
Commissioner Ferone suggested spreading the funding award size out more evenly. Cultural
Arts Manager Stropes advised that through a large amount of historical analysis that the
award amounts are equitable.
COMMISSION COMMENTARY AND REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS: The
Commissioners make brief announcements, brief reports of their activities and requests for
future agenda items.
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CULTURAL ARTS MANAGERS COMMENTS:
Cultural Arts Manager Stropes commented on the following:
• Three concerts coming up in December including a dance lesson before the Blame Betty
concert.
• Be on the look out for a video from the city about a resurrected partnership with Carlsbad
High School Film Department. A teacher from the film department did a prescreening talk
before the showing of a classic film. The series drew the largest attendance of the year.
• The Explore More program welcomed almost 400 second grade students to the Cannon
Art Gallery to experience the current exhibition during the past session.
• Don't forget to go to the local schools' performances along with the other grantee
performances.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Arts Commissioners are invited to attend the Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation holiday party
on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. in the Gowland Meeting Room
STAFF COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: 6:39 p.m.
Ariel Donovan
Senior Office Specialist