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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-09-13 CAC MINS~~~// w CITY OF CHULA VISTA DRAFT MINUTES CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Monday, September 13, 2010 Downstairs Library Conf. Room 5:00 p.m. Civic Center Library 1. Call to Order/ Roll Call Commissioner Bolles called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m. Commissioners Present Bolles, Deavenport, McDermott, Berndt; Gore Commissioners Excused: Voorhees, Fessia, Smith Guests Present Melanie Seals, Mainly Mozart 5. New Business, item a. The Chairman moved to permit Ms. Seals to address the commission out of order and to then address regular agenda items after. Ms. Seals informed the group of the upcoming productions of the Mainly Mozart and distributed flyers for display and outreach by the commissioners. They offered suggestions on venue and attendance, such as the CVHS performing arts building which would be an alternate to the Mater Dei venue. This was favorably received as it would give more exposure to western Chula Vista. The Chairman thanked Ms. Seals for her time and moved the meeting onto the agenda. 2. Approval of Minutes Minutes of the August 9th meeting were approved on a motion by Mr. Gore and seconded by Ms. Deavenport. 3. Public Comments No members of the public present. • 4. Old Business a. Sculpture Garden - Chairman Bolles commended Ms. Loney on her efforts project. There was consensus that the SWC proposal was a bit pricey. Ms. Loney advised that TAVA had donated $4,800.00 towards this project and she was putting an Agenda Statement to the City Council on September 21St. to request the use of $20Kfrom the Fine Art Fund of the City be made available for it as well. It is expected that Council would instruct the CAC on guidelines for the garden. Ms. Loney also advised that there was an upcoming meeting a Council member and TAVA, which she and Eric Crockett will attend. At present the SWC proposal is on hold but staff would go forward with an RFP. The consensus of the commission is to go forward in stages, giving SWC and others the opportunity to submit on the RFP and not to expend a lot of time and/or money on a temporary feature. Commissioner Deavenport agreed with the Chairman that this should be done in stages even if only the mural gets completed in this stage. The Chairman to communicate current status to SWC, b. Updating the CV Arts Directory Chairman Bolles informed the group that nothing has progressed further with this. He has been in contact with SDSU but still awaiting response. He suggested some of the • high schools in the Sweetwater District could collaborate and the Commission should put the word out on several levels making sure to call out to local artists. Commissioners Berndt and McDermott to communicate with and gather information from Ms. Fessia. c. Port Public Art Update Ms. Souval, Port representative, was not present at the meeting. 5. New Business b. E/ection of Chair and Vice Chair for current year Commissioner Berndt made a motion to have the sitting Chair and Vice Chair stay for another year to June 20th, 2011; seconded by Commissioner McDermott. The motion was approved unanimously after the two commissioners agreed. c. Se%ction of a judge for a photography contest Stephanie Loney informed the commission that the Heritage Museum received approval on a County Enhancement Grant; this is going to be used for a photo contest. The theme would be photographs of Chula Vista. Ms. McDermott was • appointed to coordinate with staff person, Donna Golden with Ms. Berndt kept in the loop as a back-up/support person. • Ms. Loney to send a letter to Mr. Jack Blakely New Commissioner to be sworn in on 9/14 or 9/21 6. Staff Updates Ms. Loney reported that she would seek details of the incoming commissioners. Ms. Hernandez could be given a leave of absence until Sprint of 2011. Ms. Deavenport suggested asking a previous commissioner to sit in for the time being. Mr. Bolles said that he would like the second vacant seat to be filled by the November meeting. Ms. Loney to investigate. Ms. Loney and Mr. Bolles to attend breakfast with the Mayor on 10/10. 7. Oral Communications The Chairman informed of the opening of the new performing arts facility at Chula Vista High School in November, all agreed that the venue is much needed and would be well used in the City. Ms. Deavenport informed the commissioners that she would be busy moving her business in the next month. • Commissioner Gore reported on the art display at the South Bay court and CAC could get replacement art pieces. Chairman Bolles to speak with the School Districts to get their involvement if they are not already displaying there. Ms. Deavenport suggested that an all-church choir concert would be a good event at the Memorial Bowl. Ms. Loney informed presented two artists' work for exhibit at South, CAC approved; Friends of the Library will receive a percentage of the proceeds from any sales generated by the display. 8. Adjournment Mr. Bolles adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m. The next Cultural Arts Commission meeting will be held on November 08, 2010 at 5:00 p.m., Chula Vista Public Library, Civic Center Conference Room. Approved by: SD / AG on: 11/08/10 ,'~`~`` f~ Secretary: ~ n Staff Liaison: ~`G-~.~` tfcrvr-~, ~ ~ ~ / ~ ~i, v~. ,,