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CHULA VISTA
MINUTES
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
Monday, September 14, 2009 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. and asked the
secretary to call the roll. Ms. Mariya Anton acted as staff liaison in absence of
Stephanie Loney who was on vacation.
Commissioners Present: Bolles, Deavenport, McDermott, ,Hernandez (Glenn),
Liston; , Fessia, Smith
Commissioners Absent: Voorhees, Berndt -excused,
• 2. Approval of Minutes
Minutes were reviewed with corrections made -Berndt was present at the last
meeting. Eric Crocket's name should be removed from the Community Garden
update and replaced by staff liaison Loney.
Motion to approve minutes of )une 8~', 2009 was made by Deavenport and
seconded by Berndt. Unanimous approval.
3. Public Comments
Ms. Souval informed the group that a book was created by the previous CAC and
is in the possession of Miss Terry Thomas, a private citizen. Ms. Souval also
suggested that the CAC invite and coordinate with the International Institute of
Photographic Arts to hold a social mixer/fund-raiser for this purpose.
Staff was instructed that the discussion/planning of a launch event in 2010 be
put on the agenda for the next meeting of this Commission on November 9~'.
4. Old Business
a. Chula Vista Arts Foundation -Bolles
Chula Vista Arts Foundation -Commission Bolles informed the commission
that he had resigned from the CVAF and suggested that this group keep a
• presence on the foundation; even if the commissioners rotated
representative functions at the CV Arts Foundation. No formal action was
taken.
Mr. Bolles recommended that this commission take on the task of assisting
the City with creating a catalog of performing artists and visual artists,
located in and around Chula Vista. Those present agreed with the idea and
requested it be put on a future agenda for further discussion.
b. Community Garden -McDermott
There was discussion concerning making the community garden a sculpture
garden, with Commissioner McDermott suggesting the name be changed to
"Sculpture Garden". The others agreed. A preliminary proposal of costs was
distributed to the commissioners for review. There followed discussions on
the artist for the mural, Ms. Karen Mannis was suggested, decision on this
and on the process, be made at the next meeting.
A motion was made by Ms. Deavenport to accept the proposal by
Commissioner McDermott and present it with these minutes to Mr. Eric
Crockett of the Redevelopment Department, for review. Ms. Fessia seconded
the motion. •
The Chairman asked that the City prepare a letter to the owner of the
adjoining wall, asking permission to paint the mural. It was agreed that he
should see the draft of these minutes before creating the letter to be
approved by this commission. It will then be forwarded to the
Redevelopment Department for veto and dispatch. Ms. Anton concurred.
The Chairman at this time asked Commissioner Deavenport to confirm that
she would accept the post of Vice Chairperson for this year. She agreed.
5. New Business
a. National City's Port Public Art Committee -Souval
Ms. Souval introduced the credentials of Ms. Susana Paredo with her
opinion that she would be instrumental in bringing back art to Chula Vista.
Ms. Souval also suggested that the City explore the possibility of renting
Port artwork.
b. Port Public Art Committee Update -Souval
Ms. Souval reported that the Windchimes sculpture needed repair. Souval •
is also on the mayor's "100 committee" to help organize the centennial
celebration of Chula Vista.
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6. StafF Updates
a. Library Art Exhibit Approval Policy -Anton
The revised copy of the exhibit policy was presented to the Trustees
Board; they had no objections.
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7. Oral Communications
The commissioners informed the others of several upcoming events from their
respective organizations.
8. Adjournment
Mr. Bolles adjourned the meeting at 6:05 p.m. The next Cultural Arts Commission
meeting will be held on November 9, 2009 at 5:00 p.m., Chula Vista Public
Library, Civic Center main floor Conference Room.
Approved by: S D / ER, CB abstained
on: Nov.09/09
Secretary:
Sent to Clerk's Office on 02/18/2010
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