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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-10-12 CAC Minutes Approved MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA OCTOBER 12, 2015 Civic Center Branch Library 5:15 p.m. Conference Room 365 F Street, Chula Vista 91910 CALL TO ORDER – 5:27pm ROLL CALL: Vice-Chair Zhivago; Commissioners, Daniels, Gore, Moore, Rodriquez, and Sywyj Chair Macapugay absent CONSENT CALENDAR The Board/Commission will enact the Consent Calendar staff recommendations by one motion, without discussion, unless a Board/Commission Member, a member of the public, or staff requests that an item be removed for discussion. If you wish to speak on one of these items, please fill out a “Request to Speak” form and submit it to the Secretary prior to the meeting. Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be discussed immediately following the Consent Calendar. 1. Declaration of excused/unexcused absenteeism – September 14, 2015- Commissioner Daniels September 28, 2015 – Commissioner Rodriguez Staff recommendation: Excuse the absences 2. Approval of minutes September 14, 2015 and Special Meeting September 28, 2015 Staff recommendation: Commission approve the minutes. Motion to approve Consent Items #1 and #2 made together in one motion (motion Commissioner Daniels and 2nd Commissioner Moore) Approved 6-0-0-1 PUBLIC COMMENTS Persons speaking during Public Comments may address the Board/Commission on any subject matter within the Board/Commission’s jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the Board/Commission from discussing or taking City of Chula Vista Boards & Commissions Cultural Arts Commission Page 2 Cultural Arts Commission October 12, 2015 action on any issue not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Board/Commission may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. Comments are limited to three minutes. INFORMATION ITEMS The Item(s) listed in this section of the agenda will be considered individually by the Board/Commission and are expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. If you wish to speak on any item, please fill out a “Request to Speak” form and submit it to the Secretary prior to the meeting. 1. TIME CERTAIN: 5:15 pm Concert In the Park Summer Series – Tim Farmer, Principal Recreation Manager; City of Chula Vista Tim Farmer invited the CAC to host a booth at the Recreation Departments Concert in the Park series (Summer of 2016) The concerts will be held in Memorial Bowl June – August 2016. The CAC expressed interest in participating and suggested that possibly PVAG grantees could participate in the event(s). Lynnette will forward a list of PVAG grantees and Commissioner Moore will provide info on AT&T sponsor. 2. TIME CERTAIN: 5:30 pm Chula Vista Bayfront Band Review and Festival, Jason Paguio, President; Parade Band Foundation, Inc. Jason Paguio, President of Parade Band Foundation, Inc. introduced himself an d presented information on the Chula Vista Bayfront Band Review and Festival Event that will be held on Saturday November 14, 2015. He invited the CAC to host a booth at the event. It was discussed that there may be a cross promotional opportunity with the annual Veteran’s Walk, which is to be held on the same day. 3. Southwestern College Performing Arts and Cultural Center Preliminary Design Forum Presented by Lynnette Tessitore-Lopez, Interim Cultural Arts Manager; City of Chula Vista Ms. Tessitore-Lopez provided the CAC information on the Performing Arts and Cultural Center Preliminary Design Forum that was held September 30th at SWC. The PACC is proposed to be an approximately 41,000 square foot complex, that will include a 500 seat theatre auditorium and stage, a 170 black box theatre, classrooms, and exhibit space. The project is due to be complete in 2018. Ms. Tessitore-Lopez advised that the project managers stated that this was a preliminary design and that there would be more public opportunities for input. Ms. Tessitore-Lopez will advise the CAC as she becomes aware of future public meetings on this project. OTHER BUSINESS 3. STAFF COMMENTS NONE 4. CHAIR’S COMMENTS NONE Page 3 Cultural Arts Commission October 12, 2015 5. COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS Commissioner Gore shared that Jerome’s furniture store would be offering advertising on their website for organizations and businesses on November 7th and 8th. Commissioner Daniels provided information on the Old Globe’s Much Ado About Nothing event. Old Globe is partnering with South Bay Community Services as part of the CV Promise Neighborhood program and a substantial grant from the James Irvine Foundation. The event will be held on November 10th, 2015 at 5:30 pm at Castle Park Elementary school. Starlight Parade and Otay Ranch Parade – Vice-Chair Zhivago Vice-Chair Zhivago presented the idea of the Cultural Arts Commission participation in the Starlight Parade (December 5) and the Otay Ranch Holiday Parade (November 29th). Lynnette will get information on participation in the parade and will report back to the Commission either via email or at the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT at 6:30 pm to the regular meeting on November 9th, 2015 Materials provided to the Cultural Arts Commission related to any open-session item on this agenda are available upon request by contacting Lynnette Tessitore-Lopez, Interim Cultural Arts Manager, cvarts@chulavistaca.gov or 619-409-5465. In compliance with the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The City of Chula Vista requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend, and/or participate in a City meeting, activity, or service, contact the Human Resources Department at (619) 691-5041 (California Relay Service is available for the hearing impaired by dialing 711) at least forty-eight hours in advance of the meeting.