HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-05-14 CAC MINSMinutes of the Regular Meeting of the
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
Monday, 5:00 p.m.
May 14, 2001
CALL MEETING TO ORDER -ROLL CALL
Conference Room #2
Civic Center Library
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Gore, Commissioners Flach, Tubbs, Vanderpool,
Virchis
MEMBERS EXCUSED: McGlade, Quintana
MEMBERS UNEXCUSED: Redo
STAFF PRESENT: Staff Liaison McMartin and Todd
GUESTS: Patrice O'Halloran, Literacy
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — MSC (Virchis/Flack) 5-0 approving the minutes of
March 12, 2001. ,
2. OLD BUSINESS
A. Taste of Arts Festival Debriefing — The Commissioners were thanked for all
their help with the Festival. A meeting is scheduled for June 13, 2001 to
discuss next year's Festival. The discussion will include possible dates, the
venue, and decide whether to continue the Festival. A report will be brought
back to the Commission.
B. Coors Amphitheater/Community Use Days - Willie Green, Blockbuster Team,
was introduced and presented a Request for Castle Park High School to partner
with the Chula Vista Library in producing a DiamondStar Entertainment"
Blockbuster Team Festival at the Coors Amphitheater. $2,500 of the net profit
from the Team Festival will go to the City of Chula Vista McCandliss Arts
Funds, in addition $2,500 will go to the Library. The proposed event will be
held on July 7, 2001 if the Amphitheater is available. MSC (Tubbs/Flach) 4-0
Virchis abstained - to support the request.
C. Downtown Arts Center Update — The Council approved the request to conduct
a feasibility study on March 20, 2001.
D. Booth display for CAC at community events — The amount of the funds from
the sale proceeds from the Coors Amphitheater for the Commission's use is
$11,000. After discussion, MSC (Virchis/Tubbs) agreed to utilize the funds as
follows:
$3,000 - Booth Display
500 - Purchase a Booth
500 - Coors Amphitheater Booth
$4,000 -Total
• Commissioner Flach requested to amend the motion to include an $1,000 for
any additional expenses. Motion approved.
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3. NEW BUSINESS
A. Music in the Park & Summer Pops Festival — The 2001 Music in the Park
Summer Concert Series schedule was distributed.
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B. Performing & Visual Arts Fund Grants Approved — On May 8, 2001, the
Council approved the selection of the FY 2001-01 recipients and their monetary
grant awards totaling $64,797.
C. CAC Arts Fund Grant Proposals — The Taste of the Arts received $1,500 and
the Music in the Park received $2,500.
D. Art Exhibit Policy — The Policy and Application for guidelines for potential
exhibitors and Library staff was distributed. The policy outlines which exhibit
space is available at the Chula Vista Public Library.
E. Beautification Awards Dinner — The annual dinner has been rescheduled. The
date has been changed to June 14, 2001.
F. Workplan/Goals Workshop — Staff suggested and offered to arrange a
Commission workshop to set goals and objectives. MSC (Vanderpool/Gore) to
direct staff to arrange and schedule a facilitator to conduct a workshop. The
Commissioners were directed to create their own lists of what the Commission
should be achieving during the next fiscal year. This will be discussed at the
• June meeting.
G. Tightening Commission Agenda - The Commission discussed and agreed the
necessity to have productive meetings in order to address and accomplish the
agenda items efficiently. Meeting tool information was distributed to the
Commissioners.
H. War Memorial — The idea for a potential memorial is still being pursued.
4. COMMITTEE REPORTS —
A. Port Art Committee — The Committee met May 3. The Committee agreed to
include additional members. The next meeting is scheduled for May 16, 2001.
Commissioner Vanderpool asked the Commission if they were interested in
inviting Port Commissioner Malcolm to update the proposed Bayfront Plan.
B. McCandliss Awards — Because the Awards Banquet Dinner was rescheduled, the
deadline is extended to submit applications.
C. Chula Vista Music Competition - The Ninth Annual Classical Music
Competition was be held May 12, 2001 in the Chula Vista Civic Public Library.
The event was very successful with 101 competitors.
• 5. STAFF REPORT — The Mayor's State of the City Address is scheduled for May 22,
2001 at the new Veterans Memorial Home.
6. COMMUNICATIONS —
A. Oral Communications —. None
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B. Written Communications — Commissioner Hector Molina submitted a letter if
`� resignation. This vacancy will be posted with the City Clerk's office.
C. Commissioners' Remarks - Mr. Virchis suggested 1) Artists of the Month and 2)
Gifts of service to the outgoing Commissioners.
D. Friends of the Arts Remarks - None
7. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. to Monday, June 11, 2001.
Respectfully submitted,
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Elizabeth Bottorff
Recording Secretary