HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-06-08 CAC MINS MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
Tuesday, 5 : 00 p.m. Conference Room #1
June 8, 1998 Civic Center Library
CALL MEETING TO ORDER-ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Virchis, Commissioners McAllister,
Erhardt, Gore, and Wheeland
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Flach, Curd and Russell
STAFF PRESENT: Staff Liaison Gates, McMartin, and Todd
1 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MSC (McAllister/Wheeler) 5-0 to
approve the minutes of May 11, 1998 .
• 2 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
Action
a. Formation of Sub-Committee to strategize budgeting of
the Trust Account - The Commissioners were requested to
appoint a Sub-Committee to met and review the Trust
line item accounts and strategize the operating
expenses during the 1998-99 fiscal year.
MSC (McAllister/Gore) 5-0 to direct the Commissioners
to review and help determine the allocation of the
Trust Fund accounts . Staff will provide budget
information to the Commissioners within the next week.
Non-Action
a. Universal Amphitheater - Fred Kassman, Redevelopment
Coordinator, Community Development Department, brought
the Commission up-to-date on the status of the
Amphitheater. The first concert is scheduled for
August 1998 . Kobey' s Swap Meet opening target date is
November 1998 .
To date one City internal meeting has been held. At
this time it is too premature to determine the detailed
operations . Once the Amphitheater begins their
• operation and the City has specific information, the
City will create a Committee and include input from the
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Cultural Arts Commission. At the end of the concert
season, the City will begin receiving funds. The first
year may not be as substantial as future years .
b. Format of City Council Presentations - Cultural Arts
Coordinator Todd thanked the Commissioners for their
participation and interest in updating the City Council
of cultural arts activities once a month during the
City Council meetings . The format for the
presentations should consist of latest scheduled
events . Mr. Todd will assist the Commissioners as an
editing and advisoral role.
3 . NEW BUSINESS -
Action
a. Nominations for Chair and Vice Chair for FY 98-99
The term of Chair and Vice Chair expires June 30 . The
Commissioners were asked to recommend nominations for
new officers. Vice Chair Wheeland was nominated for
the Chairperson position. Commissioner Gore was
nominated for the position of Vice Chair. The election
will be held at next month' s meeting.
Non-Action
a. Reorganization of Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Department - David Palmer, Library Director, was
introduced and welcomed. The City restructured its
recreation and library departments upon the resignation
of Jess Valenzuela, Director of Parks, Recreation and
Open Space.
Under the reorganization, the Library Director will
head the Library/Recreation Department . Other changes
include transferring parks and open space maintenance
to the Public Works Department . Parks planning and
landscape services will become part of the Planning
Department .
Mr. Palmer explained future functions of his department
and offered his services to the Commission. Mr. Palmer
also extended his availability to meet with the
Commissioners and assist in the goal of developing
cultural arts in the City of Chula Vista.
• b. Future Agenda Topics - The Commissioners were directed
to suggest future agenda subjects to Mr. Gates .
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4 . SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS - None reported.
5 . STAFF REPORT -
The Port District Art Project will be presented at the City
Council meeting, June 9, 6 : 00 p.m. The Commissioners were
encouraged to attend and support the recommendation.
The 1998 Music in the Park Summer Concert schedule was
distributed. The first concert is scheduled for Sunday,
June 14, at 4 : 00 p.m. at Memorial Bowl .
6 . COMMUNICATIONS
a. Oral Communications - None
b. Written Communications - None
C. Commissioner' s Remarks -
Commissioner McAllister gave a personal congratulations
to Chair Virchis . Mr. Virchis has been nominated Arts
• Educator, Man of the Year, for the California Center
for the Arts.
7 . ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 6 : 05 p.m. to the
regular scheduled meeting on Monday, July 13 , 1998 at 5 : 00
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Bottorff