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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-09-12 CAC MINS t t MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. Conference Room #1 September 12, 1995 Civic Center Library CALL MEETING TO ORDER ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair McAllister, Commissioners Greeno, Pelayo, Scott, Souval and Wheeland MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Cernitz and Virchis STAFF PRESENT: Staff Liaison Gates and McMartin 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MSC [Scott/Wheeland] 5-0 (Commissioner Pelayo was not present yet) to approve the minutes of July 11, 1995. Chair McAllister introduced and welcomed the new Commissioner, David Greeno. Mr. Greeno gave a brief history of his background and looked forward to his contribution to the Commission. 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Action a. Trust Account "Budget" At the last meeting the Commission requested an update on the Trust Account. The balance of the Trust Account as of August 31, 1995 is $3, 054 .06. The Commission agreed to include this on next month's agenda for further discussion. Non-Action a. Request for Transfer of Funds - NALAA/MOSAIC The request to transfer funds within the Cultural Arts Commission's budget is on hold. The procedure to request a change in the City' s process for transferring funds from one account to another is going to Council. once it has been approved, the Commission will be notified when the transfer of funds is in effect. 1 i Cultural Arts Commission 2 September 12, 1995 Meetings Minutes b. Commission Budget - FY 1995-96 The Commissioners received a copies of the Commission's line-item budget. This was presented as a informational item. 3. NEW BUSINESS ACTION a. National Arts and Humanities Month Activities The month of October has been declared National Arts and Humanities Month. During each October Council meeting, entertainment is scheduled. The Commission was interested in obtaining a banner. Commissioner Cernitz will be requesting information to purchase one. A proclamation will be presented at the October 3 Council meeting at 4: 00 p.m. The Commissioners agreed to attend the meeting for the presentation. • NON-ACTION a. Port District - Fine Arts Project The Port of San Diego has set aside art funds to purchase art pieces that will be placed on or near Port Tidelands. The Port District has requested Chula Vista's assistance in selecting a site where the art should be located and also which specific art pieces should the Port purchase. MSC [Souval/Greeno] 6-0 to form a Sub-Committee to assist in selecting art pieces for the Bayfront. The Sub- Committee will consist of five members. Three members will be Cultural Arts Commissioners, Commissioners Scott, Souval and Wheeland. Two members of the community will be asked to serve on the Sub-Committee. 4. Sub-Committee Reports The Commissioners were asked to give any information to Mr. McAllister for the next publication of the MOSAIC Calendar. Commissioner Pelayo reported there was good Commission coverage. Twenty-eight shirts were sold for a total of . $280. 00. MSC [Scott\Wheeland] 5-0 to purchase a canopy with the proceeds for future festivals and events. Cultural Arts Commission 3 September 12 , 1995 Meetings Minutes 5. STAFF REPORT a. Recruitment for Cultural Arts Coordinator The City is in the process of accepting applications for the part-time Cultural Arts Coordinator position. The deadline is September 15, 1995, however, it will probably be extended another week. b. Music-in-the-Park Concert Series The City was very pleased with the entertainment and crowd. The summer concerts were very successful. There was higher attendance this year with a diverse audience. The 1996 Festival Report will go to Council within the next few weeks. The Commission will be notified of the date and will receive the agenda item prior to the Council meeting. 6. COMMUNICATIONS a. Oral Communications - None b. Written Communications - None C. Commissioners' Remarks - None Meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of October 10, 1995 at 5: 00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Bottorff