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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.
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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.
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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