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CITY OF
CHULA VISTA
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
Monday, January 14, 2013 Civic Center Branch Library
5:00 pm Conference Room
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
City Staff Present:
Others Present:
I. Call to Order / Roll Call
Chair Al Gore; Vice -Chair Anitza Rodriguez;
Commissioners Luz Camacho, Willie Harris, Muriel
Kulikowski, Christine Moore, Aracely "Shelly"
Rodriguez, and Jennifer Rodriguez
Commissioner Valerie Attisha
Director of Library & Recreation Betty Waznis, Staff
Liaison Stephanie Loney
Drew Cady, Art Pulse
Chair Gore called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
Chair Gore welcomed new commissioners.
Director Waznis introduced herself and expressed appreciation to all
commissioners for their involvement on the Cultural Arts Commission.
II. Approval of Minutes
Motion made by Commissioner Kulikowski and seconded by Commissioner
Camacho to approve the minutes from the November 5, 2012 meeting. Motion
carried — abstained Harris, Moore & S. Rodriguez
III. New Business
Introduction of New Commissioners
Willie Harris, Christine Moore and Aracely Rodriguez provided self -introductions
to the Commission.
IV. Old Business
. A. Art Display at Courthouse — Chair Gore provided background information
to new commissioners and informed them that it is an ongoing project for
the Commission. Chair Gore encouraged commissioners to visit the
courthouse and look at exhibit in order to provide suggestions.
Commissioner Camacho stated that she saw that Don Johnson advertised
on his website/Facebook page for the next exhibit. She requested a
meeting with Chair Gore & Don Johnson to discuss the next display.
B. Donation of Statue — Chair Gore stated that the statue is still being offered
to the Olympic Training Center. He stated that he will contact Tracey
Lamb and may want to do a joint presentation to City Council.
Commissioner Moore asked if the Olympic Training Center had agreed to
accept the statue and inquired as to the purpose of going before City
Council.
Stephanie stated that if the Commission would like to make presentation
to Council, she would request placement of item on agenda.
C. Cow Parade — Vice Chair A. Rodriguez updated new commissioners
about the possibility of having a "Cow Parade" in Chula Vista. This is a
• very expensive project and the commission does not know if local
businesses will sponsor it.
Stephanie stated that she sent emails to TAVA (Third Avenue Village
Association) and the Otay Ranch Town Center, but have not received
responses.
Chair Gore suggested this item be put on back burner and discuss at
future meeting.
V. Library Staff Report
A. City's Arts Master Plan — Staff has received communications from
Councilwoman Bensoussan's aide informing us that Councilwoman
Bensoussan will take up the Arts Master Plan project again. The item was
brought to City Council in FY 2005-06 but no official action taken at that
time.
Director Waznis informed commission that if they are interested in
assisting or provide input on this project to contact Councilwoman
Bensoussan's office.
Chair Gore asked Stephanie to relay to Susan Johnson that the
. commission would be happy to assist.
B. Update on Performing and Visual Arts Grant — The grant information and
application have been posted on the Library's website and closes on
• February 18tH
C. Update on Gayle McCandliss Award — Program information and
nomination form also posted on Library's website and closes in April.
Stephanie has contacted principals and teachers of local high schools.
Student nominations for the "Rising Star" category must be sponsored by
a teacher.
Commissioners volunteered to contact the following high schools:
• Luz Camacho — Palomar
• Anitza Rodriguez - Eastlake
• Christine Moore — Hilltop
• Jennifer Rodriguez — Olympian, Otay Ranch & Mater Dai
• Muriel Kulikowski — Chula Vista
• Willie Harris — Bonita Vista
VI. Public Comments/Communications
A. Art Pulse (website) — Presentation by Drew Cady
• Mr. Cady provided information on "Art Pulse", a privately funded group
creating a website to capture all forms of arts and cultures available to the
public. The website will be searchable and will include all venues,
activities and eventually all artists in the community. The website will be
launched in the Silicon Valley area in late spring/early summer.
Art Pulse would like to create similar website for San Diego County area
and will be conducting a series of community forums to invite input.
Mr. Cady invited the commission to visit website or contact him for
additional information. Website: www.artpulse.org / Email:
drew _artpulse.org / Phone: (858) 735-8358
VII. Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 6:27 p.m. by Chair Gore.
The next meeting of the Cultural Arts Commission is scheduled for Monday,
March 11, 2013 at 5:00 pm at the Civic Center Branch Library, located at
365 F Street, Chula Vista.
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