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MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
Tuesday, 5:00 p.m.
October 12, 1993
Parks & Recreation Conference Room
ci ty Hall
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CALL MEETING TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chair Cernitz, Commissioners Luna, McAllister,
Scott, Souval and Torres
MEMBERS EXCUSED:
commissioner Pelayo
STAFF PRESENT:
Staff Liaisons Gates, McMartin and Shaw
Parks & Recreation Director Valenzuela
Parks & Recreation Director Jess Valenzuela was present and
addressed the Commission. The Commission was commended on their
job well done thus far and Jess wished them success and totally
supports their efforts.
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of September 14, 1993 were not available.
was continued to next month's meeting.
This
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. NALAA CONFERENCE SUMMARY - Chair Cernitz attended the
NALAA Conference in early June, 1993 in Miami, Florida
for five days. During the conference there were four
ma~n programs. Ms. Cerni tz attended "how to get funding"
sessions and distributed a handout on planned giving. An
overview of sights and facilities visited were mentioned.
b. Council Recommendations re: Workplan
The City Council approved the Commission's Work plan with
the condition two questions were clarified:
1. The way to involve the youth in a more formal manner in
the planning and implementation with the Commission.
2.
No liaison has been built with any other art commissions
or councils.
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MSUC [SouvaljTorres] 6-0 to amend the Arts & strategy Sub-
Committee Work Plan by establishing a liaison position with
the Youth Commission and extend the opportunity to participate
and serve as a Sub-Committee member.
Commissioner Luna arrived.
MSUC [SouvaljMcAllister] 7-0 to amend the Communication Public
Affairs Work Plan Objective C to develop relationships with
the City's boards and commissions and councils of other
communities.
Staff will prepare a response to the Council for Chair
Cernitz's signature.
c. Music Festival Sponsorship
Chair Cernitz met with the Festival Committee.
Close was appointed as the Chairperson.
June
d. Arts and Humanities Month Activities
Chair Cernitz and Commissioner Luna received the
Arts & Humanities Month Proclamation at a
meeting.
National
Council
A Calendar of Events for the month of October was
distributed. Ms. Shaw stayed within the budget. 1,000
copies were printed for a cost of $135.00. Dr. Feliciano
Rios donated $250.00 towards the Calendar of Events.
There will be a cultural Art Commission sponsored
Storyteller Program. Assistance was solicited from the
Commission to help out during the Show on October 23 at
7:30 p.m.. Mr. Torres suggested approaching the
thespians from the high schools to assist.
e. Phantom Gallery
MSUC [McAllister\Souval] 6-0 (Mr. Torres left for a short
while) to continue this item to next month's agenda and
request staff to meet with the Downtown Business
Association to further clarify what assistance or support
the Association wants from the Commission.
f.
METROPOLIS
A musical is scheduled for November 11, Thursday, at 8:00
a.m. at Southwestern College. Bill Virchis, Southwestern
College Instructor is very interested in working with the
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ci ty and community. Several meetings were held to
discuss the city and Commission role in assisting with
ticket selling. The City's final decision was to agree
to accept 100 tickets from Southwestern and sell them
through the city.
The tickets will be on sale through the City Credit Union
office. The tickets will be offered at a discount of
$5.00. Flyers will be distributed to City employees in
their paychecks prior to the event.
MSUC [Souval\Scott] 7-0 to use proceeds from the
sale and purchase a half page ad for $50.00
METROPOLIS Program.
tickets
in the
3. NEW BUSINESS
a.
Economic Development Sub-Committee Chair Vacancy
MSUC [Souval \Scott] 7-0 to postpone the decision to
appoint a new Sub-Committee Chair until the vacancies
have been filled on the Commission. It was agreed to
delay the decision until the new calendar year.
Ms. Shaw asked for the Commission's direction with the
Sub-Committee. The members were questioning the status
of the Sub-Committee.
Staff was requested to prepare a letter for Chair
Cernitz's signature to notify the Sub-Committee members
there was an unexpected resignation and that the
Commission was evaluating the role of that Sub-Committee
and they will be notified no later than January 1994.
4. SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Public Affairs
Ms. Luna reported survey cards will be distributed during
the Ables Silvas Performance.
A draft introductory letter is being prepared to other
Boards and Commissions in the City and other arts and
commission agencies outside the City basically making
them aware of the Commission.
The Committee agreed to include their names and phone
numbers as contact. The letter should be complete and
ready for distribution near the end of the month. A copy
of the letter will be sent to each of the Commissioners.
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b. Art in Public Places
Commissioner McAllister attended a volunteer workshop of
the Urban Corps of San Diego. A list of art and
sculptures in San Diego County area, which included Chula
vista was distributed.
The Sub-Committee prepared a list of the Chula Vista art
and distributed to the Commission. He asked their
assistance to help complete unknowns and identify any
other art in Chula vista to add to the list.
c. Advocacy
The Sub-Committee plans to meet with Larry Baza at Centro
to gather information and discuss their experience with
advocacy. The Advocacy Sub-Committee will then begin
planning their strategy.
Mr. Torres attended the Board of Supervisors meeting as
an advocate of Arts and Humanities. The Board opposed
the PAAC funding. The Commission was interested in
expressing their disappointment of the decision.
Staff will follow-up on the role the Commission must
follow on letters to the editor, etc.
5. STAFF REPORT
a. CALAA Convocation -
The Convocation is scheduled for October 16 and 17, 1993.
Ms. Shaw is scheduled to attend. The subject of this
session is focusing on economic development, such as how
to turn festivals into revenue generating events.
b. Cultural Arts Festival
Ms. Shaw has been met with Bonnie Johnston, Kellogg
School, who is working on a proj ect "Journey to the Sun".
The tentative name for the festival will be "Chula vista
Festival to the Sun". Hopefully the Festival will be
scheduled for May, 1994. A synopsis of the Festival will
be distributed at the next meeting.
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Mr. Gates apologized for the uncomfortable situation
during a discussion at last month's meeting. The
Commission was asked to cooperate and conduct future
meetings as business meetings. If there are any personal
concerns or issues, they should be handled away from the
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regular meetings.
6. COMMUNICATIONS
Meeting adj ourned at 7: 05 p. m. to the next regularly scheduled
meeting of November 9, 1993 at 5:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Elizabeth Bottorff