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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2011-092RESOLUTION N0.20ll-092 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS TASK FORCE'S SELECTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS GRANTS RECIPIENTS AND MONETARY GRANT AWARDS TOTALING $69,200 WHEREAS, in 1997, the City Council approved a Sublease with Live Nation, Inc. (formerly Universal Concerts) that established a process whereby a portion of ticket sales proceeds at the Cricket Wireless (formerly Coors) Amphitheater would be paid to the City and utilized for a Performing and Visual Arts Fund; and WHEREAS, the fund is to be used for arts grants to the Chula Vista community for the purpose of promoting and stimulating the growth of performing and cultural arts within the City; and WHEREAS, this yeaz the Chula Vista Public Library received $58,241 from Live Nation for their 2010 Concert Series, an increase of over $2,413, from the previous yeaz; and WHEREAS, as called for in the sublease, a Performing and Visual Arts Task Force was established and annually makes recommendations to the City Council regarding the arts grant awazds; and WHEREAS, the Task Force is assisted by the Library Department, which formally conducts the grant application process; and WHEREAS, the Task Force has reviewed the Fiscal Year 2011/2012 applications and has made its recommendations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby approve the Performing and Visual Arts Task Force's selection of the Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Performing and Visual Arts Grants recipients (set forth in Exhibit A) and their monetary grant totaling $69,200. Presented by D Betty aznis Library Director Approved as to form by G n R.(~oogins City rney Resolution No. 2011-092 Page 2 PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, this 7th day of June 2011 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Aguilar, Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez and Cox NAYS: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: None ?~~~ ~~ Cheryl Cox, ayo ATTEST: /~ 9 Donna R. Norris, CMC, ity Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO CITY OF CHULA VISTA I, Donna R. Norris, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2011-092 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 7th day of June 2011. Executed this 7th day of June 2011. ~~ ~ ~~~ Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk Resolution No. 2011-092 Page 3 EXHIBIT A The twenty-seven applications were reviewed and ranked by pre-established criteria by the Task Force on April 18th, 2011. A majority of requests were for the amounts requested and some were adjusted based on the Council approved Task Force policies and Task Force recommendation. One application was denied due to not being under the scope of the award. List of Grant Recommendations: Individual Applicants • Ken Jacques, Individual Artist $2,500 To provide Centennial photography at multiple events occumng through 2011. • Don Johnson, Individual Artist $1,500 To fund the cost of matting and framing photographic works on display at the Chula Vista Yacht Club. • Katarzyna Lappin, Individual Artist $2,100 To firnd the creation of art works recording the scenery, landmarks, and historical sites of Chula Vista, to be exhibited at a variety of Centennial events. • Dennis Simmons, Individual Artist $2,000 To create a series of oil paintings depicting land or seascape scenes of Chula Vista. The series is to be displayed at a permanent location such as the public Library or Heritage museum. Groups and Organizations Asian Story Theater $2,500 To fund a performance of The Musical Paul Gauguin at a Sweetwater Union High School District theater, preferably in Chula Vista. • Bonita Vista's "Music Machine" $2,500 To fund a Vocal Music Department show choir performance at Southwestern Community College's Mayan Hall. • Bonita Vista's "Sound Unlimited" $2,500 To support the continuation of community outreach performances at a variety of locations in Chula Vista and Bonita. Also, to support participation in competitive festivals. • California Ballet Association $2,500 To provide two on-site events at libraries within a 5 mile radius of Chula Vista and to provide on site lessons to Sweetwater Union High Schools with existing dance programs. Also, to provide tickets to underserved schools to scheduled productions. • Chula Vista 100 $10,000 To fund performances at the Founder's Day Festival on October 16`h, 201 I to be held at Memorial Park. • Chula Vista 100 $2,500 To fund a "Tell Your Story" section on the Chula Vista Centennial Website to include podcasts, video clips and a photo gallery of Chula Vistan's family history, memories and experiences during the Centennial Year of Service. • Chula Vista 100 $1,000 To fund the creation of a monument constructed of recycled materials to demonstrate the community's commitment to the environment. Resolution No. 2011-092 Page 4 • Chula Vista 100 $2,500 To fund a Centennial Concert and create DVD's for sale to the public. • Christian Community Theater $2,500 To fund three ten week classes, culminating in a production of a stage musical presented to 4,725 south county students. • Chula Vista Ballet $2,500 To fund a collaboration with Cerri Youth Ballet to study dance, culminating in a performance with excerpts from Paquita, La Corsaire, Alice in Wonderland and Warabe Japanese Dance at Mater Dei High School. • Chula Vista Community Arts Group $2,200 To fund concerts by musicians from the San Diego Symphony, a film series at the Chula Vista Library, and free art classes for the community. • Chula Vista Public Library $2,500 To provide artistic and performing art presentations to supplement the Librazy's Summer Reading Program. • Chula Vista Public Library $3,000 To fund artistic and performing art presentations for teens and adults to supplement the Librazy's Summer Reading Program. • Chula Vista Yacht Club $2,500 To fund a juried Art Show, an Arts and Crafts Fair, a Community Wall mural, and Random Acts of Culture (Folklorico dancers, Equestrian Vacero traditional reenactment, Jazz performances, Sea Shanties, Barbershop performances.) • Collaborations: Teachers and Artists $4,250 To fund artists and mentors to work with teachers participating in the COTA program to integrate the arts into core curriculum subjects and to expand the program to a tenth school within the Chula Vista Elementary School District. • Lamb's Players Theater $1,500 To help fund Miz It Up, an educational play that combines academic content with chazacter education. One free touring performance will take place at an elementary or middle school in aloes-income neighborhood. • Mater Dei $2,000 To help fund a performance of The Nutcracker at the Mater Dei theater on December 3rd, 2011. • Onstage Playhouse $1,600 To fund a portion of a tuition free program for high school students covering theater production (acting, directing, playwriting, scene design etc..) • San Diego Opera Association $3,000 To fund a portion of the WAM (Words and Music) program that improves student literacy and arts education through the production of a musical theatre/opera piece. • Theatre and Arts Foundation of San Diego County (La Jolla Playhouse) $2,550 To fund a portion of a Performance Outreach Program and bring a tour to three Chula Vista schools for a total of six performances of a 45 minute piece that addresses issues in students' lives. Resolution No. 2011-092 Page 5 • Unlimited Jazz Dance Productions $2,500 To create an artist in residence program at the Sweetwater Union High School District that develops artistic creation and conversation through dance. The program will attempt to transmit a better understanding and comprehension of the technical aspects of dance. • Wolf Canyon Elementary School $2,500 To fund an annual musical for 1st through 6th grades in which students will run the box office, design programs, assist as ushers and manage sound and lighting. The above grant award recommendations were made by the Task Force with full consideration given to the recommendations made at the City Council meeting on April 28th, 2009, that guidelines previously approved by City Council should be augmented with the following - • Applicants to use the correct application • Changes to criteria and how points aze awazded • Expectation of itemized budgets • Clarification on the amount of funds that can be requested • Final reports to be completed and filed on time • Requiring attendance at annual workshops • Notice that failing to abide by any and all rules could result in funds being withdrawn and affect future applications by individuals or organizations The previous guidelines were approved by City Council on December 14th, 1999, and entitled Criteria for the Allocation of the Performing Arts Fund. Criteria for the Allocation of the Performing Arts Fund as approved by City Council on December 14, 1999. The Performing/Visual Arts Fund, established by the sublease between the City and Live Nation, shall be annually re-granted through a formal application process. The following groups and individuals shall be eligible to apply for funds: • Chula Vista based tax-exempt, non-profit organizations • Chula Vista based educational institutions • Chula Vista based religious organizations • Performance groups associated with Chula Vista based educational institutions (i.e., the Music Machine) • The City of Chula Vista and its various departments and Boards and Commissions • Individuals who reside in Chula Vista For-profit organizations, institutions and businesses shall not be eligible to apply for funds. Non-Chula Vista based non-profit organizations shall not be eligible to apply for funds unless they partner with Chula Vista based organizations. Individual Chula Vista residents (especially students) shall be eligible to apply, in an effort to develop local talent. Per the agreement, applicants may only apply for funds to underwrite the cost of presentations. Funds shall not be awarded to establish an endowment or trust fund, for administrative costs, for capital projects, for rent of performance or office space, and/or for general operating expenses.