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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAG RPTS 2007 0717 AC SPCMOORPARK ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA July 17, 2007 6:00 P.M. Moorpark Community Center 799 Moorpark Avenue 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 3. ROLL CALL: 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: A. High Street Arts Center Update (L.J. Stevens) 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: 6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: Any member of the public may address the Commission during the Public Comment portion of the agenda Speaker Cards must be received by the Recording Secretary prior to the Public Comments portion of the meeting. Speakers will be heard in the order that their Speaker Cards are received A limitation of three (3) minutes shall be imposed upon each speaker Copies of the reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business on the Agenda are on file with the Assistant City Manager's Office and are available for public review. Any questions concerning any Agenda item may be directed to the Assistant City Manager's Office Secretary, 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, CA 93021 (805) 517 -6225. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to review an agenda or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services please contact the Assistant City Manager's Office at (805) 517 -6225 Upon request, the agenda can be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Any request for disability - related modification or accommodation should be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting to assist the City staff in assuring reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102 -35 104, ADA Title ll) Moorpark Arts Commission Meeting Agenda July 17, 2007 Page 2 7. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider Veteran's Memorial Conceptual Designs. Staff Recommendation: Select an Artist to recommend to the City Council. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of Minutes for the Arts Commission Meeting of May 15, 2007 Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. B. High Street Arts Center Annual Report Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON CONFERENCES /MEETINGS ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS: 10. ADJOURNMENT: City of Moorpark ) County of Ventura ) ss. State of California ) I, Jessica Sczepan, Administrative Specialist of the City of Moorpark, County of Ventura, State of California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that I posted a copy of the agenda for the special meeting of the Moorpark Arts Commission for July 17, 2007. Executed this 12th day of July, 2007 at Moorpark, California. (-1 iinistrative Specialist" stant City Manager's Office ITEM -7 A. MOORPARK ARTS COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT TO: Moorpark Arts Commission FROM: Mary K. Lindley, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services i DATE: July 6, 2007 (Special Meeting of July 17, 2007) SUBJECT: Final Recommendation of Artist for the Moorpark Veteran's Memorial Project BACKGROUND On April 18, 2007, Council approved execution of agreements with Community Works Design Group and Campbell and Campbell for their preparation of conceptual designs for the Moorpark Veteran's Memorial Project. The Council allocated $400,000 for the design and construction of the memorial and Staff provided the artists with site information and anticipated use of the site. DISCUSSION Staff has obtained conceptual designs from the two artists and the meeting agenda is summarized below: Campbell and Campbell, Santa Monica, CA Interview and Panel Question /Answer Session: 30 Minutes Panel Discussion and Scoring: A 15 minute discussion and scoring session will take place following the first interview. Community Works Design Group, Riverside, CA Interview and Panel Question /Answer Session: 30 Minutes Panel Discussion and Scoring: A 15 minute discussion and scoring session will take place following the second interview. RECOMMENDATION Select Artist as the finalist for consideration by Council. ITEM MINUTES OF THE ARTS COMMISSION Moorpark, California May 15, 2007 A Regular Meeting of the Moorpark Arts Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on May 15, 2007, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California. 1. CALL TO ORDER: 6:01 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Pete Duncan with the American Legion Post 502 led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Jean Amador, Clint Harper, Rena Petrello Christieann Rohal, and Dennis Swinburne Staff Present: Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager; Mary Lindley, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director; L.J. Stevens, General Manager, High Street Arts Center 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: A. High Street Arts Center Update (L.J. Stevens) Ms. Stevens reported on the success of "Always... Patsy Cline" and how easy it was to work with the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center in producing the show. She reported that preliminary analysis indicates that the show produced a small profit. Ms. Stevens spoke about the selection of "Marley's Ghost" for the Christmas Show and commented on the Moorpark Arts Festival and the successful use of the theater. Chair Harper complimented Ms. Stevens on the concept of the Arts Festival and the use of the Theater. Commissioner Swinburne also complimented Ms. Stevens on the organization of the Arts Festival B. Moorpark Mammoth Update (Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager; Jim Bouldin, Animal Makers, Inc.) Staff requested that item 4.13. be considered at the end of the Agenda. The Commission concurred. Minutes of Moorpark Arts Commission Meeting May 14, 2007 Page 2 Mr. Riley updated the Commission on the Moorpark Mammoth including the status of the fossils and possible donation of the collection to the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Jim Bouldin of Animal Makers, Inc. in Simi Valley discussed animatronics and the Mammoth model, as well as the possible creation of a 501(c)(3) company to raise funds for the model. He also unveiled the clay model of the Moorpark Mammoth. In response to Chair Harper's question about the cost to create a full -size animated replica of the Mammoth, Mr. Riley discussed the costs as well as the various places where a full -size version of the Mammoth could be displayed in town. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: None. 7. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider a Special Meeting Date to Review the Veteran's Memorial Conceptual Designs. Staff Recommendation: Select a special meeting date. Ms. Lindley gave the staff report. She suggested Tuesday, July 17 as the special meeting date. The Commission tentatively selected the suggested date. Ms. Lindley asked that the Commission notify staff if there are any conflicts and a new date will be selected. Speaker: Pete Duncan, 4327 Clavele Court. Mr. Duncan extended his appreciation to the Commission and staff for undertaking the Veterans Memorial project. Chair Harper asked if Mr. Duncan would be available for the Special Meeting Date. Mr. Duncan said he would be and asked that staff notify him when the meeting date is confirmed. B. Consider Fundraising for the Arts in Moorpark. Staff Recommendation: Discuss various fundraising strategies with staff. Mr. Riley gave the staff report. The Commission discussed various aspects of the fundraising for the arts and how to implement it in Moorpark. Mr. Riley Minutes of Moorpark Arts Commission Meeting May 14, 2007 Page 3 discussed the various steps to fundraising and what needs to be considered before funds can be raised, including what the appropriate role of the City would be. Ms. Stevens discussed the aspects need to apply for grants for the Arts. Commissioner Petrello requested information on the High Street Theater Foundation's role in fundraising for the Theater. Mr. Riley discussed the foundation and some of the legal issues involved with their fundraising efforts. Ms. Stevens further discussed different options for fundraising, particularly regarding community donations. The Commission asked staff to research fundraising further and report back to the Commission with an update. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of Minutes for the Arts Commission Meeting of March 14 2007. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. B. Moorpark Arts Festival Summary Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. Commissioner Petrello moved and Commissioner Amador seconded a motion to approve the consent calendar. The motion carried by a 5 -0 vote. 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON CONFERENCES /MEETINGS ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS: 10. ADJOURNMENT: 8:01 p.m. ITEM 8.B. To be distributed at the meeting.