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Moorpark, California February 19, 2008
A Regular Meeting of the Moorpark Arts Commission of the City of Moorpark was held
on February 19, 2008, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark
Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
6:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Petrello 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; L.J. Stevens, General
Manager, High Street Arts Center; David Bobardt, Planning
Director
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. Consider Nomination and Selection of Chair and Vice Chair, and Set a
Regular Quarterly Meeting Schedule
Commissioner Swinburne moved and Commissioner Petrello seconded a
motion to nominate Commissioner Amador to serve as Chair. The motion
carried by 5 -0 vote.
Commissioner Rohal moved and Commissioner Harper seconded a
motion to nominate Commissioner Petrello to serve as Vice Chair. The
motion carried by 5 -0 vote.
Commissioner Harper moved and Commissioner Petrello seconded a
motion to hold the Arts Commission meetings quarterly on the third
Tuesday of the month (May 20, 2008; August 19, 2008; November 18,
2008; and February 17, 2009). The motion carried by 5 -0 vote.
Minutes of Moorpark Arts Commission Meeting
February 19, 2008
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B. Art in Public Places Ordinance Presentation (David Bobardt, Planning
Director)
Mr. Bobardt provided a presentation on the Art in Public Places ordinance.
A discussion ensued among the Commissioners about the function of the
Arts Commissioners for this process and ways to improve the process so
that the Commissioners recommendations can be more effective.
Staff also provided answers to the Commission's questions about city
processes related to planning, and the maintenance of public art. The
Commission requested that staff work with the Community Development
Department to come up with a recommendation to the City Council that
the Arts Commission be involved in the Arts process earlier on. The
Commission also requested a report from staff indicating the amount of
funds in the Art in Public Places Fund and an update on the status of the
Campus Park Plaza art piece.
C. High Street Arts Center Update — Season Two (LJ Stevens, General
Manager, High Street Arts Center)
Ms. Stevens provided an update on the High Street Arts Center for the
Commission. She also informed the Commission about the upcoming
youth theater scholarship opportunities. Commissioner Rohal suggested
that the program be marketed to Principals at the schools, so that the
Teachers can be made aware of the program.
The Commission began discussing the Mayor's Business Plan for the
Theater. Mr. Riley cautioned the commissioners about probable Brown Act
violations if they continue to discuss the Mayor's Business Plan, which is
not an Agendized item of the Commission.
Commissioner Petrello abstained from further discussions about the
Business Plan but did ask why the Arts Commission, who is tasked with
recommending approval of the events and activities that go on at the
Theater, was not consulted on the Business Plan. Commissioner Harper
seconded Commissioner Petrello's sentiment about not being brought into
the Mayor's Business Plan process.
Commissioner Amador shared some research she had done regarding the
types of shows that other Theaters in the area were producing, and she
indicated that the High Street Arts Center was producing the same types
of shows, she commended Ms. Stevens for her good job at the Theater.
Minutes of Moorpark Arts Commission Meeting
February 19, 2008
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Commissioner Amador also suggested doing things that would publicize
the Theater and make it more open to the Community in order to remove
the idea that the Theater is inaccessible.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
7. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS:
NONE
8. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of Minutes for the Arts Commission Meeting of November 20,
2007. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
Commissioner Amador moved and Commissioner Harper seconded a
motion to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carries by 5 -0 vote.
9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON CONFERENCES /MEETINGS
ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS:
No Commissioners attended any Conferences. The Commissioners requested
future discussion items on the High Street Arts Center and website content.
Commissioner Petrello requested a discussion item on the future of a High Street
Arts Center foundation.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Amador moved and Commissioner Harper seconded a motion to
adjourn. Motion carries by 5 -0 vote.
8:20 p.m.
Jean Apiador, Chair
Hugh R. Ril Assistant City Man ger