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rk. California
July 17. 2007
A Special Meeting of the Moorpark Arts Commission of the City of Moorpark was held
on July 17, 2007, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark
Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
6:10 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)
Item tabled until after Item 7.A.
Ms. Stevens gave an update on the High Street Arts Center. She stated
that the first season had ended successfully and that the first show of the
second season, Bye Bye Birdie is in rehearsal. She also reported on the
success of the High Street Broadcast, a free show presented every month
at the High Street Arts Center. Ms. Stevens stated that upgrades were
completed to the cast bathroom. The replacement of the light board was
installed successfully.
Commissioner Harper complimented Ms. Stevens on the first season of
the theater.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
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July 17, 2007
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7. DISCUSSION /ACTION ITEMS:
A. Consider Veteran's Memorial Conceptual Designs. Staff
Recommendation: Select an Artist to recommend to the City Council.
Ms. Lindley gave the staff report. She explained what was provided to
each artist for their design process. She also explained the process by
which the Commissioners would be interviewing each artist. Ms. Lindley
introduced Doug Campbell of Campbell & Campbell Design Group. Mr.
Campbell gave the presentation. The Commissioners asked questions of
the artist.
Ms. Lindley introduced Tim Maloney of Community Works Design Group
and Jeff Crumbaker of Patrician Group. Mr. Maloney and Mr. Crumbaker
gave the presentation. The Commissioners asked questions of the artist.
Public Speaker: Pete Duncan, 4327 Clavele Court, requested that the
Commissioners carefully consider the design of the veteran's memorial, so
that it can be a legacy for all the veterans that the City can be proud of.
The Commission began a discussion of each Artist and their conceptual
designs. Staff reminded the commissioners that they are not picking a
design and that the presentations were to give the commissioners an idea
of the philosophy of the two designers. A discussion ensued between the
commissioners regarding the merits of both design groups.
Commissioner Amador moved to recommend Campbell and Campbell to
the City Council for consideration. Commissioner Swinburne seconded.
The motion was defeated 2 -3.
Commissioner Peterello moved to recommend Community Works Design
Group to the City Council for consideration. Commissioner Rohal
seconded. Motion passed 3 -2.
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.
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July 17, 2007
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Commissioner Swinburne motioned to adopt the consent calendar.
Commissioner Amador seconded. The motion passed 5 -0.
9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON CONFERENCES /MEETINGS
ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS:
No commissioners attended any conferences and meetings.
Commissioner Harper requested a discussion on fundraising.
Commissioner Swinburne requested an update on the Moorpark Mammoth.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
8:20 p.m.
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Clint Harper, Chair
Hugh R. Rile , Assistant City a ger