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Moorpark, California November 17, 2009
A Regular Meeting of the Moorpark Arts Commission of the City of Moorpark was held
on November 17, 2009, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark
Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
6:05 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Jean Amador, Tina Hamous, Wendy Molloy, Tom Puckett, and
Mary Schwabauer
Staff Present: Hugh R. Riley, Assistant City Manager, L.J. Stevens, General
Manager, High Street Arts Center.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
7. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
A. Discussion with L.J. Stevens, General Manager of the High Street Arts
Center, Regarding Theater Season Updates.
Ms. Stevens thanked the Commissioners for their support with Country
Days and providing information about the High Street Arts Center to the
community. Ms. Stevens also gave an update on the current season,
including information on rentals, productions and co-productions.
B. Discussion with David Ralphe, General Manager of the Simi Valley
Cultural Arts Center, Regarding the Relationship Between Arts
Commissions and Arts Foundations.
Mr. Ralphe was unable to attend the meeting at the last minute, so Mr.
Riley gave a verbal report regarding the Foundation's role of raising funds
for the High Street Arts Center and other arts in Moorpark, and how
fundraising is very important due to the uncertain financial status of the
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Redevelopment Agency. Mr. Riley said that the relationships between the
Arts Commission and the Arts Foundation are outreach and advisory
roles.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of Minutes for the Arts Commission Meeting of August 4, 2009.
Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
CONCENSUS: It was the consensus of the Commission to approve the minutes
from the Arts Commission Meeting of August 4, 2009.
9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS
ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS:
Commissioner Molloy reported on Country Days. A suggestion she received was
for consideration of urban/graffiti art in Moorpark. Twelve people signed up with
interest in the Arts Festival. Discussion ensued regarding the Arts Festival. The
Commissioners thanked Hugh Riley and John Brand for their help setting up the
Arts Commission booth. Commissioner Hamous thanked the City and Postnet
for their new banner. Commissioner Puckett shared pictures of murals from
various other citys for ideas of what could be considered for Moorpark.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
7:48 p.m.
an Amador, Chair
Hugh R 4ey, Assistant City .r -r