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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2010 0216 AC REG MINUTES OF THE ARTS COMMISSION Moorpark, California February 16, 2010 A Regular Meeting of the Moorpark Arts Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on February 16, 2010, 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: Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager, led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Jean Amador, Tina Hamous, Wendy Molloy, and Tom Puckett. Absent: Commissioner Mary Schwabauer. Staff Present: Hugh R. Riley, Assistant City Manager, L.J. Stevens, General Manager, High Street Arts Center. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: A. Consider Nomination and Selection of Chair and Vice Chair, and Set a Regular Quarterly Meeting Schedule. (The remaining scheduled meetings for 2010 are: May 18, August 17, and November 16.) Commissioner Molloy moved and Commissioner Puckett seconded a motion to nominate Commissioner Hamous to serve as Chair. The motion carried by 4-0 vote. Commissioner Puckett moved and Commissioner Hamous seconded a motion to nominate Commissioner Molloy to serve as Vice Chair. The motion carried by 4-0 vote. The commissioners voted unanimously to continue with the current 2010 meeting schedule. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Ms. Brenda Cusick from Moorpark Presbyterian Church invited the commissioners to attend their public art unveiling on February 14, 2010. Minutes of Moorpark Arts Commission Meeting February 16, 2010 Page 2 6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: None. 7. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider the Relationship Between the Arts Commission, the High Street Arts Center, and the Moorpark Community Foundation for the Arts (MCAFA). A Foundation fundraiser tentatively scheduled for April 14, 2010, was discussed. Attempts are being made to contact William Shatner as a potential guest. Raymond Cruz of Cruz Consulting Group of Simi Valley discussed the responsibilities of a foundation director which included: recommendations of events that bring in income for the arts, grants research and applications, planned gifts for donations (stocks, bonds, and property etc.) Mr. Riley said that the goal of the Foundation is to raise money to hire an executive director. Commissioner Amador asked about the Arts Commission raising money for the Foundation. Mr. Cruz said anyone interested should be referred directly to him, and that Commissioners should not solicit donations themselves. Fundraising efforts for the Foundation will be reported on occasionally to the Arts Commission. Commissioner Hamous asked Mr. Cruz what the projected income will be. Mr. Cruz said that a $500,000.00 net is expected over first three years. The five year goal is $2,000,000.00. David Ralphe, General Manager of the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, responded to questions from the Commissioners regarding their role in fundraising efforts. He explained that the Simi Valley Arts Commission is not involved in any funding at all. The Commission's responsibility should be to interface between the city, foundation, and community. In Simi Valley, the Commission is the only entity that can approve a free event at the theater. Commissioner Hamous discussed wanting to be a silent partner with the Foundation. Mr. Cruz said there will be plenty of opportunities to address the impact of the arts. Commissioner Molloy requested a bullet point report be provided from liaison from Arts Foundation meetings. At this point, a report was given by L.J. Stevens regarding High Street Arts Center productions, events, and rentals. Commissioner Puckett inquired about when the new season will be announced, but Ms. Stevens said she Minutes of Moorpark Arts Commission Meeting February 16, 2010 Page 3 didn't know if she'd have a budget. Commissioner Puckett asked about the production of "Cesar and Ruben" at the High Street Arts Center. Mr. Riley said that relies on whether we receive the NEA Grant or not. B. Consider Commissioning an Art Project for the Police Services Center. Various ideas from the Commissioners sparked discussion. Commissioner Molloy suggested a family friendly area in front of Police Services Center, including benches and tiles for children. Commissioner Hamous agreed. Commissioner Puckett brought up the idea of a mural. Although the reason for discussion for the art project is due to the removal of the existing fountain, Commissioner Amador suggested "giving the foundation back to the plaza," with a low profile, horizontal and linear style with clean, open lines. Sergeant Riley from the Police Services Center expressed concern for ideas that involved a family oriented, child friendly area directly in front of the building. He reminded the Commissioners that some people leave that facility in angry and destructive moods. "I wouldn't allow my kids to hang-out there," he said. Upon receiving that information, discussion ensued with Jeremy Laurentowski, Landscape/Parks Superintendent, regarding possible trees that could be utilized in the area, and Commissioner Hamous felt that a sculpture of a police officer with two children should be considered as was discussed with Sergeant Riley. She also felt that the fountain should be removed and not replaced. C. Consider Recommendation of a Commemorative Art Piece at the Ruben Castro Human Services Center. Mr. Riley discussed ideas for artwork with Mr. Ruben Castro in mind. The possible use of the mural idea in passage way between the two buildings was also discussed. It was agreed that there should be a family-style feel. Artist proposals will be obtained. Comments that were submitted by Commissioners were: Paintings and murals should reside on the outside of the buildings where people can see them — not inside, art along pathways, and incorporation of artist within architecture (Commissioner Amador), possible use of portrait of Mr. Castro (Mr. Riley), use of "family" sculpture (Commissioners Hamous and Molloy), and no use of water (Commissioner Molloy). 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of Minutes for the Arts Commission Meeting of November 17, 2009. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. Minutes of Moorpark Arts Commission Meeting February 16, 2010 Page 4 CONCENSUS: Chair Hamous moved to approve minutes as presented. Commissioner Molloy seconded the motion. 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Puckett attended the 4-Star Theater Awards Ceremony and enjoyed it very much. 10. ADJOURNMENT: 8:25 p.m. • Tina Hamous, Chair Hugh 'Vey, Assistant ity Manager