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Moorpark, California February 15, 2011
A Regular Meeting of the Moorpark Arts Commission of the City of Moorpark was held
on February 15, 2011, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark
Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
6:03 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Molloy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. OATH OF OFFICE AND ROLL CALL:
City Clerk Maureen Benson administered the Oath of Office to the newly
appointed Commissioners.
Present: Commissioner Amador, Commissioner Blaugrund,
Commissioner Hamous, Commissioner Molloy and
Commissioner Schwabauer.
Staff Present: Hugh R. Riley, Assistant City Manager
4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A paper ballot vote was held since there were two nominations for Chair.
Commissioner Jean Amador was selected as Chair as a result of the vote.
Commissioner Wendy Molloy was selected as Vice Chair.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: Molloy wanted to
discuss planning a booth at the 3rd of July event this year.
7. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
A. 2011 Moorpark Arts Festival Update.
Mr. Riley reported on the Arts Festival preparations. Commissioners
Molloy and Schwabauer will volunteer as jury for visual arts. Mr. Riley
also mentioned that judges are needed for the talent show. Schwabauer
said she would like to see more events at the Arts Festival.
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February 15, 2011
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B. Public Art Survey Report. (Oral Report)
Inventory of existing public art and where art could be added within the
City, as well as the visual presentation provided by Amador at the last
meeting were discussed. Hamous and Molloy requested that the survey
be brought before the Commission at a future meeting as an agenda item.
C. Draft RFQ — Public Art — Ruben Castro Human Services Center. (Oral
Report)
Hamous opened discussion regarding the Public Art RFQ. Schwabauer
was impressed with the complete way the RFQ was done and appreciated
the work that was put into it. Mr. Riley stressed that the City will maintain
the right to control public art. Amador pointed out the project description
and asked for approval on the language. Commissioner Blaugrund liked
the approach of letting the artist comment on where art should go, rather
than dictating that to him/her. Mr. Riley said the idea is to have three (3)
artists apply and be able to choose from them.
Hamous asked if Amador had been hired by the City as a consultant.
Amador replied no. She helped with the RFQ to help move the project
along.
Hamous will post Art in Public Places RFQ at the university for artists
there to see.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of Minutes for the Arts Commission Meeting of November 16,
2010. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
CONCENSUS: Approved as presented.
9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS
ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS:
Molloy requested that the Arts Commission booth at this year's 3rd of July
event be added as an agenda item for the next meeting.
Schwabauer has enjoyed visiting several arts events in which young
people are in involved due to various grants that are making the arts more
wide spread.
Mr. Riley told the Commissioners that "Hairspray" and "The Music Man"
are being discussed for next season at the High Street Arts Center.
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February 15, 2011
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Audiences have been increasing since last season, and expenses are
down. The Arts Foundation has donated almost $10,000.00 in
scholarships and equipment to the theater.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
7:01 p.m.
Jea mador, Chair
Hugh R. ar, Assistant City Mana: -r