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Moorpark, California August 16, 2011
A Regular Meeting of the Arts Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on August
16, 2011, at Moorpark City Hall, located at 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Molloy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Charles Blaugrund, Tina Hamous, Wendy
Molloy, Mary Schwabauer, and Chair Jean Amador.
Staff Present: Assistant City Manager Hugh Riley and Administrative Assistant
Patty Anderson.
4. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:
None.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS:
Both Commissioner Molloy and Chair Amador stated that the 2011 Moorpark
Foundation for the Arts Fundraising Gala was a success. Commissioner Hamous
commended Mr. Riley on all the time and hard work he contributed.
Chair Amador requested as a future agenda item, the status and funding of the
City's public building projects and the status of the private developments, in
particular, the proposed studios.
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Chair Amador also requested as a future agenda item, a more detailed report
from Commissioner Molloy, who is the liaison between the Arts Commission and
the Arts Foundation, of the fundraising gala.
8. PRESENTATIONS/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Review Artist's Proposal and Budget for Public Art Piece at the Ruben
Castro Human Services Center. Staff Recommendation: Finalize
recommendations to the City Council for the Public Art Project at the
Ruben Castro Human Services Center (John Fisher will be in attendance).
Hugh Riley introduced Artist Mr. John Fisher, who will be sculpting the art
piece at the Ruben Castro Human Services Center. Mr. Riley stated that
he and Mr. Fisher had met earlier that day with the design and
construction team for the project to discuss specifics.
Mr. Fisher described to the Commission the proposed placement of the
artwork at the Center, what his current time frame is for purchasing the
stone, delivery of the stone, and steps and procedures he will follow
during the actual carving time.
Mr. Fisher stated that the drawings submitted with staff's report are the
basic designs. The actual carving may change somewhat as he
progresses with the art piece. In addition, Mr. Fisher is suggesting an
inscription at ground-level encircling the carving when complete.
The Commissioners all agreed that they liked the idea of the apricot seed
benches that are portrayed in Mr. Fisher's design proposal.
The Commission inquired as to the security of the artwork at night. Mr.
Fisher stated that he will be using strap down tarps to protect the piece,
and Mr. Riley stated that there will be security guards in the evening
because the Center will still be under construction.
The Commission and staff discussed different ways to publicize the
project, including filming, interviews with the local papers, and other
means of involving the community.
MOTION: A motion was carried by unanimous voice vote that staff's
recommendation for City Council consideration be approved, with the inclusion of
apricot benches with the project.
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B. Review and Discuss the Development of a Work Plan to Complete the
Public Art Inventory for Moorpark. Staff Recommendation: Discuss a work
plan for staff to complete the Public Art Inventory.
Mr. Riley gave an overview of the work previously done by Chair Amador
and prior Commissioner Puckett with regards to organizing an inventory of
the City's public art. Mr. Riley stated that once this project is completed,
the City can then take the next step of drafting a Cultural Arts Master Plan.
The Commission discussed with staff the details of what is needed at this
time to complete the inventory project.
Mr. Riley stated that it would be beneficial to complete this project before
the next joint meeting of the Arts Commission and City Council in 2012 so
the Commission could then discuss a Cultural Arts Master Plan at that
time.
It was agreed that Chair Amador and Commissioner Blaugrund would
have updated information at the next regular meeting in November
regarding what is currently in place, future public locations, and future
private locations, to include City schools.
Commissioner Hamous recommended that the involvement of schools at
this time be tabled.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION: Commissioner Schwabauer moved and Commissioner Hamous seconded
a motion to approve Item 9.A as presented. The motion was carried by unanimous voice
vote.
MOTION: Commissioner Blaugrund moved and Commissioner Molloy seconded a
motion to approve Item 9.B as presented. The motion was carried by unanimous voice
vote.
A. Approval of Minutes for Arts Commission Regular Meeting of May 17,
2011. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
B. Approval of Minutes for Arts Commission Special Meeting of June 21,
2011. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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APPROVED:
Je-• Amador, Chair
Respectfully submitted:
Patty Anderson, Administrative Assistant