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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAG RPTS 2010 0817 AC REG F' c9( ill"r40/.244 90 � „"9 4�TFD Jo- MOORPARK ARTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AUGUST 17, 2010 6:00 P.M. Moorpark Community Center 799 Moorpark Avenue 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 3. ROLL CALL: 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: 6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: 7. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider High Street Arts Center 2010-2011 Season. Staff Recommendation: Provide comment on High Street Arts Center 2010- 2011 Season. (Oral Report - Ken Rayzor, General Manager) B. Report from Public Art Ad Hoc Committee. (Oral Report) All writings and documents provided to the majority of the Commission regarding all agenda items are available for public inspection at the City Hall public counter located at 799 Moorpark Avenue during regular business hours. Any member of the public may address the Commission during the Public Comment portion of the agenda. Speaker Cards must be received by the Recording Secretary prior to the Public Comments portion of the meeting. Speakers will be heard in the order that their Speaker Cards are received.A limitation of three (3) minutes shall be imposed upon each speaker. Copies of the reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business on the Agenda are on file with the Assistant City Manager's Office and are available for public review.Any questions concerning any Agenda item may be directed to the Assistant City Manager's Office,799 Moorpark Avenue,Moorpark,CA 93021 (805)517-6225. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to review an agenda or participate in this meeting,including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Assistant City Manager's Office at(805)517-6225. Upon request,the agenda can be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability.Any request for disability-related modification or accommodation should be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting to assist the City staff in assuring reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104;ADA Title II). Moorpark Arts Commission Regular Meeting Agenda August 17, 2010 Page 2 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of Minutes for the Regular Arts Commission Meeting of May 18, 2010. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS: 10. ADJOURNMENT: ITEM 7.A. Consider High Street Arts Center 2010-2011 Season. Verbal Presentation No Staff Report 1 ITEM 7.B. Report from Public Art Ad Hoc Committee. Verbal Presentation No Staff Report 2 ITEM 8.A. MINUTES OF THE ARTS COMMISSION Moorpark, California May 18, 2010 A Regular Meeting of the Moorpark Arts Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on May 18, 2010, 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: Commissioners Jean Amador, Tina Hamous, Wendy Molloy, Tom Puckett, and Mary Schwabauer. Staff Present: Steven Kueny, City Manager, Hugh R. Riley, Assistant City Manager, L.J. Stevens, General Manager, High Street Arts Center. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Ms. Sharon Noel made a suggestion that ticket prices and performance times be displayed on the High Street Arts Center marquis. She would also like to have more shows offered for Spanish speaking individuals. (This item was taken out of sequence, as Ms. Noel was late.) 6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: Commissioner Molloy proposed National Arts Month for Moorpark and passed out handouts with information for review. 7. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider High Street Arts Center 2010-2011 Season. Mr. Riley and Ms. Stevens discussed several ideas for the upcoming season: an Elvis Film Festival/Concert, Battle of the Bands, and another 3 Minutes of Moorpark Arts Commission Meeting May 18, 2010 Page 2 co-production with Southern California Shakespeare Company were among those discussed. Commissioner Molloy asked about considering a woman's version of "The Odd Couple", but Ms. Stevens said that show has low attendance historically. Chair Hamous requested totals for this year's productions. Ms. Stevens said she believed it was around 9400 patrons. A question arose about whether copies of updated High Street Arts Center calendars could be submitted to the Arts Commission. Mr. Riley said that shouldn't be a problem. Commissioner Puckett would like to incorporate a free event in which original poets could read their poems. He also mentioned one act plays and short comedies. He will contact the English Department at the college for information. Mr. Riley acknowledged that community help was necessary to head some of the events suggested, since Ms. Stevens can't put everything together herself. Arts Week and several other events are planned in October. Mr. Riley discussed a Student Film Festival. Volunteers are still needed for the bar at the theater. Commissioner Amador asked Ms. Stevens what her target demographic was for the High Street Arts Center. Ms. Stevens replied that she targets all demographics. Commissioner Schwabauer asked if there was a list of "top contender" shows that could be used to choose from. B. Consider Role of Arts Commission. Mr. Kueny explained that the ability of the Commission to propose items of public art may increase as the economy improves and development resumes, however at present projects are limited to the available Art in Public Places fund balance. Normally, the role is to develop plans to spend Art in Public Places funds and present proposals to City Council. Chair Hamous requested speaking frankly about concerns and City Council comments regarding initiating projects and improving visibility. She asked each Commissioner to express their frustrations and/or comments at this time. Commissioner Amador proposed an Ad Hoc Committee for Art in Public Places locations. An outline will be developed with potential locations and criteria. An Art in Public Places Committee can be comprised of two volunteers —not to violate Brown Act. Commissioner Molloy stated that since the Commissioners all have varying backgrounds, leadership skills are needed. Education through Americans for the Arts would be helpful. Mr. Riley explained that the 4 Minutes of Moorpark Arts Commission Meeting May 18, 2010 Page 3 Commission's funding cannot be used for training. Commissioner Molloy said she is tired of discussing old topics and wants to get moving. Commissioner Puckett thanked Chair Hamous for"breaking the ice" at the Special Joint Arts Commission and City Council Meeting. Chair Hamous asked Commissioner Puckett if he would like to discuss how he submitted pictures of murals that Staff didn't respond to. Commissioner Puckett declined. Commissioner Schwabauer complimented the quality of the events at the High Street Arts Center. She suggested posting a calendar of events on the City's website. It was mentioned to her that there is currently a calendar that details events at the High Street Arts Center as well as other City events. Chair Hamous requested that the Arts Commission have "voting rights" and be able to review and comment on projects. Mr. Kueny and Mr. Riley responded that public projects will take time, but there are other things the Commissioners can help with, such as developing a proposed plan to introduce public art at existing shopping centers and other locations. Commissioners voted unanimously for Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Committee —Commissioners Amador and Puckett. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of Minutes for the Arts Commission Meeting of February 16, 2010. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. CONCENSUS: Chair Hamous moved to approve minutes as presented. Commissioner Amador seconded the motion. 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS: Mr. Kueny suggested reports from the Ad Hoc Committee and an Arts Festival recap. Chair Hamous reported that all the Arts Commissioners attended the Arts Festival. 5 Minutes of Moorpark Arts Commission Meeting May 18, 2010 Page 4 10. ADJOURNMENT: 7:55 p.m. Tina Hamous, Chair Hugh R. Riley, Assistant City Manager 6