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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAG RPTS 2011 0215 AC REG oP°P t. OO Cr i 90 :Oq1 J MOORPARK ARTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA FEBRUARY 15, 2011 6:00 P.M. Moorpark Community Center 799 Moorpark Avenue 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 3. OATH OF OFFICE: A. City Clerk Administers Oath of Office to the Arts Commission. (Staff: Maureen Benson) 4. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: A. Consider Selection of Chair and Vice Chair. 1. Jean Amador 2. Charles Blaugrund 3. Tina Hamous 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)517-6243. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to review an agenda or participate in this meetng,including auxiliary aids or services,please contact the Assistant City Managers Office at(805)517-6243. 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 February 15, 2011 Page 2 4. Wendy Molloy 5. Mary Schwabauer 5. PUBLIC COMMENT: 6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: 7. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: A. 2011 Moorpark Arts Festival Update. Staff Recommendation: Discuss and provide suggestions regarding the 2011 Moorpark Arts Festival. B. Public Art Survey Report. (Oral Report) Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. C. Draft RFQ - Public Art - Ruben Castro Human Services Center. (Oral Report) Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of Minutes for the Regular Arts Commission Meeting of November 16. 2010. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS: 10. ADJOURNMENT: ITEM 7. CITY OF MOORPARK MOORPARK ARTS COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT TO: Moorpark Arts Commission FROM: Stephanie Shaw, Recreation Superintendent Parks and Recreation Department DATE: February 8, 2011 (Meeting of February 15, 2011) SUBJECT: Consider Selection of Two Commissioners for April 17, 2011, Moorpark Arts Festival Visual Arts Jury BACKGROUND The Moorpark Arts Festival was originally established in 1930. After a period of years when the event was not held annually, the tradition was revived in 2003 by a committee of Moorpark residents and local volunteers. In 2007, the City assumed responsibility for planning and staffing the event. Due to conflicts with other City events, the Festival was moved from the first Sunday in October (when it had been held in 2003-2005), to the first Sunday in May. In 2009, the event was moved to the last Sunday in April to avoid competition with other arts-related events in east Ventura County. The 2011 event will be held on the second-to-last Sunday of April, as the last Sunday of April is Easter. DISCUSSION The annual Moorpark Arts Festival will be held on Sunday, April 17, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Event activities will be held at the Moorpark Community Center, Active Adult Center, Moorpark City Library, 33 E. High Street, High Street Arts Center, Moorpark Neighborhood for Learning (NFL), and Moorpark Chamber of Commerce. Admission is free to the public. There will be small fees for some activities and shopping. The event will feature visual arts displays in categories including painting and drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, gourds, and mixed media. Performing arts will be featured at the High Street Arts Center. The Moorpark NFL, along with local artists and performers, will provide hands-on art activities for youth. The Moorpark City Library will feature their "Dia de los Ninos/Dia de los Libros" event in collaboration with the Arts Festival. An added feature to this year's festival is a craft show, with vendors selling original artwork and hand-made crafts. 1 Moorpark Arts Commission February 15, 2011 Page 2 The featured artist for 2011 is Wes Van Dyke. Wes Van Dyke, 26, is a life long resident of Agoura Hills. Born into a talented family of actors, son of Barry Van Dyke and grandson of Dick Van Dyke, Wes took his creativity in a different direction. He has displayed artwork at several local art shows and was the featured artist for the 2008 Malibu Art Show and the 2010 Reyes Adobe Days Art Exhibit. The entries for the visual arts displays will be juried again this year. Ribbons will be awarded for first, second, and third place and honorable mention in each category. The visual arts displays will be juried the day before the event, on Saturday, April 16 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. The Commission is being asked to select two members to serve on the jury panel. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Select two Commissioners to serve on the visual arts jury for the 2011 Moorpark Arts Festival. 2 ITEM 7.B. Public Art Survey Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. Verbal Presentation No Staff Report 3 ITEM 7.C. Draft RFQ — Public Art — Ruben Castro Human Services Center. Staff Recommendation: Receive and file report. Verbal Presentation No Staff Report 4 ITEM S. A. MINUTES OF THE ARTS COMMISSION Moorpark, California November 16, 2010 A Regular Meeting of the Moorpark Arts Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on November 16, 2010, 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 Amador led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Chair Hamous, Commissioners Amador, Molloy, Puckett, and Schwabauer Staff Present: Hugh R. Riley, Assistant City Manager Guests: Clint Harper, Moorpark Foundation for the Arts 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Mr. Riley discussed a draft flyer being prepared for the special holidays occurrences on High Street on December 19, 2010. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: None. 7. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS: A. Consider 2011 Moorpark Arts Festival. Mr. Riley reported that the City is in the process of planning the Moorpark Arts Festival for April 17, 2011. The Moorpark Has Talent event will kick- off on April 16, 2011. Plans are to begin incorporating more on High Street to expand the events. The Commission will be notified when planning meetings begin. Commissioners will be utilized at the talent show as judges. Commissioner Schwabauer inquired about where auditions will be held. Mr. Riley said that possibilities would be the AVRC and Community Centers. Approximately 20 people auditioned last year, and hopes are that there will be more next year. Mr. Riley said the winners of the talent show last year were rappers. There was a good 5 Minutes of Moorpark Arts Commission Meeting November 16,2010 Page 2 variety of talent and the event was sold-out. Expectations are that the event will do better next time. The prize money will be doubled, which should spark more interest. Commissioner Hamous would like to see the winner of Moorpark Has Talent to perform at the Arts Festival as a reward. Commissioner Puckett suggested that a comedy/improv show might be nice to have at the Arts Festival. Mr. Riley agreed. Commissioner Schwabauer asked if we can reach out to local colleges for performers, but Mr. Riley mentioned that relationship has already been developed and is growing. B. Review Art in Public Places Inventory. (Oral Report) Commissioner Amador shared a slide-show regarding art in public places. The slide-show included public art shown in private developments, such as fountains. Most are currently "drive by" art. The Veteran's Memorial and other city and state's art were included. Commissioner Amador stated that art "needs to go where the people are," such as parks. Art is also used as gateways to cities and train stations etc. — places where people are. Other potential places include public art in schools, community centers, and pedestrian areas were discussed. Commissioner Puckett delivered what he called his "swan song' at this point of the meeting. He said he believes in the arts and thinks he could have done more, but is "disappointed and disheartened." He then discussed a book he wrote. Commissioner Hamous would like to discuss suggestions given by Commissioners Amador and Puckett regarding Art in Public Places, at a future meeting. Mr. Riley asked for a narrative report to go along with the Power Point presentation. Commissioner Schwabauer felt that the key places for art should be schools. Each school has a site that could identify that school from others. Schwabauer suggested that we ask schools to choose art of their choice to be representative of them as a group, with the children of each school being the ones creating the art. The PTA would cooperate by organizing the project. Commissioner Molloy mentioned that there is a woman in. Moorpark who has done some artwork at some of the local schools. The Commissioner agreed with the suggestion of art in schools. Commissioner Molloy offered to "fact-find" with the schools in the community. C. Ruben Castro Human Services Center Update. (Oral Report) Mr. Riley reported that bids were obtained in October, and were well within the budget. Agreements are in place with the tenants. There is a 6 Minutes of Moorpark Arts Commission Meeting November 16,-20t0 - - Page 3 possibility that the ground breaking ceremony could be sometime in January. The RFP process should be starting soon. Commissioner Amador offered to assist with a draft proposal that she'll go over with Mr. Riley. Commissioners Amador and Schwabauer will serve as the RFP Committee. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Approval of Minutes for the Arts Commission Meeting of August 17, 2010. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. CONCENSUS: Approved as presented. (5-0 Vote) 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON CONFERENCES/MEETINGS ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS: The Commissioners enjoyed Country Days, and were well represented at the event. Commissioner Amador thought that "EVITA" was great. Mr. Riley reported that due to a rental at the theater, Ken Rayzor was unable to attend this meeting. Mr. . Riley also mentioned that "EVITA" did very well, and included a high level of talent. The budget is expected to be impressive after calculating revenue vs. expenses. Commissioner Schwabauer felt a high level of enthusiasm in the community about "EVITA". Mr. Riley also reported that "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" was also very successful. 10. ADJOURNMENT: 7:12 p.m. Tina Hamous, Chair Hugh R. Riley, Assistant City Manager 7