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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2012 0221 AC REG MINUTES OF THE ARTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Moorpark, California February 21, 2012 A Regular Meeting of the Arts Commission of the City of Moorpark was held on February 21, 2012, 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 Schwabauer led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Charles Blaugrund, Wendy Molloy, Mary Schwabauer, and Chair Jean Amador. Commissioner Tina Hamous was absent. Staff Present: Assistant City Manager Hugh Riley, Recreation Coordinator I Dylan Gunning, and Administrative Assistant Patty Anderson. High Street Arts Center's General Manager Ken Razor and Artist John Fisher were also in attendance. 4. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS: A. Consider Nomination and Selection of Chair and Vice Chair. Commissioner Molloy moved and Commissioner Blaugrund seconded a motion to nominate Commissioner Hamous as Chair. Commissioner Schwabauer moved and Chair Amador seconded a motion to have Chair Amador serve another term as Chair. A secret ballot was conducted. Chair Amador was elected Chair for this year's term, with the vote being 3-1. Chair Amador moved and Commissioner Blaugrund seconded a motion to nominate Commissioner Molloy as Vice Chair. The motion was carried 4-0. Minutes of the Arts Commission February 21, 2012, Special Meeting Page 2 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA: Mr. Riley requested that Item 8.A be moved to follow Item 8.C. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS: None. 8. PRESENTATIONS/ACTION/DISCUSSION: B. Annual Arts Festival Preview. Staff Recommendation: Dylan Gunning will give an oral report. Dylan Gunning gave an oral report on the planning status of the upcoming annual Arts Festival, as well as the upcoming annual Talent Show. The Commission discussed with staff the venue changes being planned and the indoor/outdoor displays for the Arts Festival. They also discussed the audition schedule for the Talent Show. C. High Street Arts Center's Season Update and Forecast. Staff Recommendation: Ken Razor will give an oral report. Mr. Razor gave an oral report on the success of the past performances and what is scheduled for the upcoming seasons. He also stated that last year's Summer Theater Camp was quite successful, and the City has scheduled the program again for this year. A. Public Art Project- Ruben Castro Human Services Center Update. Staff Recommendation: Hugh Riley will give an oral report. Mr. Riley introduced Artist John Fisher. Mr. Fisher gave an update on the progress of the sculpting project and requested the Commission approve an event he would like to hold in March for the children. It would be a day of involving the children by gathering their input on what animals to be sculpted along the base of the project. Minutes of the Arts Commission February 21, 2012, Special Meeting Page 3 The Commission approved this project to be scheduled on Saturday, March 31st at 3:00 p.m. The Commission, staff, and Mr. Fisher discussed other issues of the project, such as constructing a planter around the base, installing accent lights, aging of the stone, and verbiage to be etched onto the base. D. Subcommittee Progress Report on the Public Art Inventory for Moorpark. Staff Recommendation: Receive report from Public Art Inventory Subcommittee concerning progress on Public Art Inventory. Hugh Riley gave staff's report. Commissioner Blaugrund, a member of the subcommittee, gave a Power Point presentation on both public and private art currently in the City, potential locations for future pieces, and some public art examples from other cities. Commissioner Schwabauer commended the subcommittee, Chair Amador and Commissioner Blaugrund, on their work to date. The Commission and staff discussed upcoming developments and artwork that could be produced, the different areas throughout the City where an art piece would be best suited, the suggestion of having some proposed ideas ready for the upcoming projects, and presenting the ideas to City Council. Commissioner Molloy suggested the Commission concentrate on placing public art more in unrefined areas rather than City parks. E. Review and Discuss City Goals and Objectives Applicable to the Arts Commission. Staff Recommendation: Discuss and suggest new, revised, or deleted objectives for FY 2012/13 for City Council consideration. Hugh Riley gave staff's report. The Commission and staff reviewed and discussed each current goal and objective that falls within the Arts Commission's area of responsibility. They also discussed what should be reviewed with the City Council at the upcoming joint meeting in April. Minutes of the Arts Commission February 21, 2012, Special Meeting Page 4 9. CONSENT CALENDAR: MOTION: Commissioner Schwabauer moved and Commissioner Blaugrund seconded a motion to approve Item 9.A as presented. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. A. Approval of Minutes for Arts Commission Regular Meeting August 16, 2011. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented. At this time, Hugh Riley gave an update on the Moorpark Arts Foundation Board and thanked Commissioner Molloy for acting as the liaison from the Arts Commission. It was suggested that at the next Commission meeting, appointing Commissioner Molloy as the official liaison, be placed on the agenda. 10. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. APPROVED: 4 41 Je- Amador, Chair Respectfully submitted: Air sr Patty Andet on, Administrative Assistant