2009-06-01
MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF ENCINITAS
COMMISSION FOR THE ARTS
~ Meeting Date: Monday, June 1, 2009
5:30 p.m.
City Hall, Poinsettia Room
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Meeting was called to order by Vice-Chair Buxbaum at 5:40 p.m.
PRESENT: Commissioners Buxbaum, Cope, Lemen, Tucker, and Zimdars
ABSENT: Chair Gagliardo and Commissioner Thum
ALSO PRESENT: Arts Administrator Gilliam and Commission Secretary Zenns
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice-Chair Buxbaum led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None. 4. APPROVAL OF MAY 4 2009 MEETING MINUTES '
ACTION:
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ABSTAIN: NONE.
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Report on the Strategic Priorities
' 1. Advocacv (Lead• Commissioner Zimdars): Commissioner Zimdars met
with the Arts Administrator to compile a report on Arts Programming in the
Encinitas Library Community Room which will be forthcoming.
II. Arts Education (Lead• Commissioner Buxbaum): Commissioner
Buxbaum reported that a survey had been completed on the various
providers of arts education.
III, Performina Arts (Lead• Commfies Con ert Administrator
IperFormance
Gilliam reported on the Coasta Communi
Sunday, June 7 at the Encinitas Community Center.
IV. Visual Art (Lead• Commissioner Tucker): Commissioner Tucker
reported that there would be several activities offered by DEMA this week
beginning with the Summertime Art Stroll on June 3; the Cottonwood
Creek Environmental Film Festival June 5-7; and, the Coast Cruiser Bus
Kick-off June 6& 7th. Also, the San Diego County Fair Banners were on
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display along the 101 Coast Hwy. The banners represented local
musicians.
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V. Public Art (Lead Chair Gaqliardoi ~ had Administrator
that an artwork by Jeffrey Laudens ge
Hospital Encinitas.
VL Arts Venues (Lead• Commissioner Cope): No report.
B. Ad Hoc Committee Report: Encinitas Public Art Tour on Hwy. 101,
Summer, 2009 in partnership with the San Diego Fine Arf Society
Arts Administrator Gilliam reported that the Encinitas Public Art Tour on Hwy 101 did not
meet the necessary timeline for installation. However, the sculpture exhibit would be
displayed at Quail Botanical Gardens for an eight-month term.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Re ort: Public Access Channel Pr)rammin Tom Reeser Executive
Director. KOCT
Tom Reeser, Executive Director of KOCT Public Access Channel Programming, presented
an informational discussion on Community Television opportunities. Television
programming was currently accessible through Cox Communications in Oceanside. New
efforts included programming on-demand on KOCT's website. Currently KOCT contracts
with Oceanside, Carlsbad, San Marcos, Vista and Tri-City MedicaL
Encinitas may have similar programming opportunities through the public access television
channel; however, Encinitas may wish to consider a joint State Franchise agreement with
Solana Beach and Del Mar to provide programming.
In June, 2011 the City's current contract expires and cannot be renewed due to recent
state franchising legislation. However, potential Federal funding may be available to
Encinitas in the upcoming years. Community access channels could be used for arts,
emergency programming, and public events.
Mr. Reeser suggested that if the Arts Commission was interested in developing a
Community Access Channel and programming, they should begin researching now to find
out what would be needed in order to create a community channel and a
Telecommunications Ordinance, if one was not already in place through a State Franchise
Agreement. The City could use 1-3% of gross revenues for community television
programming. Currently this funding source cannot be used for other purposes and is
currently going nowhere. The Buske Group's website may be of value for obtaining
information.
B. Public Art Fundinq FY2008109
Arts Administrator Gilliam reported that recent maintenance and repan~work to the Cardiff
Surf Sculpture had depleted the City's budget for Public Art maintena
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C. Encinitas Sonq Photoqraphv Contest
Commissioner Cope reported that, in the past, the Photography Contest had taken place
during the Encinitas Birthday celebration which no longer takes place. Cope suggested
that the Commission develop an Encinitas community song and photography contest that
would involve school children in the five communities and would tie in with the 4th grade
history curriculum. Commissioner Zimdars suggested that the issue be presented to
Kathie Jenuine, Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator, at Encinitas Union School Disfrict.
D. Communitv Grant Proqram Funded Proiects, June, 2009
Arts Administrator Gilliam provided an update on the FY09/10 Community Grant Program
applications. The City received 59 applications in comparison to 44 last year.
■ Yoga For Seniors Wednesdays, 3:00-4:00pm, Cardiff Library Community Room,
2081 Newcastle Avenue, Free
• Family Concert Series Hutchins Consort, Saturday, June 13, 10:00-11:15am,
Encinitas Library Community Room, 540 Cornish Drive, Free
7. OPEN DISCUSSION
Commissioner Cope reported that the Rotary Wine Festival was sold out for this weekend.
Commissioner Zimdars reported that the Lux Art Institute's free Family Day would take
place this Saturday.
Arts Administrator Gilliam reported that the "Fish for Thought" Workshop would take place
Saturday, led by Rodney McCoubrey. Volunteers were still needed to assist with the
various art stations.
8. DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
1. None.
- 9. ADJOURNMENT
Vice-Chair Buxbaum adjourned the meeting at 6:44 PM.
By: Gina Zenn , Committee Secretary
NEXT MEETING: MONDAY, JULY 6, 2009
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