2004-03-01
CITY OF ENCINITAS
COMMISSION FOR THE ARTS
MEETING MINUTES
MEETING DATE: March 1, 2004
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chair Rincon called the meeting to order at 5:30pm
Present: Commissioners Rincon, Gould, Ranson, Van Haitsma, Nee, and Slevinske
Absent: None
Also Present: Management Services Coordinator Hazeltine, Management Analyst
Stauffer, and Arts Coordinator Chacon
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PRESENTATIONS
None
4. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Consensus was reached for the Commission to hear Old Business first.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Discussion and Approval of Commission Rules and Regulations Manual
Commissioner Gould reviewed and facilitated discussion of the manual. Chair Rincon
suggested that the Commission be renamed to the Commission for Arts and Culture.
Consensus was reached to agendize this item for discussion during the April meeting.
CHAIR RINCON MOTIONED AND COMMISSIONER RANSON SECONDED TO
ADOPT THE COMMISSIONS RULES AND REGULATIONS AS SUBMITTED WITH
MINOR CHANGES. MOTION WAS APPROVED 6-0.
5. CLOSING AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for Meeting on February 9, 2004
Agenda item 9C was amended to “North Coast Repertory Theatre”.
COMMISSIONER RANSON MOTIONED AND COMMISSIONER NEE SECONDED TO
APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE MEETING ON FEBRUARY 9, 2004. MOTION
WAS APPROVED 6-0.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
8. NEW BUSINESS
None
9. SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chair Rincon asked that each subcommittee chair be identified on the Agenda.
A. Funding (Rincon, Ranson, Van Haitsma)
The grant deadline is March 12 and 19.
B. Policy (Gould, Nee)
This was reported under Agenda Item 7A.
C. Facilities (Ranson, Rincon)
Commissioner Ranson reported on the meeting with staff on the community use site.
Commissioners expressed their concern over community use of the site and the need to
clarify long term usage in the lease agreement. The subcommittee will meet to discuss
a facilities inventory. Chair Rincon reported on two potential art sites. Red Sand will
offer gallery space at their new retail outlet.
D. Public Art (Van Haitsma and Ranson)
Commissioner Van Haitsma reported that the subcommittee is working on a draft
ordinance. Commissioners discussed the appropriate process and role of the
commission/subcommittee in making the recommendation to Council. Consensus was
reached to have Chair Rincon meet with the City Manager and appropriate council
members on this issue and to gauge their thoughts on an ordinance.
E. Marketing (Slevinske, Hord, Van Haitsma)
It was clarified that marketing will now be a priority.
F. Cultural Tourism (Gould)
No report.
10. PROJECT/PROGRAM REPORTS
None
11. INFORMATION/STAFF STATUS REPORTS
Senior Management Analyst Hazeltine reported that Commission appointments will be
made by Council on March 3 at 6pm. Chair Rincon reported that the panel to review
grants will meet towards the end of the month.
12. COMMISSIONER’S CORNER
A. Commissioners
Commissioner Slevinske has moved into her new Encinitas home. Commissioner Nee
reported that he met with Encinitas Union School District staff to discuss music.
Commissioner Gould is preparing for spring shows. Commissioner Van Haitsma’s
house concert went well. Over 50 people attended. A KPBS concert flyer was passed
out. Commissioner Ranson is preparing for a theatre conference in Long Beach. Chair
Rincon reported that her show at UCSD has been completed.
B. Staff
None
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:32pm.