2003-05-05
CITY OF ENCINITAS
COMMISSION FOR THE ARTS
MEETING MINUTES
MEETING DATE: May 5, 2003
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chair Rincon called the meeting to order at 5:33pm
Present: Commissioners Rincon, Slevinske, Gould, Ranson, Van Haitsma, Hord,
and Nee
Absent: None
Also Present: Senior Management Analyst Hazeltine and Management Analyst Stauffer
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PRESENTATIONS
None
4. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None
5. CLOSING AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting on March 3, 2003
B. Approval of Minutes for Special Meeting on March 31, 2003
COMMISSIONER RANSON MOTIONED AND COMMISSIONER GOULD SECONDED
TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING ON MARCH 3, 2003
AND SPECIAL MEETING ON MARCH 31, 2003. MOTION WAS APPROVED 7-0.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Danny Salzhandler from the 101 Artists Colony offered to host the unveiling of the Arts
Master Plan at the 101 Artists Colony.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Keith Harrison Property Update
Commissioner Ranson provided an update on the property. Spaces are being rented
and ideas are being developed for a performing arts area. Commissioner Van Haitsma
provided suggestions for alternative uses, such as wine and art storage. Commissioner
Ranson commented that the proposed art school at the old post office on Second Street
will no longer be developed due to zoning issues.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Introduction of Arts Coordinator
Chair Rincon introduced Christina Chacon, Arts Program Coordinator. Arts Coordinator
Chacon provided an overview of her job functions and scope of services.
B. Establish Subcommittees
A description of subcommittees and proposed subcommittee assignments was passed
out. Commissioners reviewed the list. Chair Rincon asked that subcommittees meet at
least once per month and provide a report to the Commission during their regular
meeting.
9. SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
10. PROJECT/PROGRAM REPORTS
None
11. INFORMATION/STAFF STATUS REPORTS
A. Master Plan Unveiling
Chair Rincon suggested that the event be simplified and be held at the 101 Artists
Colony. Commissioners discussed ideas for the unveiling.
B. Commission Work Plan
This item was discussed under Agenda Item 8A.
C. Budget
Senior Management Analyst Hazeltine provided a budget update. It is proposed that
there be no cuts to the Commissions program budget. The Commissions program
budget is approximately $27,000. There will be no new programs proposed. The
Commissions new program request of $25,000 for Arts Granting has been taken out of
the budget. Commissioner Slevinske commented on searching for alternative funding
sources.
D. Hall Property
Senior Management Analyst Hazeltine provided an update on the conceptual plan. The
Arts Commission has been directed by City Council to provide recommendations for the
design and programming of an amphitheater and public art element.
12. COMMISSIONER’S CORNER
A. Commissioners
Commissioner Gould commented on the Carlsbad Street Fair. Arts Coordinator Chacon
reported that there were 15 responses from the Encinitas Street Fair. Chair Rincon
suggested that the Arts Commission booth be on the main street for next years fair.
B. Staff
Senior Management Analyst Hazeltine commented that the Commission is working well
and that City Council is very pleased with their efforts. Arts Coordinator Chacon
provided a collage of articles.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:58PM.