2001-02-05
CITY OF ENCINITAS
ARTS COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
MEETING DATE: February 5, 2001
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chairperson Charnow called meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Charnow, Kaczorowski, Mayne, Hicks, and St. Pierre
Absent: Commissioner Cope
Also Present: Management Analyst Hippert and Management Assistant Stauffer
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to Arts Touring Mobile Sponsors
Chairperson Charnow presented certificates of appreciation for Scripps Hospital,
Enterprise Car Rental, Home Depot, and Rhino Arts for their support of the Arts Touring
Mobile Project.
4. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Consensus was reached to address Agenda Items 7A, 7Cx and vii, 8A, 8C, 8D, and 8E
first, due to time constraints.
5. CLOSING AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of minutes for meeting on January 8, 2001
COMMISSIONER KACZOROWSKI MOTIONED AND COMMISSIONER ST.
PIERRE SECONDED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES. MOTION WAS
APPROVED 5-0.
B. Approval of minutes for meeting on January 17, 2001
COMMISSIONER KACZOROWSKI MOTIONED AND COMMISSIONER ST.
PIERRE SECONDED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES. MOTION WAS
APPROVED 5-0.
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6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Jeanette Donnelly of Scripps Hospital spoke on the Scripps Art and their involvement
with the ATM Project. She will be working on a grant for “Art in Your Park”.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Presentation regarding the Lux Art Institute
Representatives from the Lux Art Institute provided information on their Bird Hub
Project and on the status of construction of their building. The Institute plans on
constructing their facility on El Camino Real, north of Manchester Ave. The facility has
been designed to be built into the hillside, with as little impact to the surrounding land as
possible. Construction may begin as early as this summer.
7. OLD BUSINESS
C. Project/Program Reports
x. Arts Touring Mobile
Niels Lund reported on the program. Lund recommended that the Commission request
$30,000 from the City Council for the ATM Program next year. Overall costs per week
have been reduced. Commissioners questioned Lund regarding the program budget and
administrative costs. Hillel Schwartz commented on the program. He recommended re-
evaluating the purpose of the ATM Program. Chair Charnow appointed himself and St.
Pierre to work with Lund on the ATM Program proposal.
8. NEW BUSINESS
C. Discussion of Challenge America Fast Track Grant
Management Analyst Hippert reviewed the grant program. Commissioners Hicks and
Charnow formed a subcommittee to review the grant.
E. Discussion regarding the Commission for the Arts applying for the League of
California Cities Helen Putnam Award of Excellence
Management Analyst Hippert reviewed the award criteria and recommended that the
Commission pursue applying for the award for one of their programs. Commissioner
Charnow, Niels Lund, and Management Analyst Hippert will work on the award
application.
D. Discussion of modifying Commission for the Arts meeting times due to energy
conservation measures
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Management Analyst Hippert reviewed the staff report and the City Manager’s request to
adjust meetings so as to not exceed 8:00 p.m. due to energy conservation measures.
COMMISSIONER MAYNE MOTIONED AND COMMISSIONER
KACZOROWSKI SECONDED TO CHANGE THE OFFICIAL MEETING TIME
FROM 6:30 PM TO 5:30 PM. MOTION WAS APPROVED 5-0.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Discussion of proposed Commission for the Arts projects for FY 2001/2002
Management Analyst Hippert reviewed the Continuing and Proposed Budgets.
Commissioners discussed continuing programs and concern was expressed over the
Independent Film Society’s program costs. Commissioner St. Pierre suggested hiring a
grant writer. Chairperson Charnow reminded St. Pierre that an arts master plan
coordinator will be hired to assist in creating the Arts Master Plan. Once that is
complete, the Commission will have a better picture regarding which grants for which to
apply. Commissioner Mayne suggested that Dan Hare provide a detailed budget report
for presentation to the Commission. Charnow stated that this had been done at the
November, 2000 meeting. After continued discussion of proposed projects, consensus
was reached to hold a Special Meeting. Agenda items to be included at this meeting are
the ATM Program and new program proposals. The meeting is tentatively set for
Wednesday, February 21 at 5:30 p.m.
Consensus was reached to table discussion of Agenda Items 7B and 7C to the
Commissions next regular meeting.
10. COMMISSIONERS CORNER
A. Commissioners
Commissioner St. Pierre reported on the student art gallery. She also mentioned that it
was difficult to work with Richard Hinger and that she would not do this again.
Commissioner Mayne recommended the need to coordinate volunteers.
Chairperson Charnow thanked Commissioner Mayne for all of her hard work on the
Commission.
B. Staff
None
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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