2001-03-05
CITY OF ENCINITAS
ARTS COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
MEETING DATE: March 5, 2001
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chairperson Charnow called meeting to order at 5:38 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Charnow, Hicks, Cope, St. Pierre, Nee and De Soto
Absent: Rincon
Also Present: Arts Coordinator Hippert
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PRESENTATIONS
None
4. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Chair Charnow requested that item 7 be taken immediately after the consent calendar,
and then item 9A. There was consensus to make this change.
5.CLOSING AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A.Approval of minutes for meeting on February 5, 2001
HICKS MOVED, CHARNOW SECONDED, TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE
FEBRUARY 5, 2001 MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 6-0-1 (RINCON
ABSENT).
B.Approval of minutes for meeting on February 21, 2001
Cope stated that on page 3 of the minutes for the February 21, 2001 meeting, the dollar
amount for funding for the 25 East E facility (101 Artists’ Colony) for FY 2002/2003
(continuing programs) should be $12,000.
HICKS MOVED, CHARNOW SECONDED, TO APPROVE MINUTES AS
CORRECTED FOR THE FEBRUARY 21, 2001 MEETING. MOTION CARRIED
6-0-1 (RINCON ABSENT).
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7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Carole Mayne reported on the student art section of the Endangered Spaces exhibit, and
stated that ocean artist Wyland may participate in the presentation of the City’s artwork
to the City Council.
9. NEW BUSINESS
A.Presentation by Peder Norby, Director of Downtown Encinitas MainStreet
Association on the 101 Artists’ Colony program
Norby gave an overview of the history of the Colony, and introduced the Commission to
the concept plan for the re-location of the Colony to 25 East E Street in Encinitas.
Commissioners reviewed and discussed the concept plan, and gave general suggestions to
Norby.
At this point, Chair Charnow recognized Mr. Paul Henry Kaczorowski, and allowed him
to address the Commission under Oral Communications.
Paul Henry Kaczorowski stated that he is willing to continue to assist the Commission
with the public art project associated with the Downtown Encinitas Streetscape Project.
6. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Coordinator Hippert provided Commissioners with a brief introduction of the roles of the
Chair and Vice-Chair.
Chair Charnow declared a recess from 6:54 p.m. to 6:57 p.m.
Charnow nominated Hicks for Chair, seconded by Cope. De Soto nominated St. Pierre
for Chair. St. Pierre declined the nomination. Charnow declared the nominations closed.
HICKS ELECTED CHAIR 6-0-1 (RINCON ABSENT).
Hicks nominated Charnow for Vice Chair, seconded by St. Pierre. There were no other
CHARNOW ELECTED
nominations, and Hicks declared the nominations closed.
VICE CHAIR 6-0-1 (RINCON ABSENT).
CHARNOW MOVED, SECONDED BY ST. PIERRE, TO HOLD A SPECIAL
MEETING ON MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2001 AT 5:30 P.M. AT CITY HALL, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING AN ORIENTATION TO THE COMMISSION’S
PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS.
Commissioners discussed the motion. There was consensus to limit the agenda for the
special meeting to the topic stated in the motion.
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MOTION CARRIED 5-0-1-1 (RINCON ABSENT, DE SOTO ABSTAINED).
Hicks requested that a discussion of holding a Commission goal setting meeting be
agendized for the April, 2001 meeting.
8.Old Business
A.Subcommittee Reports
i.Technology
No report
ii.Marketing/Public Relations
St. Pierre reported that the Coast News will publish a story on Wednesday,
March 07, 2001 about Cardiff School’s art show at the 101 Artists’ Colony.
iii.Capital Projects
Hicks reported that she has received approval from various City veteran’s
groups for the concept plan for the veteran’s memorial planned for the ESD
park site. She stated that the City Council had initially given approval for the
elements included in the plan. The concept plan will next go to Community
Development for review. Coordinator Hippert advised Hicks that the plan be
reviewed by Community Services as well.
iv.Arts Master Plan
Charnow gave a report on the progress of the subcommittee. Coordinator
Hippert distributed a copy of the community survey that will be included in
the next City newsletter. Hippert also informed the Commission that he will
be coordinating the work of the subcommittee in the preparation of the master
plan.
v.Policies and Procedures
No report
vi.Education
St. Pierre gave a report on her activities on behalf of the Student Art Gallery.
She reported that between 200 and 250 people attended the Cardiff
Elementary School show on March 3. The next show will be with Cardiff
Elementary School on March 17. She will provide a copy of the show
schedule to staff for distribution to the Commission.
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vii.Bylaws
The committee distributed a report for review by the Commission. Cope
stated that she was not noticed of a meeting of the Bylaws subcommittee. It
was determined that Cope is no longer on this committee.
B.Projects/Programs
i.Surf Art
Hicks reported that ocean artist Wyland may participate in the event in
October, 2001. Hicks is also developing the brochure package and poster for
the event.
ii.LAEP Steering Committee
No report.
iii.Encinitas Sanitary District Park Site
See report under Capital Projects Subcommittee
iv.Downtown Streetscape Project
Staff provided report on project. Deadline for submission of designs for the
tree grates is Wednesday, March 15, 2001
v.Encinitas Community/Senior Center
St. Pierre reported that she has a meeting scheduled with Recreation
Superintendent Alexander later this week.
vi.Endangered Spaces
Hippert gave a report on sponsorships for the event.
vii.Arts Mentorship/Student Art Gallery
See report under Education Subcommittee.
viii.Music in the Classroom Project
No report.
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ix.101/Leucadia Banner Project
Cope gave a brief report on poster sales.
x.Performing Arts in the Classroom Project
Niels Lund gave a brief report on the project. He expects that by the end of
the year, 109 classrooms will have been served, with over 3000 students
participating. Also, Lund projects that total funding for the project by the end
of the year will be between $65, 000 and $70,000, including funding provided
by the City. Chair Hicks requested that Lund attend the special meeting on
March 12, 2001 to provide new Commissioners with information on the
project.
xi.Independent Film Society
Cope reported that IFS Executive Director Dan Hare has received 501(c)3
status for the Society. The next screening will be held on March 18, 2001.
xii.JSSDT Sculpture
No report.
C.Discussion of Art in City Hall Lobby
This item will be continued to the April 2, 2001 meeting
10. GENERAL INFORMATION/STAFF STATUS REPORTS
None
11. COMMISSIONERS CORNER
A. Commissioners
Cope attended a meeting of the Lux Art Institute. Requested that the Commission
agendize for the April 2, 2001 meeting, a discussion of a sculpture by Matthew
Anticevic to be placed at the southern end of Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
Charnow requested that a copy of the most current Artist’s Directory be provided to
DEMA and the 101 Artists’ Colony. Staff will provide copies to those organizations.
Hicks reported that the Commission has been invited to participate in the Valley
Center “Arts Jazz-Matazz” event. This is the second year that the Commission has
been invited to participate in this event.
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De Soto requested that there be an arts calendar. He will work with Commissioners
via e-mail regarding this issue.
B. Staff
None
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
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