2001-06-04
CITY OF ENCINITAS
ARTS COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
MEETING DATE: June 4, 2001
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chairperson Hicks called meeting to order at 5:34 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Hicks, Cope, De Soto, Nee, Rincon and St. Pierre
Absent: Charnow
Also Present: Arts Coordinator Hippert
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PRESENTATIONS
None
4. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Commissioner Cope requested that Item 7Ciii be taken immediately after Oral
Communications. There was consensus to make this change.
5.CLOSING AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A.Approval of minutes for meeting on May 7, 2001
Hicks noted one change to the minutes for May 7, 2001. Minutes should read that Hicks
was appointed to the Surf Art Committee.
Note – Charnow arrived at 5:40 p.m.
COPE MOVED, RINCON SECONDED, TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE
MAY 7, 2001 MEETING AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
6.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Scott Gregory spoke to the Commission regarding the holiday opera program tentatively
approved by City Council for FY 2001/2002.
Jill Moses spoke to the Commission regarding the Border Voices Poetry Project.
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ST. PIERRE MOVED, SECONDED BY COPE, TO AGENDIZE A DISCUSSION
OF THE BORDER VOICES POETRY PROJECT AT THE NEXT COMMISSION
FOR THE ARTS MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
7.OLD BUSINESS
C.iii. Capital Projects
Cope provided information regarding a marble sculpture, entitled “Beginnings” that may
be available for long-term loan to the City.
COMMISSIONER CHARNOW MOVED, SECONDED BY COPE, TO CREATE
A WORK PROJECT TO INVESTIGATE THE PROCESS AND COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH POTENTIALLY ACCEPTING THE LONG-TERM LOAN
OF THE SCULPTURE “BEGINNINGS” TO THE CITY OF ENCINTAS.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
Cope volunteered to be the lead on this work project.
Hicks requested that agenda item 8A be taken next, out of order. There was no consensus
to do so.
COMMISSIONER CHARNOW MOVED, SECONDED BY DE SOTO, TO TAKE
AGENDA ITEM 8A NEXT, OUT OF ORDER. MOTION CARRIED 6-1 (COPE
NO).
8.NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion of City Council action regarding new project and program
recommendations for FY 01/02 and FY 02/03
Hippert reviewed the agenda report. There was no action taken by the Commission
regarding this issue.
7.OLD BUSINESS
A.Appointment of subcommittee chairs and members
Hippert reviewed the agenda report. The following appointments were made by
Chairperson Hicks.
Technology Committee – Charnow is to be point of contact for Commissioners
regarding placing items on the City’s web page. Charnow will forward all
requests to the Community Services Department’s Web Site representative. No
members were appointed to this committee.
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Marketing & Public Relations – No members were appointed to this committee.
Capital Projects – No members were appointed to this committee.
Arts Master Plan – Commissioners Charnow, Hicks and Nee appointed
Policy & Procedure – Cope requested to be removed from this committee.
Rincon requested to be added to this committee. Commissioners Charnow, Hicks
and Rincon appointed.
Education – No members were appointed to this committee
Recess from 6:58 p.m. to 7:07 p.m.
Bylaws – Rincon requested to be added to this committee. Commissioners
Charnow, Hicks and Rincon appointed. Rincon to serve as chair.
B.Appointment of project/program team members
Hippert reviewed the agenda report. The following appointments were made by
Chairperson Hicks:
Music in the Classroom – Nee
Surf Art – Hicks, Cope
Student Art Gallery – St. Pierre
Encinitas Day Celebration – Cope, Rincon, De Soto
Cardiff Art Banners – Cope, St. Pierre
LAEP – Nee
Encinitas Community/Senior Center – No members
Japan Society of San Diego and Tijuana Sculpture – Cope, Hicks
Downtown Streetscape – Cope, De Soto, Rincon
Civic Center Art Gallery – Cope, Rincon
Staff will continue to monitor the Independent Film Society, picART, and the Poinsettia
Theatre Performing Arts in the Classroom project.
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D.i. Arts Mentorship/Student Art Gallery
COMMISSIONER COPE MOVED, SECONDED BY ST. PIERRE, TO ENSURE
THAT ALL FUNDS COLLECTED AT THE STUDENT ART GALLERY FOR
THE SALE OF POST CARDS BE RETURNED TO THE SCHOOL
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CREATION OF THE CARDS. MOTION CARRIED
7-0.
D.ii. Music in the Classroom
Nee provided brief oral report that the program will provide classroom services during
the summer months to the middle schools, and elementary schools during the regular
school year.
D.viii. Poinsettia Theatre Performing Arts in the Classroom Project
Commissioners reviewed written report provided by project administrator Lund.
Commissioners Rincon and Charnow were appointed to work with Lund regarding
administrative changes in the project, and were directed to report back to the Commission
at their July meeting.
D.xiii. Downtown Streetscape Project
Rincon reviewed the committee’s report. After discussion of the committee’s
recommendations, there was Commission consensus to forward the following designs for
the medallions to the City Council:
1.As drawn, but incorporate gray whales in design
2.As drawn
3.As drawn, but modify surfing pose
6.As drawn
8.As drawn
9.As drawn, but delete structures and add lagoon
10.As drawn
14.As drawn
15.As drawn, but add palm trees/bougainvilleas
16.As drawn, but change train to Coaster
17.As drawn
The recommended designs will be taken to the City Council, along with the funding
request from the Arts Trust Fund, on Wednesday, June 27, 2001. Additional designs will
be provided by Mr. Weaver as soon as possible.
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8. NEW BUSINESS
B.Discussion of whether to cancel the regular Commission for the Arts meeting
scheduled for July 2, 2001
Hippert reviewed the agenda report. There was consensus to hold the regular
Commission meeting on July 2, 2001, but limit the agenda to the discussion of the
following items:
Initiatives for Arts Master Plan
Poinsettia Theatre Performing Arts in the Classroom Project
Review of findings regarding the “Beginnings” sculpture
C.Discussion of providing letter of recommendation to the City’s Community Services
Department regarding featuring the “Three Doves” sculpture in the 2001 Holiday
Parade
Hippert reviewed the staff report.
COMMISSIONER COPE MOVED, SECONDED BY DE SOTO, TO DIRECT
THE COMMISSION CHAIR TO WRITE A LETTER TO THE CITY’S
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDING THAT THE
“THREE DOVES” SCULPTURE BE PLACED IN A POSITION OF HONOR IN
THE ENCINITAS HOLIDAY PARADE, SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 1, 2001.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
D.Discussion of potential policy and procedure to recognize local businesses and
organizations that support the arts in Encinitas
Hippert reviewed the agenda report. There was Commission consensus to table this item
to the Commission’s September, 2001 meeting.
E.Discussion of whether to solicit financial support from local businesses for the
medallions that will be recommended to City Council to be installed along Coast
Highway 101 as part of the Downtown Streetscape project
Hippert reviewed agenda report, and advised Commissioners that any solicitation of
financial sponsorship, and modification of streetscape design to include sponsor
recognition, will need City Council approval.
COPE MOVED, SECONDED BY CHARNOW, TO RECOMMEND TO CITY
COUNCIL THAT COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIPS FOR THE MEDALLIONS, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 FOR EACH MEDALLION, BE SOLICITED BY THE
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COMMISSION FOR THE ARTS. MOTION CARRIED 5-2 (CHARNOW, NEE
NO)
F.Discussion regarding hosting the “Children of Chernobyl” art exhibit
St. Pierre reported that the Encinitas Art Center and 101 Artists’ Colony will host the
Children of Chernobyl art show at the Student Art Gallery beginning June 16, 2001.
There will be a reception scheduled for July 6, 2001 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
There was no action taken on this item by the Commission.
9. GENERAL INFORMATION/STAFF STATUS REPORTS
None
10. COMMISSIONERS CORNER
A. Commissioners
Rincon
Reported on an article in the San Diego Union Tribune regarding dance in the County.
The article featured her dance company.
St. Pierre
Reported that Scripps Hospital, Encinitas, has requested her assistance in locating student
art for the hospital.
Reported that the Flora Vista School will have their student show at the Student Art
Gallery beginning this Saturday, June 9, 2001.
Reported that there will be an student “Open Show” at the Student Art Gallery beginning
Saturday, July 21. Students may sign up at the Encinitas Art Center at 25 East E Street.
Reported that San Diego Home and Garden magazine will be doing an article for a future
issue about gardens in Encinitas.
Cope
Reported on the results of the Arts Alive banner auction.
Reported on the Encinitas Floral Celebration, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, June 9
and 10.
Reported that Lux Art Institute has requested that Commissioners attend the June 13,
2001 City Council meeting in support of certifying the Final Environmental Impact
Report, amending Zoning Ordinance and Local Coastal Program to establish a Museum
Overlay Zone on four areas within the RR-1 and R-3 residential zones subject to a Major
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Use Permit located within the southern portion of El Camino Real; and approving a
Major Use Permit, Design Review Permit and Coastal Development Permit for the Lux
Art Institute project.
Nee
Reported that he has recently visited three of the Performing Arts in the Classroom
Project programs, and is pleased with the results.
Hicks
Reported that Mayor Holz chose two paintings for purchase by the City as part of the
Endangered Spaces Exhibit.
Reported that the visit to Sacramento by City Manager Miller, Council members Guerin
and Houlihan, Commissioners Hicks and Charnow, DEMA Director Norby and Arts
Coordinator Hippert has been postponed. It will be rescheduled as soon as possible.
Reported that Reggie Smith of the San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture will meet
with her regarding grass roots development efforts.
B. Staff
None
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:21 p.m.
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