2000-03-06
CITY OF ENCINITAS
ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES
MEETING DATE: March 6, 2000
6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chairperson Cope called meeting to order at 6:34 P.M.
Present: Chairperson Cope, Commissioners Charnow, Duff, Kaczorowski, Mayne,
St. Pierre, and Hicks
Absent: None
Also Present: Management Analyst Hippert and Management Assistant Stauffer
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Mr. Hillel Schwartz, Millennium Institute
Mr. Hillel Schwartz of the Millennium Institute gave his presentation on paintings and
pictures that reflect millennium thought of apocalypse and new age. The Millennium
Institute works on various community projects.
Consensus was reached to put this item on the agenda for discussion at the next
regular Commission meeting.
B. Mr. Mel Takahara, Youth Development Workshops by the North County Community
Assessment Teams
Mr. Mel Takahara of the North County Community Assessment Team gave his
presentation on the community assessment team and their work with at risk youth. They
offer a series of twelve-week art programs for at risk youth in North County. Mr.
Takahara requested that the Arts Commission provide information regarding local artists
to be teachers/facilitators for this program.
Commissioner Hicks was appointed liaison between the Arts Commission and the
Assessment Team.
4. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Consensus was reached to move item 9A to be discussed during this section.
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9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion of Local Arts Education Partnership Grant-Year2
Dr. Nancy Cunningham of Encinitas Union School District discussedthe Local Arts
Education Partnership Grant. Developing partnerships in the community has been a
success. She requested that the Commission continue to support the program for a
second year implementation grant, by maintaining a Commission liaison to the Local
Arts Education Partnership Grant Steering Committee.
Commissioner Charnow motioned and Commissioner Kaczorowski seconded to
continue supporting the Arts Commission’s partnership with Local Arts Education
Partnership Grant and have Commissioner Charnow serve as the Commission’s
liaison. Motion was approved 7-0.
5. CLOSING AND ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes for meeting on February 7, 2000.
Commissioner Hicks motioned and Commissioner Duff seconded to approve the
minutes. Minutes were approved 7-0 with Barbara Miller’s name changed to
Barbara Mallay under item 6A.
6. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Commissioner Charnow was elected as Chairperson and Commissioner Duff as Vice
Chairperson for the Arts Commission.
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Kirk Van Allyn displayed a periscope as an example of one that could be used at
Beacon’s Beach. He would like the Commission to consider installing it on a pedestal at
that location.
Consensus was reached to put this item on the agenda for the next regular
Commission meeting.
Cristina Chacon, representing the San Diego Chamber Orchestra, discussed her
involvement with the City of San Diego’s Arts Commission and offered her services.
Craig Nordal, representing the San Dieguito Performing Arts Association, spoke about
his background.
Consensus was reached to put Cristina Chacon and Craig Nordal on the agenda for
the next regular Commission meeting.
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8. OLD BUSINESS
A. Discussion of proposal from North Coast Craftsman’s Fellowship to fund program
costs for FY 1999/00.
Donna Loftin of North County Craftsman’s Fellowship spoke about their programs.
They would like the Arts Commission to help fund their booth in the Encinitas Street
Fair.
Commissioner Duff motioned and Commissioner Kaczorowski seconded that the
Arts Commission support North Coast Craftsman’s Fellowship by allowing the Arts
Commission’s name to be used on banners and by writing a letter of support, signed
by the Chair, for the event. Motion was approved 7-0.
Commissioner Mayne motioned and Commissioner Duff seconded that the Arts
Commission recommend to City Council to allocate up to $1500, from the Arts
Trust Fund, to cover any revenue shortfalls related to the North Coast Craftsman’s
Fellowship’s participation in the Encinitas Street Fair. Commissioner Mayne
withdrew her motion.
Commissioner Kaczorowski moved and Commissioner Hicks seconded to table
discussion of North Coast Craftsman’s Fellowship request until the May, 2000
Commission meeting. Motion was approved 6-0-1. Commissioner Duff abstained.
B. Subcommittee Reports
i. Technology Subcommittee
Commissioner St. Pierre was
Chairperson Charnow gave his subcommittee report.
appointed to the subcommittee.
ii. Marketing Subcommittee
Commissioner Duff gave her subcommittee report. Commissioners discussed plans for
an open house in conjunction with the DEMA First Thursday event on June 1, 2000.
Duff stated that there will need to be a budget for this activity. Hippert informed the
Commission that there is no money allocated for this project. Charnow asked if it is
possible to spend money from other approved Commission projects that will not be
completed this fiscal year. Hippert advised the Commission that in order to do so, the
subcommittee will need to develop a complete budget for the event, and recommend the
budget to the full Commission. If the Commission concurs with the budget amount, they
must make an informational report to City Council regarding the redistribution of funds
to the new project. This will need to be agendized as soon as possible so Council can be
determine whether to approve the redistribution of funds. Duff stated that she will return
to the Commission at the April 6 meeting with a recommended budget.
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iii. City Hall Entry Modification
No report was given.
iv. Arts Master Plan
Chairperson Charnow gave his subcommittee report. The ad to recruit members to the
Chairperson
Arts Master Plan Subcommittee has been published in the Coast News.
Charnow appointed Barbara Miller to the subcommittee.
v. ESD Park Site
Commissioner Hicks gave her subcommittee report.
vi. Joint Projects
No report was given.
vii. Public Sculptures
Commissioner Kaczorowski gave his subcommittee report.
viii. Community Concert Series
Commissioner Cope gave her subcommittee report. The subcommittee recommended
that the event be cancelled due to lack of a suitable location. The Commission concurred
with this recommendation.
ix. Arts Mentorship
Commissioner Duff gave her subcommittee report.
x. Music in the Classroom
Neils Lund gave his subcommittee report. All classroom sessions have been scheduled.
xi. Endangered Spaces
Commissioner Mayne gave her subcommittee report.
Chairperson Charnow appointed Commissioner St. Pierre to replace former
Commissioner Miller on all applicable subcommittees.
10. GENERAL INFORMATION/STAFF STATUS REPORTS
A. Report on meeting with Community Services Director regarding Commission
Business.
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Consensus
Commissioner Cope gave her report. Notes from the meeting were provided.
was reached to place a discussion of by-laws on the agenda for the next regular
Commission meeting.
11. COMMISSIONER’S CORNER
A. Commissioners
Chairperson Charnow met with City Manager Kerry Miller regarding arts projects.
Chairperson Charnow requested to place a discussion of 501 (c)(3) funding
requirements and the granting program on the agenda for the next regular
Commission meeting.
Commissioner Cope spoke about Commission projects in a community workshop.
Commissioner St. Pierre shared information regarding arts funding issues she had found
on the Internet.
Commissioner Mayne asked fellow Commissioners to look at the bars that have been
erected on Roseta Street.
B. Staff
No report was given.
12. ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Charnow adjourned the meeting at 10:26 P.M.
NEXT MEETING: April 3, 2000
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