2016-05-02
ACTION MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF ENCINITAS
COMMISSION FOR THE ARTS
Monday, May02, 2016
1.CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Meeting was called to order by Chair Thum at 5:08p.m.
PRESENT: Chair Thum, CommissionersFilsinger,Meyers,Sabeck,
StefankoandTanha
ABSENT: CommissionerKuta
ALSO PRESENT:Arts Administrator Gilliamand Acting Executive Secretary Gloger
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Meyersled the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.ORAL COMMUNICATIONS /POSSIBLE DIRECTION TOSTAFF
None.
4.CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None.
5.APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL11, 2016MEETING.
ACTION:
COMMISSIONERSTHUMMOVED AND SABECKSECONDED TO APPROVE THE
MINUTES OF THE APRIL11,2016,REGULAR MEETING. MOTION CARRIED: AYES:
FILSINGER, MEYERS, SABECK,STEFANKO,TANHA AND THUM; NAYS: NONE;
ABSENT: KUTA; ABSTAIN: NONE.
6.ACTION ITEMS -OLD BUSINESS
6A.Make Recommendations and Finalize the 2016-17 Commission Work Plan.
Commissionersand Arts AdministratorGilliamreviewed the 2016-17 Work Plan, covering six
areas of focus: Arts Advocacy, Arts Education, Arts Venues, Performing Arts, Public Art and
Visual Art. Goals and intended outcomes were clarified. Two items (promotion of performances
by local theatre companies and incorporation of dance performances into existing events) were
removed from the work plan, as it was decided that these areprimarily staff responsibilities.
Several items were added, including:1) Support efforts to establish a film festival;and2)
Pursue opportunities for pop-up performances.The Work Plan is attached.
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ACTION:
COMMISSIONERS FILSINGERMOVED AND THUMSECONDED TO ACCEPT AND
APPROVE THE CHANGES TO THE 2016/2017 ARTS COMMISSION WORK PLAN.
MOTION CARRIED: AYES: MEYERS, SABECK,STEFANKO AND TANHA; NAYS: NONE;
ABSENT: KUTA; ABSTAIN: NONE.
7.ACTION ITEMS -NEW BUSINESS
None.
8.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
8A.Arts Education Ad Hoc Report.
This item was covered under 6A.
8B. Public Art Ad Hoc Report: K Street Pocket Park,Marine Safety Center, Active
Transportation Plan.
Arts Administrator Gilliamreported that a recent meeting was held with planner Anna Yentile to
discuss incorporation of public art into the roadway plan. A shared Google Doc is being updated in
order to provide examples of public art for Ms. Yentile. Arts Administrator Gilliamand Commissioner
Sabeck recently met with Engineering Deputy Director Edward Deane in order to review
architectural requirements for the proposed public art at K Street Pocket Park.
8C.Encinitas Student Film Festival Report.
Commissioner Filsinger reported that the film symposium was a success, with approximately 120
high school and college aged students attending. Both students and faculty provided great
feedback. Several school faculty members suggested the idea of a summer camp. Commissioner
Filsinger raised the idea of creating an advisory committee. Commissioner Myers also attended the
symposium, and described it as a very unique and enjoyable experience.
8D. Encinitas Friends of the Arts Report.
Commissioner Tanha reported that the EFA recently put on the ‘Passport to Africa’event, their
fourth such event. While challenging to plan, the event was well received, with an estimated
attendance of 150. Despite the high turnout, wine sales were low. Arts Administrator Gilliam
suggested that this may have been due to inconvenient bar placement. Commissioner Tanha
reported that she was very pleased with the caliber of entertainment at the event. The next event in
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the ‘Passport’ series will be ‘Passport to France’on Saturday, July 23.
8E. Commission Sponsored and Co-sponsored Events.
Arts Administrator Gilliam reported the ‘Wednesdays@Noon’ concert series continues to experience
high attendance of 160+ people each week.The next ‘Music by the Sea’ concert will be on May 20,
and will feature a flute and harp duo. As Arts Administrator Gilliam will be travelling in Spain during
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this time, Arts Program Assistant Ehlers will manage the event with several volunteers. The Arts
Division will hosta photography exhibit, entitled,Oh, What a Wonderful World!, at the Encinitas
Community Center. This exhibit will feature photography by the San Dieguito Academy students in a
celebration of nature and its beauty.
9.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Standing Reports
Update on the FY2016-17 Work Plan
iPalpiti Festival update
10.COMMISSIONERS’REPORTS
Commissioner Filsinger reported that the San Diego Filmmakers are entering a new partnership
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with ArcLight Cinemas. This will be announced at a May 10presentation at ArcLight UTC. The
president of the Casting Society of America will also be speaking at this event. There is also an
upcoming initiative for creation of a San Diego Women’s Film Network in order to advocate for
greater participation by women in the film industry. San DiegoFilmmakers will be a community
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partner in the upcoming 9annual Film in California Conference.
Commissioner Tanha reported that she will be participating in the San Dieguito Mother’s Day
Garden Show.She discussed the possibility ofusing nurseries as venues for art displays or
events, as theCommission has recently been exploring innovative ways to present art to the
community.
Commissioner Meyersreported that she will be travelling to Chicago later in May for The
Collaboratory, a conference for young Jewish leaders. Jerusalem-based dance group
c.a.t.a.m.o.n. andJewish culinary group The Gefilteria will both be visiting in June.
Commissioner Sabeck reported that her art exhibit, ‘Luminous’, has come down from the
Oceanside Museum of Art.
Commissioner Thumreported that the Encinitas Pops Concert went very well. The May 1 event
featured the Coastal Communities Concert Band and top North County high school musicians.
There were four (4) $750 scholarships and one (1) $1500 scholarship issued.
11.ARTS ADMINISTRATORREPORT
Arts Administrator Gilliam had nothing additional to report.
12.ADJOURNMENT
Chair Thum adjourned the meeting at 7:01p.m.
Jed Gloger
Jed Gloger,Acting Commission Secretary
Next Meeting:
Monday, June 62016
Council Chamber,Encinitas City Hall
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