2016-06-06
ACTION MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF ENCINITAS
COMMISSION FOR THE ARTS
Monday, June 06, 2016
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Meeting was called to order by Commissioner Tanha at 5:08 p.m.
PRESENT: Commissioners Filsinger, Kuta, Sabeck,
Stefanko and Tanha; Chair Thum by teleconference.
ABSENT: Commissioner Meyers
ALSO PRESENT: Arts Administrator Gilliam, Acting Executive Secretary Gloger,
Management Analyst Zenns, CIO Tufts
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Kuta led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
None.
4. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
None.
5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 02, 2016 MEETING.
ACTION:
COMMISSIONERS THUM MOVED AND SABECK SECONDED TO APPROVE THE
MINUTES OF THE MAY 2, 2016, REGULAR MEETING. MOTION CARRIED: AYES:
FILSINGER, KUTA, SABECK, STEFANKO, TANHA AND THUM; NAYS: NONE; ABSENT:
MEYERS; ABSTAIN: NONE.
6. ACTION ITEMS - OLD BUSINESS
None.
7. ACTION ITEMS - NEW BUSINESS
7A. Input on City Communications.
CIO Tufts and Management Analyst Zenns presented information on methods used by the City
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to communicate with residents. The presentation touched on information access, online
services and efforts toward community outreach. The Commission gave feedback on several
areas, focusing largely on increasing community outreach and social media activity.
8. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
8A. Encinitas Alliance for Arts Education Report.
Commissioner Stefanko is working to set up a meeting with local school district superintendents to
promote the District Art Plan project.
8B. Public Art Ad Hoc Report: K Street Pocket Park, Marine Safety Center, Active
Transportation Plan.
Commissioner Sabeck is awaiting a design for the pocket park. The Marine Safety Center has not
yet gone to City Council. Planners Strong and Yentile are to schedule a meeting with the ad hoc
regarding the active transportation plan. A document is being compiled to provide examples of
public art.
8C. Encinitas Student Film Festival Report.
Commissioner Filsinger presented a video on the student film festival. There were 40 films
submitted and shown over two screenings, with over 300 attendees between the two screenings.
Awards were presented, including a $1000 scholarship from the Surfing Madonna Foundation.
8D. Encinitas Friends of the Arts Report.
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Commissioner Tanha reported that EFA will present Passport to France on Saturday, July 23.
The event will have a French circus theme with performances by Fern Street Circus, DragonKnights
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Stilt Theatre, a French band for dancing, visual art, a marketplace, and more. On August 28, EFA
will partner with Leucadia 101 Mainstreet for LeucadiART Walk, and will be part of the Childrens Art
Pavilion.
8E. iPalpiti Festival Report.
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Arts Administrator Gilliam reported that the iPalpiti festival will be starting after the 4of July. There
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will be Soloist Concerts at the Encinitas Library on the 7, 8, 9, and 10. The iPalpiti Orchestra
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. This is the 5year the
festival has been presented in Encinitas.
8F. Ballet Folklorico de San Dieguito Report.
Arts Administrator Gilliam reported that Ballet Folklorico has submitted grant requests to both the
City and County of San Diego. The program is successfully engaging families in the community.
8G. Commission for the Arts FY 2016-17 Work Plan.
Once City Council has reviewed and approved the work plan which was discussed in the previous
commission meeting, commissioners will be assigned to projects.
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8H. Commission Sponsored and Co-sponsored Events.
Arts Administrator Gilliam reported the
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June 17. This concert will feature Quarteto Nuevo, a jazz percussion group from Los Angeles.
9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Standing Committees
Grant Applications
Public Art Update
iPalpiti Festival update
10. REPORTS
Commissioner Kuta commented on the benefits of the Nextdoor app which had been
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on June 23
imaginative world created by a young artist.
Commissioner Filsinger reported that one of the shows she produces was chosen by the
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Discovery Channel for a 13 episode run beginning in the 4 quarter of 2016. The show, entitled
a reality show following a used car lot in Encinitas. Another show,
in early 2017. Commissioner Filsinger also anticipates a great
Commissioner Stefanko reported that a new show opened at the SD Art Institute opened on
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the SD Art Institute, the show will move to Lux.
Commissioner Tanha had nothing to report.
Commissioner Sabeck had nothing to report.
Commissioner Thum reported that the Coastal Communities Concert Band will be holding a
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concert on June 12. Commissioner Thum also raised the possibility of starting a high school
mariachi band as part of the Ballet Folklorico program.
11. ARTS ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Arts Administrator Gilliam had nothing additional to report.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Thum adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m.
Jed Gloger
Jed Gloger, Acting Commission Secretary
Next Meeting:
Monday, July 11, 2016, Council Chamber, Encinitas City Hall
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