2018-01-08
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF ENCINITAS COMMISSION FOR THE ARTS
Monday, January 8, 2018, 5:00 p.m.
1.
Call to Order
Chair Thum called the meeting to order at 5:06 p.m.
2.
Roll Call
Present: Commissioners Abraham, Kuta (arrived at 5:15 p.m.), Schmitt, Stefanko, and
Thum
Also Present: Arts Program Administrator Gilliam, Management Analyst Morrow, and Program
Assistant Ehlers
Absent: Commissioners Filsinger, Sabeck
3.
Pledge of Allegiance
4.
Special Presentations and Proclamations
None
5.
Oral Communications / Possible Direction to Staff
None
6.
Changes to the Agenda
None
7.
Approve the December 4, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes
ACTION
COMMISSIONER STEFANKO MOVED APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 4, 2017
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES, SECOND BY COMMISIONER ABRAHAM, AND THE
MOTION CARRIED 5-0. (COMMISSIONERS FILSINGER AND SABECK WERE
ABSENT.)
8.
Action Items
None
9.
Informational Items
Information Items 9A – 9E were heard out of order.
9E. Commission-sponsored and Co-sponsored Events
Arts Program Administrator Gilliam announced upcoming events:
Wednesdays@Noon concerts, Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, Encinitas Library
Music By The Sea: Cristina Montes Mateo, harp, Jan. 19, 7:30pm, Encinitas Library
James Stone Reception, Jan. 20, 1-4pm, Encinitas Community and Senior Center
Gallery
Los Angeles Balalaika Orchestra, Jan. 20, 7pm, Encinitas Community and Senior
Center
9D. Cultural Arts Division Report
Arts Program Administrator Gilliam announced three scheduled vacancies on the Arts
Commission: Irene Abraham appointed November 2016, Tomoko Kuta appointed
February 2016 and Judy Thum reappointed March 2015. He announced two application
deadlines: January 18, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. for incumbents wishing to reapply, and January
25, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. for all other applicants.
9C. Public Art Discussion
Arts Program Administrator Gilliam announced four proposed public art projects will go to
the City Council for their consideration on January 10, 2018. Initial discussions have
begun to add public art to the new I-5 undercrossings at Encinitas Blvd. and Santa Fe Dr.
9B. Arts Master Plan Discussion
Commissioner Stefanko discussed the Arts Master Plan for Palo Alto, CA. Arts Program
Administrator Gilliam indicated the Chicago Master Plan discussion will be deferred to
next month when Commissioner Sabeck is present.
9A. Art Gallery Open House Discussion
Arts Program Administrator Gilliam reviewed various cities’ art walk events. Arts Program
Assistant Ehlers gave input based on her experience coordinating the Thursdays on the
Coast art walk in Carlsbad. Commissioner Stefanko discussed the Oceanside Art Walk,
which includes the visual and performing arts. She indicated the biggest challenge was
logistics and organization. Commissioner Abraham said she believed the original intent,
brought forward by Commissioner Sabeck, was for City of Encinitas gallery openings only,
at least to start. The Commission discussed possible event names, including Art Crawl,
Opening Night, Pop Up, and Art Night. The proposed frequency was every other month.
Commissioners recommended including live music, a dee-jay, raffles, an event passport,
food trucks, and wine at the receptions.
10.
Commissioner Initiated Agenda Items
None
11.
Future Agenda Items Added by Commission Members
a. Commissioner Stefanko recommended adding an agenda item to discuss the public
art at the I-5 undercrossings. This was seconded by Commissioner Abraham.
b. Commissioner Schmitt recommended adding an agenda item of periodic updates
regarding Pacific View. This was seconded by Commissioner Stefanko.
12.
Commissioners’ Reports
Commissioners gave updates on arts related topics.
13.
Adjournment
Chair Thum adjourned the meeting at 6:21 p.m.
Samantha Morrow
Samantha Morrow, Commission Secretary
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