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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-268 . " 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-268 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CANTO BELLO MASTER CHORALE FOR THE PROMOTION OF ARTS AND CULTURE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Mayor of the City of San Bernardino is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of said City an Agreement with Canto Bello Master Chorale, a copy of which is attached hereto marked Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by references as fully as though set forth at length. SECTION 2. The authorization to execute the above referenced agreement is rescinded if the parties to the agreement fail to execute it within sixty (60) days of the passage ofthis resolution. III III III III III III III III III . .' 1 . . 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2000-268 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CANTO BELLO MASTER CHORALE FOR THE PROMOTION OF ARTS AND CULTURE I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor Joint and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a Regular meeting thereof, held on the 5th day of September ,2000, by the following vote, to wit: Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT ESTRADA X LIEN X MCGINNIS X SCHNETZ X SUAREZ X ANDERSON X - MCCAMMACK X 2000. xi~i~chn!V;&PUjJ The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this >Sf/....- day of September, / Approved as to Form and legal content: .. 1 Z{.,LL~ alles, Mayor San Bernardino JAMES F. PENMAN, City Attorney 2000-268 1 2 AGREEMENT Fine Arts Funding 3 THIS AGREEMENT is entered into between the CITY OF 4 SAN BERNARDINO, a municipal corporation, referred to as "City" and the Canto Bello Master Chorale, a non-profit 5 organization, referred to an "Organization" 6 The parties agree as follow: 7 8 Recitals. 1 . A. Organization has requested financial 9 Assistance from City for fiscal year 2000-01, in order to assist in defraying the expense of certain concerts, shows, festivals, or events of activities sponsored by Organizations as set forth Organization's grant proposal (hereinafter "the proposal") approved by the Fine Arts 12 Commission of the City. A copy of said proposal is on file in the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs. The terms of the proposal are incorporated herein by reference and shall govern the uses of the funds provided herein. The financial assistance provided for this agreement is made on a one-time only basis, and receipt of said funds shall not imply a continuing obligation of the City beyond the terms of this Agreement. 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 B. The expenditure is for valid municipal public purpose, to wit: for the promotion of art appreciation in San Bernardino, as more fully set forth in the proposal submitted by Organization. 20 2 . Mayor's 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Payment. Upon presentation of a claim to the Office, City shall pay to Organization from the -1- 2000-268 1 AGREEMENT RE: THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE CANTO BELLO MASTER CHORALE FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE ARTS AND 2 CULTURE. 3 4 budget for the 2000-01 fiscal year, the total sum of $10,000.00 dollars, to cover the costs per Fine Arts 5 grant application agreement. 6 7 3. Use of Funds. The funds paid to Organization shall be used solely for the purposes set forth in Paragraph 1 and in strict compliance with the provisions 8 set forth in the agreement. No deviation from the agreement shall be made without the expressed approval of 9 the City of San Bernardino. Said funds shall be expended by June 30, 2001, and any unexpended funds shall be returned to City by Organization. 10 11 4. Accounting. Within 20 days after the completion of the event, the Organization shall submit to the Mayor's Office, with copy to the Director of Finance, an accounting of the actual expenditures connected with said event as it relates to the fund which were provided 14 by the City. Financial records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles by Organization in such manner as to permit City to easily trace the expenditures of the funds. All books and records of Organization are to be kept open for inspection at any time during the business day by City or its officers or agents. Failure to submit financial records in accordance with this section result in the Organization reimbursing the City. 12 13 15 16 17 the the will 18 19 20 5. Hold Harmless. Organization covenants and agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City 21 and its employees and agents from all liabilities and charges, 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 -2- 2000-268 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ~ 23 24 25 26 27 28 AGREEMENT RE: THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE CANTO BELLO MASTER CHORALE FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE. expenses (including counsel fees), suits or losses however occurring, or damages arising or growing out of the use or receipt of the funds paid hereunder and all operations under this agreement. Payments hereunder are made with the understanding that the City is not involved in the performance of services or other activities of Organization. Organization and its employees and agents are independent contractors and are not employees or agents of the City in performing said services. The costs, salary and expenses of the City Attorney and members of his office in enforcing this agreement on behalf of the City shall be considered as "counsel fees" for the purposes of this paragraph. 6. Termination. City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement and any funding remaining unpaid hereunder for any reason by mailing a ten-day written notice to Organization and this agreement shall terminate ten days after the mailing of such notice. In event this Agreement is terminated for reasons of improper use of funds or use of funds for any purpose other than those authorized, any unexpended portion of funds provided by City shall be returned to City. In addition, Organization shall reimburse to City any funds expended which were used for any purpose other than those authorized under this Agreement. 7. Assignment. Organization shall not assign its interest in this Agreement without the prior written approval of City. 8. Insurance. Organization shall take out and maintain during the life of this Agreement such public liability and property damage insurance, naming the City as additional insured, so as to insure City, its elective and appointive boards, commissions, officers, -3- 2000-268 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 AGREEMENT RE: THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE CANTO BELLO MASTER CHORALE FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE. Agents and employees, Organization and its agents performing act covered by this Agreement from the claims for property damage for personal injury, including death, as well as from claims for property damage which may arise from Organization's or its agents' operation hereunder, whether such operations be by Organization or its agent or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by either Organization or its agents, and the amounts of such insurance shall be as follows: (a) Public Liability Insurance. In an amount not less that $1,000,000 for injuries, including, but not limited to, death, to any person, and subject to the same limit for each person, in an amount not less than $100,000 on account of anyone occurrence. (b) less than person on Property Damage Insurance. In an amount not 50,000 for damage to the property of each account of an occurrence. (c) Workers Compensation. Organization shall provide worker compensation insurance in the amount required by state law if the funds provided hereunder are to be paid as a salary to any employee of organization. Organization shall provide worker compensation insurance in the amount required by state law if the funds provided hereunder are to paid as salary to any employee of Organization. Organization shall require that all rights of subrogation under such policy of workers compensation insurance shall be waived as to City. City shall be set forth as a additional named insured in each policy of insurance provide hereunder. (d) The Certificate of Insurance furnished to the City shall require the insurer to notify the City of any change or termination in the policy. -4- 2000-268 1 AGREEMENT RE: THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE CANTO BELLO MASTER CHORALE FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE ARTS AND 2 CULTURE. 3 4 9. Obligation. Organization hereby convenants 5 that it has taken all actions necessary to make the adherence to the obligations imposed by this agreement a 6 binding obligation of the organization. 7 8 9 10. Notices. All notices herein required shall be in writing and delivered in person or sent by certified mail, postage prepaid addressed as follows: As to City: 10 As to Organization: 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Mayor's Office Charles Bradley City of San Bernardino Canto Bello Master Chorale 300 North "D" Street San Bernardino, CA. 92418 P.O. Box 1627 San Bernardino, CA. 92402 11. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and any other documents of instruments attached hereto or referred to herein integrate all terms and conditions mentioned herein or incidental hereto, and supersede all negotiations and prior writing in respect to the subject matter hereof. In the event of conflict between the terms conditions or provisions of this Agreement, and any such document or instrument, the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall prevail. 12. Non-Discrimination. Organization agrees that for the term of this Agreement it shall not discriminate in employment recruitment, hiring, admission practices, advertising or in an other manner on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, physical handicap, or marital status. q-/j-CTV DATED: -5- .. 2000-268 1 AGREEMENT RE: THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE CANTO 2 BELLO MASTER CHORALE FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO 13 Approved as to form and legal content: 14 15 James F. Penman 16 City Attorney &;j~ r1! j,~ ' ;(2/I;/t&; ~Mkg ?Y1iM+ (P~ No f1Jr.etW ctr~ 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 -6- 2000-268 Synopsis: Canto Bello Master Chorale The Canto Bello Master Chorale a San Bernardino based organization continues to rise in popularity. Citizens of a variety of ages and professions are part of this chorale presenting a repertory of classic choral works. The Chorale accompanying Orchestra is the San Bernardino Symphonic Orchestra and a good networking system is in effect. . Estimated Attendance - 3,000 . Number of Performances - 6 - 9 . Estimated Costs............ ..$84,800.00 . Estimated Income......... ...$66,000.00 . Grant requested was for.....$18,800.00 . Grant award recommended.$lO,OOO.OO 2000-268 PERFORMING ARTS - GRANT APPLICA nON FORi'1 City of San Bernardino - Fine Arts Commission r. Applicant Organization (Name, Address. etc.) Canto Bello Master Chorale Post Office Box 1627 San Bernard1no, CA ~L4UL 909-825-0589 Telephone );0. ( 909 R?~_n~Rq );on-Protit I.D. No. 9788765 );umber of Y~ars in Existence 18 years ======------------------- I[ Contact Person: Charles Bradley Title: Executi ve D1 rector T~lephone );0.: (909 825-0589 III. Program Category l'nder which Support is Requested: Music Performance IV Pe:1od of Support R~quested: Fmo: September 2000 Through ( Startingl May 20D 1 (Ending' -~----------------- - V Program Description: The Canto Bello Master Chorale is a growing ensemble chorale that provides a consistent repertory of classical choral works to the community of San Bernardino, as well as the surrounding Inland Empire communities. The Chorale is constantly striving to increase its audience base through advertising in the mass media, personal contact and general mailings. The Camo Bello Master Chorale is constantly working to improve its performance presentation. We hire the San Bernardino Symphony as our accompanying orchestra, We also have performed with the San Bernardino Symphony as part of the symphony concert season and hope to again. We also hire top soloists from the Inland Empire because we feel it is important to give local talent the opportunity to perform. Many of the soloists that the chorale hires have performed in major performance forums including the Los Angeles Opera. The Camo Bello Master Chorale has increased its efforts in advertising and fund raising and continues to strive to improve its funding base and its name recognition. The Chorale proposes to increase its audience base through tailoring its performances to meet the changing and diversifying tastes of the local community. There are now several choral organizations in the San Bernardino area and the Chorale proposes to adjust our focus to capture the audience that is enthused about and will support the small ensemble works. We will also concentrate this year on more collaboration with other choral organizations, including San Bernardino Valley College. We will continue to work in close union with the San Bernardino Symphony, when fmancially feasible, and always hire the best soloists available. A-I 2000-268 SECOND REQUEST: Program Description: The Canto Bello Master Chorale proposes to present an "Opera Gala" on October 29, 2000. This event would be a black-tie dinner event scheduled to be held at the Radisson Hotel Ball Room. The Opera Gala would feature three presentations: The Cafe scene, Act II, La Boheme - Puccini Old Man River Scene, Act I, Show Boat - Kern Finale, Act II, Die Fledermaus - Strauss These three combined will give an opportunity for many arias, solos, groups and chorus to perform. The variety of the selections will give an opportunity for everyone to find their favorite opera/operetta. The success of our "Grand Night for Singing" is the impetus for this evening event, Many people have asked the Master Chorale to provide this special event. Since this is the first event of its kind in San Bernardino, we anticipate good response. The Chorale is currently working to obtain the required funding to put on such a large event as well as contacting name soloists who will provide the draw for this special event. The continued growth of the cultural and performing arts in San Bernardino is very encouraging. This event will provide another venue for the arts to shine in San Bernardino. We anticipate that this event will become an annual event in the cultural life of San Bernardino, 2000-268 VI. Estimated number of persons expected to benefit from this program: approximately 3000 ~ a) Number of persons by paid attendance: approximately 2750 b) Number of persons by complimentary admission:~ more than 250 c) Number of performances scheduled: 6 fi rm d) Total attending all performance (a plus b): 'approximate1y 3000 VII. Need Statement: The Canto Bello Master Chorale, with additional funding, will be able to reach a wider audience through increased collaboration with other organizations this year. We will also be able to increase our advertising efforts which will bring a greater name recognition in San Bernardino and the surrounding Inland Empire. The increased name recognition will bring us a greater funding base which will enable the chorale to increase the number of performances and repertory. The Canto Bello Master Chorale, with additional funding, will be able to ensure that we have a consistent level of expertise in conductor, accompanist and soloists, which in turn will bring increased recognition of San Bernardino's performing arts community. We believe a strongly supported choral organization, which hires the resident symphony, is a necessity. The San Bernardino Symphony charges us the same union rates as any other hiring organization, so this is a major expense when we hire an orchestra. This strong support acts as increased recognition by the City of San Bernardino to the resident arts community and the community at large, as well as, the entire Inland Empire, A-2 2000-268 VIII. Intended Results: ~ The Canto Bello Master Chorale anticipates a broader audience base with expanded collaboration. We also expect to have greater name recognition and more extensive funding base from the local population. With the requested funding, the Canto Bello Master Chorale will be able to increase its advertising budget which will be divided among all the various media, as well as, provide proper remuneration for our conductor. We will also be able to ensure that the level of expertise of leadership, accompanist and soloists will remain high. The Canto Bello Master Chorale will be able to promote the performing arts of San Bernardino throughout the surrounding communities of the Inland Empire. A-3 2000-268 IX. Total anticipated expenses for this period: Salary & Wages Supplies & Material Travel Fixed Assets/Rentals or Leases Outstanding loan payments Fees & Other Request 1 :5 33,500 :5 6,800 :5 -o- S 5,000 :5 -o- S 3,000 TOTAl. EXPENSES :5 48,300 Request 2. 22,500 5,000 -0- 4,000 -0- 5,000 36,500 ===========---------- X T ot:1l anticipated income for this period: Income from performances :5 ?O.OOO 10,000 Revenue (stocks. bonds, rentals. etc.) :5 -0- -0- Gr.lIlts S s,nnn Contributions :5 13,500 10,000 Funds from SU]:'Cl'rt Groups :5 3,500 4,000 U!ilc:r :5 -0- -0- TOTAL fNCOME :5 42,000 24,000 XI A.:c.Ollnt rques[e": from the S:1n Bernardino Fine _4.rtS Commission: ================================================================= :J.} bi ~ } Total Expenses (Section [XI Total- Income (Section Xl X'v[Ol-:\T REQl'ESTED (:1 minus bl :5 :5 :5 48,300 42,000 6,800 36,500 24,000 12,500 XII. Future ObjectiveS ===========================================----------- -----------=========== The Canto Bello Chorale has a continuing commitment to provide the City of San Bernardino and the Inland Empire with good choral music. The chorale leadership understands the constant need for new funding sources to ensure this continued growth. Some of the following areas were addressed this past season, however work needs to continue. I. Increase the membership of the board of directors and make the board more community oriented. Chorale officers will serve as additional members of the board of directors. Kick off scheduled for Sept. 2. Present one or more fundraising concerts which are sponsored by the chorale. This will bring in income without major expense such as music and rehearsal times. It will also raise the public awareness of the chorale through greater diversity of performances. 3. Make an effort to increase the number of grants applications. This will take a considerable amount of time for research and paperwork. A-4 2000-268 XIII. Provide a brief historylbackground of the organization: ~ History of Canto Bello Master Chorale The Canto Bello Chorale was founded in Spring 1982 by Director/Conductor Refugio (Ernie) Gomez and a small group of fifteen singers who wanted to keep alive the performance of choral works by major composers, as well as, good choral singing for smaller ensembles. The chorale also presents every year one or two specialty concerts such as the Mariachi concert and the Broadway/Opera concert from last year. The Canto Bello Chorale has presented the works of Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Durufle, Faure, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Puccini, Rutter, Schubert, Bruckner and Vivaldi as well as many others. The Canto Bello Chorale always strives to bring together the best in soloists and orchestra. We hire the Inland Empire Symphony for many of our concerts and also regularly perform on the symphony's season. Our soloists are area residents who have performed for many major forums including the Los Angeles Opera. The Canto Bello Master Chorale continues to grow as a performing organization. Last season the chorale had 42 members and anticipates continued growth this season, The Canto Bello Master Chorale has a continuing commitment to provide the City of San Bernardino and the Inland Empire with the best in choral performance, Maestro Refugio Gomez - Director/Conductor Emeritus Maestro Refugio (Ernie) Gomez has been the director/conductor of the Canto Bello Chorale since founding the organization in Spring 1982. Maestro Gomez earned his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in Music, with a major in vocal music and piano, and a minor in composition from California State University, Los Angeles, Maestro Gomez has performed as soloist with the Inland Empire Symphony for Sinfonia Mexicana concerts. He has performed with the William Hall Chorale (currently the Master Chorale of Orange County) and since Summer 1995 has performed with the California State University, Los Angeles' SchoIa Cantorum. Maestro Gomez was guest conductor of the Inland Empire Symphony in 1993. CERTIFICATION: Project Officer: eu C0{.. AI- Title Telephone No.: CfD q - f ,).1- b i f> 1'''' . Date t, - 30 - co A-S 2000-268 List Board of Directors and Officers (Include names, addresses and telephone numbers) ~ 1999/2001 BOARD MEMBERS - CANTO BELLO MASTER CHORALE President Kathy Charles 758 West 24th Street San Bernardino, CA 92405 909-882-7146 Vice- President, External Howard Knowlton 1251 E. Lugonia, Sp. 91 Redlands, CA 92373 909-793-0430 Vice- President, Internal Elizabeth Lopez 332 West 48th Street San Bernardino. CA 92407 909-883-4896 Secretary Linda Allen 7008 Garden Drive San Bernardino, CA 92404 909-387-7971 Treasurer Ellen Berry 319 Kelisa Circle Redlands, CA 92373 909-335-0328 Director Emeritus Refugio Gomez 1041 N. 2nd Street Colton, CA 92324 909-825-0589 Executive Director Charles Bradley P.O. Box 1112 Colton, CA 92324 909-825-0589 A-6 2000-268 " Canto Bello Master Chorale Tentative Schedule 2000-2001 First Rehearsal Monday, September 11, 2000 Opera Gala Saturday, October 28, 2000 Christmas Concert Sunday, December 10, 2000 Valentine's Concert Sunday, February 11, 2001 Grand Night for Singing Friday, March 9, 2001 Annual Golf Tournament Saturday, March 17, 2001 Annual Dinner April 2001 Spring Concert Sunday, May 11, 2001