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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-277 '. 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. 2000-277 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STURGES FAMILY PLAYHOUSE 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 Sturges Family Playhouse, 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 The authorization to execute the above referenced agreement is rescinded if the parties to the agreement fail to execute it within sixty (60) days of the passage ofthis resolution.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 2000-277 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STURGES FAMILY PLAYHOUSE 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 --L ANDERSON -----X- MCCAMMACK X - -x1DLHtlAtGYHP dl~J!L~ JflLyJuiIJ-- City Clerk U The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this fi 11..- day of September , 2000. - ~~ c.L~ alles, Mayor San Bernardino Approved as to Form and legal content: ~ JAMES F. PENMAN, City Attorney 2000-277 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 AGREEMENT Fine Arts Funding THIS AGREEMENT is entered into between the CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, a municipal corporation, referred to as "City" and the Sturges Family Playhouse, a non-profit organization, referred to an "Organization" The parties agree as follow: 1. Reci tal s . A. Organization has requested financial 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 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. 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. Payment. Upon presentation of a claim to the Office, City shall pay to Organization from the -1- 2000-277 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 STURGES FAMILY PLAYHOUSE FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE. budget for the 2000-01 fiscal year, the total sum of $5,000.00 dollars, to cover the costs per Fine Arts grant application agreement. 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 set forth in the agreement. No deviation from the agreement shall be made without the expressed approval of the City of San Bernardino. Said funds shall be expended by June 30, 200l, and any unexpended funds shall be returned to City by Organization. 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 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 the City or its officers or agents. Failure to submit the financial records in accordance with this section will result in the Organization reimbursing the City. 5. Hold Harmless. Organization covenants and agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and its employees and agents from all liabilities and charges, -2- 2000-277 1 2 3 AGREEMENT RE: THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE STURGES FAMILY PLAYHOUSE FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE. 4 5 6 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 7 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. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 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- 2000-277 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 STURGES FAMILY PLAYHOUSE 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- 2000-277 AGREEMENT RE: THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE STURGES FAMILY PLAYHOUSE FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 9. Obligation. Organization hereby convenants that it has taken all actions necessary to make the adherence to the obligations imposed by this agreement a binding obligation of the organization. 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: As to Organization: Mayor's Office Randy Hlebasko, Founder City of San Bernardino 300 North "DO Street San Bernardino, CA. 92418 Sturges Family Playhouse 6080 Buchanan Street San Bernardino, CA. 92404 1l. 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. 22 DATED: 23 24 25 26 27 28 -5- . . 2000-277 1 AGREEMENT RE: THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE STURGES FAMILY PLAYHOUSE FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE ARTS AND 2 CULTURE. 3 4 5 6 7 8 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO !U{~. h Valles, Mayor 9 ATTEST: #,(l {ljtQE ,J!. ~jJardu Racnel G. Clark, City Clerk 'fJ VCLndJcfL-YrLPdvY2fL1 Jf)1fJ1l1l(- ORGANIZATION 10 11 12 13 Approved as to form and legal content: w><,fltfJri 7 f/ee"11-~-/ 14 15 James F. Penman 16 City Attorney 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 -6- 2000-277 Synopsis: Sturges Family Playhouse The Sturges Family Playhouse was founded in 1988 by the Hlebasko Family to provide quality Children's Community Theater at affordable prices, with the emphasis on versatile family entertainment in the downtown area. The Sturges Family Playhouse was adopted as the "Resident Children's Playhouse" at Sturges Center for the Fine Arts and provides a diversified culturally mixed performance attendance venue especially from the downtown based community families. . Estimated attendance - 4,200 . Number of performances - 34 . Estimated costs - $52,169.00 . Estimated income - $36,650.00 . Grant requested - $15,519.00 . Fine Arts Commission recommends - $5,000 . 2000-277 PERFORMING ARTS - GRANT APPLICATION FORM City of San Bernardino - Fine Arts Commission I. Applicant Organization (Name, Address, etc) STURGES FAMILY PLAYHOUSE 6080 Buchanan Street San Bernardino. CA 92404 Telephone No (909) 864-5241 Non-Profit No. 33-0073908 Number of Years in Existence: Three (3) II. Contact Person Randy Hlebasko Title: Founder I Producer Telephone No. (909) 864-5241 Ill. Program Category Under which Support is Requested Theatre IV. Period of Support Requested From: Sept. 1, 2000 Through: Aug 31,2001 (Starting) lEnding) V. Program Description: THE STURGES FAMILY PLAYHOUSE, having completed three years of quality Community Musical Theatre and Family Entertainment to San Bernardino, is moving forward with more versatile productions, expanded target audiences, and multicultural emphasis. With a focus on including both educational and ethnic offerings, the Sturges Family Playhouse is preparing a season that includes America's favorite Broadway show, "Bye Bye Birdie", the beloved children's classic , ''The Velveteen Rabbit", and resident theatre playwright and composers' Lindsay Hlebasko's popular, "When You Fracture A Fairy Tale". All productions offer a school matinee, and comprehensive educational packet for teachers and parents. Three NEW offerings for the 2000 - 2001 Season include "DESIREE", which will be offered in Spanish and English, and features young outstanding local talent. Also, "LEARNING EXPRESS" is a production packed with four mini-shows featuring the topics of 1) RECYCLING & ENVIRONMENT; 2) WEATHER; 3) SELF-ESTEEM & CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING, & 4) PRACTICAL MATH AND SCIENCE. And finally, we are adding a Summer Show, "SATURDAY'S W ARRIOR"....a truly versatile and exciting season! A-I VI. a) b) c) d) Estimated number of persons expected to benefit from this program 4200 Number of persons by paid attendance 4,000 Number of persons by complimentary admission 200 Number of performances scheduled 34 Total attending all performances 4200 2000-277 Vll. Need Statement: The infusion and availabili!J of performing arts in any community fills the great need for culture and joy in one's hfe. An essential balance IS achieved with programs such as THE STURGES F AMIL Y PLAYHOUSE offers training, and an opportunity to perform for the young and youn~ at heart. Patrons of the arts and families all comprise an appreciative audience who enJoy having quality live theatre just minutes from home. The "magic" of quality musical theatre is nothing less than awesome. Our target groups are now expanding from children and families to bi-Iingual and ethnic productions. Also, outstanding educational programs that coordinate with State mandates of peer performances and curriculum elements will accommodate educators and delight student audiences. The overwhelming need for our youth to feel good about themselves, make wise choices, and have a "connection" (which we provide at our theatre) is definitely part of the "NEED" for our program. Children who have been LABELED elsewhere (ADD, Learning Handicapped, and socially mal-adjusted) THRIVE in the performing arts!!!) The Playhouse is enjoying casts of gifted and enthusiastic performers members from the local community to enhance the arts in the downtown area. Our exciting, expanded programs projected for this season are UNIQUE AND NEEDED. Offering productions rangin~ from Broadway to Bi-lingual musicals; from Fairy Tales to Educational Productions all fill the ongoing need for uplifting entertainment, learning experiences, and touching "message" shows. Science and Math will be explored through music and humor, as will other timely topics and learning-based shows. The need for the "under-served" to be involved with the arts is crucial. Those who have little or no opportunity. to enjoy the aura of musical theatre are the very ones we invite to be our guests.....ChIldHelp Village (abused children), Option House (domestic violence shelter), Pediatric Wards, and disabled seniors and others all love to see a wonderful production, and then meet the cast, get a tour of the backstage, and receive complimentary refreshments. Our productions are geared toward families in many ways: ... Show selection, Early curtain time (7:00 pm), Length of production Affordable ticket prices . Our vision is to offer outstanding, unique, and solid programs. The Sturges Family Playhouse plans on being a "cornerstone" in local theatre for years to come. A-2 Vlll. Intended Results The experience of either performing and I or watching live theatre can be life- changing. Careers, educational goals, and fragile dreams can be realized through involvement in community theatre. Supplementing declining arts programs in the schools, and injecting the downtown area with community theatre in addition to sports venues, businesses and eateries fills a great need in San Bernardino to become a mecca of entertainment and offer a constant variety of events and activities to enjoy. Bringing outstanding productions to San Bernardino in a community theatre level allows the participation of all ages, ethnic groups, different ranges of ability, and a variety of personalities to all come together for a particular good....the production at hand! Youth tend to flock to their drama and choir departments after performing at the Sturges. They have discovered they can be "stars" and love the hidden talents that 2000-277 emerge during rehearsals and shows. Children, in particular, become "performing veterans" quickly, and we find that they often return over and over to stay involved with the theatre. This is also true of teens and adults who enjoy honing their skills, advancing in roles and ability, and applying their confidence and stage presence to other aspects of their lives. A main "intended result" lies within our audiences. At intermissions and after shows, it is so exciting and gratifying to see all the smiles, wonderful comments, and the desire to become involved with the "next show"! This is a true measure of success, and we LOVE it! Edifying messages through dialogue and song positively affect lives, and we hope, for the moments we cross paths with our casts and audience, that their lives are happier and they have been uplifted enough to return again. By targeting the Hispanic audiences for specific shows, and adding educational and entertaining school matinees with activities packets, we are predicting a "full service theatre" for our community as an intended result! Multicultural productions are on hand for futures show selections, and we plan to serve the diverse and unique cultural population of our community. Several of our casts have featured performers in wheelchairs or with special needs. These fine people performed so well, and the shows were blocked so naturally, that these "dis-abilities" seemed to disappear. By expanding our show selection to include specific educational topics, we feel it is essential to network with "real world" topics as well as often fictitious offerings. We are excited about the following ORIGINAL mini-shows, each featuring catchy music, audience participation, and versatile learning opportunities: "RECYCLE SAM & THE RUNA WAY CAN".....'SCI (ence) & mathma(TICA)..... "WEATHER OR NOT"......"THE POWER IN ME"........ We feel the intended results will increase audience counts, impact of our theatre, interest in the Sturges Center and the Arts, and a rap ore with our citizens. A-3 IX Total anticipated expenses for this period: Salary & Wages Supplies & Material Travel Fixed Assets/Rentals or Leases Outstanding loan payments Fees & Other TOTAL EXPENSES $ 12.825 $ 24.890 $ 0 $ 904 $ 0 $ 13.550 $ 52,169 X Total anticipated income for this period: Income from performances Revenue (stocks, bonds, rentals, etc) Grants Contributions Funds from Support Groups Other TOTAL INCOME $ 25,200 $ 0 $ 0 $ 8.200 $ 0 $ 3,250. $ 36,650 2000-277 XI Amount requested from the San Bernardino Fine Arts Commission: a) b) c) Total Expenses (Section IX) Total Income (Section X) AMOUNT REQUESTED (a minus b) $ 52.169 $ 36.650 $ 15. 519 XII Future Objectives: With plans of doubling our program this coming season, future objectives will include continued expansion of the successful production ideas, and inclusion of more innovative and creative projects. The purpose and immediate goal of our networking with the community in events that provide donations and financial contributions to the Playhouse is for self- sustaining reasons. The California Speedway and Route 66 Rondevoux are two ongoing and consistent sources of money for us, as we participate and assist with their annual events. We plan to expand the profile and fund-raising ability of our guild, and secure corporate sponsors to underwrite productions, thus ensuring solid profits, which we split with the Sturges Center for the Fine Arts. Donations from arts patrons, and local organizations will assist in staying in "the black" as we have always done. A-4 Xlll. Provide a brief historylbackground of the organization: Sturges Family Playhouse Founder and Director Lindsay Hlebasko wrote a proposal for a resident community musical theatre to be at The Sturges Center for the Fine Arts in May 1997. With the dissolution of the San Bernardino Civic Light Opera, and the California Theatre dark most of the time, Hlebasko thought a Family Playhouse at the Sturges Center in the downtown area would be perfect. The Sturges Foundation, under the direction of Thelma Press, Sturges General Manager, Charles Bradley, and Sturges Theatre Manager, Harald Luther all praised the idea and Hlebasko began recruiting staff, as she set about writing the script and composing the score for the first production, an original musical adaptation of "Heidi" "Heidi" opened in October 1997, followed by "The Wizard of Menlo Park", "Beauty and the Beast", "When You Fracture A Fairy Tale", ''The Best Of Friends", ''The Princess and The Pea", and "Pirates Of Penzance"! The Playhouse has always offered school matinees with educational packets for teachers and parents. These packets feature "follow-up" activities that align with language arts, math, science, and reading on various grade and ability levels. Enjoying involvement in the community, the Playhouse not onl; offers quality community theatre and family entertainment, but also is a sponsor 0 The Miss San Bernardino Pageant, and member of the Chamber of Commerce. The Playhouse often provides complimentary entertainment for civic and special events. Participation i parades, and other events allow the Playhouse to feel like a family member to San Bernardino. N ow beginning its fourth season, the Playhouse remains a member of The Inland Theatre League, and Southern California Musical Theatre Alliance; both of which recognize excellence in performance, technical, and directorial efforts. Often regarded as a Children's Theatre, the Sturges Family Playhouse actually is 2000-277 exactly what it says it is....a FAMILY playhouse! Entire family units often perform or assist with productions. The Hlebasko Family (founders) all are active with various areas of the theatre. Children and youth are often featured in specific shows, but overall, it's "equal opportunity" in the casting department! Hlebasko's original productions offer casts a unique opportunity to record a CD of the original music. This is a fun and unexpected "perk" for so many performers who would never have had this fun experience in a musical theatre production. The Sturges Family Playhouse has purchased several things for the Sturges Center; sound effects processor, lighting gobos and special effects, and CD writer. The drops, sets, costumes, and props are quickly building an impressive inventory for future productions. CERTIFICATION Project Officer Randy Hlebasko Telephone No. (909) 864-5241 A-5 Title: Founder I Producer Date: Tune 28, 2000 List Board of Directors and Officers (Include names, addresses, and telephone numbers) President Randolph T. Hlebasko 6080 Buchanan Street San Bernardino, CA 92404 (909) 864-5241 Vice-President Russell Gamble 3989 La Hacienda San Bernardino, CA 92404 (909) 475-5659 Secretary Tami Hlebasko 6080 Buchanan Street San Bernardino, CA 92404 (909) 864-5241 Guild Liaison Gloria Graham 2889 Ridgeview Rd. Highland, Ca 92346 (909) 864-1995 Member-At-Large Tami Delaney 5095 N. Lugo Ave. San Bernardino, CA 92404 (909) 882-5775 2000-277 A-6 DISBURSEMENT OF PREVIOUS GRANT: AWARDED NOVEMBER 1999 FROM SAN BERNARDINO FINE ARTS COMMISSION Heartfelt thanks for your much appreciated support! AMOUNT OF GRANT: $ 3,000 The grant received was immediately marked for use in the final production in May 2000; "The Pirates Of Penzance", a popular operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan. BREAK-DOWN OF FUNDS: Costumes: Sets ( 3 Major sets, props & sreciallighting) Materials (Librettos rehearsa tapes) Production Pianist Program Design & Layout Playbills $ 750.00 $ 650.00 $ 400.00 $ 500.00 $ 250.00 $ 450.00 $ 3,000.00 TOTAL *Note....we received many, many compliments about this show, the visual and the vocal. One gentlemen told us It was the best Gilbert and Sullivan he had evenr seen, and compared is with a northern California Opera Company! The choreography, acting, sets, and costumes were a step up for us, as was the technical elements of the show. School matinee audiences LOVED it! Thank you for maing it all possible! Randy & Lindsay Hlebasko & the Sturges Family Playhouse Staff & Crew 2000-277 Line Item Budget (Reference IX) Salary & W a~es: a) Sta f Stipends b) Tech Wages c) Recording & Video Taping Supplies & Material a) Costumes b) Sets c) Copier costs, I?aper, etc d) Postage / StatIonary e) Programs /Design f) Film & Developing g) Make-up / Hair h) Dressing Rm. Needs Travel: $ 0 Fixed Assets/Rentals or Leases a) Storage (annually) b) Copy rental agreement Outstanding Loan Payments $ 0 Fees & Other Royalties Photo Shoots Sound Equipment Ink Replacements for Printer Marketing $ 904. TOTAL Line Item Budget (Reference A-4 X) Total anticipated income for this period $ 12.825 $24.890 $ 13. 550 $ 52.169 2000-277 Income from performances a) Six productions (34 shows @ $6 average ea.) $25,200 $ -0- $ -0- $ 4,000 $ 1,000 $ 3,200 $ -0- $ 3,250 Revenue (stocks. bonds. rentals. etcl Grants Contributions a) California Speedway Volunteer Donation (Two (2) race events at $2, 000 each) b) Route 66 Non-Profit Cola Booth c) Guild Contributions Funds from Support Groups Other a) CD sales, Video sales TOTAL o $ 36,65