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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-18-2014 FAC reg mtg minutesw X FINE ARTS COMMISSION MINUTES FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2014 In Attendance: Gigi Hanna, City Clerk Commissioners: Dorothy Garcia, Chairperson Barbara Babcock, Alternate Deborah Bunger Donna Howard Lynette Kaplan Michael Segura Bronica Taylor Absent: Tony Barber Velia Marquez Jeffrey Thurman Meeting called to order on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 4:05 p.m. in the MIC Room, 6th Floor of City Hall. COMMISSIONER/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS Steven Graham, Deputy City Attorney of the City Attorney's office discussed and explained the Audited numbers for 2011/2012. He stated that these were restricted funds for specific activities. The Audits for 2013/2014 have not been completed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Donna Howard to approve the Minutes from October 28, 2014. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Barbara Babcock. Motion passed. OLD BUSINESS 1. Rosa Parks Statue Presentation of grant request was made by Patrick Jewett. Fine Arts Commission — November 18, 2014 Page Two It was suggested by Commissioner Babcock that a curriculum be developed and implemented by Mr. Jewett in conjunction with this project. A motion was made by Commissioner Lynette Kaplan that the amount of $2,500.00 be donated to the Black Culture Foundation for the purpose of funding some of the remaining costs of the statue and its installation at the State Building on "E" Street. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Donna Howard. Motion passed. 2. Third Thursdays Fest Chairperson Garcia stated that she and City Clerk, Gigi Hanna sent out invitations for art displays to the San Bernardino Art Association, Latino Artists Association, San Bernardino Unified School District, San Bernardino Valley College, and Cal State. There was no response. Chairperson Garcia said that the FAC would have a table set up for the ticket drawing from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There will also be information cards available to hand out to artists. Volunteers staffing the table would be Chairperson Garcia, Commissioners Taylor and Babcock, and City Clerk Gigi Hanna. 3. Revised Arts Calendar for November 2014 Calendar for the month of November 2014 was given to the commissioners for review. Changes were recommended by the commissioners. 4. Art Walks Chairperson Garcia reported that she and commissioners did not attend any of the art walks for various reasons. She suggested commissioners individually attend art walks in December 2014. NEW BUSINESS Quarter Sheet for Artists /Venues Commissioner Kaplan recommended changes. 2. Arts on Fifth Street Fine Arts Commission — November 18, 2014 Page Three Chairperson Garcia said she would be contacting the owner to discuss the possibility of art on the windows. It was suggested by commissioners that art from the different schools in the area be displayed in the building. 5. M cro- grants Discussions and suggestions were made by the commissioners that Micro Grants from the Cultural Fund be allocated to each Council Member for their specific ward. A motion was made by Commissioner Barbara Babcock that Micro Grants in the amount of $5,000.00 be allocated to each Council Member for use in his or her ward. The motion was seconded by Donna Howard. Motion passed. 3. Winter Wonderland Festival — December 13, 2014 Chairperson Garcia will be contacting schools in regards to music participation. 4. Dates for December /January Meetings The FAC will begin meeting once a month beginning in December. Upcoming meeting dates will be December 9, 2014 and January 13, 2014. PUBLIC COMMENTS None ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned November 18, 2014 at 5:45 p.m. The next Fine Arts Commission meeting will be on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 4:00 p.m., in the MIC Room, Sixth Floor of San Bernardino City Hall. Respectfully submitted, Valerie R. Montoya Deputy City Clerk