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FINE ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2015
In Attendance: Gigi Hanna, City Clerk
Melody Segura- Suarez, Institute for Public Strategies
Susan Carol, Church of the Nazarene
Juan Delgado, California State University, S. B.
Thomas McGovern, California State University, S. B.
David Morrow, Center for Learning
Whitley Porter, Kingdom Culture Workship Centre
Gregory Villanueva
Commissioners: Dorothy Garcia, Chairperson
Barbara Babcock, Alternate
Deborah Bunger
Donna Howard
Lynette Kaplan
Michael Segura
Bronica Taylor
Absent: Tony Barber
Olena Ohiy
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Garcia on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. in the
Fourth Floor Conference, Room A of City Hall.
COMMISSIONER/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS
GUEST SPEAKERS
A presentation was given by Melody Segura- Suarez of IPS and Susan Carol of Church of the
Nazarene regarding the mural project of the Institute for Public Strategies. Ms. Carol spoke
about murals and what they symbolize. Dr. David Morrow from Center for Learning and
students, Andrew Sorcina and Xialena St. Andrew spoke about the mural project.
A presentation of "The Witness — Community Talk Show" was given by Whitley Porter of
Kingdom Culture Worship Centre. Ms. Porter presented a budget and grant request for this
project to the FAC. No action taken.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Michael Segura to approve the Minutes from February 10,
2015. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Donna Howard. Motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Multicultural Festival — Commissioner Bronica Taylor spoke briefly about putting
together a Multicultural Festival in 2016. It was recommended by Commissioner Lynette
Kaplan that Commissioner Taylor look into forming a committee for this project.
Commissioner Taylor asked that this item be placed on the April 14, 2015 FAC agenda
for further discussion.
OLD BUSINESS
1. March Arts Calendar — Copy inserted in Agenda Packet for commissioners' review.
2. Third Thursdays Food Fest — March 19, 2015 — Chairperson Garcia announced that the
FAC would no longer have a table at the Third Thursdays Food Fests.
3. Public Art policy and Seccombe Lake Project by S. B. Generation Now — Presentation
of the Seccombe Lake Park Murals Project Proposal was given by Jennica Billens of San
Bernardino Generation Now.
A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor that the Fine Arts Commission draft a letter in
support of San Bernardino Generation Now's Seccombe Lake Mural Project. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Babcock. Motion passed.
4. Window Display at Arts on 5t" Street — A presentation on "The Faces and Stories of
Downtown" project was given by Tom McGovern, Juan Delgado, professors from Cal
State University and Gregory Villanueva, owner of the Arts of Stn building. A grant
request was made in the amount of $3,664.00 to assist in the creation of this art project.
A motion was made by Commissioner Segura to approve the grant request for "The Faces and
Stories of Downtown" project in the amount of $3,664.00. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Howard. Motion passed.
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5. Grants Process Revision — Commissioners reviewed revisions to the Application
Guidelines for Funding Requests for Visual and Performing Arts.
A motion was made by Commissioner Lynette Kaplan to accept the revised grant application and
timelines. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Deborah Bunger. Motion passed.
6. Reports from Council Members on status of micro - grants — Chairperson Garcia read
email responses from Council Members regarding possible projects in their respective
wards.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Anthony Victoria, reporter for El Chicano newspaper asked that the FAC contact him with
regard to future arts projects and events in the City of San Bernardino.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned March 10, 2015 at 6:10 p.m. The next Fine Arts Commission meeting will
be on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 4:00 p.m., in the MIC Room, Sixth Floor of San Bernardino
City Hall.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie R. Montoya
Deputy City Clerk