HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-14-2015 FAC reg mtg minutesFINE ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES FOR TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2015
In Attendance: Gigi Hanna, City Clerk
Erika Murphy, Mayor's Office
Commissioners: Dorothy Garcia, Chairperson
Barbara Babcock, Alternate
Ruben Chavez
Lynette Kaplan
Olena Ohiy
Michael Segura
Bronica Taylor
Absent: Deborah Bunger
Donna Howard
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Garcia on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 4:06 p.m. in the
MIC Conference Room, 6 1 Floor of City Hall.
COMMISSIONER/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chairperson Garcia introduced new commissioner representing the First Ward, Ruben Chavez.
Chairperson Garcia handed out flyer for "A Visual Journey" event presented by the San
Bernardino Art Association and suggested that the commissioners stop by and take a look at the
art.
City Clerk Hanna announced that an Art Walk for high school and college students would be
held in the lobbies of City Hall, Mexican Consulate, and Guatemala Consulate on October 15,
2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Art Walk event was presented to Mark Persico, Director
of Community Development and City Clerk Hanna by a recent graduate from Arroyo High
School.
Chairperson Garcia announced that Richardson Prep Hi Middle School summer workshop would
be perfonning at the Third Thursday Food Fest on July 16, 2015.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Segura to approve the Minutes from June 6, 2015 and
June 8, 2015. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Babcock. Motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Election of Chair and Vice -Chair for 2015 -26
A motion was made by Commissioner Kaplan to continue this item until the whole Fine Arts
Commission body was present. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Chavez. Motion
passed.
July Arts Calendar
The July Arts Calendar was provided with the agenda backup.
Inland Empire Museum of Art
City Clerk Hanna stated that since Inland Empire Museum of Art was closing their office in
Pomona, her office assistant would be sending them a letter inviting them to consider the City of
San Bernardino as their future home.
Budget for 2015 -16
Chairperson Garcia reported that the FAC Budget for FY 2015/2016 was $200,000. This amount
was in addition to the current FY 2014/2015 carry over balance.
OLD BUSINESS
Review of Grants Process
Commissioner Kaplan recommended that the grant process begin earlier in the year and that
more grant workshops be provided to the applicants.
Chairperson Garcia recommended revision of the grant application.
Multicultural Festival Report
Commissioner Taylor stated that she would be putting a meeting together sometime in August
with the potential partners. She said that some of the partners were from California State
University San Bernardino, San Bernardino Valley College, and San Bernardino City schools.
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Status of Micro Grant
A motion was made by Commissioner Kaplan to ask the Council Members to utilize their micro
grant funds and submit their specific plan for use of their micro grant funds by June 30, 2016.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Babcock. Motion passed.
Chairperson Garcia suggested that a memo to be sent by City Clerk Hanna to each Council
Member asking them to provide information regarding their micro grant proposals and advising
them of the FY 2016 deadline.
Art Acquisition Policy
Chairperson Garcia stated that this item was to be revisited by the Legislative Review Committee
meeting per Steven Graham, Deputy City Attorney.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned July 14, 2015 at 5:18 p.m. The next Fine Arts Commission meeting will be
on Tuesday, August 11, 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