HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-12-2016 FAC reg mtg minutesFINE ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016
In Attendance: Gigi Hanna, City Clerk
Steven Graham, City Attorney's Office
Kerry Peterson
Commissioners: Dorothy Garcia, Chairperson
Barbara Babcock
Deborah Bunger
Michael Segura
Bronica Taylor
Absent: Donna Howard
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Garcia on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 4:05 p.m. in the
MIC Conference Room, 6th Floor of City Hall.
COMMISSIONER/STAFF ANNOUNCMENTS
Chairperson Garcia announced that there would be a new exhibit of the Inland Empire Museum
of Art at San Bernardino Valley College beginning on January 21, 2016. She stated that the
Inland Empire Museum of Art was also having a reception for the exhibition on Tuesday,
January 26, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Commissioner Taylor announced that a Dr. Martin Luther King Prayer Breakfast would be held
on January 18, 2016 at Cal State University, San Bernardino. She stated that there would be a
freedom bus ride down to the Martin Luther King statue after the breakfast.
Commissioner Taylor stated that Pastor Dennis Brown would be having a Dr. Martin Luther
King program on January 17, 2016.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Micah Escamilla, Photographer, gave a presentation on her Windows Proposal for her
photography project.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Segura to approve the Minutes of December 8, 2015. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Babcock. Motion passed.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Segura to approve the Minutes of November 10, 2015.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bunger. Motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS
Grants Evaluation of 2015 -16 Grants
Chairperson Garcia gave the commissioners copies of the Grants Evaluation for review.
Windows Proposal, Micah Escamilla, Photographer
Commissioner Segura made a motion to support Micah Escamilla's window project. The motion
was seconded by Commission Taylor. Motion passed.
Potential December 2, 2016 Memorial
City Clerk Hanna recommended that the Fine Arts Commission put out a call for proposals for
an appropriate memorial for the victims of the December 2, 2015 mass shooting. She stated that
the memorial would be on December 2, 2016.
A consensus motion was made by the commissioners to explore this item further.
OLD BUSINESS
Acquisition Policy Review — Steven Graham
Steven Graham, Deputy City Attorney explained the policy revisions and changes on the Art
Acquisition Policy.
A motion was made by Commission Taylor to approve the Art Acquisition Policy with changes.
The motion was seconded by Commission Babcock. Motion passed.
Grants Workshop Assignments (for January 21 and January 26)
Chairperson Garcia handed out a Timeline for FAC Grants for FY2015 -16 to the commissioners
for review. She also stated that he Grant workshops would be held on January 21 and January
26, 2016. Chairperson Garcia and Commissioners Taylor, Babcock, Bunger and Segura would
attend the January 21, 2016 workshop and Chairperson Garcia and Commissioners, Babcock,
Bunger, Howard, Ohiy, and Peterson would attend the January 26, 2016 workshop.
Setting date to make recommendations to MCC
A motion was made by Commissioner Taylor to change interview of grant applicants to March 5,
2016. The motion was seconded by Commission Segura. Motion passed.
Art Walk
An update was given by Chairperson Garcia. She stated that the Art's Festival would take place
on Thursday, May 19, 2016.
Hip Hop Proposal
Chairperson Garcia stated she had sent Untapped Hip Hop a grant application.
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Report on Multicultural Festival — Bronica Taylor
Commissioner Taylor stated that the Multicultural event would be postponed for now.
January Calendar
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Cathy Grier, NYC Subway Girl, gave a brief description of her experience as a performer in the
New York subway. She also asked about the possibility of receiving a grant as a transient
performer. She performed a song she wrote, entitled "Rise Up ".
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:24 p.m. on January 12, 2016. The next Fine Arts Commission
meeting will be on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.., in the MIC Conference Room, 6th
Floor of San Bernardino City Hall.
Respectfully submitted,
Valerie R. Montoya
Deputy City Clerk