HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-12-2016 FAC reg mtg minutesFINE ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES FOR TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2016
In Attendance: Gigi Hanna, City Clerk
Dr. Paul Quinton
Micah Escamilla
Patrick Jewett
Commissioners: Dorothy Garcia, Chairperson
Barbara Babcock
Donna Howard
Joyce Seeger
Michael Segura
Bronica Taylor
Absent: Deborah Bunger
Olena Ohiy
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Garcia on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 4:06 p.m.
in the MIC Conference Room, 6t" Floor of City Hall.
COMMISSIONER/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chairperson Garcia read a Thank you letter from the San Bernardino Unified School
District regarding the grant that was granted to the Teen Music Workshop for their after
school music program.
Chairperson Garcia announced that there would be a panel on Comic Book and Film on
Saturday, July 16, 2016 from 9::00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the San Bernardino Garcia
Center for the Arts.
Commissioner Segura announced that San Bernardino Generation Now received the
Cultural Pathways Grant from the California Arts Council.
City Clerk Hanna announced that there was $3,000,000 in the Cultural Development
Fund and she asked the Finance Director to allocate the same amount as last year with
an additional $15,000 to $20,000 to the Fine Arts Commission. (A copy of the Budget
Performance Report was distributed to the commissioners.)
Fine Arts Commission — July 12, 2016
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Babcock to approve the Minutes of June 14,
2016. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Howard. The Motion passed
unanimously.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Dr. Paul Quinton gave a brief summary of his background. He was happy with what the
Fine Arts Commission was doing with bringing back the arts to the City of San
Bernardino.
NEW BUSINESS
Election of Officers — 2016 -16
A motion was made by Commissioner Babcock that Dorothy Garcia be elected as
Chairperson for FY 2016 -17. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Segura. The
motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Commissioner Seeger that Barbara Babcock be elected as Vice
Chairperson. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Howard. The motion
passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Windows Proiect
Commissioner Segura gave an update on the progress of the "Panes of Joy" project.
Micah Escamilla presented her "Beneath the Arrowhead" project proposal. She stated
that her project consisted of photographs she took of individuals throughout the City.
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard that the Fine Arts Commission proceed
with the "Panes of Joy" window project. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Segura. The motion passed unanimously.
Council Micro Grants
A list of the Council Members' micro grant recipients was distributed to the
commissioners.
July 2016 Art Calendar
Downtown Art Night — October 14, 2016
Chairperson Garcia gave a report on the meeting regarding the Art Night event
scheduled for the fall. She stated that the next meeting would be on July 20, 2016 and
suggested that commissioners attend.
Fine Arts Commission — July 12, 2016
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15 -16 Grant Evaluations
Chairperson Garcia spoke about the outstanding grant evaluations which have not been
received. She suggested that another letter go out to the grantees that have not
responded.
A motion was made by Commissioner Seeger to send a second letter to the grantees.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Howard. The motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Patrick Jewett, Artist/Instructor, San Bernardino spoke about his Arrowhead Project and
invited the Fine Arts Commission to become a part of his project.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:16 p.m. on July 12, 2016. The next regular Fine Arts
Commission meeting will be on Tuesday, August 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