HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-11-2017 FAC Reg Mtg MinutesFINE ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES FOR TUESDAY, 04-11-2017
In Attendance:
Commissioners: Chairperson Dorothy Garcia, Deborah Bunger, Joyce Seeger, Michael
Segura, Barbara Babcock
Arrived late: Gil Botello
Absent: Bronica Taylor, Donna Howard
Guests:
Stephanie Sanchez, Executive Assistant to the Director of Community Development
Mark Persico, Director of Community Development
Meeting called to order by Chairperson Garcia on Tuesday, 04-11-2017 at
4:06 p.m. in the MIC Conference Room, 6th Floor of City Hall.
COMMISSION ERISTAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS
Rialto High School is presenting, "Swan Song," which is compiled of snippets of several
different plays that Mary Bartlett, who is retiring this year has put together over the last 20
years. April 12, 13, 14 & 15 at 7:00 p.m. $7.00 per ticket
There will be a fundraiser to complete the Rosa Parks Statue by Artist Patrick Jewett. The
fundraiser will be held at the Garcia Center for the Arts on Sunday, April 30, 2017 from
2:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. and will cost $20 per person. Those interested should RSVP to
Bronica Taylor by April 20, 2017.
The San Bernardino Symphony Guild is giving an afternoon tea at the Garcia Center for
the Arts on May 17 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to honor Mildred "Millie" McKim, for her
decades of support. She is also a member of many other organizations. The cost is $40
per person. RSVP is necessary if you wish to go: 909-381-5388 by May 3, 2017.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Bunger to approve the Minutes of March 07, 2017.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Segura. The Motion passed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Segura to approve the Minutes of March 14, 2017.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bunger. The Motion passed.
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GUEST SPEAKERS
OLD BUSINESS
1. Rosa Parks Statue Update —
Although Commissioner Taylor was absent, she forwarded information regarding
the fundraiser for the completion of the statue mentioned during the
announcements.
2. Fish Eyes —
The group seems to be looking in other directions for their performance and there
does not seem to be any point in pursuing further contact.
A motion was made by Commissioner Botello to cancel or end the Fine Arts
Commission's relationship with the Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre/troupe with regard
to the Fish Eyes project. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bunger. The
motion passed.
3. Haynes Parkl9th Street Opening — Saturday, May 13th
There will be Arts groups (including from the Garcia Center for the Arts) present and
everyone is welcome.
NEW BUSINESS
1. A Budget Update was not available.
2. Recommendations for FAC grants—
The Commission reviewed their decisions regarding recommending funding for the
different applicants to make certain they were confident in the amounts they were
going to take to the City Council.
a. There were some concerns raised about possible repetition of the issues
with the Parks, Recreation and Community Services funding. The commission
would like to ask that it be made clear to the City Parks and Recreation
and Community Services Department that they are not to draw funds directly
from the Fine Arts Commission account and that the funding granted them is for
ONE year ONLY.
b. The Fine Arts Commission grants are not on the City Council Agenda as yet
but the Commission is aiming for the Mayor and Common Council meeting of
May 01, 2017.
c. A motion was made by Commissioner Botello to amend the recommended
funding amount for the Woodward Academy from $10,000.00 down to $5,000.00
and to increase the recommended funding amount to the Symphonie Jeunesse
from $5,000.00 to $10,000.00. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Babcock. The motion passed.
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3. Art Night Final Plans—
Stephanie Sanchez and Mark Persico gave a quick review of the final plans for Art
Night — which will take place Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22, including where
advertising had been purchased. Commissioner Botello expressed disappointment
that a greater percentage of the advertising money was not spent with local
publications.
Commissioner Segura motioned to request a copy of the budget and expenditures
from the Art Night from Community Development. Commissioner Botello seconded
the motion. The motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Dorothy Garcia at 5:06 p.m.
The next meeting for the Fine Arts Commission will be May 09, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. in the
City Hall MIC Conference room on the 6th floor.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Grant
Senior Office Assistant
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