HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-08-2017 Reg Mtg FACFine Arts Commission
Tuesday, August 08, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.
Personnel Commission Hearing Room, Suite 200, 2nd Floor
215 N. D Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Agenda
Call to Order
Ward Commissioner Present
1 Gil Botello, Chairperson
2 Sandra Ibarra
3 Deborah Bunger
4 Dorothy Garcia
5 Joyce Seeger
6 Bronica Taylor
7 Donna Howard
Mayor Michael Segura
Mayor Barbara Babcock, Vice-Chair
Mayor - Alternate 1 VACANT
Mayor - Alternate 2 VACANT
Commissioner/Staff Announcements:
1. Welcome Adrian Tafoya-Actor/Director
2. Announcements from staff and commissioners
Approval of Minutes for:
1. May 09, 2017 Regular meeting
Old Business
1. Update on ’16-’17 Grantee year end reports – Gil Botello
2. Update on ’17-’18 Grantee award status – Gil Botello
3. SB Valley College Play resolution update – Dotti Garcia
4. Rosa Parks Sculpture – Bronica Taylor
New Business
1. City published Monthly FAC calendars - discussion
Public Comments
Adjournment
The next meeting of the Fine Arts Commission is set for 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 12, 2017
in the Personnel Commission Hearing Room, Suite 200, 2nd Floor, 215 N. D Street, San
Bernardino, CA 92401
The City of San Bernardino recognizes its obligation to provide equal access to those individuals
with disabilities. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office (909-384-5002) two working days prior to
the meeting for any requests for reasonable accommodation to include interpreters.
Page 1 Fine Arts Commission meeting of May 09, 2017.
FINE ARTS COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES FOR TUESDAY, MAY 09, 2017
In Attendance:
Commissioners: Vice-Chairperson Barbara Babcock, Donna Howard, Bronica
Taylor, Michael Segura, Deborah Bunger, Gil Botello,
Absent: Chairperson Dorothy Garcia, Joyce Seeger
Guests:
Gary Saenz, City Attorney
Erin Brinker, Community First Marketing and Development
Meeting called to order by Vice Chairperson Barbara Babcock on Tuesday, May
09, 2017 at 4:04 p.m. in the MIC Conference Room, 6th Floor of City Hall.
COMMISSIONER/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A motion was made by Gil Botello to approve the Minutes of April 11, 2017. The
motion was seconded by Bronica Taylor. The Motion passed.
GUEST SPEAKERS:
Gary Saenz spoke about a wonderful Theater production that took place last week at
the refurbished SBVC Auditorium called, “A New Day.” The play was written by the
Theater students based upon interviews that they conducted on campus regarding what
life is like in San Bernardino. Mr. Saenz first attended because his son Aaron is one of
the actors involved in the production but kept going back with others because it was
such a great show. He felt it wasn’t as well attended as it could have been.
The commissioners expressed an interest in hearing more about the production, if it’s
possible for the instructor to come and talk to them at the next meeting that would be
wonderful.
Erin Brinker has a company that works to strengthen non-profits doing strategic
planning retreats. She has been working with non-profits for about 15 years. She said
that where there is support for the Arts in a city and the Arts are thriving, the quality of
life for everyone in the city is much better; and can play a huge part in attracting
upwardly mobile, educated people to live in a city.
She stated that the Arts can be a real vehicle for renewal and it’s certainly possible to
attract funding by developing a plan that’s cohesive and aligned with the goals of the
City and the School District, etc. She is willing to facilitate a workshop for free for the
FAC to work on determining priorities and developing such a plan.
Page 2 Fine Arts Commission meeting of May 09, 2017.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Plans for Council Approval of Grant Recommendations
a. Date of Council Meeting
b. Letters to Applicants
Commissioner Deborah Bunger motioned to approve letters to
grants recipients. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Donna Howard. The motion passed.
2. Review of Art Night
Chairperson Botello mentioned the debriefing meeting that he
attended. More information is needed, especially regarding the budget
before it can be assessed how successful it was.
3. Rosa Parks Sculpture- Bronica Taylor reported that $17,000.00 is still
needed. A pledge from Eloise Reyes is pending; Deborah Lewis rejected
funds which surprised Commissioner Taylor greatly.
4. FishEyes Cancellation Letter – Chairperson Garcia has sent the letter.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Long Range Plans for Fine Arts Commission
Commissioner Bronica Taylor made a motion to agendize a discussion of the
Strategic Planning Process. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Donna Howard. The motion passed.
2. Budget Update
3. Parks and Recreation Bills re: transportation
Commissioner Deborah Bunger motioned to table both the Budget Update
and the discussion of the Parks and Recreation Bills until the next meeting
due to the absence of City Clerk Gigi Hanna. The motioned was seconded by
Commissioner Gil Botello. The motion passed.
4. Evaluation of 16-17 Grant Projects
Commissioner Michael Segura motioned to table the discussion of the Grants
Evaluations due to the absence of Chairperson Dorothy Garcia. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Deborah Bunger. The motion passed.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Vice- Chairperson Barbara Babcock at 5:25 p.m.
The next meeting for the Fine Arts Commission will be 06-13-2017 at 4:00 p.m. in
the Personnel Commission Hearing Room, 215 N. D Street, Suite 200, 2nd. Floor
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Grant, Senior Office Assistant