HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-09-2018 FAC Reg Mtg MinutesFINE ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 09, 2018
In Attendance: Georgeann Hanna, City of San Bernardino City Clerk
Commissioners: Barbara Babcock, Vice -Chairperson; Sandra Ibarra; Deborah Bunger;
Joyce Seeger; Donna Howard
Absent: Gil J. Botello, Chairperson (excused); Dorothy Garcia (absent with regrets);
Bronica Taylor; Michael Segura (absent with regrets)
Guests: Roxanna Gracia, Field Deputy for Assemblywoman Eloise Gomez -Reyes
Meeting called to order by Vice -Chairperson Babcock on Tuesday, January 09, 2018
at 4:36 p.m. in the Personnel Commission Hearing Room, 215 N. D Street, Suite 200, 2nd
Floor
COMMISSIONER/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra is looking for a new Conductor. Each concert in
this season is basically like an interview for each of the Guest Conductors and they are
expected to put together some really impressive programs because of this. Package deals
are available and it's a really great opportunity for our Symphony Orchestra is truly
wonderful to hear.
The Las Posadas events last month were wonderful and it is hoped that next year the
events will continue to grow. They really brought the community out. It would be great to
have at least one of these in each of the Wards.
GUEST SPEAKERS:
Roxanna Gracia gave an update on the installation and unveiling of the Rosa Parks Statue
at the Rosa Parks State Memorial Building. The event will be Friday, February 02, 2018 at
10:30 a.m. If there is rain then the event will be moved inside to the San Bernardino County
Chambers.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Development Impact Fund Ordinance approval by Council: as Commissioner Segura
was absent there was no discussion on this item.
2. Update on the Arts Fest:
a. The next meeting is January 10, 2018 at 3:30 p.m.
b. More participants are needed.
c. The steering committee is hopeful that Garner Holt Productions will
participate in some way.
3. Letter to City Manager in response to proposal to consolidate boards and
commissions:
a. Commissioner Garcia was unable to attend due to weather/road conditions
however the letter agreed upon by the commission at the last meeting was
sent prior to January 1, 2018 as the commission had requested.
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b. City Clerk Hanna has asked the City Manager for an update as to the status
of the Fine Arts Commission.
c. Vice -Chairperson Babcock requested it be in the record that the Fine Arts
Commission does not want to and should not be "lumped in" with the Parks
and Recreation Commission and the Senior Affairs Commission. Each of
these commissions should remain stand-alone advisory bodies, especially the
Fine Arts Commission as it is such an active and pro -active body.
d. City Clerk Hanna reminded the Commission that it will be up to the City
Council.
NEW BUSINESS:
Discussion on strategy to preserve grants funding this cycle and to be included in the
FY 18-19 Budget process.
a. Four councilmembers are up for re-election so it is hoped they will be even
more supportive of the arts as that is a very good way to prove to the citizens
in their wards that they are working hard to improve life for all the residents of
our City.
b. It would be nice if the Fine Arts Commission could hire a grant writer but that
would be a function of the City Manager's Office.
c. The commissioners all agreed that they all need to maintain frequent contact
with their own Councilmembers to keep them informed as to arts events and
organizations and draw their attention to areas within their own wards where
the Arts and Arts related groups/non-profits can and do help the community.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned by Vice -Chairperson Barbara Babcock at 5:05 p.m.
The next meeting for the Fine Arts Commission will be Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 4:30
p.m. in the Personnel Commission Hearing Room, 215 N. D Street, Suite 200, 2"d, floor.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane G. Grant, Senior Office Assistant
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