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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-02-03; Arts Commission; MinutesMINUTES Arts Commission Meeting February 3, 2000 • 4:00 p.m. City Council Chambers The Meeting was called to order at 4:04 p.m. Present: Commissioners Wood, O'Meara, Lignante, Chartier, Shaw, Pynes, Willis MINUTES FOR APPROVAL The minutes for the Arts Commission meeting of December 2, 1999 were approved as submitted. \ AYES: Unanimous NEW BUSINESS Sunset Serenades The Commission discussed Commissioner O'Meara's proposal (attached). Connie Beardsley explained that the City did not encourage entertainers in the area. She further explained that Housing and Redevelopment Department explored this and that the City took this position in 1995. Commissioner O'Meara stated he would like staff to explore his proposal further. Discussion also ensued on the administration of the program. Commissioner Shaw recommended that Commissioner O'Meara develop this concept further. Commissioner Chartier asked that public input also be obtained. Commissioner Shaw motioned that the Commission accepts the conceptual idea of Sunset Serenades and that Commissioner O'Meara expand his proposal and return to the Commission with the expanded proposal. AYES: Commissioners Wood, Lignante, Pynes, Shaw, Willis, Chartier OPPOSED: Commissioner O'Meara Election of Chair Commissioner Lignante nominated Commissioner Wood to serve as Chair. AYES: Unanimous Election of Vice Chair Commissioner Shaw nominated Commissioner Pynes to serve as Vice Chair AYES: Unanimous OLD BUSINESS Sculpture Garden Benches Chair Wood announced that artist Kenneth Capps was removing his benches from the Sculpture Garden. The one year lease has been completed. Amphitheatre Commissioner O'Meara gave a brief explanation of his proposal to build an amphitheatre in Carlsbad and of the meetings he has held with City staff and various members of the community. He stated he wanted this proposal to go to City Council. Mrs. Beardsley explained to the Commission that how this recommendation is presented to City Council will be determined by the City Manager's Office. Possible options include an item in the City's budget process under the Capital Improvement Program or a presentation in the form of an agenda bill. Commissioner Pynes motioned that the recommendation to build an amphitheatre go to City Council as Mrs. Beardsley stated. AYES: Unanimous PUBLIC COMMENT Barbara Nolder encouraged the Commission to go forward with the recommendation to build an amphitheatre. COMMITTEE REPORTS Chair's Report Chair Wood stated that artist Paul Hobson will continue with the Carrillo Ranch project. Mr. Hobson will report back to the Committee with his proposal. The Blufftop Benches Committee meeting has been postponed until February 8. The reception for the Cutting Edges exhibition was well received and the exhibition is very good. He reminded the Commission that the Sculpture Garden reception was scheduled for February 6. He also said the San Diego Youth Swing Band performed at the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium in January and were very good. Manager's Report Mrs. Beardsley reported that Gallery Coordinator Karen McGuire, has booked exhibitions up to the year 2002. She further stated that there were many elementary classes booked to tour the Cutting Edges show. Gallery Report Commissioner Lignante passed out the minutes from the latest gallery committee meeting. Arts Associates Report President Barbara Nolder reported that the Associates are now holding their annual membership drive and the nominating committee will begin meeting to determine the upcoming slate of officers. The Meeting adjourned at 5:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted. Connie Beardsley Arts Manager e? Submitted bq Jim O'Mecrrei, I-IO-2OOO Location: Park-like setting at The Point Carlsbad Boulevard and Ocean Street. Program: Carlsbad High School Student to perform on the musical instrument of their choice, with their back to the Ocean, facing the benches and grass area, (the audience) to present for 20 minutes leading up to and the setting of the sun. Music Selection: Appropriate music with consideration of the viewers/listeners in mind. Classical would be great for me! Performers To consider the recommendation of teacher or music instructor. Selection: Also to accept students of high school age that are accepting from instruction a private source/school. Permit: To require a permit from the City of Carlsbad for such performance. This will avoid competition and random exhibitions at this location. Compensation: Open to discussion.