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Home My WebLink About2008-03-06; Arts Commission; MinutesMINUTES Carlsbad Arts Commission March 6, 2008 Carlsbad Council Chambers I. Call to Order Chairman Heath Fox called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. II. Roll Call Commissioners Present: Sherman DeForest, Heath Fox, Rita Francis, Gary Hill, Barbara Iserloth Commissioners Absent: Fran Carrillo, Ron Juncal III. Approval of Minutes On motion by Commissioner DeForest, second by Commissioner Iserloth, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 6, 2007, as submitted. AYES: Commissioners DeForest, Fox, Francis, Hill, Iserloth NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Carrillo and Juncal IV. Old Business Report on the Prop D Citizens Liaison Committee Commissioner Hill reviewed the progress of the Proposition D meetings to date and noted that conversations are continuing. Commissioner Hill informed the Commission that current proposed uses include: Agricultural – most desirable - retail sale of agricultural products - agricultural research and development facilities - tourist-oriented uses - floral trade center - educational uses Agricultural – least desirable uses: - goat farming - horse stables - Christmas tree farm - bee farm - community garden Passive open space uses – most desirable - walking trails - bike trail - natural trails - botanical garden/arboretum - exercise paths Passive open space uses - least desirable - petting zoo - campground - hot air balloon launch - equestrian trails - war/veterans memorial Active open space uses - most desirable - regional park - skateboard park - exercise area - lagoon access active water use - lagoon access beach use Active open space uses - least desirable - auto raceway - off-road Vehicle Park - fairgrounds - motocross course - professional football stadium Commissioner Hill encouraged public support of the arts and noted that there would be a meeting on Proposition D relating to cultural open space uses on Monday, March 10, 6:00 p.m., at the Faraday building. Commissioner Francis arrived at 9:07 a.m V. New Business A. Review of Cultural Arts Office Management Goals c. Italo Scanga Donation Peter Gordon, Arts Manager, gave a brief history of the Italo Scanga Foundation's donation offer of two sculptural works by Italo Scanga: "Untitled" and "Tree with Bird." He explained that the Acquisitions Committee had recommended acceptance and installation on the front lawn of the Arts Office of the two works in March, 2004. The Arts Commission then approved the two works in May, 2004. For a variety of reasons, the proposed donation offer was not put out on public display until January, 2008. Karen McGuire, Curator of Exhibitions, then reviewed the public comments with the Commission, explaining that 56% were in favor of the works, with another 18% partially in favor (since there were two works, some liked one, but not the other). Ms. McGuire went on to describe the process that would be used to install the works, if they were ultimately approved by the City Council. Arts Commission - 2 - March 6, 2008 Commissioner DeForest asked if security was an issue for consideration. Ms. McGuire responded that the artworks would be near the Cole Library and also on a residential street and that vandalism is always a consideration, but was not a deterrent to the plans for the installation at this time. Commissioner Francis asked if there would be lighting installed and an opening reception for the new installation and Ms. McGuire stated that the opening of a new exhibition in the Sculpture Garden in June would be an opportune time to celebrate both the new exhibition and the new installation. Commissioner Hill inquired whether other sites had been considered for the Scanga works, and Ms. McGuire said that other sites, such as City Hall and Cole Library, had been considered, but that the front lawn of the Cultural Arts Office was always the first choice. Peter Gordon stated that moving artworks now displayed in the Sculpture Garden out to the sea wall, the Village, or another public place to increase their visibility was proving not to be viable and that now the intent was to make the area around Cole Library and the Arts Office a more visually active, art-oriented environment - and the installation of the two Scanga works was part of that strategy. Motion by Commissioner Iserloth, second by Commissioner DeForest, to accept and approve the Italo Scanga sculpture donations with proposed placement at the Cultural Arts Office and to recommend to the City Council to accept and approve the site for the donated artworks. AYES: Commissioners DeForest, Fox, Francis, Hill, Iserloth NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Carrillo and Juncal Commissioner Hill left at 9:21 a.m. a. Conservation Survey Peter Gordon gave an overview of the goals assigned to the Cultural Arts Office. He informed the Commission that various positive references had been received regarding the Sculpture Conservation Studio, the firm being hired to implement a conservation survey of the City's public art collection. The conservation survey will include site inspections, evaluation of each artwork, a written condition report, along with an implementation plan on any conservation work needed. Treatment plans, long-term care plans, as well as maintenance plans for each work would also be part of the survey. Chairman Fox requested that a map be available of every piece of public artwork in the collection owned by the City. Mr. Gordon stated that the goal for next year would be to photograph each piece in the public art collection and hopefully create a new "map" at that time. Arts Commission - 3 - March 6, 2008 Mr. Gordon also said that the conservation survey created by Sculpture Conservation Studio would reinforce the artworks as financial assets to the City and would help the Arts Office "make the case" for conservation and ongoing maintenance of each piece of artwork in the City's collection. b. On Your Own Time - Performing Arts Version Colleen Finnegan, Community Arts Coordinator, informed the Commission that her goal to research the possibility of doing an "On Your Own Time - Performing Arts Version" was progressing well. A questionnaire was sent out with the February 22, 2008 paychecks to all employees, aimed at gauging prospective interest in the program. At this time, Ms. Finnegan thinks there might be enough interest within the City to hold a modest program in FY 08/09, when the Cannon Art Gallery does its next visual arts version of "On Your Own Time." L Commissioner DeForest inquired as to whether some of the acts could be openers for the 2008 TGIF Jazz in the Parks concerts. Ms. Finnegan responded that the staff had investigated that idea previously, but the logistical requirements related to the sound system would not work. B. Report on 2008 TGIF Jazz Colleen Finnegan, Community Arts Coordinator, gave an overview of the 2007 TGIF Jazz series and noted the estimated attendance numbers. Then Ms. Finnegan commented on the plans for the 2008 TGIF Jazz series, which include: Elimination of the use of Pine Park Change of ball fields at Stagecoach Park and Calavera Hills No shuttle buses to be used at Stagecoach Park On July 4, there will be a Jazz in the Park event at Stagecoach Park Art at Jazz will be held at the last event at each park V!. Public Comment There was no public comment. VII. a. Committee Reports Chairman Fox informed the Commission that the City is working on an update to its General Plan, and the research process will take place during 2008 and 2009. City planners will be meeting with representatives from boards, commissions and various other groups, and he expected that there will be many opportunities for citizen involvement. Mr. Fox stated that he would talk with David De Cordova, Principal Planner, and will report back to the Commission at the next regular meeting about the possibility of a meeting with the full Arts Commission to give its input. VII. b. Manager's Report Peter Gordon reported on the following items: Arts Commission - 4 - March 6, 2008 • Fifteenth annual Multicultural Arts Festival would start on Sunday, March 9, and would have free performances at various sites all week long. • Recent issue of ArtsBrag had been distributed by Tonya Rodzach, Community Arts Education Coordinator. • "In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits" brought in over 4,000 visitors to the William D. Cannon Art Gallery, making it one of the highest attended exhibitions presented to date. • "On Flowers" exhibit opens March 30 and runs through May 25, 2008. • Opera Previews Plus program is doing well and runs through May 3, 2008. Adjournment Chairman Fox adjourned the regular meeting of the Arts Commission at 10:07 a.m. Respectfully submitted, PETER GORDON Arts Manager Isabelle Paulsen Minutes Clerk Arts Commission - 5 - March 6, 2008