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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-26; City Council; ; Mayoral Appointment of Three Members to the Arts CommissionCA Review CKM Meeting Date: March 26, 2024 To: Mayor and City Council From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager Staff Contact: Tammy McMinn, Senior Deputy City Clerk tammy.mcminn@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2953 Subject: Mayoral Appointment of Three Members to the Arts Commission Districts: All Recommended Action Adopt resolutions appointing three members to the Arts Commission. Executive Summary The City Council is being asked to appoint three members to the Arts Commission, which advises the City Council on arts and culture related matters and implementation of the arts element of the Carlsbad General Plan. The commission consists of seven members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Members must be residents of Carlsbad and normally serve four-year terms, unless appointed to fill an unexpired term. Explanation & Analysis Commissioner Lauren Barker was appointed to the Arts Commission in April 2016, to fill the expired term of Commissioner Sibylla Voll for a term ending in March 2020. Commissioner Barker was reappointed in April 2020 with a term ending in March 2024. There is currently a scheduled vacancy on the Arts Commission for a term ending in March 2028. Commissioner Barker is not eligible for reappointment. Commissioner Gita Nassiri was appointed to the Arts Commission in April 2020, to fill the expired term of Commissioner Joan Markovits with a term ending in March 2024. There is currently a scheduled vacancy on the Arts Commission for a term ending in March 2028. Commissioner Nassiri is eligible for and seeking reappointment. Commissioner Nora George was appointed to the Arts Commission in August 2021, to fill the unexpired term of Commissioner Michaela Chamberlain for a term ending in March 2024. There is currently a scheduled vacancy on the Arts Commission for a term ending in March 2028. Commissioner George is eligible for and seeking reappointment. March 26, 2024 Item #9 Page 1 of 12 The City Clerk’s Office received six applications from residents wishing to serve on the Arts Commission. In keeping with City Council Policy No. 88, the Mayor has chosen the following three applicants to advance in the process and interview with the full City Council: • Michelle Breyer – District 2 • Nora George – District 3 – seeking reappointment • Gita Nassiri – District 3 – seeking reappointment Exhibit 2 contains the applications of the applicants moving forward in the interview process. The Maddy Act (California Government Code Sections 54970-54974) requires that on or before December 31 of each year the legislative body shall prepare a Local Appointments List, which contains the appointive terms of Board and Commission members that will expire in the next calendar year. The name of the incumbent appointee, the date of appointment and the term expiration date is also included on the list. Based on the prepared list, the City Clerk’s Office accepts applications (available on the city’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office) for any upcoming vacancies. The current members of the Arts Commission are: Commission member District Frances Carrillo 4 Barbara Chung 4 Angela Ferone 3 Joni Miringoff 4 Members of the Arts Commission are subject to the provisions of California’s Political Reform Act of 1974 and must file statements of economic interest each year and complete two hours of ethics training every two years. Fiscal Analysis This action has no financial impact. Next Steps Following the appointment of three members to the Arts Commission, the City Clerk’s Office will update the commission roster and coordinate the oaths of office and the filing of the appointees’ statements of economic interest and ethics training certificates. Environmental Evaluation This action does not require environmental review because it does not constitute a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under California Public Resources Code Section 21065 in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Exhibits 1. City Council resolution 2. City Council resolution 3. City Council resolution 4. Applications received from residents advancing to the interview process March 26, 2024 Item #9 Page 2 of 12 Exhibit 4 March 26, 2024 Item #9 Page 6 of 12 March 26, 2024 Item #9 Page 7 of 12 March 26, 2024 Item #9 Page 8 of 12 March 26, 2024 Item #9 Page 9 of 12 March 26, 2024 Item #9 Page 10 of 12 March 26, 2024 Item #9 Page 11 of 12 March 26, 2024 Item #9 Page 12 of 12 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Subject: Tammy-- Michelle Breyer <mich.breyer@gmail.com> Monday, February 26, 2024 12:27 PM City Clerk Arts Commission Finalist All Receive -Agenda Item # CJ For the Information of the: .~fll]_ SOUNCIL Dat~CA .,....-cc ~ CM ......-ACM .-DCM (3) ~ Here is my letter to be given to the Mayor and City Council prior to the March meeting. Dear Mayor Blackburn and esteemed City Council Members, My name is Michelle Breyer and I am honored to be a finalist for the Carlsbad Arts Council position. I have been an active member of Carlsbad since moving here in 1986 and absolutely love our community and all that it has to offer. just retired in January and am looking to volunteer my time, experience, and expertise. I am organized, dependable, and a very hard worker. I get along well with others and have learned to be diplomatic yet assertive through my many years of teaching Middle School. I began my career at La Costa Meadows Elementary where I taught 3rd and 6th grade. During the 4 years I was home with babies I wrote multiple thematic units or instructional books for educators which were then adopted by many schools in our region. After having kids, I moved to San Marcos Middle School in 1998 and began an extensive and comprehensive Studio Art program utilizing Art Appreciation and responses, Art and Cultural History, as well as teaching skills in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, collage, and metal tooling. I also began a class-based lnstagram Account for families and other art teachers around the world. Upon retiring we had over 14,000 followers that I worked with to help utilize the projects and steps demonstrated on our account. You can see the types of projects we did @smms_studio_art. I have a degree in Sociology and Diversified Liberal Arts from UCLA, a Multiple Subject, Art, Language Arts, and History teaching credential, as well as a Masters in Education for Curriculum and Instruction Over the years I have volunteered and worked with programs in different capacities. For several years I worked with Tonya Rodzach to put together the Family Arts Carnival section of ArtSplash. We developed the activities, organized and gathered all supplies, organized the student volunteers from multiple schools, set-up, and cleaned-up. We worked with the ArtSplash committee and enjoyed this community event tremendously. For several years, while my kids were at Kelly School, I acted as the Arts in Education liaison to attend the monthly meetings and report back to the campus to help implement the activities, resources, and events. More recently, I have volunteered at Leo Carrillo Ranch for the Dia De Los Muertos celebrations. I have lent decorations, dressed up, and helped others with costumes and make-up for the event. Last year I painted a thematic banner to donate to the venue to use year after year. I currently plan to become a regular volunteer at the Ranch and enjoy other opportunities they offer. I do not enter this position with any personal agenda other than to help the city fulfill its vision of promoting the Arts for all of our community members. I hope that together we can make some wonderful things happen for our great city! Sincerely, Michelle Breyer 5213 Milton Road Carlsbad 92008 CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on finks unless you recognize the sender and know the content i safe. 1 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Dear Council Members, Nora George <norageorge7@gmail.com > Tuesday, February 27, 2024 1 :47 PM City Clerk Suzanne Smithson; Tammy Cloud-McMinn Council reappointment to Arts Commission Thank you fo r your consideration to reappoint me to the Arts Commission. We are in the initial stages of several ve ry exciting, high profile projects, such as the Chestnut underpass and Veteran's Park, and I would be honored to continue to work on them. I will not be able to attend the March 19th council meeting as I will be in LA visiting some art museums with my daughter during her spring break from university. However, I am happy to answer any questions you may have about my qualifications or activities on the Art Commission via phone or email. Meanwhile, I encourage you to stop by the Cannon Gallery to check out the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's collection from Baron Wolman, former Rolling Stone Magazine photographer -it is excellent and last weekend's reception was a HUGE success .. kudos to all our staff! Again, many thanks for your consideration. Kind regards, Nora J George Arts Commissioner City of Carlsbad (760)930-0065 home CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: Gita Nassiri <gita.nassiri@gmail.com> Monday, March 25, 2024 1 :46 PM To: City Clerk Subject: Arts Commission finalist Mayor Blackburn and City Council members: Thank you for considering my application for appointment to the Arts Commission . I have had the pleasure and privilege of serving on the Arts Commission for the past four years. During this time, in addition to attending the regular Commission meetings, I have had the opportunity to serve on the Growth Management Committee and the selection panel for the public art at Fire Station 2. During the Covid pandemic, I observed the City and the cultural arts staff recognize the importance of arts and entertainment during a challenging time, and effectively provide arts and entertainment to the community despite the constraints. If selected, I look forward to providing my perspective and input on the importance of the arts and culture in Carlsbad. Arts and entertainment not only bring the community together, but they also attract tourism and benefit the City economically. My family and I look forward to attending the TGlf concerts in the summer, as well as enjoying other events and programs offered by the cultural arts office, including the Village Arts Association art display collaborations, the events at the Schulman Auditorium, the public arts displays, and the exhibits at the Cannon Gallery. Thank you for increasing the number of TGIF concerts for 2024! I am unable to attend the City Council meeting on March 26th in person. I appreciate your time and consideration. Thank you, Gita Nassiri Gita K. Nass iri I Attorney at Law/ CPA CAPITAL LEGACY LAW, INC. 760.216.9593 Direct/ 760.979.1280 Office 2794 Gateway Road, Suite 101 Carlsbad, CA 92009 www.CapitalLegacyLaw.com Like us on Facebook. 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