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Carlsbad Arts Commission
November 6, 2008
Carlsbad Council Chambers
I. Call to Order
Chairman Fox called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m.
II. Roll Call
Commissioners Present: DeForest, Fox, Francis, Iserloth, Millsap, and Voll
III. Approval of Minutes
On motion by Commissioner Iserloth, second by Commissioner Voll, to approve the
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held September 4, 2008.
AYES: Commissioners DeForest, Fox, Francis, Iserloth and Voll
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Millsap
IV. New Business
A. Commission Appointments
Chairman Fox reported that Cindi Millsap had been appointed as a new Commissioner
and that Fran Carrillo had resigned due to personal reasons. As of this date, one seat
remains vacant.
V. Old Business
A. 2008 TGIF Jazz in the Parks Wrap-up
Arts Manager Peter Gordon gave a report on the 2008 TGIF Jazz in the Parks concert
series. Significant points of note included the success of the two new concert sites at
Stagecoach and Calavera Hills parks, and the cancellation of one concert at Poinsettia
Park due to public health concerns related to the West Nile virus. Mr. Gordon reported
that this was the first cancellation in the series' 23-year history.
B. General Plan Input from Commissioners (Commissioner Fox)
On a motion by Commissioner DeForest, second by Commissioner Iserloth, the Commission
voted (6-0) to endorse the "Cultural Development Strategy Concept Paper" written by
Chairman Heath Fox and directed staff to forward the document to Envision Carlsbad's Citizen
Committee and to the City's Interdepartmental Staff Team for Envision Carlsbad.
AYES: Commissioners DeForest, Fox, Francis, Iserloth, Millsap and Voll
NOES: None
C. Presentation of Public Responses for the Robert Myers Donation Offer (Peter Gordon)
and Second Vote on Donation Offer (Commission)
Peter Gordon reported that the public response to the proposed donation offer was
overwhelmingly positive. In fact, of 31 responses, all 31 were positive - a 100% approval
rating that had never been achieved previously for a public art work.
On a motion by Commissioner Millsap, second by Commissioner Francis, the Commission
voted (6-0) to recommend to City Council acceptance into the City's Public Art Collection of
the donation offer from Robert Myers of Patrick McGowan's sculptural work entitled "Father
and Child." Mr. Gordon will work with Library staff to identify a site in the new Library Learning
Center before sending an agenda bill with the Commission's recommendation to City Council
for final approval.
AYES: Commissioners DeForest, Fox, Francis, Iserloth, Millsap and Voll
NOES: None
D. Presentation of Public Art Inventory Goal (Peter Gordon)
Mr. Gordon presented an excel spreadsheet listing all the works (currently at 28) in the City's
Public Art Collection. A management goal this year is designed to have the works
professionally photographed and made accessible to the public either via printed materials or
the City website.
E. Review and Update of Committee Assignments (Commissioner Fox)
Commissioner Millsap was appointed to the Community Arts Grants Peer Review
Panel.
F. Items for Future Meetings
•Presentation of General Plan update efforts, including reports from the City's Envision
Carlsbad Interdepartmental Staff Team.
•Review of the current Arts Ordinance and current Arts Element.
•Presentation of the recently completed Conservation Survey of the Public
Art Collection.
Arts Commission - 2 - November 6, 2008
VI. Public Comment
There was no public comment.
VII. Committee Reports
Commissioners' Reports
Commission members reported on recent meetings attended.
Manager's Report
Peter Gordon reported on the current activities of the Cultural Arts Office.
VIII. Adjournment
Chairman Fox adjourned the regular meeting of the Arts Commission at 10:17 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
PETER GORDON
Arts Manager
Arts Commission - 3 - November 6, 2008