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Carlsbad Arts Commission
April 2, 2009
Carlsbad Council Chambers
I. Call to Order
Chairman Fox called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m.
II. Roll Call
Commissioners Present: DeForest, Fox, Francis, Iserloth, Millsap, and Voll
Commissioner Absent: Aquallo
III. Approval of Minutes
On motion by Commissioner Iserloth, second by Commissioner DeForest, to approve
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held February 4, 2009.
AYES: Commissioners DeForest, Fox, Francis, Iserloth, Millsap and Voll
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Aquallo
IV. New Business
Karen McGuire, Curator of Exhibitions for the William D. Cannon Art Gallery, gave a
report about recent arts education programs for Tonya Rodzach, Community Arts
Coordinator for Arts Education. Her report included an overview of the 2008-09 Three-
Part-Art program, in which Carlsbad students visited the Sleeping Beauties, 2009 Juried
Biennial, and Cardinal Points (Puntos Cardinales) exhibitions. Ms. McGuire also
reported on the Family Open Studios program held on Saturday, March 27, 2009, in
which approximately 300 people attended and participated.
V. Old Business
A discussion related to the current Arts Ordinance, # 1279, was led by Chairman Heath
Fox. The process for changing an ordinance was reviewed and various suggestions for
changes were put forward by Commission members.
Motion was then made by Commissioner DeForest, with second by Commissioner
Iserloth, to charge Chairman Fox with developing a letter which would include the
suggested ordinance changes from the day's discussion and sending the letter to the
Arts Manager, Peter Gordon.
AYES: Commissioners DeForest, Fox, Francis, Iserloth, Millsap and Voll
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Aquallo
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Commissioners reported on their recent activities.
B. Ms. Finnegan reported on recent programs and activities of the Cultural Arts
Office and the William D. Cannon Art Gallery.
VIM. Adjournment
Chairman Fox adjourned the regular meeting of the Arts Commission at 10:05 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
COLLEEN FINNEGAN
Community Arts Coordinator/Staff Liaison
Arts Commission - 2 - April 2, 2009