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Central Library - Conference Room
Thursday, March 8, 2012—5:00pm
Meeting Called to Order
Minutes Recorded by Commissioner Goldberg, Secretary
ROLL CALL:
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Present: Robyn Grant, Chair, Carole Boller, Rita Goldberg, Secretary, Arlene Greer, Gilbert
Lasky, Robert Smith, Vice Chair, Christopher Trela
Staff: Nancy Gardner, Mayor; Cynthia Cowell, Library Services Director,,, 4
Absent: Jana Barbier, Cultural Arts Coordinator .,
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PUBLIC COMMENTS: .
Public Comments; Guest Reporter from Daily Pilot Brittney Barnes introduced'herself and
noted she came to cover Sky Divers', culpture
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES — Minutes fromtwo prior meetings(J6nuary 12 and February 9,
2012) were approved (Motion to,approve by Commiss�1oner Boller 4nd seconded by j
Commissioner Greer
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CURRENT BUSINESS::
Items for Review and,Possible Action
Concerts lri the Parks ` Cultural Arks Activities ,,Commissioner Goldberg suggested rock or
Britishband instead of Jazz since Mandel is Jazzy. Everyone agreed. Commissioner Goldberg
offered to notify,Jana Barbier by�,email
Review Budget ,Commissioner Lasky noted that he reviewed the budget but had to meet with
Jana to go over it b� ause some things weren't adding up and he needed clarification. `
Art in Public Spaces - Cd,mmissroner Smith reported on action to not accept Sky Divers public
sculpture from The Irvine Company. A letter that had been constructed explaining the decision
was passed around. Commissioner Smith elaborated —"One of our policies (1-11) requires the
city accepts art that is satisfactory condition. The cost of$150.0000 needed for restoration is j
expensive." He expressed concern regarding the liability of accepting artwork that requires
indefinite storage. "As gracious as it was of The Irvine Company to offer this artwork, the
recommendation is to decline the offer."
Commissioner Trela made a motion to rescind our prior vote to accept this artwork and to refuse
the artwork. Commissioner Lasky seconded. The vote was unanimous and the motion passed.
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MONTHLY REPORTS:
Fine Arts Committee—Commissioner Boller noted that Lenahan artwork had been installed.
She thanked everyone for their help on this project. Commissioner Grant commented that the
exhibit was well received. Commissioner Boller noted that it will hang at the Oasis until April
14th. Commissioner Boller discussed the art show to be held on April 14th. She and
Commissioner Greer have met with Signature Rentals, publicity has begun with the electronic
posting on the City Website. Work assignments have been made to commissioners and Arts
Foundation members. Food still needs to be ordered from Bristol Farms.
Commissioner Trela asked for the last date of entry. Commiss�i'oner Boller said there was not an
exact date but usually a week or two before the event.
Performing Arts Committee—None
Museum Tours and Special Events Committee Corn'missioner Goldberg said she would like to
see the proceeds from the museum trips refunded back into the CAU.sbudget. Cynthia Cowell
said it's in the works but not yet resolved. Commissioner Grant said the Rutty Museum tour was
wonderful and well received. f
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Arts Foundation Liaison Committee Commissioner Greer noted that Art in Park'`is scheduled
for June 16th. The next Foundation meeting is at Scape Gallery on March 14th at 6pm and
affords an opportunity to bring prospeo#ive members. The gallery will feature the Brad Miller
exhibit.
Art in Public Spaces/Hi' tanb'al Preservation Comms#tee Commissioner Smith passed around j
a photo/rendering of the Bridge Over Tree. He explained that'OCMA would like this to be the
first sculpture on display at the new,City Hall It would be on display for 1 Y2 years and then
possibly considered for permanent 4cquisition The,City attorney indicated that this artwork did
not meet ADA requirements a'nd rejeoted fihis artwor . OCMA Director Dennis Szacas and I
Marie Marston of the Perks Commission fel#strongly;that this artwork should be installed.
Commissioner Smith noted__thatrthere is a precedent for artwork and exhibits at LACMA that
does not meet ADA compliance and':noted that there is money available from the NBAF for this j
artwork Commissioner Boller inquired about the specific intended location of this artwork.
Commissioner Smith answered that the exact placement on the new City Hall grounds has yet I
to be determined but there could be ample space and opportunity for artwork of this size.
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Commissioner Goldberg state, that she loves sculpture. "It's organic and environmental."
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Mayor Gardner would be willing to consult with the City Attorney to help make headway for
acceptance.
Commissioner Grant said that this is a destination piece by a very well known artist and would
be a draw.
Publicity Committee— Commissioner Trela obtained the press release for the art exhibit from
Jana and has been circulating it among the press for calendaring.
Budget Committee - None
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City Arts Commission Announcements or matters which members would like placed on a future
agenda for discussion, action or report (non-discussion item) - None
Meeting adjourned at 5:50pm
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Chair Signature for Approval of Minutes
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