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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Arts Commission - Meeting Date: 9/27/2012 CITY OF GLENDALE,ARIZONA MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ARTS COMMISSION HELD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27,2012 LIBRARY BOARD CONFERNCE ROOM—FIRST FLOOR 5959 WEST BROWN STREET GLENDALE,ARIZONA 6:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order at 6:08 p.m. by Chairperson Carol Ladd. Commission members, Joann Lee, Elizabeth Medina, Jessica Koory and Anne Owens were in attendance. Representing city staff were, Eric Strunk,Executive Director, Parks, Recreation& Library Services, and Mojgan Vahabzadeh, Public Arts Coordinator. Guest in attendance was Diane Goke, Finance Director and Marcheta Strunk, Public Information Officer. Also in attendance were past Arts Commission members, Diana Lesser, Darrel Criswell and Manuel Burruel. APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES A MOTION was MADE by Commission member Koory to APPROVE the minutes of the June 21,2012 meeting. The MOTION was SECONDED by Commission member Lee and carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS At this time the Commission will hear comments from the public; however, the Commission may not discuss or consider items not appearing on the agenda unless an actual emergency exists. Pasts Arts Commission members, Diana Lesser, Darrel Criswell and Manual Burruel all made statements in support of protecting the Arts programs in Glendale. They disapprove of any additional cuts to the art program. Commissioner Appointments Mojgan Vahabzadeh,Public Arts Coordinator, welcomed the Arts Commission's new Chair and Vice Chair appointments. Chairperson Carol Ladd and Vice Chair JoAnn Lee will begin serving their new duties right away. Temporary Sales Tax Informational Presentation Eric Strunk, Executive Director, Parks, Recreation& Library Services,presented a summary about the temporary sales tax initiative and which city services could be cut without the temporary sales tax. He explained that as the general election approaches,the city of Glendale wants to inform voters about the temporary sales tax the City Council approved in June 2012. Revenue generated from this tax is for the main budget,the General Fund,providing funding for services such as public safety, code compliance, libraries and parks and recreation. It is important to note that the last time Glendale increased the general sales tax rate across most categories was 20 years ago. He stated city staff will be having more meetings regarding this issue in order to inform the public of what the proposed cuts could mean to Glendale. He added these meetings were not for or against the vote, but simply to educate the public and answer any 1 questions. Commissioner Koory remarked that some of the cuts proposed might not happen since the Council has the final say on which services will be cut. Mr. Strunk agreed. Mr. Strunk explained three might be cuts in staffing levels. He added new realignment on staffing cuts will come from his office. Commissioner Koory remarked the Arts Commission requires that their liaison have an arts background not just anyone from his office. Mr. Strunk replied the replacement will have art experience. Commissioner Medina asked Mr. Strunk to explain where the Art Program receives its funding. Mr. Strunk explained the city adopted an ordinance to fund the acquisition and installation of new art purchases for the residents of Glendale with 1% of construction projects in the capital improvements program to be deposited quarterly in a municipal art fund. Commissioner Medina questioned why if the Arts Program does not take from the general fund, were they being asked to cut their one staff position. Mr. Strunk explained the position was only a recommendation if the sales tax does not go through. Commissioner Koory suggested they pay for their Public Arts Coordinator out of the arts fund. Mr. Strunk explained those funds were earmarked for arts only and cannot be used for salary. Commissioner Medina remarked that their department has been picked to the bone with staffing cuts and now want to take away their one staff person, as well. She reminded everyone that in 2009/10, the Council seized $2 million of the Arts fund to balance the rest of the operating budget. Commissioner Koory and Medina noted this was all very upsetting. Mr. Strunk said he realizes this was an upsetting situation; however, this was not a forum to discuss personnel issues until after the election since these were only recommendations if the sales tax does not go through. Commissioner Koory inquired as to the time line of cuts if the sales tax does not go through. Mr. Strunk stated if the sales tax goes away, the plans in place will happen very quickly within six to nine months in order to balance the budget. Commissioner Koory commented on the $25 million fee to the NHL as being another issue the city has to deal with. Mr. Strunk summarized his presentation by asking the public to stay informed and help educate the community on the facts regarding the sales tax issue. He encouraged everyone to visit the city's website at www.glendaleaz.com to learn more. FY 2012-13 Arts Projects Plan Mojgan Vahabzadeh, Public Arts Coordinator, presented this item. The Commission completed its discussion and review of its draft FY 2012/2013 Arts Projects Plan. ➢ In Flux multi-city temporary public art prpject(s) for downtown storefronts) 2 • $3,500 per project up to 3 storefront projects • Collaborative multi-city call to artists: September 2012 for Storefront displays in Spring 2013 (duration 9-12 months) or until space is leased • Visual artist-in-residence at Glendale Public High School(s) • $12,000 • Call to artists—December 2012 for artist residency in Spring 2013 Interactive Temporary Art at the Jazz& Blues Festival • $8,000 • Saturday & Sunday, April 13 & 14, 2013 • For 2 projects • Plein Air Event at the Chocolate Affaire • $1,750 for purchase awards • Saturday, February 9, 2013 • 3 purchase awards: 1st prize - $1,000; 2nd prize - $500; 3rd prize - $250 • Performing Arts Partnership Program • $24,000 for projects in FY 13-14 • Application will be available after January 28, 2013 • Review & selection of applicants at April 25, 2013 Commission Meeting • Glendale Arts Council's Youth Art Show • $1,000 for student & classroom awards • January, 2013 • Glendale Arts Council's Juried Fine Art Show & Annual Art Purchase • Wednesday, January 30, 2013 • $2,000 • Continued routine maintenance of existing art portfolio • Gallery exhibitions - Commission hosted events Begin development of a 5-year strategic art plan Estimated Projects Total: $52,250 - $59,250 Estimated maintenance Total: $10,000 - $30.000 FY 2012-13 Estimated Total: $62,250 - $89,250 A MOTION was MADE by Commission member Medina to APPROVE the FY 2012/ 2013 Arts Projects Plan. The MOTION was SECONDED by Commission member Koory and carried unanimously. Possible Art Gallery Partnership with Westgate Marcheta Strunk, Public Information Officer, discussed the opportunity for a partnership with Westgate providing the City of Glendale with free retail space to be used as art gallery space. This will provide the Public Art Program with the opportunity to publicly exhibit selections of the municipal portable art collection. Additionally, exhibits by schools and arts organizations 3 traditionally displayed at the Glendale Adult Center Gallery could also be exhibited at the Westgate Gallery location. She stated this opportunity was at no cost to the city. Commissioner Medina said she loved the price as well as the idea. She looks forward to hearing more information on this item. STAFF REPORTS/CORRESPONDENCE Mojgan Vahabzadeh, Public Arts Coordinator, reported that "Circles of Time" at Myrtle and Grand Ave, which had been vandalized, is partially repaired and the work will be completed this month. She indicated that cleaning maintenance was being performed on art structures around Glendale. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Lee commented on the Youth Arts Show in Glendale. She indicated the show had been very uncomfortable because of the limited space and he large crowd. She added it was extremely hot and packed. Ms. Vahabzadeh explained that was put on by the Glendale Arts Council and not the Public Art Program. Commissioner Koory said she will pass on the comments to the appropriated person since she was a member. Ms. Vahabzadeh congratulated new Chairperson Carol Ladd and Vice Chair Joann Lee on their new appointments. Mr. Strunk thanked Ms. Vahabzadeh and staff for the outstanding work done on "Ballet under the Stars". He stated this was a wonderful event presented in Glendale. He wished they could capture it and bottle it for future events. ADJOURNMENT The next meeting of the Glendale Arts Commission will be held Thursday, October 25th at 6:00 p.m. on the 1st Floor, Large Meeting Room, Glendale Public Library, 5959 West Brown Street, Glendale, Arizona. ADJOURNMENT A MOTION was MADE by Vice Chairperson Lee to ADJOURN the meeting. The MOTION was SECONDED by Commission member Koory and carried unanimously. As there were no further comments, the meeting was adjourned at 7:11 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Moi gan abzadeh, Public Arts Coordinator 4