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ARTS COMMISSION
GLENDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
5959 W. BROWN ST.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85302
APRIL 25, 2019
6:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Thomas Cole, Chair
Joni Dinges, Commissioner
Mark Fast, Commissioner
Helen Fokszanskyj-Conti, Commissioner
Cooki Peverini, Commissionerr
Nicole Riley, Commissioner
Absent: Bernadette Bolognini, Vice Chair
Also Present: Mojgan Vahabzadeh, Arts & Culture Program Manager
Jana Weldon, Arts Coordinator
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no comments.
4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
a. Chairperson Cole asked for a motion to approve the Arts Commission Minutes of
February 7, 2019 and March 28, 2019.
Motioned by Commissioner Mark Fast, seconded by Commissioner Nicole Riley
AYE: Chair Thomas Cole
Commissioner Joni Dinges
Commissioner Mark Fast
Commissioner Helen Fokszanskyj-Conti
Commissionerr Cooki Peverini
Commissioner Nicole Riley
Passed
AYE: Chair Thomas Cole
Commissioner Joni Dinges
Commissioner Mark Fast
Commissioner Helen Fokszanskyj-Conti
Commissionerr Cooki Peverini
Commissioner Nicole Riley
Passed
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Municipal Capital Improvement Public Art Project Planning
Jana Weldon, Arts Coordinator, presented this item. She stated that at the March 28, 2019
Commission meeting, staff presented proposed language to implement policy and guidelines for
development of annual arts capital project plans. She explained that after a review and
discussion, the Arts Commissioners indicated they wanted more time to consider this item. Staff
continued the discussion with the Commission about the proposed policy review and guidelines
and asked for Commission input as to whether to pursue legal review and implementation of the
policy proposal at this time. The Commissioners were in agreement to have city legal review of
the document as the next step.
Chairperson Cole asked for a motion to approve the proposed policy language for
development of the annual arts capital projects plan for legal review for implementation.
Motioned by Commissionerr Cooki Peverini, seconded by Commissioner Joni Dinges
AYE: Chair Thomas Cole
Commissioner Joni Dinges
Commissioner Mark Fast
Commissioner Helen Fokszanskyj-Conti
Commissionerr Cook! Peverini
Commissioner Nicole Riley
Passed
b. Lettering on the US Military Emblems at the Glendale Veterans Memorial
Jana Weldon, Arts Coordinator presented this item. She said this is an arts maintenance -related
agenda item and an opportunity for the Commission to authorize a different process for upkeep
of the lettering elements of the Glendale Veterans Memorial. The individual letters on the five
military service emblems (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard) are often missing or
damaged.
Mojgan Vahabzadeh, Arts and Culture Program Manager, stated the letters are individual pieces
of copper and are prone to bending. In Consultation with Joe Tyler, the artist, and the original
fabricator, E2 Innovations, staff is recommending the replacement of the copper ring design on
each emblem, which would remedy the issue of replacing individual damaged letters a few at a
time. Ms. Vahabzadeh stated this would be a permanent solution.
Chairperson Cole stated this permanent solution made a lot of sense.
Chairperson Cole asked for a motion to approve the recommended option to replace the
lettering rings for five emblems at the Glendale Veterans Memorial.
Motioned by Commissionerr Cooki Peverini, seconded by Commissioner Mark Fast
AYE: Chair Thomas Cole
Commissioner Joni Dinges
Commissioner Mark Fast
Commissioner Helen Fokszanskyj-Conti
Commissionerr Cooki Peverini
Commissioner Nicole Riley
Passed
C. The FY 2019-2020 Performing Arts Partnership Program Grant Applications Review
Process
Ms. Vahabzadeh stated that staff is seeking a meeting date in early May for the Commission to
convene in order to review and select project proposals to receive funding as part of the Annual
Performing Arts Partnership Program grants opportunity.
Chairperson Cole asked for a motion to approve the Special Meeting date of May 9, 2019.
Motioned by Commissionerr Cooki Peverini, seconded by Commissioner Helen
Fokszanskyj-Conti
AYE: Chair Thomas Cole
Commissioner Joni Dinges
Commissioner Mark Fast
Commissioner Helen Fokszanskyj-Conti
Commissionerr Cooki Peverini
Commissioner Nicole Riley
Passed
STAFF UPDATES
Staff provided updates on the following events.
• During the City of Glendale annual budget process it is being proposed by the City
Manager to relocate the Arts and Culture Program to join the Economic Development
Department. Any changes will occur after July 1, 2019.
• Tentative Grand Opening date for the Heroes Regional Park Library will be held Saturday,
May 18, 2019 @ 9 a.m. Project artist, Pete Goldlust will be in attendance.
• SoundBloom, a Gallery 37 project - There will be recognition event at the Elsie McCarthy
Park for the high school students who helped with this project on May 4, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.
7. COMMISSION COMMENTS
Commissioner Peverini stated she attended "As You Like It" and had a wonderful time and really
enjoyed the great performance with many of her close friends.
8. NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Glendale Arts Commission will be held on May 23, 2019 at 6:00
p.m., in the second floor boardroom of the Glendale Main Library, 5959 W Brown St., Glendale,
Arizona, 85302.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Cole asked for a motion to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Motioned by Commissioner Nicole Riley, seconded by Commissioner Helen
Fokszanskyj-Conti
AYE: Chair Thomas Cole
Commissioner Joni Dinges
Commissioner Mark Fast
Commissioner Helen Fokszanskyj-Conti
Commissionerr Cooki Peverini
Commissioner Nicole Riley
Passed
The Arts Commission meeting minutes of April 25, 2019 were submitted and approved this 23rd day of
May, 2019.9. ,
Mojgan Vahabzadeh
Arts and Culture Program Manager