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ARTS COMMISSION
ZOOM MEETING
November 30, 2023
6:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The virtual meeting was called to order by Chair Lenox at 6:02 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Nancy Lenox, Chair
James Smith, Vice Chair
Anne Marie Chaney, Commissioner (arrived after roll call)
Jose Aguinaga, Commissioner
Derrell Barber, Commissioner
Absent: None
Also Present: Daniel Sabillon, Deputy Director, Economic Development
Jessi Pederson, Director, Economic Development
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments were received.
4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
a. Action: Arts Commission Minutes of October 26, 2023
Motion: To approve the Arts Commission minutes of October 26, 2023 as written.
Motioned by Commissioner Derrell Barber, second by Commissioner Vice Chair James Smith
AYE: Chair Nancy Lenox
Vice Chair James Smith
Commissioner Jose Aguinaga
Commissioner Derrell Barber
Commissioner Anne Marie Chaney
Other: None
Passed
5. NEW BUSINESS
a. Information: Update on Current Projects
Mr. Sabillon gave an update on the Arts Master Plan, which included the following:
• Thunderbird Field Art Project: Council approved a special warranty deed for City of
Glendale Right of Way for the site. The land was not in the City's name so this had to be
done. The project was delayed and should now be completed by the end of January 2024.
The artist, Kristine Kollasch, went to the local elementary school to get the children
involved. The children made tiles that will be incorporated into the project.
• Arts Master Plan: This is currently in the community survey phase. The goal is to obtain
1,000 survey responses. To date, nearly 500 have been received. The deadline was
today, but has been extended past this weekend. Commissioners were encouraged to
share the survey link with others. The link will be resent to the Commissioners.
b. Action: Upcoming Arts Projects Plan
Mr. Sabillon gave a presentation on the upcoming Arts Projects Plan, which included the
information on the following:
• Arts Commission: Powers, Duties, and Responsibilities
• Municipal Arts Fund Overview
• Operating Budget Overview — FY24
• Community Activity Account — FY24
• Community Activity Art Plan Discussion — FY25
o Arts Master Plan
o Other Art -related Events
o Interactive Art
o Ballet Under the Stars
o Arts Fest
o Mural Program
o Performing Arts Grants
o Ideas or Needs
Mr. Sabillon and Ms. Pederson facilitated discussion on needs for the FY24 Arts Budget.
Motion: To approve a Community Arts Budget for a grand total amount of $305,000 as follows:
• Sponsorship Opportunities: $30,000
• Downtown Art Fest: $50,000
• Interactive Arts and Events: $90,000
• Mural Program: $60,000
• Arts Master Plan Implementation: $75,000
Motioned by Commissioner Derrell Barber, second by Commissioner Jose Aguiiaga
AYE: Chair Nancy Lenox
Vice Chair James Smith
Commissioner Jose Aguinaga
Commissioner Derrell Barber
Commissioner Anne Marie Chaney
Other: None
Passed
C. Action: Vacate December Meeting
Motion: To vacate the December 2023 Arts Commission meeting.
Commissioner Derrell Barber, second by Commissioner Anne Marie Chaney
AYE: Chair Nancy Lenox
Vice Chair James Smith
Commissioner Jose Aguinaga
Commissioner Derrell Barber
Commissioner Anne Marie Chaney
Other: None
Passed
6. STAFF REPORTS
Mr. Sabillon reported that a new Commissioner, Ms. Paige Hyde, was sworn in and will be joining
the Commission in January 2024. He also reported that Glendale Glitters kicked off this past
weekend and had a great turnout with over 24,000 attendees over two days.
7. COMMISSION COMMENTS
None.
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8. NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Glendale Arts Commission will be January 25, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.,
via Zoom.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Motion: To adjourn the Arts Commission meeting of November 30, 2023 at 7:29 p.m.
Vice Chair James Smith, second by Commissioner Derrell Barber
AYE: Chair Nancy Lenox
Vice Chair James Smith
Commissioner Jose Aguinaga
Commissioner Derrell Barber
Commissioner Anne Marie Chaney
Other: None
Passed
The Arts Commission meetin minutes of November 30, 2023 were submitted and approved this 25'h day
of January, 2024.
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Sabi
Deputy Director, Economic Development
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