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TOWN OF TIBURON
Tiburon Town Hall
1505 Tiburon Boulevard
Tiburon, CA 94920
Heritage & Arts Commission
Regular Meeting
Town Hall
September 24, 2019
6:30 p.m.
HERITAGE & ARTS COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
MINUTES – CORRECTED
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL – 6:30PM
Commission members; Chair Fong, Vice-Chair Noguez, Commissioners Etemad, Hall, Mujica-Beavers (absent) Norris
(absent)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
No Consent items.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Chair Report
Kudos to all Commissioners and staff who worked on Closet Artist Reception. Party was well attended and
all artists and friends happy with reception.
Special thanks to Commissioners Mujica-Beavers and Hall for co-chairing the event which resulted in a
very successful evening.
Greg Chanis confirmed that POST is up to date on Public Art Policy (PAPP) program and ready to meet.
Festivities are being planned for Earth Day, May 2020 by the Town; H&A is expecting to participate, more
details to follow.
2. Artist Laureate
Richard Rozen reported on outing with Greg Chanis, Town Manager to investigate possible utility boxes for
artist decoration under the new PAPP. First up was a small area at Blackie’s Pasture, just across the way
from the Belveron park. Small landscaped area known as Harvey’s Garden is another area where signs and
boxes can be found.
Rozen confirmed the POST meeting did not happen. It was suggested by Greg Chanis that POST be
informed by Chanis about the policy, then be invited to the public meeting rolling out the PAPP, expected to
be held in early November. Chanis also introduced the concept of research through Google Pro Maps, which
besides not having to physically visit potential sites, provides a birds-eye complete view of possible locations
as a whole. Rozen noted a small group of trees near the waterfront at Blackie’s as a possible spot for a
sculpture.
Rozen does not want to let the planning & suggestion phases go too far before the roll-out to the public
community. He also learned there was an ongoing discussion and budget (25K) for a community garden and
asked for confirmation. Liaison Pickett confirmed this idea has been in play for several years however to date,
never has passed the discussion phase. Rozen suggested the area could be landscaped and include sculpture
components.
Chanis feels Blackie’s is considered the “entrance to the town” and a good place to start.
One of the boxes identified was a PG&E box, however after investigation by Fong, it was determined PG&E
would not allow paint, but perhaps a wrap affect.
In addition, Chanis pointed out the interior walls of the public restrooms as a possibility. Signs were
discussed as well – specifically the proliferation of same.
Rozen pointed out: the commission can begin either with an artist or with a site. Needs to be determined.
Jaleh pointed out the photos of all existing utility boxes have been gathered. Fong suggested all
commissioners review these and come back with personal suggestions.
Fong asked where the Trestle sculpture put forth by Jim Wood stands at this point. Rozen suggested that
after a location or locations are identified at Blackie’s Pasture, this proposal would be considered.
C. Noguez asked if the 25K for the garden is a dedicated fund – Liaison confirmed yes.
Noguez also reinforced her hope that the art process wouldn’t be driven by one artist or one vision, but that
after a location is decided upon, a call for “all interested artists” would go out, as per the policy.
Rozen reported on his discussion with Alice Fredericks, Vice Chair, Tiburon Town Council. Fredericks
approached Rozen to head up the project to find an artist who would create an image for Earth Day Tiburon.
Rozen attempted contact with local renown artist, Tom Killion. After no answer he came to the conclusion
that a call for local interested artists would be a more appropriate approach.
3. Treasurer’s Report & Budget
Budget Spreadsheets – Current.
a. General budget: $3,037
b. Special budget: $6,050
Fong asked if Joan White had reported her sales. Liaison confirmed two sales with two still pending.
Approx. $600 pending on first two sales.
4. Community Art Exhibits
a. MOS (Marin Open Studios)
Regarding artist panels (Portable walls for hanging artwork). MOS does not provide panels or have
resources. Etemad identified an artist’s website who rents panels. Etemad suggested the cost is provided to
the artists, they order direct, and H&A picks up the cost of the transportation. Anticipated expenses are still
to be determined. Etemad has contact for transportation. Cost to be discussed and approved at October 22
meeting.
Etemad asked C. Norris to help with “Call for Artists”. Fong asked for timeline. No timeline from MOS yet.
Etemad also mentioned the Closet Artist who wanted to volunteer might be interested in helping out. Marta
Wendlinger.
Website for ProPanels: https://www.dianedunwoodie.com
b. C. Noguez reported on the smashing success. Cupcakes perfect for a large diverse group. C. Hall noted
how much the artists and their guests really enjoyed themselves and had great interaction. Estimated
number was 80 people.
Fong suggested contact details for the future – artist sales, etc. Review of weekend receptions.
Etemad remarked that there was no cleaning after reception before Monday classes in same room. Liaison
gave schedule for cleaning, and the need for consideration on date choice.
5. Preservation Award
Reception planning – Oct. 2
Liaison reported on RSVP: 15 from Ark staff. Invitations have been sent, article in the Ark, Liaison Pickett
did blast email to mailing list. Chamber of Commerce newsletter.
Pickett will finalize by email with commissioners.
6. Gallery Scheduling and Artist Review
Updated calendar presented. Liaison updated changes/new artists and remaining openings.
Maggie Baylor and Marin Watercolor Society were approved according to their location/date selections.
C. Noguez reported on email correspondence with Saint Hilary’s School. Noguez is working on confirmation
of Reed and Saint Hilary together in March/April slot with a tie-in to Earth Day. Both upper and lower
galleries will be held for the Earth Day theme.
Liaison requested direction on sending emails to those groups not accepted for 2020 calendar. Marin Society
of Artists, Photography Club, Pen Women. Confirmed by commissioners.
7. Collaboration Meeting with local entities
Date confirmation and create invitation list.
Rozen reiterated original idea that many organizations in Town should be invited to have as many ideas as
possible circulating through the meeting. Various groups were discussed – to be confirmed by email.
Date choice: shortly after next H&A meeting (Oct. 22). First week of November. Thursday, November 7
tentatively. This will be a publicly noticed special meeting by H&A.
8. New projects
None
9. Confirm next meeting date: October 22, 2019 – confirmed.
10. Calendar:
Wednesday, Oct. 2 – 6:15-8PM Heritage Preservation Award Reception
Sunday, Oct. 6 – 4PM Concert at Old Saint Hilarys - Caroluna
ADJOURNMENT – 7:35PM