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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Tentative - August 27, 2019 TOWN OF TIBURON Tiburon Town Hall 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 Heritage & Arts Commission Regular Meeting Town Hall August 27, 2019 6:30 p.m. HERITAGE & ARTS COMMISSION AUGUST 27, 2019 MINUTES – TENTATIVE CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL – 6:30PM Commission members; Chair Fong, Vice-Chair Noguez, Commissioners Etemad, Hall, Mujica-Beavers, Norris (absent). ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None CONSENT CALENDAR All items on the Consent Calendar may be approved by one motion of the Commission unless a request is made by a member of the Commission, public or staff to remove an item for separate discussion and consideration. 1. Minutes – June 23, 2019 – Corrected, resubmitted. Typo: Pg. 3 – completed sentence. Motion: C. Noguez 2nd: C. Mujica-Beavers ACTION ITEMS 1. Chair Report Town Council meeting June 16th – overview given on presentation of Public Art Policy along with binder of existing parks and artworks. Aug. 13 – Inquiry received from Jim Wood regarding a proposal for a public art installation. C. Fong and Richard Rozen met with Wood to accept the proposal. No action taken. Copies of the proposal to be provided to commissioners by email. Aug. 20 – Closet artist update, contact made with the Ark newspaper for upcoming article/reception. C. Noguez appointed to review and suggest updates to Artist Documents, including Policies & Procedures, Application and Waiver. 2. Artist Laureate Richard Rozen detailed the proposal submitted by Jim Wood: Several years ago, the sculpture was installed during a temporary exhibition along the Shoreline Park. The sculpture represents “railroad tracks” running in a circle, created by Mason Bondi. During the meeting Jim Wood was interested in knowing there is a Public Art Policy in place now in order to facilitate a process whereby art proposals can move through the system in an organized manner. Rozen reiterated that all proposals and suggestions will follow the same process at the time a location is chosen. C. Mujica-Beavers asked if Jim Wood wanted to donate the sculpture to the Town. C. Fong suggested that discussion was best left to further discussion. Rozen felt there was possible funding being offered behind the proposal, however wanted to reinforce the policy’s intent: to first to identify sites and projects and then to make a “Call for Artists”, not to start with a specific piece of art and then try to find a location. C. Etemad emphasized the commission should not turn down any offers of sculptures, etc. Rozen assured nothing would be turned down, they would be directed towards the policy procedures. Rozen stated an easy place to start is important. The utility box project would be a good start. Rozen contacted Community Development Director, Sung Kwon, who stated design review would probably not be needed. C. Fong suggested a meeting with David Eshoo, Sung Kwon and Patrick Kerslake. Discussion continued regarding the various boxes at Blackie’s Pasture and boxes along Tiburon Blvd. The fact that numerous boxes are located on CalTrans land along the Blvd. poses problems. Last project discussed was to arrange a meeting with the various entities in town such as the Chamber of Commerce, Landmarks, the Library and Foundations should be set up before any projects move forward. Preferably late September or early October. 3. Treasurer’s Report & Budget Budget Spreadsheets General Fund: $3037 Special Fund: $6050 4. Community Art Exhibits a. Closet Artists Liaison Pickett reported that all paperwork is ready, artwork is ready, and installation will take place Friday, Sept. 5. Labels and announcement information was introduced. Chair Fong thanks C. Etemad, Norris and Mujica-Beavers for their offer to help on installation day. b. MOS (Marin Open Studios) Commissioner Etemad reported on the initial meeting with MOS and Landmarks. The general plan of using the Lobby and Chambers was presented. Discussion ensued regarding who would be responsible for the “Call for Artists” and who would do the actual promotion. It was clear MOS would take the main lead. % donation was discussed, 20% would be accepted by both H&A and Landmarks to be consistent. There will be separate agreements for both H&A and Landmarks. C. Fong said any agreement between either MOS and H&A or the artist and H&A would have to be passed by the Town Attorney for approval. Etemad proposed panels for all artists. A hospitality table will be available in the lobby. C. Noguez wanted to know who would decide who shows at each location. MOS will be the decider. It may also stem from personal emailing to private lists. 5. Preservation Award L. Pickett read Staff Report outlining the Preservation Award process for clarification. (See Staff Report for details). Motion for recommendation was indicated. C. Fong asked for comments. C. Etemad praised both nominees, the Ark Newspaper, as well as former Landmarks Director, Leslie Doyle, ultimately choosing Doyle. C. Mujica-Beavers feels the Ark, in terms of preservation, as keeper of the archives, is a worthy recipient. C. Hall knows the depth of Doyle’s work and praised the work of the Ark. C. Noguez echoed the sentiments of Mujica-Beavers and praised the Ark as the obvious choice. C. Etemad asked if it was legal for the nominators to also vote for the nominees. The answer is clear: yes. C. Noguez wanted to know if the Landmark Director is a paid position: yes. C. Fong concurred with Noguez regarding the Ark. Nomination and acceptance vote on candidate for the Heritage & Historic Preservation Award: Motion to nominate the Ark as recipient of the 23rd Historic Preservation Award: Motion: C. Hall 2nd: C. Mujica-Hall Individual votes: C. Noguez: Aye, C. Hall; Aye, C. Fong; Aye, C. Mujica-Beavers; Aye C. Etemad; Nay Motion passed: 5 in favor, 1 no Selection of Commissioner Fong to act as contact with nominee during Liaison Pickett absence – to handle invitation process and preparation checklist. Reception – Oct. 2 – Liaison Pickett will coordinate reception planning at Sept. 24 meeting. 6. Gallery Scheduling and Artist Review Calendar reviewed and approved as presented. 3 spots upstairs still available, 4 spots downstairs. Vasili was accepted for July/Aug partnering with Sung Kwon. Maggie Baylor was accepted upstairs. Sandra Wolfson was accepted in Lobby May/June. Jett Walker was accepted, leaving only Nov/Dec upstairs. Marin Watercolor was accepted as well. 7. New projects L. Pickett informed the Commission of a Chamber event closing Ark Row sidewalk called “Art walk”, but it wasn’t really an art walk – it will be a shopping event. If it takes off the Chamber will approach H&A to formulate an Art Walk program. It was suggested a Commissioner attend the walk to check it out. b. Agenda building 8. Confirmed next meeting date: September 24, 2019 9. Calendar: Closet Artist Art Installation: Friday, August 30 – 9AM – 2PM Eileen Ormiston – Artist Reception: Friday, September 13 – 5-7PM Closet Artist Reception: Sunday, September 15 – 2-4PM ADJOURNMENT – 8:22pm