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•ARTS AND CULTURAL COMMISSION o AUG 2001
REGULAR MEETING RECEL "+
Thursday, July 12, 2001 —4:30 P.M. CI?Y SEC;
Council Chambers, City Hall OFF'
1201 Leopard - Corpus Christi, Texas
MEMBERS MEMBERS STAFF
PRESENT ABSENT
Chuck Anastos Elizabeth Reese George Dunson Ronnie Sepulveda
Linda Avila Ricardo Sanchez Deborah Fullerton Diana Hankins
George Balli Tom Schmid Elia Gutierrez K Chute
Dennis Kemmerer Colin Sykes Taylor Mauck
Leticia Mondragon Van Phan Villa Sheila Rogers
I. CALL TO ORDER — The July 12, 2001 regular meeting of the Arts and Cultural Commission
was called to order at 4:37 p.m. by Chair, Linda Avila.
II. ROLL CALL — K Chute called roll, announced quorum.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — Corrections:
Colin Sykes made the motion to accept the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 14, 2001
as written. Tom Schmid seconded the motion. Van Phan Villa abstained because of her
absence. The motion carried.
Tom Schmid made the motion to accept the minutes of the Special Called Meeting of June 28,
2001 as written. Ricardo Sanchez seconded the motion. Van Phan Villa abstained because
of her absence. The motion carried.
IV. HEARING FROM THE PUBLIC —
Local Artist, Susie Skinner of 606 N. Carancahua presented her"Fish out of Water" proposal
for the Sea Wall project. Handouts were given and questions were answered.
(Van Phan Villa arrived at 4:42 p.m.)
V. STAFF REPORT - none
VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. NCCJ Unity Walk — ACC Official sponsor of the walk
Linda Avila presented letter of Sponsorship Proposal and a Proposal to Collaborate.
There was no discussion or motion.
B. Shakespeare In The Park performances
Colin Sykes presented a summary of their previous Corpus Christi performances and
suggested ACC sponsor their May 2002 performance here. Chuck Anastos made a
motion that the Commission support the fund-raising efforts of Colin Sykes who has
agreed to be in charge of procuring independent funds for this event. The Commission
will offer its referrals, stationery, Commission member's signatures, and postage
services. Ricardo Sanchez seconded. The motion passed.
Dennis Kemmerer made a motion to amend the agenda to address item d then c, due to an
impending lack of quorum. Tom Schmid seconded. The motion passed.
D. Approval of Subgranting Peer Panel
SCANNED
Ricardo Sanchez made a motion that the Commission support the committee's
recommendations and send these nominees to the City Council for review at their new
meeting. George Balli seconded. The motion passed.
C. Updates on Streetscape, Seawall, Convention Center and Arena projects.
Dennis Kemmerer, Linda Avila, Chuck Anastos and Ronnie Sepulveda reported the
results of their June meeting with the Deputy City Manager Skip Noe, Director of Park
and Recreation Tony Cisneros, and Assistant Director of Park & Recreation Dan
Whitworth regarding the % for Art allocation on these projects. In summary, Mr. Noe
asked for ACC to hold off on any art projects until projects have started. The ACC
members asked if they could meet with Council.
Dennis Kemmerer made a motion to meet with Council on August 21st to discuss this
ordinance and impending RFPs. Van Phan Villa seconded. Colin Sykes abstained.
The motion passed.
Commission members with past Council members will contact present Council
members to discuss the origin of the Ordinance before the Council presentation.
(Van Phan Villa left at 5:37 p.m.)
(Leticia Mondragon left at 5:37 p.m.)
VII. Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 5:38 by chair, Linda Avila due to lack of quorum.
Ronald Sepulveda, Manager
Multicultural Services
Park & Recreation Department
