Arts & Culture Commission Goodyear City Hall - Council Chambers 1900 N. Civic Square Goodyear, AZ 85395 |
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CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Paulos called the Arts & Culture Commission meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Chairman Paulos called the Arts & Culture Commission meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Chairman Lisa Paulos; Vice Chairman Erin MacFarlane; Commissioner Nancy Love; Commissioner Louise Privette; Commissioner Rosiland Robinson; Commissioner Kyoko Iwasaka; Commissioner Anna Johnson; Commissioner Jerry Drake
- Absent:
- Commissioner Jennifer Barnes; Alternate Carole Palmer
- Staff Present:
- Arts & Culture Coordinator Layne Ruiz; Administrative Assistant Jacque Bentodoo
MOTION BY Vice Chairman Erin MacFarlane, SECONDED BY Commissioner Anna Johnson to Excuse Commissioner Barnes from the Arts & Culture Commission meeting held on July 9, 2024.
- AYE:
- Chairman Lisa Paulos, Vice Chairman Erin MacFarlane, Commissioner Nancy Love, Commissioner Louise Privette, Commissioner Rosiland Robinson, Commissioner Kyoko Iwasaka, Commissioner Anna Johnson, Commissioner Jerry Drake
Passed - Unanimously
| PUBLIC COMMENTS |
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- Respond to criticism
- Request that staff investigate and report on the matter
- Request that the matter be scheduled for on a future agenda.
| BUSINESS |
1.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION BY Commissioner Nancy Love, SECONDED BY Commissioner Rosiland Robinson to Approve draft minutes from the Arts & Culture Commission meeting held on May 7, 2024.
Vice Chairman MacFarlane noted that her name was misspelled in the minutes in the Adjournment section.
- AYE:
- Chairman Lisa Paulos, Vice Chairman Erin MacFarlane, Commissioner Nancy Love, Commissioner Louise Privette, Commissioner Rosiland Robinson, Commissioner Kyoko Iwasaka, Commissioner Anna Johnson, Commissioner Jerry Drake
Passed
2.
CHAIRMAN REMARKS (CHAIRMAN LISA PAULOS)
Chairman Paulos will give opening remarks.
Chairman Paulos stated that she did not have any opening remarks.
Chairman Paulos will give opening remarks.
Chairman Paulos stated that she did not have any opening remarks.
3.
WELCOME NEW COMMISSIONERS (CHAIRMAN LISA PAULOS)
Chairman Paulos will introduce and welcome new commissioners.
Chairman Paulos introduced Commissioner Jerry Drake as the new commissioner to the Arts & Culture Commission (ACC). Commissioner Drake represents the Pebble Creek area and comes highly recommended. Also, new to the ACC, is Alternate Commissioner Carole Palmer.
Chairman Paulos will introduce and welcome new commissioners.
Chairman Paulos introduced Commissioner Jerry Drake as the new commissioner to the Arts & Culture Commission (ACC). Commissioner Drake represents the Pebble Creek area and comes highly recommended. Also, new to the ACC, is Alternate Commissioner Carole Palmer.
4.
DISCUSS SUBCOMMITTEES AND APPOINT MEMBERS (LAYNE RUIZ, ARTS & CULTURE COORDINATOR)
Discussion and vote to appoint new committee members.
Coordinator Ruiz stated that with the new commissioners onboard, there are spots open in the subcommittees.
-There was discussion about whether any standing committee members wanted to move and where they would like to be placed.
-Coordinator Ruiz recommended Commissioner Robinson to serve as the Chair of the Education & Programs Subcommittee. Commissioner Robinson has been leading a lot of programming and is the champion of the Juneteenth event.
-Commissioner Drake expressed interest in serving on the Public Art Subcommittee and Alternate Commissioner Palmer is interested in serving on the Communication Subcommittee.
Discussion and vote to appoint new committee members.
Coordinator Ruiz stated that with the new commissioners onboard, there are spots open in the subcommittees.
-There was discussion about whether any standing committee members wanted to move and where they would like to be placed.
-Coordinator Ruiz recommended Commissioner Robinson to serve as the Chair of the Education & Programs Subcommittee. Commissioner Robinson has been leading a lot of programming and is the champion of the Juneteenth event.
-Commissioner Drake expressed interest in serving on the Public Art Subcommittee and Alternate Commissioner Palmer is interested in serving on the Communication Subcommittee.
MOTION BY Commissioner Anna Johnson, SECONDED BY Commissioner Louise Privette to Appoint Commissioner Drake to serve on the Public Art Subcommittee. Appoint Alternate Commissioner Palmer to serve on the Communication Subcommittee. Appoint Commissioner Robinson to serve as Chair of the Education & Programs Subcommittee.
- AYE:
- Chairman Lisa Paulos, Vice Chairman Erin MacFarlane, Commissioner Nancy Love, Commissioner Louise Privette, Commissioner Rosiland Robinson, Commissioner Kyoko Iwasaka, Commissioner Anna Johnson, Commissioner Jerry Drake
Passed - Unanimously
5.
DISCUSS AND APPROVE BYLAW AMENDMENT (LAYNE RUIZ, ARTS & CULTURE COORDINATOR)
Discussion and vote to approve the Bylaw Amendment.
Coordinator Ruiz informed the commissioners that the ordinance, Article 3-9 of Goodyear City Code was amended and approved by Council to remove the West Valley Arts Council ex officio member from the Arts & Culture Commission membership.
-Coordinator Ruiz informed that the Arts & Culture Bylaws were amended to reflect that change.
-Also changed the wording from citizen to resident and changed the sequence in article 3-9-3.
Discussion and vote to approve the Bylaw Amendment.
Coordinator Ruiz informed the commissioners that the ordinance, Article 3-9 of Goodyear City Code was amended and approved by Council to remove the West Valley Arts Council ex officio member from the Arts & Culture Commission membership.
-Coordinator Ruiz informed that the Arts & Culture Bylaws were amended to reflect that change.
-Also changed the wording from citizen to resident and changed the sequence in article 3-9-3.
MOTION BY Commissioner Nancy Love, SECONDED BY Commissioner Anna Johnson to Approve revised Arts and Culture Commission Bylaws as amended.
- AYE:
- Chairman Lisa Paulos, Vice Chairman Erin MacFarlane, Commissioner Nancy Love, Commissioner Louise Privette, Commissioner Rosiland Robinson, Commissioner Kyoko Iwasaka, Commissioner Anna Johnson, Commissioner Jerry Drake
Passed - Unanimously
6.
JUNETEENTH FAMILY DAY RECAP (COMMISSIONER ROZ ROBINSON)
Commissioner Robinson will provide a summarization of the Juneteenth event.
Commissioner Robinson stated that the Juneteenth event was a success and received positive feedback from the community.
-The event continues to grow with approximately 4,000 in attendance.
-Robinson stated this year the event was held on a Wednesday and believes there was a better turnout on Wednesday.
-The commissioners stated that the event was very well organized.
-There were many activities for the kids and something for all ages to participate in.
-Implemented a new activity, the Juneteenth Youth Expression Contest. Artist Amara Iroku's book marker won the contest.
-There was music, entertainment, food trucks, and many activities.
-The event had Channel 3 media coverage.
Commissioner Robinson will provide a summarization of the Juneteenth event.
Commissioner Robinson stated that the Juneteenth event was a success and received positive feedback from the community.
-The event continues to grow with approximately 4,000 in attendance.
-Robinson stated this year the event was held on a Wednesday and believes there was a better turnout on Wednesday.
-The commissioners stated that the event was very well organized.
-There were many activities for the kids and something for all ages to participate in.
-Implemented a new activity, the Juneteenth Youth Expression Contest. Artist Amara Iroku's book marker won the contest.
-There was music, entertainment, food trucks, and many activities.
-The event had Channel 3 media coverage.
7.
ARTS & CULTURE UPDATES (LAYNE RUIZ, ARTS & CULTURE COORDINATOR)
Coordinator Ruiz will provide Arts & Culture updates.
Coordinator Ruiz gave Arts & Culture updates, beginning with the Guardians of the Wilderness mural at Station 182. Kristine Kollasch headed the mosaic mural project, and an art dedication ceremony is Tuesday, July 16th, at 9 a.m.
-Artist Trevor O'Tool is finalizing the Helping Hand sculpture at the Police Department Administration office. The installation is estimated for September 2024, with a dedication ceremony in October 2024.
-New to the arts is Pop Ups in the Park, an art cart that is attached to a bike, filled with art supplies, that will be available at events and at parks.
-Ruiz gave updates on these upcoming art programs: Library Fine Art Show; Employee Art Show; Follow Your Art Jr.; Hot Coffee Lectures; PW Litchfield Heritage Lectures; Catitude Multigenerational Classes; and WHAM Veterans Art. Details of each program can be found on goodyearaz.gov/arts
-Ruiz gave updates on these upcoming art events: Recap 4th of July; Ballet Under the Stars; Movie Night; Goodyear Rocks; Fall Festival; Chalk Art in the Park; Veterans Day Tribute & Mural Experience. Details of each event can be found on goodyearaz.gov/events.
Coordinator Ruiz will provide Arts & Culture updates.
Coordinator Ruiz gave Arts & Culture updates, beginning with the Guardians of the Wilderness mural at Station 182. Kristine Kollasch headed the mosaic mural project, and an art dedication ceremony is Tuesday, July 16th, at 9 a.m.
-Artist Trevor O'Tool is finalizing the Helping Hand sculpture at the Police Department Administration office. The installation is estimated for September 2024, with a dedication ceremony in October 2024.
-New to the arts is Pop Ups in the Park, an art cart that is attached to a bike, filled with art supplies, that will be available at events and at parks.
-Ruiz gave updates on these upcoming art programs: Library Fine Art Show; Employee Art Show; Follow Your Art Jr.; Hot Coffee Lectures; PW Litchfield Heritage Lectures; Catitude Multigenerational Classes; and WHAM Veterans Art. Details of each program can be found on goodyearaz.gov/arts
-Ruiz gave updates on these upcoming art events: Recap 4th of July; Ballet Under the Stars; Movie Night; Goodyear Rocks; Fall Festival; Chalk Art in the Park; Veterans Day Tribute & Mural Experience. Details of each event can be found on goodyearaz.gov/events.
8.
COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE (CHAIRMAN LISA PAULOS)
Chairman Paulos will provide updates on the Communications Subcommittee.
Chairman Paulos stated that Commissioner Brian Cross recently left the subcommittee, and looks forward to Alternate Commissioner Carol Palmer joining the subcommittee. Paulos will set up a meeting soon.
-Paulos noted that reels were posted on Instagram. The city interviewed a student artist from the Juneteenth Expressions Workshop to promote the event and the program. Catitude created a fun reel with a lot of pizzazz, on the Follow Your Art artists, and the traffic cabinet artists captured good pictures of their cabinets.
Chairman Paulos will provide updates on the Communications Subcommittee.
Chairman Paulos stated that Commissioner Brian Cross recently left the subcommittee, and looks forward to Alternate Commissioner Carol Palmer joining the subcommittee. Paulos will set up a meeting soon.
-Paulos noted that reels were posted on Instagram. The city interviewed a student artist from the Juneteenth Expressions Workshop to promote the event and the program. Catitude created a fun reel with a lot of pizzazz, on the Follow Your Art artists, and the traffic cabinet artists captured good pictures of their cabinets.
| INFORMATION ITEMS |
Comments, Commendations, Report on Current Events and Presentations by Board, Commission or Committee Members, staff or members of the public. The members may not propose, discuss, deliberate or take any legal action on the information presented pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02.
Vice Chairman MacFarlane informed the commissioners to join the Library Summer Reading Program before it ends on July 31st, sign up at Maricopacountyreads.org. Participants can win prizes and tickets to Phoenix Mercury games. Also, the Phoenix Art Museum is giving away culture passes to visit the art museum for free.
| NEXT MEETING |
September 10, 2024 Arts and Culture Commission Meeting 5:30 p.m.
| ADJOURNMENT |
There being no further business to discuss, Vice Chairman MacFarlane adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Respectfully Submitted by:
| __________________________ Jacque Bentodoo, Board Secretary |
Date:___________________ Approved at Arts & Culture Commission Meeting held on ______________, 2024. |