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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Sister Cities Committee 07/21/2005APPROVED MINUTES PALM DESERT SISTER CITIES COMMITTEE THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2005 - 3:00 P.M. ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Talboys called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Members Present Members Absent Bill Harris Patricia Bannon Nancy Jo McIntosh Donna Jean Darby John Marman Rolf Hoehn Rose Mary Ortega Briana Kirkwood Gil Slagel Mark Talboys Frank Villar Gary Walker Jean Whitney Staff/Others Present Donna Gomez, Visitor Center Manager Ignacio Otero, Ex-Officio Member Lori Wimbish, Recording Secretary III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Slagel stated that he was pleased to have been a part of the success of the Aesthetic Education Program. He thanked the Committee members and Ms. Gomez for their tireless efforts before and during the 10-day program. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Mr. Walker moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the minutes of the June 16, 2005, meeting. Motion was seconded by Ms. McIntosh and carried 9-0 by a show of hands. V. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF GISBORNE ARTWORK Mr. Talboys spoke on the memorandum from Donna Gomez regarding the options submitted by Miriam Swarbrick about the artwork. He wanted to APPROVED MINUTES PALM DESERT SISTER CITIES COMMITTEE JULY 21, 2005 clarify the options and discuss whether the Committee was ready to accept either of them. Ms. McIntosh stated that the Committee had previously discussed the prospect of displaying the artwork at a local gallery. Ms. Gomez said Ms. Swarbrick proposed the options in the memo, but they were not the only options that the Committee could consider. Upon question by Mr. Talboys, Ms. Gomez stated that she believed that Ms. Swarbrick conferred with the artists. Mr. Harris stated if the artists donated the artwork to the Committee, the Committee could sell them and send the proceeds back to the artists. Ms. Gomez said there were a lot of problems in trying to pay the artists the existing funds raised by the sale of the artwork from the Agua Caliente Museum reception. She received an e-mail from artist Phil Barry who said it would be very nice if the Committee could help with the artwork. Ms. McIntosh stated that the artists did not have time to go and contact the galleries themselves while they were here. Mr. Talboys reiterated the fact that there were problems associated with distributing the proceeds. Ms. Gomez said Ms. Swarbrick agreed that a check could be sent to her address, made out to the Gisborne District Council, and she could then distribute the funds; however, she did come back with the two other options. Upon question by Mr. Marman, Ms. Gomez said there were 17 pieces of artwork remaining. Mr. Marman stated that there might not be a gallery that would want to free up that much space. He spoke about the art galleries at the College of the Desert and how that might be an option to consider. Mr. Walker stated that if the College received publicity, it might agree to display the artwork. Ms. McIntosh stated that the ACE Subcommittee would like an opportunity to brainstorm the possibilities. She added that it would be wonderful if the Committee could partner with a gallery that would represent the Gisborne artists. Upon question by Mr. Walker, Mr. Talboys stated that the artwork was mostly contemporary. 2 APPROVED MINUTES PALM DESERT SISTER CITIES COMMITTEE JULY 21, 2005 The Committee discussed where the artwork could be housed in the interim. Ms. Gomez offered to meet with Richard Twedt, Art Manager for the City of Palm Desert, to discuss the top five galleries he felt the Committee should consider. Ms. McIntosh moved to, by Minute Motion, send this item to the ACE Subcommittee to brainstorm ideas and options regarding the Gisborne Artwork. Motion was seconded by Mr. Walker and carried 9-0 by a show of hands. B. CONSIDERATION OF ARTIST IN RESIDENCE FROM GISBORNE Mr. Talboys stated that the Gisborne Sister Cities Committee reviewed a number of applicants and were endorsing Moragh Anne Cameron. They believed Ms. Cameron would be an excellent representative of their community. Ms. Gomez gave an overview of the Artist in Residence Program. Mr. Marman commented that bringing an artist whose talent is out of the ordinary could be a positive experience. Mr. Talboys was very much inclined to be mindful of maintaining the success of the Artist in Residence Program. He said O'Jay Vanegas' experiences were invaluable, but he was concerned about the community's interest in weaving as opposed to other art forms. Ms. Ortega said she would be interested in hearing Mr. Vanegas comments on this application and the art of weaving. Ms. Gomez stated that Mr. Vanegas did encourage the Committee, at some point, to bring over a basket weaver. She believed that Mr. Vanegas would support the artist. Mr. Walker said she appears to be experienced in a wide variety of styles and materials. Mr. Harris suggested that this might be a good thing to tie in with the Community Day. Ms. McIntosh said she thought baskets were a beautiful art form. Ms. Ortega agreed. 3 APPROVED MINUTES PALM DESERT SISTER CITIES COMMITTEE JULY 21, 2005 Mr. Walker moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the recommendation of the Gisborne Sister Cities Committee and accept the application of Moragh Anne Cameron as the Artist in Residence Program participant. Motion was seconded by Ms. McIntosh and carried 9-0 by a show of hands. VI. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT RECOGNITION EVENT Ms. Ortega stated that the Humanitarian subcommittee's recommendation was to recognize Ignacio Otero and the Fire Department at a City Council meeting. She expressed her idea to show the Bombaro Program video at the City Council meeting. Mr. Talboys stated that individually and as a team, Mr. Otero and the Fire Department have participated in a tremendous amount of volunteer work for the Sister Cities Humanitarian efforts that included hosting a barbeque for the Sister Cities Committee and the participants of the Aesthetic Education Program. He was supportive of the idea of recognizing the Fire Department at a City Council meeting but also wanted to express appreciation with an informal event as well. Ms. Ortega said that was something that could be discussed. Mr. Walker commented that an official thank you at a City Council meeting would be a better venue for publicity. Mr. Harris suggested that there be a recognition event at a City Council meeting and another event at the Community Day, which would be very public. Mr. Otero said the Council meeting would be great, but a barbeque would be even better. The firefighters would appreciate a barbeque. Mr. Talboys commented that it appeared that the Committee would be planning two events. Mr. Walker moved to, by Minute Motion, approve the following recognition events: September 22, 2005, City Council Meeting, and January 8, 2006, Sister Cities Community Day. Motion was seconded by Ms. McIntosh and carried 9-0 by a show of hands. 4 APPROVED MINUTES PALM DESERT SISTER CITIES COMMITTEE JULY 21, 2005 VIII. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. CITY COUNCIL None B. COMMITTEE CHAIR Mr. Talboys reported that the Sister Cities National Conference in Seattle was next week. He and Mr. Harris will be attending the Conference. He mentioned that he would be showcasing the Golf Tournament as it related to raising proceeds for the Committee's humanitarian efforts. Mr. Talboys reported that the video/camera equipment was purchased as per the approval of the Committee. C. COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mr. Walker thanked Mr. and Mrs. Slagel, Ms. Gomez, Ms. Wimbish, and everyone involved in the Aesthetic Education Program. He said everybody pulled his/her weight, and it was a class act all the way. A discussion ensued about the status of becoming a non-profit organization. D. SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERS - Art, Culture & Education Ms. McIntosh reported that she had the lists of supplies requested by the schools. She said the ACE subcommittee would go through the lists and earmark the supplies that will be purchased and sent to the respective schools. The Committee discussed the Aesthetic Education Program and wrap-up dinner. Ms. Gomez reported that Kajsa Thuresson-Frary was very pleased with the success of the Program this year. 5 APPROVED MINUTES PALM DESERT SISTER CITIES COMMITTEE JULY 21, 2005 Tourism & Economic Development Mr. Talboys reported that Roberge Gallery will be closed on Sunday, but he was meeting with the Gardens. Mr. Talboys said sponsorship next year's Golf Tournament. individuals from Gisborne tha Golf Tournament. items were being finalized for He said there were a group of might participate in the 2006 Mr. Walker reported that Ms. Ortega and Ms. Gomez were featured in Palm Desert's "92260" magazine. Mr. Talboys mentioned that Rolf Hoehn was appointed to the Review Committee for the CVA. Humanitarian Ignacio Otero reported on the successful delivery of the fire truck to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. He also distributed photographs he received of the firefighters in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. He added that he and the firefighters would be traveling to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo in August to provide additional training. Ms. Ortega announced that she had been in contact with the Coordinator for the Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Sister Cities Committee, and she was responding quite well to her questions. Ms. McIntosh requested that the Coordinator's information be given to the Committee for contact purposes. Ms. Ortega said they were working on the Lifeguard Program. She contacted Robert Burnside and scheduled a meeting for next Wednesday, July 27'�' at 10:00 a.m. Public Relations & Promotions None E. STAFF Ms. Gomez distributed an e-mail that she received from Miriam Swarbrick. Ms. Swarbrick wrote that the Mayor of Gisborne was committed to attending the 2006 Sister Cities Golf Tournament. The Committee discussed the L APPROVED MINUTES PALM DESERT SISTER CITIES COMMITTEE JULY 21, 2005 correspondence and requested that Ms. Gomez or Mr. Talboys respond to Ms. Swarbrick's e-mail. Ms. Gomez stated that the Gisborne teachers who participated in the AEP Program would be making a presentation to their Councilmembers on August 3`d regarding their experiences. Ms. Gomez distributed the year-end budget and the new fiscal year budget for 2005-06 to the Committee. Ms. Gomez reported that she was awaiting the $4,000 sponsorship from Club IntraWest. IX. ADJOURNMENT With Committee, concurrence, the meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m. (qA'JJ1_J ) Lori Wimbish, Recording Secretary *Reminder: Our next meeting will be held August 18, 2005 at 3:OOp.m. 7