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Cultural Development Board Meeting of December 05, 2016.
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UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI CAMPUS ART MASTER PLAN (DISCUSSION & ACTION):
Dr. Roth asked for comments regarding the University of Miami Campus Art Master Plan report that was presented at the November meeting.
Mr. Perez made a motion to recommend approval of the University of Miami Campus Art Master Plan report as presented. Dr. Alvarez-Perez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
CORAL GABLES FY2015-16 CULTURAL GRANT (DISCUSSION):
Miami Jazz Cooperative
Ms. Cathers informed the Board that the Miami Jazz Cooperative has completed their FY2015-16 project; due to a family emergency the organization has not submitted their FY2015-16 Final Report. The organizer, Rick Katz, expressed his intention to submit the report as soon as possible.
UM Department of Architecture
Ms. Cathers reported that the UM School of Architecture expressed their regret at not being able to complete the project receiving FY2015-16 cultural grant funding. The City Attorney’s office contacted the grantee and the cultural grant funds were immediately returned as requested
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES ORDINANCE AMENDMENT:
Ms. Cathers reported that the Art in Public Places Ordinance amendment is deferred to a later date; staff will advise the Board when a new date is confirmed.
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES, PROJECT UPDATES (DISCUSSION & ACTION):
Alice Aycock
Dr. Roth stated that she received an email regarding the artwork and requested that staff forward the email to all Board members.
Ms. Burgos made a motion echoing the Arts Advisory Panel’s Resolution and strong support of the appointed Segovia Circle Artwork Judging Panel, the selection process that was followed, and the ultimate selection of the Alice Ayock artwork Passion/Passiflora Incarnation and installation; further recommending that the City Commission keep the artworks at their installed locations within the Segovia Street traffic circles and urging the Commission to resolve the matter as soon as possible with the encouragement of greater citizen involvement throughout future public art projects. Mr. Perez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Giralda Avenue Streetscape
Ms. Cathers reported that staff is drafting the agreement between the City and the artist, Sibylle Pasche.
Miracle Mile Streetscape
Ms. Cathers reported that artists are working on initial proposals that will be due in early Spring. Public comment will continue to be sought over the next month.
Jean Ward
Ms. Cathers stated that the four Jean Ward sculptures removed for restoration and repainting are complete. She reported that the sculptures will return to the library in accordance with the original Resolution approving the location. Ms. Cathers noted that the artwork installed on the side of the library along Segovia Street will be relocated to another site within the library grounds to avoid elements that previously contributed to its deterioration. Site maps and renderings were provided to Board members showing placement of the artwork in a grassy area visible from Riviera Drive and to the right of the library’s entrance.
Gables Waterway
Ms. Spain advised the Board that the Gables Waterway sculpture donation and placement through the Art in Public Places program will be presented to the City Commission on Tuesday, December 6. She noted that the property was posted with the City Commission item number and meeting date.
ARTS ADVISORY PANEL VACANCY (DISCUSSION):
The Board was provided with background information of potential Arts Advisory Panel members to fill the current vacancy. Staff informed the Board of two new recommendations who have extensive public art conservation experience. It was noted that greater professional arts diversity would benefit the Panel as it considers future public art acquisitions. The Board unanimously agreed to defer a recommendation pending a response from the City Attorney regarding conflicts of interest.
DISCUSSION:
Dr. Roth requested a calendar listing from staff of grantee programs available to date.
BOARD ITEMS / CITY COMMISSION UPDATE / CITY PROJECT UPDATE:
There were no additional Board or City items.
ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY:
There were no additional items.
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CULTURAL GRANT APPLICATIONS REVIEW AND SCORING (ACTION):
The FY2016-17 Cultural Grant applications review and scoring meeting commenced at 9:05 a.m.
Ms. Burgos made a motion stating that Cannonball Miami, Inc.’s application does not meet the qualifications for Cultural Grant funding; further requesting staff to cultivate a relationship with the organization. Mr. Perez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Ms. Horwitz made a motion to lower the minimal threshold to receive funding from a score of 80 to 77. Dr. Mayorga seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Mr. Perez made a motion to accept the Board’s scoring and recommended allocations for distribution of FY2016-2017 Cultural Grant funds. Dr. Mayorga seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.