City of Coral Gables

File #: 23-5887    Version: 1 Name: CDB minutes 06.14.2023
Type: Minutes Status: Noted and Filed
File created: 6/6/2023 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 9/13/2023 Final action: 9/13/2023
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Cultural Development Board Meeting of June 14, 2023.
Attachments: 1. 06.14.2023 MinutesforCC09.13.2023, 2. CDB Minutes June 14, 2023
Title
Cultural Development Board Meeting of June 14, 2023.

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NEW BUSINESS - CULTURAL GRANTS:
a. CULTURAL GRANT UPDATES & CHANGE REQUESTS
Board members were provided with a change request from the Murray Dranoff Foundation for a change of date due to production delays resulting from a family emergency. After a brief discussion, the following motion was made:

Mr. Valdes-Fauli made a motion approving the requested change for the Murray Dranoff Foundation. Mr. Corral seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

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ART IN PUBLIC PLACES UPDATES:
a. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROJECT UPDATES
The Board was provided with updates about the following projects:
· 427 Biltmore Way: Zilia Sanchez installation is anticipated over the summer.
· Police and Fire Headquarters: site work is starting with estimated installation in September.

OLD BUSINESS:
There was no old business.

CITY COMMISSION ITEMS:
Staff reported the Commission’s approval of the Leonora Carrington sculpture at The Plaza and the UM Campus Art Plan.

DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Dr. Roth encouraged Board members to speak to appointing officials to express the importance of the cultural grant program and funding.

Mr. Pantin expressed gratitude acknowledging the (two) eight-year commitments made by Chair Dr. Roth, who is terming off the Board, and made the following motion:

Mr. Pantin made a motion to present a Resolution acknowledging Dr. Roth’s long-term commitment to the City serving on the Cultural Development Board and encouraged the City Commission to do the same. Mr. Rodriguez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

ITEMS FROM THE SECRETARY:
Board members were reminded to submit their completed financial forms to the City Clerk’s office.

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The Board temporarily adjourned at 8:40 a.m. prior to the FY2023-2024 Cultural Grant Application Review and Scoring portion of the meeting.

FY2023-2024 CULTURAL GRANT APPLICATIONS - REVIEW & SCORING:
Dr. Roth called the FY2023-2024 Cultural Grant Review & Scorin...

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