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Cultural Development Board Meeting of July 28, 2021.
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NEW BUSINESS:
a. ARTS ADVISORY PANEL MEMBER NOMINATIONS
The Board continued their discussion from the previous meeting regarding Arts Advisory Panel membership.
Mr. Valdes-Fauli made a motion to recommend re-appointing eligible members of the Arts Advisory Panel: Nelson de León, Adler Guerrier, Jacek J. Kolasiński, Emily MacDonald-Korth, Marijean Miyar, and Juan Roselione-Valadez. Mr. Martinez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Mr. Martinez made a motion to recommend appointing Eugenia Incer to the Arts Advisory Panel. Ms. Burgos seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
b. CHAIR & VICE CHAIR NOMINATIONS
Dr. Roth stated that the Board needs to appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair. Mr. Martinez asked if the previous Chair and Vice-Chair would be interested in continuing to serve and they agree. With no further discussion, the following motion was made:
Mr. Pantin made a motion nominating Dr. Roth for the position as Chair and Geannina Burgos as Vice-Chair. Mr. Martinez seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
CITY COMMISSION ITEMS:
The Board was updated on items being presented at upcoming City Commission meetings including acceptance of a Florida Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture grant; an Ordinance amendment to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code, Article 9, “Art in Public Spaces", Section 9-106 to redefine “Extraordinary Maintenance”; discussion regarding the Passion/Passiflora Incarnation installation on Segovia; a Resolution approving Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Cultural Grant recipients; and a Resolution approving artists for public art proposal submittals associated with Parking Garage 7/Minorca Garage.
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES UPDATES:
The Board was provided with updates regarding Art in Public Places projects.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
The Board discussed moving regular meetings to the third Tuesday of the month at 9:00 a.m. Staff stated that the Arts Advisory Panel would move to the second Wednesdays of the month to keep the flow of information and presentations moving. In addition, staff said, the move will avoid conflicts with City Commission meetings and most holidays. With no further discussion, the following motion was made:
Mr. Martinez made a motion to change Cultural Development Board meetings to the third Tuesdays of the month at 9:00 a.m. Mr. Rodriguez seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.