HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 16, 2006 SM (2)LODI CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL JOINT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WITH THE LODI ARTS COMMISSION
125 S. HUTCHINS STREET, LODI
TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2006
A. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
The Special Joint City Council meeting with the Lodi Arts Commission of May 16, 2006, was called
to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Council Members — Beckman, Hansen, Johnson, and Mayor Hitchcock
Absent: Council Members — Mounce
Present: Lodi Arts Commissioners — Bader, Buchler, Burgess, Carey, Clemons, Gillier, Heinitz,
Heinitz, Inman, Lawson, and Chairman Callahan
Absent: Lodi Arts Commissioners — Stockar
Also Present: City Manager King, Deputy City Attorney Magdich, and Deputy City Clerk Taylor
B. TOPIC(S)
B-1 "Discussion of items of mutual concern"
Laura Heinitz, member of the Lodi Arts Commission, gave a presentation focusing on the
benefits of art programs in the community. She reported that in Lodi the non-profit arts are
at least a $3.8 million industry (filed). She shared that the mission of the Lodi Arts
Commission is "to advance the arts in Lodi by partnering with the entire community to
provide quality programs and events that foster creative expression." The vision of the Lodi
Arts Commission is to "envision unlimited opportunities and resources available to further
the arts so that access to participation by all community members is not hindered by
economic, social, or cultural barriers. Through the arts, our local economy and culture is
invigorated for the benefit of our collective future." Goals for the Commission in 2006-07
include:
➢ Assist with sponsorship for Arts Directory publication.
➢ Stabilization of local arts organizations by adopting at groups to mentor through
501c3 process.
➢ Maintain current programs.
➢ Collaborate with the Lodi Arts Project Fund to promote new projects to be more
accessible to the whole of the Lodi community.
Ms. Heinitz reported that revenue for arts classes in 2004-05 was $108,000, and in 2005-06
it is projected at $130,000. Grant funding in 2004-05 was $50,000, and in 2005-06 grant
awards totaled $30,010. She recommended the following 2006-07 grant awards totaling
$36,230:
➢ Changing Faces Theatre Company $10,000
➢ Lodi Community Art Center Art Hop $ 2,080
➢ Lodi Community Art Center Youth Project $ 8,450
➢ Lodi Theatre for Youth $13,700
➢ Lodi Children's Chorus $ 2,000
Cynthia Inman, member of the Arts Commission, shared that last winter her teenage son,
Jacob Inman, expressed concern about the long-term support of the victims of Hurricanes
Rita and Katrina. As an artist and musician, he devised a plan to host a concert featuring
local vocalists and approached the Lodi Arts Commission for support. Three months later,
he had organized the venue, performers, sponsors, musicians, food and beverage vendors,
and was able to sell more than 400 tickets to his sold out event. Jacob Inman earned
$8,000, which was donated to the American Red Cross for the Hurricane Relief Fund.
Continued May 16, 2005
Robert Krantz, Theater Technician and Instructor, introduced 13 -year-old Ivan Rodriguez, a
student in his Arts Commission -sponsored course, which is designed to get youth involved
in the theater at Hutchins Street Square. Mr. Krantz stated that Ivan's interest lies in
working behind the scenes in the theatrical arts; although, he has agreed to perform on
stage for a last-minute production to help out his fellow students. His parents shared that
Ivan has improved his performance in school and is a happier boy who is willing to try new
things and develop new skills as a direct result of his participation in the theater program.
Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez thanked the Arts Commission and the City Council for making
such programs available for their son and other community children.
C. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50
p.m.
ATTEST:
Jacqueline L. Taylor
Deputy City Clerk
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