Chair Krystee Clark (STNC Board Member) Committee Debby Beck, Gerardo Barrientos, Joe DeCenzo, Lloyd Hitt, Marlene Hitt (STNC Board Member), Robyn Myers, Allan Roman Reyes, Bill Skiles, Dorothy Skiles and Richard Stewart Special Arts, Culture & Recreation Committee Meeting Wednesday, November 12, 2014 @ 5:30 PM (In the backroom before the monthly STNC General meeting which will be starting early at 6:15 pm tonight only) North Valley Neighborhood City Hall 7747 Foothill Blvd. Tujunga, CA 91042 The public is requested to address the Board/Committee on any item of the agenda prior to the Board/Committee taking action on an item. Comments from the public on Agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered and at the discretion of the presiding chair. Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda can be heard during the Public Comment period and may be limited to two minutes per speaker, unless waived by the presiding officer(s) of the Board/Committee. Time limits may take more or less time. Items on the Agenda may be discussed out of order by decision of a committee Chair. All items may be acted upon whether specifically listed for action or not. In compliance with Government Code section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the board in advance of a meeting, may be viewed at 7747 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga, at our website by clicking on the following link: www.stnc.org or at the scheduled meeting. If you have any other questions please contact the STNC office at 818 951-7411 or committee chair [email protected] 6:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER: Introductions by committee Chair Krystee Clark 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS: for non-agenda items 3. DISCUSS / ACTION: Motion for $200 for Verdugo Hills Cemetery Tour Costuming Cleaning costs Glendale Community College and Sun Thrift Store generously donated costume pieces for the Verdugo Hills Cemetery Tour. Funds requested to cover cleaning the pieces before returning them. 4. DISCUSS / ACTION: Motion to purchase coating to protect artwork on the upcoming DOT boxes at a cost of $1,238.61 for 9 gallons to protect 12 boxes for up to 10 years. Artists will be panting 12 local grey electrical boxes as launched by the STNC Clean Up and Beautification Committee (CUB). Permashield Premium by Monochem is a clear coating that will protect the finished artwork from Graffiti with a 10-year warranty, available in FLAT so it will not be shiny or distracting and is LEED certified and environmentally friendly while being UV and chemical resistant to protect the artists work. Conforms to all City Standards including LAUSD and Caltrans. ($412.87 per 3 gallons) 5. DISCUSS / ACTION: Create a brochure touting our incredible filming locations and availability. 6. DISCUSS / ACTION: ARTISYN Gallery and Café will be moving into 7214 Foothill Blvd, Tujunga. A venue, gallery, open mic space that will hold classes: https://www.facebook.com/ArtisynCafe 7. DISCUSS / ACTION: Attention ARTISTS! Deadline extended to DECEMBER 31, 2014 for the opportunity to paint one of our local grey DOT electrical boxes. Templates and info available: http://www.stnc.org/news_details.php?news_id=82 or contact CUB Chair [email protected] 8. DISCUSS / ACTION: We want to chosen for the “Great Streets” program. A committee has formed to discuss plans and actions meeting before the LUC meetings on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. 9. LOCAL CALENDAR REMINDERS: • Congratulations to the Highway 2 Art Show featuring over 20 of our local artists, it will be moving to the Town’s Burr Gallery in Burbank! Viewing thru November 29th, 2014 at 3609 West Magnolia Blvd. More info: http://www.townsburrgallery.com • The Village Poets of Sunland-Tujunga will be hosting Mary Kay Rummel, the first Poet Laureate of Ventura County on November 23, 2014 (4:30-6:30 pm) at the Bolton Hall Museum at 10110 Commerce Ave. Light refreshments, donations appreciated. Info: www.villagepoets.blogspot.com • Registration begins for McGroarty Arts Center Winter session on November 17th! They are going green so class information available online: http://www.mcgroartyartscenter.org/classes.html • Bolton Hall is calling for Members! Information available at: www.littlelandershistoricalsociety.org • Modest Fly Art Studio and Gallery call to ARTISTS! Handmade Holiday Show December 7th 2014 deadline to submit approaching http://www.modestflyartgallery.com/events • 12th Annual “Spirit of Johnny Carpenter Awards” on November 22nd, 2014. www.NHOER.org • McGroarty Arts Center Holiday Boutique will be Dec 6th and 7th. More info on upcoming events: http://www.mcgroartyartscenter.org/events-a-exhibitions/upcoming-events.html 9. ADJOURN As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access. Sign language interpreters, assisted listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting by contacting toll-free (866) LA HELPS or e-mail [email protected].