COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES & CULTURAL COMMISSION AGENDA & MINUTES January 2010

MINUTES
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES & CULTURAL COMMISSION
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA

JANUARY 12, 2010

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commission Members Klaumann, Rachel, Dixon, Jett, Kohrs
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Heidi Burch, Assistant City Administrator Cindi Lopez-Frincke, Community Services Assistant

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Members of the audience joined Commission Members in the pledge of allegiance.

III. APPEARANCES

None.

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Commissioner DIXON moved ratification of the minutes from the December 9, 2009, meeting seconded by Commissioner KOHRS and carried by the following roll call vote:

AYES: DIXON, KLAUMANN, JETT, RACHEL, KOHRS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE

V. ORDERS OF BUSINESS

A. Further Discussion of the Homecrafters’ Marketplace 2009

After discussion the Commissioners decided that the Homecrafters’ jury process should take place every two years instead of every three years, as has been the history. Vendors juried through in 2009 will jury again, in person, in 2011 and by photograph only in 2010. Potential vendors and vendors who are to be juried in 2010 will do so in person on Wednesday, September 8, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Vista Lobos Complex. All current and potential vendors will be charged a $25 non-refundable jury fee.

B. Election of Officers
Commissioner JETT nominated Chair KLAUMANN to another term as Chair of the Community Activities and Cultural Commission, seconded by Commissioner DIXON, and carried by a unanimous decision from the Commissioners.

Commissioner DIXON nominated Commissioner JETT to another term as Co-Chair of the Community Activities and Cultural Commission, seconded by Commission KOHRS, and carried by a unanimous decision from the Commissioners.

C. Goals of Commissioners for 2010

This topic was carried over to the February 9, 2010, meeting.

E. Presentation by EastMinster Animal Welfare Alliance

Susan Bradley, RN, presented a proposal to the Commission, however, did not have a traffic plan, has not spoken to the Carmel Chamber or the business district regarding what effect closing Ocean Avenue would have on the businesses, does have a 501c3 pending, has not spoken to the Carmel Plaza, nor did she provide the Commission with sponsor names. It was agreed that Ms. Bradley would revamp her proposal and present it again at the February 9, 2010, meeting. Ms. Bradley did complete a Special Event Permit, however, no insurance has been provided.

D. Presentation by Sue Rose for a Poodle Day event in October of 2010.

The Board unanimously agreed to move Item D to later in the meeting. Susan Rose presented the Commission with a proposal for a Poodle Day celebration for October 2, 2010. She is working with the NorCal Poodle Rescue who would be the beneficiaries of any monies received to enter the Poodle Day event. Ms. Rose is working with the Cypress Inn for an event for all participants and will also be sponsors of this event. Ms. Rose is to return to the February 9th meeting for further direction.

VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR AND/OR COMMISSIONERS

Commissioner JETT gave an update on the Forest Theatre Ad Hoc Committee meeting held January 11, 2010.

VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE ASSISTANT CITY ADMINISTRATOR-RECEIVE AND DISCUSS REPORTS, PROVIDE DIRECTION AS NECESSARY.

None.

VIII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

A. Further presentation by Sue Rose for a “Poodle Day” event in October of 2010
B. Further presentation by Susan Bradley, EastMinster Animal Welfare Alliance
C. Discuss Goals of Commissioners for 2010

IX. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chair KLAUMANN adjourned the meeting at 10:40 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,


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Cindi Lopez-Frincke, Community Services Assistant

ATTEST:


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Donna Jett, Co-Chair of the Commission