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MINUTES OF THE JULY 19, 2005, SPECIAL MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
The special meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation was held on
Tuesday, July 19, 2005, in the Tri-Communities Room, Civic Center, located at 10500 Civic
Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 5:05
p.m. by Chair Mize.
Present were: Board Members: Buquet, Cohen, H. Gibson, J. Gibson, Nelson, Parker and
Mize. Absent: Carlson, Dutton, Knox, Vilardo and Wysocki. Staff: Kevin McArdle,
Community Services Director; Paula Pachon, Management Analyst III; Nettie Nielsen,
Community Services and Melissa Morales, Senior Administrative Secretary.
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Director McArdle announced the promotion of Supervisor Nettie Nielsen to Community
Services Superintendent. He also informed the Board that Members Mize, Cohen and
Buquet were being considered for re-appointment at the July 20"'City Council meeting
and that Member Arreguin did no ask to be re-appointed.
C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
There were no communications from the Public.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Request to approve the Minutes of the Regular Community Foundation Meeting held
February 9, 2005.
2. Request to receive and file Treasurer's Reports for the months of January, February,
March, April and May 2005.
3. Request for approval of sponsorship funding for the Community Services Department's
Production of "The World Goes 'Round."
4. Request for approval of Sponsorship of Volunteers for the "Mark Christopher Charity
Classic— Presented by Adelphia"to be held September 12-18, 2005.
5. Request for approval of a Resolution to supercede Resolution Number 88-004, which
will amend the list of officers authorized to order the deposit or withdrawal of monies in
the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) for the Rancho Cucamonga Community
Foundation.
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MOTION: Moved by Vice Chair Cohen, seconded by Member H. Gibson, to approve
the Consent Calendar, as submitted. Motion carried: 7-0-5 (Absent: Carlson, Dutton,
Knox, Vilardo and Wysocki).
E. FOUNDATION BUSINESS
1. Status on the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center Project was presented by Director
McArdle. He updated the Board on the project's status including completion of the
structural steel installation and current installation of the exterior sheeting. He indicated
the project was close to on schedule and anticipated a move-in around June 2006. His
report was received and filed.
2. Update on programming plans for the Lewis Family Playhouse was opened.
Superintendent Nielsen addressed the Board and gave an overview of the proposed
Grand Opening Events, 2006 Summer Series and 2006/07 first season. Discussion
than ensued by the Board. Chair Mize requested a summary of the proposed
upcoming seasons be provided to possibly give to potential donors. He indicated
discussions with John DeLancy and Majestic Realty who declined now but should be
contacted again in May 2006. Member Buquet noted artist Kenny G.'s probable
participation in the upcoming golf tournament and it was suggested he be considered
as an Honorary Member or grand opening act. Member Judy Gibson reported that her
and Harry are continuing to have discussions with Sierra Aluminum for possible
sponsorship. Member Parker stated that he is continuing to work on obtaining grants
from Target. Vice Chair Cohen added that his current "asks" include the new
administrator for Kindred Hospital. No other discussion was held.
3. Review and discussion of Fundraising Activities was opened by Director McArdle who
announced the recent donations, at the July Topping Out Event, by Bank of America in
the amount of$500,000; Quakes Baseball in the amount of$50,000 and Dick Dahler in
the amount of$50,00. Boardmembers gave updates on their fundraising efforts. Chair
Mize indicated Reggie King of Young Homes would be donating personally rather than
through his company; Member Buquet spoke of the on-going discussions with Kumho
Tires; Member Nelson reported that she is working with KB Homes and AMR on
possible donations. Member Harry Gibson indicated he has a philharmonic and
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion connection he will pursue. A tour was also suggested to be
scheduled that would include the owner of Burrtec Waste, Director McArdle, Member
Buquet and possibly an elected official.
Discussion continued. Director McArdle described the upcoming "Official Sponsor of
the Cultural Center" program and indicated partnerships/sponsors will begin being
sought. A suggestion was also made for each Foundation Boardmemberto purchase a
donor brick to be placed together with the Library Foundation's. The Board's action
was as follows:
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F. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
None
G. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Member Buquet, seconded by Member Parker, to adjourn the Special
Community Foundation Meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Melissa Morales
Senior Administrative Secretary
Approved by the Community Foundation: October 12, 2005
9-0-2 (Absent: Cohen and Dutton)
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