HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-09-26 - MinutesSEPTEMBER 26, 2018
RANCHO CUCAMONGA COMMUNITY & ARTS FOUNDATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
September 26, 2018 | Community and Arts Foundation Regular Meeting | City of Rancho Cucamonga
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A. 5:10 P.M. – CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts Foundation was held on
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 in the Tri-Communities Room at City Hall, located at 10500
Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 5:10
p.m. by Chair Pachon.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Tina Chen.
Present were Board Members: Chair Tina Chen, Vice Chair Mark Rivera,
Secretary/Treasurer Jim Harrington, Al Arguello, Nick Baker, Fatima Corbett (arrived at
5:18 p.m.). Absent: Rosemarie Brown and Bryan Snyder.
Also present were: Jennifer Hunt Gracia, Community Services Director; Susan Sluka-Kelly,
Executive Director; Peggy Magee, Cultural Arts Manager, Catherine Allen, Account
Technician; Valerie Smith, Executive Assistant.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
Chair Chen presented a gift to former Chair Pachon and thanker her for her two terms as
Chair. Member Pachon expressed her appreciation of the Board. Executive Director Sluka-
Kelly shared her appreciation of Member Pachon’s dedication to the Foundation. No further
discussion was held.
Cultural Center Manager Peggy Magee introduced herself to the Board and shared a bit of
her background and work experience. The Board welcomed her to the City. No further
discussion was held.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
D1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Community & Arts Foundation Meeting held April 25,
2018.
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D2. Treasurer’s Reconciliation Summary Reports for the LAIF and PAL Accounts for April and
May 2018.
MOTION: Moved by Vice Chair Rivera, seconded by Member Baker, to approve the Consent
Calendar as submitted. Motion carried: 8-0-2 (Absent: Brown and Snyder).
STAFF REPORTS
E1.
Financial Update.
Management Analyst Mitchell provided an update on the Foundation’s financials. She
explained the request by staff to approve the disbursement of funds owed to the Rancho
Cucamonga Animal Care Foundation and the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library Foundation.
She also gave an update on the final numbers for the previous fiscal year. No further
discussion was held.
MOTION: Moved by Member Baker, seconded by Member Pachon, to approve staff to
disburse funds owed to the Rancho Cucamonga Animal Care Foundation and the Rancho
Cucamonga Public Library Foundation. Motion carried: 8-0-2 (Absent: Brown and Snyder).
E2.
Programming Update provided by Cultural Center Manager.
Cultural Center Manager Magee shared that school bussing will begin for School House Rock.
She also shared that Much to Do About Nothing is selling well. The show includes a multi-
generational cast. She stated that the Brian McKnight show is sold out. She also provided
details about the season opening party for The Zombies. She indicated that 155 people
attended the event. The Selena Tribute band sold out and a second show was added.
Member Pachon inquired if channel 3 has been used to market School House Rock. Cultural
Center Manager Magee stated she would inquire. No further discussion was held.
E3.
City Update provided by Community Services Director.
Director Hunt Gracia provided an update on the need for reappointments to be taken to
Council for approval. She also shared about the partnership with the Chaffey Wignall Museum
of Contemporary Art. Member Bryan shared more about the partnership that was discussed
in the Art in Public Places Committee. She also shared about the mural on the intersection
near Los Amigos Elementary School. No further discussion was held.
FOUNDATION BUSINESS
F1. Executive Director Report.
Executive Director Sluka-Kelly updated the Foundation on the donors. She shared that letters
will be sent out congratulating each of the new or advanced donors to thank them for their
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support of the Foundation. Vice Chair Rivera requested to hand out letters during the Golf
Tournament. She also indicated that the Foundation website will be going through a refresh.
She also provided updates on the grants that were approved from both U.S. Bank and Bank
of America. She updated the members on the sponsorships for high school arts and
Foundation sponsored programs. No further discussion was held.
F2. Discussion of RCCAAF Reorganization Plans.
Executive Director Sluka-Kelly informed the Board of the move towards being an independent
Foundation. She indicated that the Executive/Finance Committee is taking the lead in creating
policies and procedures to present to the Board. She noted that the goal is to have the
Foundation be independent of the City by the end of this fiscal year. Chair Chen shared the
steps that the Executive/Finance Committee is taking. Community Services Director Hunt
Gracia stated that a memorandum of understanding would be created that stated how the
City will be collaborating with the Foundation in the future. No further discussion was held.
F3. Determine and Assign 2018/19 Committees.
The members discussed the committees and volunteered to participate as follows:
• Giving Committee: Al Arguello, Nick Baker, Tina Chen, Paula Pachon
• Marketing Committee: Paula Pachon and Linda Bryan
• Investment Committee: Fatima Corbett, Jim Harrington, and Mark Rivera
No further discussion was held.
G1. Executive Finance Committee
Chair Chen provided an update on the items that were discussed during the meeting. She shared that
the committee will be looking at obtaining general liability insurance since they are not covered by the
City. No further discussion was held.
G2. Fundraising Committees.
Secretary/Treasurer Harrington provided an update on Quakes Night. He shared that $1,650 was
raised. Vice Chair Rivera updated the Board on who has contributed towards the golf tournament and
the total contributions received. He requested raffle and silent auction items. No further discussion
was held.
Donor Award Selection.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
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The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
ADJOURNMENT
/s/ Valerie Smith
Valerie Smith
Executive Assistant
City of Rancho Cucamonga