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- Approval of minutes (agenda item 7): Motion to approve the minutes passed. Let the record show the motion to approve the minutes passed with five commissioners voting yes, one commissioner abstaining and Commissioner Romer absent.

- Formation of ad hoc to address Pacific View Arts Center funding (agenda item 8A-2): Motion passed with all commissioners voting yes except Commissioner Romer, who was absent (tally: yes 5, no 0, abstain 0, absent 1). The ad hoc will collect ideas and prepare materials for a joint Council–Commission meeting and will include commissioners nominated at the meeting.

- Recommendation to accept donation of \"Luminous Wave\" by Diane Sabac (agenda item 8A-4): Motion to recommend City Council accept the donation passed with all commissioners voting yes except Commissioner Romer, who was absent (tally: yes 5, no 0, abstain 0, absent 1). The recommendation now goes to City Council for final acceptance and placement decisions.

- Extension of meeting time by 30 minutes: Motion to extend the meeting by 30 minutes (to 7:30 p.m.) passed; let the record show the motion passed with all commissioners voting yes except Commissioner Romer, who was absent.

Context and next steps: Staff will prepare the council-requested Pacific View one-year report and coordinate a joint meeting with City Council; the donation recommendation will be placed on a future council agenda for acceptance and action on placement and pedestal funding.

Ending: The commission closed its agenda items and moved into informational and commissioner reports following the above votes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Special Commission for the Arts Meeting Live Stream 9/2/25","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved minutes, formed an ad hoc on Pacific View funding ideas, recommended acceptance of a sculpture donation and extended the meeting by 30 minutes; votes and tallies are listed below.","taxTitle","Encinitas, San Diego County, California","taxId",3828,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6477901,"Commission reviews youth piano concerto program; staff recommends alternatives to boost local participation",519,5640000,6159000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5711114-a119f5fb7d7f335ad21285d121f58a68&start=5640&end=6159","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5711114-a119f5fb7d7f335ad21285d121f58a68/thumbnail_5640000.jpg","/articles/6477901/Encinitas/San-Diego-County/California/Commission-reviews-youth-piano-concerto-program-staff-recommends-alternatives-to-boost-local-participation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477901-e1313b6cfa76dab57d2814888192b08d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770835886&Signature=JOQ6xJnja~G6Bg65T-2P5yjAmRe3DefdAIl-OB0FaepSofFt-AUKuq~PiVWCT7gMpbZAv0NCefawxB4rVPZSPi3GRO5miJyKOf1nHc-rWgxIeBO0jQjp6kYpBE-IM33MazXdiyQQX8plnqRgtoMgZziSv171y-BFMXErwArzuHb75CFiZ3yS2Ioe9rNUzGVdMGuqztykLqNeqPSqXKZRTp2trRh8fTUfhUk8hPlYVRlDI0G4PrzEwJqxXyqMwrLmCOiSIQux~S3IOIeRkUrQdaR5wSaxzOrQNT9FH6PSnWO~sR88rGeIXjkVuEyh7hlJ~fvzvQ7F63CFr9jsosUkgg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Staff and commissioners reviewed two seasons of the Youth Piano Concerto Competition and discussed whether to continue the event in its current form.

Staff note: Jennifer (division manager) told the commission the event cost roughly $14,000 to host and, despite high artistic quality and positive reviews, did not “significantly impact local youth engagement” in Encinitas. Staff recommended exploring alternative or complementary programming—such as mentorships led by master artists, hands-on instrument sessions, and lower-cost or in-person educational activities—to deepen local participation and make broader community use of the donated Steinway concert grand.

Public comment: Naimae Woodward of Encinitas Friends of the Arts urged continuation of the competition and argued that participation by students from outside Encinitas broadened the event’s impact and visibility. Several commissioners and public commenters urged more local outreach to piano teachers and families and suggested volunteer support, donor fundraising for hard costs, and earlier planning timelines to increase local entrants.

Commission discussion and next steps: Commissioners expressed strong support for the program’s goals and artistic quality and asked for more time to develop practical solutions. Suggestions included targeted marketing to local piano teachers and Music Teachers Association chapters; volunteer staffing models; partnerships with local music organizations; and offering beginner-access sessions at the Steinway to spark interest. One commissioner proposed tabling a formal letter to council and instead working with staff and community partners to develop specific, fundable proposals.

Ending: Staff said conversations will continue and that any future recommendation to City Council would include a clearer funding plan and volunteer/partnership commitments if the commission pursues program continuation.","After two seasons of the Youth Piano Concerto Competition, staff reported that the event did not substantially increase local youth participation and suggested exploring alternatives such as mentorship workshops, in-person instrument access and volunteer-supported programming.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6477905,"Commission recommends council accept donation of Diane Sabac sculpture \"Luminous Wave\"",1099,4588000,5687000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5711114-a119f5fb7d7f335ad21285d121f58a68&start=4588&end=5687","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5711114-a119f5fb7d7f335ad21285d121f58a68/thumbnail_4588000.jpg","/articles/6477905/Encinitas/San-Diego-County/California/Commission-recommends-council-accept-donation-of-Diane-Sabac-sculpture-Luminous-Wave","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477905-e5f4db77a04e348dee6a11ed65219707/orig.mp4?Expires=1770835886&Signature=G5wDzt04AKPTS-3M4edi~~fQFxoZT28gPGTCHITAOy9qwvsLRh-2wH-HHWpO6XAyRUXRqtcbFE5fWTktUJHgCwFINmRaoB5ZbTtGl54rt9zG2tFced2QyYoEpevN77SWxOeGuOWG4rio7xu43rHlD4-MfCDAqKXZJ5~VHEckIi9EOnqqldROQ7GNcLwI4ZtNc1lBGBC07kX5fCBgT~NWXNgBRn5oF574tojZbOfGL2PYcB~RlaL7mdTyPcy-8yqORy4FKEWRxSPX5jd7XXR1SOki5shUlc4-FVat64SewfUZuTkIvwpj-~9NiBd50sMsObshePdJp7IpQbtFOg-tdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Encinitas Commission for the Arts voted to recommend that City Council accept a donation of the sculpture \"Luminous Wave\" by artist Diane Sabac, offered by Encinitas Friends of the Arts (EFA). The motion passed with all commissioners voting yes except Commissioner Romer, who was absent.

Why it matters: The sculpture has been displayed on a loan pedestal in Cardiff by the library as part of the city’s sculpture loan program. Accepting the piece would remove it from the loan rotation and make it a permanent public artwork, raising questions about pedestal availability and how the loan program will continue to place temporary works throughout the city.

Public comment and artist input: Naimae (Naeemae) Woodward, president of Encinitas Friends of the Arts, said the community supports the purchase and donation and that EFA expects to fundraise quickly. Artist Diane Sabac was present and said she created the work with that site in mind and supported a modest preservation step (cutting bolts and preservation treatment) if it is made permanent.

Programmatic considerations: Commissioners discussed whether the commission should attach conditions on location or pedestal funding. Several commissioners said they would support recommending council accept the donation while continuing to consider pedestal funding and placement as separate implementation steps; one commissioner suggested EFA could fund a new pedestal if needed. Commissioners also noted the sculpture loan program policy recommendations, currently pending before council, would help guide permanent placement decisions.

Next steps: The commission’s motion moves a recommendation to City Council to accept the donation; council action is required to complete the transfer and to decide whether the work remains on the current pad or is relocated. Staff noted the sculpture loan program policy is scheduled for future council consideration and that pedestal funding and placement logistics can be coordinated with that process.

Ending: Commissioners and the EFA said they view the donation as a public-spirited contribution and expressed interest in expanding the number of dedicated sculpture pads if funding can be secured.","Encinitas’ Commission for the Arts recommended that City Council accept a donation from Encinitas Friends of the Arts to make permanent the temporary loan sculpture \"Luminous Wave.\" The commission voted to forward the donation to council.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6477910,"Encinitas Commission forms ad hoc to explore Pacific View Arts Center revenue ideas",1307,2423000,3730000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5711114-a119f5fb7d7f335ad21285d121f58a68&start=2423&end=3730","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5711114-a119f5fb7d7f335ad21285d121f58a68/thumbnail_2423000.jpg","/articles/6477910/Encinitas/San-Diego-County/California/Encinitas-Commission-forms-ad-hoc-to-explore-Pacific-View-Arts-Center-revenue-ideas","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477910-440eca9483b9e2ca3f67bc01b8934353/orig.mp4?Expires=1770835886&Signature=mXSTGo85AuXDEp-D10tonQVdhhnNnf0RxLMvv9bblNu3P3IZXih8D13xuZyY2dirDay3q9LpUprCbo1jqh1UjLFbeoRehkqVz13IdJ3sJyORGWMc--DfIhadE3uBERJlOpZdUCcqt~pWrILZEwR7XOCVDGTdG-0hQMib05LhPqXPPgFT4zIuBhYf4pMslEH2Lb-YNDptPf2fEmOiIRMsOJJaffjsEvS53j97SQSmyskDoGeTFMir~E1zbaqAR1LubYJNj~feLpSqE6y5oBkxsmf8~HecePiFWAJfdwfJyhF7XSmcYmrzLXJe9Ot~e38MrqdtBgGqCw0yXaacks2SEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Encinitas Commission for the Arts voted to create an ad hoc committee to develop and consolidate ideas that could increase funding and revenue for the Pacific View Arts Center, the commission decided after more than an hour of public comment and discussion about programming, zoning constraints and earlier council direction.

The motion to form an ad hoc passed with all commissioners voting yes except Commissioner Romer, who was absent.

Why it matters: The city bought Pacific View to be a community arts facility; commissioners and public speakers said the center was never intended to be fully self-funded. The commission was directed by City Council in a November 15, 2023 motion to bring back an annual report on Pacific View’s first year and to present findings at a joint Council–Commission meeting; the commission said it will use the ad hoc to prepare ideas and to organize public input ahead of that joint meeting.

Public input: Four members of the public spoke at length. Molly Hintlian urged more “maker” and lower-cost classes based on examples from neighboring cities. Scott Campbell pressed for a clear accounting of monthly costs and suggested zoning restrictions at the site limit potential revenue-generating uses. Patricia Frischer and Rosemary Kimball, both arts advocates, said Pacific View was intended as a nonprofit-run community art center and urged fundraising (for example, a “Friends of Pacific View” patrons group) and realistic time horizons for building programs.

Staff and process: City staff said they were preparing the one-year report requested by council and expect to be ready in October; the report will separate Pacific View–specific revenues and costs from other arts programming. Staff noted some requested documents are not managed directly by Parks & Recreation and will require coordination with other departments. Commissioners agreed to collect ideas using a shared template and asked staff to attach previously submitted public suggestions to future agendas.

Key clarifications and constraints: Commissioners and staff described three constraints that narrowed early ideas into feasible options: (1) the municipal zoning matrix limits allowable uses on-site; (2) the existing building layouts and occupancies reduce the viable program types for some rooms (one classroom’s legal occupancy was cited as 14–19 people); and (3) technical limitations (for example, no exhaust system for woodworking) mean some studio uses are not currently feasible without capital upgrades.

Next steps: The ad hoc will include Chair Fox and Commissioner Romer (nomination) and Commissioner Vicky (confirmed interest); the commission will continue collecting written ideas to add to a shared folder and expects staff to circulate the council-requested first-year report before the planned joint meeting. The commission set an October meeting to focus on arts-element goals and will use collected templates to inform recommendations to council.

Ending: Commissioners urged broad public outreach and stressed that many program ideas require either fundraising, capital upgrades or legislative changes to be feasible.","The commission voted to form an ad hoc group to develop ideas for revenue and operations at the Pacific View Arts Center and agreed to compile community suggestions ahead of a joint council meeting and staff report.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6477914,"Oceanside arts commissioner outlines elements of successful arts master plan",160,8000,168000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5711114-a119f5fb7d7f335ad21285d121f58a68&start=8&end=168","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5711114-a119f5fb7d7f335ad21285d121f58a68/thumbnail_8000.jpg","/articles/6477914/Encinitas/San-Diego-County/California/Oceanside-arts-commissioner-outlines-elements-of-successful-arts-master-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477914-e9420e37d529b57408a704fc6d089e17/orig.mp4?Expires=1770835886&Signature=fVAaWPfUlKqkO3bozDziJDTz9SXpAGSA3ewWK3YUnB3KU7Pv29g5TZK~9iXV~Y3-75y4VkXDz-Db1Ya6nOPENyfyxXtavkI4ILgYAA-6j6iRwJNa-qcOZ1yE4IY1E7Ty9KJCL6NiINVYSxoUgSuHXGhEJ4k1ClspepuY33W3xyFvaHl6XQs7Z0aTl1-vEANlEldumHfYIwRe3k2it8600B8mKOWIeovm7tB0pXOmlhw4R7lDgv0PV92HO8fRLXWVCAJ7FHFfEXW7iuKDTYYf3dhW-E1SowuH~Qobihxx8yt2Cc3LPnhtqYMisMpeM4Tn5EZEuaoFXiT2bCgXoo5qMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","CJ Demento, chair of the Oceanside Commission for the Arts, told the Encinitas Commission for the Arts on Monday night that Oceanside’s master plan for the arts centers on four goals: support arts-driven economic development, enhance cityscape through creative placemaking, make the city a place for artists to thrive, and strengthen arts governance.

The presentation was framed with a short video and a summary of the O Arts Master Plan. Demento said the plan grew from multi-year community engagement and an RFP that hired a consultant to collate public workshops and stakeholder meetings. “The arts matter for youth development and education,” she told the commission, quoting the plan’s outreach messaging.

Why it matters: Encinitas staff and the commission said they hope lessons from Oceanside will inform the arts element they have been asked to draft for Encinitas’ general plan. Demento emphasized that Oceanside built its plan as a grassroots effort that later sought sustained city funding, and that adoption of a plan does not automatically create recurring operating funds.

Key details: Demento said Oceanside’s arts commission saved operating funds to pay a consultant and did two Arts & Economic Prosperity studies: one for the cultural district and one citywide. The studies showed about 80% of arts-and-culture spending occurred within the designated cultural district, which Demento said highlights both the district’s value and the need to “spread the love” to the rest of the city.

She described Oceanside’s approach to engagement as a mix of stakeholder meetings and public workshops held in libraries and community centers; a steering committee then worked with the consultant to distill feedback into concise strategies. Demento said the plan was finished in 2019 after several years of preparation and that Oceanside treats its cultural plan as a 10-year document.

Funding and governance: Demento said the arts commission had an annual allocation of about $25,000 that at one point was doubled to $50,000; she and attendees noted that such amounts do not cover large operational needs for a city of Oceanside’s size and that the plan intentionally avoided prescriptive funding commitments at adoption. Demento recommended building political will over time before asking for measures such as “percent for art.”

Next steps in Encinitas: Commissioners thanked Demento and said they would use Oceanside’s experience on community engagement and program sequencing as they prepare an arts element and an October public workshop focused on goals for the arts element. The commission asked staff to post background materials and examples for the public workshop.

Ending: The commission’s October meeting will be used as a public workshop to develop draft goals for an arts element for Encinitas’ general plan.","A visiting Oceanside arts commissioner described Oceanside’s Arts Master Plan—its goals, community engagement process and funding realities—to Encinitas’ Commission for the Arts as the city begins work on an arts element for its general plan.","actionData","errors"]

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At a glance: actions taken by Encinitas Commission for the Arts

Commission reviews youth piano concerto program; staff recommends alternatives to boost local participation

Commission recommends council accept donation of Diane Sabac sculpture "Luminous Wave"

Encinitas Commission forms ad hoc to explore Pacific View Arts Center revenue ideas

Oceanside arts commissioner outlines elements of successful arts master plan