Members of the public may listen to this meeting telephonically at (888) 468-1195 (participant code 105093). Public comment can be offered electronically prior to and during the meeting by emailing commentACC@beverlyhills.org. Live meeting coverage will be available via BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable and webcast live at www.beverlyhills.org/watchlive. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable modification or accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact (310) 288-2220 prior to the meeting for assistance.


 
CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Telephonic / Video Conference Meeting
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210


ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

AGENDA


Monday, November 16, 2020
12:30 p.m.




Pursuant to Executive Order N-25-20, members of the Beverly Hills Arts and Culture Commission and staff may participate in this meeting via a teleconference. In the interest of maintaining appropriate social distancing, members of the public can participate by listening to the Meeting at (888) 468-1195 (participant code 105093) and/or offer comment through email at commentacc@beverlyhills.org.

How to Submit Public Comment:

Members of the public may provide written public comment by sending comments to the Arts and Culture Commission Recording Secretary at commentacc@beverlyhills.org. Written comments should identify the Agenda Item Number or Topic in the subject line of the email.

Comments will be read into the record, with a maximum allowance of 3 minutes per individual comment, subject to the Commission’s discretion. Written comments will be allowed with a maximum of 350 words, which corresponds to approximately 3 minutes of speaking time.

It is recommended that public written comments be submitted prior to the posted meeting date/time. Public comments will also be taken during the meeting when the topic is being reviewed by the Commission.

If a comment is received after the agenda item is heard, but before the close of the meeting, the comment will still be included as a part of the record of the meeting, but will not be read into the record.

OPEN MEETING

ROLL CALL

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Consideration of minutes from the Arts and Culture Commission Regular Meeting of October 13, 2020.

Tab 1

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES

    None

PRESENTATIONS

NEW BUSINESS


2. 2020 Election Emergency Preparation Debrief

  Review of Community Services Department's election preparation

Tab 2

        a) Protest activities

        b) Work performed related to maintenance and protection of artworks

CONTINUED BUSINESS

3. Financial Update

Tab 3

        a) Fine Art Fund

        b) Fine Art Obligation

4. Art Walk Map Update

  Update on Current Status of Art Walk Map Project and Discussion on Next Steps

Tab 4

5. Art in the Landscape

  City Architect Mandana Motahari and Parks Superintendent David Garrard will Lead Discussion on the Landscaping Recommendations for Tom Friedman and Ai Weiwei Artworks
 

Tab 5

PROJECT UPDATES
* Nechita Artwork Update
  * Ai Weiwei Artwork Update
* Drive-In Movies at Greystone
  * Fall Virtual Art Show Review


COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION
a) Mayor's Cabinet Meeting Highlights

Tab 6

b) Ad Hoc Committees
  - Fine Art/Public Art (Smooke, Vahn - Rogers, Shinault)
  - Culture and Events (Frank, Vahn - Buhagiar, Rogers)
  - Education and Outreach (Rubins, Filipovic - Paolone, Ovasapyan, Shinault)
c) Other items brief announcements, request for information, and brief reports on activities.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF

* Director's Report

* Information only items

        a) Embrace Civility Award

        b) Embrace & Celebrate Culture Initiative

        c) Arts and Culture Commission Upcoming Meetings

ADJOURNMENT