MINUTES OF MEETING
May 16, 2005
The meeting was called to order by Co-Chair Kenn Phillips at 5:40 PM.
Committee members present were, Co-Chair Kenn Phillips, Jerry Fagin, Asta Criss, Judith Schwartze, Dr. Marshall Long, Hallie Kemper, Helen Bialeck, Jim Leahy, and Carlos Ferreyra. Those absent were Igor Kagan, Co-Chair Diann Corral, and Asta Criss, none of whom were represented, and Dr. Tyree Wieder (ex officio). Also present were Dean of Academic Affairs Dennis Reed and Jeanne C. Rubin, note-taker.
There were no public comments so the Co-Chair proceeded to Item II.
Agenda Item II. At the request of the Co-Chair, Item 2 was tabled until the business items on the agenda were completed.
Co-Chair Kenn Phillips called for Agenda Item III. A motion to approve the minutes of the committee's March 21, 2005 meeting as submitted was made by Mr. Leahy, duly seconded by Ms. Kemper. The motion was approved by unanimous vote of the members.
Agenda Item IV was then called for. A motion to approve Dr. Wieder's appointment of Hallie Kemper as an at-large member was made by Mr. Phillips, duly seconded by Mr.Leahy. The motion was approved by unanimous vote of the members.
Agenda Item V was then called for. A motion to approve Dr. Wieder's appointment of Carlos Ferreyra to represent the Greater Valley Glen Council was made by Ms. Kemper, duly seconded by Mr. Leahy. The motion was approved by unanimous vote of the members.
Agenda Item VI was then called for. A motion to approve Dr. Wieder's appointment of David Iwata to represent the Economic Alliance of the San Fernando Valley was made by Mr. Phillips, duly seconded by Ms. Kemper. The motion was approved by unanimous vote of the members.
Co-Chair Kenn Phillips called for Agenda Item VII. Three members of the committee expressed interest in serving as Co-Chair of the Committee along with Ms. Corral. They were Carlos Ferreyra, Hallie Kemper and Jerry Fagin. A motion was made by Mr. Ferreyra, duly seconded by Ms. Kemper that Mr. Ferreyra serve as Co-Chair for the committee's July 2005 meeting, with the election of a continuing Co-Chair to be placed on the agenda for that meeting. The motion was approved by unanimous vote of the members.
The members also requested that the next meeting agenda include a report from the Project Director.
Agenda Item VIII was then called for. A motion to amend Section I.D.1 of the By Laws of the committee to provide: "Members of the committee shall serve for a term of two years and for no more than two consecutive terms. However, in the event a member has shown extraordinary service, the college president may recommend to the chancellor that he or she authorize additional two-year terms, not to exceed four consecutive terms." was made by Mr.
Ferreyra, duly seconded by Ms. Kemper. The motion was approved by unanimous vote of the members.
At this time, Ms. Bialeck reported to the committee about the League of Women Voters forum that was held at the college, and gave a detailed description of the comments about occupational training delivered by one of the panelists, Dr. Svorny. Ms. Schwartze also reported that the forum was "thought-provoking." Ms. Bialeck also told the members about the college's groundbreaking ceremony for the Maintenance and Operations/Sheriff's Station building, and stated that it was "terrific."
In view of Dr. Wieder's absence, Agenda Item IX was tabled until the committee's next meeting.
Co-Chair Phillips then called for Agenda Item II. Dean Reed introduced himself to the members ad announced that he would be leading the tour of the renovated art gallery, and that the members would also have an opportunity to see examples of the renovated restrooms in the Campus Center. He identified himself as the Fine Arts Dean for the college, and gave the members some background information on fine arts activities and programs at Valley College, including the Showcase Awards, the Arts Council, and he showed the members the 2004-2005 Arts Calendar. The members then adjourned to the gallery, and Dean Reed then gave a history its development and use over the years.
Dean Reed then told them about the current Exhibit, "Made in L.A.: The Posters of Peace Press". He then went on to describe the next two phases of renovation, the refurbishment of the gallery patio, and then, finally, remodeling of the entire art building.
Mr. Ferreyra inquired if the gallery's focus was student art, and Dean Reed explained that the college does shows of student art, and faculty exhibitions. He went on to describe the fact that although, in Los Angeles, "we are surrounded by riches of art, it is important to bring art to are students because they are not likely to go on their own and seek it out." Comments were made about the interior gallery walls, their location and whether they can be moved. Members also asked about the level of student involvement in setting up the exhibits. Dean Reed told them that the college had at onetime offered a class on this subject, and said that this may be reinstituted.
Members asked if the exhibit would be shown in any other venues, as they were viewing it on the last evening that it would be on display at LAVC. Unfortunately, there are no plans for additional shows at this time.
The tour then progressed to Campus Center, where the ladies and gentlemen separated and each group toured the appropriate restroom to view the renovated models. This concluded the tour, and the members returned to the President's Conference Room.
Co-Chair Phillips reminded the members that the next committee meeting will take place on July 18th.
Co-Chair Phillips then called for Agenda Item X, Items from the floor. There being none, he proceeded to Agenda Item VII.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
By: _______________________________________
Jeanne C. Rubin
Acting as Recording Secretary
