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COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE;
TITLE:
APPROVE THE ARTIST GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH ALBERT LOPEZ, JR.
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 5B}
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
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Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Albert Lopez,
Jr., a recipient of the 201518 Investing In the Artist Grant In the amount of $10,000 as
recommended by the Arts & Culture Commission, subject to non - substantive changes approved
by the City Manager and the City Attorney,
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At Its regular meeting of August 4, 2015, the City Council approved and awarded Albert Lopez,
Jr, funding in the amount of $5,000 (Exhibit 1). The Request for Council Action (RFCA) listed the
incorrect funding amount for Mr. Lopez, Jr. The recommended amount by the Arts and Culture
Commission was for $10,000. Staff recommends that City Council approve the agreement with
Mr, Lopez, Jr. in the amount of $10,000.
In addition, Joseph Haws, a recommended recipient of the Grant, informed the City that due to
personal matters, he is unable to fulfill his obligation under his contract (Exhibit 2). Staff is
recommending terminating his agreement for $5,000 and applying the funds to increase Mr.
Lopez's contract as recommended by the Arts and Culture Commission.
The amount of $85,000 awarded to recipients of the Investing in the Artist Grant will remain as
approved by the Arts and Culture Commission.
1TRATE,91C PLAN ALIGNMENT
Approval of this Item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #5, Community health, livability,
engagement and austalnebillty , Objective #5 (Promote a strong arts and culture Infrastructure),
Strategy B (Generate public and private support and resources to strengthen, expand and
stabilize funding for the arts).
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Artist Grant Agreement — Albert Lopez, Jr.
October 6, 2015
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the FY 2015 -2016 Community Development Agency Strategic Plan
Projects Loans and Grants account (no. 05218018- 69152).
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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Kelly Re de Cep Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director J Executive Director S�
Community Development Agency Finance and Management Services Agency
KR/CD /II
Exhibits: 1. Approved Grant Amounts
2. Joseph Hawa Termination Letter
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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTiON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
AUGUST 4, 2016
TITLE:
EXHIBIT I
ARTS AND CULTURE ARTIST GRANT
PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 20152016
(STRATEGIC PLLAAN NO. 5, 6 3)
CITY MANAGER
APPROVED
(� As Recommanded
As Amended
Ordinance on 1e Reading
Ordlnanoo on 2Ae Reading
Implementing Resolution
set Public Naadng For
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
1. Approve the Arts and Culture recommendations for fiscal year 2015 -2016 Investing in the
Artist Grant Opportunity in the amount of $ 80,000;
2. Approve staffs recommendation for fiscal year 2015 -2016 Investing in the Artist Grant
Opportunity to add one additional project in the amount of $5,000;
3, Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and the Clark of the
Council to execute agreements with artists and art organizations awarded funds as part of
the approved program, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney,
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
At Its regular meeting on July 16, 2015, the Arts and Culture Commission (ACC) directed staff to
transmit funding recommendations for the Investing In the Artist Grant Opportunity for fiscal year
2016 -2016 to the City Council by a vote of 6;0 (Cribb abstained, Rubio absent) for the Orange
County Center for Contemporary Art, 6;0 (McGee abstained, Rubio absent) for Downtown
Incorporated, and 6:0 (Rubio absent) for all other recommendations,
The ACC reviewed and rated a total of 46 completed applications, Artist applications were
evaluated on the following criteria; (1) Project Merit- 40%; (2) Artist Portfolio- 30 %; Potential
Community Impact- 20%; Individual Need- 10 %. Art organization applications were evaluated on
the following criteria; (1) Project Merit- 60 %; (2) Organization Need. 26 %; (3) Potential
Community Impact - 26%.
The rating results for both Individual artists and art organizations have been combined and are
summarized below.
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Arts and Culture Artist Grant Program
August 4, 2016
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*Applicant requested $5,00010 complete a one-year project; however, the budget worksheet submitted only Indlcates
a need for $2407, Staff recommended applicant continue the project for one additional year. ACC approved the
recommendation.* "Applicant requested $10,000 to complete the project; however, the budget worksheot submitted
Only Indicates a need for $8,000, Staff recommended grant amount be reduced to $6,000. ACC approved the
recommendation.
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Hire live local artists to help Increase $1,0,000
free Artwalk activities
$10,000
08/03/2016
Hosts mobile series ottree art,
ceramic & craft workshops for
70.7
children and adults In
$5,000
$5,000
08/03/2016
underprivileged nelghborhoods
throe bout the olt
Free arts & crafts for children and
Maria Rwio*
671
adults at Artwalk for a period of two
$5,000
$5,000
08103/2017
ears
Albert I -opex, Jr,
67,4
Free solo exhibit of a series of oil
paintings at location in Santa Ana
$5,000
$5,000
08/0812015
Santa Ana Strings Program; Provide
Paciflc Symphony
67.1
music training to Santa Ana children
$10,000
$10,000
08/03/2016
at the Boys & Giris Club
Free series of live painting
Joseph Hawa *
66.6
demonstrations at ArtBrunoh, Free
$10,000,
$5,000
08/03/2016
collective exhibit at ArtWalk,
Free playwrlting & theatre - making
Sarah Guerrero
66,1
workshops for children and adults
$5,000
$5,000
08/03/2016
throughout the illy.
Orange County
Host three music related film
Children's
65.7
vlewings for children and adults at
$10,000
$10,000
08/0312016
Therapeutic Arts
Frida Cinema
Center
Mural In Downtown Santa Ana
located between N. Main St. & N.
Alicia Rajas
64,7
Bush St, behind 08t, created
$10,000
$10,000
08/03/2016
through a community survey process
to farm the foundation of the mural
concept
Orange County
Free solo exhibit of artist George
Center for
64.2
Herms & jazz musical performance
$5,000
$5,000
Oa/03/2016
Conte m ora Art
at OCCA
Host a series of free art workshops
Carlos Kalim
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and exhibitions for children and
$10,000
$10,000
OaJD3/2416
Quevedo- Presteln
adults at a location in Santa Ana,
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*Applicant requested $5,00010 complete a one-year project; however, the budget worksheet submitted only Indlcates
a need for $2407, Staff recommended applicant continue the project for one additional year. ACC approved the
recommendation.* "Applicant requested $10,000 to complete the project; however, the budget worksheot submitted
Only Indicates a need for $8,000, Staff recommended grant amount be reduced to $6,000. ACC approved the
recommendation.
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Arts and Culture Artist Grant Program
August 4, 2015
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DISCUSSI()N
The Investing in the Artist Grant Opportunity Is an effort to old emerging and established artists
and art organizations in Santa Ana to further their artistic creativity while residing and/or working
In Santa Ana's vibrant local art scene. The goal of the grant is to distribute small but Impactful
funds to artist and art organizations In Santa Ana. A total of $85,000 Is available to be awarded to
selected artists and art organizations. Awardees will receive grants In the amounts of either
$5,000 or $10, 000, Grant funding for artists may be applied towards artist project (including time,
travel and research), equipment and supplies, Grant funding for art organizations may be applied
towards spacial events, special projects, equipment and supplies.
At its regular meeting on April 21, 2015, City Council authorized staff to release the Investing in
the Artist Grant Opportunity application to solicit project proposals to emerging and established
artists and arts organizations. The application was released on April 23, 2015 and available until
May 26, 2015. Submissions were accepted online via submlttable.com, by mail, or hand delivery.
Outreach included a We press release, as well as contact with community partners. The
application was posted on the Citys website and a direct e-mail announcing the grant opportunity
was sent to artists and art organizations who had expressed interest In receiving such notices.
Staff also presented an informational workshop which was attended by 25 individuals.
Grantees will be required to submit an Interim and final report on outcomes achieved. The first
payment will be disbursed at the commencement of the grant period and the second payment will
be disbursed after completion of an interim report, Interim and final reports will require
documentation for expenses paid, such as receipts, to support grant expenditures, If receipts are
not available for certain expenses, a certification from the awardee certifying the expense may be
accepted on a case by case basis. Grantees will also be required to submit a worksheet detailing
the date, time, and location of the workshop /event. Staff will provide the details of the
workshops /events to City Council as they become available.
Staff recommends approval of the ACC recommendations In the amount of $80,000. After
reviewing the ACC recommended funding amount, staff identified an available balance of $5,000.
As a result, staff also recommends including one additional project that was rated next highest on
the ranking list (exhibit 1) In the amount of $5,000 for a total $86,000,
The rating results for the project are summarized below,
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Arts and Culture Artist Grant Program
August 4, 2015
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STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #5 Community Health, Livability,
Engagement & Sustainabllity, Objective #5 (Promote a strong arts and culture infrastructure),
Strategy B (Generate public and private support and resources to strengthen, expand and
stabilize finding for the arts).
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ISCAt IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $85,000 are available In the FY 2015 -2016 Community Development
Agengcy Strategic Plan Projects Loans and Grants account (no, 05218018.69152).
Kelly Reen rs
Executive Director
Community Development Agency
KR/S5
Exhibits: 1. Ranking List
2. Project Descriptions
3. Draft Agreement
APPROVED TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
Francisco Gutierrez f
Executive Director
Finance and Management Services Agency
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Chris Dalton
Kelly Reenders
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza M -16
Santa Ana, CA 92702
Dear art lovers,
EXHIBIT 2
Aug. 31, 201s
I received the greatest news I've ever heard in my life when the City Council
approved giving me an arts grant, To see the city appreciate my artistic efforts
meant so much more to me than the monetary value. It was truly a prestigious gift,
and I thank you for it.
Normally, I am a positive person, and I give what I know in the art of painting to
others who need it, without looking for any compensation. And I am willing to give
to the city free of charge any limited edition print of any painting. I would suggest
the painting "Field Pickers," which is admired by our esteemed Congresswoman
Loretta Sanchez.
In 1998, I moved to the Santora Arts Building, and I am still here. For an artist, it is
the best place I can be.
In 1999, I underwent a quadruple bypass heart surgery. I am still alive sixteen years
later, and almost 78 years old. My heart doctor has recommended that I
these days and refrain from placing too much pressure on myself. take it easy
I have to listen to my doctor's advice. If I don't put my health first, I may not be with
the beloved Santa Ana community any longer.
Which is why I cannot accept the arts grant and recommend giving the opportunity
for this art grant to a younger artist who is in good health. l apologize for any
inconvenience 1 may have caused, and I'm sure there are many talented artists in the
city who are deserving of the opportunity.
Once again, thank you from the bottom of my heart for the recognition.
Best wishes,
Jo ph H a
207 N Broadway, Ste. 6A2
Santa Ana, CA 92701
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