Chair: A. Loney

Members: D. Holmes, J. Armour, P. Durr, B. Osborne

Staff: G. Houle, Committee Coordinator

P. Corrigan, Legal

Member: J. Harvey

CARRIED

P. Durr noted that at the last Arts Committee meeting it was suggested that the architect, Moriyama, be contacted regarding the colour of the exhibition space. Following discussion it was suggested that the walls be painted a suitable colour.

1. Direct Purchase Program

MOVED BY B. OSBORNE:

CARRIED

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2. Exhibition Space Policy and Procedures

Concerns associated with the Exhibition Space Policy and Procedures were discussed and three minor changes were made. It was also noted that with respect to the Financial Comment, this would be inserted when the report is forwarded to the Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee for approval in two weeks. It was suggested that P. Durr attend the CSED meeting.

With regards to a name for the Exhibition Space, G. Houle advised the meeting that names for the exhibition space should be submitted to the Arts Department and that these suggestions will be brought forward to CSED and Council.

MOVED BY P. DURR:

CARRIED as amended

3. Request from Le Duo Humoristique DDT

The Committee discussed DDT’s request to transfer their 1999 Project Grant in the amount of $3,700 (to produce and stage a play at La Nouvelle Scène in the summer) to rewrite a new version of the text by September. Concern was raised that the nature of the project would change from a production for public viewing to a writing exercise. The Committee would like to see a public component remain as part of the project.

MOVED BY B. OSBORNE:

CARRIED

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4. Right of Reconsideration

It was noted that four written requests for Right of Reconsideration had been received. A presentation on the Right of Reconsideration process was made by P. Corrigan, Legal Department.

Representation was made to the Arts Committee by Friends of Bytown for a right of reconsideration.

Discussions followed and Councillor Loney reported that he would meet with the Chair’s Office and attempt to bring this item forward to Corporate Services and then to Council. Councillor Loney thanked Josephine McFadden for coming to the Arts Meeting and speaking on behalf of Friends of Bytown.

Further discussion followed on the Rights of Reconsideration received.

CARRIED

It was noted that Councillors R. Cantin or P. Hume will be considered as Regional Council Member on the Arts Committee at the CSED meeting on 18 May 1999 and at the next Council meeting.

During discussion it was suggested that this item be brought back to the Arts Committee meeting following the provincial election and appointment of a new Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Further action will be considered at that time.

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7. Houle gave an update on the public meetings that were held in April 1999 and asked that Committee members contact G. Houle by Friday, 20 May 1999, with respect to any changes to the Notes on the Public Meetings. The notes will then be translated and sent to attendees who so requested them. It was confirmed that the next steps for the Manager, Arts Programs, is to begin the draft Arts Policy document based on the survey, public meetings and other research and meetings.

Councillor Loney updated the Committee on the Arts Industry Task Force Report and informed the meeting that this item is on the CSED agenda for 18 May 1999.

Councillor Loney informed the Committee that the program Poetry on the Buses will be administered by the Arts Program and OC Transpo.

The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

Monday, 21 June 1999 at 4:00 p.m.

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Committee Coordinator Chair