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👥✅ Committee Mandate / Strategic Priorities
Mandate discussed, some changes made
Discussed the distinction between an advisory group and a lobbying group, as well as the Committee's role
Provided suggestions on potential items for strategic priorities – further discussions deferred to next meeting.
Committee voted in favour of the amended mandate to be put before Council, CARRIED
adding "To advise City Council and staff on all matters regarding the arts and culture in the City of Barrie
adding that the Terms of Reference replace the items in Section 3 with objectives "To ensure that arts and culture is appropriately represented in City plans, policy initiatives, infrastructure projects, and budgets, wherever and whenever possible. This undertaking has at its purpose, the development of the City of Barrie as a vibrant, unique, and diverse centre for the arts."
ðŸŽðŸŽ« Reopening of Georgian Theatre
Council has approved the budget for the reopening of the Georgian Theatre, subject to COVID-19 restrictions
Deferred to next meeting
ðŸŽðŸŽ« Performing Arts Centre Task Force Presentation – January
Task Force has been working since the summer, preparing a presentation for Council in January on what the theatre should include, public survey results, and fundraising ideas.
Further discussion on the Task Force, the presentation contents, what concerns Council may have, and if the Committee can provide any support
ðŸŽðŸŽ« New Performing Arts Centre Update
Riepma shared info about budget allotment approved by Council – his expectation is that Council will give staff direction to proceed and to report back to Council with a TOR for the architect, suggestions for a steering committee, and how to implement the recommendations of the Task Force. Outlined some of the recommendations of the Task Force, such as seating in both the main and orchestra levels, a second theatre, a fly tower, stage size, a multi-purpose room, and backstage requirements
💰📈 Barrie Budget – Arts and Culture 2022
Staff report was put before Council in November re: implementation of the Cultural Grant Program, now know as the Arts & Cultural Investment Fund – staff made a recommendation for an annual contribution as part of the operating cost for 2022.
An online application process has been launched, closes January 31
Due to COVID-19 there has been a delayed return to performance – staff requested additional funding for support due to reduced audience size, and Council accepted.
Standard budgeted funding was approved, continued funding for the Arts Awards Program, Public Arts Piece, and Cultural Development Portfolio