Community Affairs Advisory Board

City of Wilton Manors Community Affairs Advisory Board Meeting Minutes WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2021  CALL TO ORDER: Michael Sansevero called the March 3, 2021 CAAB meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers and via the Zoom Video Communications application.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Michael led the Pledge of Allegiance.  ROLL CALL: Johnnie took roll call: Michael Sansevero, Robert Hadley, Roger Cruttenden, Carvelle Estriplet, Craig Feldman, and Glen Rogers were present in the City Commission Chambers; Paul Smith was not present at roll call but joined via the ZOOM platform at 7:15 p.m.  ADDITIONS/CHANGES/DELETIONS TO AGENDA: Michael called for any changes to the agenda – Carvelle requested the addition of additional discussion under the Skip Stadnik Community Spirit Awards of program name change and bi-annual presentation – with these additions, the agenda was approved.  PRESENTATIONS/SPONSORSHIP REQUESTS: None were scheduled or made.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 3, 2021: The minutes of the February 3, 2021 meeting were approved unanimously.  UPDATE FROM CITY LIAISON: Johnnie reported that the call for nominations of the Community Spirit Awards was in the March Town Crier and the city’s social media. Johnnie also reported that the remaining supply of CAAB polo shirts is available for the new CAAB members.  UPDATE FROM CHAIR: Michael noted that he had shared material regarding the pride flag and public art policy matters; and noted that he had discussion with Commissioner Caputo in that CAAB is available to provide input on art policy should the Commission wish input from CAAB.  PUBLIC COMMENTS: Johnnie reported that he had received one email submission of public comment from resident Hunter Stephens and read it into the record and will include it with the meeting minutes. Johnnie provided instructions on “raising your hand” in Zoom or on phone – no hands were raised. Michael thanked Hunter for his public comment submission and noted that he had a coffee conversation with Hunter to discuss public art.  UNFINISHED BUSINESS: a.) Skip Stadnik Community Spirit Awards – Mike noted that we have moved forward with the call for nominations, and selection of the 2021 honorees will take place in the April CAAB meeting; he also noted that Johnnie has updated the nomination form on the city’s website to now be a fillable pdf document. Roger asked that the past honoree listing that Johnnie had shared with everyone be included with the minutes of this meeting. Michael asked if any nominations have come in – Johnnie replied affirmatively. Mike asked Carvelle to elaborate on her requested discussion: she suggested that the awards be given biannually and that the Skip Stadnik name be expanded to include Stacey Wall – Carvelle also noted that she would be nominating Tatiana Braxton who leads the Trans-Inclusion Group at SunServe. Mike encouraged Carvelle to submit a nomination form; and noted that the current program recognizes volunteers from that past year and he is not sure that he sees a need to split it in two. Mike asked for clarification for the awards renaming – Carvelle stated that it is in honor of Stacey Wall – a city volunteer who passed away; Mike suggested that a posthumous award nomination be submitted. Michael noted that there are a few more weeks of nominations and looks forward to seeing what comes in to consider at the April 7th meeting and recognize in the May CAAB meeting. Paul Smith asked how the selection process works – Michael explained that the CAAB members will get all of the nominations and will review, discuss, and vote on selecting the honorees. FINAL CAAB Meeting Minutes -1- Adopted: April 7, 2021 March 3, 2021 Meeting  b.) Senior Resource Guide – Mike stated that distribution is still pending due to the Town Crier not being printed and that many of the services are still on hold due to the COVID situation, however, the Commission has directed the Town Crier to be printed for the May/June, July/August and September/October issues, and hopefully programs and services will be resumed to include the guide in the September/October issue which would be needed the first week of August. c.) I Am Wilton Manors project update – Robert Hadley: Robert shared, via his laptop, a few of his “I Am Wilton Manors” film clips; new filming in suspended due to the pandemic; once he has a number of clips he will meet again with the Assistant City Manager and possibly the city’s P/R firm to edit. Paul Smith asked what the film would be used for – Robert replied that it will promote the city’s diversity and uniqueness and be shared via the city’s website and social media.  NEW BUSINESS: a.) LGBT+ Rainbow Flag – redesign by Daniel Quasar to be more inclusive – Michael Sansevero stated that in the last CAAB meeting resident Michael Rajner raised the issue of the city’s opportunity to adopt the new progress/inclusion flag. Michael Sansevero shared the 2/25/21 SFGN editorial “No Flag Should ‘Replace’ The Rainbow Pride Flag” and asked fellow CAAB members what their thoughts are on this issue. There was discussion regarding replacing the current flag with the new design or the possibility of adding the new design flag in to the current rainbow flag on the existing or a new flag pole. Paul Smith noted that this topic is currently being debated across the country and the jury is still out – we should see what our community is open to – perhaps this is premature at this moment; Michael suggested that CAAB members gauge the community opinion and also see what other municipalities or organizations have adopted the new design; he stated that he is comfortable with the Rainbow flag, he is not uncomfortable raising another flag, but is not sure about substituting it at this point. Craig excused himself from the meeting at this time – 8p.m. – and stated that he had another meeting to attend. Michael Sansevero shared the closing from the SFGN article that read: “I welcome the progress/inclusion flag to fly side by side the rainbow flag everywhere and anywhere. The issues it seeks to highlight inarguably need more visibility today. However, the intent and meaning of the rainbow flag gets lost in the progress flag. The progress flag should never replace the rainbow pride flag – much less without public comment.” Michael further noted that he is not sure if it was Michael Rajner’s intent that the current flag be replaced with the progress flag or added to it, and he will seek to clarify. b.) CAAB’s role in public art – Michael referred to the Commission’s discussion regarding the city’s role in public art, a possible art review committee, his shared “Art in Public Places Policy” document, and the input from resident Hunter Stephens. After discussion, the final motion was for Michael Sansevero to get with Patrick Cann to see what public art policy may be in place or is being developed, offer CAAB assistance in this regard, and report back to CAAB.  COMMUNICATIONS TO COMMISSION: Michael asked if it would be appropriate to make a presentation to the Commission of what CAAB has been doing and discussing since its last Commission update; CAAB responded affirmatively and Johnnie was asked to add this to the Commission agenda of the more appropriate April meeting.  BOARD MEMBER REPORTS AND REQUEST FOR AGENDA ITEMS: None noted.  NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING DATE: Wednesday, April 7, at 7pm – Chambers/ZOOM hybrid.  ADJOURNMENT: Michael adjourned the meeting at 8:35p.m. Attachments: 1.) Public Comments – Hunter Stephens 3/3/21 2.) Skip Stadnik Community Spirit Awards – listing of past honorees 3.) SFGN 2/25/21 Guest Column RE: No Flag Should ‘Replace’ The Rainbow Pride Flag 4.) M. Sansevero document: City of Wilton Manors – Art in Public Places Policy Submitted by: Johnnie Goodnight - CAAB - Staff Liaison/Secretary Johnnie Digitally signed by Johnnie Goodnight DN: cn=Johnnie Goodnight, o=City of Wilton Manors, ou=City Manager's Office, Adopted 4/7/21; Attested to by: Goodnight __________________________________ email=jgoodnight@wiltonmanors.com, c=US Date: 2021.04.08 10:10:13 -04'00' Johnnie Goodnight, Staff Liaison/Secretary FINAL CAAB Meeting Minutes -2- Adopted: April 7, 2021 March 3, 2021  ATTACHMENT 1 Johnnie Goodnight To: Johnnie Goodnight Subject: FW: Public Statement for CAAB Meeting 3/3/21 Concerning Public Art From: Hunter Stephens [mailto:dhsdc@me.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2021 4:26 PM To: Johnnie Goodnight Cc: Hunter Stephens Subject: Public Statement for CAAB Meeting 3/3/21 Concerning Public Art Johnnie — when I read this aloud, it was about 2:45 minutes. :-o Hope it’s acceptable. Thank you! ------ Good Evening Board Members. My name is Hunter Stephens and I reside at 2132 NW 5th Ave. Unfortunately, I cannot participate in tonight’s meeting via Zoom, and offer these comments related to your public art agenda item. I believe that public art enriches the urban environment for residents, businesses, and visitors to the City, and helps instill civic pride. Independent arts organizations in Wilton Manors have done excellent work in promoting and installing public art in our City. However, the City has lacked a foundational city-backed program to promote a comprehensive public art effort. I was therefore very pleased when the Commission agreed to support development of a public arts Program as part of its long term Strategic Plan. The CAAB is well positioned to assist the Commission in developing a way forward for a Wilton Manors public art program. The CAAB can provide thoughtful, and non-hurried consideration to identify key issues, and possible options for how a public arts program might be structured. As a matter of process, it is my hope that the CAAB will seek Commission approval to begin exploring the possible contours of a public arts program in support of the revised Strategic Plan. Engaging the Commission early in the process is important to ensure that the work of the CAAB meets the needs and addresses any concerns of the Commissioners. The CAAB should ensure a collaborative effort among its members, seek community input, and draw on the experience and expertise of local arts organizations and art experts and consultants — all without having a predetermined outcome in mind. There are many ways to structure municipal arts programs, and the Commission should have the benefit of the CAAB’s analysis of differing options. As a matter of substance, I would look to the CAAB to develop a draft City Commission Resolution to establish a public arts program program, based on Commission feedback and direction, and addressing key issues such as: — The appropriate entity/organization to lead a public arts program (“the Committee”). This Committee might be be placed under an existing City Department or Board, be a newly created municipal entity, or a newly-created or existing non-profit organization. — The powers and duties of and public arts Committee, including whether it has decision authority on art/artist selection or whether that power resides elsewhere. — The membership of the Committee, and required expertise of its members. — The funding for the program. A general appropriation? Funds from an impact or development fee? Case-by-case approval depending on funds availability? — And finally, general guidelines for determining the appropriateness of public art, artist selection, and site selection. I wish the CAAB good luck in this mission! Thank you for your time. 1  ATTACHMENT 2 COMMUNITY AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD SKIP STADNIK COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD NOMINEES 2015 Volunteerism (recognized in 2016) Individuals: Nick Berry Paul Rolli David Walker Doris Cotnoir Businesses: Poverello Courtyard Café 2016 Volunteerism (recognized in 2017) Individuals: Tony LoGrande Ron & Mary Ulm Paul Kuta Businesses: Hunters Nightclub Zig Zag Building/Tony LoGrande 2017 Volunteerism (recognized in 2018) Individuals: Paul Kuta Jon O'Connor Businesses: Hunters Nightclub The Manor/ Eats-Paul Hugo 2018 Volunteerism (recognized in 2019) Individuals: Paul Kuta-"Skip Stadnik Lifetime Achievement in Volunteerism" Claudia Castillo Constance Ruppender Meghan Pearson Ben Little Sal Torre Businesses: Non-Profits: Bona Restaurant Poverello RE/MAX Realty WAWM Claudia Castillo Art Studio 2019 Volunteerism (recognized in 2020) Individuals: Sal Torre-"Skip Stadnik Lifetime Achievement in Volunteerism" Tim Moffitt- Volunteer Individual of the year Businesses: WiltonArt  ATTACHMENT 3 Guest Columns Guest Column | No Flag Should ‘Replace’ The Rainbow Pride Flag (/Guest-Columnists/guest-column-no-flag- should-replace-the-rainbow-pride-flag.html) 1 Comment (https://southfloridagaynews.com/Guest-Columnists/guest-column-no-flag-should-replace-the- rainbow-pride-flag.html#disqus_thread)  Damian Pardo Guest Columnists (/Table/Opinion/Guest-Columnists/) 25 February 2021  Hits: 176  Print lgbt (/tag/lgbt.html) Pride (/tag/pride.html) Guest Column (/tag/guest-column.html) Miami Beach traded out the rainbow pride flag for the The LGBT flag. Photo via Adobe. progress/inclusion flag for this year’s pride month. The Miami Dade County LGBT advisory board recommended the same to the county commissioners. Both were actions taken with no public comment. There are important differences to notice. The rainbow pride flag was created by hand at the San Francisco gay and lesbian community center in 1978 and designed by Gilbert Baker — a vexillographer (flag designer). This flag remains public domain (owned by everyone).  ATTACHMENT 3 The RAINBOW flag focuses on the moment each individual seeks to live their truth and “come out.” A giant step that creates visibility, self-love and empowerment. It’s tied inseparably to the rainbow image as almost a divine and magical illustration of hope and self-actualization. The flag also commemorates Stonewall. Whether you are a Black trans activist in Budapest, a Latina lesbian in Bogota, or an Asian cisgender gay man in Beijing — everyone shares that moment of self-love when we choose to live our life authentically. It’s universal, from nature, cross-culture, cross-race and cross-gender identity. Baker also often referred to the LONG rainbow, which meant that over time from generation to generation coming out would lead to less violence, oppression and fear and to a more loving, accepting and socially just world. Daniel Quasar, a graphic designer in Portland, Oregon, designed the progress/inclusion flag. He licensed the image personally for commercial purposes. Quasar’s flag takes a part of the rainbow pride flag and intersects colors representing trans-Black and Brown people — reflecting more marginalized communities that need heightened visibility in the hopes of furthering social justice. The challenge with this flag though is that it essentially hijacks the meaning of the rainbow pride flag for another purpose. It takes the full intention of pride in self-love and acceptance built over 50-plus years in the movement and uses that force to highlight three communities needing greater visibility and empowerment in the U.S. It ceases to be a rainbow, but instead a piece of a rainbow. It ceases to be a PRIDE flag and more like a social justice flag, and is this adaptation the kind of justice we are looking for? Does it make a real difference for any of the communities? Quasar’s flag has been criticized for its choice of colors. Some feel the blue and pink (from the trans flag) are too binary. Others feel black — chosen to represent HIV/AIDS — is a poor choice by moving away from the color red. That said, the biggest limitation usually cited is the flag’s focus on U.S. internal struggles. Over the long road these marginalized groupings are likely to change always inadvertently excluding some other group. Why not add other marginalized groups like elders or immigrants? Unlike the rainbow pride flag which was built to last a vision of a long road, the progress/inclusion flag points to specific groups in the current day that are likely to go the way of our much-mocked acronym LGBTQQIP2SAA+. And what about all those people who fought in the ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s? People who were born out of the explosion of human rights in the ‘70s and were allied to the black civil rights movement, the ERA and other struggles for equality. These folks fought at the height of LGBT marginalization during the AIDS crisis. Many elders feel the rainbow flag is their war flag, no different than the way a war veteran might feel about the U.S. flag. Are we really standing on their shoulders or just pushing them aside? And should the progress/inclusion flag take the place of the rainbow flag during PRIDE MONTH? Are we “proud” at the act of coming out across the world, or at our ability to include others (something we have admittedly struggled with and will likely continue to)? It’s great if your “color” is included, but what if it isn’t? I welcome the progress/inclusion flag to fly side by side the rainbow flag everywhere and anywhere. The issues it seeks to highlight inarguably need more visibility today. However, the intent and meaning of the rainbow flag gets lost in the progress flag. The progress flag should never replace the rainbow pride flag — much less without public comment. Baker said it best, “You can’t design a flag. A flag is torn from the soul of the people,” — much like it was in 1978.  ATTACHMENT 3 ALSO ON SFGN 18 days ago • 1 comment a month ago • 1 comment 4 months ag Letter to Editor | Billie - The Specul Slow Down on Gender-fluid Swirls A NE 26th … Mainstream … Biden … 1 Comment sfgn 🔒   Recommend t Tweet f Share Sort by Best Join the discussion… Jaclyn St James • 4 days ago • edited Amen to that! I'm sorry to those who dont agree but this Rainbow Flag represent all! Not a select few! I know many transgender and black or brown people that just two years ago at pride flew that flag proudly! I think we are separating ourselves more and more BLOG COMMENTS POWERED BY DISQUS (https://disqus.com)  ATTACHMENT 4 City of Wilton Manors - Art in Public Places Policy I. PURPOSE Since public art is a cultural reflection of a community and its people, it is important that procedures be in place for the acquisition and acceptance of art by the City of Wilton Manors to further the education and appreciation of art, through a public/private partnership. The purpose of this Wilton Manors Public Art Committee is to oversee a Public Art Policy for art in public places including: A. selection and acceptance of loaned, leased or donated artwork; B. placement or site selection; C. funding projected installation, maintenance; and D. de-accessioning or removal of artwork. This policy shall apply to artwork that is donated, leased or loaned to the City for display for an extended period of time. Artwork displayed for short periods of time (less than 2 months) is not covered by this policy. Changes to this Public Art Policy shall be directed, by the City Commission, for review by the members of the Wilton Manors Public Art Committee. II. DEFINITIONS Art as described in this policy is art intended to enrich the public environment for both residents and visitors. Art shall include, but not be limited to, sculptures, murals, paintings, graphic arts, mosaics, photography, crafts, mixed media, and environmental works. In this policy, there are appropriate agencies whose sphere of influence is most closely associated with the facility or site in question. For example, the Parks & Recreation Department would have a specific interest in the placement of art at recreational buildings and the Library Board would have specific interest for placement of art at Library property. These agencies will have the opportunity to review the recommendations of the Committee before approval by the Commission. III. COMMITTEE [This article needs further discussion as to how constituted] The Wilton Manors Public Art Committee (“Committee” or “WMPAC”) shall be a private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization recognized by the City Commission, to solicit, review and recommend artwork for installation at City approved locations.  ATTACHMENT 4 IV. SELECTION / ACCEPTANCE PROCESS When reviewing works of art for possible loan, lease or gift to the City, the WMPAC shall determine whether: A. the artwork: 1. is thought-provoking, memorable or enduring and shall reflect the diverse social, cultural, or historic values of the City 2. is appropriate in terms of scale, form, content, and the environment 3. is durable relative to theft, vandalism and the environment 4. acknowledges and is sensitive to the importance of the contributions by local and regional artists to the City of Wilton Manors 5. is not religious iconography intended to be perceived as government endorsement of religion in violation of the Establishment Clause of the Federal and State Constitutions 6. would not, when displayed, create a hostile work environment for public employees 7. does not depict graphic violence or overt sexual activity B. the City already has on loan, leases, or owns sufficient examples or better examples of this type of object or the objects by a particular artist in a particular style; C. the City has the facilities and resources necessary to accept the object, knowing that the City has limited facilities and resources; D. whether the person wishing to loan, lease or donate the artwork to the City is prepared to execute a contract or other document which, in the estimation of the City Attorney and City Manager, protects and serves the fiscal and other interests of the City. E. whether the artist who created the artwork that will be to loaned, leased or donated to the City is prepared to execute a waiver of their rights under applicable state and federal laws. The City’s intention with this policy is to create a limited public forum for the display of artwork that meets the City’s standards for artwork that is appropriate to be displayed in the community, as set forth above, particularly because such artwork will be viewed by children and City employees.  ATTACHMENT 4 V. SITE SELECTION Artwork loaned, leased or donated to the City pursuant to this policy may be displayed in the following locations: A. City-controlled community centers and library of Wilton Manors. B. City Hall (lower and upper mezzanine, interior lobbies, and landscape circle in lower parking lot). C. City-controlled parks. D. City-controlled areas located within the Downtown. Such City-controlled areas shall not, however, be eligible for art display if the Director of Community Development determines that such display would interfere with use by pedestrians and/or vehicles, would create a safety hazard, or would otherwise be inappropriate. When recommending sites for works of art for loan, lease or gift to the collection, the WMPAC shall consider: A. whether the artwork can be properly installed, placed to be seen, and displayed with patron safety in mind; B. compatibility of design and location within unified design character or historical character of site, preservation and integration of natural features; C. site design including landscaping, drainage, grading, lighting and seating considerations; D. environmental impacts such as noise, sound and light; E. public accessibility to the artwork, particularly handicapped areas; F. impact on adjacent property owner’s views; and G. impact on operational functions of the City. The WMPAC shall prepare a written report for each object it recommends to be placed. The report shall include: A. title, artist medium, dimensions, and intended location of the artwork; B. the origin/source of the artwork; C. slide(s) and/or photograph(s) of the artwork; D. report on the condition of the artwork; E. estimated value of the artwork; and F. whether the artwork will be donated, leased or loaned to the City and the term of the proposed loan or lease. VI. FORM OF RECOMMENDATION TO COMMISSION Applications to donate, lease or loan artwork to the City will be made to the Parks and Recreation office of Leisure Services, and will be routed to the WMPAC. The documentation of the proposed public art will be available for review through the City Manager’s office. The WMPAC will consider the application and then make a recommendation to the City Commission for action. The City Manager will notify applicants of the City Commission’s decision regarding the WMPAC’s recommendation. The notification, if the application is approved, will include a description of the location where the art will be placed. The offer to donate, lease or loan artwork may be withdrawn at any time up until execution of an agreement between the City and the donor(s).