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ARTS AND CULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (ACAC) MINUTES
JUNE 20, 2023 CITY OF KITCHENER
The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee met at city hall on June 20, 2023, commencing at 4:00 p.m.
PRESENT: All members present, except C. Altinkas, A. McWebb, I. Bhattacharjee, and J. Paquette.
STAFF: E. Robson, Manager, Arts & Creative Industries
K. Varin, Program Administrator, Arts & Creative Industries
GUESTS: none
1. Acceptance of agenda Carried
2. Approval of minutes Carried
3. Declaration of conflict of interest
None
DELEGATION/PRESENTATIONS:
4. None
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
5. Motion to Council – artist fees, city programs: all members
Members further discussed the purpose of the motion proposed at the last meeting, the desired
impact, scope, and the roles of ACAC members and city staff in bringing this forward to council.
The necessary steps and timelines to prepare and submit to council a committee-initiated report
with staff support were also explored. Members arrived at the conclusion that before proceeding
with drafting a formal motion and associated report, research into current city practices around
artist fee payments is needed to establish a basis for the motion. This can be done with the aid of
the Arts & Creative Industries staff through the distribution of a survey to city staff who engage
artists in their programming. The results will inform the final recommendation and financial
implications to be included in the report.
Action: M. Lam and I. Stefanescu will liaison with ACAC members to create draft survey
questions for review at the July meeting.
Action: Staff will confirm the process of distributing the survey to city staff, the process of
taking a committee report to Council, and the timeline.
Further, A. Girard proposed that:
ACAC chair will revise the artist fee motion for voting and approval for the July meeting.
Seconded by E. Wainaina, approved by all.
INFORMATION ITEMS:
6. Standing items city updates: E. Robson, K. Varin
Five regional artists were selected to perform at the North by Northeast Festival - a festival
presenting thousands of essential emerging artists from across Canada and around the world.
The online survey to inform the Culture Plan has concluded. The report highlighting the
findings has been deferred to August. Staff is planning the next phase of community
engagement.
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ARTS AND CULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (ACAC) MINUTES
JUNE 20, 2023 CITY OF KITCHENER
Council supported the plans proposed for the next phase of the 44 Gaukel Creative Hub in a
staff report delivered to the Finance and Corporate Services Committee on June 9th. Staff will
be preparing a budget issue paper for the 2024 budget.
MT Space will be presenting their IMPACT Festival in September with one of the stages
located at Carl Zehr Square.
The jury has selected the finalist for the KPL Southwest public art competition. The proposed
artwork will be presented to PAWG and ACAC for further recommendation.
PAWG has selected artists for the 2023 & 2024 exhibition schedule at the Rotunda Gallery at
City Hall, with the first exhibition starting in August.
7. Downtown Action and Advisory Committee: A. Girard
Staff from the Region sought input around the future of the old Charles bus terminal with
emphasis around the housing crisis. The committee is revaluating their Terms of Reference.
8. Economic Development Advisory Committee: minutes shared.
9. Public Art Working Group: K. Varin
During a walk, staff shared information about two CAFKA.23 installations at city hall, the
development of the new Gaukel Block, and other Arts & Creative Industries information updates.
10. Council report: Councillor D. Schnider
Council reviewed the community centre affiliation agreement with Neighbourhood
Associations. Council approved a new housing development that will see 140 affordable units
at the old Schneider Meats plant location.
11. Member updates: A. Girard and C. Anjaria gave updates.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:26 p.m.
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NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, July 18 at 4 p.m., Pipe Room, 6floor, city hall.
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