HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-02-09 CAC LEGISTAR AGENDACITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY ARTS COMMISSION AGENDA
Newport Beach Central Library
1000 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Thursday, February 9, 2017 - 5:00 PM
City Arts Commission Members:
Lynn Selich, Chair
Michael Kerr, Vice Chair
Jennifer Van Bergh, Secretary
Michelle Bendetti, Commissioner
Judy Chang, Commissioner
Arlene Greer, Commissioner
Caroline Logan, Commissioner
Staff Members:
Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director
Francine Jacome, Administrative Support Technician
The City Arts Commission special meeting is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires that
the special meeting City Arts Commission agenda be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the meeting and that the
public be allowed to comment on agenda items before the Commission and items not on the agenda but are within the subject
matter jurisdiction of the City Arts Commission. The Chair may limit public comments to a reasonable amount of time, generally
three (3) minutes per person.
The City of Newport Beach’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a
participant at this meeting, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, we will attempt to accommodate
you in every reasonable manner. Please contact Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director, at least forty-eight (48) hours prior ot
the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible at (949) 717-3801 or
thetherton@newportbeachca.gov.
NOTICE REGARDING PRESENTATIONS REQUIRING USE OF CITY EQUIPMENT
Any presentation requiring the use of the City of Newport Beach’s equipment must be submitted to the Library Services
Department 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.
I.CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II.ROLL CALL
III.NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The City provides a yellow sign-in card to assist in the preparation of the minutes. The
completion of the card is not required in order to address the City Arts Commission. If the
optional sign-in card has been completed, it should be placed in the tray provided at the Staff
table.
The City Arts Commission of Newport Beach welcomes and encourages community
participation. Public comments are generally limited to three (3) minutes per person to allow
everyone to speak. Written comments are encouraged as well. The City Arts Commission has
the discretion to extend or shorten the time limit on agenda or non-agenda items. As a
courtesy, please turn cell phones off or set them in the silent mode.
IV.PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments are invited on agenda items. Speakers must limit comments to three (3)
minutes. Before speaking, we invite, but do not require, you to state your name for the record.
The City Arts Commission has the discretion to extend or shorten the speakers’ time limit on
agenda items, provided the time limit adjustment is applied equally to all speakers. As a
courtesy, please turn cell phones off or set them in the silent mode.
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V.CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under CONSENT CALENDAR are considered to be routine and will all be
enacted by one motion in the form listed below. City Arts Commissioners have received
detailed staff reports on each of the items recommending an action. There will be no separate
discussion of these items prior to the time the City Arts Commission votes on the motion
unless members of the City Arts Commission request specific items to be discussed and/or
removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Members of the public who wish to
discuss a Consent Calendar item should come forward to the lectern upon invitation by the
Chair.
A.Approval of Minutes of the January 12, 2017, City Arts Commission Meeting
Draft of 01/12/2017 Minutes1.
02-09-2017 - City Arts Commission - 01 Draft of Minutes.pdf
B.Consent Calendar Items
Financial Report2.
Review of financial information.
02-09-2017 - City Arts Commission - 02 Financial Report.pdf
Cultural Arts Activities3.
Monthly review of cultural arts activities from the Library Administrative Office for
upcoming Library and City arts events and services.
02-09-2017 - City Arts Commission - 03 Staff Report Cultural Arts Activities for
January 2017.pdf
VI.CURRENT BUSINESS
A.Items for Review and Possible Action
McFadden Square Timeline Update4.
Staff requests that the City Arts Commission review the McFadden Square
Timeline, add notable City events to the chronology, and recommend the timeline
to City Council for approval.
02-09-2017 - City Arts Commission - 04 Staff Report McFadden Square
Timeline Update.pdf
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Central Library Gallery Exhibits5.
The Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee recommends that the City Arts
Commission approve exhibitions by Jane Kelley, Diana Blaisure, Diana
Ghoukassian, and Gianne de Genevraye in the gallery space in the Central
Library lobby.
02-09-2017 - City Arts Commission - 05 Staff Report Central Library Gallery
Exhibits.pdf
02-09-2017 - City Arts Commission - 06 ATTACHMENT A - Jane Kelley.pdf
02-09-2017 - City Arts Commission - 07 ATTACHMENT B - Diana Blaisure.pdf
02-09-2017 - City Arts Commission - 08 ATTACHMENT C - Diana
Ghoukassian.pdf
02-09-2017 - City Arts Commission - 09 ATTACHMENT D - Gianne de
Genevraye.pdf
Concerts on the Green 20176.
The Performing Arts Ad Hoc Subcommittee recommends that the City Arts
Commission approves the selection of performers for the 2017 summer concert
series.
02-09-2017 - City Arts Commission - 10 Staff Report Concerts on the Green
2017.pdf
Request to Move Reimbursed Cultural Arts Grant Funds to Programming
Budget
7.
Staff requests that the $2,400 Cultural Arts Grant reimbursed to the Cultural Arts
Division from the Newport Mesa Unified School District be deposited in the
Programming budget and be used for the 2017 Newport Beach Art Exhibition.
02-09-2017 - City Arts Commission - 11 Staff Report Request to Move
Reimbursed Cultural Arts Grant Check to Programming Budget.pdf
B.Monthly Reports
Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee8.
Commissioner Arlene Greer, Commissioner Caroline Logan, Commissioner
Jennifer Van Bergh
Performing Arts Ad Hoc Subcommittee9.
Commissioner Michelle Bendetti, Commissioner Arlene Greer, Commissioner
Judy Chang
Marketing & Communications Ad Hoc Subcommittee10.
Commissioner Michelle Bendetti, Commissioner Lynn Selich
Government Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee11.
Commissioner Lynn Selich, Commissioner Michael Kerr, Commissioner Jennifer
Van Bergh
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Finance Ad Hoc Subcommittee12.
Commissioner Michael Kerr, Commissioner Jennifer Van Bergh, Commissioner
Lynn Selich
VII.CITY ARTS COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERS
WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR
REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM)
VIII.PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Public comments are invited and non-agenda items generally considered to be within the
subject matter jurisdiction of the City Arts Commission. Speakers must limit comments to three
(3) minutes. Before speaking, we invite, but do not require, you to state your name for the
record. The City Arts Commission has the discretion to extend or shorten the speakers’ time
limit on agenda or non-agenda items, provided the time limit adjustment is applied equally to all
speakers. As a courtesy, please turn cell phones off or set them in the silent mode.
IX.ADJOURNMENT
DRAFT
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Newport Beach City Arts Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Regular Meeting – 5:00 PM
City Council Chambers
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER – 5:00 PM
II. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Lynn Selich, Chair
Michael Kerr, Vice Chair
Michelle Bendetti
Arlene Greer
Caroline Logan
Commissioners Absent: Judy Chang
Jennifer Van Bergh, Secretary
Staff Present: Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director
Francine Jacome, Administrative Support Technician
III. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Carmen Smith, Newport Beach Arts Foundation President, announced the next meeting
of the Newport Beach Arts Foundation was scheduled for January 17, 2017, at 6:00 p.m.
She encouraged the City Arts Commission to promote membership in the Arts Foundation.
The Arts Foundation was agreeable to purchasing Sphere 112 and donating it to the City.
The purchase would be good publicity for the Arts Foundation.
Chair Selich thanked Ms. Smith for her work. The purchase of Sphere 112 was a good
opportunity to promote the arts in Newport Beach.
Ms. Smith liked the Cows4Camp exhibit. Art Foundation members were available for
tours.
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes of the December 8, 2016 City Arts Commission Meeting
1. Draft of 12/08/2016 Minutes
Commissioner Greer corrected her comments on page 3, paragraph 4, of the Minutes to
"having the Newport Beach Art Exhibition on the weekend of Father's Day worked well
together and encouraged attendance."
Motion made by Commissioner Greer, seconded by Vice Chair Kerr, and carried (4-0-0-
3), to approve the draft Minutes for the meeting of December 8, 2016 as corrected.
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AYES: Selich, Kerr, Bendetti, Greer
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Van Bergh, Chang, Logan
B. Consent Calendar Items
2. Financial Report - Review of financial information.
Library Services Director Hetherton reported the financial report did not reflect expenses
for installation of the Cow exhibit and fabrication of signage. Sufficient funds were
available for the juried art exhibition.
3. Cultural Arts Activities - Monthly review of cultural arts activities from the
Library Administrative Office for upcoming Library and City arts events and
services.
Library Services Director Hetherton advised that the Nutcracker performance was well
attended. The Transitions exhibit in the Central Library was receiving favorable
comments. A reception for Mr. Leysen in December was fairly well attended. The next
installation, a photography exhibition, was scheduled for February. The exhibition A Walk
in Her Shoes would be installed the following week.
Chair Selich noted the nationwide attention to A Walk in Her Shoes and suggested the
Marketing and Communications Subcommittee discuss publicity for the exhibit. Library
Services Director Hetherton indicated he would be receiving a promotional package for
the exhibit, which the subcommittee could utilize.
Motion made by Commissioner Greer, seconded by Commissioner Bendetti, and carried
(5-0-0-2), to approve the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Selich, Kerr, Bendetti, Greer, Logan
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Van Bergh, Chang
VI. CURRENT BUSINESS
A. Items for Review and Possible Action
4. McFadden Square Timeline Update – Staff requests that the City Arts
Commission review the McFadden Square Timeline, add notable City
events to the chronology and recommend the timeline to City Council for
approval.
Chair Selich suggested the City Arts Commission communicate with senior members of
the leadership in Newport Beach to ensure the timeline contained significant events. A
sufficient number of events had been determined to begin designing the markers.
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Commissioner Logan recalled the reminder to limit the number of events or milestones to
ten in a ten-year period. The opening of the Civic Center Sculpture Garden and Concerts
on the Green could be one item. Other events considered for inclusion were the Marine
1/1 sculpture and the Ben Carlson sculpture.
Commissioners also suggested inclusion of the dedication of the Blue Sky plaque.
Library Services Director Hetherton suggested Commissioners provide him with their lists
of suggestions, and he would compile a master list for discussion at the February meeting.
Chair Selich would draft a press release requesting public input of milestones.
5. Acceptance of Sphere 112 – The Art in Public Places Ad Hoc
Subcommittee recommends that the sculpture Sphere 112 remain sited in
its present location, and that the Newport Beach Arts Foundation purchase
the piece for donation to the City.
Library Services Director Hetherton reported Sphere 112 was voted the most popular
piece in the inaugural sculpture exhibition. The original piece did not fare well in the
coastal environment, and the sculptor reconstructed it in marine-grade stainless steel. In
2016, the Council expressed concern regarding permanently locating the sculpture in a
location meant for temporary pieces and directed the City Arts Commission to consider
other locations. The piece complied with Council Policies I-9 and I-11. While the piece
worked well in the sculpture garden, it could be moved to another location at a later time.
Commissioner Greer, having met with the Recreation & Senior Services Director Laura
Detweiler to discuss potential locations for Sphere 112, recommended retaining Sphere
112 in the sculpture garden. Subject to Council Policies I-9 and I-11, the piece could be
moved to another location in the future.
Chair Selich requested the Art in Public Places Subcommittee develop language or
guidelines for artists to loan pieces to the City as well as to indicate pieces could be
considered for the City's permanent collection. The City Arts Commission also needed a
policy for handling and maintaining all City art.
In response to Chair Selich's inquiry, Library Services Director Hetherton advised that
Lenahan funds could be used for special projects outside the City Arts Commission's
operating budget. Grant funds had been utilized for public art restoration and
maintenance.
Commissioner Logan noted locations outside the sculpture garden were available for
rotating art.
Motion made by Commissioner Greer, seconded by Commissioner Logan, and carried (5-
0-0-2) to accept the subcommittee's recommendation regarding siting and purchase of
Sphere 112 subject to Council Policies I-9 and I-11 and to forward the item to the City
Council for approval.
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AYES: Selich, Kerr, Bendetti, Greer, Logan
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Chang, Van Bergh
6. Performing Arts Survey – Staff requests the approval of a revised version
of the performing arts survey incorporating the suggestions of the City Arts
Commission.
Library Services Director Hetherton reported that he had integrated comments from the
December 2016 City Arts Commission meeting into the survey. Staff could disseminate
the survey through email, the City's website, the Library's website, the Cultural Arts
website and a web ad on Library computer monitors.
Chair Selich felt a short survey was best and the questions were good.
Commissioner Logan suggested the question regarding interest in types of performances
include wording of "for Concerts on the Green" or "for the City;" the question regarding
number of times attending performing arts events in Orange County or Newport Beach be
moved ahead of the "how many times did you attend any performing arts events" question
and include an "other" choice; the question regarding number of times attending any
performing arts events include language of "here or elsewhere;" and the question
regarding finding out about City arts be changed to "about Newport Beach performing arts
events."
Chair Selich suggested changing the internet choice to "online/social media" for the
question regarding finding out about City arts. The survey could include an opportunity
for respondents to provide comments.
Commissioner Greer noted issuing the survey in the next month could result in zero
attendance at events in the last three months as Concerts in the Green occurred more
than three months ago. Commissioners agreed to change the three-month time period to
12 months.
Motion made by Commissioner Logan, seconded by Commissioner Greer and carried (5-
0-0-2) to approve issuance of the survey as revised.
AYES: Selich, Kerr, Bendetti, Greer, Logan
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Chang, Van Bergh
Jim Mosher suggested the language "Concerts on the Green may provide an opportunity
for residents" be changed to "Concerts on the Green provides an opportunity;" moving the
entire first page of the survey to just before the final page; changing the question regarding
times attending events in Orange Beach or Newport Beach to "of these, how many were
in Orange County and how many in Newport Beach;" and clarification of the question
regarding finding out about City arts.
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Chair Selich questioned whether an "other" location should specify Los Angeles or San
Diego.
Commissioner Logan proposed the City Arts Commission allow Library Services Director
Hetherton to reorder and clarify the survey questions.
In reply to Chair Selich's inquiry, Library Services Director Hetherton indicated he would
make the survey results public over the next few months.
Motion made by Commissioner Logan, seconded by Commissioner Greer and carried (5-
0-0-2) to approve the survey as further revised.
AYES: Selich, Kerr, Bendetti, Greer, Logan
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Chang, Van Bergh
B. Monthly Reports
7. Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee – Commissioner Arlene
Greer, Commissioner Caroline Logan, Commissioner Jennifer Van Bergh
Commissioner Greer reported the subcommittee reviewed approximately 16 applications
for art exhibits in the Library gallery. She commended Commissioner Van Bergh for
initiating the proposal for loaned sculpture.
8. Performing Arts Ad Hoc Subcommittee – Commissioner Michelle
Bendetti, Commissioner Arlene Greer, Commissioner Judy Chang
Commissioner Bendetti advised that the subcommittee received approximately 20
submissions from performers and was considering other venues and additional ideas.
9. Marketing & Communications Ad Hoc Subcommittee - Commissioner
Michelle Bendetti, Commissioner Lynn Selich
Chair Selich indicated the Cows4Camp exhibit continued to receive good media coverage
and positive feedback.
Library Services Director Hetherton noted someone took the sign for the cow located at
Mariners Elementary School. Otherwise, there had been no vandalism.
Chair Selich continued to work on the culmination of the exhibit.
In response to Chair Selich's questions, Library Services Director Hetherton advised that
the de-installation of the Cows4Camp exhibit would be approximately July 1, leaving the
Phase 2 sculptures in the sculpture garden for approximately six weeks. He did not
believe Phase 3 sculptures could be installed prior to August or September; however, he
could request an extension of the Cows4Camp exhibit. Chair Selich preferred the
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Cows4Camp exhibit remain as long as possible to prevent a gap between the two exhibits.
Phase 2 sculptures would be de-installed in August.
In reply to Chair Selich's question, Library Services Director Hetherton believed the
Council would prefer to wait for a new fiscal year to install Phase 4 sculptures. Chair
Selich suggested the Art in Public Places Subcommittee consider pieces to fill the gap
between de-installation of Phase 3 and installation of Phase 4 sculptures.
Commissioner Greer questioned whether the call for art for Phases 3 and 4 could be
performed simultaneously with the understanding that Phase 4 sculptures would be
installed at the conclusion of Phase 3. The City Arts Commission agreed to issue a call
for Phase 3 and 4 sculptures simultaneously, and Library Services Director Hetherton
would contact Purchasing staff to modify the Request for Proposals. Vice Chair Kerr
suggested the Request for Proposal allow artists to indicate whether pieces would be
available in 2017, 2018 or both.
10. Government Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee - Commissioner Lynn
Selich, Commissioner Michael Kerr, Commissioner Jennifer Van Bergh
Chair Selich reported she had discussed with Council Members the City Arts
Commission's wish to present ideas to the City Council.
11. Finance Ad Hoc Subcommittee - Commissioner Michael Kerr,
Commissioner Jennifer Van Bergh, Commissioner Lynn Selich
Vice Chair Kerr advised that financial planning would be difficult until the City's Arts
Commission could make plans for events.
VII. CITY ARTS COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERS
WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR
REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM)
Vice Chair Kerr announced Backhausdance was performing on February 3, and inquired
whether Council Members should be invited to the performance. Library Services Director
Hetherton would issue an invitation from Cultural Arts.
Chair Selich requested future agenda items regarding culinary arts classes and McFadden
Square.
Commissioner Greer requested a future agenda item regarding the Performing Arts
Subcommittee recommendation.
Chair Selich assumed discussions with Pacific Symphony were under way as Pacific
Symphony made calendar decisions in January. Library Services Director Hetherton
reported Pacific Symphony could be delayed in scheduling events because it was
searching for a venue for its summer concert series. He would follow up with Pacific
Symphony.
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In response to Chair Selich's question, Vice Chair Kerr advised that Pacific Symphony
needed a summer venue that would accommodate 40,000 seats and fulfill many
infrastructure needs.
Library Services Director Hetherton announced a free Kontrapunktus concert of baroque
music on January 28 at Our Lady Queen of Angels Church. He had encouraged the group
to apply for a City Arts Commission grant.
Commissioner Greer requested an agenda item regarding recommendations from the Art
in Public Places Subcommittee.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Jim Mosher applauded the City Arts Commission for suggesting public input for milestones
to add to McFadden Square and suggested including a link to existing tiles so that public
input could harmonize with milestones. The City Arts Commission should encourage the
Orange County Museum of Art to remain in Newport Beach and to place a satellite gallery
at Fashion Island to showcase OCMA art and exhibits.
Commissioner Logan expressed interest in the City Arts Commission discussing the
matter with OCMA.
IX. ADJOURNMENT – 6:11 PM
Chair Selich adjourned the meeting in memory of former City Attorney, Council Member
and Mayor Denny O'Neil at 6:11 p.m.
ACCT #ACCT NAME
BUDGE
T DATE VENDOR EXPENSES BALANCE NOTES
Programming 95,000
including Pacific 07/06 Alliant Insurance 1,358 93,642 Concert Series
Symphony funding 07/06 Triskelion Event 2,559 91,083 July Concert
07/06 Rettich David 3,250 87,833 July Concert
07/27 Rumors 3,250 84,583 August Concert
07/27 Triskelion Event 2,559 82,024 August Concert
08/10 Triskelion Event 2,559 79,465 September Concert
08/10 Joshua Schreiber 3,250 76,215 September Concert
08/16 Billy Mitchell 250 75,965 Symphony Concert
08/16 Alliant Insurance 489 75,476 Symphony Concert
08/16 ABM Janitorial 240 75,236 July Concert
08/12 Staff Overtime 345 74,891 July Concert
08/26 Staff Overtime 580 74,311 Symphony Concert
08/31 Suzannes Catering 2,402 71,909 Symphony Concert
08/31 Signature Party Rental 20 71,889 Symphony Concert
08/31 Signature Party Rental 864 71,025 Symphony Concert
08/31 ABM Janitorial 480 70,545 Symphony & Aug.Concert
09/06 Office Depot 34 70,511 Symphony Concert
09/06 Pacific Symphomy 50,000 20,511 Symphony Concert
09/14 Firebrand Media 160 20,351 July Concert
09/26 Firebrand Media 160 20,191 August Concert
09/26 Firebrand Media 160 20,031 September Concert
09/26 Smart Levels Media 886 19,145 Concert Series
09/26 4Imprint 241 18,904 Symphony Concert
09/09 Staff Overtime 464 18,440 August Concert
09/23 Staff Overtime 464 17,976 September Concert
10/04 ABM Janitorial 240 17,736 September Concert
10/10 CNB - Police 598 17,138 Concert Series
10/10 CNB - Police 523 16,615 Concert Series
10/04 Balboa Island Assc 200 16,415 Centenial Concert
10/25 Petty Cash 28 16,387 Concert Series
10/27 Alliant Insurance 1,213 15,174 Event Insurance
11/15 Los Angeles Times 342 14,832 Advertisement
Misc. Credit Card 363 14,469
12/09 Petty Cash 11 14,458
01/03 Display 8,495 5,963 Delivery & Installation
TOTAL 5,963.00
Professional Services 40,000
07/14 Alan Scott 288 39,712 Real Heroes Installation
07/14 AnnChatillon 410 39,302 Photo Service Symphony Concert
08/08 Dinnwiddie Events 600 38,702 Symphony Concert
08/15 Executive Events 525 38,177 Symphony Concert
08/16 TAVD Visual 297 37,880 Transcription Serivce
09/09 Sterling OC Enterprise 410 37,470 Symphony Concert - Light
09/06 TAVD Visual 605 36,865
09/06 Dinnwiddie Events 610 36,255 Sympohony Concert
09/14 Sound Fusion 1,000 35,255 Concerts
09/06 Loren Lillestrand 4,647 30,608 Consulting Serivce
10/06 Crown Building Serv 1,968 28,640 Statue Cleaning (Ben Carlson)
10/10 Pacific Symphony 1,997 26,643 Symphony Concert
10/04 TAVD Visual 338 26,305 Transcription Serivce
10/12 Arts OC 21,582 4,723 Sculpture De-Installation
11/15 TAVD Visual 266 4,457 Transcription Serivce
11/17 Crown Building Serv 656 3,801 Statue Cleaning (Ben Carlson)
12/05 Alan Scott 350 3,451 Mark Leysen Installation
12/05 TAVD Visual 194 3,257 Transcription Serivce
01/03 TAVD Visual 169 3,088 Transcription Serivce
TOTAL 3,088.00
2016-2017Cultural Arts Division
As of January 31, 2017
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ACCT #ACCT NAME
BUDGE
T DATE VENDOR EXPENSES BALANCE NOTES
2016-2017Cultural Arts Division
As of January 31, 2017
City Grants 40,000
12/09 Balboa Island Museum 1,500 38,500
N.B. Film Festival 8,000 30,500
Baroque Music Festival 2,500 28,000
S. Coast Rep Theater 3,000 25,000
Festival Ballet 5,500 19,500
OC Museum of Art 10,000 9,500
Balboa Isl Improve Assn 1,000 8,500
Pacific Symphony 4,500 4,000
Backhausdance 4,000 0
TOTAL 0.00
Scuplture Garden 24,661
09/06 Matthew Babcock 1,845 22,816 Contract Payment
09/06 Curt Brill 2,400 20,416 Contract Payment
09/06 David Buckingham 1,250 19,166 Contract Payment
09/06 Nadler Arnold 3,113 16,053 Contract Payment
09/06 Ray Katz 2,855 13,198 Contract Payment
09/06 Jonathan Prince 3,000 10,198 Contract Payment
09/06 Jennifer Cecere 3,000 7,198 Contract Payment
09/06 Gerardo Martinez 3,000 4,198 Contract Payment
09/06 Rench Christopher 2,948 1,250 Contract Payment
09/06 Ivan McClean 1,250 0 Contract Payment
TOTAL 0.00
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TO: Newport Beach City Arts Commission
FROM: Library Services Department
Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director
949‐717‐3810, thetherton@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Tim Hetherton
TITLE: Cultural Arts Activities for January 2017
Festival Ballet: Cultural Arts staff has coordinated a performance of Don Quixote by the Festival Ballet
on Saturday, March 25 at 12pm. Don Quixote is a ballet in four acts and eight scenes, based on episodes
taken from the famous novel Don Quixote de la Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes. Festival Ballet Theatre,
a 2016/17 Cultural Arts grantee, is Orange County’s premiere, and most accomplished professional
ballet company.
Backhausdance: Staff met with representatives from Backhausdance to coordinate a dance
performance scheduled for Saturday, May 20 on the Civic Green. Backhausdance is proposing a
performance that takes place throughout the Green, moving from one end to the other.
Backhausdance, a 2016/17 Cultural Arts grantee, features award‐winning choreography, design
and performance in the field of contemporary dance.
Performing Arts Community Survey: In an effort to gauge public interest in performing arts
programming supported by the Newport Beach City Arts Commission and improve the annual Concerts
on the Green series, the City Arts Commission is conducting a short Performing Arts Community Survey.
The survey seeks input about music and performing arts preferences as well as factors which influence
decisions to attend performing arts events. The survey can be taken by connecting to this link: Arts
Survey or on the Survey ad on the Library website.
It takes only minutes to complete. All responses are completely anonymous. The City Arts Commission
appreciates the valuable feedback of the community and will use the findings create a great schedule of
Concerts on the Green for Summer 2017 and beyond.
Upcoming exhibitions at Central Library include:
February/March: Scott Amling
April/May: Ron Yeo
TO: Newport Beach City Arts Commission
FROM: Library Services Department
Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director
949‐717‐3810, thetherton@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Tim Hetherton
TITLE: McFadden Square Timeline Update
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff requests that the City Arts Commission review the McFadden Square Timeline, add notable City events to the
chronology, and recommend the timeline to City Council for approval.
DISCUSSION:
McFadden Square is a public art project situated at the Newport Pier.
In 2006, Newport Beach‐based landscape architectural design firm Peridian International, in collaboration with the City
Arts Commission, centered the design of the project around a labyrinth, including a walking path that traces the 100‐
year history of Newport Beach with markers of significant events surrounded by benches. The focal point of the project
is a bronze sphere sculpture depicting natural scenes of the community, commemorating the heritage of Newport
Beach, and recognizing Centennial sponsors and community donors.
The chronology of the City on the path has not been updated since 2006. As the governmental body tasked to maintain
the historical aspects of the community, it is appropriate for the City Arts Commission to recommend updates to the
timeline to City Council.
Suggested updates include:
2007: Newport Coast Community Center Opens; Fire Station # 7 opens in Santa Ana Heights
2008: Marine 1/1 Memorial Sculpture
2010: Oasis Senior Center Facility Dedicated
2012: Coastline Community College Campus & Art Gallery established on Monrovia Street
2013: City Hall moved to Newport Center as part of 20‐acre Civic Center project
2014: Sunset Ridge Park opens as West Newport's first sports park
2014: Inaugural Sculpture Exhibition in Civic Center Park
2014: Rex Brandt and Joan Irving Brandt’s home and studio “Blue Sky” is designated as a historic point of interest
2015: Marina Park opens with community room, sailing facility and visitor’s marina
2016: Local Sailors, Bill Ficker & Dave Ullman, inducted into Sailing Hall of Fame
NOTICING:
This agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which the City Arts
Commission considers the item).
TO Newport Beach City Arts Commission
FROM: Library Services Department
Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director
949‐717‐3810, thetherton@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Tim Hetherton
TITLE: Central Library Gallery Exhibits
RECOMMENDATION:
The Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee recommends that the City Arts Commission approve exhibitions by
Jane Kelley, Diana Blaisure, Diana Ghoukassian, and Gianne de Genevraye in the gallery space in the Central Library
lobby.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Newport Beach maintains two exhibit spaces at the Central Library. The Lobby Gallery in the Central
Library has approximately 38 feet of linear wall space designed for two‐dimensional pieces of art. Additionally,
artists may apply to exhibit three‐dimensional works in the two display cabinets added to the lobby of Central
Library in 2010. The display cases are approximately 24” high x 24” deep x 24” wide.
Artists who want their work considered for display submit a completed Application for Review and Consideration of
Art.
The Library Services Director manages the gallery space. The City Arts Commission’s Art in Public Places Ad Hoc
Subcommittee meets periodically to review artist's submissions; and notifies artists of acceptance. Staff arranges
the staging of the art.
At their January meeting, the Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee recommended that the work of artists Jane
Kelley, Diana Blaisure, Diana Ghoukassian, and Gianne de Genevraye be exhibited subject to City Arts Commission
approval.
Jane Kelley creates embroidered tapestries depicting scenes from ancient Egypt.
Diana Blaisure creates intriguing depictions of architectural structures by enhancing photographs with computer
software.
Diana Ghoukassian’s work is characterized by a painterly approach to photography.
Gianne de Genevraye is a contemporary nature painter who works in oils.
Exhibition dates are to be determined.
Attachment A: Examples of Jane Kelley’s work.
Attachment B: Examples of Diana Blaisure’s work
Attachment C: Examples of Diana Ghoukassian’s work
Attachment D: Examples of Gianne de Genevraye’s work
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Board of Library Trustees considers the item).
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TO Newport Beach City Arts Commission
FROM: Library Services Department
Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director
949‐717‐3810, thetherton@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Tim Hetherton
TITLE: Concerts on the Green 2017
RECOMMENDATION:
The Performing Arts Ad Hoc Subcommittee recommends that the City Arts Commission approve the
selection of performers for the 2017 summer concert series.
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Performance fees and sound engineering for 3 concerts is estimated at approximately $19,000, to be
expensed from the City Arts Commission programming budget.
DISCUSSION:
The City Arts Commission presents live music in the Civic Green during the summer months. The
Performing Arts Ad Hoc Subcommittee recommends artists and genres to staff. Cultural Arts staff
identifies local performers who satisfy these recommendations. Staff negotiates a fee with the
performers, coordinates the use of the Green, and hires a sound engineering contractor for the
performances.
The performers submitted for approval for summer 2017 are:
Flashback Heart Attack: High energy fun and unforgettable new wave 80s tribute.
The Tijuana Dogs: Tijuana Dogs is a popular Southern California band, who play an eclectic mix
of rock, R& B, jazz, country, and pop.
Nightshift (the Citrus College pop ensemble): This high energy group performs the best music of
classic rockers, R & B and contemporary artists. Night Shift annually performs in excess of 100
engagements for private and corporate parties as well as country club events and a summer
tour in the Hawaiian Islands. Songs include hits such as: Let's Groove, Midnight Hour, You Are
the Sunshine of My Life, Superstition and September.
The following acts were selected as alternates: Lady Zep, the Kelly Rae Band, and the Allstars Trio.
Concerts will again feature food trucks.
NOTICING:
This agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at
which the City Arts Commission considers the item).
TO: Newport Beach City Arts Commission
FROM: Library Services Department
Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director
949‐717‐3810, thetherton@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Tim Hetherton
TITLE: Request to Move Reimbursed Cultural Arts Grant Funds to Programming
Budget
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff requests that the $2,400 Cultural Arts Grant reimbursed to the Cultural Arts Division from the
Newport Mesa Unified School District be deposited in the Programming budget and be used for the
2017 Newport Beach Art Exhibition.
DISCUSSION:
In 2015, the City Arts Commission, through its annual Cultural Arts Grants program, awarded the
Newport Mesa Unified School District a $2,400.00 grant to coordinate bus trips to and from the
Sculpture Exhibition in Civic Center Park for guided docent tours. Newport Mesa Unified School District
was unable to successfully complete the grant project and did not use the awarded funds for the
proposed project. Newport Mesa Unified School District was asked to return the funds to the City Arts
Commission, and the Cultural Arts Division received a check reimbursing the City on Monday, January
30.
Staff proposes to move these funds into the Programming budget so they can be used for the Newport
Beach Art Exhibition on Saturday June 17. In past years, the City Arts Commission has awarded itself
Cultural Arts Grants funds for City arts programming, the rationale being that the Arts Commission’s
programs satisfy all the criteria of the grants program. Staff asks that the City Arts Commission use
these funds for the Newport Beach Art Exhibition, scheduled for Saturday, June 17.
NOTICING:
This agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at
which the City Arts Commission considers the item).