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Home My WebLink AboutS18 - Sponsorship of John Wayne CentennialCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Agenda Item s18 April 10, 2007 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: City Manager's Office Homer Bludau, City Manager 9491644 -3000 or hbludau @city.newport - beach.ca.us SUBJECT: Request of Council fora Sponsorship of the John Wayne Centennial Celebration and Budget Amendment ISSUE: Is the City Council willing to contribute $75,000 to be an official sponsor of the John Wayne Centennial celebration? RECOMMENDATION: That Council agrees to the sponsorship and a budget amendment transferring $75,000 from the unappropriated General Fund reserve to account 0310 -8080. DISCUSSION: John Wayne was undoubtedly the most well -known person to ever reside in Newport Beach. To honor his 100th birth date, the Newport Beach Film Festival and the Newport Beach Conference & Visitors Bureau are planning events to celebrate the centennial. Events will include the screening of a number of John Wayne's most celebrated films, in coordination with the Newport Beach Film Festival. A dinner at the Balboa Bay Club, including people who worked with John Wayne in the film industry, is also being planned. The publicity from these events is expected to receive wide spread media coverage. In order to help cover some of the expenses of "The Official John Wayne Centennial Celebration '3; the Executive Directors of the two organizations, Gregg Schwenk and Gary Sherwin, have asked the City to be an official sponsor of the celebration. The initial request was for $150,000; however, after further discussions with the City Manager, the request is now for $75,000. Based on the favorable publicity the City will receive and based on the effort being made for the celebratory events to be geared to local residents, the City Manager supports this request. Request of Council for a Sponsorship of the John Wayne Centennial Celebration and B.A. April 40, 2007 Page 2 Gary Sherwin of the Newport Beach Conference and Visitor's Bureau will be in the audience to speak to this request and detail the events being planned and how the community can participate. Environmental Review: The City Council's approval of this Agenda Item does not require environmental review. Public Notice: This agenda item may be noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the public meeting at which the City Council considers the item). Submitted by: et/ Homer Bludau City Manager Attachments: News Release Media Contact: Tim O'Day O'Day & Associates PR (714) 783 — 7415 tim.odav(dodavandassociates.com Jessica Roswell Newport Beach Conference & Visitors Bureau (949) 719 — 6100 iessicalanbcvb.com LARGEST Bigger- than -Life Hollywood Legend Receives 10 -Film, Weeklong Birthday Salute as part of the 2007 Newport Beach Film Festival Newport Beach, Calif. - - On the occasion of his 100'h birthday John Wayne, considered by many to be the most popular movie star of all -time, will be feted with the largest film retrospective ever staged showcasing his impressive 50 -year Hollywood career. The films, representing all five decades of his status as a screen star, include many of his most memorable films. Several of the films in the centennial screenings will be accompanied by rarely seen bonus footage, vintage trailers and the participation of noted associates. The following films will be showcased during "Ten Decades of `The Duke': The Official John Wayne Centennial Celebration," part of the 2007 Newport Beach Film Festival: Saturday, April 21,2007 JOHN WAYNEAND THEAMERICAN WESTERNSYMPOSIUAI 2:00pm — Edwards Island Cinema / Fashion Island (Free to the public) Featuring the participation of several noted film historians, actors and authors including Hollywood legend A.C. Lyles who worked extensively with John Wayne on many of his films from Paramount Pictures. Hosted by noted actor and western film authority Jim Beaver ( "Deadwood," "Big Love," "Hollywoodland," etc.) TRUE GRIT 5:00pm — Edwards Island Cinema / Fashion Island — Newport Beach Film Notes: • Originally released on June 11, 1969 (128 Mins. / Color) • Co -stars Robert Duvall, Dennis Hopper, Glen Campbell and Kim Darby • Features John Wayne in his 1969 Academy Award® winning portrayal of wily lawman Rooster Cogburn • The character of Rooster Cogburn is cited among the American Film Institute's 100 Years/100 Heroes & Villains • Directed by Henry Hathaway • All audience members will receive a commemorative "John Wayne 100" eye -patch (while supplies last) • Special Guest: Film co -star and legendary Grammy Award® winning singer /songwriter Glen Campbell and Hollywood legend A.C. Lyles who worked extensively with John Wayne on many of his films from Paramount Pictures. - more - Page 2 —John Wayne Centennial Screenings Sunday, April 22, 2007 STAGECOACH 2:30pm — Edwards Island Cinema / Fashion Island — Newport Beach Film Notes: • Originally released on March 2, 1939 (96 Mins. / B & W) • Co -stars Claire Trevor, John Carradine, Thomas Mitchell and Andy Devine • Features John Wayne in his 1939 star - making turn as the Ringo Kid • Academy Awards® for Best Supporting Actor (Thomas Mitchell) and Best Music Score (also nominated for Best Picture, Director, Film Editing, Cinematography and Art Direction). • Included as a film of significance on the National Film Registry, Library of Congress • Cited among the American Film Institute's 100 greatest movies of all -time • Directed by John Ford RIO BRAVO 5:30pm — Edwards Island Cinema / Fashion Island — Newport Beach Film Notes: • Originally released on April 4, 1959 (141 Mins. / Color) • Co -stars Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, Angie Dickinson and Walter Brennan • Considered by many film historians to be among the greatest westerns of all -time • Features a musical score by famed film composer Dimitri Tiomkin • Directed by Howard Hawks Monday, April 23, 2007 SANDS OF IWO JIMA 4:30pm — Edwards Island Cinema / Fashion Island— Newport Beach Film Notes: • Originally released on March I, 1949 (109 Mins. / B & W) • Co -stars John Agar, Forrest Tucker and Richard Jaeckel • Nominated for four Academy Awards® including Best Actor (John Wayne), Film Editing, Sound Recording and Writing/Motion Picture Story • Based upon his performance in the film, John Wayne won the 1950 Photoplay Most Popular Male Star Award. • Filmed at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, south of Newport Beach in north San Diego County. • Directed by Allan Dwan • Screening hosted by Scott Holleran, popular writer, columnist and editorial producer for the motion picture website www.boxofficemoio.com. Tuesday, April 24, 2007 THE SHOOTIST 3:OOpm — Edwards Island Cinema / Fashion Island — Newport Beach Film Notes: • Originally released on August 20, 1976 (100 Mins. / Color) • Co -stars Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, James Stewart and Richard Boone • John Wayne caps his impressive 50 -year Hollywood career with this acclaimed 1976 film • Additional footage includes a rarely seen March 13, 1979 Barbara Walters interview with John Wayne • Screening hosted by Scott Holleran, popular writer, columnist and editorial producer for the motion picture website www.boxofficemoio.com. - more - Page 3 —John Wayne Centennial Screenings Wednesday, April 25.2007 THE QUIET MAN 7:30pm — Regency Lido Theater / Lido Island — Newport Beach • Originally released on August 14, 1952 (129 Mins. / Color) • Co -stars Maureen O'Hara, Victor McLaglen, Barry Fitzgerald and Ward Bond • Academy Awards® for Best Director (John Ford) and Color Cinematography, plus nominations for Best Picture, Supporting Actor (Victor McLaglen), Art Direction/Set Decoration, Sound Recording and Screenplay. • Cited among the American Film Institute's 100 most passionate/romantic movies • Joining the screening will be Dan Ford, official biographer of John Ford and grandson of the legendary fihn director; Andrew McLaglen (Son of fihn star Victor McLaglen and 2 Unit Director on "The Quiet Man ") and Patrick Wayne (son of John Wayne and co -star of "The Quiet Man "). • Screening hosted by Scott Holleran, popular writer, columnist and editorial producer for the motion Picture website www.boxofficemo'o.com. Thursdav, April 26, 2007 THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE 4:30pm — Edwards Island Cinema / Fashion Island — Newport Beach • Originally released on April 22, 1962 (123 Mins. / B & W) • Co -stars James Stewart, Lee Marvin and Vera Miles • Considered by many film historians to be among the greatest westerns of all -time • Famous movie line: "This is the west, sir. When the legend becomes fact, print the legend." • Famous movie line: (First use of John Wayne's famous "Pilgrim" reference) — "Hey, pilgrim! You forgot your pop-gun!" • Directed by John Ford • Joining the screening will be Dan Ford, official biographer of John Ford and grandson of the legendary film director • Screening hosted by Scott Holleran, popular writer, columnist and editorial producer for the motion Picture website www.boxofficemoio.com. Saturdav, April 28, 2007 THE COWBOYS • 12 Noon — Regency Lido Theater / Lido Island — Newport Beach • Originally released on January 13, 1972 (131 Mins. / Color) • Co -stars Roscoe Lee Browne, Bruce Dern and Colleen DeWhurst • Film was the recipient of the Western Heritage Award presented by the National Cowboy Museum • The film's score was written by famed composer John Williams • Directed by Mark Rydell • Joining the screening will be co-star Robert Carradine. more - Page 4 —John Wayne Centennial Screenings Saturday April 28, 2007 (Continued) THESEARCHERS 3:OOpm — Regency Lido Theater / Lido Island — Newport Beach • Originally released on March 13, 1956 (119 Mins. / Color) • Co -stars Jeffrey Hunter, Natalie Wood, Vera Miles and Ward Bond • Considered by many film historians and scholars to be the greatest western of all -time • Included as a film of significance on the National Film Registry, Library of Congress • Cited among the American Film Institute's 100 greatest movies of all -time • Directed by John Ford DUKE AT THE DUNES 7:OOpm / Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort — Newport Beach • It's John Wayne outside and under the stars on the big screen. • A classic John Wayne film for the whole family will be screened • Everyone is invited to bring their lounge chairs, wooly blankets and beach fun attitude • Bonfires on the beach will accompany the fun and action on the screen • Showcased film to be selected via an online poll by the citizens of Newport Beach For more information about the Official John Wayne Centennial Celebration or ticket purchases information please visit htti): / /www.visitnenortbeach.com, bio : / /www.newportbeachfilmfest.com or httl3: / /www.iohnwayne.com. All participants, feature films, bonus footage, times and locales subject to change without notice. City of Newport Beach NO. BA- 07BA -067 BUDGET AMENDMENT 2006 -07 AMOUNT: $75,000.00 CT ON BUDGETARY FUND BALANCE: Increase Revenue Estimates Increase in Budgetary Fund Balance X Increase Expenditure Appropriations AND X Decrease in Budgetary Fund Balance Transfer Budget Appropriations No effect on Budgetary Fund Balance SOURCE: from existing budget appropriations from additional estimated revenues PX from unappropriated fund balance EXPLANATION: This budget amendment is requested to provide for the following: To increase expenditure appropriations to provide sponsorship for "The Official John Wayne Centennial Celebration ". ACCOUNTING ENTRY: BUDGETARY FUND BALANCE Fund Account Description 010 3605 General Fund - Fund Balance ROUE ESTIMATES (3601) Fund/Division Account Description EXPENDITURE APPROPRIATIONS (3603) Signed: Signed: • Signed: City Council Approval: City Clerk Amount Debit Credit $75,000.00 ` Aatomatic System Entry. $75,000.00 Date D e Date Description Division Number 0310 City Manager Account Number 8080 Services - Professional & Technical NOC Division Number Account Number Division Number Account Number Division Number Account Number Division Number Account Number Signed: Signed: • Signed: City Council Approval: City Clerk Amount Debit Credit $75,000.00 ` Aatomatic System Entry. $75,000.00 Date D e Date