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Newport Beach City Arts Commission Special Meeting Minutes
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Regular Meeting – 5:00 PM
Newport Beach Central Library
1000 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER – 5:00 PM
II. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Lynn Selich, Chair
Michael Kerr, Vice Chair
Jennifer Van Bergh, Secretary (late)
Michelle Bendetti
Judy Chang (late)
Arlene Greer
Caroline Logan
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present: Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director
Elaine McMillion, Administrative Support Technician
III. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Michael Magrutsche suggested the City Arts Commission identify sites within the sculpture
garden for pieces of sculpture and then ask artists to suggest or create sculpture for each
site.
[Commissioner Van Bergh arrived.]
Chair Selich requested Library Services Director Hetherton consider compiling
specifications for sculpture sites.
Virginia Hayter suggested adult and children coloring books of artwork in the sculpture
garden be developed and sold in the Library and in gift shops.
Susan Kramer suggested the islands and dates of origination be included in McFadden
Square.
Chair Selich suggested a list of events proposed for inclusion in McFadden Square be
placed on the website for public input.
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V. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes of the January 12, 2017 City Arts Commission Meeting
1. Draft of 01/12/2017 Minutes
Motion made by Commissioner Greer, seconded by Commissioner Logan, and carried (6-
0-0-1), to approve the draft Minutes for the meeting of January 12, 2017 as presented.
AYES: Selich, Kerr, Van Bergh, Bendetti, Greer, Logan
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Chang
B. Consent Calendar Items
2. Financial Report - Review of financial information.
Library Services Director Hetherton reported sufficient funds were available for the juried
art show and professional services. Additional funds could be available through
reimbursement of the school district's 2015-16 Cultural Arts Grant.
[Commissioner Chang arrived.]
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 reported he met with representatives of the Festival
Ballet and Backhausdance to plan performances in March and May. Scott Amling's
photography exhibit would open on February 13. Five hundred people had responded to
the Performing Arts Community Survey.
Chair Selich stated she had mentioned the survey in her column for Stu News. In addition,
Stu News had been running a link to the survey.
In response to Chair Selich's questions, Library Services Director Hetherton indicated he
would present a report on the survey in March, and the City Arts Commission could decide
whether to continue or terminate the survey. He could generate a statistical report from
Constant Contact to include in the presentation to the City Council.
Motion made by Commissioner Greer, seconded by Commissioner Logan, and carried (7-
0-0-0), to approve the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Selich, Kerr, Van Bergh, Bendetti, Chang, Greer, Logan
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: None
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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.
Vice Chair Kerr noted many local athletes had been inducted into Halls of Fame for various
sports and suggested a comprehensive list be created.
Chair Selich felt a list of athletes could be utilized to obtain corporate sponsorships.
5. Central Library Gallery Exhibits – 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.
Commissioner Greer reported the Art in Public Places Subcommittee reviewed and
recommended works by Jane Kelley, Diana Blaisure, Diana Ghoukassian, and Gianne de
Genevraye for exhibition in the Library.
Chair Selich noted Ms. Ghoukassian had an art gallery in Irvine. Commissioner Logan
added that she was one of the winners of the Newport Beach Art Exhibition.
Motion made by Commissioner Greer, seconded by Commissioner Logan, and carried (7-
0-0-0) to approve the subcommittee's recommendation of exhibitions by Jane Kelley,
Diana Blaisure, Diana Ghoukassian, and Gianne de Genevraye in the Central Library.
AYES: Selich, Kerr, Van Bergh, Bendetti, Chang, Greer, Logan
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: None
6. Concerts on the Green 2017 – The Performing Arts Ad Hoc
Subcommittee recommends that the City Arts Commission approve the
selection of performers for the 2017 summer concert series.
Commissioner Bendetti reported the Performing Arts Subcommittee received 25-30
submissions in addition to the groups of which the subcommittee was aware. They
selected The Tijuana Dogs, Flashback Heart Attack, and the Citrus College band, Night
Shift. The Tijuana Dogs and Flashback Heart Attack were available should the City Arts
Commission approve the subcommittee's recommendation. The subcommittee was
awaiting word from Night Shift. The subcommittee also had a list of alternate groups
should they be needed. These bands would expand the demographics of concert
attendees.
In response to Chair Selich's and Vice Chair Kerr's inquiries, Library Services Director
Hetherton advised that Pacific Symphony was not ready to confirm a date. Pacific
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Symphony needed to confirm summer dates and venues. Vice Chair Kerr stated Pacific
Symphony had published their summer dates. Library Services Director Hetherton would
contact them again.
Motion made by Commissioner Bendetti, seconded by Commissioner Greer and carried
(7-0-0-0) to approve the acts recommended by the Performing Arts Subcommittee.
AYES: Selich, Kerr, Van Bergh, Bendetti, Chang, Greer, Logan
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: None
Chair Selich assumed a variety of food trucks would be available at concerts.
7. Request to Move Reimbursed Cultural Arts Grant Funds to
Programming Budget – 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.
Library Services Director Hetherton advised that the Newport Mesa Unified School District
had not submitted a completion report for the grant. When he contacted them, they
indicated they had not used the grant for the project and volunteered to return the funds.
He believed it would be appropriate to use the funds for City Arts Commission
programming.
Motion made by Commissioner Greer, seconded by Commissioner Logan, and carried (7-
0-0-0) to approve staff's recommendation to deposit the funds into the programming
budget.
AYES: Selich, Kerr, Van Bergh, Bendetti, Chang, Greer, Logan
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: None
B. Monthly Reports
8. Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee – Commissioner Arlene
Greer, Commissioner Caroline Logan, Commissioner Jennifer Van Bergh
Commissioner Greer advised that the Sculpture Garden subcommittee was awaiting word
from City staff regarding a consultant and regarding the possibility of releasing Phase 3
and Phase 4 calls for artists simultaneously. The subcommittee would meet soon to
discuss the Newport Beach Art Exhibition; temporary artworks to fill the gap between de-
installation of Phase 3 and installation of Phase 4 of the Sculpture Garden; and developing
and/or clarifying a policy for loaning and maintaining all City art and guidelines for art on
loan from artists and artwork considered for permanent acquisition by the City. Mark
Leysen offered to donate a painting to the City of Newport Beach. The subcommittee
selected Mr. Leysen's painting Shifting Currents. The subcommittee would provide a
recommendation to the City Arts Commission in March.
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In response to Vice Chair Kerr's inquiry, Commissioner Greer stated the subcommittee
would discuss artists touring the Sculpture Garden and determining appropriate locations
for their work as part of responding to the call for artists. The subcommittee had discussed
holding a "call for artists" open house to orient artists.
Chair Selich suggested an open house could be used to make artists aware of the
materials they should use if they wanted their artwork considered for permanent display.
Commissioner Greer felt many topics could be presented in an orientation.
9. Performing Arts Ad Hoc Subcommittee – Commissioner Michelle
Bendetti, Commissioner Arlene Greer, Commissioner Judy Chang
Commissioner Bendetti advised that planning concerts needed to begin sooner in the
fiscal year. The subcommittee wanted to conduct outreach to national acts and
performers.
10. Marketing & Communications Ad Hoc Subcommittee - Commissioner
Michelle Bendetti, Commissioner Lynn Selich
Chair Selich reported the subcommittee held a conference call with the Camp Ronald
McDonald Executive Director and the curator of the Cows4Camp exhibit regarding
activities to underwrite and sell cows. The subcommittee would begin promoting the
concert series.
11. Government Relations Ad Hoc Subcommittee - Commissioner Lynn
Selich, Commissioner Michael Kerr, Commissioner Jennifer Van Bergh
Vice Chair Kerr announced the subcommittee requested the City Arts Commission be
included in the City Council's Study Session on March 28. The City Arts Commission
should discuss topics, goals, and information to present to the City Council. This would
be an opportunity to learn the Council's view on issues relevant to the City Arts
Commission.
Chair Selich suggested assigning Commissioners to liaise with Council Members. Library
Services Director Hetherton advised that that would be appropriate. Commissioner Greer
added that Commissioners needed to be aware of City Arts Commission issues in order
to discuss them with Council Members.
12. Finance Ad Hoc Subcommittee - Commissioner Michael Kerr,
Commissioner Jennifer Van Bergh, Commissioner Lynn Selich
Vice Chair Kerr had nothing to report.
VII. CITY ARTS COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERS
WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR
REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM)
Chair Selich requested an item regarding support for the Field of Honor event.
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Commissioner Greer requested items regarding approval of Chip Fesko as an exhibiting
artist and Mark Leysen's donation of Shifting Currents.
Library Services Director Hetherton reported the Arts Foundation wished to make a
presentation to the City Arts Commission in March.
Commissioner Greer noted the Arts Foundation was searching for a chairman for Art in
the Park.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Vice Chair Kerr noted the Backhausdance performance the prior week sold out and
received rave reviews. Everyone would enjoy the performance in Newport Beach in May.
In response to a question from a member of the public, Chair Selich did not believe the
police would allow tailgating on the roof of the parking structure during concert series
events.
IX. ADJOURNMENT – 5:45 PM
Chair Selich adjourned the meeting in memory of Ralph Rodheim at 5:45 p.m.
Approved by: Lynn Selich