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Newport Beach City Arts Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Thursday, September 14, 2017
Regular Meeting – 5:00 PM City Council Chambers
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660 I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER – 5:01 P.M.
II. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Judy Chang, Chair Arlene Greer, Vice Chair
Michelle Bendetti, Secretary
Grace Divine, Commissioner Barbara Glabman, Commissioner
Marie Little, Commissioner
Commissioners Absent: Miriam Baker, Commissioner
Staff Present: Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director Francine Jacome, Administrative Support Technician
III. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes of the August 10, 2017 and August 29, 2017 City Arts Commission Meetings
1. Draft of 08/10/2017 Minutes 2. Draft of 08/29/2017 Minutes
Motion made by Vice Chair Greer, seconded by Chair Chang, and carried (6-0-0-1) to approve the draft Minutes for the meetings of August 10, 2017 and August 29, 2017 as
written. AYES: Chang, Greer, Bendetti, Divine, Glabman, Little
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Baker
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B. Consent Calendar Items
3. Financial Report - Review of financial information.
Library Services Director Hetherton reported concert expenses have been paid. The programming budget contains $22,000, and professional services has $33,000. The Cultural Arts Grants funds will be expended following a future meeting. In the next week,
funds will be disbursed to the sculptors selected for the Sculpture Exhibition.
4. 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 Night Shift concert was held on September 3. The crowd was not as large as previous concerts, probably because of
potential rain and the fact it was held on Labor Day weekend. The August 20 talk by the
curator of the John Wayne exhibit in Central Library was well attended.
Motion made by Vice Chair Greer, seconded by Chair Chang, and carried (6-0-0-1) to approve the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Chang, Greer, Bendetti, Divine, Glabman, Little NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Baker
VI. CURRENT BUSINESS
A. Items for Review and Possible Action
5. Council Policy A-2, Boards, Commissions, & Committees – Staff recommend that the City Arts Commission determine a project that they
wish to raise funds for and justify the exception to City Council.
Library Services Director Hetherton advised that in January 2016 the City Council granted
the City Arts Commission a blanket waiver for fundraising. The waiver remains in effect. The City Attorney suggested the City Arts Commission select a fundraising project and submit it to the City Council. Individual Commissioners have expressed interest in
fundraising for the Sculpture Exhibition. The Chair can appoint an ad hoc subcommittee
of two or three Commissioners to craft a plan for fundraising through the Arts Foundation.
In response to Chair Chang's question, Library Services Director Hetherton indicated Council funding would probably depend on the plan presented to the City Council. 6. Date of the 2018 Newport Beach Art Exhibition – Vice Chair Arlene Greer recommends that the City Arts Commission approve Saturday,
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June 16, 2018, as the date of the 54th Annual Newport Beach Art
Exhibition. Vice Chair Greer reported the Newport Beach Art Exhibition is typically scheduled for
Father's Day weekend or mid-June. She recommended the Art Exhibition be scheduled for Saturday, June 16, 2018. This is a good date for staff as well.
In response to questions, Vice Chair Greer indicated June 16 is a Saturday. The Art Exhibition is held during the day.
Motion made by Chair Chang, seconded by Vice Chair Greer, and carried (6-0-0-1) to approve the June 16, 2018 date for the 54th Annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition.
AYES: Chang, Greer, Bendetti, Divine, Glabman, Little NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Baker
7. Selection of Works for Phase III of the Sculpture in Civic Center Park exhibition – Commissioner Miriam Baker, Commissioner Grace Divine,
Commissioner Arlene Greer
Richard Stein reviewed activities to date to select artwork. Artists submitted 46 sculptures for consideration. The judging panel, comprised of Vice Chair Greer, Commissioners
Divine and Baker, Robert Nicoll, and Pat Gomez, submitted its rankings of sculptures online. On August 23, the judging panel chose nine pieces of art and two alternates and
selected locations for the sculptures. One artist withdrew his submission but offered three
similar pieces in its place. The judging panel selected one of the offered pieces. Another artist also withdrew his artwork, and the judging panel selected one of the alternate
sculptures.
Joe Lewis shared photos of and information about the selected sculptures.
Vice Chair Greer noted the subcommittee utilized the consultants' comments and public feedback in selecting the sculptures. This was the first time public feedback had been
obtained for the Sculpture Exhibition. She thanked Mr. Stein and Mr. Lewis for their assistance.
Jim Mosher suggested changing the locations of sculpture pieces to limit their impact on and visibility by nearby residents.
Motion made by Vice Chair Greer, seconded by Commissioner Bendetti, and carried (6-0-0-1) to approve selection of the nine sculptures and their locations within Civic Center
Park.
AYES: Chang, Greer, Bendetti, Divine, Glabman, Little
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Baker
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In response to Commissioner Glabman's query, Vice Chair Greer explained that great
thought was put into selecting that particular spot. The location for the Matchstick sculpture was chosen for its visibility to people driving down MacArthur by Civic Center Park.
Commissioner Divine commented that the Committee worked arduously to find a location that is most pleasant for all citizens in the community. They considered many locations for the piece, and – weighing all the factors involved – the Committee concluded that in order
for install the piece without any problems arising, they had to make a compromise.
B. Monthly Reports
8. Sculpture Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee -- Commissioner Miriam
Baker, Commissioner Grace Divine, Commissioner Arlene Greer
Vice Chair Greer hoped everyone would attend the Council meeting to support the
Sculpture Garden. The community will enjoy the upcoming Exhibition.
VII. CITY ARTS COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM)
Commissioner Glabman requested a future agenda item regarding use of funds from dissolution of the Balboa Performing Arts Theatre Foundation to support the Shakespeare
by the Sea performance at Marina Park.
Library Services Director Hetherton suggested Chair Chang appoint an ad hoc
subcommittee for the project. Chair Chang appointed Vice Chair Greer and Commissioners Glabman and Bendetti to
the subcommittee.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Jim Mosher commented regarding City Council funds for cultural arts and funding of maintenance of sculptures.
IX. ADJOURNMENT – 5:53 P.M.
Vice Chair Greer adjourned the meeting at 5:53 p.m.
Approved by: Judy Chang