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CITY ARTS COMMISSION AGENDA
Newport Beach Central Library
1000 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Thursday, November 8, 2018 - 5:00 PM
City Arts Commission Members:
Arlene Greer, Chair
Michelle Bendetti, Vice Chair
Barbara Glabman, Secretary
Miriam Baker, Commissioner
Grace Divine, Commissioner
Wayan Kaufman, Commissioner
Marie Little, Commissioner
Staff Members:
Natalie Basmaciyan, Library Services Manager
Francine Jacome, Administrative Support Technician
The City Arts Commission 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 Natalie Basmaciyan, Library Services Manager,
at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if
accommodation is feasible at (949) 717-3801 or nbasmaciyan@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.
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 October 11, 2018, City Arts Commission Meeting
Draft of 10/11/2018 Minutes1.
11-08-2018 - CAC - 01 Draft of Minutes.pdf
B. Consent Calendar Items
Financial Report2.
Review of financial information.
11-08-2018 - CAC - 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.
11-08-2018 - CAC - 03 Cultural Arts Activities for October 2018.pdf
VI. CURRENT BUSINESS
A. Items for Review and Possible Action
Metalphor Restoration4.
Staff recommends that the City Arts Commission approve the allocation of funds to
restore the sculpture, Metalphor.
11-08-2018 - CAC - 04 Staff Report Metalphor Restoration-Additional Quotes.pdf
Maintenance of Bronze Sculptures in City Art Inventory5.
Staff recommends that the Arts Commission select a vendor and approve the
allocation of funds to maintain the sculptures, Marine 1/1 Memorial Sculpture,
Ronald Reagan, and Sunset Years.
11-08-2018 - CAC - 05 Staff Report Maintenance of Bronze Sculptures.pdf
B. Monthly Reports
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Performing Arts for Concerts on the Green Ad Hoc Subcommittee6.
Commissioner Michelle Bendetti, Commissioner Wayan Kaufman, Commissioner
Arlene Greer
Performing Arts for Balboa Peninsula Ad Hoc Subcommittee7.
Commissioner Barbara Glabman, Commissioner Arlene Greer, Commissioner
Marie Little
Art in Public Places Library Gallery Ad Hoc Subcommittee8.
Commissioner Miriam Baker, Commissioner Grace Divine, Commissioner Arlene
Greer
Cultural Arts Grants Ad Hoc Subcommittee9.
Commissioner Barbara Glabman, Commissioner Wayan Kaufman, Commissioner
Arlene Greer
Publicity Liaison Ad Hoc Subcommittee10.
Commissioner Michelle Bendetti, Commissioner Arlene Greer, Commissioner
Wayan Kaufman
Newport Beach Arts Foundation Liaison Ad Hoc Subcommittee11.
Commissioner Wayan Kaufman
Sculpture in Civic Center Park Exhibition Development Ad Hoc
Subcommittee
12.
Commissioner Arlene Greer, Commissioner Marie Little, Commissioner Barbara
Glabman
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
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DRAFT
Newport Beach City Arts Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Thursday, October 11, 2018
Regular Meeting – 5:00 PM Civic Center Council Chambers
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660 I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER – 5:02 P.M.
II. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Arlene Greer, Chair Michelle Bendetti, Vice Chair
Miriam Baker, Commissioner
Wayan Kaufman, Commissioner Marie Little, Commissioner
Commissioners Absent: Barbara Glabman, Secretary Grace Divine, Commissioner
Staff Present: Natalie Basmaciyan, Library Services Manager Francine Jacome, Administrative Support Technician
III. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
City Councilman Jeff Herdman advised that he had met with Chair Greer to discuss the
challenges facing the City Arts Commission in raising $50,000 for the Sculpture Garden Phase IV. He had submitted to the City Manager a request for a City Council agenda item regarding a Council vote during the second meeting in October on having a future agenda
item to consider Sculpture Garden Phase IV funding. If the Council supports a future agenda item, he will request the Council's stipulations on funding be waived for 2018 and
the City Arts Commission be allowed to use Arts Foundation funding and existing City Arts
Commission funding to fund the program for 2018.
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes of the September 13, 2018 City Arts Commission
Meeting
1. Draft of 09/13/2018 Minutes
Chair Greer requested goals 1-4 and 6 and priorities submitted by Commissioners during the September 13 meeting be included in the minutes.
Motion made by Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Bendetti, and carried (5-0-0-2) to approve the draft Minutes for the meeting of September 13, 2018 as amended.
AYES: Greer, Bendetti, Baker, Kaufman, Little
NOES: None
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ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Glabman, Divine B. Consent Calendar Items
2. Financial Report – Review of financial information
Library Services Manager Basmaciyan reported the total has decreased from $32,535 to $27,774 due to the payment of expenses for the Green on the Green Expo and the concert
on the Peninsula.
Motion made by Commissioner Baker, seconded by Chair Greer, and carried (5-0-0-2) to
approve the financial report.
AYES: Greer, Bendetti, Baker, Kaufman, Little
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Glabman, Divine
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 Manager Basmaciyan advised that approximately 4,500 people attended
the September Concert on the Green featuring Desperado, and approximately 300 people attended the first concert in Peninsula Park featuring Southland Sings Broadway Hits. The
current exhibition at Central Library is At The Beach, which features mixed-media
paintings and digital photography. The exhibit runs through November 2.
Motion made by Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Bendetti, and carried
(5-0-0-2) to approve the Cultural Arts Activities report.
AYES: Greer, Bendetti, Baker, Kaufman, Little
NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Glabman, Divine VI. CURRENT BUSINESS
A. Items for Review and Possible Action 4. Lecture Hall Presentation – Trustee Jill Johnson-Tucker of the Board of
Library Trustees will report on activities related to building a lecture hall facility on the Central Library campus.
Jill Johnson-Tucker, Board of Library Trustees, reported the Friends Room at Central
Library is not well suited for events held by the Board of Library Trustees. Therefore, the
Board of Library Trustees is exploring construction of a lecture hall. The City Council approved funding for the original Library architect to develop concept plans for a lecture
hall. The goals for a lecture hall are a slanted floor with fixed seating for approximately
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300 people, great acoustics, natural light, and suitability for small and large events. The
Board of Library Trustees has reviewed four possible locations for a lecture hall. Options 1 and 3 are the best locations because they have the least impact to the Library, and Option 1 appears to be the preferred location. Ms. Johnson-Tucker shared a possible
lecture hall footprint for each location and explained the advantages and disadvantages of each.
In response to Chair Greer's question, Ms. Johnson-Tucker indicated a lecture hall usually has a wall where art can be displayed.
Chair Greer was excited by the plans and was aware of the need for a larger space.
5. Cultural Arts Grants 2018/19 – Staff recommends that the City Arts
Commission review the grant applications and approve the recipients for recommendation to City Council for FY 2018/19 Cultural Arts Grants in
accordance with City Council Policy I-10–Financial Support for Culture and
the Arts.
Commissioner Kaufman reported the Balboa Island Improvement Association submitted a grant request in the amount of $2,000 to continue presenting quality classical musical performances for Newport Beach residents. The Cultural Arts Grants Ad Hoc
Subcommittee recommends funding the request in full. The Baroque Music Festival submitted a grant request in the amount of $6,500 to reduce the cost of student tickets from $40 to $5. The subcommittee recommends funding the request in the amount of
$4,000. The Chuck Jones Center for Creativity submitted a grant request in the amount of $8,000 to hold Food for Thought creativity workshops. The subcommittee recommends
funding the request in the amount of $2,000 and designating the funds for OASIS Senior
Center programming only. The Ensign Intermediate School Dance Club submitted a grant request in the amount of $1,500 to help fund professional teaching staff and to purchase
t-shirts. The subcommittee recommends funding the request in the amount of $1,000 and
designating the funds for programming only. The Newport Beach Film Festival submitted a grant request in the amount of $27,500 to plan a multi-program series covering several
days of the 2018 Film Festival. The subcommittee recommends funding the request in the amount of $5,000. The Newport Beach Public Library Foundation submitted a grant request in the amount of $5,000 to fund the Bunnies and Books for Kids Festival. The
subcommittee recommends not funding the request. The Newport Beach Sister City Association submitted a grant request in the amount of $5,000 to support the Gianni de Genevraye exhibition and programming. The subcommittee recommends funding the
request in the amount of $2,000. The Newport Beach Elementary School Foundation submitted a grant request in the amount of $7,500 to fund the Art Masters program. The subcommittee recommends funding the request in the amount of $3,000. Pacific
Symphony submitted a grant request in the amount of $5,000 to renew funding for the Class Act music education program. The subcommittee recommends funding the request
in full. The subcommittee proposes to hold in reserve $16,000 for programming that could
reach all Newport Beach schools.
In response to Commissioners' questions, Chair Greer explained that grant funds would
allow the Baroque Music Festival to reduce the cost of tickets for high school students so that students can attend performances. Pacific Symphony would utilize grant funds to
extend the hands-on experience for students and to sponsor student attendance of a
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Pacific Symphony performance. Grant funds would likely pay for expenses such as busing
students to and from the performance and the musicians' time. The Newport Beach Elementary School Foundation offers experiences in visual arts while the Pacific Symphony offers experiences in performing arts. The goal is to provide programming for
all K-6 students in the City. Chair Greer clarified that the seminar is separate from the Film Festival even though it is
held during the Film Festival. The seminar series is an opportunity for people of all ages to learn about all aspects of film from Los Angeles film professionals. Funding the Newport
Beach Sister City Association is an opportunity to share Gianni de Genevraye's art and
experiences of living in Okazaki, Antibes, and Cabo San Lucas with the community. In 2017, the City Arts Commission approved a Central Library exhibition of Ms. Genevraye's
work. In the near future, the subcommittee will begin working on either visual or
performing arts programming for children on the Civic Green.
Commissioner Bendetti questioned funding the Pacific Symphony request because the three schools that applied for Pacific Symphony programming are heavily supported by parents' fundraising efforts. Commissioner Kaufman explained that the Pacific Symphony
selects schools with heavy parental support to ensure the schools can support the programming. Chair Greer added that the amount of space available at each school is likely another factor in Pacific Symphony's selection of schools.
Jim Mosher remarked that it may be advantageous for the City Arts Commission to encourage the Pacific Symphony to share its programs with schools that have not
previously participated in its programs. He suggested Commissioners clarify whether they are associated with any of the groups requesting grants.
Chair Greer indicated the subcommittee initially did not intend to support grants for schools offering new programs but reconsidered in an attempt to provide funding to all Newport
Beach elementary schools. In the next year, the subcommittee intends to reach out to
schools regarding the Cultural Arts Grants.
Commissioners disclosed no associations with any of the grant applicants. Motion made by Commissioner Kaufman, seconded by Commissioner Baker, and carried
(5-0-0-2) to approve Cultural Arts Grants for the organizations and in the amounts stated below:
Balboa Island Improvement Association $2,000 Baroque Music Festival $4,000 Chuck Jones Center for Creativity (OASIS programming only) $2,000
Ensign Intermediate School Dance Club (programming only) $1,000 Newport Beach Film Festival $5,000
Newport Beach Sister Cities Association $2,000
Newport Elementary School Foundation $3,000 Pacific Symphony $5,000
TOTAL $24,000
and to reserve $16,000, which the City Arts Commission will use to develop programming
for Newport Beach K-6 students and their families.
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AYES: Greer, Bendetti, Baker, Kaufman, Little NOES: None RECUSED: None
ABSENT: Glabman, Divine 6. Metalphor Restoration – Staff recommends that the City Arts Commission
approve the allocation of funds to restore the sculpture, Metalphor.
Library Services Manager Basmaciyan reported the quote for restoring Metalphor totals
$11,750, which can be funded from the Professional and Technical Services budget. In 1986, Warren Hancock donated the sculpture to the City. Bret Price, who created the
piece, recommends the City utilize his services to refurbish the piece. Pending City Arts
Commission approval, staff would work with the City Attorney's Office to contract Mr. Price's services.
In reply to Commissioners' queries, Library Services Manager Basmaciyan agreed to search for the value of the artwork when it was donated to the City. She did not believe
another bid was obtained for restoration work. Commissioners discussed the value of obtaining bids, Mr. Price's statement that he would
meet any competitive bid, and the possibility that Display Art submitted a bid. Library Services Manager Basmaciyan clarified that Library Services Director Hetherton
had obtained a bid of $10,000 from Display Incorporated to repair surface damage.
Chair Greer announced the item is tabled to allow staff time to obtain a third bid for
restoration work.
7. Maintenance of Bronze Sculptures in City Art Inventory – Staff
recommends that the City Arts Commission approve the allocation of funds to maintain the sculptures Marine 1/1 Memorial Sculpture, Ronald Reagan,
and Sunset Years. Commissioner Baker recused herself from this item.
In answer to Chair Greer's query, Library Services Manager Basmaciyan advised that the Professional and Technical Services budget currently contains $35,054. The proposal for
biannual maintenance of the three pieces totals $6,100. Commissioner Bendetti questioned whether biannual maintenance would be sufficient.
Chair Greer suggested maintenance performed more frequently could reduce future costs.
Chair Greer announced the item is tabled to allow staff time to determine whether biannual
maintenance is sufficient.
8. Appointment of the Sculpture in Civic Center Park Development Ad Hoc Subcommittee – Commissioner Greer will appoint members for the Sculpture in Civic Center Park, Phase IV Ad Hoc Subcommittee.
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Chair Greer reported that one of the Sculpture Garden Ad Hoc Subcommittees is
responsible for selecting sculptures, and another subcommittee is charged with developing a plan for programming in the Sculpture Garden. The second subcommittee is comprised of Commissioner Little, Commissioner Glabman, and Chair Greer. A third
subcommittee is responsible for aligning goals and priorities with fundraising for the Sculpture Garden and for facilitating the Sculpture Garden Phase IV proposal. Commissioner Glabman and Commissioner Little have volunteered for the third
subcommittee. Once the Council approves Phase IV, the third subcommittee will sunset. The purposes of the Sculpture in Civic Center Park Phase IV Ad Hoc Subcommittee are
to fundraise and to work with the Arts Foundation regarding a fundraising program, which
could include a donor wall, naming of sculptures, and a benefit concert.
Chair Greer appointed herself, Commissioner Glabman, and Commissioner Little to the
Sculpture in Civic Center Park Development Ad Hoc Subcommittee. Commissioner Baker will serve as an alternate in the event one of the Commissioners cannot serve on the
subcommittee. B. Monthly Reports
9. Cultural Arts Grants Ad Hoc Subcommittee – Commissioner Barbara
Glabman, Commissioner Wayan Kaufman, Commissioner Arlene Greer
None 10. Publicity Liaison Ad Hoc Subcommittee – Commissioner Michelle
Bendetti, Commissioner Arlene Greer, Commissioner Wayan Kaufman
Chair Greer requested Commissioner Bendetti hold a meeting of the subcommittee to begin formulating a new publicity plan that includes social media and promotion of the
Sculpture Garden.
Commissioner Bendetti advised that press coverage of the Southland Sings concert was
fantastic.
11. Art in Public Places Library Gallery Ad Hoc Subcommittee –
Commissioner Miriam Baker, Commissioner Grace Divine, Commissioner
Arlene Greer
Chair Greer recalled that Commissioner Glabman has been working with Mr. Roth of AAA to mount an exhibition at the Library. The exhibition will likely be historical and cultural photographs. Commissioner Glabman will present an extensive report at the next meeting
of the City Arts Commission. Commissioner Glabman and Mr. Roth are working to engage all schools in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District in the exhibition. The subcommittee will meet soon to review applications for exhibitions in the Central Library
Gallery.
12. Newport Beach Arts Foundation Liaison Ad Hoc Subcommittee –
Commissioner Wayan Kaufman
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Chair Greer noted Art in the Park is scheduled for Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Bungalow Restaurant will be serving food. The Chuck Jones Center for Creativity will host children's activities. Media coverage has been extensive. Art will be available for sale.
13. Performing Arts for Concerts on the Green Ad Hoc Subcommittee –
Commissioner Michelle Bendetti, Commissioner Wayan Kaufman,
Commissioner Arlene Greer
Commissioner Bendetti advised that the final concert was held September 9 and featured
Desperado. Record crowds attended all concerts in the series. The subcommittee will begin planning for the 2019 series.
14. Performing Arts for Balboa Peninsula Ad Hoc Subcommittee – Commissioner Barbara Glabman, Commissioner Arlene Greer,
Commissioner Marie Little Commissioner Little indicated attendance was low for the Southland Sings performance,
but everyone thoroughly enjoyed the performance. As the community learns about events on the Peninsula, attendance should increase. Parking for the performance worked out well.
Commissioner Baker suggested a future event utilize the bandstand in Peninsula Park.
Chair Greer stated the subcommittee continues to search for a Shakespearean production.
Following a Commission discussion of the advantages of extending Phases III and IV of the Sculpture Garden for an additional year, Library Services Manager Basmaciyan
reported the contracts for Phase III have been signed, and the City Arts Commission can
consider three-year contracts for Phase IV. Chair Greer requested staff determine whether the contracts for Phase III can be extended for an additional year and report to
the City Arts Commission. Commissioner Baker wanted the City to purchase Burnt Matchstick. Chair Greer noted
the issue of the nearby flag pole being the same height as Burnt Matchstick and requested staff investigate the issue of the proximity and height of the flag pole in relation to Burnt Matchstick.
Jim Mosher suggested staff utilize the City's buyer to solicit a bid for restoration of Metalphor. He seemed to recall that Library Services Director Hetherton arranged for
Metalphor to be restored five or six years ago, but apparently it did not occur. Perhaps staff could locate that bid for a comparison to current bids. With respect to the
maintenance of sculptures, biannual is often confused with biennial. The City Arts
Commission assumed maintenance would be performed twice a year, but it might be every two years.
VII. CITY ARTS COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR
REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM)
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Commissioners requested future agenda items regarding a report from Commissioner Glabman regarding the AAA exhibition proposal; extending the term of contracts for Phase III of the Sculpture Garden; the issue of Burnt Matchstick and the nearby flag pole; and
the offer to loan or donate a sculpture to the City. VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None
IX. ADJOURNMENT – 6:22 P.M.
Chair Greer adjourned the meeting at 6:22 p.m.
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As of October 31, 2018
ACCT NAME / # BUDGET DATE VENDOR EXPENSES BALANCE NOTES
Programming 60,500
01060603-841004 07/05 Joshua Schreiber 3,250 57,250 Springsteen Experience(COTG)
07/05 Triskelion Event Services 2,500 54,750 Springsteen Exp (sound)
07/05 Triskelion Event Services 2,500 52,250 Tijuana Dogs (sound)
07/16 Matthew B. Mauser 3,250 49,000 Tijuana Dogs (COTG)
07/31 GotPrint 27 48,973 Marketing Concerts on the Green
07/31 GotPrint 197 48,776 Marketing Concerts on the Green
07/31 GotPrint 197 48,579 Marketing Concert on Peninsula
08/09 Triskelion Event Services 2,500 46,079 Desperado (sound)
08/22 Aaron Broering 3,250 42,829 Desperado (COTG)
08/22 Southland Sings 7,450 35,379 Concert in Peninsula Park
08/22 Triskelion Event Services 3,265 32,114 Southland Sings (sound)
09/21 NB Chamber of Commerce 1,500 30,614 Green on Green Eco Expo
10/05 Firebrand Media 200 30,414 Marketing Concert on Peninsula
10/05 Firebrand Media 200 30,214 Marketing Concert on Peninsula
10/05 Firebrand Media 400 29,814 Marketing Concert on Peninsula
10/05 Signature Party Rentals 2,311 27,504 Concert in Peninsula Park
10/05 Signature Party Rentals 150 27,353 Concert in Peninsula Park
TOTAL 27,353
Professional Services 37,376
01060603-811008 07/13 Crown Building Services 656 36,720 Ben Carlson statue cleaning
07/20 Alan Scott 235 36,485 Art installation
07/20 Alliant Insurance 643 35,842 Concert in Peninsula Park
08/24 TAVD Visual Assistant 153 35,689 Transcription of Minutes
09/14 TAVD Visual Assistant 189 35,500 Transcription of Minutes
09/14 TAVD Visual Assistant 144 35,356 Transcription of Minutes
09/21 Alan Scott 303 35,054 Art installation
10/18 TAVD Visual Assistant 304 34,750 Transcription of Minutes
TOTAL 34,750
City Grants 40,000
01060603-821006
40,000
TOTAL 40,000
Scuplture Garden 100,000
(Contract Art Services)
01060603-811054
100,000
TOTAL 100,000
FY 2018-19Cultural Arts Division
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TO Newport Beach City Arts Commission
FROM: Library Services Department
Natalie Basmaciyan, Library Services Manager
949-717-3819, nbasmaciyan@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Natalie Basmaciyan
TITLE:
Cultural Arts Activities for October 2018
Art at the Library
At the Beach by Iriet Peshkess features mixed media paintings and digital photography which capture
the essence of life along the shores of Newport Beach.
Iriet Peshkess was born in Israel and she has lived in Orange County with her family since 1981. She is a
California-inspired representational artist and a storyteller in paint and photography. Before embarking
on her career as an artist over 15 years ago, Peshkess was a psychologist. People’s stories have always
moved her, and she strives to capture mood and story rather than detail. Her stories describe daily life
in the California sun.
Iriet Peshkess works in mixed media — digital, acrylic and fiber, and photography — moving back and
forth between them. Her creative process always goes through the digital medium. At what stage and to
what extend varies in each painting.
The exhibition will be on display during library operating hours, September 10 through November 2,
2018.
The Art of Diana Ghoukassian
The Newport Beach City Arts Commission presents an exhibition of photography by artist Diana Ghoukassian, on display at the Newport Beach Central Library gallery.
"I paint with my lens. Whether taking a picture of an architectural site, a person or a landscape, I always have the canvas in mind. I do not, however, have the luxury of the painter positioning the object or taking
her time since most of my pictures are shot from a moving vehicle or simply catching a fleeting moment. I have no control over the object or the scene and have to work with whatever I’m dealt. My tool is the
camera, but am I a photographer? Imperfections are very much part of my art.”
The exhibition will be on display during library operating hours, November 2, 2018 through January 4,
2019.
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TO Newport Beach City Arts Commission
FROM: Library Services Department
Natalie Basmaciyan, Library Services Manager
949-717-3819, nbasmaciyan@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Natalie Basmaciyan
TITLE: Metalphor Restoration – Additional Quotes
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Arts Commission approve the allocation of funds to restore the sculpture,
Metalphor.
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
The cost of restoration is quoted at $11,750. Restoration and repair of the statue will be expensed from
the Professional and Technical Services budget line (Account No. 01060603-811008).
DISCUSSION:
In 1986, Warren Hancock, a Newport Beach art collector, donated the sculpture Metalphor to the City of
Newport Beach. The value of the piece when it was donated to the City was $15,000.
Created by Bret Price, Metalphor was originally placed outside the Newport Beach City Hall for part of 1986
and 1987, until it was moved to the front of the Newport Center Library. When the Newport Center Library
closed in 1994, the City relocated Metalphor to a grassy area beneath a bluff on the east side of the
intersection of Superior Avenue and West Coast Highway.
The royal blue painted steel abstract work, which weighs 1,400 pounds and is 8½ feet tall, was the centerpiece
of the 22nd annual Newport Beach City Art Festival in 1986. Intense heating of the metal to make it malleable
created its curvilinear form. The steel was repeatedly bent and rolled during this period of elasticity to give it
"a sense of softness (and an) illusion of flexibility," sculptor Price explained.
The piece requires major restoration work. Metalphor has endured great deal of exposure to the elements.
The original paint has faded and there are signs of corrosion. There are patches of discoloration and
oxidization.
Bret Price submitted the following quote for the restoration work:
Pickup and Delivery $500.00
Metal Stripping, burning off old powder coat $1,200.00
Sandblasting, Metal Spraying $1,100.00
Crane rental, de-install and install $1,200.00
Painting (primer, color coat, abrasives, etc.) $700.00
Shop time, 50 hrs.@ $125/hr. $6,250.00
Painter $800.00
TOTAL: $11,750.00
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Staff obtained a quote from Display Art in 2016 for restoration of Metalphor. The quote specified that paint
would be stripped from the piece and that the damage caused by oxidation would be addressed. Display
also intended to have the piece powder coated, which is a process not recommended by Bret Price. The
piece had been powder coated in a previous restoration effort, which Mr. Price considers a mistake.
Mr. Price has a vested interest in protecting the piece against any intentional or unintentional alteration or
destruction, thus preserving the integrity of his work and returning the piece to its original state. Mr. Price
also has the technical knowledge, facility, and equipment to restore the piece.
Furthermore, the California Art Preservation Act (California Civil Code §987) is a 1979 California law that
provides legal protection for artists' moral rights. The Art Preservation Act provides for civil
penalties and injunctive relief for the intentional or grossly negligent destruction or mutilation of a work
of fine art. The Act also provides artists the right to claim authorship and disavow modifications to works of
fine art. The rights granted under the act subsist for the life of the author plus 50 years. At the very least,
Mr. Price should be consulted about the proper restoration of the piece.
Staff was unable to obtain additional quotes for the restoration of the piece.
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).
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TO Newport Beach City Arts Commission
FROM: Library Services Department
Natalie Basmaciyan, Library Services Manager
949-717-3819, nbasmaciyan@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Natalie Basmaciyan
TITLE:
Maintenance of Bronze Sculptures in City Art Inventory
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Arts Commission select a vendor and approve the allocation of funds to
maintain the sculptures, Marine 1/1 Memorial Sculpture, Ronald Reagan, and Sunset Years.
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
The maintenance of the artwork will be expensed from the Professional and Technical Services budget line
(Account No. 01060603-811008).
DISCUSSION:
At their October 2018 meeting, the City Arts Commission asked staff to provide additional quotes for the
maintenance of the 3 bronze pieces in the City art inventory. Staff contacted three vendors: The Gerard
Basil Studio, Smith Art Conservation LLC, and Lanzini Art Restoration.
Upon the recommendation of Sian Poeschl, Cultural Arts Manager of the City of Laguna Beach, I contacted
Gerard Stripling of Gerard Basil Studio for a quote for maintaining the Newport Beach’s three bronze
sculptures: Marine 1/1 Memorial Sculpture, Ronald Reagan, and Sunset Years.
Mr. Stripling provided the following assessment:
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Artist: Benjamin Victor
Title: Marine 1/1 Memorial Sculpture
Year: 2008
Materials: Bronze and Black Granite base and backdrop
Dimensions: Life-size
Location: Castaways Park, 700 Dover Drive Newport Beach
DESCRIPTION: Cast Bronze Figurative sculpture mounted on Black Granite pedestal and backdrop
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CURRENT CONDITION:
This bronze sculpture is in good condition. It has normal dirt and oxidation from the environment. There are
some scratches on the black granite backdrop and base along with graffiti scratched into the surface on the
west side of the backdrop.
PROPOSED TREATMENT:
Clean sculpture with mild soap and water. Remove cobwebs and any other foreign dirt and debris. Wax
sculpture with outdoor sculpture fine art wax. Remove scratches and tagging in backdrop by polishing and
resealing. The polishing process can be time consuming depending on the depth of the cracks. Visually they
appear to be on the surface although it’s difficult to predict how deep they really are
until starting the process.
COST: $1,550.00
* Includes labor, materials, reinstallation, documentation and insurance. This bronze sculpture is in good
condition. It has normal dirt and oxidation from the environment. There are some scratches on the black
granite backdrop and base along with graffiti scratched into the surface on the west side of the
backdrop.
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Artist: Miriam Baker
Title: Ronald Reagan
Year: 2011
Materials: Bronze and Black Granite Base
Dimensions: Life-size
Location: Civic Center Park, San Miguel and Avocado Avenue
DESCRIPTION: Cast Bronze figurative sculpture of Ronald mounted to a black granite base.
CURRENT CONDITION:
The bronze portion of this sculpture is in good condition. It has normal dirt and oxidation from the
environment. There are currently spider webs on portions of the legs and arms. The black granite base is
cracked in several places. Plans for replacement should eventually be made if it deteriorates more.
PROPOSED TREATMENT:
Clean sculpture with mild soap and water. Remove cobwebs and any other foreign matter. Wax sculpture
with outdoor sculpture fine art wax. Clean and polish granite base.
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COST: $750.00
* Includes labor, materials, reinstallation, documentation and insurance.
Artist: Miriam Baker and Rhonda Jones
Title: Sunset Years
Year: 2016
Materials: Bronze
Dimensions: Life-size
Location: Balboa Island, South Bayfront and Turquoise Avenue
DESCRIPTION: Cast bronze figurative sculpture of elderly couple seated on a wooden bench.
CURRENT CONDITION:
This bronze sculpture is in good condition. It has normal dirt and oxidation from the environment. There is
unnatural wear of the patina around the upper portion of the cane. Patinas normally wear without such a
pronounced delineation.
PROPOSED TREATMENT:
Clean sculpture with mild soap and water. Remove cobwebs and any other foreign dirt, debris and foreign
matter. Wax sculpture with outdoor sculpture fine art wax. Use a shop vacuum to remove sand from
around the sculpture. Re-patina the upper cane portion where the patina has worn away.
COST: $750.00
* Includes labor, materials, reinstallation, documentation and insurance.
The cost of maintaining the three pieces bi-annually (twice a year or every 6 months) is quoted at $6,100.
Pending City Arts Commission approval, staff will contract Mr. Stripling and stipulate a maintenance
schedule.
Staff also consulted Mr. Andrew Smith of Smith Art Conservation LLC. Mr. Smith recommends that the
bronzes should be subjected to the following treatments:
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• Manual removal of accretions (salts, debris, insect nests, mineral deposits, hard water stain lines
and corrosion);
• Washing using bronze-specific detergent followed by rinsing using distilled water;
• Heating bronze surfaces using propane torch to evacuate embedded water and moisture within
metal;
• Application of microcrystalline wax - utilizing custom tinted waxes to integrate original intended
patina coloration;
• Buffing using microfiber cloths;
• Cleaning and polishing of granite and plaques.
• Treatment will ensure these pieces are well protected from environmental conditions and exhibit a
rich, lustrous sheen of unified tone.
A cost breakdown for annual maintenance of the bronzes, including all labor, materials, transportation,
documentation is as follows:
Marine Memorial Sculpture $850
Ronald Reagan Statue $725
Sunset Years $650
Total $1,625
Lastly, staff requested Lanzini Art Restoration to provide an estimate for the maintenance of the bronzes.
Conservator Brian Lanzini provided the following proposal:
Treatment Proposal
“Every bronze is approached from a different point of view considering their individual conditions. To start,
a light pressure washer is employed to dis-lodge any deep-rooted dirt using a mild solution of water and
detergent. All surfaces are checked for damage/cracking and repaired as necessary. Any corrosion and
oxidization is removed using proprietary solutions that do not affect the metal. The bronze is then detailed
to achieve a uniform patina. After surface is ready, we use a “hot wax “method which the porous metal
when heated draws out all water. A microcrystalline wax is applied to the hot surface, which draws the wax
into the pores of the sculpture.
The metal is allowed to cool and then it is buffed with brushes and soft clothes to give the desired effect.
This gives the statue its original luster while protecting it from the elements.”
Annual Service Price
Marine Memorial Sculpture $3150
Ronald Regan Statue $2550
Sunset Years $2150
Total $7850
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).
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