HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-06-10 City Arts Commission Meeting Agenda PacketCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY ARTS COMMISSION AGENDA
Thursday, June 10, 2021 - 5:00 PM
City Arts Commission Members:
Marie Little, Chair
Arlene Greer, Vice Chair
Maureen Flanagan, Secretary
Miriam Baker, Commissioner
Wayan Kaufman, Commissioner
Ritch LeGrand, Commissioner
Leonard Simon, Commissioner
Staff Members:
Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director
Camille Escareal-Garcia, Cultural Arts Assistant
SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING COVID-19
Given the health risks associated with COVID-19, the City of Newport Beach will proceed with the City Arts Commission
meeting while strictly adhering to social distancing guidelines. To this end, the meeting will be conducted in the
Newport Beach Civic Center Council Chambers, with the public invited to participate with a limit of 20 attendees. Based
on recent guidelines from the OC Health Agency, face coverings are required.
The public can submit questions and comments in writing for the City Arts Commission to consider. Please send them
by email to the Library Services Department at ArtsCommission@newportbeachca.gov by Thursday, May 12, at 4:00 p.m.
to give the City Arts Commission time to consider your comments. All emails will be made part of the record.
The City remains committed to holding public meetings in a transparent manner, with public participation, ensuring City
business continues in this challenging environment. The City of Newport Beach thanks you in advance for continuing to
take precautions to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
The City Arts Commission meeting is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires
that the City Arts Commission agenda be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of each regular 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 to 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
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III.PRESENTATION
Presentation of 2020-21 Cultural Arts Grants1.
The City Arts Commission will present the 2020-21 Cultural Arts Grant awards
·Arts & Learning Conservatory ($2,500)
·Backhausdance ($4,000)
·Baroque Music Festival, Corona del Mar ($4,000)
·The Laguna Playhouse ($5,000)
·Pacific Symphony ($5,000)
·South Coast Repertory ($5,000)
IV.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.
V.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.
VI.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 May 13, 2021, City Arts Commission Meeting
Draft of 05/13/2021 Minutes2.
DRAFT OF MINUTES
June 10, 2021
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B.Consent Calendar Items
Financial Report3.
Review of financial information.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Cultural Arts Activities4.
Monthly review of cultural arts activities from the Library Administrative Office for
upcoming Library and City arts events and services.
CULTURAL ARTS ACTIVITIES
VII.CURRENT BUSINESS
A.Items for Review and Possible Action
Summer Concerts on the Green5.
Staff recommends that the City Arts Commission approve the performers
recommended by the Performing Arts for Concerts Ad Hoc Subcommittee for the
summer 2021 Concerts on the Green series.
CONCERTS ON THE GREEN STAFF REPORT
Proclamation in Honor of Lila Crespin6.
The City Arts Commission extends its sincere appreciation and deepest regards to
Lila Crespin for her contributions to City arts and the residents of Newport Beach.
B.Monthly Reports
Newport Beach Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee7.
Commissioners Maureen Flanagan, Arlene Greer, Marie Little
Newport Beach Student Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee8.
Commissioners Wayan Kaufman, Arlene Greer, Marie Little
Cultural Arts Grants / Youth Programming Ad Hoc Subcommittee9.
Commissioners Wayan Kaufman, Leonard Simon
VIII.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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IX.PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Public comments are invited on 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.
X.ADJOURNMENT
DRAFT
Newport Beach City Arts Commission Meeting Minutes Thursday, May 13, 2021 Regular Meeting – 5:00 PM Civic Center Council Chambers 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660
I.CALL MEETING TO ORDER – 5:00 P.M.
II.ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Marie Little, Chair
Arlene Greer, Vice Chair Leonard Simon, Commissioner Wayan Kaufman, Commissioner
Ritch LeGrand, Commissioner
Commissioners Absent: Miriam Baker, Commissioner
Maureen Flanagan, Secretary
Staff Present: Tim Hetherton, Library Services Director
Camille Escareal-Garcia, Cultural Arts Assistant
III.NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
IV.PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
V.CONSENT CALENDAR
A.Approval of Minutes of the April 8, 2021, City Arts Commission Meeting
1.Draft of 4/08/2021 Minutes
Vice Chair Greer stated that on Page 7, handwritten page 11, the number of paintings should be three, not two.
Motion made by Vice Chair Greer, seconded by Commissioner LeGrand, and carried (5-0-0-2) to approve the April 8, 2021, meeting minutes as amended.
AYES: Little, Greer, Simon, Kaufman, LeGrand NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Baker, Flanagan
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B.Consent Calendar Items
2.Financial Report – Review of financial information
Library Services Director Tim Hetherton reported there was little spending during the pandemic; therefore, the budget is flush with funds. Staff has tried to get as much maintenance done as possible because they have not executed programs.
Vice Chair Greer hoped to use some of the funds before the end of the year to publicize the Newport Beach Art Exhibition. Additionally, after the Sculpture Garden pathways are repaired she hoped they would publicize that as well.
In response to Commissioner LeGrand’s question, Library Services Director Hetherton confirmed that part of the funding for the sculpture garden came from a State Grant and the funds must be expended and the project complete by June 30, 2022. That is why they
chose to fund Phases V and VI with the State Grant.
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 explained that a lot of cleaning and maintenance work was being done. The Marine 1/1 Memorial was cleaned, and the vendor discovered the pieces were vandalized. Library Services Director Hetherton stated he is waiting for a quote on the repair and would report back to the City Arts Commission (CAC). The path in the Civic Center Park is being demolished and Phase VI of the Sculpture Exhibition is being installed.
Motion made by Vice Chair Greer, seconded by Commissioner Simon, and carried (5-0-0-2) to approve the Consent Calendar.
AYES: Little, Greer, Simon, Kaufman, LeGrand
NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Baker, Flanagan
VI.CURRENT BUSINESS
A.Items for Review and Possible Action
4.Plein Air Event Proposal – Staff updates the City Arts Commission on a
proposed Plein Air Event.
Library Services Director Hetherton explained that he, Chair Little, and Cultural Arts
Assistant Camille Escareal-Garcia met with the Southern California Plein Air Painter’s Association (SOCALPAPA) to discuss the feasibility of the CAC sponsoring a Plein Air Event in Civic Center Park in Spring 2022. The CAC will sponsor the event and support it financially and SOCALPAPA would handle the logistics. It will be a judged event, artists can sell plein air paintings, and there will be plein air painting opportunities at selected sites within the Civic Center Park. The public can view the artists at work, purchase
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finished work, and there may be food trucks and refreshments. SOCALPAPA’s Board
must make the final determination, but they are enthusiastic about the idea with more meetings forthcoming.
In response to Commissioner Simon’s question, Library Services Director Hetherton explained that SOCALPAPA’s Board has not provided guidance on funding yet. He stated that there is good support in the programming budget, but they would have to wait to hear back from the SOCALPAPA Board.
Commissioner LeGrand loved the idea and thought the Civic Center Park was an excellent location.
Chair Little agreed with Commissioner LeGrand. She confirmed with Library Services Director Hetherton that the CAC did not have to make a Motion on the event at this time. She called for the public comment.
Jim Mosher stated that he had two questions. First, he wanted to know if the event would be over a weekend or on a weekday. Second, he asked if there was interest in painting
architecture as well as landscape and suggested the Civic Center itself as a subject.
Chair Little stated that painters would be able to paint anything within the park including flora and fauna, sculptures in the garden, and the horizon. Therefore, a building could appear in one or more paintings.
5.Central Library Gallery Exhibits – The Art in Public Spaces Library
Gallery Ad Hoc Subcommittee recommends that the City Arts Commissionapproves an exhibition of Rex Brandt watercolor paintings in the Central
Library gallery space.
Library Services Director Hetherton said that the CAC was approached by a community member with an offer to display Rex Brandt watercolor paintings. This opportunity is exciting as both an art event and a local history event. The collection dates between 1950
and 1964 and are owned by Cort Fox, who is a founding member of the Balboa Bay Club and owned a car dealership that created the idea of automobile leasing. The paintings are great, normally Rex Brandt’s watercolors are seascapes, but these are from when he was
younger and there are some street scenes. There was a show scheduled for the Central Library gallery space that was cancelled, making this exhibit possible. This would be a notable event for the CAC and a great opportunity for the public.
Vice Chair Greer thought it was wonderful the Fox family had offered the paintings and thanked Chamber Director Steve Rosansky for making the connection. Mr. Rosansky also contributed to another exhibit in the library, the Ocean Awareness exhibit. She further thanked him for contributing the two boxes in the library.
Chair Little called for the public comment, but there was none.
Motion made by Chair Little, seconded by Vice Chair Greer, and carried (5-0-0-2) to approve an exhibition of Rex Brandt watercolor paintings in the Central Library Gallery as described by Director Hetherton to take place from May 17th through July 2, 2021.
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Page 4 AYES: Little, Greer, Simon, Kaufman, LeGrand
NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Baker, Flanagan
6. Deferral of Chairman of the Board Site Placement – Staff recommends that the site of the sculpture Chairman of the Board remain in its current
location until a permanent site can be determined. Library Services Director Hetherton reported that the sculptor, Stephen L. Rieman, donated Chairman of the Board to Newport Beach. As part of the acceptance of a piece, the CAC must find a site for the work and reach an agreement with the entity that controls
the site. He, Chair Little, and Vice Chair Greer identified a site, but it fell through. The piece is scheduled for deinstallation in early June; so, he recommended that the piece be left in the sculpture exhibition for the time being to save the cost of deinstallation and storage
until a permanent site is identified. At that point, the CAC will make a recommendation to City Council that it accept the piece into the inventory.
Commissioner Kaufman agreed that it made sense to leave the piece in place for now. Vice Chair Greer was pleased with the donation and thanked Commissioner Flanagan for her work in getting the piece to the Commission. Chair Little called for the public comment. Jim Mosher stated that he assumed that the current location of the piece was not chosen for the next Phase. Second, he thought the location at Marina Park was pretty definite and wondered what caused the location to fall through.
Library Services Director Hetherton explained that staff had identified a site, but after presentation to the Ad Hoc Subcommittee they determined that the area was too tucked away for the piece, which is kinetic. Chair Little identified a second site, but the piece could
not be sited there as it would detract from the use of that site. The Ad Hoc will continue to look for a site.
Motion made by Vice Chair Greer, seconded by Commissioner Simon, and carried (5-0-0-2) that the sculpture Chairman of the Board remain in its current location at Civic Center Park until a permanent site can be determined. AYES: Little, Greer, Simon, Kaufman, LeGrand NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Baker, Flanagan B. Monthly Reports 7. Newport Beach Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee - Commissioners
Maureen Flanagan, Arlene Greer, Marie Little Chair Little stated there was nothing new to report.
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8.Newport Beach Student Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee –
Commissioners Wayan Kaufman, Arlene Greer, Marie Little
Chair Little reminded the CAC that this 1st annual exhibition is for Newport Beach residents, specifically students Pre-K through Grade 12. The Ad Hoc Subcommittee met with staff and are putting together guidelines for entry. The exhibition will take place August 1st through August 28th with a deadline to enter of August 21st. More information will be shared at the June CAC meeting.
9.Performing Arts for Balboa Peninsula Ad Hoc Subcommittee –Commissioners Rich LeGrand, Arlene Greer, Marie Little
Chair Little stated there was nothing new to report.
10.Summer Concerts on the Green Ad Hoc Subcommittee –
Commissioners Leonard Simon, Arlene Greer, Marie Little
Chair Little reported that the Ad Hoc Subcommittee held its first meeting with staff the previous day. Library Services Director Hetherton advised them that they should be able to host three performances, one monthly beginning in July. The Ad Hoc Subcommittee is reviewing its options and is keeping in mind the results of the recent Community Arts Survey.
With respect to the Newport Beach Arts Foundation, Chair Little reported that the previous month’s meeting was disjointed due to technology issues. Therefore, she had nothing new to report.
VII.CITY ARTS COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERSWOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION ORREPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM)
•Announcements: None.
•Future Agenda:
° Virtual programming will be planned before the end of the 2020-21 Fiscal
Year in June.
VIII.PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Jim Mosher apologized and explained that his comment was on an agenda item. He statedhe entered the meeting during the financial report and understood that the CAC would endthe year with a substantial surplus. The City published its budget for the next year thatmorning and he did not have a chance to look at it yet but wanted to know if the unspentbalance would be carried forward into the next year and added to the CAC’s new budgetor if it would be returned to the General Fund.
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Library Services Director Hetherton explained the funds would be returned to the General Fund. The only funds that would roll over are donations, funds from the Arts Foundation, and funds encumbered for previous phases of the sculpture exhibition. Anything in programming or cultural arts grants or art maintenance would be returned to the General Fund. He explained that there is often the perception that if a budget is not fully expended then the budget will be reduced, but that is not true in this case because most of the funds were for public programming and unspent because of the pandemic. Staff prepared a flat budget for submission to the City Manager. The next Council meeting will determine what the budget will look like.
In response to Commissioner Kaufman’s question Library Services Director Hetherton
explained the cultural arts grants would be returned to the general fund unless the remaining grant funds could be utilized before the end of the fiscal year.
Chair Little stated that the programming did not necessarily have to be virtual.
Library Services Director Hetherton said it was difficult to program inside buildings due to
capacity limitations. The library is not doing any programming now due to the restrictions so if any in-person program were held it would have to be outdoors.
Vice Chair Greer thanked Commissioner Kaufman for bringing up the cultural arts grants.
Library Services Director Hetherton stated that the use of the FY 2020-2021 programming funds for summer concerts in FY 2021-22 was not on the agenda and could not be discussed. He suggested placing the item on the next agenda. Staff discussed virtual concerts, but ultimately thought people would watch the actual artists on YouTube rather than tribute artists. There are also pandemic concerns for the logistics of a virtual concert.
Vice Chair Greer suggested a special meeting to discuss the use of funds since they would be lost otherwise.
Chair Little said in her experience the audio on NBTV is rather poor. She was reticent to vote to put something on NBTV that they would pay for due to that issue. She stated that the CAC should spend the money.
Library Services Director Hetherton stated that they could hold a special meeting. He asked Chair Little to clarify which funds the CAC was discussing – summer concerts or Cultural Arts Grant funds.
Chair Little said she was concerned about the remaining Cultural Art Grant funds the CAC reserved with a previous vote.
Library Services Director Hetherton explained he thought she was discussing the funds scheduled for the 2020 Concerts on the Green.
Chair Little stated they would figure it out.
Library Services Director Hetherton said if the event was hosted on the Library website or
YouTube then people would not experience the technical issues of NBTV.
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Chair Little agreed that was a better idea.
In response to Commissioner Simon’s question Library Services Director Hetherton explained that if a program were scheduled for next year it would have to come out of next year’s budget.
In response to Chair Little’s question, Library Services Director Hetherton stated an ad hoc subcommittee was not necessary as it would be under the cultural arts grant.
Vice Chair Greer stated this was an opportunity to do something that the CAC had not done before without worrying about attendance. She suggested Latin music, dance, jazz,
or classical music.
Library Services Director Hetherton stated something like that would be simple to arrange
because the Library continued with its Sunday Musicales during the pandemic. They would just need to select a performer and schedule a taping.
ADJOURNMENT – 5:44 P.M.
Chair Little adjourned the meeting at 5:44 P.M.
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As of May 31, 2021
ACCT NAME / #BUDGET DATE VENDOR EXPENSES BALANCE NOTES
Programming 60,500.00
01060603-841004 07/24 Restoration Artechs Inc.5,315.00 55,185.00 Marine monument restoration
07/31 GotPrint 438.81 54,746.19 Sculpture Exhibition brochures
07/31 Image 360 246.20 54,499.99 Sculpture placards
09/30 Amazon.com 50.00 54,449.99 Arts survey gift card: week 1
09/30 Amazon.com 50.00 54,399.99 Arts survey gift card: week 2
10/31 Amazon.com 50.00 54,349.99 Arts survey gift card: week 3
10/31 Amazon.com 50.00 54,299.99 Arts survey gift card: week 4
10/31 Amazon.com 50.00 54,249.99 Arts survey gift card: week 5
10/31 Amazon.com 50.00 54,199.99 Arts survey gift card: week 6
11/30 Amazon.com 50.00 54,149.99 Arts survey gift card: week 7
11/30 Amazon.com 50.00 54,099.99 Arts survey gift card: week 8
12/31 CaFE (WESTAF)525.00 53,574.99 NBAE adminstrative renewal
03/31 Amazon.com 25.00 53,549.99 Sculpture Photo Contest Prize
03/31 Amazon.com 25.00 53,524.99 Sculpture Photo Contest Prize
03/31 Amazon.com 25.00 53,499.99 Sculpture Photo Contest Prize
03/31 Amazon.com 25.00 53,474.99 Sculpture Photo Contest Prize
03/31 Amazon.com 100.00 53,374.99 Sculpture Photo Contest Prize
03/31 Amazon.com 150.00 53,224.99 Sculpture Photo Contest Prize
TOTAL 53,224.99
Professional Services 19,032.00
01060603-811008 07/31 Hector Dominguez 3,350.00 15,682.00 "Metalfor" restoration (deposit)
07/31 Jose Martinez 398.75 15,283.25 "Sunset Years" bench restoration
08/21 TAVD Visual Assistant 144.00 15,139.25 Transcription of Minutes (7/20)
08/28 Crown Building Services 825.00 14,314.25 Sphere 112 cleaning
09/18 TAVD Visual Assistant 281.25 14,033.00 Transcription of Minutes (8/20)
09/25 William McClelland Ent.600.00 13,433.00 Bronze sculpture restoration
10/16 TAVD Visual Assistant 150.75 13,282.25 Transcription of Minutes (9/20)
11/20 TAVD Visual Assistant 110.25 13,172.00 Transcription of Minutes (10/20)
11/27 Alan Scott 235.00 12,937.00 Art installation (Bow Seat)
12/11 TAVD Visual Assistant 132.75 12,804.25 Transcription of Minutes (11/20)
01/15 Alan Scott 302.50 12,501.75 Art installation (William Leung)
01/22 William McClelland Ent.330.00 12,171.75 Bronze sculpture restoration
03/05 TAVD Visual Assistant 569.25 11,602.50 Transcription of Minutes (2/11)
03/12 Alan Scott 235.00 11,367.50 Art Installation (Animal Kingdom+)
04/16 Crown Building Services 825.00 10,542.50 "Ben Carlson"+"Sphere112"Cleaning
04/16 TAVD Visual Assistant 216.00 10,326.50 Transcription of Minutes (03/11)
04/16 TAVD Visual Assistant 139.50 10,187.00 Transcription of Minutes (04/08)
05/07 William McClelland Ent.894.00 9,293.00 Bronze sculpture restoration
05/14 TAVD Visual Assistant 119.25 9,173.75 Transcription of Minutes (5/13)
05/21 Alan Scott 288.00 8,885.75 Artwork Installation (Rex Brandt)
TOTAL 8,885.75
City Grants 30,000.00
01060603-821006 04/23 Baroque Music Festival CdM 4,000.00 26,000.00 FY 2020/21 Cultural Arts Grants
04/23 Arts&Learning Conservatory 2,500.00 23,500.00 FY 2020/21 Cultural Arts Grants
04/23 Pacific Symphony 5,000.00 18,500.00 FY 2020/21 Cultural Arts Grants
04/30 Backhausdance 4,000.00 14,500.00 FY 2020/21 Cultural Arts Grants
05/28 South Coast Repertory 5,000.00 9,500.00 FY 2020/21 Cultural Arts Grants
05/28 Laguna Playhouse 5,000.00 4,500.00 FY 2020/21 Cultural Arts Grants
TOTAL 4,500.00
FY 2020-21Cultural Arts Division
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ACCT NAME / #BUDGET DATE VENDOR EXPENSES BALANCE NOTES
FY 2020-21Cultural Arts Division
Sculpture Garden (III/IV)58,818.34
(Contract Art Services)07/24 Karl Unnasch 3,000.00 55,818.34 "Burnt Matchstick" honorarium (2/2)
01060603-811054 04/23 David Buckingham 2,500.00 53,318.34 "Spy Boy" honorarium (2/2)
04/23 Ray Katz Sculptor LLC 2,997.00 50,321.34 "Hurricane" honorarium (2/2)
04/23 Craig Gray 2,500.00 47,821.34 "Slices of Heaven" honor. (2/2)
04/23 Steven L. Rieman 1,850.00 45,971.34 "Chairman of the Board" honor. (2/2)
04/23 John C. Merigian 2,950.00 43,021.34 "Contender" honorarium (2/2)
04/23 Alexander Gall 2,500.00 40,521.34 "Feathers in the Wind" honor. (2/2)
04/23 Richard A. Becker 1,750.00 38,771.34 "The Tot" honorarium (2/2)
04/23 Peter Blake Galleries 1,250.00 37,521.34 "Pinnacle" honorarium (2/2)
04/23 Scott Froschauer 1,250.00 36,271.34 "START Now" honorarium (2/2)
04/30 Lake Daffner 2,500.00 33,771.34 "Wind Swept" honorarium (2/2)
TOTAL 33,771.34
Sculpture Garden (Ph V/VI 260,111.00
01060603-811059 07/01 Roger Heitzman 2,075.00 258,036.00 "Cosmo" honorarium (1/2)
07/01 Dominic Panziera 3,000.00 255,036.00 "Individuality n.1" honorarium (1/2)
07/01 Curt Brill 3,000.00 252,036.00 "Seated Diana" honorarium (1/2)
07/01 Andra Broekelschen 1,100.00 250,936.00 "Window to the Sea" honor. (1/2)
07/01 Nancy Mooslin 1,750.00 249,186.00 "Fractured Peace" honor. (1/2)
07/01 Joe Sackett 3,000.00 246,186.00 "Dude Ascending" honor. (1/2)
07/01 Patricia Vader 3,000.00 243,186.00 "Unbearable Lightn." honor. (1/2)
07/01 Ronald Whitacre 2,250.00 240,936.00 "Marble Shooter" honorarium (1/2)
07/01 Monica B. Wyatt 3,000.00 237,936.00 "I'm Listening" honorarium (1/2)
07/31 Grant Irish 2,000.00 235,936.00 "Primemover" honorarium (1/2)
08/14 Arts Orange County 38,651.00 197,285.00 Phase V mgmt (8/8) & installation
09/04 Arts Orange County 4,350.00 192,935.00 Relocation of "Dude Ascending"
09/25 Arts Orange County 3,000.00 189,935.00 Phase VI management (1/10)
10/16 Arts Orange County 3,000.00 186,935.00 Phase VI management (2/10)
12/25 Arts Orange County 3,000.00 183,935.00 Phase VI management (3/10)
01/29 Arts Orange County 3,000.00 180,935.00 Phase VI management (4/10)
02/26 Arts Orange County 3,000.00 177,935.00 Phase VI management (5/10)
04/02 Arts Orange County 6,000.00 171,935.00 Phase VI management (6/10)
04/23 Marisabel Bazan 3,000.00 168,935.00 "The Migration of My Dreams" honor. (1/2)
04/23 Adrian Litman 3,000.00 165,935.00 "Celestial Carousel" honor. (1/2)
04/23 Kenneth A. McCall 2,750.00 163,185.00 "Leaf Spiral" honorarium (1/2)
04/23 Michael McLaughlin 3,000.00 160,185.00 "Woodpeckers" honorarium (1/2)
04/23 EINOART Inc.2,995.00 157,190.00 "Suncrest" honorarium (1/2)
04/23 Colin Selig 2,275.00 154,915.00 "Scorpion" honorarium (1/2)
04/23 Roberto Visani 3,000.00 151,915.00 "(x)ofmanychildren" honor. (1/2)
04/23 Ronald Whitacre 2,750.00 149,165.00 "Finish Line" honorarium (1/2)
04/23 Oleg Lobykin 3,000.00 146,165.00 "Talking Heads" honorarium (1/2)
04/23 Steven L. Rieman 1,675.00 144,490.00 "Birdman" honorarium (1/2)
04/30 Arts Orange County 3,000.00 141,490.00 Phase VI management (7/10)
TOTAL 141,490.00
Special Events (NBAE)0.00
01060603-521450 03/24 WESTAF (CaFE)(614.30)614.30 February Entry Fees Deposit
04/02 Valerie Ordas 50.00 564.30 NBAE Application Refund
04/13 WESTAF (CaFE)(488.54)1,052.84 March Entry Fees Deposit
05/14 WESTAF (CaFE)(241.85)1,294.69 April Entry Fees Deposit
TOTAL 1,294.69
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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 June 2021
UTILITY BOX ART PROGRAM
Staff met with Public Works staff to discuss the feasibility of a utility box art program. Utility box art is a
form of street art in which utility boxes on city streets are painted or otherwise covered in artwork.
Cities around the country have tried to make their utility boxes more attractive in the hope that they are
less likely targets for vandalism and tagging. It is also an effective way to incorporate art into public
spaces.
This art program has been successfully implemented in neighboring cities. In July 2013, as part of an
effort to beautify the city, the Santa Ana City Council set up a Utility Box Art Project. In early 2015, the
City of Costa Mesa Cultural Arts Committee launched a utility box art program that features work from
several local artists.
Utility boxes can be painted or covered with a wrap. Some communities allow businesses and
organizations to sponsor utility box art.
For the July 2021 meeting, staff will present a plan to implement a utility box art program in Newport
Beach.
SCULPTURE EXHIBITION IN CIVIC CENTER PARK, PHASE VI
Phase VI sculptures are set for installation from June 1 through June 11. The path rehabilitation project
in Civic Center Park has been paused during these 10 days in order to facilitate the installation. The work
on the path will resume on June 12.
REX BRANDT EXHIBITION CONTINUES
At the May 13 monthly meeting, the City Arts Commission approved the exhibition of nine Rex Brandt
paintings in the Central Library gallery space. On loan from the Fox Family, this nine-piece collection was
curated between 1950 and 1964 by Cort Fox, who was a founding member of the Balboa Bay Club and
one of its original residents. His son, Warren—sharing his father's love of the California coast and the
beauty of Brandt's work—continued to display the paintings proudly at his residence at the Bay Club as
well as Bermuda Dunes and Louden, Tennessee. The City Arts Commission is honored to display these
works for the public to enjoy.
The exhibition will continue to be on display at the Central Library until July 2, 2021, during the library's
operating hours.
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)., if
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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: Summer Concerts on the Green
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Arts Commission approve the performers recommended by the
Performing Arts for Concerts Ad Hoc Subcommittee for the summer 2021 Concerts on the Green series.
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Performance fees and sound engineering for three summer concerts is estimated at approximately
$19,000.00, to be expensed from the City Arts Commission 2021-22 programming budget.
DISCUSSION:
Since 2013, the City Arts Commission has presented live music on the Civic Green during the summer
months.
After closely monitoring COVID-case counts and Orange County’s progression through the State safety
tiers, the City Arts Commission has decided to move forwarded with planning the summer concert series
for 2021, pending State and County guidelines for large public gatherings.
The Performing Arts for Concerts Ad Hoc Subcommittee evaluates band submissions and recommends
performers to the City Arts Commission for approval. Staff negotiates a fee with the performers,
coordinates the use of the Green, publicizes the events, and hires a sound engineering contractor for the
performances.
The performers recommended by the Performing Arts for Concerts Ad Hoc Subcommittee and
submitted for City Arts Commission approval for summer 2021 are:
Acoustic Generation
The Sully Band
Smooth Sounds of Santana
ALTERNATE: HeartBeat Brazil (Brazilian jazz)
Acoustic Generation is a six-piece band that features an eclectic mix of sixties and seventies hits, as well
as original music by lead singer and songwriter Darren Howell.
The Sully Band is a 10-piece rhythm and blues revue, playing both covers and originals.
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Smooth Sounds of Santana recreates the look and sound of Carlos Santana from all eras of the guitarist’s
lengthy music career.
HeartBeat Brazil melds the energy and pulse of Brazilian jazz with the strength and muscle of American
popular music and jazz.
The concerts will again feature two food trucks—one that will offer a selection of savory food items, and
another that will offer sweet dessert items.
Pending City Arts Commission approval, staff will contract the performers and finalize the performance
dates.
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)., if
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