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Home My WebLink AboutCity Arts Commission 04-10-2025 Agenda (Legistar)CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION AGENDA Newport Beach Central Library - Small Conference Room 1000 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach CA 92660 Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 5:00 PM City Arts Commission Members: Melissa Kandel, Chair John Blom, Vice Chair Heather Ignatin, Secretary Maureen Flanagan, Commissioner Barbara George, Commissioner Wayan Kaufman, Commissioner Vanessa Moore, Commissioner Staff Members: Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director Camille Escareal-Garcia, Cultural Arts Assistant 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 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 Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. to give the City Arts Commissioners time to consider your comments. All emails will be made part of the record. 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 Melissa Hartson, 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 mhartson@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.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE April 10, 2025 Page 2 City Arts Commission Meeting 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 March 13, 2025, City Arts Commission Meeting Draft of 03/13/2025 Meeting Minutes1. Draft of 03-13-25 Meeting Minutes B.Consent Calendar Items Financial Report2. Review of financial information. Financial Report Cultural Arts Activities3. Monthly review of cultural arts activities from the Library Administrative Office for upcoming Library and City arts events and services. Cultural Arts Activities April 10, 2025 Page 3 City Arts Commission Meeting VII.CURRENT BUSINESS A.Items for Review and Possible Action City Art Maintenance4. Staff will provide an update to the City Arts Commission regarding upcoming art maintenance. City Art Maintenance Staff Report Art Week Ad Hoc Subcommittee5. Chair Kandel will assign City Arts Commissioners to the Art Week Ad Hoc Subcommittee. Art Week Subcommittee Staff Report B.Monthly Reports Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee6. Vice Chair Blom, Commissioner Flanagan, Commissioner Moore Music and Live Entertainment Ad Hoc Subcommittee7. Chair Kandel, Commissioner Flanagan, Secretary Ignatin Cultural Arts Grants Ad Hoc Subcommittee8. Vice Chair Blom, Commissioner Moore, Commissioner Kaufman Newport Beach Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee9. Commissioner George, Vice Chair Blom, Commissioner Moore Public Relations and Marketing Ad Hoc Subcommittee10. Chair Kandel, Vice Chair Blom, Secretary Ignatin Sculpture Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee11. Chair Kandel, Vice Chair Blom, Secretary Ignatin April 10, 2025 Page 4 City Arts Commission Meeting Student Art Exhibition12. Commissioner Kaufman Newport Beach Arts Foundation13. Commissioner Moore Historical Resources Liaison14. Vice Chair Blom VIII.CITY ARTS COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM). 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 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION MINUTES Newport Beach Public Library 1000 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Thursday, March 13, 2025 – Regular Meeting City Arts Commission Members: Melissa Kandel, Chair John Blom, Vice Chair Heather Ignatin, Secretary Maureen Flanagan, Commissioner Barbara George, Commissioner Wayan Kaufman, Commissioner Vanessa Moore, Commissioner Staff Members: Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director Camille Escareal-Garcia, Cultural Arts Assistant DRAFT I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Chair Melissa Kandel called the City Arts Commission Regular Meeting to order at 5:00 P.M. II. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Chair Melissa Kandel Vice Chair John Blom Commissioner Maureen Flanagan Commissioner Barbara George Commissioner Vanessa Moore Commissioners Absent: Secretary Heather Ignatin (excused) Commissioner Wayan Kaufman (excused) Staff Present: Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director Camille Escareal-Garcia, Cultural Arts Assistant III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Kandel led the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC - Waived V. PUBLIC COMMENTS None VI. CONSENT CALENDAR 5 City Arts Commission Meeting March 13, 2025 Page 2 A. Approval of Minutes of February 13, 202, City Arts Commission Meeting 1. Draft of 02/13/2025 Minutes Chair Kandel requested edits, changes, or deletions of the minutes. There were none. B. Consent Calendar Items 2. Financial Report Review of financial information. 3. Cultural Arts Activities Monthly review of cultural arts activities from the Library Administrative Office for upcoming Library and City arts events and services. In response to Commissioner Flanagan’s inquiries on Item No. VI.B.2, Library Services Director Melissa Hartson clarified staff is using most of its remaining Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 funds for the Newport Beach Art Exhibition. She estimated the expenses at about $22,000 and added the Subcommittee is considering adding pieces to the exhibition. She added staff is also working with its restoration vendor to pursue performing a more comprehensive restorative cleaning to statues citywide. Commissioner Flanagan encouraged the leadership team to look deeper into spending all available funds, noting they have seen cuts in the past when not using their full budget. In response to Chair Kandel’s inquiry, Director Hartson clarified funds for the stage are included in the FY 2025-26 budget because those programs happen after July 1. She added the FY 2025-26 budget is going to the City Council after an April review by the Finance Committee. In response to Director Hartson’s inquiry, Newport Beach resident Jim Mosher reported the Finance Committee will be seeing a budget overview on April 10 with the full budget to be heard on May 8. He added it will go to the City Council for the first time on May 27 with an anticipated adoption date at the first June meeting. Director Hartson reported staff does not anticipate a reduction in next year’s budget. Chair Kandel opened each item for Public Comment and there were none. Motion made by Vice Chair Blom, seconded by Commissioner Moore, to accept the Consent Calendar and carried 5-0-0-2 (with Secretary Ignatin and Commissioner Kaufman absent) VII. CURRENT BUSINESS A. Items for Review and Possible Action 4. 2025 Student Art Exhibition Timeline The Student Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee recommends the City Arts Commission approve a timeline for the 2025 Student Art Exhibition 6 City Arts Commission Meeting March 13, 2025 Page 3 Director Hartson reported the Commission has held three Student Art Exhibitions in the past with the highest participation level occurring when the Exhibition occurred in the fall. She stated the Ad Hoc Subcommittee reviewed a potential timeline and agreed to a call for entries from October 1 through November 30 with a review window in December before presenting its choice for winners at the January 8, 2026, City Arts Commission meeting. She added all of the artwork will be displayed in early 2026 with an awards presentation at the February 12, 2026, Commission meeting. Library Services Director Hartson reported the funding needed for the program is about $1,000. In response to Chair Kandel’s inquiry, Director Hartson clarified the artwork will be displayed before the winners are approved and stated ribbons will be added to the pieces after they are confirmed by the Commission on January 8, 2026. Chair Kandel opened the item for Public Comment and there were none. Motion made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Flanagan, to accept the revisions to the entry guidelines and carried 5-0-0-2 (with Secretary Ignatin and Commissioner Kaufman absent) 5. Concerts on the Civic Center Green Stage and Backdrop Staff recommends the City Arts Commission review and approve the Music and Live Entertainment Ad Hoc Subcommittee’s recommendation to rent a stage and truss arch backdrop for the July and September Concerts on the Civic Center Green performances. Director Hartson reported the Subcommittee met to review potential stage and backdrop options for the 2025 Summer Concerts on the Civic Center Green. She reported there is a truss arch option with a stage and a genie lift option with a stage. She presented artist renderings of the two options and added the Subcommittee recommends the truss arch option for the July and September concerts. She reported the cost would be a total of $3,026 dollars for the two concerts with the funds being available within the programming budget. She added the genie lift option is slightly more expensive at $3,076 but does provide more flexibility in its maximum height. In response to Chair Kandel’s inquiry, Library Services Director Hartson stated the backdrop’s design is yet to be determined but will include the logos for the City Arts Commission and the City of Newport Beach. She added staff’s intention is to create a generic banner which could be used again in future years. In response to Vice Chair Blom’s inquiries, Library Services Director Hartson confirmed the banner would be a one-time cost. She confirmed the banner would cover the entire backdrop area, currently slated to be 30 feet wide and 10 feet high. She confirmed that the estimated costs for either the truss arch or genie lift include delivery, setup, and removal work. She reported staff did not consider the cost to purchase the equipment, only to rent it, noting staff does not have sufficient storage space or either transportation or assembly abilities. She added staff is working with the contracted sound engineer for the concerts on the stage and backdrop and is receiving a highly discounted rate for the rental because the vendor will already be on site for the concerts handling sound. 7 City Arts Commission Meeting March 13, 2025 Page 4 In response to Vice Chair Blom’s inquiry, Director Hartson clarified the Pacific Symphony has its own portable stage and the City will not be renting one for its performance. Chair Kandel commended the idea of a backdrop and stage, reporting previous summer concert goers have regularly complained to her about an inability to see the band because their performance area is too low. She added the banner will also add public visibility for the Commission and City to receive their due recognition for presenting the event. In response to Vice Chair Blom’s inquiry, Cultural Arts Assistant Camille Escareal-Garcia reported the current steps the band performs on are about 36 inches off the ground with the stage to add an additional 18 inches. In response to Vice Chair Blom’s inquiry, Chair Kandel could not confirm if the additional 18 inches are sufficient and added the Subcommittee could ask the vendor if they have a higher option. Director Hartson added staff would not recommend revisiting the height due to an urgent need to secure a contract with the concerts not far off. In response to Commissioner George’s inquiry, Director Hartson confirmed it is the same company that handles the fall Concert at Marina Park. Chair Kandel lauded the proposed setup having seen it in other venues. She noted the existing stage at Marina Park is significantly higher. She stated this proposal may not prove to be a perfect solution on stage height but acknowledged they are under a time constraint and this proposal will help. She added they can assess it and adjust for next year. She added the grass slopes downwards in the middle, leading to the public’s sightline concerns in this area. In response to Commissioner George’s inquiry, Director Hartson confirmed there have been discussions with the vendor about potential high winds and being cautious about certain banner materials, encouraging a mesh which wind can pass through. She added the vendor had originally proposed a larger sized backdrop, but a decision was made to reduce the size due to potential winds at the venue. Director Hartson added the genie lift would have a quicker release mechanism than the truss arch in case of emergency, but the vendor would be able to cut the banner from the truss arch in a short time if need be. Chair Kandel opened public comment. Mr. Mosher inquired about how complicated the setup was and if it would obstruct access to the Newport Beach Public Library, potentially for multiple days. Director Hartson confirmed it would be a same-day setup and breakdown. She added the Library is closed when the stage would be broken down after the concert. Chair Kandel closed public comment. Motion made by Vice Chair Blom, seconded by Commissioner Kaufman, to approve the Subcommittee’s recommendation and carried 4-0-1-2 (with Secretary Ignatin and Commissioner Kaufman absent and Commissioner Flanagan abstaining) B. Monthly Reports 8 City Arts Commission Meeting March 13, 2025 Page 5 6. Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee Vice Chair Blom, Commissioner Flanagan, Commissioner Moore Commissioner Moore stated there is nothing to report. 7. Music and Live Entertainment Ad Hoc Subcommittee Chair Kandel, Secretary Ignatin, Commissioner Flanagan Chair Kandel reported the Subcommittee met to discuss the backdrop options they just approved in Item No. VII.A.5. 8. Cultural Arts Grants Ad Hoc Subcommittee Vice Chair Blom, Commissioner Kaufman, Commissioner Moore Commissioner Moore stated there is nothing to report. 9. Newport Beach Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee Vice Chair Blom, Commissioner George, Commissioner Moore Commissioner Moore reported there has been a recent call for artists and follow-ups are ongoing. In response to Chair Kandel’s inquiries, Cultural Arts Assistant Escareal-Garcia confirmed the call list will be forwarded to the entire Commission. She added there is also a script with basic information about the Exhibition. She offered her assistance if any Commissioners receive questions where they were unsure of the answer and requested any updated contact information from artists. She encouraged Commissioners to prioritize artists who participated in the last two Exhibitions. She requested the calls be made in April. Commissioner Moore agreed mid-April would be a good target for Commissioners to complete their phone calls. Mr. Mosher clarified he is addressing Item No. VII.B.8 at the moment and questioned whether the Cultural Arts Grants Ad Hoc Committee has completed its purpose and should be sunset. Vice Chair Blom agreed with Mr. Mosher. 10. Public Relations and Marketing Ad Hoc Subcommittee Chair Kandel, Vice Chair Blom, Secretary Ignatin Chair Kandel stated there is nothing current to report. 11. Sculpture Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee Chair Kandel, Vice Chair Blom, Secretary Ignatin Chair Kandel stated there is nothing current to report. 12. Student Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee Commissioner Kaufman Commissioner Kaufman was absent so there was no report. 9 City Arts Commission Meeting March 13, 2025 Page 6 13. Newport Beach Arts Foundation Liaison Commissioner Moore Chair Kandel reported attending yesterday’s meeting and added registration is now open for Art in the Park. She stated they have had 10 applicants so far and are focusing on social media and sponsors. She added there will be a live band and there are also discussions about a beer and wine pavilion along with catered food. 14. Historical Resources Liaison Vice Chair Blom Vice Chair Blom reported the Historical Society meetings he attends focuses on Corona Del Mar (CdM) and not the whole City. They will have a table at the annual CdM Town Hall sponsored by the CdM Chamber of Commerce and the Residents’ Association. In response to Vice Chair Blom’s inquiry, the consensus was the Commission has similarly had a table in the past. Director Hartson agreed to get more information about this year’s meeting. Chair Kandel endorsed attending. Mr. Mosher reported Mayor Joe Stapleton has been having a regular historical presentation at City Council meetings with the video being available on the City’s website. He noted the Commission’s purview includes history and thought they would like to know if they did not already. VIII. CITY ARTS COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION, OR REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM) Commissioner Moore expressed concerns they will lose any unspent funds from FY 2024-25. Library Services Director Hartson offered to present a report of how staff plans to use the remaining funds. Commissioner Moore proposed holding a silent disco in the Sculpture Exhibition at sunset in the summer to increase Sculpture Exhibition attendance. In response to Commissioner Flanagan’s inquiry, Commissioner Moore stated they could start this before the end of FY 2024-25 and use their remaining funds. Chair Kandel referenced Commissioner Moore’s proposal at the last meeting for an Art Week in 2026 and stated they should form an Ad Hoc Subcommittee to conceptually discuss an Art Week further. In response to Chair Kandel’s inquiry, Library Services Director Hartson confirmed the Art Exhibition budget could be used for a silent disco in June because the Exhibition is in FY 2024-25. Director Hartson said staff, however, would need to take a look at a silent disco 10 City Arts Commission Meeting March 13, 2025 Page 7 since the Newport Beach Art Exhibition takes a lot of staff time once the call opens. They are organizing the entire event. In response to Chair Kandel’s inquiry, Commissioner Moore stated her vision would be a silent disco separate from the Art Exhibition. Chair Kandel noted a silent disco could fall under the purview of the Music and Live Entertainment Ad Hoc Subcommittee and they can discuss the idea there to formalize a plan for June. Chair Kandel reported she and Commissioner Moore attended the Baroque Music Festival musical and encouraged others to attend their events. IX. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None X. ADJOURNMENT – 5:33 P.M. Chair Kandel adjourned the meeting. 11 As of April 1, 2025 ACCT NAME BUDGET DATE VENDOR EXPENSES AVAILABLE NOTES Programming 60,500.00$ 07/11 DJE Sound and Lighting 4,337.67 56,162.33 COTG Sound -07-21-2024 (Radio Rebels) 07/11 Rebel Music Entertainment 3,250.00 52,912.33 COTG Band - 07-21-2024 (Radio Rebels) 07/25 Mr. Rock N' Roll Inc.3,250.00 49,662.33 COTG Band - 08-11-2024 (Wilbury SuperGroup) 07/25 DJE Sound and Lighting 4,337.67 45,324.66 COTG Sound - 08-11-2024 (Wilbury Super Group) 07/31 Paul's Flowers 258.60 45,066.06 2024 Art Exhibition - Flowers 07/31 FEDEX Office 90.47 44,975.59 Concerts on the Green signs 08/01 Alliant Insurance Services 2,506.00 42,469.59 Insurance for Concerts on the Green 08/01 Tracy Kiggen (ARTovator)958.00 41,511.59 Children's Activities - 07-21-2024 (Radio Rebels) & Business License Fee 08/01 Tracy Kiggen (ARTovator)615.00 40,896.59 Children's Activities - 08-11-2024 (Wilbury Super Group)08/08 Amazon.com 26.93 40,869.66 Concerts on the Green supplies 08/08 Amazon.com 19.66 40,850.00 Concerts on the Green supplies 08/23 WESTAF (CallforEntry.org)525.00 40,325.00 CallforEntry.org 2024 Art Exhibition Processing Fee08/23 Tracy Kiggen (ARTovator)615.00 39,710.00 Children's Activities - 09-22-2024 (AbSOULute) 08/30 DJE Sound and Lighting 4,337.67 35,372.33 COTG Sound -09-22-2024 (AbSOULute) 08/30 Leon Chalnick 3,250.00 32,122.33 COTG Band - 09-22-2024 (AbSOULute) 10/03 Kleenway Services Inc.134.70 31,987.63 COTG Dayporters 07-21-2024 (Radio Rebels) 10/03 Kleenway Services Inc.134.70 31,852.93 COTG Dayporters 08-11-2024 (Wilbury Super Group)10/03 Kleenway Services Inc.134.70 31,718.23 COTG Dayporters 09-22-2024 (AbSOULute) 10/17 Amazon.com 14.97 31,703.26 Halloween Spooktacular supplies 10/17 Amazon.com 37.60 31,665.66 Halloween Spooktacular supplies 10/17 Amazon.com 34.90 31,630.76 Halloween Spooktacular supplies 10/17 Amazon.com 114.20 31,516.56 Halloween Spooktacular supplies 10/17 Amazon.com 23.97 31,492.59 Halloween Spooktacular supplies 10/24 Amazon.com 63.88 31,428.71 Halloween Spooktacular supplies 10/24 Amazon.com 28.00 31,400.71 Halloween Spooktacular supplies 10/31 Gotprint.com 48.44 31,352.27 Halloween Spooktacular banner 10/31 Trader Joe's 467.16 30,885.11 Halloween Spooktacular supplies 10/31 Costco 39.98 30,845.13 Halloween Spooktacular supplies 10/31 Amazon.com 10.71 30,834.42 Halloween Spooktacular supplies 10/31 Creative West 60.00 30,774.42 CallforEntry.org Account Renewal 10/31 Creative Market 10.20 30,764.22 Font for Spooktacular Banner 12/05 Amazon.com 171.29 30,592.93 Art cleaning supplies 12/05 Amazon.com 33.27 30,559.66 Library Gallery exhibit supplies 03/27 Amazon.com 25.20 30,534.46 Art Exhibition Supplies 03/27 Amazon.com 10.69 30,523.77 Art Exhibition Supplies 03/27 Amazon.com 28.03 30,495.74 Art Exhibition Supplies 03/27 Amazon.com 14.52 30,481.22 Art Exhibition Supplies 03/27 Amazon.com 17.76 30,463.46 Art Exhibition Supplies TOTAL $60,500.00 $30,036.54 $30,463.46 City Grants 30,000.00$ TOTAL $30,000.00 $0.00 $30,000.00 Professional Services 23,000.00$ 08/15 TAVD Virtual Assistant 159.75 22,840.25 Transcription of Minutes (07/11) 08/23 Svartifoss Corp 75.00 22,765.25 Art Installation (Indivisible - Sister City Artwork) 08/23 Svartifoss Corp 400.00 22,365.25 Art Installation (Christopher Evans exhibit) 08/30 Crown Building Services 825.00 21,540.25 Sculpture Maintenance (Sphere 112) 09/13 TAVD Virtual Assistant 76.50 21,463.75 Transcription of Minutes (08/08) 09/27 Svartifoss Corp 350.00 21,113.75 Art Installation (Shant Beudjekian) 10/17 TAVD Virtual Assistant 85.50 21,028.25 Transcription of Minutes (09/12) 10/31 Image360 186.62 20,841.63 Plaque for Indivisible artwork 11/22 TAVD Virtual Assistant 85.50 20,756.13 Transcription of Minutes (10/10) 11/29 Svartifoss Corp 250.00 20,506.13 Art Installation (Faro Mohajedi exhibit) 12/12 Crown Building Services 825.00 19,681.13 Sculpture Maintenance (Sphere 112) 12/19 TAVD Virtual Assistant 130.50 19,550.63 Transcription of Minutes (11/14) 01/16 TAVD Virtual Assistant 33.75 19,516.88 Transcription of Minutes (12/12) 01/30 Svartifoss Corp 325.00 19,191.88 Art Installation (Tianyi Wang) 02/21 Crown Building Services 825.00 18,366.88 Sculpture Maintenance (Sphere 112) 03/13 Gerard Basil Studios 2,025.00 16,341.88 Annual bronze sculpture cleanings 03/27 Lisa Mackenzie 112.50 16,229.38 Transcription of Minutes (02/13) TOTAL 23,000.00$ $6,770.62 16,229.38$ FY 2024-25Cultural Arts Division 1 of 2 12 As of April 1, 2025 ACCT NAME BUDGET DATE VENDOR EXPENSES AVAILABLE NOTES FY 2024-25Cultural Arts Division Sculpture Exhibition 135,000.00$ TOTAL $135,000.00 $0.00 $135,000.00 Advertising $ 1,340.00 07/31 Gotprint.com 181.41 1,158.59 COTG rack card 07/31 Gotprint.com 120.78 1,037.81 COTG banners08/31 Gotprint.com 67.38 970.43 Large Concerts on the Green banner 09/30 Gotprint.com 115.56 854.87 Marina Park rack cards 09/30 Gotprint.com 85.59 769.28 Marina Park banners 09/30 Gotprint.com 74.34 694.94 Large Marina Park banner 01/31 Gotprint.com 104.35 590.59 Central Library Gallery rack cards 01/31 Gotprint.com 109.69 480.90 Central Library Gallery rack cards TOTAL $1,340.00 $859.10 $480.90 REVENUES Special Events (NBAE)$0.00 TOTAL $0.00 $0.00 BUDGET EXPENSES AVAILABLECultural Arts Totals $249,840.00 $37,666.26 $212,173.74 2 of 2 13 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION STAFF REPORT April 10, 2025 Agenda Item No. 3 CENTRAL LIBRARY GALLERY EXHIBITS The Newport Beach Central Library Gallery is pleased to present the fine art of Liberty Dickinson. A native of Chicago, whose career embraces both her love of teaching and the arts, she attended Chicago Teachers College (now Chicago State University) and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education, subsequently teaching primary grades in the Chicagoland area for a number of years. Throughout this time, her love of art never left her, and after moving to California in 1986, she earned certificates in Illustration and Graphic Design. According to Liberty, she cannot remember a time when she wasn’t drawing or painting, and in pursuing her artistic career she has found fine art to be her favorite by far. In her home studio in Santa Ana, Liberty offer classes and workshops, fulfilling her passion for teaching and art. Her art includes a variety of subjects and mediums, from still life to plein air, from oils to pastels. She finds it difficult to focus on one type of artwork since all types intrigue her. This particular exhibit includes many of her abstract pieces, some in watercolor and acrylic, others in mixed media. Liberty’s painting process is completely intuitive, letting the artworks guide her. A lifelong learner, she continues to take classes to expand her knowledge and technique, and has studied under wonderful instructors such as Dianna Ponting, Marc Whitney, Marshall Vandruff, and Ignat Ignatov. Liberty has exhibited at the Muzeo, Irvine Fine Arts Gallery, among other local venues. Artwork will be on display until May 2, 2025. UPCOMING CENTRAL LIBRARY GALLERY EXHIBITS: 2025: • Joan Gladstone (Giclées): May 5 – June 29 • Kathy Kehoe Bambeck (Puzzle Paintings): June 30 – August 22 • Joe Cladis (Lithographs): August 25 – October 17 TO: CITY ARTS COMMISSION FROM: Library Services Department Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director (949) 717-3801, mhartson@newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Camille Escareal-Garcia, Cultural Arts Assistant TITLE: Cultural Arts Activities for March 2025 14 Cultural Arts Activities for January 2025 02/13/2025 Page 2 • Susan Neas (Watercolor Mosaics): October 20 – December 12 • Hugo Zhang (Photography): December 15 – February 6 CULTURAL ARTS CALENDER OF EVENTS: City Arts Commission (CAC) meetings are held at 5 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. • 2025 CAC Regular Monthly Meetings: o January 9, 2025 (canceled) o February 13, 2025 o March 13, 2025 o April 10, 2025 o May 8, 2025 o June 12, 2025 o July 10, 2025 o August 14, 2025 o September 11, 2025 o October 9, 2025 o November 13, 2025 o December 11, 2025 • 58th Annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition: Saturday, June 28, 2025 • Summer Concerts on the Civic Green: o July 27, 2025 – Cassie B o August 17, 2025 – Pacific Symphony o September 14, 2025 – Tijuana Dogs • Fall Concert at Marina Park o October 12, 2025 – 805 Social Club (The History of Pop) 15 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION STAFF REPORT April 10, 2025 Agenda Item No. 4 ABSTRACT: Staff presents a report regarding upcoming maintenance for the City-owned bronze sculptures: Marine 1/1 Memorial Sculpture, Ronald Reagan Statue, and Sunset Years. DISCUSSION: The Cultural Arts Division of the City of Newport Beach schedules regular maintenance of City-owned art. There are three outdoor bronze sculptures in the City’s Art Inventory. The Marine 1/1 Memorial Sculpture is at Castaways Park. The Ronald Reagan Statue is along the walking path in Civic Center Park and Sunset Years is located on the South Bay Front of Balboa Island. The outdoor environmental elements are particularly harsh on the pieces. Bronze naturally develops a green patina and corrosion as it ages and reacts with the environment. Staff has maintained an annual basic cleaning and waxing. However, a more restorative cleaning is recommended every two years to prevent significant preservation work in the future. The last restorative work to remove the patina and corrosion from the bronze pieces took place four years ago. Staff is planning upcoming restoration cleanings for the three pieces to purposefully coincide with upcoming events. Marine 1/1 will be cleaned the week of May 12 prior to the 16th Annual Field of Honor set to begin May 16 in Castaways Park. The work performed on Ronald Reagan will happen before the Newport Beach Art Exhibition. Sunset Years will also be cleaned in June before the height of the summer season commences on Balboa Island. TO: CITY ARTS COMMISSION FROM: Library Services Department Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director (949) 717-3801, mhartson@newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director TITLE: City Art Maintenance 16 City Art Maintenance April 10, 2025 Page 2 Restoration ArTechs will remove the patina and corrosion to expose new bare metal. They will apply new patina, hot process and burnish highlights. The last step will be to apply marine-grade urethane lacquer and gloss. Additionally, Sunset Years sits on a teak bench. The bench will be refinished and repairs to a damaged back rib will be completed. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: The estimate for the three restorative cleanings totals $8,100. Funds will be expensed from the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Professional Services budget. NOTICING: This agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which the Board of Library Trustees considers the item). 17 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION STAFF REPORT April 10, 2025 Agenda Item No. 5 ABSTRACT: City Arts Commission Chair Melissa Kandel will appoint an Art Week Ad Hoc Subcommittee. DISCUSSION: The purpose of the Art Week Ad Hoc Subcommittee is to plan and organize an Art Week for FY 2025-26. They will be responsible for providing recommendations on possible entertainment, art exhibitions, logistics and scheduling, all of which will be sent to the City Arts Commission for discussion and approval, as necessary. NOTICING: This agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which the Board of Library Trustees considers the item). TO: CITY ARTS COMMISSION FROM: Library Services Department Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director (949) 717-3801, mhartson@newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director TITLE: Art Week Ad Hoc Subcommittee 18