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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Arts Commission 11-13-25 Meeting AgendaCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION AGENDA Newport Beach Civic Center - Council Chambers 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach 92660 Thursday, November 13, 2025 - 5:00 PM City Arts Commission Members: Heather Ignatin, Chair Vanessa Moore, Vice Chair Vacant, Secretary David Anastos, Commissioner John Blom, Commissioner Tiare Meegan, Commissioner Laurel Tippett, Commissioner Staff Members: Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director Rebecca Lightfoot, Library Services Manager 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, November 12, 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.PRESENTATION(S) 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. November 13, 2025 Page 2 City Arts Commission Meeting 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.Consent Calendar Items Minutes of the October 9, 2025, City Arts Commission Meeting1. Draft 10-09-2025 Meeting Minutes Financial Report2. Review of financial information. November Financial Report VI.CURRENT BUSINESS A.Items for Review and Possible Action General Plan Update for Arts and Culture Element and Historical Resources Element 3. The General Plan Update Ad Hoc Subcommittee will present their recommendations and comments for the draft Arts and Culture Element and the Historical Resources Element and the Historical Resources Element of the General Plan Update. General Plan Ad Hoc Subcommitee Staff Report Attachment A FY 2025-26 Newport Beach Cultural Arts Grants Timeline4. The Cultural Arts Grants Ad Hoc Subcommittee will present their recommended timeline for the FY 2025-26 Cultural Arts Grants. FY 2025-26 Grants Staff Report Attachment A November 13, 2025 Page 3 City Arts Commission Meeting FY 2025-26 Funding Opportunities for the Newport Beach Arts Foundation5. Staff recommends the City Arts Commission approve a funding opportunity for submission to the Newport Beach Arts Foundation for FY 2025-26. FY 2025-26 NBAF Funding Staff Report Cultural Arts Activities6. Monthly review of cultural arts activities from the Library Administrative Office for upcoming Library and City arts events and services. October Activities Staff Report B.Monthly Reports Monthly reports will be provided by active ad hoc subcommittees. Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee7. Commissioner Anastos, Commissioner Meegan Art Week Ad Hoc Subcommittee8. Chair Ignatin, Vice Chair Moore, Commissioner Tippett Cultural Arts Grants Ad Hoc Subcommittee9. Vice Chair Moore, Commissioner Meegan Music and Live Entertainment Ad Hoc Subcommittee10. Chair Ignatin, Vanessa Moore Newport Beach Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee11. Chair Ignatin, Vice Chair Moore Public Relations and Marketing Ad Hoc Subcommittee12. Chair Ignatin, Vice Chair Moore Sculpture Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee13. Chair Ignatin, Commissioner Blom Student Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee14. Commissioner Anastos, Commissioner Meegan, Commissioner Tippett Newport Beach Arts Foundation Liaison15. Vice Chair Moore Historical Resources Liaison16. Commissioner Blom General Plan for Arts and Culture Ad Hoc Subcommittee17. Chair Ignatin, Vice Chair Moore, Commissioner Blom November 13, 2025 Page 4 City Arts Commission Meeting 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 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. IX.ADJOURNMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION MINUTES Newport Beach Central Library – Staff Conference Room 1000 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach 92660 Teleconference Location Pursuant to GC§54953(B): 20 2nd SW, Rochester, Minnesota 55902 Thursday, October 9, 2025 – 5:00 PM City Arts Commission Members: Heather Ignatin, Chair Vanessa Moore, Vice Chair David Anastos, Commissioner John Blom, Commissioner Tiare Meegan, Commissioner Laurel Tippett, Commissioner Staff Members: Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director Rebecca Lightfoot, Library Services Manager Camille Escareal-Garcia, Cultural Arts Assistant DRAFT I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Chair Heather Ignatin called the City Arts Commission Regular Meeting to order at 5:00 P.M. She joined the meeting via teleconference. II. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Chair Heather Ignatin Vice Chair Vanessa Moore Commissioner David Anastos Commissioner John Blom Commissioner Tiare Meegan Commissioner Laurel Tippett Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director Rebecca Lightfoot, Library Services Manager Camille Escareal-Garcia, Cultural Arts Assistant Liz Westmoreland, Principal Planner III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Ignatin led the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC - Waived V. CONSENT CALENDAR 55 City Arts Commission Meeting October 9, 2025 Page 2 A. Consent Calendar Items 1. Minutes of the September 11, 2025, City Arts Commission Meeting 2. Financial Report Review of financial information. In response to Vice Chair Moore’s inquiries, Cultural Arts Assistant Camille Escareal-Garcia reported that the images captured by a pair of photographers during Concerts on the Green are primarily used in promoting the following year’s event. She confirmed that both expenses are for still photographers and not videographers. She clarified that the discrepancy in the two expenses for the same service by the same vendor is because the first expense includes the cost of a one-year licensing fee. Chair Ignatin opened the item for Public Comment, and there were none. Motion made by Vice Chair Moore seconded by Commissioner Blom, to approve the Consent Calendar, and carried 6-0-0-0. VI. CURRENT BUSINESS A. Items for Review and Possible Action 3. General Plan Update: Introducing Refreshed Goals and Policies in the Arts and Culture Element and the Historical Resources Element Review the recent drafts of the Arts and Culture Element and Historical Resources Element of the General Plan Update and continue discussion from their September 11, 2025 meeting. Principal Planner Liz Westmoreland reported that the General Plan is the State-mandated framework for City decision-making. She added that Newport Beach’s General Plan was last comprehensively updated in 2006. She added that the Arts and Culture Element and Historical Resources Element are not ones mandated by the State but rather ones the City chooses to include due to their community importance. She reported on the timeline for the updating process to date, including the City Council’s creation of a community-led General Plan Update Steering Committee (GPUSC) and General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC). Principal Planner Westmoreland reported that additions to the Draft Arts and Culture Element not included in the current General Plan include support for art in public places and private development projects, enhanced support for Library services and music programming, additional focus on marketing, and an emphasis on collaboration and partnerships with other organizations. She clarified that, while the Historical Resources Element is not required by the State, many components of it are subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). She added that new to the Draft Historical Resources Element from the current General Plan includes a call to celebrate the City’s historical resources with outreach and education through signage, partnerships, walking tours, 66 City Arts Commission Meeting October 9, 2025 Page 3 school programs, and other means. She added that the new additions also recommend the creation of a Legacy Business Program. Principal Planner Westmoreland reported on how the Commissioners and public can get involved in the updating process through GPAC and GPUSC meetings, the City’s website, upcoming community open houses, and by contacting City staff directly. She reported on the next steps in the process, adding that staff will return to the Commission in the future with a more finalized draft, seeking a formal recommendation of approval. She requested that the Commission submit its feedback on the current drafts by November 17th. In response to Commissioner Blom’s inquiry, Chair Ignatin confirmed that staff recommends the formation of an Ad Hoc Subcommittee for a more robust study of the drafts and added that she would like to appoint Vice Chair Moore, Commissioner Blom, and herself to the Subcommittee. In response to Vice Chair Moore’s inquiry, Library Services Director Melissa Hartson clarified that Commissioners providing their feedback offline to a Subcommittee member would tread into the territory of a serial meeting under the Brown Act and recommended making any comments about the drafts now. Chair Ignatin recommended officially forming the Subcommittee after public comment and providing the full Commission an opportunity to respond to the Subcommittee’s thoughts at the next meeting before sending the Commission’s final response to the GPAC. Commissioner Anastos stated that Policy No. HR-7.1.2 recommends creating a Board of specialized personnel across multiple commissions and committees. He expressed his opposition to the concept of a specialized committee due to the Commission’s role. He added that forming another specialized committee would be overkill. In response to Commissioner Meegan’s inquiry, Principal Planner Westmoreland noted that the City Council will ultimately hear these community-driven recommendations and could create additional City staff positions if it feels that they will be necessary to enact the GPAC’s more robust recommendations. Commissioner Blom reported that the Draft Arts and Culture Element’s publicity section states that the Newport Beach Arts Foundation is a big supporter of the Commission but added that this support has not been happening. He encouraged the Draft Element’s call for a focus on soliciting public and philanthropic donations to the arts, adding that the Commission has been prevented in the past from searching for donations. Vice Chair Moore stated that this fundraising concept could also apply in the Draft Historical Resources Element, as private funds could be raised for restorations. Commissioner Blom reported that there are many residents interested in historical preservation and art that City staff is unaware of. He lauded the Corona del Mar Historical Resources Committee meetings and the group’s volume of results without City support. In response to Commissioner Anastos’ inquiry, Commissioner Blom and others confirmed that the Commission cannot solicit funding from private sources. He added that the Commission currently relies on the Arts Foundation and stated that the relationship is not currently working. 77 City Arts Commission Meeting October 9, 2025 Page 4 Commissioner Meegan expressed concerns about the logistics of how the Draft Arts and Culture Element’s call for the Commission to be involved in adding art to large commercial developments would function, along with what their expectations would be. Vice Chair Moore called for the inclusion of historical tourism. In response to Chair Ignatin’s inquiries, Principal Planner Westmoreland confirmed that feedback provided at this meeting can be compiled and included with the Commission’s official feedback to the GPAC at the next meeting. She added that staff can also include comments about the drafts made at the September meeting. Commissioner Blom reported that the Commission has been allocated $30,000 for arts grants in recent years, but the sum was originally intended to be $50,000. He called for an increase to the full $50,000 so that the recipients receive a more substantial grant. The Commissioners agreed. Chair Ignatin opened public comment. Jim Mosher clarified that he is a member of the GPAC but is speaking here as an individual. He stated that the background reports are as important as the elements and were prepared by a consultant unfamiliar with Newport Beach. He added they will be attached as appendices to the final elements and inquired if they are subject to revision for better accuracy. Chair Ignatin closed public comment. Principal Planner Westmoreland reported that she will consult with Planning Manager Ben Zdeba to clarify the scope of the Commission’s review and whether commentary on the existing conditions report is necessary. She added that the report is designed to provide background and technical insight about State law requirements and best practices observed in other cities. She added that the documents were vetted by the GPAC. Chair Ignatin appointed an Ad Hoc Subcommittee consisting of Vice Chair Moore, Commissioner Blom, and herself, with a direction to provide recommended comments to the GPAC from the Commission at the next meeting. Chair Ignatin received and filed the report. 4. Curatorial Panel Assessment of Submitted Works – Sculpture in Civic Center Park Exhibition, Phase X Arts Orange County will present the curatorial panel rankings of the Sculpture Exhibition Phase X entries. The City Arts Commission will discuss the ranking results and approve works for inclusion in the Public Online Survey for Phase X of the Sculpture Exhibition. Arts Orange County (ArtsOC) President Patrick Brien introduced the two guest jurors, Genevieve Williams and Virginia Arce – both recent recipients of ArtsOC’s Artist of the 88 City Arts Commission Meeting October 9, 2025 Page 5 Year Award – and reported on the submission and scoring process. He reported on how the public polling process will work after the jury selects the works for the online survey, noting that, per the City Council’s wishes, online voting will only be open to Newport Beach residents. He added that it is important to pare down the event-record list of 79 entries so that the online survey does not become so long and cumbersome that potential voters will stop short of completion. Mr. Brien reviewed all 79 submissions in the order of how the jury ranked them. He recommended placing the cutline at an average jury grade of 4.0, with 29 pieces reaching this threshold. Mr. Brien noted that there are potential safety concerns with submissions by Catherine Daley, Jess Glode Wise, Patrick Vogel, and Solomon Bassoff, and added that ArtsOC will reach out to each artist to discuss the piece. He added that there are also structural concerns about Sonny Behan’s submission, leading to a discussion about its base. He reported that Sergey Gornushkin’s submission has guide wires that are a potential tripping hazard and that the piece could be too top-heavy for Newport Beach’s winds and other climate factors. In response to Commissioner Blom’s inquiry, Mr. Brien expressed his understanding that John Banks’ submission exists in a physical form and not only a virtual draft. He added that ArtsOC would confirm its physical existence before opening online voting should the piece be selected for the list. Commissioner Tippett expressed concerns about the three-year durability of Ilya Idlechik’s fiberglass submission based on how surfboards weather in Newport Beach, but an ArtsOC official reported that the City has seen other similarly constructed works in the past without exhibiting durability issues aside from color changes. Vice Chair Moore inquired about whether people will be able to sit in the car in Solomon Bassoff’s submission. ArtsOC consultant, Joseph Lewis, reported that the drafts of the General Plan call for public art to serve as a mechanism to activate public spaces. He added that many cities have commissioned interactive art installations in recent years, as opposed to just statues or sculptures that are merely admired and not designed for residents to be playful with. He stated that the public should be allowed to get in Mr. Bassoff’s car and play with it just as children sit on Doug Snider’s Gecko bench currently exhibiting in the Sculpture Exhibition in Civic Center Park. Chair Ignatin agreed that Mr. Bassoff’s submission inherently invites people to sit in the car. In response to Chair Ignatin’s inquiry, Library Services Director Hartson discussed the potential logistics of entering the car and added that it is not intended to be a playground piece like some other pieces in the Sculpture Exhibition, such as the Gecko bench. She pondered if the door to the car opens and if it will hold up in the elements of nature, along with whether there would be a tendency to also climb into the back seat. She added that it is likely a heavy piece and will have to be very precisely set, like Gecko. 99 City Arts Commission Meeting October 9, 2025 Page 6 Mr. Lewis reported that, at 1,600 pounds, Mr. Bassoff’s submission is far lighter than Gecko, which required a crane for installation. Library Services Director Hartson agreed that there are causes for concern about Mr. Bassoff’s work. Mr. Lewis reported that in Mr. Bassoff’s supplemental materials submitted with the work, he indicated that it had been coated with graffiti-repellant material and had been previously installed in other locations where people climbed into the car. Commissioner Tippett reported that she increased her rating on Mr. Bassoff’s work specifically because it is interactive, agreeing with Commissioner Blom’s comments. In response to Commissioner Tippett’s inquiry, Mr. Brien clarified that in the past, safety concerns have been addressed ahead of the voting, installation, and even afterward. Library Services Director Hartson confirmed that a sculpture had to be removed during a recent phase due to damage leading to structural safety concerns. Commissioner Tippett noted that the jury’s No. 1 and No. 3 picks both have safety concerns that ArtsOC will need to address prior to opening online voting. Mr. Brien reported that artists in the past have lost pieces of their work because the public was pulling them off. He stated that ArtsOC would want to remove such a piece from consideration if the artist expresses this concern in advance. He added that sometimes the images are deceiving, and the artist can clarify their piece’s safety concerns. In response to Commissioner Tippett’s inquiry, Mr. Brien clarified that this meeting will also determine pieces to serve as alternates for the online poll if there are issues with any in the current top 29. Commissioner Blom reported that pieces have previously been pulled prior to the exhibition for safety reasons, among others. Chair Ignatin stated that if a piece is obviously top-heavy or dangerous, then the Commission should err on the side of caution and pull it out now. Vice Chair Moore stated that they should first ask the artists directly before pulling their work, citing Ms. Daley’s top-rated piece, which she likes but comes with safety concerns over whether the strands hang too low to the ground. Mr. Brien stated that Ms. Daley’s art has been previously exhibited by the City, but those pieces also came with questions because they look more fragile than they are. Guest Juror Williams expressed concerns about the potential for sharp edges on Patrick Vogel’s submission, sensing a potential for children to attempt to climb up its spine. Mr. Brien stated that sharp edges and other safety concerns are a cause to contact the artists. He added that this is also why they need to have some backups ready. 1010 City Arts Commission Meeting October 9, 2025 Page 7 Guest Juror Arce expressed safety concerns about Lee Tal’s submission because of its mirrored surface, pondering if someone might walk into it or if a bird might fly into it. Mr. Brien stated that the location of Mr. Lee’s submission within Civic Center Park could alleviate safety concerns. Mr. Brien noted that he is not on the jury but stated that Mr. Gornushkin’s submission likely should be removed due to the tripping hazards presented by the guidewires. Chair Ignatin agreed, adding concerns about it also being too top-heavy. In response to Vice Chair Moore’s inquiry, Chair Ignatin stated that the recommendation is to approve the top 29 submissions, which would be reduced to 28 without Mr. Gornushkin’s submission. Vice Chair Moore noted that they may still drop a couple of the current top 28 after discussing the submissions with their artists. Mr. Brien added that pieces are also sometimes lost to other exhibits. He agreed with Chair Ignatin’s summary of the top 28, adding that the Commission should be polled about whether any of the top 28 should be pulled or if any outside the current top 28 should be included per juror passion pleas. Commissioner Anastos made a passion plea for Nathan Johansen’s submission, lauding its elegant simplicity and hopefulness. Commissioner Tippett commended the interactive nature of Tyler Kimball’s submission. Vice Chair Moore echoed Commissioner Anastos’ call to include Mr. Johansen’s work. The Commissioners verbally agreed to include both works. In response to Commissioner Tippett’s inquiry, Mr. Brien confirmed that they are only making a list for public polling, and it the public poll will not include the jury’s thoughts on each piece or its jury rating. Chair Ignatin expressed safety concerns about Mr. Vogel’s submission for being climbable. Guest Juror Williams agreed about the combination of climbing temptation with potentially sharp edges, leading to a possible call for caution. In response to Mr. Brien’s inquiry, Mr. Lewis stated that the best tactic would be to ask the artist. Commissioner Tippett noted that there are questions about both sharp edges and stability with Mr. Vogel’s submission. Vice Chair Moore noted that the display picture of the piece appears to be in a public park, theorizing that it is an indication that the piece is climbable and not as sharp as it looks. 1111 City Arts Commission Meeting October 9, 2025 Page 8 Chair Ignatin stated that the artist will likely say the piece is fine and recommended seeing where this previous display in his picture is from and soliciting feedback from the exhibitor. Mr. Lewis recommended some placement options within Civic Center Park where it would be less likely to be climbed upon. Chair Ignatin urged erring on the side of caution with displaying the piece at all in a public park due to potential liability issues. Mr. Brien stated that he would reach out to previous exhibitors in addition to Mr. Vogel. Chair Ignatin lauded this concept of obtaining multiple opinions on the piece. She stated the same tactic should be used for Mr. Bassoff’s work due to its ability to be climbed. In response to Chair Ignatin’s inquiry, Mr. Brien clarified that the current list being discussed includes the top 28, with a need to reach out to Ms. Daley, Ms. Wise, Mr. Vogel (including past exhibitors), Mr. Bassoff, Ms. Reibertson (for installation questions), and Mr. Behan, plus the inclusion of Mr. Johansen and Mr. Kimball’s works. In response to Mr. Brien’s inquiry, a passion plea was made to include Eric Saint Georges’ submission for its contemplative nature. The Commissioners agreed to use it as an alternate. Mr. Lewis expressed concerns about the three-year durability of Mr. Kimball’s work because it is made of stained glass. Chair Ignatin expressed concerns about heavy winds and potential downed tree limbs impacting Clark Martinek’s submission and requested its removal. The Commissioners disagreed, adding that it is made from steel and has been displayed outdoors elsewhere. Chair Ignatin requested that Mr. Martinek be added to the call list for Mr. Brien. He agreed. Motion made by Chair Ignatin, seconded by Vice Chair Moore, to approve the 28 highest rated submissions for the public poll, add Nathan Johansen and Tyler Kimball’s submissions to the public poll list, and include Eric Saint Georges’ submission as an alternate for the list, pending follow-up due diligence from artists to be contacted by ArtsOC for more information about their pieces, and carried 6-0-0-0 Commissioner Blom commended the professional assistance received from ArtsOC Program Coordinator Nicholas Thurkettle. Mr. Brien reported that Mr. Thurkettle regrets being unable to attend the meeting while attending to a family emergency. Chair Ignatin also commended Mr. Thurkettle’s work in making the selection process easier. 1212 City Arts Commission Meeting October 9, 2025 Page 9 5. Central Library Gallery Exhibit Recommendations The Art in Public Places Library Gallery Ad Hoc Subcommittee recommends that the City Arts Commission approve exhibitions by Soung won Park and Dennis Carrie in the Central Library lobby gallery space. Library Services Manager Lightfoot reported that the Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee met and recommended approval of works by Soung won Park and Dennis Carrie at the Central Library’s gallery. Chair Ignatin opened public comment, and there was none. Motion made by Chair Ignatin, seconded by Commissioner Anastos, to approve displaying the works of Soung won Park and Dennis Carrie in the Central Library’s gallery, and carried 6-0-0-0. 6. 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 Lightfoot reported that the September Concert on the Green, featuring the Tijuana Dogs, was successful. She stated that the next Concert at Marina Park is set for Sunday October 12 at 4:00 p.m. on the peninsula. She added that the annual Spooktacular will be at Mariners’ Park on October 25 from 3-6:00 p.m., with the Commission hosting a booth. She encouraged all Commissioners to participate at the booth and enjoy the event. In response to Vice Chair Moore’s inquiries, Library Services Manager Lightfoot stated that set up assistance would be appreciated after 1:00 p.m. She confirmed that Halloween costumes are encouraged. Chair Ignatin opened public comment, and there was none. Chair Ignatin received and filed the report. B. Monthly Reports 7. Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee Commissioner Anastos, Commissioner Meegan Commissioner Anastos reported that they met to discuss the sculptures discussed and approved in Item No. VI.A.5. 8. Art Week Ad Hoc Subcommittee Chair Ignatin, Vice Chair Moore, Commissioner Tippett 1313 City Arts Commission Meeting October 9, 2025 Page 10 Vice Chair Moore reported that they met and drafted potential event ideas for the week, along with discussing some of the organizations and businesses that have expressed an interest in being involved. 9. Music and Live Entertainment Ad Hoc Subcommittee Chair Ignatin, Vice Chair Moore Vice Chair Moore reported that there was no meeting. She inquired if staff could provide a list of bands requesting the City’s November concert submission deadline. Cultural Arts Assistant Escareal-Garcia stated that she can provide the list. 10. Cultural Arts Grants Ad Hoc Subcommittee Vice Chair Moore, Commissioner Meegan Vice Chair Moore reported that there was no meeting, but they did attend a Backhausdance event. She commended the positive results of the Commission’s grant funding. She added that she also attended the Baroque Music Festival, commending the Commission grant-funded event. 11. Newport Beach Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee Chair Ignatin, Vice Chair Moore Vice Chair Moore reported that there was no meeting. 12. Public Relations and Marketing Ad Hoc Subcommittee Chair Ignatin, Vice Chair Moore Vice Chair Moore reported that there was no meeting. 13. Sculpture Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee Chair Ignatin, Commissioner Blom Commissioner Blom reported that there was no meeting but noted that most of this meeting was focused on their work. 14. Student Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee Commissioner Anastos, Commissioner Meegan, Commissioner Tippett Commissioner Anastos reported that they will meet following this meeting. 15. Newport Beach Arts Foundation Liaison Vice Chair Moore 1414 City Arts Commission Meeting October 9, 2025 Page 11 Vice Chair Moore reported that they canceled their October meeting. 16. Historical Resources Liaison Commissioner Blom Commissioner Blom reported that their monthly meeting was held yesterday, and they are planning a meet-and-greet event in two weeks at a private home to increase awareness of fellow residents interested in the history of Newport Beach who may be unaware of each other’s efforts. He reported on a Corona del Mar resident who has self-created a walking tour of all of Corona del Mar’s commemorative plaques. Chair Ignatin opened public comment, and there was none. VII. CITY ARTS COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION, OR REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM) Commissioner Blom requested a report from Public Works staff on needed repairs to the trails and paths in Civic Center Park. In response to Library Services Director Hartson’s inquiry, Commission Blom did not cite any specific concerns. VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None IX. ADJOURNMENT – 6:42 P.M. Chair Ignatin adjourned the meeting. 1515 As of November 1, 2025 ACCT NAME BUDGET DATE VENDOR EXPENSES AVAILABLE NOTES Programming 60,500.00$ 07/04 Bene-Marc 2,861.25 57,638.75 Concerts on the Green Insurance 07/18 DJE Sound & Lighting 6,113.19 51,525.56 07-27-25 COTG Sound (Cassie B) 07/18 CB Music Productions 3,250.00 48,275.56 07-27-25 COTG Band (Cassie B) 07/22 Funds Transferred In (30,000.00)78,275.56 Funds transferred for Pacific Symphony Concert 07/25 ARTovator (Tracy Kiggen)968.00 77,307.56 07-27-25 COTG Children's Activities (Cassie B) 07/31 Gotprint.com 102.16 77,205.40 COTG Banners 07/31 Gotprint.com 80.30 77,125.10 COTG Library Entrance Banner 08/01 Crisp Imaging 1,266.89 75,858.21 Concerts on the Green Backdrop 08/08 Pacific Symphony 30,000.00 45,858.21 08-17-2025 COTG Band (Pacific Symphony) 08/22 Crisp Imaging 1,236.50 44,621.71 Pacific Symphony Concert Banners 08/22 ARTovator (Tracy Kiggen)625.00 43,996.71 08-17-2025 COTG Children's Activities 08/22 Amazon.com 129.29 43,867.42 08-17-2025 COTG Step & Repeat 08/22 LAZ Parking 1,191.65 42,675.77 08-17-2025 COTG Parking/Traffic Control 08/29 Scott Smeltzer 1,266.42 41,409.35 08-17-2025 COTG Photographer 08/29 ATEI Company 3,250.00 38,159.35 09-14-2025 COTG Band (Tijuana Dogs) 08/29 Capture Imaging 902.00 37,257.35 08-17-2025 COTG Photographer 08/31 Gotprint.com 489.74 36,767.61 Pacific Symphony Concert Signage 08/31 Smart and Final 63.43 36,704.18 COTG supplies 09/05 Scott Smeltzer 700.00 36,004.18 09-14-2025 COTG Photographer 09/12 DJE Sound & Lighting 6,113.19 29,890.99 09-14-2025 COTG Sound (Tijuana Dogs) 09/19 805 Social Club (Erik Tarkiainen)3,250.00 26,640.99 10-12-2025 Marina Park Concert (805 SocialClub) 09/26 Capture Imaging Inc.550.00 26,090.99 10-12-2025 Marina Park Photographer 09/26 ARTovator (Tracy Kiggen)625.00 25,465.99 10-12-2025 Marina Park Children's Activities 09/30 Gotprint.com 52.51 25,413.48 10-12-2025 Marina Park Banner 09/30 Tanaka Farms University 1,564.24 23,849.24 Spooktacular pumpkins for painting 10/07 Funds Transferred Out 1,500.00 22,349.24 Funds transferred to Advertising & Public Relations 10/10 Amazon.com 314.91 22,034.33 Spooktacular supplies 10/10 Amazon.com 230.71 21,803.62 Student Art Exhibition supplies 10/31 Kleenway Services 134.70 21,668.92 Day porters for COTG 07-27-25 concert 10/31 Kleenway Services 134.70 21,534.22 Day porters for COTG 08-11-25 concert 10/31 Kleenway Services 134.70 21,399.52 Day porters for COTG 09-14-25 concert TOTAL $89,000.00 $39,100.48 $21,399.52 City Grants 30,000.00$ TOTAL $30,000.00 $0.00 $30,000.00 Professional Services 23,000.00$ 08/05 Funds Transferred Out 9,370.00 13,630.00 Funds transferred to Maintenance & Repair Budge 08/28 Svartifoss Corp 175.00 13,455.00 Joe Cladis Art Installation08/29 Transcription Services 150.00 13,305.00 07-10-2025 CAC Meeting Minutes Transcription 10/10 Svartifoss Corp 1,707.00 11,598.00 Central Library Gallery Rails installation 10/31 Svartifoss Corp 350.00 11,248.00 Susan Neas Art InstallationTOTAL13,630.00$ $11,752.00 $11,248.00 Sculpture Exhibition 214,000.00$ 08/15 ArtsOrange County 3,125.00 210,875.00 Phase X Project Management 1 of 12 08/29 ArtsOrange County 3,125.00 207,750.00 Phase X Project Management 2 of 1210/02 ArtsOrange County 3,125.00 204,625.00 Phase X Project Management 3 of 12 10/31 ArtsOrange County 3,125.00 201,500.00 Phase X Project Management 4 of 12 TOTAL $214,000.00 $12,500.00 $201,500.00 Advertising $1,340.00 07/31 Facebook.com 2.67 $1,337.33 08-17-25 COTG Pacific Symphony Ad 07/31 Facebook.com 12.00 $1,325.33 08-17-25 COTG Pacific Symphony Ad 07/31 Facebook.com 4.10 $1,321.23 08-17-25 COTG Pacific Symphony Ad07/31 Gotprint 105.56 $1,215.67 Pacific Symphony Rack Cards 08/31 Facebook.com 70.00 $1,145.67 08-17-25 COTG Pacific Symphony Ad 08/31 Facebook.com 62.33 $1,083.34 08-17-25 COTG Pacific Symphony Ad08/31 2S P LLC (Stu News)450.00 $633.34 08-17-25 COTG Pacific Symphony Ad 08/31 2S P LLC (Stu News)450.00 $183.34 08-17-25 COTG Pacific Symphony Ad 08/31 LA Times Media Group 410.20 -$226.86 08-17-25 COTG Pacific Symphony Ad08/31 Instagram Ad 15.76 -$242.62 08-17-25 COTG Pacific Symphony Ad 09/30 Instagram Ad 32.18 -$274.80 09-14-25 COTG Tijuana Dogs Ad 09/30 Instagram Ad 27.36 -$302.16 10-12-25 Marina Park Concert Ad 09/30 Facebook.com 11.71 -$313.87 Sculpture Exhibition Public Poll Ad 10/07 Funds Transferred (1,500.00)$1,186.13 Funds Transferred from ProgrammingTOTAL$2,840.00 $153.87 $1,186.13 Cultural Arts Division FY 2025-26 1 of 2 1616 As of November 1, 2025 ACCT NAME BUDGET DATE VENDOR EXPENSES AVAILABLE NOTES Cultural Arts Division FY 2025-26 Maintenance & Repair $4,248.00 08/05 Funds Transfer In (9,370.00)$13,618.00 Funds transferred from Professional Services09/05 Crown Building Services 825.00 $12,793.00 Sphere 112 Cleaning TOTAL $13,618.00 $825.00 $12,793.00 Publication and Dues $1,000.00 TOTAL $1,000.00 $0.00 $1,000.00 ACCT NAME BUDGET DATE VENDOR REVENUES AVAILABLE NOTES Special Events (NBAE)$0.00 TOTAL $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 BUDGET EXPENSES AVAILABLECultural Arts Totals $364,088.00 $64,331.35 $279,126.65 2 of 2 1717 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION STAFF REPORT November 13, 2025 Agenda Item No. 3 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommend that the City Arts Commission review comments from the General Plan Update Ad Hoc Subcommittee and direct staff to forward them to the General Plan Advisory Committee for consideration, along with any additional input as appropriate. BACKGROUND: At the September 11, 2025, City Arts Commission meeting, the Community Development Department provided an overview of the effort to update the Newport Beach General Plan (and introduced the draft Arts and Culture Element. At the conclusion of that meeting, the Commission requested that staff return at the October meeting to introduce the draft Historical Resources Element. On October 9, 2025, staff re-introduced the Arts and Culture Element and introduced the Historical Resources Element. After the presentation and discussion, the Commission formed an ad hoc committee consisting of Chair Heather Ignatin, Vice Chair Vanessa Moore, and Commissioner John Blom (Ad Hoc Subcommittee). Since this meeting, the Ad Hoc Subcommittee has met twice to review the two draft elements and to compile comments, which have been included as Attachment A. DISCUSSION: The draft Arts and Culture Element and draft Historical Resources Element are two of seven draft updated elements that are currently available for review. City staff has requested input from the community and the City’s boards, commissions, and committees by November 17, 2025. If there is a lack of consensus or divergent opinions, Commissioners may participate as community members through the public review process. The elements are available online at https://newporttogether.mysocialpinpoint.com/2050-general-plan-draft-elements. Comment fields are available for each goal within the elements for feedback. 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). ATTACHMENT A: Ad Hoc Committee Comments TO: FROM: PREPARED BY: TITLE: CITY ARTS COMMISSION Library Services Department Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director (949)717-3801, mhartson@newportbeachca.gov Ben Zdeba, Community Development Planning Manager Ad Hoc Subcommittee Recommendations Regarding the General Plan Arts and Culture Element and Historical Resources Element 18 Attachment A General Plan Update Ad Hoc Subcommittee Suggestions for the Arts and Culture Element and the Historical Resources Element of the General Plan Update ARTS AND CULTURAL ELEMENT The Subcommittee recommends the following additions to the Arts and Cultural Element: 1. Add a new policy regarding the periodic re-evaluation of City Arts Grants for impact. 2. Revise Policy AC-2.2 with the following additfon: “Conduct marketfng through the City’s various social media and communicatfons platiorms to build public awareness and encourage partfcipatfon in City-affiliated arts, culture, and literary actfvitfes. Cultivate partnerships with local businesses and other groups for marketing efforts for cultural arts (Imp. 29.1)” 3. Revise Policy AC-4.1 with the following addition: “Partner with, and reasonably, support non-profit, private, and community organizations in applying for public and private grants and promote community and business donations, fundraising and sponsorships that support art, culture, and literary activities. (Imp. 29.1, 29.2).” 4. Revise Policy AC-3.1 with the following addition: “Partner with the community and educational institutions to encourage and strengthen arts education for children, youth, adults, older adults and for people of all abilities throughout the city.” 5. Add a new policy about cultivating more culinary arts programs in the City 6. In the Goals, Policies and Actions section under Arts and Culture Opportunities, add “culinary arts” to the following sentence: Art and Culture Opportunities: Expanded art and culture opportunities can include new public art installations, culture events, culinary arts and programs. Creating opportunities to engage with art and culture across Newport Beach can make art accessible to people of all backgrounds and generations.” 7. Revise Policy AC-6.1 with the following addition — “Revise the City’s public art policy to (1) establish suitability criteria to guide the selection of sites for new and innovative public art installations in a manner that considers citywide needs and the balanced distribution of art throughout the city; (2) establish guidelines for the commissioning and conveyance of public art on private property; (3) refine guidelines and criteria for accepting art donations for display in public spaces and consider establishing guidelines for storage and long-term maintenance. (Imp. 8.2, 9.1), and (4) consider an artwork acquisition plan for expanding the city’s permanent art inventory.” 19 Attachment A HISTORICAL RESOURCES ELEMENT 1. Under the Overview section, add a sentence about tourism. 2. Make the following revision to Policy HR-4.3: “Encourage collaboratfon with local preservatfon organizatfons, like the Newport Beach Historical Society, to research, conduct outreach, and develop programs and actfvitfes to encourage and support historic preservatfon and cultural historical tourism. (Imp. 14.16)” 3. Revise Policy HR-1.4 with the following additfon: “Encourage the preservatfon of structures listed in the Natfonal Register of Historic Places, and/or the list of California Historical Landmarks, and/or the Newport Beach Register of Historical Property. Provide reasonable incentfves, such as waivers of applicatfon fees, permit fees, and/or any liens placed by the City for propertfes listed in the Natfonal Register of Historic Places, State Register, or the Newport Beach Register of Historical Property in exchange for preservatfon easements, designatfon applicatfons, and other related preservatfon incentfves. Partner with and reasonably support non-profit, private and community organizations in applying for public and private grants that would preserve and maintain historical resources throughout the city.” (Imp. 8.2, 29.2) 20 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION STAFF REPORT November 13, 2025 Agenda Item No. 4 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommend that the City Arts Commission review and approve the Cultural Arts Grants timeline recommended by the Cultural Arts Grants ad hoc subcommittee. BACKGROUND: City Council Policy I-10, Financial Support for Culture and Arts (Attachment A), recognizes the importance of promoting culture and arts within the City. For FY 2025-26, the sum of $30,000 has been budgeted for specific cultural or artistic planning or projects as approved by the City Council. The City Arts Commission has the responsibility to review all programs and requests for support from arts groups and make recommendations for funding to the City Council for final approval. City Council Policy I-10 defines art groups as those involved in visual, musical, theater, dance, crafts, performing and literary activities. The City Arts Commission considers the following in order of preference for granting support: 1.Local arts groups located within the City and offering programs to City residents; 2.Regional arts groups located in Orange County and offering programs to City residents; and 3.Arts groups located in California and performing or offering programs to City residents. Groups not offering programs or services to residents are not eligible for support from the City. TIMELINE: The proposed timeline is as follows: DATE DESCRIPTION 11/17/25 FY 2025-26 Cultural Arts Grants call for applications opens 1/12/26 FY 2025-26 Cultural Arts Grants call for application closes 1/19/26 FY 2024-25 Cultural Arts Grants Completion Reports due 2/02/26 Subcommittee sends recommendations for FY 2025-26 grants to staff for agenda posting TO: CITY ARTS COMMISSION FROM: Library Services Department Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director (949) 717-3801, mhartson@newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Rebecca Lightfoot, Library Services Manager TITLE: Cultural Arts Grants for Fiscal Year 2025-26 2221 Cultural Arts Grants for Fiscal Year 2025-26 November 13, 2025 Page 2 2/12/26 FY 2025-26 Grant recommendations review and approval by City Arts Commission 2/24/26 FY 2025-26 Grant recommendations review/approve by City Council TBD FY 2025-26 Grant awards/checks disseminated 1/11/27 FY 2025-26 Grant Completion Reports due, and funds spent or encumbered This timeline will give the ad hoc subcommittee ample time to evaluate and rate the grant applications in preparation for City Arts Commission final approval. 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). ATTACHMENT A: City Council Policy I-10 2322 I-10 1 CULTURE AND ARTS GRANTS The City Council hereby recognizes the importance of promoting culture and the arts within Newport Beach. Pursuant to City Council Policy A-12, the City budget specifically allows the City Council to direct revenue towards worthy projects and programs which the City Council deems beneficial to the quality of life for Newport Beach’s residents. A number of individuals and groups have been organized with the express purpose of developing and promoting culture, theatre and the arts. In regard to the City's role in financially sponsoring art and cultural events, up to $55,000 shall be expended from the General Fund for culture and arts grants each fiscal year. The City Arts Commission shall review all programs and requests for support from arts groups. The Commission shall forward its recommendations for funding to the City Council for final approval. For the purpose of this policy, arts groups shall be defined as those involved in visual, musical, theatre, dance, crafts, performing and literary activities. The following priorities shall be considered by the Commission. The order of preference for granting support shall be as follows: A. Local arts groups located within the City and offering programs to City residents; B. Regional arts groups located in Orange County and offering programs to City residents; and C. Arts groups located in California and performing or offering programs to City residents. Groups not offering programs or services to local residents shall not be eligible for support from the City. History Adopted F-20 – 5-11-1981 (“Reserve Fund for Culture and Arts”) Amended F-22 – 6-22-1981 Adopted I-20 – 1-24-1983 (“Co-Sponsorship for Cultural Events and Arts Groups”) Amended F-20 – 11-14-1983 Amended F-20 – 1-23-1984 Amended F-20 – 3-28-1988 Amended F-20 – 10-28-1991 Created I-12 – 1-24-1994 (incorporating I-20 and F-20, and renaming “Financial Support for Culture and Arts”) Amended I-12 – 5-8-2001 Amended I-12 - 4-8-2003 (changed to I-10) Amended I-10 – 8-8-2017 Amended I-10 – 11-12-2024 2423 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION STAFF REPORT November 13, 2025 Agenda Item No. 5 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommend the City Arts Commission approve a funding opportunity proposed by City Arts Commission leadership for submission to the Newport Beach Arts Foundation. DISCUSSION: ARTICLE IX of the Newport Beach Arts Foundation’s Articles of Incorporation, “Disposition of Funds”, stipulates that the Foundation Board of Directors shall request annually from the City of Newport Beach Arts Commission a statement of funding priorities. In lieu of this request, staff has prepared the following funding opportunity for the City Arts Commission to approve for the consideration of the Newport Beach Arts Foundation. The City Arts Commission respectfully requests $50,250 from the Newport Beach Arts Foundation for the following: •Funding the Pacific Symphony concert in August of 2026 as part of the planned inaugural Art Week celebration. The quoted cost of the concert performance is $45,000. The Pacific Symphony returned to the Summer Concerts on the Green lineup this summer for the first time since 2017 and saw record breaking attendance and rave reviews from attendees. The City Arts Commission would be delighted to have the Pacific Symphony return to kick off Art Week. •The additional $5,250 would bring the payment for the bands for the remaining two Concerts on the Green and the Concert at Marina Park from the currently funded $3,250 per band to $5,000 per band. The funding for the bands has remained flat for nearly a decade and the increase to $5,000 would allow the City Arts Commission to have a greater pool of musical acts to choose from and bring new and exciting bands to the City. If the City Arts Commission approves this funding opportunity, staff recommend this list should be submitted to the Newport Beach Arts Foundation at their scheduled December 2025 meeting. 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). TO: CITY ARTS COMMISSION FROM: Library Services Department Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director (949) 717-3801, mhartson@newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Rebecca Lightfoot, Library Services Manager TITLE: City Arts Commission Statement of FY 2025-26 Funding Opportunities for the Newport Beach Arts Foundation 24 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION STAFF REPORT November 13, 2025 Agenda Item No. 6 CENTRAL LIBRARY GALLERY EXHIBITS Susan Neas: Mosaic Watercolor Paintings October 20, 2025 - December 12, 2025, Central Library The City of Newport Beach Arts Commission is pleased to present the stunning artworks of local artist, Susan Neas. After retiring from a successful career as a graphic artist and co-owner of Thomas Printers in Costa Mesa, Susan transitioned her focus to her personal artwork, dedicating full-time to her craft. In 2020, she refined a distinctive “mosaic style” using either watercolor or acrylic paint. This exhibit features whimsical patterns and vibrant colors of unique compositions that escape reality. Susan begins each painting without predictability, always resulting in a one-of- a-kind surprise. Many of her paintings may be hung vertically or horizontally. You can find her art on repeat when it’s printed on wallpaper or fabric. Fun Fact: This unique style was born from fear of committing to starting and finishing an entire painting. Accessing her technical expertise and a deep love for the fluid, organic qualities of paint, this irrational fear created an exciting technique that fueled her inspiration and motivation to create. Upcoming Installations 2025 • December 15 - February 6, 2026: Hugo Zhang (Photography) 2026 • February 9 - April 3: Soung Park (Digital Photography) • April 6 - May 29: Dennis Carrie (Historical Figures/Portrait Painting) TO: CITY ARTS COMMISSION FROM: Library Services Department Melissa Hartson, Library Services Director (949) 717-3801, mhartson@newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Rebecca Lightfoot, Library Services Manager TITLE: Cultural Arts Activities – October 2025 25 Cultural Arts Activities – October 2026 November 13, 2025 Page 2 FALL CONCERT AT MARINA PARK – 805 SOCIAL CLUB: THE HISTORY OF POP On October 12, Marina Park hosted the 805 Social Club: The History of Pop. The concert was a non-stop musical journey through the history of pop music, covering seven decades of music from the psychedelic 60s to the new wave 80s to current hits today. Each decade was presented in a short set, introduced with an audio montage of news and pop culture sound clips to evoke the nostalgia from the era. Over 1,600 attendees enjoyed the beautiful weather at the concert. 8th ANNUAL SPOOKTACULAR AT MARINERS PARK The City Arts Commission hosted a pumpkin painting booth for the second year at the 8th Annual Spooktacular. Attendees had two different sized pumpkins to choose from and enjoyed painting and drawing on their pumpkins. Over four hundred pumpkins were distributed during this successful event. CULTURAL ARTS CALENDER OF EVENTS: City Arts Commission (CAC) meetings are held at 5 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. • 2025-26 CAC Regular Monthly Meetings: o November 13, 2025 o December 11, 2025 o January 8, 2026 o February 12, 2026 o March 12, 2026 o April 9, 2026 o May 14, 2026 o June 11, 2026 • Family Fun Night: On December 19, 2025, the Marina Park Community Center will host a Family Fun Night with opportunities to view the Boat Parade, dinner, and crafts. The City Arts Commission will be giving away a special ornament at this event. 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). 26