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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-08-2026 City Arts Commission Meeting AgendaCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION AGENDA Newport Beach Central Library - Small Conference Room 1000 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92660 Thursday, January 8, 2026 - 5:00 PM City Arts Commission Members: Heather Ignatin, Chair Vanessa Moore, Vice Chair David Anastos, Commissioner John Blom, Commissioner Cory Glass, 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, January 7, 2026, 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 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. January 8, 2026 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 December 11, 2025, City Arts Commission Meeting1. Draft of the 12-11-2025 Meeting Minutes Financial Report2. Review of financial information. January Financial Report VI.CURRENT BUSINESS A.Items for Review and Possible Action Spin Art at Mayor's Egg Race3. Staff recommend the City Arts Commission review and approve the Music and Live Entertainment Ad Hoc Subcommittee's recommendation to provide a Spin Art Activity at the 11th Annual Mayor's Egg Race. Mayor's Egg Race Staff Report 2025 Student Art Exhibition Winners4. Staff recommend the City Arts Commission approve the winning submissions of the 2025 Student Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee. Student Art Exhibition Winners Staff Report Attachment A Summer Concerts on the Civic Green and Fall Concert at Marina Park5. Staff recommend the City Arts Commission review and approve the Music and Live Entertainment Ad Hoc Subcommittee's recommendations of two bands, a Pacific Symphony performance, and one alternate band for the summer concert series on the Civic Center Green, as well as review and approve a band and an alternate for the Fall concert at Marina Park. Summer Concerts and Marina Park Concert Staff Report Attachment A January 8, 2026 Page 3 City Arts Commission Meeting Cultural Arts Activities6. Monthly review of cultural arts activities from the Library Administrative Office for upcoming Library and City arts events and services. December Activities Staff Report B.Monthly Reports Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee7. Commissioner Anastos, Commissioner Meegan Art Week Ad Hoc Subcommittee8. Chair Ignatin, Vice Chair Moore, Commissioner Tippett Music and Live Entertainment Ad Hoc Subcommittee9. Chair Ignatin, Vice Chair Moore Cultural Arts Grants Ad Hoc Subcommittee10. Vice Chair Moore, Commissioner Meegan 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 General Plan Update Ad Hoc Subcommittee15. Chair Ignatin, Vice Chair Moore, Commissioner Blom January 8, 2026 Page 4 City Arts Commission Meeting Newport Beach Arts Foundation Liaison16. Vice Chair Moore Historical Resources Liaison17. Commissioner Blom 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 Civic Center – Council Chambers 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach 92660 Thursday, December 11, 2025 – 5:00 PM City Arts Commission Members: Heather Ignatin, Chair Vanessa Moore, Vice Chair David Anastos, Commissioner John Blom, Commissioner Cory Glass, 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. II.ROLL CALL Commissioners Present:Chair Heather Ignatin Vice Chair Vanessa Moore Commissioner David Anastos Commissioner John Blom Commissioner Cory Glass 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 III.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Ignatin led the Pledge of Allegiance. IV.NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The Notice to the Public was read, explaining the public comment procedures and requesting that cell phones be turned off or set to silent mode. 5 City Arts Commission Meeting December 11, 2025 Page 2 V.CONSENT CALENDAR A.Consent Calendar Items 1.Minutes of the November 13, 2025, City Arts Commission Meeting 2.Financial Report Review of financial information. Chair Ignatin asked for comments on the consent calendar items, which included the minutes from the November 13, 2025, meeting and the financial report. No comments were made by the Commissioners. There was no public comment on the consent calendar. Motion by Chair Ignatin, seconded by Commissioner Glass, to approve the consent calendar. Motion carried unanimously (7-0-0-0). VI.CURRENT BUSINESS A.Items for Review and Possible Action Historian Laureate William Lobdell The position of Historian Laureate was created by Resolution No. 2025-24 at the May 27, 2025, Council Meeting. At the August 26, 2025, Council meeting, the Council unanimously appointed William (Bill) Lobdell as the first Newport Beach Historian Laureate. William "Bill" Lobdell, Newport Beach's first Historian Laureate, gave a presentation on the history of Newport Beach. He explained that his interest in Newport Beach history began during COVID, combining his experience as a former Daily Pilot editor with his passion for history. His podcast "Newport Beach in the Rear View Mirror" and social media videos have garnered over 6.5 million views, helping to connect younger generations with the city's history. Mr. Lobdell engaged commissioners with a history quiz and provided fascinating information about Newport Beach's development, including that: ●Newport Bay didn't exist before the 1800s ●The Santa Ana River's course change created the peninsula in just a few decades ●The harbor entrance was extremely dangerous, with 25 drownings in five yearsduring the 1910s ●The city incorporated in 1906 specifically to obtain a liquor license when Orange County was dry 6 City Arts Commission Meeting December 11, 2025 Page 3 ●The red car trolley system was crucial to the city's development, running until1953 Commissioners expressed interest in Mr. Lobdell's research methods, which primarily involve examining old newspapers and primary sources rather than relying on potentially inaccurate historical accounts that have been passed down. Commissioner Glass, a third- generation Newport Beach resident, asked about the status of historical document archiving in the city. Mr. Lobdell acknowledged that historical preservation efforts could be improved and suggested that Sherman Library could serve as a centralized repository for historical materials currently scattered across various organizations. This was a receive and file item with no formal action taken. 3.Phase X Sculpture Exhibition Online Public Poll Results Staff recommend that the City Arts Commission review the results of the online public poll and approve ten sculptures and three to five alternates to recommend to CityCouncil for final approval. ArtsOC Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Patrick Brien, presented the results of the Phase X Sculpture Exhibition online public poll, which ran from October 15 to December 5, 2025. The poll received 230 voters who cast over 1,700 eligible votes. Eighteen voters and 98 votes were disqualified for being from outside Newport Beach. The presentation highlighted the top 10 sculptures by public vote, with Catherine Daley’s Cosmos: Starry Starry Night ranking first in both the public poll and the jury rankings. Mr. Brien noted significant discrepancies between some jury rankings and public votes. He recommended selecting at least four alternates to account for potential unavailability of winning sculptures. Commissioner Blom raised concerns about the voting website's user experience, noting that the voting buttons were initially difficult to see and there were no clear instructions on how to vote. Mr. Brien acknowledged these issues and explained they made adjustments during the voting period. Commissioner Tippett suggested that for Phase XI, the sculpture ad hoc subcommittee should review the website before it goes live. Chair Ignatin raised concerns about two sculptures Solomon Bassof’’s Joyride and Clark Martinek’s Intended Destination posing potential safety risks to the public, especially young children that might attempt to climb on or in those sculptures. Chair Ignatin asked if an engineer or attorney had assessed the risks associated with these sculptures, and ArtsOC indicated that they had not. Commissioner Meegan asked if the City had a risk management division that we could use for their expertise. Staff replied that the City does have risk management, and that they could simultaneously move the sculptures to risk management as they continue to move forward with the process. 7 City Arts Commission Meeting December 11, 2025 Page 4 Commissioner Blom noted that any sculpture could pose risks if climbed upon, and pointed out that the poor condition of the sculpture garden walkway itself was a greater liability concern. The Commission discussed potential alternates and safety considerations before making a motion. Motion by Chair Ignatin, seconded by Commissioner Meegan, to approve the following sculptures for the Phase X Sculpture Exhibition, excluding Chair Ignatin’s opposition to Clark Martinek’s Intended Destination and Solomon Bassof’s Joy Ride due to safety concerns: •Catherine Daley’s Cosmos: Starry, Starry Night •Diego Harris’ Wind Tree •Harold Linke’s Spiral Dance •Zan Knecht’s Coming Through •Tamara Robertson’s Open Heart •Clark Martinek’s Intended Destination •Alex Gall’s Voyage of a Giant •Chris Plaisted’s The Wave •Soloman Bassof’s Joy Ride •John Bank’s Art in Old English The motion also included the following four sculptures to be alternate pieces, with Nicholas Meyer’s Emergence moved up to the first alternate as it was the curatorial panel’s highest rated choice: •Nicholas Meyer’s Emergence •Kirk Seese’s Dragonfly •Ilya Idelchik’s Reaching for Life •Aldo Muzzarelli’s The Butterfly Enchanter Motion carried unanimously (7-0-0-0). 4.Newport Beach Arts Foundation Funding Contributions 2020-2025 Staff provide a summary of funding given to the City Arts Commission by the Newport Beach Arts Foundation for the last five years. Library Services Manager Lightfoot presented a summary of the Newport Beach Arts Foundation's funding contributions to the City Arts Commission over the past five years. The total contribution during this period was $42,500, broken down as: ●FY 2020-21: No contributions due to the pandemic 8 City Arts Commission Meeting December 11, 2025 Page 5 ●FY 2021-22: $20,000 for Sculpture Exhibition Phase VII artist honorariums ●FY 2022-23: $12,500 ($10,000 for Phase VIII and $2,500 for the 56th Annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition) ●FY 2023-24: $10,000 for Phase IX ●FY 2024-25: No contributions as Phase X was not installed due to the rotationchange from 2 to 3 years Commissioners inquired about the Foundation's role and fundraising capacity. Staff confirmed that the Newport Beach Arts Foundation's sole purpose is to fundraise for the City Arts Commission, and that the Commission itself cannot fundraise due to City Council policy. The Commission had requested $50,250 from the Foundation at the November meeting ($45,000 for a Pacific Symphony concert and $5,250 to increase pay for summer concert series bands). Vice Chair Moore reported that the Foundation had canceled their December meeting and would review the request at their January meeting. This was a receive and file item with no formal action taken. 5.Proposal for the 59th Annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition and 2026 Art in thePark Event Staff recommend that the City Arts Commission review and approve a proposal from the Art Exhibition ad hoc subcommittee to hold the 59th Annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition in conjunction with the Newport Beach Arts Foundation’s 2026 Art in the Park event on Saturday, August 15, 2026, as the culmination of Art Week. Manager Lightfoot presented a proposal from the Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee to hold the 59th Annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition in conjunction with the Newport Beach Arts Foundation's 2026 Art in the Park event on Saturday, August 15, 2026, as the culmination of Art Week. The proposal outlined the division of responsibilities between the City Arts Commission and the Newport Beach Arts Foundation: The City Arts Commission would handle: •Fees and special permitting for the 59th Annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition •Selection and payment for the Exhibit Hall and Sculpture Exhibition décor •Selection and payment of the entertainment and children’s activities •Reservation of and logistics of the Community Room exhibition space •Hiring janitorial services •Acquiring additional parking for event attendees The Newport Beach Arts Foundation would be responsible for: ●Special event permits for Art in the Park on the Green ●Reserving and handling logistics for the Civic Green booths and food pavilion ●Food and beverage pavilion furnishings and decor ●Hiring food vendors and security ●Processing art sales from the Art Exhibition 9 City Arts Commission Meeting December 11, 2025 Page 6 ●Additional trash services Staff noted that holding these events together could save approximately $10,000 for the Cultural Arts Division. Public commenter Jim Mosher asked whether the Arts Foundation was aware they wouldn't have access to the Community Room as they typically would for their event. Staff confirmed the Foundation was aware of this change. Motion by Chair Ignatin, seconded by Commissioner Tippett, to approve the proposal from the Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee to hold the 59th Annual Art Exhibition in conjunction with the Newport Beach Arts Foundation's 2026 Art in the Park event on Saturday, August 15, 2026, Motion carried unanimously (7-0-0-0). 6.Cultural Arts Activities Monthly review of cultural arts activities from the Library Administrative Office for upcoming Library and City arts events and services Manager Lightfoot reported on upcoming cultural arts activities, including: ●A photography installation at the Central Library Gallery ●The Student Art Exhibition, which received 103 entries from pre-K through 12thgrade students ●A Family Fun Night at the Maria Park Community Center on December 19, 2025 Commissioner Tippett asked about the process for announcing Student Art Exhibition winners. Manager Lightfoot clarified that the artwork would be displayed beginning January 6, with winners announced at the January Commission meeting. Commissioner Anastos inquired whether information about Dennis Carrie’s portrait exhibition (scheduled for April 2026) would include the artist's story. Cultural Arts Assistant Escareal-Garcia confirmed that artist information would be available both on flyers at the exhibition and on the library's website. B.Monthly Reports 7.Art in Public Places Ad Hoc Subcommittee Commissioner Anastos, Commissioner Meegan Commissioner Anastos reported that there was no meeting held. 8.Art Week Ad Hoc Subcommittee Chair Ignatin, Vice Chair Moore, Commissioner Tippett Vice Chair Moore reported that the Art Week Participation Interest Form is live on the Cultural Arts website and that Backhausdance is considering partnering with Sherman Garden for the 2026 Art Week. 9.Music and Live Entertainment Ad Hoc Subcommittee 10 City Arts Commission Meeting December 11, 2025 Page 7 Chair Ignatin, Vice Chair Moore Vice Chair Moore noted that they had received applications for Concerts in the Park and will meet soon to review. 10.Cultural Arts Grants Ad Hoc Subcommittee Vice Chair Moore, Commissioner Meegan Vice Chair Moore reported that there was no meeting held. 11.Newport Beach Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee Chair Ignatin, Vice Chair Moore Vice Chair Moore reported that their recommendation was already discussed on the agenda. 12.Public Relations and Marketing Ad Hoc Subcommittee Chair Ignatin, Vice Chair Moore Vice Chair Moore reported that the Subcommittee was working on promoting Art Week Participation Interest Forms through the City Manager’s Week in Review and through social media. They were also looking into having a videographer for the concerts. 13.Sculpture Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee Chair Ignatin, Commissioner Blom Chair Ignatin reported that there was no meeting. 14.Student Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee Commissioner Anastos, Commissioner Meegan, Commissioner Tippett Commissioner Tippett reported that the Subcommittee met to review the entries and select winners, as well as consider a few proposals for the next Student Art Exhibition. 15.Newport Beach Arts Foundation Liaison Vice Chair Moore Vice Chair Moore reported that there was no meeting held. 16.Historical Resources Liaison Commissioner Blom 11 City Arts Commission Meeting December 11, 2025 Page 8 Commissioner Blom reported that there was no meeting but that he enjoyed Historian Laureate Lobdell’s presentation. 17.General Plan Update Ad Hoc Subcommittee Ignatin, Moore, Blom Chair Ignatin reported that there was no meeting held but that she expected the General Plan City staff representatives to return to the Commission in 2026. VII.CITY ARTS COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERSWOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION, ORREPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM) Commissioner Blom suggested that the Chair form an ad hoc subcommittee to explore asking City Council to change their policy prohibiting the Commission from fundraising directly to support the City Arts Commission. VIII.PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Jim Mosher commented that it is possible for people to make donations directly to a city, which is just as tax-deductible as donations to a foundation. He also expressed appreciation for the historical presentation and inquired whether there would be future installments covering the years after 1906. IX.ADJOURNMENT – 6:28 P.M. Chair Ignatin adjourned the meeting. 12 As of January 1, 2026 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 08/07 ARTovator (Tracy Kiggen)625.00 75,233.21 08-17-2025 COTG Children's Activities 08/08 Pacific Symphony 30,000.00 45,233.21 08-17-2025 COTG Band (Pacific Symphony) 08/22 Crisp Imaging 1,236.50 43,996.71 Pacific Symphony Concert Banners 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 08/22 ARTovator (Tracy Kiggen)625.00 42,050.77 09-14-2025 COTG Children's Activities 08/29 Scott Smeltzer 1,266.42 40,784.35 08-17-2025 COTG Photographer 08/29 ATEI Company 3,250.00 37,534.35 09-14-2025 COTG Band (Tijuana Dogs) 08/29 Capture Imaging 902.00 36,632.35 08-17-2025 COTG Photographer 08/31 Gotprint.com 489.74 36,142.61 Pacific Symphony Concert Signage 08/31 Smart and Final 63.43 36,079.18 COTG supplies 09/05 Scott Smeltzer 700.00 35,379.18 09-14-2025 COTG Photographer 09/12 DJE Sound & Lighting 6,113.19 29,265.99 09-14-2025 COTG Sound (Tijuana Dogs) 09/19 805 Social Club (Erik Tarkiainen)3,250.00 26,015.99 10-12-2025 Marina Park Concert (805 Social Club) 09/26 Capture Imaging Inc.550.00 25,465.99 10-12-2025 Marina Park Photographer 09/26 ARTovator (Tracy Kiggen)625.00 24,840.99 10-12-2025 Marina Park Children's Activities 09/30 Gotprint.com 52.51 24,788.48 10-12-2025 Marina Park Banner 09/30 Tanaka Farms University 1,564.24 23,224.24 Spooktacular pumpkins for painting 10/07 Funds Transferred Out 1,500.00 21,724.24 Funds transferred to Advertising & Public Relations 10/10 Amazon.com 155.32 21,568.92 Spooktacular supplies 10/10 Amazon.com 210.36 21,358.56 Student Art Exhibition supplies 10/31 Kleenway Services 134.70 21,223.86 Day porters for COTG 07-27-25 concert 10/31 Kleenway Services 134.70 21,089.16 Day porters for COTG 08-11-25 concert 10/31 Kleenway Services 134.70 20,954.46 Day porters for COTG 09-14-25 concert 10/31 Ralphs 10.17 20,944.29 Spooktacular supplies 10/31 Costco 41.98 20,902.31 Spooktacular supplies 11/06 Printworks ETC. Inc.935.69 19,966.62 Holiday ornaments 11/06 Amazon.com 80.29 19,886.33 Art Exhibition supplies 11/06 Amazon.com 81.36 19,804.97 Student Art Exhibition supplies 11/26 Kleenway Services 134.70 19,670.27 Day porters for Marina Park 10-12-25 concert 12/18 Creative West (CallforEntry.org)120.00 19,550.27 Yearly Subscription Renewal TOTAL $89,000.00 $40,949.73 $19,550.27 City Grants 30,000.00$ 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 Installation 08/29 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 Installation 11/07 Transcription Services 262.50 10,985.50 08-13-2025 CAC Meeting Minutes Transcription11/07 Transcription Services 150.00 10,835.50 09-11-2025 CAC Meeting Minutes Transcription 12/18 Svartifoss Corp 325.00 10,510.50 Hugo Zhang Art Installation TOTAL 13,630.00$ $12,489.50 $10,510.50 Cultural Arts Division FY 2025-26 1 of 2 13 As of January 1, 2026 ACCT NAME BUDGET DATE VENDOR EXPENSES AVAILABLE NOTES Cultural Arts Division FY 2025-26 Sculpture Exhibition 214,000.00$ 08/15 ArtsOrange County 3,125.00 210,875.00 Phase X Project Management 1 of 1208/29 ArtsOrange County 3,125.00 207,750.00 Phase X Project Management 2 of 12 10/02 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 12/11 ArtsOrange County 3,125.00 198,375.00 Phase X Project Management 5 of 12 TOTAL $214,000.00 $15,625.00 $198,375.00 Advertising $1,340.00 07/31 Facebook.com 2.67 $1,337.33 08-17-25 COTG Pacific Symphony Ad07/31 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 Ad 07/31 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 Ad 08/31 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 Ad08/31 LA Times Media Group 410.20 -$226.86 08-17-25 COTG Pacific Symphony Ad 08/31 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 Programming 10/31 Instagram Ad 55.58 $1,130.55 Student Art Exhibition/Spooktacular Instagram ads10/31 Instagram Ad 83.00 $1,047.55 Halloween Spooktacular Instagram ads 11/30 Instagram Ad 37.33 $1,010.22 Student Art Exhibition Instagram ads TOTAL $2,840.00 $329.78 $1,010.22 Maintenance & Repair $4,248.00 08/05 Funds Transfer In (9,370.00)$13,618.00 Funds transferred from Professional Services 09/05 Crown Building Services 825.00 $12,793.00 Sphere 112 Cleaning 12/04 Crown Building Services 825.00 $11,968.00 Sphere 112 Cleaning TOTAL $13,618.00 $1,650.00 $11,968.00 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 $71,044.01 $272,413.99 2 of 2 14 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION STAFF REPORT January 8, 2026 Agenda Item No. 3 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommend that the City Arts Commission review and approve the Music and Live Entertainment Ad Hoc Subcommittee’s recommendation to provide a Spin Art Activity at the 11th Annual Mayor’s Egg Race. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: The cost for hiring the vendor and supplies for 200 spins is approximately $1,250 and will be expensed out of the Cultural Arts Division’s programming budget. DISCUSSION: As part of the City Arts Commission’s ongoing effort to collaborate across City departments and focus on family-friendly arts activities, the Music and Live Entertainment Ad Hoc is recommending a spin art activity for attendees at the annual Mayor’s Egg Race scheduled for the end of March. The event is one of the most popular community gatherings held each year and features a kids’ egg roll with spoons, bounce houses, the Easter Bunny and train rides. If approved, this will be the third annual partnership with the City’s Parks and Recreation Department. Other interdepartmental collaborations include a pumpkin painting booth at the Halloween Spooktacular event and holiday ornament at Family Fun Night at Marina Park. In addition, the spin art activity will provide an excellent opportunity to meaningfully connect with the Newport Beach community and bring greater attention to the City’s Cultural Arts programs and local events. 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: Spin Art at Mayor’s Egg Race 15 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION STAFF REPORT January 8, 2026 Agenda Item No. 4 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommend that the City Arts Commission approve the winning submissions of the 2025 Student Art Exhibition as selected by the Student Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee. FUNDING REQUIREMENT: $525.00 will be expensed from the Cultural Arts Division Programming budget to purchase Amazon gift cards that will serve as contest prizes. DISCUSSION: The first Student Art Exhibition, held in 2021, provided an opportunity for young artists, students in pre- K through 12th grades, to submit an original, two-dimensional work of art. Since its 2021 inception, the City Arts Commission has held an annual exhibition to provide an event centered around families with children and teens. The 2025 Student Art Exhibition was open to all students from grades pre-K through 12. The City Arts Commission received 103 entries in this year’s exhibition, which will be on display at the Central Library from January 6, 2026, through February 23, 2026. The Student Art Exhibition Ad Hoc Subcommittee selected the following submissions as winning entries: Pre-K – 3rd Grade: •1st Place - $100.00 – The Courage of Creativity, The Henri Matisse Award Ava Rubiano’s Hummingbird’s Kiss •2nd Place - $50.00 – A Creation of the Heart, The Marc Chagall Award Allie Mendes’ Owl •3rd Place - $25.00 – Every Child is an Artist, The Picasso Award Lydia Berube’s Ballerina Cherry Blossom •Honorable Mention – The Claude Monet Honorable Mention Award (no monetary prize) Aiden Roshdieh’s She Drew the Curves No One Else Could See: Tribute to Maryam Mirzakhani 4th – 7th Grade: •1st Place - $100.00 – An Inner Picture of the Soul, The Edvard Munch Award Allen Lai’s Hands of Manipulation 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: 2025 Newport Beach Student Art Exhibition Winners 16 2025 Newport Beach Student Art Exhibition Winners January 8, 2026 Page 2 •2nd Place - $50.00 – Shapes and Colors as Language, The Georgia O’Keefe Award Shanaya Joshi’s Just Another Girl •3rd Place - $25.00 – By All Means, Paint! The Vincent Van Gogh Award Kyla Chen’s Harmony in Patterns •Honorable Mention – The Gustav Klimt Honorable Mention Award (no monetary prize) Luna Squire’s Sun Falling Sleep in CA 8th – 12th Grade: •1st Place - $100.00 – An Artist Who Inspires Others, The Salvador Dali Award Amelia Sanelle’s Smores •2nd Place - $50.00 – Art with a Life of Its Own, The Jackson Pollack AwardZisui Ye’s A Cup of Sunrise •3rd Place - $25.00 – Happy as Long as I Can Paint, The Frida Kahlo Award Angel Zhou’s Fruit Still Life •Honorable Mention – The Vasily Kandinsky Honorable Mention Award (no monetary prize) Quinn Kelley’s Lake Como Visit 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: Student Art Exhibition 2025 Winners 17 2025 Student Art Exhibition Winners Category: Pre-K through 3rd Grade Ava Rubiano’s Hummingbird Kiss Item VI.A.4. Attachment A 18 Allie Mendes’ Owl 19 Lydia Berube’s Ballerina Cherry Blossom 20 Aide Roshdieh’s She Drew the Curves No One Else Could See: Tribute to Maryam Mirzakhani 21 Category: 4th through 7th Grade Allen Lai’s Hands of Manipulation 22 Shanaya Joshi’s Just Another Girl 23 Kyla Chen’s Harmony in Patterns 24 Luna Squire’s Sun Falling Asleep in CA 25 Category: 8th through 12th Grade Amelia Sanelle’s Smores 26 Zisui Ye’s A Cup of Sunrise 27 Angel Zhou’s Fruit Still Life 28 Quinn Kelley’s Lake Como Visit 29 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION STAFF REPORT January 8, 2026 Agenda Item No. 5 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommend the City Arts Commission review and approve the Music and Live Entertainment Ad Hoc Subcommittee’s recommendations of two bands, a Pacific Symphony performance, and one alternate band for the summer concert series on the Civic Center Green, as well as review and approve a band and an alternate for the Fall concert at Marina Park. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Band performance fees, sound engineering, children’s activities, and other associated costs for the 2026 concerts are estimated at approximately $36,750. This includes a $5,000 fee for one of the Civic Center bands, an increase from the $3,250 normally offered. These funds will be expensed from the Cultural Arts Division FY 2026-27 programming budget. In addition, the performance fee for Pacific Symphony is $45,000. The City Arts Commission requested funding from the Newport Beach Arts Foundation to fund this performance. The Music and Live Entertainment Ad Hoc Subcommittee is also recommending the addition of a stage to elevate the bands and a metal truss with a banner for promotional purposes during the performances on the Civic Center Green. Staff have requested quotes from the sound engineer vendor and are awaiting their response. DISCUSSION: The City Arts Commission presents three live concerts at the Civic Center during the summer months and one live concert at Marina Park in the Fall. The Music and Live Entertainment Ad Hoc Subcommittee recommends performers to the City Arts Commission for approval. Staff negotiates a fee with the performers, coordinates the use of the Civic Center Green and Marina Park, publicizes the events, and hires a sound engineering contractor for the performances. The performers submitted for City Arts Commission approval for the 2026 Summer Concerts on the Civic Center Green are: 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: Summer Concerts on the Civic Green and Fall Concert at Marina Park 30 Summer Concerts on the Civic Green and Fall Concert at Marina Park January 8, 2026 Page 2 • Flashback Heart Attack (80s cover band/Rock) • Redneck Rodeo (Country) • Pacific Symphony (Orchestra) The alternate band recommendation is: • Yachty by Nature (Yacht Rock) The performer submitted for City Arts Commission approval for the Marina Park concert is: • Diego’s Garage (90s cover band/Alternative/Rock) The alternate for Marina Park is: • Sega Genocide (90s and 00s cover band/Alternative/Pop) Each concert will feature food trucks and children’s activities. 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: 2026 Concerts on the Green – Band Recommendations 31 2026 Concerts on the Green Flashback Heart Attack (80’s cover band/Rock) Band Website | Videos Redneck Rodeo (Country) Band Website | Videos ITEM VI.A.5. ATTACHMENT A 32 Pacific Symphony (Orchestra) Symphony Website | Videos Alternate: Yachty by Nature (Yacht Rock) Band Website | Videos 33 2026 Concert at Marina Park Diego’s Garage (90’s cover band/Alternative/Rock) Band Website | Videos Alternate: Sega Genocide (90’s and 00s cover band/Alternative/Pop) Band Website | Videos 34 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY ARTS COMMISSION STAFF REPORT January 8, 2026 Agenda Item No. 6 CENTRAL LIBRARY GALLERY EXHIBITS Hugo Zhang presents Hugo’s World: Silver Gelatin Contact Prints December 15, 2025 – February 6, 2026, Central Library One of the few obsessions in Hugo’s life is making photographic images with his wooden cameras. He likes to roam around and let his gaze linger upon faces, flowers, trees, waters, sea rocks and clouds. Shifting lights and shadows often play magic upon things. When he sets up his camera and studies the reflected images on the ground glass under the dark cloth, it appears things come alive and reveal themselves in moments of silence. Hugo’s way of image making is old and pure: each image is captured by a sheet of silver film in the camera by a click of shutter. That sheet of film is developed in the darkroom and then pressed onto a sheet of silver paper and contact printed. There are no enlargements and no digital processing. Straightforward and simple. By capturing their images on silver paper, he hopes to bear witness to their unique glory. As an artist, Hugo is always on a journey of exploration and discovery. His goal is to make ordinary things extraordinary. He hopes that viewers of these images can share his joy of these discoveries. Upcoming Installations 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 – December 2025 35 Cultural Arts Activities – December 2025 January 8, 2026 Page 2 HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS: The City Arts Commission passed out 100 custom made commemorative holiday ornaments at the Marina Park Community Center Family Fun Night on December 19. 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 January 8, 2026 o February 12, 2026 o March 12, 2026 o April 9, 2026 o May 14, 2026 o June 11, 2026 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). 36