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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArt Exhibitions Receptions - May 2017 and Feb 2018 CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT REQUEST: APPROVAL OF EXEMPTIONS FROM THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 9.58.010 AND 9.58.020 IN CONNECTION WITH RECEPTIONS FOR ART EXHIBITIONS TO BE HELD IN THE PALM DESERT COMMUNITY GALLERY BETWEEN MAY 2017 AND FEBRUARY 2018 SUBMITTED BY: Deborah S. Glickman, Management Analyst DATE: April 27, 2017 Recommendation By Minute Motion: Approve exemptions from the Palm Desert Municipal Code sections 9.58.010 and 9.58.020 in connection with the opening receptions for art exhibitions to be held in the Palm Desert Community Gallery between May 2017 and February 2018. The tentative dates for these receptions are May 31 , 2017 (Alicia Siegler and Kathleen Scoggin), December 4, 2017 (Grant McMillan, Ron Dalberg, and Jim Beucher), and February 12, 2018 (Gary Rosenblum and Juan Manuel Alonso). Background The City of Palm Desert's Community Gallery was established to showcase unique artworks by local individuals and organizations. With each new Community Gallery exhibition, the Public Art Division hosts a public reception for the featured artist(s). In order to serve wine on City-owned property, the City Council must grant exemptions from Palm Desert Municipal Code sections 9.58.010 and 9.58.020. Events are usually an hour and a half in length with food and wine served throughout. Staff recommends that the City Council approve the exemptions from Palm Desert Municipal Code sections 9.58.010 and 9.58.020. Staff Report Community Gallery Receptions Page 2 of 2 April 27, 2017 Fiscal Analysis Funds are available in Account Number 4364650-4312500. No General Fund money will be expended. Submitted by: Deborah S. Glickman, Management Analyst Department Head: 1-?54 Ryan Stendell, Director of Community Development Reviewed: Moore Director o Finance Approved: Lauri Aylaian, City Manager