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CITY OF PALM DESERT
COMMUNITY SERVICES
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO POSSESS AND CONSUME
WINE IN CONNECTION WITH THE JUNE 1 AND JUNE 15, 2004
RECEPTIONS FOR THE "ARTISTIC BENCHES PROPOSALS"
AND "COACHELLA VALLEY WATERCOLOR SOCIETY"
EXHIBITIONS TO BE HELD IN THE NORTH WING GALLERY
SUBMITTED BY: RICHARD L. TWEDT, PUBLIC ARTS MANAGER
DATE: MAY 13, 2004
Recommendation:
By Minute Motion, permit the possession and serving of alcoholic beverages in
connection with the receptions to be held in the North Wing Gallery on June 1 and June
15, 2004.
Executive Summary:
With each new North Wing Gallery exhibition the Public Art Department hosts a
reception. "Artistic Benches Proposals", an exhibition of proposals for the El Paseo
Artistic Bench program, will open on June 1, with a reception to be held that same
evening from 6:00 — 8:00 pm. The Coachella Valley Watercolor Society will be featured
in the exhibition that opens on June 10 with an opening reception on June 15 from 5:30
— 7:00 pm. In order to serve wine on City owned property, the City Council must grant a
variance from the prohibition of the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Background:
The North Wing Gallery was established to showcase local and unique artworks by both
individuals and organizations. With each new exhibition a reception is held to promote
the artwork and City programming. Events are usually an hour and a half to two hours
in length with food and wine served throughout.
Public Arts Manager
Sheila Gilligan, Assistant City Manager,
Community Services
Approved By:
Carlos Ortega,
City Manager
Staff Report
Approval to serve alcohol at North Wing Gallery receptions
May 13, 2004
Page 2
Staff recommends that the City Council permit the possession and consumption of
alcoholic beverages for the receptions scheduled in the North Wing Gallery to be held
on June 1 and June 15, 2004.
Submitted By:
and L. Twedt, Robert Kohn,
Director of Special Programs