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CITY OF PALM DESERT
COMMUNITY SERVICES
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO POSSESS AND CONSUME
WINE IN CONNECTION WITH RECEPTIONS FOR ART
EXHIBITIONS TO BE HELD IN THE PALM DESERT COMMUNITY
GALLERY BETWEEN OCTOBER 2009 AND JUNE 2010.
SUBMITTED BY: DEBORAH SCHWARTZ, PUBLIC ART COORDINATOR
DATE: August 27, 2009
Recommendation:
By Minute Motion, permit the possession and serving of wine in connection with the
opening receptions for art exhibitions to be held in the Palm Desert Community Gallery
between October 2009 and June 2010. The tentative dates for these receptions are
October 19, 2009 ("Beloved Desert — Golden Oasis and Desert Sandscapes"),
December 7, 2009 (Coachella Valley Watercolor Society), February 1, 2010
("Desertscapes"), and June 7, 2010 ("Walking Tall").
Executive Summary:
With each new Community Gallery exhibition the Public Art Department hosts a
reception for the featured artist(s). In order to serve wine on City owned property, the
City Council must grant a variance from the prohibition of the possession and
consumption of alcoholic beverages.
As per City Council's request, the entire 2009/2010 Community Gallery season of
exhibitions is being submitted for approval in one staff report.
Background:
The City of Palm Desert's art gallery was established to showcase unique artworks by
local 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 in
length with food and wine served throughout.
Staff Report
Approval to serve alcohol at the Palm Desert Community Gallery art receptions
August 27, 2009
Page 2
Staff recommends that the City Council permit the possession and consumption of
alcoholic beverages for the receptions scheduled in the Palm Desert Community Gallery
to be held between October 2009 and June 2010.
Deborah Schwartz,
Public Art Coordinator
Paul Gibson,
Director of Finance
Sheila Gilligan, Assista
Community Services
Wohlmuth,
ity Manager
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