HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommunity Gallery Art Exhibitions - July 2012 - June 2013CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: APPROVAL OF EXEMPTIONS FROM MUNICIPAL CODES
9.58.010 AND 9.58.020 IN CONNECTION WITH
RECEPTIONS FOR ART EXHIBITIONS TO BE HELD IN
THE PALM DESERT COMMUNITY GALLERY BETWEEN
JULY 2012 AND JUNE 2013
SUBMITTED BY: Deborah L. Schwartz, Public Art Coordinator
DATE: June 14, 2012
Recommendation
By Minute Motion: Approve exemptions from Municipal Codes
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 July 2012 and June 2013. The tentative dates for these
receptions are July 9, 2012 (Lorraine Klotz and Ed Seeberger),
September 24, 2012 (Ryan Campbell, Mario Pikus, and Richard
Rowland), December 10, 2012 (Dennis Johnson, George Kenton,
Christina Lange), and April 22, 2013 (Ronald Backer).
Executive Summary
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 Municipal Codes 9.58.010 and 9.58.020. The entire 2012/2013
Community Gallery season of exhibitions is being submitted for approval in one staff
report. 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 Municipal
Codes 9.58.010 and 9.58.020.
Staff Report
Community Gallery Receptions
Page 2 of 2
June 14, 2012
Fiscal Analysis
Funds are available in Account Number 436-4650-454-3125. No General Fund money
will be expended.
Submitted by:
Deborah L. Schwartz, Public Art Coordinator
Department Head:
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Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development
Approval:
PA I Gibson, Director of Finance
ohn M. Wohlmuth, City Manager
CITY COUNCILACTION
APPROVED ✓ DENIED
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