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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArt Xhbtns Held in PD Cmnty Gallery - Jun 2014-Feb 2015REQUEST: 1N CITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT 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 JUNE 2014 AND FEBRUARY 2015 SUBMITTED BY: Deborah L. Schwartz, Management Analyst DATE: May 22, 2014 CONTENTS: None 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 June 2014 and February 2015. The tentative dates for these receptions are June 23, 2014 (Elizabeth Chandler and Maggie Headrick), September 8, 2014 (Bonnie Arizona, Kim Snyder, and Linda Ann Wolf), November 17, 2014 (Tim Robson and Burton Swope), and February 2, 2015 (Moira Johannessen, Linda Kottke and John Ressler). 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 2014/2015 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 May 22, 2014 Fiscal Analysis Funds are available in Account Number 436-4650-454-3125. No General Fund money will be expended. Submitted By: Deborah L. Schwartz, Management Analyst Reviewed: Paul Gibson, Director of Finance pproval: John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager CITY COUNCIL ION APPROVED ✓ DENIED RECEIVED OTHER Department Head: Lauri Aylaian, Director of Community Development MEETING DATE `5-�2-70114 AYES: .NSt;N, I.111ZrjR , 14€ ,-1Aft NOES: doN - - ABSENT: iJ006- ABSTAIN: IJDN� VERIFIED BY: 12-13i4-% Original on File with City Clerk's Office