MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
April 3, 2012
I.
CALL TO ORDER
The
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea,
California, was held on the above date at the stated hour of 4:34 p.m. Mayor
McCloud called the meeting to order.
II.ROLL
CALL
PRESENT:
Council Members Burnett, Hazdovac, Sharp, Talmage & Mayor McCloud
ABSENT:
None
STAFF
PRESENT: Jason Stilwell, City Administrator
Heidi
Burch, Asst. City
Mike
Calhoun, Interim Police Chief
Sean
Conroy, Planning and Building Services Manager
Janet
Bombard, Library Director
XI.
ORDERS OF COUNCIL
C. Provide direction on the deaccession of
certain artwork.
Library
Director Janet Bombard presented the staff report and introduced consultant
Sheryl Nonnenberg who developed the deaccession list.
Mayor
McCloud opened the meeting to public comment at 8:59 p.m.
Martha
Mosher read a letter from fellow Harrison Library Board member Glen Mozingo
regarding retaining the artwork believed to be from the Ella Harrison bequest
and referred to a 1928 Pine Cone article on Mrs. Harrison.
Carolyn
Hardy, Skip Lloyd, and Stephen Moorer also spoke to the issue.
Mayor
McCloud closed the meeting to public comment at 9:03 p.m.
Council
Member BURNETT moved to approve the deaccession of the designated artwork
with the exception of the 30 pieces that the Library Board said may be from the
Harrison bequest, seconded by Mayor
McCLOUD and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: BURNETT; HAZDOVAC; SHARP; TALMAGE & McCLOUD
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ADDENDUM:
Twenty-Nine Deaccessioned
Artworks at April 3, 2012 City Council Meeting
Item# Artist/Designer Title/Description Date Medium Size
21 Whitaker, Royal Woman Playing Violin Unknown 0/C 41.25
x32
22 Mariann Brass Pot with Lillies Unknown 0/C 30x24
26 Unknown Copy of "Calmady Children" 1823/24 0/C
30.25 X 30
28 Moppin, Jane Watermelons and Lettuce Unknown 0/C 40.5 X
30.25
30 Danzansky, Tina The Divers Unknown 0/C 42 X 55.5
31 Danzansky, Tina Red Chair 1960 0/B 36x 18
40 Gregory, Robin S. Vietnamese Children 1980 W/C 27.5 X
19.5
45 Unknown Untitled Landscape Unknown 0/C 20x30
46 Parker, Holly Bryce Floral 1949 W/C 15.5 X 20.5
252 Unknown Dante Unknown Marble 12.5 X 12
255 Unknown Tribal Mask- Japanese Unknown Wood
256 Bartholdi Liberty
Enlightening the World Unknown Copper
266 C. Lauren Cafe Scene by Water Unknown Print 15 X 38.5
298 Galli, Fortunato Venus Statue 1880 Marble 67" H
317 Danzansky, Tina Sunday Morning Unknown 0/C/B 25.5 X 23.5
500 Pica, Charles Man in Sombrero
Unknown Pastel 24x 19
508 Key, John Ross Eastern Mountain Scene Unknown Print 11x
16
514 J, E.B. Two Horses 1845 Pencil 15 X 19
531 Cooper, Colin
Campbell European
City
532 Stahl, John The Span Unknown Etching 11x 14
533 Dobson, Richard Richmond Unknown Print 11.5 X 8.5
534 Brigman, Anne The Heart of the Storm Unknown Photo 12x
10
684 Melchert, Ernest La Farraca Unknown Etching 4.75 X 6
685 Melchert, Ernest The Old Guard Unknown Etching 9.25 X
6.5
841 Whistler, James McNeill Thomas Carlyle Unknown Etching
20x 16
853 Roussuff, A.N. Portrait of a Woman 1893 Print 16 X 12
854 Sater, Robert U. Creative Struggle Unknown Photo 14 X 11
855 Vedder, Elihu Lazarus Unknown Print 10.5 x15.25
861 Conger, Winfield S. Dog 1880 Etching 12"D
Thirty Artworks Not
Deaccessioned at April 3, 2012 City Council Meeting
(Mrs. Ella Harrison’s bequest)
369 Remington, Frederick
Russian Cossack Unknown Print 10.5 X 8.75
370 Unknown Ralph Waldo Emerson Unknown Photo 13 X 10.5
372 Barrymore, Lionel Little Boatyard, Venice Unknown Etching 16 X 12.5
376 Millet, Jean-Francais Young Shephardess Knitting with
Surrounding Sheep Unknown Etching 15x 11
377 Meryon, Charles La Stryge Unknown Etching 15.5 X 12.75
381 Blake, William Book of Job Unknown Engraving 8.5 X 6.5
382 Haden, Sir Frances Seymour Sunset on the Thames Unknown Etching 9 X 13
383 Haden, Sir Frances Seymour Little Calais Pier 1865 Etching 6x9
384 Haden, Sir
Frances Seymour
Battersea Beach
385 Haden, Sir Frances Seymour Sunset in Ireland Unknown Etching 8.5 X 13.5
386 Haden, Sir
Frances Seymour
Twickenham Church
387 Haden, Sir Frances Seymour Egham Lock Unknown Etching
8.5 X 11
388 Haden, Sir Frances Seymour Whistler's House at Old Chelsea 1863 Etching 8.75
X 14.5
389 Haden, Sir Frances Seymour Shere Mill Pond 1860 Etching
9.5 X 13.5
392 Schongauer, Martin (after) Jesus in the Garden of Gesthesemane Unknown
393 Schongauer, Martin (after) Putting Jesus in the Tomb
Unknown Etching 6.5x5
394 Van Rijn, Rembrandt Les Musicians Ambulants Unknown
Etching 6x5
395 Van Ostade, Adriaen Jansz La Pere de Famille 1648
Engraving 5 x3.5
396 Van Leyden , Lucas Jesus
Being Tempted by the Devil 1418 Engraving 5.5 X 7.5
397 Van Rijn, Rembrandt Woman of Samaria 1634 Etching 4.75 X 5.25
398 Van Rijn, Rembrandt Jesus Telling His Dreams 1638
Etching 3.5 X 4.75
399 Haden, Sir
Frances Seymour
Kensington Gardens
400 Wierix, Hieronymus Frondo Frugis Inops Unknown Engraving
5.75 X 4
401 Van Ostade, Adriaen Jansz The Cobbler 1671 Engraving
8.75 X 6
652 Japanese Prints 127 prints Unknown W/B N/A
653 Japanese Prints 15 Kimono Stencils Unknown N/A N/A
829 Unknown Black Crows in Front of Sunset Unknown 3x6
830 Unknown Bird on Branch Unknown 9x7
832 Unknown
Mountain
833 Yoshimi, Rogetsu Ono No Tofu Unknown Print 14 X 9.5
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
4:30 p.m., Open Session
City Hall
East side of Monte
Verde Street
between Ocean and Seventh Avenues
XI. Orders of Council
C. Provide direction on the deaccession of certain artwork.
Meetina Date: April3, 2012
Prepared by: Janet Bombard, Library Director
City Council
Agenda Item Summary
Approve deaccessioning of certain City artwork.
Description: On January 10, 2012, Council approved
deaccessioning six abstract paintings from a list, compiled by consultant
Sheryl Nonnenberg, of City artworks that do not fit the parameters of the City
Art Collection Management Policy. There are 59 items remaining on the proposed
deaccession list, 44 of which are held in the Library. The Library Board of
Trustees, after reviewini the proposed list, is requesting that the items that
were part of Mrs. Ella Reid Harrison's original bequest to the City not be deaccessioned.
It is not anticipated that there will be any other artwork proposed for deaccessioning
after the April Council meetini. Ms. Nonnenberg will attend tlte meeting to
answer questions.
Overall Cost:
City Funds: N/A
Grant Fund!: N/ A
Staff Recommendation: Approve deaccessioning of artwork that
meets the City's Deaccession Policy criteria.
Important Considerations: The artwork does not fit within
the parameters of the City's Art Collection Management Policy, while meeting
criteria outlined in the City's Deaccession Policy for the Art collection. Proceeds
from the sale will be used in accordance with City policy, to conserve and
maintain the City's art collection.
Decision Record: Resolution 2010-43, adopted on June 8,
2010, which defines the art collection and authorizes a deaccessioning process;
Council's approval of the Deaccession Policy for the Art Collection, November 1,
2011; Council's approval of the deaccessioning of six paintings, January 10,2012.
Reviewed by:
3/24/12
Jason Stilwell, City Administrator Date
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
STAFF REPORT
TO: MAYOR McCLOUD AND
COUNCIL MEMBERS
THROUGH: JASON STILWELL, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: JANET BOMBARD, LIBRARY DIRECTOR
DATE: APRIL 3, 2012
SUBJECT: APPROVE DEACCESSIONING OF CERTAIN CITY
ARTWORK
RECOMMENDED MOTION
Approve deaccessioning of artwork that meets the City's
deaccession criteria.
BACKGROUND
On January 10, 2012, Council approved deaccessioning six
abstract paintings from a list, compiled by consultant Sheryl Nonnenberg, of
City artworks that do not fit the parameters of the City Art Collection Management Policy. The
remainder of the list is being presented to Council for consideration.
The list (attached) is comprised of 59 pieces of art. Forty
four of the items identified on the list are stored in the Library (numbers 369
through 861 ). The Library Board of Trustees reviewed and discussed the list of items held in
the Library at their February 22, 2012 and March 28,2012 meetings. The Trustees
are asking Council to consider the following request:
Regarding the deaccessioning of art held in the library, the
Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees urges that the City not
deaccession the art that was part of Ella Reid Harrison's bequest.
Mrs. Harrison willed to the City the property on which the
Main Library stands and the funds to build the library, which was named in
memory of her husband, Ralph Chandler Harrison . She asked in her will that all her books, her
husband's picture, and certain furniture and artwork be placed and
kept in the library when the building was completed.
The Library Board understands that the art slated for deaccession
does not fit the scope of the City Art Collection Management Policy. However,
the Trustees feel that in the case of Mrs. Harrison's legacy a broader
application of the policy is pertinent: Mrs. Harrison's bequest to the City does pertain
to the history of Carmel ,
the art is being safely and appropriately cared for and stored, and it has been displayed at various times over the years, most
recently in 2006.
It is not anticipated that there will be any other artwork
proposed for deaccessioning at this time. Ms. Nonnenberg will attend the meeting to answer
questions.
STAFF REVIEW
Ms. Nonnenberg composed the list using guidelines and
criteria from the adopted City Art Collection Management Policy and the Deaccession Policy
for the Art Collection. The pieces on the list meet the criteria for deaccessioning
as outlined in the policies.
FISCAL IMP ACT
As with the previous six paintings approved for
deaccessioning, all items on the list have been appraised. Proceeds from the sale of the artwork will
be placed in a deposit account to conserve and maintain the City's art collection.
SUMMARY
The 59 pieces of artwork on the proposed deaccession list
meet the criteria for deaccessioning according to the Art Collection Management
Policy and the City's Deaccession Policy. The art is recommended for deaccession
by staff, and if approved by City Council will be removed from the city's art collection
in accordance with the City's policies, with all proceeds from the sale to be used to
purchase other works for the collection or to restore/maintain artwork already owned by
the City.
Item# Artist/Designer Title/Description Date Medium Size
21 Whitaker, Royal Woman Playing Violin Unknown 0/C 41.25
x32
22 Mariann Brass Pot with Lillies Unknown 0/C 30x24
26 Unknown Copy of "Calmady Children" 1823/24 0/C
30.25 X 30
28 Moppin, Jane Watermelons and Lettuce Unknown 0/C 40.5 X
30.25
30 Danzansky, Tina The Divers Unknown 0/C 42 X 55.5
31 Danzansky, Tina Red Chair 1960 0/B 36x 18
40 Gregory, Robin S. Vietnamese Children 1980 W/C 27.5 X 19.5
45 Unknown Untitled Landscape Unknown 0/C 20x30
46 Parker, Holly Bryce Floral 1949 W/C 15.5 X 20.5
252 Unknown Dante Unknown Marble 12.5 X 12
255 Unknown Tribal Mask- Japanese Unknown Wood
256 Bartholdi Liberty
Enlightening the World Unknown Copper
266 C. Lauren Cafe Scene by Water Unknown Print 15 X 38.5
298 Galli, Fortunato Venus Statue 1880 Marble 67" H
317 Danzansky, Tina Sunday Morning Unknown 0/C/B 25.5 X 23.5
369 Remington, Frederick
Russian Cossack Unknown Print 10.5 X 8.75
370 Unknown Ralph Waldo Emerson Unknown Photo 13 X 10.5
372 Barrymore, Lionel Little Boatyard, Venice Unknown Etching 16 X 12.5
376 Millet, Jean-Francais Young Shephardess Knitting with
Surrounding Sheep Unknown Etching 15x 11
377 Meryon, Charles La Stryge Unknown Etching 15.5 X 12.75
381 Blake, William Book of Job Unknown Engraving 8.5 X 6.5
382 Haden, Sir Frances Seymour Sunset on the Thames Unknown Etching 9 X 13
383 Haden, Sir Frances Seymour Little Calais Pier 1865 Etching 6x9
384 Haden, Sir
Frances Seymour
Battersea Beach
385 Haden, Sir Frances Seymour Sunset in Ireland Unknown
Etching 8.5 X 13.5
386 Haden, Sir
Frances Seymour
Twickenham Church
387 Haden, Sir Frances Seymour Egham Lock Unknown Etching
8.5 X 11
388 Haden, Sir Frances Seymour Whistler's House at Old Chelsea 1863 Etching 8.75
X 14.5
389 Haden, Sir Frances Seymour Shere Mill Pond 1860 Etching
9.5 X 13.5
392 Schongauer, Martin (after) Jesus in the Garden of Gesthesemane Unknown
393 Schongauer, Martin (after) Putting Jesus in the Tomb
Unknown Etching 6.5x5
394 Van Rijn, Rembrandt Les Musicians Ambulants Unknown
Etching 6x5
395 Van Ostade, Adriaen Jansz La Pere de Famille 1648
Engraving 5 x3.5
396 Van Leyden , Lucas Jesus
Being Tempted by the Devil 1418 Engraving 5.5 X 7.5
397 Van Rijn, Rembrandt Woman of Samaria 1634 Etching 4.75 X 5.25
398 Van Rijn, Rembrandt Jesus Telling His Dreams 1638
Etching 3.5 X 4.75
399 Haden, Sir
Frances Seymour
Kensington Gardens
400 Wierix, Hieronymus Frondo Frugis Inops Unknown Engraving
5.75 X 4
401 Van Ostade, Adriaen Jansz The Cobbler 1671 Engraving
8.75 X 6
500 Pica, Charles Man in Sombrero
Unknown Pastel 24x 19
508 Key, John Ross Eastern Mountain Scene Unknown Print 11x
16
514 J, E.B. Two Horses 1845 Pencil 15 X 19
531 Cooper, Colin
Campbell European
City
532 Stahl, John The Span Unknown Etching 11x 14
533 Dobson, Richard Richmond Unknown Print 11.5 X 8.5
534 Brigman, Anne The Heart of the Storm Unknown Photo 12x
10
652 Japanese Prints 127 prints Unknown W/B N/A
653 Japanese Prints 15 Kimono Stencils Unknown N/A N/A
684 Melchert, Ernest La Farraca Unknown Etching 4.75 X 6
685 Melchert, Ernest The Old Guard Unknown Etching 9.25 X
6.5
829 Unknown Black Crows in Front of Sunset Unknown 3x6
830 Unknown Bird on Branch Unknown 9x7
832 Unknown
Mountain
833 Yoshimi, Rogetsu Ono No Tofu Unknown Print 14 X 9.5
841 Whistler, James McNeill Thomas Carlyle Unknown Etching
20x 16
853 Roussuff, A.N. Portrait of a Woman 1893 Print 16 X 12
854 Sater, Robert U. Creative Struggle Unknown Photo 14 X 11
855 Vedder, Elihu Lazarus Unknown Print 10.5 x15.25
861 Conger, Winfield S. Dog 1880 Etching 12"D
