Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
4:30 p.m., Open Session
City Hall
East side of Monte
Verde Street
between Ocean and Seventh Avenues
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XI. Orders of Council
B. Approve deaccession of certain artwork.
Meeting Date: January 10, 2012
Prepared by: Janet Bombard,
Library Director
City Council
Agenda Item Summary
Name: Approve deaccessioning of certain artwork.
Description: On June 8, 2010, the Council adopted Resolution
2010-43, which defined the scope of the City's art collection and authorized art
consultant Sheryl Nonnenberg to begin a process for deaccessioning pieces of
art that do not fit the parameters of the adopted Art Collection Management Policy.
On November 1, 2011, the Council approved the City's Deaccession Policy for
the Art Collection, which includes a set of criteria for deaccessioning artwork.
The first set of items proposed for deaccessioning are three abstract paintings by
artist Lee Waisler and three abstract paintings by artist Rudolf Haegele.
Overall Cost:
City Funds: N/A
Grant Funds: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Approve deaccession of the six pieces
that meet the criteria.
Important Considerations: The paintings do not fit within
the parameters of the City's Art Collection Management Policy: they do not pertain to Carmel 's history or geography; neither artist lived, worked, or taught in Carmel ; and the artwork
is too large to display and is difficult to store. Also, these
pieces meet several of the criteria for deaccessioning, as outlined in the Deaccession Policy.
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 authorized the formulation of a
deaccessioning process; and Council's direction provided on November 1, 2011, to approve the
deaccessioning policy.
Reviewed by:
1/4/12
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: JANUARY 10, 2012
SUBJECT: APPROVE DEACCESSIONING OF CERTAIN
ARTWORK
RECOMMENDATION
Approve deaccession of six pieces of art that meet the
City’s deaccession criteria.
BACKGROUND
On June 8, 2010, the Council adopted Resolution 2010-43,
approving a City Art
Collection Management Policy to define the scope of the
City’s art collection and to authorize art consultant Sheryl Nonnenberg to
begin a process for deaccessioning pieces of art that do not fit the parameters
of the policy. Deaccessioning is defined as the formal process of removal of an
object from a collection. The policy defines the scope of the collection
parameters as follows:
• Work by artists who have lived, worked, or taught in Carmel , or who studied or
belonged to regional art associations, such as the Carmel
Art Association.
• Art of or about Carmel
localities.
• Art pertaining to Carmel
history.
• Art that can be safely, effectively, and appropriately
cared for by City staff.
(concerns include stability, size, storage ramifications and
possibility for public
display).
• Contemporary art by established artists with subject
matter, such as seascapes, that relate to the history or geography of Carmel .
On November 1, 2011, the Council approved the City’s
Deaccession Policy for the Art Collection. Among the components of this policy
is a list of 12 criteria for
deaccessioning. Artwork under consideration to be
deaccessioned must meet at least one of these criteria.
Based on the policies, Nonnenberg is developing a potential
list of artwork to be
deaccessioned. The first series of items proposed are six
abstract paintings, three by Los
Angeles artist Lee Waisler, and three by German artist
Rudolf Haegele (see attachments). These
six paintings, all of which are very large, are currently stored at Sunset Center
STAFF REVIEW
The six paintings do not fit the collection parameters
outlined above, but meet three of the 12 criteria listed in the Deaccession
Policy:
• Retention is inconsistent with the established Scope of
Collection.
• It cannot be adequately stored or cared for.
• The artwork will never, in all likelihood, be placed on
display because of size,
weight or lack of a suitable site.
FISCAL IMPACT
According to the Deaccession Policy’s Procedures for
Disposal, “objects that will be sold, which in the best estimation of the City,
have an insured value of more than $500, will be appraised by an outside
appraiser at the expense of the City.” These six pieces 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
Both the Art Collection Management Policy and the City’s
Deaccession Policy for the Art Collection, offer clear guidelines regarding art
that is appropriate for retention/deaccession by the City. The Waisler and
Haegele paintings meet several of the criteria for deaccessioning and none of
the parameters for retention. These objects are 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 works already owned by the City.
Item# 0901
Artist/Designer: Lee Waisler
Title/Description: "Passage" (Part One)
Date: 1993
Medium: Acrylic Sand Glass, Walnut Shell, & White Oak
Wood on Canvas
Dimensions: 65" high by 101" wide
Item# 0902
Artist/Designer: Lee Waisler
Title/Description: "Passage" (Part Two)
Date: 1993
Medium: Acrylic Sand Glass, Walnut Shell, & White Oak
Wood on Canvas
Dimensions: 59" high by 125" wide
Item# 0900
Artist/Designer: Lee Waisler
Title/Description: "Red Dutch House"
Date: 1992
Medium: Acrylic Sand Glass on Canvas
Dimensions: 66" high by 96" wide
Item# 0897
Artist/Designer: Rudolf Haegele
Title/Description: "Dipped in Red"
Date: 1993
Medium: MT/PA
Dimensions: 74.25" high by 34.25" wide
Item# 0898
Artist/Designer: Rudolf Haegele
Title/Description: "Static Interference"
Date: 1993
Medium: MT/PA
Dimensions: 74.25" high by 34.25" wide
Item# 0899
Artist/Designer: Rudolf Haegele
Title/Description: "Island "
Date: 1993
Medium: MT/PA
Dimensions: 74.25" high by 34.25" wide
MINUTES
REGULAR
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY
OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
January
10, 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, Sharp, Talmage & Mayor McCloud
ABSENT:
Hazdovac (excused)
STAFF
PRESENT: Jason Stilwell, City Administrator
Molly
Laughlin, Deputy City Clerk
Mike
Calhoun, Interim Police Chief
Sean
Conroy, Planning Services Manager
Janet
Bombard, Library Director
XI.
ORDERS OF COUNCIL
B.
Approve the deaccession of certain artwork.
Library
Director Janet Bombard presented the report.
Mayor
McCloud opened the meeting to public comment at 8:04
p.m.
Barbara
Livingston and Bob Jenkins spoke to the issue.
Mayor
McCloud closed the meeting to public comment at 8:07
p.m.
Council
Member SHARP moved to approve the deaccession of
certain artwork (the six pieces under consideration), seconded
by Council Member McCLOUD, and passed by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: BURNETT; SHARP; TALMAGE & McCLOUD
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: HAZDOVAC
ABSTAIN:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
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