Public Art Commission Meeting - Special
Special MeetingEscondido, CA · November 18, 2024
Minutes
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CITY of ESCONDIDO
Public Art Commission Meeting - Special
November 18, 2024 at 4:30 PM
MINUTES
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Commissioner Juan Vargas
Commissioner Terri Ryan
Vice Chair Patricia Spann - Departed meeting at 5:45 p.m.
Commissioner Nathalie Martinez
Chair Carol Rogers
Commissioner Jacqueline Kelleher
ABSENT
Commissioner Heidi Paul
ORAL COMMUNICATION
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Review and Approve the Minutes of the September 9, 2024 Meeting
Motion made by Commissioner Ryan
Seconded by Commissioner Kelleher
Approved 6-0
PRESENTATIONS
2. THRESHOLD FIVE SCULPTURE PRESENTATION
Request that the Public Art Commission provide direction regarding the acceptance of Threshold Five
Sculpture into the City’s Public Art Collection.
Staff Recommendation: Provide Direction (Community Services: Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of
Community Services)
Presenter: Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community Services
Presentation by Gordon Hoople
Direction to staff to explore permanent installation
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Public Art Commission Meeting - Special
November 18, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Motion by Commissioner Vargas
Seconded by Commissioner Ryan
Approved 6-0
NEW BUSINESS
3. ESCONDIDO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION LIBRARY MURAL
Request that the Public Art Commission approve the Escondido Community Foundation Library Mural
redesign.
Staff Recommendation: Approve (Community Services: Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community
Services)
Presenter: Lisa Ruder, Escondido Community Foundation, SPOT-Art Beautification Committee Chair
Presentation by Lisa Ruder and Ceci Lusky, Escondido Community Foundation / SPOT-Art and
Beautification Committee
Motion made by Vice Chair Spann
Seconded by Commissioner Vargas
Approved 6-0
4. ESCONDIDO EXPRESSIONS TRAFFIC SIGNAL BOX PROGRAM
Request the Public Art Commission approve the artist submissions for six locations as recommended by
the Escondido Expressions Subcommittee.
Staff Recommendation: Approve (Community Services: Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community
Services)
Presenter: Sandra Aguilar, Management Analyst
Presentation by Sandra Aguilar, Management Analyst
Motion made by Chair Rogers
Seconded by Commissioner Martinez
Approved 6-0
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Public Art Commission Meeting - Special
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5. ART, CULTURE, AND CREATIVITY MONTH
Request that the Public Art Commission approve the Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month Grant Program
and appoint 2-3 Commissioners to serve on the selection subcommittee.
Staff Recommendation: Approve (Community Services: Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community
Services)
Presenter: Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community Services
Presentation by Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community Services
Chair Rogers, Vice Chair Spann and Commissioner Ryan to serve on Art, Culture and Creativity Month
Sub-Committee
Motion made by Commissioner Kelleher
Seconded by Vice Chair Spann
Approved 6-0
6. UPDATE SUBCOMMITTEES
Request that the Public Art Commission affirm and/or appoint members to various subcommittees.
Staff Recommendation: Provide Direction (Community Services: Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of
Community Services)
Presenter: Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community Services
Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community Services provided an update
Nominate and appoint Commissioner Vargas, Commissioner Kelleher and Commissioner Martinez to
Mural sub-committee
Motion by Rogers
Seconded by Kelleher
Approved 4-0 (Ryan - Abstaining)
QUEEN CALIFIA REPORT
7. Queen Califia Report
Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community Services provided an update
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CITY of ESCONDIDO
Public Art Commission Meeting - Special
November 18, 2024 at 4:30 PM
STAFF LIAISON REPORT
8. Staff Liaison Report
Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community Services provided an update
9. Project Tracking
Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community Services provided an update
10. 2025 Meeting Schedule
Approve meeting schedule, moving the November 10, 2025 meeting to November 17, 2025
Motion made by Commissioner Martinez
Seconded by Chair Rogers
Approved 5-0
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting Adjourned at 6:07 p.m
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CHAIR ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
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