Art in Public Places Committee
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · October 4, 2021
Minutes
Virtual Meeting - See Agenda
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Art in Public Places Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, October 4, 2021 3:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Kiefer at 3:33PM
2. ROLL CALL
Member Azdherian was delayed in joining the call. Joined the call at
3:44PM.
Present 6 - Chair Kristin Kiefer, Vice Chair Melanie Jones-Carter, Committee
Member Nathan Azhderian, Committee Member Anne Baumgartner,
Committee Member Jeff Nathanson, and Committee Member Lisa
Puentes
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1 Approval of Minutes: June 7, 2021.
A motion was made by Committee Member Puentes, seconded by Vice
Chair Jones-Carter, that this Art in Public Places Committee item be
approved as submitted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Chair Kiefer, Vice Chair Jones-Carter, Committee Member
Baumgartner, Committee Member Nathanson and Committee
Member Puentes
Absent: 1 - Committee Member Azhderian
4.2 Approval of Minutes: August 2, 2021.
A motion was made by Committee Member Nathanson, seconded by
Committee Member Baumgartner, that this Art in Public Places Committee
item be approved as submitted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Chair Kiefer, Vice Chair Jones-Carter, Committee Member
Baumgartner and Committee Member Nathanson
Absent: 1 - Committee Member Azhderian
Abstain: 1 - Committee Member Puentes
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5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
5.1 5th Street Parking Garage Public Art Project
Staff will present the recommended artist identified by the project selection panel.
The presentation will include background and information on project development,
goals, timeline, budget, selection process, selection criteria and community
engagement. The selection panel is recommending the artist along with specific
feedback about the design.
Recommended Action: Approve recommended artist
A motion was made by Committee Member Nathanson, seconded by Vice
Chair Jones-Carter, that this Art in Public Places item be tabled pending the
receipt of additional information. The item will be continued to a special
meeting with a date to be determined. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Yes: 6 - Chair Kiefer, Vice Chair Jones-Carter, Committee Member
Azhderian, Committee Member Baumgartner, Committee Member
Nathanson and Committee Member Puentes
5.2 Public Art in Private Development Update
Staff will provide an update on public art projects installed by commercial
development and in-lieu fees received since March 2019.
Recommended Action: Information and discussion.
Item received and filed.
5.3 Project Updates
Staff will present updates on current projects.
Recommended Action: Information only.
Item received and filed.
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
6.1 Ad Hoc Taskforce Reports & Discussion
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access
• Community Engagement
• Project Development
Item received and filed.
7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Ongoing List Updated to include Budget for Visiting Artists:
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• Private Partnerships: commercial real estate and local artists
• How APPC can support community programs/events
• Creative Sonoma arts strategy update
• Youth representative on APPC
• Fire commemoration/memorial project
A motion was made by Vice Chair Melanie Jones-Carter that Youth
representation on the Art in Public Places Committee be agendized at a
future meeting, Member Nathanson seconded the motion. The motion was
passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Member Nathanson that the Fire commemoration/
memorial project be agendized at a future meeting, Member Baumgartner
seconded the motion. The motion was passed unanimously.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Chair Kiefer at 5:36 PM. The next
meeting of the Art in Public Places Committee will be November 1,
2021.
Approved on:
November 11, 2021
Eileen Cleary
Recording Secretary
Agenda
VIRTUAL
City of Santa Rosa
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL-REVISED
OCTOBER 4, 2021
3:30 P.M.
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e) AND THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE COUNTY OF
SONOMA, ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMITTEE WILL BE
PARTICIPATING IN THIS MEETING VIA ZOOM WEBINAR.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING
VIRTUALLY AT HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/81840319310 OR
BY DIALING 669-219-2599, THEN ENTER WEBINAR ID: 818 4031 9310.
The public accessing the meeting through the Zoom link will be able to
provide public comment on agenda item at the time the Agenda Item is
discussed during the Special Meeting of the Art in Public Places
Committee.
Public Comment can also be submitted by 5:00 pm, the Sunday before the
meeting of the Art in Public Place Committee via e-mail at
EconomicDevelopment@srcity.org and via recorded voice message at
707-543-3080. All comments will be read into record or played (up to 3
minutes each) at the time that Agenda Item is discussed during the
Meeting of the Art in Public Places Committee.
DEADLINES AND ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
ARE SET FORTH BELOW.
The City of Santa Rosa has postponed many non-essential meetings until
further notice. We appreciate your patience and willingness to protect the
health and wellness of our community. If you have any questions regarding
this meeting, please contact Eileen Cleary at ecleary@srcity.org.
MATTERS ON THE AGENDA MAY BE TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Live Public Comment: The public accessing the meeting through the Zoom
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Agenda Item is discussed during the Meeting of the Art in Public Places
Committee. Go to https://srcity.org/VirtualParticipation for more information
on virtual meeting public participation.
E-mail Public Comment: To submit an e-mailed public comment to the Art
in Public Places Committee, please send to:
EconomicDevelopment@srcity.org by 5:00 p.m., the Sunday, October 3.
Identify in the subject line of your e-mail the Agenda Item Number on which
you wish to comment, provide your name in the body of the e-mail and
your comment. Please limit your e-mail to approximately 400 words (which
is a speaking rate of 133 words per minute).
Recorded Voice Message Public Comment: To submit a voice message
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3. State your name, the Agenda Item Number(s) on which you wish to
comment, and your comment. Recordings will be limited to 3 minutes.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time when any person may address matters not listed on this
agenda, but which are within the subject matter of the jurisdiction. The public
may comment on agenda items when the item is called. Each speaker is
allowed three minutes.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1 Approval of Minutes: June 7, 2021.
Attachments: 2021.06.07 Meeting Minutes - Draft.pdf
4.2 Approval of Minutes: August 2, 2021.
Attachments: 2021.08.02 Meeting Minutes
5. SCHEDULED ITEMS
5.1 5th Street Parking Garage Public Art Project
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Staff will present the recommended artist identified by the project
selection panel. The presentation will include background and
information on project development, goals, timeline, budget, selection
process, selection criteria and community engagement. The selection
panel is recommending the artist along with specific feedback about the
design.
Recommended Action: Approve recommended artist
Attachments: 5th Street Parking Garage Recommended Artist
5.2 Public Art in Private Development Update
Staff will provide an update on public art projects installed by
commercial development and in-lieu fees received since March 2019.
Recommended Action: Information and discussion.
Attachments: Public Art in Private Development Update
5.3 Project Updates
Staff will present updates on current projects.
Recommended Action: Information only.
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
6.1 Ad Hoc Taskforce Reports & Discussion
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access
• Community Engagement
• Project Development
7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
This time is reserved for discussion about whether to place matters on a
future agenda for possible action.
Ongoing List:
• Private Partnerships: commercial real estate and local artists
• How APPC can support community programs/events
• Creative Sonoma arts strategy update
• Youth representative on APPC
• Fire commemoration/memorial project
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8. ADJOURNMENT
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programs, or activities. Requests for accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services necessary to participate in a City program,
service, or activity, including printed information in alternate formats, are available by contacting the Economic Development
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