Art in Public Places Committee
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · February 22, 2022
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Art in Public Places Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 3:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kiefer brought the meeting to order at 3:31PM.
2. ROLL CALL
Also present: Raissa de la Rosa, Deputy Director, Economic Development;
Socorro Shiels, Diversity, Inclusion and EEO Officer; and Jessica Rasmussen
New member, Bob Sayers, introduced.
Present 7 - Chair Kristin Kiefer, Vice Chair Melanie Jones-Carter, Committee
Member Nathan Azhderian, Committee Member Anne Baumgartner,
Committee Member Jeff Nathanson, Committee Member Lisa
Puentes, and Committee Member Bob Sayers
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
4. SCHEDULED ITEMS
4.1 Unum Sculpture Recommended Words and Languages
Staff will present the recommended words and languages for the
sculpture Unum by Blessing Hancock approved for installation in Old
Courthouse Square. The presentation will include the project
background and collaborative process used to collect the submissions
from the community, as well as languages identified through a data-driven
approach.
Recommended Action: Approve the recommended words and languages for the
Unum sculpture.
Public Comment:
- Leslie Graves, member of the Community Advisory Committee,
the Selection Committee, and the Community Engagement
Committee. While unable to attend all of the associated meetings
due to a health issue, shared that it was a stated purpose to have
diversity and inclusivity in the final result for this project. Supported
the expansion of the list of languages incorporated into the
sculpture. Thanked both staff and the Committee.
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- Judy Kennedy, expressed support for the expansion of the list of
languages. Thanked staff, the Committee, the various
Subcommittees involved, and the Press Democrat.
A motion was made by Committee Member Baumgartner, seconded by
Committee Member Nathanson, that the Art in Public Places Committee
approve the recommended words and languages for the Unum sculpture.
The motion carried by unanimous vote.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Kiefer adjourned the meeting at 4:19PM. The next meeting of
the Art in Public Places Committee is March 7, 2022.
Approved on: March 7, 2022
/s/ Eileen Cleary, Recording Secretary
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ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA -
FINAL
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
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 MEMBERS WILL BE
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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 Art in Public Places Committee.
Public Comment can also be submitted by 5:00 pm, the Monday before the
Art in Public Places Committee via e-mail at APPC@srcity.org and via
recorded voice message at 707-543-3080. All comments written comments
will be attached to the item for the review of the Committee Members and
the Public. Voicemail messages will be 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
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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. SCHEDULED ITEMS
4.1 Unum Sculpture Recommended Words and Languages
Staff will present the recommended words and languages for the
sculpture Unum by Blessing Hancock approved for installation in Old
Courthouse Square. The presentation will include the project
background and collaborative process used to collect the submissions
from the community, as well as languages identified through a
data-driven approach.
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Recommended Action: Approve the recommended words and
languages for the Unum sculpture.
Attachments: 2022.02.22 Unum Presentation
5. ADJOURNMENT
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