Meeting
CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA 
REGULAR MEETING OF THE Public Art Committee

 
APPOINTED MEMBERS
Melissa Abercrombie, Chair
Chrisopther Smith, Vice Chair
Cheryl Coldiron
Ally Spongr
Ann Digges, Petaluma Arts Council Representative
Hanna Rizzo Simmons, RMPC Liaison
Vacant



STAFF LIAISON
David Ward
MEETINGS
4th Thursday of each month
City Hall Council Chamber
11 English Street
Petaluma, CA 94952


CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone (707)-778-4470
Fax (707)-778-4498
[email protected]
cityofpetaluma.org
AGENDA PACKET
Thursday, March 23, 2023

6:00 PM
 
Submit Written Public Comment
Email the committee/commission Clerk at: [email protected], with the subject line “Public Comment.”
Comments that are received at least two hours prior to the meeting will be distributed to Committee members and published with the agenda packet on the City's website as part of the public record for the meeting. Comments received after the cutoff time will be distributed and posted online following the meeting.

Decorum
The Chair has the authority to rule any speaker out of order, including speakers during the General Public Comment period, if the subject raised is not within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Committee, or during a public hearing or a general business item if the speaker is not presenting testimony or evidence relevant to the matter or if the speaker becomes disruptive to the proceedings and conduct of the meeting. The Chair also has the authority to order any person who willfully interrupts the meeting to be removed. All persons are expected to conduct themselves with civility and courtesy at all times. All persons giving comments shall speak directly to the Committee and address issues, not individuals. Personal attacks and cursing are not tolerated in order to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome to speak.

Animals in Council Chamber
No animals shall be allowed at or brought in to a public meeting by any person except (i) as to members of the public or City staff utilizing the assistance of a service animal, which is defined as a guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability, or (ii) as to police officers using the assistance of dog(s) in law enforcement duties.
 
CALL TO ORDER
  •     ROLL CALL
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
During General Public Comment, the public is invited to make comments on items of public interest that are within the Committee’s subject matter jurisdiction and that are not listed on the current agenda.  Public comments are limited up to three minutes per person. Depending on the number of persons wishing to address the Committee, time will be allocated in equal shares totaling no more than twenty minutes.
PRESENTATIONS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1.

Mary Fuller McChesney Estate Acquisitions. Committee discussion to consider acquiring artworks from Mary Fuller McChesney estate with input from Dennis Calabi, McChesney estate manager.  

This is a discussion item only. No discretionary action will be taken on this item; therefore, this meeting item is not subject to CEQA. 

2.
Quarterly Budget Review. Committee review of FY22-23 Quarter 2 budget report. 
This is a discussion item only. No discretionary action will be taken on this item; therefore, this meeting item is not subject to CEQA. 
3.

Small Artwork Commission 2023. Committee review the draft Request for Proposal document in addition to discussion of project goals and locations for the upcoming 2023 commission cycle. 

This is a discussion item only. No discretionary action will be taken on this item; therefore, this meeting item is not subject to CEQA. 

4.

Kenilworth Playground Public Art Project. Committee review the draft Request for Qualifications document to discuss project goals and selection criteria with recommendation to create an ad-hoc subcommittee. 

This is a discussion item only. No discretionary action will be taken on this item; therefore, this meeting item is not subject to CEQA. 

COMMITTEE COMMENT
5.
Fine Balance
6.
River Arch
7.
Woven Stories
8.
Hidden Petaluma
STAFF COMMENT
10.
Potential Items for Future Agendas 
ADJOURNMENT