Meeting
CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA 
REGULAR MEETING OF THE Public Art Committee
 
APPOINTED MEMBERS
Melissa Abercrombie, Chair
Cheryl Coldiron
Vacant
Chrisopther Smith, Vice Chair
Ally Spongr
Ann Digges, Petaluma Arts Council Representative
Hanna Rizzo Simmons, RMPC Liaison




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
Thursday, April 27, 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/Commission 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 iwll 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/Commission, 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/Commission 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 City Council’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 Council, time will be allocated in equal shares totaling no more than twenty minutes, subject to the Council’s discretion (Cal. Gov’t. Code §54954.3(a), Petaluma City Council Rules, Policies and Procedures, III).
PRESENTATIONS
1.
Public Works Traffic Calming and Road Improvement Projects. Presentation by Bjorn Griepenburg, Active Transportation Planner with City of Petaluma Public Works and Utilities, about upcoming opportunities for Public Works and the Public Art Program to collaborate on traffic calming and road improvement projects. 
This is a presentation item only. No discretionary action will be taken on this item; therefore, no CEQA finding is required to be made for this meeting item. 
 
2.
Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Public Art. Presentation on public art and cultural work by Ally Spongr, Public Art Committee member and Director of Public Art at the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area. 
This is a presentation item only. No discretionary action will be taken on this item; therefore, no CEQA finding is required to be made for this meeting item. 
 
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.
Approval of Minutes for the meetings of November 29, 2022, January 26, 2023 and February 23, 2023.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
4.

Mary Fuller McChesney Estate Acquisitions. Continued Committee discussion to consider acquiring artworks from Mary Fuller McChesney estate and recommended action for the Committee to recommend an outlined project budget for City Council approval.  

This discretionary action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15303 (New Construction), and 15311 (Accessory Structures). 

5.

Kenilworth Playground Public Art Project. Committee review the draft Request for Qualifications document to discuss project goals and selection criteria with recommendation to publish draft RFQ document. 

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
6.
Fine Balance
7.
Woven Stories
STAFF COMMENT
8.
Project status updates.  
9.
Potential Items for Future Agendas 
 
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE:  The Committee/Commission Clerk hereby certifies that this agenda has been posted in accordance with the requirements of the Government Code. In accordance with Government Code §54957.5, any materials of public record relating to an agenda item for a regular meeting that are provided to a majority of the Committee/Commission members less than 72 hours before the meeting will be made available online with the agenda packet at cityofpetaluma.com/meetings. Materials of public record that are distributed during the meeting shall be made available for public inspection at the meeting if prepared by the City or a member of its legislative/advisory body, or the next business day after the meeting if prepared by some other person. 
AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT ACCOMMODATIONS:  Any member of the public who needs accommodations should email the Committee/Commission Clerk at [email protected] or by calling 707-778-4319. The Committee/Commission Clerk will use their best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety in accordance with the City procedure for resolving reasonable accommodation requests  ADA Logo