pages: PublicArtCommission/2007-11-29.pdf, 6
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PublicArtCommission | 2007-11-29 | 6 | Woodbury's understanding of the commission's role is different than what their legal power may be. She expressed exhaustion for having to argue over issues. She is exasperated by having no authority when it comes to staff and feels that she shouldn't have to defend it. Ms. Lee said that they were eager to take on the new charge but feels that they are not the best group to do an arts council for the City of Alameda. Ms. Huston wants to go to City Council first to clarify their authority. Ms. Lee brought up the issue of being short two commissioners and feels that their job is more difficult without them. Mr. Wolfe stated that the way the argument is constructed, it may be a legal issue and it would be good to put it before the lawyer. He reiterated that he is leaving the commission; therefore, his voice would not be as effective. Ms. Huston feels that his voice has as much weight as the other commissioners. Ms. Rosenberg concurred. Ms. Huston wants to hear what he has to say. Mr. Wolfe feels that they need to send copies of the letters to the attorney to evaluate some of the questions that the commission has regarding their roles and the demands put upon them. Ms. Huston wants to talk to City Council then might want to meet with the commission before meeting with Ms. Woodbury. Her sense is that there is too much that planning recommends to the commission. She feels that the recommendations are being confused with the requirements. She thinks there is a lot of "hall monitoring" going on. Mr. Wolfe asked if they wanted legal counsel at the meeting. Ms. Lee feels that it might not be good to pay for an attorney if it is not appropriate. Ms. Rosenberg doesn't want to schedule a meeting until they meet with City Council. Mr. Wolfe said that unless there is an art proposal, the next meeting would be January. Mr. Vu clarified that the commission doesn't want to meet on December 20 unless there is an art application. Ms. Lee doesn't want to forgo the January meeting. Ms. Hustion suggested agendizing funds and expenditures. Mr. Vu asked about preparing a staff report and what should be talked about. 5. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS: 5-A. Bridgeside Public Art 6 | PublicArtCommission/2007-11-29.pdf |