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PublicArtCommission | 2020-07-09 | 2 | Minutes of the Public Art Commission Thursday, July 9, 2020 A motion to approve the "Haunt Your House" application to the Public Art Small Grants Pilot Program was made by Commissioner Farrell and seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Ayes: Chairperson Gillitt, Vice Chairperson Rush, Commissioners Lewis and Farrell. Nays: none. The motion carried 4-0. 5-B. 2020-8155 Recommendation to Approve the Attached Resolution and Conditions Approving the "Beken" Public Art Proposal Staff Member Gehrke presented the Beken Public Art Proposal for the Waterfront Park, including redesign of the base cell sizes in response to perceived safety concerns raised by both the Recreation and Park Commission and an inter-departmental design review team. Gehrke reviewed evaluation criteria, and stated that staff believe the piece to satisfy all criteria. Artist Dewitt Godfrey provided an introduction to the proposed "Beken" sculpture and explained his inspiration for the piece, including design modifications that have been made, and expressed his excitement to build at this site. Gehrke welcomed comments and Gehrke and Godfrey answered questions. Public Speaker Rachel Campos expressed her support for the design process and resulting piece, as it is eye-catching, has good scale for the location, and reflects historical aspects of the site. Commissioners, Godfrey, and Gehrke discussed visibility, proposed sculpture material, lighting, design elements and modifications, and location in relation to other public art pieces at Alameda Point. A motion to approve the "Beken" Public Art Proposal was made by Vice Chairperson Rush and seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Ayes: Chairperson Gillitt, Vice Chairperson Rush, Commissioners Lewis and Farrell. Nays: none. The motion carried 4-0. 6. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS None. 7. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None. 8. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA Chairperson Gillitt clarified that the City Council is discussing and taking action on police reform and the Black Lives Matter movement. Commissioners could join in support by participating in the police reform subcommittee meetings and efforts being put forth by City Council, Mayor 2 | PublicArtCommission/2020-07-09.pdf |