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PublicArtCommission | 2021-03-24 | 2 | Minutes of the Public Art Commission Wednesday, March 24, 2021 Commissioners discussed the proposed art. Discussion points included the following: the egret design connects Alameda's public art to existing local artwork by the artist, and is appropriate for the location the proposed location is in a high-traffic area that would showcase Alameda's public art well Commissioner Farrell made a motion to recommend to City Council to approve a) 1925 Everett Street as the new location for the Dan Fontes mural, b) a grant increase of $1,500 to cover redesign costs and c) the selection of the egret design. Motion was seconded by Chairperson Gillitt. Ayes: Chairperson Gillitt, Vice Chairperson Rush, Commissioners Van Cleef and Farrell. Nays: none. The motion carried 4-0. 6. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS Staff member Gehrke informed the commission that the art installation at Jean Sweeney Park is expected to begin at the end of March. Gehrke updated the commission that the Public Art Ordinance amendments are scheduled to be brought to the Planning Board on April 26th Commissioners were invited to attend the meeting. Secretary Butler announced that a public art small grant mural has been completed at the intersection of Webster St. and Atlantic Ave. 7. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None. 8. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA Chairperson Gillitt shared that a second mural has been completed at the intersection of Webster St. and Santa Clara St. Commissioner Farrell shared that the public artwork in the windows of the vacant building at the intersection of Park St. and Lincoln St. should be tracked to ensure that it is properly maintained or replaced while the building gets new tenants. 9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. 10. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Gillitt adjourned the meeting at 6:32pm. Respectfully submitted, 2 | PublicArtCommission/2021-03-24.pdf |