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18614 | Minutes of the Public Art Commission Tuesday, February 23, 2021 preparation for April 19 PAC meeting. Gehrke answered clarifying questions. Staff member Gehrke offered to research what year the Santa Rosa and Emeryville Master Plans were written. Public member Tina Blaine expressed frustration that there have only been 2 RFPs for the Public Art Fund since 2016, commented that there has been a degree of turn-over in the PAC, and expressed support for adjusting the public art contribution rates to encourage contributions to the in-lieu Fund. 6. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS Secretary Butler updated the commission on small grants, and advised that all previously-approved public art small grant pieces that were delayed due to COVID- 19 will receive an extension to the next fiscal year. Staff member Gehrke provided the following updates: The public art upcoming project report will be brought to the PAC 3 times per year moving forward. Construction of the foundations for the Rock Spinner and Mosaic Columns located at Jean Sweeney Park is due to start next week. Over 700 responses to the Dan Fontes Mural survey have been received which will be shared with the PAC at the next meeting. The working session to provide feedback for the existing PAC website will take place at the April meeting. 7. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None. 8. COMMISSIONER COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA Vice Chairperson expressed her regrets for the delayed arrival to the meeting. Commissioner Farrell expressed appreciation for the Staff to provide reports to the commission, and thanked the members of the public for their participation. 9. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Public member Tina Blaine requested that the cap on small art grants be raised to $5,000.00 to allow for larger projects. Public member Tara Pilbrow asked when the next RFP for small art grants will be. Secretary Butler confirmed that funding for small grants has been included the 2021-2022 FY budget request, dependent on PAC decision to solicit projects next fiscal year. 10. ADJOURNMENT 3 |