Name: Petaluma Public Art Committee meeting, Jan 25, 2024
Start: 2024-01-25
Location: City of Petaluma

Public Art Committee

Thu, January 25, 2024

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Public Art Committee — January 25, 2024

This was a regular meeting of the Petaluma Public Art Committee (PPAC), held at City Hall. Five of six members were present; Jenny Belway was absent. The session included officer elections, informational presentations, a budget review, and a public hearing on a residential development's public art proposal.

Officer Elections

The committee elected its Chair and Vice Chair for the remainder of the 2023–2024 term. Christopher Smith was nominated for Chair by Committee Member Coldiron and seconded by Committee Member Digges. Anne Digges was nominated for Vice Chair by Committee Member Coldiron and seconded by Committee Member Moreng. Both elections passed unanimously.

Vote (Chair): 4–0 (Yes: Coldiron, Moreng, Rizzo Simons, Digges; Smith abstained as the nominee)

Vote (Vice Chair): 4–0 (Yes: Coldiron, Moreng, Rizzo Simons, Smith; Digges abstained as the nominee)

Petaluma Arts Center 2024 Calendar

Llisa Dimeitiros, Chair of the Petaluma Arts Center, presented the organization's planned activities, programming, and scheduling for 2024. Committee Members Digges and Coldiron asked questions. The minutes do not detail the specific programs discussed, but the presentation was informational in nature with no action taken.

Burning Man 2023

Committee Member Kevin Moreng presented highlights from the 2023 Burning Man Festival, covering events, operations, and artwork from the event. Committee Member Digges and Chair Smith asked follow-up questions. This was an informational presentation with no action taken.

Quarterly Budget Review

Public Art Specialist David Ward presented the fiscal year 2023–2024 first-quarter budget report to the committee. Members Coldiron, Digges, and Chair Smith asked questions. The minutes do not detail specific budget figures or concerns raised. No action was taken; the item was informational.

Approval of Minutes — November 27, 2023

The committee reviewed and approved the minutes from the November 27, 2023 meeting with some amendments requested by members. No formal roll call vote is recorded in the minutes for this item.

The Haven at Deer Creek — Public Art Proposal

The committee held a public hearing on a revised public art proposal for The Haven at Deer Creek, a residential development by MBK Development located on the Rainier Avenue Extension. The applicant team — Lisa Cabral, Adrian Litman, and Nico Rallis — presented changes to the original site proposal, which must satisfy the city's public art requirements under Municipal Code Section 18.120. Committee Members Digges and Chair Smith asked questions of the applicants. No members of the public commented. The committee voted to approve the proposal as presented.

Vote: 5–0 (Yes: Moreng, Smith, Coldiron, Rizzo Simons, Digges; Absent: Belway)

Ad Hoc Subcommittee Reassignments

The item to reassign committee members to project-specific Ad Hoc Subcommittees was continued to the next regularly scheduled PPAC meeting. No action was taken.

Ad Hoc Subcommittee Status (Committee Comment)

Chair Smith reported on the current membership of active Ad Hoc Subcommittees:

Fine Balance — Digges, Smith

River Arch — Digges, Smith

Woven Stories — Coldiron, Smith

Kenilworth Playground — Digges, Moreng

This was an informational update; no votes were taken.

Staff Project Status Updates

Public Art Specialist Melissa Abercrombie provided updates on the status of ongoing public art projects. The minutes do not detail the specific projects or updates discussed. No action was taken.

Key Takeaways

Christopher Smith was elected Chair and Anne Digges was elected Vice Chair for the remainder of 2023–2024, giving the committee stable leadership going forward.

The committee unanimously approved the revised public art proposal for The Haven at Deer Creek residential development, clearing a requirement under the city's public art ordinance (Section 18.120).

Ad Hoc subcommittee reassignments were deferred to the next meeting, meaning some committee members — particularly Smith — continue to carry a heavy subcommittee load across four active projects.

The Petaluma Arts Center previewed its 2024 programming, signaling upcoming collaboration opportunities with the committee.

The first-quarter budget review was presented without any noted concerns, though specifics were not recorded in the minutes.

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Agenda items (9)

Procedural (2)

1ProceduralOfficer Elections. Committee to elect Chair and Vice Chair for the remainder of 2023 2024.

5ProceduralApproval of Minutes for the meeting of Monday November 27, 2023.

General Business

2General BusinessPetaluma Art Center 2024 Calendar. Presentation from PAC Chair Llisa Dimietrios about activites, scheduling, and programs in the 2024 calendar year.

3General BusinessBurning Man 2023. Presentation of Burning Man Festival 2023 activities, operations, and artwork from Committee Member Moreng.

4General BusinessQuarterly Budget Review. Committee review of fiscal year 20232024 quarter 1 budget report.

Public Hearing

6Public HearingThe Haven at Deer Creek Public Art. Recommendation to the City of Petaluma Public Art Committee to review and provide feedback on The Haven at Deer Creek residential public art proposal by MBK Development Team to review changes from original site proposal, satisfying the requirements of Section 18.120. Project Address: Rainier Ave Extension; APN: 007380034; City Record No.: PLMA180005.

7Public HearingAd Hoc Subcommittee Assignments. Committee to reassign members to project Ad

8Public HearingAd Hoc Subcommittees

9Public HearingProject Status Updates and Potential Items for Future Agendas

Additional votes recorded in minutes

Item 1 - Officer Elections - Chair

Absent 1 · Aye 4

Unknown (Belway)Absent

Unknown (Cole)Aye

Unknown (Diggs)Aye

Unknown (Mooring)Aye

Unknown (Rizza Simmons)Aye

Item 1 - Officer Elections - Vice Chair

Absent 1 · Aye 4

Unknown (Belway)Absent

Unknown (Cole)Aye

Unknown (Mooring)Aye

Unknown (Resistance)Aye

Unknown (Smith)Aye

Public Art Proposal

Absent 1 · Aye 5

Unknown (Unknown Member Belway)Absent

Unknown (Unknown Member Diggs)Aye

Unknown (Unknown Member Ine)Aye

Unknown (Unknown Member Mooring)Aye

Unknown (Unknown Member Rizzo Simons)Aye

Unknown (Unknown Member Smith)Aye

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CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE City Hall Council Chamber 11 English Street Petaluma, CA 94952 MINUTES Thursday, January 25, 2024 CALL TO ORDER – (6:02 PM) ROLL CALL – (6:02 PM) PRESENT: Cheryl Coldiron, Christopher Smith, Kevin Moreng, Hannah Rizzo Simons, Anne Digges ABSENT: Jenny Belway OFFICER ELECTIONS – (6:03 PM) 1. Officer Elections. Committee to elect Chair and Vice Chair for the remainder of 2023- 2024. Acting Chair Smith opened Meeting Item 1. Acting Chair Smith requested a nomination for the Commission’s Chair. Committee Member Coldiron nominated Committee Member Smith, and Committee Member Digges seconded the nomination. A roll call vote was taken: Vote: 4-0 Yes: Coldiron, Moreng, Rizzo Simons, Digges No: None Absent: Belway Abstain: None Acting Chair Smith announced that the nomination was approved with a vote of 4-0 Chair Smith requested a nomination for the Committee’s Vice Chair. Committee Member Coliron nominated Committee Member Digges, and Committee Member Moreng seconded the nomination. A roll call vote was taken: Vote: 4-0

Yes: Coldiron, Moreng, Rizzo Simons, Smith No: None Absent: Belway Abstain: None Acting Chair Smith announced that the nomination was approved with a vote of 4-0 Chair Smith Closed Meeting Item 1 and continued with the agenda. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT – (6:07 PM) During General Public Comment, the public is invited to make comments on items of public interest that are within the Committee’s subject matter jurisdiction and that are not listed on the current agenda. Public comments are limited to up to three minutes per person. Depending on the number of persons wishing to address the Committee, time will be allocated in equal shares totaling no more than twenty minutes, subject to the Committee’s discretion (Cal. Gov’t. Code §54954.3(a), Petaluma City Council Rules, Policies and Procedures, III). Chair Smith opened general public comments. No general public comments were provided. Chair Smith closed general public comments and continued with the agenda. PRESENTATIONS – (6:08 PM) 2. Chair Smith announced Meeting Item 2 – Petaluma Art Center 2024 Calendar. Presentation from PAC Chair Llisa Dimietrios about activites, scheduling, and programs in the 2024 calendar year. Chair Smith opened Meeting Item 2. Llisa Dimeitiros, Chair of the Petaluma Arts Center, presented on Meeting Item 2. Chair Smith opened Meeting Item 2 to Committee Member questions. Committee Member Digges Committee Member Coldiron Chair Smith brought the item to the Committee for discussion. Chair Smith closed Meeting Item 2 and continued with the agenda. 3. Chair Smith announced Meeting Item 3 – Burning Man 2023. Presentation of Burning Man Project 2023 events, activities, and operations by Committee member Kevin Moreng. Chair Smith opened Meeting Item 3. Committee Member Moreng presented on Meeting Item 3. Chair Smith opened Meeting Item 3 to Committee Member questions. Committee Member Digges Chair Smith Chair Smith brought the item to the Committee for discussion.

Chair Smith closed Meeting Item 3 and continued with the agenda. Chair Smith announced Meeting Item 4 – Quarterly Budget Review. Committee review of fiscal year 2023-2024 quarter 1 budget report. Chair Smith opened Meeting Item 4. Public Art Specialist, David Ward presented on Meeting Item 4. Chair Smith opened Meeting Item 4 to Committee Member questions. Committee Member Coldiron Committee Member Digges Chair Smith Chair Smith brought the item to the Committee for discussion. Chair Smith closed Meeting Item 4 and continued with the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – (6:59 PM) 5. Chair Smith announced Meeting Item 5 – Approval of Minutes for the meeting of November 27, 2023. Chair Smith invited Committee Members to provide amendments. Amendments were provided. Chair Smith announced that the minutes were approved with the requested edits as requested by the Committee. Chair Smith closed Meeting Item 5 and continued with the agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION – (7:01 PM) 6. Chair Smith announced Meeting Item 6 – The Haven at Deer Creek Public Art. Recommendation to the City of Petaluma Public Art Committee to review and provide feedback on The Haven at Deer Creek residential public art proposal by MBK Development Team to review changes from original site proposal, satisfying the requirements of Section 18.120. Project Address: Rainier Ave Extension; APN: 007-380-034; City Record No.: PLMA-18-0005. Chair Smith opened Meeting Item 6. The Applicants, LisaCabral, Adrian Litman, and Nico Rallis presented on Meeting Item 6. Chair Smith opened Meeting Item 6 for Committee questions. - Committee Member Digges - Chair Smith Chair Smith closed public comment and brought the meeting Item back to the Committee for discussion. Chair Smith requested a motion. Chair Smith motioned for a vote, and Committee Member Coldiron seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken:

Vote: Carried 5-0 Yes: Moreng, Smith, Coldiron, Rizzo Simons, and Digges No: None Absent: Belway Recused: None Acting Chair Smith announced that the motion was approved with a vote of 5-0 Chair Smith Closed Meeting Item 6 and continued with the agenda. 7. Chair Smith announced Meeting Item 7 – Ad Hoc Subcommittee Assignments. Committee to reassign members to project Ad Hoc Subcommittees. Meeting Item 7 was continued to the next regularly scheduled PPAC meeting. Chair Smith closed Meeting Item 7 and continued with the agenda. COMMITTEE COMMENT – (7:28 PM) 8. Chair Smith announced Meeting Item 8 – Ad Hoc Subcommittees - Fine Balance (Digges, Smith) - River Arch (Digges, Smith) - Woven Stories (Coldiron, Smith) - Kenilworth Playground (Digges, Moreng) Chair Smith closed Meeting Item 8 and continued with the agenda. STAFF COMMENT – (7:37 PM) 9. Chair Smith announced Meeting Item 9 – Staff Comments on Project status updates. Public Art Specialist, Melissa Abercrombie presented on Meeting Item 9. Chair Smith closed Meeting Item 9 and continued with the agenda. ADJOURNMENT Chair Smith adjourned the meeting at 7:53 PM.