The Public Arts Commission convened to review a draft request for qualifications (RFQ) for physical public art installations at Washington Park, focusing on artist selection criteria, panel composition, and project budgeting. Staff provided updates on cultural programming grants and events, and a commissioner raised a conflict of interest concern.
Okay, we're the only attendee right now. Okay, great. I love. I don't like this. Okay. All right, this meeting is being recorded. We currently have zero remote participants. For remote participants, please make sure you're using the most current version of Zoom or an updated web browser. Certain functionality may be disabled if the app or browser is not updated. You must register using the link on the top of the agenda. Click raise hand when you wish to speak and click unmute once you've been called to speak. You may also submit written comments by emailing me, Jackie Kalia at J-K-E-L-I-I-A-A at Alameda C A.gov. Comments submitted during the meeting before the conclusion of the public comment section will be read into the record. My email address is also on the meeting's agenda. If a remote participant is having difficulty, I suggest you call using the number 669 444 9171. Meeting ID 896 4208 1044. This information is also at the top of the agenda. People participating via telephone can press star 9 to raise their hand or star six to unmute for in-person participation. A speaker slip must be submitted to speak on any item. Speakerships are located at the chair over there with a pen. If you would um if a commissioner would like to speak, please physically raise your hand, and the chair will acknowledge your request. The chat function has been turned off. The meeting is oh, sorry, there you go. That's all right. The meeting is now called to order. The time is 6 03 p.m. All right, commissioners. Commissioner Liz Rush. Present. Commissioner Robert Ferguson? Present. Commissioner Peter Platzkumer. Alright. Commissioner Lisa Martin. Commissioner James Martin? Here. Staff, Jackie Kaliya, present. Staff Dwayne Dahlman. All right. Public comment. Okay, comments from the audience may concern matters either on or not on the agenda, but must deal with matters subject to the jurisdiction of the public arts commission. Comments will be limited to three minutes. Comments concerning matters on this evening's agenda will be heard when that item is called. Do you have any items read into the record? I do not. Okay, raise your hand if you'd like to provide public comment unrelated to an item on the agenda. Is there anyone out there? There is. Yes. We have a comment from Rachel Campos.