Streetscape History and Art Advisory Committee Special Meeting - October 28, 2022

This special meeting of the Streetscape History and Art Advisory Committee (SHAAC) was held on October 28, 2022, as specified. Note: The agenda provided for this meeting is dated April 23, 2026, creating a discrepancy in the recorded meeting date. The committee addressed financial reports, tile approvals, and planning for future ceremonies and kiosk signage.

Consent Calendar

• Adoption of the March 26, 2026 meeting minutes (approved).
• Adoption of the Treasurer’s Report (approved): Separate account Fund 56 balance = $12,423.26 as of March 26, 2026; FY 2025-26 budget amount = $5,000; Leadership Auburn has not paid as of April 21, 2026.
• Committee Budget Request for FY 2026-27: $5,000 requested (presumably approved as an action item).
• Tile Review and Approval: No current tiles to approve; historic tiles for John Crandall and William & Mary Crutcher (approved).
• Tile Placement: Reviewed tile placement locations (no formal decision recorded).

Public Comments & Testimony

• No public comments were recorded in the agenda.

Discussion Items

• New Tile Submissions: Informational item regarding a new submission for William B. Lardner.
• Tile Engraving: Tiles submitted to Ruhkala for engraving include Leadership Auburn, Kee Chin, Charlie Yue, Harriett Crandall, and David Albright. The Lee Buckingham tile was approved for future engraving; Auburn Arts Commission will fundraise (Cynthia is liaison) and it is NOT PAID. A historic tile does not need to be paired with this one, as the historic tile has already been engraved.
• Kiosk Signage and Pedestals in Central Square: The kiosk subcommittee is to present ideas; committee will review design and cost.
• Unveiling Ceremony & Public Awareness Planning: The next event is tentatively scheduled for June 23, 2026 (pending tile engraving), possibly during Western States week. Another ceremony may occur in September pending engraving of current tiles.

Key Outcomes

• The committee adopted the March 26, 2026 meeting minutes and Treasurer’s Report.
• Approved the FY 2026-27 budget request of $5,000.
• Approved historic tiles for John Crandall and William & Mary Crutcher.
• Reviewed tile placement locations.
• Noted the new tile submission for William B. Lardner.
• Identified tiles for engraving and approved the Lee Buckingham tile pending fundraising.
• The kiosk subcommittee will present design and cost ideas at a future meeting.
• Tentatively planned unveiling ceremonies for June and September 2026.