Streetscape History and Art Advisory Committee Regular Meeting – October 28, 2022

Note: The agenda provided for this meeting is dated September 24, 2026, which conflicts with the stated meeting date of October 28, 2022. This summary is based solely on the agenda; no transcript or minutes were available to confirm actual proceedings.

The meeting of the Streetscape History and Art Advisory Committee (SHAAC) was held at City Hall, Room 10, Auburn, CA. It covered routine approvals, tile reviews, informational updates, and planning for future projects.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No public comments were recorded in the agenda. The agenda included a general public comment period, but no speakers or topics are listed.

Action Matters (Items Requiring a Vote)

• Adoption of Minutes: The committee considered adopting the May 28, 2026, SHAAC Meeting Minutes (the date of which is also inconsistent with the meeting date).
• Treasurer’s Report: The committee considered adopting the Treasurer’s Report, which showed a Fund 56 balance of $14,923.26 as of May 28, 2026, a FY 26-27 budget of $5,000, and expenses for tile engraving ($5,248), tile unveiling, and kiosk artwork.
• Tile Review and Approval:
  • William B. Lardner – Nomination approved on April 23, 2026, pending wording changes; required family review. Chris was listed as the liaison.
  • John Crandall – Wording approved on April 23, 2026.
  • William & Mary Crutcher – Wording approved on April 23, 2026.

Discussion Items (Informational Matters)

• Tile Engraving – Current: Tiles for Leadership Auburn, Kee Chin, Charlie Yue, Harriet Crandall, and David Albright were to be engraved in a fall lettering session (October/November, no specific date set). Tile locations had been approved on April 23, 2026.
• New Tile Submissions:
  • Ken Tokutomi – Liaison to be determined.
  • Mike Holmes – Liaison to be determined.
• Kiosk Signage and Pedestals in Central Square: A kiosk subcommittee was to present design ideas and review costs, possibly including a new digital tile map design.
• Unveiling Ceremony & Public Awareness Planning: Debrief of the June 23, 2026, ceremony (5:30-6:30pm in Central Square). Next ceremony considered for October/November pending engraving of current tiles.
• Tile Engraving – Future: Tile approved for future engraving: Lee Buckingham, with the Auburn Arts Commission fundraising (not yet paid). A historic tile was noted as previously engraved and did not need pairing.
• Meeting Follow-Up Items and Future Agenda Ideas: Spaces were left blank.

Key Outcomes

• The committee likely voted to adopt the May 28, 2026, meeting minutes and the Treasurer’s Report (no official vote tally is recorded in the agenda).
• Tile wording for William B. Lardner (contingent on family review), John Crandall, and William & Mary Crutcher was approved.
• Next steps included finalizing engraving for current tiles, planning an unveiling ceremony, and exploring kiosk design options.

No further decisions or directives are noted due to the absence of a transcript or minutes.