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Home My WebLink About2025-06-17 H&A Special Meeting Agenda Packet Town of Tiburon 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 Heritage & Arts Commission Tiburon Town Hall Tuesday, June 17, 2025 5:30 p.m. Special Meeting HERITAGE & ARTS (H&A) COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA | JUNE 17, 2025 The meeting will be held in person and will be televised live on Zoom. Members of the public have the option of participating in-person or remotely via Zoom at: Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84479211239 Webinar ID: 844 7921 1239 Call-in Number: 1 669 900 6833 Submit public comment by: 1. Email mmiller@townoftiburon.org prior to 5:00 p.m. the Monday prior to the meeting. Written comments received will be saved as part of the record of the meeting. 2. Attend the meeting in person at the Town Council Chambers, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, California 94920 and provide public comment. 3. If on Zoom, during the public comment portion of the agenda item, select the “Raise Hand” option or *9 if using a phone. Please be advised that those participating in the meeting remotely via Zoom do so at their own risk. The Heritage & Arts Commission meeting will not be cancelled if any technical problems arise during the meeting. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Commission Members: Chair Gupta, Vice Chair Etemad Commissioners Ferrin, Feibusch, Fong, Mujica, Noguez ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Persons wishing to address the Heritage & Arts Commission on subjects not on the agenda may do so at this time. Please note however, that the Commission is not able to undertake extended discussion or action on items not on the agenda. Matters requiring action will be referred to the appropriate Commission, Board, Committee or staff for consideration or placed on a future Commission meeting agenda. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes. CHAIR REPORT CONSENT CALENDAR All items on the Consent Calendar may be approved by one motion of the Commission unless a request is made by a member of the Commission, public or staff to remove an item for separate discussion and consideration. CC-1. Approve minutes from May 27, 2025 regular meeting. DISCUSSION ITEMS DI-1. Scott Froschauer Public Art Proposal. Hear presentation and review “Word on the Street” proposal with Scott Froschauer for a temporary or permanent public art installation on the Tiburon Peninsula. • Exhibit 1: Scott Froschauer Public Art Proposal DI-2. Native American Arts & Culture Event. Hear update from Ad Hoc committee on plans for July 20 event at Zelinsky Park. Discuss event details, logistics, staffing. DI-3. Artist Laureate Wall. Hear update from Ad Hoc committee and review design and timeline for installation of Artist Laureate Wall art and signage. • Exhibit 1: Preliminary Design Mock-Up ACTION ITEMS AI-1. Scott Froschauer Public Art Proposal. Consider approving moving forward with “Word on the Street” project. Consider approving the budget and select signs and potential locations to propose to the Parks, Open Space and Trails (POST) Commission at an upcoming meeting. Consider creating an Ad Hoc committee to lead project. • Staff Report • Exhibit 1: Scott Froschauer Public Art Proposal • Exhibit 2: Tiburon Parks Map • Exhibit 3: Public Art Policy AI-2. Art Exhibitions. Consider proposal presented at May 27 meeting for the Tiburon Together art exhibit in the lobby of Town Hall. • Exhibit 1: Tiburon Together Proposal CALENDAR DATES Sunday, June 22, 2025, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Juneteenth celebration on lower Main Street Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 5:30 p.m. – Heritage & Arts Regular Meeting CANCELLED Sunday, July 20, 2025, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. – Native American Arts & Culture, Zelinsky Park Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 5:30 p.m. – Heritage & Arts Regular Meeting Upcoming Concerts at Old St. Hilary’s Landmark: Friday, July 25, 4 p.m. – New West Guitars – jazz guitar trio ADJOURNMENT GENERAL PUBLIC INFORMATION ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Town Clerk at (415) 435-7377. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the Town to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION Copies of all agenda reports and supporting data are available for viewing and inspection at Town Hall and at the Belvedere-Tiburon Library located adjacent to Town Hall. Agendas and minutes are posted on the Town’s website, www.townoftiburon.org. Upon request, the Town will provide written agenda materials in appropriate alternative formats, or disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in public meetings. Please send a written request, including your name, mailing address, phone number and brief description of the requested materials and preferred alternative format or auxiliary aid or service at least 5 days before the meeting. Requests should be sent to the Office of the Town Clerk at the above address. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearings provide the public and interested parties an opportunity to provide testimony on these items. If you challenge any proposed action(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing(s) described later in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Town Council at, or prior to, the Public Hearing(s). TIMING OF ITEMS ON AGENDA While the Town Council attempts to hear all items in order as stated on the agenda, it reserves the right to take items out of order. No set times are assigned to items appearing on the Town Council agenda. Page 1 of 3 Heritage & Arts Commission Minutes #05-2025 May 27, 2025 HERITAGE & ARTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING – MAY 27, 2025 DRAFT MINUTES Chair Gupta called the regular meeting of the Heritage & Arts Commission to order at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 in Town Council Chambers, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COMMISSION MEMBERS: Etemad, Gupta, Ferrin, Fong, Feibusch, Noguez ABSENT: COMMISSION MEMBERS: de Mujica PRESENT: EX OFFICIO: Liaison to H&A Commission, Miller ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None CONSENT CALENDAR CC-1. Approve minutes from April 22, 2025 regular meeting. MOTION: To adopt Consent Calendar Item No. 1, as written. MOVED: Gupta, seconded by Fong VOTE: AYES: Etemad, Gupta, Ferrin, Feibusch, Fong, Noguez ABSENT: de Mujica DISCUSSION ITEMS DI-1. Tiburon Together Art Exhibition. Rabbi Levi Mintz of Chabad of Tiburon and program leader Judy Dick presented a proposal for an art exhibit from a local meetup of individuals navigating dementia and memory loss called Tiburon Together during the month of August 2025 to coincide with the Tiburon Jewish Festival on August 10. The Commission will consider this and take action at their next regular meeting. ACTION ITEMS AI-1. Native American Arts & Culture Event. Review and approve budget and ideas for an event coinciding with the We Know Who We Are exhibit featuring Indigenous performances, art, speakers, and food. Create ad hoc committee to for planning and execution of the event. MOTION: To create an Ad Hoc committee to plan the event consisting of Commissioners Noguez, Fong, and Feibusch. MOVED: Gupta, seconded by Etemad VOTE: AYES: Etemad, Gupta, Ferrin, Feibusch, Fong, Noguez ABSENT: de Mujica Page 2 of 3 Heritage & Arts Commission Minutes #05-2025 May 27, 2025 MOTION: To hold the event on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Zelinsky Park, pending performers’ availability and schedule. MOVED: Gupta, seconded by Fong VOTE: AYES: Etemad, Gupta, Ferrin, Feibusch, Fong, Noguez ABSENT: de Mujica AI-2. Consider approval of selection committee’s choice of the 2025 Artist Laureate MOTION: To approve the appointment of Christa Grenawalt as the 2025 Tiburon Peninsula Artist Laureate. MOVED: Etemad, seconded by Gupta VOTE: AYES: Etemad, Gupta, Ferrin, Feibusch, Fong, Noguez ABSENT: de Mujica AI-3. Scott Froschauer Public Art Proposal. Review proposal by Scott Froschauer. Consider approval of one of the ideas, define an accompanying budget expense, and outline next steps for a public art installation in 2025. MOTION: To authorize Chair Gupta to proceed with requesting a more detailed proposal and budget for items 1 and 2 in his initial proposal, asking the artist to consider a thoughtful view of what would be meaningful and suitable for the Town of Tiburon. MOVED: Fong, seconded by Etemad VOTE: AYES: Etemad, Gupta, Ferrin, Feibusch, Fong, Noguez ABSENT: de Mujica DISCUSSION ITEMS: DI-2. Artist Exhibition. Discuss Sharon Paster’s proposal of a multi-artist exhibition of Tiburon Peninsula artists who also have ICB studios. The Commission will consider this and take action at a future regular meeting. DI-3. Summer Meeting Calendar. Review dates and confirm Commissioners’ availability. CALENDAR DATES Sunday, June 22, 2025, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Juneteenth celebration on lower Main Street Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 5:30 p.m. – Heritage & Arts Regular Meeting Upcoming Concerts at Old St. Hilary’s Landmark: Sunday, June 8, 4 p.m. – Charged Particles – jazz trio with saxophone Friday, July 25, 4 p.m. – New West Guitars – jazz guitar trio ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Heritage & Arts Commission, Chair Gupta adjourned the meeting at 6:48 PM. Page 3 of 3 Heritage & Arts Commission Minutes #05-2025 May 27, 2025 ARJUN GUPTA, CHAIR HERITAGE & ARTS COMMISSION ATTEST: MARISSA MILLER, STAFF LIAISON EXHIBIT 1 DI-1 Scott Froschauer Art The Word on The Street for Tiburon Thank you so much for this opportunity to present The Word on The Street for installations across Tiburon. I am overwhelmed by the amount of beautiful public space in Tiburon. There are so many amazing spots that I am inspired to want to place as many pieces around the peninsula as possible. So my proposal is to install signs in various locations throughout the municipality. Placement When considering placement there are several factors to consider. First is to eliminate spaces that are dangerous to automobile traffic. Any site that is easily observable by a motor vehicle driver should be ruled out. This means not only places like road sides, but also less obvious spots. A great example of this would be a city that requested a red octagon START sign of mine to be placed near the entrance of City Hall. It was far enough away from the street that one might assume is was “safe” to place a sign there. But once I saw their proposed location, and saw the wide sidewalk that led from the street to the front steps of the building, it was clear that the placement of a red octagon sign might indicate to a driver, from a distance, that the sidewalk was a street. We want to surprise and delight viewers, not confuse drivers. The next factor in considering placement involves thinking of the project as a whole and how people might interact with the multiple pieces spread out across the municipality. I like to produce an online map that indicates the locations of all the installations. We can choose to provide a QR code at the base of each installation that links to the map, we can promote the map through city social media, etc. The goal of the map is to draw viewers to various installation sites, so if there is a park that is lesser known, for instance, the installations can work to draw more attention to that particular site. While we can place individual signs in various locations, there is also the option of grouping several together to create an intentional space or to highlight particular languages. Some examples of placemaking using multiple signs: This is an installation of 8 sets of Peace Signs in 8 different languages. My Peace Signs installation is currently translated into 12 different languages and I am open to adding any language that I might not already have. Once we have eliminated sites that aren’t appropriate and picked out places that will be best suited in the larger project, then the last factor in considering placement is how photogenic the piece will be. Not only are we looking for a beautiful backdrop when viewers photograph the signs, but we want to consider how the viewers might be able to get into the picture with the sign. I consider this work to be a social media magnet. People love getting their picture taken with the signs.   Time period The signs are durable. They are fabricated to Department of Transportation Speciﬁcations, so they are “real” street signs. They withstand the weather and have a graffiti resistant coating on them. I like to put pieces up for one year. That gives people time to relate to them and grow to like them. It also gives the project time to be “discovered." After a one year installation we can consider several options. Perhaps some of the signs would like to become permanent installations, so at that point we can discuss a purchase price that is discounted based on the rental serving as a partial payment. The signs that don’t ﬁt with a permanent plan can be offered to the public for sale, to be installed in their yards or converted to wall hangings. The sale price of these pieces would include a commission to the City. Installation Process All signs are fabricated and installed to Department of Transportation Speciﬁcations. This means that the signs themselves are made of .080 Aircraft Aluminum and faced with 3M Engineering Grade Vinyl (the kind that reﬂects headlights at night) with a graffiti resistant coating. These are “real” signs in every sense except for the words on them. The same font. The same colors. The same materials. The same hardware. They are what I refer to as “counterfeit signs.” The signs are installed using the same materials and techniques (if not better in some cases) that the signs in Tiburon are installed with. This is typically a material called Telespar, which is the square steel post with the holes in it. The signs are attached to the post using industry standard tamper-proof hardware (this is the part that might be better than the “normal” signs that are currently installed, since those are often installed without tamper-proof hardware.) I have installed these signs in municipalities across the country, from Glendale, California to Deland, Florida to the tip of the mitten in Elk Rapids, Michigan. The harsh heat of Aldeen, Texas to the frigid cold of Evergreen, Colorado. Major metropolitan centers like Downtown San Francisco to quiet towns like Danville, Illinois. Never a single failure. Well, except for Laguna Beach, California. I was commissioned to install 5 signs in a beautiful waterfront park. There was an unveiling ceremony with the mayor scheduled for Sunday afternoon so I had installed all ﬁve signs on Saturday (they go up pretty quickly.) The city had informed the Park Staff that this was happening…the weekday staff. But the weekend staff didn’t know. They came into the park early Sunday morning and saw what they thought was guerrilla vandalism in the form of street signs installed around the park. So they got their equipment and pulled the signs up out of the ground. Luckily we were able to track the signs down and I was able to reinstall them (at least visually) for the ceremony. The cities insurance covered the cost of replacing the elements that were damaged by the equipment that was used to extract the signs (it’s not easy) and I needed to pour a small amount of concrete at each installation spot because pulling the signs up had taken some of the earth with them, but we got the signs back in by the end of the week and the exhibition went off without anyone knowing what had happened. So I learned something valuable from that installation. ;) We would also want to ensure that the spots we choose don’t have sprinkler lines or gas, telecom or water pipes, as the anchors that go into the ground are 30” long. In California we can cover all of that by using DigAlert. We can also mount to concrete with standard hardware plates that are designed for that purpose, which you might see in some places around Tiburon, particularly for No Parking signs that might be mounted on existing sidewalks.  Possible pieces A sample of 20 signs that I believe would make a great cross section of work: 1 Innerstate/UROK 2 Yield Heart 3 Inﬁnite Clearance 4 You Are Enough 5 You Are Amazing 6 Start 7 Dream 8 The Peace Signs 9 Breathe 10 Attention: Take Note 11 One Way Heart 12 Wonder 13 Wander 14 Planning 15 All We Have 16 Do Your Best 17 Celebrate Mistakes 18 Be 19 Relax 20 Grow   Pricing My standard signs work out to $1000 each for temporary installations of up to one year, including installation costs, with a “start up” cost of $5000. This results in the work being ﬂexible to ﬁt within a budget. For example, for a one year, temporary installation: $15,000 = 10 Signs $20,000 = 15 signs $25,000 = 20 signs This pricing would include either the creation of a google map or working with the city to produce a map using whichever tools they are accustomed to. There are also larger and more complex pieces that we can consider that are possible, but they can require site inspections and pre-planning, which can take up more of the budget. These are priced on a case-by-case basis. For this sort of work we would want to identify a speciﬁc location that would beneﬁt from a larger, iconic work and then consider which work is the best ﬁt. Examples include: Large “How Far To Now?” Large “Peace Signs” in multiple languages   EXHIBIT 1 DI-3 Artist Laureates TIBURON HERITAGE & ARTS COMMISSION Established 2001 The Town of Tiburon recognizes the residents of the Tiburon Peninsula who have served as Artist Laureate, donating their time and expertise to bring new artistic vision and personal projects to the community. 2001-2003: Prof. Yeh Jau "Jimmy" Liu 2009-2012: Mary Musalo 2012-2016: Jaleh Etemad 2019-2022: Richard Rozen 2025: To be announced Fall 2025 84" 48" 36" Coming Soon TOWN OF TIBURON PAGE 1 OF 3 STAFF REPORT To: Heritage & Arts Commission From: Marissa Miller, Management Analyst and Staff Liaison to the H&A Subject: Scott Froschauer Public Art Proposal SUMMARY Artist Scott Froschauer has proposed "The Word on the Street," a one-year temporary public art installation featuring 10-20 artistic street signs placed throughout Tiburon’s parks and open spaces that would display inspirational messages like "You Are Enough" and "Dream" instead of traditional traffic information. Installation locations would not be within view of motor vehicle traffic to avoid confusion. Signs would be strategically placed to encourage community engagement and social media interaction, with pricing ranging from $15,000-$25,000 depending on the number of signs installed. If approved by the Heritage & Arts Commission, the proposal would advance to the Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission (POST) and Town Council for final approval, with site selection and installation coordinated through proper utility clearance procedures. RECOMMENDED ACTION(S) 1. Consider moving forward with Scott Froschauer’s proposal; establish a budget, select preferred sign designs, and identify potential installation locations, or 2. Consider requesting proposals for alternative art installations from other artists. BACKGROUND Per Resolution 31-2014 of the Tiburon Town Council, the Heritage & Arts Commission has among its duties “To recommend the appropriate selection, placement, modification and/or maintenance of art...in the Town of Tiburon.” The Heritage & Arts Commission has worked with artist Scott Froschauer previously and has requested ideas and a proposal for a temporary or permanent art installation in the Town of Tiburon that will be engaging and exciting for residents and visitors. Scott Froschauer has provided a proposal (Exhibit 1) for an exhibition called “The Word on the Street,” which involves installing 10-20 artistic street signs in various locations across Tiburon for a one-year temporary exhibition. The signs mimic official street signage but feature inspirational and thought-provoking messages instead of traditional traffic information. TOWN OF TIBURON HERITAGE & ARTS COMMISSION 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 Heritage & Arts Commission Special Meeting Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Agenda Item:AI-1 Heritage & Arts Commission Special Meeting June 17, 2025 TOWN OF TIBURON PAGE 2 OF 3 If approved by the Heritage & Arts Commission, the proposal with H&A recommendations would be advanced to Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission (POST) and Town Council for final approval, with site selection and installation coordinated through proper utility clearance and public works procedures. Summary of Proposal Sign Specifications: • Fabricated to Department of Transportation standards using aircraft aluminum and 3M engineering grade vinyl • Weather-resistant with graffiti-resistant coating • Installed using standard Telespar posts with tamper-proof hardware • 30-inch ground anchors required (DigAlert coordination needed) Proposed Messages Include: • Inspirational phrases: "You Are Enough," "Dream," "Breathe," "Wonder" • Directional variants: "One Way Heart," "Yield Heart," "Infinite Clearance" • Multi-language peace signs available in 12+ languages Site Selection Criteria: • Must avoid locations visible to drivers to prevent traffic confusion • Strategic placement to highlight lesser-known parks and public spaces • Photogenic locations to encourage social media engagement • Option to group multiple signs for enhanced impact Community Engagement • Interactive online map showing all installation locations • QR codes at each sign linking to the map • Social media promotion opportunities • Signs designed as "social media magnets" for public photography Installation Timeline & Process • One-year temporary installation period • Professional installation following DOT specifications • Artist has successfully completed similar projects nationwide • End-of-term options: permanent purchase (discounted), public sale with city commission, or removal Budget Options • $15,000: 10 signs + $5,000 startup cost • $20,000: 15 signs + startup cost • $25,000: 20 signs + startup cost • Larger, complex installations are available with additional site planning Heritage & Arts Commission Special Meeting June 17, 2025 TOWN OF TIBURON PAGE 3 OF 3 Risk Considerations • Requires coordination with utilities before installation • Need clear communication with all Town staff to prevent accidental removal • Site selection critical to avoid traffic safety issues The proposal offers a unique opportunity to create an interactive public art experience that could draw visitors to various locations throughout Tiburon while providing engaging content for residents and social media promotion. FINANCIAL IMPACT The Heritage & Arts Commission maintains a Public Art Fund, which currently has just over $54,000 in it. The budget proposed by the artist is within this amount. CLIMATE IMPACT Staff has determined this action will have no significant impact on the Town’s contribution to global climate change. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW Staff has preliminarily determined that adoption of this item is statutorily exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines in that it does not constitute a project under CEQA, and if it were found to constitute a project, it would be exempt pursuant to the general rule set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3). RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Heritage & Arts Commission 1. Consider moving forward with Scott Froschauer’s proposal; establish a budget, select preferred sign designs, and identify potential installation locations, or 2. Consider requesting proposals for alternative art installations from other artists. Exhibit(s): 1. Scott Froschauer Public Art Proposal 2. Tiburon Parks Map 3. Public Art Policy Prepared By: Marissa Miller, Management Analyst, Staff Liaison to the Heritage & Arts Commission EXHIBIT 2 FIGURE 3: Tiburon Parks and Open SpacesFIGURE 7: TIBURON PARKS AND OPEN SPACES 34 TIBURON PARKS, RECREATION & OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN EXHIBIT 3 HERITAGE AND ARTS COMMISSION PUBLIC ART PROGRAM POLICY STATEMENT VISION STATEMENT The Public Art Program is committed to enhance the physical beauty of the Town of Tiburon and add to the public experience of art which will enrich the spirit and pride of our community. GOALS The Public Art Program is committed to expand opportunities for our citizens to experience public art creating a more pleasing environment and improving our quality of life. The Program will: • Promote awareness of public art and provide opportunities for individuals to identify with and feel ownership of commissioned artworks. • Utilize public art as a vehicle to educate children and provide avenues for their unique artistic expressions to enrich the community. • Involve artists in the planning and design of public art projects. • Commission artists to create artworks that are responsive to the sites selected without blocking view corridors or impeding the use of public open space. The art work should create possibilities for collaboration between artists, design professionals including architects, landscape architects, planners, engineers and city officials. DEFINITIONS Accessioning: The process of selecting an artwork into a Public Art Collection whether by commissioning, purchase, or donation. • Role of the Heritage and Arts Commission: The Commission formed by Resolution 31-2014 of the Tiburon Town Council has among its duties “To recommend the appropriate selection, placement, modification and/or maintenance of art...in the Town of Tiburon”. • The Commission may appoint a committee to help with the selections. The Heritage and Arts Commission recommends an artist to be approved by the Town Council as the Artist Laureate of Tiburon. Part of the Artist Laureate’s duty will be to work with the Commission to select sites along with the Parks and Open Space Commission, the Public Works Department, and other relevant local organizations. Deaccessioning: The process of permanently removing an artwork from the Public Art Collection by sale, destruction and/or removal from public display. ELIGIBLE ARTWORKS In general, all forms of artistic expression created by professional artists are eligible for inclusion in the Public Art Program. Free-standing works as well as works that have been integrated into the underlying architecture or landscape are included for consideration. The artwork may consist of both permanent and temporary installations. Design elements which are mass produced such as playground equipment, benches, decorative or ornamental pieces will be considered only if they are integral to the artists overall design. Services or utilities necessary to operate or maintain an artwork shall not be deemed part of the artwork itself. ARTIST SELECTION PANELS The Heritage and Arts Commission may form an ad hoc panel to recommend artists for individual public art projects or groups of projects. The panel can review the credentials, prior work, qualifications, and proposals submitted by artists for a particular public art project. The panel should be sensitive to the public nature of the project and maintain confidentiality of all the discussions. The Heritage and Arts Commission will make final recommendation to Town Council on all art/artist selections. The Heritage & Arts Commission may assign additional duties to the panel as necessary. ARTISTS RESPONSIBILITIES Artists shall submit the following: • Qualifications • Visuals • Proposals and/or project materials requested. • If selected, the artist will execute and complete the artwork in a timely and professional manner as contracted. • The artist will make presentations to the Heritage and Arts Commission or other reviewing bodies as determined by Town Manager. • Public presentations and community education workshops may be requested for any public art project as needed. OTHER AGENCIES’ RESPONSIBILITIES The Town Manager will assign Staff as necessary to review proposed contracts or agreements of selected artists and make recommendations regarding the following: • Liability and insurance requirements. • Legal issues. • Safety issues. • Code requirements. • Timelines. • Installation issues will be discussed with the Town Engineer. • Appropriate documentation will be completed which may include design, other drawings, photographs or videos. SITE SELECTION The Heritage and Arts Commission will maintain an inventory of current artworks and a map of the peninsula which will show where artwork is located. The map will provide information where future artwork can be placed. The Commission can either choose a location where artwork would be a valuable addition to the community and solicit proposals for that specific site or identify appropriate artwork and determine which site would be the best location. The criteria to be used for site selection would include: • Compatibility with the principal purpose of the location; work must not block view corridors or impede use of public open space. • Suitability of the artwork’s scale and character. • Availability of suitable physical space. • Environmental suitability of the artwork. • Cost to establish and maintain the artwork at the site. • Availability of funding sources. The Heritage and Arts Commission will coordinate the site selection process with appropriate Town Staff and other Town bodies as determined by Town Manager. FUNDING The Public Art Program recognizes that funding and maintenance of public art can be challenging. The Program anticipates utilizing the following methods: • Public funds could be used to acquire and maintain public art if built into the Town’s budget as a specific line item. • A percentage for art could be built into town funded capital improvement projects. • Business sponsorships could be developed for specific proposed art selections or for the Public Art Program in general. • Donations for public art could be sought from private sector groups, both for-profit and/or non-profit. • Individuals may make donations. • Grants and/or matching grants could be sought from national and local foundations and institutions. ARTIST SELECTION The Heritage and Arts Commission will select artists using one of the following methods: • Request for Qualifications. (RFQ) • Request for Proposal. (RFP) • Invitational competition. • Pre-qualified list. The method used will vary depending on the type of project and the specific requirements of the project. The goal is to select artists in a well-documented and transparent process that are best suited to the project in mind. The following factors will be considered when reviewing proposals by the artist and the artwork: • Reasonable maintenance requirements as specified by the artist. Consideration will be given to who will perform the maintenance procedures; the Town, the artist or private parties. • Works of art will be designed considering public safety and decency. • Consideration will be given to issues of security, theft, vandalism. • The design of the art will be site specific. Works must not block view corridors or impede use of key public open space. OVERVIEW OF THE PUBLIC ART APPROVAL PROCESS The general outline of the approval process will be as follows: • Select a site or group of sites • The artist selection panel will determine if the proposed public art project fits the Public Art Program. • The Heritage and Arts Commission will recommend the project to Town Council. • The Town Staff will prepare a Staff Report and comment on the project. • The Town Council will consider approval of the project. EXHIBIT 1 From:Levi Mintz To:Marissa Miller Subject:Tiburon Together Art Exhibit at Town Hall Date:Friday, May 9, 2025 11:13:45 AM CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. BH Hi Marissa, I hope you’re doing well! I wanted to share a bit about a program we've been running called Tiburon Together. It’s a weekly meetup where local seniors who are navigating memory loss, come together with localvolunteers. Over the past couple of months, the focus has been on art, and it’s been incredible to see the joy, connection, and creativity that’s come out of it. The program has really enhanced the lives of the seniors and their caregivers, giving them ameaningful way to engage and connect with others. It's also been a beautiful expression of what it means to give back, with many volunteers stepping up to be part of it. We’d love to explore the idea of hosting a one-day art exhibit at Town Hall to share some ofthe pieces they’ve created and highlight the spirit of the program. It would be a powerful way to showcase not just the art, but also the message behind it—the value of community,connection, and volunteering. We meet every Wednesday at 1:30 PM, so it could work well to do the exhibit during that time—possibly the Wednesday, May 28th. I’ve attached a few photos of the art so you can geta sense of it. Let me know if this might be possible or if you have any questions. Thanks so much! Warmly, Levi