HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2020-110 N.C.S. 07/06/2020Resolution No. 2020®110 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION OF THE PETALUMA CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE BLACK
LIVES MATTER STREET MURAL PROJECT SPONSORED BY THE PUBLIC ART
COMMITTEE AND FUNDED BY THE PUBLIC ART FUND
WHEREAS, in response to the killing of George Floyd, protests have occurred
throughout the country and the world, with continuing demonstrations thematizing issues of
racism, inequality, and police practices; and
WHEREAS, the Black Lives Matter movement has become a symbol of protest and call
to action against racial inequality across America; and,
WHEREAS, community protests and expression has been at the forefront of the national
dialogue regarding systemic racism, oppression, and injustice in recent weeks; and,
WHEREAS, public art, whether organic or organized, provides a vehicle for community
engagement and expression; and,
WHEREAS, Black Lives Matter street murals have been created in jurisdictions across
the United states, including Charlotte, Austin, Seattle, Palo Alto, and Washington D.C.; and,
WHEREAS, in Petaluma, community members have taken part in rallies, protests,
public meetings, sent messages to local leaders and generally engaged in political speech and
expressive activity calling for reforms and decrying racism and unequal treatment of members of
minority groups and in particular black people; and
WHEREAS, community expression at Leghorn Park illustrates the Petaluma
community's desire to find ways for peaceful protect and dialogue about racial injustice; and
WHEREAS, public art creates a community based outlet for community expression; and,
WHEREAS, the Petaluma Public Art Committee at their June 25, 2020 regular meeting
unanimously supported the creation of a Black Lives Matter street mural project; and,
WHEREAS, at the June 25, 2020 Public Art Committee meeting public comment was
received and voices support of the City sponsoring a Black Lives Matter street mural project;
and,
WHEREAS, the City Council discussed the item, including the recommendation from
the Public Art Committee and the community's input at their July 6, 2020 regular meeting; and,
WHEREAS, the Black Lives Mural project is consistent with the City's Goals and
Priorities for 2019-2021 in that the project is a community oriented public art project that
includes a temporary mural installation; and,
WHEREAS, the project was reviewed consistent with the California Environmental
Quality Act Guidelines and found categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 (existing
facilities) in that it is a temporary mural painted on an existing public street; and,
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WHEREAS, members of the public had the opportunity to provide public comment at
the July 6, 2020 meeting.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Petaluma City Council approves the
Black Lives Matter street mural project sponsored by the Public Art Committee and funded by
the Public Art Fund, including the following:
1. The City Council authorizes the City Manager to place the words "Black Lives Matter"
on a City street (or streets) with exact location to be determined in concert with the Public
Art Committee and consideration of the relationship with other street markings intended
for traffic control.
2. The City Council authorizes the City Manager to work with the Public Art Committee to
finalize specific details for release of a Call to Artists as previously discussed by the
Public Art Committee at their June 25, 2020 meeting, as discussed in the City Council's
July 6, 2020 staff report on the item, and using Palo Alto's Black Lives Matter program
as a template.
3. The City Council encourages an efficient timeline to ensure implementation quickly and
encourages community engagement to support and encourage community expression and
healing in light of the current national climate.
4. The City Council approves funding of up to $15,000 for implementation of the program
from the public art fund and consistent with allocation for the fiscal year 2020-2021
budget.
5. The City Council encourages artist selection that represent black artists and artists of
color and include artists local to Petaluma or Sonoma County.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approve a t
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 6th day of July 2020, by fo
the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Barrett; Vice Mayor Fischer; Healy; Kearney; King; McDonnell; Miller
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ATTEST:
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City Clerk \
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City Attorney
Mayor
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