Assistant Planner Gropen presented the staff report including a background about the Public Art Guidelines and previous rounds of the the utility box paintings. She described the proposed designs and preferred locations for the five utility boxes that are part of this round of paintings, the review process for public art projects, and selection criteria for the Committee's review.
Shirley Horaceck, representative from Arroyo Grande Public Art, spoke in support of her project and explained that the "Magpie Afternoon" design proposed in this project does differ from a similar proposal located in San Luis Obispo. She also answered questions about the preparation of the boxes prior to painting.
The Committee expressed appreciation of the project and found that the proposals are consistent with the selection criteria. The Committee also agrees that the locations of the each design is appropriate for the chosen sites.
Chair Martin invited public comment. No public comment was received.