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Agenda
1. Cube Space Exhibition
From: Mark Salinas, Public Art Program Manager; Eduardo Pineda, PAS Chair Recommendation: Approve Abiam Alvarez for the July 27 to October 16, 2026 Cube Space Exhibition.
2. Civic Arts Commission 2026 Meeting Schedule
From: Commission Secretary Recommendation: Review, discuss, and approve revisions to the remaining 2026 Civic Arts Commission meeting schedule as recommended by staff.
3. Civic Arts Commission FY 27 Work Plan
From: Commission Secretary Recommendation: Finalize and approve the Fiscal Year 2027 Civic Arts Commission Work Plan and authorize the Commission Secretary to submit the workplan to the City Council as an information report. Page 2 of 60
4. Civic Arts Commission Memo FY27 – FY28 Civic Arts Budget Recommendations
From: Grants Subcommittee Recommendation: Review, finalize, and approve a Civic Arts Commission memo to the City Council regarding Fiscal Year 2027 – 2028 Civic Arts budget recommendations, and authorize the Commission Secretary to transmit the memo to the City Council as an official communication from the Civic Arts Commission. Presentations
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5. FY 2026 and FY 2027 Civic Arts Budget Staffing and Program Information
From: City Staff Information Items and Updates
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6. Grants, Public Art and Civic Arts Programs Updates
From: City Staff a) Grants Program Updates, Hilary Amnah b) Public Art Program Updates, Mark Salinas c) Civic Arts Program Updates, Carianna Arredondo Committee Updates
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7. Grants, Public Art, and Policy Subcommittee Updates
From: Civic Arts Subcommittees a) Grants • Dana Blecher, Chair • Lisa Bullwinkel • Cameron Woo b) Public Art • Eduardo Pineda, Chair • Jonathan Bachrach • Devi Dutta-Choudhury c) Policy Subcommittee • Lisa Bullwinkel, Chair • Dana Blecher • Cameron Woo • Audrey Truc-Dao Kramer d) Representative on Design Review Committee • Devi Dutta-Choudhury Page 3 of 60 Items for Future Agendas These items are not scheduled for discussion or action at this meeting. The Commission may schedule these items to the Action Calendar of a future Commission meeting. • Requests by Commission members to add items to the next agenda Minutes for Approval Draft minutes for the Commissions consideration and approval.
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8. Minutes of May 20, 2026
From: Commission Secretary Recommendation: Approve the draft minutes of the May 20th, 2026, Regular Civic Arts Commission Meeting Commissioner Announcements Adjournment Notices Notice of Public Record Communications to Berkeley boards, commissions or committees are public record and will become part of the City’s electronic records, which are accessible through the City’s website. Please note: E-mail addresses, names, addresses, and other contact information are not required but, if included in any communication to a City board, commission, or committee, will become part of the public record. If you do not want your e-mail address or any other contact information to be made public, you may deliver communications via U.S. Postal Service or in person to the secretary of the relevant board, commission, or committee. If you do not want your contact information included in the public record, please do not include that information in your communication. Please contact the secretary to the relevant board, commission, or committee for further information. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the City Manager’s Office located at 2180 Milvia Street, 5th floor, Berkeley, CA 94704 Communication Access Information This meeting is being held in a wheelchair accessible location. To request a disability-related accommodation(s) to participate in the meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the Disability Services specialist at ada@berkeleyca.gov, (510) 981-6418 (V), or (510) 981-6347 (TDD) at least three business days before the meeting date. Attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various scents, whether natural or manufactured, in products and materials. Please help the City respect these needs. Page 4 of 60 Video and audio recordings of the Civic Arts Commission meetings are available upon request. Please contact the Commission Secretary at carredondo@berkeleyca.gov cc: civicarts@berkeleyca.gov or 510-981-7007 to obtain a recording. Certification of public posting I hereby certify that the agenda for this meeting of the Berkeley City Commission was posted at the display case located near the walkway in front of the Maudelle Shirek Building, 2134 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, as well as on the City’s website, on June 18. 2026 Carianna Arredondo, Secretary Communications
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- CIVIC ARTS COMMISSION
- REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
- Roll Call
- Land Acknowledgement
- Public Comment on Non-Agenda Matters
- Chairperson’s Report
- Commission Action Items
- 1. Cube Space Exhibition
- 2. Civic Arts Commission 2026 Meeting Schedule
- 3. Civic Arts Commission FY 27 Work Plan
- 4. Civic Arts Commission Memo FY27 – FY28 Civic Arts Budget Recommendations
- 5. FY 2026 and FY 2027 Civic Arts Budget Staffing and Program Information
- 6. Grants, Public Art and Civic Arts Programs Updates
- 7. Grants, Public Art, and Policy Subcommittee Updates
- 8. Minutes of May 20, 2026
- Commissioner Announcements
- Adjournment
- Notices
- Notice of Public Record
- Communication Access Information
- Certification of public posting
- Communications
- Proposed Revision to the 2026 Civic Arts Commission Meeting Schedule
- Background
- Requested Schedule Changes
- Rationale
- 2026 Commission Meeting Schedule (PROPOSED)
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- 2026 Commission Meeting Schedule
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- 1. Advocate to Council for the sustaining and growth of the Civic Arts grant funding allocation.
- 2. Review and develop Civic Arts guidelines for Arts Programs, Community Festivals, General Operating Support, and Individual Artist Projects grant categories for the FY28 grant cycle with Civic Arts staff; make final guidelines recommendations to Civ...
- 3. Review funding scenarios for grant awards based on scores, number of applicants, and available funding; make final grant funding recommendations to Civic Arts Commission.
- 4. Prepare for and monitor the proposed Berkeley arts ballot measure that will impact Civic Arts grants funding and staff operations.
- 1. Event Producer Policy Recommendations
- Ensure that the Event Producer Policy Recommendations are appropriately presented to City Council, reviewed, and acted upon following their anticipated Council consideration in June 2026.The Subcommittee may continue to monitor implementation, identif...
- 2. Civic Arts Grant Funding and General Fund Support
- Advocate for the preservation and restoration of full Civic Arts grant funding levels in the General Fund budget. The Subcommittee should continue to emphasize that any future arts revenue measure or dedicated arts funding source should supplement, ra...
- 3. Civic Arts Staffing and Program Capacity
- Advocate for the reinstatement of the Economic Development Project Coordinator position, or an equivalent Civic Arts staffing resource, in future budgets. The Subcommittee should continue to advocate for a sustainable staffing model that reflects the ...
- 4. Cultural Arts District Policy and West Berkeley Cultural Arts District
- Continue supporting the development of a Cultural Arts District in West Berkeley while also advancing a broader policy framework for the establishment, recognition, and support of Cultural Arts Districts in Berkeley. Building on the FY 2026 work plan ...
- 5. Arts Activation in Vacant Commercial Spaces
- Explore and develop policy recommendations for utilizing vacant or underused commercial spaces in Berkeley for arts and cultural uses, with a particular focus on retail frontage, storefront activation, and corridors such as San Pablo Avenue and Univer...
- 6. Berkeley Cultural Trust
- Support the development, advocacy, and long-term sustainability of the newly revived Berkeley Cultural Trust. The Subcommittee should help ensure ongoing Civic Arts Commission representation at Berkeley Cultural Trust meetings and identify opportuniti...
- 7. Poet Laureate Program
- Continue advocating for the establishment of a permanent Berkeley Poet Laureate Program. The Subcommittee may support the development of program guidelines, funding recommendations, selection processes, roles and expectations, and potential partnershi...
- 8. Turtle Island Monument Project
- Monitor and support resolution of the Turtle Island Monument project, including identifying any outstanding policy, process, funding, or interdepartmental coordination issues that require Commission attention. The Subcommittee should work with staff t...
- 9. Tracking System for Commission Referrals and Council Actions
- Develop or recommend a tracking system for Civic Arts Commission referrals, recommendations, and items transmitted to City Council. The purpose of this system would be to support continuity of operations, improve transparency, track Council action and...
- Public Art Subcommittee
- 1. Strategic Planning and Program Direction
- Collaborate with Civic Arts staff and Dyson/Womack to develop a Public Art Strategic Plan for the City of Berkeley. The Plan will identify the steps, strategies, and actions needed to shape, strengthen, and evolve the Civic Arts Program. It will inc...
- Review and approve the FY27 Work Plan for projects funded through Funds 148 and 150.
- 2. Project Prioritization and Backlog Management
- Continue the pause on new public art projects until the existing backlog of projects is addressed and the Public Art Strategic Plan is completed, consistent with prior Civic Arts Commission direction from April 26, 2023.
- Permit Civic Arts staff to honor the mission, spirit, and community intent of “not started” projects through projects currently in progress, ongoing initiatives, and staff-proposed solutions until the Public Art Strategic Plan is completed and appro...
- 3. Public Art Project Review and Artist Selection
- Review and approve public art projects at key development milestones presented by staff.
- Actively promote and distribute public art RFQs through professional networks, artist communities, and relevant community channels.
- Represent the Public Art Subcommittee on RFQ selection panels when possible.
- 4. Public Engagement and Civic Arts Programming
- Support the development, visibility, and public engagement of Civic Arts programming and public art platforms, including Cube Space, the Downtown Berkeley BART Plaza Sound Art Program, and other current or emerging initiatives that support artists, ...