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the Farmers Market would also be a good -way to promote events at the Firehouse Arts Center. Ms. Sauzade agreed this would be good. Commissioners discussed other ways of marketing activities and events at the Firehouse Arts Center and restrictions with the City pertaining to the placement of signs. It was suggested that.Ms. Sauzade look into what steps need to be taken to receive approval from the City to be able to place appropriate signs, Commissioner Wheeler asked about Teen Programs being open to teens from the Tri -Valley. COMMUNICATIONS None. COMMISSION REPORTS 6. Committee Meetings a. Public Art Selection Sub -Committee — no report. b. Special Event Sub -Committee — Commissioner Jellison advised that the Sub - Committee had divided into separate committees for the Ignite event.. Ms. Whitney commented on attendance at a Makers Faire and obtained some good ideas for taking the event to a different level. Staff is now working on reaching out to vendors for the event. COMMISSION COMMENTS Chairperson Pellegrino asked about getting more applicants for paint box painting projects. She suggested putting in place a committee that could brainstorm other ways of making.the utilities. attractive. Ms. Whitney advised that staff will be looking at what other cities are doing so they can compare and be competitive in what artists are being paid. Commissioner Nene commented on other cities using a wrap method for utility boxes that is cheaper and attractive. Ms. Whitney indicated that staff would like a sub -committee of three to be able to look at this and other options as suggested by Chairperson Pellegrino. Chairperson Pellegrino agreed.this would be a good time to do this. Commissioner Song commented on a utility box in Hayward that has been tiled. Commissioner Wheeler suggested not asking for other options for the utility boxes could be a reason that artists have not been applying. Commissioner Nene suggested changes be made to make things easier to access on the City's website. STAFF COMMENTS Ms. Whitney discussed: Civic Arts Commission Minutes June 3, 2019 Page 4