Public Art Committee

The Public Art Committee provides input and recommendations regarding City policies, priorities and feedback related to the City’s Percent for Art Ordinance, and related matters.

Agendas/Minutes

For meeting materials prior to July 1, 2025, please contact the Committee Secretary below.

Meeting Date Agenda Action Minutes Audio
July 10, 2025      
August 14, 2025 Agenda(PDF, 153KB)    
September 11, 2025      
October 2, 2025      
November 13, 2025      
December 11, 2025      

Members

Member Designation Term Ending
Salma Arastu Resident June 30, 2026
Ronald Davis Business Representative/Resident June 30, 2027
Erica Enriquez Resident June 30, 2027
Michael Haggerty Resident June 30, 2026
David Ridlehuber Resident June 30, 2027
Vickie Jo Sowell Business Representative/Resident June 30, 2026
Rick Tejada-Flores Business Representative/Resident June 30, 2026
Taryn Walker Resident June 30, 2028*
Judith Wetterer Business Representative June 30, 2028*

*Terms Designated as 3-year terms per Committee requirements.

Information

Type: Community Advisory Standing Committee
Membership: 9 Members:
  • 9 Business Representatives or Residents
*Committee composition is determined by the City Council.
**Can appoint an additional 4 non-members per art project subcommittee.
Terms: 2 Years, Staggered (7 positions; expiring June 30)
3 Years (2 positions; expiring June 30)
Facts: Committee members shall receive no compensation. However, members may receive reimbursement for actual expenses incidental to carrying out the duties of the office, provided that they have first received specific City Council authorization for, and can verify, the expenditure and its purpose. City of Emeryville elected officials may not serve on this Committee. The City of Emeryville does not specifically prohibit concurrent service on more than one committee, provided, however, that the Government Code prohibition against incompatible offices shall apply. If a request were made to serve on more than one committee, a determination would be made as to whether that service would be allowable.
Other Staff: Community Development Director

Regular Meeting

Monthly
2nd Thursday of January through September; and
1st Thursday of October; and
2nd Thursday of November and December
5:30 PM
Civic Center (1333 Park Avenue, Emeryville)

Committee Secretary

Amber Evans, Community and Economic Development Coordinator II
510-596-4382
pac@emeryville.org