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Bob Norbaum, presenting for the Sonoma Valley Fire District, said a piece of steel from the World Trade Center was secured by the district and is currently stored at Fire Station 1. \"We were notified that there was a salvage company in the East Bay that had pieces of steel left over from the World Trade Center,\" Norbaum said, and the department proposed installing the steel with a memorial wall, a bell to signal the last alarm tradition, seating and lighting at the station.

Norbaum and the district said the preliminary design work was donated by the artist and that the department’s Volunteer Firefighter Association, a 501(c)(3), is committed to funding much of the project’s cost. Staff and the presenter said additional steps remain before installation, including engineering, building permits, electrical work and final cost estimates. A preliminary estimate discussed in the meeting was roughly $57,000; Norbaum said the figure likely can be reduced and later said he expected final costs to be under $50,000, but he clarified that engineering and other requirements could change the total.

After discussion about process, maintenance and funding, Commissioner [motion-maker not specified in the record] moved to recommend the project to City Council without recommending public art fund support. The motion was seconded and passed on a unanimous roll call (yes: Commissioner Kirschner; Commissioner Momson; Vice Chair Knudson; Chair Schilling; Youth Member Brown).

The commission made two additional related decisions: it formed an ad hoc committee to develop a public art toolkit and supplemental resources, and it voted to continue consideration of forming a Fourth of July parade ad hoc committee to the commission’s next meeting. The toolkit ad hoc was approved with three appointed members: Lauren Kershner, Meredith Knudson and Connie Shlailene (motion and roll call passed unanimously). The Fourth of July item was continued to the next meeting by unanimous vote.

Commissioners and staff emphasized that the project would sit on city property—Fire Station 1—and that the Sonoma Valley Fire District would accept responsibility for maintenance. Staff said the commission’s recommendation would go to City Council, which has final authority. Commissioners asked staff to return with budget and timing details later if the applicant seeks a public art fund contribution.

The commission’s vote does not itself allocate city funds; it forwards the project to the City Council for its consideration. The presenter said the district intends to proceed with engineering and permitting work while fundraising continues.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cultural & Fine Arts Commission - 15 Apr 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission voted unanimously to recommend the Sonoma Valley Fire District’s proposed 9/11 memorial for approval by the City Council but did not recommend using current public art funds; it also approved an ad hoc committee to develop a public art toolkit and continued action on a Fourth of July parade ad hoc to the next meeting.","taxTitle","Sonoma City, Sonoma County, California","taxId",72202,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6595961,"Sonoma City Arts Commission holds first round of Student Creative Artist interviews; winner to be chosen next meeting",3438,410000,3848000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3020462-a63591e33093e8f06c7480f72ca2cc34&start=410&end=3848","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3020462-a63591e33093e8f06c7480f72ca2cc34/thumbnail_410000.jpg","/articles/6595961/Sonoma-City/Sonoma-County/California/Sonoma-City-Arts-Commission-holds-first-round-of-Student-Creative-Artist-interviews-winner-to-be-chosen-next-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595961-900499cc27fbe87bbf1159e509db269b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440296&Signature=TOi83Cvy1zCuOBDOcqr4rXGYuBanbQuU60nouEORLGvSZvEPap4KVTolvJXt2Ff~1GFqeThMta1CE8Yyv7s6BHp8BMIGyhOXSTqVbAbIpWdh4k5VdAs4NJCQ~yJV17TLK5PD676Db4rsMBJ1s~Wp8ekgHXnb30qqmrB-oXPaOmNxRsndzaE6FOq90w91GTBrF5pLXvu7E0LRZSkZw8qtXrRK3vGCtaPHkDWMp2bWGAjCGbcauFvbL7hSjt35MW0B9d1gjyP1bgO1IOfZ5Gfj8~o8y5bCB347GRYtAQqahbTGoi4BYY~ns~92nd3xxyx4L0VYF-BHGdD4Y-oj4u4-~A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sonoma City Arts Commission conducted the first of two interview sessions for its annual Student Creative Artist Awards, hearing seven applicants and confirming there are additional interviews and a selection planned at the commission’s next meeting.

The commission’s program, established in 1988, normally awards a $2,000 prize to a student artist. Staff said the commission received $785 in donations this year from the associated Treasure Artist Reception and that the exact remaining balance in the award account is still being finalized; commissioners said those additional funds could allow the commission to issue more than one award or partial awards.

Commissioner Maggie Brown recused herself from this agenda item because she is an award applicant, and the commission proceeded with the public, recorded interview process. Commissioners and staff told applicants in advance that each would be asked the same set of questions and that interview answers are one part of a rubric that also includes the submitted artwork and artist statement.

Students described their backgrounds, influences and goals in short, structured interviews. Elena (student applicant) said she wants her art to “bring people a sense of familiarity and belonging, as well as representation,” and read a poem titled “Where Roses Are Women” during her turn. Other applicants described a range of media and aims: one said they use bright color and multimedia; another said they frame difficult topics such as harassment and eating disorders through photographic work; another described developing new characters for a comic and experimenting with animation.

Commissioners confirmed there will be a second interview session at the commission’s next meeting, where the remaining applicants will be interviewed and the Student Creative Artist winner will be selected.

The commission recorded no formal action on awards at this meeting; staff said the final award amount and distribution will be decided when the commission completes the interviews and reviews the account reconciliations.","The Sonoma City Arts Commission interviewed seven student applicants as part of its annual Student Creative Artist Awards process, recorded a $785 donation for the award fund and noted the final interviews and award selection will occur at the commission's next meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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Arts commission recommends Sonoma Valley Fire District’s 9/11 memorial to council without city funding; forms public art toolkit ad hoc

Sonoma City Arts Commission holds first round of Student Creative Artist interviews; winner to be chosen next meeting