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Residents urge preservation of existing arts process, question painted intersection and online access
Summary
Multiple public speakers criticized proposed changes to the city's arts ordinance and master‑plan process, urged keeping existing arts board authority, questioned the painted Ocean Avenue intersection and raised complaints about the city's online public‑comment system.
During public comment May 6 residents urged the commission to preserve the existing arts ordinance and questioned recent public‑art expenses, raised objections to a painted intersection on Ocean Avenue, and asked for easier online access to participate in meetings.
Susan Oyer, speaking from abroad, urged commissioners to reject the proposed arts ordinance changes and to keep the current arts fund and board authority. "You don't need to change the ordinance. You don't need to take power away from your city boards," Oyer said,…
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