CODA endorses working group to develop rainbow pavement exhibit; members, rules outlined

Commission on Diversity Awareness members discussed the proposed rainbow pavement exhibit and agreed by consensus to form a working group under CODA to move the project forward.

Commissioners said the working group would likely include one representative from Flag Pride, one representative from FCC, an artist who has been involved in recent asphalt-art projects (the transcript names Kaylee Quick), and possibly two members from COTA. The transcript records that the COTA representative would serve as the working-group chair. Commissioners and staff clarified that the working group may meet and work outside of CODA, does not require CODA agendas or minutes, and must avoid creating a quorum of CODA members. A representative from the working group will give monthly updates under CODA’s item 8 reports.

Several commissioners expressed interest in serving. Commissioner Angelica Sanchez said she would “absolutely love to participate” if doing so would not create a quorum. Commissioner Sandra Darling was also named as interested. Commissioners discussed having community members (including Ben, who had met with commissioners, and artist Kaylee Quick) join and expected the working group to report back to CODA at future meetings.

No formal motion was made; the transcript indicates consensus to create the working group and to begin outreach to community participants.