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Public Arts panel defers storm-drain and utility-box art; asks staff for pedestrian-focused map

2112070 · January 14, 2025
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Sebastopol Public Arts Committee discussed storm-drain/manhole and utility-box artwork, debated murals vs. many small pieces, and directed city staff to produce a map of pedestrian-focused, non-Caltrans sites for review in March.

The Sebastopol Public Arts Committee discussed whether to pursue art on storm drains, manhole covers and utility boxes and asked city staff to prepare a map of pedestrian-focused, non-Caltrans sites for the committee’s March meeting.

The discussion on storm-drain and utility-box artwork centered on where public art would be most visible and how Caltrans ownership limits options along the city’s main thoroughfares. John (city staff member) said he and Eric from Public Works will work to produce a map that distinguishes city-owned, paintable assets from features in Caltrans right-of-way; he said he hopes to have a map for the March meeting.

Committee members argued that a small number of larger, highly visible murals could…

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