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Tiburon commission reviews $15,000 discretionary budget, banner costs and SF Art Week plans
Summary
Commissioners reviewed the FY25-26 discretionary budget ($15,000), asked staff for an itemized banner and reception-cost breakdown, discussed a proposal to hire or host interns, and confirmed Tiburon’s participation in San Francisco Art Week events in January.
The Tiburon Heritage and Arts Commission reviewed its FY25-26 discretionary funds and operational priorities during a Dec. 2 special meeting, discussing how to allocate remaining dollars for banners, receptions and community activations during San Francisco Art Week.
Staff told commissioners the Town Council allocated $15,000 in general-fund discretionary support for the commission for FY25-26 and that $7,198.15 remained unspent as of November. Line-item expenditures reported included reception supplies ($975.46), artist laureate expenses ($751.01), exhibition supplies ($580.87), banners ($1,250.36) and a $4,153 line for events (the Native American arts and culture event).
Commissioners pressed staff for more detailed banner accounting after staff noted two common vendors: Half Price Banners, which costs about $55 per banner, and Davis Sign Company, at about $240 per banner when shipped to the office. Commissioners discussed whether commissioners or volunteers could pick up banners to reduce shipping costs.
A public commenter urged the commission to reserve part of the budget for grant writing support or a student intern to assist with setup and cleanup; the commission agreed to fold that discussion into staff follow-up with Krista and Marissa.
Staff also reported that Tiburon is now listed on the SF Art Week map; planned programming includes a Marin Art Day participatory event on Jan. 18 (3–5 p.m.) and the artist-laureate opening kickoff on Jan. 20 (6–8 p.m.). Commissioners agreed staff should reach out to local-business contacts (including Melanie and Stephanie at Destination Tiburon) to coordinate promotions and activations during Art Week.
Commissioner Noguez closed the meeting by thanking staffer Marissa for her yearlong work; the chair accepted the kudos on the record.
