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Resident urges council to restore Civic Art Commission calendar; city manager to research ordinance status
Summary
A member of the public said Ordinance No. 2,278 remains in effect and argued cancellation of Civic Art Commission meetings lacked authority; the city manager said staff would gather information and report back.
During the public-comment period at the Jan. 20 Pleasanton City Council meeting, resident Jan Coleman Knight told the council that Ordinance No. 2,278 remains in force and said administrative cancellation of Civic Art Commission meetings placed the city out of compliance with its own ordinance.
Coleman Knight urged the commission to meet and to address public-art matters, noting the "Don Lewis Harmonic Symphony" public art installation is anticipated in spring 2026 and that the commission's input is needed on programming and engagement. She stated, "Ordinance number 2,278 remains duly adopted and fully enforced since May 2024," and argued staff actions did not lawfully suspend the ordinance.
City Manager Jerry told the council he had not heard the background to the claim, said he would gather information and provide an update to council on the past year, and confirmed the commission cadence was part of earlier staff reviews.
Why it matters: the claim alleges a procedural lapse in calendaring and commission operations. City staff committed to research and report back; no formal action was taken during the meeting.
Quote: "Ordinance number 2,278 remains duly adopted and fully enforced," Coleman Knight said.
Next step: staff will return with additional information to clarify whether the commission scheduling and related administrative actions complied with the ordinance and council direction.
