Placerville Master Art Plan 5-13-24
As a citizen of Placerville, I am delighted with the proposal to have a master art plan for our city.
However, based on the most recent version, as published with the agenda for the City Council meeting of 5-14-24, I have the following concerns:
1. The proposed policies and procedures need a much more detailed analysis, including financial responsibilities for the city. Please DO NOT approve of these Policies and Procedures.
2. In the plan itself, I recommend these changes:
a. Pg. 4, first paragraph under Existing Art, remove the word “any” from the first sentence. The definition of public has a very wide interpretation, which could include private works of art displayed in privately owned storefronts, visible to the public. b. Pg 7, first paragraph under Recommendations,
“Second, it is important that the City of Placerville … Remove the word engage, which could imply a contract, and replace with encourage, and please add: “and other community members and organizations.”
The new sentence would read: Second, it is important that the City of Placerville encourage ACED and other community members and organizations to support existing arts activities. c. Pg. 9, #8 under Adopt clear guidelines… c. Remove “under the auspices of Arts and Culture El Dorado.” This type of specific commitment to one organization should not be in the plan, which is more of an overview of desired outcomes for the City.
I am grateful that reference to the Community Pride committee has been deleted from this document, as that committee is a separate entity from ACED.
I thank everyone who has put their time and effort into the betterment of our city.
Jennifer Tucker, resident