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Flores, Dora From: Kimberly D < Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 8:27 AM To: eComment Subject: Follow -Up on Sahuayo Mural Project Scoring & Arts and Culture Meeting Cancellation - 03/20/25 Attachments: Pages from ARTS GRANT GUIDELI NES_application.pdf Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear Mayor Amezcua and City Council, I am following up on my previous email regarding the Sahuayo Mural Project and the ongoing concerns surrounding transparency, fairness, and public accessibility in the selection process. To date, I have not received a response addressing the inconsistencies in my scoring or a justification for why my qualifications were deemed insufficient despite my extensive experience in public art. 1. Lack of Justification for My Low Score The scoring breakdown I received provides no clear rationale for why my scores were significantly lower than in previous evaluations. For instance, how is it possible that I scored a 50 in a category where I previously scored a 90—especially when my expertise and contributions to public art in Santa Ana are well -documented? The two brief comments provided do not justify such a drastic drop, and the lack of detailed feedback raises serious concerns about the fairness and objectivity of the evaluation process. I am once again requesting: A detailed explanation of why my scores were so low in each category. Reviewer comments or notes that justify these rankings. Clarification on the scoring criteria used and how the final scores were determined. 2. Absence of Legal Oversight & Conflict -of -Interest Concerns During the February 20th meeting, where the final rankings were presented, I did not see any legal counsel present to oversee the fairness and integrity of the process. Given the serious concerns raised about conflicts of interest and inconsistent application of RFQ criteria, the presence of legal oversight would have helped ensure that ethical standards were upheld. I am also requesting clarification on the following: Who is responsible for verifying Conflict -of -Interest forms submitted by commissioners? Who audits these forms to ensure compliance and prevent ethical violations? What is the city's process for reviewing potential conflicts of interest once a concern has been raised?