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Flores, Dora From: donna nguyen < Sent: Monday, March 17, 2025 11:09 PM To: eComment Subject: Email Public comment on non -Agenda item 3/18 Attachments: Sahuayo Mural Review Form.pdf, Staff%20Report.pdf, 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 City Leaders: My name is Donna Nguyen and I am a resident in Ward 4. I am reaching out to my city leaders out of concern regarding the Arts & Culture Committee Meeting on February 20, 2025. Since the Commissioner seat for my ward has remained vacant for quite some time, I feel it is my duty to request oversight from Santa Ana City Manager and City Attorney regarding the Sahuayo Mural Project anticipated for Spring 2025. Being that this mural is of a large magnitude and is projected at $49,000 (excluding permit and insurance) funded by a grant, essentially subsidized by taxpayers, careful governance needs to be applied to the committee's decision. Please observe the Proposal Selection Criteria. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is "open to professional artist and artist teams living and working in the City of Santa Ana." "SELECTION PROCESS: The City of Santa Ana - Arts & Culture Commission will review all submissions. Up to two (2) artists and/or artist teams will be selected to participate in this transcultural mural project, celebrating the connection between Santa Ana and Sahuayo. The selection panel will review and evaluate the applications based on the following criteria (but not limited to): 1. Demonstrated experience in mural creation & public art. 2. Professional and technical capacity to plan, coordinate, and execute a mural project in collaboration with City of Santa Ana staff, city reps, contractors, and the general public. 3. While not required, a connection with the city of Sahuayo is preferred. 4