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Public Art Commission
Regular Meeting
May 19, 2022
Council Chamber & Virtual
7:00 PM
Nia Taylor, Chair Loren Gordon, Vice Chair
Ben Miyaji, Commissioner Hsinya Shen, Commissioner Lisa Waltuch, Commissioner
Vice Mayor Lydia Kou, Council Liaison
Elise DeMarzo, Public Art Program Director Nadya Chuprina, Public Art Program Coordinator
Kristen O’Kane, Director of Community Services Department
Pursuant to AB 361, Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the
option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety
while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to
participate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and
participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION
CLICK HERE TO JOIN Meeting ID: 886 2784 1441 Phone: 1(669)900-6833
The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live on and to Midpen Media Center at
https://midpenmedia.org.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Members of the public may comment in person, by sending an email to pac@cityofpaloalto.org,
or by attending the meeting virtually via the Zoom. Instructions for the Zoom meeting can be
found above. Members of the public wishing to address the Commission on matters within the
jurisdiction of the City, but not on this agenda, may do so during the Public Comment period for
up to three (3) minutes. Commissioner Names, Biographies, Present and Archived Agendas and
Reports are available online: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Community-
Services/Arts-Sciences/Public-Art-Program/Public-Art-Commission
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
April 21, 2022 PAC Regular Meeting ATTACHMENT
CITY OFFICIAL COMMENTS
ACTION ITEMS
1. Adoption of Resolution - Approval of a resolution authorizing use of teleconferencing for
the Public Art Commission meetings during Covid-19 state of emergency. ATTACHMENT
2. Election of Officers - Election of Chair and Vice Chair of the Public Art Commission.
3. California Avenue Improvements – Approval of funding in the amount of up to $4,000
for artist designed treatments for street closer barriers on California Ave.
4. New Acquisition of Artwork – Review and acceptance of artwork donation by Cubberley
Artist Studio Program (CASP) artist Elizabeth Bennett. ATTACHMENT
NON-ACTION ITEM
5. Artlift Microgrants - Staff will update the Commission on the ten selected projects for
the ArtLift microgrants.
COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE
AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
OTHER INFORMATION
Americans with Disability Act (ADA)
It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily
accessible to all. Persons with disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require
auxiliary aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329-
2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or accommodations must be submitted
at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or service.
Public Comment Instructions
Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email,
teleconference, or by phone.
1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to pac@cityofpaloalto.org
2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the
teleconference meeting. To address the Commission, click on the link below for the
appropriate meeting to access a Zoom-based meeting. Please read the following
instructions carefully.
A. You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in-browser. If
using your browser, make sure you are using a current, up-to-date browser:
Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain functionality
may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer.
B. You will be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you
identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify
you that it is your turn to speak.
C. When you wish to speak on an agenda item, click on “raise hand”. The
moderator will activate and unmute attendees in turn. Speakers will be notified
shortly before they are called to speak. The Zoom application will prompt you to
unmute your microphone when it is your turn to speak.
D. When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted.
E. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments.
3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted through the
teleconference meeting. To address the Commission, download the Zoom application
onto your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting
ID below. Please follow instructions B-E above.
4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When
you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to
speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the
Board. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your
remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted.
https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us
Meeting ID: 886 2784 1441
Phone number: 1 669 900 6833