HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-06-20 Public Art Commission Summary Minutes
Public Art Commission
Regular Meeting
June 20, 2024
Palo Alto City Hall
Community Meeting Room
250 Hamilton Avenue
& Virtual
7:00 PM
Loren Gordon, Chair Hsinya Shen, Vice Chair
Ben Miyaji, Commissioner Lisa Waltuch, Commissioner Amber Smith, Commissioner
Harriet Stern, Commissioner Tara de la Garza, Commissioner
Patrick Burt, Council Liaison
Elise DeMarzo, Public Art Program Director Nadya Chuprina, Public Art Program Coordinator
Amanda Deml, Assistant 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
General Public Comments for items not on the Agenda will be accepted in person for up to
three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. Public comments for agendized
items will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or an amount of
time determined by the Chair. Instructions for the Zoom meeting can be found above.
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
May 16, 2024 PAC Regular Meeting ATTACHMENT
CITY OFFICIAL COMMENTS
ACTION ITEMS
1.Cubberley Mural – Staff recommends the approval of conceptual design for a temporary
mural by artist Cameron Moberg to be painted at Cubberley Community Center at 4000
Middlefield Road. ATTACHMENT
2.Downtown Murals – Staff recommends the approval of artists Harumo Sato, Mona Caron,
and Nigel Sussman to design and paint three temporary murals on privately owned walls
in downtown Palo Alto. ATTACHMENT
NON-ACTION ITEMS
3.ArtLift Grants: Utility Box Edition – Staff to provide an informational update on the Utility
Boxes project.
4.Annual Work Plan for Council – Update by the ad-hoc committee regarding the
formulation of the annual work plan based on the outcomes of the January 2024 retreat
to be submitted to Council in August.
PUBLIC LETTERS ATTACHMENT
COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE
AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
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