HomeMy WebLinkAboutID-2747CITY OF PALO ALTO OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
April 16, 2012
The Honorable City Council
Palo Alto, California
Appointments for Three Positions on the Public Art Commission for
Three Year Terms Ending April 30, 2015
On Monday, April 16, 2012 the City Council should vote to appoint three terms
ending on April 30, 2015. The Candidates interviewed on March 22, 2012.
The Candidates are as follows:
Richard Ambrose
Alena Campagna
Harvey Citrin
Hemla Makan-Dullabh
Vikki Tobak
Patricia Walsh
Voting will be by paper ballot. Five votes are required to be appointed. The first
three candidates that receive at least five votes will be appointed.
REPORT PREPARED BY:Ronna Jojola Gonsalves, Deputy City Clerk
ATTACHMENTS:
·Ambrose Application (PDF)
·Campagna Application (PDF)
·Citrin Application (PDF)
·Makan-Dullabh Application (PDF)
·Tobak Application (PDF)
·Walsh Application (PDF)
Department Head:Donna Grider, City Clerk
Updated: 4/11/2012 8:50 AM by Ronna Gonsalves Page 2
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PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
CITY OF PALO ALTO
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION
SUBMIT TO:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2571
Please print or type answers to all questions and place N/A in those areas that do not apply. All fonns must have a
digital signature or the applicant must print the application, sign in ink, and deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed
signature or unsigned application will not be accepted.
NAME: Ambrose Richard HOME PHONE:
Last First
RESIDENCE 2716"Del Monte Ave ADDRESS: ~~ __________________________ ~ __ ___
Street
EI Cerrito CA 94530
City State Zip
Education:
BFA, University of Oregon, Studio Art, minor in Art History 1979
MFA, Colorado State University, Studio Art 1981
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WORK PHONE: 650-321-3891
CELL PHONE: 304-767-4836
EMAIL: _8xocu_tiv_ed_I,_octo_r@-,-p_ac_lflca_rt_I"_Q_U8_.org_
List relevant training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration:
27 Years of curatorial experience in collections management and acquisitions (through purchases and donations); exhibition and maintenance of public art
collections in Colorado, West Virginia, and California. 1984-2011.
Board Member, Pueblo Arts Council (CO),1985-1988.
Board Member, Fresno Arts Council (CA), 1990-1993
Vice President, Arts Advocacy, West Virginia 1995-2007, Secured state funding for public art and capital improvements for state·wide arts organizations.
Chair, Outdoor Public Art Committee for a 1 million dollar sculpture commission, Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences, Charleston West Virginia, 2006-07.
Rocky Mountain Conservatory, Denver CO, Materials Conservation Certificate, 1989.
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• Are you a Palo Alto Resident?
• Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of
Palo Alto, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are board members or
commissioners?
• Are you available and committed to complete the tenn applied for?
-• California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed
disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of
Interest, Form 700. Do you have an investment in, or do you serve as an officer or director
of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to; 1) engage in
business with the City, 2) provide products or services for City projects, or 3) be affected
by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for?
Jfyou answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney be/ore filing this
application. Please contact the City Attorney's Office at 650-329-. 2171.
• Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two
miles of Palo Alto?
EMPLOYMENT
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*The applicant must have a digital signature or print the application, sign in ink, and deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed
signature or unsigned application will not be accepted.
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Please Return to:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-2571
CITY OF PALO ALTO
PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Name: Richard Ambrose
Date: September 21, 2011
Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit with your completed application. You may submit
additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers.
1. Have you attended the following meeting? Yes No
• Public Art Commission D (Date: _____ ---..1. [ZJ
2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Public Art Commission?
The Daily Post: D Community Group: D Palo Alto Weekly: D
website:DfYeS, Please Identify: ______________ _
Email from City Clerk: D Library Bulletin Board: D
Other, Please Specify: Conversation with Ally Richter
FlyerlBOOkmark:D
3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
As Director of the Pacific Art League for the past 22 months, I have worked with a
diverse group of artists, educators, art students, art enthusiasts, donors, and
businesses. I am a practicing artist and have works in numerous private and public
collections. One of the oldest arts organizations in the bay area, the Pacific Art
League has represented excellence in arts education and provided art experiences to
people of all ages, cultural interests and artistic skill levels.
4. What is it about the Public Art Commission that interests you? What qualities,experience and expertise would
you bring to the Public Art Commission?
The Public Art Commission and its collecting programs represents the cultural vision
of the community and symbolizes public support for artistic creativity and enrichment.
I have served on numerous committees in three states that were responsible for
granting funds to artists, and arts organizations. I have also provided leadership in
the acquisition of public collections, and development of related educational
programs at three museums. I understand the critical role of stewardship and the
public trust in maintaining the community's cultural assets.
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5. How would you see your role as board member when recommending policy and working with the Council? Ifit
were necessary to change current roles, how would you approach making such changes?
1) engage the entire community to assess their interest in public art and to promote the
role of public art throughout the community; 2) ensure that aU policies and
decision-making processes are transparent, adhered to and reflect accountability; 3)
adopt best aesthetic practices in selecting art that reflects community roots, identity,
and cultural enrichment; 4) be proactive in promoting ongoing support for the arts in the
community; and, 5) develop a long term strategic plan for the stewardship of the
current collection and for future acquisitions. I would view my role as serving at the
pleasure of the Public Art Commission and will be responsive to any change or new
direction relevant to that role.
6. What are the current issues facing the Public Art Commission?
1) awareness of the Commission's value to the community and its role in engaging
and educating the citizens about the city's cultural assets and accessibility; 2) update its
mission and list it on the web site. 3) develop a long term strategic plan that defines the
Commission's educational goals and objectives, develops a cohesive collection
maintenance and conservation plan, and identifies potential sites to display works of art
both on a temporarily and/or permanent basis and, 4) create an overall collection
conservation plan, that addresses ongoing maintenance issues that includes a list of
objects that need immediate conservation and secure adequate funds to implement the
conservation process.
7. What are your feelings about Palo Alto's current inventory/collection of Art in Public Places? What suggestions
would you have for increasing the availability of more Art in Public Places?
I am familiar with the permanent art installations around the community. However I cannot cannot comment on the bulk of the
city's collection that is in storage. The 300 plus collection, that are not site specific, are generally not as accessible to the
community and many may not have been exhibited for an extensive period.. The permanent works run the gamut of public art
reflecting multiple styles, subject matter and representing unique opportunities to integrate art with the architectural or landscape
surroundings.
My suggestions are: ,
1) make the collection more available and accessible to all possible segments of the community; 2) inventory and document the
entire collection and have the visual and supporting information on the Commission's web site; 3) partner with local arts
organizations, community centers and businesses in the Silicon Valley to showcase the collection; 4) develop a long term
acquisition plan based on the strengths and weaknesses of the current collection and 5) determine which works of the eXisting
collection should be recommended for de-accessing based on condition, redundancy and/or not renecting the overall quality of
the collection. '
8. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Public Art Commission achieve?
1) develop a short and long term strategiC plan to improve the Commission's
stewardship of current and future collections, 2) outline future actions to engage
artists in creating art at, or for these potential sites; 3) update its collecting policies to
ensure adequate funding for acquisitions, exhibition, and care of the collection; 4)
conduct an analysis of the existing collection identifying its strengths and
weaknesses; 5) create an acquisition/deaccession plan to strengthen the.coliection;
6) based on available resources become more prudent in collecting art, and 7) make
the collection more accessible and have the entire collection on its web site with
supporting information.
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City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
CONSENT FORM
California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, "No state or local
agency shall post the home address or telephone number of any elected or
appointed official on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of
that individual." The full code is attached. This consent form will not be redacted
and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website.
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
[l] I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the
City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have
read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may
revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto
City Clerk.
OR D I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home
address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and
Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing the
following alternate information and request that they use the following contact
information instead.
Address
Phone
Date J.
*The applicant must have a digital signature or print the application, sign in ink, and
deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed signature or unsigned application will not be
accepted.
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Gonsalves, Ronna
From: Gonsalves, Ronna
Sent: Friday, January 20,20123:22 PM
To: 'Richard Ambrose'
Cc: Gon~~~,Ron~
Subject: RE: Public Art Commission Recruitment
Attachments: Ambrose Application DO NOT USE IN PACKET.pdf
Hello,
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Page 1 of2
You are serving in an "unexpired" term. In other words, the commissioner before
you resigned before his term was over and you are finishing his term which expires
in April. Yes, we can resubmit your application from last year. I will attach your
application in case you want to review it. If you are selected to serve again, your
term would then be three years beginning on May 1. Thanks for the email and
please let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks!
Ronna Jojola Gonsalves
650-329-2267
From: Richard Ambrose [mailto:executivedirector@pacificartleague.org]
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2012 11:55 AM
To: Gonsalves, Ronna
Cc: DeMarzo, Elise
Subject: Re: Public Art Commission Recruitment
Hi Ronna,
Please clarify my term as Commissioner of the Palo Alto Arts Commission. I thought I
was elected to a first three year term this past November. If! was elected to fill a a
vacant position that will expire this year, can I resubmit my original application?
Thanks,
Ric
On Thu, Jan 19,2012 at 5:10 PM, Gonsalves, Ronna
<Ronna. Gonsalves@cityofpaloalto.org> wrote:
. Terry, Richard, and Michael,
As you are probably aware, your term on the Public Art Commission expires
on April 30, 2012. During the next few weeks, we will be advertising and
accepting applications for term ending on April 30, 2015. The deadline for
receipt of applications for incumbents is 5:30 p.m. on February 9,
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2012.
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If you wish to apply for the new term, please complete the attached application
form so that the Council has up-to-date information or call and request that your
current application be reactivated. I need to hear from you prior to the deadline
of February 9, 2012.
Thank you and please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Ronna Jojola Gonsalves
Deputy City Clerk I City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue I Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-2267 I ronna.gonsalves@cityofpaloalto.org I www.cityofpaloalto.org\clerk
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PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
CITY OF PALO ALTO
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION
SUBMIT TO:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2571
Please print or type answers to all questions and place N/A in those areas that do not apply. All forms must have a
digital signature or the applicant must print the application, sign in ink, and deliver to the City Clerks Office. Atyped
signature or unsigned application will not be accepted.
NAME: Campagna Alena HOME PHONE:
RESIDENCE
ADDRESS:
Education:
WORK. PHONE:
CELL PHONE:
.EMAIL:
Masters of Architecture (M. Arch); University of Califomia at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA -December 1995.
Bachelor of Science In Art and Design, specializing in architectural design, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA -June
1991.
Spent a semester studying architecture, sculpture, and Italian, Syracuse University's Study Abroad Program, Florence, Italy -Spring 1990
List relevant training and experience, certificates of training, licenses. or professional registration:
California State Licensed Architect since 1999. Practicing in Palo Alto since 1996 .
. LEED Green Associate since 2010.
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.' Are you a Palo Alto Resident?
• Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of
Palo Alto, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are board members or
commissioners?
• Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for?
• California state law requires appointed board imd commission members to file a detailed
disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of
Interest, Form 700. Do you have an investment in, or do you serve as an officer or director
of, Ii company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to; 1) engage in
business with the City, 2) provide products or services for City projects, or 3) be affected
by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for?
If you answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney before filing this
application. Please contact the City Attorney's Office at 650-329-. 2171.
• Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two
miles of Palo Alto?
EMPLOYMENT·
Present or last employer Stoecker & Northway Architects Name of Company: Occupation:
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Project Architect·
(If retired, indicate former occupation)
Signature of Applicant* ---~I:Iifoooo4-';';' :..=== __ '_'_._ .. ,_.,_-_____ _ Date: 2-14-2012
*The applicant must have a digital signature or print the application, sign in ink, and deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed
signature or unsigned application will not be accepted.
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Please Return to:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton' Avenue
Palo Alto, CA94301
650-329-2571
CITY OF PALO ALTO
PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Name: Alena Campagna
Date: 2-14-2012
Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit with your completed application. You may submit
additional sheets, ifnecessary, to complete your answers. .
Yes No 1: Have you attended the following meeting?
• Public Art Commission I t/ I (Date: 2-13-2012 D
2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Public Art Commission?
The Daily Post: D Connnunity Group: D Palo Alto Weekly: D
website:DfYeS, Please Identify: __ . _____________ _
. Email from City Clerk: 0 Library Bulletin Board: D FlyerlBookmark: D
Other, Please Specify: ________ --'-________________ _
3. Describe your involvement in connnunity activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
This would be my first foray into community involvement. I am at a point in my life where I have
a little more time, and I would like to not only teach my child the importance of participating and
giving back to your community, but show him, since actions speak louder than words.
4. What is it about the Public Art Commission that interests you? What qualities, experience and expertise would
you bring to the Public Art Commission?
I have always loved art in all forms, taken art classes every year in school through grad school
and I am always very pleased when it can be incorporated into one of the buildings I am working
on. Being a part of the process that brings art to Palo Alto's public spaces would be an honor.
As an architect, I understand space and how to create it. I understand what type of art would be
appropriate in a space, how the art itself can create space and how to better protect a piece
from vandals or curious hands, if required, by the way you install it. I also understand how the
elements can affect different materials over time and the importance of a continual upkeep of
the material's finish. .
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5. How would you see your role as board member when recommending policy and working with the Council? If it
were necessary to change current roles, how would you approach making such changes?
My role would be to provide thoroughly flushed out advice to the Council, presenting the all pros
and cons of a policy or action, and to advise the Council what has been successful or
unsuccessful with the board or previous policies.
I am a consensus builder by nature. I would work with the Council, and if applicable,
neighborhood groups, artists, other City departments, etc. to first define the issues and then
determine the extent of changes needed.
6. What'arethe current issues facing the Public Art Commission?
Prioritizing the maintenance needs of the existing collection and getting the work in contract
before the maintenance funds expire in May/June.
Digital DNA: The sponsorship of refurbishing it, it's continued maintenance needs, repairing it
vs. brand new one, and if it.residing outside is intelligent in the long run.
Main Library Art Center Art Project -ongoing progress and community meetings to develop the
sculptures' details.
7. What are your feelings about Palo Alto's current inventory/collection of Art in Public Places? What suggestions
would you have for increasing the availability of more Art in Public Places? .
The collection seems quite varied. I am especially fond of Patrick Dougherty's work Double Take and Greg Brown's
many murals. I am a big fan of interactive art, which is well s,uited for a public space. I am looking forward to the new
Main Library sculptures;
Perhaps expand the 1 % for art concept to include private building projects in key districts like Downtown, Midtown
and California Avenue. Either have the money pay into a fund for a larger installation in that district, or allow each
business to incorporate something smaller into their own project.
Maybe a temporary art exhibition that inv()lves local artists and local businesses teaming together where an artist
displays a piece in a local business's window for three weeks, both get exposure from a brochure/map and a
percentage of any art sales goes to a public art fund. Could also involve local high school students teaming up with
an artist and displaying something they made as well from the process.
8. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Public Art Commission achieve?
Ensuring new art pieces are durable and do not fall prey to the same maintenance issues
'or mistakes of others in the existing collection. Ensuring that knowledge base is
. preserved, passed on, updated and continually shared between the City entities that
commission the art piece and those that maintain it. .
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City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto,CA 94301
CONSENT FORM
California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, "No state or local
agency shall post the home address or telephone number of any elected or
appointed official on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of
that individual." The full code is attached. This consentform will not be redacted
and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website.
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
D I give permisSion for the City of Palo Alto to post to the
City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have
read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may
revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto.
City Clerk.
OR
I II' I I Alena Campagna request that the· City of Palo Alto redact my home
address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and
Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing the
following alternate information and request that they use the following contact
information instead.
clol Stoecker & Northway Architects Inc., 1000 Elwell Ct., Suite 150A, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Address
(650) 965-3500
Phone·
alena@stoeckerandnorthway.com
Email , ~1I 2/14/2012
Signature* Date
*The applicant must have a digital signature or print the application, sign in ink, and
deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed signature or unsigned application will not be
accepted.
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PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
CITY OF PALO ALTO
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BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION
SUBMIT TO:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2571
Please print or type answers to all questions and place N/A in those areas that do not apply. All forms must have a
digital signature or the applicant must print the application, sign in ink, and deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed
signature or unsigned application will not be accepted.
NAME: Citrin Harvey HOME PHONE: 650 327 0829
Last First
RESIDENCE 1530 Hamilton Ave ADDRESS:~ __________________ ~ ____________ _
Street
Palo Alto CA
City State
Education:
J.D., 1976, Fordham
M.E.E., 1965, City University of New York
B.M.E.IB.E.E., 1956, City College of New York
94303
Zip
WORKPHONE: ____________ __
CELL PHONE: 650 208 8844
EMAIL: citrin@igc.org
List relevant training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration:
Professional Engineer, 1956 -New York State Bar, 1956 -Federal Bar, 1956
California State Bar, 1988
Pacific Art League -American Society for the Advancement of Chinese Art (Chinese Brush Painting) Palo Alto
Cultural Center -Palo Alto Jazz Alliance -HaShirim Chorale
Stanford University: English in Action -Jewish Coalition for Literacy -Congregation Beth Am
Jewish Community Center -Asian Art Museum -Hiller Aviation Museum
DeYoung Museum of Fine Arts -Contemporary Jewish Museum -Neighbors Abroad
West Bay Opera
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• Are you a Palo Alto Resident?
• Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of
Palo Alto, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are board members or
commissioners?
• Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for?
• California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed
disclosure of their fmancial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of
Interest, Form 700. Do you have an investment in, or do you serve as an officer or director
of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to; 1) engage in
business with the City, 2) provide products or services for City projects, or 3) be affected
by decisions ofthe board or commission you are applying for?
If you answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney before filing this
application. Please contact the City Attorney's Office at 650-329-.2171.
• Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two
miles of Palo Alto?
EMPLOYMENT
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Present or last employer
Name of Company: Self Occupation: Mediator, Arbitrator, Attorney
(Ifretired, indicate former occupation)
Signature of Applicant* Date:
*The applicant must have a digital signature or print the application, sign in ink, and deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed
signature or unsigned application will not be accepted.
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CITY OF PALO ALTO
PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
SUPPLEMENTAL OUESTIONNAIRE
Please Return to:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-2571
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Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit with your completed application. You may submit
additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers.
1. Have you attended the following meeting?
• Public Art Commission
Yes D (Date: _____ ---.J.)
No
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2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Public Art Commission?
The Daily Post: D Community Group: D Palo Alto Weekly: D
website:Dyes, Please Identify: _______________ _
Email from City Clerk: [l] Library Bulletin Board: D FlyerlBOOkmark:D
Other, Please Specify: ___________________________ _
3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
Pacific Art League
American Society for the Advancement of Chinese Art (Chinese Brush Painting)
Palo Alto Cultural Center -Palo Alto Jazz Alliance -HaShirim Chorale
Adolescent Counseling Service
Stanford University: English in Action -Jewish Coalition for Literacy
Congregation Beth Am
Jewish Community Center -Asian Art Museum -Hiller Aviation Museum
DeYoung Museum of Fine Arts -Contemporary Jewish Museum
Neighbors Abroad
West Bay Opera
4. What is it about the Public Art Commission that interests you? What qualities, experience and expertise would
you bring to the Public Art Commission?
Improving the match of art to the aesthetics of the populace.
A refined sense of composition, structure, form and color
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5. How would you see your role as board member when recommending policy and working with the Council? If it
were necessary to change current roles, how would you approach making such changes?
Maintain a Negotiation relationship.
Consultation and negotiation.
6. What are the current issues facing the Public Art Commission?
There is a sense of lack of respect and resentment about choices made and lack of
response to public comment.
7. What are your feelings about Palo Alto's current inventory/collection of Art in Public Places? What suggestions
would you have for increasing the availability of more Art in Public Places?
The most successful and intriguing works are the murals by Greg Brown and the
glass bottle house in front of City Hall. Much is advant garde but needs more caution
in order to maintain general public appeal. Some tastes are more sophisticated and
the Commission must remain sensitive to this.
8. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Public Art Commission achieve?
Add more color and grace to public art, Make it more approachable, less static and
allow for more human interaction via touch, exploration and reflection.
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City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
CONSENT FORM
California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, "No state or local
agency shall post the home address or telephone numl;>er of any elected or
appOinted official on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of
that individual." The full code is attached. This consent form will not be redacted
and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website.
Read the code, and check only ONE option below: o I Harve Citrin give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the
City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have
read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may
revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto
City Clerk.
OR D I request that the City of Palo Alto redact my home
address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and
Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing the
following alternate information and request that they use the following contact
information instead.
Address
Phone
Email (fI~ ~_£-_-R_i3!_2-__
Signature* Date
*The applicant must have a digital signature or print the application, sign in ink, and
deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed signature or unsigned application will not be
accepted.
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PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
CITY OF PALO ALTO
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BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION
SUBMIT TO:
Office ofthe City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2571
Please print or type answers to all questions and place N/A in those areas that do not apply. All forms must have a
digital signature or the applicant must print the application, sign in ink, and deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed
signature or unsigned application will not be accepted.
NAME: Makan-Dullabh
Last
RESIDENCE 3974 Duncan Place ADDRESS:
Street
Palo Alto CA
City State
Education:
Hernia
First
94306
Zip
HOMrnPHONE: 6505613888
WORK PHONE: NI A -------
CELL PHONE: 6507984168
EMAIL: hemlamd@hotmail.com
BA fine arts-University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa-1993
BA (HONS) ceramics, University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa-1994
HDE,University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa-1996
List relevant training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration:
1. Art Educator-Gr1 to Gr12 over a 10 yeCir period. I have taught in Johannesburg, and
Pietermaritzburg in South Africa and in Beijing, China. -1996 to 2005
2. Advisor-at the Tatham Art Gallery, Pi.etermaritzburg, South Africa.-1996-1997
3.Art educator at the Northdale Technical Colledge, Pietermartizburg, South Africa-1995
4. Involved in a project to empower women -Shamiana Mughal Tapestry project, Victoria and
Albert Museum, London.-1997-1998
4.Taught private lessons in art to Adults and children.1997-2009
• Are you a Palo Alto Resident?
• Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of
Palo Alto, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are board members or
commissioners?
• Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for?
• California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed
disclosure of their [mancial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of
Interest, Form 700. Do you have an investment in, or do you serve as an officer or director
of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to; 1) engage in
business with the City, 2) provide products or services for City projects, or 3) be affected
by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for?
If you answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney before filing this
application. Please contact the City Attorney's Office at 650-329-.2171.
• Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two
miles of Palo Alto?
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Name of Company: Occupation: Art Advisor! Alternative Therapist
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Signature of Applicant* Date: 2/1/2012
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signature or unsigned application will not be accepted.
Please Return to:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-2571
CITY OF PALO ALTO
PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Name: Hernia Makan-Dullabh
Date: February 1 2012
Please print or type your auswers to the following questions and submit with your completed application. You may submit
additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers.
1. Have you attended the following meeting? Yes No
• Public Art Commission D (Date: ______ -.1.) [l]
2. How did you Learn about the vacaucy on the Public Art Commission?
The Daily Post: D Community Group: D Palo Alto Weekly: D
website:DlfYeS, Please IdentifY: ________________ _
FlyerlBookmark: D Email from City Clerk: D Library Bulletin Board: D
Other, Please SpecifY: Trish Collins -----------------------------------------------------
3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer aud civic organizations:
We have recently moved to Palo Alto from Johannesburg, South Africa. I am currently involved in
volunteering at both my childrens schools. Previously I was involved in many community based
activities.
1. An international tapestry project that exhibited at the Victoria and Albert museum, London and then
around the world. It is currently on permanent exhibition at the Natal Museum, Pietermartizburg,
South Africa.
2.Sunlit Gardens Orphanage-taught art in 1996.
3. CAP (community arts project), taught women sustainable crafts to support themselves and their
families financially.
My family and I are enjoying Palo Alto and look forward to becoming more involved in the community.
4. What is it about the Public Art Commission that interests you? What qualities, experience aud expertise would
you bring to the Public Art Commission?
I admire the works of local artists here in California. Palo Alto has such diverse and
beautiful public art. As a newcomer,one of the first things that struck me about this
city is the richness in available art to educate children with and to appreciate. I would
like to be involved in identifying and adding value to the art of Palo Alto.
I have been travelling the world since I was 14years old. I have lived in other
countries and have experienced art in each of those countries. I believe I would bring
in an acculturated perspective on art based on my experiences.
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5. How would you see your role as board member when recommending policy and working with the Council? If it
were necessary to change current roles, how would you approach making such changes?
I would discuss the agenda with the appropriate members concerned, to make a
decision based on the members consensus. I believe that open, honest discussion
would allow for all members to voice their opinions.
With regards to the second half of the question, my motto is "change is good for me".
Change is something I am extremely familiar with, having lived in 3 countries each
with such diverse cultures and in many cities within them.
I would approach change as a new way of learning and seeing life.
6. What are the current issues facing the Public Art Commission?
As a newcomer I am still learning about the issues facing the Art commission but from what I
have observed:
a) Creating greater awareness and involving the public more deeply in the arts of the city.
b) Making sure that all cultural groups with art to offer are represented ,so that people can
identify with and appreciate art.
c) Sourcing more funding for art and art installation in parks, outside libraries and on city streets.
d) Upkeep and maintenance of already acquired art.
e) Art that encourages more exploration and that is more sensory for both impaired people and
young people to appreciate.
7. What are your feelings about Palo Alto's current inventory/collection of Art in Public Places? What suggestions
would you have for increasing the availability of more Art in Public Places?
Palo Alto seems to have a great collection of sculptures,murals and paintings. I, especially see
children exploring sculptures in the parks, which leads me to question, why are there not more of
them? I would encourage artists to create more tactile, sensory sculptures, painting, murals and
other art works so that chlldrens interests are piqued. If we can involve children at an early age,
then we create a generation of people that appreciate and create more art. What a wonderful way
to feed the soul?
My suggestion, would also be to hold more public displays of art, ie; art in the park, sculpture
gardens, ceramic exhibitions so that the community can be a part of art appreciation. In this way
the city could also gage what kinds of art appeal to their audience and add these to their collection.
8. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Public Art Commission achieve?
1. Create! source more venues to display art at.
2. Have goals in place on funding various sizes of art collections.
3. Encourage a variety of artworks, from as many different artists and diverse
backgrounds as possible.
4. Send out flyers and questionnaires in the local papers asking peoples opinions on
the kind of artwork they want to see and then implementing this into the arts
acquisitions budget
5. Exploring art venues aimed specifically for children.
City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, "No state or local
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PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
CITY OF PALO ALTO
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION
SUBMIT TO:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2571
Please print or type answers to all questions and place N/A in those areas that do not apply. All forms must have a
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NAME: Tabak Vikki HOME PHONE:
RESIDENCE
ADDRESS:
Education:
Last First
WORK PHONE:
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B.A., Politics and Cultural Affairs, New York University, 1998. Graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Member of University Honors Society. .
Fellow at Center for War, Peace, and the News Media (New York and Moscow) and the New
York City Commission to the United Nations.
List relevant training and experience, certificates of training. licenses, or professional registration:
My professional background is that of an arts journalist. I have covered a range of art and culture-related topics for new outlets including CNN, Bloomberg,
CBS, TechTV and Paper Magazine.
I currently run an art and design website for kids called Kldulu. The site serves as a gallery and museum guide for art-minded parents as well as covering the
latest in artist-designed products, books and fun objects to raise awareness of art and design in kids.
As an avid art collector, I collect several artists who have local roots in the Bay Area including Ala Ebtekar (who is also an Arts Professor at Stanford and has
his studio on Galifornia Avenue in Palo Alto), Hilary Pecis, and Brigid McCabe. .
As both a joumalist and a collector, I have worked closely with art dealers, galleries, art consultants and other art industry leaders. I covered local politics as
a political journalist in New Hampshire and am very familiar with the workings of local government as well as its relationship to organizations such as the
Public Art Commission.
I have also previously worked as a tech journalist and am confident In rnaking inroads with the tech companies of Palo Alto to ensure that art is seen in a
variety of venues by the public -The companies of Palo Alto are some of the biggest patrons in the country and are a key factor In advancing art in Palo Alto.
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• Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of
Palo Alto, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are board members or
commissioners?
• Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for?
• California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed
disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of
Interest, Form 700. Do you have an investment in, or do you serve as an officer or director
of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to; 1) engage in
business with the City, 2) provide products or services for City projects, or 3) be affected
by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for?
Jfyou answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney before filing this
application. Please contact the City Attorney's Office at 650-329-.2171.
• Excluding your principal residence, do you own real property in Palo Alto or within two
miles of Palo Alto?
EMPLOYMENT
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Please Return to:
Office ofthe City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 9430 I
650-329-2571
CITY OF PALO ALTO
PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Name: Vikki Tobak
Date: 2/12/2012
Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit with your completed application. You may submit
additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers.
1. Have you attended the following meeting? Yes No
• Public Art Commission D (Date: ______ --..L [Z]
2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Public Art Commission?
Community Group: D Palo Alto Weekly: D The Daily Post: D
website:DlfYeS, Please Identify: ________________ _
Email from City Clerk: D Library Bulletin Board: D FlyerlBookmark: D
Other, Please Specify: Amanda Ross is a member and recommended that I apply
3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
I believe public art can make a community think, children ask questions, and calm a hurried life. It
enhances the quality of life by encouraging a heightened sense of place and by introducing people to
works of art that can touch them and generations to come. My volunteer work has mostly focused on
the art program at my children's school, The Phillips Brooks School in Menlo Park.
I have also worked with a non-profit arts organization RxArt which brings modern art to children's
hospitals around the country. Every year, the organization puts out a charity coloring book to raise funds
and awareness for their cause and, through Kidulu, I have worked to help them promote their cause.
Palo Alto is such a unique community -indeed one of the most vibrant cities in California because of
the people, the ideas, the businesses, the energy of University Avenue and Stanford. I truly believe
Palo Alto can be one of the foremost places for public art in the country.
4. What is it about the Public Art Commission that interests you? What qualities, experience and expertise would
you bring to the Public Art Commission?
The creative community in and around Palo A~o as well as its residents has a wonderful sense of identity, diversity and values. I believe Palo Alto's public
art should serve as a reflection of this. I am very excited about potentially contributing to Palo Alto's art spaces and promoting a diverse and stimulating
cultural environment for the City's reSidents, visitors and employees. I believe my passion for art. organization skills and openness to ideas will greatly
benefrt the Public Art Commission.
I believe my background as a joumallst will serve to increase awareness about public art in the city, using my public relations knowledge and journalism
skills.
A city wHh public art is a city that thinks and feels. PubDc art helps green space thrive, enhances roadSides, pedestrian corridors, and community
gateways; it demonstrates unquestionable civic and corporate and affirms an educational environment.
Specifically I am very excHed about the soon-to-be debuted public art at Mitchell Park Ubrary and Community Center and the piece being created by artist
Bruce Beasley. I believe there are so many opportunities to bring art to the public. I regula~y travel to art fairs and events Including Art Basel, Pulse Art
Fair and Art MRKT and am always lOOking for new, exciting artists. I hope this passion and enthusiasm will serve the Palo AKa Public Art Commission as
well as the citizens of Palo Alto.
I also loved the recent public participation in helping create the "Lawn Bowls· installation by artist Judith Selby Lang. The project is a great example of
using art to challenge and empower the community while raising awareness for the environment.
Furthermore, I am open to new ideas and very easy to work with.
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5. How would you see your role as board member when recommending policy and working with the Council? If it
were necessary to change current roles, how would you approach making such changes?
I believe strongly in working as a team and being open to all ideas. I am confident that
I will take direction from the city's visual, urban design, and planning frameworks, all
while having' a great working relationship with the Council. .
As mentioned, I was a political reporter for several years and am very comfortable
discussing policy and respectfully working with protocols and recommendation. If it
were necessary to change current roles, I would do my best to make the transition easy
for everyone and do whatever needed to better serve the community. I am a person
without ego and am applying for a role on the Commission simply to help Palo Alto
have the best public art possible.
6. What are the current issues facing the Public Art Commission?
Beyond its enriching personal benefits, public art is a true symbol of a city's maturity. I believe The Public
Art Commission has done a great job in producing innovative, thought-provoking projects. The continuing
teamwork and discovery of exciting artists and projects is something I would truly enjoy and work hard at.
I am well aware of the current issues facing the Commission from maintaining the current collection to the
Artist In Residence Program, and the Youth Art Awards to name a few. Palo Alto .is about to embark on the
largest public works project to take place in the city in 50 years. This is such an exciting time to be part of
the Public Art Commission and to turn these challenges into opportunities.
Budget issues are something every city faces but I believe the potential contribution of private interest and
support from local companies, institutions and even individuals is something that can set the Palo Alto
public art can leverage.
7. What are your feelings about Palo Alto's current inventory/collection of Art in Public Places? What suggestions
would you have for increasing the availability of more Art in Public Places?
By its presence alone public art can heighten our awareness, question our assumptions, transform
a landscape, or express community values. I have long been a fan of public art around Palo Alto,
specifically works such as Kaikoo, Digital DNA and Tilted Donut are some of my favorites. I love
when I am out with my children and they are mesmerized by the art pieces around the city.
Palo Alto is recognized all over the world as a hub of creative ideas and a leading supporter of the
arts. As a member of the Public Art CommiSSion, I would love to reach out to world-renowned
artists such as Anish Kapoor, Stephan Powers and Richard Serra to bring more high-profile art to
the city. I would also like to strengthen The Public Art Commission's relationship to local galleries
and institutions.
8. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Public Art Commission achieve?
The impact of public art on a community is priceless and immeasurable and once experienced it only
appreciates. One specific idea I would like to see come to fruition is increased media attention and dialogue
about Palo Alto's public art. This could be done in partnership with many great local institutions such as Ideo,
Facebook and Stanford to name a few. Members of the community could learn more about the artists and
thought process that went into creating the works and also be able to ask questions and interact with the artists.
I am very motivated to engage Bay Area business leaders and entrepreneurs in the Public Art cause.
I believe public art is a unifying force and, therefore, another idea might be developing forms of public art that are
designed to encourage audience participation in a hands-on way, multi-dimensional way. Commissions such as
the grouping of interactive sculptures by artist team Joe O'Connell and Blessing Hancock for the Main Library
and Art Center campus is a great example of this.
Public art has the power to energize our public spaces, arouse our thinking, and transform the places where we
live, work, and play into more welcoming and beautiful environments. I would welcome the opportunity to serve
on Palo Alto's Public Art Commission. Thank you for your consideration.
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City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
CONSENT FORM
California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, "No state or local
agency shall post the home address or telephone number of any elected or
appOinted official on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of
that individual." The full code is attached. This consent form will not be redacted
and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website.
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
D I give permission for the City of Palo Alto to post to the
City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have
read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may
revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto
City Clerk.
OR c:lI I . V I K.1(.\· /0 b q Kequest that the City of Palo Alto redact my home
address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and
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BOARD AND COMMISSION APPLICATION
SUBMIT TO:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-2571
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digital signature or the applicant must print the application, sign in ink, and deliver to the City Clerks Office. A typed
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NAME: Walsh Patricia HOME PHONE:
Last First
RESIDENCE . 3031 Emerson Street
ADDRESS: ______ ~--------------------------Street
Palo Alto CA 94306
City State Zip
Education:
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WORK PHONE: ________ __
CELL PHONE: 650 862 6776
EMAIL: p.walsh6@gmail.com
Master of Science in Arts Administration, Boston University, Boston MA
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art, Plattsburgh State University, Plattsburgh NY
Associates in Applied Sciences in Commercial Art, Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie NY
List. relevant training and experience, certificates of training, licenses, or professional registration:
Americans for the Arts Professional Member 2012
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• Are you a Palo Alto Resident?
• Do you have any relatives or members of your household who are employed by the City of
Palo Alto, who are currently serving on the City Council, or who are board members or
commissioners?
• Are you available and committed to complete the term applied for?
• California state law requires appointed board and commission members to file a detailed
disclosure of their financial interests, Fair Political Practices Commission, Conflict of
Interest, Form 700. Do you have an investment in, Or do you serve as an officer or director
of, a company doing business in Palo Alto which you believe is likely to; 1) engage in
business with the City, 2) provide products or services for City projects, or 3) be affected
by decisions of the board or commission you are applying for?
If you answered yes, you may wish to consult with the City Attorney before filing this
application. Please contact theCityAttorney's Office at 650-329-.2171.
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miles of Palo Alto?
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signature or unsigned application will not be accepted.
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Please Return to:
Office of the City Clerk
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-2571
CITY OF PALO ALTO
PU5LIC ART COMMISSION
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Name: Patricia Walsh
Date: 2/9/2012
Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit with your completed application .. You may submit
additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers.
1. Have you attended the following meeting?
• Public Art Commission
Yes
[{] (Date: May 2010
2. How did you Learn about the vacancy on the Public Art Commission?
No
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Community Group:D Palo Alto Weekly: D The Daily Post: D
website:DIfYeS, Please Identify: _________ ~ _____ _
Email from City Clerk: D Library Bulletin Board: D FlyerlBookmark: D
Other, Please Specify: Recom·mendation from Elise DeMarzo, Public Art Manager
3. Describe your involvement in community activities, volunteer and civic organizations:
Am a steering committee for genARTS Silicon Valley since 2009 and am currently
the co-chair of thegenARTS Programs sub-committee
4. What is it about the Public Art Commission that interests you? What qualities, experience and expertise would
you bring to the Public Art Commission?
I have a strong interest in Public Art and enjoy volunteering for my community. I have been
involved with the public art field since 2005 when I interned with the UrbanArts Institute at
Massachusetts College of Art & Design, and more recently worked for over three years at
the City of San Jose Public Art Program overseeing the public art collection, managing
conservation and temporary projects, administering request for qualifications and artist
outreach as well as assisting the Program Director with the financial management of the
collection and managing the Public Art Committee. In addition I have attended the 2008
International Sculpture Conference and the 2011 Public Art Pre-Conference to gain a
broader understanding of the public art field on a national level.
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5. How would you see your role as board member when recommending policy and working with the Council? If it
were necessary to change current roles, how would you approach making such changes?
My role as board member when recommending policy and working with Council
would be as an advocate for the public art within the City of Palo Alto. I will research
current and past policy to have a better understanding of the is~ues that are the
cause for policy changes. I would approach making changes to current roles by
understanding the issues, review the reasons behind the change recommendations
and work with staff and Council as necessary to ensure that proper procedures are
followed and the change is understood by the general public.
6. What are the current issues facing the Public Art Commission?
Some of the current issues facing the Public Art Commission is managing the current
collection, overseeing upcoming and current projects, the need for a general master
plan for art in public places in both the private and public sector, and a private
percent for" art ordinance or city policy.
7. What are your feelings about Palo Alto's current inventory/collection of Art in Public Places? What suggestions
would you have for increasing the availability of more Art in Public Places?
i think the current Art in Public Places collection has a good representation of local
talent. It could,however expand to include more nationally and internationally
recognized artists so as to increase the representation of the collection as a whole and
to assist in making Palo Alto a larger tourist destination. I feel that the portable
collection, which consists of most ofthe collection, is fairly large for a City with a small
amount of publiC space and should ,consider ways to either de-accession parts of the
current collection or create a loan system-with other municipalities to encourage a
larger showing of the collection and still keep with the mission of keeping the collection
accessible to the public.
8. If appointed, what specific goals would you like to see the Public Art Commission achieve?
The speCific goals that I would like the Public Art Commission achieve is to have a
private percent for art ordinance/policy, a financially stable fund specifically for the
conservation and maintenance of the current and future collection, and to have a
permanent full-time employees specifically for management of theArt in Public
Places program.
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City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
CONSENT FORM
California Government Code Section 6254.21 states, in part, "No state or local
agency shall post the home address or telephone number of any elected or
appointed official on the Internet without first obtaining the written permission of .
that individual." The full code is attached. This consent form will not be redacted
and will be attached to the Application and posted to the City's website.
Read the code, and check only ONE option below:
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City's website the attached Board and Commission Application intact. I have
read and understand my rights under Government Code Section 6254.21. I may
revoke this permission at any time by providing written notice to the Palo Alto
City Clerk.
OR
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address, phone numbers, and email address from the attached Board and
Commission Application prior to posting to the City's website. I am providing the
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2/9/2012
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child, is a misdemeanor or a felony. .
(c) (1) (A) No person, business, or association shall publicly post or publicly display on the Internet the home address or
telephone number of any elected or aPPOinted official if that official has made a written demand of that person, business, or
assoCiation to not disclose his or her home address or telephone
number.
(B) A written demand made under this paragraph by a state constitutional officer, a mayor, or a Member of the Legislature,
a city council, or a board of supervisors shall include a statement describing a threat or fear for the.safety of that official or of
ani person residing at the official's home address.
(C) A written demand made under this paragraph by an elected official shall be effective for four years, regardless of
whether or not the official's term has expired prior to the end of the four-year period.
(D) (i) A person, business, or association that receives the written demand of an elected or appointed official pursuant to
this paragraph shall remove the official's home address or telephone number from public display on the Internet, including
information provided to cellular telephone applications, within 48 hours of delivery of the written demand, and shall continue
to ensure that this information is not reposted on the same Internet Web site, subsidiary site, or any other Internet Web site
maintained by the recipient of the written demand.
(ii) After receiving the elected or appointed official's written demand, the person, b.usiness, or association shall not transfer
the appOinted or elected official's home address or telephone number to any other person, business, or association through
any other medium .
. (iii) Clause (ii) s.hall not be deemed to prohibit a telephone corporation, as defined in Section 234 of the Public Utilities
Code, or its affiliate; from transferring the elected or appointed official's home address or telephone number to any person,
business, or association, if the transfer is authorized by federal or state law, regulation, order, or tariff, or necessary inthe
event of an emergency, or to collect a debt owed by the elected or appointed official to the telephone corporation or its
affiliate.
(E) For purposes of this paragraph, "publicly post" or "publicly display" means to intentionally communicate or otherwise
make available to the general public.
(2) An official whose home address or telephone number is made public as a result of a violation of paragraph (1) may
bring an action seeking injunctive or declarative relief in any court of competent jurisdiction; If a court finds that a violation
has
occurred, it may grant injunctive or declarative relief and shall award the official court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. A
fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) may be imposed for a violation of the court's order for an injunction or
declarative relief obtained pursuant to this paragraph.
(3) An elected or appOinted official may deSignate in writing the official's employer, a related governmental entity, or any
voluntary professional association of similar officials to act, on behalf of that official, as that official's agent with regard to
making a written demand pursuant to this section. A written demand made by an agent pursuant to this paragraph shall
include a statement describing a threat or fear for the safety of that official or of any person residing at the official's home
address. ,
(d) (1) No person, buSiness, or association shall soliCit, sell, or trade on the Internet the home address or telephone
number of an elected or appOinted official with the intent to cause iri1m·inent great bodily harm to the official or to any person
residing at the official's home address. .
(2) Notwithstanding any other law, an official whose home address or telephone nUri1ber is solicited, sold, Or traded in
Violation of paragraph (1) may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction. If a jury or court finds that a violation
has occurred, it shall award dari1ages to that official in an amount up to a maximum of three times the actual dari1ages but in
no case less than four
thousand dollars ($4,000).
(e) An interactive computer service or access software prOVider, as defined in Section 230(f) of Title 47 of the United States
Code, shall not be liable under this section unless the service or provider intends to abet or cause iri1minent great bodily harm
that is likely to occur Or threatens to cause imminent great bodily harri1 to an
elected or appOinted official.
(f) For purposes of this section, "elected or appointed official" includes, but is not limited to, all.of the following:
(1) State constitutional officers, 2) Members of the Legislature, (3) Judges and court comri1issioners, (4) District attorneys,
(5) Public defenders, (6) Members of a city council, (7) Members of a board of supervisors, (8) ApPOintees of the Governor,
(9) Appointees of the Legislature, (10) Mayors, (11) City attorneys, (12) Police chiefs and sheriffs; (13) A j:lubliC safety
official, as defined in Section 6254.24, (14) State adri1inistrative law judges, (15) Federal judges and federal defenders, (16)
Members of the United States Congress and appointees of the President.
(g) Nothing in this section is intended to preclude punishment instead under Sections 69, 76, or 422 of the Penal Code, or
any other provision of law.
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