HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-02-12 Public Art Commission AgendaPUBLIC ART COMMISSION
Special Meeting
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Community Meeting Room & Hybrid
7:00 PM
Public Art Commission 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. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. The
meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live on
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen Media
Center https://midpenmedia.org.
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Meeting ID: 886 2784 1441 Phone: 1(669)900-6833
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or an
amount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes
after the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance to
pac@PaloAlto.gov and will be provided to the Council and available for inspection on the City’s
website three days before the meeting. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are
referencing in your subject line.
PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted only
by email to pac@PaloAlto.gov at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received, the Clerk
will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strong cybersecurity
management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are not accepted.
Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks,
posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do not
create a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated when
displaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view or passage
of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting.
1 Regular Meeting February 12, 2026
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for
public inspection at www.paloalto.gov/agendas
CALL TO ORDER
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
The Chair or Commission majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.January 15, 2026 PAC Regular Meeting Minutes
2.February 10, 2026 PAC Annual Retreat Minutes
CITY OFFICIAL COMMENTS
ACTION ITEMS
3.King Artist-In-Residency (AIR) Program – Presentation by King Artist-in-Residence Kiana
Honarmand regarding her ongoing residency project, including their community
engagement, findings and emerging themes, and approval of Honarmand’s conceptual
design of King AIR temporary artwork.
4.PAC 2026 Priories and Workplan – Final review and approval of the PAC 2026 Priorities
and Workplan.
5.Downtown Murals – Approval of conceptual design of mural by artist Harumo Sato to be
painted in downtown Palo Alto.
6.Sherman Avenue Parking Garage Temporary Mural – Approval of funds in the amount up
to $35,000 for installation of hardware and artwork on the Sherman Avenue Garage.
COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND
AGENDAS
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s)
ADJOURNMENT
2 Regular Meeting February 12, 2026
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public inspection at www.paloalto.gov/agendas
OTHER INFORMATION
The materials below are provided for informational purposes, not for action or discussion during this meetings’ agenda. Written
public comments may be submitted in advance and will be provided to the Commission and available for public inspection on
the City’s website three days before the meeting.
A.Public Comments
3 Regular Meeting February 12, 2026
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public inspection at www.paloalto.gov/agendas
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@PaloAlto.gov.
2.Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference
meeting. To address the Council, click on the link below to access a Zoom-based meeting.
Please read the following instructions carefully.
◦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.
◦You may 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.
◦When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will
activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they
are called to speak.
◦When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. 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 Council, download the Zoom application onto
your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID
below. Please follow the 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 Council.
You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to
the agenda item and time limit allotted.
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service.
4 Regular Meeting February 12, 2026
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for
public inspection at www.paloalto.gov/agendas