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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-07-20 Public Art Commission Agenda PacketPUBLIC ART COMMISSION Regular Meeting Thursday, July 20, 2023 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 m e e t i n g   w i l l   b e   b r o a d c a s t   o n   C a b l e   T V   C h a n n e l   2 6 ,   l i v e   o n YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/88627841441) 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 city.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspection on the City’s website. 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 city.clerk@CityofPaloAlto.org 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. 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.May 18, 2023 PAC Regular Meeting Minutes. CITY OFFICIAL COMMENTS NON‐ACTION ITEMS 2.California Avenue District Murals ‐ Staff recap of the California Avenue Murals Event and three new temporary murals painted in the California Avenue District June 1‐9, 2023.  3.Code:ART 2023 – Staff update on the development of the Code:ART interactive media festival and the seven featured temporary installations. 4.PAC Annual Retreat – Commissioner discussion of the scope and timeframe for the PAC Annual Retreat. 5.Public Art Commission Members – Commissioner‐led discussion regarding Public Art Commission membership number.   COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s) ADJOURNMENT INFORMATION REPORT 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 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. CLICK HERE TO JOIN    Meeting ID: 886 2784 1441   Phone: 1‐669‐900‐6833 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 ART COMMISSIONRegular MeetingThursday, July 20, 2023Community Meeting Room & Hybrid7:00 PMPublic Art Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend byteleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintainingtransparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home orattend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting islocated at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. Them e e t i n g   w i l l   b e   b r o a d c a s t   o n   C a b l e   T V   C h a n n e l   2 6 ,   l i v e   o nYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org.VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/88627841441)Meeting ID: 886 2784 1441    Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance tocity.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspectionon the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in yoursubject line. PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted only by email to city.clerk@CityofPaloAlto.org 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. 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.May 18, 2023 PAC Regular Meeting Minutes. CITY OFFICIAL COMMENTS NON‐ACTION ITEMS 2.California Avenue District Murals ‐ Staff recap of the California Avenue Murals Event and three new temporary murals painted in the California Avenue District June 1‐9, 2023.  3.Code:ART 2023 – Staff update on the development of the Code:ART interactive media festival and the seven featured temporary installations. 4.PAC Annual Retreat – Commissioner discussion of the scope and timeframe for the PAC Annual Retreat. 5.Public Art Commission Members – Commissioner‐led discussion regarding Public Art Commission membership number.   COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s) ADJOURNMENT INFORMATION REPORT 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 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. CLICK HERE TO JOIN    Meeting ID: 886 2784 1441   Phone: 1‐669‐900‐6833 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 ART COMMISSIONRegular MeetingThursday, July 20, 2023Community Meeting Room & Hybrid7:00 PMPublic Art Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend byteleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintainingtransparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home orattend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting islocated at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. Them e e t i n g   w i l l   b e   b r o a d c a s t   o n   C a b l e   T V   C h a n n e l   2 6 ,   l i v e   o nYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org.VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/88627841441)Meeting ID: 886 2784 1441    Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance tocity.council@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspectionon the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in yoursubject line.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to city.clerk@CityofPaloAlto.org 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 strongcybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are notaccepted.CALL TO ORDERAGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSThe 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 MINUTES1.May 18, 2023 PAC Regular Meeting Minutes.CITY OFFICIAL COMMENTSNON‐ACTION ITEMS2.California Avenue District Murals ‐ Staff recap of the California Avenue Murals Eventand three new temporary murals painted in the California Avenue District June 1‐9,2023. 3.Code:ART 2023 – Staff update on the development of the Code:ART interactive mediafestival and the seven featured temporary installations.4.PAC Annual Retreat – Commissioner discussion of the scope and timeframe for the PACAnnual Retreat.5.Public Art Commission Members – Commissioner‐led discussion regarding Public ArtCommission membership number.  COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS ANDAGENDASMembers of the public may not speak to the item(s) ADJOURNMENT INFORMATION REPORT 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 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. CLICK HERE TO JOIN    Meeting ID: 886 2784 1441   Phone: 1‐669‐900‐6833 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. MINUTES PUBLIC ART COMMISSION MEETING Thursday, May 18, 2023 Community Meeting Room & Virtual 7:00 p.m. Commissioners Participating: Lisa Waltuch, Loren Gordon, Hsinya Shen, Ben Miyaji, Nia Taylor Commissioners Absent: None Staff Present: Kristen O’Kane, CSD Director Nadya Chuprina, Public Art Program Coordinator CALL TO ORDER – Chair Shen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. AGENDA CHANGES, REQUESTS, DELETIONS – Non-Action Item 4 moved to the beginning of the meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - PAC Regular Meeting April 20, 2023 Moved: Commissioner Miyaji; Second: Vice Chair Gordon. All in Favor. STAFF COMMENTS – None. NON-ACTION: 4. Public Art in Private Development – Interim review of Public Art in Private Development art plan for the 3200 Park Boulevard (former Fry’s site). Staff provided a background overview for the development project, including the scope of the proposed construction project, its budget and preliminary timeline. In January 2023 the Initial Review meeting, the Public Art Commission gave feedback to the Sobrato team during on appropriate themes and types of public art that would celebrate the historic and cultural heritage of the site and neighborhood. The applicant intends to use the public art funds associated with Phase I of the overall construction project to commission art on site with the estimated budget of $420,000. Art Consultant Jennifer Eastern then made a presentation to the PAC about comprehensive research, artist selection process by the applicant team, pointed out some changes to the initial architectural plans and indicated potential key sites for the placement of artwork. Artist Kyungmi Shin was identified as the project artist based on her previous body of work and artistic practice rooted in investigations of connections between site, its history, nature and perception and personal identity. Tim Steele of Sobrato addressed the PAC with various clarifications about the development project. The Commissioners expressed support of the thoughtful selection process and research efforts by the team and shared excitement about the team’s choice of the project artist. There was some 1     Packet Pg. 4     discussion about potential types and scale of artwork and if it could be architecturally integrated. The development project team anticipates returning to the PAC for the Final Review and Approval of the public art plan in August 2023. ACTION ITEMS: 1. California Avenue District Murals - Staff provided a comprehensive overview of the murals pilot project, including the timeline and scope for the launch of an open call for muralists, outreach to community stakeholders and call for walls, artist selection process and previously approved funding. Staff identified California Avenue as the area for commissioning three long -term temporary murals and secured two walls from private property owners at California Ave Central HOA (149 California Ave) and Izzy’s Brooklyn Bagels (477 California Ave) in additi on to commissioning a large scale street-scape mural at the intersection of Ash St and California Avenue. The artists including Olivia Losee-Unger, Nicole Ponsler, and Paz de la Calzada were recommended for the commissions and approved by the PAC in Spring 2023. The artists were provided with a design intent brief, met with property owners to learn their preferences for the designs and conducted research. Additionally, artists and staff led a community meeting to gather public input about the district that would further inform artists’ design development. In consultation with the public art staff, artists developed their conceptual designed that were shared with and approved by the property owners. Staff presented the conceptual designs and statements to the Commissioners and recommended the approval of conceptual designs for three new temporary murals to be painted in the California Avenue District June 1-9, 2023. There was some discussion about the thematic ties between the presented conceptual designs and the California Ave District. Additionally, staff shared volunteer opportunities for the commissioners and members of the public. Moved: Vice Chair Gordon moved to approve conceptual designs by artists Olivia Losee- Unger, Nicole Ponsler, and Paz de la Calzada for three murals along California Ave to be painted between June 1-9, 2023. Second: Commissioner Miyaji. All in Favor. 2. Public Art Commission Work Plan – Commissioners reviewed the finalized 2023-24 PAC Work Plan to be submitted to City Council for their approval in June 2023 and discussed the need to include images of recently completed and in-progress projects to support the workplan. Moved: Chair Shen made a friendly amendment to the motion to approve the finalized plan with a selection of annotated images to highlight various artworks, projects and commissions. Second: Commissioner Miyaji. All in Favor. 3. Collection Care - Staff provided an overview about a neon artwork titled Excel by late artist Bryan Coleman permanently installed on the façade wall of the Palo Alto Art Center. The report included commissioning history, previous repair and care treatments and the need for a comprehensive repair of the artwork. Staff recommended approval of maintenance funds in the amount of up to $6,500 for the neon artwork. Moved: Chair Shen. Second: Commissioner Miyaji. All in Favor. COMMISSIONER REQUESTS: Commissioner Miyaji requested that a discussion item about reinstating the PAC to a 7-member commission to be added to the next meeting agenda. CALENDAR: Next PAC Regular Meeting – June 15, 7 pm at City Hall Community Meeting Room. MEETING ADJOURNED: at 8:27 pm by Chair Shen. 1     Packet Pg. 5