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Home My WebLink About2025-02-20 Public Art Commission Agenda PacketPUBLIC ART COMMISSION Regular Meeting Thursday, February 20, 2025 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 pac@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 pac@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. 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. 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. CITY OFFICIAL COMMENTS APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.January 16, 2025 Regular PAC Meeting Minutes 2.January 31, 2025 PAC Annual Retreat Minutes ACTION ITEMS 3.Election of Officers – The Commission election for the PAC Chair and Vice Chair roles. 4.King Artist‐in‐Residence Program – Approval of Kiana Honarmand a as the next project artist for the King Artist Residency program and approval of funding in the amount of up to $50,000 for the next round of King AIR program. NON‐ACTION ITEMS 5.Code:ART 2025 – Discussion on partnership opportunities and expanded public programming during Code:ART and formation of an ad‐hoc committee. COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s) ADJOURNMENT 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, February 20, 2025Community 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 topac@cityofpaloalto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspection on theCity’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your subjectline.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to pac@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. 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. 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. CITY OFFICIAL COMMENTS APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.January 16, 2025 Regular PAC Meeting Minutes 2.January 31, 2025 PAC Annual Retreat Minutes ACTION ITEMS 3.Election of Officers – The Commission election for the PAC Chair and Vice Chair roles. 4.King Artist‐in‐Residence Program – Approval of Kiana Honarmand a as the next project artist for the King Artist Residency program and approval of funding in the amount of up to $50,000 for the next round of King AIR program. NON‐ACTION ITEMS 5.Code:ART 2025 – Discussion on partnership opportunities and expanded public programming during Code:ART and formation of an ad‐hoc committee. COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s) ADJOURNMENT 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, February 20, 2025Community 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 topac@cityofpaloalto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspection on theCity’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your subjectline.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to pac@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.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 notcreate a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated whendisplaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view orpassage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting.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. CITY OFFICIAL COMMENTSAPPROVAL OF MINUTES1.January 16, 2025 Regular PAC Meeting Minutes2.January 31, 2025 PAC Annual Retreat MinutesACTION ITEMS3.Election of Officers – The Commission election for the PAC Chair and Vice Chair roles.4.King Artist‐in‐Residence Program – Approval of Kiana Honarmand a as the next projectartist for the King Artist Residency program and approval of funding in the amount of upto $50,000 for the next round of King AIR program.NON‐ACTION ITEMS5.Code:ART 2025 – Discussion on partnership opportunities and expanded publicprogramming during Code:ART and formation of an ad‐hoc committee.COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS ANDAGENDAS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s) ADJOURNMENT 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. IS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2(a) OR SECTION 54956 PUBLIC ART COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Thursday, January 16, 2025 Community Meeting Room & Virtual 7:00 p.m. Commissioners Participating: Ben Miyaji, Hsinya Shen, Tara de la Garza, Harriet Stern, Amber Smith joined at 7:03 pm Commissioners Absent: Loren Gordon, Lisa Waltuch City Council Participating: None Staff Present: Elise DeMarzo, Public Art Program Director, CSD Amanda Deml, Assistant Director, CSD Nadya Chuprina, Public Art Program Coordinator, CSD CALL TO ORDER – Vice Chair Shen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. AGENDA CHANGES, REQUESTS, DELETIONS – None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – December 19, 2024 PAC Regular Meeting Minutes: Moved by Commissioner Miyaji, Second by Commissioner de la Garza. All in Favor. STAFF COMMENTS –Staff provided an update on two open calls for artists: for the pre-qualified artist roster and muralist roster with application deadline of January 27, 2025. Staff also made announcement about the ongoing recruitment for the City’s Architectural Review Board, Utilities Advisory Commission, and Human Resources Commission. NON-ACTION: 1. Projection Mapping Presentation – Staff provided an overview of the projection mapping project as part of the Code:ART 2025 interactive media festival, to be displayed at the façade of City Hall nightly Oct 16-25. Staff has contracted a San Francisco-based production company, A3 Immersive to produce the original creative content and implement the projections for the festival. Production team of Sean Mason and Alexander Schöpff joined the meeting remotely and made an information presentation about projection mapping technology and production process, and 1 Packet Pg. 4 economic impacts of light festivals with examples from Let’s Glow SF and Lighted Napa festivals. Commissioners asked clarifying questions about artists qualifications and the selection process, creative content in relation to Palo Alto and the theme of Code:ART, and types of products used for building wrapping. 2. King Artist-in-Residence Presentation – Staff provided an overview of the ongoing King AIR project led by artist Alma Landeta. Landeta joined the meeting remotely to present their residency project and final report, highlighting its goals and research methodology, stakeholders and partner organizations, community engagement process and findings, and emerging themes, which have informed a concept for Landeta’s future temporary artwork. The artist is currently working on their conceptual design for the artwork in consultation with staff and art fabricators. The artwork conceptual design will be presented to the PAC for their approval at a future meeting prior to its fabrication and installation at King Plaza in front of City Hall. The artist’s report is available on the City’s King AIR webpage. COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, OR FUTURE ITEMS: None. CALENDAR: PAC Retreat – January 31, 2025, 9 am – 1 pm at Rinconada Library, next PAC regular meeting – February 20, 2025 MEETING ADJOURNED: at 8:24 pm by Vice Chair Shen. 1 Packet Pg. 5 Public Art Commission Staff Report From: Elise DeMarzo, Manager Community Services Sr Programs Meeting Date: February 20, 2025 Report #: 2502-4178 TITLE King Artist-in-Residence Program – Approval of Kiana Honarmand a as the next project artist for the King Artist Residency program and approval of funding in the amount of up to $50,000 for the next round of King AIR program. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Public Art Commission approve Kiana Honarmand as the next resident artist for the Dr. Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King Artist Residency and approve allocation of funds in the amount of $50,000 for the project. BACKGROUND In the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King, for whom King Plaza is named, the City of Palo Alto Council asked the Public Art Commission to consider commissioning a permanent work signaling the City’s commitment to equity and belonging. The Public Art Commission affirmed its commitment to a permanent platform for ongoing conversations about inclusion and belonging in Palo Alto through the arts. As a result, the King residency program was established.  Additional information about the King AIR program, its mission and goals, as well as the scopes of previous artist residency projects is available on the King Residency website. ANALYSIS Guided by the approved by City Council 2024/25 PAC work plan and PAC priorities to develop public art projects that will continue to advance empathy, ethnic and cultural inclusion and celebration, and social, racial, and gender equity, the Public Art Commissioners discussed the King Artist-in-Residence program and emphasized the importance of continuing the program at the PAC Annual Retreat held on January 31, 2025. Staff launched an artist call for the new round of the King Artist-in-Residency program in December 2023 and had 24 artists apply to the call by the deadline. The panel selected four finalists. The finalists made public presentations March 7, 2024 about their artistic practice and relevant experience as well as their conceptual proposal for the King Residency in Palo Alto. 4 Packet Pg. 6 Members of the public were invited to observe the presentations and provide feedback to the panel before they made their final decision. The selection panel consisted of: Ben Miyaji – Public Art Commissioner  Kojo Pierce – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager, City of Palo Alto  Barbara Goldstein – Public Art Consultant, Art Builds Community  Pantea Karimi – Artist  Rayos Magos – Artist and former King Artist in Residence  David Sigua – Library Services, City of Palo Alto    Based on the panelists rankings as a result of the artists’ presentations, the selection panel recommended artist Alma Landeta as the next artist for the King Residency. That recommendation was approved by the PAC on March 21, 2024 with Alma Landeta’s residency launched in May 2024. Artist Kiana Honarmand was ranked by the selection panel as the next highest scoring artist. FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT If approved by the PAC as the project artist and allocation of funds in the amount of up to $50,000, staff will encumber funds from the CIP budget and begin the contract process so that the artist may begin in May-June 2025.  The artist will have access to a shared studio space with public wifi in Palo Alto to use as their designated workspace. It is anticipated that the artist will take approximately six months to conduct the research and community outreach and spend about 16-20 hours per week focused on the residency project and outreach efforts, and out of that time, be physically present in Palo Alto approximately 8 – 16 hours weekly. Public Art Program staff will work closely with the artist throughout the entire duration of the King Residency project to ensure that the Artist is provided with the resources and contacts necessary to undertake the residency. The residency scope will include the following phases: Project initiation and research (1-2 months); Creative Community Engagement and synthesis of emerging themes (3-5 months); and Concept and Design Development for Temporary Artwork (1-2 months). At the conclusion of the community outreach phase of the residency, the artist will create a proposal for an outdoor temporary artwork informed by the synthesized themes derived from interactions with the community centering on a particular equity topic. If the concept is approved by the PAC, it will be expected to remain on display on King Plaza for a period of six to twelve months starting in 2026.     The City of Palo Alto Public Art Program operates in accordance with Chapter 2.26 Visual Art in Public Places Policy of Palo Alto Municipal Code. The Municipal Percent for Art Policy specifies that the City will budget one percent (1%) of its construction costs to include public art for City capital improvement projects that have a visual impact on the surrounding environment by altering a site through new construction or reconstruction, at the initial stages of design, thereby ensuring that art elements become an integral part of the overall design. In 2015, in order to strengthen its ongoing commitment to the City’s municipal public art program, the Palo Alto Council amended the Palo Alto Municipal Code to add Section 2.26.070 "Public Art for 4 Packet Pg. 7 Municipal Projects" to Chapter 2.26 (Visual Art in Public Places). The Ordinance enhanced the funds available for public art and increased flexibility to provide art experiences that are timely and relevant throughout the community. According to the Ordinance, one percent (1%) of the City’s annual Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget devoted to public art is deposited into the Public Art Fund. Funds may be used at any appropriate site within Palo Alto for permanent or temporary public art projects. Additionally, funds from two or more CIP projects may be pooled to fund a single work of art. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: A slide presentation for the finalists’ artist selection panel for the King Artist Residency program by Kiana Honarmand. 4 Packet Pg. 8 4 Packet Pg. 9 4 Packet Pg. 10 4 Packet Pg. 11 4 Packet Pg. 12 4 Packet Pg. 13 4 Packet Pg. 14 4 Packet Pg. 15 4 Packet Pg. 16 4 Packet Pg. 17 4 Packet Pg. 18 4 Packet Pg. 19 4 Packet Pg. 20 4 Packet Pg. 21 4 Packet Pg. 22 4 Packet Pg. 23 4 Packet Pg. 24 4 Packet Pg. 25 4 Packet Pg. 26 4 Packet Pg. 27 4 Packet Pg. 28 4 Packet Pg. 29 4 Packet Pg. 30 4 Packet Pg. 31 4 Packet Pg. 32 4 Packet Pg. 33