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2025-06-19 Public Art Commission Agenda Packet
PUBLIC ART COMMISSION Regular Meeting Thursday, June 19, 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 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. 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@PaloAlto.gov 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@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. CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS The Chair or Commission majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.April 17, 2025 PAC Regular Meeting Minutes CITY STAFF COMMENTS ACTION ITEMS 2.Downtown Parking Garage - Staff provides informational update on the project development and recommends allocation of funds in the amount of $30,600 for conceptual design development of public art by artist Amy Landesberg for the downtown parking garage. 3.Code:ART 2025 – Staff updates on the status of community programming and request for funds in amount of up to $10,000 to support performances by local performing arts groups during Code:ART. NON-ACTION ITEMS 4.Public Art in Private Development - Initial review of a public art in private development associated with the 3150 El Camino Real development project. Presentation by Danielle Wohl, Art Advisory Services. 5.Public Art in Private Development - Initial review of a public art in private development associated with the 975 Page Mill Road development project. Presentation by Jamie Jarvis, Executive Director, Stanford Research Park. 6.Cubberley Community Center Activations – Informational update on Cubberley near- term activation initiatives and invite input from the Public Art Commission. 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@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. 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@PaloAlto.gov. 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, April 17, 2025 Community Meeting Room & Virtual 7:00 p.m. Commissioners Participating: Hsinya Shen, Harriet Stern, Amber Smith, Loren Gordon, Tara de la Garza, Lisa Waltuch (joined the meeting at 7:01 pm), Ben Miyaji Commissioners Absent: None City Council Participating: None Staff Present: Elise DeMarzo, Public Art Program Director, CSD Nadya Chuprina, Public Art Program Coordinator, CSD Amanda Deml, Assistant Director, CSD CALL TO ORDER –Chair Shen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. AGENDA CHANGES, REQUESTS, DELETIONS – None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – March 20, 2025 PAC Regular Meeting Minutes: Moved by Commissioner de la Garza; Second by Commissioner Smith; All in Favor. STAFF COMMENTS –Staff announced the upcoming Cubberley Artist Studio Program (CASP) Open Studios event on May 10th, 1-5 pm. In addition to the artists’ open studios the event will include free of charge public programming by campus partner organizations. Staff also announced an upcoming California Arts Advocacy Day in Sacramento. Staff will be attending to advocate for the ratification of SB456. Staff made an announcement for the upcoming annual May Fete Parade and PAHM open house featuring a public tour led by Public Art staff of the recently restored Arnautoff frescoes. ACTION: 1. Acceptance of Donation of Artwork – Staff provided an overview of artist Nina K. Ekman’s work and bio, a current CASP resident artist who offered a gift of artwork as part of the CASP agreement requiring artist to donate one of their artworks in their first 4-year residency term to the City’s Public Art Program. Staff presented a digital image of the artwork for consideration, a textile-based wall mounted piece titled Where the Rivers Ran Dry I and shared the artist’s statement about the work. Commissioners thanked the artist for the offered donation. Motion: 1 Packet Pg. 5 Commissioner de la Garza moved to accept the artwork by CASP artist Nina K. Ekman to the City collection of permanent public art. Second: Vice Chair Waltuch. All in Favor. NON-ACTION 2. Code:ART 2025 –Staff provide an update on the planning of the Code:ART festival set to take place in October 2025, including its expanded public programming over the course of the festival and the projection mapping installation, and sponsorship and community partnerships opportunities. Staff shared a working draft of the Code:ART Sponsorship Menu document that outlines a range of sponsorship options for various elements of public programming, including an opening vertical dance performance, a silent disco, and various performing acts and artistic street activations. Staff will circulate the finalized document with the Commissioners. Staff encouraged the PAC members to reach out to community partners to help secure sponsorships and identify local artistic groups interested in providing public programming during the festival. PUBLIC LETTERS – Staff shared a letter to PAC from CSD’s special events manager extending an invitation to the Palo Alto May Fete Parade on May3rd. COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, OR FUTURE ITEMS: None CALENDAR: PAC Regular Meeting – May 15, 2025, at 7 pm. MEETING ADJOURNED: at 7:33 pm by Commissioner Shen. 1 Packet Pg. 6 Public Art Commission Staff Report From: Elise DeMarzo, Manager Community Services Sr Programs Meeting Date: June 19, 2025 Report #: 2506-4839 TITLE Downtown Parking Garage - Informational update on the Downtown Parking Garage project development and recommendation that PAC allocate funds in the amount of up to $30,600 for conceptual design by artist Amy Landesberg for the new Downtown Parking Garage. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Public Art Commission approves funding in the amount of $30,600 to allow staff engage artist Amy Landesberg in a professional services agreement to develop conceptual design for public art integrated into a new 274-space parking garage at 375 Hamilton Avenue. BACKGROUND The Downtown Parking Garage project was initially included in the Council’s 2014 Infrastructure Plan. The City intended to construct a new parking garage on an existing City-owned surface Parking Lot D located at 375 Hamilton Avenue on the corner of Waverley Street in the Downtown Business District. In 2017-18, Watry Design, Inc. (Watry) conducted the preliminary design and environmental review for a six-level parking structure. City Council certified the Environmental Impact Report (SCH # 2017052040) and approved the project’s planning application in February 2019. In August 2017 the Public Art Commission reviewed the proposed project design to consider opportunities for the integration of artwork at the site and gave input on the public art element of the project directing staff to proceed with artist selection. Staff utilized the 35 qualified artists in our prequalified pool for this project and assembled a selection panel of key stakeholders and arts professionals for the project, including Ken Hayes (Project Architect); Ben Miyaji (PAC Vice-Chair); Jon Graves (Pacific Art League Director); Justine Chaussen (Pace Gallery Director); Holly Boyd (CPA Public Works Project Manager); Christopher Jette (Palo Alto resident and Stanford sound artist); and Mila Zelkha (Palo Alto Downtown Board Member and Public Art 2 Packet Pg. 7 Commissioner). Atlanta-based artist Amy Landesberg was selected as the project artist for the Downtown parking garage1. 2. ANALYSIS commence. 1 Public Art Commission, November 16, 2017; Agenda Item #5; https://www.paloalto.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/community-services/public-art-commission/downtown-parking- garage-art-commision-staff-reportnov.pdf 2 City Council, April 14, 2025 Agenda Item #11; SR# 2501-3991 2 Packet Pg. 8 FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT $230,000. Once construction at the site commences, it is anticipated to take 12 months to complete the construction. Staff will return to the PAC with the additional request for funding for the fabrication and delivery of artwork once the new conceptual design is approved. The project is hoping to get through the detailed design phase by the end of this calendar year. 2 Packet Pg. 9 Public Art Commission Staff Report From: Elise DeMarzo, Manager Community Services Sr Programs Meeting Date: June 19, 2025 Report #: 2506-4850 TITLE Public Art in Private Development - Initial review of a public art in private development associated with the 3150 El Camino Real development project. Presentation by Danielle Wohl, Art Advisory Services. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Public Art Commission review the plans for an upcoming multi- family project including 368 apartments, 74 of which are designated affordable units, at 3150 El Camino Real and give input to the applicant regarding the locations and themes for artwork planned at the site before they undertake their artist selection and design development. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION The project at 3150 El Camino Real qualifies for the Private Percent for Art Requirement under Municipal Code chapter 16.61. The applicant has met with Public Art staff to discuss the options for integration of public art into the project and has submitted a public art application indicating a public art 1% allocation of $1.38M. For more details on the project, please review the applicant’s submittal and project description (ATTACHMENT A). Note that the applicant packet also outlines their locations currently under consideration for the integration of artwork. TIMELINE AND RESOURCE IMPACT Under the Municipal Code, the artwork concept will return to the Public Art Commission for review and approval prior to the issuance of a Building Permit. Overall project completion is anticipated for Spring 2028. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: 3150 El Camino Real Project Description. 4 Packet Pg. 10 1 3150 EL CAMINO REAL, Palo Alto, CA Initial review for public art inclusion June 19, 2025 V8 4 Packet Pg. 11 2 Our goal is to establish an architecturally distinguished presence along the vital El Camino Real corridor—between Page Mill Road and Hansen Way —through a building that exemplifies design excellence and civic engagement. Anchored by a thoughtful site-specific public art component, the project seeks to contribute meaningfully to Palo Alto’s cultural landscape. The integration of art and architecture will create a place of resonance and distinction—a landmark that reflects the city's values of innovation, aesthetic quality, and community pride. The proposed seven-story mixed-use project at 3150 El Camino Real in Palo Alto by Menlo Park-based developer Acclaim Companies will reshape the 2.5-acre property near Palo Alto’s tallest buildings in Palo Alto Square. The site of the Fish Market Restaurant on El Camino Real will be replaced with the seven-story multi-family complex with 368 apartments including 74 affordable units. The project will include a rooftop garden lounge, a coworking area, a fitness area and a clubroom. It would also have a two - level underground garage w ith 443 parking spaces. Our intention is to establish an architecturally distinguished presence along the vital El Camino Real corridor—between Page Mill Road and Hansen Way —through a building that exemplifies design excellence and civic engagement. Anchored by a thoughtful site-specific public art component, the project seeks to contribute meaningfully to Palo Alto’s cultural landscape. The integration of art and architecture will create a place of resonance and distinction—a landmark that reflects the city's values of innovation, aesthetic quality, and community pride. The estimate art allocation is $1,200,000 4 Packet Pg. 12 3 Estimated Timeline May 2025 Submittal of Public Art Application June-September 2025 Artist Selection Process and Contract September 2025 Building Permit Obtained October 2025 Start of Construction September 2025 - February 2026 Artist Concept Development Spring 2026 Final Review of Art Plan by Public Art Commission Summer 2026 Begin Artwork Fabrication February 2028 Project Completion – Artwork Installed March 2028 Final Inspection by Public Art Staff March 2028 Certificate of Occupancy 4 Packet Pg. 13 4 PUBLIC ART Acclaim Companies elected to include public art on site. The public art component for 3150 El Camino Real in Palo Alto will represent a significant commitment for both Stanford University and the city of Palo Alto. Our goal is for all of the artworks to be in dialogue with each other. ART CONSULTANTS Danielle Wohl and Beatrix Barker, together working under the auspices of Danielle Wohl Art Projects – Artline LLC 68 Southwood Drive Orinda, CA 94563, provide s public art consulting and project management services to Acclaimed Companies 125 Willow Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025 for the public art component of the development at 3150 El Camino Blvd, Palo Alto, CA, in compliance with the City of Palo Alto Public Art Program Guidelines. Primary contact: Secondary contact: Danielle Wohl Beatrix Barker DanielleWohlART Beatrix Barker Public Art dani@daniellewohlart.com beatrix@barker-publicart.com @DanielleWohl 760-345-6660 650-465-1484 4 Packet Pg. 14 5 4 Packet Pg. 15 6 PRELIMINARY SITE FOR CONSIDERATION FOR ART FOR INCLUSION PUBLIC ART GOALS In accordance with the overall goals and purposes of the City’s public art agenda which is “committed to contributing to the intellectual, emotional, and creative life of the Palo Alto community by creating engaging art experiences and dynamic public space s for Palo Alto residents and visitors,” the public art component will seek to enhance the building’s architectural design and, with the project artist’s recommendations and involvement, celebrate various public spaces, including the entrance to the buildi ng, the parking area, and other public zones. By integrating distinctive art with the architecture, the project will not only support and help to define the building’s identity but also contribute to the character of the street and, by extension, to the city of Palo Alto. We strive to establish an architecturally distinguished presence along the vital El Camino Real corridor—between Page Mill Road and Hansen Way —through a building that exemplifies design excellence and civic engagement. Anchored by a thoughtful site-specific public art component, the project seeks to contribute meaningfully to Palo Alto’s cultural landscape. The integration of art and architecture will create a 4 Packet Pg. 16 7 place of resonance and distinction—a landmark that reflects the city's values of innovation, aesthetic quality, and community pride. This important and highly visible project calls for an impactful public art component. It is anticipated that the art plan for public art will be artist driven and various media will be considered. Via a request for qualifications artists are invited to indicate interest in either one prominent site or several sites . Artists’ teams from multiple disciplines that include designers are also welcome with one designated lead artist to apply. ARTIST SELECTION The selection process is invitational. The invitation is for a limited number of practicing, professional visual artists, with skills and expertise to complete a project of this scope . An RFQ is distributed digitally and issued with the objective to select and retain an artist or artist team to conceptualize and execute the public art component for the planned development at 3150 EL CAMINO REAL in Palo Alto, in compliance with the public art guidelines of the City of Palo Alto and consistent with the function and goals of the designated site. The selected project artist will contract with the developer, and upon approval of the Final Art Plan by the city’s Public Art Commission, start fabrication keyed to the project schedule. Artists Under Consideration for Submitting a Brief Concept BALL-NOGUES STUDIO Based in Los Angeles, Ball-Nogues Studio is an integrated design and fabrication practice founded by Benjamin Ball and Gaston Nogues and operating in a territory between architecture, art and industrial design. The Studio’s work is informed by the exploration of craft. Essential to each project is the “design” of the production process itself, with the aim of creating environments that enhance sensation, generate spectacle and invite physical engagement . 4 Packet Pg. 17 8 SOFTlab SOFTlab is a design studio based in New York City led by Michael Szivos. The studio combines a research-based design practice with an interest in how technology, craft, and materials come together in ways that explore the boundaries between art, architecture, other disciplines, and the public. Their work includes a range of projects that feature interactive experiences activated by sound, touch, and motion . HADDAD-DRUGAN Seattle-based Haddad-Druggan specializes in conceptually driven public art that is often integrated into large-scale infrastructure projects. Past and current work includes art for roadways, bridges, transit stations, public utilities, architectural facades, industrial artifacts, mus eums, libraries, and urban plazas and parks. Haddad|Drugan strives to create poetic one -of-a-kind artworks that on one level act as place-making icons but on another are layered with subtler complexities that unfold over multiple viewings. FUTUREFORMS Futureforms is an award-winning art and design studio based in the San Francisco Bay Area and founded in 2009 by Jason Kelly Johnson and Nataly Gattegno. Their collaborative practice 4 Packet Pg. 18 9 explores the dynamic intersections of art, design, and public space —merging performance, advanced fabrication, robotics, and responsive architectural systems. Their portfolio spans a wide spectrum, from fine art objects, custom furniture and lighting, to s culptural pavilions, shade canopies, and immersive large-scale urban installations. WATER FEATURE ARTWORK David Harbor Studio, Randy Bolander Bill Burgess Studio Archie Held Also considered can be a water feature / collaboration for the area by the main lobby entrance (yellow highlighted area) or the side indicated as area for consideration A – for hanging art piece over plaza area. DEPENA STUDIO Ivan Toth Depeña is an artist currently based in Charlotte, NC, after having lived and worked in Miami, FL and New York, NY. With a Masters Degree in Architecture from Harvard University’s 4 Packet Pg. 19 10 Graduate School of Design, Depeña’s artistic production is informed by his experience in art, architecture, technology and design, and encompasses a range of media. CHRISTIAN MOELLER Christian Moeller is a sculpture and installation artist, and professor and Chair of the Department of Design Media Arts at UCLA. He works with contemporary media technologies to produce innovation and intense interactive physical artworks. Many of his installations have be come iconic landmarks such “Stix” in Nashville, TN, and “Hands” in San Jose, CA. NED KAHN Ned Kahn is an environmental artist and sculptor, known especially for his museum exhibitions, including those at the Exploratorium in San Francisco. Kahn brings unpredictability and turbulence 4 Packet Pg. 20 11 into a social context and uses scientific and aesthetic strategies to make natural complexity vivid, comprehensible, and beautiful. His work often intends to make an invisible aspect of nature (i.e. wind) visible. His studio is based in Sebastopol, California. BLESSING HANCOCK Based in Santa Rosa, California, Blessing Hancock is known for creating sculptures that reflect the vibrant communities they inhabit. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master’s in Landscape Architecture, Hancock opened her studio in 2008 and has since created more than 60 site - specific, large-scale sculptures around the world. Community engagement is at the heart of her work. She has received numerous awards and has been featured in various publications including Bloomberg, Hospitality Design and The New York Times. GILES MILLER Giles Miller Studio was founded in 2011 by Giles Miller, a British artist who works in surface, structure, and sculpture. Miller holds a master’s degree from the Royal College of Art, London, and has lectured at Central Saint Martins, London Metropolitan, and Buckinghamshire New 4 Packet Pg. 21 12 University. Based in London, he collaborates with his team to produce award -winning works for global clients, including BBC Studios, British Airways, Hermes, Harrods, Tiffany & Co, and Omega Watches. Neuroscientific findings relating to biophilia, form, sc ale, texture, and color set the sensory intentions of every piece. ROB LEY STUDIO Rob Ley Studio explores technology as a means of examining the unique conditions and patterns of public space. By engaging the character and context of a location, the studio creates dynamic public artworks. Based in Los Angeles, Ley holds Bachelor of Science and Master’s degrees in Architecture and teaches design studios and seminars at the University of Southern California. CHRISTOPHER PUZIO Christopher Puzio is a San Diego-based artist who works in multiple mediums —primarily metal, to create dramatic sculptural and environmental works. Puzio received his Master’s degree at 4 Packet Pg. 22 13 Cranbrook Academy of Art in Detroit, where he focused and developed his passion for contemporary metalwork and design. 4 Packet Pg. 23 PROJECT PROPOSAL 3150 EL CAMINO REAL, Palo Alto Initial Review for Public Art Inclusion V8 June 19, 2025 Danielle Wohl Art Advisory LLC 4 Packet Pg. 24 OPPORTUNITY SITES FOR ARTWORK 4 Packet Pg. 25 3150 El Camino Project PROJECT INFORMATION PROJECT VISION AND GOALS •The estimate art allocation is $1,200,000 •Our intention is to establish an architecturally distinguished presence along the vital El Camino Real corridor—between Page Mill Road and Hansen Way—through a building that exemplifies design excellence and civic engagement. •Anchored by a thoughtful site-specific public art component, the project seeks to contribute meaningfully to Palo Alto’s cultural landscape. The integration of art and architecture will create a place of resonance and distinction—a landmark that reflects the city's values of innovation, aesthetic quality, and community pride. 4 Packet Pg. 26 PROJECT SITE INFORMATION AND ARIEL VIEW OF THE PROJECT 4 Packet Pg. 27 PROJECT SITE INFORMATION AND ARIEL VIEW OF THE PROJECT 4 Packet Pg. 28 OPPORTUNITY SITES FOR ARTWORK 4 Packet Pg. 29 PROJECT SITE INFORMATION 4 Packet Pg. 30 ESTIMATED TIMELINE Estimated Timeline May 2025 Submittal of Public Art Application June-September 2025 Artist Selection Process and Contract September 2025 Building Permit Obtained October 2025 Start of Construction September 2025 - February 2026 Artist Concept Development Spring 2026 Final Review of Art Plan by Public Art Commission Summer 2026 Begin Artwork Fabrication February 2028 Project Completion – Artwork Installed March 2028 Final Inspection by Public Art Staff March 2028 Certificate of Occupancy 4 Packet Pg. 31 BALL-NOGUES STUDIO Based in Los Angeles,Ball-Nogues Studio is an integrated design and fabrication practice founded by Benjamin Ball and Gaston Nogues and operating in a territory between architecture, art and industrial design. The Studio’s work is informed by the exploration of craft. Essential to each project is the “design” of the production process itself, with the aim of creating environments that enhance sensation, generate spectacle and invite physical engagement. Location option: A Area Over Plaza INSPIRATION FOR ARTWORKS 4 Packet Pg. 32 SOFTlab SOFTlab is a design studio based in New York City led by Michael Szivos. The studio combines a research-based design practice with an interest in how technology, craft, and materials come together in ways that explore the boundaries between art, architecture, other disciplines, and the public. Their work includes a range of projects that feature interactive experiences activated by sound, touch, and motion. Location option: Adjacent to Sidewalk 4 Packet Pg. 33 HADDAD-DRUGAN Seattle -based Haddad-Druggan specializes in conceptually driven public art that is often integrated into large-scale infrastructure projects. Past and current work includes art for roadways, bridges, transit stations, public utilities, architectural facades, industrial artifacts, museums, libraries, and urban plazas and parks. Haddad|Drugan strives to create poetic one-of-a-kind artworks that on one level act as place-making icons but on another are layered with subtler complexities that unfold over multiple viewings . Location option: B Artwork at Solid Wall 4 Packet Pg. 34 WATER FEATURE ARTWORK David Harbor Studio, Randy Bolander Bill Burgess Studio Custom-designed public water features—ranging from sculptural fountains and interactive water displays to elegantly encased, architectural water walls—can introduce a compelling sense of movement, tranquility, and sensory engagement to public spaces. Thoughtfully integrated into the built environment, these elements elevate the aesthetic quality of a site while fostering a deeper connection between people and place. Whether serving as focal points or quiet enhancements, water features offer a dynamic interplay of sound, light, and reflection that enlivens the space and enriches the user experience. Archie Held 4 Packet Pg. 35 CHRISTIAN MOELLER Christian Moeller is a sculpture and installation artist, and professor and Chair of the Department of Design Media Arts at UCLA. He works with contemporary media technologies to produce innovation and intense interactive physical artworks. Many of his installations have become iconic landmarks such “Stix” in Nashville, TN, and “Hands” in San Jose, CA. Location Options: B at Solid Wall, D At Lobby Entry; E at Solid Wall Above Garage 4 Packet Pg. 36 NED KAHN Ned Kahn is an environmental artist and sculptor, known especially for his museum exhibitions, including those at the Exploratorium in San Francisco . Kahn brings unpredictability and turbulence into a social context and uses scientific and aesthetic strategies to make natural complexity vivid, comprehensible, and beautiful. His work often intends to make an invisible aspect of nature (i.e. wind) visible. His studio is based in Sebastopol, California. Location option: Adjacent to Sidewalk and Location B Artwork at Solid Wall 4 Packet Pg. 37 BLESSING HANCOCK Based in Santa Rosa, California, Blessing Hancock is known for creating sculptures that reflect the vibrant communities they inhabit. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master’s in Landscape Architecture, Hancock opened her studio in 2008 and has since created more than 60 site-specific, large-scale sculptures around the world. Community engagement is at the heart of her work. She has received numerous awards and has been featured in various publications including Bloomberg, Hospitality Design and The New York Times. Location option: Adjacent to Sidewalk and Location D Lobby Entry 4 Packet Pg. 38 GILES MILLER Giles Miller Studio was founded in 2011 by Giles Miller, a British artist who works in surface, structure, and sculpture. Miller holds a master’s degree from the Royal College of Art, London, and has lectured at Central Saint Martins, London Metropolitan, and Buckinghamshire New University. Based in London, he collaborates with his team to produce award - winning works for global clients, including BBC Studios, British Airways, Hermes, Harrods, Tiffany & Co, and Omega Watches. Neuroscientific findings relating to biophilia, form, scale, texture, and color set the sensory intentions of every piece. Location option: Adjacent to Sidewalk and Location D Lobby Entry 4 Packet Pg. 39 CHRISTOPHER PUZIO Christopher Puzio is a San Diego- based artist who works in multiple mediums, primarily metal, to create dramatic sculptural and environmental works . Puzio received his Master’s degree at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Detroit, where he focused and developed his passion for contemporary metalwork and design. Location Option: E. At solid Wall Above Entrance to Parking garage. 4 Packet Pg. 40 ROB LEY STUDIO Rob Ley Studio explores technology as a means of examining the unique conditions and patterns of public space. By engaging the character and context of a location, the studio creates dynamic public artworks. Based in Los Angeles, Ley holds Bachelor of Science and Master’s degrees in Architecture and teaches design studios and seminars at the University of Southern California . Location Option A Over Plaza Area 4 Packet Pg. 41 Thank you! •Danielle Wohl Art Advisory | Based in Silicon Valley •dani@daniellewohlart.com | DanielleWohlART.com | +1. 650.465.1484 @DanielleWohL This e-mail and any attachments hereto may contain information that is privileged or confidential and is intended for use only by the individual or entity to which it is addressed. Any disclosure, copying or distribution of the information by anyone else is strictly prohibited. 4 Packet Pg. 42 Public Art Commission Staff Report From: Elise DeMarzo, Manager Community Services Sr Programs Meeting Date: June 19, 2025 Report #: 2506-4849 TITLE Public Art in Private Development - Initial review of a public art in private development associated with the 975 Page Mill Road development project. Presentation by Jamie Jarvis, Executive Director, Stanford Research Park. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Public Art Commission review the plans for an upcoming project located within the Stanford Research Park at 975 Page Mill Road and give input to the applicant regarding the locations and themes for artwork planned at the site before they undertake their artist selection and design development. ANALYSIS The project it 975 Page Mill Road qualifies for the Private Percent for Art Requirement under Municipal Code chapter 16.61. The applicant has met with Public Art staff to discuss the options for integration of public art into the project and has submitted a public art application indicating a public art 1% allocation of $100,000. For more details on the project, please review the applicant’s submittal and project description (ATTACHMENT A). Note that the applicant packet also outlines their intended location for a new media artwork. TIMELINE AND RESOURCE IMPACT The project is anticipated for review by the Architectural Review Board later this Summer. The project will return to the Public Art Commission for Final Review and approval prior to the issuance of a Building Permit. Project completion is anticipated for Spring 2027. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: 975 Page Mill Road Project Description 5 Packet Pg. 43 REAL ESTATE Real Estate 415 Broadway, 3rd Floor , Redwood City, CA 94063 T 650.723.8902 Elise DeMarzo and Nadya Chuprina Palo Alto Public Art Program 1313 Newell Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 June 12, 2025 Dear Elise and Nadya, I am pleased to provide you and the Palo Alto Public Art Commission with this summary of Stanford Research Park’s project at 975 Page Mill Road. Overview of the Development Located in Stanford Research Park at the intersection of Page Mill Road and Hansen Way, the 975 Page Mill project is an adaptive reuse of an existing two-story 50,527 sf office building. The project will transform a dated tilt-up concrete and glass office building into a forward-looking project that provides a variety of interior and exterior spaces that better support contemporary workplace needs and culture. 975 Page Mill will serve Stanford Research Park’s vision to promote collaborations across industries and embrace entrepreneurs at varying stages of discovery and growth by offering state-of-the-art offices, amenities, and programming for the next generation of innovators. The renovated building, designed by Heather Young Architects, will have a strong modern-looking presence on Page Mill Road. Large format off-white terracotta and zinc panels will improve building aesthetics and energy performance. A prominent entry plaza will provide easy connections between the interior and exterior spaces and new sidewalks and paths will provide an accessible path of travel all around the building. The public will be welcomed to dine and socialize at a vibrant café with abundant indoor and outdoor seating. Operator Coupa Café will offer breakfast, lunch, dinner, gourmet coffee, and beer and wine Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. In addition, Stanford will invite the public to lectures, book talks, and cultural celebrations at 975 Page Mill. Ground floor meeting rooms will be available for use by local community service and non-profit organizations. Art Location Stanford, the architect, and art consultant have identified the ground floor lobby as the preferred location for public art. The lobby is the primarily building entrance for café visitors and meeting attendees and will be publicly accessible from 7:30 am to 6pm, Monday through Friday (52.5 hours per week). The indoor location will enable us to pursue innovative digital art that conveys the building’s unique identity and purpose. We envision creating a “can’t miss” art viewing opportunity on the 18’6” wide x 10’8” tall back wall that faces the entry. 5 Packet Pg. 44 Name of Department Campus Street address, Building, Stanford, CA 94305-1234 T 650.123.4567 F 650.123.4567 Budget and Timeline Based on current estimated construction costs of $10,000, 000 the public art budget is $100,000. The 975 Page Mill Road project has been submitted to the Planning Department and is expected to be reviewed by the Architectural Review Board in July/August, 2025. The estimated completion date is spring 2027 with the public art installation in February/March 2027. Art Selection Plan and Consultant Stanford has selected Daniell Wohl, Owner of Danielle Wohl Art Advisory, as the public art consultant for 975 Page Mill. Ms. Wohl will facilitate the process of commissioning the public art, from developing an art plan and selecting an artist through art installation. Under Danielle’s guidance we will review a diverse range of qualified artists and identify a short list of high interest. Stanford will select one artist with whom they will contract to develop a conceptual design. The artist will receive initial input about the building, site, and context and iterative feedback to guide their design. Following the Public Art Commission’s approval of the artist’s conceptual design, Stanford will hire the artist to execute the proposed artwork. While a variety of media are possible for the art location identified, the project team is most excited about generative digital art, which aligns with building identity and offers a unique opportunity for engaging kinetic art. In addition, vivid and colorful digital art will contrast nicely to the building’s primarily neutral finishes. The project team will guide the artist to explore the themes of innovation and discovery, growth and learning, creation and experimentation, and collaboration and connections. I believe our proposed art location and potential artwork support the city’s vision for public art. The artwork will be highly visible and accessible to a wide range of the public and create a unique sense of place at this prime Research Park location. We look forward to working with you and the Public Art Commission to bring this new public artwork to fruition. Thank you, Jamie Jarvis Executive Director, Strategic Programs Stanford Research Park 5 Packet Pg. 45 975 Page Mill Public Art in Private Development Initial Review June 19, 2025 Jamie Jarvis, Stanford University Danielle Wohl, Danielle Wohl Art Advisor Heather Young, Heather Young Architects 5 Packet Pg. 46 Project Vision & Goals 2 5 Packet Pg. 47 SRP Facts Engine for regional economic development $520+ million/year in direct spending by SRP employers in the local community 10.5 million sq. ft. of lab and office space Located at the edge of Stanford campus 3 miles from Stanford Medical Center 150+ Companies 75% focused on R&D, with 25% focused on life science Stanford Research Park Today 1500+ start-ups launched at SRP incubators & accelerators 5 Packet Pg. 48 Develop an Innovation Hub where the talented workforce engages collaboratively in pursuit of discovery and success, and where Stanford Research Park reinforces a foundation of innovation for Stanford University. Our Vision 5 Packet Pg. 49 17 •Cater to early-stage Stanford founders and entrepreneurs by offering flexible workspaces. •Create pipeline of future tenants. •Increase interest in working in Stanford Research Park among Stanford students and faculty. •Reinforce S t anford Research Park as the Bay Area’s center of gravity for innovation. •Align with University’s growth areas of Life Science, AI, and Climate Tech Our Project Goals 5 Packet Pg. 50 Project Site & Design 6 5 Packet Pg. 51 Steeped in Values 975 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto 975 Page Mill 975 Page Mill 5 Packet Pg. 52 I- - - - -l I I II'. 1//r I I I I I I I I 925 PAGE MILL New Accent Trees - -" " '- Future Reserved Parking Stalls per Civil Drawings '\'l l-t-f -1 (Ex.) Concrete Walk to remain - - -. ill 0"-- :",,!"ii:zll (Ex.) Trees to Remain --. I I I New Accent Trees +--r-l=tlH-ll=ll-+-!=1=1--1---,1-1, I I --- )) ---/-' \ l J II //- ---- I' \ II II II(Ex.) 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Landacape Archllectal Land Planners �r 9,The Embarcadero, Sul�• t 15 sen Fre11e1,co, CA 94111 I www.1gp-lr1c,oom 975 PAGE MILL RENOVATION 975 PAGEMILL RD PALO ALTO, CA 94301 ISSUANC(S •cV OATE OESCRIPTION 03.1 ARBSUBMITT AL 110SCAp .,,....,..,,(> � �·� r<"V '$•("I=:ii :-. •• Overall Landsca pe Plan L1.0 C>HEATHER YOUNG ARCHIT[CTS 2025 5 Packet Pg. 53 10 Main Lobby Entry H A N S E N WA Y PAGE MILL 5 Packet Pg. 54 11 Page Mill Corner H A N S E N WA Y PAGE MILL 5 Packet Pg. 55 975 Page Mill Uses & Floor Plan •Accelerator Office •Coworking Office •Meeting Rooms •Learning Studio •Café & Dining Room 5 Packet Pg. 56 Art Location 12 5 Packet Pg. 57 Main Lobby 18’6” wide x 10’8” tall rear wall 5 Packet Pg. 58 975 PAGE MILL | DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 1INTERIOR VIEW - 136" SCREEN 2EXTERIOR VIEW - 136" SCREEN 3INTERIOR VIEW - 171" SCREEN 4EXTERIOR VIEW - 171" SCREEN 5INTERIOR VIEW - TRIPTYCH SCREENS 6 HEATHER YOUNG ARCHITECTSLOBBY SCREEN OPTIONS 6/10/2 025 © HEATHER YOUNG ARCHITECTS 2025 EXTERIOR VIEW - TRIPTYCH SCREENS 5 Packet Pg. 59 975 PAGE MILL | DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 7INTERIOR VIEW - 136" SCREEN 8EXTERIOR VIEW - 136" SCREEN10EXTERIOR VIEW - 171" SCREEN12EXTERIOR VIEW - TRIPTYCH SCREENS 9INTERIOR VIEW - 171" SCREEN11 HEATHER YOUNG ARCHITECTSLOBBY SCREEN OPTIONS 6/10/2 025 © HEATHER YOUNG ARCHITECTS 2025 INTERIOR VIEW - TRIPTYCH SCREENS 5 Packet Pg. 60 Early Art Inspiration 16 5 Packet Pg. 61 YVES PEITZNER https://www.yvespeitzner.com 5 Packet Pg. 62 CASEY REAS https://reas.com/ 5 Packet Pg. 63 CARTER HODGKIN https://www.carterhodgkin.com/animations 5 Packet Pg. 64 DANIEL CANOGAR https://www.danielcanogar.com 5 Packet Pg. 65 Thank you!Jamie Jarvis, Stanford University Danielle Wohl, Danielle Wohl Art Advisor Heather Young, Heather Young Architects 5 Packet Pg. 66 Public Art Commission Staff Report From: Elise DeMarzo, Manager Community Services Sr Programs Meeting Date: June 19, 2025 Report #: 2506-4810 TITLE Informational update on Cubberley near-term activation initiatives and invite input from the Public Art Commission. BACKGROUND The City of Palo Alto is advancing a master planning effort for the 15-acre portion of Cubberley, using previous community engagement as a foundation and re-engaging the community to reimagine and prioritize a future Community Center. The City of Palo Alto (City) and the Palo Alto Unified School District (District) have reached a tentative agreement that would enable the City to purchase seven acres of property at the Cubberley site upon passage of a voter approved tax or bond measure, to support a reimagined community center and advance school improvements. Currently, the City owns eight acres of the Cubberley site and the purchase of seven more acres would provide the City an opportunity to update the aging facility. There has been extensive foundational work completed to support the advancement of the Cubberley Project, including several actions by the City Council. On June 9, 20251, staff presented to City Council the latest updates on the Cubberley Master Planning process. The presentation included results from the first community poll, a summary of completed and upcoming community engagement milestones, and updates to the project workplan. Work completed to date can be found on the City’s website at https://www.paloalto.org/ImproveCubberley. Staff reports related to this project can be found under the “Archived Work on Cubberley” section of the webpage. DISCUSSION Staff, in coordination with the City Council Cubberley Ad Hoc Committee, developed a Strategic Activation Plan to guide near-term enhancements and activations at the Cubberley site. This 1 City Council, June 9, 2025, Agenda Item 2; SR#2503-4313, https://recordsportal.paloalto.gov/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=83442&dbid=0&repo=PaloAlto 6 Packet Pg. 67 plan is intentionally aligned with the broader project phases—master planning, community engagement and polling, and the anticipated November 2026 ballot initiative. By timing improvements to complement key milestones, the plan is designed to maintain public interest, reinforce messaging, and demonstrate visible progress when it is most impactful. This phased approach supports thoughtful resource allocation, helping to balance staff capacity while ensuring efforts are strategically aligned throughout each stage of the process. Each phase builds upon the last: deep engagement activities in 2025 create a strong foundation, 2026 focuses on increasing visibility and securing Council adoption, and the final phase aims to build momentum and public excitement in the lead-up to the ballot measure. FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT NEXT STEPS ATTACHMENTS 6 Packet Pg. 68 Attachment A Strategic Activation Plan Initiative Overview: This timeline guides the strategic rollout of activations and enhancements at the Cubberley site in alignment with the overall project phases—master planning, community polling, and the November 2026 ballot initiative. By timing improvements thoughtfully, the project maintains public interest, reinforces key messages, and showcases progress when it matters most. This phased approach also helps balance staff capacity, ensuring efforts are focused and aligned with broader priorities at each stage. Why Timing Matters: Each phase builds on the last—deep engagement in 2025 lays the foundation, early 2026 focuses on visibility and council adoption, and the final phase ramps up public excitement and turnout ahead of the vote. Strategic timing ensures sustained interest and maximizes impact at key decision points. PHASE I: Master Planning & Community Engagement (December 2024- December 2025) Goal: Build a community-driven, inclusive, and visionary Master Plan through robust engagement and feedback. The focus during this time period is for the community to participate in the Master Planning community meetings and polls. While staff capacity is limited due to the intensive work during this time period, some activation may occur, including: •CASP Open Studios + tenants •Tenant door painting, project information / QR code •Community canvases to be displayed on-site •Concert(s) •Movie Night(s) PHASE II: Awareness & Buzz Building (January 2026 – March 2026) Goal: As the Master Plan is now complete (December) and anticipated for Council approval in March, at this time it’s important to build public excitement and political will to support adoption by City Council. The focus during this time is to share the final Master Plan and build broad awareness, excitement and awareness. This can be done by activating the Cubberley site with pop-up events and appropriate physical enhancements that support the above goal. Ideas include: 6 Packet Pg. 69 Attachment A •Launch call for ArtLift grant projects which may total $20,000 - $40,000 in grants awarded by the Public Art Program across Palo Alto, including commercial corridors and the Cubberley site. o Launch early 2026, work to be completed in Spring/Summer in Phase III o Projects could be temporarily mounted on walls, fences, ground, freestanding works, or performance based etc. PHASE III: Voter Education & Site Activation (April 2026 – November 2026) Goal: Anticipating approval of the Master Plan by City Council in March 2026, staff will then move focus on launching voter education, community partners may activate to champion the ballot measure, and City will continue hosting activation events to maintain momentum and excitement. Ideas include: •Cubberley Day (historically March) •CASP Open Studios+ tenants •Concerts •Movie Nights •Display enlarged concept plans •ArtLift Grants (walls, fences, ground, freestanding projects, or performance-based projects. etc) (have existing funded) 6 Packet Pg. 70 Cubberley Community Center Project June 19, 2025 www.paloalto.gov 6 Packet Pg. 71 2 AGENDA •Project Background •Strategic Activation Plan 6 Packet Pg. 72 Project Background June 19, 2025 www.paloalto.gov 6 Packet Pg. 73 4 PROJECT BACKGROUND •The Cubberley site is 35 total acres, City owns eight acres and leases much of the remaining 27-acres from PAUSD. •October 2024, PAUSD and the City Council approved a MOU outlining future conditions, including a land purchase of 7 additional acres by the City •This is contingent on a successful bond measure by voters in November 2026 •In December, the City initiated a new Master Planning process, building upon the previous 2019 Master Plan 6 Packet Pg. 74 5 PROJECT BACKGROUND •Concordia is leading the Master Planning process again •City has contracted with FM3 to lead polling efforts and Lew Edwards Group to lead ballot strategy •City council established an Ad Hoc Committee to review and advise staff on efforts related to polling and development of a ballot measure. Including: polling, financial and revenue forecasting, master planning, and community outreach. 6 Packet Pg. 75 6 PROJECT BACKGROUND Completed ✓Council Visioning Session ✓Master Plan Community Meeting #1 ✓Community Poll #1 ✓Master Plan Community Meeting #2 Upcoming (through July) •Public Art Commission Meeting – June 19 •Parks and Recreations Commission June 24 •Planning and Transportation Commission – July 9 •Architectural Review Board – July 17 6 Packet Pg. 76 Strategic Activation Plan June 19, 2025 www.paloalto.gov 6 Packet Pg. 77 8 Strategic Activation Plan •Developed with City Council Ad Hoc Committee •Goal is to enhance and activate Cubberley in the near -term to generate excitement, draw public interest to the site and build momentum leading up to the 2026 ballot initiative. •Public Art involvement includes utilizing the 2026 ArtLift Grants which these could include wall- or fence-mounted art, ground installations, freestanding works, or performance -based activations. 6 Packet Pg. 78 Next Steps June 19, 2025 www.paloalto.gov 6 Packet Pg. 79 10 Next Steps Activation Plan will circulate to other stakeholders for review, feedback, and recommendations: •Cubberley Ad Hoc •Public Art Commission •Cubberley Users •Parks & Recreation Commission •PRC Ad Hoc Committee •City Council review 6 Packet Pg. 80 AMANDA DEML Community Services Assistant Director Amanda.Deml@paloalto.gov (650) 463-4950 KRISTEN O’KANE Community Services Director Kristen.O’Kane@paloalto.gov (650) 463 -4908 6 Packet Pg. 81