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The developer said the 7‑story project would add 368 apartments to Palo Alto, 74 of them below‑market‑rate units, on a 2.5‑acre site that includes the former Fish Market restaurant. The presentation identified up to five candidate locations for public artwork — freestanding sculptures, water features, facade‑mounted pieces and integrated architectural work — and listed several experienced artists whose work the team may approach.

Danielle Woll of Danielle Woll Art Advisory and other members of the developer team said the project team has budgeted about $1,200,000 for public art, derived from a calculation the team described as 1% of the project’s non‑exempt construction costs; staff clarified that affordable housing portions are typically exempt from the 1% art calculation and verification occurs before building permits are issued. Commissioners and the design team discussed concentrating funds into one or two iconic works versus spreading the budget across five smaller sites; several commissioners urged prioritizing visibility so installations are readily experienced by passing motorists and pedestrians.

Architect and design representatives stressed considerations such as siting relative to pedestrian paths and the plaza, weather exposure, and the longevity of technology‑driven pieces — which can require replacement or increased maintenance. Commissioners suggested family‑oriented, interactive elements (including water features) and recommended that any multi‑piece approach ensure pieces “talk to each other” or otherwise relate visually and conceptually. The presentation was advisory only; no formal action or vote occurred.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Public Art Commission - June 19, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Representatives for the 3150 El Camino Real development presented preliminary public‑art locations and an estimated art allowance on June 19 and asked the Public Art Commission for feedback on scale, siting and artist selection.","taxTitle","Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California","taxId",3867,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":44,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6554056,"Commission approves up to $10,000 to guarantee performers for CodeArt 2025",474,1492000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5031088-03a2b92a9f2c7d72f965f68b51ca90f4&start=1492&end=1966","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5031088-03a2b92a9f2c7d72f965f68b51ca90f4/thumbnail_1492000.jpg","/articles/6554056/Palo-Alto/Santa-Clara-County/California/Commission-approves-up-to-10000-to-guarantee-performers-for-CodeArt-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6554056-b112f71624e9776347e37f1fdceb678b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178692&Signature=HLGFZPrb0GUn1PDtML-0NB76pq9SAHrMLLKEQwfUB1ThlYkTZM47o7VilB-Z7TtRhr4pRXzXn-DUGMfyifaj8rRaj4N15HAkVSeLpc6Sl1hDbe3Ap66YNLqtl2y6Kvky0F-4ckUOb4V1QO~7CW7pSIfzZCItT7x~Wu-mvgP48XCRRSLX~-Rc8PJyom8OrmcKH0331Dv0vPUeIc0DLc3V97jjZxC1jtYS5lro8fKTv5ytT9Ul8oxWyT~rI25yF9eFAGSCbIzah0909FRnM4uK8scluqoAnK0V2z2ridITyV8uU9dVjX3VeDZHlHhOqil9pep1hSwkB8mfBLBkQB7d2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Public Art Commission voted unanimously June 19 to authorize up to $10,000 from the public art fund to secure performers for CodeArt 2025 if outside sponsorship funding does not come through.

Staff said the allocation is intended as a backstop so the commission can confirm and book performers for programming tied to the October CodeArt festival, which will include projection mapping on the facade of City Hall. The roll-call vote recorded Commissioners Waltuck, Gordon, Stern, Miyagi and the chair voting yes.

Staff provided a list of performers and the commission heard staff estimates of individual costs: Doloresaurus (three nights) $1,300; an a cappella group $850; taiko drums $1,000; calypso drums $700; mariachi $325; Stanford Bhangra $2,000; and a silent disco close at $3,000. Staff said most performers are paid and two groups were expected to volunteer. At the time of the June 19 meeting staff reported no sponsorships secured but said conversations were underway with potential funders.

Staff said the funding would come from the public art fund (private development money), the same account used for projection‑mapping expenses, and that separate installations are funded through the CIP. The motion to approve up to $10,000 for CodeArt 2025 programming was moved, seconded and approved by roll call.","Palo Alto Public Art Commission authorized up to $10,000 to pay performers and enable bookings for CodeArt 2025 if outside sponsorships do not materialize. Staff listed performers and per-act costs and said no sponsorships had been secured yet.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6554061,"Public Art Commission OKs up to $30,600 for Amy Landesberg to resume parking‑garage concept design",480,998000,1478000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5031088-03a2b92a9f2c7d72f965f68b51ca90f4&start=998&end=1478","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5031088-03a2b92a9f2c7d72f965f68b51ca90f4/thumbnail_998000.jpg","/articles/6554061/Palo-Alto/Santa-Clara-County/California/Public-Art-Commission-OKs-up-to-30600-for-Amy-Landesberg-to-resume-parkinggarage-concept-design","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6554061-a18dbaee12152108a11b0ee950b6059a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178692&Signature=lilAFoaGAz1F~esmydv3mrelnh9692ZumzwDDs-6pxZEcV1lRHAfkbNcLnQDMpO79hSvZ~~-vV3Y0KRjjGiwuCjAGwrF1e4SSlnOwISuwjq4c65I7lFuwoMVV0DoThtRPxD~pKX1Wh6lpSClblqA4zSuVX-GUjiKfZIpUvvJxX-VDPKjmYaxVXBpIeT0Jmli1xqNckxVGNRNq1ZO0taFW~AqKt9gN10l5Rd1m05IZnWLmFv-A2RwFtf5815vI8b2BzYYN1nHGXQ-7-ljqFMs8qBLX04-HQnxcLC1~DWVAJ-wE9y4vbgvjQETJnxRwc-NQ1kXxXN-cJccVt7DtMvhig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Palo Alto Public Art Commission on June 19 approved up to $30,600 to contract artist Amy Landesberg for conceptual design work on public art for the proposed downtown parking garage.

The vote authorizes funds to cover Landesberg’s conceptual design development so she can produce an updated concept that aligns with the garage’s newly reduced footprint, staff said. The allocation passed on a roll-call vote with Commissioners Waltuck, Gordon, Stern, Miyagi and the chair all voting yes.

The commission was reminded the artist selection and an initial concept date to 2017–2018 and that the original garage design — and related art work — was paused by council several years ago. Public art staff said the current project has a renewed, smaller garage footprint that withdraws from some Waverly Street frontage to anticipate nearby housing, which changes where and how artwork would be sited. Staff gave an estimated overall art budget for the garage of $230,000 and said Landesberg’s design fee was proposed at roughly 15% of a typical allowance and discounted to reflect work already completed.

Staff emphasized the schedule is aggressive: detailed design for the garage is expected by the end of the calendar year, and the commission will be asked to review Landesberg’s new concept before staff seeks funds for fabrication, delivery and installation. Commissioners asked staff to provide links to the archived earlier proposal so they could compare the evolution of the concept; staff agreed to follow up.

The motion to allocate up to $30,600 for conceptual design was moved and seconded on the record; the minutes show the full roll call recorded the motion as approved.","The Palo Alto Public Art Commission voted unanimously June 19 to authorize up to $30,600 to hire artist Amy Landesberg to develop a new conceptual design for public art for the planned downtown parking garage. Staff said the project is on an accelerated schedule and the artist will revisit a concept prepared years earlier.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6554041,"City staff outline near‑term Cubberley activation plan; ArtLift grants targeted for 2026",394,4934000,5328000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5031088-03a2b92a9f2c7d72f965f68b51ca90f4&start=4934&end=5328","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5031088-03a2b92a9f2c7d72f965f68b51ca90f4/thumbnail_4934000.jpg","/articles/6554041/Palo-Alto/Santa-Clara-County/California/City-staff-outline-nearterm-Cubberley-activation-plan-ArtLift-grants-targeted-for-2026","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6554041-2103c058f8d5528f094db886beac7a2c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178692&Signature=dTwKsUNOmJADYThGnNYRq3ixsCK95xthlMWm0sFY-IKCht3kSQm3D~k4FnUGtJLmFme1naZ8ysZhe02oHabX8CdMFncsnz8jPnVKdZruyoBGZcgzT~fi-46b59Chk65qnCyqmqnkWbL~-1Sb24BmHxHSe5Oe0EOurrR55WPXx~CXERg7rYYxRnsceQk3wyNmz81L87B12rmoSo7FZ4TSkp~qE8JYXDZGBuvWXPLKAETptLedjGjLB3gPmvf7HNnWGQhwayRc~dFoCY4KhBXDfIwNw~u4juQVmLo7DeFgfIxBC-I~Z6tMu5vc1UsjoXR3Sp09jJ92cTXFXgKe9baarw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented a strategic activation plan for the Cubberley Community Center site on June 19 and sought feedback from the Public Art Commission on near‑term activation tactics and the role of ArtLift grants in 2026.

Amanda Demmel, assistant director for community services, and Kristen O’Kane, director of community services, outlined the process behind the ongoing master plan: Concordia is leading the planning effort building on the 2019 master plan; the city owns 8 acres of the 35‑acre site and leases the remaining 27 from Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD); and an MOU approved in October 2024 contemplates a possible city purchase of an additional seven acres contingent on a successful bond vote in November 2026.

Staff described a phased activation approach tied to master planning, community engagement and the 2026 ballot timeline. The proposal would leverage the ArtLift grant program in January 2026 to fund temporary installations and performance‑based activations across downtown, California Avenue and the Cubberley site. The stated goal is to build awareness and momentum leading to the ballot initiative: temporary projects could include wall or fence mounted art, ground installations, freestanding works or performances. Staff said the ArtLift grant allocations and artist selection will follow standard public‑art protocols and come back to the commission for direction in January 2026.

Commissioners and Vice Mayor Vicki Venker (who attended) recommended a diverse slate of activations, suggested cross‑promotion with other city events and tenants, and urged programming that clearly helps voters “see” and “feel” the future possibilities at Cubberley. Participants proposed low‑barrier activations such as pop‑up talks, coffee carts, outdoor seating, music and themed series (for example lectures tied to city priorities) as ways to draw residents to the site before a ballot decision. Staff said next steps include outreach to Cubberley tenants, presentation to Parks & Recreation Commission and an August 18 tentative presentation to the City Council Cubberley ad‑hoc committee.","City staff presented a strategic activation plan for the Cubberley site on June 19, proposing temporary activations and use of ArtLift grants to sustain public engagement through a potential November 2026 bond measure. Staff asked for commission feedback on grant focus and activation ideas.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6554046,"Stanford Research Park rep seeks digital lobby artwork for renovated 975 Page Mill building; $100,000 art allowance proposed",470,3488000,3958000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5031088-03a2b92a9f2c7d72f965f68b51ca90f4&start=3488&end=3958","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5031088-03a2b92a9f2c7d72f965f68b51ca90f4/thumbnail_3488000.jpg","/articles/6554046/Palo-Alto/Santa-Clara-County/California/Stanford-Research-Park-rep-seeks-digital-lobby-artwork-for-renovated-975-Page-Mill-building-100000-art-allowance-proposed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6554046-42000e17f8ad35320fe8c2ab48594af7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178692&Signature=Lh-ZSPioOPfXFKAiGwvrYdlWTTP1A6bgT1Vn1mdbXzRkf9ogYtLkmTYVy7zPuaojvVKf19ad~FtwCqlRYSOuURwrytU5uQ1IW9Db2Aw03wYXX9l0EZolE0jSW~7UTYA5JBJJAO1QYGQV~weCIWe99crLMIhdZGiNaQs0C~sOoo501xf4hCFMcrijpC~hxIIfglH~D8xCWeshefKFd~CO1QNKgnx99mZtUFB1kgEa6GnE3MA7vOL~MRX7PRl2OL7qM5mBNOVwO2Zc99dYK4YetgmNXZxC1pKDmL-uHvVkCGpDXt2ebhKUBKsr3phAgVnOW~oM~ooT7X6Nd0RT6hMSNQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives for the 975 Page Mill renovation presented June 19 to the Public Art Commission, proposing an interior, technology‑driven art installation in the building lobby and asking for feedback on scale, interactivity and public access.

Jamie Jarvis, program director for Stanford Research Park, said the project will repurpose a roughly 50,000‑square‑foot building and aims to serve early‑stage companies, Stanford students and entrepreneurs with flexible co‑working and event spaces. The team proposed a digital art wall in the interior lobby, describing the rear lobby wall as about 18.5 feet wide and nearly 11 feet tall, and said an approximately $100,000 art budget would enable a high‑impact indoor installation.

Presenters said the lobby will be publicly accessible — the cafe will be open to outside visitors and the lobby is expected to be open roughly 50 hours per week — and staff said interior siting allows technology‑forward work without weather constraints. Commissioners and consultants discussed options including a generative or looping video piece, tradeoffs between interactivity and repeated public exposure, and the longevity and maintenance costs of technology‑based art. Several commissioners recommended maximizing exterior visibility where possible so passersby can experience the work without entering the building.

No formal commission action was requested; the applicant said artist outreach and selection will continue and the team welcomed additional feedback on siting, format and the balance between interactivity and operational constraints.","Jamie Jarvis of Stanford Research Park presented plans to repurpose a vacant 50,000‑square‑foot building at 975 Page Mill, and said the project team is pursuing a roughly $100,000 interior digital art installation on an 18.5‑by‑11‑foot lobby wall. Commissioners discussed public access, interactivity and maintenance of technology‑driven pieces.","actionData","errors"]

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