FY26/27 Work Plan
Human Relations Commission
City Council
Michelle Kraus, HRC Chair
Sophie Pigman, Office of Human Services Manager
April 6, 2026 www.paloalto.gov
1 • Conducted the “Creating a Safer Community: Understanding and Defining Hate Crimes” event for the public (October 2024)
• Discussed the findings of the Human Services Needs Assessment and determined the Priority of Needs for the FY2026-27 Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP), (October 2024)
• Approved a resolution stating that the HRC condemns all hate crimes and hate incidents (November 2024)
• Conducted the “Know Your Rights: Information for Palo Alto’s Immigrant Community” event for the public (February 2025)
Key Accomplishments FY24/25
2 • Reviewed and made funding recommendations to Council for 21 two-year HSRAP grants totaling $941,735 to fund critical needs in the community for FY 2026-27 (March and April 2025)
• Conducted the "Fraud Prevention" event with PAPD, the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office, and the FBI (April 2025)
• Hosted a discussion between Interfaith Community Leaders and the PAPD Chief and Assistant Chief (September 2025)
Key Accomplishments FY24/25 (continued)
3 Work Plan Highlights FY26/27
Goal #1 Core Responsibilities – Funding Programs, Liaison with Partner Agencies, Rapid Response Goal #2 Community Mental Health – Support current efforts to address mental health issues in the community with a focus on youth, LGBTQ+, veterans and unhoused individuals Goal #3
Community Safety – Decreasing incidences of hate crimes, environmental disaster mitigation, provide a space for community members to voice their concerns about safety conditions in their neighborhoods
Goal #4 Community Engagement – Foster a sense of inclusion, belonging, and civic engagement in the community
Goal #5 Housing, Economic Justice & Development – Continue to identify roles the HRC can play to provide an equity perspective in ongoing housing initiatives Sophie Pigman
Office of Human Services Manager
[email protected]
(650) 463-4953
FY27 Work Plan
Parks and Recreation
Commission
City Council
Nellis Freeman, PRC Chair
Sarah Robustelli, CSD Division Manager
April 6, 2025 www.PaloAlto.gov
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PURPOSE
• Advise Council on parks, open space, golf, and recreation • Aligned with Parks, Trails, Natural Open Space, and Recreation Master Plan • Advising on planning and policy matters relating to the construction and renovation of capital facilities.
• Focus: transparency, equity, sustainability
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Nature Access Policy: Finalized trail management and habitat protection recommendations; Ad Hoc Committee work completed (Oct 28, 2025).
Turf Study: Forwarded formal recommendation to City Council (Oct 28, 2025).
Tennis and Pickleball: Updated tennis policies; continued evaluation of court use and demand.
Middle School Athletics: Evaluated contracting out both individual sports and the entire athletics program.
Cubberley Project: Expanded community engagement and activation efforts.
Fred Eyerly Tower Well Park: Held ribbon-cutting event for new dedicated parkland (June 2025).
Work Plan Priorities FY27
1. CIP Review
2. Park Dedication
3. Baylands Comprehensive Conservation Plan
4. Natural Grass Pilot
5. Courts Policy Update
6. Cubberley Project
7. Nature Connectivity
SARAH ROBUSTELLI
Division Manager Open Space, Parks, and Golf
Staff Liaison Parks and Recreation Commission
[email protected]
(650)617-3518
NELLIS FREEMAN
Chair
Parks and Recreation Commission
APRIL 6, 2026 www.paloalto.gov/publicart
PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
FY27 WORKPLAN
PRESENTATION TO
CITY COUNCIL
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Tempest by Jeff Dobrow, projection mapping for Code:ART 2025 Public Art Commissioners led public art tours
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Settlement, by UrbanRock Design, Boulware Park
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ArtLift Grants www.paloalto.gov/publicart
Images of utility boxes painted
by various artists as part of
ArtLift Grants
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Public Art in Private Development www.paloalto.gov/publicart Thomas Foon Chew
and the Epic Story of
Innovation at the
Bayside Cannery
Site, 2025
by Kyungmi Shin.
Downtown Murals www.paloalto.gov/publicart
Images:
Palo Alto Discoveries, 2026 by Nigel Sussman
Dirca Occidentalis, 2026 by artist Mona Caron
Fire Station #5 Mural www.paloalto.gov/publicart
Waking Up Under the
Redwoods, 2026 by Bodeck
Luna
Collection Maintenance & Care www.paloalto.gov/publicart Albuquerque, 1982 by Gale Wagner after its complete restoration treatment in 2025.
Restoration of Victor Arnautoff’s frescoes on site of
the Roth Building.
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Public Art Commission FY27 Adopted Priorities
1. Community & Economic Development Priority
2. Social Justice & Inclusion Priority
3. Public Art Education Priority
4. Responsible Stewardship & Government Efficiency Priority FY 27 PAC Workplan www.paloalto.gov/publicart
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FY27 Adopted Priority
Projects:
King Artist Residency
Completion of 2026 Residency
by Artist Kiana Honarmand
FY 27 PAC Workplan www.paloalto.gov/publicart
Approved by PAC conceptual design for temporary artwork by Kiana Honarmand FY27 Adopted Priority
Projects:
Completion of a
Downtown Mural and 10
ArtLift Grant projects
focused on Cubberley,
Downtown, and California
Avenue
FY 27 PAC Workplan www.paloalto.gov/publicart
Approved by PAC Conceptual Design (rendering) for a mural by Harumo Sato for 555 Waverley Ave FY27 Adopted Priority
Projects:
A New Temporary Mural
Pilot Program for the
Sherman Ave Parking
Garage
FY 27 PAC Workplan www.paloalto.gov/publicart
Wall façade designated for placement of temporary large-scale rotating murals FY27 Adopted Priority
Projects:
Public Art integrated into
CIP projects including Fire
Station #4 and Downtown
Parking Garage
FY 27 PAC Workplan www.paloalto.gov/publicart
Approved conceptual design for permanent public art by Stephen Galloway for FS4 FY27 Adopted Priority
Projects:
Integration of Public Art in
Private Development
including Castilleja School,
660 University Ave, and
several significant in size
projects along El Camino
Real and San Antonio
corridors.
FY 27 PAC Workplan www.paloalto.gov/publicart
Approved by PAC public art plan for Castilleja School featuring public art by Kylie White, Ellen Harvey, and Masako Miki FY27 Adopted Priority Projects:
Code:ART 2027 - Interactive Media Festival
FY 27 PAC Workplan www.paloalto.gov/publicart
FY27 Adopted Priority Projects:
Ongoing Maintenance and Care for
Public Art Collection
FY 27 PAC Workplan www.paloalto.gov/publicart
Conservation treatment of Homage to Silence, 1980 by Jerome Kirk by art conservators Public tour of Roth building frescoes by public art staff April 6, 2026 www.paloalto.gov
BOARDS & COMMISSION
WORK PLANS
Public Works Department
Presenters: Karin North, Assistant Director
Available for Questions: Catherine Perman, SWOC Chair
Michel Jeremias, Senior Engineer
15 SWMOC 2025-2026 Accomplishments
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GSI along East Meadow Circle
5 SWMOC 25-26 Workplan (SWMOC Approved April 22, 2025)
1. Track and Monitor 2017 Ballot Measure, which covers
13 Capital Improvement Projects. Four projects are
currently under construction.
2. Environmental Protection and Sustainability including Regulatory and Compliance Goals.
3. Track and Monitor Implementation of Green
Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Plan
Trash Capture Device inside DI
KARIN NORTH
Assistant Director
SWMOC Staff Liaison
[email protected]
650-329-2104