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AGENDA REPORT
JUNE 21, 2022
Agenda Item 10
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City Manager - 5W
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HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MATTHEW S. WEST, CITY MANAGER
PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
Due to a term expiration on the Public Art Committee, Council direction is needed to fill the
vacancy.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council appoint Medha Paliwal to serve a four-year term on
the Public Art Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
BACKGROUND:
On April 5, 2022, Mayor Lumbard appointed an ad hoc committee consisting of Mayor
Lumbard and Council Member Clark to screen the Public Art Committee candidates,
interview select candidates and make a recommendation to the City Council. Mayor
Lumbard and Council Member Clark are recommending the following applicant for Council's
consideration: Medha Paliwal.
Below is an excerpt from Medha Paliwal application responding to "What qualifies you to
serve on this committee?"
'1 am an accomplished public affairs professional with 12 years' experience developing
and executing public relations campaigns, creating strategic messaging for media and
public outreach, and cultivating invaluable community partnerships. Specifically, I have
worked for three public water agencies over the past eight years where I have further
advanced my career into senior -level and supervisory roles and expanded my interest in
serving the public. In my early career, I worked for a boutique public relations firm
managing clients and projects in the built environment industry, specifically working with
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companies in the architectural and construction industries where I developed a strong
interest in art, design, and engineering. I believe my experience of working with the public
and government entities and my knowledge of civic policies and procedures can serve
me well in this role."