FAC 02-24-2009 AGENDA
FINE ARTS COMMISSION
Regular Meeting, Conf. Rm. A
C O P E RT I N O 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
PRESENTATIONS
NEW BUSINESS
1. Requirements for lighting of public art
A. Consider request to waive the 1ig17ting requirement for public art at 10900 Tantau to
reduce energy requirements and achieve a LEED* Silver certification
B. Consider options to lighting requirements, such as limited time lighting, solar
solutions, restricting lighting to major corridors, etc.
"`The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating
SystemTM encourages and accelerates global adoption of sustainable green building and
development practices through the creation and implementation of universally understood
and accepted tools and performance criteria.
2. Offer from Diana Argabrite to oversee cluldren's art exhibit at Cherry Blossom Festival,
Apri125 and 6, 2009.
3. Review budget request for fiscal year 2008/2009.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. Minutes of December 11, 2007
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. Update on the adoption of the Quarter-Percent for Art ordinance No. 09-2037.
6. Additional financial information requested from the Euphrat Museum of Art
COMMISSION REORGANIZATION
7. Appoint the 2009 Chair and Vice-Chair
February 24, 2009 Fine Arts Commission Page 2
STAFF REPORTS
8. 2009 meeting schedule and planning for the year's work program.
9. Review of committee assignments
NEWS ARTICLES
10. Media coverage
ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Cupertino will make
reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with qualified disabilities. If
you require special
assistance, please contact the city clerk's office at 408-777-3223 at least 48 hours in advance of the
meeting.
Kimberly Smith
From: Kimberly Smith
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 10:08 AM
To: 'sramirez@devcon-const.com'
Subject: Information on Cupertino public art
Attachments: 3. Requirements.doc; 4. Summ~~ry.DOC; 6. Information form.doc; 7. Cost Estimate Worksheet
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Hello Mr. Ramirez,
As we discussed yesterday, I am forwarding some informati~~n regarding the public art requirements for Cupertino.
1. Your proposal must be reviewed and approved by the Fine Arts Commission. They have regular meetings on the
fourth Tuesday of even-numbered months. Please provide ~~ritten materials at 2 ~ti~eeks prior to the meeting. I have
tentatively scheduled your project for the Fine Arts Commis:~ion meeting on Tuesday, February 26, at 7:00 p.m. Just let
me know in early February if you are ready to make the pre;~entation or would like to postpone it to April.
2. If your project's schedule requires action sooner than these dates would allow, arrangements can be made to call a
special meeting, but I need about two or three weeks notice for that as well.
3. The Public Art Program documents (attache) have not yet been finalized -you'll see a few areas where text needs to
be filled in -but they basically document the procedure that the Fine Arts Commission has followed for the last year
4. Please note that artwork, lighting, identifying plaque, and landscaping related to the artwork must be installed before
a building occupancy permit will be issued.
I look forward to working with you. Please give me a call if you have any questions.
Kimberly Smith
Cupertino City Clerk
(408) 777-3217
kimberlys(a.cupertino.org
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10300 Torre Avenue
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Cupertino, CA 95014-3255
Telephone: (408) 777-3223
CITY OF FAX: (408) 777-3366
C U P S ITT I N O OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
MEMO]IZANDUM
DATE: March 25, 2008
TO: Aki Honda, Senior Planner
FROM: Kimberly Smith, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Public Art Requirement for 10900 Tantau (Tantau Investments)
On February 26, 2008, the Fine Arts Commission considered a proposal for public art at 10900
Tantau Boulevard, as a requirement for the new two-story office building. In attendance were Mr.
Ron Tate, President of Tate Diversified Develo~~ment; Mr. Sylvester Ramirez, representing
Devcon Construction, Inc.; and Mr. Andre Car;~on, artist.
The Fine Arts Commission received an updated Public Art Information Form along with
elevations and a site plan, and the artist's 2007 portfolio of kinetic sculpture. Mr. Tate explained
there was a minor change in the sculpture locations, and they now proposed two large sculptures
in the front of the building, and four smaller on~;s in the back of the building at Tantau and Kern.
Recommendation
The Fine Arts Commission unanimously appro`~ed the project concept and the six sculptures and
their locations as described below. They also a:;ked that Mr. Carson email copies of the design
drawings when they were available.
Description
Two large sculptures will be installed on either side of the main doorway, arching toward each
other. (A similar sculpture is shown on page 34~ of the artist's portfolio, titled "Bronze Sunglass
Ball.") Each is a kinetic, tree-like form featuruig colored glass bowls that coil around the center
post. All metal components are fabricated from silicon bronze. The artist will provide
replacement glass if necessary.
The sculptures will be placed in 2-foot high pla~iters of blue granite. They will rise about 15 feet
out of the planter, will have at least 12 feet of clearance underneath, and will be up lit at night.
Four smaller kinetic sculptures will be installed at the back of the building. (A similar sculpture
is shown on page 8 of the artist's portfolio, titled "Double Swirl.")
The sculptures will be up lit at night, and will b.: labeled with one or more identification plaques
on stainless steel.
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Valuation
The project budget is estimated at $10 million, and the .25% art requirement would be $25,000.
The estimated value of all of the proposed artwork is $43,000.
Installation Date
The applicant explained that a tenant has not yet been identified for the shell building, but the
building will probably be occupied in April or May of 2009. He anticipated that the artwork
would be installed much sooner.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (408) 777-3217.
cc: Sylvester Ramirez
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Kimberly Smith
From: Kimberly Smith
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 4:33 PM
To: Ronald Tate
Subject: RE: Photographs Of The Public Art At 10900 Tantau Blvd
Dear Ron,
Thank you so much for emailing the photos and additional information. The sculptures really are beautiful! I plan to visit
the site soon on a breezy day so I can see them in motion. I will forward the photos to Planning staff and the Fine Arts
Commission.
There are two more items that I need to verify before your public art requirement can be deemed completed -lighting
and identifying plaque(s).
The Commission had specified that "The sculptures will be up lit at night, and will be labeled with one or more
identification plaques on stainless steel."
Their policy is to Dave tl~e identifying plaque measure at least 8"x 8", be constructed of a permanent material,
and list the name of the artist, the title, medium and the date of fabrication.
Perhaps these two items are already taken care of; in i:hat case you can just send a photo of the plaque and a
brief description of the lighting.
If you have any questions, just give me a call.
Kimberly Smith
Cupertino City Clerk
(408) 777-3217
kimberlysCa~cupertino.org
From: Ronald Tate [mailto:Ron@TATEDevelopment.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 11:28 AM
To: Kimberly Smith
Cc: John Salera; ralph@borelli.com; Larry Wallerstein
Subject: Photographs Of The Public Art At 10900 Tantau Blvd
Kimberly Smith
408-777-3217
kimberl~(a~cupertino.org
Dear Kimberly
Please find attached the photographs you requested of the public that was a condition of our approval. Also
plese find below the name of the art pieces that the arti:>t assigned to them.
The names of the sculpture pairs in the front Are:
Bronze Sun Glass Ball
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The inside pair on the corner are called the Phoenix
The outside pair on the corner are called the Double Swirl
Please confirm that you received this a-mail and that our obligation to provide public art for
10900 Tantau has been fully satisfied.
Ron Tate
President
Tate Diversified Development, Inc.
22 South Santa Cruz Ave. Second Floor
Los Gatos, CA. 95030
(408) 399-4950 ext 1 (office)
(408) 499-5302 (cell)
(408) 399-4960 (fax)
RonCc~Tatedevelooment.com
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Kimberly Smith
From: Ronald Tate [Ron@TATEDevelopment.com]
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 9:21 ISM
To: Kimberly Smith
Cc: Andrew Carson; Larry Wallerstein; ralph@borelli.com; John Salera; Sylvester Ramirez
Subject: Ron Tate 10900 Tantau proposed name plate art need approval or changes
Attachments: tantau plate.pdf
Dear Kimberly
Please find attached the proposed art identification plates for the Public
Art. I would appreciate your approva:L at your very earliest before they
are prepared by our artist. I don't k~zow if you have had the time to go by
and personally see the art although you complimented me on the looks of
the art from the pictures I sent you, but we were getting a great deal of
compliments from our commercial and r~:sidential neighbors.
I look forward to your response at yo~.~r very earliest convenience.
Warmest Regards
Ron Tate
President
Tate Diversified Development, Inc.
22 South Santa Cruz Ave. Second Floor
Los Gatos, CA. 95030
(408) 399-4950 ext 1 (office)
(408) 499-5302 (cell)
(408) 399-4960 (fax)
Ron@Tatedevelopment.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Andrew Carson [mailto:carsoncorbettc~mac:.com]
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 8:33 PM
To: Ronald Tate
Subject: name plate art need approval or changes
Andrew Carson
206-349-0552
Please let me know if you need any other information.
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KINETIC SCULPTURE PAIR KINETIC SCULPTURE PAIR
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BY ANDREW CARSON eY ANDREW CARSON
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COMPLETED JANUARY 2009 COMPLETED JANUARY 2009
PHOENIX PHOENIX
KINETIC SCULPTURE PAIR KINETIC SCULPTURE PAIR
FABRICATED FROM COPPERS FABRICATED FROM COPPER
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GLASS. GLASS.
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DOUBLE SWIRL DOUBLE SWIRL
KINETIC SCULPTURE PAIR KINETIC SCULPTURE PAIR
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GLASS. GLASS.
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Installed: January 2009
Location: 10900 Tantau Avenue
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Ronald (Ron) Tate: Manager
22 South Santa Cruz Avenue
Second Floor
Los Gatos, California 95030
Office (408;1399-4950 Ext # 1
Fax (408) 399-4960
Cell (408) 499-5302
e-mail ron tatedevelopment.com
January 22, 2009
Kimberly Smith
City of Cupertino
Art Commission
Dear Kimberly
As you are aware we went to great lengths and rrillions of extra dollars in costs to give Cupertino its first
LEED building. To acquire the amount of LEED points required by the City of Cupertino to archive a LEED
SILVER Certification very special attention had to be given to the exterior lighting so that the very least
amount of energy would be used. Any unneeded Exterior lighting was not permitted or else we would lose
LEED points. Per the sustainable Site section of 1:he USGBC credit #8 for Light Pollution Reduction, the
intent is to minimize light trespass from the bulginl~ and site, reduce sky-glow to reduce night sky access,
improve nighttime visibility through glare reduction, and reduce- development impact on nocturnal
environment. The section goes on and defines to ~~nly light areas as required for safety- and- comfort. This
site has been designed to for the maximum amount of lighting allow to meet this LEED requirement.
Therefore, we did not provide any electrical outlets to light the public art as per the Draft Program
requirement we received dated 5/30/07, but followed the LEED guide lines as mandated by City planning
and, the City council to archive as LEED Silver Certification. We also went to great expense to give the city
several pieces of public that in itself produces a great deal of reflective light from the building exterior
lighting and from moon and stars.
I look forward to you response for our requested waiver to light the public at your earliest convenience
Warmest regards
Ronald (Ron) Tate
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Kimberly Smith
From: Larry Wallerstein [LWallerstein@TateDevelopment.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 3:06 PM
To: Ronald Tate; Aki Honda
Cc: Kimberly Smith; John Salera; ralph@borelli.com; sramirez@devcon-const.com
Subject: RE: Request For Waiver To Light Public Art 10900 Tantau Blvd
Basically we had to do specific shielding on parking lot lights to limit light dispersion, and Mike Trout of Sprig Electric has
been doing night measurements and calculations to get us into compliance. This is a difficult LEED point as it is a tug-of-
warbetween sufficient lighting for public safety in the parking lots during dark hours measured against minimizing
power usage, light disbursement, and ambient light being too high in measured lumens. Having non security, upward
pointing lighting at best is against the spirit of this hard fought for LEED point, and at worst could cost us our ability to
get certification. In situations like this, where we have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on extra items for LEED, it
would seem that we are best served protecting our committment to the City on this point. We have certainly been
extremely generous in creating both a seating pavilion surrounded by kinetic art, and keynote pieces in the planters
surrounding the entryways. I don't know of a single building in Cupertino that has as extensive a display of public art as
our building does, and it seems a small matter to issue a waiver on nighttime lighting to accomodate one City policy,
while clearly demonstrating intent to comply with a conflicting City policy in establishing art AND creating a LEED
qualifiable building.
Larry I. Wallerstein
Principal
Advantage Real Estate Solutions LLC
Tantau Investments LLC
Riverwalk Investments LLC
Mercer Bingham Junction LLC
22 South Santa Cruz Ave. Second Floor
Los Gatos, CA. 95030
(408) 313-7203
LWallerstein@advantaserealestatesolutions.com
LWallerstein@tatedevelopment.com
Please consider the environment before printing this a-mail
From: Ronald Tate
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 2:38 PM
To: AICP Aki Honda Smelling (AkiH@cupertino.org)
Cc: kimberlys@cupertino.org; Larry Wallerstein; John Salera; ralph@borelli.com; Sylvester Ramirez (sramirez@devcon-
const.com)
Subject: Request For Waiver To Light Public Art 10900 Tantau Blvd
Tantau Investments, LLC
Rnnalrrl !I?nnl Tate: 11AwnanAr
22 South Santa Cruz Avenue
Second Floor
Los Gatos, California 95030
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OFFICE OF THE (:ITY MANAGER
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ERIN M. COOKE
ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
CITY HALL
10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
(408) 777-7603 • FAX (408) 777-3366
ERINC CUPERTINO.ORG
TO: City of Cupertino Public Art Commission
SUBJECT: Public Art Lighting Requirement -Implications for LEED Certification
DATE: Tuesday, January 24th, 2009
I. Public Art Requirement Background
The City of Cupertino has a "quarter-percent four art" requirement for commercial or residential
buildings over 50,000 square feet at one-quarter percent of the total project valuation. The city
also requires that the art project be illuminated :co it may be enjoyed by residents both day and
night. Evening lighting may also reduce the po~:ential for pedestrian accidents and human
interference.
II. LEED Overview
Recently, the Cupertino City Council recommended that staff encourage applications pursue
LEED Silver certification for new commercial I~rojects and Green Point Rated for new
residential projects. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a third-party
certification program, administered by the Unitt;d States Green Building Council (USGBC), to
benchmark the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. Through
its rating system, LEED offers different levels of certification based on the number of credits the
building developer/architect elects to obtain. Certified is the lowest level a developer can
achieve, followed by Silver, Gold, and Platinum certification, which is the highest level that
achieves the maximum level of credits. Presently, new construction projects can follow
established performance criteria using (1) the L EED New Construction (NCB rating system or (2)
the LEED Core & Shell (CS) rating system.
Per the USGBC website, The LEED for New Construction Rating System is designed to guide
and distinguish high-performance commercial and institutional projects, including office
buildings, high-rise residential buildings, goven:unent buildings, recreational facilities,
manufacturing plants and laboratories. The LEF;D for Core & Shell Rating System is a market
specific application, which recognizes the unique nature of core and shell development. The
Rating System acknowledges the limited sphere: of influence over which a developer can exert
control in a speculatively developed building ar~d encourages the implementation of green design
and construction practices in those areas. Core ~tnd shell covers base building elements such as
structure, envelope and the HVAC system. LE1=;D for Core & Shell is designed to be
complementary to the LEED for Commercial Interiors rating system, as both rating systems
establish green building criteria for developers, owners and tenants.
III. 10900 North Tantau Project Background
10900 N. Tantau project was required by the City Council through a condition of approval to
obtain a LEED Silver "Core and Shell" certific~~tion and currently has an application pending
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before the United States Green Building Council, (USGBC) to approve the building as a LEED
Certified Silver Core & Shell project. Tantau Investments worked with KEMA, a LEED
engineering company, to design and implement a project that exceeds current LEED Silver
qualifications. LEED CS offers 61 possible points with a range of 28 -33 points required to
achieve LEED Silver Certification.
The total site lighting wattage is 13,529, which is well below the American Society of Heating,
Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) recommended light level density.
Correspondence with Tantau Investments included a summary of external lighting activities to
minimize light trespass from the building and site, reduce sky-glow to increase night sky access,
improve nighttime visibility through glare reduction, and reduce development impact on
nocturnal environments. Specifically, Tantau Investments worked to:
• Provide sufficient lighting for public safety in its parking lots during dark hours measured
against minimizing power usage, light disbursement, and ambient light being too high in
measured lumens.
• Create a custom shielding to keep spurious light pollution from emanating from lighting out
onto the street.
• Reduce the amount of lumens by the greatest amount possible consistent with the needs of
LEED certification when measured against public safety.
• Develop solar panels on a small carport near the entrance to the site
IV. LEED Lighting Elements
Exterior lighting standards are covered in the LEED CS Rating System's "Sustainable Sites"
category as Credit 8: Light Pollution Reduction. Achieving all requirements awards one credit
and applies only to light areas as required for safety and comfort. The facility may not exceed
80% of the lighting power densities for exterior areas and 50% for building facades and
landscape features. All projects are classified under a zone and must follow all of the
requirements for that specific zone. For this project a Medium (CommerciallIndustrial, High-
Density Residential) zone applies with the following requirements:
• Design exterior lighting so that all site and building mounted luminaires produce a maximum
initial illuminance (total luminous flux incident on a surface, per unit area) value no greater
than 0.20 horizontal and vertical footcandles at the site boundary and no greater than 0.01
horizontal footcandles 15 feet beyond the site.
• Document that no more than 5% of the total initial designed fixture lumens are emitted at an
angle of 90 degrees or higher from nadir (straight down).
• For site boundaries that abut public rights-of--way, light trespass requirements may be met
relative to the curb line instead of the site boundary.
V. Options for Consideration
Tautau Investments is requesting a waiver of the lighting requirement because of (1) the overall
difficulty to achieve a LEED Silver designation and (2) the potential loss of LEED credits due to
potential light pollution created by the addition of this lighting element. At present, this site was
designed to install the maximum amount of lighting allowed to meet this LEED requirement
In addition, the developer did not provide any electrical outlets to light the public art.
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City staff have contacted the USGBC, consulted. its online resources and discussed alternative
lighting opportunities working with green building colleagues at the US EPA and other
consultancies. Based on these discussions and research, staff developed the following options
for the Commission's review:
• To achieve horizontal lighting requirements established for Credit Light Pollution Reduction,
require the developer to install an electrical ~~utlet to connect to an elevated lighting fixture
attached to shine down at one or more of the six sculptures.
• Amend the original site line to exclude the area where the public art is installed and resubmit
the LEED application for the new site. This will enable the developer to install the standard
lighting element without sacrificing the light pollution reduction credit.
• Require the developer to install a standard lighting element and lose the single LEED credit
for Light Pollution Reduction.
• Grant a waiver for the lighting requirement.
VI. Additional Discussion Items
Due to the city's recommended LEED Silver Cc;rtification for commercial properties, it is
expected that future developers may face the same challenges when siting public art on their -
properties. Therefore, the Commission should consider integrating its decision into a future
public art lighting policy to apply consistently t~~ all future projects seeking to achieve LEED
Certification. This will ensure that lighting expe-ctations are confirmed by the artist, developer,
and Commission at the beginning of each project.
In addition to integrating its LEED recommend~~tion into the city's public art lighting
requirement, the Commission could also consider methods to integrate environmental
sustainability as a part of the administrative pro~;,esses and public art planning, design, and
implementation for art programs. This could include the following activities:
• Promote the use of local and/or recycled materials in art or knowledge of material make-up
and where those materials originate.
• Familiarize artists with LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (U.S.
Green Building Council) as it applies to art .installations.
• Provide educational opportunities that share the environmental story of the art piece with the
viewing public.
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Kimberly Smith
To: Diana Argabrite
Subject: RE: Cherry Blossom Festival/Eul~hrat
Thanks Diana, I'll do that. They meet next on February 24.
-----Original Message-----
From: Diana Argabrite [mailto:argabritediana@ftida.edu]
Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2009 12:32 PM
To: City Clerk; City of Cupertino Fine Arts
Subject: Re: Cherry Blossom Festival/Euphrat
Hi Kimberley,
I just heard from Marge Tanaguchi, one of the Frey organizers of the Cherry Blossom Festival,
and the dates for this year are April 25th and 26th. Could you pass this information on to
the Fine Arts commissioners and let them know we'd be happy to present a display of artwork
by Cupertino area children once again.
Many Thanks,
Diana Argabrite
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110-104: X1042 576 500 ~8 0 U u
6111 INE ARTS COMMISS GEN OFFICE SUPPLI
TOTAL ~~Q OFFICE SUPPLIES 576 500 ~8 0 0 0
110-1042-1101042 0 5,000 4,000 0 0 0
6206 FINE ARTS COMMISS GRANT EXPENDITURE
DISTINGUISHED ARTIST OF THE YEAR (ANNUAL NO CHANGE) 500
EMERGING ARTIST OF THE YEAR (ANNUAL, NEW TITLE) 500
EUPHRAT MUSEUM OF ART GRANT (ANNUAL, NO CHANGE) 4,000
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 0 5,000 4,000 0 0 0
110-1042-1101042 500 500 0 0 0 0
6216 FINE ARTS COMMISS CONFERENCE AND ME
TOTAL TRAVEL, CONFERENCE & MEET 500 500 0 0 0 0
110-1042-1101042 Z00 200 50 0 0 0
6226 FINE ARTS COMMISS MEMBERSHIP AND DU
TOTAL MEMBERSHIP/DUES/BOOKS 200 200 50 0 0 0
TOTAL MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 1,276 6,200 4,108 0 0 0
110-1042-1101042 0 0 0 0 0 0
7011 FINE ARTS COMMISS TRAINING AND INST
110-1042-1101042 0 0 0 0 0 0
7014 FINE ARTS COMMISS PROF AND CONTRACT
TOTAL CONTRACT SERVICES 0 0 0 0 0 0
110-1042-1101042 0 500 500 0 0 0
7104 FINE ARTS COMMISS SPECIAL EVENTS
FINE ARTS WEEK EVENT ($250 INCREASE OVER LAST EVENT) 500
TOTAL SPECIAL PROGRAM SERVICES 0 500 500 0 0 0
TOTAL SERVICES 0 500 SUU u U u
TOTAL FINE ARTS COMMISSION 14,637 20,928 13,156 0 0 0
TOTAL GENERAL FUND 14,637 20,928 13,156 0 0 0
TOTAL REPORT 14,637 20,928 13,156 0 0 0
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DATE: 02/13/09 CITY OF CUPERTINO AUDIT21
TIME: 10:07:28 EXPENDITURE AUDIT TRAIL
SELECTION CRITERIA: orgn.fund='110' expledgr.key orgn='1101042'
ACCOUNTING PERIODS: 1/09 THRU 8/09
SORTED BY: FUND,DEPARTMENT,FUND/DEPT
_ TOTALED ON: FUND,DEPARTMENT,FUND/DEPT
PAGE BREAKS ON: FUND
FUND - 110 - GENERAL FUND
FUND/DEPT - 1101042 - FINE ARTS COMMISSION
ACCOUNT
CUMULATIVE
DATE T/C ENCUMBRANC REFERENCE VENDOR BUDGET EXPENDITURES ENCUMBRANCES DESCRIPTION BALANCE
7104 SPECIAL EVENTS
7104 SPECIAL EVENTS .00 .00 .00 BEGINNING BALANCE
07/01/08 11-1 500.00 POSTED FROM BUDGET SYSTEM
08/28/08 21-2 640362 4084 FINE ARTS LEAGUE 500.00 .00 ANNUAL ART SHOW
TOTAL SPECIAL EVENTS 500.00 500.00 .00 .00
TOTAL FUND/DEPT - FINE ARTS COMMISSION 20,927.96 13,155.76 .00 7,772.20
TOTAL DEPARTMENT - FINE ARTS COMMISSION 20,927.96 13,155.76 .00 7,772.20
TOTAL FUND - GENERAL FUND 20,927.96 13,155.76 .00 7,772.20
TOTAL REPORT 20,927.96 13,155.76 .00 7,772.20
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CITY OF
DRAFT MINUTES
FINE ARTS COMMISSION
Regular Meeting, Conf. Rm. A
10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino
C O P E RT I N O Tuesday, December 16, 2008 7:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At 7:00 p.m. the meeting was called to order.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Robert Harrison; Commissioners Jessi Kaur and KC Chandratreya. Absent:
Nancy Canter; Staff present: City Clerk Kimberly Smith
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Chandratreya moved to approve the minutes of October 28, 2008. Kaur seconded and
motion passed unanimously with Canter absent.
PRESENTATIONS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. Review of recommendation from the Planning Division regarding the Percent-for-Art
ordinance.
City Clerk distributed a draft ordinance and the Commission provided suggested wording
changes to the draft. Chandratreya moved to request that City Clerk finalize the changes,
forward to the City Attorney's office for review and bring it to City Council for approval.
Kaur seconded and motion passed unanimously with Canter absent.
STAFF REPORTS
3. Update on commission vacancies
City Clerk updated the Commission on t:he status of the current vacancies.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Kimberly Smith, City Clerk/Staff Liaison
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February 3, 2009 Cupertino City Council Page 11
million revenue decline. In part this list: included the sheriff's contract, capital projects
and a selective hiring freeze. The Finance Director also commented on the redevelopment
agency monies in his report. The City Council asked for a study session to be scheduled
for a tutorial on the Redevelopment Agency.
Wong moved and Sandoval seconded to approve the 2008/09 mid-year budget
adjustment.
16. Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 09-2037: "An Ordinance of the City of
Cupertino adding Chapter 19.118.OCi requiring artwork in public and private
developments." (Continued from Jan. 20:).
The City Clerk distributed a letter from Adam Montgomery, Silicon Valley Association
of Realtors, suggesting some amended wording to Section 19.118.060 (J), and an
additional modification of that section b}~ Community Development Director
Adam Montgomery, Government Aff~iirs Director -Silicon Valley Association of
Realtors, stated that he concurred with tl~e amendment suggested by staff. While he was
not in a position to speak for the Chamber of Commerce at this meeting, Mr.
Montgomery noted that there might be some other discussion points regarding this
ordinance but that could be done at a later date.
Jennifer Griffin thought that more discussion was needed regarding attaching a piece of
art to a property as part of the CC&Rs. For example what would happen if the artwork
was abandoned or the company went out of business.
The City Clerk read the title of the ordinance.
Sandoval moved and Wong seconded to amend the ordinance, section 19.118.060 (J) to
read as follows: "The artwork shall lie a permanent, maintained fixed asset of the
property, and statements to this fact shall be attached or recorded to the existing CC&Rs
or otherwise recorded on the property deed, to advise subsequent property owners of their
obligations to maintain the artwork," and to read the ordinance by title only, and that the
City Clerk's reading would constitute th~~ first reading thereof. Ayes: Mahoney, Sandoval,
Santoro, Wang and Wong. Noes: None.
The City Council members concurred to consider raising the expenditure cap and/or
percentage for art next time the city cour?cil considered a General Plan Amendment.
NEW BUSINESS
17. Adopt a resolution approving a request for semi-rural designation to eliminate sidewalk
requirements along John Way pursuant to Ordinance No. 1925, Resolution No. 09-017.
The City Clerk distributed a petition from property owners of John Way and Kirwin Lane
requesting a rural designation and sidewalk exemption.
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ORDINANCE N0.09-2037
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO ADDING
CHAPTER 19.118.00 REQUIRING ARTWORK IN PUBLIC
AND PRIVATE DEVELOPMENTS
Whereas, in November 2005 the Land Use Element of the Cupertino General Plan was
amended to add Goal H, Policy 2-66, to create a civic environment where the arts express an
innovative spirit, celebrate a rich cultural diversity, and inspire individual and community
participation; and
Whereas, a "percent for art" program was established for construction over 50,000 square feet
for new buildings or expanded buildings.
NOW, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN that the following chapter shall be added to the Cupertino Municipal Code:
19.118.00 Required Artwork in Public and Private Developments
19.118.010 Purpose and Intent
The purpose of this ordinance is to provide a review framework for public art in both public and
private developments in the City of Cupertino, commensurate with the following specific goals, as
described in the Cupertino General Plan:
A. Enhance community character and identity
B. Provide attractive public arts to residents and visitors alike
C. Stimulate opportunities for the arts through cooperative relations between local business and
the City
19.118.020 Applicability of Regulations
A. Any development of 50,000 sq. ft. or larger involving construction of new buildings and/or the
expansion of existing buildings shall be subject to the requirements of this chapter.
B. Additional artwork not mentioned in this chapter by means of specific plan, use permit,
planned development or other discretionary review may be required when deemed appropriate by
the City Council.
19.118.030 Permitted Artwork
Types of art that may be used to satisfy the requirements of this chapter include, but are not
limited to, the following:
A. Sculpture: in-the-round, bas-relief, mobile, fountain, kinetic, electronic, or other, in any
material or combination of materials;
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B. Painting: all media, including portable and permanently affixed works, such as murals;
C. Graphic arts: printmaking, drawing, calligraphy and photography, but only when on a
large public scale;
D. Mosaics;
E. Functional artwork created by a professi onal artist, such as benches, tree grates or trash
receptacles;
F. Any other form of work of art determinE;d by the Fine Arts Commission to satisfy the
intent of this chapter.
19.118.040 Ineligible Artwork
The following shall not be considered eligible to satisfy the requirements of this chapter:
A. Reproductions of original works of art, whether by mechanical or other means. However,
permitted artwork may include limited editions, controlled by the artist, of original prints, cast
sculpture, photographs, or other art forms;
B. Directional or other functional elements such as supergraphics, signing, or color coding,
except where those elements are integral parts of original signed artworks;
C. Art objects which are mass-produced fr~~m a standard design, such as playground
equipment, fountains, flags or banners;
D. Landscaping and garden features, excef~t where these elements are designed by the artist
and are an integral part of a fine artwork
19.118.050 Application for Public Artwork
A. An application for public artwork may be made by the property owner of record or his
agent.
B. Application shall be made to the Director of Community Development on a form provided
by the City.
C. Application for public art for a new devE;lopment shall be made in conjunction with the
review of the use permit and/or architectural an~i site approval for the entire project, in order that
the design and location be taken into consideration at the time of architectural and site planning, as
outlined in chapter 19.124 of the Cupertino Mwlicipal Code.
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D. The Fine Arts Commission shall review for approval the public art application and
artwork. The decision of the Fine Arts Commission may be appealed in accordance with Section
1.16.020 of the Cupertino Municipal code, or as amended.
19.118.060 Design Criteria and Artist Qualifications
It is the intent of this chapter to provide for public art on private property without imposing the
artistic preferences of the City on the owner or the developer of the property. Artistic preferences
are to be primarily those of the owner or developer of the property, but the artwork and its location
is subject to approval of the Fine Arts Commission.
A permit required pursuant to Section 19.118.050 shall be granted upon a showing by the
applicant that the proposed artwork meets the following criteria:
A. The artwork is of a nature specified in Section 19.118.030
B. The artwork requirement is to be satisfied with one significant piece of artwork, except
that the requirement may be met with several works of art when specifically found by the Fine
Arts Commission to fulfill the intent of this chapter. The artwork shall be an integral part of the
landscaping and/or architecture of the buildings.
C. The artwork shall be easily visible from the public street and be located in an area
specifically designated on the project site plan. Appropriate locations include, but are not limited
to, entryways to the property, greenbelts, and building exteriors. The artwork must be in
permanent view to motorists and pedestrians. Artwork located at the entrance to a development
should make a major statement and be visible from the main parking lot, if any. When located in
proximity to major traffic thoroughfares, the artwork should be at a motorist's scale and oriented
toward the view corridor of the motorist.
D. Artwork located along Stevens Creek Boulevard or De Anza Boulevard corridors shall be
large in scale and oriented to the view corridors of the motorist. Appropriate artwork in these
corridors will most likely be sculptural: however, other forms of art may be considered if
consistent with the intent of this chapter. Artwork should have a visual impact upon passengers in
a moving vehicle or pedestrians not less than 100 feet away.
E. The composition of the artwork shall be of permanent materials requiring a low level of
maintenance. Materials used shall be durable and resistant to graffiti and the effects of weather.
F. The nature and style of the artwork shall be considered in the context of other artwork in
the surrounding area in order to encourage a wide range of art styles and materials, and to create a
balanced and interesting aesthetic appearance. The developer is encouraged to give preference to
artists living or working in the San Francisco Bay area, and to avoid using artists whose work is
already displayed as public art within the City of Cupertino boundaries.
G. Because the artwork will necessarily be highly visible to the public and be associated with
city requirements, expressions of obvious bad taste or profanity shall not be approved.
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H. Water and/or electronic sculpture may be permitted if adequate assurance of continued
maintenance is provided.
I. Artwork shall be identified by an appropriate plaque or monument measuring not less than
eight inches by eight inches. The plaque shall be: made of a durable, permanent material and shall
be placed near the artwork, and shall list the date: of installation, title and artist, and medium.
J. The artwork shall be a permanent, maintained fixed asset of the property, and statements to
this fact shall be attached or recorded to the existing CC&R's or otherwise recorded on the
property deed, to advise subsequent property ov~mers of their obligations to maintain the artwork.
K. The proposed artwork shall meet the criteria for review as set forth in the City of
Cupertino Public Art Prograun Guidelines for Selection of Public Art, as originally adopted by the
City Council Resolution No. OS-040, or as later aunended.
L. The artist's qualifications will be evaluated and examples of past work may be reviewed.
The review, however, shall be primarily for the purpose of determining the artist's experience with
artwork of monumental proportion.
19.118.070 Minimum Artwork Value
The minimum expenditure for the artwork, including but not limited to design, fabrication, and
installation, is one-quarter of one percent (.25%), with an expenditure cap of $100,000.00, or such
minimum expenditure and/or expenditure cap tl;~at is set forth in the Cupertino General Plan.
19.118.080 Maintenance Requirements
The property owner shall maintain the artwork in good condition continuously after its
installation, as determined appropriate by the city. Maintenance shall include all related
landscaping, lighting, and upkeep, including the: identification plaque. Artwork required or
approved pursuant to this chapter cauuiot be rerr,~oved, except for required maintenance or repair,
unless approved by the City; at which time the (~ity may require replacement or relocation of the
artwork. In the event that the artwork is located. in the public right-of--way, a maintenance
agreement with the City shall be required.
19.118.090 In Lieu Fee for Artwork is Discouraged
In some instances the placement of artwork on a particular property may not be feasible. In
such cases, an in-lieu contribution may be made: to the City. The developer or property owner
may apply to the Fine Arts Commission for an in-lieu fee alternative on projects that lack an
appropriate location for public art, although such alternative is strongly discouraged.
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Publication Clause
The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published at least once in a newspaper of
general circulation published and circulated in the City within 15 days after its adoption, in
accordance with Government Code Section 36933, shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance
and shall cause this ordinance and her certification, together with proof of publication, to be
entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City.
INTRODUCED at a regular adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino the 3`d of February, 2009 and ENACTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Cupertino the 17th of February, 2009, by the following vote:
PASSED:
Vote: Members of the Cit_y Council
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Clerk Mayor, City of Cupertino
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Kimberly Smith
To: Jan Rindfleisch (rindfleischjanet@fhda.edu)
Subject: FW: Euphrat budget
Hi Jan,
I spoke with the FAC chairman, and he said this is probably sufficient for this year (knowing that you've been under the
gun moving into your new location and all) although I think they would have preferred a little more detail/something
more formal in terms of breakdown. I'll ask the commission to provide you with a list of specific requirements so you'll
know in advance what information to provide.
Just FYI for next year : - )
Kim
From: Kimberly Smith
Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 5:14 PM
To: 'Robert Harrison (Robert-hf@comcast.net)'
Subject: FW: Euphrat budget
Hi Robert,
See the note below from Janet re her intended uses for thE~ Euphrat Grant. Is this sufficient detail for the FAC, or would
you like me to get something more?
Kim
From: Janet Rindfleisch [mailto:jer2574@fhda.edu]
Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 4:49 PM
To: Kimberly Smith
Subject: Euphrat budget
Hi Kimberly,
Hope the new year is treating you well.
It has been crazy moving in and I have been working r.~on-stop over the holidays, with no heat till this week. I
have been sick and have laryngitis once again. But otherwise this place is beautiful! You can have a tour
whenever. It is a dream come true.
I was wondering if something simple like the following would be OK. Let me know if you need something
more formal.
Many thanks,
Jan
864-8836 for now (the 864-8596 number still isn't connected)
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Euphrat Budget
Please note that the Euphrat raises 1 /11th of the salary of the
Museum Director and 100% of the salary of the Arts & Schools
Director as well as funding for additional staffing.
Relates primarily to community outreach events, exhibitions,
promotion
Director $700
Arts & Schools Director $1300
Part-time staff, students $1400
Printing, materials, supplies 600
Total $4000
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EUPHRAT MUSEUM OF ART, 2007-2008 F3EPORT
THE CORE OF THE EUPHRAT IS ITS UNIQUE, TIMELY EXHIBITIONS, PUBLIC EVENTS AND
PROGRAMS, MEET-THE-ARTIST RECEPTIONS, AND EXHIBITION-RELATED MATERIALS. The year
focused on collaborative exhibitions and program development, including working with art groups and
other educational institutions in the Bay Area. In addition we continued programmatic, architectural, and
equipment planning related to building the new Euphrat Museum of Art on campus.
EXHIBITIONS HELD AT EUPHRAT MUSEUM OF A,,
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Moving Cultures (...all over the map) was an exhit~ition of art related to moving cultures, whether from
one location to another, changing/shifting over time, ~~r changing interpretations. Artworks ranged from
landscapes and poetry to interventions, actions, satire, and cultural Meaning Makers. Artist Marta
Sanchez and Chicana poet Norma Cantu exhibited a series of collaborative prints that addressed the
history and beauty of Texas railroad culture. A mixed media Day of the Dead altar by Eugene Rodriguez
paid homage to all who have come to this country in search of a better life. Artist Vic De La Rosa's 1/erbal
Serapes series addressed cultural assumptions and ~;ommunication between cultures. Artist Michael
Arcega exhibited work from his El Conquistadorkseries, ahumorous critique on contemporary and
historic issues of colonialism and cultural exchange. Included were maquettes for his 10' Manila galleon,
made primarily of Manila folders. Kent Manske and ~lanette Wylde created a Meaning Maker installation
with pamphlets to make sense of our changing culture(s). What began with a story of migration grew to
reflect the cultural complexities of today and the resultant questioning of communication, meaning, and
values.
October 2 -November 21, 2007
Graphic Storytelling as Activism presented a variety of art forms, including cartoons, political posters,
digital art, book art, and more to explore a range of irnagery with an activist bent. It began with graphic
storyteller Keith Knight who exhibited work from threE: series and the book Beginner's Guide to
Community-Based Arts, which features graphic storiE;s about artists, educators, and activists across the
U.S. Artist Favianna Rodriguez exhibited colorful silN;screens, political posters and personal art. Her art
reflected national and international grassroot strugglE:s, and told a history of social justice through
graphics. Charisse Domingo exhibited a photographic series on East Palo Alto and Gila River revealing a
major untold story about toxic waste in Silicon Valley. This was one of a number of series Domingo has
done for Silicon I/alley De-Bug magazine. Artists Samuel Rodriguez and Matthew Rodriguez were also
from the De-Bug collective and they exhibited a custom bike that featured the fictional character Shorty
Fatz. Artist Sharon Hing exhibited mixed media art from her series Dirty Workwhich were derived from
personal interviews with foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong. Some artworks reminded viewers of
history glossed over or forgotten. Lingshan's social realist painting referred to the atrocity of the Nanking
massacre of 1937. America Meredith's paintings featured lesser known historical events involving Native
Americans. Her spokescards for bicycle wheels focused on the preservation of the Cherokee language.
Oliver Chin exhibited illustrations from his graphic novel 9 of 1: A Window to the World which dealt with
perspectives of many people around the time of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Several
publications were on display, including New CreativE~ Community, from New Village Press.
February 11 -April 17, 2008
DeAnza StudentArt Show presented artwork in a variety of media created by De Anza art,
photography, and graphic design students in the last two academic years. Over one hundred artworks
were shown, representing eighty-six artists. Twelve artists received recognition awards.
May 21 -June 14, 2008
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EVENTS DIRECTLY LINKED TO EXHIBITIONS
Public Reception for Graphic Storyte/ling as Activism, discussion with Oliver Chin. January 30.
Public Reception for Graphic Storyte/ling as Activism, book signing and discussion with Keith Knight.
February 21.
Public Reception featuring discussion with poet Norma Cantu for Moving Cultures. October 1.
Public Reception and Awards Ceremony for De Anza Student Art Show. June 12.
ARTS & LEADERSHIP PRESENTATIONS AND MINI-RESIDENCIES
Author and poet Norma E. Cantu spent the day at De Anza. She has been a major force in Chicana/o
studies for more than 30 years. At the Euphrat, she read from her books and spoke about the prints she
did in collaboration with artist Marta Sanchez. Presented in conjunction with the Puente Project, the
Writing and Reading Center, and International/Intercultural Studies. October 1, 2007.
Interdisciplinary artist Michael Arcega presented a slide show of his art, using language and humor to
discuss serious subjects, such as globalization. He met with students afterwards in the Euphrat for
further discussions. A project with the Institute of Community and Civic Engagement. Co-sponsoring
organizations included Office of Diversity, Intercultural/International Division, the Filipino American
Historical Society (FAHNS, Santa Clara Valley Chapter), and the California History Center. November 19,
2007.
Illustrator, author, and publisher Oliver Chin presented a slide show and lecture on his work. A
project with the Vsiting Artist Series sponsored by the Creative Arts Division. January 30, 2008.
Cartoonist, rapper, and Hip-Hop musician Keith Knight spent the day at De Anza. He gave several
presentations, including amulti-media show of his nationally syndicated comic strips and graphic stories
from the book Beginner's Guide to Community-Based Arts Sponsors included the De Anza Student
Body, Visiting Speakers Series, and African Ancestry Faculty, Staff & Student Association. February 21,
2008.
Artist and community activist Favianna Rodriguez spent the day at De Anza. She gave three
presentations about her art and spoke about national and international grassroots struggles. She invited
students to consider how art can help encourage civic dialog and participation. Their small artworks were
for the Building Together collaborative art fence project on the construction site of the new Euphrat.
Rodriguez joined in a Gathering at the construction fence to install the additional art. Co-sponsored by
Women's History Month. March 5, 2008.
ADDITIONAL CAMPUS COLLABORATIONS
Groundbreaking ceremony for the new Euphrat Museum of Art, connected with the new Vsual and
Performing Arts Center. Three-part event. Small reception in the Euphrat connected with sculpture
dedication. Main event at the construction site, which included a Euphrat presentation. The Euphrat
Building Togethercollaborative art fence project served as a backdrop on the construction fence.
Followed by Euphrat luncheon held on the patio in front of the Euphrat, honoring friends and donors,
introducing our new logo brochure, and speaking of plans for the new building. Multiple partners across
campus and at the district for the events of this day. October 9, 2007.
Participation in Urban Arts and Hip-Hop Festival in collaboration with the Institute for Community and
Civic Engagement. Two art booths presented "Civic Engagement and Graffiti-Style Writing", live art
demonstrations, and displays of student art. November 15, 2007
Participation in Dia de los Muertos Altars at De Anza. Sponsored by Puente and i Lead 1. October 31-
November 30, 2007.
Participation in °Immigrant Voices," a series of events sponsored by the Institute of Community and Civic
Engagement. Artist Antonio Castro presented art related to immigration in conjunction with a panel
discussion. May 7, 2008.
Collaboration with Creative Arts Division and Art on Campus Committee regarding Student Show,
arranging monetary awards funded by the Art Department, purchases for the college's permanent
collection, and documentation. Worked with student designer Ana Milosavljevic on announcement, and
with graphic design instructor Bill Nagel on design and certificates.
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Participation in Women's History Month Committee.
Participation in Visual and Performing Arts Center Committee (building related). This included walking
through the site every three weeks, trouble-shooting as construction progressed, working with on-campus
personnel and off-campus consultants to problem solve, design interior structures and equipment, and
identify equipment/furnishing needs. Yearlong involvement.
Participation in Groundbreaking Committee for the rrew Vsual and Performing Arts Center and Euphrat.
Event planning and marketing, preceding Oct. 9.
CAMPUS OUTREACH
Presentation, "You and the New Euphrat Museum," De Anza College Teaching and Learning
Conference. February 22, 2008
De Anza Student Interns 16 were employed as teachers' aides in the Euphrat Arts & Schools Program
and as museum assistants and front desk attendant:;. Their areas of study were art and graphic design
(11), art history (1), education (1), nursing (1 and business (2). Students learn about museum
operations, contemporary art, multicultural art education, art history, and how to work with children and a
variety of art materials. This experience gives students the opportunity to see if museum studies or art
education is a career path they might want to pursue. Students are asked to reflect on their experience.
Visits and Tours include:
Beth Bresnan Arts 1 ANisual Arts Juli;~na Kang Drawing, Design
Barbara Allie Oil Painting Cheryl Battiato Drawing
Prakash Chandras Drawing Catie Cadge Moore Art History
Sal Breiter Art, Ideas, and Values Mark Engel Acrylic Painting
Moto Ohtake Sculpture Karen Chow English 1A
Maxine Freed Creative Minds Yae:l Karmi Art 1A~sual Arts
Marc Coronado Puente/EWRT 1 A Diane Pierce Photography
Wil Castano Photography Marcia Briggs Design and Color
Linda Mau Ceramics Keri Wiesner Literary Magazine
Multiple visits, some with curriculum and writing assi~3nment built around exhibition.
Lifelong Learning Studio Practice. The Euphrat Museum serves as a lab for students.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH (in addition to Arts & Scf'iools Program outreach and exhibitions)
Member of San Jose City Hall Exhibitions Committee, ongoing
Juror for National PTA Reflections Art Contest. ~lanuary 2008.
International Fair booth in conjunction with Cupertino's Lunar New Year Unity Parade, included a
hands-on two frame animation art activity. De Anza student interns, Euphrat Artist/Teachers, and
community members staffed the booth. March 10, 2007.
Cherry Blossom Festival presentation, with Cupertino Arts Commission. April 26, 2008.
Explore Cupertino Day, information station with hands-on art activity. May 4, 2008.
De Anza College Art Day for Lakewood School included Euphrat exhibition, Art on Campus tours,
visits to ceramics and sculpture classes, and hands-on art activities. January 11, 2008.
De Anza College Art Days for Cupertino Middle ~~chool included Euphrat exhibition, Art on Campus
tours, visits to ceramics and sculpture classes, and hands-on art activities. On June 3, students from
Cupertino Middle School served as mentors to the 1''c and 2nd grade students from Arbuckle School. The
middle school students led small group discussions s~bout the art they viewed and assisted with the
hands-on art activities. June 3 and 5, 2008.
De Anza College Art Day for Arbuckle School included Euphrat exhibition, Art on Campus tour, visits
to ceramics, sculpture, and dance classes, and hancls-on art activities. June 3, 2008.
Attended/Participated in:
ArtsEnhance Workshop, Krause Center for Innovation and Arts Council Silicon Valley, September 17-
18, 2007
City of Sunnyvale Arts Focus Group participant far the Parks of the Future P/an, March 13, 2008
Peer Training Seminar in Arts-Based Youth Development, Crossroads Project and National
Performance Network, New Orleans, Louisiana, Ma~~ 18-21, 2008
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CAMPUS /COMMUNITY PROJECTS
Building Together, 2007-2008 collaborative public art project for the construction fence for the new
Euphrat Museum of Art, part of the new Visual and Performing Arts Center. Bui/ding Together artwork
was by De Anza students, school children, and community participants. The first set of panels
incorporated reproductions of faces and self-portraits representing current and future students, artists,
performers, and audiences. Colored recycled net cloth shapes related to different cultures. The second
set of panels featured graffiti-style designs and phrases inspired by social justice movements. The final
panels incorporated artwork with multi-lingual text offering greetings and inviting people to "Experience
the New Euphrat." Co-sponsored by the Institute for Community and Civic Engagement. Yearlong.
EUPHRAT MUSEUM OF ART EXPANSION PLANNING. IMPLEMENTATION 2007-08
New building, substantial work with consultants on plans and implementation, including preparations for
varied AV capabilities, movable interior walls, flexible museum lighting system, and additional structural
needs for diverse art installations. Worked with the large Visual and Performance Art Center Committee,
which included project architects, DES Architects + Engineers, Euphrat representation, and numerous
division, college, and district representatives.
Additional project development and funding. Yearlong work continued with the De Anza
administration, Euphrat Museum Board, Foothill-De Anza Foundation, Creative Arts Division, and others
about planning and funding. This included working .on the needs of outfitting the new space with related
costs, and expanding outreach.
Developed funding for and initiated long-range planning process involving campus and
community. Worked with consultants Ernest Mark and Nancy Hom regarding phone interviews,
developing questionnaires, and holding visioning meetings. Involved Euphrat Board members, artists,
college and community participants.
Developed new logo, branding, coordinated promotional materials and expanded marketing.
Worked with team of designers and marketing consultants on design and text that symbolized the new
Euphrat. New logo, brochure, signage and banner were introduced at Groundbreaking Ceremony, Oct. 9.
Banner has been used at community events. Brochures have been used at community events and
mailed to arts and civic venues.
Developed totally new website with new logo. New design, configuration, focus. Expanded
information and archives, community quotations, images, and more. Connected with college and district
sites. Included ability for on-line donations. Worked with team of designers and marketing consultants,
as well as with De Anza web team. Development is ongoing.
ARTICLES AND PUBLICITY include
City of Sunnyvale Quarterly Report, Summer 2007 Artweek, December 2007
La l/oz, October 8, 2007 La 1/oz, May 27, 2008
La 1/oz, October 15, 2007 La 1/oz, June 2, 2008
La t/oz, November 19, 2007, front page and full page La I/oz, June 16, 2008
La I/oz, November 26, 2007
La t/oz, online slide show, Fall Quarter 2007 La t/oz, online slide show, Spring Quarter 2008
FUNDERS
Applied Materials Excellence in the Arts grant, De Anza Associated Student Body
in association with Arts Council Silicon Valley Institute of Community and Civic
Engagement,
Arts Council Silicon Valley grant, De Anza
in partnership with Adobe Systems Inc. Lunar New Year Unity Parade
Arts Council Silicon Valley De Anza College
City of Cupertino The Euphrat Museum Board
City of Sunnyvale Friends of the Euphrat Museum of Art
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SAMPLE QUOTES RELATED TO EUPHRAT PROI;RAMS:
More to come...
Every experience here at the Euphrat Museum has teen amazing. Getting involved and participating
here gives me the confidence to accomplish my own future dreams. Learning first hand about art and art
ideas has helped me understand so much more and fills me with hope that I can be a part of making the
world a better place... The Euphrat Museum has opE:ned my eyes and mind as to what art is and how
powertul it can be. In addition to looking at and analyzing the art, I got to meet some of the artists and
talk to them about their work and that was so cool... My dream is to be an artist and environmental
activist and to go back to my country Guam and teach the children there about art and the environment.
Joseph Certeza, De Anza si:udent
I was blown away at the content of the Graphic Stor7rte//rng as Activism exhibit. It covered all types of
graphic illustration (including the incredible work of Egan Jose artist Sam Rodriguez!) and it put it in the
current day perspective! Put on top of that the Euphrat Museum gets its funds by fundraising... I was
blown away.
Zoramaddie, Artsopolis positing
EUPHRAT MUSEUM OF ART, ARTS & SCHOOLS PROGRAM 2007-08
AFTER-SCHOOL ART PROGRAM
Professional artists conducted year-long art classes 'for third through fifth grade students at Braly,
Lakewood, Nimitz, Fairwood, and San Miguel Schools in the city of Sunnyvale. These schools were
identified as having high numbers of at-risk youth. Almost 2,100 student-hours of free after-school art
instruction were provided.
FEE-BASED AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
The Euphrat Museum of Art offered after-school fee-based programs at eight schools in the Cupertino
Union School District (Blue Hills, Creekside Park, Faria, Lincoln, Portal Park, West Valley, Miller Middle,
and Hyde Middle). Over 4,200 student-hours of after-school fee-based art instruction were provided.
QUINLAN COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRAM
The Euphrat Museum of Art offered fee-based after-;>chool, evening, and Saturday art classes for children
at the Quinlan Community Center. Almost 7,500 stu~~ent-hours of art instruction were provided.
TEACHING TOURS
Hands-on Teaching Tours of the Euphrat Museum oi' Art are arranged for school children during major
exhibitions. Over 600 student-hours of hands-on Teaching Tours were provided by Euphrat
artistfteachers on site at the Euphrat during the school day.
EXTENDED YEAR PROGRAM
Summer 2007 program offered Extended Year class~:s atone elementary and two middle schools in the
Cupertino Union School District (Muir, Cupertino Middle, and Miller Middle). Over 13,860 student-hours of
during-school fee-based art instruction were provided.
PRESENTATIONS
Assembly at Fairwood School, presented the Fairwood after-school art class's collaborative animation
project in the Multi Purpose auditorium, May 1, 2008.
COMMUNITY EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS TIED INTO EUPHRAT ARTS & SCHOOLS PROGRAM
Community exhibitions have been a way for elementary and middle school students to grow in self-
esteem through recognition of their work and a way for staff, families, and the community to be more
aware of student work and the art program. We have placed rotating exhibits throughout the year at
these locations: Cupertino Middle, Fairwood, Miller Middle, Muir, and San Miguel schools, the Qunilan
Community Center, and the Sunnyvale Creative Arts Center in conjunction with the Hands on the Arts
festival. The Euphrat children's art exhibition Art, Culture, Imagination: Artwork by Cupertino Area
Chi/dren and Youth was sponsored by the Cupertino Fine Arts Commission and held in conjunction
with the Cherry Blossom Festival. Children's artwork was also displayed at the Euphrat's International
Fair booth in conjunction with the Lunar New Year Unity Parade, and at the Sunnyvale Park and
Recreation office in conjunction with Arts & Humanities Month. An estimated 16,000 people viewed these
exhibitions.
SAMPLE QUOTES RELATED TO EUPHRAT'S ARTS & SCHOOLS PROGRAM:
I am a graphic design major and my son now understands what that is because we always look at design
together wherever we are. My son now makes his own toys and looks at boxes and wrappers before he
thinks about what is inside them. I learned this from the Euphrat art teachers and from going to the
museum shows with my De Anza classes. They say design is all over and. that the artist is always looking
to see what is there. I am so happy that my son now thinks like an artist. Helping with the museum's art
classes has helped make me a better parent!
Lanphoug Vo, De Anza student
I have been in the after-school class since 3ro grade and I have had a great time. I would tell new
students to try their best and not ever give up. You will learn many new things through art.
5th Grader, San Miguel
The after school art class is awesome! I learned that art is important because it teaches you about life.
Art is learning!
5th Grader, Nimitz
(More to come...)
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Fine Arts (:ommission
CUPEI~TINO 2009 Meeting Schedule
Regular meetings of the Fine Arts Commission sire held on the fourth Tuesday ofeven-numbered
months, 7:00 p.m., in Conference Room A of City Hall, unless those dates conflict with holiday
schedules.
A representative of the Fine Arts Commission t}~pically attends the Mayor's monthly meeting as
well. Those are held on the second Tuesday of c;ach month at 8:00 a.m., in Conference Room A
of City Hall.
Additional meetings may be called as needed, although the staff liaison may not be available. In
that case, the commission will be responsible for preparing the minutes, as well as arranging for
the staff liaison to post the agenda 72 hours prior.
Commissioners may work in groups of two as a~~-hoc committees with no requirement for
agendas or minutes. For further information on Brown Act limitations, please contact Kimberly
Smith, City Clerk, 777-3217.
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Jan 13 Ma or meets with commissioners
Feb 10 Mayor meets with commissioners
Feb 24 FAC meetin
Mar 10 Ma or meets with commissioners
A ril 14 Mayor meets with commissioners
A r128 FAC meetin.
May 12 Ma or meets with commissi~~ners
June 9 Mayor meets with commissi~~ners
June 23 FAC meetin
July 14 Mayor meets with commissi~~ners
Aug 1 Shakespeare In the Park - re~~eption & Distinguished Artist announcement
date is tentative
Aug 11 Ma or meets with commissioners
Au 25 FAC meetin.
Se t 8 Ma or meets with commissioners
Set 18 Fine Arts Lea ue rece tion/l~ all Festival kickoff
Oct 13 Ma or meets with commissioners
Oct 27 FAC meetin
Dec 22 FAC meetin -date is sub'ect to than e
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AD HOC COMMITTEE ROSTER
Cupertino Fine Arts Commission updated 02-14-08
Committee Name Members Putpose/Notes Status
(all are ad hoc
committees
Distinguished Artist Funding of $500 for first time in 2006. Was expanded to two
of the Year 2008 categories (visual and performing) but in 2007 no aztist in the
performing category was selected. Charlotte Kruk was selected
for visual category. She and other DA's participated in 2007
Rotazy/Chamber Fall Festival. Budget request for 2008-2009 will
be $500 for Distinguished Artist, $500 for Emerging Artist, and
re uest for fundin for Arts Week.
Distinguished Artist Nancy Canter Update application & Will report back to full commission in February 2008. Consider
application & Robert Hazrison criteria; contact FALC merging with annual Fine Arts Day, the first Friday in October
criteria & Euphrat to see if each yeaz.
they aze interested in
hostin artici atin .
Percent for Art At 5-06 meeting FAC began writing policy document. 3-07 FAC
Ordinance/ decided that Sunnyvale model was simpler and aze making
Developer's changes to that version. At 8-07 meeting subcommittee formed
Guidelines (Jessi Kaur and KC Chandratreya). Further direction discussed in
October & December meeting, and item will be brought back
Feb.
Grants Committee n/a Budget request for 2008-2009 will be $500 for Distinguished
(Fall 2008) Artist, $500 for Emerging Artist, and request for funding for Arts
Week. (In 06-07 $2000 in grant funds were reinstated and
awazded to the Euphrat Museum plus $500 to Distinguished
Artist. 2008 budget was increased to $5,200: $1000 total for
two Distinguished Artists, $4000 for Euphrat and $250 for judge
for 'uried Fall Festival Art Show.
~ Grants Committee n/a No grant funds specifically requested except those shown above
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Cupertino Fall This event is put on by FAC chairman coordinated with Fall Festival representatives to
Festival (formerly Cupertino Rotary and display works by previous and current Distinguished Artists. See
the Cupertino the Cupertino Chamber note under Grants Committee; Council authorized $250 for
Jubilee) of Commerce. juried Fall Festival Art Show in 2007. Grant funds were
TENTATIVE Cupertino sponsors by awarded and sent to FALC representatives.
providing space
2008 Cherry Jessi Kaur represented Diana Argabrite oversaw project, provided artwork from her
Blossom Festival the FAC at the children's classes and set up display at festival in 2005, 2006 and
Children's Art festival in 2007 2007. History: 1st year was competition, 2nd year was models
Display of "4 Seasons corner." San and 4~' yrs were felt banners.
April 26-27 2008 Interest waning, too time-consuming on part of FAC to finish/
instalUteardown. 5th year was an art exhibit -after that creation,
installation, and teardown supervised by Diana Argabrite
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