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APPROVED MINUTES
FINE ARTS COMMISSION
Regular Adjourned Meeting, Conf. Rm. A
10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
CUPERTINO
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At 7:05 p.m. Chairman Robert Harrison called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Robert Harrison, and Commissioners Michael Harkins, KC Chandratreya, Jessi
Kaur. Absent: Nancy Canter. Staff present: City Clerk Kimberly Smith.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Kaur moved to approve the minutes of June 26, 2007 as amended. Harkin seconded and
motion passed unanimously with Canter absent.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
2. City Clerk updated the Commission on the statue at Merlion Restaurant. She indicated that
the statue was considered signage and is governed by the Planning Commission. The
Commission concurred that it would like to have the opportunity to provide input for future
signage sculptures.
3. The Commission concurred to allow lower wattage for the lighting at the Whole Foods
public art project.
4. Cupertino Fine Arts League Grant Application
City Clerk reported that the grant application from the Fine Arts League had been received
to hire a judge for the Fall Festival art show. Harkins moved to pay $250 for a juried art
show judge. Chandratreya seconded and motion passed unanimously with Canter absent.
NEW BUSINESS
5. Status report on arts-related activities at the Cupertino Fall Festival
Harrison updated the Commission regarding the Fall Festival. He indicated that the major
theme of the event.would focus on children. It was also noted that the Distinguished Artist
of the Year would be displaying her art during the Fine Arts League of Cupertino's art
show, and that most of the artwork would be for sale.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. Discussion of sculpture garden and/or sculpture locations in community
Harkins discussed an outline he prepared for a sculpture garden and possible locations
within the community. The Commission concurred to visit park sites and other potential
locations, and discuss the outline in more detail at the next meeting.
7. Discussion of the policy for commercial sale of art displayed on city property
City Clerk reported that the policy had been reviewed and approved by the Quinlan Center
Manager. The policy is expected to go to City Council in October.
8. Preparation of a Percent-for-Art ordinance and "developer's guidelines" document
Kaur indicated that the policy was not yet ready for review. Chandratreya and Kaur agreed
to work as an ad hoc committee on this item.
9. Update on proposal from Vardy Shtein for a rotating art display
City Clerk updated the Commission. It was noted that the director of the sculpture
department at DeAnza College was interested, but had not yet committed to handle the
project. It was also noted that the Building, Planning and Public Works Departments
would need to approve the area for the display and that the project may require a Director's
Permit. Mr. Shtein was asked to contact Community Development Director Steve Piasecki
directly.
STAFF REPORTS
10. Review of current ad hoc committee list
City Clerk reported that the ad hoc committee list would be updated to reflect the change to
the Percent for Art project.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
11. Arts-related news updates from Commissioners
There was no discussion on this item.
12. Report from Mayor's meeting with commissions, and select representative to attend future
meetings (these occur the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 8:00 a.m.).
The Commission reviewed the report that was prepared by Canter.
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NEWS ARTICLES
10. Media coverage
There was no discussion on this item.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:40 p.m. the meeting was adjourned.