FAC 01-27-04CITY OF
CUPEI INO
AGENDA amended
FINE ARTS COMMISSION
Regular Meeting, Conference Room A
10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino
January 27, 2004 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of the regular meetings of November 25 and December 23, 2003
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
2. Election of chairperson and vice chairperson
PRESENTATIONS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSIONER AND LIAISON REPORTS
· · rd ' t
3. Monthly meeting wxth Mayor James (3 Tuesday, 7 a.m·, Hobee s Restauran )
· Report from January meeting
· Select commissioners to attend future meetings
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4. Amendments to Guidelines for Selecting Public Art (continued from 9-22-03)
· Revised guidelines, incorporating sections from the Town of Los Gatos policy as well
as changes suggested by commission members, will be distributed at the meeting for
the commission's consideration
5. Sculpture commissioned by Dick and Carolyn Randall for Cupertino Library/Civic Center
Plaza.
· Status report
NEW BUSINESS
6· Consider a recognition plaque on Children's Tile Wall
· Suggestion by Diana Argabrite
7. Consider 7th annual student art exhibit at the Cherry Blossom Festival (April 24 and 25)
8. Consider updates to the "Arts and Recreation Calendar" brochure for 2004.
January 27, 2004 Cupertino Fine Arts Commission Page 2
S]'AFF REPORTS
9. Fine Arts Commission composition changed to 5 members
· Ordinance No. 1934
10. Update on status of City budget
11. Committee Roster (information item)
NEWS ARTICLES
12. 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.
CITY OF
CUPEP INO
DRAFT MINUTES
FINE ARTS COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
November 25, 2003
CALL TO ORDER
At 7:32 p.m. Chairperson Shirley Lin-Kinoshita called the meeting to order in Conference A o£
City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLLCALL
Present: Chairperson Shirley Lin-Kinoshita, and Commissioners Nancy Canter, David Kim,
Hema Kundargi (5:38 p.m.), Janet Mohr, and Carl Orr. Commissioners absent: None. Two seats
vacancy. Staff present: City Clerk Kimberly Smith.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of the regular meetings of September 23 and October 28, 2003
Carl Orr/Nancy Canter moved and seconded to approve the minutes as presented, and the
motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS - None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Shirley Lin-Kinoshita discussed a CD titled "40 Years of Cupertino" produced by the Fine Arts
League of Cupertino and said it was a review of the city's history as seen through the eyes of the
League artists. She presented a copy of the CD to the city.
Shirley Lin-Kinoshita noted the thank-you letter received from the Garden Gate School principal
for the commission's sponsorship of the Janlyn Dance Company performance.
COMMISSIONER AND LIAISON REPORTS
Hema Kundargi reported that she had attended a recent Library Commission meeting, and was
asked what the Fine Arts Commission had in mind for art in the library. They asked for concrete
suggestions regarding funding, where it will be placed, how it will fit in, etc. The commissioners
concurred that Kundargi should stay in touch with the Library Commission and explain that no
funding was currently available, but that both commissions should remain attentive to art
opportunities in the new building, whether it is painting, sculpture, mobiles, light & shadow,
sound, etc. Shirley Lin-Kinoshita said the new San Jose Library is a showplace and has art of
various media integrated throughout its 9 floors. Nancy Canter said that the DeAnza College
learning center also has a number of art pieces that were added later throughout the building.
Janet Mohr said she had attended the open studio of Cupertino Distinguished Artist Constance
Guidotti.
November 25, 2003 Cupertino Fine Arts Commission Page 2
Monthly meeting with Mayor Chang (3ra Tuesday at 5 p.m.)
· Janet Mohr reviewed a typed report on the November Mayor's meeting and the
activities of the other commissions.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Creation of mural in one or more locations to discourage graffiti
· Staff recommends tabling project at this time because of lack of grant funds, etc.
The commissioners concurred to table this item, and agreed that should funds become
available for a mural it should be placed in a location that is highly visible to the public.
NEW BUSINESS
Sculpture commissioned by Dick and Carolyn Randall for Cupertino Library/Civic Center
Plaza.
· Review proposal and make recommendation to City Council.
The City Clerk explained that the Randalls had proposed to commission two sculptures
from artist Georgia Gerber, to be donated to the City of Cupertino for the Civic Center/
Library plaza and/or the interior courtyard of the library. One sculpture is of two children
playing or dancing with three animals, and the other is of a child reading with an animal.
The statues will be approximately life-size, and made of bronze, and are estimated to cost
about $65,000.
Orr/Canter moved and seconded to recommend that the City Council accept this offer.
The motion carried unanimously. They also suggested that a small plaque be placed near
each sculpture, asked to see photographs of the clay model in progress, and asked that the
report to Council also be shared with the Library Commission members, who could not
be present this evening.
5. Consider canceling or rescheduling December 23 regular meeting.
The commission concurred to cancel the December 23 meeting. The next meeting will
take place on January 27, 2004.
STAFF REPORTS
7. Committee Roster (information item)
NEWS ARTICLES
8. Media coverage
November 25, 2003 Cupertino Fine Arts Commission Page 3
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:54 p.m., the meeting was adjourned.
Kimberly Smith, City Clerk
CITY OF
CUPEP INO
FINE ARTS COMMISSION
Regular Meeting, December 23, 2003
Conference Room A, City Hall
10300 Torte Avenue, Cupertino, CA
7:30 p.m. (408) 777-3223
MINUTES
The meeting was canceled for lack of business.
Kimberly Smith, City Clerk
Mayor Sandy James' Breakfast Meeting
Tue. 17Jt6/03 7:t5 a.m. Hobee's
Mayor James: Discussed decisions from Council meeting evening before as well as own plans.
1. Blackberry Farm --Request for $50K to complete study rejected, study postponed, but
facilitator willing to go forward with study. 2. Oaks Housing Development 49 units--failed w/2-2
tie; 1 abstaining (James). 3. Vallco Housing Development -106 units approved. 4. Contract
awarded to Savaca(?) for animal control/shelter svcs. 5. Agenda 1/5 approved. 6. 1 sculpture
donated by benefactor approved. 7. Interest in plans for Living History Center. 8. Would like
future presentation meeting with all commissions. 9. Sports center open 1/20, 5 months ahead
of schedule. 10. City center park opening 3/04. 11. Community congress 5/04 with more open
forum, less structure. 12. Identity theft forum with articles in Cupertino Scene in 2004.
Joe Walton/Bike Pedestrian: Goal to promote alternate transportation. Mary Ave. bridge in
design stage, takes 1 yr; construction will take 1-2 more yrs. Trails part of 10-yr master plan--
Stevens Creek, Saratoga, Regnart Creek. Regnart will be demo trail (boundary Pacfica Ave to
Blaney). Issues of adjacency concern of neighborhoods, safety, access. Concern about heavy
traffic in area from Senior Cfr. to Post Office. Cupertino ahead of other cities.
Yen/Teens: Sports/Teen Center opens 1/20/04. Located in lower level; furniture and fixtures on
order, funded by donations. Safety concern of area around Orange Ave and McClellan referred
to Safety Commission. Mayor James: Chamber of Commerce wants to impement Job shadowing
collaboration with teens.
Janet(?)/Library: Capital Campaign to raise funds $1-1.5 million for furniture and fixtures on
order. Ballot committee formed to get 67% voter approval needed for ballot measure: New
Community for Facilities District. Library grand opening set for 10/04. Mayor James: Mural fence
project with school children will begin after holidays.
Dave E,qqleston/Telecommunicaton: Main focus is wireless access. Library major site for
wireless/free Internet access; issues of who may use, security, etc. need to be addresses. Vallco
another ideal internet-free zone; would help increase business. Public Access TV contract with
Mt. View one year only. Need to assess whether we want to renew or reformat programming,
which is mainly bulletin board notices now, less local programs. Ernest Tsoi, a 10 yr. veteran
commission has termed out, and is retiring. Need new commissioner replacement of his caliber
Wireless antenna plan, part of master plan, needs to be codified.
Frances{?)/H0usin,q: Nexus(?) review coming up; assessment of how many units should be Iow-
income or conditions if development contractor offers a fee-in lieu of this requirement. Kaiser-
Marsden has been selected to assist making sure city is in compliance and meets
fed/state/regional criteria.
Shirley Lin Kinoshita/Fine Arts Commission: Reiterated generous sculpture donation from Dick
& Carolyn Randall and possible sites for them. Mentioned Roger Barry "Perspective" sculpture
located in City Center Park, tie-in with grand opening. Mentioned the role of FAC in promoting
cultural enrichment and enhancing its community attractiveness. Mentioned the effect of funding
cutbacks on grants process. Ask about status of commission reduction from 7 to 5.
No action taken by Council yet on this.
Gilbert/Plannin,q: Telecommunication Master Plan has been given to Planning Commission to
work on codes compliance. Lauded leadership of Mayor James in difficult and controversial
Oaks development project, as well as other proposed developments. Linwood Acres, request to
make R1 from agricultural also contentious issue with residents of that neighborhood. As of Jan.
the R1 (single family residence) ordinance will need to be reviewed. Some residents have
objected also to making Vallco a mixed use neigbhorhood following recent approval of 106
housing units. Chuck Carr, long-time commission is retiring; need new commissioner.
Kimberly Smith
From: Shirley Lin Kinoshita [silk~svpal.org]
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 4:53 PM
To: Shirley Lin Kinoshita; Nancy Canter; Kimberly Smith; Janet Mohr; Hema Kundargi; Carl Orr
Subject: Fw: Mayofs Breakfast meeting with Commissioners
..... Original Message ....
From: Linda Lagergren
To: Emma Darknell~E-mail); Eno Schmidt (E-mail); Jeanne Bradford (_E-m~iJ); Joe Walton (E-mail); Klm Frey;
Marry Miller; Rich Abda[ah (E-mail~; Shj~y_Lj.9_ .Kjnoshita (E-mail); Steven Ting (E-mail)
Cc: Sandra James
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 3:07 PM
Subject: Mayor's Breakfast meeting with Commissioners
I would like to invite you to the monthly Mayor's Breakfast meeting which will take place on the third Tuesday of
each month. The January meeting will be on Tuesday, January 20th at Hobee's Restaurant beginning at 7 a.m.
This iwII enable the group to review some of the month's activities. I hope you are able to make it, however, if you
are unable to attend, please make every effort to send a substitute. If you have any questions, please don't
hesitate to contact me.
2004 Meeting Dates for Mayor's Breakfast with Commissioners
Hobee's Restaurant
3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 a.m.
January 20, 2004
February 17
March 16
April 20
May 18
June 15
July 20
August 17
September 21
October 19
November 16
December 21
Thanks,
Linda Lagergren
Secretary to the Cihd Manager
City of Cupertino
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
408-777-3202
Fax: 408-777-3366
lindal@cuperfino.org
1 / 13/2004
SEPTEMBER
Sat, 9/6, Annual CCS BBQ and Auction.
Quinlan Community Ctr. Starts 5 pm.
Fundraisar for Cupertino Community Services.
Call for fees (408) 255-8033. Canned food
donations requested
Sat-Sun, 9/13-9/14, Citywide Garage Sale.
Contact Para Ledesma, Public Works Dept.,
(408) 777-3241
Sun, 9/28, 11 am-6 pm, Iranian Arts & Cultural
Event. Quinlan Community Ctr. Contact Fariba
Nejat, (408) 865-0969
OCTOBER
Sat, 10/11.10 am, Tournament of Bands. Starts
along Stevens Creek & Torte. 4:30 pm, Field
Show at Cupertino High School CHS. Rosalie
Hallock (408) 996-9965
Sat-Sun, 10/11-10/12. Oktoberfest. Memorial
Park. Sponsored by Rotary club of Cupertino.
Barbara Juhl, (408) 253-6841
NOVEMBER
Sat, 11/1, 10 am-5 pm. Winter Art Faire. Fine
Arts League of Cupertino's annual exhibit and
sales by over 50 local fine artists. Quinlan
Community Center. Bill Galarneau (408) 246-
9155
The Fine Arts Commission cannot guarantee the
accuracy and completeness of listings. Please
phone or check the website of the event for
updates.
DECEMBER
Sun, 12/7, Starts 6 pm, Community Tree
Lighting. Quinlan Community Ctr., Nancy
Bennett (408) 777-3120
Sat, 12/6, Breakfast with Santa. Holiday crafts
and food. Quinlan Community Ctr. Call Parks &
Rec for fees (408) 777-3120
Sat, 12/20, 7:30-10:30 pm. 7* & 8th Grade Teen
Dance. Quinlan Community Ctr., Parks & Rec.
(408) 777-3120. Must be CUSD student; $5 with
student ID.
Clubs & Organizations
A listing of local clubs and organizations can be
found in the "Community Calendar" of
Cupertino Scene, the city's monthly publication.
Contact Linda Lagergren, City of Cupertino,
(408) 777-3212 if you wish your organization to
be listed.
This publication is created by the Cupertino Fine
Arts Commission. The Fine Arts Commission
consists of 7 appointed commissioners who
volunteer for 4 year terms to advise and promote
the arts in the city. For more information, call
(408) 777-3217 or go to www.cupertino.org --
click on City Government, Commissions.
Revised 4/1/03
CUPE~INO
Published by the Fine Arts Commission
City of Cupertino
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-City of Cupertino
www.cupertino.or£
ON-GOING EVENTS
IN CUPERTINO
City of Cupertino Parks & Recreation has
events, classes, parks, sports and sites to rent for
social functions, including:
Quinlan Community Ctr., 10185 N. Stelling
Rd., (408) 777-3120
The Cupertino Senior Ctr., 21251 Stevens
Creek Blvd. (408) 777-3150
Blackberry Farm Picnic Grounds and Retreat
Ctr., 21975 San Femando Ave. (408) 777-3140
Blackberry Farm Golf Course, 22100 Stevens
Creek Blvd.; 9 holes, open to the public,
(408) 253-9200
DeAnza College has events, performances,
lectures, and classes on campus. Including:
DeAnza Flea Market, 1~t Sat. Monthly, 8 am-
2 pm; DeAnza College, Parking Lots B & C.
Call (408) 864-8414
Flint Center for the Performing Arts.
(408) 864-8820, www.flintcenter.org
Euphrat Museum of Art. Open to the public,
call for hours and events (408) 864-8836 or
www.deanza.fhda.ed u/euphrat/
Minolta Planetarium. Call for hours and events,
(408) 864-8814
Every Friday, 9 am-1 pm, Farmers' Market at
Vallco Fashion Park parking lot behind Macy's.
Vallco, (408) 777-3081
Every Sun 1-4 pm, Sunday Jazz at Picchetti
Winery. Enjoy wine and live music! 13100
Montebello Rd., (408) 741 - 1310 or
www. Dicchetti.or~
APRIL
Sat, 4/5, 8 am-2 pm, The Art Station, DeAnza
College Flea Market, Space #1. Free hands-on
art activity for children and adults, and mini-tours
of the Euphrat Museum's current exhibit,
Rethinking Nature. Sponsored by DeAnza
College, the Euphrat Museum's Arts & Schools
Program and the Cupertino Fine Arts
Commission, (408) 864-5464.
Sat. 4/19, 9 am, Big Bunny Fun Run. Begins
and ends at City Hall. Call Parks & Rec. (408)
777-3120 to register
Sat-Sun, 4/26-4/27, 10 am-5 pm. Cherry
Blossom Festival ~ Memorial Park, Mary Ave.
and Stevens Creek Blvd. Sponsored by
Toyokawa Sister City Program. Contact Lucille
Honig, (408) 257-7424
Sat-Sun, 4/26-4/27, 10 am-5 pm, Open Studios-
Fine Arts League of Cupertino. Local artists;
Creekside Park, 10455 Miller Ave., Maralyn
Smith, (408) 255-8777
MAY
Sat, 5/3. I l am-4 pm. Cupertino Day at
Blackberry Farm. Free admission to Cupertino
residents & businesses; live music, children's
events; $4 lunch. Parks & Rec (408) 777-3140 or
www.blackberryfarm.org
Fri-Sun, 5/16-5/18 American Indian Pow Wow
& Arts Fest. DeAnza College. (408) 830-012 or
www.deanzapowow.org
JUNE
Tues, 6/3, Cupertino Historical Society's BBQ
& Auction. Picchetti Winery, 13100 Montebello
Rd. Information on the museum, this and other
society events call (408) 973-1495
Thurs, 6/26-8/14, 6 pm. Summer Concert
Series, Memorial Park. Free, live performances.
Parks & Rec., Nancy Bennett (408) 777-3140
JULY
Wed, 7/2. Fourth on the Third. For seniors (50
& over). Cupertino Senior Ctr. (408) 777-3150
Fri, 7/4. City of Cupertino Fourth 0f July
Celebration. Time & Location TBA. Parks &
Recreation (408) 777-3120
Sat-Sun, 7/19-7/20, 10 am-5 pm. Cupertino
Arts & Wine Festival. Memorial Park, Chamber
of Commerce (408) 252-7254 or go to
www.cupertino-chamber.org
AUGUST
Thurs, 8/7, San Jose Giants-Cupertino
Appreciation Night. Free tickets for Cupertino>
residents & businesses. Chamber of Commerce,
(408) 252-7204 or go to www.cuperfino-
chamber, org
Thurs, 8/14, 8/21.8/28, 6 pm. Cinema at
Sundown. Memorial Park Amphitheater. Live
entertainment and international film. Parks &
Rec, (408) 777-3120
Sat-Sun, 8/9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, ~ 7:30 pm.
Free Shakespeare in the Park ~ Memorial Park
Amphitheater. Toby Levitt, (415) 8654430 or
www.sfshakes.org
Sat-Sun, 8/30, 10 am-8 pm, 8/21, 10 am-6 pm,
Moon Festival of Silicon Valley @ Memorial
Park, Lucia Wu (408) 865-6688, ext. 3333 or
visit www.themoon festival.o rg
CITY OF CUPERTINO
DETAIL EXPENDITL~E BUDGET REPORT
SORTED BY: DEPARTMENT,lST SUBTOT~tL
PAGE BREAKS ON: DEPARTMENT
ORC~IZATION / ACCOUNT / TITLE
PRIOR YEAR
BNDGET
PAGE 7
APPROVED
BUDGET
I10-1042 (1101042) 5501
110-1042 (1101042) 5503
110-1042 (I101042} 5600
110-1042 {1101042) 5710
110-1042 {1101042) 5711
110-1042 (1101042) 5712
110-1042 (1101042) 5713
110-1042 (1101042) 5714
110-1042 (1101042) 5715
110-1042 (1101042) 5716
110-1042 (1101042) 5717
FINE ARTS CO~4ISSION SALARIES FULL TIME
FINE ARTS CO~ISSION EXCESS MED PAY
FINE ARTS CO~ISSION RETIREMENT SYSTEM
FINE ARTS CO~ISSION EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
FINE ARTS CO~ISSION NEALTH INSL~CE
FINE ARTS CO~4ISSION DENTAL INSUR3~NCE
FINE ARTS COMMISSION MEDICARE
FINE ARTS CO~4ISSION LIFE INSL~CE
FINE ARTS CO~ISSION LONG TERM DISARILITY
FINE ARTS CO~94ISSION WORKERS COMPENSATION
PINE ARTS CO~94ISSION VISION INSUP. ANCE
TOTAL 1ST SNBTOT/%L - SJ~IES ARD BENEFITS
110-1042
110-1042
110-1042
(1101042) 6111
(1101042) 6206
(1101042) 6216
(I101042) 6226
FINE ARTS CO~4ISSION GEN OFFICE SUPPLIES
FINE ARTS CO~94ISSION GRANT EXPENDITURES
FINE ARTS CO~4ISSION CONFERENCE AbrD MEETING
FINE ARTS COS~4ISSION ~LEMEERSNIP ~ DUES
TOTAL iST S[7BTOTAL - MATERIJ%LS & SUPPLIES
110-1042
110-1042
110-1042
(1101042) 7011
(1101042) 7014
{I101042) 7104
FINE ARTS CO~ISSION TRAINING AN~D INSTRUCTION
FINE ARTS CO~ISEION PROF AJFD CONTRACT SVC
FINE ARTS CO~ISSION SPECIAL EVENTS
TOTAL 1ST SUBTOTJ%L - SERVICES
TOTAL DEPARTMENT - FINE ARTS CO594ISSION
8,284
663
0
243
89
120
62
64
9,556
630
16,500
350
18,680
0
5,000
1,100
6,100
34,336
8,582
0
0
2S2
125
52
66
10,066
830
350
18.680
0
6,300
1,100
7,400
36,146
8,817
0
794
0
128
62
68
10,300
85O
0
0
35O
1,200
0
0
CUPEI INO
Regular Adjoumed Meeting
Friday, January 9, 2004
CALL TO ORDER
At 12:40 p.m. Mayor James called the meeting to order in the Blackberry Farm Retreat Center,
21975 San Femando Ave., Cupertino, California.
ROLL CALL
City Council members present: Mayor Sandra James, Vice-Mayor Patrick Kwok, and Council
members Richard Lowenthal, Dolly Sandoval, and Kris Wang. Council members absent: none.
Staff present: City Manager David Knapp, Deputy City Attorney Eileen Murray, Finance
Manager Carol Augustine, Human Resources Manager Sandy Abe, Public Works Director Ralph
Qualls, Community Development Director Steve Piasecki, Parks and Recreation Director
Therese Smith, Public Information Officer Rick Kitson, City Clerk Kimberly Smith, and City
Manager's Secretary Linda Lagergren.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
GOAL SETTING WORK SESSION
A. Budget Review
City Manager David Knapp gave an overview of the budget and explained that $3 million
of the City's $30 million budget has already been cut over the last 18 months, and it is
necessary to cut at least another $3 million. He said he still hopes to avoid layoffs and
keep service levels high.
Finance Manager Carol Augustine smnmarized the city's fiscal condition at this time, and
explained that this is the third year of an economic downturn and the projected shortfall
for this budget is $3.2 million. She reviewed a chart that illustrated the revenue gap
created by the state withholding of Vehicle License Fees (VLF) that the state will not pay
to the city until 2006. She said that staff identified $1.6 million in potential cuts. Knapp
said that staff would recommend making up with $3.2 million shortfall with half of the
money from the reserves and half from budget cuts and new revenues.
January 9, 2004 Cupertino City Council Page 2
Augustine reviewed the 8 personnel positions that had been held vacant, totaling
$348,000 in this current year. She also highlighted other cuts, most of which were
maintenance-related costs as well as out-of-pocket expenses for festivals, totaling
$619,000. She said that possible cuts to capital costs totaled $615,000, and included the
Sk8 park, sidewalk gaps, traffic calming, Memorial Park ball field, and traffic signal
upgrades.
Functional organizational chart
David Knapp reviewed the organizational chart and explained the selective hiring freeze
that has been in place. He said that the City is very lean, and is probably in the bottom
10% of cities in terms of the number of staff positions to city population.
Goals status report
David Knapp reviewed the current status of the city Council Goals.
During the City Council discussion, the following suggestions were made:
2.
3.
4.
10.
11.
12.
Get a current appraisal and sell excess real estate
Provide a cost analysis on Parks and Recreation programs
Reduce city-funded library hours
Provide a copy of the community-wide survey questions before the survey is
finalized
Review activities of the 5C's and possibly propose some new projects
At the Jan. 20 meeting, discuss the feasibility of providing Fourth of July
fireworks, and announce the decision at the State of the City address
Assign staff or hire a specialist in economic development; arrange for a City
Council study session in February
Pay particular attention to Collins School access (walkability, safety, etc.)
Receive updated presentation on student population statistics from Fremont Union
High School and invite the Cupertino Union School District to pa~icipate.
Add a Parks component to the 2004 Goals, which would address the need for a
park in the Rancho Rinconada area and programming for Blackberry Farm
Delay any changes in financial operations at Blackben'y Farm at this time
Investigate feasibility of increasing city's share of property tax dollars by
changing the amount shared with the county.
Master calendar
Public Information Officer Rick Kitson explained that the newly-developed calendar is
available to the Council members in the Outlook program on the city hall mail system,
and it will be updated as necessary so members can see at a glance the meetings and
major events planned throughout the year.
January 9, 2004 Cupertino City Council Page 3
Discuss and prioritize goals
The Council members identified their top priorities among the goals:
Richard Lowenthal - retail health
Dolly Sandoval - parks
Patrick Kwok - open space, quality of life, education, smart growth, and communication.
Kris Wang - economic development and library
Sandra James - economic development, capital improvement projects, General Plan, and
a cohesive City Council.
Stevens Creek Trail Alignment walk
From 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., the City Council toured the proposed alignment of the
Stevens Creek Trail, including the east and west banks of the creek through Blackberry
Farm picnic grounds. Consultant Janna Sokale led the walk.
ADJOURNMENT
At __ p.m., the City Council adjoumed to Monday, January 12 at 6:00 p.m. for Commission
interviews, City Hall Conference Room A, 10300 Torte Avenue.
Kimberly Smith, City Clerk
For more information: Staff reports, backup materials, and items distributed at the meeting are
available for review at the City Clerk's Office, 777-3223, and also on the Internet at
www.cupertino.org. Click on Agendas & Minutes/City Council/Packets.
Most Council meetings are shown live on Cable Channel 26, and are available at your
convenience from our web site. Visit www.cupertino.org and click on Watch Meetings.
Videotapes are available at the Cupertino Library, or may be purchased from the Cupertino City
Channel, 777-2364.
ORDINANCE NO. 1934
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CUPERTINO AMENDING SECTION 2.80.010 OF THE
CITY'S ORDINANCE CODE MODIFYING THE
COMPOSITION OF THE FINE ARTS COMMISSION
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO HEREBY ORDAINS AS
FOLLOWS:
1. Section 2.80.010 of the C~ty ordinance code is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.80.010 Established.
The Fine Arts Commission of the City is established. The Fine Arts Commission shall
consist of seven five members, none of whom shall be officials or employees of the City, nor
cohabit with as defined by law, nor be related by blood or marriage to any member of the
Commission, the City Manager or the staff person(s) assigned to this Commission. At least ,q;'e
three members shall be City of Cupertino residents. Members of the Fine Arts Commission shall
be appointed by the City Council. Membership will be drawn to represent the arts, citizens and
business community on an approximately equal basis
2. 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, and 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 20th day of January 2004 and ENACTED at a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Cupertino the day of ,2004, by the following vote:
Vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Members of the City Council
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
City Clerk Mayor
COMMITTEE ROSTER
Cupertino Fine Arts Commission updated 12/1/03
Mayor's Tea Any available member Monthly meeting with Third Tuesday of the month, 7:00 a.m., Hobee's Restaurant,
may attend Mayor and Cupertino
representatives of all
boards and
commissions
Distinguished Artist Constance Guidotti selected in 2003, accepted plaque at
of the Year 2004 Shakespeare. Exhibited works for one month at Quinlan Center
by arrangement with the Fine Arts League..
1% for Art Lin-Kinoshita and Work with Planning, Proposed text submitted to Planning Department as part of
Orr in 2002 Finance to develop General Plan update process. Council waiting for input from
program, forms, etc. General Plan Task Force (community members), probably 2004
before any more activity.
Grants Committee No grant funds available for FY 2003
(Spring 2003)
Grants Committee No grant funds available for FY 2003
(Fall 2003)
Fine Arts Grants - Lin-Kinoshita and No grant funds available for FY 2003
high school Mohr in 2002
category
Mural Project Lin-Kinoshita (lead) Commission concurred to table this item because of lack of grant
(graffiti deterrent) Orr funding and relative inaccessibility of graffiti-prone areas.
Kundargi
-City Center Plaza/ Work has been completed on street and sidewalk changes. Park
Sculpture scheduled to open April 2004. SENIOR ARCHITECT TERRY
"Perspectives" GREEN, IS PROJECT MANAGER
On 10-28-03 FAC members plus City Manager and Senior
Architect visited Norcal Metal Fabricators to view Perspectives
under construction. Clerk and commissioners to begin building
Other agency contacts: web site info, photos (Shirley) to promote Perspectives to be
Frank Jelinch (P&R) ready for it's unveiling
Don Bragg, Prometheus
Cypress Hotel Suggestions for later in process - Fac may wish to give
suggestions re "grand opening" celebration to Green. Euphrat
offered to provide assistance on this project or any other
collaboration. Keep PIO Rick Kitson informed.
Art & Wine Festival Notes from 2003: "party favors" (colorful necklaces) were a
2004 good draw for children who brought parents. If hot, consider
Info booth spray bottles/portable battery fans. Need large Fine Arts
Commission sign on the booth, there were too many city log0s
around so the banner alone was not sufficient. Paperweights
needed. 400 flyers each will be sufficient. Consider gift bags,
people didn't want to take too many flyers. Very successful,
great public outreach, definitely do again 2004.
Library Art Kundargi Will attend Library Commission meeting(s), monitor progress of
Opportunities library construction and identify potential art locations
2004 Cherry Kundargi was lead in 2001 and 2002. Lin-Kinoshita was lead in
Blossom Festival 2003.
Children's Art
Display Past activity: First year was a competition, 2nd year was an
exhibit of 4 Seasons comer, Each model received a $45 stipend,
schools got plaques totaling about $400. Third and fourth years
were felt banners. Interest waning, too time-consuming on part
of FAC to finish/install/teardown. 3rd and 4th years were felt
banners made by students. 5th year was an art exhibit - creation
supervised by Euphrat Arts in Schools programs. 6th year
Euphrat again oversaw the project, which was 2-D and 3-D
projects in the them of "Stevens Creek Naturally", about
indigenous plant, animal and insect life of the creek.
No arrangements have yet been made for April 24 and 25, 2004.
Organizer is Lucille Honig, (40m 257-7424
Euphrat Family Day Cancelled in 2003. Instead, Euphrat held a hands-on art and an
April 1 2003 information booth, FAC created brochures and flyers of
upcoming recreational and art events for the booth at the Flea
Market on April 5.
Student Artist of 2002 was handled by a different agency. Unknown if the
the Year, 2003 commission will be asked to participate in 2003
Update Guidelines Janet Mohr General Guidelines for Selecting Public Art
for Selecting Public Nancy Canter * Consider additional wording to accept donations and
Art Shirley Lin-Kinoshita de-accession works of art.
(created 3-26-03) Janet Mohr is blending documents from Cupertino and Town of
Los Gatos
Construction Fence Shirley Lin-Kinoshita Lead role taken over by Cotmcil woman James.
Student Art Hema Kundargi
(created 3-25-03)
A Cupertino couple has commissioned Washington artist Georgia Gerber to create sculptures simi-
lar to the one in this picture to be placed outside the new library.
Couple donates art for library
By I-CHUN CHE dren dancing or playing with who operates her own studio
NTothing embodies Cup-
ertino's family values
bett~r than the two
sculptures that will adorn the
city's new library and civic cen-
ter plaza.
At its Dec. 15 meeting, the
city council accepted the offer
of Cupertino residents Dick
and Carolyn Randall's two
bronze sculptures for the
library and civic center plaza.
One sculpture is of two chil-
three animals. The other one is
a child reading a book with an
animal nearby.
"We are glad that the city is
expanding the library. When
my daughter was at Monta
Vista, she used the library all
the time," said Dick Randall,
who has lived in Cupertino for
22 year~
The Randalis have commis-
sioned artist Georgia Gerber to
create the sculptures. Gerber,
with three women artists in
Washington, is widely recog-
nized for creating public works
that encourage viewer interac-
tion. She primarily works with
life-size animal and human fig-
utes, often incorporating archi-
tectural or abstract elements
into the design. She has perma-
nent installations in more than
35 locations throughout the
United States and Japan.
· t~ lilt, page 7
JANUARY 7, 2004
Are Library needs funds for furniture
Continued from page 5
Gerber will start Working on the
sculptures in January of 2004. The instal-
lation is planned for October of 2004, in
time for the library's grand opaning The
Randalis have offered to pay up to
$65,000 for the design, fabrication, ship-
ping and installation of the sculptures.
The art will be placed where it can
easily be seen from the surrounding
buildings and seating areas and at a safe
distance from the traffic so children can
safely interact with the sculptures. At
this time, the dancing children sculpture
is planned for the plaza, while the read-
ing child sculpture will be placed near
the library's main doors or in the interi-
or courtyard. The city's senior architect
will work with the artist and landscape
architects to select the final locations.
While the city council welcomes the
generous donation, council members
want to remind the residents that
money is needed to furnish the library.
"We cannot stress more that we need
money to buy shelves, chairs and tables
for our library," said city Councilwoman
Dolly Sandoval.
The library foundation has been try.
ing to raise $1.5 million to furnisli the
new library, but it has raised only
$150,000 so far.
Ghoirs will perform
to help the needy
The Union Church o~
Cupertino hosts A
Chris,nas Choral Concert
on Dec. 6 at 4 pan.
The church will take up
a free-will offering to ben-
efit Martha's Kitchen in
San Jose.
Four choirs w/Il per-
form--Harmony 84 (a
Japanese women's choir),
Choraieers (a seniors'
choir at De Anza -
College), the De Anza
College Women's Chorus
and the Union Church
Sanctuary Choir.
A reception will follow
the performance.
Union Church has spon-
anted benefit concerts
since 1991. This communi-
ty outreach has raised a
total o1'$25,000 since 1993.
The church is located at
20900 Stevens Creek Blvd.
For more information,
call 408.996,9352.
( ldldren's choir gill
sing at senior eenter
The Crystni Children's
Choir, an award-winning
group that has performed
at Carnegie Hall in New
York and Davis
Symphony Hall in San
Francisco, will sing holiday
carols at Cupertino Senior
Center on Dec. 14.
5'his event, which starts
at 3 p.m, and ends at4
p.m., is open to the public
and is free of charge.
The Cupertino Senior
Center is located at 21251
Stevens Creek Blvd.
For more information.
c, all 408.777~3150.
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delayed anksgiving
Due to the Thanksgivmg
holiday, Los Altos
Garbage Company collec-
tion service schcdnicd on
Nov. 27 end 28 ~ he -
ddiayed by one day.
Garbage end recycling
normaliy collected on
Thursdays will have pichup
on Nov. 28.
Tho~e with services on
Fridays will have pickups
on Nov. 29.
For more information,
call Los ARns Garbage
Company at 408.725.~O20.
Cupertino
De Anza students give 2,000 cans
of food as part of annual drive
Cupertino Community Services recently recfflved 2,000
cans of food collected by the automo~xve tectmolo/y students
at De Anza College.
"It just warms my heart." said Barbara Jones, a program
manager for CCS. "The food benefits so rnany people over a
period of time. We see about 30 families a day or about 1,000
people a month, all needy people who live in Cupertino, Sara-
~og~ Los Gates and West San Jose."
The donation, made to CCS last week, is approximately the
same amount of food collected by students Last year.
About 75 students taidng auto tech classes participated in
the food drive this yeac
Jones said the food donated by the students is high quality
and nutritious.
Instructor Michael Brandt, during his class orientation ev-
ery fall. io/orms his students about the community service
tradition of the Auto Technology Program.
During the past 20 years, students in the program have do-
nated more than 30.000 cans of food to the local community.
This fall the auto tech students also collected about 100
coats and jackets to give to the needy, and this week they're
participating in a blood drive on campus.
To contribute to CCS, cEl Barbara Jones at (408) 255-8033.
For details about the Automotive Technology Program, call
Michael Brandt at (408) 864-8527.
Pianist to perform at fundraiser
Internationally accls/med pianist Viadimir Vim-do, a win-
ner of the Van Cliburn Internat/onal Piano Competition, will
perform at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 in the 180-soar Choral Hall at De An-
za College in Cupertino.
Choral Hall is located in Building Al, Room H, on the De
Anza campus.
Tickets are $20.
Proceeds from the even~ w/Il be used to tune and maintain
pianos at De Anza College.
Steinway & Sons wi]l mske a presentation that evening rec~
ngnizing De Anza College as one of oaiy two schools in North-
ern California that has been designated an "AR-Steinway" hi-
stitution. Sherman Clay & Co., the Bay Area's exclusive Stein-
way dealer, is helping to underwrite the concert.
'%Ve made a rn~or commitment to provide the best pianos
in the world for our students," said Nancy Canter, dean of the
Creative Arts Divislor~
"But to keep this commitment, we must be able to malntahi
the pianos. Funds to keep the pianos hi shape have been cut
due to the state's budget crisis." -
Viardo, who has appeared as a solois~ with leading sympho-
ny orchestras, cEls himself a Steinway artist because he has
chosen Steinway as the piano on which he performs.
For more information, call De Anza College's Creative Arts
Division Office at (408) 864-8832.
Save a spot to visit with Santa
Breakfast with Santa and Mas. Claus will be served from
8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 6 at the Quiaian Commudity Center,
[0185 N. St elling Road, Cupertino.
The visit with Santa will include singing songs and mak~g
holiday crafts.
The cost is $10 for residents'and $15 for non-residents.
Space is limited.
To register, call the city's ~arks and Recreation Depart-
men~ ac ~408) 777.8L20.
Contact Michael Cronk at mcronk~mercurynews, com or (408)
920~5063.
I Cupertino
tit's not too..1~, to b~c. ome a De Anza College student in the win.
quarter, which begins Jar~ 5. New and former students should
apply to the coliege nowto rscelve a date and time to register fer
wldter cissses.
Students m~....~ apply., and feaster online at w w w.
de~-~ edu~ A listing of winter coumes is available at the De An-
za Web site.
Continuing students will register for classes Friday to Dec. 12,
and new and former students wili reglster De~ 15 to 22 at an as.
The isst day to register fer winter cissses is Dec. ,23, from 8 am.
t?~ 7 p.m., al~thc~q~a students may add a class ffthere s space avail
aole at the first cisss sessien.
Craft supports dance team
The Fremont Featherettes Dance Team will hold its 16th armual
Holiday Cra~ :~sire and fandraiser from 9 ax~ to 5 p.m. Saturday
and from 10 a~w- to 4 p.m. S~undayin the large gymnasium at Fre-
mont ~ School, 1279.~e~aratega Road, in Sun~.
More than 70 crs~ vendors fi~m Northern California will offer
jeweny,, for s~ue. The craft fair wili also feature a bake
e and snack bar.
All proceeds benefit the Featheret~s, Fremont's award-
winnlng dance toam.
Church will hold holiday co ert
Bach's "Magnificat," Donald McCuliough' s "Carla Tuba" and a
sol .e~on of carois witl be p~res~n, te~_. in concert by the Chancel
Chow of~e Presbyterian Church at 7 px~ Sunday at the
church, 728 W. Fremont Ave.
The choir, orchestra and soloists will be directed by Andrew
Aren. Valerle Sterk will be the organist.
There is no adroission charge, and child care wili be avaliable.
Symphonic band to perform
The Cupertino Symphonic Band win perform a flee holiday
concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Qulnlan Community Cen-
ter, 10185 N. Stelling Road.
The HallelvJah Chorus, carols and popular songs will be con-
duc, ted by Bob Gome~ and Tom Marcisso.
Canned goods for Cupertino Community Services are welcomg
For more information, call (408) 262-8471 or visit the
wwwaaetview, enm/esb/Web site.
New Year parade, fair geadng up
A diverse group in Cupertino has joined together to present a
special event -- the second annual Lunar New Year Urfity Parade,
scheduled for ~bb. 28.
A parade with mamhing bands, lion dancers, ethnic perfor-
mancos from around the world and colorful decorations will be
pd~Park.layed siong Stelling Road from Joliyrnan Pm'k to Memorisl
At Memorial Park there will be an International ~ featuring
pants of ali ages. More than 10,000 spectators are expected to at-
tend the event.
De~ 15 is the application deadline fer culturalbooths in the In-
ternational ~ food booth vendors and for performance group~
The deadline for parade teams to enter is DO~ 30.
F?r '_n-ffj)rmatlon on how to participate, contact committee c~
chaim P-~chard Lowenthal at richard~lowenthaLcom or Michsi~
Hu at (408) 996-1267 or at m_hu_2000~.coro.
Have some community news? Contact Mfehael Cronk at
~s.eom or (408) 920g063.
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