FAC 03-25-97
City of Cupertino
FINE ARTS COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
March 25, 1997
1.
CALL TO ORDER
At 7:40 p.m. Mary Sievert called the meeting to order in Conference Room A and
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Mary Sievert, Vice Chairperson Rita Young,
Commissioners Stephen Beard, Marlene Elwell, Robert Lerner (8:00 p.m.),
Shiela Mohan, Janet Mohr.
City Staff present: City Clerk Kimberly Smith and Recording Secretary Dorothy
Steenfott.
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Beard moved to approve the minutes of February 25 with the correction on page
two to read "Yamagami's Nursery". Mohan seconded; motion passed with
Lerner absent.
5.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
City Clerk reported on the CALAA Convocation. Commissioners Sievert, Elwell
and Mohr stated they would like to attend all or part of the seminar.
6.
STAFF REPORT
City Clerk reported that there have not been any changes on the February 28
budget report.
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7.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Report and recommendation ftom ad hoc grant awards committee.
The ad hoc committee of Beard, Elwell, and Young recommended grants
of $1,200 for California Youth Symphony; $500 for Cupertino
Symphonic Band; $1,050 for KKUP FM Radio; $1,500 for Cupertino
Library Commission Website Graphics; and $1,500 for Cupertino Library
Commission art book collection. Beard moved to grant $1,200 for
California Youth Symphony; $500 for Cupertino Symphonic Band;
$1,050 for KKUP FM Radio; $2,000 for Cupertino Library Commission
Web site Graphics; and $1,500 Library Commission art book collection.
Mohan seconded; motion carried unanimously.
8.
OLD BUSINESS
A.
Review and approval ofletter to Community Development Director
highlighting the Fine Arts Commission's vision for Four Seasons Orchard.
Mohr reported on minor revisions she made to the Planning Director letter.
Young stated that she felt the artwork theme should be family oriented.
Mohan's concerns of restrooms, access for the handicapped, drinking
water fountains, and parking will be added to the letter. Sievert will
update the letter and e-mail it to City Clerk for distribution to the Planning
Director.
B.
Review and discussion of content and graphics for promotional flyers,
brochures, letterhead, event banner, ad copy, etc.
Elwell introduced two consultants she invited to the meeting to assist the
commission with planning a brochure to promote the fine arts events that
are happening in Cupertino. Gidget and Elzzr suggested using a logo for
the brochure. The Commission felt that since this would be tied to the
City that the City's logo should be used. They agreed to provide an
estimate to prepare the text for the brochure.
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C.
Update ftom Mohan and Young on Spring Sing-Along/Recital and Cherry
Blossom Festival milestones.
Mohan updated the Commission on the progress of the sing-along and
distributed copies ofthe brochure that Euphrat Museum has prepared for
Family Day. She stated that the Fine Arts Commission is recognized on
the brochure. The performances will be held in classrooms at Euphrat.
Each group will perform for 20 minutes.
Young updated the Commission on the Cherry Blossom Festival. She
stated that the artwork will arrive at City Hall on March 28. The event
will take place on April 12 and 13 at the Senior Center. Young stated that
the Senior Center is available after 4:00 p.m. on April II to set up the art
displays. Elwell distributed a list of companies she worked with that are
donating prizes for the art competition. Young will check on when the art
displays need to be removed.
9.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m.