FAC 11-25-2019 APPROVED MINUTES
FINE ARTS COMMISSION
Regular Meeting,
Conference Room C
C U P E RT I N O 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino
November 25, 2019 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mahalingam, Kasamsetty, Chokshi and Matley
Absent: Dhami
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the Draft Minutes of September 23, 2019
Motion: Commissioner Matley motioned and Commissioner Chokshi seconded the
motion to approve the minutes from the September 23, 2019 meeting. Motioned
approved 4-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATION
Cupertino Library Foundation Board Member Henry W. Sang, Jr. presented on the new
Library Program Room Expansion. Board Member Sang is seeking input from the Fine
Arts Commission on new programs and uses for the space.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
None
STUDY SESSION
2. Subject: Study Session regarding the proposed policy document for the City of
Cupertino Code of Ethics for Elected and Appointed Officials
Commissioners discussed the proposed policy document, and were agreeable to the
policy document. Commissioners felt that many of the policy document suggestions
were already in place and being followed.
NEW BUSINESS
3. Subject: Young Artist Award
Chair Mahalingam motioned and Commissioner Matley seconded the motion to select
the following Young Artist Award Recipients for Group A (ages 6-10):
Cupertino Fine Arts Commission Page 2
• Platinum: Sankrith Rao
• Gold: Seowon Choi
• Silver: Chaemin Lee
• Silver: Novanshi Phadke
• Honorable Mention: Anika Shendy
Motioned approved 4-0
Vice Chair Kasamsetty motioned and Commissioner Chokshi seconded the motion to
select the following Young Artist Award Recipients for Group B (ages 11-14):
• Platinum: Ananya Dev
• Gold: Bala Kiruthiga
• Silver: Niketa Krishnan
• Honorable Mention: Jayden Choi
• Honorable Mention: Tanush Agrawal
Motioned approved 4-0
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
• Vice-Chair Kasamsetty reported on the Cupertino Art Store that included visiting
commissions, looking at other city stores, and potential store items. Vice-Chair
Kasamsetty also discussed Ro Khanna Conference, which she attended.
• Commissioner Matley and Chokshi reported the Art in Unexpected Places Mural project.
The Commissioners reported on the two-potential location of the murals (Blackberry
Farm and Cupertino Sports Center), and net steps for the mural project.
• Chair Mahalingam spoke on the Distinguished and Emerging Artist Award presentation
on the City Council Meeting, and potential improvements for the next award
presentation.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Mahalingam adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m. of the regular meeting on November 25,
2019 at City Hall, Conference Room C.
Respectfully sub fitted,
Erick Serrano, Senior Planner
Staff Liaison