ACC 08-12-2024 Minutes
At 6:40 p.m. Chair David Wang called the special meeting to order at the Quinlin
Conference Room, 10185 North Stelling Road, and via teleconference.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: David Wang, Kiran Rohra, Rani Agrawal
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present: Gian Martire
Presenters: Jessica Javier
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Subject: Approve the March 25, 2024 Arts and Culture Commission
minutes.
Recommended Action: Approve the March 25, 2024 Arts and Culture
Commission minutes.
MOTION: Agrawal moved to approve the March 25, 2024 Arts and Culture
Commission minutes.
The motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Wang, Rohra, and Agrawal. Noes:
None. Abstain: None.
POSTPONEMENTS - None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
OLD BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
2. Subject: Artist Awards Program Descriptions, Application Requirements,
Evaluation Forms, and 2024 Program Theme.
Recommended Action:
1. Review and approve the updated Artist Awards Program
APPROVED MINUTES
CUPERTINO ARTS AND CULTURE
COMMISSION
Monday, August 12, 2024
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descriptions, application requirements, and evaluation forms; and
2. Discuss and select a theme for the 2024 Artist Awards Program.
Administrative Assistant, Parks and Recreation, Jessica Javier gave a presentation.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions and made comments.
Chair Wang opened and closed the public comment seeing no one present.
Commissioners asked questions and made comments.
Staff answered questions.
MOTION: Rohra moved and Agrawal seconded that the Arts and Culture
Commission approve the updated Artist Awards Program descriptions, application
requirements, and evaluation forms, and theme with the conditions:
• Young Artist Evaluation form update language of the median tools
to match the other two categories.
• Update Young Artist title in one of the award categories to
“creativity”, replacing “creativity of contest theme.”
• Add language that states Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated art is
strictly prohibited.
• Theme is Building a Sustainable Community
Ayes: Chair Wang, Agrawal, and Rohra
Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
3. Subject: Presentation and discussion on Art Programming in selected
neighboring jurisdictions.
Recommended Action: Receive presentation by Chair Wang and provide
feedback on Art Programming ideas for the City of Cupertino.
Commissioners asked questions and made comments. Several comments included:
• Display art at various events and locations, including community
festivals.
• Creation of opportunities for local artists to contribute.
• Utilize public facilities such as Quinlin, City Hall, and the Sports
Center to exhibit art.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
Chair Wang gave an update from the July 17, 2024 Mayor’s Commission meeting.
Staff Member Gian Paolo Martire gave updates on Art Pieces on private
developments.
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FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
Discuss at the next regularly scheduled meeting to discuss the Council work
program item assigned to the Arts and Culture Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:30 p.m., Chair Wang adjourned the Special Arts and Culture Commission
Meeting.
Minutes prepared by:
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Gian Paolo Martire, Senior Planner