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Special Meeting, Conf. Rm. A
C U P E RT I N O 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino
Tuesday, January 25, 2011 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Subject: Minutes of November 9 and December 14, 2010.
PRESENTATIONS
COMMISSION REORGANIZATION
2. Appoint the 2011 Commission Chair and Vice-Chair.
NEW BUSINESS
3. Subject: Update on the status of Poet Laureate, (a combined project by the Fine Arts Commission
and the Library Commission)
4. Subject: Update on the status of "Converge," the new public art at Franco Park, located at the
corner of Franco Court and Homestead.
5. Subject: Distinguished Artist and Emerging Artist awards
A. Discuss changes to the application package, to include permanent language regarding venue
location and sponsorship by the Fine Arts League of Cupertino (FALC).
B. Discuss ways to promote the Distinguished Artist and Emerging Artist awards, which may
include reaching out to other organizations such as "Reflections," the sponsored program
by the National PTA. (This item was discussed at the Sept 28 2010 meeting and FAC asked
to have it put on the first agenda in January)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
6. Subject: Reminder of upcoming Mayor's meeting with commission representatives. Note: Mayor
Gilbert Wong's meetings will be the 2 " Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.
• Select representative(s) to attend February 8, March 8, and April 12 meetings
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STAFF REPORTS
NEWS ARTICLES
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.
DRAFT MINUTES
FINE ARTS COMMISSION
9'SS Special Meeting, Conf. Rm. A
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10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino
C U P E RT I N O Tuesday, November 9, 2010 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At 7:00 p.m., the meeting was called to order in Conference Room A, 10300 Torre Avenue,
Cupertino, California, and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Robert Harrison, Jessi Kaur and Srilakshmi Sitaraman. Absent: Chairman
KC Chandratreya Staff present: Staff Liaison Kimberly Smith.
Visiting Guest: Kathy Stakey representing the Library Commission
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Subject: Minutes of September 28, 2010.
Recommended action: Adopt the minutes as presented.
Action: Harrison moved and Kaur seconded to adopt the minutes as amended. The motion
carried unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS - None
NEW BUSINESS
2. Subject: Report from Jessie Kaur on Poet Laureate project, a proposal for a combined
project by the Fine Arts Commission and the Library Commission.
Recommended action: Receive report; select one additional representative to serve on the
ad hoc committee.
Action: Received the report. Draft details included the following:
• The Committee will be comprised of two Library Commissioners, two Fine Arts
Commissioners, one Friends of the Library member, one Library Foundation
member, and one De Anza College employee.
• The term will be for two years.
• The initial budget would be approximately $1,000.
• The Poet Laureate should propose a personal project designed to extend
appreciation of poetry to community members and students as well as provide four
public poetry readings to the City (via TV, radio, and at least two at the Cupertino
Library).
• April will be recognized as the national poetry month for a major event.
• The poetry should be presented in. English.
• Must be an established Cupertino resident.
• Some type of plagiarism mechanism should be in place.
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Staff recommended launching the program in April and pushing out the selection process
until after April. Commissioner Sitaraman was selected as the second appointee to serve
on the ad hoc committee. Commissioner Kaur agreed to notify Library Commission Vice
Chair Ron Miller of Commissioner Sitaralnan's appointment to the ad hoc committee.
Commissioner Stakey will report back to Vice Chair Miller with FAC and Staff
suggestions resulting from the Nov 9 meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
3. Subject: Report from commissioner(s) on the Mayor's meetings.
Recommended action: Receive report, no action required.
Action: The October Mayor's meeting did not occur. No action was taken.
4. Subject: Reminder of upcoming Mayor's meeting with commission representatives on
Wednesday, November 10, at 4:30 p.m. in Conference Room A. Future meeting dates will
be determined by the next mayor.
Recommended action: Confirm attendance at the November 10 meeting by Srilakshmi
Sitaraman.
Action: Commissioner Sitaraman confirmed her attendance for the November 10 meeting.
The December 10 will not occur and future meetings will be dependent on the schedule of
the new Mayor, who will be appointed on Dec 7.
STAFF REPORTS
5. Subject: Letter to Distinguished Artist Pantea Karimi requesting an evaluation report in six
months.
Recommended action: Receive report, no action required.
Action: Received report. Staff will follow -up with Ms. Karimi in December.
6. Subject: Review the Distinguished Artist application package.
Recommended action: Receive report, no action required.
Action: Commissioner Harrison agreed to review the Distinguished Artist application
package to include permanent language regarding venue location and FALC sponsorship
and asked to have the item added to the January agenda.
7. Subject: Distribute roster of ad hoc committees
Recommended action: Receive report, no action required.
Action: Received Report. Commissioner Kaur agreed to contact Eno Schmidt of the
Library Foundation to discuss more opportunity for Distinguished Artist artwork to be
displayed in the Library.
8. Subject: Fine Arts Commissioner's terms ending
Recommended action: Receive report, no action required.
Action: The City Clerk noted that Commissioner Harrison and Kaur's terms were expiring
and both were eligible for renewal in January.
NEWS ARTICLES - None
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ADJOURNMENT
At 8:00 p.m., the meeting was adjourned. The December meeting has been cancelled, and the next
meeting is January 24.
Kimberly Smith, City Clerk
Staff Liaison to the Fine Arts Commission
DRAFT MINUTES
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�y� fls� Special Meeting, Cupertino Library
10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino
C U P E RT I N O Tuesday, December 14, 2010
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At 8:05 pm, Chairman KC Chandratreya called the meeting to order in Cupertino Library meeting
room, 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino California, and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman KC Chandratreya, and Commissioners Jessi Kaur, and Srilakshmi Sitaraman.
Absent: Robert Harrison.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
NEW BUSINESS
1. Subject: Special Meeting called to consider a resolution in support of the Poet Laureate
program.
Action: Commissioner Jessi Kaur moved and Commissioner Srilakshmi Sitaraman
seconded to recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution creating a Poet Laureate
in Cupertino. The motion carried unanimously.
2. Subject: Elect two Commission representatives to join the Poet Laureate Select
Committee to work in partnership with the Library. The Committee will take the lead on
all issues pertaining to the Poet Laureate, including selection, guidelines, activities,
awards, etc.
Action: Chairman KC Chandratreya moved and Commissioner Srilakshmi Sitaraman
seconded to appoint Commissioner Jessi Kaur and Commissioner Srilakshmi Sitaraman as
the Fine Arts Commission's representatives to the Poet Laureate Select Committee. The
motion carried unanimously.
The resolution will be presented to the Council on December 21, 2010.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
STAFF REPORTS
NEWS ARTICLES
ADJOURNMENT At 8:23 p.m., the meeting was adjourned
K.C. Chandratreya, Acting Secretary
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CUPERTINO
CITY COUNCIL. STAFF REPORT
Meeting: December 21, 2010
Subject
Consider a Library Commission proposal to establish a Poet Laureate for Cupertino to stimulate
cultural and literacy awareness and reinforce the benefits of poetry to the community.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution designating a Cupertino Poet Laureate, and request that the Library
Commission appoint a selection committee to oversee and administer the program.
Description
Poets Laureate exist at the Federal, State, Country and Municipal levels, but Cupertino has never
established an official position. The Library Commission is proposing establishing a Poet
Laureate position, and appointing an administrative committee (Attachment A) to select a
nominee for the position of Poet Laureate for the Cupertino.
The committee would be composed of the following members:
• Two — Library Commissioners (Chair)
• Two — Fine Arts Commissioners
• One — Friends of the Library representative
• Two — Library Foundation members
• One — DeAnza College English Department representative
The Committee's charge would be to sponsor and develop the program, set forth its purpose,
form the committee, identify applicant qualifications, solicit applications, and nominate a citizen
no later than April 2011 (National Poetry Month).
The goal of such a program is to:
• Stimulate cultural and literacy awareness in Cupertino;
• Introduce youth and adults to the personal and community benefits of poetry both as
personal expression and as reflective of our history and culture;
• Reveal, recognize and engage literary talent residing in the community; and
• Promote our Library as THE cultural center of Cupertino.
The Library Commission has approached this concept with the goal of working with the Fine
Arts Commission and other community groups interested in pursuing this proposal. They seek
direction and approval from Council at this time.
Prepared by: Carol Atwood
Reviewed by:
Approved for Submission by: David W. Knapp, City Manager
Attachments: List of Committee members
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RESOLUTION NO. 10 -230
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
DESIGNATING A CUPERTINO POET LAUREATE
WHEREAS, the study of literature forms a vital part of our shared and diverse culture;
and
WHEREAS, poetry expresses personal and public stories in an art form accessible to all;
and
WHEREAS, poetry forms an important part of our citizen's education about culture and
history; and
WHEREAS, studies have shown that children who read poetry show improvements in
vocabulary, critical analytical skills, and reading comprehension; and
WHEREAS, reading and writing poetry give children and adults an outlet for their
feelings, experiences, and questions about their world; and
WHEREAS, California was the first state to appoint a poet laureate and many
communities in California have successfully appointed poets laureate; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the "Poet Laureate" is hereby established
in the Cupertino
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Cupertino Poet Laureate Select Committee shall
oversee the selection and administration of the Poet Laureate program.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino this 21 day of December 2010 by the following votes:
Vote Members of the City Council
AYES: Wong, Santoro, Chang, Mahoney, Wang
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: APPROVED:
/s/ Gilbert Wong
Mayor, City of Cupertino
/s/ Kimberly Smith
City Clerk
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Cupertino Poet Laureate Select Committee ad hoc
Committee Members (11/11/2010)
Cupertino Library Foundation Beverly Lenihan
873-9266 (H/O); 981 -6066 [C]
bev cr,reesults.com
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Eno Schmidt (Alternate)
768 -2790 [C]
enoschmidt@gmail.com
DeAnza College Sue Yoes
996 -7854 (H)
Smy8369 @fhda.edu
Fine Arts Commission Jessi Kaur
515 -6620
ikaur @teamedge.net
Srilakshmi Sitaraman
996- 0231(H)
Srilakshmi.Sitaraman@gmail.com
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Friends of the Cupertino Library Kathy Stakey
891 -2139 (C)
kathystakey @yahoo.com
Library Commission Ron Miller
257 -9162 (H)
Rmiller4000@gmail.com
Adrian Kolb
865 -0943 (H)
adkolb @gmail.com
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4 ,, 9, Distinguished Artist Award
CUPERTINO Nominal :ion Form
Artist Name
Address
Phone E-mail
Employer
Check one:
o Performing arts o Theatre
o Visual arts o Music
o Literary arts o Other
o Dance
Education and training:
Achievements, awards, and recognition:
Contribution to Community of Cupertino:
Nomination submitted by: (Artists may nominate themselves, or be nominated by others)
Name Relationship to Artist
Address
Phone E -mail
Signature Cate
List of attachments:
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DISTINGUISHED ARTIST AWARD
CUPERTINO
The Fine Arts Commission's purpose is to foster and encourage artists while
preserving and advancing the arts for the benefit of the citizens of Cupertino. Each
year the Commission presents a Distinguished Artist award to one or more deserving
artists in recognition of local talent.
Criteria for award:
1. Nominated artists who live, or practice their art, or are employed in the Cupertino
area.
2. Nominated artists who have made significant contributions in the arts that have
benefited the City of Cupertino residents.
3. Nominated artists whose artistic work displays established merit and excellence.
4. Nomination Form should include these attachments:
o Resume
o Artist's statement and exhibition record
o Letters of endorsement and /or support, which includes relationship to artist
o Artistic samples (digital samples are preferred). Samples will be returned if
submitted with a self- addressed, stamped envelope.
5. Recipients of cash awards are also asked to comply with the following:
o Acknowledge the support of the Cil:y of Cupertino on any printed advertising,
programs or brochures.
o Send any pre -event notices, announcements, or media coverage to the Fine
Arts Commission c/o the Cupertino City Clerk.
o Submit a written evaluation, to be provided at the conclusion of the project,
exhibit or event, or within six months from the date of the award, whichever
comes first. The evaluation should include a description of the artist's
activities and goals, target audience, and any feedback received. Also
describe how you would rate the success of your event(s), and any
adaptations or improvements you may make in the future.
For more information or to submit a nomination form, contact City Clerk Kimberly
Smith at (408) 777 -3217, Kimberlys(a�cupertino.orq, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino,
CA 95014.
Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the 3rd Friday in May
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Emerging Artist Award
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Nomination Form
Artist Name
Address
Phone E -mail
Name of employer, college, or school
Check one:
o Theatre
o Performing arts o Music
o Visual arts o Other
o Literary arts
o Dance
Artist's Personal Statement: (please include personal goals that address artistic promise,
education, training, volunteerism, community involvement, achievements and awards. Attach
additional pages if necessary)
Nomination submitted by: (Artists may nominate themselves, or be nominated by others)
Name Relationship to Artist
Address
Phone E-mail
Signature bate
Statement(s) of Support submitted by:
Name Relationship to Artist
Name Relationship to Artist
List of attachments:
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Emerging Artist Award CUPERTINO
The Fine Arts Commission's purpose is to foster and encourage artists while preserving
and advancing the arts for the benefit of the citizens of Cupertino. Each year the
Commission presents a Distinguished Artist award to one or more deserving artists in
recognition of local talent. The Emerging Artist Award was established to encourage
and recognize younger artists with artistic promise.
Criteria for award:
1. Artists 30 years old or younger.
2. Artists who reside, and /or are employed, and /or attend an educational institution or
a school within the Cupertino school district.
3. Nomination Form should include these attachments:
o Artist's personal statement that addresses artistic promise and goals
o Letters of endorsement and /or support, which includes relationship to artist
o Artistic samples (digital samples are. preferred). Samples will be returned if
submitted with a self - addressed, stamped envelope.
4. Recipients of cash awards are also asked to comply with the following:
o Acknowledge the support of the City of Cupertino on any printed advertising,
programs or brochures.
o Send any pre -event notices, announcements, or media coverage to the Fine Arts
Commission c/o the Cupertino City Clerk.
o Submit a written evaluation, to be provided at the conclusion of the project,
exhibit or event, or within six months from the date of the award, whichever
comes first. The evaluation should include a description of the artist's activities
and goals, target audience, and any feedback received. Also describe how you
would rate the success of your event(s), and any adaptations or improvements
you may make in the future.
For more information or to submit a nomination form, contact City Clerk Kimberly Smith
at (408) 777 -3217, Kimberlys @cupertino.org, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA
95014.
Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the 3 " Friday in May
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There are so many great artists and performers in the community, and
the Cupertino Fine Arts Commission wants to show them off!
Nominate yourself or someone else for one of two
awards - the "bistinguished Artist of the Year" or
the "Emerging Artist of the Year." The winner of
each category receives a $500 cash award!
Nominees must practice their art in Cupertino, or be
residents and /or students in the community. Both
performing and visual artists will be considered. Awards
are presented in the fall.
Call (408) 777 -3217 or send email to CityClerk@cupertino.orq for a
nomination package, or just pick one up at the City Clerk's Office, 10300
Torre Avenue. The deadline is Friday, May 16, at 4:30 p.m.
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CUPERTINO
The Cupertino Fine Arts Commission is welcoming nominations for the 2010
"Distinguished Artist" and "Emerging Artist" awards. There is a cash award of $500 for
the winner in each category. Submit nominations by Friday, May 14, at 4:30 p.m.
Nomination forms are available from the City Clerk's Office, 10300 Torre Ave.,
Cupertino, 95014. For more information call City Clerk Kimberly Smith at (408) 777-
3217, or send email to kimberlys @cupertino.org. Applications are also online at
http:// www. cupertino.orq /distinquishedartist
Nominees must practice their art in Cupertino, or be residents and /or students in
the community. Both performing and visual artists will be considered. Awards will be
presented in the fall.
Former Distinguished Artists include: sculptor Salvatore Pecoraro, musician Nile
Norton, printmaker Glen Rogers Perrotto, dancers Mythili Kumar and Janet Shaw, artist
Sandra Beard, ikebana flower - arranging artist Fusako Seiga Hoyrup, artist/sculptor
Brother Joseph Aspell, S.M., artist /calligrapher Sara Loesch Frank, pianist Makiko Ooka,
singer /composer Robert L. Harrison, ceramic artist Mahoko Dahte, photographer /artist
Constance Guidotti, painter Kate Curry, ceramic artist Janet Leong Malan, and sculptor
Corinne Okada Takara, textile artist Charlotte Kruk, and watercolorist Floy Zitten. Last
year's Distinguished Artist was painter Iona Ezaki, and the city's first Emerging Artist
was Christina Jung.
Distinguished Artist of the Year
Award Winners
Year Naive _ Category
2010 Pantea Karimi Painter and printmaker
1679 Brooklyn Ave
San Jose Ca 95128
408 - 799 -3328
panteagaredcanvas.net
2009 Iona Ezaki Painter
5004 Selinda Lane
San Jose, CA 95124
408 - 205 -9284
ionaezaki @aol.com
2008 Floy Zittin Watercolor painter
10210 Lebanon Drive
Cupertino CA 95014
408 - 253 -3258
floy@floyzittin.com I
2007 Charlotte Kruk Fashion designer. Wearable art made of candy wrappers
(Kruk n'Kempken is
married name)
1014 Malone Road
San Jose CA 95125
408 -978 -3041
www.kruktart.com
cruktart(asbcglobal.net
2006 Corinne Okada Takara Visual artist /sculptor, particular emphasis on wire
10399 Merriman Rd, B sculpture with found objects, food wrapper papers, etc.
Cupertino CA 95014
408 - 996 -1351
www.ikadadesign.com
coreygokadadesign. com
2005 Janet Leong Malan Ceramic artist
10361 Imperial Avenue
Cupertino, Ca 95014
408 - 253 -3708
2004 Kate Curry Visual artist, especially known for expressionistic
20232 Joseph Circle landscapes
Cupertino CA 95014
408 - 252 -7210 Studio address 401 E. Taylor Street #4, San Jose, 95112
408 - 885 -0691 studio
www.katecurry.com 1
2003 Constance Guidotti Current work involves the use of the new tools, including
22640 Ricardo Road computers and programs, printers and digital cameras, in
Cupertino CA 95014 combination with old tools such as drawing, painting,
408 - 252 -0837 collaging, and incorporating past work done with the
camera. Subjects include fantasy, story telling, portraiture,
cultural and social issues.
2002 Mahoko Dahte Teacher of flower arranging,
22447 Santa Paula Avenue Ceramic sculpture,
Cupertino CA 95014 Handmade Japanese tea utensils using traditional methods
408 - 973 -8597
2001 None selected
2000 Robert L. Harrison Performing Arts - singer and composer
10536 Davison Avenue
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 725 -2890 wk
(408) 252 -0217 hm
1999 Ann Stamm Merrell Visual Arts - Quilts
(award issued Performing Artist - musician, composer, arranger
posthumously)
c/o Mr. Greg Merrell
10542 Cedar Tree Court
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408)- 253 -2290
Greg @netuser.com
(408) 253 -0970
1998 Makiko Ooka Performing Arts - pianist
10515 Orange Tree Lane
Cupertino, CA 95014
1997 Sara Loesch Frank Visual Arts - drawing, painting, calligraphy
10153 Camino Vista Drive
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 446 -9214
ooka@sumitomo.com
1996 Brother Joseph Aspell, S.M. Visual Arts - sculptor, painter, art instructor
P.O. Box 1775
Cupertino, CA 95014 -1775
1995 Fusako Seiga Hoyrup Performing Arts - Ichebana Flower Arranging
22576 Poppy Drive
Cupertino CA 95014
1994 Janet Shaw Performing Arts - Dance
Janlyn Dance Company
18880 Tilson Avenue
Cupertino CA 95014
(408) 257 -9080 home
(408) 255 -4055 work
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1993 Sandra Beard Visual Arts - painter
1609 Brookvale Drive #2
San Jose, California 95129
(current as of 5/98)
studio is in Gilroy
(408) 973 -8725
1992 Mythili Kumar Performing Arts — Dance/ Instruction
11445 Charsan Lane
Cupertino CA 95014
725 -2951
1991 Info not currently available
1990 Ms. Glen Rogers Perrotto Visual Arts - Printmaker
18595 Ralya Court
Cupertino, California 95014
1988 Nile P. Norton Music -• Musician/Conductor
18595 Ralya Court
2 winners Cupertino, California 95014
AND
Salvatore Pecoraro
20656 Craig Court
Cupertino, California 95014
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Emerging Artist of the Year
Award Winners
Year = Name t Category
2009 Christina Jung Visual Artist — acrylic, ink, colored pencil, collage
1544 Norland Drive
Sunnyvale CA 94087
(408) 732 -8736
Sol.et.luna.pennae @gmail.c
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2008 None selected