FAC 10-23-07CITY OF
APPROVED MINUTES
FINE ARTS COMMISSION
Regular Adjourned Meeting, Con£ Rm. A
10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 7:00 P.M.
CUPERTINO
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At 7:005 p.m. Chairman Robert Harrison called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Robert Harrison, and Commissioners Nancy Canter, KC Chandratreya, Jessi
Kaur. Absent: Michael Harkin. Staff present: City Clerk Kimberly Smith.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Kaur moved to approve the minutes of August 28, 2007. Chandratreya seconded and
motion passed unanimously with Harkin absent.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. Discussion of sculpture garden and/or sculpture locations in the community
The item was continued to December due to the absence of Harkin who was working on
the project.
3. Discussion of the policy for commercial sale of art displayed on city property
City Clerk indicated that the policy was being submitted to city council through their
weekly notes from the City Manager since no formal approval from the council was
needed. Canter moved to accept the policy as amended. Chandratreya seconded and
motion passed unanimously with Harkin absent.
4. Preparation of aPercent-for-Art ordinance and "developers guidelines" document
Chandratreya updated the commission on the status of the project. Kaur and Chandratreya
will continue working on the document and bring a draft to the December commission
meeting.
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5. Update on Proposal from Vardy Stein for a rotating artwork display at Vardy's Jewelers
City Clerk provided an update on the status of discussions between Vardy Stein and city
staff. She indicated that Public Works had no issues with the site and that the Planning
Department would be happy to work with Vardy to complete the Director's Permit. Canter
provided an update on her discussion with the Sculpture Department at DeAnza College.
She indicated that there are some logistics issues involved with a rotating art display that
would need to be considered. She also suggested that a permanent art piece might be better
for the site than a rotating piece. City Clerk stated that the next step is for Vardy to
complete the Director's Permit before the project can begin.
NEW BUSINESS
6. Follow-up report on arts-related activities at the Cupertino Fall Festival and Cupertino Arts
Day proclamation
Harrison updated the commission on the Fall Festival. He indicated that there were 110
entries for this year's art show and that the winners have been displayed on the Fine Arts
League website. It was also noted that it would be nice to invite Bruce Davis of the Arts
Council Silicon Valley to attend a Commission meeting and describe what the Arts
Council does.
7. Review grant application from Euphrat Museum
City Clerk requested formal authorization from the Commission to accept the Euphrat
Museum's grant application. Kaur moved to accept the grant and award the Euphrat
Museum $4,000. Chandratreya seconded and motion passed unanimously with Harkin
absent and Canter abstaining.
8. Confirm meeting date change -December meeting will be Tuesday, December 11 at 7:00
p.m. instead of December 25.
The Commission concurred to meet on December 11 at 7:00 p.m. due to the Christmas
holiday.
9. Discussion regarding selection criteria for Distinguished Artists and identify new filing
deadlines so that awards can be given during the CREST ceremony
The Commission discussed the possibility of officially introducing the Distinguished Artist
of the Year during the CREST ceremony. Harrison and Kaur formed a sub committee and
will discuss their recommendations at the December meeting.
10. Consider revisions to Municipal Code regarding Fine Arts Commission title, powers and
functions
The Commission concurred to consider making any name change when the developer
guidelines and percent for art ordinance are completed.
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STAFF REPORTS
11. Review current ad hoc committee list
City Clerk noted that the new ad hoc committees which were formed would be added to the
ad hoc committee list. The Commission also received an update on the status of various art
projects in the community.
12. Update on Quarter Percent for Art Project list
Karen Ngo of Sandhill Property Company and the artist for the project, Jason Paul Bennett,
discussed the Cupertino Landing project located at 10495 N. DeAnza Blvd. Mr. Bennett
indicated that his sculpture was of bronze birds on a stainless steel base that stands 12 feet
high. This kinetic sculpture would move and turn slightly in the wind. Ms. Ngo stated that
they were proposing to place the sculpture amongst the trees that are proposed for the
project. The Commission suggested that the sculpture be taller and preferred that the
location of the art be moved to the corner of DeAnza Boulevard and Mariam behind the
four-foot wall and near the existing mature tree. The Commission also requested that an
identifying plaque be installed with the location, material and design to be determined at a
later date. Ms. Ngo indicated that she would follow up with the Planning Department to
see if they would permit the required trees to be planted in a different location so as not to
block the view of the sculpture.
13. Veterans' Memorial status
It was noted that the event would be held on Sunday, November 11.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
14. Report from Mayor's meeting with commissions and confirm representative(s) to attend
future meetings
Harrison provided highlights from the October Mayor's meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Kimberly Smith, Clerk/Staff Liaison