FAC 08-23-05 APPROVED MINUTES
FINE ARTS COMMISSION
CITY OF Regular Meeting, Conference Room A
C U P E(~T I N 0 10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino
August 23, 2005
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Janet Mohr, Commissioners Martha Bills, Nancy Canter, Robert Harrison,
Hema Kundargi, Staff present: City Clerk Kimberly Smith
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of the regular meeting of June 28, 2005.
Commissioner Nancy Canter moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June
28, 2005. Commissioner Hema Kundargi seconded and motion passed unanimously.
PRESENTATIONS - None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
2. Arts-related news updates from Commissioners.
Commissioner Martha Bills noted that she would be resigning from the Commission. She
indicated that she would be submitting an official letter of resignation.
Commissioner Robert Harrison reported that the Fine Arts League would be holding an art
reception on September 23.
3. Update from Hema Kundargi regarding the Mayor's meeting of August 3.
Commissioner Hema Kundargi reported on highlights from various projects other
commissions are handling.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4. Update from subcommittee regarding potential art locations in the Cupertino Library.
Commissioner Hema Kundargi reported that a meeting with the Librarian had not yet been
scheduled.
5. Update on donated statue of Cyrus the Great.
City Clerk reported that she had not received any new information since the last
Commission meeting.
6. Update from City Architect Terry Greene regarding architectural enhancements to the Mary
Avenue Pedestrian Footbridge over-crossing.
City Architect Terry Greene was not in attendance at the meeting. City Clerk indicated that
there may be some material changes associated with the project that Terry would like to
describe to the Commission.
NEW BUSINESS
7. Report from ad hoc committee (Bills and Harrison) on proposal to enhance the
Distinguished Artist of the Year progam.
Commissioner Robert Harrison reported that he and Commissioner Martha Bills met to
discuss possible enhancements to the Distinguished Artist of the Year program and
distributed an overview to the Commission. Possible enhancements could include
increasing the categories available, holding an evening dinner for the award ceremony and
providing a monetary award to recipients. It was suggested that the application process
remain the same for 2006, but begin to expand the categories while developing a new
event. The Commission concurred to discuss the item further during the September
meeting.
STAFF REPORTS
8. Council direction regarding an enhanced memorial for members of the Armed Services
who have given their lives in the service of our country.
City Clerk Kimberly Smith updated the Commission on City Council's desire to enhance
the memorial located in Memorial Park. She indicated that the Parks and Recreation
Department is handling the project at this time and will notify the Fine Arts Commission
with any art related issues that may occur.
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9. Review of current ad hoc committee roster.
City Clerk Kimberly Smith reviewed the roster with the Commission. She also noted that
the Builders Association and Chamber of Commerce expressed concern regarding the one
percent for art program during a recent General Plan Update meeting. She indicated that
this was the first time that concern was specifically raised and that it was possible that the
item would be discussed in more detail at future meetings. She also noted that the
Commission should be prepared to provide additional language to the General Plan should
the one percent program fail to be adopted.
NEWS ARTICLES
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:00 p.m. the meeting was adjourned.
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Kimberly Smith ity Clerk