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FINE ARTS COMMISSION
CUPERTINO
Special Meeting, Conf. Rm. A
10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino
December 18, 2012
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
At 7:10 p.m., Chairwoman Jessi Kaur called the meeting to order in Conference Room
A, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California, and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Jessi Kaur, Vice-Chair Rajeswari Mahalingam, and Commissioners KC
Chandratreya and Russell Leong. Absent: None
Staff present: Fine Arts Commission liaison Kimberly Smith, City Planner Gary Chao.
Guests Present: Rich Truempler, Director of Development, Sobrato Development, and
Carol A. Dabb, Art Consultant.
STAFF REPORT - None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
NEW BUSINESS
1. Minutes of the special meeting of November 1, 2012.
Chandratreya moved and Leong seconded to approve the minutes as presented. The
motion carried unanimously.
2. Review of additional art work proposed for Homestead Square development.
Presentation regarding the public art requirement for Homestead Square
development. Developer: Sobrato Corporation. Artist: Brad Howe.
Mr. Truempler said the new proposal has an increased budget of about 10%-15%,
and he had been working with the Planning Department to find the best location to
show off the art.
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Art Consultant Carol Dabb showed a 3-dimensional scale model of the proposed
artwork, which would measure roughly 6 feet by 6 feet by 6 feet. She described it as
a high-energy piece with a lot of movement and vibrant color, very lyrical in form
and also high-tech. She noted that the sculpture actually would consist of two
separate pieces of stainless steel that are cut and bent into curves, and when they are
placed in the final location, they will nest together. One piece would be burnished
stainless steel, and the other would be painted with a bright red acrylic paint. Once
placed on a pedestal and the landscaping mounding, the top of the sculpture will be
about 8-10 feet above ground level.
She distributed a copy of the artist's description of the piece, titled "Rara Avis",
meaning rare bird, and showed how changing lighting conditions during the day
and directed lighting at night would give the piece a different feel and cast changing
shadows. She also explained that the sculpture would look very different as the
viewer moves around the piece, whether on foot or in a car.
Discussion followed about the pedestal and surrounding landscaping and it was
agreed that the sculpture should be elevated on a concrete platform or pedestal with
a very smooth or polished finish, and the landscaping around it should have a very
clean look so as not to distract from the sculpture and to better show off the
sculpture's changing shadows.
The Commissioners unanimously agreed that they liked the new proposal.
Commissioner Chandratreya said that the Fine Arts Commission had rejected the
last proposal because it was too reminiscent of other designs already in the
community. This new proposal is a win-win, because the developer could use his
preferred artist, Brad Howe, and the city will get something that is really unique.
Chandratreya moved and Mahalingham seconded to accept the proposed artwork
"Rara Avis" by Brad Howe, a two-piece sculpture with dimensions roughly 6' x 6'
by 6', with a polished concrete base. The Commissioners also requested that city
staff provide a written update with the final design features including the sculpture
and pedestal dimensions, pedestal finish, lighting, and landscaping, as an
informational item. The motion carried unanimously.
City Planner Gary Chao said that he would borrow the maquette for a few weeks
before returning it to Ms. Dabb, since it was the property of the artist.
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Mr. Truempler said that they plan to start construction in January hope to finish in
about 14 months, and the sculpture will probably be one of the last things
completed. The shopping center will include a Safeway store, and they are in talks
other retailers, a bank, and perhaps some small eateries or a bakery. The Carl's
Junior will be torn down.
Staff Liaison Smith asked if the developer could arrange for an unveiling of the
artwork or some other acknowledgement of the new piece when the shopping
center opens. Mr. Truempler said that would be great. Ms. Dabb said that is part of
her function, and she would be sure to provide a press release at the appropriate
time.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
3. Commissioner announcements about local arts events and opportunities.
Vice-Chair Mahalingham said that she had been contacted by a person who was
looking for suggestions to help promote his international short-film festival, which
is showing at the Blue Light Cinema in Cupertino. Flyers had already been placed
at the Library and City Hall, and she had suggested he also contact the Cupertino
Courier.
The group suggested other venues and advertising opportunities, including
contacting the film-making program and the Performing Arts Center at DeAnza
College; informing the city staff who put on the summer films series to see if they
would be interested in showing some of them; contacting the Cupertino AMC
Theater about the possibility of renting one or more theaters; and putting flyers at
the Cupertino Senior Center.
NEWS ARTICLES - None
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:50 p.m., the meeting was adjourned.
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