FAC 03-28-2016CUPERTINO
ROLL CALL
APPROVED MINUTES
FINE ARTS COMMISSION
Regular Meeting, Conf. Rm. C
10300 Torre Avenue Cupertino
March 28, 2016
Present: Chokshi, Leong, Mahalingam, Matley, Sanchez
Absent: -
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Lisa Warren presented pictures of Main Street and communicated her concern with
lighting of the art pieces, as she felt that the center had enough lighting already.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of February 29th, 2016 Fine Arts Commission Special Meeting
Motions:
Commissioner Leong motioned and Commissioner Mahalingam seconded the
motion to approve minutes from February 29, 2016. Motioned approved 5-0.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
Vice Chair Sanchez reported that he met Lisa Warren on site at Main Street to view the
art locations in the evening to better understand lighting issues.
NEW BUSINESS
2. Emerging Artist and Distinguished Artist Collateral Materials
Discussion:
Award information and application is ready to be uploaded to City website.
Chair Matley presented adding incentives for the awards, such as being given
display space in the Library and an award presentation by the Mayor at City
Council. Commissioners Chokshi and Mahalingam pointed out various
events with high visibility and resident attendance, where F AC could have a
booth, for award presentation options. Performing arts is included.
Motions:
Commissioner Sanchez motioned and Commissioner Mahalingam seconded
the motion to have presentation take place at an art festival, location/event to
be determined and art will be displayed at Library art wall. Motion approved
5-0.
Action Items:
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./ Commissioner Leong: email flyer to staff Catarina Kidd. She will
send to all commissioners for comments and edits, plus advise of
any outreach .
./ Commissioner Chokshi: F ALC, Rotary, Art Summit
./ Vice Chair Sanchez: Euphrat Museum, De Anza College
./ Commissioners Chokshi and Mahalingam: research award
presentation venue ideas (Food & Art, Fall Fest, etc) for recognition
among other artists; return with outreach ideas to be vetted.
3. 2016 Cupertino Event Calendar
Discussion: Commissioners discussed attending various festival events that
previously had an art component or outreach opportunities.
Action Items:
./ Commissioner Chokshi: Diwali, Shakespeare in the Park
./ Commissioner Mahalingam: Diwali
./ Vice Chair Sanchez: Cherry Blossom
./ Chair Matley: Crest Awards, Shakespeare in the Park
./ Catarina Kidd: Commissioner Dinner event information
./ All: Fall Festival
4. Fine Arts Commission Grant Application Materials
Discussion: Last year there were no applications. This should be done for
July or August and February should be removed. Commissioner Chokshi
questioned the change in grant amount, and how can it be increased.
Action Items:
./ Commissioner Chokshi: add topic to November agenda and advise
F ALC to present their request/proposal.
5. Co-sponsoring art delegation from China
Discussion:
Motions:
Commissioner Sanchez motioned and Commissioner Mahalingam seconded
the motion to adopt Resolution No 16-02. Motion approved 5-0 .
Action I terns:
./ Confirm event date
6. Opportunities for Community Collaboration and Outreach
Discussion: Staff Catarina Kidd discussed community outreach
opportunities for murals on blank walls, as brought to the attention of the
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planning staff, called "Art in Unexpected Places." The Commissioners
requested more information about who in the community would lead this
and perhaps invite those individuals to the meeting, before they could lend
their support.
Action Items:
./ Catarina Kidd will return with more information.
OLD BUSINESS -None
PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Matley adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. to the Regular Meeting on May 23,
2016 at City Hall, Conference Room C.
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Staff Liaison: Catarina Kidd, Senior Planner