FAC 05-26-98
City of Cupertino
FINE ARTS COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
May 26,1998
1.
CALL TO ORDER
At 7:35 p.m. Rita Young called the meeting to order in Conference Room A and
led the pledge of allegiance.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLLCALL
Present: Chairperson Rita Young, Vice Chairperson Janet Mohr, Commissioners
Stephen Beard, Hema Kundargi, Carl Off, Charlene Pai-Brizendine (8:00 p.m.),
Mary Sievert.
City staff present: Recording Secretary Dorothy Steenfott.
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Beard moved to approved the minutes as amended to reflect a correction to
Commissioner Ocr's first name from Carol to Carl; Sievert seconded and motion
carried with Pai-Brizendine absent.
5.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A.
Notice ofKRON Bay Area Shakespeare Camps in Los Gatos and
Cupertino.
Discussion developed regarding the notice which did not include the Fine
Arts Commission as a sponsor. It was also discussed that the Fine Arts
Commission is not listed as a sponsor in the Parks and Recreation
Schedule either. Mohr moved that the Fine Arts Commission approach
the Parks and Recreation Director to be sure that the Fine Arts
Commission is recognized for this year's Shakespeare in the Park
production; Sievert seconded.
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NEW BUSINESS
A.
Selection of ad hoc committee for Distinguished Artist of the Year.
Nomination deadline is June 22. Committee will consist of2
commissioners plus these other individuals, ifthey are available: one
council member, Jan Rindfleisch from the Euphrat Gallery of Art, and
Sara Loesch-Frank, last year's winner.
Commissioners Kundargi and Young volunteered to serve on the ad hoc
committee for this year's Distinguished Artist of the Year panel.
OLD BUSINESS
Report from the Four Seasons Comer ad hoc committee regarding the
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and draft contract. (Sievert, Young and
Beard)
Sievert reported on the Four Seasons Comer draft contract and requested
comments from the Commission by the end of the month so revisions can
be made and forwarded to the City Attorney for review. She suggested
that the Commission pay special attention to item number lOin the
contract which discusses the right to reproduction of artwork.
Cherry Blossom Festival Follow-up, including selection of plaque/trophy,
and distribution ofletters from Mayor, videotape, and stipends to schools.
Schools need information by August 1998 for the 1999 festival. Staff
suggests the appointment of a new ad hoc committee at this time to begin
planning immediately. (Pai-Brizendine, Young, Mohr were previous
members, new committee must have at least one different person).
Young reported that the plaques, letters and checks were distributed during
the superintendents meeting. She stated that the presentation went very
well. She also stated that she felt that the school districts are leaning
towards no competitions in the future and that she'd like to see the exhibit
remain non-competitive. An ad hoc committee consisting of Beard,
Young, and Kundargi was formed to begin planning for next year's
exhibit.
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Status report from Cultural Arts Event ad hoc committee regarding the
Family Film event. (Mohr, Sievert, and Bob Hopkins from Parks and
Recreation Commission)
Mohr reported that the ad hoc committee meeting had to be rescheduled.
She stated that a January date has been set and the first film will be
indoors. She also reported that she is continuing to work with the manager
from DeAnza.
Review of proposed special events banner and selection of final color,
size, and mounting hardware. (Sievert, Beard)
Sievert reported that she had not yet received a scaleable City logo. She
stated that she would like to have the logo before continuing with further
designs. Off presented a demonstration using different sizes of pvc pipes
and a patio umbrella stand to show how the banner could be supported.
He stated that the hardware would be inexpensive and that the stand would
be easy to assemble and store.
Report from the ad hoc committee regarding the creation of hands-on art
experiences for children. (pai-Brizendine, Young)
Young reported that the ad hoc committee was not able to meet before the
meeting and will report back at the next meeting.
COMMISSIONER AND LIAISON REPORTS
A.
Review of the committee roster.
The roster will be updated to reflect the Distinguished Artist of the Year
ad hoc committee and the new Cherry Blossom Festival ad hoc committee.
Off reported on the mayor's breakfast. He stated that it was decided
during the meeting that a new flag should be purchased for Conference
Room A as the old one was orange instead of red. He directed the
Commission's attention to the new flag in the conference room. Pai-
Brizendine will attend the June mayor's breakfast.
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9.
ADJOURNMENT
Beard moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.; Off seconded and motion
carried unanimously.