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FAC 10-23-90 FINE ARTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting -- Oct. 23, 1990 cupertino city Hall MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by chairman Roberta Hollimon at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL commissioners present: Hollimon, Sheila Arden, Doris Harry, (Val Ramsay entered arrived at 7:50 p.m.) Commissioners absent: None Staff present: Susan Robinson Guests: Brenda Narise Ettinger, Nancy Steele, Deborah at 7:40 p.m. and Robert Lerner APPROVAL OF MINUTES Arden requested that the word "application" be changed to "applications" under Committee reports on the last page. Ettinger made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected; Arden seconded and the motion passed unanimously. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Hollimon requested information about the July/Aug. Sculpture magazine, as the library has not received it. The commission suggested checking with city council members as it is being distributed to them. Hollimon noted that a thank you for the chamber music concert was received and that a copy will be sent to city council. A final evaluation from Joanne Tanner was also received. Hollimon distributed a copy of a memo on a meeting she attended with staff members regarding an upcoming goals committee meeting and requested that a discussion of the goals meeting be on the next agenda. Hollimon passed out information about numerous cultural events as well as copies of letters to Congressman Campbell and Senator Wilson. She distributed a related newspaper article on a House vote regarding arts funding. CALAA minutes were distributed and Hollimon noted a regional meeting in Palo Alto on Mon., Nov 5 and requested that someone attend. Hollimon asked that a discussion of appointing a representative to CALAA be on the next agenda. The California Confederation of the Arts ballot was distributed and Hollimon noted that money is available to attend the conference, as Harry can no longer attend. STAFF REPORT Robinson noted that this will be her final meeting as she is expecting a baby the first week of December. ADOPTION OF CO-SPONSORSHIP POLICY Hollimon reported that this item has been delayed due to the need to meet with Barbara Brown and the city attorney regarding insurance and requested that adoption of co-sponsorship policy be on the Nov. agenda. FUNDING PROPOSAL FOR PIANO Ettinger submitted a proposal for the purchase of a piano as requested at the last meeting and a list of business contacts. She noted that the only change is the date. The commission would like Donna Krey's assistance in approaching the city council for guidelines on this issue. The commission reviewed the document. Arden made a motion that the commission submit this proposal for funding of a piano for the Quinlan Community Center to City council for their approval and direction; Ettinger seconded and the motion passed unanimously. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GRANT RECIPIENTS The grants committee submitted a list of the 13 grant requests received including money requested and the amount recommended if any. The committee briefly reviewed the grant requests and explained the reasons for their recommendations. Lerner questioned the recommendation of grant money to Sculptor Chris Boussevain. He noted concerns about the value of the photos, paying for a piece of loaned art and the length of the loan to the city. Following discussion, Arden moved to accept the recommendation of the grants committee of the seven recipients; Steele seconded and the motion passed unanimously. DISCUSS MEETING DATES OF NOV./DEC. Hollimon noted that the normal meeting date in Nov. would be Nov. 27 following Thanksgiving. The commission agreed to meet at the regular meeting date in Nov. She noted that the December meeting, however, falls on Christmas night. Harry suggested taking the month of Dec. off, however it will be the final meeting for two commissioners. The commission discussed various alternatives and finally agreed to hold the meeting Dec. 18, with one abstention from Lerner as it is his birthday. DE ANZA CULTURAL CENTER Arden reported that plans are underway to establish funding for a cultural center at De Anza College and suggested that the commission go on record in favor of a cultural center, encouraging participation by civic leaders. Hollimon suggested having Krey write a resolution in support of the De Anza Cultural Center. The commission agreed that Krey should write the resolution and bring it to the Nov. meeting and requested that a resolution in support of the De Anza Cultural Center be on the Nov. agenda. COMMITTEE REPORTS Ramsay reported that the Public Art Committee would like to obtain information on how Grand Rapids received federal funding for a work of public art. Hollimon noted under Business Relations that the Arts Council is not secure about handling money from a city and that it does not sound promising. The commission decided not to pursue the matter further. Under Art in city Hall, Ramsay noted that they are interested in a particular bronze sculpture by Boussevain. He has agreed to come to city Hall in order to make a recommendation on the appropriate height. The Special Events Committee completed their project, however Ettinger reported on a meeting with Caron Blinick about city sponsorship of a special event at De Anza College. She noted that the problem was funding on both sides. They have decided on a one and a half hour performance on a Sat. afternoon, however the timing of the event is still under discussion. The commission requested that mural be removed from committee reports but that they would still like the poster project continued under Art in City Hall or Business Relations. COMMISSIONER REPORTS AND LIAISONS Under Ettinger's report the commission discussed the letter from Barbara Rogers on the mayor's luncheons. Ettinger noted that it is difficult to attend for those who work. Others expressed the importance of communicating with other commissioners, the mayor and city staff at the luncheons. Ramsay passed out several cultural event flyers and photos taken at a previous FAC meeting. Hollimon reported on the Goals Committee Meeting she attended. She was particularly impressed by the facillitator and recorder in attendance, who artistically represented all ideas presented. Hollimon said that the idea of a grand blvd. in Cupertino was positively received, especially by Marshall Goldman. Hollimon also reported that a new theatre in Mountain view will have its first event Feb. 2 and passed out information on the theatre as well as a report from Cal. Arts Council. Lerner noted that he attended the Risca Welsh Choir performance at the Quinlan Center. He said it was long but entertaining and that it worked well in the facility. Arden commented that in found it intriguing that the unveiling were much the same artists. her research of a 17th Century sculpture she feelings of outrage expressed at its as those heard today about controversial ADJOURNMENT Ettinger made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m.; Arden seconded and the motion passed unanimously.