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FAC 06-26-90 FINE ARTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting -- June 26, 1990 cupertino city Hall MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m. by Chairperson Roberta Hollimon. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Hollimon, Doris Harry, Ettinger, Val Ramsay (Robert Lerner entered at commissioners Absent: Deborah Arden Staff Present: Susan Robinson Nancy Steele, Sheila 8:00 p.m.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR MAY 22. 1990 MEETING The commission requested that wording be added to the discussion of policy for conference attendance among FAC members to read, "...questions on how it will be used go before the commission." Ramsay moved to accept the minutes as corrected; Harry seconded and the motion passed unanimously. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were none. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Hollimon distributed notices on the Tandem photo exhibit and reception, -writers Connection conference, a letter from Joanne Tanner and Schola Cantorum evaluation. STAFF REPORT Robinson presented Donna Krey's staff report. Hollimon commented on the budget hearing, noting that the Council agreed that the Euphrat Grant should be a separate line item. Ettinger suggested that Sculpture Magazine be passed to City council members. The Commission requested that a plan for promoting public art for Cupertino and discussion of the focus of the commission for fiscal year 90-91 be on the July agenda. OLD BUSINESS Heritaqe parade discussion -- Steele reported that she has located an antique car for the parade, however, she will not be here during that time to coordinate the event. The commission decided to obtain a banner that could be used afterward across Stevens Creek Blvd. They also want to obtain small banners to represent each of the arts. Harry will check another source for an antique car. The commission would like De Anza art students to carry the banner and other citizens and council members who support the arts t~~af~2íï~'~~commission. Hollimon will call Barb Koppel to confirm ~ in the parade. Ramsay made a motion to approve an expenditure of no more than $500 from the current budget for promotional materials for the Heritage Day Parade sept. 22; Steele seconded and the motion passed unanimously. ~EW BUSINESS Discussion of formation of a fund-raisinq committee -- Steele reported that a committee could be formed to work with the business committee and be a source for all other committees. The commission discussed the appropriate name for the committee and whether they should - check city policy and legality of fund-raising. The commission requested that discussion of fund-raising be on the July agenda. Ramsay made a motion that the FAC create a Development Committee for the purpose of investigating funding resources for the commission's projects; Harry seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The members will include steele, Lerner and Hollimon. Steele noted that she will meet with Trish steinhardt and report at the next meeting. She requested that Development Committee be added to Committee Reports on the agenda. Discussion of policv for co-sponsorship of events -- Commission members discussed whether they should sponsor ongoing or one-time events. They will discuss the ramifications further with steve Dowling. Each commissioner will call his or her liaison city to investigate their policy of co-sponsorship. Proposal for aquisition of a piano -- Ettinger distributed a proposal from the Business Relations Committee on acquiring a piano. The commission reviewed and made changes to the document. The committee will continue to research pianos. Steele suggested identifying piano teachers in Cupertino and the number of students. Ettinger reported on bumper stickers for the FAC that will read, "cupertino cares about the arts" with the city morion. She will order 500 at a cost of .46 each and will contact Laura Newman regarding processing. Selection of a new Grants Committee -- The new committee will consist of Ettinger, Harry and Ramsay. Report of city Connect Meetinq -- Ettinger's report was postponed to July. Ramsay reported on the meeting entitled "Communications in Print." suggestions at the session included redoing the commission brochure professionally with a graphic designer and using a project estimate sheet for all jobs. The commission requested that discussion of adoption of mission statement be on the July agenda. Proposal for art in public places -- Ramsay presented a report to the FAC from the Public Art Committee. The commission discussed when to return to the City Council with another proposal. They will wait a few months, use the current proposal as a basis and return to the City Council before January. COMMITTEE REPORTS Art in City Hall -- This report was taken out of order. Steele reported on the Fine Arts League Newsletter, that Art in the Park will be held Sunday, Sept. 16 and that there will be a picnic in the park Aug. 12. She showed a video of Ch, 30's Cupertino Magazine. Steele noted that the city Hall photos are being framed. Artist's Awards -- Hollimon showed a photo of the student award. The commission will decide on award protocol before February. Grants -- Lerner reported that the librar~U~ql.P~~~' n ill be July 23 at 7:30 p.m. He would like to promote ~~~u~a~ eases - in the art section of local papers including Metro and SF Focu and would like Krey to develop a flyer for the ~ to be posted at music and art stores. ~ ~ ~ COMMISSIONER REPORTS Harry noted that the new cupertino Elementary School District superintendent is Pat Lamson and that she is a supporter of the arts. Ettinger reported on the display at the Asian Art Museum of art by Yani and the Amish quilt display at the De Young Museum. Ramsay reported on the Harlequin Gallery at the Fairmont and Katia LaCoste. She noted that Flint Center has begun its new community series. Hollimon requested an attendee for the Mayor's luncheon Monday, July 9. Harry volunteered. She noted that the deadline to have items put in the FAC packet is the Monday a week before the Tuesday meetings. ADJOURNMENT Ettinger moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:37 p.m.; Ramsay seconded and the motion passed unanimously.