FAC 12-19-89
Fine Arts Commission
Adjourned Meeting--Dec. 19, 1989
Cupertino City Hall
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Chairperson Deborah Arden.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Arden, Sheila
Lerner, Val Ramsay and Nancy Steele.
commissioners Absent: Doris Harry
Staff Present: Donna Krey
Ettinger, Roberta Hollimon, Robert
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR NOV. 28. 1989 REGULAR MEETING
Hollimon asked that the minute approval for Oct. 24 reflect that Ettinger,
instead of Ramsay, suggested different wording for the business relations
committee brochure. Hollimon then moved to accept the minutes as
corrected; Ramsay seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Arden said she received a letter from the International Sculpture Center
thanking commissioners for renewing their membership and describing
benefits. A second letter, from the City of Los Angeles, will be included
in the January agenda packet. This letter concerns guidelines and
recommendations for addressing the needs of artists with Aids. The
commission will discuss the information in February.
STAFF REPORT
Krey said she finished the FAC brochure for the business relations
committee and gave Ettinger the original to coordinate with printer. She
reported she talked with artist Scott Sayre, who will install the City
Hall mural on Jan. 12. He will work for three days on it following the
installation and it will be draped for about a week prior to the
dedication ceremony.
OLD BUSINESS
Artists' Awards--This item is scheduled for the January agenda.
Art in City Hall--Ramsay reported that the committee has commitments
for two pieces of art which will be displayed during the mural dedication
ceremony. The artwork, a painting and a marble sculpture, are from two San
Jose galleries. The galleries are responsible for installing the pieces
and a representative of the FAC will be on hand when the artwork arrives
at City Hall.
Mural Dedication
dedication event are
150 would be mailed
addresses.
Lerner reported that several local merchants have volunteered to donate
food and beverages to the event, including The Coffee Service (coffee,
Ceremony--Hollimon reported the invitations to the
completed and passed around samples. She said about
on Dec. 26 and she still needed a few more names and
capaccino, hot chocolate), Just Fresh (quiche and vegetable dip) and La
Patisserie (baked items). He said the FAC may be expected to pay for a
portion of the food. Commissioners suggested Lerner talk to watermark for
bottled sparkling water, Florentine's, Fontana's and The Ultimate Slice.
Steele volunteered to check with Harry to find out about servers. It was
agreed the food should be located in Conference Room A, and servers would
replenish trays from that area. Lerner offered to buy sparkling cider,
champagne and other grocery items; Arden will inquire about napkins
printed with the city logo. Lerner said his food budget would probably run
between $350-$400.
Ramsay reported on the program and passed around a proposed schedule and
write-up on the mural and the artist to be included. Commissioners made
minor changes to the information and agreed to let Krey work on the
program with Ramsay. Krey also will coordinate with the artist on a cover
for the program. Commissioners decided on a 70# white parchment stock with
black ink. The program committee will get together to firm up names of
entertainers. Krey said commissioners should submit information to her as
soon as possible so that the program could be completed by the second week
in January.
Commissioners agreed a guest book was not needed for the event, nor were
nametags needed. The FAC chair will verbally acknowledge visiting
governmental officials and also will mention that the mural will be used
for educational purposes in conjunction with Cupertino students.
Krey will verify that Parks and Rec will provide a portable podium with
speakers and set up about 25 chairs around the lobby perimeter. The
musicians will provide background music on the stair landing and will
perform in the lobby for five minutes before the ceremony.
Steele suggested a special meeting prior to the dedication ceremony, but
other commissioners agreed to let individual committees handle various
details of the evening.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Arden reported on the Mayor's Luncheon, detailing current projects from
other city commissions. Ettinger mentioned that the American Ballet will
be performing in February. Other commissioners had no reports.
ADJOURNMENT
Lerner made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m.; Steele seconded
and the motion passed unanimously.