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FAC 04-23-91 FINE ARTS cnmSSION Regular Meetinj--Apr. 23, 1991 CUpertino City Hall MINUI'ES CALL 'IO ORDER 'Ihe meetinj was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by chaiman Sheila Ettinjer. ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Jelinch, Jim Pizor, (entered 8:48) staff present: Donna Krey, Laura Doioc>ndon Ettinjer, Roberta Hollimon, D:>ris Harry, Frank victoria Robledo (entered 7:43); Robert Lerner APPROVAL OF MINUI'ES Hollimon asked that "Roberta" replace "Robert" in reference to Holl.iroc>n's committee assigrnnents. She also suggested that "and Robert Lerner" be added as a member on the next grants cammittee. Harry made a Irotion to approve the March minutes as corrected, Hollimon seconded and the motion passed unanincusly. ORAL a:M1UNICATIONS None. WRITTEN a:M1UNICATIONS Ettinjer read a letter fran fonDer cammission member Val Ramsay thanki.nJ the PAC for flowers sent durinj her recent hospitalization. Ettinjer also distributed announcements and letter relatinj to art groups and activities. STAFF REPORl' Krey reported that the $2 , 500 increase request from Euphrat Gallery was not included in the staff budget proposal. Krey mentioned that city manager Don Brown suggested that the FAC also not include $3,000 for the Irorion in the council chamber. 'lhose increases represented a 23% chan:Je over last year. She said the total budget is nCM a 3% increase and that Jan Rindfleisch will make an appeal to the council directly on May 28 or 29 durinj bud:Jet reviews. Holl.iroc>n suggested that the Public Art Committee review the Irorion proposal and summarize its findi.n:Js with the FAC. Krey said the FAC could discuss the Irorion with the council on May 28 or 29. Krey also mentioned that she could ask the mayor hCM she feels about a Irorion on the wall of the chamber behind the mayor's seat. Krey said the next scheduled meetinj is the same day as the budget review sessions and that all conference rooms will be occupied. 'Ihe commissioners asked that the next FAC meetinj take place on wednesday, May 22 at 7: 30 p.m. in Conference Room A. Krey told the FAC that she will reserve the room and notify commissioners of any chan:Jes in date or place for the meetinj. Krey received a call from sculptor C1Jris Boissevain, who said the 6-foot sculpture for city Hall alIrost is complete. She mentioned that the sculpture could be placed where the large paintinj was located in the lobby . She brought in artwork given to mayor Koppel from Toyokawa and said it needs to be framed. Ettinjer agreed, however, she said the FAC may not be responsible for framing costs. Krey noted that 50% of the FAC budget has not been spent. HolliIron said she will contact fonrer commissioner Deborah Arden to determine the value of the print am suggestions am costs for framing. DISaJSSION OF CAIAA a:JNFERENCE Jelinch recapped the conference held in Sacramento. He told commissioners that the conference focused on: where to find grant m::>ney; how to get MEA grants (a min:imum of $150,000 is needed to match 50%); fiIrling hidden cammunities for art projects; and how to organize local arts agencies. Jelinch JreJ1tioned that CAIAA has regional meetings and Saturday workshops, sometimes held in the Santa Clara area. He stated that the conference discussed raising grants ¡roney, not how to spero. it. DISaJSSION OF SIUDENT REPRESENTATION ON FAC Ettinger said she spoke with the Creative Arts Dept. at De Anza am the president of the Student Art Assoc. about the proposed representation on FAC. Both responses were positive. Harry distributed a draft letter to be sent to the high schools in the district. Jelinch suggested the letter indicate that students be a least juniors in high school. Robledo told commissioners that the FAC also should write a letter of intent. Jelinch said he will obtain a copy of an application used in Los Gates' program. Jelinch made a motion to adopt the policy to include student representation at the FAC meetings; HollÌIron secorrled am the ¡rotion passed unanimously. 'Ihe commissioners agreed to run the program from Oct. 1 through June. 'Ihe application am letter will be discussed at the May meeting. 'Ihe newly-formed "Student Liaison Committee" will include: Ettinger, Jelinch am Harry. Ettinger said students in private high schools should be considered and Harry suggested including student liaison information in the Scene. DISaJSSION OF FRIENŒ OF '!HE ARI'S GROUP Postponed until next meeting. DISaJSSION OF HANœ ON '!HE ARI'S Pizor said the. Hands on the Arts program should JreJ1tion that it is sponsored in part by CUpertino. Krey told the l1'elTIbers that she has not received any information or program advertising this year. Robledo suggested putting up a banner to advertise CUpertino's sponsorship. HollÌIron mentioned that purchasing a banner is expensive am that the wording should be generic so it can be used ¡rore than once. She also said the commission could borrow a city banner and discuss its usage with parks and recreation director Steve Dowling. Ettinger stated that the Special Events committee should consider obtaining a banner for the Tan::1y Beal event. SCHOOL ARI'S PRCGRAMS Harry reported that the music teachers in the CUpertino union School District were planning a celebration in the park, but wasn't sure if it would occur or not. Ettinger suggested that the FAC write a letter to state representatives opposing Proposition 98. Krey said Ettinger could write the letter am it would be typed on city stationary, on behalf of the commission. Ettinger told the FAC that the letter will be completed by the ezrl of the week. ro-SroNSORSHIP EXTENSION HollinDn reviewed the productions is covered. sponsorship policy . Sponsoring television TANDY HEAL "INFORMANCE" - SUMMER EVENT Pizor told carnmissioners that the "Infonnance" is scheduled for SUn:Jay, June 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Quinlan Center. Krey said the FAC should advertise in other na:l.ia besides the scene. Ccm1\issioners Jl'eI1tioned publicity in the Courier, Metro, Mercury and other media. Krey Iæ11tioned that she could write a press release and distribute it and will produce a flyer. Pizor said the perfonnance will cost $750 for the artist. Krey told the group that she has same c:ha1rpagne left from a previous FAC function. Ettinger volunteered Lerner to be in charge of refreshment donations. DISaJSSION OF aJPERI'INO DISTRICT ARI' EVENT Cancelled - already covered. <XM-ITTTEE REPORl'S Art in Public Places: Holliroon said the city attorney reviewed the guidelines for the public art ordinance. '!he cammittee made same changes and HolliIron said she will bring these changes to the larger cammittee. The cammittee decided to replace oonstruction permits with use permits; and changed 10,000 sq. footage to 20,000. Krey mentioned that she is meeting with Ciddy Wordell regarding ordinances and policies of other cities. Ettinger reported that she spoke to a representative of the Library Commission and said the FAC will set up a joint meeting with the cammission about placing art pieces in the library. &1siness Relations and DevelOPInel1t: Holliroon told the cammissioners that Measurex oontributed $500 for the Quinlan Center piano. Ettinger JæITtioned that she and Holliroon will meet with SUmitomo Bank on Friday. She also said Dayton Hudson will serrl a grant application this week. Suecial Events: No further report Grants: Harry reported that sri Lama called and expressed disappoinbnent in not receiving a grant. Harry said the group requested $5,000. '!he cammission said Commarrl Perfonnance did not acknowledge CUpertino for a grant received. Directories: Pizor suggested listing the directories on a Macintosh program and making the list available at the library. Krey Iæ11tioned that permission may need to be obtained from artists to use the information publicly. Holliroon suggested that Pizor oontact John statton, govenunent affairs specialist at Apple and CUpertino energy cammission chainnan. o:::tfflSSIONER REPORl'S AND LIAISONS Robledo said she will be meeting with a San Jose art commissioner on Surrlay. She Iæ11tioned that she has had a difficult tine oontacting a representative in Mt. view. Ettinger suggested that Robledo call Ramsay for a contact. Lerner told the cammissioners that the Euphrat Gallery will spotlight a a1ildren' s Art Show on Saturday. Harry said Commarrl Perfonnance will be featured on Sunday, Apr. 28 at the Flint Center. She showed West Bay Cþ=l fliers and raffle ticket fonns in support of the opera. Harry also showed the group a Trader Joe's grocery bag that advertised the SJ Symphony and told the cammissioners that a car lot in Raleigh has been oonverted to artists' quarters. Pizor said the City of Palo Alto is workin::J on a Public Art Ordinance and holds its arts cammission meetings at 7:30 a.m. JelÌI1d1 reported that the tcwn of Los Gatos raised $7,500 so far to purchase the sculpture "Space Dance for Peace" am. is sponsoring a nnlSic in the park program. He also said an annual art auction is planned for Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Santa Clara University. Krey said the Bicentennial Cammittee is planning a ball an:'! another re-enactment coordinated by Nancy Steele. '!he ball will be held at the Quinlan Center. Holli1ron discussed her trip to Washington D.C. arrl said she visited the National Gallery of Art am. heard the National Syitphony. Ettinger said the Graro Blvd. concept was the main topic of discussion at the Mayor's lJ.mcheon. She att.errled the see Arts Council's brown bag luncheon am. said the council is askin:J for a draft review. '!he next brown bag lunch is scheduled for June 7. Ettinger will meet with Krey regarding soliciting contributions in the Scene. ADJOURNMENT Pizor made a m:>tion adjourn the neeting at 9:22 p.m.; Harry seconded am. the m:>tion passed \.111aI1Í1roUSly. '!he next neeting will be held on May 22 at 7:30 p.m.