LIB 05-24-2021 (Special)
AMENDED MINUTES
FINE ARTS COMMISSION AND
LIBRARY COMMISSION
Monday, May 24, 2021
LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
At 5:00 p.m., Chair Pan called the meeting to order via remote teleconference.
ROLL CALL
Fine Arts Commissioners:
Sudha Kasamsetty, Janki Chokshi, Satish Tare, Esha Rao, Diana Matley
Library Commissioners:
Qin Pan, Rahul Vasanth, Liyan Zhao
City/County Staff:
Joanne Magrini, Dianne Thompson, Roger Lee, Susan Michael, Whitney Zeller,
Kelsey Christian, Clare Varesio, Jennifer Weeks
Presenters:
Eillish Cullen, Jay Manzo
Absent:
Sheela Sreekanth, Archana Panda
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
NEW BUSINESS
4. Subject: Design Options for the Donor wall and Art Wall in the Courtyard of the Cupertino
Library.
Recommended Action: Receive a presentation and provide input on design options for the
donor wall and art wall in the courtyard for the Cupertino Library.
Capital Improvement Programs Manager, Susan Michael, and project consultant, Eillish Cullen,
provided a presentation on the item including three options for the donor wall and two options
for the art wall.
Commissioner Matley commented that the option for the donor wall with the floating leaves
could present a hazard and noted it is important to keep the bench for additional seating. She
shared she is pleased to see the City pursuing something unique and that the donor wall and art
wall will be great enhancements.
Vice Chair Chokshi added that the option with the floating leaves is an environmental hazard if
it is not carefully installed, that birds will sit on it and that it should not have sharp corners.
Commissioner Matley commented in favor of donor wall option one to have lighting in the
courtyard, as many people use the library in the evening. She noted there should be lighting on
the art wall as well.
Chair Kasamsetty commented in favor of option two for the art wall.
Vice Chair Chokshi also commented in favor of option two for the art wall.
Chair Pan commented in favor of option one for the donor wall and noted that option two was
too busy and option three was ok. She commented in favor of option two for the art wall.
Orrin Mahoney provided public commented and noted the goals of the Library Foundation and
recommended considering the modularity of the donor wall options. He commented in favor of
options 1B or 3B.
Commissioner Matley recommended including oak trees with Option 2A to have a natural feel.
Chair Kasamsetty commented that option 1A would be overpowering in the space with its
dimensions.
Chair Pan shared that the VA hospital has a similar art installation to option 1A.
Commissioner Zhao commented that option 1A would be nice to see it change with the light
throughout the day.
Commissioner Matley commented that the art wall and the donor wall should reflect one
another and look cohesive in the provided space. She added that she is happy to have the
opportunity to bring art to the community and the library.
Chair Pan and Commissioner Zhao commented in favor of option 1A following discussion.
Chair Kasamsetty agreed with pursuing option 1A, so long as it is subtle and does not
overpower the space. She recommended option 1D or 3D for the donor wall.
Vice Chair Chokshi recommended option 1D for the donor wall and was ok with option 1A for
the art wall, so long as the materials are environmentally friendly.
Commissioner Matley commented in favor of options 1D and 1A. She agreed, the art wall and
the donor wall should not overpower the space and wants it to be a single piece in terms of the
feel.
Vice Chair Vasanth commented in favor of option 1D and its lighting aspect, appreciates 3D and
how it ties in with 2A, but prefers 2A for the art wall.
Commissioner Tare commented in favor of options 1D and 1A.
Commissioner Rao commented in favor of options 1D and 1A.
Commissioner Zhao commented in favor of option 2D and likes that it is interesting, but
understands the safety concerns and is ok with option 1D.
Chair Kasamsetty requested to see different views of option 1A with a more subtle picture.
Vice Chair Chokshi agreed additional images would help to decide.
Commissioners thanked staff for their presentation.
ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Kasamsetty adjourned the meeting 6:08 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by,
Joanne Magrini, Director of Parks and Recreation
Minutes approved by the Library Commission at the June 17, 2021 special meeting
Minutes amended and approved by the Fine Arts Commission at their July 26, 2021 meeting
Amended Minutes approved at the Library Commission at the September 2, 2021 meeting