FAC 05-23-2022MINUTES
FINE ARTS COMMISSION
Monday, May 23, 2022
6:30 p.m.
FINE ARTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
At 6:35 p.m., Chair Kasamsetty called the meeting to order via virtual teleconference.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Sudha Kasamsetty, Janki Chokshi, Esha Rao, Satish Tare, Carol
Maa (arrived at 6:55 p.m.)
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present: Joanne Magrini, Rachelle Sander, Jeff Tsumura
CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Subject: Meeting Minutes for the January 24, 2022 Fine Arts Commission Meeting
Recommended Action: Review and approve the minutes for the January 24, 2022 Fine
Arts Commission meeting.
Vice Chair Chokshi motioned and Commissioner Rao seconded. Motioned carried with four yes
and one absent.
2.Subject: Meeting Minutes for the March 28, 2022 Fine Arts Commission Meeting
Recommended Action: Review and approve the minutes for the March 28, 2022 Fine
Arts Commission meeting.
Item postponed to next meeting.
POSTPONEMENTS
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None
OLD BUSINESS
3. Subject: Update on the City Work Program Fiscal Year 2021-2022 item for the Fine Arts
Commission
Recommended Action: Receive an update on the City Work Program Fiscal Year 2021-
2022 item for the Fine Arts Commission, survey results, and provide final name change
recommendation to City Council.
Rachelle Sander, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation gave an update on the items,
informing that the community outreach results were 50% in favor of the Fine Arts
Commission name being changed to Arts & Culture Commission.
Chair Kasamsetty motioned and Vice Chair Chokshi seconded to provide Arts & Culture
Commission as the final name change recommendation to City Council. Motion passed
with 4 yes and 1 absent.
NEW BUSINESS
4. Subject: Architectural and Site Approval to consider a public art installation for Apple
Campus 2 (Apple Park) at 10600 N. Tantau Avenue. The applicant is David Kang,
Apple, Inc.
Recommended Action: Receive a presentation on a public art installation for Apple
Campus 2 (Apple Park) at 10600 N. Tantau Avenue and approve public art application,
subject to conditions of the draft resolution.
Jeff Tsumura presented on the public art installation for Apple Campus 2. (Once I have the
meeting link I will add the Apple and Artist presenters).
Chair Kasamsetty motioned and Vice Chair Chokshi seconded to approve the public art
application, subject to conditions of the draft resolution. Motion passed unanimously.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
5. Subject: Monthly Update Reports
Recommended Action: Receive monthly update reports from staff and commissioners.
Chair Kasamsetty spoke about the Library Opening Ceremony.
Vice Chair Janki spoke about Cherry Blossom Festival. and the Mayor’s meeting.
Commissioner Maa talked about the May Mayor’s meeting.
COMMISSIONER ATTENDANCE AT UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Commissioners discussed attendance for the upcoming Mayor’s meetings. Attendance will be
as follows:
June – Commissioner Rao
July – Commissioner Tare
August – Vice Chair Chokshi
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
Vice Chair Chokshi asked and Chair Kasamsetty seconded that Art in Unexpected Places be
placed on a future agenda.
Chair Kasamsetty asked and Commissioner Rao seconded that Art talks (virtual or in-person)
be placed on a future agenda.
Commissioner Maa asked and Vice Chair Chokshi asked that a Fine Arts Budget presentation
be placed on a future agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Kasamsetty adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m. to the July 25, 2022 meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By,
Rachelle Sander, Acting Director of Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation Department
Minutes approved at the 07.25.22 regular meeting