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CUPERTINO ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
Monday, January 26, 2026
At 6:31 p.m. Chair Kiran Rohra called the Regular Arts and Culture Commission meeting to
order at the Quinlan Conference Room, 10185 North Stelling Road and via Teleconference.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Kiran Rohra, Vice Chair David Wang, and Commissioners Gurmeet S. Lamba and
Archana Panda (arrived at 6:34 p.m.). Absent: Commissioner Susan Chen.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Subject: Approval of the November 17, 2025 Arts and Culture Commission Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the November 17, 2025 Arts and Culture Commission
Minutes.
Chair Rohra opened public comment and, seeing no one, closed the public comment
period.
Commissioner Wang made a correction to the minutes.
MOTION: Wang moved and Lamba seconded to approve the amended November 17,
2025 Arts and Culture Commission Minutes. The motion carried with the following vote:
Ayes: Rohra, Wang, Lamba. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Chen, Panda.
POSTPONEMENTS – None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – None
OLD BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
2.Subject: Election of Chair and Vice Chair
Recommended Action: Elect a Chair and Vice Chair of the Arts and Culture Commission
MOTION: Lamba moved and Rohra seconded to elect Vice Chair Wang as Chair. The
motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Rohra, Wang, Panda, Lamba. Noes: None.
Abstain: None. Absent: Chen.
Arts and Culture Commission January 26, 2026
MOTION: Rohra moved and Panda seconded to elect Commissioner Lamba as Vice
Chair. The motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Rohra, Wang, Panda, Lamba.
Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Chen.
MOTION: Lamba moved to thank Commissioner Rohra for her role as Chair. The
Commission did not vote on this motion.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
Senior Planner Gian Martire discussed upcoming Commission scheduling, with the Commission
identifying May 18 and November 16 as potential future meeting dates. He noted that several
development projects that propose on-site art installations are expected to come before the
Commission soon. He also mentioned that an upcoming subcommittee report will be added to a
future agenda. Additionally, he stated that the Planning Division is fully staffed and available to
support the Commission, and that IT staff are available to assist with the Art Tour and updating
the application.
Commissioner Rohra reported that Mayor and Commission Chair meetings occur every two
months to share updates and community events, noting recent examples such as a Cybersecurity
Public Awareness Seminar and the selection of a new Cupertino Poet Laureate. She also reviewed
the Art in Lieu policy and mentioned that feedback from the Planning Commission and City
Council has focused on whether the funds should support direct public art or programs and
scholarships, with staff expected to follow up with proposals.
Chair Wang reported on the Art Inventory Subcommittee efforts.
Vice Chair Lamba reported on the Art Inventory Subcommittee efforts, the Cupertino Library
Foundation’s Arts and Culture Program, and the potential to collaborate with them to have
students apply for the Artist Awards. He also discussed the Euphrat Museum of Art, and
potentially scheduling a field trip there.
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
Commissioners added the following future agenda items.
• A field trip to visit the Euphrat Museum of Art at the De Anza College campus as part of
their goal to start becoming more aware of art assets in Cupertino. (Lamba, Panda)
• Discuss a future summer event for the Arts and Culture Commission. (Panda, Rohra)
• Discuss exploring options to make winning artwork from the Artist Awards available
online, including a description of the artist or the piece. (Rohra)
ADJOURNMENT
Arts and Culture Commission January 26, 2026
At 7:21 p.m. Commissioner Rohra adjourned the Regular Arts and Culture Commission Meeting.
Minutes prepared by:
Lindsay Nelson, Administrative Assistant