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ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
AGENDA
10185 North Stelling Road, Quinlan Conference Room and via Teleconference
Monday, September 22, 2025
6:30 PM
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E. Please note that due to cyber security concerns, speakers are not allowed to connect any
personal devices to any City equipment. However, speakers that wish to share a document
(e.g. presentations, photographs or other documents) during oral comments may do so by:
a. E-mailing the document to artsandculture@cupertino.gov by 3:00 p.m. and staff will
advance the slides/share the documents during your oral comment.
2) Written communications as follows:
A. E-mail comments to artsandculture@cupertino.gov
B. Regular mail or hand delivered addressed to the: Cupertino Arts and Culture
Commission, City Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014
C. Comments addressed to the Arts and Culture Commission received by 5:00 p.m. on the
day of the meeting will be included in written communications published and distributed
before the beginning of the meeting.
D. Comments addressed to the Arts and Culture Commission received after the 5:00 p.m.
deadline, but through the end of the Commission meeting, will be posted to the City’s
website by the end of the following business day.
3) Teleconference in one of the following ways:
A. Online via Zoom on an electronic device (Audio and Video): Speakers must register in
advance by clicking on the link below to access the meeting:
https://cityofcupertino.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qKG1P8OBQtqxf8l47X1aUQ
a. Registrants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the
webinar.
b. Speakers will be recognized by the name they use for registration. Once recognized,
speakers must click ‘unmute’ when prompted to speak.
c. Please read the following instructions about technical compatibility carefully: One can
directly download the teleconference (Zoom) software or connect to the meeting in their
internet browser. If a browser is used, make sure the most current and up-to-date browser,
such as the following, is used: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+.
Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers, including Internet Explorer.
B. By Phone (Audio only): No registration is required in advance and speakers may join
the meeting as follows:
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a. Dial 669-900-6833 and enter WEBINAR ID: 814 2517 9176
b. To “raise hand” to speak: Dial *9; When asked to unmute: Dial *6
c. Speakers will be recognized to speak by the last four digits of their phone number.
C. Via an H.323/SIP room system:
H.323 Information:
144.195.19.161 (US West)
206.247.11.121 (US East)
Meeting ID: 814 2517 9176
SIP: 81425179176@zoomcrc.com
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Subject: Approval of the July 28, 2025 Arts and Culture Commission Minutes
Approve the July 28, 2025 Arts and Culture Commission
Minutes.
A - Draft Minutes
2.Subject: Approval of the August 30, 2025 Arts and Culture Commission Minutes.
Approve the August 30, 2025 Arts and Culture Commission
Minutes
A - Draft Minutes
POSTPONEMENTS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter
within the jurisdiction of the Commission and not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3)
minutes. In most cases, State law will prohibit the Commission from making any decisions with respect
to a matter not on the agenda.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
3.Subject: Study session to discuss the formation of subcommittees within the Arts and
Culture Commission, as well as debrief of site visit to the Palo Alto Art Center on
August 30, 2025.
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Recommended Action: Chair facilitates discussion and commission to provide
feedback.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING
ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this
meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should
call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for
assistance. In addition, upon request in advance by a person with a disability, meeting agendas and
writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate
alternative format.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the members after publication of the agenda will
be made available for public inspection. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall located at
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014, during normal business hours.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code section
2.08.100 written communications sent to the City Council, Commissioners or staff concerning a matter
on the agenda are included as supplemental material to the agendized item. These written
communications are accessible to the public through the City website and kept in packet archives. Do
not include any personal or private information in written communications to the City that you do not
wish to make public, as written communications are considered public records and will be made
publicly available on the City website.
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Agenda Item
Subject: Approval of the July 28, 2025 Arts and Culture Commission Minutes
Approve the July 28, 2025 Arts and Culture Commission Minutes.
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DRAFT MINUTES
CUPERTINO ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
Monday, July 28, 2025
At 6:33 p.m. Vice Chair David Wang called the Regular Arts and Culture Commission meeting
to order at the Quinlin Conference Room, 10185 North Stelling Road.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Kiran Rohra (arrived as the meeting at 6:36 p.m.) Vice Chair David Wang, and
Commissioners Susan Chen, Gurmeet S Lamba, and Archana Panda. Absent: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Subject: Approval of the May 19, 2025 Arts and Culture Commission Minutes
Recommended Action: Approve the May 19, 2025 Arts and Culture Commission Minutes
MOTION: Lamba moved and Panda seconded to approve the May 19, 2025 Arts and
Culture Commission Minutes. The motion passed with the following vote: Ayes: Lamba,
Panda, Wang, Chen. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Rohra.
Chair Rohra arrived at the meeting at 6:36 p.m.
POSTPONEMENTS – None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following members of the public spoke:
Lisa Warren spoke about the art installation on the Westport development and how she found it
attractive.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – None
CONSENT CALENDAR- None
OLD BUSINESS
2. Subject: Finalize recommendations to the Municipal Code standards for Art in Public and
private development, including the standards in the Municipal Code and developing an
Art-in-lieu fee policy.
Recommended Action: Receive a presentation and provide feedback for Staff.
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Commissioners asked questions and made comments, which staff responded to.
Commissioner Wang noted the word “for” should be included in the Public Art Fund
Section.
Chair Rohra opened the floor to public comment, and seeing no one, closed the public
comment period.
MOTION: Panda moved and Lamba seconded to add the word “for” to the Public Art
Section of the Municipal Code standards for Art in Public and Private Development. The
motion passed with the following vote: Ayes: Lamba, Panda, Wang, Chen, Rohra. Noes:
None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
NEW BUSINESS
3. Subject: Presentation by Photographer and Cupertino resident Jean Zuo.
Recommended Action: Receive a Presentation
Senior Planner Martire introduced Cupertino resident Jean Zuo, who gave a presentation.
Commissioners made comments and asked questions, which the presenter responded to.
Chair Rohra opened the public comment period and the following people spoke:
• Lisa Warren
Chair Rohra closed the public comment period.
4. Subject: 2025 Artist Awards Program and Theme Selection.
Recommended Action: 1. Receive a presentation on the 2025 Artist Awards Program. 2.
Discuss and select a theme for the 2025 Artist Awards Program.
Senior Planner Martire introduced Administrative Assistant Suntay, who gave a
presentation.
Commissioners asked questions and made comments, which staff responded to.
Commissioners voted to select a theme.
Chair Rohra opened the public comment period, and seeing no one, closed the public
comment period.
MOTION: Panda moved and Wang seconded to select Threads that Bind Us as the theme
for the 2025 Artists Award Program. The motion passed with the following vote: Ayes: 7
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Lamba, Panda, Wang, Chen, Rohra. Noes: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS –
Senior Planner Martire stated that the article about the Arts and Culture Commission will be
published in the Scene. The article will focus on the history of the Commission, the Jollyman Art
Piece and the Westport art piece.
He also stated that he inquired about the art tour application with the GIS team, and determined
they did not currently have the funding to maintain the application.
He also reported that they will be taking the in-lieu fee recommendations to Planning
Commission for their recommendations by fall and then taking the recommendation to City
Council after reviewing it at the Planning Commission.
Chair Rohra summarized the mayor’s report, bringing up the Commissioner’s Handbook and
Rosenberg’s Rules of Order, also discussing Commissioner homework and how to establish a
sub-committee, as well as changes in city positions.
Senior Planner Martire introduced Administrative Assistant Nelson.
Commissioner Panda discussed her work with a local organization.
FUTURE AGENDA SETTING –
Commissioner Lamba led the Commission in discussing the field trip date and time, for the
Commission’s visit to the Palo Alto Arts Center.
Chair Rohra moved and Commissioner Panda seconded to place an item on the September
agenda to consider establishing a subcommittee.
Chair Rohra announced that there will be Commissioner nametags.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:24 p.m. Chair Rohra adjourned the Regular Arts and Culture Commission Meeting.
Minutes prepared by:
Lindsay Nelson, Administrative Assistant
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Agenda Item
Subject: Approval of the August 30, 2025 Arts and Culture Commission Minutes.
Approve the August 30, 2025 Arts and Culture Commission Minutes
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DRAFT MINUTES
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
Saturday, August 30, 2025
At 11:05 a.m. Chair Rohra called the special meeting to order at the Palo Alto Art Center 1313
Newell Rd. Palo Alto, CA 94303.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Kiran Rohra, Vice Chair David Wang, Commissioners Gurmeet S. Lamba, and Archana
Panda. Absent: Commissioner Susan Chen
COMMISSION SITE VISIT
1. Subject: Arts & Culture Commission site visit and tour of the Palo Alto
Art Center.
Recommended Action: Conduct site visit and tour
Commissioners conducted a site visit and tour.
ADJOURNMENT
At 12:30 p.m. Chair Rohra adjourned the special Arts and Culture Commission
Meeting.
Minutes prepared by:
Lindsay Nelson, Administrative Assistant
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Agenda Item
Subject: Study session to discuss the formation of subcommittees within the Arts and Culture
Commission, as well as debrief of site visit to the Palo Alto Art Center on August 30, 2025.
Chair facilitates discussion and commission to provide feedback.
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