DRAFT  MINUTES
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UNNYVALE
ARTS COMMISSION
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UGUST 18, 2004 

The Arts Commission met in regular session in Council Chambers at City Hall, 456 W. Olive Avenue at 7:15 p.m. with Chair Draganowski Davis presiding.

 

ROLL CALL

 

Present:                  Chair Monica Draganowski Davis

                          Susan Buchs    

                          Dixie Carney

                          Bob Obrey

Absent:                   Vice Chair Wallace Harper

 

Staff Present:        Robert Walker, Director of Parks and Recreation

                          Cathy E. Merrill, Assistant to the Director of Parks and Recreation

Kristin Dance, Visual Arts Coordinator

 

SCHEDULED PRESENTATION           None

 

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

STUDY SESSION

The Arts Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission met in a joint Training Session regarding “The Study Issue Process” in the West Conference Room of City Hall, 456 West Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA on August 18, 2004, from 6-7 p.m.

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

1.a. Approval of Draft Minutes, July 21, 2004 Meeting

 

Commissioner Obrey moved, seconded by, Commissioner Buchs to approve the July 21, 2004, Arts Commission Minutes as submitted.

Motion carried unanimously 4-0

Vice Chair Harper absent

 

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD                  

 

Chair Draganowski Davis opened the meeting for Public Appearances.  There were none and the Public Appearances were closed.3

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS

 

1.  Update of Potential Study Issues for 2005

 

Ms. Merrill reviewed the two Study Issues before the Arts Commission and entertained questions.  Director Walker responded that staff is waiting to hear back from contractors regarding bids for the cost to repair/replace lighting in the Creative Arts Gallery.  He also noted that staff has not yet received a response from either the Sunnyvale Arts Club or the Sunnyvale Photo Club regarding his letter dated June 21, 2004, pertaining to the Creative Arts Gallery.  Staff answered the Commissioners’ questions to their satisfaction. 

 

2.     Art in Private Development Tour

To better accommodate all Commissioners, the Commission chose to postpone the Art In Private Development Tour to the next meeting, Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. 

 

NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS

  • BOARDMEMBERS OR COMMISSIONERS ORAL COMMENTS  

The Commissioners inquired if funds or artwork would be part of the Downtown Plan.  Staff responded that Art in Private Development requirements would be applicable and that money in lieu of artwork from a project would only happen if it was determined there was neither sufficient space nor appropriate space to install artwork.

 

Commissioner Obrey asked if there are opportunities or a process for the Art Commission to consider appropriate art for the Downtown?  Ms. Merrill stated the process will be reviewed in a Study Session on the Commission’s Role Regarding Artwork scheduled for October 20, 2004.

  • STAFF ORAL COMMENTS   None

INFORMATION ONLY ITEMS

  • Staff Liaison Written Report

Ms. Merrill stated her staff report remains as submitted.  Ms. Merrill thanked the Commissioners for completing the Fiscal Year 2003-04 Customer Satisfaction Survey.

  • Communications:
    • Memo: Soft Art Project Update
    • Memo/Letter:  Downtown Plaza Artwork
    • Updated Arts Commission Partial Work Plan Calendar
    • RTC:  Final Report to Council #04-275 titled Agreement between City of Sunnyvale and Sunnyvale Community Services for Support in the delivery of Recreational Services
    • Memo:  “Solicitation of Funds by Arts Commission,” City Attorney, August 17, 2004 [Handout from August 18, 2004 Arts Commission Meeting]
    • Article:  “State Budget will have no Effect on City Services,” Sunnyvale Sun, August 11, 2004  [Handout from August 18, 2004 Arts Commission Meeting]
    • Article:  “Sunnyvale City Manager Search is on Hold,” Sunnyvale Sun, August 11, 2004  [Handout from August 18, 2004 Arts Commission Meeting]
  • Miscellaneous Items of Interest 

Moved by Commissioner Buchs, seconded by Commissioner Carney to adjourn the meeting.

Motion carried unanimously4-0

Vice Chair Harper absent

 

Adjournment:  7:45 p.m.

 

 

Respectfully Submitted:

 

Cathy E. Merrill
Assistant to the Director
Parks and Recreation Department

 

Reviewed by,

 

Robert Walker
Director
Parks and Recreation Department