MINUTES
Arts Commission
August 17, 2005
The Arts Commission met in regular session in the City Hall Council Chambers, 456 W. Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA, 94086, at 7 p.m. with Chair Draganowski Davis presiding.
SALUTE TO FLAG
Acting Chair Draganowski Davis led the salute to the flag.
ROLL CALL
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Chair Monica Draganowski Davis |
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Vice Chair Wallace Harper |
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Commissioner Robert Obrey |
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Staff Present: |
David Lewis, Director, Parks & Recreation |
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Cathy Merrill, Assistant to Director |
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Nancy Bolgard Steward, Arts & Recreation Superintendent |
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Kristin Dance, Recreation Coordinator |
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. A. Approval of Draft Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 15, 2005
Commissioner Obrey moved, Commissioner Harper seconded, to approve the June 15, 2005, Arts Commission minutes. The motion carried unanimously 3-0.
Acting Chair Draganowski Davis opened the floor for nominations for Chairperson. Commissioner Obrey nominated Acting Chair Draganowski Davis, who accepted. There were no other nominations and the nominations were closed.
Commissioner Obrey moved, Commissioner Harper seconded, to elect Acting Chair Draganowski Davis as Chairperson for FY 2005/2006. The motion carried unanimously 3-0.
Chair Draganowski Davis assumed the Chairmanship.
Chair Draganowski Davis opened the floor for nominations for Vice Chairperson and nominated Commissioner Harper, who accepted. There were no other nominations and the nominations were closed.
Chair Draganowski Davis moved, Commissioner Obrey seconded, to elect Commissioner Harper as Vice Chairperson for FY 2005/2006. The motion carried unanimously 3-0.
Commissioner Harper assumed the Vice Chairmanship.
3. Presentation by City Manager Amy Chan and Councilmember Melinda Hamilton
Councilmember Hamilton thanked Commissioners for volunteering to serve their community and noted their role to advise Council is very important. City Manager Chan thanked the Commissioners for serving and spoke regarding her commitment to Council, high level of performance by staff, and financial stability to deliver positive, innovative services to citizens.
Commissioner Obrey expressed his appreciation to City Manager, Council and staff. Chair Draganowski Davis said it was honor to have City Manager Chan and Councilmember Hamilton present at the Commission meeting.
4. Art in Private Development (AIPD) – Cherry Glen Plaza, 398 W. El Camino Real
Ms. Kristin Dance, Recreation Coordinator, introduced the Art in Private Development (AIPD) project. Ms. Dance reviewed the location, staff’s recommendation and conditions for approval. Ms. Dance introduced Bill Jacobson, developer, and Scott Donahue, artist, who presented their proposal.
Commissioners’ questions were answered regarding scale of the proposal, materials, and timeframe. Vice Chair Harper noted he liked that the proposal incorporated both the “drive by and walk by” audience. He also appreciated the research, attention to details, and narrative along with the work to be viewed.
Vice Chair Harper moved, Commissioner Obrey seconded, to accept staff’s recommendation that the artwork be approved as it is proposed, with the following conditions:
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Final landscaping plans shall be designed to assure that visibility of the artwork is not impaired by initial or future growth of landscaping or placement of identification or directional signage.
- Final landscaping plans shall clearly show the location of any proposed signage in relation to the artwork.
- Final landscaping plans shall be submitted for review to the Director of Community Development prior to approval of the Art Permit.
The motion passed unanimously 3-0.
5. Presentation by Grace Kim, Finance Manager, Regarding Budget Process
Ms. Grace Kim, Finance Manager, presented “Budget 101 for Boards and Commissions.”
Vice Chair Harper asked for the total number of Boards and Commissions and which ones are chartered and charged with budget recommendations. Ms. Merrill said she would provide the answer in her next staff report.
6. Review of City of Sunnyvale Code of Ethics
Ms. Merrill reviewed the Code of Ethics. There was no action required.
7. Commission Calendar Review
Ms. Merrill reviewed the Commission’s calendar for the remaining of 2005. There were no questions.
8. Overview and Update of the Study Issue Process
Ms. Merrill presented an overview of the Study Issue process. There were no questions.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS
Vice Chair Harper said Presidio has a wonderful photo show with very large 6 ft. x 10 ft. prints.
Commissioner Obrey represented the Arts Commission on the Community Outreach Task Force and noted staff is working on the final report and recommendations.
Ms. Merrill introduced David Lewis, Director of Parks and Recreation.
Ms. Steward said the Senior Center Art Quilt received press coverage from the Mercury news and copies of the article would be provided to the Commissioners in their September packet.
INFORMATION ONLY ITEMS
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Staff Liaison Written Report
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Letter dated August 4, 2005, to Ms. Lucy Marcoux, Sunnyvale Art Club President, regarding the former Creative Arts Center Gallery space, from David A. Lewis, Director, Parks and Recreation.
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Completion Letter: Public Art Component, Toyota of Sunnyvale, 898 W. El Camino Real
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Completion Letter: Public Art Component, Maxim Integrated, 140 San Gabriel Drive
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Miscellaneous Items of Interest
ADJOURNMENT
Cathy E. Merrill
Assistant to the Director
Parks and Recreation Department
Reviewed by:
David A. Lewis
Director
Parks and Recreation Department