Arts Commission

City of Sunnyvale Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Wednesday, November 19, 2014 7:00 PM Neighborhood Room - Recreation Building, Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 CALL TO ORDER Chair Park called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. in the Neighborhood Room. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Chair Park led the salute to the flag. ROLL CALL Present: 5 - Chair Misuk Park Vice Chair Shawnte Santos Commissioner Roberta Kiphuth Commissioner Robert Lawson Commissioner Suzanne Moshier Council Liaison Mayor Griffith (present) PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS None CONSENT CALENDAR 1A 14-1101 Draft Minutes of the September 17, 2014 Arts Commission Meeting Commissioner Moshier moved and Commissioner Kiphuth seconded the motion to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 3 - Chair Park Commissioner Kiphuth Commissioner Moshier No: 0 City of Sunnyvale Page 1 Arts Commission Meeting Minutes November 19, 2014 Abstain: 2 - Vice Chair Santos Commissioner Lawson Commissioner Lawson and Vice Chair Santos abstained as they were not at the meeting on 9/17/14. PUBLIC COMMENTS None PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS 2 14-1071 Kilroy Realty Corporation/555 Mathilda Public Art Component Kristin Dance, visual arts coordinator, introduced Kilroy Realty Vice President of Development Jonas Voss and Artist Jon Krawczyk, who described the project. They answered Commissioner’s questions regarding the choice of color; whether the art will be hidden by current landscaping; whether the public will be able to climb on the art and related safety concerns; and the required maintenance. Chair Park opened the public comments. Seeing none, she closed the public comments. Vice Chair Santos moved and Commissioner Moshier seconded Alternative 1: Approve the artwork as it is proposed. Commissioner Kiphuth expressed concern about the color but she said she feels it will blend in more when the trees grow in. Commissioner Moshier expressed that it is a beautiful piece that will literally tie the block together, bringing an outstanding visual to an otherwise dull area. Vice Chair Santos loves the color and the way the steel is made to look light and playful. Commissioner Lawson likes that the artwork is broken into appropriate sized pieces, and he said he believes the color will be striking at sunset. He expressed that the piece will be visible, especially for commuters. Chair Park said she likes the scale of the art and that it fits well into the environment; complements the building; and said she believes the curves of the ribbon are well thought-out. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Chair Park Vice Chair Santos Commissioner Kiphuth Commissioner Lawson Commissioner Moshier No: 0 City of Sunnyvale Page 2 Arts Commission Meeting Minutes November 19, 2014 3 14-1094 Jay Paul Company/Moffett Place Public Art Component - Revised. Ms. Dance introduced Maria McGuigan from Jay Paul Company and artist Cliff Garten. Ms. McGuigan explained proposed changes to design elements that were made since the proposed project was approved by the Arts Commission last fall. She indicated that the design and commitment to the artwork is the same and the project still exceeds the 1 percent requirement. Consequently, she requests approval of the modified plan. Mr. Garten presented the specific changes. They answered commissioner questions regarding specific pieces which will be omitted, their locations, and whether Jay Paul Company would consider installation at a later date. Commissioners asked for clarification about the lighting plan and the materials that will be used to create the art. Commissioner Kiphuth noted that a number of the specific items proposed for removal are those which were most visible to the public from the street, commenting that now the public needs to enter the development to see the art. Ms. McGuigan responded that artwork remaining in the proposal includes the highest value pieces, the Aureolas on the main road Bordeaux, and that the pedestrian easements are flanked with art work. Chair Park opened the public comments. Seeing none, she closed the public comments. Commissioner Moshier moved and Vice Chair Santos seconded Alternative 3: Approve the artwork as it is proposed, along with the following condition of approval which is to submit a completed lighting plan for the approved artwork to the Visual Arts Coordinator for review prior to installation of the artwork. Commissioner Lawson said he felt the changes were not substantial. He thinks the concept is original, as it can be seen from buildings and the car. Vice Chair Santos expressed that it is still an impressive proposal, and she is looking forward to walking through it. Commissioner Moshier expressed that it is a beautiful landscape and changes are minor in scope of the whole project. Chair Park said she appreciated the scope and the specific artwork and expressed that it will raise the bar in Sunnyvale. She is happy to see the changes made in the olive grove, resulting in more mobile furniture. The motion carried with the following vote: Yes: 5 - Chair Park Vice Chair Santos Commissioner Kiphuth Commissioner Lawson Commissioner Moshier No: 0 City of Sunnyvale Page 3 Arts Commission Meeting Minutes November 19, 2014 4 14-1050 Review and Rank Study Issues Commissioners were provided a revised study issue LCS 15-02 on November 18. Superintendent Wax provided an overview of the study issue process and the study issue paper LCS 15-02 to consider a graffiti-deterrent public-participation art program. He answered Commissioner questions regarding budget and implementation of the program operationally. Director Lisa Rosenblum explained that the Study Issue falls under Council Policy 6.4.1 Goal C, as an art program and service that positively impacts youth. She expressed that since artwork on utility boxes is operational she will direct staff to see if there is an issue with graffiti on utility boxes and if so, research possible grant funding. Staff will come back to the Commission with an update. Staff recommended the Commission drop the study issue. Commissioner Kiphuth inquired about ongoing funding. Director Rosenblum expressed that funding will be a consideration for the project regardless of whether approved as a study issue or not. She also indicated that the project would need to be approved by the City Manager and the owners of the utility boxes. Chair Park opened the public comments. Seeing none, she closed the public comments. Commissioner Lawson moved to continue the discussion of the item to get an update on the status. The motion failed for lack of a second. Commissioner Lawson moved and Chair Park seconded the motion to defer study issue LCS 14-02. The motion failed by the following vote: Yes: 0 No: 5 - Chair Park Vice Chair Santos Commissioner Kiphuth Commissioner Lawson Commissioner Moshier Vice Chair Santos moved and Commissioner Moshier seconded the motion to drop study issue LCS 14-02. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Chair Park Vice Chair Santos Commissioner Kiphuth Commissioner Lawson Commissioner Moshier No: 0 NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS City of Sunnyvale Page 4 Arts Commission Meeting Minutes November 19, 2014 -Commissioner Comments Commissioner Lawson commented that the Art in Private Development program supporting art in private places is a significant change from 20 years ago. He expressed that the art at Moffett Place was not as he expected, since it was not one specific piece. He posed a question about the interpretation of art. Chair Park commented that the Policy provides specific criteria so that artwork is chosen for the public, and not specifically for the business. Chair Park commented that the artwork at Seven Seas Park was installed. She said she thinks it is a very attractive piece that is highly visible from most parts of the park. -Staff Comments Superintendent of Community Services, Dan Wax formally introduced and welcomed Commissioner Lawson. Community Services Manager Tegan McLane announced that the artwork at Seven Seas Park was renamed to The Seven Seas. She announced upcoming Theatre programs: Chorus Line presented by Sunnyvale Community Players; County Line Trio on Nov. 29; Red Hot Chachkas on Dec. 13; and the California Theatre Center productions of Elves and the Shoemaker and Madeline's Christmas. The Pottery Studio sale is from Dec. 12-13 and will represent more than 30 artists. A portion of sales will benefit pottery studio operating costs. Staff is currently negotiating an agreement for California Theatre Center's Summer Repertory program for 2015. INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS None ADJOURNMENT Chair Park adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. City of Sunnyvale Page 5