Arts Commission

City of Sunnyvale Meeting Minutes - Final Arts Commission Wednesday, May 22, 2019 6:00 PM Neighborhood Room - Recreation Center, Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E. Remington Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94087 Special Meeting: AIPD Presentation CALL TO ORDER Chair Vaughan called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. in the Neighborhood Room at the Recreation Center. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Chair Vaughan led the salute to the flag. ROLL CALL Present: 4 - Chair Susannah Vaughan Vice Chair Dawna Eskridge Commissioner Julie Rogers Commissioner Sue Serrone Absent: 1 - Commissioner Jeremie Gluckman Commissioner Gluckman arrived at 6:15 p.m. Council Liaison Larsson present ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None CONSENT CALENDAR 1.A 19-0069 Approve the Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of February 20, 2019 Commissioner Rogers moved and Commissioner Eskridge seconded the motion to approve the Arts Commission Minutes of February 20, 2019 as submitted. The morion carried by the following vote: City of Sunnyvale Page 1 Arts Commission Meeting Minutes - Final May 22, 2019 Yes: 4 - Chair Vaughan Vice Chair Eskridge Commissioner Rogers Commissioner Serrone No: 0 Absent: 1 - Commissioner Gluckman 1.B 19-0455 Approve the Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2019 Commissioner Rogers moved and Commissioner Eskridge seconded the motion to approve the Arts Commission Minutes of February 25, 2019 as submitted. The morion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Chair Vaughan Vice Chair Eskridge Commissioner Rogers Commissioner Serrone No: 0 Absent: 1 - Commissioner Gluckman PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS 2 19-0433 Approve Art in Private Development Project - OTO Development (Hilton Garden Inn)/767 N. Mathilda Ave. Community Services Coordinator, Kristin Dance, introduced Steve Dolan from the Andrea Schwartz Gallery. Mr. Dolan, advisor of the project, provided a presentation on the proposed artwork to be located at 767 N. Mathilda Ave. The presentation reviewed site specifics such as placement of the proposed artwork, consideration of vehicular and path traffic and visibility, how piece will complement nearby pieces, as well as the inspiration of the artwork. The Commissioners inquired: - Clarification of location. - Will an artistic statement about the piece be nearby? - Are LED lights on the piece? - Have you considered making the piece move? - Is lighting in the foliage? - Can you walk around the piece? - Who’s in charge of the maintenance? - Is there public access for parking? City of Sunnyvale Page 2 Arts Commission Meeting Minutes - Final May 22, 2019 - Is there above viewing for the public? - Is the piece reflective? Mr. Dolan commented: - Clarified location as the former Bold Knight, located across the street from Hobee’s on Mathilda. - There is always a plan for a plaque. Can add additional information about piece. - Lights are embedded in path, not on piece. - Seismic and other costs for movement would take up too much of the budget. - Ms. Dance noted that codes may deter movement as a distraction. - Lighting is on a paved area. - Yes, you can walk around the piece. - The hotel is responsible. - Ms. Dance noted that if the City noticed it was not being maintained, a note would be sent to the owners. - Yes, there are parking on both sides. - Mary Beth Stedman from OTO/Hilton mentioned that it is a public space and that staff would allow viewing of the piece. - There is paint on it, like that of a plane. No more reflective than your car windows. Commissioner Rogers moved and Commissioner Eskridge seconded the motion to approve the artwork as proposed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Chair Vaughan Vice Chair Eskridge Commissioner Gluckman Commissioner Rogers Commissioner Serrone No: 0 STANDING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL STUDY ISSUES Commissioner Eskridge asked about a gallery space. Superintendent Sparacino noted that on June 18, information on the Master Plan for Public Art will be heard at a council study session and that commissioners could attend. Superintendent Sparacino noted that information would be brought back to an upcoming Arts Commission meeting.Commissioner Serrone asked about additional funding opportunities. Ms. Dance and Superintendent Sparacino shared information on the process and noted that the Director of Finance would be at our next meeting further discussing budget. Ms. Dance informed the commissioners that opportunities were forthcoming for their input for upcoming capital projects. City of Sunnyvale Page 3 Arts Commission Meeting Minutes - Final May 22, 2019 NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS -Commissioner Comments Chair Vaughan thanked everyone for their assistance at Hands on the Arts and shared information on the Musical Playground. Chair Vaughan saw youth playing with it and was pleased with it. Commissioner Gluckman shared information on the upcoming Unity Gathering on May 29. -Staff Comments None ADJOURNMENT Chair Vaughan adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m. City of Sunnyvale Page 4