Arts Commission

City of Sunnyvale Meeting Minutes - Final Arts Commission Wednesday, June 16, 2021 7:00 PM Telepresence Meeting: City Web Stream TELECONFERENCE NOTICE Pursuant to Section 3 of Executive Order N-29-20, issued by Governor Newsom on March 10, 2020, the meeting was conducted telephonically. CALL TO ORDER Chair Eskridge called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. via teleconference. ROLL CALL Present: 4 - Vice Chair Sue Serrone Commissioner Jeremie Gluckman Commissioner Susannah Vaughan Commissioner Agnes Veith Council Liaison Klein (Present) PRESENTATION A 21-0633 Winter in the Park Winnie Lam provided a presentation on Winter in the Park. Highlights included: background of event, inspiration from nearby cities, original concept, proposals, budget and next steps. Commissioners provided the following feedback: - Encourages gathering resident input and drive co-ownership - Expand scope of idea to include local vendor pop-up stores, likening to a holiday fair - Incorporate multi-cultural aspects to event Winnie asked and staff responded: City of Sunnyvale Page 1 Arts Commission Meeting Minutes - Final June 16, 2021 Which proposals are more practical for the City to collaborate on? The gingerbread proposal would be an easy collaboration as it requires minimal funding and the City can provide space at the Library or Senior Center. Other proposals would require collaboration with City Lines or Parks department. Staff recommended that Winnie apply for the 2022 Community Event and Neighborhood Grant for funding, build relationships with partners, and start small to gauge momentum of project. Staff will connect offline to provide guidance. Chair Eskridge opened public comment. Jen Delara, Sunnyvale resident, informed the Commission that last year the event took 5 days to setup, but consisted of only 2 volunteers. She believes that the community would donate funds and provide ample volunteers to assist with the setup of the event. Additionally, as the event took place last year, the Winter in the Park proposal already has momentum. Frankie Rae Callahan, Sunnyvale resident, noted that this event spawns community engagement and provided her opportunities to meet many of her neighbors. Valeriya Kozak, Sunnyvale resident, shared with the Commission that the project is a great way to connect with the community and a great reason to bring everyone together. Chair Eskridge closed public comment. B 21-0635 Recognition of Service Mayor Klein thanked the Commission, Chair Eskridge and Commissioner Gluckman for their services. He noted that people really connect to art and that the work the Arts Commission discusses creates a sense of belonging. Damon Sparacino, Superintendent of Recreation Services, thanked Mayor Klein and the Commission on assisting with the discussion and approval of Master Plan for Public Art and art in private development projects. Kristin Dance, Recreation Services Coordinator II, thanked Mayor Klein and Commissioner Gluckman for their services. She also provided updates on the art pieces located at the Washington Swim Complex, upcoming amphitheater commission meeting, and utility box art requisition. City of Sunnyvale Page 2 Arts Commission Meeting Minutes - Final June 16, 2021 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Chair Eskridge opened oral communications and there was no public testimony, closed oral communications. CONSENT CALENDAR Commissioner Serrone moved and Commissioner Vaughan seconded the motion to approve the consent calendar as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Eskridge Vice Chair Serrone Commissioner Gluckman Commissioner Vaughan Commissioner Veith No: 0 1 21-0626 Approve the Special Arts Commission Meeting Minutes and Special Joint Arts and Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2021 Special Arts Commission Meeting Minutes and Special Joint Arts and Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2021 as submitted. STANDING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL STUDY ISSUES 3 21-0634 Arts Commission Proposed Study Issues, Calendar Year: 2022 Standing item. No study issues approved in previous meeting were proposed. NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS -Commissioner Comments None. -Staff Comments None. ADJOURNMENT Chair Eskridge adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m. City of Sunnyvale Page 3