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SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE
January 30, 2019
3:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
City Hall, Linda Callon Conference Room | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA
ROLL CALL
REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA
The agenda for this meeting was properly posted on January 24, 2019.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
Any member of the public may address the Public Art Committee for up to three (3) minutes on
matters not on the Agenda. The law generally prohibits the Public Art Committee from
discussing or taking action on such items. However, the Public Art Committee may schedule the
item for discussion at a future meeting.
AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Public Art Committee Minutes
Recommended Action:
Review and approve the Public Art Committee minutes from November 27, 2018.
2. Public Art Outreach
Recommended Action:
Receive information about public art outreach efforts at the meeting and provide feedback.
3. Paint the City: Utility Box Painting Project Applications
Recommended Action:
Review Paint the City applications and select up to 3 conceptual designs at each location.
4. Public Art Budget
Recommended Action:
Consider the Public Art budget for Fiscal Year 2019/20.
5. Future Meetings
Recommended Action:
Discuss agenda topics and scheduling of future meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
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CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF THE AGENDA, DISTRIBUTION OF AGENDA
PACKET, & COMPLIANCE WITH AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
I, Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting
of the Public Art Committee was posted and available for review on January 24, 2019 at the City of Saratoga, 13777
Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 and on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us.
Signed the 24th of January 2019 at Saratoga, California.
Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager
In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials provided to the Public
Art Committee by City staff in connection with this agenda are available at the office of the City Clerk at 13777
Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070. Any materials distributed by staff after the posting of the agenda are made
available for public review at the office of the City Clerk at the time they are distributed to the Public Art
Committee.
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contact the City Clerk at 408.868.1294. Notification 24 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
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Saratoga Public Art Committee Minutes - Page 1 of 2
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
The Public Art Committee regular meeting was called to order at 11:10 a.m. in the Linda Callon
Conference Room at City Hall at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Mary-Lynne Bernald, Council Member Emily Lo
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: James Lindsay, City Manager
Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager
REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA
Deputy City Manager Crystal Bothelio reported that the agenda for this meeting was properly
posted on November 21, 2018.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
Steve and Sarah with the South Bay Musical Theater introduced themselves.
AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Public Art Committee Minutes
Recommended Action:
Review and approve the Public Art Committee minutes from October 22, 2018.
LO/BERNALD MOVED TO APPROVE THE PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE MINUTES
FROM OCTOBER 22, 2018. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BERNALD, LO. NOES: NONE.
ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
2. Wall Mural
Recommended Action:
Receive updates on wall mural artwork gift from Peter Mester and Pavel Mester via Cal Arte
Music Foundation; and, make a recommendation to the City Council on acceptance of the
artwork.
The Committee discussed the mural and the prospective location of the artwork.
BERNALD/LO MOVED TO RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE OF THE ARTWORK
FROM PETER MESTER AND PAVEL MESTER VIA CAL ARTE MUSIC
FOUNDATION, WITH THE ARTWORK TO BE INITIALLY DISPLAYED IN THE
JOAN PISANI COMMUNITY CENTER WITH THE POTENTIAL TO BE
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RELOCATED TO ANOTHER SPACE AFTER THE FIRST YEAR. MOTION
PASSED. AYES: BERNALD, LO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
3. Public Art Brand
Recommended Action:
Review and provide feedback on Public Art logo and brand.
The Committee reviewed the draft Public Art logo.
LO/BERNALD MOVED TO ACCEPT THE LOGO WITH A CHANGE TO MAKE
THE FONT USED IN THE LOGO CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY SEAL AND TO
MAKE THE WORDS “PUBLIC ART” BOLDER. MOTION PASSED. AYES:
BERNALD, LO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
4. Mosaic Community Art
Recommended Action:
Consider whether to include Mosaic Community Art in the list of Public Art priorities for
Fiscal Year 2018/19.
The Committee discussed whether to include a mosaic community art project in the priorities
for Fiscal Year 2018/19. The Committee agreed to place an item on the January 2019 Public
Art Committee agenda to consider whether to request an increase in the Committee’s budget
for Fiscal Year 19/20 to accommodate a mosaic community art project.
5. Future Meetings
Recommended Action:
Discuss agenda topics and scheduling of future meetings.
Mayor Bernald requested discussion of community outreach on public art at the next
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting was adjourned at 12:21 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager
City of Saratoga
CITY OF SARATOGA
Memorandum
To: Public Art Committee
From: Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager
Date: January 30, 2019
Subject: Paint the City: Saratoga Utility Box Painting Project
January 13, 2019 marked the deadline to submit applications for the City’s utility box painting
project, Paint the City. A total of 55 applications were submitted, all from qualified applicants.
At the January 30, 2019 meeting, the Public Art Committee will review the applications and
select up to 3 designs for each of the 5 utility box locations that will be painted as part of the
program. Selected designs for each location will be posted online Peak Democracy for residents
to rank. The highest ranked design at each location will be presented to the City Council for
approval on February 20, 2019. Painting is expected to begin in late March 2019 with a kickoff
event to recognize selected artists and volunteers who prepared utility box locations tentatively
planned for March 16, 2019.
Attachments:
- Written Communication
- Map of Utility Box Locations
- Summary of Artist Applications
- Conceptual Artwork
1
Crystal Bothelio
From:Ken Munson
Sent:Friday, December 21, 2018 1:57 AM
To:Crystal Bothelio
Subject:Painting the City again
Dear Ms. Bothelio,
The first rule for doctors is “do no harm”. The first rule for your art contest should be the same. The chosen art should
look better than leaving the box unpainted. At least unpainted boxes fade into the background. You don’t notice
them. Bad art on the street corner – that’s noticed every day.
1. One way to avoid bad art would be to raise the minimum age for joining your contest from 10 to 14. I’m a
parent, and for years I’ve posted my kids’ art all over the house. I didn’t force the rest of the city to look at
it. And what happened? A year later my kids would tell me to take it down, it was embarrassing, and that they
could do much better now.
2. What happens when you have a contest for 7 utility boxes, and you get 6 nice paintings, and then a 5 year old
(or a 10 year old who is developmentally disabled) is allowed to deface the intersection of Cox and Saratoga? Is
there any recourse for the citizens without embarrassing the artist?
3. May I suggest that all of the winners of your contests only get to have their box for a limited time, perhaps 2
years. There should be no thought that the selected works are permanent. After 2 years, other people get a
chance to do better. If the original artwork wins the contest again, it can stay another 2 years, but it must be
removed after 4 years.
It’s okay to have high standards. It’s okay to declare that all applications for a given utility box don’t make the cut this
year, so we’re not going to paint it this time. It’s okay to be better. No more kindergarten art.
Ken
Paint the City
Saratoga Utility Box Art Project
Utility Box Locations
Deadline to Apply: January 13, 2019
Submittal/Questions: City of Saratoga, City Manager’s Office
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga CA 95070 | 408.868.1269
www.saratoga.ca.us/paintthecity | cbothelio@saratoga.ca.us
Location 3:
Saratoga & Scotland
1 Box, $600 Stipend
Location 4:
Saratoga-Sunnyvale & Saratoga
2 Boxes, $600 Stipend
Location 1:
Prospect & Atrium
1 Box, $400 Stipend
Location 2:
Prospect & Johnson
1 Box, $600 Stipend
Location 5:
Saratoga-Sunnyvale & Saratoga Woods
2 Boxes, $600 Stipend
2019 Paint the City Applications - Page 1
Pain t e Cit y
Saratoga Utility Box Art Project
Summary of Artist Applications
Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview
1 Insiya Attarwala 1 My city of Saratoga has been full of colorful plant-life year
round. The natural environment of the city lends itself to hiking
adventures, recreational park activities, and pleasant walks to and
from school. As a Miller Middle School and Lynbrook High School
alumnus, I would like to paint a box on Prospect, specifically the
Johnson crossroad, for parents and students to walk by on their
way to and from school. The whimsical tree, modeled after the
city's official seal, represents the City of Saratoga's community
outreach. The bright colors are meant to symbolize the art that
radiates through the neighborhood, into the Village.
2 Yusuf Attarwala 1 Migration of Monarch butterflies through California. Population
of Monarch butterflies has been dwindling due to deforestation,
pesticides and other stresses. Murals like these will help bring
awareness of these beautiful butterflies.
Application Deadline:January 13, 2019
Total Applications Received:55
Total Location 1 Applications:6
Total Location 2 Applications:9
Total Location 3 Applications:13
Total Location 4 Applications:19
Total Location 5 Applications:8
2019 Paint the City Applications - Page 2
Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview
3 Enzo Cabaltica 1 This box is close to my house, and I was inspired by the diverse
plant life in Saratoga. One side of the box features the beautiful
cherry blossoms like those found in the Hakone Gardens. The
front of the box shows bunches of red geraniums, the official
flower of Saratoga. The other two sides of the boxes depict more
common trees: pine trees such as the California redwood and
the maple tree. The top of the box shows aloe vera, one of the
most common succulents here that I used to have a big patch of
in my backyard.
4 Malina Mikami 1 In Saratoga we live hand in hand with the nature that surrounds
us. This artwork is to represent the cohabitation we hold with our
surrounding environment in a minimal and structured way.
Please use this template for conceptual artwork. Designs should
cover all sides of the utility box. The template is not to scale;
Space in the lower right corner of the back panel should include
the artist name(s).
There are 2 boxes at some locations. If a location with 2 boxes is
selected, 2 designs may be submitted if proposed artwork will be
may be submitted per location.
Front Side 1 Back Side 2
Top
Paint the City
Saratoga Utility Box Art Project
Artist Name:Utility Box Location:Malina Mikami Location 2: Prospect & Johnson,
5 Meyra Olcay 1
2019 Paint the City Applications - Page 3
Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview
6 Meyra Olcay 1
7 Insiya Attarwala 2 My city of Saratoga has been full of colorful plant-life year
round. The natural environment of the city lends itself to hiking
adventures, recreational park activities, and pleasant walks to and
from school. As a Miller Middle School and Lynbrook High School
alumnus, I would like to paint a box on Prospect, specifically the
Johnson crossroad, for parents and students to walk by on their
way to and from school. The whimsical tree, modeled after the
city's official seal, represents the City of Saratoga's community
outreach. The bright colors are meant to symbolize the art that
radiates through the neighborhood, into the Village.
8 Yusuf Attarwala Box 2 Migration of Monarch butterflies through California. Population
of Monarch butterflies has been dwindling due to deforestation,
pesticides and other stresses. Murals like these will help bring
awareness of these beautiful butterflies.
2019 Paint the City Applications - Page 4
Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview
9 Enzo Cabaltica 2 I based this design off of the three schools closest to the utility
box: Christy McAuliffe Elementary, Prospect High School, and
Lynbrook High School. I represented these three schools with
their mascots, which are a jaguar, a black panther, and a viking,
respectively. All three mascots are walking side by side towards a
river labeled Calabazas Creek, the major landmark that connects
all three schools. This represents their unity and friendships that
can be formed between schools. The prestigious school districts
are the main reason my family decided to move to Saratoga, and
I am grateful that I am able to study in a smart area.
10 Zerlina Lai 2 I wanted to showcase Saratoga’s hilly terrain along with its
agricultural origins and the annual Cherry Blossom Festival,
represented by the cherry blossom trees in front of a background
of mountains.
11 Malina Mikami 2 In Saratoga we live hand in hand with the nature that surrounds
us. This artwork is to represent the cohabitation we hold with our
surrounding environment in a minimal and structured way.
Please use this template for conceptual artwork. Designs should
cover all sides of the utility box. The template is not to scale;
Space in the lower right corner of the back panel should include
the artist name(s).
There are 2 boxes at some locations. If a location with 2 boxes is
selected, 2 designs may be submitted if proposed artwork will be
may be submitted per location.
Front Side 1 Back Side 2
Top
Paint the City
Saratoga Utility Box Art Project
Artist Name:Utility Box Location:Malina Mikami Location 2: Prospect & Johnson,
2019 Paint the City Applications - Page 5
Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview
12 Meyra Olcay 2
13 Meyra Olcay 2
14 Meghna Rai 2 My painting represents the colorful flowers that are seen in
Saratoga.
2019 Paint the City Applications - Page 6
Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview
15 Melody Shepard 2 I live very close to Quito Park and it is home to many flowers and
insects. I used to spend quite a lot of time there and I would jog
around the track in my spare time. While I love to run and jog,
I especially love walking on the track so I can take my time to
look at the beautiful blossoming flora. My favorite is the lavender
bushes because I notice that bees love the flower. In my drawing,
I wanted to depict the beautiful lavender bushes and the bees
that surround it. In addition, I really want to bring attention to the
dwindling bee population. I hope that my art not only inspires
my local community, but I also hope people take action and
begin planting flowers, such as lavender, goldenrod, purple
coneflower, and so many more to name. I believe everyone can
make a difference, even if it may be as small as planting flowers,
but every little bit adds up.
16 Enzo Cabaltica 3 This design for the utility box on Saratoga & Scotland depicts the
annual food truck festival Saratoga Eats, which is held close by
at the real estate office. The focus of my design are the three
colorful food trucks, each one representing food from a different
culture: Pizza for Italy, tacos for Mexico, and Sushi for Japan.
There are also equally colorful people buying food. I decided
to not color them realistically because I wanted the main focus
to be the food trucks. The people are instead different colors to
represent the different types of people that live in Saratoga. The
background is comprised of the beautiful mountains that we see
everyday. Overall, this design sums up three reasons that I enjoy
living in Saratoga: the view, the people, and the food.
2019 Paint the City Applications - Page 7
Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview
17 Naomi Chow 3 My artwork is a butterfly in a serene place with lush greenery and
beautiful mountain in the distance. This reflects the Saratoga city.
On a sunny day one might experience this tranquility near the box
at the corner of Scotland Dr. and Saratoga Rd.
18 Giorgio Gagliasso 3 For box 3, I chose to draw an orchard scene because my
grandfather was a farmer. He lived in Sunnyvale, CA on an apricot
orchard. When I drive down on Prospect Avenue I think about
how Saratoga use to be and I want to depict this on the utility box.
19 Madeline Kwong 3 My artwork is a 3D lemonade stand. Saratoga has a history of
being a popular trading post with an abundance of fruit orchards.
The lemonade stand brings out the small town feel and simple
way of life we all yearn for. Location #3 is close to the existing
fruit orchards near the Saratoga Library.
2019 Paint the City Applications - Page 8
Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview
20 Zerlina Lai 3 I wanted to showcase Saratoga’s hilly terrain along with its
agricultural origins and the annual Cherry Blossom Festival,
represented by the cherry blossom trees in front of a background
of mountains.
21 Michelle Liu 3 There are many deer in our neighborhood that can often be
sighted as we are driving home on a late night, scampering into
the trees away from our headlights. I think that these deer can be
seen as symbolic of Saratoga itself, as they are hidden beauties
that are always there in our city, but sometimes just cannot be
seen. Saratoga is home to many families of deer, and each of
these families brings another aspect of wonder to our city; I find
it amazing that there are fawns being born and being raised by
their mothers in the very neighborhoods that we live in as well.
The deer family in my design can also represent the very tangible
sense of community we have here. I also included the text
"Saratoga: A City Dear to Our Hearts" on the back of the box as a
play on words with the "deer" that are on the front of my design.
22 Malina Mikami 3 This particular artwork illustrates the flow of creativity and the
vivid essence of it, in a free and abstract way. Saratoga is the
home of creative minds and those who are driven to change the
world with bright and conceptual ways of thinking.
Please use this template for conceptual artwork. Designs should
cover all sides of the utility box. The template is not to scale;
Space in the lower right corner of the back panel should include
the artist name(s).
There are 2 boxes at some locations. If a location with 2 boxes is
selected, 2 designs may be submitted if proposed artwork will be
may be submitted per location.
Front Side 1 Back Side 2
Top
Artist Name:Utility Box Location:Paint the City
Saratoga Utility Box Art Project
Malina Mikami Location 3: Saratoga & Scotland
2019 Paint the City Applications - Page 9
Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview
23 Anna Novoselov 3 The front panel shows Hakone Gardens, which is an integral part
of the Saratoga neighborhood. Many Saratoga residents have
been there, so I believe people will recognize the scene. The
back panel shows Montalvo Arts Center, which is also important
in our town. Montalvo Arts Center has hiking trails that lead to
amazing views of Saratoga and the surrounding towns. I thought
the location deserved to be a part of my artwork. The side one
panel shows the rolling hills of Saratoga and represents the
town's serenity and green life. The Side 2 panel shows a pond in
front of mountains.
24 Meyra Olcay 3
25 Meyra Olcay 3
2019 Paint the City Applications - Page 10
Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview
26 Shreyas Rana 3 This box is in my neighborhood. My drawing represents how my
neighbors have changed their yards by converting them from
water consumption heavy yards to yards that consume less
water by planting native plants and drought tolerant vegetation,
keeping the city green and beautiful.
Selected 2018 Paint the City Artist
27 Naina Tallak 3 My artwork is based off the location name, so I did a Scotland
theme. It displays a castle, a scottish man with bagpipes, the
national flower, Loch Ness monster! and the cute Scottish Terrier
:-)
28 Wenjia
(Angela)
Wang 3 My artwork depicts the deer that frequent our neighborhood.
2019 Paint the City Applications - Page 11
Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview
29 Roger Arno 4 This painting depicts the rich historic natural environment of
Saratoga and it’s surroundings with majestic oak trees, a colorful
mustard ground cover, and the blossoming trees that foretold
the agricultural future of Saratoga and the Silicon Valley.
30 Enzo Cabaltica 4 My design for this box is inspired by the annual Saratoga Classic
Car show held nearby on Big Basin Way. I have always been a car
fan, and when I first moved here my dad took me to the show and
I was amazed by the beautiful cars with their bright colors and
bold styling. For this reason I chose to draw two cars: one older
and one newer, each representing the senior and the younger
generations that live in Saratoga. The natural background was
purposely chosen to contrast the cars and also to represent the
stunning view of the mountains from Big Basin Way. The Classic
Car Show is just one of the spectacular events held in this great
city.
2019 Paint the City Applications - Page 12
Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview
31 Georgia Cooper 4 The design I am submitting reflects several aspects of the City
of Saratoga. Historically, since Victorian times, the area thrived
on orchards. The Warner Hutton House is typical of the Victorian
residences built in that era around the City of Saratoga. I have
placed the house in the middle of an orchard. The location of the
utility box is across the street from the fire station. Dalmations
have always been associated with fire fighting, so I have included
them in my design. Pickups are a mainstay vehicle in agricultural
areas. I inlucded a red one because it can also allude to the red
of the fire trucks.
32 Giorgio Gagliasso 4 For box 4, I chose to do a fireman, Dalmatian, the statue of
Saratoga, and geraniums because these are all things that
represent Saratoga.
2019 Paint the City Applications - Page 13
Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview
33 Nico Gagliasso 4 I chose this artwork because I love our community and I painted
the old-fashioned firetruck and a fireman and I did an old
fashioned firetruck because it is unique and I didn't think anyone
else would do it. If I am selected, I will donate a portion of money
to the fire victims. My parents did not make me say that! Hopefully
my artwork is selected.
34 Nicole Hao 4 When I worked on this project, I tried to convey the feel of our
quiet but charming town here in Saratoga downtown. Growing
up, I have experienced the wonder of nature firsthand, and I feel
that others can be in nature similarly with scenes of the great
outdoors just around the corner.
35 Katey Horn 4 My artwork celebrates the city of Saratoga with a quote by the
"matriarch of Saratoga" Betty Peck, and the state of California
with our official state flower and state bird; the California Poppy
and the California quail.
Please use this template for conceptual artwork. Designs should cover all sides of the utility box. The template is not to scale;
actual utility box sizes vary and selected artwork will need to be adjusted to t actual box size, including handles and identi cation labels. Space in the lower right corner of the back panel should
include the artist name(s). Attach 1 design per selected utility box location to your application. There are two boxes at some
locations. If a location with two boxes is selected, two designs may be submitted if proposed artwork will be substantially
di erent for the two boxes.
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Artist Name:Utility Box Location:P aint the City
Saratoga Utility Box Art Project
Katey Horn Saratoga-Sunnyvale & Saratoga
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Front Side 1 Back Side 2
2019 Paint the City Applications - Page 14
Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview
36 Zerlina Lai 4 I wanted to showcase Saratoga’s hilly terrain along with its
agricultural origins and the annual Cherry Blossom Festival,
represented by the cherry blossom trees in front of a background
of mountains.
37 Michelle Liu 4 California poppies are some of the most beautiful and delicate
flowers in the world; I think that the golden beauty of these
flowers represents Saratoga's timeless beauty perfectly. Saratoga
is rooted deeply in history as well, just like the Californian state
flower. I wanted to "grow" something beautiful on this telephone
box, because Saratoga is a city constantly growing and changing
for the better, also helping its residents grow into kind, caring
people. I also included Henri Matisse's quote "There are always
flowers for those who want to see them" on the back of the
box because, if you look carefully, the beauty in Saratoga will
be infinitely abundant and just as vibrant as the colors I have
included in my design.
38 Anna Novoselov 4 Note: the back and front panel will be switched.
The artwork on the front side showcases the arch of the historical
Saratoga Downtown, which plays an important role in the
community. I thought that this choice was fitting, as the utility box
is located near downtown. The two flags show our connection to
California and the U.S as a whole.The back side shows a house
surrounded by green life and mountains. With this I wanted to
emphasize the Santa Cruz mountains that frame our town and
also the abundance of nature all around. Saratoga is known for
the beauty of its natural landmakrs and I want the utility box to
reflect that. The side 1 panel shows a pond and the sun. The side
2 panel shows a cluster of small houses, which represent the
tight-knit community of Saratoga.
2019 Paint the City Applications - Page 15
Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview
39 Meyra Olcay 4
40 Meyra Olcay 4
41 Evelyn Peairs 4 This is my favorite view of Hakone Gardens. Hakone Gardens
is a traditional Japanese garden located in Saratoga, CA. It is
one of the oldest Japanese residential gardens in the Western
Hemisphere, established in 1915 by Isabel and Oliver Stine. It has
also been on the National Register of Historic Places since 2013.
It is a major attraction in the City of Saratoga. The easiest way
to get to the entrance of Hakone Gardens is through downtown
Saratoga. Utility box location 4, situated at the corner of Saratoga
Ave. and Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd. is at the entry way to Saratoga's
downtown, and I therefore thought it the perfect place to feature
a utility box beautifully painted to represent Hakone Gardens.
2019 Paint the City Applications - Page 16
Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview
42 Meghna Rai 4 My painting shows the colorful flowers that we see in our city
43 Shreyas Rana 4 It has the memorial arch and a firetruck, both symbolizing nearby
landmarks.
Selected 2018 Paint the City Artist
44 Anastasia Saltabida 4 My artwork will reflect the beauty of the area by representing
some hydrengians (in one of the 2 boxes) and sunflowers in the
other box Hydrengians and sunflowers thrive in Saratoga gardens
and will add color to Saratoga/Saratoga Sunnyvale corner
2019 Paint the City Applications - Page 17
Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview
45 Anastasia Saltabida 4 My artwork will reflect the beauty of the area by representing
some hydrengians (in one of the 2 boxes) and sunflowers in the
other box Hydrengians and sunflowers thrive in Saratoga gardens
and will add color to Saratoga/Saratoga Sunnyvale corner I
submitted the design for 1 of the 2 boxed in a separate form - I
am including the design for the second box (in same location)
here
46 Naina Tallak 4 Saratoga is the city of great schools and academic achievement.
These drawings illustrate that the city is a wonderful and fun
place for children to grow up and become outstanding citizens.
47 Isha Venkatesh 4 My artwork depicts Hakone Estate and Gardens. It shows the
iconic bridge and koi pond and the cherry blossom and wisteria
trees. It reflects the history and culture of Saratoga because
Hakone is the oldest Japanese and Asian estate garden in the
Western Hemisphere, and it is in Saratoga. This goes to show
how well we have preserved the gardens and estate. It also
shows how culturally diverse we are with a garden modeled from
all the way across the world. One of the most famous sites to
visit in Saratoga is the Hakone Estate and Gardens, and depicting
that on the utility box shows one of the most loved gardens to
residents and visitors.
2019 Paint the City Applications - Page 18
Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview
48 Enzo Cabaltica 5 The design for tis box is inspired by the bottle brush tree in my
back porch. My dining room has a window that lets me see the
view whenever I am eating a meal. Hummingbirds love sipping
nectar from the bottle brush, and though they are small birds,
they have brilliant plumage and a voracious appetite. The
hummingbird is one my favorite birds, which is why I based this
design off of it.
49 Shareen Chahal 5 The Hakone Gardens has been a part of the City of Saratoga for a
long time. It reflects the beauty and tranquility of our city.
2019 Paint the City Applications - Page 19
Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview
50 Nico Gagliasso 5 I wanted to do something outside the box so I painted the small
box with bagels but made them red, blue, yellow, green and
orange and one classic bagel. I thought that this was a good idea
for this location because my competitors probably won't think to
do creative bagels that are colorful because they will do normal
bagels. I decided to paint the animals for the large box, because
I love animals and this location is next to the animal hospital. I will
donate some of the money to the hospital so they can keep on
doing what they do. I hope I am selected!
51 Nicole Hao 5 When I worked on this project, I tried to express what it is like
living in the quiet and friendly town of Saratoga. The balloon is
meant to represent the fact that we are always aspiring to higher
goals, no matter how hard the wind blows.
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52 Zerlina Lai 5 I wanted to showcase Saratoga’s hilly terrain along with its
agricultural origins and the annual Cherry Blossom Festival,
represented by the cherry blossom trees in front of a background
of mountains.
53 Meyra Olcay 5
54 Meyra Olcay 5
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Number First Name Last Name Location Description Concept Preview
55 Tvesa Vathulya 5 The world today is going through some troubled times, and I think
Saratoga's strong and diverse community need these few happy
and positive messages to reassure us that things will become
brighter!
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1 Insiya Attarwala 1
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2 Yusuf Attarwala 1
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
3 Enzo Cabaltica 1
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
4 Malina Mikami 1
Please use this template for conceptual artwork. Designs should
cover all sides of the utility box. The template is not to scale;
Space in the lower right corner of the back panel should include
the artist name(s).
There are 2 boxes at some locations. If a location with 2 boxes is
selected, 2 designs may be submitted if proposed artwork will be
may be submitted per location.
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Paint the City
Saratoga Utility Box Art Project
Artist Name:Utility Box Location:Malina Mikami Location 2: Prospect & Johnson,
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5 Meyra Olcay 1
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
6 Meyra Olcay 1
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
7 Insiya Attarwala 2
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
8 Yusuf Attarwala Box 2
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
9 Enzo Cabaltica 2
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
10 Zerlina Lai 2
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
11 Malina Mikami 2
Please use this template for conceptual artwork. Designs should
cover all sides of the utility box. The template is not to scale;
Space in the lower right corner of the back panel should include
the artist name(s).
There are 2 boxes at some locations. If a location with 2 boxes is
selected, 2 designs may be submitted if proposed artwork will be
may be submitted per location.
Front Side 1 Back Side 2
Top
Paint the City
Saratoga Utility Box Art Project
Artist Name:Utility Box Location:Malina Mikami Location 2: Prospect & Johnson,
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
12 Meyra Olcay 2
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
13 Meyra Olcay 2
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
14 Meghna Rai 2
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
15 Melody Shepard 2
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
16 Enzo Cabaltica 3
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
17 Naomi Chow 3
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
18 Giorgio Gagliasso 3
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
19 Madeline Kwong 3
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
20 Zerlina Lai 3
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
21 Michelle Liu 3
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
22 Malina Mikami 3
Please use this template for conceptual artwork. Designs should
cover all sides of the utility box. The template is not to scale;
Space in the lower right corner of the back panel should include
the artist name(s).
There are 2 boxes at some locations. If a location with 2 boxes is
selected, 2 designs may be submitted if proposed artwork will be
may be submitted per location.
Front Side 1 Back Side 2
Top
Artist Name:Utility Box Location:Paint the City
Saratoga Utility Box Art Project
Malina Mikami Location 3: Saratoga & Scotland
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
23 Anna Novoselov 3
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
24 Meyra Olcay 3
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
25 Meyra Olcay 3
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
26 Shreyas Rana 3
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
27 Naina Tallak 3
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
28 Wenjia (Angela)Wang 3
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
29 Roger Arno 4
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
30 Enzo Cabaltica 4
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
31 Georgia Cooper 4
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
32 Giorgio Gagliasso 4
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
33 Nico Gagliasso 4
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
34 Nicole Hao 4
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
35 Katey Horn 4
Please use this template for conceptual artwork. Designs should
cover all sides of the utility box. The template is not to scale;
actual utility box sizes vary and selected artwork will need to be
adjusted to t actual box size, including handles and identi cation
labels. Space in the lower right corner of the back panel should
include the artist name(s). Attach 1 design per selected utility
box location to your application. There are two boxes at some
locations. If a location with two boxes is selected, two designs
may be submitted if proposed artwork will be substantially
di erent for the two boxes.
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Artist Name:Utility Box Location:P aint the City
Saratoga Utility Box Art Project
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36 Zerlina Lai 4
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
37 Michelle Liu 4
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
38 Anna Novoselov 4
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
39 Meyra Olcay 4
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
40 Meyra Olcay 4
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
41 Evelyn Peairs 4
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
42 Meghna Rai 4
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
43 Shreyas Rana 4
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
44 Anastasia Saltabida 4
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
45 Anastasia Saltabida 4
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
46 Naina Tallak 4
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
47 Isha Venkatesh 4
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
48 Enzo Cabaltica 5
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
49 Shareen Chahal 5
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
50 Nico Gagliasso 5
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
51 Nicole Hao 5
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
52 Zerlina Lai 5
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
53 Meyra Olcay 5
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
54 Meyra Olcay 5
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Application Number First Name Last Name Location
55 Tvesa Vathulya 5
CITY OF SARATOGA
Memorandum
To: Public Art Committee
From: Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager
Date: January 30, 2019
Subject: Public Art Budget
At the November meeting, the Committee requested discussion of the public art budget for Fiscal
Year 2019/20. In Fiscal Year 2018/19, $15,000 was allocated towards public art. Anticipated
expenses for the current fiscal year are outlined below. Additionally, there may be costs
associated with moving the mural by Peter and Pavel Mester to the Community Center.
Item Cost
#SaratogaROCKS Kit Refresh $600
Paint the City $6,000
Public Art Logo $100
PLACE Lease $1,500
Total $8,200
For Fiscal Year 2018/19, the remaining balance for public art is $6,800.
If the Committee wanted to maintain existing programs and pursue new priorities for Fiscal Year
2019/20, such as a mosaic community art project, like the Rainbow Flower in Allen Park in
Ottawa, Illinois, the total program budget would likely need to be increased to $25,000 to
$30,000.