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MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
The Public Art Committee was called to order virtually using Zoom at 4:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Council Members Mary-Lynne Bernald, Yan Zhao
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Crystal Bothelio, Assistant City Manager
Kayla Nakamoto, Analyst
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
None
AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Public Art Committee Minutes
Recommended Action:
Review and approve the Public Art Committee minutes from August 18, 2020.
Zhao/Bernald MOVED TO APPROVE THE PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE MINUTES FROM
AUGUST 18, 2020. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN:
NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
2. Sculpture Program
Recommended Action:
Discuss opportunities for a sculpture program, including sculpture loans and
placement of a sculpture at Saratoga Gateway.
Crystal Bothelio, Assistant city Manager, provided an update on the sculpture
program.
The Public Art Committee asked staff to look for pieces with more size and mass that
would stand out against the background of the Gateway location. The Committee
asked staff to reach out to artist Jeff Owen to determine if he would be interested in
leasing Viewpoint, Somo, Peace Bell, Soujourn, or the Juggler for the Gateway location, if
artwork could be loaned at no cost, and if it would be possible to see the artwork in
person. The Committee also requested that staff work with Colleen Wilcox to
determine if Keeping Watch, Grace, Electra would be available to lease for a limited
term to be placed at the City Hall Courtyard.
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3. Paint the City 2021
Recommended Action:
Discuss opportunities for a 2021 cycle of Paint the City.
Kayla Nakamoto, Analyst, provided a report on options for a 2021 cycle of Paint the
City.
The Public Art Committee accepted the proposal with no adjustments.
4. Rainy Day Poetry
Recommended Action:
Discuss plans for the next cycle of Rainy Day Poetry.
Kayla Nakamoto, Analyst, provided a report on options for the next cycle of Rainy Day
Poetry.
The Public Art Committee agreed to do Rainy Day Poetry again, with locations at the
Village Clock, Saratoga Library, Sue’s Cafe, and Hong’s Cafe and requested that the
Library and Community Engagement Commission propose poetry options to be
presented to the Public Art Committee for consideration. The Public Art Committee
suggested poems that focused on cultural outreach, inclusivity, diversity, and at least
1 poem in Chinese.
5. Wall Mural
Recommended Action:
Discuss opportunities for a wall mural in Saratoga Village.
Kayla Nakamoto, Analyst, provided an update on options for a wall mural in the
Village.
The Public Art Committee agreed to work with Saratoga artist Michelle Liu to paint a
mural on the wall outside of the Mint Leaf, to pay the artist a stipend of $2,500, and
get input and acceptance of the artwork by the business owner and property owner
followed by the Public Art Committee before presenting the artwork to the Council
for acceptance.
6. Public Art Budget
Recommended Action:
Receive status update on the Public Art Fiscal Year 2020/21 budget.
Kayla Nakamoto, Analyst, provided a status update on the Fiscal Year 2020/21 budget.
7. Updates on Existing Projects
Recommended Action:
Receive updates on existing projects and programs.
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Kayla Nakamoto, Analyst, shared an update on current Public Art Committee projects
and programs.
Vice Mayor Bernald requested outreach on #SaratogaROCKS.
8. Future Meetings
Recommended Action:
Discuss agenda topics and scheduling of future meetings.
Council Member Zhao requested a future agenda item to consider a community
project with participation from high school to paint the Village parklet barricades.
Vice Mayor Bernald concurred and requested that staff consider artist safety and
business owner interest when returning with the agenda item.
The Public Art Committee agreed to meet on Tuesday, October 20 at 4:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
ZHAO/BERNALD MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 5:36 P.M. MOTION PASSED. AYES:
BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Crystal Bothelio, Assistant City Manager
City of Saratoga