Arts Commission Information ReportMEETING DATE: 3/22/99
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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
February 11, 1999
MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
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ARTS COMMISSION INFORMATION REPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
For information only.
BACKGROUND:
As stated in the Arts Commission Master Plan, the Arts Commission encourages the understanding, development, and
appreciation of creative arts activities in the Town of Los Gatos. Its purpose is to enrich people's lives through the arts and
establish a strong community identity. The Arts Commission is advisory to the Town Council on arts programs and plans,
and coordinates Council -approved arts activities.
DISCUSSION:
The primary work goals for the coming year are:
Complete the Forbes Mill Footbridge Mural Project
▪ Complete and distribute the Cultural Arts Guide
▪ Hold another successful Music in the Plaza concert series
• Continue to hold six Art in the Council Chambers exhibits per year
The Arts Commission has four work committees: Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Public Arts, and Administration_ The
majority of Commission work is performed by these committees. Following are status reports from each committee.
Visual Arts Committee
Projects: Art in the Council Chambers, Art Walk, Cultural Arts Guide, Forbes Mill Footbridge Mural
Art in the Council Chambers: The Arts Commission coordinates six exhibits each year in the Council Chambers. This
program allows artists to work locally, gives the public access to a wide variety of art expression,and enhances the
environment surrounding the Civic Center. Exhibits are already scheduled through the end of 1999. The Committee
continues to increase resident, student, and senior artist involvement with annual exhibits by Los Gatos High School and the
Senior Watercolor classPs. It also continues to obtain local donations of flowers and refi-eshments for exhibit receptions.
Art Walk. The Committee is in the preliminary stages of planning an Art Walk event or series of events. The Art Walk would
include a self -guided tour of Los Gatos art galleries, museums, public art, merchant displays of local artists, and the Art in
the Council Chambers, as a way of promoting the variety of art to be found in Los Gatos. The Los Gatos Museum has
expressed interest in participating in this project.
Cultural Arts Guide: The Committee has completed the text .f a Cultural Arts Guide for Los Gatos. The Guide lists local
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musical venues, galleries, museums, bookstores, theaters, and public art. The Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce will be
responsible for printing and distributing the Guide.
Forbes Mill Footbridge Mural: The Mural Project, a collaborative effort coordinated by Mural Committee volunteers and
the Arts Commission, was intended to bring together local area school kids in the transformation of the footbridge into a
colorful, interpretive mural reflecting Town history, culture, agriculture, architecture, flora, and fauna. Painting sessions held
in the spring and summer of 1996, 1997, and 1998 were attended by over 100 local students, and resulted in completion of
all but 20 of the 156 total panels. The project is considered completed, with the exception of application of an anti -graffiti
coating.
Performing Arts Committee
Projects: Music in the Plaza, Heritage Theatre Restoration
Music in the Plaza: Coordinated jointly by the Arts Commission and the Community Services Department, MIP is a summer
series of free musical concerts held in Town Plaza Park on Sunday afternoons. It is an extremely popular event which has
enriched the community and added vitality to the downtown area since 1988. Each concert attracts close to 500 area
residents; the July 4th and other special concerts attract as many as 1500 people. The Committee and its volunteers raised
over $17,000 in donations for the 1998 series, which included eleven concerts. The 1999 series will run from June 20 to
August 29.
Heritage Theatre Restoration: The Committee is providing a liaison to the Friends of the Heritage Theatre, a non-profit
organization dedicated to restoring the Heritage Theatre in Campbell. The theater was built in 1938, and was an integral
part of the training of students in music, drama, and chorale for forty years. When fully restored, it will provide theater arts
training and performance space for the entire West Valley community.
Public Arts Committee
Project: Public Art Program
Public Art Program: The Town's Public Art Program provides a process through which the Town can accept artwork on
loan or as a gift. Its objective is to provide the community with the opportunity to enjoy access to a variety of artwork created
by local and national artists. Most recently, the Council accepted a redwood sculpture by artist Paul Wilson honoring Soquei
conductor and composer George Barati and his wife Ruth. The sculpture will be placed in front of the ramp leading to the
Library from Pageant Avenue.
Administration Committee
Projects: Community Grants
Community Grants: The Arts Commission evaluates applications submitted annually by local arts, educational, and cultural
organizations interested in obtaining grant funds through the Town's Community Grant Program. A total of $20,000 was
allocated to local arts, cultural, and educational agencies for FY 1998/99. Applications for the FY 1999/2000 Community
Grant process were made available on February 1.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS:
This project is not a project defined under CEQA, and no further action is required.
Distribution: Town of Los Gatos Arts Commission members
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DRAFT
TOWN OF LOS GATOS Council Agenda
CALIFORNIA Date: 4/5/99
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY Item # :
JOINT STUDY SESSION
LIBRARY BOARD/PARKS COMMISSION
TRAILS & BIKEWAYS COMMITTEE
PARKING COMMISSION/ARTS COMMISSION
REDEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
PLANNING COMMISSION/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
March 22, 1999
Minutes
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
The Town Council/Parking Authority of the Town of Los Gatos met in the Council Chambers
of the Town Hall, 110 East Main Street, at 5:30 P.M., Monday, March 22, 1999, in joint study
session.
ATTENDANCE
Present: Mayor Jan Hutchins; Councilmembers: Randy Attaway,
Steve Blanton, Linda Lubeck and Joe Pirzynski;
Town Manager David Knapp; Town Staff: Orry Korb, Jim Piper, Lee Bowman,
Regina Falkner, Gloria Grimes, Scott Baker, Bud Lortz, Sandy Baily, John
Iaquinto, and Tim Boyer; Board & Commission Members: Sandy Decker, James
Lyon, Laura Nachison, Leonard Pacheco, Lee Quintana, Elke Groves, Lynn
Kennedy, Mary Tomasi-DuBois, Toni Blackstock, Alastair Dallas, Paul DuBois,
Debbie Gray, Judith Howell, Sherrie Richter, Randi Chen, Kurt Lemons, Rex
Morton, Don Schallock, Morris Trevithick, Gladewyn d'Souza, Pete Siemens, Joan
Tabb, Susan Burnett, Leonard Pacheco, Rita Baum, Kathryn Cusick, Dale Hill,
John Housley, and Mary King.
DISCUSSION
Council discussed the following subjects with committees, boards and commissions as they
appeared on the posted agenda:
Planning Commission
(1) Future of CDAC and Planning Commission study session
(2) Affordable housing - educating the public
(3) Community forum/study sessions with developers and neighbors: process and format
(4) Sign Ordinance Amendments - Chamber of Commerce Sign Committee has produced new
sign brochures that the Chamber of Commerce will hand out. We will also have them
available at the Central Permit Counter. There doesn't seem to be any desire to work
on any code amendments, which leaves us with the Cornerstone amendment still hanging
(5) Look into purchasing and rehabilitating apartment complex in redevelopment area - to
be included in workload for new housing program
Redevelopment Advisory Committee
(1) Parking structure Parking Commission
(2) Downtown Parking Structure Feasibility Study
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Joint Study Session w/ Boards and Commissions Los Gatos, California
Historic Preservation Committee
(1) Demolition Ordinance
(2) Conservation Districts
(3) Garage heights and tandem parking for historic homes
(4) Glenridge Area for an Historic District
Trails and Bikeways Committee
(1) Master Plan finalization and closure of project started in 1993/94 by Carol Weber
(2) Networking with Sister Cities on DeAnza Trail running along side Union Pacific Railroad,
Campbell (1.5 - 2 miles), Cupertino (8-10 miles), Saratoga (6 miles), and Los Gatos (2-3
miles) 2 to 3 year long project
(3) What is the Town Council's philosophy on development of trails and pathways for new
Town developments (i.e., SummerHill, Lark, Miles, etc.)
(4) Budget increase for trail safety, maintenance, traffic pattern, signage, volunteer support,
and ongoing needs
(5) Participate in dedication/celebration of U.C. Regents Property by SummerHill
(6) Follow up on safety issues regarding Belgatos Trail
Parks Commission
(1) Additional staff to maintain infrastructure
(2) Access trail at Blossom Hill Park
(3) Town Plaza redevelopment
(4) Fire truck at Oak Meadow Park
(5) Location of cupola
Community Services Commission
(1) Housing development strategies
(2) Human services evaluation processy
Arts Commission
(1) General Plan Arts Element
(2) Contracting out for Music in the Plaza production/promotion
(3) "Fantasy of Lights" project
Library
(1) Needs Assessment Report
(2) Non-resident fee for Los Gatos students
(3) ADA Compliance
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
ATTEST:
David W. Knapp
Town Manager and Deputy Town Clerk
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