City of Sunnyvale  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Arts Commission  
Wednesday, April 17, 2024  
7:00 PM  
Online and Bay Conference Room, City  
Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA  
94086  
CALL TO ORDER  
Chair Veith called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Bay Conference Room  
(135).  
SALUTE TO THE FLAG  
Chair Veith led the salute to the United States flag  
ROLL CALL  
Present: 4 - Chair Agnes Veith  
Commissioner Dawna Eskridge  
Commissioner Molly Kauffman  
Commissioner Winnie Lam  
Absent: 1 - Vice Chair Kathryn Filley  
Vice Chair Filley absence is excused.  
Council Liaison Klein (present)  
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS  
Oral Communications opened at 7:05 p.m.  
None.  
Oral Communications closed at 7:06 p.m.  
CONSENT CALENDAR  
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Lam seconded the motion to  
the consent calendar as submitted.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Yes: 4 - Chair Veith  
Commissioner Eskridge  
Commissioner Kauffman  
Commissioner Lam  
No: 0  
Absent: 1 - Vice Chair Filley  
1
24-0531  
Approve the Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of March 20,  
2024  
Approve the Arts Commission Minutes of March 20, 2024 as submitted.  
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS  
Presentation showcased five utility box renderings. These designs were created by  
students from Wilcox High School and The Kings Academy. Michelle We from  
Wilcox High School presented a postage-inspired design, while Alexandra Sasha  
Sokolova presented a koi fish design. From The Kings Academy, Lilah Cubacub  
presented a wildlife theme design, Anika Huang presented a bird-themed box, and  
Anjie Xu presented a knight-themed box.  
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Commissioner Lam seconded the motion to  
approve Item 2.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Yes: 4 - Chair Veith  
Commissioner Eskridge  
Commissioner Kauffman  
Commissioner Lam  
No: 0  
Absent: 1 - Vice Chair Filley  
2
24-0557  
Approve 2 Design Proposals for The Great Box Cover-up!  
(Utility Box Art Project-Phase 3)  
STANDING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL STUDY ISSUES  
3
24-0534  
Celebrate Sunnyvale's Diverse Community  
Chair Veith discussed National Arts and Humanities Month (NAHM) in October and  
expressed a desire to enhance their arts celebration. She recommended  
celebrating art on a monthly basis, aligning these celebrations with various heritage  
months.  
NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS  
-Commissioner Comments  
None.  
-Staff Comments  
Trenton HIll, Recreation Services Manager spoke about the progress for Hands on  
the Arts Event happening in May.  
Kristen Dance, Recreation Coordinator spoke about the installation of the art  
exhibit program which were installed at the Library and Senior Center.  
Council Liaison Klein spoke about Earth Day event at City Hall.  
INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS/ITEMS  
4
Arts Commission Proposed Study Issues, Calendar Year:  
2025  
24-0533  
Michelle Perera, Director of Library & Recreation Services, addressed the  
commission regarding the proposed study issue. She also provided an update on  
the current events planned by the city of Sunnyvale for the remainder of the year.  
Michelle clarified the distinction between a study issue and a budget proposal.  
Chair Veith decided to table the topic and will collaborate with staff to further refine  
the proposed study issue at a later date.  
ADJOURNMENT  
Chair Veith adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.