City of Sunnyvale  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Arts Commission  
Wednesday, October 15, 2025  
7:00 PM  
Online and Redwood Conference Room,  
City Hall, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale,  
CA 94086  
CALL TO ORDER  
Chair Veith called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m.  
SALUTE TO THE FLAG  
Chair Veith led the salute to the United States flag.  
ROLL CALL  
Present: 5 -  
Chair Agnes Veith  
Vice Chair Kathryn Filley  
Commissioner Molly Kauffman  
Commissioner Mariia Tkachenko  
Commissioner Christina Wright  
Council Liaison Cheng (present)  
STUDY SESSION  
A
25-0968  
Public Art Annual Update  
Kristin Dance, Public Art Manager and Trenton Hill, Recreation Services Manager,  
presented an overview of current and upcoming public art initiatives. Highlights  
included: updates on Art in Private Development projects, progress on Art in Public  
Places installations and maintenance, a preview of Art in the Park, planning for  
Hands on the Arts 2025, and a look ahead at future Art in Public Places efforts.  
B
25-1006  
Provide Input for Annual Boards and Commissions Study  
Session  
Chair Veith invited commissioners to discuss potential suggestions for the upcoming  
Boards and Commissions Study Issue process. The ideas generated will be  
revisited at the November Council meeting, where chairs and vice chairs will have  
the opportunity to present them to the City Council on behalf of their respective  
commissions.  
No suggestions were offered. Chair Veith closed the item and proceeded to the next  
agenda item.  
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS  
Valerie, an in-person member of the public, provided a presentation on the SNAIL  
community’s request for snail-themed public art to be included in the upcoming  
Columbia Park playground replacement.  
Commissioners asked questions of Valerie and staff regarding the current state of  
public art at Columbia Park, the timeline for the playground replacement, and  
whether funding for public art is included in the project budget.  
Valerie noted that there are currently no art installations at Columbia Park and that  
the playground replacement has been postponed to 2027. Staff also shared that  
they have not yet been informed whether public art is planned for the renovation but  
will follow up with the Department of Public Works, as the project falls under that  
department’s purview.  
Staff noted that there are opportunities for both the community and the commission  
to participate in the Columbia Park renovation process. If public art is included in the  
project, staff can guide selected artists to incorporate community-preferred themes.  
Additionally, when forming the artist selection jury, staff can include members of the  
surrounding community to ensure local input is represented in the process.  
CONSENT CALENDAR  
Commissioner Kauffman moved and Vice Chair Filley seconded the motion to  
approve the consent calendar as submitted.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Yes: 5 -  
Chair Veith  
Vice Chair Filley  
Commissioner Kauffman  
Commissioner Tkachenko  
Commissioner Wright  
No: 0  
1
25-0973  
Approve the Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of August 20,  
2025  
Approve the Arts Commission Minutes of August 20, 2025 as submitted.  
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS  
Commissioners discussed the 2026 Master Work Plan with staff. Hands on the Arts  
and National Arts and Humanities Month were added to additional months, as these  
items often require multiple commission meetings for discussion, planning, and  
finalization.  
2
25-0967  
Approve the 2026 Master Work Plan  
Chair Veith moved and Vice Chair Filley seconded the motion to Approve the 2026  
Arts Commission Master Work Plan.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Yes: 5 -  
Chair Veith  
Vice Chair Filley  
Commissioner Kauffman  
Commissioner Tkachenko  
Commissioner Wright  
No: 0  
NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND COMMENTS  
-Commissioner Comments  
Vice Chair Filley announced that the City of Sunnyvale was recognized for its art  
initiatives in the October issue of Silicon Valley Magazine.  
Chair Veith shared that she attended a meeting hosted by Silicon Valley Creates,  
where several Bay Area commissioners were present. Chair Veith noted that the  
City of Sunnyvale has a strong and well-structured process for public art,  
particularly when compared to other cities.  
Council Liaison Cheng announced that Senate Bill 456 was passed, exempting  
muralists from contractor licensing requirements.  
-Staff Comments  
Kristin announced that she attended the CODAsummit Conference, where the City  
of Sunnyvale received several honorable mentions recognizing notable public art  
installations throughout the city.  
ADJOURNMENT  
Chair Veith adjourned the meeting at 8:26 p.m.