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CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
Regular Meeting: Thursday, December 14, 2023
Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission
REGULAR MEETING
December 14, 2023
A Regular Meeting of the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission was held on
Thursday, December 14, 2023, in the Council Chamber at the Civic Center. The
meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Julia Tomtania.
1) CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Attendee Name Status
Julia Tomtania, Chairperson Present
A Kelly Paschal-Hunter, Vice Chairperson Present
Shweta Agrawal, Commissioner Present
Gina Gabriell, Commissioner Present
Timea Iharosi, Commissioner Present
Margaret Liang, Commissioner Present
Darren Phillips, Alternate Commissioner Present
2) PRESENTATIONS – None.
3) PUBLIC COMMENT – None.
4) CONSENT CALENDAR
4.1) Approved November 9, 2023, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular
Meeting Minutes.
On a motion by Commissioner Liang, seconded by Commissioner Gabriell, and by
unanimous vote, the Commission adopted the Consent Calendar.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Margaret Liang, Commissioner
SECOND: Gina Gabriell, Commissioner
AYES: Tomtania, Paschal-Hunter, Agrawal, Gabriell, Iharosi, Liang,
Phillips
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5) UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
6) NEW BUSINESS
6.1) Update on Activities by the City of Dublin Poet Laureate
James Morehead, Poet Laureate, provided an update on his role and projects since
being appointed as the City of Dublin Poet Laureate.
6.2) Update on Programs and Classes at the Future Dublin Arts Center
The Commission received a presentation from Jennifer Mendez, Management Analyst
I, on the future classes and programs for future Dublin Arts Center. The Commission
provided their input and suggestions for future classes and programs.
6.3) Storm Drain Art Selection
The Commission received a presentation from Shelby Perry, Recreation Coordinator,
on Storm Drain Art design proposals and discussed the item.
STORM DRAIN LOCATIONS AND ARTISTS’ ASSIGNMENTS
Artist Proposal Title Storm Drain Location
May Yin Giang Gael’s Shield Dublin High School
Rhonda Chase Sleepy Sea Otter Wells Middle School
Rhonda Chase Sea Otter with Kelp Wells Middle School
Nikolette Metcalf Drains to the Bay Kolb Park
Megan Rohrbach Be Careful of What Goes
Down the Drain Schaefer Ranch
Elli Maskiell Raindrop Fish Civic Center/Library
Elli Maskiell Leviathan Civic Center/Library
Jen Huber Rainbow School Dublin Sports Grounds
Anne Giancola Mind the Drain, Curb the
Climate Strain Dougherty Hills Dog Park
Anne Giancola When it Rains Dougherty Hills Dog Park
Rob Corder Koi Fish Emerald Glen Park
Rob Corder Toy Boat Emerald Glen Park
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Lisa Long Save the Turtles Frederiksen Elem
Lisa Long Water Drains to Bay Frederiksen Elem
Ekaterina Bazlakova Golden Fish Alamo Creek Park
Ekaterina Bazlakova Wave Alamo Creek Park
Chih Chun Eroles The Future of the Ocean Martin Canyon Creek Trail Head
Alyssa Wu* Entrance to the Clean
Bay Martin Canyon Creek Trail Head
Deirdre Weinberg It Goes This Way Bray Commons
Deirdre Weinberg Do As You Otter Bray Commons
*Student Artist
On a motion by Chairperson Tomtania, seconded by Commissioner Iharosi, and
by unanimous vote, the Commission voted to recommend 20 Storm Drain Art designs to
City Council for final approval.
7) STAFF AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Staff and Commissioners provided brief information-only reports.
8) ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Tomtania adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m.
A Kelly Paschal-Hunter, Chairperson
Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission
ATTEST:
Shaun Chilkotowsky
Parks & Community Services Manager
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Julia Tomtania, Chairperson
SECOND: Timea Iharosi, Commissioner
AYES: Tomtania, Paschal-Hunter, Agrawal, Gabriell, Iharosi, Liang,
Phillips