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Home My WebLink About03-13-2025 HCAC Agenda PacketCouncil Chamber Civic Center 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 www.dublin.ca.gov Regular Meeting of the DUBLIN HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Thursday, March 13, 2025 Location: Peter W. Synder City Council Chamber 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Regular Meeting 7:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. PRESENTATIONS 2.1 Alameda County Fire Training Center Public Art Project The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission will receive a presentation from the Alameda County Arts Commission regarding a planned Public Art Project at the future Fire Training Center located at 5053 Gleason Drive in Dublin. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the presentation. Staff Report 3. PUBLIC COMMENT At this time, the public is permitted to address the Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission on non-agendized items. Please step to the podium and clearly state your name for the record. COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE (3) MINUTES. In accordance with State Law, no action or discussion may take place on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. The Commission may respond to statements made or questions asked, or may request Staff to report back at a future meeting concerning the matter. Any member of the public may contact the Recording Secretary’s Office related to the proper procedure to place an item on a future Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission agenda. The exceptions under which the Commission MAY discuss and/or take action on items not appearing on the agenda are contained in Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(1)(2)(3). March 13, 2025 Dublin Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Agenda 1 1 4. CONSENT CALENDAR Consent Calendar items are typically non-controversial in nature and are considered for approval by the Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission with one single action. Members of the audience, Staff or the Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission who would like an item removed from the Consent Calendar for purposes of public input may request the Chair to remove the item. 4.1 Approval of January 9, 2025, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting Minutes The Commission will consider approving the January 9, 2025, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting minutes. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of January 9, 2025, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting. Staff Reports Attachment 1 - Minutes of the January 9, 2025, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting 4.2 Tri-Annual Parks and Community Services Department Report for September through December 2024 The Commission will receive the Tri-Annual Parks and Community Services Department Report on classes, activities, and events from September to December 2024. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report. Staff Report Attachment 1 -Tri- Annual Parks and Community Services Department Report for September through December 2024 4.3 Approval of February 6, 2025, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Joint Special Meeting Minutes The Commission will consider approving the February 6, 2025, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Joint Special Meeting minutes. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of February 6, 2025, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Joint Special Meeting. Staff Reports Attachment 1 - Minutes of the February 6, 2025, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Joint Special Meeting 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1 Downtown Village Public Art Selection The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission will consider the Public Art proposal by Ride Art Studio and make a recommendation to the City Council. The artwork will be in the public right-of-way at the northwest corner of Dublin Boulevard and Village Parkway. March 13, 2025 Dublin Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Agenda 2 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Consider the Public Art proposal by Ride Art Studio make a recommendation to the City Council for approval. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Revised Design Proposal from Ride Art Studio 6. NEW BUSINESS 7. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS Brief information only reports from Commissioners and/or Staff, including committee reports and reports by Commissioners related to meetings attended at City expense (AB1234). 8. ADJOURNMENT This AGENDA is posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a) If requested, pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.2, this agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office (925) 833-6650 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Upon receiving a request, the City will swiftly resolve requests for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolve any doubt in favor of accessibility. Agenda materials that become available within 72 hours in advance of the meeting, and after publishing of the agenda, will be available at Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, and will be posted on the City’s website at www.dublin.ca.gov/ccmeetings. Mission The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life, ensures a safe, secure, and sustainable environment, fosters new opportunities, and champions a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. March 13, 2025 Dublin Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Agenda 3 3 STAFF REPORT Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission Page 1 of 2 Agenda Item 2.1 DATE:March 13, 2025 TO:Honorable Chair and Commissioners FROM:Jackie Dwyer,Parks & Community Services Director SUBJECT:Alameda County Fire Training Center Public Art ProjectPrepared by:Shaun Chilkotowsky,Parks & Community Services Manager EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission will receive a presentation from the Alameda County Arts Commission regarding a planned Public Art Project at the future Fire Training Center located at 5053 Gleason Drive in Dublin. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Receive the presentation. FINANCIAL IMPACT:This project will be managed and funded by the Alameda County Arts Commission, a division of the County of Alameda. DESCRIPTION:The County of Alameda is building a new Fire Training Center on County-owned property adjacentto Fire Station 17 on Gleason Road in Dublin. The facility will consist of two structures totalingapproximately 14,000 square feet on a 200,000-square-foot site that will serve as a regionaltraining facility. The facility will consist of a training building with classrooms, offices, storage, andexercise facilities. In addition, there will be a five-storytraining tower with simulation rooms forsmoke and burning scenarios, equipment storage, and a training control room.The County is funding a public art project for the fire training center that will be managed by theAlameda County Arts Commission. The County anticipates the future artwork will be in a highlyvisible area at the front of the project site, adjacent to the facility’s entrance and parking area,along Gleason Drive. The Alameda County Arts Commission will use its established Artist Registryto select the artist for this project. 4 Page 2 of 2 While this project is fundedand managed by the Alameda County Arts Commission, input from thecommunity and residents is being solicited. Opportunities for community members and residentswill include an online survey about the public art project, opportunities for community membersto serve on the artist selection committee, solicitation of comments about the artwork proposals,and informational presentations to the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission at key points in thepublic art process.The presentation will outline these opportunities as well as the next steps in the process.Completion of the project is anticipated to be in late 2026. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The Commission Agenda was posted, and the Alameda County Arts Commission was provided with a copy of the Staff Report. ATTACHMENTS:None. 5 STAFF REPORT HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Page 1 of 1 Agenda Item 4.1 DATE:March 13, 2025 TO:Honorable Chair and Commissioners FROM:Jackie Dwyer,Parks & Community Services Director SUBJECT:Approval of January 9, 2025,Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting MinutesPreparedby:Kim Bonato,Senior Office Assistant EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The Commission will consider approving the January 9, 2025,Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting minutes. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Approve the minutes of January 9, 2025,Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting. FINANCIAL IMPACT:None. DESCRIPTION:The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission will consider approval of the minutes from theJanuary 9, 2025,Regular Meeting. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVENone. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The Commission Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS:1)Minutes of the January 9, 2025, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting 6 MINUTES OF THE HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting: Thursday, January 9, 2025 Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission REGULAR MEETING January 9, 2025 A Regular Meeting of the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission was held on Thursday, January 9, 2025, in the Bray Community Room at the Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Vice Chairperson Phillips. 1)CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEAttendee Name StatusDarren Phillips, Chairperson PresentShweta Agrawal, Vice Chairperson PresentJain Archana,Commissioner AbsentGina Gabriell, Commissioner PresentTimea Iharosi, Commissioner PresentDashrath Sankhe, Commissioner Present * Arrived at 7:07 PMJulia Tomtania, Commissioner PresentVictoria Liu, Alternate Commissioner Present * Arrived at 7:04 PM 2)PRESENTATIONS –None. 3)PUBLIC COMMENT –None. 4)CONSENT CALENDAR4.1)Approved December 12, 2024, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting Minutes.On a motion by Commissioner Tomtania,seconded by Commissioner Iharosi,and by aunanimous vote, the Commission adopted the Consent Calendar.RESULT:ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]MOVED BY:Julia Tomtania, CommissionerSECOND:Timea Iharosi, CommissionerAYES:ABSENT:Phillips, Agrawal, Gabriell, Iharosi, TomtaniaArchana, Sankhe, LiuCommissioner Liu arrived at 7:04 PM Attachment 1 7 Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission REGULAR MEETING January 9, 2025 5)UNFINISHED BUSINESS –None. 6)NEW BUSINESS 6.1)Election of OfficersCommissioners appointed new officers to the positions of Chairperson and Vice ChairpersonOn a motion by Commissioner Tomtania, seconded by Commissioner Gabriell, and by aunanimous vote, the Commission appointed Vice Chairperson Phillips to Chairperson and Commissioner Agrawal to Vice Chairperson.RESULT:APPOINTED [UNANIMOUS]MOVED BY:Julia Tomtania, CommissionerSECOND:Gina Gabriell, CommissionerAYES:ABSENT:Phillips, Agrawal, Gabriell, Iharosi, Tomtania, LiuArchana, SankheCommissioner Sankhe arrived at 7:07 PM 6.2)Downtown Village Public Art SelectionThe Commission received presentations from three artists for the Downtown Village Public Art selection to be located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Dublin Boulevard and Village Parkway.Sawsan Wolski provided public commentOn a motion by Chairperson Phillips, seconded by Commissioner Gabriell, and by a six to one roll call vote, the Commission selected the proposal from Ride Art Studio, requested the artist provideproposed variations of the kinetic portion of the artwork, and requested Staff bring the item back to the Commission for recommendation to the City Council.RESULT:SELECTED [6-1]MOVED BY:Darren Phillips, ChairpersonSECOND:Gina Gabriell, CommissionerAYES:NAYS:ABSENT:Phillips, Gabriell, Iharosi, Sankhe, Tomtania, LiuAgrawalArchana 8 Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission REGULAR MEETING January 9, 2025 7)STAFF AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS Staff and Commissioners provided brief information-only reports. 8)ADJOURNMENTChairperson Phillips adjourned the meeting at 9:30 PM. Darren Phillips, Chairperson Heritage and Cultural Arts CommissionATTEST: Tyler PhillipsParks & Community Services Manager 9 STAFF REPORT HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Page 1 of 1 Agenda Item 4.2 DATE:March 13, 2025 TO:Honorable Chair and Commissioners FROM:Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director SUBJECT:Tri-Annual Parks and Community Services Department Report for September through December 2024Preparedby:Shalini Reddy,Senior Office Assistant EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The Commission will receive the Tri-Annual Parks and Community Services Department Report on classes, activities, and events from September to December 2024. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Receive the report. FINANCIAL IMPACT:None. DESCRIPTION:The attached report summarizes the classes, activities, and events conducted by the Parks and Community Services Department from September through December 2024. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The Commission Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS:1)Tri-Annual Parks and Community Services Department Report for September throughDecember2024 10 Attachment 1 TRI-ANNUAL PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER THROUGH DECEMBER 2024 Capital Improvement Projects & ParksWallisRanchCommunityPark This new 8.85-acre park will span three parcels featuring a dog park, tennis, basketball and pickleball courts, onsite parking, restrooms, fitness stations,and children’s play areas. The sports courts were recently completed,and the park is slated to open in summer 2025. Parks,Trails,&OpenSpacesCommunication boards were installed at Fallon Sports Park, Emerald Glen Park, Dublin Sports Grounds, and Don Biddle Parkplaygrounds. The boards allow individuals of all abilities to convey messages by pointing to pictures. Designed with inclusivity in mind, the boards enhance communication and interaction in recreation spaces.Park MaintenanceSeveral enhancements were made across Dublin’s parks to improve accessibility, aesthetics, and functionality: Annual grass sports field closures began on December 16, 2024. These scheduledclosures proactively allow maintenance activities,ensuring facilities are well-maintained and ready for optimal use when fields re-open on March 1, 2025. The cricket pitch at Fallon Sports Park received new sod. Parks in West Dublin underwent turf slit aeration and fertilization to improve soil health, encourage deeper root growth, and enhance nutrient absorption. New drinking fountains,including water bottle filling stations,were installed at Heritage, Alamo, and Dolan Parks. 11 Page 2 At Emerald Glen Park, the Gleason parking lot was restriped, a new kiosk was installed, and individual trash cans were replaced with three-stream receptacles. Additionally, two damaged drinking fountains were replaced, restrooms were upgraded with epoxy flooring and fresh paint, playground equipment was repaired, and significant tree maintenance was completed. Dublin Sports Grounds and Schaefer Ranch Park underwent playground resurfacing. At Dublin Sports Grounds, deteriorating trees were removed, with replanting scheduled for Spring 2025. At Don Biddle Community Park, sign beds were refreshed, new plants and bark were added, trees were replanted and pruned and decomposed granite paths were filled and rolled. As part of a pilot project, a durable hammock was installed to replace frequently vandalized rope hammocks. If successful, all rope hammocks will be replaced with this more resilient alternative.People of the ParksThe People of the Parks program successfully completed its first full year, engaging 244 individuals and families and 10 organizations in efforts to maintain the cleanliness of our community. Individual participants collectively contributed 375 service hours and removed over 2,000 pounds of litter citywide.Participating organizations logged 494 service hours and collected 511 pounds of litter.Organizations that reached 50 service hours were honored with the Golden Shamrock Award, recognizing their dedication to keeping Dublin clean and green. This program continues to foster community engagement and environmental stewardship, making a meaningful impact on parks and public spaces. Golden Shamrock Award Recipient: Girls ScoutTroop #32591Adopt-a-Bench ProgramThe Adopt-a-Bench program offers a meaningful way to honor special people or events while enhancing the beauty of Dublin's parks. When a bench is adopted, a personalized message is engraved on a plaque and placed on either a new or existing park bench. During this reporting period, one bench was adopted in Kolb Park. Dublin Trail Challenge 12 Page 3 The third annual Trail Challenge, “The Dublin 26,” began on August 6, 2024. This year, two new features were introduced: the Trail Challenge “Passport” and the “Interactive T-Shirt Pick Up Day.” A total of 576 participants were encouraged to explore all the recommended routes and submit their passports to be entered into the inaugural Trail Challenge Prize Drawing, which took place during the Interactive T-Shirt Pick-Up Day. Additionally, those who completed the 26-mile run, walk, or jog challenge received this year’s commemorative t-shirt and had the opportunity to interact with the event’ssponsors. Don Biddle Park Community GardenThe Community Garden held its annual renewal in December 2024, during which 35 of 37plots holders renewed.The two plots that were not renewed were filled with individuals from the waitlist. Contract Classes Demand for sports programming, particularly tennis, basketball, and soccer, continues to be exceptionally high. Leisure classes this season featured two STEM programs: Robotics Sphere RVR & LittleBits and Young Engineers –Bricks Challenge (Race Cars). Cultural Arts offerings included Kindermusik with Miss Lindsey and Friends, Clay Art, and a variety of youth dance classes such as Hip-Hop, Breakdance, Hip-Hop for Children and Teens, Intro to Tap & Ballet, and Irish Dance. New Fitness adult classes introduced this season included Yoga, Meditation + Chakra Balancing, alongside the ongoing Aikido program.TABLE 1: CONTRACT CLASS REGISTRATIONSCategory Total RegistrationsCultural Arts (Arts, Theater, Dance, & Performing Arts) 126Fitness (Yoga, Zumba, Gymnastics, & Martial Arts) 56Leisure (STEM, Enrichment, & Life-Long Learning) 7Sports & Fitness (Basketball, Baseball, Tennis, Soccer, Multi-Sports, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Yoga, and Zumba) 944Totals1,133Youth & TeensAfterschoolProgramsThe Afterschool Recreation and Afterschool Leadership, Experience, and Development (LEAD) programs operated successfully from September to December 2024, with steady participation and ongoing activities.The Afterschool Recreation program had 255 students across eight schools, a slight increase from 250 participants in 2023. The LEAD program enrolled 15 students in Session II, a small decrease from 18 participants the previous year. Staff will be evaluating the LEAD program to boost participation and better attract and engage middle school students in future sessions. 13 Page 4 TABLE 2: AFTERSCHOOL RECREATION PARTICIPATION School Session IIAmador41Cottonwood24Dougherty23Dublin39Frederiksen43Green45Kolb17Murray23Totals255TABLE3: AFTERSCHOOL LEAD PARTICIPATIONSchoolSession IIFallon8Wells7Totals15Preschool ProgramsThe Dublin Preschool program continues to adapt to meet the community’s needs and support early childhood development. Enrollment numbers for Session I and II show steady participation, with 51 students in Session I and 54 in Session II.TABLE 4: FALL/WINTER PRESCHOOL PARTICIPATIONDublin Preschool Session I Session IIDublin Preschool Fours (4 days/week, 4-year-olds)24 23Dublin Preschool Threes (2 days/week, 3-year-olds)8 11Dublin Preschool Threes (3 days/week, 3-year-olds)19 20Totals5154With the recent statewide legislation mandating free pre-K for all 4-year-olds, Staff remaindedicated to continuous program evaluation to better serve the community's evolving needs. The Shannon Academy program, designed to promote skill-building and social development, enrolled 14 students across Sessions 2 through 5. Similarly, Little Clovers Extended Learning, which offers a theme-based curriculum to prepare children for kindergarten, enrolled three students in Session 2 as of October 2024. While both programs were intended to address community priorities and align with future statewide pre-K policies, enrollment has been lower than projected. Staff will continue to monitor, assess, 14 Page 5 and refine these initiatives to ensure they meet legislative requirements and community expectations.TABLE 5: FALL/WINTER PRESCHOOL TK PROGRAM PARTICIPATIONShannon Academy Enrolled Little Clovers EnrolledSession 2 –September 5 Session 2 -October 3Session 3 -October 3Session 4 -November 3Session 5 -December 3Totals14 Totals 3 Youth Advisory Committee The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) began accepting applications for the Youth Mini-Grant Program in September 2024. Each year, Dublin-based youth organizations and clubs have an opportunity to apply for grant funding to assist in offering activities to youth in Dublin. Applicants presented to committee members in October 2024 and were awardedgrants in December 2024 at the City Council Meeting. The Youth Mental Health Forum, attracting over 80 attendees, took place on November 14, 2025, at the Shannon Community Center.The event featured sixspeakers, including Sergeant Shepherd from Dublin Police Services, two high school students, and three mental health professionals.Youth and Adult SportsAdult SoftballThe Adult Softball Fall League took place from September 10, 2024, to November 14, 2024,with 12 teams (120 players) enrolled in the Co-Ed and Men's Leagues. Adult BasketballThe Fall Adult 5-on-5 Basketball League ran from September 8, 2024, to November 10, 2024,with six teams (over 60 players) participating. In comparison, the Fall 2023 season was cancelled due to low enrollment. 15 Page 6 Adult Softball and Adult Basketball League ChampionsAll-Ball Thanksgiving Break CampThe All-Ball Camp Series introduced the 3-Day “Thanksgiving Break Camp” at Stager Community Gymnasium with 19 participants. Participants learned the basics of various ball games and engaged in traditional camp activities.Junior Warriors LeagueThe Junior Warriors program offered Fall “Skills & Drills” classes for kindergarten to fifth grade participants, of all skill levels. With 47 participants, this activity focused on the fundamentals of basketball in an inclusive and welcoming environment, led by the City of Dublin Sports Staff.Bat Busters Tee Ball LeagueThe Fall 2024 Bat Busters Tee Ball League welcomed 58 participants who learned the fundamentals of baseball while improving their motor skills in a fun, safe, and inclusive environment.Facility Rentals Athletic Facilities/Picnic ReservationsFallon Sports Park continues to see an increase in reserved hours with the new cricket pitch being used, more organizations utilizing the batting cages during inclement weather, and a variety of classes, practices, and tournaments taking place on the synthetic turf fields.TABLE 6: ATHLETIC FACILITY/PICNIC SHELTER HOURS RESERVED Facility Sept Oct Nov *Dec HoursDublin Sports Grounds 803 837 400 39 2,079Fallon Sports Park 1,831 1,894 1,443 642 5,810Ted Fairfield Park 23 27 19 4 73Emerald Glen Park 882 513 426 254 2,075 16 Page 7 *Reduction in hours reserved due to December field closures for annual field renovations.Grass fields will resume reservations in March2025.Private Rentals / Banquet FacilitiesTABLE7: FACILITY RENTAL HOURS RESERVEDFacility2023 2024Shannon Community Center –Non-Profits 448 567Shannon Community Center –Private 2110 2,117Heritage Park –Non-Profits 24 232Heritage Park –Private 187 203Dublin Senior Center –Non-Profits 233 327Dublin Senior Center –Private 503 187The Wave Community Room –Non-Profits 190 133The Wave Community Room –Private 243 411Dublin Library –Non-Profits 589 599Dublin Library –Private 68 34Bray Community Room Civic Center –Non-Profits 372 382Bray Community Room Civic Center –Private Rentals 104 123Total Hours Reserved 5,071 5,315Heritage & Cultural Arts Heritage Parkand MuseumsHeritage Park and Museums has welcomed many visitors, with 520 people exploring the Museum, the Murray Schoolhouse’s small classroom exhibit, and the Kolb House. Over 100 people visited the Dublin Camp Parks Military History Center during the reporting period.The small classroom’s current exhibition, “The Memories Within: Seeing Heritage,” features local photographers' work through February 2025. The exhibit also includes interactive elements, such as a community board inviting visitors to share what they would like to see at Heritage Park and Museums.WeekendWondersHeritage Park and Museums hosted a variety of engaging family activities. On September 21, 2024, the Clay Art activity allowed participants to create and paint fun fall-themed objects from clay. On November 9, 2024, visitors made soap using different molds and scents. On December 14, a winter wreath crafting session offered tree trimmings from a local farm, giving participants the chance to create their seasonal decorations.TABLE 8: WEEKEND WONDERS PARTICIPATION Batting Cages 214 232 343 392 1,081Stager Gym 94 119 136 229 577Picnic Rentals 907 721 305 147 2,080Totals4,754 4,343 2,972 1,707 13,775 17 Page 8 Weekend Wonders Event Number of Total ParticipantsSeptember 21,2024 -Clay Art Activity 13November 9, 2024 -Soap Making 28Winter Wreath Workshop –December 14, 2024 18*No October Event due to Harvest Fair Weekend Wonders:Soap MakingDublinCemeteryIn August 2025, one interment utilizing a memorial boulder as part of the cemetery’s Memorial Program. Additionally, 266 visitors engaged with the Cemetery GIS system to explore and learn more about the Dublin Pioneer Cemetery.Public Art The Utility Box Art Program is nearly complete, with 10 utility boxes successfully painted throughout the community.Sevenboxes matched the theme of “Out of This World,” and three boxes were painted for Camp Parks. In September 2024, the Basketball Court Mural project began, inviting artists to combine art and sports by designing and painting captivating abstract artworks on basketball court keys in neighborhood parks.This project will be completed in Spring 2025. Senior Center Senior ProgrammingDuring the reporting period, the Dublin Senior Center offered a variety of wellness programs like Brain Games Day, Finding Wellness with Cardio Exercise, and the extremely popular Seated Exercise & Zumba classes with CityServe, attracting 1,158 participants. The monthly Senior mixers provided opportunities for seniors to socialize, create arts and crafts, and enjoy fun activities facilitated by Staff. 18 Page 9 Senior EventsThe Senior Info Fair on October 5, 2024, provided a valuable platform for older adults and their families to connect with resources and services tailored to their needs. This year’s event featured 22 vendors offering information on healthcare, housing, financial planning, and extracurricular activities.The Holiday Craft Boutique, on November 9, 2024, continued its tradition as a beloved community event, attracting both vendors and shoppers. With 63 vendors highlightingunique, handcrafted items ideal for holiday gifting, the boutique drew over 500 visitors.Attendees enjoyed a delightful shopping experience while supporting local vendors and artists, with items ranging from festive decorations to one-of-a-kind jewelry and art.On December 6, 2024, the Holiday DancEscape brought the community together for an evening of music and ballroom dancing. With 106 participants, the event featured live performances by The CoolTones Big Band, an 18-piece ensemble that had everyone moving to swing, ballroom, and contemporary music. Senior Info Fair HolidayDancEscapeOpen Heart KitchenIn partnership with Open Heart Kitchen, the Dublin Senior Center provided 5,019 meals to seniors from September 2024 to December 2024. This program ensures that older adults in our community have access to nutritious and delicious lunches in a welcoming and supportive environment. TABLE 9: SENIOR CENTER 2024VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS TOTALSCategorySeptOctNovDec TotalsVisitors, Daily Average 995 1138 1206 1093 4,432Volunteer Hours 178 197 173 66 614Special EventsSplatterThis year's Splatter Festival celebrated art, food, and entertainment, featuring a breathtaking 250-drone light show, a fresh new event layout, and unforgettable performances by The Purple Ones (a Prince tribute band), Crawdad Republic (a Livermore Valley bluegrass and folk band), Twist on Taylor (a Taylor Swift tribute band), and 19 Page 10 Mustache Harbor, who closed the event. The festival welcomed over 14,000 attendees, 39 vendors, and was supported by 14 generous sponsors, adding to the vibrant atmosphere. Attendees also enjoyed the exclusive VIP Rose Lounge, which sold 50 tickets for a premium experience, making the event a truly memorable occasion for all.Harvest FairThe Harvest Fair Festival was a vibrant community celebration featuring engaging activities and festive fun for all ages. This year’s event saw 142 activity bracelet sales, giving attendees access to exciting attractions and games with the support of 25 generous sponsors. Ghosts of DublinThe Ghosts of Dublin event at Heritage Park and Museums on the weekend of October 25, 2024, was a success with 251 participants, and 9 out of 14 tours sold out. Participants experienced new ghost stories on a journey through the decorated and dark park andmuseums. Families waiting for their tours enjoyed refreshments, arts and crafts activities, and a fun photo area.Floating Pumpkin PatchThe Wave conducted another successful Floating Pumpkin Patch event on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 1:30 pm – 6:30 pm in conjunction with the Dublin Police Services'annual Trunk or Treat event held at Emerald Glen Park from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm. The sold-out event, attended by 600 people, featured pumpkin picking from the indoor pool, games, face painting, and more in a family-friendly aquatic setting.HolidayTree LightingThe 2024 Holiday Tree Lighting at the Dublin Civic Center attracted over 1,000 attendees who enjoyed festive performances by local school choirs and bands, the lighting of the 30-foot tree, and a new feature this year—falling snow. Families enjoyed activities such as rides on the Clover Tractor Express, crafting, writing Letters to Santa, and savoring hot chocolate and cookies, all thanks to the support of six event sponsors.Breakfast with SantaBreakfast with Santa, a partnership and fundraiser for the Dublin High Music Program, took place on December 7, 2024, at the Shannon Community Center. The event welcomed 406 participants, up from 389 registrations in 2023. Families enjoyed a hot pancake breakfast with sausage, fruit, coffee, and juice, accompanied by live music performed by the Dublin High Music Program. Santa Claus made a special appearance, posing for holiday photos with attendees after each session. The event had two sponsors, helping to create a festive and memorable experience for the community. 20 Page 11 Splatter Harvest Fair HolidayTree Lighting The Wave Aquatic Facilities TABLE 10: FACILITY HOURS RESERVED Rental Group 2023 Hours Rented 2024 Hours RentedDHS Water Polo Team 145.75 168.5Private Water Polo Team 12 57Park Buyouts 28 31.5Private Rentals 2 12Private Swim Teams 12 13Total Rental Hours 199.75 282Competition SwimmingProgramThe Junior Green Gators competitive swimming program is offered Saturday mornings and weekday evenings for participants ages 8-11 and 12-16. With 225 swimmers, the program's participation remained consistent as last year. Recreation SwimNew this fall, the Sensory Splash program offers individuals with special needs and their families a calm, sensory-friendly experience at The Wave. Sensory Splash is held monthly on Sundays from October 2024 to April 2025 in the Natatorium (indoor pool). The music isturned off and whistles are only used by lifeguards in emergencies. Sensory-friendly toys and a designated quiet space are also provided. The program aims to provide a calm environment for residents with special needs and their families to enjoy recreationswimming.TABLE 11:WAVE PROGRAM TOTALSProgram Categories 2023 Program Totals 2024 Program Totals 21 Page 12 Recreation Swim Participants 1,948 1,402Birthday Parties Reserved 17 19Birthday Party Attendees 210 278Fitness Swimming 3,286 3,254Aqua Aerobics 1,257 1,245Sensory Splash N/A 45 Swim LessonsThe swim lesson program continues to improve through the development of instructortraining and updates to the curriculum. These enhancements across all lesson levels have led to higher-quality programming for all participants.TABLE 12: SWIM LESSON REGISTRATIONSLesson Type 2024Oyster and Pearl 96Preschool Lesson 287Jellyfish 210Turtle 1-3 504Otter 1-2 95Octopus 1-2 63Dolphin 1-2 105Adults 1-2 81Private Lesson 91Adaptive Lesson 2Total 1,534Upcoming Events TABLE 13: UPCOMING EVENTSDateEvent Location2/8/25 YAC Presents: KidVenture Night Dublin Senior Center 2/8/25 Weekend Wonders: Valentine’s Heritage Park3/1/25 Tri-Valley Teen Job Fair Dublin Senior Center 3/8/25 Weekend Wonders: Garden Party Heritage Park3/15 -3/16/25 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Civic Center3/16/25 Shamrock 5k Fun Run & Walk Civic Center4/3/25 Farmer’s Market Opening Day Emerald Glen Park 22 Page 13 4/19/25 Spring Eggstravaganza Heritage Park4/24/25 YAC Dublin Benefit Concert and Youth Entrepreneur Fair Emerald Glen Park 4/26/25 -5/3/25 Dublin Pride Week Emerald Glen Park5/17/25 Community Garage Sale Emerald Glen Park 23 STAFF REPORT HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Page 1 of 1 Agenda Item 4.3 DATE:March 13, 2025 TO:Honorable Chair and Commissioners FROM:Jackie Dwyer,Parks & Community Services Director SUBJECT:Approval of February 6, 2025,Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Joint Special Meeting MinutesPreparedby:Kim Bonato,Senior Office Assistant EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The Commission will consider approving the February 6, 2025,Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Joint Special Meeting minutes. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Approve the minutes of February 6, 2025,Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Joint SpecialMeeting. FINANCIAL IMPACT:None. DESCRIPTION:The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission will consider approval of the minutes from theFebruary 6, 2025,Joint Special Meeting. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVENone. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The Commission Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS:1)Minutes of the February 6, 2025, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Joint Special Meeting 24 MINUTES OF THE HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Joint Special Meeting: February 6, 2025 MINUTES 1 JOINT SPECIAL MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 2025 Attachment 1 A Joint Special Meeting of the Dublin City Council, Planning Commission, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission, Senior Center Advisory Committee, Parks and Community Services Commission, and Human Services Commission was held on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the City Council Chamber, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568. The meeting was called to order at 6:05 PM, by Vice Mayor Qaadri. 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Attendees Present Title Kashef Qaadri Vice Mayor Jean Josey Councilmember Michael McCorriston Councilmember John Morada Councilmember Wahida Rashid Planning Commissioner Srinivas Badami Planning Commissioner John Wu Planning Commissioner (Alternate 1) Suresh Puli Planning Commissioner (Alternate 2) Guanglui Han Planning Commissioner Jaisena Prasath Planning Commissioner Pradeep Routra Parks and Community Services Commissioner Racheal Matheny Parks and Community Services Commissioner Sumit Aneja Parks and Community Services Commissioner (Alternate 2) Pawan Sohi Parks and Community Services Commissioner (Alternate 1) Richard Thornbury Parks and Community Services Commissioner Vasanth Chetan Human Services Commissioner Siyu Henningsen Human Services Commissioner Rose Hunt Human Services Commissioner Nareena Rudrapada Human Services Commissioner (Alternate 2) Timea Iharosi Heritage and Cultural Arts Commissioner Victoria Liu Heritage and Cultural Arts Commissioner (Alternate 1) Archana Jain Heritage and Cultural Arts Commissioner Shweta Agrawal Heritage and Cultural Arts Commissioner Regis Harvey Senior Center Advisory Committee Member (Alternate 2) Kebin Lu Senior Center Advisory Committee Member Steve Kau Senior Center Advisory Committee Member Christy Li Senior Center Advisory Committee Member Loc Valencia Senior Center Advisory Committee Member 25 MINUTES 2 JOINT SPECIAL MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 2025 2. AB-1234 Mandatory Ethics Training – Principles of Ethics and The Law in Public Service AB-1234 Mandatory Ethics Training was provided by Claire Lai and Raquel Grande of Redwood Public Law. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned by Vice Mayor Qaadri at 8:03 p.m. Shweta Agrawal, Vice-Chairperon Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission ATTEST: City Clerk 26 STAFF REPORT Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission Page 1 of 3 Agenda Item 5.1 DATE:March 13, 2025 TO:Honorable Chair and Commissioners FROM:Jackie Dwyer,Parks & Community Services Director SUBJECT:Downtown Village Public Art SelectionPrepared by:Shaun Chilkotowsky,Parks & Community Services Manager EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission will consider the Public Art proposal by Ride Art Studio and make a recommendation to the City Council. The artwork will be in the public right-of-way at the northwest corner of Dublin Boulevard and Village Parkway. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Consider the Public Art proposal by Ride Art Studio and make a recommendation to the City Council for approval. FINANCIAL IMPACT:This project is funded in the Fiscal Year 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program (Project PA0123). The budget for the artwork is estimated at $250,000. The Public Art Fund is the funding source, and no General Fund dollars are being expended on this project. DESCRIPTION:BackgroundOn June 4, 2024, the City Council approved the 2024-2029 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Update, which included public art to be installed in the Downtown Dublin planning area.The City anticipates installing a monumental sculpture at the northwest corner of the intersection of Dublin Boulevard and Village Parkway. This location is within Downtown Dublin, and more precisely, the Village Parkway District, which is one of three Districts within the Downtown area. Village Parkway is a pedestrian-oriented District that also accommodates through traffic. In recent years, the Village Parkway District has been branded as “The Village”with ornamental light poles and street banners. Additionally, in partnership with property owners, the City has concentrated on bringing an outdoor dining presence to the area, making it vibrant and walkable. It is anticipated that future artwork will help define this space further. 27 Page 2 of 3 As artists developed proposals, they were asked to connect the artwork with existing branding and signage. Additionally, this artwork will be highly visible along Dublin Boulevard, the main east-west thoroughfare in Dublin.Artist SelectionOn April 5, 2024, Staff issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking qualified artists. Interested artists submitted a portfolio and resume to be considered for invitation to develop a site-specific design proposal. The deadline for the RFQ was May 13, 2024. The City received sixty-five responses from qualified artists. On August 15, 2024, an ad-hoc art selection committee met to review the sixty-five portfolios and resumes. The committee selected seven artists and invited them to provide a site-specific design proposal for this project. The ad-hoc selection committee reconvened on November 13, 2024, to review the site-specific design proposals. Six design proposals were reviewed as one artist backed out of the project. After deliberations, the ad-hoc committee selected three proposals for futureconsideration by the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission (Commission). These proposals were from artists Mirek Struzik, Ride Art Studio, and Sijia Chen Studio. Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission Review At its January 9, 2025, meeting, the Commission reviewed the three proposals and selected the proposal by Ride Art Studio. At the meeting, the Commission provided feedback on the proposal by Ride Art Studio and asked for the item to return to the Commission for review at a future meeting before a final recommendation is made to the City Council. Next StepsFollowing the January 9, 2025, Commission meeting, Ride Art Studio considered the feedback and developed a revised proposal with several options for the kinetic component at the top of the artwork. The Commission is being asked to review the revised design proposal and make a recommendation to the City Council for consideration. It is anticipated that the City Council will consider the Commission recommendation in April 2025. Following City Council approval and execution of a Public Art Agreement, the project is anticipated to take 18 months to complete. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The Commission Agenda was posted, and the developer was provided with a copy of the Staff Report. ATTACHMENTS: 28 Page 3 of 3 1) Revised Design Proposal from Ride Art Studio 29 Revised March 2025 for Downtown Dublin Village Ride Art Studio Saori Ide and Jonathan Russell Public Art Proposal Attachment 1 30 Crossing Paths Attachment 1 31 Attachment 1 32 Attachment 1 33 ANIMATION Attachment 1 34 Attachment 1 35 Attachment 1 36 Top Moving Elements Design Options Attachment 1 37 Five-Leaf Fans Attachment 1 38 Eight-Pointed Stars Attachment 1 39 Spirals Attachment 1 40 Three Interlocking Circles Attachment 1 41 Triquetras Attachment 1 42 Five-Petal Flowers Attachment 1 43