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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-13-2011 Approved HCAC MinutesCITY OF DUBLIN )EIERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMIVIISSION .MINUTES. OCTOBER 13, 2011 The October 13, 20I 1 meeting of the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 7:03 p.m. at the Dublin Civic Center, Dublin, California, by Chair Tutino. PLEDGE OF ALLIGIENCE Chair Tutino Ied the PIedge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Tutino, Minniear, Hernandez, Vanderpool and King Commissioners Absent: Halket, Carr ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -None APPROVAL OF MINI,'TES On a motion by Cm. Vanderpool, seconded by Cm. Hernandez and, by a vote of 5-0-0, with Cm. Carr and Vice Chair Halket absent, the Commission voted to approve the minutes of September 8, 2011 as presented. WRITTEN COri~JNICATION -None PUBLIC HEARING -None UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None NEW BUSINESS 8.1 LINCOLN HIGHWAY SIGN PROPOSAL Mr. John Hartnett, Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager, presented specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report. Mr. Hartnett introduced City Historian Ms. Georgean Vonheeder-Leopold and Mr. Michael Kaelin, Lincoln Highway Association who continued the presentation of Agenda Item #I to the Corrzmission. Ms. Vonheeder-Leopold stated that the Lincoln Highway was the first coast to coast road going from the Ferry Building in San Francisco to Times Square in New York. Parts of this road still remain in Dublin, including portions of Dublin Court, Dublin Canyon and Eden Canyon Road. Mr. Kaelin stated that he is the Project Manager for the California portion of the Lincoln Highway corridor. His purpose and position within the organization is to get sponsorship for each city and/or town in order to install signage labeling this important historical highway from coast to coast. Mr. Kaelin asked to be notified if and when the signs are being installed in the City of Dublin and would hope that the City could coordinate some media coverage during that time. Cm. King asked about the numl of signs that would be installed. Mr. elin stated that four sigr_.3 are scheduled to be installed in Dublin. Chair Tutino asked about the proposed locations of the signs. Mr. Kaelin stated that the locations would be determined after discussions between the City Traffic Engineer, Mr. Hartnett, and himself. On a motion by Cm. Minniear, seconded by Cm. Vanderpool, and by vote of 5-0-0 with Cm. Carr and Vice Chair Halket absent, the Commission voted to recommend approval of the Lincoln Highway Sign proposal to the City Council. OTHER BUSINESS 9.1 OTHER BUSINESS Chair Tutino, on behalf of Cm. Carr, asked about the status of the BART Art Project. Mr. Hartnett stated that work is in progress on the pedestal and lighting during the next couple of months. Chair Tutino asked about the power source for the lighting. Mr. Hartnett stated there would not be a permanent power source until the Avalon Bay Site C development is underway. The development is currently on hold. Mr. Hartnett stated that the City would move forward with the original plan to install a temporary power source in the interim. Chair Tutino asked if Staff has planned a presentation of this project to the public. Mr. Hartnett stated that Staff is planning to possibly unveil this art project during the 2012 St. Patrick's Day festivities. Chair Tutino stated that the Commission would like to host a dinner for Mr. Hartnett's retirement on November 17, 2011. Mr. Harnett accepted the invitation. Chair Tutino stated that Mr. Harnett has done a wonderful job and everyone would miss him terribly. The Commission thanked him for all of his hard work. Cm. Minniear informed the Commission of his Camp Parks presentation this Sunday at 2:00 p.m.at the Dublin Library. Mr. Hartnett advised that presentations by the City Historian and Poet Laureate would take place at the next meeting in November. Mr. Hartnett stated that there would probably not be a December 2011 meeting. Ms. Elizabeth Isles, Heritage Park & Museums Director, reminded the Commission about the Harvest Gathering and Blue Moon Dance on Saturday, October 22, 2011. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Christie Marks Senior Office Assistant