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HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES
Thursday,March 8 2012
The meeting of the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 7:05 p.m. at the Dublin
Civic Center, Dublin, California, by Vice Chairperson Hernandez
PLEDGE OF ALLIGIENCE
Vice Chairperson Hernandez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Hernandez, Minniear, Carr, Vanderpool and King
Commissioners Absent: Halket and Tutino
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS -None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 12, 2012
Cm. Minniear noted that there was a grammatical error on page two, paragraph four, 2"d sentence
from the bottom; the sentence should read "Staff Member McCreary advised that at this time, an
exact date for the completion of the Avalon Bay project has not been established".
On a motion by Cm. Carr, seconded by Cm. Vanderpool, and by vote of 3-0-2, the January 12, 2012
minutes were approved as amended. Cm. King and Cm. Minniear abstained from the vote as they
were not in attendance at the January 12, 2012 meeting.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION -None
PUBLIC HEARING -None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None
NEW BUSINESS
8.1 CAMP PARKS COLLECTION, PUBLIC ACCESS AND FUTURE EXHIBIT
Ms. Elizabeth Isles, Heritage Park and Museums Director, City of Dublin presented Agenda Statement #1
to the Commission regarding the Camp Parks Historical Exhibit grand opening.
After presentation, Staff Member Isles asked if the Commission had any questions, comments or concerns
at this time.
Staff Member Isles answered questions from the Commission regarding the Camp Parks Collection oral
history archives and films. Staff Member Isles advised that the collection does include a few oral history
reports. The grand opening includes a viewing of The Fighting Seabees" starring John Wayne in Old St.
Raymond's Church.
8.2 TRANSIT CENTER PUBLIC ART PROJECT UPDATE
Ms. Arm Mottola, Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager, City of Dublin presented Agenda Statement #2 to
the Commission regarding the Transit Center Public Art Project. After presentation, Staff Member
Mottola asked if the Commission had any questions at this time.
Cm. King advised that the dedication for the public art work should read Tuesday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m.,
not Tuesday, March 12, 2012 as indicated in Agenda Statement.
Staff Member Mottola received and responded to Commission questions regarding the art piece including
details on the appearance of the art piece, an update on the electrical delivery for this project and,
discussed further details regarding the dedication ceremony.
9.1 OTHER BUSINESS
Cm. Carr advised she is a member of the Women's Club and is the Women's Club, State Arts
Chairperson. Cm. Carr coordinates approximately 13,000 volunteers on statewide art projects. Most
recently the Women's Club collaborated with the American Mural Project, which is part of the world's
largest indoor art piece, housed in Winsted, Connecticut. Part of the Women's Club effort has been to
collect used watches and a one-dollar donation for each watch submitted. Cm. Can is happy to report her
region collected 3,200 watches and $3,200 out of the 9,000 and $9,000.00 collected nationwide. These
watches will be integrated into the world's largest indoor art piece to represent the Women's Club
volunteerism and hours of service provided to others.
Cm. Minniear reported that he attended the City Council budget meeting and is happy to report that there
are history and cultural arts initiatives included in the budget moving forward over the next two years.
Cm. Minniear asked if Staff could give a presentation on how to put an item on a meeting agenda. Staff
Member McCreary advised Staff would add this item to the next meeting agenda for the Heritage and
Cultural Arts Commission.
Staff Member McCreary advised that a few years ago, Council decided to suspend contributions to the
public art fund for residential art development due to fiscal concerns at the time. The suspension of the
contributions to this fund expires May 19, 2012 therefore City Council will be looking at reinstating
residential art development fund due to the increase in economic growth experienced by the City of
Dublin.
Staff Member Mottola advised there is a non-profit group who is trying to recognize the different military
hospitals by installing memorial plaques at historic military hospital locations. This group is interested in
installing a plaque at Emerald Glen Park, near the skate park area, where the Schumacher Hospital used to
be located. Staff Member Mottola is working with this group and will potentially coordinate a supporting
Eagle Scout project to create an educational sign containing information and pictures of the hospital to be
installed alongside the memorial plaque. Cm. Minniear advised the Camp Parks collection includes some
pictures of the military hospital that would be worthwhile. Staff Member Mottola advised more
information will follow.
Staff Member McCreary advised that St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner. On Saturday from 12:00-
1:00 PM there will be a reception at the Irish Tea Cottage (Dublin Library). City Council and all
Commissioners are invited. The representatives from our Sister City in Bray, Ireland will also attend this
wonderful event.
Staff Member McCreary also advised the next Council Budget Study Session will be held on Wednesday,
April 18, 2012 where they will form the City's work -plan for the next two years. If any Commissioners
are interested in attending this session, feel free to do so.
Cm Minniear asked if there is any intention of putting something along the piece of art at the transit center
so that no one can skateboard on the bottom of the art piece. Staff Member McCreary advised they will
be monitoring the situation to see if there is a need for this type of protection for the art piece.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
espectfully submitted,
Christie Marks
Senior Office Assistant