HomeMy WebLinkAbout4 DRAFT Minutes from 02-14-2013 HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Draft Minutes
CITY OF DUBLIN
February 14, 2013
The February 14, 2013 Regular Meeting of the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission was called to order
at 7:00 PM at the Dublin Civic Center, Dublin, California, by Chair Vanderpool.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Vanderpool led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners (Cm.) Present: Carr, Deets, Iharosi, King, Minniear,Tutino, Vanderpool
Commissioners Absent: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Administration of Oath of Office to newly appointed Commissioner by Deputy City Clerk
Ms. Gloria McCafferty, Deputy City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Commissioner,
Ms. Timea Iharosi.
3.2 Public Comments—None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1 December 13, 2012
On a motion by Cm. Tutino, seconded by Cm. Minniear, and by a vote of 6-0-1 with Cm. King abstaining, the
Commission voted to approve the minutes of January 10, 2013, as presented. Commissioner King abstained
from the vote as he was absent from the January 10, 2013 meeting.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS—None
PUBLIC HEARING—None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS—None
NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Fall Quarterly Report
Ms. Ann Mottola, Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager, provided the specifics of the item as outlined in the
Staff Report.
Chair Vanderpool asked about the type of rentals that occur at Old St. Raymond Church. Ms. Mottola stated
that the private rentals are for events such as weddings and church services.
Cm. King asked if the Bluegrass Band still performs at the Church. Ms. Mottola stated that the Band still
performs at the Church as well as other facilities at the site.
Cm. Deets asked if Staff was promoting events to HOA's or neighborhood groups that have created social
groups on the internet. Ms. Mottola stated that Staff has not actively promoted to these groups.
Cm. King asked if the City utilizes Facebook to promote events and activities. Mr. McCreary, Parks and
Community Services Director, stated that the City has Facebook accounts that are used to promote specific
events or activities, such as the St. Patrick's Day Festival.
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Cm. Tutino suggested that art instructors at Dublin High School could be recruited for instructing recreational
cultural arts classes and activities.
Cm. Minniear stated that the volunteers at the Heritage Park and Museums logged over 2,900 hours last
year, which is the equivalent of one full-time person.
8.2 Avalon Bay Residential Public Art Project—Public Input
Ms. Ann Mottola, Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager, provided the specifics of the item as outlined in the
Staff Report.
Commissioners King, Deets and Tutino volunteered to take part in Avalon Bay's Public Art Project video
conference review. The Commissioners chose the date of February 19, 2013, at 4:00 PM.
Ms. Mottola stated that she would confirm the details of the video conference review with the three
Commissioners.
OTHER BUSINESS
9.1 BRIEF INFORMATION ONLY REPORTS FROM HERITAGE& CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSIONERS
AND/OR STAFF
Vice Chair Carr asked about the Summer Concert Series for this year. Ms. Mottola stated that Staff would
provide an update to the Commission at a future meeting. Vice Chair Carr reported that she has been
working on the Dublin San Ramon Women's Club District Student Art Festival, as well as the State
Competition. She also stated that she would like Staff consider a permanent location for the Camp Parks
historical items.
Cm. Deets stated that he would be attending the Volunteer Recognition Event.
Cm. Iharosi asked if the Commissioners would have a specific task to perform at the St. Patrick's Day Festival.
Ms. Mottola stated that the Commissioner do not have any tasks and are free to enjoy themselves at the
event.
Cm. King reported that he has been working on an amateur film show at the Vine Theatre in Livermore.
Cm. Minniear asked for an update on the Oral History Program. Ms. Mottola stated that Staff would provide
an update to the Commission at a future meeting.
Cm.Tutino reported that she is on the Dublin Unified School District's Visual and Performing Arts Committee.
She stated that she would like to introduce the idea of a City/ District Joint Use gallery space in the City.
Mr. McCreary and Ms. Mottola provided program and project updates.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:47 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Rhonda Franklin
Administrative Aide
APPROVED:
Chairperson