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CITY OF DUBLIN
August 10, 2017
The August 10, 2017, Special Meeting of the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at
7:03 PM at the Shannon Community Center, Dublin, California, by Chair Szollos.
Commissioners (Cm.) Present: Bennett, Blackburn, Lau, Peesapati, Rawal, Szollos
Commissioners Absent: Vonheeder-Leopold
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Szollos led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Public Comments
Ms. Vanessa Thomas, Dublin resident, introduced herself as a journalist and art photographer and requested
a future agenda item on Dublin's promotion of arts events on social media platforms.
Mr. Steve Minniear, former Heritage and Cultural Arts Commissioner and President of the Dublin Historical
Preservation Association (DHPA), recommended that the Commission review the Heritage Park and
Museums Master Plan as a future agenda item.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1 Minutes of the June 8,2017 Regular Meeting
On a motion by Cm. Bennett, seconded by Cm. Lau, and by a vote of 6-0-0 with Cm. Vonheeder-Leopold
absent,the Commission took the following action:
ACTION
Approved the minutes of the June 8, 2017 Regular Meeting as presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS—None.
PUBLIC HEARING—None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS—None.
NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Spring 2017 Quarterly Report
Ms. Laura Johnston, Recreation Supervisor, provided the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report.
Commissioners Lau and Peepsapati asked about the decrease in cultural arts class attendance and whether
arts classes are offered at The Wave. Ms. Johnston explained that class numbers are expected to return to
their previous level next season with the resumption of popular classes, and Staff is working toward offering
cultural arts classes at The Wave facility.
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Commissioners Szollos and Rawal provided feedback on their attendance at the Eggstravaganza and Spring
Faire events.
ACTION
The Commission received the Report.
8.2 Art Space Grant Update
Ms.Tegan McLane, Cultural Arts and Heritage Manager, provided the specifics of the item as outlined in the
Staff Report.
Chair Szollos commented that the updated program offers more flexibility.
Cm. Peepsapati asked about the organizations' feedback on the original program and Ms. McLane stated the
organizations' feedback is included as attachments to the Staff Report.
Chair Szollos opened the floor for Public Comment.
Mr. Steve Minniear commented in support of the updated program and provided an explanation on the
reason Dublin Historical Preservation Association decided to not participate in the program.
Seeing no further comment, Chair Szollos closed the floor for Public Comment.
Cm. Lau asked about the lead times for the updated program. Ms. McLane stated as much lead time as
possible will be given, based on facility availability.
ACTION
The Commission received the Report.
8.3 Public Art Master Plan Update Procedure
Ms.Tegan McLane, Cultural Arts and Heritage Manager, provided the specifics of the item as outlined in the
Staff Report.
The Commission made no comments on the item.
ACTION
The Commission received the Report.
8.4 Dog Park Public Art Deaccession
Ms.Tegan McLane, Cultural Arts and Heritage Manager, provided the specifics of the item as outlined in the
Staff Report.
Ms. McLane informed the Commission that absent Cm. Vonheeder-Leopold contacted Staff to ask if the item
could be discussed at a future meeting so that she could be present.
Chair Szollos commented on the historical significance of the art and maintaining the art, and asked about
the timeframe for the project and Ms. McLane said it is a slow process that could take months.
Chair Szollos opened the floor for Public Comment.
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Mr. Steve Minniear provided historical context and commented against deaccession of the art and in favor of
maintaining the art.
Mr. Rich Guarienti, Dublin resident, provided historical context and commented against deaccession of the
art and in favor of maintaining the art.
Seeing no further comment, Chair Szollos closed the floor for Public Comment.
Cm. Bennett asked if a partial removal of the art could be done. Ms. McLane stated that a partial removal
would be modifying the artwork and the City would have to get approval from the artist to modify the art.
Cm. Peepsapati asked if the art could be moved to a new location. Ms. McLane stated that this may be an
option.
Cm. 'Lau commented in favor of maintaining the art, but would like to discuss the item in more detail as a
future agenda item. She asked about the cost to repair the art. Ms. McLane estimated $35,000 to$40,000.
On a motion by Cm. Blackburn, seconded by Chair Szollos, and by a vote of 6-0-0 with Cm. Vonheeder-
Leopold absent, the Commission took the following action:
ACTION
Tabled the item until the Commission can consider the art in the context of the origins of the art as has been
requested by absent Cm.Vonheeder-Leopold.
8.5 Public Art Request for Qualifications Review Committee
Ms.Tegan McLane, Cultural Arts and Heritage Manager, provided the specifics of the item as outlined in the
Staff Report.
On a motion by Cm. Bennett, seconded by Cm. Blackburn, and by a vote of 6-0-0 with Cm. Vonheeder-
Leopold absent,the Commission took the following action:
ACTION
Appointed Chair Szollos as the alternate to serve on the Public Art Request for Qualifications Review
Committee.
OTHER BUSINESS
9.1 Brief Information-Only Reports
Brief INFORMATIONAL-ONLY reports from Commissioners and/or Staff, including Reports by
Commission related to Meetings Attended at City Expense (AB 1234).
Commissioners reported on recent events attended.
Ms. McLane provided program, project, and event updates.
9.2 Discussion of Future Agenda Items
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Ms. McLane provided an overview of upcoming agenda items for the Commission. By majority vote, the
Commission voted to agendize the Dog Park Public Art Deaccession item for the September meeting,
and agendize an item on the Dublin Art Collective for a future meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:43 PM.
Minutes prepared by Rhonda Franklin, Recording Secretary.
ATTEST:
Tegan J/IcL e,
Cultur'a I -Arts -and Herage Manager
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Chairperson