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A Regular Meeting of the Dublin Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission was held on
Thursday, March 14, 2019, in the Council Chamber. The meeting was called to order
at 7:00 PM, by Vice Chairperson Kathy Blackburn.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Attendee Name Title Status
Sammy Jo Rudy Commission Chair Absent
Kathy Blackburn Commission Member Present
Kit Lau Commission Member Present
Robert Bennett Commission Member Present
Steve Minniear Commission Member Present
Gina Gabriell Commission Member Present
2. Oral Communications
2.1. Public Comment
Cm. Blackburn opened the floor for public comment.
Vanessa Thomas, Co-Founder of the Dublin Art Collective, informed the
Commission that the organization recently received non-profit organization
status. The organization is looking forward to supporting and promoting artistic
and creative activity, awareness raising and community building in the City of
Dublin.
The Commission congratulated and thanked Vanessa for her work and
commitment.
3. Consent Calendar
Cm. Blackburn requested item 3.2 be pulled for discussion.
3.1. Approve the minutes of the February 14, 2019 Meeting of the Heritage and
Cultural Arts Commission
Approved as presented.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Steve Minniear, Commissioner
SECOND: Robert Bennett, Commissioner
AYES: Blackburn, Bennett, Lau, Gabriell, Minniear
ABSENT: Sammy Jo Rudy
3.2. Heritage and Cultural Arts February 2019 Monthly Report
Cm. Blackburn opened discussion on item 3.2 of the Consent Calendar.
The Commissioners discussed how dissatisfied they are with the new abbreviated
monthly reports. They noted their frustration at the lack of detailed class
information they used to get in the Quarterly Reports and lack of comparative data
from previous months/years. They were also very frustrated to learn that Heritage
and Cultural Arts staff no longer programs the art classes.
Seeing that a speaker form was submitted for public comment, Cm. Blackburn
opened the floor to public comment.
Rich Guarienti, City of Dublin resident, stated that the City Council stays informed
of the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission through the meeting minutes, so it is
important that this Commission receive detailed information to make informed
decisions.
Cm. Bennett reminded the Commission that staff was asked to do Quarterly
Reports in order for the Commissioners to receive detailed information on
programs, classes and events.
The Commission determined it would receive the February 2019 Heritage and
Cultural Arts Monthly Report, and have representatives from the Commission
request a meeting with the Parks and Community Services Department Director to
get more information on the director's vision for the Heritage and Cultural Arts
Commission and the reorganization of the Parks and Community Services
Department, particularly as it affects heritage and art-related programming.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Kathy Blackburn, Commissioner
SECOND: Steve Minniear, Commissioner
AYES: Blackburn, Bennett, Lau, Gabriell, Minniear
ABSENT: Sammy Jo Rudy
4. Written Communication - None
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5. Public Hearing - None
6. Unfinished Business - None
7. New Business
7.1. Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
Ms. Tegan McLane, Cultural Arts and Heritage Manager, presented the specifics
of the item as outlined in the staff report.
The Commissioners shared their concerns that they will not be given ample
opportunity to provide input and comment on the Parks and Recreation Master
Plan. They questioned how subsequent Heritage Park and Museum Master Plan,
Public Art Master Plan, or Cultural Arts Master Plan would fit with the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan. They felt that developing those plans separately could
result in either disjointed plans or restrictions imposed on the subsequent master
plans.
Cm. Blackburn opened the floor for public comment.
Rich Guarienti, Dublin resident and former Parks and Community Services
Commissioner, stated that he was a commissioner when a previous Parks and
Recreation Master Plan was developed, and the Heritage and Cultural Arts
Commission was not involved.
Cm. Minniear and Cm. Blackburn stated that they will request a meeting with the
Parks and Community Services Department Director to discuss this matter.
The Commissioners discussed moving the Heritage and Cultural Art Commission
meeting in April in order to allow those who wished to attend the open public
meeting for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan on April 11, 2019.
ACTION:
On a motion by Cm. Bennett, seconded by Cm. Lau, and by a vote of 5-0-0, with
Cm. Rudy absent, the Commission voted to move the Heritage and Cultural Arts
Commission meeting on April 11, 2019 to another date in order to attend the
Parks and Recreation Master Plan open public meeting and requested Staff
consult the calendar and provide several possible alternative dates.
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8. Other Business
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The Commissioners provided brief informational reports on the TedX event at Shannon
Community Center; a musical public art piece in San Francisco that measures and
responds to air pollution; the Monet art exhibit; and an update on the statues for the
Veteran's Art for Don Biddle Community Park.
Ms. McLane provided updates on the utility boxes, the Holi Festival event at Emerald
Glen Park, Farmers Market opening on April 4, and recruiting for a new commissioner to
replace Cm. Peesapati.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Cm. Blackburn at 8:18
PM.
Minutes prepared by Roel Blanco, Recording Secre ary.
Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Chairperson
ATTEST:
Tegan McLane
Cultural Arts & Heritage Manager
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