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A Regular Meeting of the Dublin Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission was held on
Thursday, June 13, 2019, in the City of Dublin 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 Absent
Robert Bennett Commission Member Present
Steve Minniear Commission Member Present
Gina Gabriel! Commission Member Present
Timea Iharosi Commission Member Present
2. Oral Communications
2.1. Presentation by Valley Children's Museum
Cm. Blackburn called Wendy Fukamaki to the podium.
Wendy Fukamaki, Board Member of the Valley Children's Museum, presented an
overview of the organization's mission, history, current programs, and future
plans for a new facility.
Cm. Blackburn opened the floor for questions from Commissioners.
Commissioners asked about the organizations marketing and fundraising efforts
and goals.
Ms. Fukamaki responded to the Commissioners questions.
Seeing no other questions, Cm. Blackburn closed the floor and Ms. Fukamaki for
her presentation and for the organization's contributions to the city.
2.2. Public Comment
Seeing a request for Public Comment, Cm. Blackburn called Vanessa Thomas to
the podium.
Vanessa Thomas of the Dublin Art Collective shared information on the art
calendar and how the lack of space is impacting the ability of the Dublin Art
Collective to actually meet in Dublin.
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Seeing another request for Public Comment, Cm. Blackburn called Swasan
Walski to the podium.
Swasan Wolski of the Dublin Art Collective informed the Commission of the
progress the Dublin Art Collective has made, the schedule of the East Bay Open
Studios, and a fundraiser, "Painting on the Patio" at Three Sheets Brewery on
July 20th from 2pm to 4pm.
3. Consent Calendar
Cm. Iharosi requested to pull Item 3.2 for discussion.
3.1. Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of May 9, 2019.
Approved the meeting minutes
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Steve Minniear, Commissioner
SECOND: Timea Iharosi, Commissioner
AYES: Blackburn, Bennett, Gabriel!, Minniear, Iharosi
ABSENT: Kit Lau, Sammy Jo Rudy
3.2. April Heritage and Cultural Arts Division Monthly Report.
Cm. Blackburn opened discussion on Item 3.2 of the Consent Calendar.
Cm. Iharosi expressed her concerned about the attendance numbers as reported
in the April 2019 Heritage and Cultural Arts Division Monthly Report.
Tegan McLane, Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager, responded that weather,
specifically rain, negatively impacted participation.
Received the report.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Steve Minniear, Commissioner
SECOND: Timea Iharosi, Commissioner
AYES: Blackburn, Bennett, Gabriel!, Minniear, Iharosi
ABSENT: Kit Lau, Sammy Jo Rudy
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4. Written Communication - None
5. Public Hearing - None
6. Unfinished Business
6.1. Temporary Art
Ms. McLane presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the staff report.
Cm. Blackburn opened the floor for discussion.
The Commissioners discussed the funding available for the project, the objects
used for the temporary art project as listed in the staff report and suggestions for
another object to explore using for the project.
On a motion by Cm. Bennett, seconded by Cm. Gabriell, and by a vote of 5-0-0,
with Cm. Lau and Cm. Rudy absent, the Commission voted to recommend staff
explore Shamrocks and Lounge Chairs as potential options for the Temporary Art
Project.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Robert Bennett, Commissioner
SECOND: Gina Gabriell, Commissioner
AYES: Blackburn, Bennett, Gabriel!, Minniear, Iharosi
ABSENT: Kit Lau, Sammy Jo Rudy
7. New Business
7.1. Selection of Words to be Included in Public Art at All-Abilities Playground
Ms. McLane presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the staff report.
Cm. Blackburn opened the floor for discussion.
Commissioners discussed the location and method used for the words, other
languages for inclusion, the artist's decision on which words to include, and
community involvement with choosing the words.
On a motion by Cm. Blackburn, seconded by Cm. Bennett, and by a vote of 4-1-
0, with Cm. Lau and Cm. Rudy absent, the Commission voted to recommend to
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City Council option 2 with words Friend and Equal to be included in the public
artwork to be located at the All-Abilities Playground.
RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 1]
MOVED BY: Kathy Blackburn, Commissioner
SECOND: Robert Bennett, Commissioner
AYES: Kathy Blackburn, Robert Bennett, Gina Gabriel!, Timea Iharosi
NAYS: Steve Minniear
ABSENT: Kit Lau, Sammy Jo Rudy
7.2. Dog Park Replacement Art Selection
Ms. McLane requested this Item to be moved forward in agenda.
Cm. Blackburn agreed to the move this item following the presentation by Wendy
Fukamaki of the Valley Children's Museum.
Ms. McLane presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the staff report and
reviewed the selection criteria and procedures.
Ms. McLane invited Joey Rose to the podium to present his proposal.
Mr. Rose presented his proposal as outlined in the staff report.
Cm. Blackburn opened the floor for questions.
The Commissioners ask Mr. Rose about the height of the objects proposed,
maintenance schedule and lifespan of the artwork.
Mr. Rose responded to the Commissioners questions.
Ms. McLane invited representatives from the design studio Tellart to present their
proposal.
The representatives of Tellart presented their proposal as outline in the staff
report.
Cm. Blackburn opened the floor for questions.
The Commissioners asked the representatives from Tellart about colors used for
their artwork, the mounting of the artwork to the fence, process of making the
silhouettes, the number of pieces proposed, potentially naming each silhouette,
community involvement, the maintenance schedule, and lifespan of the artwork.
The representatives from Tellart responded to the Commissioners questions.
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Cm. Blackburn thanked the presenters and opened the floor for discussion.
The Commissioner discussed each proposal's design and durability, the impact
on space inside the dog park, the strength of the fence to hold the artwork, the
maintenance and lifespan of each proposal, and the concept of temporary versus
permanent artwork.
On a motion by Cm. Blackburn, seconded by Cm. Minniear, and by vote of 4-1-0,
with Cm. Lau and Cm. Rudy absent, the Commission voted to recommend the
public artwork proposed by Tellart for City Council approval.
RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 1]
MOVED BY: Kathy Blackburn, Commissioner
SECOND: Steve Minniear, Commissioner
AYES: Kathy Blackburn, Gina Gabriel!, Steve Minniear, Timea Iharosi
NAYS: Robert Bennett
ABSENT: Kit Lau, Sammy Jo Rudy
8. Other Business
The Commissioners provided brief informational reports on their experiences at the
Wave and with the Summer Camps offered by the City of Dublin, a mini-art exhibit of
maps from the 1940's by the Dublin Art Collective and Dublin Historical Preservation
Association, the art exhibits at the Alameda County Fair, and the East Bay Open
Studios schedule.
Staff provided program and event updates.
9. Adiournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Cm. Blackburn at 9:22
PM.
Minutes prepared by Roel Blanco, Recording
Secretary.
Heritage and tural Arts Commission Chairperson
ATTES :
awn Butler
Parks and Community Services Director
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