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Home My WebLink About07-11-2019 Approved HCAC Minutes / 0.' . 11 HERITAGE & CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MINUTES s7 010-,0!. `m Thursday, July 11, 2019 A Regular Meeting of the Dublin Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission was held on Thursday, July 11, 2019, in the Civic Center 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 Kathy Blackburn Commission Vice Chair Present Robert Bennett Commission Member Absent Steve Minniear Commission Member Present Gina Gabriell Commission Member Present Timea Iharosi Commission Member Present Sawsan Wolski Alternate Commissioner Present 2. Oral Communications 2.1. Public Comment None. 3. Consent Calendar 3.1. Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of June 13, 2019 Approved the minutes. 3.2. June 2019 Heritage and Cultural Arts Division Monthly Report Received the report. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Steve Minniear, Commissioner SECOND: Timea Iharosi, Commissioner AYES: Kathy Blackburn, Gina Gabriell, Steve Minniear, Timea Iharosi, Sawsan Wolski ABSENT: Robert Bennett 4. Written Communication - None heritage aZ Cultural Arts Commission Jury 11,2019 9Wular91eeting (Page 11 5. Public Hearing - None 6. Unfinished Business - None 6.1. Temporary Art La Shawn Butler, Parks and Community Services Director, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the staff report. Cm. Blackburn opened the floor for discussion. The Commissioners discussed potential price limitations, partnering with businesses, choosing between benches or chairs, how the wooden lawn chair fits with the City's "New American Backyard" theme, the scope of the program, and timeline. Cm. Blackburn opened the floor for Public Comment. Dawn Benson of the Dublin Art Collective stated that the Temporary Art Project is a wonderful opportunity and has her support. She included that the chairs would offer an interactive component, as well as, being sustainable. The Commissioners discussed making a motion that was simple and concise to move the project forward and then focus on the concept during future meetings. ACTION: On a motion by Cm. Minniear, seconded by Cm. Gabriell, and by a vote of 4-1-0, with Cm. Bennett absent and alternate Cm. Wolski voting no, the Commission voted to recommend moving forward with 20 Adirondack-style wooden lawn chairs as the item for the temporary art program featuring multiple treatments by different artists on the same theme. RESULT: ADOPTED [4 TO 1] MOVED BY: Steve Minniear, Commissioner SECOND: Gina Gabriell, Commissioner AYES: Kathy Blackburn, Gina Gabriell, Steve Minniear, Timea Iharosi, NAYS: Sawsan Wolski ABSENT: Robert Bennett 6.2. Review of Capital Improvement Program for the Dublin Historic Park Master Plan Ms. Butler presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the staff report. Jferitage sZ CulturalArts Commission July 11,2019 lOgufar Meeting T a g e 12 Cm. Blackburn opened the floor for questions. The Commissioners asked about the process of engaging stakeholders, the allocated funds in the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), where the funding goes to if phases are eliminated, the business aspects of operating the cemetery, the Parks and Recreation Master Plan process, and upgrading the Camp Parks sign as an alternative for the funds. Ms. Butler responded to the Commissioners' questions. Cm. Blackburn opened the floor for Public Comment. Georgean Vonheeder-Leopold, Dublin resident, former member of the Dublin City Council and Commissioner on the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission, stated that she agrees with eliminating phases two and three, would like to keep phase four, the expansion of the cemetery. She stressed to the Commission that if phase four was eliminated it will never be reconsidered and her hopes is to be buried in Dublin where she has lived for over 48 years. The Commissioners discussed the making a motion with a stipulation. ACTION: On a motion by Cm. Minniear, seconded by Cm. Iharosi, and by a vote of 5-0-0, with Cm. Bennett absent and alternate Cm. Wolski voting, the Commission voted to recommend the elimination of phases two and three, but to continue the discussion on phase four of the Historic Park Master Plan. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Steve Minniear, Commissioner SECOND: Timea Iharosi, Commissioner AYES: Kathy Blackburn, Gina Gabriell, Steve Minniear, Timea Iharosi, Sawsan Wolski ABSENT: Robert Bennett 7. New Business Ms. Butler requested items listed under New Business to be moved forward in the agenda to accommodate item presenters. 7.1. Dublin Crossing LLC Boulevard Public Art Ms. Butler presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the staff report and then introduced the presenter for the Boulevard development public art designs. 7feritage sZ Cuftura(Arts Commission Jury 11,2019 4egular Meeting tP a g e 13 Amanda Stone, representing the Boulevard development, presented the specifics of the proposed public art designs and invited Kevin Fox to the podium to provide details of his artwork. Mr. Fox presented his artwork, Rising Peace and Iron Horses, to the Commission. Cm. Blackburn opened the floor for questions. The Commissioners asked about the size of each piece included in the Iron Horses and the location of where this art piece will be placed. Mr. Fox and Ms. Stone responded to the Commissioners' questions. Ms. Stone then invited David Duskin to the podium to provide details of his artwork. Mr. Duskin presented his monumental steel sculpture to the Commission. Cm. Blackburn opened the floor for questions. The Commissioners asked about the space between the two columns, the size of each column, and the potential issue of people trying to climb the structure. Mr. Duskin and Ms. Stone responded to the Commissioners' questions. Ms. Stone then invited Tyler Van Der Steppen to the podium to provide details of his artwork. Mr. Van Der Steppen presented his functional art pieces, bikes racks and benches, to the Commission. Cm. Blackburn opened the floor for questions. The Commissioners asked about hand gestures included in the bench designs potentially being offensive to certain cultures, how the art pieces blend with the other art pieces in the proposal, location of each art piece, materials used, maintenance, and safety concerns during public usage. Mr. Van Der Steppen, Ms. Stone, and staff responded to the Commissioners' questions. Cm. Blackburn opened the floor to public comment. .7feritage eZ Cultural'Arts Commission July 11,2019 4eygufar!Keeting Page 14 Nana Dictta Graves, member of the Dublin Art Collective, expressed her concerns about safety with the design of the benches. She also stated that she did not understand the story behind the art pieces. Cm. Minniear requested to vote on each artist separately as he did not feel due diligence was done to ensure the hand gestures were not potentially offensive to anyone. Ms. Stone stated that Boulevard has cultural experts to provide feedback. ACTIONS: On a motion by Cm. Minniear, seconded by Cm. Gabriell, and by a vote of 5-0-0, with Cm. Bennett absent and alternate Cm. Wolski voting, the Commission voted to recommend the artwork by Tyler Van Der Steppen for City Council approval pending that the developer will review cultural acceptability of hand gestures. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Steve Minniear, Commissioner SECOND: Gina Gabriell, Commissioner AYES: Kathy Blackburn, Gina Gabriell, Steve Minniear, Timea Iharosi, Sawsan Wolski ABSENT: Robert Bennett On a motion by Cm. Minniear, seconded by Cm. Iharosi, and by a vote of 5-0-0, with Cm. Bennett absent and alternate Cm. Wolski voting, the Commission voted to recommend the artwork by David Duskin for City Council approval. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Steve Minniear, Commissioner SECOND: Timea Iharosi, Commissioner AYES: Kathy Blackburn, Gina Gabriell, Steve Minniear, Timea Iharosi, Sawsan Wolski ABSENT: Robert Bennett On a motion by Cm. Blackburn, seconded by Cm. Minniear, and by a vote of 5-0- 0, with Cm. Bennett absent and alternate Cm. Wolski voting, the Commission voted to recommend the artwork by Kevin Fox for City Council approval. heritage sZ CulturalArts Commission July 11,2019 Rygular Meeting TP a g e 15 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Kathy Blackburn, Commissioner SECOND: Steve Minniear, Commissioner AYES: Kathy Blackburn, Gina Gabriell, Steve Minniear, Timea Iharosi, Sawsan Wolski ABSENT: Robert Bennett 7.2. Avesta Development Group LLC Public Art Ms. Butler presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the staff report and then introduced the presenter from Avesta Development Group Mohammed Javanbakht of Avesta Development Group presented the specifics of the proposed public art designs and introduced the artist, Matthew Placzek, via conference call. Cm. Blackburn opened the floor for questions. The Commissioners asked about the height and placement of the ground level wall, purpose of the second story area where the lattice structure will be, the potential effects of the ambient light on the proposed art pieces, the dimensions of the lattice structure, the materials use for the lattice structure, purpose of the lower floor near the ground level wall, installation date of art pieces, and developer concept of public art versus decoration for building. Mr. Janabakht and Mr. Placzek responded to the Commissioner's questions. ACTION: On a motion by Cm. Blackburn, seconded by Cm. Iharosi, and by a vote of 3-2-0, with Cm. Bennett absent and alternate Cm. Wolski and Cm. Minniear voting no, the Commission voted to recommend the Avesta Public Art project for City Council. RESULT: ADOPTED [3 TO 2] MOVED BY: Kathy Blackburn, Commissioner SECOND: Timea Iharosi, Commissioner AYES: Kathy Blackburn, Gina Gabriell, Timea Iharosi NAYS: Steve Minniear, Sawsan Wolski ABSENT: Robert Bennett 7.3. Jordan Ranch Neighborhood Park Art Selection Jieritage sZ CulturalArts Commission lady 11,2019 1?egular Meeting Page 16 Rich Jochner, Recreation Supervisor, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the staff report and then introduced Yoshio Taylor, artist for the proposed public art project at Jordan Ranch Neighborhood Park. Yoshio Taylor presented the specifics of the proposed public art designs. Cm. Blackburn opened the floor for questions. The Commissioners asked about the placement of the decorative tile pieces, the design of the tiles facing the landscaping, the historical data used for the terra- cotta images, community involvement, the number of benches that will be decorated, and overall maintenance. Mr. Taylor, Mr. Jochner and Ms. Butler replied that the decorative tiles will be facing inward towards the play areas, the tiles facing the landscaping will be simple without images, community members with historical knowledge of the city will be consulted, schools in the surrounding area will be contacted so children can participate in designing some of the titles, the sub-committee for the Jordan Ranch Neighborhood public art project recommended to sacrifice some of the intricate details in order to include benches A, B and C, and the Parks Director will inquire about the maintenance budget for public art pieces. Cm. Blackburn opened the floor to Public Comment. Georgean Vonheeder-Leopold stated that she gave the City file on previous artwork for historical records and this information could help in providing historical data for the terra-cotta images. Rich Guarienti, Dublin resident, informed the Commission that the Iron Horse Trail was based on a locomotive and not an actual horse. ACTION: On a motion by Cm. Blackburn, seconded by Cm. Minniear, and by a vote of 5-0- 0, with Cm. Bennett absent and alternate Cm. Wolski voting, the Commission voted to recommend the public artwork proposed by Yoshio Taylor for City Council approval. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Kathy Blackburn, Commissioner SECOND: Steve Minniear, Commissioner AYES: Kathy Blackburn, Gina Gabriell, Steve Minniear, Timea Iharosi, Sawsan Wolski ABSENT: Robert Bennett heritage aZ Cultural Arts Commission ,duly 11,2019 Regular Meeting TP a g e 17 8. Other Business The Commissioners provided brief informational reports on the Milk Truck Display and Ice Cream Social at Heritage Park on July 12th, public art project in London, and the Personal Emergency Preparedness training held at the Dublin Library on July 11th. Staff provided program and event updates. 9. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Cm. Blackburn at 11:08 PM. Minutes prepared by Roel Blanco, Recording Secretary. //az Heritage and u ral Arts Commission Chairperson ATTEST. i hawn Bu r Parks and Community Services Director 7feritage dC CulturalArts Commission July 11,2019 Regular Meeting Page 18