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Thursday, September 12, 2019
A Regular Meeting of the Dublin Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission was held on
Thursday, September 12, 2019, in the Civic Center Council Chamber. The meeting was
called to order at 7:00 PM by 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 Present
Steve Minniear Commission Member Present
Gina Gabriell Commission Member Present
Timea Iharosi Commission Member Present
Sawsan Wolski Commission Member Present
Georgean Vonheeder-Leopold Commission Member Present
Shweta Agrawal Alternate Commissioner Present
2. Oral Communications
2.1. Public Comment
3. Consent Calendar
3.1. Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of August 8, 2019.
Approved the minutes.
3.2. July and August 2019 Heritage and Cultural Arts Division Monthly Report.
Received the report.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Steve Minniear, Commissioner
SECOND: Timea Iharosi, Commissioner
AYES: Blackburn, Vonheeder-Leopold, Bennett, Gabriell, Minniear, Iharosi,
Wolski
4. Written Communication - None
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5. Unfinished Business
5.1. Review of Phase 4 of the Dublin Historic Park Master Plan
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 questions and discussion.
The Commissioners asked about and discussed matters regarding the location of
the memorial options, potential areas for memorial plaques and a brick walkway
with memorialized names, the status of the cemetery waitlist, the possibility of
reopening the waitlist, the number of names on a memorial boulder, and the
maximum number of benches and trees for each designated area.
Ms. Butler responded to questions and Cm. Blackburn asked the Commissioners
for a motion.
ACTION:
On a motion by Cm. Minniear, seconded by Cm. Iharosi, and by a vote of 7-0-0,
the Commission voted to recommend the elimination of Phase 4 from the Dublin
Historic Park Master Plan and incorporate memorial benches, boulders, trees,
plaques and a brick walkway into the existing cemetery for City Council approval.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Steve Minniear, Commissioner
SECOND: Timea Iharosi, Commissioner
AYES: Blackburn, Vonheeder-Leopold, Bennett, Gabriell, Minniear,
Iharosi, Wolski
6. New Business
6.1. Public Art Master Plan Update
Ms. Butler requested this Item to be moved forward in agenda.
Ms. Butler presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the staff report and
then introduced the consultant, Art Thatcher of GreenPlay, via conference call.
Cm. Blackburn opened the floor for questions.
The Commissioners asked questions regarding the survey results, the potential
impact on city ordinances, the goals and recommendations of the plan, funding for
downtown, and the status of the Cultural Arts Center.
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Ms. Butler and Mr. Thatcher responded to questions and Cm. Blackburn opened
the floor for discussion.
The Commissioners discussed matters pertaining to three recommendation areas
that included focusing public art acquisition efforts on Downtown Dublin, allowing
additional uses for public art funds, and working with Camp Parks to develop the
historic sign relocation, restoration and art project.
ACTION:
The Commissioners received the report.
7. Other Business
The Commissioners gave brief informational reports about events and meetings attended.
Ms. Butler gave a brief informational report on upcoming events and agenda items.
8. Adiournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Cm. Blackburn at 8:58
PM.
Minutes prepared by Roel Blanco, Recording Secretary.
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