HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-12-2023 HCAC Agenda PacketJanuary 12, 2023 Dublin Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Agenda 1
Council Chamber
Civic Center
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
www.dublin.ca.gov
Regular Meeting of the
DUBLIN HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS
COMMISSION
Thursday, January 12, 2023 Location: Council Chamber
Civic Center
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
Regular Meeting 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
2.1 Public Comment At this time, the public is permitted to address the Heritage & Cultural Arts
Commission on non-agendized items. Please step to the podium and clearly state your
name for the record. COMMENTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED THREE (3) MINUTES. In
accordance with State Law, no action or discussion may take place on any item not
appearing on the posted agenda. The Commission may respond to statements made or
questions asked or may request Staff to report back at a future meeting concerning the
matter. Any member of the public may contact the Recording Secretary’s Office related
to the proper procedure to place an item on a future Heritage & Cultural Arts
Commission agenda. The exceptions under which the Commission MAY discuss and/or
take action on items not appearing on the agenda are contained in Government Code
Section 54954.2(b)(1)(2)(3).
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are typically non-controversial in nature and are considered
for approval by the Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission with one single action.
Members of the audience, Staff or the Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission who would
like an item removed from the Consent Calendar for purposes of public input may
request the Chair to remove the item.
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3.1 Approval of the December 8, 2022, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular
Meeting Minutes
The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the December 8, 2022, Heritage
and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the December 8, 2022, Heritage and Cultural Arts
Commission Regular Meeting.
Staff Report Attachment 1 - December 8 2022 Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. NEW BUSINESS
5.1 Selection of City of Dublin Poet Laureate
The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission will consider recommending a City of
Dublin Poet Laureate to the Mayor.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend a City of Dublin Poet Laureate to the Mayor.
Staff Report Attachment 1 - Program Guidelines for the City of Dublin Poet Laureate
Attachment 2 - Poet Laureate Applications Redacted
5.2 Election of Officers
The Commission will elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, per the Bylaws and
Rules of Procedure for the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the 2023 calendar year.
Staff Report
6. OTHER BUSINESS
Brief information only reports from Commissioners and/or Staff, including committee
reports and reports by Commissioners related to meetings attended at City expense
(AB1234).
7. ADJOURNMENT
This AGENDA is posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a)
If requested, pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.2, this agenda shall be made
available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by
Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132) (ADA),
and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a
request for disability-related modification or accommodation, please contact the City
Clerk’s Office (925) 833-6650 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Upon receiving a
request, the City will swiftly resolve requests for reasonable accommodation for
individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal ADA, and resolve any doubt in
favor of accessibility.
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Agenda materials that become available within 72 hours in advance of the meeting, and
after publishing of the agenda, will be available at Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza, and will
be posted on the City’s website at www.dublin.ca.gov/ccmeetings.
Mission
The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life, ensures a safe and secure
environment, fosters new opportunities, provides equity across all programs, and champions a
culture of diversity and inclusion.
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STAFF REPORT
Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission
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Agenda Item 3.1
DATE:January 12,2023
TO:Honorable Chair and Commission Members
FROM:Jackie Dwyer,Parks & Community Services Director
SUBJECT:Approval of the December 8, 2022,Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting MinutesPreparedby:Elisabeth Hogue,Senior Office Assistant
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the December 8, 2022,Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Approve the minutes of the December 8, 2022,Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:None.
DESCRIPTION:The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of the December 8, 2022,Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The Commission Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
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1) December 8, 2022, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
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Attachment 1
MINUTES OF THE HERITAGE AND
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
Regular Meeting: December 8, 2022
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A Regular Meeting of the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission was held on Thursday, December 8, 2022, in the Council Chamber at the Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chairperson Margaret Liang.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Attendee Name Title StatusMargaret Liang Commission Chair PresentJulia Tomtania Commission Vice Chair PresentVacantCommissionMemberN/AShweta Agrawal Commission Member AbsentKathy Blackburn Commission Member PresentSteve Minniear Commission Member PresentGina Gabriell Commission Member Present Eileen Liu Alternate Commissioner Absent
2. Oral Communication
2.1 Public Comment – None.
3. Consent Calendar
3.1 Approval of the October 13, 2022, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
3.2 Approval of the November 10, 2022, Heritage and Cultural Arts
Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
RESULTS:APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY:Steve Minniear, Commission Member
SECOND:Julia Tomtania, Vice Chairperson
AYES:Tomtania, Minniear, Blackburn, Gabriell, Liang
ABSENT:Agrawal
4. Unfinished Business
4.1 Avalon West/St. Patrick’s Way – Public ArtChairperson Margaret Liang proposed a motion to suspend the usual finality rules and hear the motion to reconsider at this meeting.
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RESULTS:APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY:Steve Minniear, Commission Member
SECOND:Kathy Blackburn, Commission Member
AYES:Tomtania, Minniear, Blackburn, Gabriell, Liang
ABSENT:AgrawalChairperson, Margaret Liang, proposed a motion to reconsider the previously denied motion to recommend the Avalon West/St. Patrick’s Way Public Art to the City Council.
RESULTS:APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY:Steve Minniear, Commission Member
SECOND:Julia Tomtania, Commission Vice
AYES:Tomtania, Minniear, Blackburn, Gabriell, Liang
ABSENT:AgrawalShaun Chilkotowsky, Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager, presented the Avalon West/ St. Patrick Way Public Art project providing further details and clarity on previous concerns. Also, he invited representatives Amy Million - Principal Planner, Hazel Weatherford - Director of Economic Development, and Dorka Keehn - Avalon Bay Art Consultant, to respond to Commissioner inquiries within their specified fields. Commissioner Kathy Blackburn motioned to recommend the Avalon West/St. Patrick’s Way Public Art to the City Council.
RESULTS:APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY:Kathy Blackburn, Commission Member
SECOND:Steve Minniear, Commission Member
AYES:Tomtania, Liang, Minniear, Blackburn, Gabriell
ABSENT:Agrawal
5. New Business – None.
6. Other BusinessCommissioner Minniear provided feedback on his experience serving on the HCAC.Commissioner Blackburn thanked Staff and commissioners for their service.
7. Adjournment
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With no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Margaret Liang at 8:26 PM.Minutes prepared by Senior Office Assistant Elisabeth Hogue.
_____________________________________Chairperson Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission
ATTEST:
_______________________________Shaun ChilkotowskyHeritage and Cultural Arts Manager
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Agenda Item 5.1
DATE:January 12, 2023
TO:Honorable Chair and Commissioners
FROM:Jackie Dwyer,Parks & Community Services Director
SUBJECT:Selection of City of Dublin Poet LaureatePreparedby:Shaun Chilkotowsky,Heritage &Cultural Arts Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission will consider recommending a City of Dublin Poet Laureate to the Mayor.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Recommend a City of Dublin Poet Laureate to the Mayor.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:None.
DESCRIPTION:In 2007, the City Council approved the creation of the honorary volunteer position of Poet Laureate,with the first volunteer appointed to the position in 2008. In November 2020, the City Council approved updated policies for the position (Attachment 1).The current term for the Poet Laureate position expired on December 31, 2022. While the current Poet Laureate is still eligible to serve, recruitment and selection must still occur per the updated policies. Using the updated policies, Staff recruited for the position beginning October 14, 2022. The recruitment closed on November 14, 2022, with two qualifying applications received (Attachment 2). The applicants have been invited to attend the Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission meeting and read an original poem aloud. Staff is requesting the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission review the applications, hear the applicants’ poems, and consider making a recommendation to the Mayor. Confirmation of the
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Mayor’s appointment is scheduled for a City Council meeting in February 2023, with the position term running through December 2024.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The Commission Agenda was posted, and a copy of this Staff Report was provided to the applicants.
ATTACHMENTS:1) Program Guidelines for the City of Dublin Poet Laureate2) Poet Laureate Applications Redacted
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City of Dublin
Guidelines for the Poet Laureate & City Historian
Approved November 3, 2020
Poet Laureate
Overview
The Poet Laureate serves as a public advocate for the appreciation and advancement of literary arts in the
City of Dublin.
Duties
•Create and read poetry for civic events, public ceremonies, and dedications, as coordinated through
City Staff.
•Serve as a resource to Staff, the City Council, and the Commission; may act as a liaison between
the City and local schools, literary organizations, and bookstores.
•Assist with the development of classes and workshops devoted to poetry; potentially coordinate
and participate in staged poetry readings.
•On an annual basis, have at least one original poem displayed in a City facility.
Qualifications
•Be a Dublin resident; at least 18 years old.
•Be the author of published poetry or be willing to publish poetry during the term if selected.
•Be ready to serve a two-year term with no compensation.
•Affiliation with literary organizations is preferred but not necessary for appointment to the
position.
Service Term
The selected Poet Laureate will serve a term of two years, beginning with City Council appointment at a
public meeting. A term may be renewed upon submittal of a new application, unless or until a new Poet
Laureate applies and is appointed. A Poet Laureate shall be limited to four two-year terms.
Application Process
Between October and December of the year prior to the formal appointment by the City Council,
applicants will be required to submit the following:
•An application.
•A letter of interest, including what the applicant would like to accomplish if selected as Dublin’s
Poet Laureate.
•Two original poems.
•A resume including a list of published poetry or other evidence of a body of original work
(published or unpublished).
•Attend a scheduled Commission meeting to read one original poem to commission.
Selection Process
If more than two applications are received, a Selection Committee coordinated by the Heritage and
Cultural Arts Manager will review all applications and submit the top two choices to the Heritage and
Cultural Arts Commission for final recommendation. The Selection Committee could include:
•Heritage and Cultural Arts Commissioner
•Las Positas English Department Representative
Attachment 1
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• Dublin High School English Department Representative
• Local creative writing professional or instructor
• City Staff person appointed by the City Manager’s Office (e.g., Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager
or Parks and Community Services Director)
The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission will present their preferred Poet Laureate to the Mayor for
recommendation to the City Council. Following City Council approval, the Poet Laureate will formally
begin the two-year term in January of each appointment year.
City Historian
Overview
The City Historian will assist researchers, students, librarians, and members of the public and press in
accessing resources for historical information.
Duties
• Maintain, add to, and facilitate access to City historical records.
• Respond to inquiries regarding the City’s past.
• Serve as a resource to Staff, the City Council, and the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission; may
act as a liaison between the Commission and local schools, genealogical groups, and members of
the media and the public.
Qualifications
• A demonstrated interest in the history of the City of Dublin, including participation in City
Commissions, Committees, and other activities.
• A demonstrated ability to maintain records.
• Skilled in public speaking.
Service Term
The selected City Historian will serve a term of four years, beginning with City Council appointment at a
public meeting. A term may be renewed, upon submittal of a new application, unless or until a new City
Historian applies and is appointed.
Application Process
Between October and December of the year prior to the formal appointment by the City Council,
applicants will submit the following to the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission:
• An application.
• A letter of interest, including what the applicant would like to accomplish if selected as Dublin’s
City Historian.
• A resume of positions held and/or activities related to the position of City Historian.
Selection Process
Review of applications and selection of the City Historian will be recommended by the Heritage and
Cultural Arts Commission, who will put forward a maximum of two applicants to the Mayor. The Mayor
will recommend final appointment for approval by the City Council, with the City Historian formally
beginning the four-year term in January of each appointment year.
Attachment 1
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City Poet Laureate Overview
The City Poet Laureate serves as a public advocate for the appreciation and advancement of literary arts in the City of Dublin.
Duties
• Create and read poetry for civic events, public ceremonies, and dedications, as coordinated through City Staff. • Serve as a resource to
Staff, the City Council, and the Commission; may act as a liaison between the City and local schools, literary organizations, and
bookstores. • Assist with the development of classes and workshops devoted to poetry; potentially coordinate and participate in staged
poetry readings. • On an annual basis, have at least one original poem displayed in a City facility.
Qualifications
• Be a Dublin resident; at least 18 years old. • Be the author of published poetry or be willing to publish poetry during the term, if selected.
• Be ready to serve a two year term with no compensation. • Affiliation with literary organizations is preferred but not necessary for
appointment to the position.
Service Term
The selected Poet Laureate will serve a term of two years following City Council appointment at a public meeting, beginning in January
2023, ending in December 2024. A term may be renewed upon sub mittal of a new application, unless or until a new Poet Laureate applies
and is appointed. A Poet Laureate shall be limited to four two year terms.
Selection Process
If more than two applications are received, a Selection Co mmittee coordinated by the Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager will review all
applications and submit the top two choices to the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission for final recommendation. The Heritage and
Cultural Arts Commission will present their preferred Poet Laureate to the Mayor for recommendation to the City Council..
First Name*
James
Last Name*
Morehead
Address1*
Address2
City
Dub n
State
Ca forn a
Zip
94568
Print
City of Dublin Poet Laureate - Submission #5347
Date Submitted: 10/15/2022
Attachment 2
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Phone Number*E-mail Address:*
How long have you lived in Dublin?*
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Please upload a Letter of Interest. (Please include what you would like to accomplish.)*
James Morehead City of Dublin Poet Laureate Letter of Interest.docx
Please upload a Resume of Positions Held or Activities Conducted Related to the Position.*
James Morehead Resume of Positions Held.docx
Please upload two original poems:
Poem #1:
At the crossroads (Dublin 40th anniversary poem).docx
Poem #2:
A Saturday Painted in Dublin Green.docx
Attachment 2
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Oct 15, 2022
James Morehead
Dublin, CA 94568
To whom it may concern,
Please accept this application for City of Dublin Poet Laureate. I have written poetry for over 40
years and have published two books (“canvas” and “portraits of red and gray”). I have a third
book that will be published in 2023 and a fourth book in development. Two of my poems have
been transformed into short films and several poems have been set to music. I’ve also had
poems published into numerous journals.
If given the opportunity to serve as City of Dublin Poet Laureate for a second term I would build
on my deep ties to the community to encourage a love and appreciation of poetry. For over 10
years I founded and led OneDublin.org (City of Dublin’s 2011 Organization of the Year) and was
recognized in 2015 with the Mayor’s Award for my service to the community. I’ve had leadership
roles on both Fallon Middle School and Dublin High School School Site Councils, and the Dublin
High School Engineering and Design Academy Advisory Council. In a second term I would
focus on launching programs at the middle and high school level (COVID recovery in local
schools made that impractical during my current term).
In addition to authoring and performing original poetry at City of Dublin events, I plan to continue
hosting opens mics (such as the successful Poetry & Pizza Open Mic held at Patxi’s Pizza in
Dublin), coordinate poetry performances (e.g., at Splatter), and work with the Dublin Unified
School District to help make poetry more accessible to students. I would also continue to
coordinate an annual City of Dublin Poetry Walk during Poetry Month (April), building on the
success of the first event held in April 2022.
My love of poetry is thanks to a single teacher in high school; I want to continue giving back to
the community as City of Dublin Poet Laureate.
Thank you for your consideration and for recognizing the importance of poetry.
James Morehead
Attachment 2
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James Morehead Resume of Relevant Positions
City of Dublin Poet Laureate Application
To whom it may concern,
My poetry resume is available here: http://jamesmorehead.com/ (and my work resume here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/morehead/) Below are positions relevant to this application:
● Experience as a poet
○ I’m currently serving as Dublin’s Poet Laureate (July 2021-present)
○ I’ve written and published poetry (to the web) for over forty years. I’ve published
two books: “canvas” (2021) and “portraits of red and gray” (2022), and have been
published in numerous journals.
○ I host the Viewless Wings Poetry Podcast which interviews poets and provides a
platform for emerging poets to be published.
○ I host the Poetry & Pizza Open Mic at Patxi’s Pizza (Dublin) which takes place
(roughly) monthly
○ Two of my poems (“tethered” and “Twilight in the Sculpture Forest”) have been
transformed into short films, and several of my poems have been set to music.
● CIty of Dublin community service
○ 2021 - Present: City of Dublin Poet Laureate
○ 2010 - 2022: Dublin High School Engineering Academy Advisory Council
Member
○ 2020 - 2021: Dublin High School Engineering Academy Mentor
○ 2009 - 2019: OneDublin.org - Founder, Editor and Author
○ 2010 - 2013: Dublin High School Site Council Co-President
○ 2008 Fallon Middle School School Site Council
○ Participant in multiple City of Dublin Pride Week events
● Awards and recognition
○ City of Dublin 2015 Mayor's Award
○ ACSA 2014 Partners in Education Award (for OneDublin.org)
○ City of Dublin 2011 Organization of the Year (for OneDublin.org)
○ Dublin High School Sue Hahn Spirit Award
If you have any questions please contact me at or
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At the crossroads
by James Morehead, Poet Laureate - Dublin, California
Two decades ago
we drove over the Sunol Grade,
our move out west a blur.
A colleague suggested Dublin,
no more familiar than the collage of cities
between Oakland and San Jose.
We made our new home here
on a parcel carved from rich clay soil,
surrounded by immigrants
like us, a diverse chorus of voices,
languages and cultures.
In time neighbors became friends.
We learned about the Muwekma Ohlone
surveying hills and valleys
for ten thousand years,
and of Missions and prospectors,
their names embossed on school signs
from Murray to Fallon to Kolb.
We've felt Dublin winds soar
over Schaefer Ranch, Pacific fog in tow,
basked in midsummer's endless blue
and awoken to mountains
draped in white
by a fierce winter storm.
We’ve argued at Board meetings
as families do,
passionate and proud
then reconciled
in churches and playgrounds
in backyards and bleachers
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and shoulder to shoulder
cheering Irish dancers and marching Gaels
in an emerald parade.
We've held hands in prayer
as loved ones passed
or drifted away
Yet—we'll always be here
gathering at the crossroads,
for the promise of tomorrow.
(for the 40th Anniversary of the City of Dublin)
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A Saturday Painted in Dublin Green
For the grand opening of Don Biddle Community Park, Dublin, California (Sept. 24, 2022)
At dawn, shadows scatter,
chased by California sun over Altamont Pass
waking trees and trails and a red ribbon waiting.
There are speeches and thank-yous
while children tug their parents' hands.
With a snip and flourish the ribbon falls.
Squealing siblings race to slides,
a jogger with earbuds bouncing
passes two lovers strolling hand in hand.
Rackets are strung tight for serve and volley,
basketball gripped for three on three,
a group of friends meet for morning Tai Chi.
More arrive in numbered jerseys,
with a catcher’s mitt or cricket bat,
soccer cleats or t-ball stand.
Families in lawn chairs sink into grass
cheering their favorite team
while a pair of corgis wrestle nearby.
This canvas dipped in Dublin green
is ready to be painted with fresh memories
of laughter, of play, of community.
Then shadows creep, opening day retreats
beyond the San Francisco Bay.
Silence settles, all retire, resting until tomorrow.
copyright 2022 James Morehead
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City Poet Laureate Overview
The City Poet Laureate serves as a public advocate for the appreciation and advancement of literary arts in the City of Dublin.
Duties
• Create and read poetry for civic events, public ceremonies, and dedications, as coordinated through City Staff. • Serve as a resource to
Staff, the City Council, and the Commission; may act as a liaison between the City and local schools, literary organizations, and
bookstores. • Assist with the development of classes and workshops devoted to poetry; potentially coordinate and participate in staged
poetry readings. • On an annual basis, have at least one original poem displayed in a City facility.
Qualifications
• Be a Dublin resident; at least 18 years old. • Be the author of published poetry or be willing to publish poetry during the term, if selected.
• Be ready to serve a two year term with no compensation. • Affiliation with literary organizations is preferred but not necessary for
appointment to the position.
Service Term
The selected Poet Laureate will serve a term of two years following City Council appointment at a public meeting, beginning in January
2023, ending in December 2024. A term may be renewed upon sub mittal of a new application, unless or until a new Poet Laureate applies
and is appointed. A Poet Laureate shall be limited to four two year terms.
Selection Process
If more than two applications are received, a Selection Co mmittee coordinated by the Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager will review all
applications and submit the top two choices to the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission for final recommendation. The Heritage and
Cultural Arts Commission will present their preferred Poet Laureate to the Mayor for recommendation to the City Council.
First Name*
R chard
Last Name*
Deets
Address1*
Address2
N/A
City
Dub n
State
CA
Zip
94568
Print
City of Dublin Poet Laureate - Submission #5372
Date Submitted: 10/29/2022
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Phone Number*E-mail Address:*
How long have you lived in Dublin?*
Please upload a Letter of Interest. (Please include what you would like to accomplish.)*
Letter of interest.docx
Please upload a Resume of Positions Held or Activities Conducted Related to the Position.*
Positions held.docx
Please upload two original poems:
Poem #1:
Autumn Collage.docx
Poem #2:
We Sailed on With Happy Hearts.docx
Attachment 2
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1. Please upload a Resume of Positions Held or Activities Conducted Related to the Position.*
Richard Deets has been a Dublin resident since 2009. He served on the Dublin Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission 2014 – 2016.
• Richard Deets has published a chap book (Poetic Diversities) of his poems.
• His poems have been published in Poetry Today, Disabled World, and numerous
digital publications.
• He is a member of the Academy of American Poets and the California State
Poetry Society, and is active in the poetry community, participating in poetry
workshops and poetry Open Mics.
• As a Secondary Education Teacher for 31 years, Richard taught poetry units in culturally diverse middle and high schools as well as adult education classes. He formed the Monroe Poetry Society at James Monroe High School in Los Angeles.
• Richard Deets is currently the Vice President Membership of the California State Poetry Society
• Richard teamed up with internationally acclaimed artist Lilly Xu and Livermore Poet Laureat, Charan Sue Wollard, for the 11th annual East Meets West,
Livermore, CA. The show, organized by artist Lily Xu, showcased the visual,
literary and performing arts from various cultures.
• His poem, “I Hear Peace” was recently featured at the 50th Anniversary of the Texas International Pop Festival (“Woodstock of the West”) in Lewisville, Texas
• Richard’s poem, “Water, Water Everywhere” was featured at the Red River Unitarian Universalist Church’s Celebration of Water in Denton, Texas.
• His poem, “Chritina’s Courage” is required reading in the Delhi University English Department Disabilities Studies graduate program.
• Richard’s poem, “We Sailed on With Happy Hearts” was the International Society of Poets 2008 Grand Prize-Winning Poem. As a long time Dublin resident, I have always appreciated Dublin as a story of a small town that has grown into a global community welcoming people of diverse backgrounds resulting in substantial economic growth and civic pride. If chosen as the next Dublin Poet Laureate, I would be an advocate for the appreciation and advancement of poetry in classrooms and public spaces; continue in the steps of current and previous Dublin Poet Laureates in building a community of local poets; and bring the City of Dublin’s unique culture to life through the power of both the spoken word and the written word.
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We Sailed On With Happy Hearts
by Richard M. Deets
The Harbor wind's song played on in our hearts
As we bobbed in our baby dinghy in the blue bay.
All morning long we sailed on with happy hearts.
Sporadic clouds peeled shadows off dockhand carts:
We thrilled in trills of gulls and terns above the bay.
The harbor wind's song played on in our hearts.
We were skippers of our dinghy, sporting our parts.
Tack port! No, starboard! Buoy, port side bow! Oy vey!
All sea sun long we sailed on with happy hearts.
Cool breezes blew our dinghy to coves across the charts;
We sifted winded sails, sipped wine all winsome day.
The harbor wind's song played on in our hearts.
The sun tumbled: we tacked for clubs past marts
And feasted on mariners' tales of a bygone day.
All evening long we sailed on with happy hearts.
We reveled in rhythmic peals of mast slapping halyards
And lapping ripples mooring mirrored lights in the bay.
The harbor wind's song played on in our hearts;
All misted moon long we sailed on with happy hearts.
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Autumn Collage
By Richard M. Deets
Autumn bounced summer’s hot red ball to next year.
All at once, summer collapsed into autumn.
The days oh so short, nights so quick to flee.
Morning sun pours in like honey to greet
A brand - new November day - it’s a gift!
The crescent moon hangs like a waning silver
Bowl in early morning skies as horned larks
Call chirping from edges of river shallows.
Gathering swallows twitter in the skies
And raptors in migration Uber song birds
Soaring high on wings of autumnal winds.
Predators fly next to tiny warblers
They would eat in a different season.
Gabbling geese fly in formation as rainbow
Altocumulus clouds touch vast mustard
Wavery stubble plains with a rosy hue.
Roadside fiery trees hold onto their last
Leaves, red and gold, in the final few months
Of this unfinished year. Hairy woodpecker
Drills and drums into a red oak branch dropping
Acorns in puddle notes singing in the rains.
Robins whistle new songs from the orchard
Where trees bend; apples ripe to the core
Drop for blackbirds and waxwings in autumn.
The year’s last loveliest smile when everything
Bursts with its last beauty, as if nature
Herself had been saving up all year for
this fiery spectacular grand finale.
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STAFF REPORT
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Agenda Item 5.2
DATE:January 12,2023
TO:Honorable Chair and Commissioners
FROM:Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director
SUBJECT:Election of OfficersPreparedby:Elisabeth Hogue,Senior Office Assistant
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The Commission will elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, per the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure for the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for the 2023 calendar year.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:None.
DESCRIPTION:Per the Bylaws and Rules of Procedure for the Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission,electionsshalltakeplacetoelectaChairpersonandVice-Chairperson at the Commission’s first meeting of each year.Article V of the Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission Bylaws and Rules of Procedure states:ARTICLE VOFFICERSSection 1.Election and Term of Office. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson areelectedbythemajorityoftheCommissionforaone-year term and hold office until theirsuccessors are elected, or until their terms as members of the Commission expire. The officers are elected at the first meeting of the Commission of each year. Elections, whether regular or to fill vacancies,shall be held only if a simple majority of the Commission membersarepresent.The Commission shall, unless no Commissioners meet the criteria, elect Commissioners to the positions that have not previously served in the position and that have
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not declined the appointment, with the intent that no one should serve in the position for two consecutive years. Alternatesarenot eligible to serve as Chairperson or ViceChairperson.The secretarytothe Commission will be the CityManager or his/her designee.Section 2.Vacancies. In case of any vacancy in the Office of Chairperson or ViceChairperson, the vacancy shall be filled by an election held at the first regular meeting after the occurrence of such vacancy. The person soelected shall serve the balance of the term.Section 3.DutiesofOfficers. TheChairperson performsthe followingduties.
(a)Presides at all meetingsof theCommission.
(b)Appoints committee membersandchairpersonsof committees asnecessary.
(c)Signs correspondence on behalf of theCommission.
(d)Representsthe Commission before the CityCouncil.
(e)Performsother duties necessaryorcustomary to theoffice.In the event of the absence of the Chairperson or his/her inability to act, the ViceChairperson presides in place of the Chairperson. In the event of the absence of or the inability to act of both the Chairperson and the Vice Chairperson, the remaining members shall elect one of their members to act as temporary Chairperson.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The Commission Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:None.
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