HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-08-2023 HCAC Revised AgendaCouncil Chamber Civic Center
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www.dublin.ca.gov REVISED AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the DUBLIN HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS
COMMISSION
Thursday, June 8, 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.
3.1 Approval of May 11, 2023, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes
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Approval of May 11, 2023, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of May 11, 2023, Heritage and Cultural Arts Regular Meeting.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - May 11, 2023 Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes
3.2 Tri-Annual Parks and Community Services Department Report for January through
April 2023.
The Commission will receive the Department Tri-Annual Report on classes, activities, and
events from January through April 2023.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Tri-Annual Parks and Community Services Department Report for
January through April 2023
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4.1 Dublin Transit Center Parking Garage Public Art Project Update
The Commission will receive an update on the public art project planned for the
Dublin Transit Center Parking Garage being constructed by Alameda County.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the presentation.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Dublin Transit Center Parking Garage Public Art Project Staff Report
from August 11, 2022
Attachment 2 - Transit Center Parking Garage Public Art Project Update from October
2022
5. NEW BUSINESS
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
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Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132), 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
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and resolve any doubt in favor of
accessibility.
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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Agenda Item 3.1
DATE:June 8,2023
TO:Honorable Chair and Commission Members
FROM:Jackie Dwyer,Parks & Community Services Director
SUBJECT:Approval of May 11, 2023,Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting MinutesPreparedby:Kim Bonato,Senior Office Assistant
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of May 11, 2023,Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Approve the minutes of May 11, 2023,Heritage and Cultural Arts Regular Meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:None.
DESCRIPTION:The Commission will consider approval of the minutes of May 11, 2023,Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The Commission Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:1)Attachment 1 –May 11, 2023,Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
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MINUTES OF THE HERITAGE AND
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
Regular Meeting: Thursday, May 11, 2023
Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission
REGULAR MEETING
May 11, 2023
A Regular Meeting of the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission was held on Thursday, May 11, 2023, in the Council Chamber at the Civic Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:01p.m.by Chairperson Julia Tomtania.
1)CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEAttendee Name StatusJulia Tomtania, Chairperson PresentA Kelly Paschal-Hunter, Vice Chairperson AbsentShweta Agrawal, Commissioner Present Gina Gabriell, Commissioner PresentKim Hudson, Commissioner PresentTimea Iharosi, Commissioner PresentMargaret Liang, Commissioner AbsentDarren Phillips, Alternate Commissioner Present
2)ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
2.1)Public Comment -None
3)CONSENT CALENDAR
3.1)Approved the March 9, 2023, Regular Heritage and Cultural Arts Meeting
Minutes.On a motion by Commissioner Gabriell, seconded by Commissioner Iharosi, and by unanimous vote, the Commission adopted the Consent Calendar.RESULT:ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]MOVED BY:Gina Gabriell, CommissionerSECOND:Timea Iharosi, CommissionerAYES:Tomtania, Agrawal, Gabriell, Hudson, Iharosi, PhillipsABSENT:Liang and Paschal-Hunter
4)UNFINISHED BUSINESS –None.
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Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission
REGULAR MEETING
May 11, 2023
5)NEW BUSINESS
5.1)Utility Box Art SelectionThe Commission received a presentation on the Utility Box Art design proposals anddiscussed the item. On a motion by Chairperson Tomtania, seconded by Commissioner Hudson, and by unanimous vote, the Commission approved ten Utility Box Art designs for recommendation to City Council.RESULT:APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]MOVED BY:Julia Tomtania, ChairpersonSECOND:Kim Hudson, CommissionerAYES:Tomtania, Agrawal, Gabriell, Hudson, Iharosi, PhillipsABSENT:Liang and Paschal-Hunter
6)OTHER BUSINESS The Commissioners and Staff provided brief information-only reports.
7)ADJOURNMENTChairperson Tomtania adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m.
Julia Tomtania, ChairpersonHeritage and Cultural Arts CommissionATTEST:
Shaun ChilkotowskyHeritage and Cultural Arts Manager
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Agenda Item 3.2
DATE:June 8,2023
TO:Honorable ChairandCommissioners
FROM:Jackie Dwyer, Parks&CommunityServicesDirector
SUBJECT:Tri-AnnualParksand CommunityServicesDepartmentReportfor January
through April 2023
Prepared by Elisabeth Hogue, Senior Office Assistant
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Commission will receive the Tri-Annual Parks and Community Service Department
Report on classes, activities, and events from January through April 2023.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the report.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
The attached report summarizes the classes, activities, and events conducted bythe City of
Dublin Parks and Community Services Department from January through April 2023.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The Commission Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Tri-AnnualParksandCommunityServicesDepartmentReportfor January through April
2023
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TRI-ANNUAL PARKS AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES REPORT FOR JANUARY
THROUGH APRIL 2023
Parks
The Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space Phase 1 project design will be completed in
June. Pending resource agency permits, construction is anticipated to begin in late summer,
with construction completion in late 2023/early 2024.
The Jordan Ranch Neighborhood Square project is currently in the detailed design phase,
which will continue through this year,with construction anticipated to begin in 2024.
The Wallis Ranch Community Park design is complete,and the project will begin bidding in
late May,with construction anticipated to begin in late Summer.
Recreation Contract Classes
Contract classes had a total of 1,957 registered participants this quarter. New classes
included Anime and Magna Cartooning, Data Science Level 1: Data Visualization with
Python,Skyhawks Baseball Skills, and Young Engineers Bricks Challenge. Club VIP
Volleyball classes returned this spring with 55 registered participants. Arora Tennis
continues to have the most registrations,with 771 registered participants. Kidz Love
Soccer and Skyhawks followed with 290 and 235 participants.
TABLE 1: RECREATION CONTRACT CLASSES
Category Number of
Participants
Contracted Fitness (Yoga, Zumba, Gymnastics, & Martial Arts)84
Contracted Sports (Basketball, Baseball, Tennis, Soccer, Multi-Sports,
& Golf)
1,614
Contracted Leisure (STEM, Enrichment, & Life-Long Learning)41
Contracted Cultural Arts (Arts, Theater, Dance, & Performing Arts)218
Totals 1,957
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Afterschool Programs
The Afterschool Recreation and Afterschool LEAD programs
operated at various elementary school sites. Afterschool
Recreation registration for Session II totaled 204 participants at
six school sites, an increase of 37 participants from last year at
seven school sites. Afterschool LEAD registration for Session II
totaled 16 participants, doubling last year’s registration.
Session III began on February 27 and experienced a slight
decrease in participation from Session II; however, the program
obtained 30 more participants in Session III compared to last
year. In February, the programs were revamped to include
stations. These stations include Homework/Reading, STEM,
Board Games, and Arts and Crafts. Participants and parents
have expressed satisfaction with this change. In April, the
Dublin Elementary Afterschool Recreation program
collaborated with the school to beautify the campus with potted
plants.
TABLE 2: AFTERSCHOOL RECREATION PARTICIPATION
School Session II Session III
Amador 30 25
Cottonwood 20 16
Dougherty 38 32
Dublin 41 37
Frederiksen 35 30
Green 40 45
Totals 204 185
Table 3: AFTERSCHOOL LEAD PARTICIPATION
School Session II Session III
Fallon 11 9
Wells 5 4
Totals 16 13
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Kids Night Out
Family Services and Wave Staff collaborated on the second
annual Kids Night Out at the Wave on January 21. The 42
participants enjoyed pizza, crafts, and swimming.
Preschool Programs
The Preschool Program ended Session II on February 11
and began Session III on February 13,maintaining 92
participants. In January,students had a guest yoga
instructor come to class. February brought Valentine’s
exchanges and began Fall 23/24 Preschool registration. In March,the students celebrated
Dr. Seuss’s Birthday with a Scholastic Book Fair on site –earning $397 in books for the
preschool program, set Leprechaun traps for St. Patrick’s Day, and had a visit from the
Mobile Zoo. April was busy with a Spring Egg Hunt and the annual Pee-Wee Walk-a-thon.
This year’s Walk-a-Thon funds went towards the Youth Fee Assistance program.
TABLE 4: PRESCHOOL PARTICIPATION
Program Session II Session III
Dublin/Nielsen Elem.(4 days/week,4-year -olds )9 8
Shannon Center (2 days/week,3-year-olds)22 22
Shannon Center (2 days/week,4-year-olds)15 18
Shannon Center (3 days/week,3-year-olds)22 22
Shannon Center (3 days/week,4-year-olds)24 22
Totals 92 92
Dublin Benefit Concert
The Youth Advisory Committee hosted the 9th Annual Dublin Benefit Concert on April 6 at
the first Farmers’ Market of the 2023 season. Ten youth and senior acts performed,
including a high school “Ska Punk” band, vocalists singing popular songs, senior dance
groups, and other acts. There were approximately 150 people,exceeding last year’s
attendance. The increased attendance was credited to large groups performing, their
invited family and friends to watch, and Farmers’ Market patrons passing by that stayed to
watch.
Youth and Adult Sports
The Junior Warriors youth basketball league returned for its 2022/23 season. The season
ran from December 12, 2022,through March 11,2023. Over 85 coaches volunteered to
coach 731 players on teams from kindergarten through eighth grade. Following the
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season’s conclusion, the City was among two teams selected to participate in the Junior
Warriors Classic in Oakland at a Warriors practice facility.
Adult 5-on-5 Basketball League returned to Stager Gymnasium with ten teams consisting of
105 players. Games began on January 15, with the championship game played on March 19.
Stager Gymnasium hosted three major basketball tournaments following the completion of
the Junior Warriors Season, including the Semi-Professional Basketball League “Delta
Stars.”
The Leprechauns are coming to Dublin! Staff is currently working with the newly named
Dublin Leprechauns, a team within the Pecos League of Professional Baseball
Clubs, who hosted their opening night on May 30, beginning at 7:30 PM at Fallon Sports
Park. The Dublin Leprechauns will take over the schedule and roster of the formally
known Scuba Divers of Santa Rosa.
Athletic Facilities/Picnic Reservations
TABLE 5: ATHLETIC FACILITY/PICNIC RESERVATIONS
Facility Rental Location Jan Feb Mar Apr TotalHoursReserved
DublinSportsGrounds 0 0 746 1,034 1,780
Fallon Sports Park 872 999 2,009 2,098 5,978
Ted Fairfield Park 0 0 124 87 211
EmeraldGlenPark 117 145 611 1,086 1,959
Batting Cages 330 411 483 420 1,644
Stager Gym 198 162 173 202 735
Picnic Rentals *14 26 45 101 186
TotalHours 1,531 1,743 4,191 5,028 12,493
*Total number of rentals
The Wave
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Recreation Swimming & Birthday Parties
Rain or shine, weekend recreation swim is great for family fun any time of the yearand
remains a well-used resource. Birthday parties continue to be in high demand and are an
affordable way to celebrate. Birthday party reservations for March and April reached
maximum capacity.
TABLE 6: ACTIVITY TOTALS FROM JANUARY TO APRIL
Activity Categories Totals
Recreation Swim
Participants
5,309
Birthday Parties Reserved 43
Birthday Party Attendees 783
Competition Swimming Programs
The Junior Green Gator program introduces beginning swimmers to a swimming team
atmosphere. The Wave introduced new programming, Junior Gator 2 – Stoke and
Endurance, to prepare returning swim team participants for the upcoming Summer season.
These programs totaled 231 participants.
Swim Lessons
The Wave swimming lesson program continues to see remarkable participation. The
preschool and introductory levels are the most popular.
TABLE 7: SWIM LESSONS REGISTRATIONS
Lesson Type Spring 2023
Oyster and Pearl 177
Preschool Lessons 539
Jellyfish 418
Turtle 1 - 3 938
Otter 1 -2 114
Octopus 1-2 145
Dolphin 1-2 116
Adults 1 – 2 132
Private Lessons 152
Total Registration 2,731
Fitness Swimming
The new monthly production schedule forthefitness swimprogram was wellreceived, as
reflected in the total participation numberof 3,355. Users areenjoying the ability to schedule
and reserve lanesinadvance.
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Private Rentals/Banquet Facilities
The Shannon Community Center remained in high demand for private events and booked
all weekends of 2023 by the end of April. Selling out at the Shannon Center has allowed the
opportunity to highlight the Alamilla Springs Ballroom and familiarize the public with this
beautiful venue. The website pages for facility rentals recently received an overhaul that
provides a friendlier user interface and virtual tours of all facilities. These virtual tours
have assisted immensely in the marketing and accessibility to view all venues.
TABLE 8: FACILITY RENTALS BY FACILITY
Facility Total Hours Reserved
Shannon Community Center –Non-Profits 99
Shannon Community Center –Private Rentals 2,206
Heritage Park –Non-Profits 57
Heritage Park –Private Rentals 227
Dublin Senior Center –Non-Profits 115
Dublin Senior Center –Private Rentals 167
The Wave –Community Room –Private Rentals 220
Dublin Library –Non-Profits 287
Dublin Library –Private Rentals 114
RMR Civic Center –Non-Profits 84
RMR Civic Center –Private Rentals 138
Total 3,714
Senior Center
The Senior Center continues to offer activities, programs, and events for visitors to
participate in. The objective is to foster an active and healthy community for Seniors.
TABLE 9: SENIOR CENTER VISITORS AND VOLUNTEERS TOTALS
Programs Jan Feb Mar Apr
Visitors, Daily Average 287 295 263 281
Volunteer hours 121 126 140 122
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Senior Center Programming
Due to its increased popularity, the center has added a fifth day of table tennis on Fridays
averaging 16-20 players. The Trail Trekkers hiking club averages 15 hikers weekly, and the
line dance socials attract over 36 participants. The Melody Minstrels Ukelele group
continues to grow and now averages over 30 participants a week. The Artist Open Studio
has seen an increase to 10 artists each Friday.
Senior Trips
In partnership with VIP Travel and Tours, the senior travel program took a March trip for
the San Francisco Movie Tour with Craig Smith. This tour visited famous locations/scenes
of iconic movies made in San Francisco. Participants enjoyed a hosted lunch at Swiss Louis
and a stop at Mel’s Diner for dessert.
Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
On Thursday, April 27, the Dublin Senior Center held its first in-person Volunteer
Appreciation Luncheon since 2019. The volunteer luncheon is an opportunity for City Staff,
City Council, and the Senior Center Advisory Committee to thank the volunteers who lead
classes, events, and programs. The City’s executive team was on-site to serve the more than
50 senior volunteers in attendance.
Senior Events
The Senior Mixer program meets on the 4
th Tuesday of the month and is designed for new
senior center participants to meet new friends and make connections. The mixers feature
interactive activities such as Pictionary, chair volleyball, informational seminars, and
games.
Open Heart Kitchen
In partnership with Open Heart Kitchen, the lunch program continues daily, averaging 171
lunches daily.
TABLE 10: OPEN HEART KITCHEN LUNCHES SERVED
OHK Lunch Program Jan Feb Mar Apr Total
Lunches Served 2,782 3,313 4,064 3,396 13,560
Heritage Park and Museum
The Museum is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM and
Saturdays 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM. Self-guided tour pamphlets are also available at the Murray
School House and Kolb House for patrons to use anytime, along with other activities for
kids, such as coloring pages and an informational cemetery scavenger hunt. On display in
the small classroom is the exhibit Dublin Aerial Photos as Art and History, presented by the
Dublin Historical Society. This temporary exhibit highlights Caltrans-archived photography
of Dublin from the early 1960s and allows visitors to view the first images of Dublin’s
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freeway intersections and residences. Photos and objects will be on display through August
2023.
Weekend Wonders
On January 14, families participated in soap carving
for the monthly Weekend Wonders program.
Participants got creative and carved different animals
out of bars of soap. The following month on February
4, participants made valentines cookies and other
crafts for Valentine’s Day.
School Field Trips
School field trips took place in March and April.Three
local elementary schools (Frederiksen, John Green,
and Murray) organized field trips for their students,
allowing them to experience their community’s rich
history and cultural significance firsthand. In total,
184 students participated.
Private Tours
The City of Campbell arranged a private tour for patrons of their Senior Center. A total of
54 seniors participated in a guided tour to learn the history of Dublin.
Dublin Cemetery
The Dublin Cemetery completed four interments, two utilizing the Memorial Program
benches and boulders.
Public Art
“Go, Park, Read!” is a temporary public art program that features ten
painted little library boxes at ten different parks throughout Dublin. The
City partnered with the Friends of Dublin Library,which provided books to
“seed” the boxes at initial installation.
Special Events
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
The St. Patrick’s Day Celebration featured the return of the Lions Club Parade, Firefighters
Pancake Breakfast, Shamrock Fun Run and Walk,and a two-day festival. Highlights of the
event included three stages of live Irish entertainment, an Irish Marketplace,and carnival
rides and games. Attendance on Saturday was as expected,with record crowds packing the
festival footprint. Due to inclement weather, the crowds were lighter on Sunday,but the
festival ran as scheduled.
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Farmer’s Market
The Dublin Farmers Market opened on Thursday, April 6. The Market is held on Thursday
evenings at Emerald Glen Park and began the season with over 25 unique vendor booths.
The Market runs from April through September.
Spring Eggstravaganza
The Spring Eggstravaganza event at Heritage Park on Saturday, April 8, received 825
registrations. Youth participated in an egg hunt, took photos with Peter Rabbit and Flopsy,
jumped in an inflatable obstacle course, painted their faces, played with a giant parachute,
made Spring arts and crafts, and visited on-site vendors.
Dublin Pride Week
The annual Dublin Pride Week was held from April 22 – April 29. This year’s theme was
“Dublin: Stronger Together.” Dublin Pride Week kicked off with Volunteer Day on Saturday,
April 22. Over 500 volunteers assisted in various projects throughout Dublin, including
rehabilitating the BMX park at Fallon Sports Park, creek clean-ups, park and picnic area
beautification projects, and mulching tree wells. All volunteers received passes to the Wave
and a barbeque lunch from the Dublin Lions Club. A Volunteer Resource Fair occurred
concurrently at Emerald Glen Park during Volunteer Day. The resource fair featured local
non-profit organizations sharing additional volunteer opportunities available throughout
the year. Dublin Pride Week also featured the annual Drug Take Back and E-waste recycling
event on Saturday, April 22, at the Dublin Civic Center.
TABLE 11: UPCOMING EVENTS
Date Event Location
6/3/2023 Master Gardener Workshop Don Biddle Community Park
6/5/2023 Junior Warriors Summer League Kickoff Fallon Sports Park
6/10-6/11/23 Family Campout Jordan Ranch Park
6/10/2023 Weekend Wonders: Ice Cream Social Heritage Park & Museum
6/15/23 Summer Concert: Careless Whisper Emerald Glen Park
6/22/2023 Summer Concert: Salvage Title Emerald Glen Park
6/23/2023 Picnic Flix: Super Pets Emerald Glen Park
6/29/2023 Summer Concert: Evolution Emerald Glen Park
6/30/2023 Picnic Flix: Lightyear Don Biddle Community Park
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Agenda Item 4.1
DATE:June 8, 2023
TO:Honorable Chair and Commissioners
FROM:Jackie Dwyer,Parks & Community Services Director
SUBJECT:Dublin Transit Center Parking Garage Public Art Project UpdatePrepared by:Shaun Chilkotowsky, Heritage & Cultural Arts Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The Commission will receive an update on the public art project planned for the Dublin Transit Center Parking Garage being constructed by Alameda County.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Receive the presentation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:This public art project is funded by the County of Alameda and managed by the Alameda County Arts Commission.
DESCRIPTION:The County of Alameda is building a new parking structure adjacent to the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station. The Dublin Transit Center Parking Garage will have the capacity for more than 500 parking spaces, including priority vanpool parking and electric vehicle charging stations, to promote and increase commuter ridership. The new parking structure is intended to limit commuter vehicle miles, reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the San Ramon-Livermore-Amador Valley area, and support the County’s vision for accessible infrastructure and a healthy environment. The County is funding a public art project for the parking structure that the Alameda County Arts Commission, a division of Alameda County, will manage. A five-story glass wall located at the corner of Campus Drive and Martinelli Way has been identified as the location for an integrated art project. An artist will be selected through a public process and commissioned to create artwork to be printed on the glass. This will be highly visible expansive artwork integrated directly into the building.
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The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission will receive an update on the project, including the current project status and selection committee recommendation. The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Staff Report from August 11, 2022, which includes a more detailed outline of the project, is included as Attachment 1. A “Community Update” developed for the project and shared with the community at large in October 2022 is included as Attachment 2.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The Commission Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:1) Dublin Transit Center Parking Garage Public Art Project Staff Report from August 11, 2022 2) Transit Center Parking Garage Public Art Project Update from October 2022
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DATE: August 11, 2022
TO: Honorable Chair and Commissioners
FROM: Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director
SUBJECT: Dublin Transit Center Parking Garage Public Art Project
Prepared by: Shaun Chilkotowsky, Heritage & Cultural Arts Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Commission will receive a presentation from Rachel Osajima, Alameda County Arts
Commission Director, regarding the public art project planned for the Dublin Transit Center
Parking Garage being constructed by Alameda County.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the presentation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None. This public art project is funded by the County of Alameda and managed by the
Alameda County Arts Commission, a division of the County of Alameda.
DESCRIPTION:
Background
The County of Alameda is building a new parking structure adjacent to the
Dublin/Pleasanton BART station. The Dublin Transit Center Parking Garage will have the
capacity for more than 500 parking spaces, including priority vanpool parking and electric
vehicle charging stations, to promote and increase commuter ridership. The new parking
structure is intended to limit vehicle miles for commuters, reduce greenhouse gas
emissions in the Dublin-Livermore-Amador Valley area, and support the County’s vision
for accessible infrastructure and a healthy environment.
The County is funding a public art project for the parking structure that will be managed by
the Alameda County Arts Commission (ACAC), a division of Alameda County. A five-story
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glass wall located at the corner of Campus Drive and Martinelli Way has been identified as
the location for an integrated art project. An artist will be selected through a public process
and commissioned to create an artwork to be printed on the glass. This will be highly
visible expansive artwork integrated directly into the building.
Artist Selection Committee and Selection Process
The ACAC is following its standard process to engage community members and select an
artist for this project. To start the community engagement phase, the ACAC invited
community members to submit information about Dublin through an online survey. They
then requested that community members submit an interest form if they wished to serve on
the Selection Committee, in which eight members were chosen. Community members
serving on the Selection Committee were required to meet the following criteria:
• Live, work, or own a business in Dublin or the Tri-Valley region.
• Be willing to work cooperatively as part of a committee.
• Be willing to consider opinions beyond their individual interests and the greater
community when making recommendations.
• Be interested in art (prior experience evaluating artwork is not necessary).
• Be able to attend committee meetings.
Additionally, a stated goal of the ACAC was to have one or some community members with
direct art experience and knowledge of visual art and/or design; familiarity with evaluating
artwork in terms of style, materials, and concepts; and the ability to share their expertise with
others who do not have an art or design background.
Artists considered for this project are part of the 2021 Alameda County Artist Registry, an
established list of pre-qualified artists from 14 counties of the greater Bay Area (Alameda,
Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, Sacramento, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Francisco, San Joaquin,
San Mateo, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, and Yolo). From the Artist Registry, a Project Pool of
artists was identified. The ACAC staff considered the following when developing the Project
Pool:
• The artists’ professional experience illustrates an ability to fulfill the scope of work for
this project.
• Artists who work in various styles and materials that may be appropriate for this large-
scale, design-only project.
• Artists who live in Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore.
The ACAC staff presented the past work of the 44 artists in the Artist Project Pool to the Artist
Selection Committee on April 20 and 27, 2022. The Selection Committee reviewed images of
the artists’ past work and selected six semi-finalists for the project. The semi-finalists are:
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Cece Carpio, Emily Fromm, Robin Gibson, Phillip Hua, Rough Edge Collective (Maria-Jose
Lindo-Lawyer and Joshua Lawyer), and t.w.five (Pernilla Andersson and Paula Pereira).
The semi-finalists attended an orientation meeting with the ACAC to learn about the technical
aspects of the project during the proposal development period. Each semi-finalist was paid an
honorarium of $1,000 to create a visual and written artwork proposal.
Community Input in Artwork Design Selection
The six semi-finalists each created a visual and written proposal for this project after their
selection. They considered the character of Dublin’s landscape and community and the
architectural and site conditions. Dublin community members are invited to review the
proposals and provide comments. The proposals and feedback form are available online at
https://bit.ly/DublinGarage_Proposals. An informational display is also available at the Dublin
Library from August 9-22. Written comments will be accepted at the library. Comments will
be accepted online through Tuesday, August 23, at 12:00 p.m. The Artist Selection Committee
will consider all comments. The ACAC is promoting this opportunity throughout Dublin via
social media.
Next Steps
The semi-finalists will present their proposals and be interviewed by the Artist Selection
Committee on Wednesday, August 24. The Selection Committee will choose one artist (or one
artist team) for this project. The Selection Committee’s recommendation of the artist will be
presented for approval to the Alameda County Public Art Advisory Committee at their
meeting on Thursday, August 25, and to the Members of the ACAC at their meeting on
Wednesday, September 14. The artist’s contract will be presented to the Alameda County
Board of Supervisors for final approval in October 2022. All meetings are held via
teleconference. The ACAC meeting agendas and Zoom links can be found on their website at
www.acgov.org/arts. The Board of Supervisor’s meeting information can be found on the
main County website at https://bos.acgov.org/regular-meetings/.
Once the selected artist is under contract, the artist will work closely with the ACAC staff to
further develop their proposal. The artist will create the completed artwork with careful
consideration of the technical requirements of the ceramic frit printing process and the
architectural and site conditions. ACAC staff will work with the Alameda County General
Services Agency to ensure the digital files and other building requirements for this project are
met. The anticipated completion date for the Dublin Transit Center Parking Garage is early
2024.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
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NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The Commission Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
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Overview
The County of Alameda is building a new parking garage adjacent to the Dublin-Pleasanton BART station. The Dublin
Transit Center Parking Garage is intended to limit vehicle miles for commuters and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Public Art Project
Alameda County Arts Commission
October 2022
Dublin Transit Center Parking Garage
Artwork Description
Artist Phillip Hua’s public art project will be a collaboration with the Dublin community. Hua will invite community
members to observe Dublin’s natural world and to share ideas and photos of animals, birds, insects and plants to
include in the smaller dots found within the overall image. The overall image features a flock of birds flying together
through the sky, symbolizing movement in a natural form. This idea of movement celebrates community members
who are in motion, using the parking garage and traveling throughout the Dublin community and beyond.
in the Dublin-Livermore-Amador
Valley area. This project supports
the County’s vision for accessible
infrastructure and a healthy
environment. The County is funding
the public art project for this parking
structure. An Artist Selection
Committee, comprised of Dublin
community members, selected Bay
Area artist Phillip Hua for this project.
The artwork will be printed on the
5-story glass walls surrounding the
stair tower at the corner of Campus
Drive and Martinelli Way.
“The act of looking for nature will be part of the creation of
the design as well as the viewing experience,” said artist
Phillip Hua. A up-close image is shown on the right. The
individual dots will feature images of animals, birds, insects
and plants submitted by Dublin community members.
Digital illustration of the selected artwork proposal by artist Phillip Hua.
Project Update
At the request of the Selection Committee, artist
Phillip Hua worked on a revised design. The new
design features a different bird on each floor
including: hummingbirds, northern flickers, great
horned owl, red-tailed hawks, and egrets. These
birds replace the originally proposed depiction of
geese. Some fine tuning of the bird selection
may take place. Additionally, colored patterns
were added to the transparent areas providing a
sense of movement and adding visual interest
and texture to the overall design.
Close up image of hummingbirds
and the smaller dots found within
the overall images featuring
animals, birds, insects and plants.
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Images of Selected Artwork Proposal by Phillip Hua
Revised Proposal, October 2022
Building image provided by McCarthy Building Companies.
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Community Involvement
Input from the Dublin community is being solicited for this project. Dublin residents were encouraged to
apply to serve on the artist selection committee and early on in the project, a public survey was available
soliciting feedback on the project. In mid-August 2022, community members were invited to provide
feedback about the six artwork proposals created by the selected semifinalists. Artist Phillip Hua’s public art
project will be a collaboration with the Dublin community. Hua will invite community members to observe
Dublin’s natural world and to share ideas and photos of animals, birds, insects and plants to include in the
smaller dots found within the overall image. Opportunities for community members to participate will be
shared with community partners and posted on the Arts Commission’s website and social media. To receive
updates about opportunities for involvement, email artscommission@acgov.org.
Artist Selection Committee
The Dublin community members serving on the Artists Selection Committee are:
-Robert Bennett, Community Representative
-Sara Fayyaz, Community Representative (Participant in April meetings only)
-David Hess, Community Representative
-Margaret Liang, Community Representative
-Allison K. Paschal-Hunter, Community Representative
-Ryan Reichert, Community Representative
-Julia Tomtania, Community Representative
-Sawsan Wolski, Member of the Alameda County Arts Commission (non-voting, advisory member)
Selection Process and Semifinalists
The Artist Selection Committee met two times in April to review the past work and qualifications of 44 artists
in the project pool. Six artists were identified as semifinalists for the project. The semifinalists were paid an
honorarium to create a visual and written proposal describing the artwork they would make if selected for the
project. The Artist Selection Committee met on August 24 and interviewed the six semifinalists and selected
Phillip Hua for this project. The recommendation to award the contract for this project to artist Phillip Hua
was approved by the Alameda County Public Art Advisory Committee on August 31, 2022 and by the
Members of the Alameda County Arts Commission on September 14, 2022.
Next Steps
Artist Phillip Hua’s contract will be presented to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors in November 2022.
The process for community participation will begin in late 2022.
Timeline (subject to change)
March 2022: Community outreach regarding Artist Selection Committee and Community Survey
April 20 and 27: Artist Selection Committee meetings. Committee selected six artists as semifinalists.
May 12: Presentation to the Dublin Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission
June-July: Six semifinalists created proposals
August 9-23: Proposals on view for community feedback
August 11: Presentation to the Dublin Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission
August 16: Informational Report to Dublin City Council as a consent item
August 24: Selection Committee interviews semifinalists and selects artist Phillip Hua
August 31: Selection of artist Phillip Hua approved by the Alameda County Public Art Advisory Committee
September 14: Selection of Hua approved by the Members of the Alameda County Arts Commission
November: Approval of artist’s contract by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors
Late 2022-Early 2023: Community participation, finalize artwork design and completion of digital files
Early 2024: Dublin Garage construction complete
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Alameda County Arts Commission &the County’s Public Art Ordinance
The Arts Commission was established in 1965 by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. The Members of
the Arts Commission provide oversight of the Commission and act in an advisory capacity to the Board of
Supervisors concerning the arts and the cultural environment in the County. The Arts Commission is comprised
of fifteen community members appointed by the Board of Supervisors, and seven ex-officio members
representing County Departments and leading educational and cultural institutions. The Arts Commission’s
programs are managed by a staff of four full-time County employees. The Office of the Arts Commission is
proud to be a division of the County’s Auditor-Controller Agency/Clerk-Recorder’s Office led by elected official
Melissa Wilk. The support and leadership provided by Melissa Wilk is critical to the work of the Arts
Commission. The Auditor-Controller Agency/Clerk-Recorder’s Office has an extensive leadership role with the
County government and the Arts Commission.
The Arts Commission is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Alameda County by nurturing a thriving
environment for the arts; promoting economic opportunities for Alameda County’s artists and arts
organizations through services such as arts funding, public art, and arts education; encouraging public
participation in the arts and actively advocating for the arts. The Arts Commission supports all art forms
including visual, performing, literary, traditional, and media arts. All of the Arts Commission’s services are
based on the belief that arts and creativity are essential to every successful and thriving community.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors established Alameda County’s Percent for Art ordinance in 1994.
The Public Art Program provides for public art elements connected to capital improvement projects
undertaken by the County. By ordinance, the Arts Commission Staff are responsible for the management and
administration of the Public Art Program. All aspects of the program are conducted in-house by the Arts
Commission Staff. The goals of the Public Art Program are to generate positive, uplifting art experiences that
create a sense of place, foster involvement with and respect for the regional community and users of the
buildings, and promote the economic vitality of the County. For each site, unique artworks are created by
professional artists and are integrated into the design of the structure or landscaping. Artwork is purchased or
commissioned through an open, competitive process. The Public Art Program is administered with guidance
from the Alameda County Public Art Advisory Committee, a body of nine appointed community members.
Get Connected & Stay Informed!
Email artscommission@acgov.org to be added to the Arts Commission’s email list about this project.
Sign up to receive the Arts Commission’s newsletter by visiting www.acgov.org/arts and click on About Us and
Contact Us and follow the directions for sign up for the newsletter.
More Information
For questions about the public artwork contact the Office of the Arts Commission at phone (510) 208-9646 or
email artscommission@acgov.org For questions about the garage construction project contact the Alameda
County General Services Agency at phone (510) 208-9700 or email GSA-Assistance@acgov.org.
Office of the Alameda County Arts Commission
1106 Madison Street, Suite 336, Oakland, CA 94607
www.acgov.org/arts | artscommission@acgov.org
A division of the Alameda County Auditor-Controller/Clerk-Recorder Agency
Under the Leadership of Agency Director Melissa Wilk
www.acgov.org/auditor | ACCR.info@acgov.org
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