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Home My WebLink About5.10 Mayor’s Appointment to Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission and Senior Center Advisory Committee Unscheduled Vacancies STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL Page 1 of 2 Agenda Item 5.10 DATE: July 15, 2025 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager SUBJECT: Mayor’s Appointment to Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission and Senior Center Advisory Committee Unscheduled Vacancies Prepared by: Marsha Moore, MMC, City Clerk EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will consider the Mayor’s appointments to fill an unscheduled vacancy on the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission and an unscheduled vacancy on the Senior Center Advisory Committee. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Confirm the Mayor’s appointment of Jackson Berg to the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission unscheduled vacancy for the remainder of a term ending December 2028 and Michael Goldstein to the Senior Center Advisory Committee unscheduled vacancy for the remainder of a term ending December 2026. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: On May 7, 2025, an unscheduled vacancy occurred on the Senior Center Advisory Committee and on May 15, 2025, an unscheduled vacancy occurred on the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission. A notice seeking applications was posted on May 23, 2025, with a deadline of June 13, 2025. Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission After reviewing applications from alternate Victoria Liu, Jackson Berg, Paul Chang, Shubha Kandukoori, Sachin Khatter, Salim Razawi, and Chandra Singh, Mayor Hu selected Jackson Berg to fill the vacancy. 194 Page 2 of 2 Senior Center Advisory Committee After reviewing applications from alternates Michael Goldstein and Regis Harvey, Namrata Berry, Shubha Kandukoori, and Julia Nam, Mayor Hu selected Michael Goldstein to fill the vacancy. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The City Council Agenda was posted, and applicants were notified. ATTACHMENTS: 1) Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Applications 2) Senior Center Advisory Committee Applications 195 Attachment 1 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Application The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission is an advisory body to the City Council and City Staﬀ. This Commission is made up of seven members of the community who serve four-year staggered terms and one alternate serving two-year terms. The Commission considers and makes recommendations to the City Council on historical, cultural, and artistic matters by: ensuring historical preservation of the Heritage Center; generating public input concerning the arts; and, reviewing arts contract proposals. The Commission may also review and make recommendations regarding the City's budgets for arts programs, facilities, and the Heritage and Cultural Arts Long Range Plan for the community. The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Bylaws and Rules of Procedure govern the meetings and activities of the Commission. The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission is part of the City’s Conﬂict of Interest Code, and if appointed, you will be required to ﬁll out a disclosure statement which identiﬁes certain ﬁnancial interest beginning with the immediate twelve-month period prior to your appointment (FPPC Form 700) and attend Ethics Training. The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Bylaws and Rules of Procedure govern the meetings and activities of the Commission. To browse past Agendas and Minutes for the Commission, visit the City's Online Records Portal. Date Time * 11/15/2024 First Name * Victoria Last Name * Liu Address * Street Address Address Line 2 City Dublin State/Province/Region CA94568 Postal/Zip Code 94568 Country Alameda Phone (Primary)*Phone (Secondary) E-mail * How long have you been a resident of Dublin?* 207 5 Have you participated in Inside Dublin?* Yes No If yes, what year? Application Questions What education, training or experience do you have in cultural arts or heritage? - My College degree is Fine Arts - I have Art Consultant Business - I volunteered Teaching @ Adult school and Youth group List the artistic, cultural, and/or historic activities in which you have participated (particularly within the City of Dublin). Dublin has a rich heritage that has been preserved through parks, facilities, and programs. Dublin’s recent history comprises diverse growth and demographics. How do you bridge the pioneer era with the more recent growth that has shaped what Dublin is today? - Connect with the community to communicate and bridge between the cultures. - Reﬂect and improve during the process - Develope the good Program that earned good credit @ Dublin city community Thank You. What knowledge do you have of public art and public art programs in Dublin? - Dublin has good public art, but there is always space to get better and better.Thank You. What is the most important contribution you feel you can make as a member of the Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission? - I would do good research of current, study the history and Plan the future developement according to the research and study, to build up practical way with community and Team together to do good contribution work. Thank You. Please list any current or recent membership in arts, culture or heritage organizations. What experience do you have serving on advisory committees, task forces, boards or commissions? - APAPA board - Dublin sister city commission Why are you interested in serving on the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission? - Dublin city is a good town with Heritage and cultural Arts, I'd be glad to be part of the good Team to make excellent Art work @Dublin city. Thank You. 208 209 210 211 212 213 Senior Center Advisory Committee Application The Senior Center Advisory Committee consists of five members who serve four-year staggered terms. This Committee makes recommendations related to the operation and maintenance of an effective and efficient Senior Center for the residents of Dublin. Senior Center Advisory Committee Bylaws and Rules of Procedure govern the meetings and activities. To browse past Agendas and Minutes for the Commission, visit the City's Online Records Portal. Date Time * 11/15/2024 First Name * Michael Last Name * Goldstein Address * Street Address Address Line 2 What is the name of the ﬁrst street you lived on? City Dublin State/Province/Region CA Postal/Zip Code 94568 Country United States Phone (Primary)*Phone (Secondary) E-mail * How long have you been a resident of Dublin?* 37 Have you participated in Inside Dublin?* Yes No If yes, what year? 2022 Application Questions Why are you interested in serving on the Senior Center Advisory Committee? Attachment 2 214 To help seniors have the best programs in the Tri Valley In what organizations are you currently a member? Please list. What is your impression of the programs and services offered for seniors through the Dublin Senior Center? I think they are great, but there is lot more this for our seniors to do. Have you or a family member participated in the programs, services, or events offered at the Dublin Senior Center? Are there additional programs and services that should be offered through the Dublin Senior Center? Please describe. I would like to start a senior volunteer program to help at the schools and the community. What do you feel are some of the most pressing issues facing senior adults in the City of Dublin? They to get more active in the community. 215 216 217 Senior Center Advisory Committee Application The Senior Center Advisory Committee consists of five members who serve four-year staggered terms. This Committee makes recommendations related to the operation and maintenance of an effective and efficient Senior Center for the residents of Dublin. Senior Center Advisory Committee Bylaws and Rules of Procedure govern the meetings and activities. To browse past Agendas and Minutes for the Commission, visit the City's Online Records Portal. Date Time * 11/5/2024 First Name * Regis Last Name * Harvey Address * Street Address Address Line 2 City Dublin State/Province/Region CA Postal/Zip Code 94568 Country USA Phone (Primary)*Phone (Secondary) E-mail * How long have you been a resident of Dublin?* 10 Have you participated in Inside Dublin?* Yes No If yes, what year? Application Questions Why are you interested in serving on the Senior Center Advisory Committee? I am interested in serving on the Senior Center Advisory Committee because I am deeply committed to supporting and enhancing the well- being of our senior community. My background as a Human Services Commissioner in Dublin and as a Resident Service Coordinator at SAHA 218 has given me ﬁrsthand experience in advocating for and meeting the needs of diverse populations, including seniors. I have a passion for creating accessible and inclusive environments where seniors feel supported, engaged, and connected. I believe that my skills in community outreach, case management, and collaboration with local organizations make me well-suited to contribute meaningfully to the Committee's work. By serving on this Committee, I hope to ensure that our senior residents have access to vital resources, social opportunities, and programs that enhance their quality of life. Additionally, I am committed to listening to and addressing the needs of our seniors with compassion, drawing on my experience in developing and implementing community-based solutions. In what organizations are you currently a member? Please list. Diversity Inclusion Alliance, Diablo Black Men Group, Human Services Commission, Kappa Alpha Psi What is your impression of the programs and services offered for seniors through the Dublin Senior Center? My impression of the programs and services oﬀered through the Dublin Senior Center is that they are thoughtfully designed to promote the physical, emotional, and social well-being of our senior community. The variety of activities—ranging from health and wellness classes to social events and educational workshops—demonstrates a genuine commitment to meeting the diverse needs and interests of seniors. From what I’ve observed, the Senior Center does an excellent job of fostering a sense of community and inclusion, providing a welcoming space where seniors can connect, stay active, and continue learning. I’m particularly impressed by the emphasis on lifelong learning and the accessible opportunities for social engagement, which are essential in combatting isolation and enhancing overall quality of life. Given my experience in community services and advocacy, I would love to build on these strengths and work collaboratively to identify any areas for further enhancement. My goal would be to ensure that all seniors, regardless of their background or needs, can fully beneﬁt from the rich programs the Dublin Senior Center provides. Have you or a family member participated in the programs, services, or events offered at the Dublin Senior Center? Dublin Football (ﬁghting Irish) award event and Asian Paciﬁc Islander American Public Aﬀairs (APAPA) ceremony event Are there additional programs and services that should be offered through the Dublin Senior Center? Please describe. -Multicultural events and activities -Intergenerational collaboration events and activities What do you feel are some of the most pressing issues facing senior adults in the City of Dublin? More aﬀordable or free programs since a lot of seniors are on a ﬁxed income. 219 220 221 222 223 224