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Home My WebLink About09-11-2025 HCAC Agenda PacketCouncil Chamber Civic Center 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 www.dublin.ca.gov Regular Meeting of the CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. PRESENTATIONS The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission will receive a presentation from the Alameda County Arts Commission regarding the Public Art Project for the future Fire Training Center, located at 5053 Gleason Drive in Dublin. The presentation will include an update on the artist selection process and provide an opportunity for public comment on the artwork proposals. Receive the presentation. Staff Report 3. 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). September 11, 2025 Dublin Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Agenda 1 1 4. 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. 4.1 Approval of June 12, 2025, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting Minutes The Commission will consider approving the June 12, 2025, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting minutes. Approve the minutes of June 12, 2025, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting. Staff Report Attachment 1 - Minutes of the June 12, 2025, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. NEW BUSINESS 7. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS Brief information only reports from Commissioners and/or Staff, including committee reports and reports by Commissioners related to meetings attended at City expense (AB1234). 8. 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), 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. September 11, 2025 Dublin Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Agenda 2 2 Mission The City of Dublin promotes and supports a high quality of life, ensures a safe, secure, and sustainable environment, fosters new opportunities, and champions a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. September 11, 2025 Dublin Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Agenda 3 3 STAFF REPORT Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission Page 1 of 2 Agenda Item 2.1 DATE: September 11, 2025 TO: Honorable Chair and Commissioners FROM: Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director SUBJECT: Alameda County Fire Training Center Public Art Project Prepared by: Tyler Phillips, Parks & Community Services Manager EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission will receive a presentation from the Alameda County Arts Commission regarding the Public Art Project for the future Fire Training Center, located at 5053 Gleason Drive in Dublin. The presentation will include an update on the artist selection process and provide an opportunity for public comment on the artwork proposals. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the presentation. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. This project will be managed by the Alameda County Arts Commission, a division of the County of Alameda. DESCRIPTION: The County of Alameda is building a new Fire Training Center on County-owned property adjacent to the existing Fire Station 17 on Gleason Road in Dublin. The facility will consist of two structures totaling approximately 14,000 square feet on an approximately 200,000-square- foot site that will serve as a regional training facility. The main training building will feature classrooms, offices, storage, and exercise space. In addition, there will be a five-story training tower with simulation rooms for live smoke and burning scenarios, equipment storage, and a training control room. The County is funding a public art project for the fire training center that is being managed by the Alameda County Arts Commission. The County anticipates the future artwork will be in a highly visible area at the front of the project site, adjacent to the facilities entrance and parking 4 Page 2 of 2 area, along Gleason Drive. The Alameda County Arts Commission is using its established Artist Registry to select the artist for this project. While this project is managed by the Alameda County Arts Commission and funded by the County, input from the community and residents is being solicited. The Alameda County Arts Commission is inviting community members to comment on the public art proposals created by the six artist semifinalists for the project. Community members who live, work in, or regularly visit Dublin art are invited to participate. Community members can view and comment on the artwork proposals on the Arts Commission’s website: arts.acgov.org/public-art-updates from September 6-30, 2025. There will also be an in-person display at the Dublin Library from September 10-30, 2025. The Artist Selection Committee for the project includes three Dublin community members and three representatives from the Alameda County Fire Department. The presentation will include a short overview of the online community comment process and Arts Commission staff will return to the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission with an update on the artist selection. Completion of the construction project is anticipated to be in late 2026. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The Commission Agenda was posted, and the Alameda County Arts Commission was provided with a copy of the Staff Report. ATTACHMENTS: None. 5 STAFF REPORT HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Page 1 of 1 Agenda Item 4.1 DATE: August 14, 2025 TO: Honorable Chair and Commissioners FROM: Jackie Dwyer, Parks & Community Services Director SUBJECT: Approval of June 12, 2025, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Prepared by: Kim Bonato, Senior Office Assistant EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Commission will consider approving the June 12, 2025, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting minutes. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of June 12, 2025, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission will consider approval of the minutes from the June 12, 2025, Regular Meeting. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The Commission Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS: 1) Minutes of the June 12, 2025, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting 6 MINUTES OF THE HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission REGULAR MEETING June 12, 2025 A Regular Meeting of the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission was held on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the Peter W. Snyder Council Chamber, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM by Chairperson Phillips. 1) CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Attendee Name Status Darren Phillips, Chairperson Present Shweta Agrawal, Vice Chairperson Present Jain Archana, Commissioner Present Gina Gabriell, Commissioner Present Timea Iharosi, Commissioner Present Julia Tomtania, Commissioner Present Victoria Liu, Alternate Commissioner Present * 2) PRESENTATIONS – None. 3) PUBLIC COMMENT – None. 4) CONSENT CALENDAR 4.1) Approved May 8, 2025, Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. On a motion by Commissioner Gabriell, seconded by Commissioner Tomtania, and by a unanimous vote, the Commission adopted the Consent Calendar. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Gina Gabriell, Commissioner SECOND: Julia Tomtania, Commissioner AYES: Phillips, Agrawal, Archana, Gabriell, Iharosi, Tomtania ABSENT: Liu 5) UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None 6) NEW BUSINESS – None. Attachment 1 7 Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission REGULAR MEETING June 12, 2025 6.1) 2025 Temporary Art Project The Commission received a presentation on future temporary public art projects and provided feedback. *Commissioner Liu arrived at 7:08 PM. On a motion by Commissioner Tomtania, seconded by Chairperson Phillips, and by a five-to- two roll call vote, the Commission approved the Wooden Barrels with the theme of Culture, Arts, and Music for the future temporary public art project. RESULT: APPROVED [5-2] MOVED BY: Julia Tomtania, Commissioner SECOND: Darren Phillips, Chairperson AYES: Phillips, Agrawal, Archana, Iharosi, Tomtania NAYES: Gabriell, Liu 6.2) Cultural Event Space Grant Program – 2025 Fourth Quarter Applicants This item was pulled from the agenda at the request of the applicant. The applicant withdrew their special event grant application. 7) STAFF AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS Staff and Commissioners provided brief information-only reports. 8) ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Phillips adjourned the meeting at 8:21 PM. Darren Phillips, Chairperson Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission ATTEST: Tyler Phillips 8 Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission REGULAR MEETING June 12, 2025 Parks & Community Services Manager 9