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HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
Draft Minutes
July 9, 2009
The July 9, 2009 meeting of the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at
7:09 p.m. at the Dublin Civic Center, Dublin, California, by Chair Carr.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Carr led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners (Cm.) Present: Carr, Mack, Minniear,Nuckols, Tutino, Vonheeder-Leopold
Commissioners Absent: Halket
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS—None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Cm. Mack, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder-Leopold, and by a vote of 5-0-1, with Vice Chair
Halket absent, the Commission voted to approve the minutes of June 11, 2009 as presented. Cm.
Minniear abstained from the vote due to his absence during the June 11, 2009 meeting.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS.-None
PUBLIC HEARING -None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.1 HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION RESPONSIBILITIES
Mr. John Hartnett, Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in
the Staff Report.
On a motion by Cm. Vonheeder-Leopold, seconded by Cm. Mack, and by a vote of 6-0-0 with Vice Chair
Halket absent, the Commission voted to recommend to the City Council revisions to Section V and
Section VII of the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Bylaws.
NEW BUSINESS
8.1 DUBLIN TRANSIT CENTER PUBLIC ART PROJECT
Mr. John Hartnett, Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in
the Staff Report.
Ms. Chandra Cerrito, Dublin Transit Center Public Art Project Consultant, provided a presentation
highlighting various public art projects by Mr. Cliff Garten.
Chair Carr, who is one of the Commission representatives to the Art Selection Committee, commented
that the artist selection process was a difficult one because all of the artists were outstanding. She stated
that Mr. Garten's artwork shows that he does a great job of designing art that fits into the surrounding
area.
Cm. Tutino asked if lighting could be incorporated into the design of the artwork. Ms. Cerrito stated that
lighting was mentioned in discussion with Mr. Garten and could be a possibility.
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Cm. Vonheeder-Leopold pointed out that the City once had an unfavorable experience in which an artist
was chosen without first displaying a mock-up of the proposed artwork. She stated the importance of
having the artist survey the site in which the art is being placed.
Cm. Minniear stated that the site for the Dublin Transit Center Public Art is significant because it is the
first and last sight of the City for a large number of BART passengers.
On a motion by Cm. Tutino, seconded by Cm. Vonheeder-Leopold, and by a vote of 6-0-0 with Vice
Chair Halket absent, the Commission voted to recommend approval of artist Cliff Garten to the City
Council.
8.2 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FY 2009-2010
Mr. John Hartnett, Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in
the Staff Report.
The Commission received the report.
8.3 ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM
Ms. Elizabeth Isles, Heritage Center Director, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff
Report.
On a motion by Cm. Vonheeder-Leopold, seconded by Cm. Nuckols, and by a vote of 6-0-0 with Vice
Chair Halket absent, the Commission voted to nominate Cm. Minniear and Cm. Mack to the Oral History
Program Steering Committee.
9.1 OTHER BUSINESS
Cm. Vonheeder-Leopold reported on her attendance at the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation Board Meeting
this week.
Cm. Nuckols reported on her recent trip to Washington, D.C.
Mr. Hartnett reminded the Commission that the first concert of the Summer Concert Series would be held
on July 10, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Rhonda Franklin
Administrative Technician
APPROVED:
Chairperson