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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-13-2007 Approved HCAC Minutes ;CITY OFDUBLIN HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MINUTES OF: SEPTEMBER 13,2007 The September 13, 2007 meeting of the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 7:05 p.m. at the Dublin Civic Center,Dublin, California,by Chairperson Mack. Pledge of Allegiance Chairperson Mack led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call Commissioners Present: Mack,Acuff, Can,Lussie, Swalwell and Vonheeder-Leopold Commissioners Absent: Halket Oral Communications—None 1 Approval of Minutes Chairperson Mack directed the Commission's attention to page two, paragraph 6 to reflect that Tanisha Williams would be volunteering her time as an individual to work on the African American Exhibit with Chairperson Mack, not as a representative of Safeway. ON A MOTION BY CM. ACUFF, SECONDED BY CM. VONHEEDER-LEOPOLD, AND BY UNANIMOUS VOTE, THE COMMISSION APPROVED THE MINUTES OF AUGUST 9, 2007 AS CORRECTED BY CHAIRPERSON MACK. Written Communications—None Public Hearing-None Unfinished Business-None New Business 8.1 Summer 2007 Quarterly Report John Hartnett, Heritage & Cultural Arts Supervisor, advised that the Heritage and Cultural Arts Division coordinates and implements a number of quality programs that strengthen community image, provide recreational and artistic experiences, and encourage healthy lifestyles. This goal is accomplished by providing diverse cultural program offerings in the areas of music, dance, film and visual and performing arts. Hartnett reviewed a summary of programs conducted during summer 2007, including a comparison to summer 2006 classes, new classes and camps for summer 2007 and upcoming fall classes. Commission Comments Cm. Acuff asked if any of the participants in Breaking into Film and Television was interested in pursuing this medium further. Hartnett advised that it is difficult to offer these types of classes at this time because it requires the use of technical equipment and Channel 30, which does have technical equipment, has very little available studio time. Hartnett indicated that there are already technical film & TV classes being offered to high school students in the area,through collaboration with teachers in Pleasanton and Dublin High School. Chairperson Mack suggested we might consider partnering in some way with the Livermore Film Festival. Hartnett advised he would look into the Livermore Film Festival. 8.2 Summer Concert Series Hartnett advised the Commission that the City will be sponsoring Dublin's 12th Annual Summer Concert Series beginning in July 2008. Five free concerts will be held on consecutive Friday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. outdoors at the Dublin Civic Center plaza area, and are free to the public. Traditionally, the concerts begin on the first Friday following the July 4`h Holiday. However, since July 4th falls on a Friday in 2008, the concerts will be + 5 Minutes—September 13,2007 Page2of2 scheduled to begin on the following Friday,July 11th, and continue through August 8`h. Hartnett reviewed the types of music that has been played in the past, which included a list of bands over the past five years and attendance figures for each. Commission Comments Cm. Vonheeder-Leopold liked the Cajun/Zydeco sound because it was fun and engaging. Cm. Carr suggested an Hawaiian night where we can have an instructor on hand to provide lessons to the public for free. Chairperson Mack liked the idea of bringing an instructor to the performance to help the audience become more engaged in the concert, such as Country Line Dancing or the Tango. Cm. Lussie asked if we would include a Big Band. Hartnett advised we could include a Big Band in the 2008 Summer Concert Series. Acuff suggested Rock&Roll (60's through the 90's)is always a crowd pleaser as well. Other Business Brief INFORMATIONAL ONLY Reports from Heritage and Cultural Arts Commissioners and/or Staff Cm. Carr advised that you can now view POD Casts of museums and exhibits. Cm. Lussie is working on publishing a book. Cm. Vonheeder-Leopold asked if Staff could consider making City of Dublin hand held flags as handouts at City events. People love flags and want to show their pride for the City of Dublin and feel this is a great way to express their kinship. • Hartnett advised that the Winter Concert Series will include the Dave Rocha Jazz Group in November and the Bay Bells Concert in December. In January we will host a big band concert and in February, we will have a concert pianist perform at the Library on our newly donated Grand Piano. Adjournment Being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Christie Marks Senior Office Assistant APPROVED: &'/ 1//,(1-- 7 2971/Z/ Chairperson