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CITY OF DUBLIN
May 11, 2017
The May 11, 2017, Regular Meeting of the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at
7:01 PM at the Dublin Civic Center, Dublin, California, by Chair Szollos.
Commissioners (Cm.) Present: Bennett, Blackburn, Lau, Vonheeder-Leopold, Szollos
Commissioners Absent: Peesapati, Rawal
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Szollos led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Introduction of Heritage and Cultural Arts Commissioner Georgean Vonheeder-Leopold
Ms. Tegan McLane, Cultural Arts and Heritage Manager, introduced Ms. Georgean Vonheeder-Leopold as
newly appointed member of the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission.
3.2 Public Comments—None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1 Minutes of the March 9,2017 Regular Meeting
On a motion by Cm. Bennett, seconded by Cm. Blackburn, and by a vote of 5-2-0 with Cm. Peesapati and Cm.
Rawal absent, the Commission voted to approve the minutes of the March 9, 2017 Regular Meeting as
presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS—None.
PUBLIC HEARING—None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS—None.
NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Winter Quarterly Report
Ms. McLane presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report.
ACTION:
The Commission received the Report.
8.2 Utility Box Art Pilot Project Report
Ms. McLane presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report and presented a slideshow
showcasing completed utility box art project.
H&CAC Minutes—May 11, 2017—Page 2 of 3
Commissioners noted that the project is generating a lot of interest. Cm. Bennett urged the Commission to
take advantage of current community enthusiasm and strike while the iron is hot, to get the utility art box
project out there quickly to have more impact in the community and hopefully increase the number of utility
boxes planned for next year to more than six. Commissioners discussed specific numbers of boxes they
would like to see completed in the next fiscal year. Cm. Blackburn acknowledged that there is staff time that
is involved in handling this project, and suggested contracting with an outside project manager to oversee
the program, using the Public Art Fund to finance the consultant. Commissioners discussed different
locations where they would like to see the utility box art added next year, particularly along Dublin
Boulevard. Cm. Bennett expressed interest in doing the entire length of Dublin Boulevard. It was noted that
the Downtown Streetscape Master Plan and construction projects might make it difficult to do all Dublin
Boulevard boxes. Commissioners agreed it was important to do some boxes on the east side of town.
Commissioners discussed themes that had been suggested by the previous commission (flowers, shamrocks,
historic images); one submitted by phone by a member of the public (U.S. flags); and several offered by
Commissioners (landscapes and diversity).
ACTION:
The Commission received the Report on the Utility Box Art Pilot Project and voted to recommend to City
Council the following:
• An accelerated and continuing Utility Box Art program, with a goal of completing all City-
owned utility boxes in 5 years;
• A broad theme of the New American Backyard weaving in the culture, history and natural
beauty of Dublin; and
• The next group of boxes be focused along Dublin Boulevard from Hacienda eastward, and in
future projects, to alternate neighborhoods throughout the City of Dublin.
8.3 Dublin Camp Parks Military History Center Opening
Ms. McLane presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report.
Cm. Bennett asked if one has to enter through military security to visit the History Center. Ms. McLane explained
that the entrance is outside the checkpoint so one does not have to go through military security.
Cm. Lau asked how much parking is available at the facility. Ms. McLane replied that there are about 12 parking
spaces in the Camp Parks Visitor Center Building lot.
Cm. Vonheeder-Leopold asked if the City will be working with Camp Parks to approve rentals in the facility. Ms.
McLane explained that the building belongs to Parks Reserve Forces Training Area, and the City will not be
involved processing rental applications.
ACTION:
The Commission received the Report.
OTHER BUSINESS
9.1 Brief Information-Only Reports
Brief INFORMATIONAL-ONLY reports from Commissioners and/or Staff, including Reports by
Commission related to Meetings Attended at City Expense (AB 1234).
The Commissioners provided brief informational reports on events and meetings attended over the past two
months.
H&CAC Minutes—May 11, 2017—Page 3 of 3
Ms. McLane provided program and event updates.
9.2 Discussion of Future Agenda Items
Ms. McLane provided an overview of upcoming agenda items for the Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:53 PM.
Minutes prepared by Yashin Griffith, Recording Secretary.
Chairperson
ATTEST:
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Cultura s and eri -:- Manager