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A Regular Meeting of the Dublin Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission was held on
Thursday, August 9, 2018, in the Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission Council
Chamber. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM., by Chair Bennett.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Rita Szollos: Absent, Commissioner Kathy Blackburn: Present,
Commission Vice Chair Georgean Vonheeder-Leopold: Absent, Commission Chair
Robert Bennett: Present, Commissioner Kit Lau: Present, Commissioner S.Tejas
Peesapati: Absent, Commissioner Sammy Jo Rudy: Present.
Chair Bennett led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Oral Communications
2.1. Public Comment
Chair Bennett opened the floor for public comment.
Seeing no comments from the Public, Chair Bennett closed the floor to public
comments.
3. Consent Calendar
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Kit Lau, Commissioner
SECOND: Kathy Blackburn, Commissioner
AYES: Kathy Blackburn, Robert Bennett, Kit Lau, Sammy Jo Rudy
ABSENT: Rita Szollos, Georgean Vonheeder-Leopold, S.Tejas Peesapati
3.1. Approve the minutes of June 14, 2018 Regular Meeting of the Heritage and
Cultural Arts Commission.
ACTION:
Approved as presented.
4. Written Communication - None
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5. Public Hearing - None
6. Unfinished Business - None
7. New Business
7.1. Introduction of Parks and Community Services Director La Shawn Butler
Tegan McLane, Heritage & Cultural Arts Manager, introduced the new Parks &
Community Services Director, La Shawn Butler, as outlined in the Staff Report.
Ms. Butler stated that she looks forward to working with the Commission and is
exited to learn more about the arts and cultural art projects in Dublin.
The Commissioners welcomed and congratulated Ms. Butler on her new position.
Chair Bennett opened the floor to public comment.
Steve Minniear of the Dublin Historical Preservation Association welcomed Ms.
Butler to the City of Dublin.
Seeing no other comments from the public, Chair Bennett closed the floor to
public comment.
7.2. Spring 2018 Quarterly Report
Laura Johnston, Recreation Supervisor, provided the specifics of the item as
outlined on the Staff Report.
Ms. Johnston presented the details on contracted classes and city-sponsored
events, including recent park openings.
Chair Bennett opened the floor for comments and questions from the
Commissioners.
Seeing no comments or questions from the Commissioners, Chair Bennett
closed to floor for comment and opened the floor to Public Comment.
See no comments from the Public, Chair Bennett closed the floor for Public
Comment.
8. Other Business
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Brief information only reports from Commissioners and/or Staff, including committee
reports and reports by Commissioners related to meetings attended at City expense
(AB1234).
The Commissioners provided brief informational reports on events and meetings
attended.
The Commissioners expressed a desire to have an annual presentation on upcoming
projects with time lines, work plans of Heritage & Cultural Arts staff, and City Council
priorities for the Commission. Cm. Blackburn stated that this type of presentation has
been provided in the past and would be helpful to the Commission being informed.
On a motion by Cm. Blackburn, seconded by Cm. Lau, and by a vote of 4-0-0 with Cm.
Vonheeder-Leopold, Cm. Peesapati and Cm. Szollos absent, the Commission voted to
recommend an annual presentation to include upcoming projects with time lines, work
plans of Heritage & Cultural Arts staff, and City Council priorities for the Commission.
Ms. McLane provided updates regarding programs, events, public artwork and cemetery
maintenance.
9. Adjournment
Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chair Bennett at 7:23 PM.
Minutes prepared by Roel Blanco, Recording Secretary.
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