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A Regular Meeting of the Dublin Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission was held on
Thursday, December 13, 2018, in the City of Dublin Council Chamber.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Commission Chair Bennett. The pledge
of allegiance was recited by those present at the meeting.
Attendee Name Title Status
Robert Bennett Commission Chair Present
Georgean Vonheeder-Leopold Commission Vice Chair Present
Kathy Blackburn Commission Member Present
Rita Szollos Commission Member Present
Kit Lau Commission Member Present
S. Tejas Peesapati Commission Member Late
Sammy Jo Rudy Commission Member Present
Cm. Peesapati arrived at 7:08.
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2. Oral Communications
2.1. Public Comment
Chair Bennett opened the floor for public comment.
Steve Minniear, President of the Dublin Historical Preservation Association
(DHPA) asked the Commission to consider redoing the master plan for the
Dublin Heritage Park and Museums in 2019 as the master plan was completed
over a decade ago. Mr. Minniear thanked the outgoing Commissioners for their
service and retiring Museum Director Elizabeth Isles for her 17 years of service
and her lasting contributions to preserving Dublin's history.
Cm. Rudy asked which Commission oversee the Parks Master Plan.
Ms. Tegan McLane, Heritage and Cultural Arts Director, answered that the Parks
and Community Services Commission oversees the Parks Master Plan.
Seeing no other comments from the Public, Chair Bennett closed the floor to
public comments.
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3. Consent Calendar
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Georgean Vonheeder-Leopold, Commissioner
SECOND: Sammy Rudy, Commissioner
AYES: Szollos, Blackburn, Vonheeder-Leopold, Bennett, Lau, Peesapati,
Rudy
3.1. Approve the minutes of the November 8, 2018 Regular Meeting of the
Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission.
Approved as presented.
3.2. Receive the report on classes, activities, and events occurring during
November 2018 and provide feedback as desired.
Received as presented.
4. Written Communication - None
5. Public Hearing - None
6. Unfinished Business - None
7. New Business
7.1. Utility Box Art Selection
Ms. Laura Johnston, Recreation Supervisor, provided the specifics of the item as
outlined in the Staff Report.
The Commissioners and staff discussed the recommendation process for
selecting the nine designs.
Ms. McLane suggested that the Commission take an initial vote to narrow down
which designs will move forward to the final recommendations.
After the Commissioners all agreed, Ms. Johnston presented the slideshow
showcasing the proposals.
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Upon reviewing and commenting on each proposal, the Commissioners
recommended the following nine designs:
• Aarthi Muthukumar— Highway photo-inspired design
• Alice Suhyun Park — Persimmon tree design — Box H
• Theresa Muley - "Travel Through Time" — Box D
• Suzanne Gayle - "Shamrock Skies at Night" — Box I
• Daelyn Cerruti - Comic Book Theme
• Jessica Eastburn - Gas station design
• David Eisenstadt - Map design
• Irma Grant - "The Wheel" — Box F
• Jennifer Huber - "1956"
On a motion by Cm. Blackburn, seconded by Cm. Szollos, and by a vote of 7-0-
0, the Commission voted to recommend for City Council's approval nine Utility
Art Box design proposals.
On a motion by Cm. Peesapati, seconded by Cm. Szollos, and by a vote of 7-0-
0, the Commission recommended locations for four boxes and suggested that
staff shall choose the remaining box locations for those that are not controversial
and weren't already requested by artists for specific Utility Art Box design
proposals.
8. Other Business
Brief information only reports from City Council and/or Staff, including committee reports
and reports by City Council related to meetings attended at City expense (AB1234).
Cm. Szollos thanked everyone for everything and she had a lot of fun and enjoyed her
time and experience as a Commissioner.
Cm. Blackburn echoed Cm. Szollos' sentiments that she has enjoyed her time and
experience and thanked the staff.
Ms. McLane stated that she was not sure how many reapplied, but Mayor will not select
new Commissioners until January 8.
Ms. McLane said she was sad to see Elizabeth Isles retire and recognized the
wonderful contributions Ms. Isles has made for the City of Dublin. Ms. McLane invited
the Commissioners to the Heritage Center on December 18 in honor of Ms. Isles'
retirement. The formal retirement party will be held on December 27 at Civic Center.
Chair Bennett also thanked Ms. Isles for her efforts and will be sad to see her leave.
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Ms. McLane provided information and updates about programs and events. She also
stated that the January meeting will be cancelled, but a special joint meeting with the
Parks and Community Services Commission might be scheduled on January 28 to
discuss the all abilities playground at Dublin Sports Grounds.
Ms. McLane thanked the Commissioners and presented keys to the city and certificates
of recognition to Cm. Vonheeder-Leopold, Cm. Szollos, Cm. Blackburn, and Cm. Rudy.
9. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:34 PM.
Minutes prepared by Roel Blanco, Senior Office Assistant.
Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Chair
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