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RESOLUTION NO. 114-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
AUTHORIZING A TEMPORARY CITY-CURATED PUBLIC ART INSTALLATION AT THE DUBLIN
CIVIC CENTER HONORING THE COMMUNITY’S FIGHT FOR RACIAL JUSTICE AND EQUALITY
WHEREAS, in response to the killing of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, protests, and other
public demonstrations have taken place across the country and around the world with calls to
address systemic racism and inequality; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Floyd’s death is a painful reminder of countless other instances of violence
against Black Americans, both recent and throughout the history of our country; and
WHEREAS, the Black Lives Matter movement, like the Civil Ri ghts Movement and other
movements before it, has articulated the injustices that exist and demanded that action be taken
to end this violence. The movement has become a symbol of protest and call to action against
racial inequality across America; and
WHEREAS, community protests and expression has been at the forefront of a national
dialogue regarding systemic racism, oppression, and injustice in recent months; and
WHEREAS, cities across the country have joined this important conversation by
proclaiming support for the Black Lives Matter movement and reexamining how government
services operate and how government systems must be improved; and
WHEREAS, in the City of Dublin, community members have taken part in rallies, protests,
and public meetings, and have sent messages to local leaders and generally engaged in political
speech and expressive activity calling for reforms and decrying racism and unequal treatment of
members of minority groups and, in particular, Black Americans; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Dublin desires to recognize and honor these
community voices and actions, inspire continued conversation, and express the City Council’s
belief that black lives matter; and
WHEREAS, public art, whether organic or organized, is a vehicle for community
engagement and expression; and
WHEREAS, the Tri-Valley For Black Lives and Dublin High Black Student Union have
encouraged the creation of tangible expressions related to the Black Lives Matter movement and
its underlying social issues and have collected such expressions for public display; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to display a collection of these expressions and
potentially others in the form of a temporary public art exhibit at the Dublin Civic Center; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further desires to appoint one or two members of the City
Council to curate the display, including working with members of the community and community
grounds such as Tri-Valley For Black Lives and Dublin High Black Student Union, determining, in
consultation with the City Manager, an appropriate location at the Civic C enter, and installing and
maintaining such display; and
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WHEREAS, the temporary public art display is consistent with the City of Dublin’s values
for Inclusivity, Diversity, and Equity, as stated in the City’s Vision Statement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council discussed the temporary public art display at its regular
meeting on November 3, 2020 where members of the public had an opportunity to provide public
comment; and
WHEREAS, the project was reviewed consistent with the California Environmental Quality
Act Guidelines and found categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15304, subdivision (e) (minor
temporary use of land) in that it is a temporary public art display.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Dublin as follows:
1. The City Council of the City of Dublin recognizes the persistent and lingering racial
inequality that is embedded in our public and private systems, including our systems of
government.
2. The City Council approves a temporary public art display recognizing the
participation of Dublin and neighboring communities in the Black Lives Matter movement to be
displayed for a period not to exceed seven (7) days on the grounds of the Dublin Civic Center,
beginning no sooner than November 9, 2020.
3. The City Council has appointed Mayor David Haubert to curate the public art
display. The appointed City Councilmember(s) shall select the works to be included in the
temporary public art display (in consultation with members of the community, including Tri-Valley
For Black Lives and Dublin High Black Student Union); choose, in consultation with the City
Manager, the location of the display at the Civic Center; and direct the installation and
maintenance of the display. The ultimate public art display shall be consistent with the p urposes
of this Resolution.
4. The City Manager shall assist the appointed member(s) in selecting an appropriate
location for the display. The location should be pedestrian -oriented, designed to allow the public
to comply with public health regulations, and located to minimize impacts to traffic safety. The City
Manager shall authorize City staff or contractors to install and maintain the display.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of November, 2020, by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Goel, Hernandez, Josey, Kumagai and Mayor Haubert
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk