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HERITAGE & CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MINUTES
Thursday, September 14, 2017
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A Regular Meeting of the Dublin Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission was held on
Thursday, September 14, 2017, in the Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission Council
Chamber. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM., by Chair Szollos.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Rita Szollos: Present, Commissioner Kathy Blackburn: Present, Commissioner
Georgean Vonheeder-Leopold: Present, Commissioner Robert Bennett: Present,
Commissioner Kit Lau: Present, Commissioner S.Tejas Peesapati: Present,
Commissioner Prarthana Rawal: Present.
2. Oral Communications
2.1. Public Comment
3. Consent Calendar
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Cm. Blackburn
SECOND: Cm. Bennett
AYES: Szollos, Blackburn, Bennett, Lau, Peesapati, Rawal
ABSTAIN: Vonheeder-Leopold
3.1. Approve the minutes.
Staff Ms. McLane noted that the location of the August 10, 2017 meeting was at the
Shannon Community Center and not at City Hall as stated in the report. Cm.
Vonheeder-Leopold abstained due to her absence from the last meeting. Ms. McLa ne
mentioned that the City Clerk has stated that not being present is a reason to abstain
from voting on adopting the minutes. Cm. Vonheeder stated that she spoke with the
City Attorney and that there was another interpretation.
4. Written Communication -- None.
5. Public Hearing -- None.
6. Unfinished Business
6.1. Dog Park Art Deaccession
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Ms. Tegan McLane, Cultural Arts and Heritage Manager, provided the specifics
of the item as outlined in the Staff Report.
Cm. Szollos inquired about costs for deaccession.
Ms. McLane explained that the costs could vary. If the piece is deaccessioned,
the artist would have the opportunity to purchase the piece back or it would be
put up for purchase for others. The City would also ask whoever purchases the
artwork to cover removal costs. If no one purchases the pieces, removal would
be at the City’s expense.
Cm. Szollos asked what art piece would go back in its place. Ms. McLane said it
would be up to the City Council to decide.
Cm. Szollos inquired about what happens when art pieces age or pieces go
missing.
Ms. McLane explained that City-owned artwork is insured. If the art piece
developer-owned, it is the developer’s responsibility to repair or replace.
Cm. Vonheeder-Leopold stated she was disappointed that the City let the dog
park artwork get to its current condition. Cm. Vonheeder-Leopold mentioned how
beloved the pieces were with the Dublin community and stated she felt that if the
City didn’t maintain the art pieces, the City should use the Art Fund to repair the
pieces.
Cm. Blackburn stated that if the Commission recommends to City Council that
the art pieces be deaccessioned, that they also recommend replacing the pieces
with other pieces of art.
Cm Peesapati asked if the Commission decides to repair the pieces, would
complete repair be possible and could the City maintain the pieces and ensure
that they remain intact.
Ms. McLane said that the City could not guarantee this artwork, because the
recycled metals will continue to decay due to exposure to recycled water and dog
urine.
Cm. Peesapati inquired about how easy it would be for the Commission to
approve and replace the artwork as soon as possible.
Ms. McLane explained that the Commission could recommend the deaccession
and recommend another piece of art be installed that is more sustainable in that
environment. She stated that it would be very costly to repair this piece.
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Cm. Peesapati suggested the pieces be moved to another location. Cm.
Vonheeder-Leopold responded that the piece is more appropriate at a dog park.
Cm. Blackburn recommended a concept for a replacement piece of art that could
be equally relevant at that park. it.
Other commissioners supported the idea.
Commissioners discussed maintenance issues with various art pieces in the City.
Ms. McLane said this was the only piece of artwork that was identified as being
in poor condition and cited as a safety issue.
Cm. Blackburn made a motion to recommend the deaccession of Michele
Alacantra's Animal Series Sculptures at Dougherty Hills Dog Park provided that
we replace the art piece with a sustainable piece that is appropriate to the site in
terms of its placement and concept.
Chair Szollos inquired about the Archeology piece at Wallis Ranch, and asked
Staff about its future decay. Ms. McLane mentioned that all outdoor pieces are
subject to decay. The City now has a conservator maintaining the pieces on a
regular basis and is more sophisticated at commissioning pieces, taking into
accountthe pieces’ expected life.
RESULT: ADOPTED [6 TO 1]
MOVED BY: Cm. Blackburn
SECOND: Cm. Lau
AYES: Szollos, Blackburn, Bennett, Lau, Peesapati, Rawal
NAYS: Vonheeder-Leopold
7. New Business
7.1. Boulevard Public Art Master Plan
Ms. Tegan McLane, Cultural Arts and Heritage Manager, provided background
Mr. Joe Guerra presented the specifics of the Boulevard Art Master Plan and
explained the six phases of the build-out.
Commissioners asked questions about artwork maintenance responsibilities and
public access, which Mr. Guerra answered.
Cm. Vonheeder-Leopold asked for clarification of the artwork location in relation
to Valley Children’s Museum’s planned location and options for moving the
Veteran’s Memorial closer to Camp Park. Mr. Guerra answered questions. Mr.
Rodems noted City Council has already approved the location of the Veteran's
Memorial within the development.
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Cm. Vonheeder-Leopold asked who would have final approval of the pieces. Ms.
McLane said City Council has final approval.
Commissioners and Mr. Guerra discussed how locations were chosen and
alternative locations.
Cm. Lau asked how the developer would decide whether or not to install art at its
optional locations. Mr. Guerra explained it would be based on funds available
after their first phase. Cm. Lau stated her preference fo r more art locations
throughout the development.
Cm. Vonheeder-Leopold made a motion to recommend that the City Council
approve Boulevard's Public Art Master Plan.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Cm. Vonheeder-Leopold
SECOND: Cm. Blackburn
AYES: Szollos, Blackburn, Vonheeder-Leopold, Bennett, Lau, Peesapati,
Rawal
7.2. Veterans Art Selection Committee Representative
Ms. Tegan McLane, Cultural Arts and Heritage Manager, provided the specifics
of the item as outlined in the Staff Report.
Chair Szollos made a motion to select Cm. Peesapati to serve on the Public Art
Selection Committee for a public art piece honoring U.S. military veterans and
active duty military personnel, with and Cm. Vonheeder -Leopold to serve as an
alternate.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Chair Szollos
SECOND: Cm. Bennett
AYES: Szollos, Blackburn, Vonheeder-Leopold, Bennett, Lau, Peesapati,
Rawal
7.3. Splatter Preview
Ms. Tegan McLane, Cultural Arts and Heritage Manager, provided the specifics of
the item as outlined in the Staff Report.
Cm. Vonheeder- Leopold inquired about the slides being open at the Wave during
the event. Mr. Rodems responded stating the two slides that were taken off -line
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earlier in the season, will remain off -line pending determination that they can be
certified. He doesn’t anticipate they will be operable for the remainder of this season.
Chair Szollos made a motion to receive the report.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Chair Szollos
SECOND: Cm. Bennett
AYES: Szollos, Blackburn, Vonheeder-Leopold, Bennett, Lau, Peesapati,
Rawal
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. Blackburn mentioned that “Future Agenda Item” wasn’t listed on this agenda.
Ms. McLane mentioned it may have been dropped from the new Accela software
system.
Commissioners reported on recent events attended.
Ms. McLane also shared details on recent art installations.
Dawn Benson of the Valley Children's Museum asked about being on a future
agenda.
Ms. McLane mentioned items on future agendas including a presentation by the
Dublin Art Collective, discussion on the collaboration between other cities, a preview
of council sponsorship item, and the Heritage Park annual report.
9. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:34pm.
Chairperson
ATTEST:
Cultural Arts & Heritage Manager