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SAS MINUTES OF THE HERITAGE AND
DUBLIN CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
CALIFORNIA Regular Meeting: November 10, 2022
A Regular Meeting of the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission was held on Thursday,
November 10, 2022,in the Council Chamber at the Civic Center. The meeting was called
to order at 7:01 PM, by Vice Chairperson Julia Tomtania.
I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Attendee Name Title Status
Margaret Liang Commission Chair Absent
Julia Tomtania Commission Vice Chair Present
Shweta Agrawal Commission Member Present
Kathy Blackburn Commission Member Present
Steve Minniear Commission Member Present
Gina Gabriell Commission Member Present
Eileen Liu Alternate Commissioner Absent
2. Oral Communications
2.1 Public Comment
Vanessa Thomas provided a Dublin Art Collective update and invited attendance
to San Ramon Art Summit.
3. Consent Calendar— None.
Commissioner, Steve Minniear, motioned to move New Business before Unfinished
business due to a presenter on item 5.1, in agreement with Staff recommendation.
RESULTS: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Steve Minniear, Commission Member
SECOND: Kathy Blackburn, Commission Member
AYES: Tomtania, Agrawal, Minniear, Blackburn, Gabriell
ABSENT: Liang
5. New Business
5.1 Avalon West/St. Patrick's Way — Public Art
Recreation Supervisor, Tyler Phillips, called upon Art Consultant, Dorka Keehn,
to provide a presentation on the Avalon West/St. Patrick's Way Public Art
Project.
The Commission discussed the future planning of the public art space, provided
comments, and asked questions about the placement, maintenance within the
agreement with Avalon, and lighting specifics.
Public comment received from Sawsan Wolski.
Commissioner, Steve Minniear, motioned to accept the artwork as proposed.
RESULTS: DENIED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Steve Minniear, Commission Member
SECOND: Julia Tomtania, Commission Vice Chair
AYES:
NAYS: Tomtania, Agrawal, Minniear, Blackburn, Gabriell
ABSENT: Liang
5.2 "Go, Park, Read!" Little Library Temporary Public Art Project Selection
Recreation Supervisor, Tyler Phillips, gave a presentation of the Little Library's
Art/Artist selections based on rating sheets and Staff recommendations.
Commissioner, Kathy Blackburn, motioned to approve the staff-recommended
art selections for the"Go, Park, Read!"Little Library Temporary Public Art Project
for Council recommendation.
RESULTS: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Kathy Blackburn, Commission Member
SECOND: Julia Tomtania, Commission Vice Chair
AYES: Tomtania, Agrawal, Minniear, Blackburn, Gabriell
ABSENT: Liang
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4. Unfinished Business
4.1 Review of Draft Cultural Arts Center Business Plan
Parks and Community Services Director,Jackie Dwyer, gave a presentation on the
Draft Cultural Arts Center business plan.
Public comment was received from Vanessa Thomas providing feedback
regarding fine art and the exhibition space. Then suggested an art summit for
continued conversation.
Public comment was received from Sawsan Wolski regarding the limitations of
the space and catering to the youth.
Public comment received from Chinar Desai stating that the city failed to reach
out to local art vendors and consider the implications that this may cause to their
businesses.
Commissioners discussed public cost efficacy, provided comments on visual
arts and partnerships, and asked Staff questions regarding community impact.
Commissioner, Julia Tomtania, motioned to approve the Draft Cultural Arts
Center Business Plan for Council recommendation.
RESULTS: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Julia Tomtania, Commission Vice Chair
SECOND: Steve Minniear, Commission Member
AYES: Tomtania, Agrawal, Minniear, Blackburn, Gabriell
ABSENT: Liang
6. Other Business
Commissioners gave updates on various projects.
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7. Adjournment
Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Vice Chairperson Julia
Tomtania at 9:02 PM.
Minutes prepared by Senior Office Assistant, Elisabeth Hogue.
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