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REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
CITY OF DUBLIN
March 9, 2017
The March 9, 2017, Regular Meeting of the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at
7:03 PM at the Dublin Civic Center, Dublin, California, by Vice Chair Bennett.
Commissioners (Cm.) Present: Bennett, Blackburn, Lau, Peesapati, Rawal
Commissioners Absent: Szollos
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chair Bennett led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Public Comments – None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1 Minutes of the February 9, 2017 Regular Meeting
On a motion by Cm. Blackburn, seconded by Cm. Lau, and by a vote of 5-0-0 with Chair Szollos absent, the
Commission took the following action:
ACTION:
Approved the minutes of the February 9, 2017 Regular Meeting as presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – None.
PUBLIC HEARING – None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None.
NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Preliminary Discussion of Public Art Master Plan Update
Ms. Tegan McLane, Cultural Arts and Heritage Manager, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the
Staff Report.
Ms. McLane explained that the current master plan is now ten years old and due for an update. City Council
requested a report on sections of the public art master plan that Staff recommends revising or adding. At the
February 21, 2017 City Council meeting, Councilmembers provided additional direction on items they would
like considered during an update.
H&CAC Minutes – March 9, 2017 – Page 2 of 3
Ms. McLane stated that Staff feels that the original art program goals and many procedures are still
adequate. She identified opportunities for improvements to the Plan, and asked the Commission to provide
input on items Commissioners would like considered in the Public Art Master Plan update.
A discussion ensued on the items the City Council considered exploring, particularly using the public art funds
in a different manner. Ms. McLane assured the Commission of the purpose of the funds and cited a
paragraph from the Public Art Master Plan, that such funds shall be used to acquire, place and maintain
public art projects located at public buildings or on public grounds, or at the private development site from
which the funds were received.
ACTION:
The Commission requested the following items be considered by City Council in updating the Public Art
Master Plan:
• Engagement – Actively involve the public including non-profit arts organizations in the public art
process.
• Promotion – Actively advertise the public art collection as a cultural resource for the public.
• Temporary Art Locations - Identify locations where temporary public art could be displayed.
• Define Public Art for the purposes of defining use of funds allocated for public art.
OTHER BUSINESS
9.1 Brief Information-Only Reports from Heritage & Cultural Arts Commissioners and/or
Staff
Cm. Rawal expressed excitement about the upcoming St. Patrick’s Festival.
Cm. Bennett said the Dublin High Music Boosters is having a fundraiser that he will attend after this meeting.
Ms. McLane provided details about the upcoming festivities for St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. She also
announced other upcoming events to watch out for: Art Space Grantee East Bay Marathi Mandal’s concert
on March 25, and a City-produced performance on April 6.
9.2 Discussion of Future Agenda Items
Cm. Blackburn inquired about several agenda topics previously suggested: Heritage Trees; Draft Donation
and Sponsorship Policy; and Cultural Arts Database. Ms. McLane replied that the Draft Donation and
Sponsorship Policy item is expected to be on the April agenda. She does not have the other items calendared
yet. Regarding the Cultural Arts Database, Mc. McLane explained that because the Website and Social Media
Policy restricts the City from sharing individual’s contact information, the City Attorney’s Office is being
consulted.
Cm. Blackburn discussed the need to update the Cultural Arts Master Plan. Ms. McLane replied that Staff
focus at the moment is the Public Art Master Plan, but the Cultural Arts Master Plan will be addressed in the
future.
By majority, the Commission requested Staff to provide information regarding pending past agenda items.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:13 PM.
Minutes prepared by Yashin Griffith, Recording Secretary.
H&CAC Minutes – March 9, 2017 – Page 3 of 3
______________________________
Chairperson
ATTEST: _________________________________
Tegan McLane
Cultural Arts and Heritage Manager