Notes
Briefly mentioned in Board minutes November 1989, June 1990, and July 1990. Also announced in Log September 1990 p.5.
Both this plaque and Artifact 314 the second plaque were part of the BDCD permit process for building renovations 1987-1991.
June 2021 collected background information:
Peter Bianucci (President 1990): "The way I remember it, the plaques were the last thing we did to get a final on our BCDC permit. Dan Osborne handled it."
Mimi Osborne (Dan's wife):" The plaques were created at the request of BCDC. I believe they were cast at a plaque making foundry in the east bay."
Meg Reilly (Former President, Legal advisor): "The city title to our parcel requires public access to the property. That’s at the heart of why DSBC/SERC were required to have public admission for both day ues and to membership.
One of BCDC’s main functions is to protect public access to the Bay. To get building permit approval, BCDC required that we place a public access easement on portions of our parcel that were not already occupied by buildings/improvements. The small plaque relates to that public access dedication. The other plaque was also required because both city and BCDC wanted to make sure the public would be informed about what went on inside the building. It was a way to make sure the day use program actually attracted the public. Public access has been, and will continue to be, a big deal to the agencies who oversee DSBC."
Meg added:"An anecdote: We were concerned that the plaques would be pried off the building for the value of their metal (bronze?). As I recall, Dan designed a bolting system through the external wall so all accessible parts were behind the plaques and inside the building. I’ve not looked to see if that is visible. Since the plaques are still there, it was a masterful solution!"
