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Cultural & Heritage 2024/08/15MINUTES CULTURAL AND HERITAGE COMMISSION DOWNTOWN ANAHEIM COMMUNITY CENTER, ROTARY ROOM, 250 E. CENTER ST., ANAHEIM, CA 92805 August 15, 2024 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Kristen Maahs, Chair Anaheim Sporn, Community Services Manager Erika Nguyen, Vice Chair Jane Newell, Heritage Services Manager Karen Uyematsu Barbara Leggett, Senior Secretary David Zuniga George Serna STAFF ABSENT Nikki Sandusky, Community Services Superintendent COMMISSIONERS ABSENT Art Varela, Community Services Supervisor Alicia Jacinto AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 1) CALL TO ORDER: Chair Maahs called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Commissioner Serna. 3) UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None. 4) SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None. 5) APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chair Maahs presented the May 16, 2024, minutes. Vice Chair Nguyen motioned to approve the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Uyematsu. The minutes were accepted by Chair Maahs. 6) NEW BUSINESS: Chair Maahs initiated the annual election for the Chair and Vice Chair. Commissioner Uyematsu nominated Commissioner Nguyen for Chair. With no further nominations, Commissioner Nguyen accepted, and a vote resulted in six votes in favor, with none opposed. Commissioner Nguyen then nominated Commissioner Uyematsu for Vice Chair. With no other nominations, Commissioner Uyematsu accepted, and a vote was held, resulting in six votes in favor and none opposed. 7) SUB -COMMITTEES: a) Center Gallery: Community Services Manager Anaheim Sporn reported that artist Preston Thomas's Mindscapes exhibit is currently on display through August 21st. She also shared that Rosemary Vasquez Tuthill, daughter of Emigdio Vasquez, accepted recognition for Chicano Heritage Month at a recent City Council meeting. Tuthill is collaborating with the City to display her and her father's art in honor of Chicano Heritage Month (August) and Hispanic Heritage Month (September). b) Public Art Program: Commissioner Maahs asked the status of the mural across from Little Peoples Park. Community Services Manager Anaheim Sporn reported that the mural is on private property, and research is being done as to how it can be preserved. Heritage Services Manager Jane Newell reported that the Artist must be involved and has first right of refusal. The artist, Emigdio Vasquez, is deceased, and the next best steps are his children, who have restored some of their father's art. The cost of this type of restoration are high, possibly in the hundreds of thousands. Cultural & Heritage Commission August 15, 2024 Page 2 Community Services Manager Anaheim Sporn provided an update on the Public Art Guidelines for the mural permit. which was approved by the City Council in May. The application and muralist register are currently being finalized. Commissioner Maahs opened the floor to any observational updates of public art. Commissioner Serna noted a martial arts mural in Garden Grove. Commissioner Maahs, asked about utility box artwork in Anaheim. Community Services Manager Anaheim Sporn explained the City has two types of boxes, traffic and utility, they are typically wrapped in vinyl to prevent graffiti. Conversations are being had with both Anaheim Public Utilities and Public Works to discuss potential artwork for these boxes. c) Heritage: Heritage Services Manager Jane Newell reported that school tours are done. New schedules have been sent out for the new school year. The Mills Act historic surveys for eight properties/families have been reviewed and submitted to City Planning. Community Services Manager Anaheim Sporn reported that this year celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween parade. The event will take place on Saturday, October 26th. Commissioner Uyematsu inquired about the plaques/markers project. Heritage Services Manger Jane Newell explained that a slip test is being executed to satisfy safety precautions. Culture: Community Services Manager Anaheim Sporn reported that the Sister City Commission recently hosted high school exchange students from Japan. City staff, the City Manager's office and Community Services staff hosted daily events and activities for the two -week duration. Community Services Manager Anaheim Sporn reported that Pearson Park will host El Grito, a Mexican Independence Day event, on Sunday, September 15th in collaboration with the Consulate of Mexico in Santa Ana. d) Poet Laureate: Community Services Manager Anaheim Sporn gave an update that the poet laureate has been busy at the library with open mic nights and the OC Zine Fest. She will be participating in some park ground breakings as well as other city events. She was also recognized at the June 11 th City Council meeting. 8) INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Community Services Manager Anaheim Sporn reminded the group about the guidelines on attendance for Commission meetings and tracking by the City Clerk. It is important to respond to the meeting invitation the Friday before the meeting date. Jane Newell passed out a Save -the -Date for the second annual Native Arts Festival taking place November 4ch at Founder's Park. Community Services Manager, Anaheim Sporn, shared that Muzeo membership will receive reserved seating for the upcoming Halloween Fall Festival & Parade. She also provided the Commission with copies of the Fall Activity Guide. Additionally, the Community Services Department is working with the Indigenous Peoples' Day committee, to assist with an Indigenous Peoples' Day event scheduled for Monday, October 14th. The event will feature an ancestral run and ceremony in front of City Hall. 9) ADJOURNMENT: Chair Maahs adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be held on September 19, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.