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Cultural and Heritage 2010/10/21CULTURAL. AND HERITAGE COMMISSION MEETING LOCATION Downtown Community Center; 260 E. Center St., Anaheim, CA COMMISSIONERS PRESENT Alone Larsen, Chair Chris Maya, Vice -Chair Erin Benedict Kelly Castillo Andrew Deneau Alkamalee Jabbar COMMISSIONERS ABSENT Marian Galanis (Excused) TIME Thursday, October 21, 2010; 6:30 p.m. STAFF PRESENT Cathy Glasgow, Community Services Superintendent AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting of the Cultural and Heritage Commission was called to order by Chair Larsen at 6:35 p.m. 2. SCHEDULED PRESENTATION_ Dorothy Rose, Orange County (OC) Symphony, presented information about the history of the OC Symphony and about their upcoming "A Gift of light" celebration being held at the Heritage Forum, 201 E. Broadway in Anaheim, on Friday, December 17, 2010 at 7;30 p.m. A pre - concert event is also being held at the MUZEO from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available from the OC Symphony at 714 -778 -014. 3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chair Larsen noted one correction to the minutes. In Agenda Item 4, in the fourth line, 'Circus' should be replaced by 'Surface.' Commissioner Maya made a motion to approve the minutes for the September 16, 2010 Cultural and Heritage Commission meeting with that correction; Commissioner Castillo made a second and the motion passed. 5. D.T.C.C. ART GALLERY SUBCOMMITTEE: Commissioner Maya introduced a discussion of the use of display cases in branch libraries and other available regional spaces as 'satellite' galleries. After discussion, Commis- sioner Maya made a motion to rename the `DTCC Gallery Subcommittee' to the 'Galleries Subcommittee.' Commissioner Deneau made a second and the motion passed. The Commissioners discussed the increasing responsibilities associated with coordinating the receptions and other community events. After discussion, Commissioner Deneau made a motion to form a separate new'Events Subcommittee' to handle those duties. Commissioner Jabbar made a second and the motion passed. Chair Larsen reported she has received many compliments on the "Viva de los Muertos" exhibit on behalf of the Commission. She commented that having the reception immediately after the Anaheim Arts Council's general meeting featuring Peter Perez and a cultural craft workshop added to the event and was a very good collabora- tion. Chair Larsen also reported confirmation from Peter Comiskey with the Downtown Association that the Promenade Gallery "Dia de los Muertos" Community Alter would be on exhibit until early November. Commis- sioner Castillo reported on the installation of the new mural by artist Michael Owen in the stairwell of the CIM building (near Sandella's restaurant) facing Anaheim Boulevard. The project came together very quickly the second week of September. CIM funded the project and was very supportive. The artist has created eight addi- tional panels for the beacon structure located on top of the building. CIM is also considering an `Artist in Resi- dence' which would facilitate ongoing repair and maintenance of the art located throughout their properties. The panels are currently in Los Angeles being digitized and should be installed in the near future. Commissioner Maya commented that next year the Galleries Subcommittee should look at changing the presentation of the cur- rent exhibit at the DTCC Gallery away from the same theme, perhaps transitioning it to a new location next year. 5. ART FACILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Commissioner Deneau reported that Chair Larsen and himself met with Community Services Director Terry Lowe, Community Services Manager Lynn Smith, and Community Services Minutes of the Meeting of October 21, 2010 Page 2 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN Superintendent Cathy Glasgow on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at 2 p.m. regarding the draft Report on Cultural Facilities in the City of Anaheim. The meeting was held to communicate what was happening with the report, the report's recommendations, and to get direction to move it forward. Commissioner Deneau will be retooling the draft and plans to bring it back to the Commission in January 2011. He also stated that the focus of the report is to generate support of a citywide network of facilities. 6. INFORMATION ITEMS: A. Commissioner Benedict: Commissioner Benedict announced that she and her husband will be hosting their 10 annual yard display from October 26 through 31. She said that it is not the typical Halloween display — more like the set of a movie with kinetic art and new features added each year. The feature this year is a new 'vortex cannon.' Their home is located at 530 South Illinois Street_ B. Commissioner Castillo Commissioner Castillo announced that a new exhibit "Shimmer & Rot" will be opening at the Rothick Art Haus on Saturday, November 13, 2010. It is a `custom cult show' and Opening Night will include a hot rod car custom show and pinup contest. Commissioner Castillo reported that she has taken on two new projects: the Promenade Gallery located next to the Downtown Anaheim Association office on Center Street Promenade, and a Photography Gallery located on the side walls of the stairwell of the CIM building (near Sandelle's restaurant) facing Anaheim Boulevard. The Photography Gallery will be a digital popup gallery. Commissioner Castillo also reported that she presented the mural project concept this week to the Anaheim Arts Council board. She proposed a partnership with them for project contributions that require 501 (C) 3 non - profit charity status. C. Commissioner Deneau Commissioner Deneau requested that staff add a small sign to the DTCC Gallery stating "Project of the Cultural and Heritage Commission." Cathy Glasgow indicated that staff would send a draft proof to Commissioner Deneau and Chair Larsen for their review. D. Commissioner Galanis Commissioner Galanis was absent. E. Commissioner Jabbar None. F. Chair Larsen Chair Larsen reported on an email received from artist Katherine A. Taylor expressing her desire to participate in future `Art in Public Places' projects. Cathy Glasgow indicated that staff had sent a reply thanking her for her interest. Chair Larsen also reported receiving a note from Elsie Reed expressing her appreciation of the Commission's work. She also requested a copy of a photo taken of herself with Elsie Reed at the Founders Park Groundbreaking Ceremony. This request will be referred to Heritage Services Manager Jane Newell. Chair Larsen announced the 2010 Anaheim Art Show to be held on November 19 — 20 at the home of John and Adele Holland, 1039 Liberty Lane, Anaheim, The Show includes the carved glass artwork by Chair Larsen, as well as the Santos and wood block prints art work by Vice -Chair Maya. Chair Larsen requested that the Anaheim Arts Council always receive information about Commission's shows for their members' newsletter. Chair Larsen also commented regarding the recent Film Festival and the need to better market cultural events and opportunities to the community. G. Vice -Chair Maya Vice -Chair Maya reported that the Founders Park Groundbreaking Ceremony was a great event and that the Commission was well recognized with nice comments from the City Council. H. Staff Cathy Glasgow reviewed Ordinance No. 6066 in respect to Section 1.020 and the appropriate reporting of absences. 7. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. at the Downtown Community Center, 250 E. Center Street, Anaheim. 8. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Larsen adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.