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Cultural and Heritage 2012/09/20 MINUTES CULTURAL AND HERITAGE COMMISSION MEETING LOCATION TIME Downtown Anaheim Community Center; 250 E. Center St., Anaheim, CA September 20, 2012; 6:30 p.m. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Alone Larsen, Chair Janis Heckel, Community Services Superintendent Chris Maya, Vice-Chair Jane Newell, Heritage Services Manager Erin Benedict Eleanor Granflor, Senior Secretary Kelly Castillo - Absent Andrew Deneau GUESTS Al Jabbar John Scola Gus Roditis Pamela Galera Michael Buss A G E N D A A C T I O N T A K E N 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting of the Cultural and Heritage Commission was called to order by Chair Larsen at 6:33 p.m 2. SCHEDULED COMMUNICATION: John Scola, Muzeo Executive Director, discussed the upcoming Gala, and rdth plans for future exhibits. He discussed the Trash Art Expo that displayed art work of 3 to 12 grade students alongside Trash Art from professional artists. He explained that Gala attendees will get a sneak peek at the Spanish Masters exhibit, which will be on display from October 14 through January 6, 2013future since the dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency, financial restraints they face, and ways they can partner with other organizations. Chair Larsen asked about the effects of recent staffing changes, and he said it is too soon to tell at this time, but they are working towards being completely self-sufficient and they hope to continue to work closely with the Downtown Anaheim Association. Chair Larsen asked whether exhibits the Muzeo previously committed to will go on, and John stated that they would. He noted that a new photography ex Chair Larsen stated that the Commission recognizes the importance of the Muzeo to the Downtown Arts District and Anaheim as a whole, and they are dedicated to the success of the Muzeo and are willing to help in any way they can. Vice-Chair Maya asked if someone from the Muzeo could give an update presentation annually to the Commission, and John stated they would be happy to do so. Pamela Galera, Principal Project Planner for the Community Services Department, presented the Anaheim Outdoors Connectivity Plan and the Platinum Necklace. She explained the process and stakeholders and asked the Commission to approve the portion relating to the Cultural Plan. She explained the different portions of the plan and the Resolution they plan to bring to City Council in November. She also invited Commissioners to attend a workshop/open house being held on Saturday, September 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Pearson Park Amphitheatre patio area. 3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: Michael Buss, President of the Anaheim Arts Council, came to the meeting to thank the Cultural & Heritage Commission for their support, and announced the Come Together th event being held on October 13 from 11:00 am. to 3:00 p.m. in La Palma Park. It is planned to be a day of peace and healing, with information booths from agencies offering support and assistance to the targeted population. He explained that the Arts Council will be coordinating artists who will be onsite helping families articulate their feelings through art, 4. CORRESPONDENCE: Janis noted that she received an application for the Center Gallery and she brought the packets for the Center Gallery sub-committee to review. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Deneau made a motion to approve the minutes for the August 16, 2012 meeting; Commissioner Roditis made a second and the motion passed with one abstention and the remainder ayes. óè÷ïîí Cultural and Heritage Commission September 20, 2012 - Page 2 A G E N D A A C T I O N T A K E N 6. GALLERIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Vice-Chair Maya asked about progress with the upcoming exhibit. Janis reported that the reception will be held in November the same day as ACE. Chair Larsen stated there seems to be confusion about the dates; Janis still continue with an event on October 13, but city staff would not be available to organize it. City staff will contact Commissioner Castillo about it and get the details confirmed. 7. ART FACILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Commissioner Deneau reported that the report is being reviewed by the presented to them in the Connectivity Plan to include the Cultural & Heritage Commission in the language. Commissioner Deneau would like to meet with Pamela on behalf of the Art Facilities Subcommittee to work on the phraseology and get more details about the project. 8. INFORMATION ITEMS: A. Commissioner Benedict: No report. B. Commissioner Castillo: Absent. C. Commissioner Deneau: No report. D. Commissioner Jabbar: No report. E. Chair Larsen: Chair Larsen reported that she and Vice-Chair Maya went to the groundbreaking for ARTIC and she plans to attend the Ponderosa Library opening on October 6 with Vice-Chair Maya and Commissioner Jabbar. She noted that the Anaheim Film Festival is coming up. F. Vice-Chair Maya: No report. G. Commissioner Roditis: Commissioner Roditis noted that he will plan to attend the Ponderosa Library opening on October 6. H. Staff: Janis received communication today from a member of the Anaheim Performing Arts Center Foundation (APACF), and they have created a Business Plan that they plan to present to City Manager Bob Wingenroth next week. APACF is interested in attending the next Cultural & Heritage Commission meeting to review your Cultural Facilities report and discuss how it would align with their business plan. The site they have identified and are interested in is the Heritage Forum. Janis also reported about the removal of the chalk after the Chalk Walk, and she determined that the security guard contacted Shelly and asked for the chalk that was on the pillars outside of the city facility and in front of the walkway to be removed. They also received a request from Jan Branich to remove the chalk in the walkway at the Downtown Anaheim Community Center. After receiving two phone calls regarding the chalk, it appears that Shelly had it all cleaned up. Janis also noted that she received many complaints through Anaheim Anytime about their disappointment at the removal of the chalk drawings, and she personally spoke with each of them. Jane reported that the Historical Society banquet held in June raised $6,000 that will be used, together with an additional donation from the Friends of the Library, for a restoration project at the Woelke-Stoffel House. They are re-staining the entry hall woodwork, stairway and nook on the ground floor. There will be new wallpaper and painting, and they will most likely hold a reception in November. She invited the Commissioners to attend the Open House which will be held on October 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 9. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. at the Downtown Anaheim Community Center, 250 E. Center Street, Anaheim. 10. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Larsen adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.