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Cultural and Heritage 2017/02/16MINUTES CULTURAL AND HERITAGE COMMISSION MEETING LOCATION Downtown Anaheim Community Center 250 Center St., Anaheim CA 92805 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT Bradley Pettigrew, Chair Rida Hamida, Vice Chair Patricia Adelekan Raymond Asad Alfonso Rodriguez COMMISSIONERS ABSENT Konstantinos Roditis TIME February 16, 2017 6:30 p. m. STAFF PRESENT Brent Dennis, Director Janis Heckel, Comm. Services Superintendent Jane Newell, Heritage Services Manager Eleanor Granflor, Senior Secretary AGENDA ACTION TAKEN CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pettigrew called the meeting of the Cultural and Heritage Commission to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. SCHEDULED COMMUNICATION: None. 3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: David Reyes, a resident of Anaheim, shared information about Eliza "Liz" Cason, a community volunteer who is remembered for her volunteer work in Anaheim. David Reyes stated that Liz Cason was a surrogate grandparent to his daughter and he has some of Liz Cason's belongings that were given to him by Ms. Cason's daughter. Jane Newell stated that the City can store the items in the archive collection if Mr. Reyes would like to provide them to the City. 4. CORRESPONDENCE: Chair Pettigrew shared the Anaheim Art Association Newsletter with the Commission. 5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Commissioner Asad made a motion to approve the January 19, 2017 meeting minutes; Vice Chair Hamida seconded the motion. Motion passed. 6. OLD BUSINESS: A. Arts Council Meetings: None. B. Public Art Projects: Janis Heckel reported that the ARTIC Grand Staircase art has been completed. Also, the new MUZEO sign has been installed at the corner of Broadway and Anaheim Boulevard. C. Poet Laureate: Brent Dennis stated the recommendation may go to City Council for approval in March. 7. GALLERIES SUB -COMMITTEE: Janis Heckel shared the invitation for the Center Gallery opening for the "Transforming Elements" art glass exhibit being held on March 2nd. Flyers for the event have been dropped off at local museums and art galleries, emailed, and mailed. Chair Pettigrew recommended sending invitations to the local art schools. 8. MURALS SUB -COMMITTEE: Vice Chair Hamida stated she met with an artist who worked with the City of Santa Ana on murals, who shared that independent sponsors donate the paints and the City determines public wall space for murals. Vice Chair Hamida will request further information from City of Santa Ana on how they accomplished these projects. 9. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES SUB -COMMITTEE: Chair Pettigrew shared art in public places information from three other cities. Janis Heckel stated the sub -committee can share the information as supporting materials when making a recommendation to the City Council for an art in public places program. The information will first be provided to the Commission for review before a recommendation is made to the City Council. 10. INFORMATION ITEMS: A. Commissioner Adelekan: Commissioner Adelekan shared a list of the different cultural groups in Anaheim and information on the origins of Black History Month. Commissioner Adelekan stated there are various events that will be held at different cities and schools for African American History month. Cultural and Heritage Commission — amended March 16, 2017 02/16/2017 Page 2 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN Commissioner Adelekan attended a cultural event, "#IStandWithHijabis" celebrating World Hijab Day, at the Islamic Society of Orange County with Vice Chair Hamida. Commissioner Adelekan would like to see more cultural groups presented and maybe perform in a fashion show to different groups that include the Seniors of Anaheim or attendees at Center Gallery Openings. Commissioner Adelekan shared the thought of a recommendation for a cultural event that represents various cultures. Janis Heckel stated this item can be placed on a future agenda and the Commission can discuss further. A. Commissioner Asad: None. B. Vice Chair Hamida: Vice Chair Hamida reported that she led the "#IStandWithHijabis" event that Commissioner Adelekan attended. The event brought people together to show solidarity and taught attendees religious freedom. Vice Chair Hamida stated she asked various women (teachers, political leaders, and students) to wear the hijab to show support and defend religious freedom. This was a part of the Latino Muslim Community effort to share history and culture. C. Chair Pettigrew: Chair Pettigrew shared information on art classes offered by the Muckenthaler Museum at the MUZEO, and the BIG READ opening for Fahrenheit 451 at Central Library. D. Commissioner Roditis: Absent. E. Commissioner Rodriquez: None. F. STAFF: Brent Dennis: Brent Dennis provided an update on the City's Boards and Commissions. The Boards and Commissions will be realigned by the City Council to represent each district. Commissioners will be contacted by the City Clerk with updated information. New Commissioners will be appointed as early as April. Janis Heckel: Janis Heckel shared the invitation for the annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon. It will be held on March 15th at the City National Grove. Janis Heckel reported information to answer Commissioner Adelekan's questions from the last Commission meeting. Janis Heckel contacted the City Clerk regarding how many different cultures have historically been represented through the Cultural and Heritage Commission and was told that the City selects and appoints Commissioners based on qualifications and not on ethnicity, therefore records are not kept. For the diversity of the artists chosen by the Galleries Sub -Committee, Janis Heckel stated that the artist application also does not include information on ethnicity. Lastly, the Cultural and Heritage Commission policy is currently under review by the City Council. Commissioner Adelekan questioned if the public is able to provide input in updating the Commission policy. Janis Heckel stated the policy will be presented at the next two City Council meeting where public comments can be made. Jane Newell: Jane Newell shared information on the Japanese American Heritage Project. Michael Matsuda from the Anaheim High School District will help staff find individuals to interview. Jane Newell also shared information about the opera "The Perfect American" that will be held at the Long Beach Theater, and the Afternoon Tea at the MUZEO on February 28tH 10. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Pettigrew adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the Downtown Anaheim Community Center, 250 Center St., Anaheim CA 92805.