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Cultural and Heritage 2017/08/17MINUTES CULTURAL AND HERITAGE COMMISSION Anaheim Convention Center, Executive Board Room - 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA 92802 August 17, 2017 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: Rida Hamida, Chair Brent Dennis, Director Brian Chuchua, Vice Chair Janis Heckel, Community Services Superintendent Patricia Adelekan Jane Newell, Heritage Services Manager Julie Brunette Beth Lapkowski, Administrative Assistant Mark Daniels Claire Pettibone COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Juan Alvarez AGENDA ACTION TAKEN 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Hamida called the meeting of the Cultural and Heritage Commission to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Hamida. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: Chair Hamida introduced Michael Buss, Vice President of the Anaheim Arts Council. The Commission was invited to attend the Anaheim Arts Council meeting on September 71h where the State of the Arts in Anaheim will be discussed. Michael Buss stated the Art in Public Places recognition event is presented annually on the first Thursday in November in the City Hall Council Chamber and invited the Commission to work with the Arts Council on the event. Michael Buss stated the Arts Council would like to work with the Commission and other organizations to host a Multi -Cultural Arts Festival in Anaheim. The Anaheim Arts Council informational brochure was provided to the Commission. 5. CORRESPONDENCE: None. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Chair Hamida presented the April 20, 2017 minutes to the Commissioners for changes or corrections. Commissioner Adelekan requested for the minutes to be amended with the following: • Amend the Information Items for Commissioner Adelekan's section of the minutes to read: "Commissioner Adelekan asked Jane Newell to share the background and the relationship between the Cultural and Heritage sections of the Commission." Vice Chair Chuchua made a motion to approve the April 20, 2017 meeting minutes as amended, seconded by Commissioner Brunette. The motion was approved with a unanimous vote; Chair Hamida accepted the minutes. Chair Hamida presented the May 18, 2017 minutes to the Commissioners for changes or corrections. Commissioner Daniels made a motion to approve the May 18, 2017 meeting minutes, seconded by Vice Chair Chuchua. The motion was approved with a unanimous vote; Chair Hamida accepted the minutes. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: a) Arts Council Meetings: Vice Chair Chuchua stated there is no report. b) Public Art Projects: Janis Heckel shared information on the Wings Exhibit currently at the Anaheim Convention Center. The Commission will tour the exhibit after the meeting. c) Poet Laureate: Brent Dennis stated the City Attorney provided the most recent draft of the Poet Laureate for staff to review. Brent read over the general details of the Poet Laureate Policy. The Policy will go to City Council for approval in September. Brent gave a brief summary of the Policy, the application qualifications, and procedures. A copy of the Policy will be provided to the Commission when finalized. Commissioner Daniels questioned how the Poet Laureate position is promoted. Brent Dennis stated the City Clerk's office has a robust and extensive campaign process that includes reaching out to colleges, networking with the public schools, and advertising through the media. ITEM NO.01 Cultural and Heritage Commission 08/17/2017 Page 2 AGENDA ACTION TAKEN Commissioner Pettibone questioned if the Commission will make the recommendation to the City Council to approve the Policy. Janis Heckel stated Chair Hamida has a copy of a Letter of Support from the previous Commission. The current Commission can make a motion to submit a Letter of Support for the Poet Laureate. Vice Chair Chuchua made a motion to submit a Letter of Support for the Poet Laureate from the Commission, seconded by Commissioner Adelekan. The motion was approved with a unanimous vote. 8. NEW BUSINESS: a) Selection of Chair: Chair Hamida reported the Chair and Vice Chair is selected annually in the month of July. Brent Dennis stated since the new Chair and Vice Chair were recently selected, the current Chair and Vice Chair can continue in their roles if the Commission agrees. Commissioner Daniels made a motion for the Chair and Vice Chair to remain by acclimation, seconded by Commissioner Pettibone. The motion was approved with a unanimous vote; Chair Hamida will remain Chair. b) Selection of Vice Chair: Commissioner Daniels made a motion for the Vice Chair to remain by acclimation, seconded by Commissioner Pettibone. The motion was approved with a unanimous vote; Vice Chair Chuchua will remain Chair. c) Parks Survey Steering Committee: Brent Dennis provided an update for the Planning for Parks Survey. Approximately 6,000 surveys have been completed. There is a work group (Council Member Faessel, Council Member Barnes, Council Member Vanderbilt and Parks Planning staff), a Technical Advisory Committee (representatives from City Departments), and a Steering Committee (appointed representative from the Cultural & Heritage Commission and the Parks & Recreation Commission, and stakeholder representatives from Little League Baseball, soccer, senior programs, etc.). Brent Dennis stated the next meeting will be on August 23rd. As suggested by Vice Chair Chuchua, Chair Hamida appointed Commissioner Daniels to be the Commission representative. 9. SUB -COMMITTEES: a) Center Gallery: Chair Hamida shared a postcard promoting the next Center Gallery Opening on September 71h for the "Windows in Heaven" exhibit by Hyun Ae Kang. Chair Hamida appointed Commissioner Brunette and herself, Chair Hamida, to serve on the Center Gallery Sub -Committee. Brent Dennis will also support the Sub -Committee. b) Murals and Art in Public Places: Chair Hamida is still collecting research for the Murals and Art in Public Places Program. Chair Hamida appointed Commissioner Alvarez and Commissioner Pettibone to serve on the Murals and Art in Public Places Sub -Committee. c) Multi -Cultural Event: Commissioner Adelekan stated meetings have taken place regarding a Multi -Cultural Event. Commissioner Adelekan has met with Commissioner Alvarez, Chair Hamida and Brent Dennis. A possible location could be Pearson Park or the Downtown Anaheim Community Center. This event will bring all cultures together to showcase foods, jewelry, art, clothing, languages, history and activities. Chair Hamida stated this sub -committee shall bring a recommendation to the next meeting for the Commission to consider. 10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Chair Hamida stated the City Clerk's office will provide Brown Act Training for all commissioners. The date and time will be provided to the Commission once it is scheduled. 11. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Hamida adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the Downtown Anaheim Community Center, 250 Center St., Anaheim CA 92805.