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Cultural & Heritage 2018/12/20MINUTES CULTURAL AND HERITAGE COMMISSION Downtown Anaheim Community Center – 250 Center St., Anaheim, CA 92805 December 20, 2018 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT: Brian Chuchua, Vice Chair Jane Newell, Heritage Services Manager Patricia Adelekan Holly Unruh, Community Services Superintendent Juan Alvarez Beth Lapkowski, Administrative Assistant Julie Brunette Mark Daniels Claire Pettibone COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Rida Hamida, Chair A G E N D A A C T I O N T A K E N 1. CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chair Chuchua called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Daniels. 3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None. 4. SCHEDULED COMMUNICATION: Commissioner Brunette introduced Hope Larson to the Commission; Ms. Larson provided her background about growing up in Communist China, shared photographs of her parents with the leaders from 1962, and described a book that she is in the process of writing about her experiences. 5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Vice-Chair Chuchua presented the November 15, 2018 minutes to the Commissioners for changes or corrections. Commissioner Daniels made a motion to approve the November 15, 2018 meeting minutes, seconded by Commissioner Adelekan. There were six votes in favor to approve the minutes; Vice-Chair Chuchua accepted the minutes. 6. SUB-COMMITTEES: a) Center Gallery: Holly Unruh reported that the next Gallery reception will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019, and stated that invitations will be mailed to the Commissioners next week. She also noted that there are currently two openings available for 2019. Commissioner Daniels asked about the process for applying to show in the gallery; Holly stated that she would email him the application. b) Public Art Program: Holly Unruh reported that the Public Art Ordinance was approved by City Council and information on the formation of a Public Art Plan will be provided as received. c) Multi-Cultural Event: Commissioner Alvarez stated that there has been no response from City Council; Holly indicated that the recommendation for a multi-cultural event was sent to City Council. d) Poet Laureate: Commissioner Pettibone reported that she speaks with the Poet Laureate on a monthly basis; he has been quite busy with public events. Commission visitor Nora Montoya stated that she would be interested in contacting the poet laureate to speak to her writing class; Commissioner Pettibone said she would get her contact information after the meeting. e) Heritage: Commissioner Daniels provided additional background on the Heritage Marker Program proposal. Vice Chair Chuchua signed the recommendation letter in the absence of Chair Hamida. Jane Newell will determine if this signed recommendation can be sent to council, or if a Chair Hamida is required to sign the recommendation. Cultural and Heritage Commission 12/20/18 Page 2 A G E N D A A C T I O N T A K E N 7. NEW BUSINESS a) Performing Arts/Dance: Commissioner Brunette stated that she feels the Commission should focus their attention more on cultural activities, including arts/dance. Commissioner Alvarez agreed and stated that these items can be included in the Multi-Cultural Event, with perhaps live recitations from people such as Hope Larsen, holocaust survivors, and others. 8. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Commissioner Daniels mentioned that some of the commissioners have termed out after this month and he thanked them all for their service and friendship. The commissioners discussed whether to reapply for their positions and what information was provided to them from the City Clerk’s office when they joined the Commission. 9. ADJOURNMENT: Vice Chair Chuchua adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at the Downtown Anaheim Community Center, 250 Center St., Anaheim CA 92805.