MINUTES
CULTURAL AND HERITAGE COMMISSION
DOWNTOWN ANAHEIM COMMUNITY CENTER, ROTARY ROOM, 250 E. CENTER ST., ANAHEIM, CA 92805
October 19, 2023
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Kristen Maahs, Chair Jane Newell, Heritage Services Manager Erika Nguyen, Vice Chair Anaheim Sporn, Community Services Manager Alicia Jacinto Arturo Varela, Community Services Supervisor Karen Uyematsu
David Zuniga
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
George Serna
A G E N D A A C T I O N T A K E N
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Maahs called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Jacinto led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None.
4. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: Anaheim Sporn introduced Kelly Chidester, Executive Director, who presented on MUZEO, its history, exhibitions and events at. She expanded on recent accomplishments, goals, and initiatives. Current exhibition is the Anaheim Fall Festival and Parade 100-year celebration. Upcoming exhibitions include Traditions and MUZEO Express, Where we Find Ourselves, Mapping the Gay Guides, and Kazu Hiro.
At this time Commissioner Zuniga left the meeting.
5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Chair Maahs presented the August 17, 2023 minutes to the Commissioners for changes or corrections. Commissioner Nguyen made a motion to approve the August 17, 2023 minutes, seconded by Commissioner Uyematsu. There were four votes in favor to approve the minutes; minutes were accepted.
6. SUB-COMMITTEES:
a) Center Gallery: Arturo Varela, Community Services Supervisor, shared information about the upcoming art exhibits at Center Gallery that include Morpho Miracle by Jennifer Garibay and Moments in Youth by the Association of Designers and Artists.
b) Public Art Program: None.
d) Heritage: Jane Newell reported on the window project at Carnegie building which is expected to finish by the end of January.
e) Culture: Anaheim Sporn, Community Services Manager, shared that the Day of the Dead event presented by the Community Services Department will be held on Friday, November 3rd at Pearson Park. Jane Newell, Heritage Services Manager, provided information on the Anaheim Reads.
f) Other: Anaheim Sporn requested to add the Poet Laureate sub-committee back on the Cultural and Heritage Commission agenda and asked for a volunteer from the Commission to assist as part of the sub-committee. Vice Chair Nguyen asked what the time commitment for the sub-committee was. Anaheim Sporn answered it would not take a large amount of time and gave a timeline of the process. Vice Chair Nguyen volunteered to assist with the Poet Laureate sub-committee.
Cultural and Heritage Commission
10/19/23
A G E N D A A C T I O N T A K E N
7. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Reminded Commissioners about their presentation to City Council and shared an example of a presentation. Chair Maahs and Vice Chair Nguyen asked if the date of presentation could be moved to January, if possible, to allow the Commission more time to work on it.
Jane Newell announced the Haunted Anaheim program at Central Library and information on a podcast about Anaheim’s agricultural background.
Vice Chair Nguyen asked how the Mural Celebration of Little People’s Park went. Anaheim Sporn gave a recap of the reception; it was very well attended and received.
Anaheim Sporn reminded the group about the Anaheim Fall Festival and Parade that would be held on Saturday, October 28th and invited them to attend.
Chair Maahs shared details about a Fall Festival & Halloween Parade Trivia Night, hosted by the Anaheim Historical Society, to celebrate and showcase the Fall Festival & Halloween Parade events.
8. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Maahs adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m.
NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.