MINUTES
CULTURAL AND HERITAGE COMMISSION
DOWNTOWN ANAHEIM COMMUNITY CENTER, ROTARY ROOM, 250 E. CENTER ST., ANAHEIM, CA 92805
February 16, 2023
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Alejandrina Arellano, Chair Anaheim Sporn, Community Services Manager Kristen Maahs, Vice Chair Jane Newell, Heritage Services Manager Alicia Jacinto Nikki Sandusky, Community Services Superintendent Erika Nguyen Eleanor Granflor, Senior Secretary
Karen Uyematsu
A G E N D A A C T I O N T A K E N
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Arellano called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Arellano led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None.
4. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None.
5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Chair Arellano presented the January 19, 2023 minutes to the Commissioners for changes or corrections. Commissioner Nguyen made a motion to approve the January 19, 2023 minutes, seconded by Vice Chair Maahs. There were five votes in favor to approve the minutes; Chair Arellano accepted the minutes.
6. SUB-COMMITTEES:
a) Center Gallery: Chair Arellano reported the current exhibit displayed in the Center Gallery, art of Bobby Romero, will remain until March 24th and the next exhibit will be displayed in April.
b) Public Art Program: Anaheim Sporn reported the draft Public Art Plan is currently being finalized and is scheduled for City Council approval on February 28th. This plan will be the tool kit for moving forward with art in Anaheim.
c) Poet Laureate: Anaheim Sporn reported the Poet Laureate will be invited to a future Commission meeting to introduce herself and provide an update of the community events that she participates in.
d) Heritage: Jane Newell reported the window restoration project at Carnegie Library will go out to bid the end of March or early April.
e) Culture: Vice Chair Maahs reported there is no update for the sub-committee and invited the Commissioners to join her if they are interested.
A discussion was held by the Commission and staff regarding the different sub-committees and the current vacancies.
Commissioners Nguyen and Jacinto volunteered to be a part of the Culture Sub-Committee. Chair Arellano volunteered to a part of the Public Art Program Sub-Committee.
7. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Anaheim Sporn introduced Commissioner Jacinto and welcomed her to the Commission.
Anaheim also reported Robert Sanchez has resigned from the Commission.
Commissioner Nguyen shared information for the MUZEO’s private preview of an exhibition on February 18th, National Geographic’s “The Greatest Wildlife Photographs” and invited the Commission to attend.
Commissioner Nguyen shared the Chance Theater’s production schedule and reported the current show “Ride the Cyclone” has been extended to March 5th.
Cultural and Heritage Commission
2/16/23
A G E N D A A C T I O N T A K E N
Commissioner Nguyen shared she is a member of the Californians for the Arts and received notification that April is the month of Arts, Culture and Creativity. Californians for the Arts will continue to advocate and raise awareness of arts within communities through events and resources. Commissioner Nguyen also requested for the city to declare April as the month of Arts, Culture and Creativity. Anaheim Sporn will speak with other divisions and departments to see if they are currently involved with this declaration and will report more information at the next Commission meeting.
Chair Arellano shared that Anaheim Public Utilities is sponsoring a poster contest for students in 1st through 8th grade to celebrate Water Awareness Month. This year’s theme is “Water is Life” and the contest deadline is March 6th.
Jane Newell shared the annual Mystery Authors Luncheon & Silent Auction will be held on April 30th; and the 2023 Book Sales at Anaheim Central Library will be held on January 20th, February 17th, March 17th and April 21st.
Anaheim Sporn shared the new Anaheim Activity Guide and Community News with the Commission.
8. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Arellano adjourned the meeting at 7:01 p.m.
NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.