MINUTES
CULTURAL AND HERITAGE COMMISSION
DOWNTOWN ANAHEIM COMMUNITY CENTER, ROTARY ROOM, 250 E. CENTER ST., ANAHEIM, CA 92805
May 18, 2023
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Kristen Maahs, Vice Chair Anaheim Sporn, Community Services Manager Alicia Jacinto Jane Newell, Heritage Services Manager George Serna Nikki Sandusky, Community Services Superintendent Karen Uyematsu Rosa Baltazar, Community Services Supervisor David Zuniga
STAFF ABSENT
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT Eleanor Granflor, Sr. Secretary
Erika Nguyen
A G E N D A A C T I O N T A K E N
1. CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chair Maahs called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Zuniga led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None.
4. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: Anaheim Sporn introduced Poet Laureate, Wendy Van Camp. Wendy provided an overview of her role as Poet Laureate, reported the events she has participated in through Library Services, and presented a poem to the Commission. Questions were answered regarding the age range of participants at the library events, what a Poetry Slam event is.
5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Vice Chair Maahs presented the April 20, 2023 minutes to the Commissioners for changes or corrections. Commissioner Uyematsu made a motion to approve the April 20, 2023 minutes, seconded by Commissioner Serna. There were five votes in favor to approve the minutes; Vice Chair Maahs accepted the minutes.
6. SUB-COMMITTEES:
a) Center Gallery: Nikki Sandusky reported the Anaheim Art Association Community Exhibit is currently displayed in the Center Gallery. The art of Victoria Johnson will be the next exhibit in July.
b) Public Art Program: Anaheim Sporn reported the code amendment addressing murals is currently being finalized and will be presented to City Council for approval August or September.
d) Heritage: Jane Newell reported the contract for the window restoration project at Carnegie Library was approved by City Council. Jane also reported heritage markers will be purchased before the end of the fiscal year. The sub- committee will plan with the Public Works Department on the installation of the markers.
e) Culture: Vice Chair Maahs reported there is no update for the sub-committee.
7. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Anaheim Sporn reported Chair Arellano has resigned from the Commission. Anaheim also reported the latest Activity Guide will be provided at the next meeting and the summer programming schedule is underway. Anaheim also reported Chicano Heritage will be celebrated in August, and Indigenous Peoples Day will be celebrated in October.
Jane Newell reported the last school tours for the year will be held on Thursday and Friday the next two weeks, shared information for a Book Signing event on June 10th at Central Library, and provided updated library hours.
Nikki Sandusky reported the Children’s Festival will be held on Saturday, May 20th.
Cultural and Heritage Commission
5/18/23
A G E N D A A C T I O N T A K E N
Vice Chair Maahs requested for staff to provide information to the Commission regarding future heritage events.
8. ADJOURNMENT: Vice Chair Maahs adjourned the meeting at 7:09 p.m.
NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.