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Home My WebLink AboutAM Agenda: 11/05/2025 MUSEUM COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, November 5, 2025 5:00 P.M. Location: Floretta K. Lauber Museum Education Center, 382 W. Huntington Drive Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with a disability who require a disability related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, may request such modification or accommodation from the City Clerk at (626) 574-5455. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting. 根据《美国残障人法案》，需要调整或提供便利设施才能参加会议的残障人士（包括辅助器材或服务）可与市书记官办公室联系（电话：(626) 574-5455）。请在会前 48 小时通知市书记官办公室，以便作出合理安排，确保顺利参加会议。 Pursuant to the City of Arcadia’s Language Access Services Policy, limited-English proficient speakers who require translation services in order to participate in a meeting may request the use of a volunteer or professional translator by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 574-5455 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. 根据阿凯迪亚市的语言便利服务政策，英语能力有限并需要翻译服务才能参加会议的人可与市书记官办公室联系（电话：(626) 574- 5455），请求提供志愿或专业翻译服务，请至少在会前 72 小时提出请求。 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Dale Carter, Chairperson Janalee Shimmin, Chairperson Pro Tempore Marilyn Daleo, Commissioner Ginny Blitz, Commissioner & Liaison to the Friends of the Museum Angela Ayala, Commissioner SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS PUBLIC COMMENTS (5-minute time limit per person) Any person wishing to speak before the Museum Commission is limited to five (5) minutes per person; any changes to the allotted time will be announced prior to the Public Comment period. Under the Brown Act, the Museum Commission is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item not listed on the posted agenda. The matter may be referred to staff for appropriate response or action or may be placed on the agenda of a future meeting. REPORTS FROM MUSEUM COMMISSION MEMBERS / LIAISONS Announcements / Statements / Future Agenda Items DIRECTOR REPORTS a. Director’s Update b. Curator’s Report and Updates c. Museum Education Coordinator’s Update d. Grants e. Interns and Volunteers f. Programs g. Exhibits h. Collections i. Flyers  Educational Kits  Hidden Histories  Preservation Workshop Series  Make Your Own Snow Globe CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and can be acted on by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Museum Commission, staff, or the public requests that a specific item be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and action. a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of Sept. 3, 2025 Recommended action: Approve ADJOURNMENT The Museum Commission will adjourn this meeting to Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Museum Education Center at 382 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. 1 The Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage Museum Curator’s Report September – October 2025 September 2025 October 2025 In-person Visitors: 326 In-person Visitors October 1-22: 310 Virtual Visitors: Virtual Visitors: Facebook: 1,538 Facebook: 1,046 Instagram: 4,873 Instagram: 4,915 X: 19 X: 22 Website: 339 Website: 277 HIGHLIGHTS The Gilb Museum Fall Preschool Program ran from September 12 thru November 7. The Museum hosted the Arcadia Little League History event on October 4, celebrating seventy years of local youth baseball through personal stories contributed by community members and former players. Professional baseball player Mr. Dukes was the guest speaker. COLLECTIONS AND INTERNS Volunteer Ms. Deborah Cordano continues to work on the Museum’s Collection, specifically doing an inventory of the Arcadia Historical Society Collection. Ms. Cordano assisted Curator Ms. Stevy Acevedo with the list of new veterans added to this year's Military Banner Program. Intern Mr. Zackary Ostrowski continues to work on the Arcadia Woman’s Club collection, adding additional photographs and information to the Museum’s database, CatalogIt. Mr. Ostrowski is also in his second year in graduate school at UCLA and has said that this internship has given him many skills he has used while in this master’s program. Volunteer Mr. Andrew Bermudez continues to work on the Museum's collections by digitizing and cataloging items on the Museum’s database, CatalogIt. He has cataloged 790 artifacts to date. Volunteer Mr. Bob Levia continues to help staff at the front desk every Tuesday afternoon. He’s been helping staff with educational kits for outreach programs. Mr. Levia has also been actively helping prepare for the Make Your Own Snow Globe event. Volunteer Wendy Xiang continues to help the Museum staff on the weekends with different projects. Ms. Xiang is responsible for helping the Museum transcribe its flyers to simplified Chinese to accommodate the Arcadia Community. Intern Justin Mercado is supporting both the collections and education programs this fall. His work includes assisting with digitizing collections, along with providing hands-on support for the Preschool Program. Mr. Mercado is coming to the Museum from the Southern California Resource Services for Independent Living (SCRS-IL) organizations. Intern Ms. Jasmine Luo has taken an active role in leading the Fall Preschool Program, helping develop lessons and prepare materials for young learners. She is also contributing to the early planning stages for the Spring 2026 session. 2 City Intern Ms. Nicole Kreuzer has been working on several projects at the Museum with the Curator. She has been working on accessioning new artifacts that have been donated to the Museum. She has also received training, along with all staff, on how to include new Veterans in the Museum’s Arcadia Veterans Registry kiosk. An inventory of all items donated during this time period:  Ms. Anabel Carrillo donated 13 photographs on behalf of the Public Works Department. These black and white photographs include images such as the first unit of streetlight and traffic signal on Duarte Road and Santa Anita Avenue.  Mr. Tom Merryman donated a metal plaque from the Chariots S.G.V. This was a car club sponsored by Arcadia Police Department and moderated by then- Sergeant Neal Johnson.  Ms. Mary Buttice donated City Council photographs on behalf of the City Manager's Office. In the photos, it includes the groundbreaking of the Police Station as well as the groundbreaking of the Metro Gold Line.  Mr. Doug Haines donated two photographs of the Japanese Surrender on the U.S.S. Missouri in 1945. EXHIBITS Staff continued to work with community members, Mr. Steven Gewecke and Mr. Tim Pawley, on a temporary exhibit on Arcadia Little League. Personal items from both Gewecke and Pawley were included in the exhibits, highlighting the history of Arcadia Little League over the years at both the City Council Chambers and Museum lobby. More community members, such as past Mayor Mr. Gary Kovacic, Mr. Tony Alvazzi, Mr. Ted Tedford, Mr. Scott Summers, Mr. Jim Burhans, and Mr. John Kenan have loaned items to the Museum to be used in these exhibits, which also include items from the girls softball teams. An extension of this exhibit will be done at the Arcadia Public Library in November and December. Items will be returned in January 2026. ADMINISTRATION The Friends of the Arcadia Museum (FAM) met on September 4 and October 2. The Board discussed upcoming events at the Museum, including the Make Your Own Snow Globe event. The Museum is having its volunteers create 500 custom snowmen that are then used by FAM as giveaways at the Snow Fest event. The next FAM meeting will take place on November 6. Curator Acevedo had a meeting with East Los Angeles College Museum Studies Program on building a partnership. The Museum would be the site to host three interns during the Spring 2026 3 semester. Interns will have the opportunity not only to work with collections but also construct and install exhibits at the Museum and around the City of Arcadia. Curator Acevedo attended the Arcadia Unified School District PTA meeting on September 2. At the meeting, she shared what the Museum has been doing with programs and promoted the Museum’s Educational Kits, Hidden Histories Documentary Series, and the Teacher Resource Fair. The Museum is beginning the application for the 2026 Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship grant to fund two paid internships: Curatorial & Exhibitions along with Education & Public Engagement. Interns will work 40 hours a week for 10 consecutive weeks next year. The deadline to apply is November 13. Staff submitted a proposal, and it was accepted to present at the California Association of Museums annual conference in March of 2026. The conference will take place in Los Angeles at the Omni Hotel. The proposed session “The Little Museum that Could: Tiny Team, Mighty Mission” will discuss how the small but mighty Gilb Museum is reframing what’s possible by bringing big ideas to life on a budget, with passion, a clear mission, and strong community spirit. Attendees will take away inspiration for reframing challenges into opportunities, boosting attendance, expanding programs, and growing a dedicated volunteer team. The American Alliance of Museums held the Museum Summit online on October 15 and 16. Ms. Jenny Woods from the Seattle Art Museum reached out and asked Curator Acevedo if they could use the Gilb Museum’s volunteer experience as a case study for their presentation “From Free Labor to Engaged Partners: Reimagining Volunteerism for Equity, Impact, and Purpose.” They specifically shared how the Gilb Museum works with teens and adults with special needs volunteers daily. There were over 135 individuals in attendance during the live presentation, and it will now be hosted on their website. EDUCATION and PROGRAMMING Ms. Jasmine Luo was chosen as the Education and Public Engagement Intern for the Fall. Under the guidance of Education Coordinator Ms. Lauren Porras, Ms. Luo helped launch the Fall 2025 Preschool Program on September 12. Each session follows a three-part format of free play, story time, and a themed craft, averaging about 12 to 15 participants per week, along with their guardians. Weekly lessons explore topics from Arcadia's history to emotional development and seasonal celebrations. Throughout September and October, Ms. Luo has demonstrated strong leadership in planning and facilitating sessions, gaining valuable hands-on experience in early childhood museum education. Intern Mercado has also supported the program, assisting with preparation and classroom activities to enhance the overall experience. This fall featured special guests, including members of the local fire department, and a festive Halloween dress-up session. The program has received a strong community response and will conclude on November 7 before resuming in February 2026. Coordinator Porras, Education Substitute Lily Wu, and Curator Acevedo have continued to conduct in-classroom visits to local third-grade classrooms, bringing the museum's Tongva- English Dictionary program directly to students. Over the course of the month of October, thirteen classes at Highland Oaks Elementary, Hugo Reid Elementary, and Camino Grove Elementary participated in interactive lessons, which introduced students to the language and culture of the 4 Tongva people. These in-classroom programs allow the Museum to extend its educational reach beyond its walls, providing engaging, enriching experiences that compliment students' social studies curriculum and deepen their understanding of local indigenous history. There are 36 class visits scheduled for the 2025-2026 school year thus far. Holly Avenue Elementary has also reached out to schedule their annual field trip to the Museum in the Spring. The museum hosted the Arcadia Little League History Event on Saturday, October 4, celebrating decades of youth baseball in the community and the new exhibits around the city. The program was emceed by Mr. Tim Pawley and featured special guest Mr. Tom Dukes, former Major League Baseball player, who was interviewed during the event and signed baseball cards for attendees. Approximately 55 visitors attended, enjoying historical photographs, memorabilia, and personal stories shared by former players, coaches, and families. The event received positive feedback, creating meaningful connections and strengthening the museum’s partnerships with local organizations. Curator Acevedo and Educator Lily Wu also attended the City of Arcadia Moon Festival on Saturday, October 4, at City Hall. The Museum’s booth, shared with the Arcadia Public Library, maintained a steady flow of visitors throughout the event. Staff distributed free educational kits, Moon Festival-themed coloring sheets, and promotional materials highlighting upcoming museum programs and events. Staff hosted the annual Pie Day at the Museum on October 9 for all City staff to attend. There were approximately 70 city employees that gathered to enjoy a variety of pies while exploring the museum's new and updated exhibits. The Architecture in Arcadia educational kits were highly popular, with all 200 distributed to the community. The Athletes in Arcadia kits were assembled with the help of volunteers and became available for pickup beginning October 4. Production has also begun on the final kit of 2025, Movies in Arcadia, which is being developed and assembled with volunteer help as well. Curator Acevedo, along with Staff member Ms. Lilly Wu, conducted two Preservation Workshops between September and October. On September 13, the Paper Workshop took place with 7 attendees, and the Textile Workshop on October 11 with 5 attendees. The last workshop this year will be on genealogy on December 13, conducted by Education Coordinator Porras and Intern Kreuzer. On October 18, the Museum launched its new program "Hidden Histories Documentary Series" with back-to-back screenings from the "Lost LA" series. Attendees watched "Before the Dodgers," which explored the rich history of the communities that existed before the construction of Dodger Stadium. This was followed by "Hiking Trailblazers," highlighting the pioneering individuals who shaped Southern California's iconic hiking culture. Following each documentary screening, participants engaged in themed crafts and discussions that connected to the films' content. There was a total of three attendees. The museum is currently preparing for the next program on November 1, which will feature the documentary "Artbound: Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead." The Museum will be hosting its first Teacher Resource Fair on Wednesday, October 23. This will allow new and returning teachers from Arcadia Unified School District to learn more about the programs and opportunities available at the Museum, free of cost. 5 Staff will be participating in the Downtown Arcadia Halloween Haunting event along with the Arcadia Public Library staff on October 24. The Museum volunteers have prepared a handful of fun giveaways, educational kits, and promotional material for the event. Military Banner Program applications have concluded for 2025. The final number of military banners to be displayed along Huntington Drive and Baldwin Avenue is 74 with a total of 10 new applicants this year. Vendor Amgraph has printed the banners, and they will begin installation on October 30. They will be on display throughout the month of November in celebration of Veterans Day on November 11. VOLUNTEERS On September 15, Coordinator Porras reopened volunteer applications for the fall season, with the application period running through November 15. To date, the museum has received 8 new volunteer applications from both teens and adults. The recruitment process remains ongoing as the museum continues to build its volunteer team to support programs and events throughout the season. Volunteers have been very busy with the production of kits that will be shared with the community in the following months. This includes all the Preservation Workshop kits and school visit goodie bags that are given to participants who attend the programs. Volunteers are currently prepping supplies for the next educational kit Movies in Arcadia, which will be available to the public starting on December 6. Volunteers are working hard preparing for December’s Make Your Own Snow Globe event on December 6. Over 500 snow globes are being prepared for the community. In addition, volunteers have completed 300 out of the 600 decorated snowman giveaways. Each snowman is unique to its designer and has its own personality. These giveaways were requested by the Friends of the Arcadia Museum who generously donated the funds for the supplies. Coordinator Porras also has a College Application & Scholarship Workshop for the teen volunteers on October 25. This will focus on supporting high school seniors navigating the college admissions process. The day will consist of students working on college applications, learning scholarship search strategies, and receiving guidance. Coordinator Porras will facilitate the workshop, providing valuable resources to help students complete their applications. This initiative reflects the museum's commitment to creating a supportive community where teen volunteers not only contribute their time and energy but also receive meaningful mentorship and resources in return. Volunteer hours: September 1 – October 22: 345 hours Submitted by Curator Stevy Acevedo and Director of Library & Museum Services, Darlene Bradley E D U C A T I O N A L K I T SEDUCATIONAL K I T S A r t i n A r c a d i aArt i n A r c a d i a October 4 - November 22 M o v i e s i n A r c a d i aMovies i n A r c a d i a S T E M i n A r c a d i aSTEM i n A r c a d i a January 11 - March 1 M u s i c i n A r c a d i aMusic i n A r c a d i a March 8 - May 3 May 10 - June 28 A r c h i t e c t u r e i n A r c a d i aArchitecture i n A r c a d i a August 9 - September 27 A t h l e t e s i n A r c a d i aAthletes i n A r c a d i a December 6 - December 30 The Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage 380 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, California 91007 (626) 574-5440 Museum@arcadiaca.gov www.ArcadiaCA.gov/Museum T h e G i l b M u s e u m i s o f f e r i n g f r e e k i t s ! 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Lauber Museum Education Center382 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007www.Arcadiaca.gov/Museum (626)574-5440 Documentary Series OCTOBER 18 2:30 PM NOVEMBER 1 2 PM Join us on select Saturdays to uncover the hidden and forgotten stories of Southern California’s history, complemented by exclusive documentary screenings and engaging crafts. Open to all ages. 2025 All participants in Museum programs, events, and classes may be photographed or or videotaped for Museum promotional purposes. Notify Museum staff if you prefer not to be photographed or videotaped. Hiking Trailblazers 隐藏的历史 10⽉18⽇ 2 PM 亚凯迪亚吉尔布博物馆呈现：亚凯迪亚吉尔布博物馆Floretta K. Lauber Museum Education Center382 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007www.Arcadiaca.gov/Museum (626)574-5440 纪录⽚系列 Before the Dodgers 10⽉18⽇ 2:30 PM 11⽉1⽇ 2 PM 欢迎在选择的周六加⼊我们，探索南加州隐藏的，被遗忘的故事，同时还可观看独家纪录⽚和欣赏引⼈⼊胜的艺术⼯艺品。⾯向所有年龄段开放。 2025 所有参加博物馆项⽬，活动，和课程的⼈员可能会被拍照或录像，以⽤于博物馆宣传。如果您不愿意被拍照或者录像，请告知博物馆⼯作⼈员。 DIGITIZATION WORKSHOP April 12 ART WORKSHOP February 8 PreservationWorkshop Series Join Museum staff in a series of workshops and demonstrations on how you canpreserve your personal and family history in 2025. Learn preservation methodsused by museum professionals and see examples from the Museum collections. All workshops will begin at 10am. The Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage 380 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, California 91007 (626)574-5440 Museum@arcadiaca.gov www.ArcadiaCA.gov/Museum L IM I T E D S P A C E . RS V P R E Q U I R E D. 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Lauber Museum Education Center 382 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 www.Arcadiaca.gov/Museum (626)574-5440 All participants in Museum programs, events, and classes may be photographed or or videotaped for Museum promotional purposes. Notify Museum staff if you prefer not to be photographed or videotaped. 加⼊我们，制作属于你⾃⼰的雪球吧！雪球数量有限，先到先得，⽆需注册。雪球制作属于⾃⼰的周六 , 1 2 ⽉ 6 ⽇ 9 A M - 1 1 A M 亚凯迪亚吉尔布博物馆呈现：亚凯迪亚吉尔布博物馆 Floretta K. Lauber Museum Education Center 382 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 www.Arcadiaca.gov/Museum (626)574-5440 所有参与博物馆项⽬，活动和课程的⼈员可能会被拍照或录像，以⽤于博物馆的宣传。如果您不希望被拍照或录像，请告知博物馆⼯作⼈员。 MUSEUM COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 3, 2025 ____________________________________________________________________________ CALL TO ORDER – Chairperson Dale Carter called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Museum Education Center. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Chairperson Dale Carter ROLL CALL – Chairperson Dale Carter , Chairperson Pro Tempore Janalee Shimmin; Commissioner, Angela Ayala, Virginia Blitz; Library Director Darlene Bradley, Library Services Manager Petra Morris, Museum Curator Stevy Acevedo, and Museum Education Coordinator Lauren Porras. Commissioner Blitz motioned to excuse Commissioner Marilyn Daleo from the meeting due to travel. Councilmember Ayala seconded the motion. The motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None REPORTS FROM MUSEUM COMMISSION MEMBERS/LIAISONS: Commissioner Blitz provided an update on the Friends of the Museum’s fundraiser at Von’s Credit Union that took place on August 15 and stated it was a great success. Chairperson Pro Tempore Shimmin also reported that the Arcadia Women's Club is partnering with the Arcadia Historical Society to host a Murder Mystery Dinner Party in November to fundraise for the organizations. REPORT FROM THE DIRECTOR Director Bradley reported that the City Council voted to have a new Veterans Ad Hoc committee to further research services for veterans. Applications for the Veterans Banner Program have now closed. Staff are proceeding with the administrative process and preparing for the production of the new banners. REPORT FROM THE CURATOR Curator Acevedo stated that Museum staff and volunteers have been active across several projects this summer. Volunteers and interns continued digitizing and cataloging materials, including the Arcadia Historical Society Collection, the Woman’s Club Collection, and photographs from the News Post. Translation efforts also progressed, with exhibit panels and flyers being made accessible in Mandarin and Simplified Chinese. Staff and interns installed several new exhibits, including the Veterans display, the Camp Santa Anita temporary exhibit, and a firefighter tribute at the library. The 15th Annual Photography Contest exhibit successfully closed, with strong community engagement. Preparations are underway for an upcoming Arcadia Little League exhibit, with research and personal items being gathered. Administrative updates included the Friends of the Arcadia Museum’s planning of future fundraisers, City website updates, and submission of a proposal for the 2026 California Association of Museums conference. Staff and interns also participated in professional development through visits to several local museums. REPORT FROM MUSEUM EDUCATION COORDINATOR Educator Porras successfully completed the Summer Enrichment Program with 132 students participating across four themed sessions: Time Traveling Artist, Tech It Out, Dino and Diversity, and Lyrical Languages. Five students who attended all four programs received special recognition with certificates and tote bags. Feedback from families was positive, noting both the engaging content and activities. Applications are currently being collected for the Military Banner Program, with three new applications received ahead of the August 31 deadline. Staff also released a new educational kit, Architecture in Arcadia, and promoted Museum programs at a City Summer Concert and Movie Night. Preparations were underway for the annual Dino Day on August 23, with activities, special guests, and vendors planned for more than 150 anticipated visitors. Volunteer engagement remained strong over the summer, with 451.83 hours contributed between July 1 and August 20. Highlights included a Summer Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast and volunteer assistance in preparing materials and decorations for Dino Day in August which was also a huge success. CONSENT CALENDAR: a. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 2, 2025, AT 5:00PM in the Museum Education Center at 382 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia. Recommended action: Approve Commissioner Chair Pro Tempore Shimmin moved to approve Consent Calendar Item “a” which was seconded by Commissioner Ayala. The motion carried. Ayes: Chairperson Carter, Chairperson Pro Tempore Shimmin, and Commissioners Ayala, and Blitz Noes: None ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Dale Carter adjourned the meeting at 5:33 p.m. to Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Museum Education Center at 382 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia. Approved: ________________________________________________ Darlene Bradley, Director of Library and Museum Services Prepared by: Lauren Porras, Museum Education Coordinator