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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA September 21, 1981 At 1:10 p.m., the Special Meeting of the Santa Ana City Council was called to order by Mayor Bricken in Room 147, Council Chambers, 22 Civic Center Plaza. Councilmembers present were John Acosta, R. W. Luxembourger, Patricia A. McGuigan, and Mayor Gordon Bricken. Also present were City Manager A. J. Wilson, City Attorney Edward J. Cooper, Clerk of the Council Janice C. Guy, Museum Director Reilly Rhodes, and a member of the press. Councilmembers J. Ogden Markel, Daniel E. Griset, and Alfred C. Serrato arrived at 1:12 p.m., 1:14 p.m., and 1:25 p.m., respectively. WORK STUDY SESSION The Mayor explained that this BOWERS MUSEUM study session was the first of a series, which would be held prior to each regular Council meeting. The series will include review of specific activities of in- dividual departments, and other subjects requiring more in-depth study than normally permissible during regular Council meetings. The Mayor then explained that the former Council had authorized expansion of the Museum and that the ultimate goal is a facility privately operated and less reliant on public funds. The City Manager outlined the structure of the groups involved in the Museum expansion program. He explained that the Board of Trustees was responsible for operations; the Foundation was in charge of building development including plans and construction; and the Development Com- mittee was responsible for raising funds sufficient for building construc- tion and an endo~m~ent fund. The Manager stated that when the new building is completed, management of the Museum will be turned over to a new Board of Directors composed of three members nominated by the City Council and six nominated by the Foundation members or Museum Director. The Museum Director reviewed the time frame for development, indicating some delay in the projected schedule due to the need to avoid having two simultaneous major donor campaigns (the Music Center effort is already under solicitation.) He explained the project had required definition and clarification of the roles and responsibilities of the groups involved in the expansion program. The Director further stated that top corporate leaders of Orange County are involved in the Museum's funding campaign. He then responded to Councilmembers' questions. ADJOURNMENT At 1:57 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. ~cil~anlce C'. Guy ~' CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 288 SEPTEMBER 21, 1981