Museums and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · May 23, 2011
Minutes
MINUTES
COLTON HALL MUSEUM AND
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
Monday, May 23, 2011
4:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER, FEW MEMORIAL HALL OF RECORDS
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Commissioners Present: Rodriguez, Greenwald, Dias, Han, Schneider, Wojtkowski
Commissioners Absent: Messenger
Ex-Officio and Staff Community Services and Library Director Bui-Burton, Museums,
Members Present: Cultural Arts and Archives Manager Copeland, Administrative
Assistant Rygg
CALL TO ORDER
4:01 PM
ROLL CALL
CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
1. April 25, 2011
Motion made by Dias to approve the minutes. Second by Wojtkowski. Motion approved.
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC COMMENTS
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
2. Museum and Cultural Arts Division Activity Report April 1-30, 2011
Commissioner Rodriguez asked about the Johnk exhibit and Copeland provided
explanation. The Doud Fund pre-application presentation for funding for a historic
structures report for Colton Hall is is scheduled for June.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
Old Business
3. Receive Report on Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Budget Process
Bui-Burton reported that employee groups made concessions that will result in fewer city
employee lay-offs. The budget gap is now at $3M.
4. Receive Status Report on Presidio of Monterey Museum Traffic Signs
Copeland reported that he is investigating the placement of a sign below the Private
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Bolio Gate (near Boy Scout Lodge) to direct visitors to Corporal Ewing Road to the
Presidio of Monterey Museum. A follow-up report will be presented in August.
5. Receive Report from Ad-Hoc Strategic Planning Subcommittee
Commissioner Rodriguez will email commission members on date, time and location of
meeting. The meeting is tentatively set from 2 pm - 5 pm at the Larkin Boardroom. The
Commissioners will need to discuss the basic strategic process, take a goal and work on
objectives, outcomes and present to the Strategic Planning Sub-Committee.
6. Receive Report from Ad-Hoc Fundraising Subcommittee
Suggestions were made to update the exhibits at Colton Hall to make them more
interesting for fourth-grade children. Funds could be raised through local foundations to
help finance exhibits.
7. Receive Report on "Art in the Adobes"
Commissioner Wojtkowski provided comment about a fundraiser on August 4. Copeland
mentioned an exhibit of WPA paintings at Alvarado Gallery which may include Evelyn
McCormick paintings and photographs by Sybyl Anikeiev. Commissioner Rodriguez
asked for the commissioners to help with the AIA event, not only as docents for the
artwork but also to be knowledgeable about the historic buildings themselves. A question
was raised if there would be a brochure; there may be a multi-folded brochure with a map
with the locations and facts of the paintings.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Han - Geraldine Low-Sabado raised concerns about the maintenance of the Chinese
section at the Encinal cemetery. Copeland referred her to the Cemetery Coordinator
to discuss maintenance of the crematorium.
Wojtkowski - On June 4th, there will be a celebration of the City's birthday and the grand
re-opening and open house from 3 - 8 pm of the Museum of Monterey, formerly known
as the Monterey Maritime and History Museum. The Museum will have different facets of
art, Monterey and maritime history and innovation.
Greenwald - presented a newspaper clipping from the Monterey Herald in 1968
introducing the Colton Hall Museum Hostesses in which his mother was a member.
Dias - there is a lot of good stuff going on.
Rodriguez - received an email from the National Honor Society coordinator for Monterey
High School, Dianne Begbie expressing her appreciation for Colton Hall and
complimenting city staff for their help with the May 17th event.
NEXT MEETING
8. June 27, 2011
ADJOURNMENT
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4:53 PM
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Dennis Copeland Chair
Museums, Cultural Arts and Archives Colton Hall Museum & Cultural Arts Commission
Manager
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Agenda
Colton Hall Museum and Commissioners
Cultural Arts Commission Esther Rodriguez, Chair
Agenda John Greenwald, Vice Chair
Fatima Dias
Leonard Han
Regular Meeting
Tandy Messenger
Elizabeth Schneider
Monday, May 23, 2011 Bill Wojtkowski
Council Chamber Ex-Officio Commissioners
Few Memorial Hall of Records
4:00 PM
Rose Marie Ansel
Monterey, California Robert Reese
Morgan Stock
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
CONSENT ITEMS
CONSENT ITEMS allow for a review of those items recommended for approval on consent or
recommended to be continued, tabled or withdrawn, etc. Consent items consist of those items
which are routine and for which a staff recommendation has been prepared. A member of the
public or a Commissioner may request that an item recommended for approval on consent be
heard on the regular agenda for further discussion.
Approval of Minutes
1. April 25, 2011
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS allows you, the public, to speak for a maximum of three minutes on any
subject, which is not on the agenda. Any person or group desiring to bring an item to the attention
of the Commission may do so during Public Comments or by addressing a letter of explanation to:
Community Services and Library Director, Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific Street, Monterey
CA 93940. The appropriate staff person will contact the sender concerning the details.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS supply the Commission with written or oral
information that they may wish to discuss or take action by placing the item on a future agenda.
2. Museum and Cultural Arts Division Activity Report April 1-30, 2011
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
PUBLIC APPEARANCE items are reports on action or informational issues that might stimulate
public discussion, but that do not require formal noticing as public hearings. You are welcome to
offer your comments after being recognized by the Chair. The Chair may limit the time allocated to
each speaker.
Old Business
3. Receive Report on Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Budget Process
4. Receive Status Report on Presidio of Monterey Museum Traffic Signs
5. Receive Report from Ad-Hoc Strategic Planning Subcommittee
6. Receive Report from Ad-Hoc Fundraising Subcommittee
7. Receive Report on "Art in the Adobes"
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
COMMISSIONERS may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement or make a
brief report on his or her activities. In addition, a Commissioner may provide a referral to staff or
other resources for factual information, request staff to report back to the body at a subsequent
meeting concerning any City matter, or direct staff to place a request to agendize a matter of
business on a future agenda. (G.C. 54954.2)
NEXT MEETING
8. June 27, 2011
ADJOURNMENT
The Colton Hall Museum and Cultural Arts Commission meeting packet may be reviewed by the public at
the Monterey Public Library. Information distributed to the Commission becomes part of the public record.
A copy of written material, pictures, etc., should be provided for this purpose. For more agenda
information, call 646-5648.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL
May 24 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 25 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
May 25 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:30 PM
May 25 Council Special Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
May 26 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 30 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM
Jun 1 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 7 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jun 9 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
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Jun 14 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 15 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 16 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Jun 21 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jun 23 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 27 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 28 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 29 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jun 29 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:30 PM
Jul 4 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM
Jul 5 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5648
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