Museums and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · September 26, 2011
Minutes
MINUTES
COLTON HALL MUSEUM AND
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
Monday, September 26, 2011
4:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, FEW MEMORIAL HALL OF RECORDS
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Commissioners Present: Rodriguez, Greenwald, Dias, Han, Messenger
Commissioners Absent: Schneider, Wojtkowski
Ex-Officio and Staff Community Services Director Bui-Burton, Museums, Cultural
Members Present: Arts and Archives Manager Copeland, Cultural Arts Assistant
Catlin, Administrative Assistant Rygg
CALL TO ORDER
4:04 PM
ROLL CALL
CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
1. July 25, 2011
2. August 11, 2011
Motion by Messenger to accept the July 25 and August 11 minutes; second by Dias.
Motion carried.
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC COMMENTS
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
3. Museum and Cultural Arts Division Activity Report - July 1-31, 2011
4. Museum and Cultural Arts Division Activity Report - August 1-31, 2011
Bui-Burton noted that Councilmember Selfridge is working with Monterey's sister city of
Lankaran, Azerbaijan which will be celebrating its 20th anniversary of independence with
an upcoming exhibit at Colton Hall. Staff will oversee installation of exhibit by the artist
and opening reception will be on October 21.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
Old Business
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5. Receive Status Report on Presidio of Monterey Museum Traffic Signs
In a written statement, Commissioner Wojtkowski expressed disappointment that the
signs would not be up in time for History Fest. Chair Rodriguez understands the delay,
and wants Copeland to convey to the Sign Division that the Commission would hope the
signs to be given priority in the Spring, so that they may be completed soon. Another
report will be provided at the March 2012 Commission meeting.
New Business
6. Receive Report from Strategic Planning Subcommittee and Follow-up Discussion
The Commission received the report from the Strategic Planning Subcommittee.
Changes were made to some of the objectives, tasks to be done by whom and due
dates.
7. Approval of Call for Music Guidelines and Timelines FY 2011/2012 and Appointment of
Music Selection Subcommittee
Motion by Dias to approve concerts on the first Tuesday in February and March 2012;
seconded by Messenger. Discussion followed and the Commission considered having
the concerts on the second Tuesday in February and March 2012. Rodriguez asked Dias
if motion could be amended to second Tuesday; Dias concurred. Motion carried.
8. Receive Report on Monterey’s City Code, Chapter 2, Article 4 “Colton Hall Museum and
Cultural Arts Commission” and Provide Input to Staff
Bui-Burton reviewed the Monterey’s City Code, Chapter 2, Article 4, and the
Commission’s role as described by the City Code. She noted that the Lower Presidio
Historic Park (LPHP) is federal military property leased by the City, and that the Pacific
Biological Laboratories (PBL) is owned by the City but has a written joint use agreement
with the “Lab Group” until 2015. Discussion followed. Bui-Burton said that there is
nothing to preclude the Commission from being interested in either the LPHP or PBL, or
from advocating for them from a cultural and historic standpoint, but that there is not a
responsibility set by City Council under city ordinance to have the same oversight as the
Commission has over Colton Hall.
9. Report on Use of “Art Acquisition” Fund to Support First Night Monterey Activities in
Fiscal Year 2010-2011
Bui-Burton provided the report.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Messenger: She is glad to be back. She came in possession of a photo reproduction
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of an 85' nautical mural which was displayed at the former Stillwell Hall, a U.S. Army
recreational facility. The mural needs a permanent home or will be sent to a vault in
Georgia at the end of the year. Bui-Burton will check with the Monterey History and Art
Association as to their previously expressed interest. Copeland said that CSUMB library
has been approached to take the mural, but it did not have the space for it. Staff will take
the photo reproduction, and ask DLI Command Historian Dr. Stephen Payne about it.
NEXT MEETING - October 24, 2011
ADJOURNMENT
5:44 PM
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Dennis Copeland Chair
Museums, Cultural Arts and Archives Colton Hall Museum & Cultural Arts Commission
Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art
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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, September 26, 2011 Bill Wojtkowski
Council Chambers 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. July 25, 2011
2. August 11, 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.
3. Museum and Cultural Arts Division Activity Report - July 1-31, 2011
4. Museum and Cultural Arts Division Activity Report - August 1-31, 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
5. Receive Status Report on Presidio of Monterey Museum Traffic Signs
New Business
6. Receive Report from Strategic Planning Subcommittee and Follow-up Discussion
7. Approval of Call for Music Guidelines and Timelines FY 2011/2012 and Appointment of
Music Selection Subcommittee
8. Receive Report on Monterey’s City Code, Chapter 2, Article 4 “Colton Hall Museum and
Cultural Arts Commission” and Provide Input to Staff
9. Report on Use of “Art Acquisition” Fund to Support First Night Monterey Activities in Fiscal
Year 2010-2011
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 November 28, 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
Sep 27 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Sep 28 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:30 PM
Sep 28 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Oct 4 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Oct 5 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
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Oct 11 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 13 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 13 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 18 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Oct 19 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 20 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Oct 24 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 25 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 26 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Oct 26 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:30 PM
Oct 27 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 1 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Nov 2 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 4 Council Retreat Meeting, Council Chamber - 8:30 AM
Nov 8 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5648
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