Museums and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting

MINUTES COLTON HALL MUSEUM AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Monday, November 26, 2012 4:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, FEW MEMORIAL HALL OF RECORDS MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Commissioners Present: Dias, Greenwald, Han, Rodriguez, Wojtkowski Commissioners Absent: Schneider Ex-Officio and Staff Community Services and Library Director Kim Bui-Burton, Members Present: Museums, Cultural Arts and Archives Manager Dennis Copeland, Recording Secretary Teresa Nash Ex-Officio Commissioners are non-voting members, appointed pursuant to MCC § 2-11. CALL TO ORDER CONSENT ITEMS Approval of Minutes 1. Monday, October 22, 2012 Action: Approved as submitted (5-0-1, Schneider absent). 2. Friday, November 9, 2012 Action: Approved as corrected, Item 1, Added after the second paragraph: “It was noted that one of these two artists lives part-time in Carmel Valley, so her submission should be included in the selection process.” (5-0-1, Schneider absent). ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS None. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS 3. Museum and Cultural Arts Division Activity Report - October 2012 Action: Report received. Museums, Cultural Arts and Archives Manager Copeland reported great success with History Fest and is looking forward to next year’s event. He stated the difference in the Colton Hall attendance is because of the timing of History Fest. Commissioner Wojtkowski inquired where the Vizcaino-Serro Oak mural would be located. Manager Copeland said staff is looking at a spot on the Recreation Trail below the Lower Historic Park. Community Services and Library Director Bui-Burton stated this project was approved by the Historic Preservation Commission about 8 years ago. Community Services and Library Director Bui-Burton stated that once again the staff did an incredible amount of work during History Fest. She attended a National Historic Trust Conference and said we are looked upon as a model, especially with our cell phone tours in multiple languages.  Colton Hall Museum and Cultural Arts Commission Minutes Monday, November 26, 2012 PUBLIC APPEARANCE New Business 4. Approval of Donation of Painting from Kusadasi, Turkey Sister City Delegation Action: The Colton Hall Museum and Cultural Arts Commission approved the donation of the painting entitled “Traditional Symbol of Flowers” by Tulay Aladag from the Kusadasi, Turkey Sister City Delegation for inclusion in the City of Monterey Art Collection (5-0-1, Schneider absent). Museums, Cultural Arts and Archives Manager Copeland stated this is a special kind of painting done in an ancient painting style called marbling and that there are very few people who reach this master level. He said the painting was presented to Mayor Della Sala during the Sister City Signing and Reception held in Colton Hall on August 23. The Commissioners viewed the painting and asked how it was done and how the flowers were added. Manager Copeland said he will do more research on the technique used for adding flowers to the marbled painting. Commissioner Han inquired on the estimated value of the painting. Manager Copeland stated it has not been appraised yet. Commissioner Dias inquired where the painting will be located. Manager Copeland stated it will most likely go in a City office. Commissioner Greenwald suggested that wherever it is located that it is labeled with an explanation of where the painting came from. On a motion by Commissioner Rodriguez, seconded by Commissioner Han, and carried by the following vote, the Colton Hall Museum and Cultural Arts Commission approved the donation of the painting entitled “Traditional Symbol of Flowers” by Tulay Aladag from the Kusadasi, Turkey Sister City Delegation for inclusion in the City of Monterey Art Collection: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Dias, Greenwald, Han, Rodriguez, Wojtkowski NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Schneider 5. Approval of Music Selection Subcommittee's Recommendation for 2013 Colton Hall Evening Music Series Concerts Action: The Colton Hall Museum and Cultural Arts Commission approved the Music Selection Subcommittee’s recommendation for the 2013 Colton Hall Music Series to include Tree Top Trio, Juan Sanchez, and Farkhad Khudyev, with an alternate choice of James Woolwine (5-0-1, Schneider absent). Museums, Cultural Arts and Archives Manager Copeland reported that the Music Selection Subcommittee met, reviewed the musical submissions and selected their top three along with an alternate choice. He said some concerns with selecting Farkhad Khudyev is the price and recommended negotiating with him on cost. He said staff will work with him on the cost. Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, November 26, 2012 2  Colton Hall Museum and Cultural Arts Commission Minutes Monday, November 26, 2012 Commissioner Wojtkowski asked why did Mr. Khudyev give us a range in price. Manager Copeland stated it depends on how many people are involved in the concert. Commissioner Greenwald stated the music is fantastic, but the price is too high. He said if they are willing to reduce their price, we would have them, if not, then we go with James Woolwine. Commissioner Rodriguez stated that the Fundraising Subcommittee is having trouble getting money from donors for music series. Commissioner Wojtkowski said if they are that good, then $1,000 - $1,500 would be doable. Commissioner Dias suggested we do not pay more than $1,500 for Farkhad Khudyev and said the Commission has also discussed doing four concerts this year, so if the price is right maybe we can do all four. Commissioner Wojtkowski said we should hold out to see how much money we receive before we decide on a fourth concert. On a motion by Commissioner Dias, seconded by Commissioner Han, and carried by the following vote, the Colton Hall Museum and Cultural Arts Commission approved the selection of Tree Top Trio, Juan Sanchez, Farkhad Khudyev (with the stipulation that the cost does not exceed $1,500), with James Woolwine as the alternate: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Dias, Greenwald, Han, Rodriguez, Wojtkowski NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Schneider COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Wojtkowski said that with two Commissioners leaving, we should solicit young people from the community to bring a younger person on the commission. He reported that the Museum Of Monterey has a new exhibit opening called “Missions in Mexico.” Commissioner Rodriguez said she is not going to be reappointed to the Commission and that it was a gut wrenching decision for her. She said she absolutely loved working on this commission for the past four years. If the Angel raffle comes back – I’m in. She said she hopefully found a replacement for her position on the Commission and that person has an interview tomorrow with the Mayor. She asked the Commissioners if she could get a picture with them for her scrapbook. Commissioner Dias said she really enjoyed Dennis’ talk at the Pacific Grove Heritage. Commissioner Greenwald stated this is his final night as Chair for the Commission and said everyone made it very easy for me. Community Services and Library Director Bui-Burton said we all really appreciate your services. All of you have been involved on a personal level as well as on a Commission level. NEXT MEETING Monday, January 28, 2013 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, November 26, 2012 3 Colton Hall Museum and Cultural Arts Commission Minutes Monday, November 26, 2012 ADJOURNMENT Chair Greenwald adjourned the meeting at 4:31 p.m. and took a group photo for Commissioner Rodriguez. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Dennis Copeland, Manager John Greenwald, Chair Museums, Cultural Arts and Archives Colton Hall Museum & Cultural Arts Commission Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, November 26, 2012 4