Museums and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting

MINUTES COLTON HALL MUSEUM AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Monday, February 22, 2016 4:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBER, FEW MEMORIAL HALL OF RECORDS MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Commissioners Present: Evans, Ruhnke, Sovereign, Wojtkowski Commissioners Absent: Dias Ex-Officio and Staff Museums & Cultural Arts and Archives Manager Dennis Members Present: Copeland, Recording Secretary Claire Rygg Staff Members Absent: Community Services Director Kim Bui-Burton Ex-Officio Commissioners are non-voting members, appointed pursuant to MCC § 2-11. CALL TO ORDER: 4:02 PM 1. Receive Appointments for Chair and Vice Chair in 2016 (Not a project under CEQA, per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061.) Mike Sovereign was appointed Chair and Fatima Dias was appointed Vice-Chair for 2016. CONSENT ITEMS 2. Monday, November 30, 2015 ACTION: Approved. On a motion by Commissioner Wojtkowski, seconded by Commissioner Evans, and carried by the following vote, the Colton Hall Museum and Cultural Arts Commission approved the minutes. AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Sovereign, Evans, Ruhnke, Wojtkowski NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Dias ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: NONE RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: NONE ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS None.  Colton Hall Museum and Cultural Arts Commission Minutes Monday, February 22, 2016 3. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Receive Museum and Cultural Arts Division Activity Report – November and December 2015 and January 2016 (Not a project under CEQA, per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061.) Museums, Cultural Arts and Archives Manager Copeland noted that Colton Hall Museum received the highest number of visitors during open hours for Christmas in the Adobes since the beginning of the program. He thanked the Commissioners and volunteers who assisted. Manager Copeland also noted the retirement of Donna Da Vigo, who the Commission recently note her 10- year anniversary. Elena Diebolt, retired schoolteacher of English and history, has joined the Colton Hall Museum staff. The Division also has a great new group of student interns from CSUMB assisting with collection processing, inventories, and with artwork. The Colton Hall Evening Concert Series begins this coming Thursday in the City Council Chambers. Noted Museums and Cultural Arts contribution to the Art in the Airport exhibit at Monterey Regional Airport. Commissioner Sovereign asked if the Museum of Monterey is giving artifacts to other local museums. Manager Copeland stated that they are storing some historical collection materials and transferring others on long-term loan to various appropriate museums. Commissioner Wojtkowski noted the Museum of Monterey will have a much smaller maritime museum. Copeland noted that he understands that Monterey History and Art Association plans to display a small exhibit on Commodore Sloat. Commissioner Evans asked about the status of the Lower Presidio Historic Park stables. Manager Copeland noted that an NIP project for a stables condition assessment report with recommendations is currently being reviewed and finalized. Commissioner Evans noted that if the stables are reconstructed, perhaps they could be used for a Sloat museum or horses, other historical uses. ACTION: Report received. 4. Receive Report on 2016 Schedules of Commission Meetings and Events (Not a project under CEQA, per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061.) Manager Copeland distributed a sign-up sheet for Commissioners to volunteer for Division events. ACTION: Report received. 5. Review Commission Strategic Plan 2014-2016 (Not a project under CEQA, per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061.) Manager Copeland noted this is the annual review of the Commission’s Strategic Plan. He noted several changes, including new subcommittees, changes in Commission members, and the new objectives of the Commission, such as the Commission’s strong support of the Colton Hall ADA study with recommendations and the art subcommittee’s work with staff on the review of Monterey Conference Center City Art. ACTION: Report received. The Commissioners decided to review the strategic plan when more Commissioners are present. Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, February 22, 2016 2  Colton Hall Museum and Cultural Arts Commission Minutes Monday, February 22, 2016 6. Approve Acquisition of the Dennis the Menace Statue (Not a project under CEQA, per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061.) Commissioner Evans asked if Hilltop Park or the Youth Center would be possible locations for the statue, and having the statue securely attached? Manager Copeland said there are various site options that the City and City Parks will review. Commissioner Wojtkowski asked how much the City paid for the statue. Copeland stated $1,000. On a motion by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Wojtkowski and carried by the following vote, the Colton Hall Museum and Cultural Arts Commission approved the acquisition of the Dennis the Menace Statue. AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Sovereign, Evans, Ruhnke, Wojtkowski NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Dias ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: NONE RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: NONE 7. Receive Update Report from Angels Subcommittee on December 5, 2015 Joint Angels Restoration Fundraiser with Old Monterey Foundation (Not a project under CEQA, per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061.) ACTION: Report received. Angels Subcommittee members reviewed the project and its success. Commissioner Wojtkowski asked how many angels does the City have and how many need to be restored? Manager Copeland said there are at least 10 angels that are in severe condition that need to be restored. He also thanked the Commissioners and added that staff appreciates all the work they did on behalf of the “Save the Angels” project. Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, February 22, 2016 3  Colton Hall Museum and Cultural Arts Commission Minutes Monday, February 22, 2016 8. Receive an Update Report from Bouchard - Battle of Monterey 1818 Bicentennial Subcommittee (Not a project under CEQA, per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061.) ACTION: Report received. Commissioner Sovereign passed out a draft of the next steps for the Celebration of the Bicentennial of the Battle of Monterey: 1. Recruit partners:  Old Monterey Foundation  San Carlos Cathedral  State Parks  City Agencies  Argentina  Schools  Theater groups 2. Funding sources  Hospitality industry tourist app  Community Foundation for Monterey County  Rights to part of “The Burning of Monterey”  Official souvenirs  Paid events: barbecues, contests, etc. 3. Events  Reenactment of battle  Historical pageant  School contests  Interpretations 4. Publicity  TV, papers, internet  Talks to organizations  Exhibits  Motels, tourist info, etc. Commissioner Wojtkowski asked what is involved with obtaining the rights of “The Burning of Monterey”, and Manager Copeland said staff has talked Uhrowczik family member and will inquire about using sections of the book or rights to use the complete book. Commissioner Evans suggested a video for press release purposes. 9. Receive Music Subcommittee's Update Report (Not a project under CEQA, per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061.) ACTION: Report received. Commissioner Evans asked if the City considered recording the concerts? Manager Copeland said that it would be a way to promote performers; however, we currently do not have recordings. Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, February 22, 2016 4  Colton Hall Museum and Cultural Arts Commission Minutes Monday, February 22, 2016 COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Wojtkowski: He is involved with the Old Monterey Foundation to create a lecture series, and asked the Commissioners for any ideas for a lecture series. The ideas being considered are: a photography exhibit at Museum of Monterey; the history of the Cooper-Molera Adobe, and the history of the Lower Presidio Park, and/or the Buffalo Soldiers. Commissioner Evans: Chalet does a fabulous job with getting Colton Hall ready for Christmas in the Adobes. NEXT MEETING Monday, March 28, 2016 ADJOURNMENT Chair Sovereign adjourned the meeting at 5:07 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Dennis Copeland, Manager Mike Sovereign, Chair Museums, Cultural Arts and Archives Colton Hall Museum & Cultural Arts Commission Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, February 22, 2016 5