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Museums and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · November 4, 2021

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MINUTES MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION 11/04/2021 4:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBER, 580 PACIFIC STREET, AND ZOOM TELECONFERENCE MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Commissioners present: Castagna, Evans, O’Neil, Peake, Sovereign, Thomas, Wojtkowski Commissioner Absent: None Staff Present: Library & Museums Director*, Administrative Assistant, Artifacts Specialist *Participated remotely by videoconference CALL TO ORDER Chair Wojtkowski called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. ROLL CALL All Commissioners were present. Wojtkowski introduced newly appointed Commissioner Tim Thomas. CONSENT ITEMS On a motion by Commissioner O’Neil, seconded by Commissioner Evans and carried by the following vote, the Museums and Cultural Arts Commission approved the Consent Item: AYES: 6 COMMISSIONERS: Castagna, Evans, O’Neil, Peake, Sovereign, Wojtkowski NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSTAIN: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Thomas RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: NONE Approval of Minutes 1. September 2, 2021 (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Approved ***End of Consent Agenda*** PUBLIC COMMENTS The administrative assistant explained to the public how to participate in the virtual meeting and provide public comment. Chair Wojtkowski opened public comments: no public comments. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS 2. Receive Museums and Cultural Arts Division Activity Report (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Received and discussed Museums and Cultural Arts Commission Minutes 11/4/2021 4:00 PM Waite reported that the Lower Presidio Historic Park Museum opened this past weekend. Staff are currently preparing for Christmas in the Adobes. Artifacts Specialist Leininger reviewed plans for Christmas in the Adobes and additional projects he was working on. There was no public comment on the matter. PUBLIC APPEARANCE 3. Receive an Update from Nancy Selfridge and Sherna Stewart on a Public Art Proposal and Provide an Endorsement (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Received and endorsed Waite welcomed Nancy Selfridge and Sherna Stewart. Ms. Selfridge thanked the Commission for their service. She reviewed the proposal to install five bear sculptures at different entrances to Monterey. A grant will be submitted to the Community Foundation for Monterey County to support funding. Sample bear sculptures were shown to the Commission. Commissioners asked the reason for selecting a bear versus other symbolic items representative of the Monterey region. Ms. Stewart shared the historical significance of bears in the early life of Californians. Specific wording that would explain the statue’s meaning has not been determined. There was no public comment on the matter. On a motion by Commissioner Castagna, seconded by Commissioner Evans, and carried by the following vote, the Museums and Cultural Arts Commission approved drafting a letter of support: AYES: 7 COMMISSIONERS: Castagna, Evans, O’Neil, Peake, Sovereign, Thomas, Wojtkowski NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: NONE RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: NONE 4. Receive an Update on the Museums & Cultural Arts Division’s Promotion of Historic Sites in Monterey. (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Received and discussed Waite reviewed the promotional marketing materials available for tourists to learn about Monterey’s historic sites. There was no public comment on the matter. 5. Receive an Update on the Commission’s Strategic Plan for FY 2020-2024 and Provide Direction to Staff (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Received and discussed Waite sent a revision of the Strategic Plan to the Commission. Castagna, Evans, and O’Neil serve on the Strategic Plan Committee. The Commission discussed the necessity of increasing Museums staffing. There was no public comment on the matter. Museums and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes 11/4/2021 4:00 PM 2 Museums and Cultural Arts Commission Minutes 11/4/2021 4:00 PM 6. Report on Commission Subcommittee Appointments for 2021 and Appointment of Subcommittees for 2022 (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Received and discussed Commissioners reviewed the 2021 MCAC subcommittee appointments and appointed the following committees for 2022: Pacific Biological Lab & Cannery Workers Shacks: Castagna, Sovereign, Thomas Path of History: Evans, Thomas, and Wojtkowski. Public Art: Castagna, Evans, Peake There was no public comment on the matter. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS O’Neil commented that he is impressed by the amount of work completed by staff with so few hours. Peake commented that she is available to assist with a draft letter in support of the sculptures. Castagna asked about the short monolithic marble stones at El Estero Park and asked for an update on the Pat Hathaway Collection. Wojtkowski commented that he had understood the stones at El Estero Park show the sea level and suggested a plaque. He announced a free concert will take place at the Golden State Theater on New Year’s Eve. He asked if there was interest in receiving a presentation from a woman who documented all the murals in Monterey County. NEXT MEETING The next meeting will be December 2, 2021. ADJOURNMENT Seeing no further business to come before the Museums and Cultural Arts Commission, Chair Wojtkowski adjourned the meeting at 5:11 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Francesca Garibaldi Bill Wojtkowski, Chair Administrative Assistant Museums and Cultural Arts Commission Museums and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes 11/4/2021 4:00 PM 3

Agenda

Commissioners Museums and Cultural Arts Bill Wojtkowski, Chair Commission Robert Evans, Vice Chair Agenda John Castagna John O'Neil Thursday, November 4, 2021 Kimberley Peake Mike Sovereign 4:00 PM Timothy Thomas Council Chamber 580 Pacific Street and Zoom Teleconference Monterey, California IMPORTANT NOTICE: Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(e)(1)(A) and (C) and the Monterey City Council’s resolution authorizing virtual participation in public meetings given the COVID-19 pandemic, meetings of the Monterey City Council and its Boards, Commissions, and Committees are being conducted with a hybrid format providing both in-person and virtual (electronic) participation in order to promote social distancing and protect the health and safety of attendees. Details for public participation in this Museums and Cultural Arts meeting: BEFORE THIS MEETING, members of the public may participate by submitting comment(s) to museums@monterey.org until ½ hour before the start of the meeting. These messages are shared with the Council or relevant Board or Commission prior to the start of the meeting, but are not read aloud. All comments become part of the record and are made available online at https://monterey.org/submitted-comments. DURING THIS MEETING, members of the public may attend and participate:  In-person (location listed above), with masks required for all, regardless of vaccination status, except those who are younger than two years old or have a medical condition that prevents wearing a mask.  Online via ZoomGov Webinar live (no time delay): Join on a computer or smartphone: https://monterey-org.zoomgov.com/j/1616222299  Or join by telephone: Dial 833-568-8864 (Toll Free), 669-254-5252 (Campbell, Calif.) or 646-828-7666 (New York, NY). If a phone number is inoperable, please try another. Enter Webinar ID: 161 622 2299 # If prompted to enter a participant ID, press # To “raise your hand” dial *9. Once called upon, dial *6 to unmute. Need more help or seeking guidance on making public comments? Read our ZoomGov Meeting Instructions. This meeting will also stream live for viewing only on youtube.com/cityofmonterey (10 second delay) and on Comcast Channel 25 (up to 90 second delay). 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. September 2, 2021 (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) ***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: Library & Museums Director, 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. Receive Museums and Cultural Arts Division Activity Report (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 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. 3. Receive an Update from Nancy Selfridge and Sherna Stewart on a Public Art Proposal and Provide an Endorsement (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 4. Receive an Update on the Museums & Cultural Arts Division’s Promotion of Historic Sites in Monterey. (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 5. Receive an Update on the Commission’s Strategic Plan for FY 2020-2024 and Provide Direction to Staff (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 6. Report on Commission Subcommittee Appointments for 2021 and Appointment of Subcommittees for 2022 (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 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) Museums and Cultural Arts Commission 11/4/2021 4:00 PM 2 NEXT MEETING The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, December 2, 2021. ADJOURNMENT The Museums 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. CITY OF MONTEREY'S 24-HOUR SUGGESTION HOTLINES: Voicemail: (831) 646-3799 FAX: (831) 646-3793 Email: suggest@monterey.org WebPage: http://www.monterey.org The City of Monterey is committed to including the disabled in all of its services, programs and activities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (831) 646-3935. Notification 30 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II]. Later requests will be accommodated to the extent feasible. For communication-related assistance, dial 711 to use the California Relay Service (CRS) to speak to City offices. CRS offers free text-to- speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you require a hearing amplification device to attend a meeting, dial 711 to use CRS to talk to the City Clerk's Office at (831) 646-3935 to coordinate use of a device. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5669 Museums and Cultural Arts Commission 11/4/2021 4:00 PM 3

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