Museums and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting

Commissioners Museums and Cultural Arts Robert Evans, Chair Commission Timothy Thomas, Vice Chair Agenda John Castagna John O'Neil Kimberley Peake Thursday, November 3, 2022 Mike Sovereign Bill Wojtkowski 4:00 PM 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 strongly encouraged 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ITEMS allow for a review of those items recommended for approval on consent or recommended to be continued, tabled or withdrawn, etc.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. October 6, 2022 (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Other Consent Items 2. Recommend Appropriation of $30,000 in Restricted Grant Funds from Museum Trust Fund (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. 3. Receive Update from Library & Museums Director (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 4. 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. 5. Select Ad-Hoc Subcommittee for Extended Path of History Project (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) NEXT MEETING The next scheduled meeting is December 1, 2022. Museums and Cultural Arts Commission 11/3/2022 4:00:00 PM 2 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. 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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 11/3/2022 4:00:00 PM 3