Museums and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · May 9, 2024
Minutes
MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 9, 2024
4:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 580 PACIFIC STREET
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Commissioners present: Castagna, Evans, Kimzey, Sovereign, O’Neil, Thomas
Commissioner Absent: Wojtkowski
Staff Present: Library & Museums Director, Assistant, Artifacts Specialist, Retired
Annuitant
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Thomas called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm.
ROLL CALL
CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner O’Neil, and carried by the
following vote, the Museums and Cultural Arts Commission approved the consent agenda:
AYES: 6 COMMISSIONERS: Castagna, Evans, Kimzey, O’Neil, Sovereign, Thomas
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Wojtkowski
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: NONE
RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: NONE
There was no public comment on the matter.
1. March 7, 2024 (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General
Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Approved
***End of Consent Agenda***
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Thomas opened public comments: there were no public comments.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
2. Approve Report on the Expanded Path of History (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20,
Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Discussed and provided direction
Edwards reviewed the expanded Path of History project from consultants Page & Turnbull and
recommended that the subcommittee (Evans, Thomas, Wojtkowski) continue meeting to
discuss the next steps.
On a motion by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Castagna, and carried by
the following vote, the Museums and Cultural Arts Commission approved the Path of History
report:
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AYES: 6 COMMISSIONERS: Castagna, Evans, Kimzey, O’Neil, Sovereign, Thomas
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Wojtkowski
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMISSIONERS: NONE
RECUSED: 0 COMMISSIONERS: NONE
There was no public comment on the matter.
3. Discuss Options for Historic Alta California Tile Map (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20,
Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Discussed and provided direction
Edwards reviewed the history of the historic Alta California tile map. Instead of reviewing the
original outlined options, he announced that the ceramic tile map had fallen off the wall earlier
today. Commissioners asked questions and discussed whether the map still had value in
replicating. Staff will further research. There was no public comment on the matter.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
4. Receive Library and Museums Director Activity Report (Not a project under CEQA per Article
20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received and discussed
There was no public comment on the matter.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner O’Neil commented that he attended the Museums Volunteer Appreciation event
and gave kudos to staff for coordinating.
Commissioner Evans agreed with O’Neil’s comment. He is delighted that Artifacts Specialist
Brianna is on staff and looks forward to positive momentum.
Sovereign commented that the Monterey angels are a higher priority than the map tile.
Commissioner Kimzey commented that she looks forward to the virtual reality access to PBL.
Thomas welcomed Artifacts Specialist Schwerling. He announced an upcoming event and
book signing at the Japanese American Citizens League.
ADJOURNMENT
Seeing no further business to come before the Museums and Cultural Arts Commission, Chair
Thomas adjourned the meeting at 4:44 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
__________________ _________________________
Francesca Garibaldi Timothy Thomas, Chair
Library & Museums Administration Museums and Cultural Arts Commission
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Agenda
Commissioners
Museums and Cultural Arts Timothy Thomas, Chair
Commission Mike Sovereign, Vice Chair
Agenda John Castagna
Robert Evans
Lorene Kimzey
Special Meeting John O'Neil
Bill Wojtkowski
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Council Chambers
580 Pacific Street
Monterey, California 4:00 PM
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING:
Written comment: Members of the public may submit comment(s) to
museums@monterey.org until ½ hour before the start of the meeting. These
messages are not read aloud during the meeting but are made available to the meeting
body and public at https://monterey.org/submitted-comments. All comments received
become part of the record.
In-Person: Please see the meeting location listed above. Wearing a mask is
recommended and encouraged.
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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).
PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES AND TIME LIMITS:
The total amount of time allocated for public comment on a particular issue and for each
individual speaker is generally as follows:
1. Up to three minutes per speaker.
2. For regular Museums and Cultural Arts Commission meetings, there is one 15-minute
public comment period for items not on the agenda.
3. The total time allocated for public comment:
a. Items pulled from the consent agenda – 15 minutes each item
b. Public Appearance items – 30 minutes each item
c. Public Hearing items – 30 minutes each item
At the time an item is considered, the Chair will ask those attending the meeting in person to
line up at the podium or raise their hands, and for remote participants to use *9 on the telephone
or the “raise hand” function in Zoom, if they wish to address the Museums and Cultural Arts
Commission. The maximum amount of time for each person to speak and the total amount of
time allotted for each item will be determined based on the number of people indicating an
interest in speaking and the amount of business to be conducted on the agenda. In exceptional
circumstances and when necessary to ensure a full opportunity for public input, the Chair may,
with the Committee’s consent, adjust the amount of time allowed for public input and/or the time
allotted for each speaker.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under Consent Agenda are routine and will be adopted by one motion
unless a member of the Museums and Cultural Arts Commission or the public requests
discussion or a separate vote.
1. March 7, 2024 (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
***End of Consent Agenda***
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
The public may speak to any item that is not on the agenda and that is in the City of
Monterey’s subject matter jurisdiction.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
Public Appearance items are on non-routine issues that might stimulate public interest and
comments.
2. Approve Report on the Expanded Path of History (Not a project under CEQA per
Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
3. Discuss Options for Historic Alta California Tile Map (Not a project under CEQA per
Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
Staff may make announcements and may request clarification or direction regarding the
scheduling of meetings and study sessions.
4. Receive Library and Museums Director Activity (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 their activities. In addition, a Commissioner or the Museums and Cultural Arts
Commission may provide a referral to staff or other resources for factual information.
(Government Code section 54954.2(a)(3).)
NEXT MEETING
The next scheduled meeting is June 6, 2024.
ADJOURNMENT
Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on these matters within 72 hours prior to the meeting,
pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, are available at: monterey.org/submitted-comments and in the
Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific St., Monterey, CA 93940 during regular business hours.
Information distributed to the Museums and Cultural Arts Commission at the meeting becomes part of the
public record.
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