Museums and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting

Museums and Cultural Arts Commission Agenda Commissioners Lorene Kimzey (Chair) Museums and Cultural Arts John O'Neil (Vice-Chair) Commission Regular Meeting Robert Evans Meilin Fullop Thursday, March 5, 2026 Monique Kaldy Kimberly Turgen Council Chamber, Bill Wojtkowski 4:00 PM 580 Pacific Street Monterey, California 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. • Remote via ZoomGov Webinar: o Join on a computer or smartphone: https://monterey- org.zoomgov.com/j/1616222299 An up-to-date version of the Zoom software must be used. o Or join by telephone: Dial 833-568-8864 (Toll Free), 669-254-5252 (Campbell, CA) or 646-828-7666 (NY). If one number doesn’t work, 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 o Need help using or updating Zoom? Read our Zoom Meeting Instructions (PDF) • 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. Approval of Minutes 1 December 4, 2025 (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 2 February 5, 2026 (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. 3 Approve Recommendation to Deaccession Selected Objects and Artwork from City Collection (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. 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 April 2, 2026 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. Museums and Cultural Arts Commission 3/5/2026 4:00:00 PM 2 Information distributed to the Museums and Cultural Arts Commission at the meeting becomes part of the public record. CITY OF MONTEREY'S 24-HOUR SUGGESTION HOTLINES: Voicemail: (831) 646-3799 Fax: (831) 646-3793 Email: suggest@monterey.gov WebPage: http://www.monterey.gov INTERPRETATION: The Monterey Museums and Cultural Arts Commission invites and encourages public participation at its meetings. Requests for language interpretation may be made by contacting the City Clerk at cityclerk@monterey.gov or 831-646-3935. The City Clerk will make every effort to accommodate requests for interpreter assistance. Requests should be made as soon as possible in advance of any meeting of the Museums and Cultural Arts Commission. The City is committed to addressing language interpretation requests swiftly in order to maximize public participation. ACCESSIBILITY: The City of Monterey is committed to including people with disabilities 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, including to coordinate the use of a hearing device, please contact cityclerk@monterey.gov or (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. CITY OF MONTEREY 24-HOUR SUGGESTION HOTLINES: (831) 646-3799 or suggest@monterey.gov Upcoming city meetings are listed at monterey.gov/agendas For more information, call (831) 646-5669 Museums and Cultural Arts Commission 3/5/2026 4:00:00 PM 3