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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2008-163 Arts Task ForceRESOLUTION NO. R-2008-163 A RESOLUTION establishing the Arts Task Force, appointing the membership of the Arts Task Force, and establishing the initial agenda of the Arts Task Force. WHEREAS, the Yakima City Council finds that visual and performing arts, community beautification and culture are the soul, heart and spirit of the community, are vital to the well-being of its people, and are a reflection of the city's unique nature and personality; and WHEREAS, Council finds that the stimulation of community arts, community beautification and culture is a proper role for city government; and WHEREAS, the presence of visual and performing arts in the community attracts business and high quality employees, is an effective tool to motivate and educate youths, significantly improves math, verbal skills and creativity which are all important in attracting, training and retaining a high quality workforce and all of which are abilities sought by leading industries; and WHEREAS, the presence of visual and performing arts in the community also improves downtowns through beautification and creation of appealing venues, attracts tourists and lengthens stays; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that collaborative efforts are at the core of effective, meaningful projects and the Council is committed to the highest efforts in collaboration and communication between museums, galleries, restaurants, performing arts venues, artists, the lodging industry and the community at large; and WHEREAS, the Council recognizes that visual and performing arts have value and significance in their own right, and speak to the community's highest values; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that City resources dedicated to the arts, beautification and culture will realize significant and important returns, and that those values contribute to the unique character of our City, its economic vitality, ability to attract tourists and the distinctive image of the Yakima Community; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: 1. ESTABLISHMENT AND PURPOSE. (a) The Arts Task Force is established to report to the City Council or a designated subcommittee of Council. The Arts Task Force will provide advice and recommendations on the appropriate role for the City of Yakima to take in supporting the arts, beautification, and culture. (b) The Arts Task Force is asked to consider the following matters during 2009: (1) Assist the City Council in using public art to enhance existing development in public parks, public lands and public structures; (2) Advise City Departments regarding artistic components of all city projects. The Task Force will also serve as an advisory resource for artistic review of private development; 1 (3) Develop and recommend to the City Council policies and programs that will enhance and encourage the planning, placement and maintenance of public displays of art in public places; (4) Develop a calendaring and scheduling system that will foster improved program coordination and partnerships of existing community organizations involved in the arts, beautification, culture and economic development of our community. 2. MEMBERSHIP AND TERMS. (a) The Task Force will be composed of representatives of six local arts entities: The Capitol Theatre; The Seasons Music Festival; Allied Arts of Yakima Valley; The Yakima Symphony; the Yakima Valley Museum; and the Larson Gallery; two members of the community at large, a city councilor and a city staff representative. The directors shall make decisions based upon the intrinsic value of the proposed project without consideration of vested interests. The members of the Task Force will each serve a one year term consisting of the 2009 calendar year. 3. Kathy Coffey is the initial City Council representative, who will serve as Task Force Chairperson. - ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 2nd day of December, 2008. /./ ATTEST: C City Clerk 2 David Edler, Mayor • • • ITEM TITLE: BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. /' For Meeting of Dec. 2, 2008 Consideration of a Resolution establishing the Arts Task Force, appointing the membership of the Arts Task Force, and establishing the initial agenda of the Arts Task Force. SUBMITTED BY: William Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: William Cook, (575-6113) SUMMARY EXPLANATION: The Council Ad Hoc Arts Committee was formed in 2008 to explore the possibility of forming a City of Yakima Arts Commission. The Committee began with the idea that a commission would provide advice and recommendations to the Council on public art, including site selection and inclusion of art in public projects. With Council's guidance, representatives of several local visual and performing arts entities embraced the initial concept and worked throughout the year to create a mission and vision for the proposed Arts Commission. After working together for several months, the Council members and the community representatives realized that creating a complete set of operational guidelines for an Arts Commission requires a great deal of research, followed by some . hands on experiences to help define the exact role and function of a commission. At that point, the idea of forming the Arts Task Force was initiated. The Arts Task Force that you are asked to establish today is basically the work force behind the proposed Arts Commission. In addition to the initial scope of work, the function of the proposed Arts Task Force has been expanded to include advising City Departments regarding artistic components of all City projects, and serving as an advisory resource for artistic review of private development. In addition, the visioning process identified the lack of a common calendaring and scheduling system as a hindrance in the advancement of art in Yakima. Therefore, the Task Force would also work with community arts organizations on ways to improve program coordination and partnerships. Resolution X Ordinance Contract Other (Specify) Funding Source APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: • Z V 4 City Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval BOARD/COMMITTEE/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Recommended for full Council consideration by the Council's Downtown Yakima Futures Initiative Committee on November 13, 2008. COUNCIL ACTION: