HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/05/2010 23 Yakima Arts Commission, Establishment; YMC Adding Chapter 1.36 BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT 2. 3
Item No.
For Meeting of January 5, 2010
ITEM TITLE: An Ordinance establishing the Yakima Arts Commission, describing the
responsibilities and duties of the Commission, the membership of the
commission and the appointed commission member's terms of service on the
commission; and adding YMC 1.36 as a new chapter of the Yakima Municipal
Code.
SUBMITTED BY: William Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: William Cook (575-6113)
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
On December 1, 2009, the Yakima City Council adopted Resolution R-2009-166, which was
intended to establish the Yakima Arts Commission and the duties and responsibilities of the
Arts Commission.
However, in order to include the Arts Commission within the structure of the City's code, it is
necessary to memorialize it in ordinance form. The establishment and mission of the
Commission, its duties, membership and terms of service in the ordinance are the same as
were specified in the resolution.
This action will add the Yakima Arts Commission to the Yakima Municipal Code as YMC
Chapter 1.36.
Resolution Ordinance X Contract Other (Specify)
Funding Source
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: ,d/X.,74) r- City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval
BOARD/COMMITTEE/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Recommended for full Council
consideration by the Council's Arts Task Force on November 9, 2009.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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ORDINANCE NO. 2010-
AN ORDINANCE relating to administration, establishing by ordinance the Yakima
Arts Commission, describing the responsibilities and duties of the
Commission, the membership of the commission and the
appointed commission members terms of service on the
commission; and adding YMC 1.36 as a new chapter of the
Yakima Municipal Code.
Section 1. A new chapter 1.36 of the City. of Yakima Municipal Code is hereby added
to read as follows: .
Chapter 1.36
YAKIMA ARTS COMMISSION
Sections:
1.36.010 Establishment and Mission.
1.36.020 Duties.
1.36.030 Membership and Terms of Service.
1.36.010 Establishment and Mission. The Yakima Arts Commission
shall report to the Yakima City Council or a designated subcommittee of the
• Council.
The Yakima Arts Commission shall work to enhance the cultural and
aesthetic quality of life in the City of Yakima by actively pursuing the
placement of public art in public spaces and by actively seeking to expand
public access to visual and performing arts.
1.36.020 Duties. The duties of the Yakima Arts Commission shall
include, but shall not be limited to:
A. Encouraging public art, establishing procedures for selection and
approval of art pieces, suggesting placement of public art and arranging for
ongoing maintenance of public art in public places throughout the City of
Yakima;
B. Advise and assist city departments, commissions, and committees, as
well as the City Council, regarding artistic components of all municipal
government projects under consideration by the city. The Commission may
also serve as a resource for artistic components of land use developments,
C. Develop relationships with existing organizations and community
groups having a stake and interest in good building_and public space design
and development;
D. Encourage connections with regional, state, and national organizations
with an interest in art, artistic values, and similar goals;
E. Pursue gifts and grants available to the City of Yakima for the purposes
of cultural and artistic activities and enhancements of public spaces in the
City of Yakima;
F. Promote and engage in activities that enrich the lives of the City of
• Yakima's residents through artistic education and expression;
G. Work with existing arts organizations, community groups, and artists in
the delivery of programs and activities as well as assist in fostering
collaboration and stability; and,
• H. Serve as a voluntary advisory resource for the aesthetic review of
private development.
1.36.030 Membership and terms of service. The Yakima Arts
Commission shall have no less than thirteen (13) and no more than fifteen
(15) members comprised as follows:
A. Two working artists ("working artist" shall be a person who has had
their works of art exhibited in professional gallery spaces and/or has had
their work included in professionally iuried exhibitions or permanent
collections):
B. Four to six community members. The community members shall be
from diverse backgrounds and shall have no vested interest in any particular
art or cultural endeavor;
C. Six persons each of whom represent one of the following six
professionally staffed local arts organizations — The Yakima Symphony
Orchestra, The Capitol Theatre, Allied Arts of Yakima Valley, the Seasons
Music Festival, the Larson Gallery, and the Yakima Valley Museum;
D. One member of the Yakima City Council.
All members shall be appointed by the Yakima City Council. The initial
Commission members shall serve staggered terms. One-third of the initial
total membership shall be appointed for an eighteen ( month term, one-
third shall be appointed for a thirty (30) month term, and one-third shall be
appointed for a forty-two (42) month term. Thereafter, appointed members
shall each serve a four (4) year term, with each term ending on June 30 of its
termination year. No member shall serve for more than two (2) four (4) year
terms.
Section 2.. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is declared invalid or unconstitutional for any reason, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect 30 days after its passage,
approval, and publication as provided by law and by the City Charter.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, signed and approved this day of
January, 2010.
David Edler, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Publication Date:
Effective Date: