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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
i YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No.
For Meeting of April 19, 2011
ITEM TITLE: A Resolution to accept a bronze bust of Jose Maria Morleos; a gift from the
Mexican federal government in partnership with the City of Morelia, the Mexican
Consulate and the Yakima Morelia Sister City Organization.
SUBMITTED BY: Joan Davenport, Acting CED Director
CONTACT PERSON /TELEPHONE: Joan Davenport (576 -6417)
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
In 2009, the Yakima City Council established the Yakima Art Commission and adopted a
resolution establishing policies and procedures for the selection and placement of public art in
the City of Yakima.
In August 2010, the Mexican federal government, in partnership with the City of Morelia and the
Mexican Consulate in Seattle, made plans to donate a small bronze bust (24 "x18 "x16 ") of Jose
Maria Morelos, namesake of Yakima's Sister City Morelia, to the City of Yakima. The occasion
for the donation was the 2010 Bicentennial of Mexican Independence. The officials requested
that the bust be `located in a public area' in Yakima. At their meeting on August 24, 2010, the
Yakima Art Commission began a process to accept the donation.
• The Yakima Arts Commission has reviewed the donation in accord with and to the satisfaction
of the adopted policies and procedures for the selection and placement of public art in the City
of Yakima and recommends the City Council accept the donation.
Resolution X Ordinance_ Contract Other (Specify)
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: - City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
BOARD /COMMITTEE /COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION:
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A RESOLUTION accepting a bronze bust of Jose Maria Morelos; a gift from the Mexican
federal government in partnership with the City of Morelia, the Mexican
Consulate and the Yakima Morelia Sister City Association.
WHEREAS, the City Council established the Yakima Arts Commission to assist the community
in the placement of public art and established policies and procedures to enhance and
encourage the planning, placement and maintenance of displays of art in public places; and
WHEREAS, in August 2010, the Mexican federal government, in partnership with the City of
Morelia and the Mexican Consulate in Seattle made plans to donate a small bronze bust of Jose
Maria Morelos to the City of Yakima on the occasion of the Bicentennial of Mexican
Independence; and
WHEREAS, Jose Maria Morelos is the namesake of Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico, which has
been officially recognized as Yakima's Sister City since 1999; and
WHEREAS, the Yakima - Morelia Sister City Association promotes mutual understanding
between our communities and is dedicated to sharing cultural diversity by facilitating interaction
in social, cultural, artistic, economic and educational areas; and
WHEREAS, the Yakima Arts Commission has reviewed the project in accord with and to the
satisfaction of the adopted policies and procedures for the selection and placement of public art
in the City of Yakima; and
• WHEREAS, the Yakima City Council
y has reviewed the recommendation of the Yakima Arts
Commission and finds that all required policies and procedures for selection and placement of
art pieces in public locations within the City have been met; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City of Yakima hereby accepts the bust of Jose Maria Morelos.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 19th day of April, 2011
Micah D. Cawley, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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•elow are: a photo of the piece, DRAFT renderings of what the piece p e might look like on the pillar and
the proposed site. Exact placement (ie which way the sculpture faces) and exact pillar style to be
determined with input from the Arts Commission and key stakeholders.
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Morelos Prospectus new location Page 1 of 1
Regimbal, Tammy
From: Jessica Moskwa [Jessica @alliedartsyakima.org]
Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2011 3:00 PM
To: Jessica Moskwa
Subject: Morelos Prospectus new location
Attachments: stakeholder letter.pdf
Hello!
FYI.
The attached prospectus went out to property owners nearby the location (about 30 locations).
Liz McGree of JEM Development, Joe Mann of Ron's Coin & Book and Mike McMurray (who I am
considering the "key stakeholders ") are all supportive of the Morelos Bust in the NEW median location
(exact spot TBA).
Let me know if you have any questions at this point. I hope to move to the next step of the process at
the March 23 Arts Commission meeting.
Thanks!
JM
Jessica Moskwa
Executive Director, Allied Arts of Yakima Valley
www.alliedartsyakima.org + www.freshhopalefestival.com
5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima, WA 98908 + (P) 509.966.0930 (F) 509.966.0934 (E)
jessica @alliedartsyakima.org
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After suggestions from surrounding businesses, the median surrounding the crosswalk on N. 3rd St. is now
the proposed location for this sculpture. (This is a revision from the letter sent on March 15)
Dear Downtown Yakima Stakeholders,
According to the policies of the Yakima As Commission (est. Dec 2009) for donation to the City of Yakima of
"pre- existing pieces of public art," one of the steps to installing a piece is that we "consult with stakeholders with a
clearly identified interest." You have been identified as a stakeholder for the project due to your business or
residential location near the identified public art site. The purpose of this letter is to a) inform you of our
installa.don plans for a new piece of public art and b) gather any feedback you have at this time. If you have
questions or feedback, please call me at 509.961.0760 or email me at moskwa.jessica @gmail.com before
March 23, 2011.
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WHAT IS IT? In August of 2010, the Mexican federal government, in partnership with City of Morelia
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Michoacan, Mexico, and the Mexican Consulate in Seattle, made plans to donate a small bronze bust
(24 "x18 "x16 ") of Jose Maria Morelos, namesake of Morelia, Yakima's Sister City, to the City of Yakima.
The bust was delivered 2/9/11 by the Mexican Consulate in Seattle to the care of the Yakima Morelia Sister City
Association (YMSCA).
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WHY? The occasion for the donation is that 2010 was the Bicentennial of Mexican Independence, and Yakima was
selected due to its official ties to Morelia as its Sister City. This is the first -ever gift of art from the Federal
Government of Mexico to the State of Washington. What an honor!
HERE? The Mexican Consulate has requested that the sculpture be `located in a public area' in Yakima. The
SCA board (at its 2/10/11 meeting) has requested that the bust be placed in a "pedestrian area, central to the
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city, where the scale of the piece is appropriate." The leading location is now the median surrounding the crosswalk
on N. 3` St, in front of Ron's Coin & Book. The piece & pillar will stand around 5' high. Photos & draft
renderings are attached.
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TIMELINE & PROCESS: At the March 23` Arts Commission meeting, we plan to move forward with the next
step: to have the piece formally approved by the Art Commission. Then it can be 1) inspected by a city engineer, 2)
formally approved by City Council, then 3) installed under the supervision of the Commission.
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We at the YMSCA are hoping for an April or May installation. The YMSCA will raise funds to purchase the pillar
for the bust to be installed upon, and a plaque to commemorate the gift. At.an appropriate time, the City of Morelia
would like to sponsor & arrange for an art exhibition of Morelia and musical performances, perhaps by Joaquin
Pantoja, a noted guitarist. Dignitaries from Morelia would also like to be here for the celebration.
1 am the representative for this project from the YMSCA board of directors and can answer questions on behalf of
the YMSCA. I also am an Arts Commissioner, if you have questions about this process. I look forward to working
with you to complete the stakeholder feedback item so that the sculpture can be officially accepted by the City of
Yakima and plans can.commence to get it installed this Spring.
Thank you for your commitment to a diverse, lively and creative downtown Yakima.
Sincerely,.
•sica Moskwa, YMSCA Board Member & Morelos Project Lead and Yakima Arts Commissioner
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ABOUT MORELOS
Morelos was a Mexican Roman Catholic priest and revolutionary leader who led the Mexican War of Independence
(1810 -1821) against Spain, assuming its leadership after the execution of Miguel Hildalgo in 1811. Morelos led the
Mexican -born Spaniards, Mestizos and Amerindians who sought independence from Spain. Morelos is a national
hero of Mexico who himself was a mestizo of mixed Amerindian, African and Spanish ancestry. In his honor, the
state of Morelos and city of Morelia is named after him.
ABOUT THE YAKIMA - MORELIA SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION
In 1995 a letter was sent to the mayor of Yakima, Pat Berndt by the mayor of Morelia, Fausto Vallejo Figueroa,
suggesting a formal relationship between the two cities. This letter was the impetus that initiated a committee of
Yakima citizens who then spent several months doing research. In 1997, the mayor of Yakima, Lynn Buchanan and
the mayor of Morelia, Salvador Lopez Orduno continued the process with the naming of an official Sister City
Committee. In March of 1999, the Washington Secretary of State issued a Certificate of Incorporation for the
Yakima- Morelia Sister City Association. In May of 1999, the Yakima City Council passed Resolution R- 99 -63,
signed by Mayor John Puccinelli that established Yakima and Morelia as Sister Cities. The mission of the YMSCA
is to promote mutual understanding and the sharing of cultural diversity among citizens in the
communities of Yakima, Washington and Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico.We are dedicated to sharing cultural
diversity by facilitating interaction in social, cultural, artistic, economic and educational areas.
What are Sister City Associations?
Sister cities, also known as friendship towns, partner towns or twin towns, go back to the end of World War I when
some English and French towns decided to partner together for their mutual benefit. This practice continued after
World War II as a way to bring various European people into a closer understanding of each other and to promote
cross - border projects of mutual benefit. The American sister city program was initiated in 1956 by President Dwight
Eisenhower. It was originally administered as part of the National League of Cities, but since 1967 it has been a
separate organization. Sister Cities International (SCI) is a nonprofit citizen diplomacy network created to
strengthen partnerships between U.S. and international communities in an effort to increase global cooperation at
the municipal level, to promote cultural understanding and to stimulate private business and economic
development.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
The artist is Michel Leal, German (1957) of Tonaya, Jalisco, Mexico. His work combines organic and figurative
elements in bronze and metal. After earning a business degree from the National Autonomous University of Mexico
(UNAM), he studied art in Holland and Mexico. He also collaborated monument construction with four different
sculptors. Since 1986 he has been the Director of "Campanas Sonoras S. A." (a foundry) in the branch of sculpture
and other melting processes.
ABOUT THE YAKIMA ARTS COMMISSION
Established in December 2009, the Commission works to enhance the cultural and aesthetic qualify of life in the
City of Yakima by actively pursing the placement of public art in public spaces and by actively seeking to expand
public access to visual and performing arts. It currently has 15 members appointed by the City Council.
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Minutes from the meeting of
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Commissioners Present: Don Berk, Stephanie Clevenger, John Cooper, Gloria Gonzales
Garcia, Andy Granitto, Cheryl Hahn, Laurie Kanyer, David Lynx, Elizabeth Herres Miller,
Jessica Moskwa, Noel Moxley. Absent: Maureen Adkison, Sandy Dahl, Julie Shoval, John
Slaughter. Arts Giving Circle Present: Mary Place.
The January minutes were approved.
1. Selection of new chair: Maureen Adkison initiated a discussion in January to encourage
the selection of a new chairperson for the Commission. Laurie Kanyer nominated Stephanie
Clevenger; seconded by David Lynx. There were no other nominations. Ms. Clevenger was
the unanimous choice to chair the Commission.
2. Morelos Bust: Jessica Moskwa reported that she was able to do a downtown walk
around with a representative from the Mexican Consulate. The Consulate liked the area near
Abundance but is open to suggestions. The Sister City Association has appointed
Ms. Moskwa as their representative on this project. She distributed a sample notification
letter and an approximate timeline from Sister City. John Cooper suggested that sites other
than the Convention Center be considered. Gloria Gonzales Garcia and Andy Granitto
shared photographs of potential sites. Discussion occurred regarding various sites. An area
on North Third Street near the Bon Lofts Condominiums was as the first choice. As the Sister
City representative, Ms. Moskwa will send letters to the neighboring businesses and
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residents the week of February 28, notifying them of the sculpture project.
3. Convention Center art: John Cooper said they expect installation to occur in mid to late
April. There will be an event to introduce the piece.
4. Education and Outreach Sub Committee: The sub committee is considering an
interactive public event. Suggestions included an art walk that could include voting for
favorites or an art passport. The format could be electronic or traditional or both. Andy
Granitto suggested it could be expanded beyond "art" to include "aesthetic expressions that
shape our community."
5. Arts Giving Circle: Mary Place reported that the Arts Giving Circle decided their process
will fit into the existing policies and procedures. The Circle will make one variation; they will
seek the Commission's approval before the final artist paperwork is completed.
6. Youth Mural Project: Gloria Gonzales Garcia did a considerable amount of research on
the private vs. public property issue. Neither Allied Arts nor the Commission is considering
projects on private property. However anyone that has an idea about a mural is welcome to
come to Allied Arts to talk about it.
7. Possible APLI Spring Event: Noel Moxley shared additional information regarding a free
skill building event that the Wallace Foundation and the WA State Arts Commission have
offered to hold in Eastern Washington this spring. The Commission asked Noel to look into
scheduling a workshop the afternoon of June 22. The event is geared to arts organizations
and attendance should be 30 -50 people. John Cooper will check availability of the
40 Convention Center. The Museum can be considered as backup location.
8. New "Our Town" Grant: Laurie Kanyer and Tammy Regimbal distributed information
about a new grant category from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Commission
agreed that it is appropriate to ask city management if city staff can use this grant as a model •
to begin to prepare for future grant opportunities.
9. Format of the meeting agendas: David Lynx asked if the format can be changed so that
items from visitors or community members are first on the agenda. The Commission agreed .
and set a time limit of fifteen minutes for the presentations.
In addition, the Planning Conference Room at City Hall was set as the permanent meeting
place, and the time of the meeting was moved to 4:00 p.m.
Note — change in time:
The next meeting of the Arts Commission will be Wednesday, March 23, 4:00 p.m., in
the City Hall Planning Conference Room. Agenda items will include the Morelos Bust,
sub committee reports and APLI Spring Event.
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Commissioners Present: Maureen Adkison, Don Berk, Stephanie Clevenger, Gloria •
Gonzales Garcia, Andy Granitto, Cheryl Hahn, Laurie Kanyer, David Lynx, Jessica Moskwa,
. Noel Moxley. Absent: John Cooper, Sandy Dahl, Elizabeth Herres Miller, Julie Shovel, John
Slaughter. Arts Giving Circle Present: Sally Kincaid, Mary Place.
• . The November 10 minutes were approved.
1. Morelos Bust: Jessica Moskwa and guest Noe Gutierrez reported that the bust is being
. • housed in Seattle at the Mexican Consulate. Discussion ensued regarding placement. Mr.
. Gutierrez noted that the Sister City Association would like it to be placed downtown and they .
• will help with the placement of the bust. He said the Consulate would like to have a festival to
celebrate the installation. The dimension is approximately 24" x 18" x 16" and the
approximate weight is 50 -75 pounds. Cheryl Hahn, Gloria Gonzales. Garcia and Andy
Granitto volunteered to look for'sites. • The Arts Giving Circle offered to share their list of sites
for potential placement of art in the downtown area (Mary Place will email to Jessica). The
Commission gave the volunteers permission to approach the shareholders of the potential •
sites and to bring the ideas and the shareholders to the next meeting for a decision.
• 2. Convention Center art: Maureen Adkison .reported that the piece is being constructed
and should be installed in April or May. .
0 3. Education and Outreach Sub Committee: The sub committee plans to issue a press
release about the Convention Center piece when it is installed.
3. Arts Giving Circle: Mary Place reported that the Arts Giving Circle (AGC) would like to
see the processes of the two bodies be as similar as possible. The AGC sub committee that
will work on the process is Mary Place, Sally Kincaid, Jim Fitch and Delma Tayer. Discussion
ensued on .why separate process scenarios. exist, how they were envisioned to work and
would it be possible to make the process simpler. For example, AGC has talked about a
broad process to provide notification to the neighborhoods, but noted that their idea is
different that the notification process as outlined in the Commission's procedures. The AGC
would like to find a way to streamline the processes.. Jessica and Maureen volunteered to
meet with .members of -the AGC to clarify and possibly tweak the policies. They will ask John
Baule for assistance. Mary will email potential meeting dates to Jessica.
4. Youth Mural Project: Jessica noted that Allied Arts does not have a project at this time
but would like the Commission to look at the process.. Gloria echoed the request for
consideration. Jessica and Gloria will bring a proposal for policies to the Commission at a
future meeting.
5. Possible APLI Spring Event: Noel Moxley shared information regarding a free skill
building event that the Wallace Foundation and the WA State Arts Commission have offered
to hold in Eastern Washington this May. Noel will follow up on the offer and will bring back
more info at the February meeting. .
The next meeting of the Arts Commission will be Wednesday, February 23. Agenda items
0 will include the Morelos Bust, sub committee reports, policy and procedure discussion,
potential awards process and APLI Spring Event. .
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Wednesday, September 22, 2010 • .
Present: Maureen Adkison, Don Berk, Stephanie Clevenger, Gloria Gonzales Garcia, Cheryl .
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Hahn, Laurie Kanyer, David Lynx, Jessica Moskva, Noel Moxley and Julie Shoval. Absent:
John Cooper, Sandy Dahl, Andy Granitto, Elizabeth Herres Miller and John Slaughter.
The August 25 minutes were approved with corrections.
1. Report from the Convention Center Art Project Planning Team: Maureen reported
that the project team reviewed the three finalists and chose a design for further review. The
suspended piece is inspired by the large wheels used for line irrigation systems. John
Cooper is in contact with the artist. Maureen hopes there will be a mock up ready for the next
meeting.
2. Education and Outreach Committee: David reported on a conversation the
subcommittee had with Randy Beehler about issuing press releases throughout the "learning
process." The Committee agreed it would be best not release information about the
Convention Center art until the final decision is made.
3. Arts Giving Circle: Members of the Arts Giving Circle Mary Place (President) and Sally
Kincaid (Secretary) attended the meeting to learn more about Commission procedures and
for help in determining how the Circle and. the Commission will work together. They have
identified two sites for potential future projects; the new outdoor plaza at the Convention
Center and an area near the entrance to the Larson Building. Mary gave a brief history of the
. Circle and emphasized their passion for public art. They would like to find more ways to have
the public involved in the process. Sally stressed the importance of determining how the two
processes will work in tandem. Laurie suggested that both processes be reviewed point by
point at the next meeting to see how they mesh. Mary and Sally will do a preliminary
comparison before the meeting. Mary suggested that the Commission consider adding
• language to their policies and procedures about the Visual Artists Rights Act of 1990 (VARA).
There were brief comments about Performance Park; whether the Commission should have
been involved and is Yakima County aware of the new procedures. Cheryl reiterated the
need for education about the process.
4. Yakima Morelia Sister City Association Sculpture Donation Project: Maureen
reported that the bust has not been cast. Jessica will monitor the project. Maureen reminded
that the preferred placement near Abundance will require approval from the Arts Giving
Circle.
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5. Follow up to•Arts in Education Week: Everyone appreciated the designation and the
opportunity to talk to Council about their mission. The • Commission may consider
coordinating an event next spring for art in education month.
6. 'Upcoming events: Laurie asked, and it was agreed to add "upcoming events" as a
standing agenda item. Allied Arts, Larson Gallery, The Seasons, Yakima Symphony and
Yakima Valley Museum have a multitude of events that will occur throughout the fall and
winter seasons. •
Please note change of meeting date: the next meeting of the
Yakima Arts Commission will be Wednesday, November 10, MP
4:30 p.m., at Larson Gallery.
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Present: Maureen Adkison, John Cooper, Sandy Dahl, Andrew Granitto, Elizabeth Herres
Miller, Jessica Moskwa, Noel Moxley and John Slaughter. Absent: Don Berk, Cheryl Hahn,
Laurie Kanyer, David Lynx, and Julie Shoval.
The July 28 minutes were approved.
1. Report from the Convention Center Art Project Planning Team: The project planning team
met on August 9 to review eight artist submissions. Three were chosen to continue to the
next stage. Design schematics are due September 7. The project planning .team also
considered an offer to donate an aviation inspired piece. The team declined the offer but
encouraged the artist to consider other local venues.
2. Education and Outreach Committee: No report.
3. Arts Giving Circle: John Cooper reported that he recently had an opportunity to show the
Arts Giving Circle around the exterior of the Yakima Center, and that they expressed an
interest in future opportunities for outdoor art in the area. In the meantime, Laurie Kanyer
was able to arrange a time for some of the Commissioners to meet with the Giving Circle;
September 1 at 10:45 a.m., at Eddie's (formerly Jitters — 5906 Summitview Ave.). Maureen
Adkison will ask Mary Place if there is a list of conditions or preferences that the Giving Circle
works from, and if they would be willing to share the information with the Commission.
• 4. Capitol Theatre expansion project: Sandy Dahl provided and reviewed a detailed handout
(attached) regarding the artwork that is being incorporated into the interior design of the Black
Box. Because the plans were in place prior to the City Council's adoption of public art
policies and procedures, the Arts Commission has not been involved in the project.
However, the Commission would appreciate having some input on outdoor pieces.
5. Yakima Morelia Sister City Association Sculpture Donation Project: Jessica Moskwa
reported that the Mexican Consulate in Seattle, in partnership with the City of Morelia and the
Mexican federal government, would like to donate a small bronze bust of Jose Maria Morelos
to the City of Yakima. The Commission moved to begin the process of accepting the
donation. Discussion ensued regarding options for placement. The preference is to place
the bust on a pedestal near Abundance in the North Second Street and Yakima Avenue
plaza area. Elizabeth Miller will ask Mary Place if the Arts Giving Circle will agree with
locating the piece near Abundance. The Sister City Association has offered to pay for the
pedestal, and Jessica will ask if a plaque can be included with the donation. A rough timeline
is acceptance of the piece by the City Council in November with installation in the spring.
The City will be asked to provide engineering support and installation costs. Surrounding
businesses will be notified — possibly when Jessica makes the rounds for the Fresh Hop Ale
Festival, and Ron Bonlender was suggested as the merchant liaison for the project.
6. The next meeting of the Yakima Arts Commission will be Wednesday, September 22,
4:30 p.m., at the Allied Arts.
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4/19/11 — Calls regarding sculpture
1. I would like to go on record — I am against putting a bust of a military
person from another country in our town - Irene Moen
2. I want to leave a message for the City Council. If they vote to put the
Mexican bust in downtown Yakima my family will not shop down there and the
City will lose sales tax. This is an insult to those fighting overseas right now -
Marge, 697 -8445
3. I can't believe you are even thinking about erecting a MEXICAN HERO
statue in our downtown area... There are so many LOCAL heros right here in our
valley that should be honored. How about our aging veterans that made this
country what it used to be. If you decide to erect this statue I will no longer shop
in downtown yakima, and I will not hold anymore functions that bring money into
this valley - Patty Reno