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AGENDA
Arts and Culture Commission
6:00 PM - Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Pasco City Hall, Conference Room 1 & MS Teams
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
(a) Commissioners: Eleanor Neff, Ana Armijo, Rebecca Merkley-
Omeje, Saul Martinez.
City Staff: Angela Pashon, Gina Vasquez.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2 - 3 (a) MOTION: I move to approve the Minutes of the October 25, 2022
meeting.
4. STAFF REPORTS
(a) Project Update: Utility Box Art
(b) Project Update: Noburo "Peanuts" Call for Art
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
4 (a) 2023 Workplan
7. MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
8. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES
Arts and Culture Commission
6:00 PM - Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Conference Room 1
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners: Eleanor Neff, Ana Armijo, Rebecca Merkley-Omeje, Saul
Martinez.
Others Present: Emma Barnes
City Staff: Angela Pashon, Gina Vasquez.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION:
Commissioners moved to approve the minutes from December 28, 2021 and
January 25, 2022 meetings. Motion carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS
COPA Event Update
Commissioners who attended enjoyed the event, stating they wish for the PACC
to be involved in future events. Staff to send COPA meeting information to
commissioners.
PACC Grant Update
Staff informed commissioners of outreach efforts to local arts and community
organizations. In addition, staff informed commissioners that grant deadline was
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removed to allow for rolling submissions. No applications have been submitted yet
but there have been inquiries.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mural Discussion
Staff proposed a workgroup with the objective of providing a recommendation to
Council in early 2023. Commissioners Martinez, Neff, and Merkley-Omeje
volunteered to be apart of workgroup. Staff will follow-up with those who
volunteered to schedule the workshop.
NEW BUSINESS
2022 Utility Box Wrap Call for Art: Artist submission review
Commissoners reviewed submissions for the Utility Box Wrap Call for Art. The
following artists were selected: Peter Christenson, Andrea Barbosa, and Wendy
Wahman.
Staff will notify all artists of the PACC's decision and proceed to drafting of
agreements and requesting proofs.
Noburo "Peanuts" Fukuda Call for Art: Artist submission review
In the interest of time, Commissioners agreed to review item at next meeting. In
addition, Commissioners stated they would like to begin monthly meetings,
beginning November 2022. Staff has agreed to accommodate this request.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 pm.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS __ DAY OF ___, 20__.
APPROVED:
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2023 Pasco Arts & Culture Commission Workplan
The 2023 Workplan will be accomplished through the following:
Monthly meetings occurring on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 6PM to 7PM.
Workplan Projects or Efforts
To be Completed in 2023:
• Mural recommendations for City Council
• Installation of 2nd Utility Box Wraps as part of partnership with STCU
• Noburo ‘Peanuts’ Fukuda Call for Art
o artist selection
o design review
o sculpture installation
Projects/Efforts to continue in 2023:
• Partnership with STCU for Utility Box Wrap Art.
• Arts & Culture Recognition
o Review of proclamations for Black History Minth, Asian American and Pacific
Islander Heritage Month, Hispanic Heritage Month
• Development of a Public Art Policy for Pasco
o Creation of a foundational vision statement to serve as a guide
NEW Projects/Efforts to begin in 2023:
• Work with staff to establish a list of annual events PACC will support.
• Explore feasibility of a program to display art in downtown storefronts.
• Hold PACCs first ever Sidewalk Chalk Competition.
• Seek public space for art exhibitions, performances, and workshops.
• Guide staff in development of Public Mural Program for Downtown Pasco.
• Art to encourage resident health and well-being.
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