HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023.10.24 Arts and Culture Commission Agenda PacketAGENDA
Arts and Culture Commission
6:00 PM - Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Pasco City Hall, Conference Room 1 | Listen-Only: (332) 249-0718 / 94232188#
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
(a)Commissioners: Eleanor Neff, Ana Armijo, Rebecca Merkley-
Omeje, Saul Martinez, Aislin Maloney.
City Staff: Angela Pashon, Gina Vasquez.
3.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
(a)MOTION: I move to approve the Minutes of the following meeting
minutes:
September 26, 2023 meeting
August 22, 2023 meeting
July 25, 2023 meeting
June 27, 2023 meeting
May 23, 2023 meeting
February 28, 2023 meeting
4.COMMISSIONER REPORTS
5.STAFF REPORTS
(a)Paint Pasco Update
6.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(a)Discussion of 2024 Workplan
7.NEW BUSINESS
(a)Arts & Culture Grant Re-Launch
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8.MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
9.ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES
Arts and Culture Commission
6:00 PM - Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Pasco City Hall, Conference Room 1 | Listen-Only: (332) 249-0718 / 94232188#
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 pm.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners: Eleanor Neff, Ana Armijo, Rebecca Merkley-Omeje,
Saul Martinez, Aislin Maloney.
City Staff: Gina Vasquez.
Commissioners Present: Eleanor Neff, Aislin Maloney.
Staff Present: Gina Vasquez.
Other Attendees: Lesley Bain with Framework Consulting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: I move to approve the following Minutes:
August 22, 2023 meeting
July 25, 2023 meeting
June 27, 2023 meeting
May 23, 2023 meeting
February 28, 2023 meeting
No quorum - minutes not approved.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
STAFF REPORTS
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2023 Workplan Progress
Staff reviewed with commissioners workplan items which were completed, are in
progress, and suggested items to defer to 2024.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Framework Consulting
Lesley DTMP on an provided update Framework with Bain consulting
Implementation and briefly discussed Paint Pasco, an initiative intended to
encompass all arts elements of the plan. Also intended to provide a platform for
resident and business owner engagement.
NEW BUSINESS
Program Proposal
Staff shared a public art proposal submitted by a community member. The
proposal involved the display of public art at Pasco City Hall. Commissioners
expressed interest in the proposal and suggested the first floor display case as
an ideal location. Commissioner Neff pointed out Franklin County Historical
Society typically displays in the case but advised they may be open to revising
the agreement.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:29 pm.
APPROVED:
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MINUTES
Arts and Culture Commission
6:00 PM - Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Pasco City Hall, Conference Room 1 | Listen-Only: (332) 249-0718 / 94232188#
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 pm.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners: Saul Martinez, Aislin Maloney. Rebecca Merkley-Omeje
joined at 6:18 pm, unable to approve minutes.
City Staff: Gina Vasquez.
Others Present: Craig Maloney, other guest - online listen-only.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: I move to approve the Minutes of the February 28, 2023
meeting.
No quorum until Commissioner Merkley-Omeje arrived at 6:18 pm. Minuiutes not
approved.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Aislin Maloney, newly appointed commissioner to youth position
introduces herself.
STAFF REPORTS
Noburo 'Peanuts' Statue Update
Staff updated commissioners on the revisions to scope of work requested by artist
reducing update reports from 5 to 4 and required documentation to issue payments
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according to report submission intervals. A brief overview of the project was
provided as well.
Mural Code
Staff informed commissioners of the adoption of ordinance 4678 creating PMC title
18 arts and murals and reviewed with them.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Public Mural Program
Staff provided an overview of program establishment, funding, requirements, and
plan for sustainability.
Commissioner Martinez mentioned that Chicago mural program offers painting on
panels. Commissioner Merkley-Omeje elaborated on various methods to do mural
methods to research and include in mural guidebook/best practices.
Commissioner Martinez asked what rubric would be used to review public mural
requests, staff informed him that the rubric will be created using the public mural
guidelines outlined in the adopted ordinance. He also inquired about collaboration
for a mural on PSD booth building.
Commissioner Maloney asked if the booth building mural would be done by
students or a professional artist, Commissioner Merkley-Omeje informed that both
are options to consider.
Commissioner Merkley-Omeje suggested doing an open call for artists to be listed
on a mural roster.
NEW BUSINESS
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
Commissioner Merkley-Omeje asks the commission to keep Spokane in their
thoughts as many have been evacuated from their homes due to fires.
Commissioner Martinez spoke to Damien Davis about functional art proposal
that would include charging stations and solar panels. Commissioner Martinez
informed that Mr. Davis has been in contact with an artist who has experience
creating this kind of art.
Guest Craig Maloney asks if the board would entertain a motion to allow public
comment, adding that Roberts Rules states that the decision to allow public
comment rests with the commission. Commissioner Martinez makes a motion,
Commissioner Merkley-Omeje seconded. Commissioners unanimously agree to
allow public comment. Suggestions:
• Suggests adding a public comment section to the agenda
• City council has considered amending the charter to allow more
participation and fill all positions.
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• Informs that Commissioner Maloney knows superintendent personally
and bringing up murals at a school board meeting could be beneficial.
• Mentions pedestrian safety program for street murals and crosswalk art.
• Adding arts elements to existing PW projects.
• Council support of percent for art program.
Staff informs commissioners that street murals, crosswalk art, and incorporation
of art elements into PW projects are active discussion topics with consultants
and part of DTMP.
Commissioner Merkley-Omeje reiterates and expresses great support for
percent for arts programs, adding that she would be open to present to council.
Staff informs commission that they will be contacted for availability to schedule
meeting with Framework Consulting to discuss arts components of DTMP
implementation.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:11 pm.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS ___ DAY OF _______, 20__
APPROVED:
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MINUTES
Arts and Culture Commission
6:00 PM - Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Pasco City Hall, Conference Room 1 | Listen-Only: (332) 249-0718 / 94232188#
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:03 pm.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners: Eleanor Neff, Rebecca Merkley-Omeje.
City Staff: Gina Vasquez.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: I move to approve the Minutes of the February 28, 2023
meeting.
No quorum. Minutes not approved.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
STAFF REPORTS
Noburo 'Peanuts' Statue Updates
Staff provided update to commissioners.
Murals
Staff informed commissioners of proposed arts initiative that would house all arts
efforts under one umbrella, opportunity to create logo and brand around initiative.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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Target Zero Utility Box Art
Commissioners were interested to know how much customization could be done
on utility box art. Suggested strategic placement.
NEW BUSINESS
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:04 pm.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS ___ DAY OF _______, 20__
APPROVED:
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MINUTES
Arts and Culture Commission
6:00 PM - Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Pasco City Hall, Conference Room 1 | Listen-Only: (332) 249-0718 / 297973924#
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 pm.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners: Eleanor Neff, Rebecca Merkley-Omeje. Saul Martinez -
only attended for 17 mins.
City Staff: Gina Vasquez.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: I move to approve the Minutes of the February 28, 2023
meeting.
No quorum. Minutes not approved.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner Martinez mentioned students he's spoken to are interested
in a youth art mentorship program.
STAFF REPORTS
Noburo Peanuts Update
Staff informed Commissioners the artist agreement is ready for artist signature.
Public Art Policy Review
Staff shared progress on internal public art policy.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Murals
Commissioners shared possible locations for a murals.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:04 pm.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS ___ DAY OF _______, 20__
APPROVED:
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MINUTES
Arts and Culture Commission
6:00 PM - Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Pasco City Hall, Conference Room 1 | Listen-Only: (332) 249-0718 / 297973924#
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 pm.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners: Eleanor Neff, Rebecca Merkley-Omeje. Saul Martinez -
was only there for half the meeting.
City Staff: Gina Vasquez.
Others Present: Lesley Bain, Framework Consulting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: I move to approve the Minutes of the February 28, 2023
meeting.
No quorum, minutes were not approved.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
STAFF REPORTS
Peanuts Project Update
Staff informed Commissioners artist agreement is under legal review.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Review Utility Box Art Locations
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Commissioners suggested locations for placement of utility box art for Wave 3.
NEW BUSINESS
Downtown Masterplan: Murals
Lesley informs commissioners of identified arts elements to begin implementation
to Downtown Masterplan.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:47 pm.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS ___ DAY OF _______, 20__
APPROVED:
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MINUTES
Arts and Culture Commission
6:00 PM - Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Pasco City Hall, Conference Room 1
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 pm.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners: Eleanor Neff, Ana Armijo, Rebecca Merkley-Omeje, Saul
Martinez.
City Staff: Gina Vasquez.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Neff moved to approve the Minutes of the January 24,
2023 meeting. Commissioner Martinez seconded, the motion was carried
unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS
Project Update: Noburo "Peanuts" Fukuda Public Art
Staff shared a brief summary of the project from call for open to close,
submission review process and artist selection to current developments.
Staff are working with experienced community members to develop artist
agreement and scope of work for Pasco's first public art piece.
Commissioner Merkley-Omeje expressed gratitude and interest in
reviewing agreement and scope of work as she is an artist herself.
Project Update: Utility Box Art
Completion is weather dependent. Commissioners expressed interest in
holding an unveiling event upon project completion and would like to invite
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local artists to attend. Commissioners also requested for completed and
ongoing commission project news to be featured on website.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Updated PACC Workplan
Staff made changes to workplan requested by commissioners at meeting
on on January 24, 2023.
NEW BUSINESS
Acknowledging Women's History Month
Commissioners shared ideas for a women's history month social media
campaign and expressed interest in issuing a proclamation.
MISCELLANEOUS DISCUSSION
Commissioner Neff shared that the Franklin County Historical Society
Museum will reopen to the public on March 15, 2023 with extended hours.
On April 29, 2023 a ribbon cutting will be held for museum annex building
completion.
Commissioner Martinez shared his involvement a project to develop a
downtown building into a café and art gallery. The project is ongoing and
currently fundraising. The space would also be used to host art workshops
for the public, kids activities, and a space to showcase local artists.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 pm.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS ___ DAY OF _______, 20__
APPROVED:
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