HomeMy WebLinkAbout4472 OrdinanceORDINANCE NO. 4472
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, ESTABLISHING NEW
PMC CHAPTER 2.135 CREATING AN ARTS AND CULTURE
COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, the sharing of culture through sight, word, dance and music enhances
understanding and strengthens community; and
WHEREAS, the Pasco City Council has established goals thoughtfully designed to
enhance the quality of life, connectivity and community identity among Pasco residents in
part through cultural and social opportunities; and
WHEREAS, public art enriches publicly owned places, and contributes a sense of
ownership and community pride in public facilities and spaces for City residents; and
WHEREAS, the creation of the Arts and Culture Commission will assist in the
promotion, retention and acquisition of public arts in the City; and
WHEREAS, the Arts and Culture Commission will act as the City's representative
in connection with cultural and artistic endeavors involving the City, as well as serve as a
point of contact for such endeavors with the public; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That a new Chapter entitled "Arts and Culture Commission" of the Pasco
Municipal Code shall be and hereby enacted and which shall read as follows:
Chapter 2.135
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
Sections:
2.135.010
Establishment.
2.135.020
2.135.030
Membership.
Term of Office.
2.135.040
Powers and Duties.
2.135.050
Compensation.
2.135.060
Bylaws and Officers
2.135.070
Staff Support.
2.135.010 ESTABLISHMENT.
There is hereby established an Arts and Culture Commission for the City of Pasco which
shall advise the City Council on matters relating to public art and culture including review
and evaluation on matters pertaining to the acceptance procurement placement and
maintenance of public art: and which shall perform such other functions as the City's
primary resource in matters of public art
2.135.020 MEMBERSHIP
The Arts and Culture Commission shall consist of seven members Members shall be
appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council When making appointments
City Council will strive to appoint individuals with multiple skills experience and expertise
from various disciplines applicable to the commission's purpose
Membership shall be comprised with the following:
(1) Three (3) Art professionals to include professions such as art directors educators
managers/administrators, dealers and/or individuals enrolled in higler education art
programs.
(2) One (1) Artist including but not limited to: painting sculpture music literature
architecture, and performing arts Member is required to live work or own business
within Pasco city limits.
(3) Two (2) Community members to include persons of public agencies organizations
enhancing Pasco's quality of life or, persons working outside of professional practice
in the arts but who demonstrate a deep interest in and understanding of public art
activities. Member is required to live, work or own business within Pasco city limits
(4) One (1) Youth representative between the ages of 15 to 20 Years old at the time of
appointment, nexus to Pasco is required.
2.135.030 TERM OF OFFICE
The members shall serve for terms of four years expiring in even Years To ensure continuity
of Arts and Culture Commission positions will be staggered with the exception of youth
member which shall expire every even year.
2.135.040 POWERS AND DUTIES
The Arts and Culture Commission shall perform the following functions:
(1) Serve as the central commission to whom individuals and erouns may bring their ideas
with regard to arts and culture.
(2) Advise City Council on code recommendations to enhance art and culture
(33) Establish policy for acquiring maintaining, displaving/placement and maintenance of
Ci1y's public art.
(4) Advise City staff on the receipt of and/or purchase of artwork to be placed on municipal
property.
(5) Explore and recommend methods of obtaining financial support through development
of private, local, state and federal funds and establishingnublic/private partnerships to
promote art and culture within the community. Commission shall not incur any
indebtedness on behalf of City.
(6) Initiate and maintain the City of Pasco Public Art roster.
(7) Establish standards related to art and culture programs and serve as review panel for
program applications.
(8) Participate in, promote and conduct public information and educational programs
pertaining to public art and culture.
(9) Perform other related functions assigned to the Commission by the Pasco City Council
or the City Manager.
(10) Act as a catalyst to bring government arts and culture and private sectors together for
public benefit.
2.135.050 COMPENSATION
All members shall serve without compensation
2.135.060 BYLAWS AND OFFICERS
The Arts and Culture Commission shall establish and adopt its own bylaws of procedure
and shall select from among its membership a chairperson and such other officers as maybe
necessary to conduct the Commission's business
2.135.070 STAFF SUPPORT
A staff member appointed by the City Manager shall be the staff liaison officer for the
Commission and, in this capacity, shall represent the day-to-day interests of the Cit a� s they
relate to the business of the Arts and Culture Commission
Section 2. This ordinance shall take full force and effect five (5) days after approval,
passage and publication as required by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, this 18th day of November, 2019.
Matt Watkins
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debra Barham
City Clerk