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ARTS COMMISSION
Chair: Trisha Gilmore
Vice Chair: Cynthia Chesak
Brian Kennedy, Sheila Coppola, Steve Mullet, Helen Enguerra, Alex Villella, Daniel Humkey
AGENDA
May 17, 2017 5:00pm Tukwila Community Center
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes —April 19, 2017 (5 min)
S. Public Safety Plan Update — Mia Navarro (10 min)
6. Unfinished Business
a. Arts Plan Update — Staff (10 min)
b. Art Piece at City Hall Report — Staff (10 min)
7. New Business
a. Art Show debrief (15 min)
b. Arts Commission Bylaws (15 min.)
8. Committee /Commissioner Reports
a. Rainier Symphony
b. Backyard Wildlife Art Show
c. Arts Promotion in Community
d. Commissioner Reports
9. Other
10. Agenda for Next Meeting
11. Adjournment
Next Meeting: June 21, 2017
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April 19, 2017 5:00 p.m. Tukwila Community Center
1. Call to Order: Chairperson Trisha Gilmore called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. Attendance: Commissioners — Trisha Gilmore, Cynthia Chesak, Brian Kennedy, Sheila Coppola, Daniel
Humkey
Staff - Dave Johnson
3. Approval of Agenda: Cynthia Chesak moved to approve the amended agenda. Alex Villella seconded the
motion. Motion passed unanimously.
4. Approval of Minutes: Alex Villella moved to a
Chesak seconded the motion. Motion passed
S. Unfinished Business:
a. Arts Display Wall — Staff provided follow -up disc
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Staff also indicated interest from another artist
Gilmore will follow up to schedule Kapetanovic
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Staff will continue to receive the applications ai
b. Arts Plan — Staff reported that the Call for Planr
proposals and have re- issued the Call with a ne
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ussion from the previous meeting noting that we
at Kapetanovic provided an expanded biography.
who intends to submit an application. Trisha
The Commission agreed that the lead for this will
ons don't need to come before the full Commission.
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c. Art Piece at City Hall Report — Staff reported that the City risk management will be looking to do an
appraisal on the art work and will have more information to follow.
a. Art' Show Schedule — Staff and Commissioners reviewed the schedule for the upcoming Art Show
and Backyard Wildlife Festival and signed up for time slots.
b. Pianos on Parade — Commissioners reviewed the information and decided to look into it more
during the Summer.
c. Tukwila Village Update- Staff reported that the Art should be installed as previously reviewed by
the Commission a few years back, and reminded the Commission of the Library grand opening on
April 29th.
d. Arts Commission Bylaws - Staff asked for the Commissioners to review the by -laws and be
prepared to discuss them at the next meeting.
e. Website Review Staff asked the Commissioners to review the information on the website and
provide any comments, corrections, updates at the earliest convenience.
7. Committee Reports
a. Rainier Symphony — no report
b. Backyard Wildlife Art Show — see report above
c. Arts Promotion in Community - Commission will be reviewing website content. Commission will be
working a booth at the Backyard Wildlife Festival with a sign -up list for folks that are interested in
Art in Tukwila and /or folks that are artists in Tukwila.
d. Commission Reports — Commission reports included concern about the River of Life at the
Community Center, and arts facility space in Tukwila.
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8. Other
a. Staff shared that the City has received a grant from Kaboom for a new playground at Cascade View
Park and there will be an installation event on July Stn
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
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Arts Commission Bylaws
Article I Purpose
Per Tukwila Municipal Code ( "TMC ") 2.30.010, the Arts Commission ( "Commission ") is hereby
established to serve in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and City Council for the City of
Tukwila.
The objective of the Commission shall be:
1. To represent the City's interest in art matters, to be a spokes -group for art matters
in the City, and to keep the Mayor and City Council informed on all such related
matters.
2. To be a central body to whom art organizations, artists and anyone interested in
cultural advancement of the community may come for information or assistance.
3. To encourage and aid programs for cultural enrichment of Tukwila citizens.
4. To coordinate and strengthen existing organizations in the field of art, and to
develop cooperation with schools and regional and national art organizations.
5. To explore ways and methods of obtaining private, local, State, and federal funds to
promote art projects within the community.
6. To review and make recommendations on all works of art acquired by the City,
inclusive of all art incorporated into capital improvement projects.
7. To render any other advice and assistance in the field of art, aesthetics and
beautification as requested.
8. To render any other assistance to the City in any other artistic activities as may be
referred to by the City.
Article II Membership
Per TMC 2.30.020, the Commission shall be composed of not less than five and not more than
seven members. At least three members of said Commission shall be involved in the
instruction of or otherwise professionally engaged in the visual and /or performing arts
whenever possible.
A. Length of Appointment
The term of membership for the members of the Tukwila Arts Commission shall be four
years.
B. Resignation
If a Commission member is unable to complete their term of service a letter of
resignation should be sent to the Mayor indicating the effective date of the resignation.
C. Removal
A Commission members may be removed from the position if absent without being
excused for three consecutive meetings or six regular meetings in a calendar year.
D. Compensation
Members will receive no monetary compensation for serving on the Commission.
Article III Duties of the Commission. Officers. Commissioners and Support Staff
A. Duties of Commission
The Commission shall undertake the duties and responsibilities defined in TMC
2.30.010.
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B. Officers
Officers shall be a Chair and a Vice - Chair; both appointed members of the Commission
and voted into office by the Commission. In absence of both the Chair and the Vice -
Chair members shall elect a Chair pro tem.
C. Duties of the Officers
Chair
The Chair shall preside at all meetings and adhere to the duties of the presiding officer
prescribed in Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised. When necessary, the Chair shall
call for special meetings. The Chair shall be a full voting member of the Commission. The
Chair may delegate duties to other Commissioners with the consent of the Commission.
The Chair shall speak on behalf of the Commission before City Council, the public and
City staff.
The Chair will serve as a member on the City's Board of Ethics. In the event the Chair is
unable or unwilling to serve on the Board of Ethics, the Commission shall select a
member to serve on the Board.
The responsibilities of the chair include:
• Providing group direction and options for setting goals;
• Coordinating with staff to set meeting agendas;
• Coordinating meeting preparation with City staff; and
• Representing the Commission in the community.
The term of office shall be one year. A Commissioner may serve as Chair for no more
than two consecutive terms.
Vice -Chair
The Vice -Chair shall perform the duties of the Chair in absence of the Chair. The Vice -
Chair may also speak on behalf of the Commission before City Council, the public and
City staff when the Chair is not available to speak.
The term of office shall be one year. A Commissioner may serve as Vice -Chair for no
more than two consecutive terms.
D. Duties of Commissioners
It is the responsibility of all Commission members to:
• Arrange adequate time to carry out responsibility as a Commission member;
• Come to meetings prepared: Read all reports, proposals and documents
distributed prior to meetings;
• Listen to other Commission members and communicate with respect and
courtesy; and
• Participate in group discussion and decision making.
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I. Ethics Training
Every Commission member must complete Ethics Training and sign an Ethics
Training Certification Form within 90 days of appointment and must complete
the training within 90 days of reappointment or every four years, whichever
comes first.
II. Open Public Meetings Act Training
Pursuant to RCW 42.30.205, every Commission member must complete training
on the Open Public Meetings Act and sign an OPMA Training Certification Form
within 90 days of appointment and must complete the training within 90 days of
reappointment or every four years, whichever comes first.
III. Public Records Training
Every Commission member must complete training on the Public Records Act
and sign a Public Records Training Certification Form within 90 days of
appointment and must complete the training within 90 days of reappointment or
every four years, whichever comes first.
IV. Conflict of Interest
Washington's ethics laws prohibit public officials from gaining financially as a
result of his or her position. Public officials must declare any conflicts of interest
at a public meeting. A conflict exists if a recommendation potentially could
affect the finances of the group member or the finances of a family member. If a
conflict exists, the member must declare this fact at a meeting where the issue is
being discussed and refrain from discussing or voting on the recommendation.
Every Commission member must sign a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form
within 90 days of appointment and must sign a new Disclosure Form within 90
days of reappointment or every four years, whichever comes first.
E. Duties of Support Staff
A City staff person is assigned to support the Commission. The primary role of staff is to
represent the City and facilitate communication between the Commission, City
Administration, the City Council and other City departments. Staff responsibilities
include:
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, such as the Open Public Meetings Act
(OPMA) and the Public Records Act (PRA);
• Providing professional guidance, issue analysis and recommendations;
• Assisting with research, report preparation and correspondence; and
• Compiling agendas, maintaining minutes and records, forwarding
recommendations and /or implementing actions.
Article IV Elections
The Commission shall elect a Chair and a Vice Chair each year. Generally officers shall be
elected and take office annually at the first regular public meeting of the Commission in
January. The election will take place as the first item of new business and the elected officers
will assume their duties at the close of elections.
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The election of the Chair will be conducted by the Administrative City support staff ( Admin). No
one Commissioner shall nominate more than one person for an office. Nominations do not
require a second. The Admin will repeat each nomination, ask for further nominations, and
when there are none the Admin will declare the nominations closed. A motion to close
nominations is not necessary.
After nominations have been closed, voting for the Chair takes place in the order nominations
were made. Commissioners will be asked to vote by a raise of hands. As soon as one of the
nominees receives a majority vote of the seated members the Admin will declare that
Commissioner elected as the Chair. No votes will be taken on any remaining nominees. A tie
vote results in a failed nomination. If none of the nominees receive a majority vote the Admin
will call for nominations again and repeat the process until a single candidate receives a
majority vote. Upon election the Chair will conduct the election for Vice -Chair following the
same process.
Should the Chair be vacated prior to the completion of the Term, the Vice -Chair will assume the
duties and responsibilities of the Chair for the remainder of the Term. The Chair will then
conduct elections for a new Vice - Chair.
Should the Vice -Chair be vacated prior to the completion of the Term, the Chair will conduct
elections for a new Vice -Chair to serve out the remainder of the Term.
Time spent fulfilling a vacated Term shall not count towards the two consecutive Term limit for
Chair and Vice - Chair.
Article V Meetings
All Commission meetings shall comply with the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act
RCW 42.30. All meetings shall be noticed and open to the public.
A. Schedule
The Commission shall hold regular meetings according to the following schedule:
The third Wednesday of each month. The meetings shall begin at 5:00 p.m. unless
modified. Should a regular meeting day be a legal holiday, the scheduled meeting shall
be postponed to the succeeding Wednesday, unless a majority of the Commission votes
to select another day or to cancel the meeting.
Any Commission meeting may be canceled by a majority vote or consensus of the
Commission. The Chair or Vice -Chair may cancel a meeting for lack of agenda items or
lack of a quorum.
B. Special Meetings
Special meetings may be held by the Commission subject to notice requirements
prescribed by State law. Special meetings may be called by the Chair, the City Council, or
the Mayor, or by the written request of any three (3) Commissioners by written notice
emailed or delivered to each member of the Commission at least 24 hours before the
time specified for the proposed meeting.
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Special meeting called shall state the subject(s) to be considered and not subject other
than those specified in the notice shall be considered. No special meetings shall be
scheduled between November 15th and the end of the year. The agenda for a special
meeting need not conform to the Order of Business in Section C of this Article.
C. Order of Business
The order of business for each regular meeting of the Commission shall be as follows:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Minutes
5. Unfinished Business
6. New Business
7. Reports of Commissioners /Announcements
8. Agenda for Next Meeting
9. Adjournment
D. Notices
The public shall be notified of the preliminary agenda for the forthcoming Commission
meeting by posting a copy of the agenda in the City's Digital Records Center.
Article VI Rules of Meetings
A. Absences
Absence from more than three (3) consecutive Commission meetings may be cause for
removal. Members shall communicate with the Chair, the Vice -Chair or the City Admin
staff person with requests for an excused absence in the event they will miss three (3)
or more consecutive meetings. Emergency requests may be considered. The Chair may
approve the absence.
B. Quorum
At all Commission meetings, the presence of the majority of the currently seated
members constitutes a quorum. A quorum is required for the Commission to take any
action.
C. Rules of Procedure
The current edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised shall provide the basis for
meeting structure and official decisions shall be made by motion and vote of the
Commission.
D. Meeting Decorum
To provide a fair and efficient forum for the conduct of business at Commission
meetings the following rules of decorum shall be observed:
1. No person shall address the Commission without first obtaining recognition from
the chair.
2. The Commission may allow comments from members of the public attending
Commission meetings by permission of the Chair or majority vote of the
Commission members present.
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3. If there are a large number of people who wish to speak at a meeting the Chair
may limit each speaker to 5 minutes of speaking time. If a speaker is
representing an organization, the Chair may grant that speaker an additional 5
minutes of speaking time.
4. Once a member of the public has spoken in regard to a specific matter before
the Commission, he /she shall not be recognized to speak again until all persons
wishing to speak have first been given the opportunity to do so.
5. To aid in the creation of accurate meeting minutes all speakers should provide
their first and last name each time they address the Commission.
6. Commission meetings will generally begin at 5:00 p.m. or as indicated on the
public notice. Meetings will continue until the agenda items have been
completed or until 6:30 p.m. whichever comes first. Continuation of a meeting
beyond 6:30 p.m. requires approval of a motion to extend by a majority vote. If
no motion is approved the Chair will continue the meeting to a specific date.
E. Voting
In instances where a vote is called for or required, the present majority is sufficient to
act (provided a quorum is present). Each member shall have one vote and no proxies
shall be allowed. Present members may abstain. The Chair may vote on any issue and
shall vote in the event of a tie. No action is taken if the Chair votes and the tie
continues. A majority vote shall carry and minority opinions shall be formally registered
in the minutes and report to the City Council.
F. Adjournment /Recess /Continuations
Meetings shall be adjourned by a majority vote of the Commission or by the chair when
it appears that there is no further business.
The Commission may, by majority vote or consensus, recess for a short break. The
proposal to recess may set a time limit or can be until the Chair calls the meeting back
to order.
Continuations of meetings shall be to a definite time and place by the majority vote of
present Commission members.
Article VII Code of Ethics
Members of the Commission shall fully comply with RCW 42.23 Code of Ethics for Municipal
Officers and with TMC 2.95 Code of Ethics for Employees and Appointed Officials.
Article VIII Amendments
These Bylaws may be amended or repealed and new Bylaws may be adopted at any regular
meeting or special meeting by a majority of the vote of the membership. A copy of the
proposed Bylaws or amendments thereto, shall be furnished to each member at least three (3)
days prior to the date of the meeting. All amendments to the Bylaws shall be submitted to the
Mayor and City Council for their information.