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Community Services Committee Regular Meeting
3:45 PM - Monday, February 10, 2020
Council Conference Room, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way
1. Municipal Arts Commission Appointments
a) AB - 2568 Mayor Pavone appoints the following individuals to the Renton Municipal Arts
Commission: Ms. Christie Randolph for a term that expires on 12/31/2022, and Ms. Kiley
Thornton for an unexpired term expiring on 12/31/2020.
2. Redefining Duties of the Arts Commission
a) AB - 2556 Community & Economic Development Department recommends amending
Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 2-8 in order to redefine the duties and responsibilities of
the Municipal Arts Commission and the department, and to approve the commission's
bylaws.
3. Emerging Issues in Community Services
AB - 2568
City Council Regular Meeting - 03 Feb 2020
SUBJECT/TITLE: Appointments to Renton Municipal Arts Commission: Randolph &
Thornton
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to Community Services Committee
DEPARTMENT: Executive Department
STAFF CONTACT: April Alexander, Executive Assistant
EXT.: 6520
FISCAL IMPACT SUMMARY:
None
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Mayor Pavone appoints the following to the Renton Municipal Arts Commission:
Ms. Christie Randolph, for a term expiring 12/31/22
Ms. Kiley Thornton, for an unexpired term expiring 12/31/20
EXHIBITS:
A. Recommendation Memo
B. Thornton application
C. Randolph application
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Confirm Mayor Pavone's appointments of Ms. Randolph and Ms. Thornton to the Renton Municipal Arts
Commission.
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
M E M OR A N D U M
Request for New Appointments to the Renton Municipal
Arts Commission
This memorandum is to recommend appointment of Kiley Thornton and Christie
Randolph to the vacant Commission Positions on the Renton Municipal Arts
Commission.If appointed,Kiley will fulfill the seat vacated by Adrienne LaFaye and her
term of service will expire on December 31,2020.Christie’s term of service will expire
on December 31,2022.
Christie has a background in art,art design and interior design from Stanford University
and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.She is recently retired from 33 years of working in
Information Technology at a local health care organization and is moving to Renton and
eager to commit her time and energy to supporting the implementation of the Renton
Arts and Culture Master Plan and getting more involved in civic duty.She is especially
interested in assisting with efforts to utilize art as a tool to revitalize the historic
downtown core.
Kiley is a long-time resident of Renton and is dedicated to making an impact in her
community.She has a background in nonprofit management and years of experience
with volunteer management,events and operations and fundraising.Kiley has
demonstrated her commitment to service and her ability,and desire,to assist in the
Arts Commission’s mission to promote civic engagement and extend art and cultural
opportunities to Renton’s diverse community.
The Arts Commissioners were pleased with the dedication to service and the promotion
of art and culture in Renton that both applicants demonstrated at previous meetings
and in the interview process.They subsequently unanimously recommend the
appointment of Christie and Kiley to the Arts Commission.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
&ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DATE:January 17,2020
TO:Armondo Pavone,Mayor
FROM:C.E.“Chip”Vincent,CED Administrator
SUBJECT:
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April Alexander
From:notification@civiclive.com
Sent:Wednesday, October 30, 2019 12:54 PM
To:April Alexander
Subject:Application for Boards/Commissions/Committees 2019-10-30 12:54 PM(PST)
Submission Notification
Application for Boards/Commissions/Committees 2019-10-30 12:54 PM(PST) was submitted by Guest on
10/30/2019 3:54:07 PM (GMT-08:00) Canada/Pacific
Name Value
Airport Advisory Committee*
Civil Service Commission*
Community Plan Advisory Board - Benson Hill
Community Plan Advisory Board - City Center Community Plan Advisory Board - City Center
Historical/Museum Board* Historical/Museum Board*
Housing Authority*
Human Services Advisory Committee*
Parks Commission* Parks Commission*
Planning Commission*
Municipal Arts Commission* Municipal Arts Commission*
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee*
Sister City Committee - Cuautla
Sister City Committee - Nishiwaki
Gender Mr.
Name Kiley Thornton
Address:
Email
Phone
AltPhone:
Resident Yes
ResidentSince 1987-2004; 2006-2010; 2018-now
formerresidence
EducationBackground Master of Public Administration, University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts, Policy Studies, Syracuse University
OccupationalBackground
My career is in nonprofit management, specifically working
for member societies. I excel in project/program
management, volunteer management, events and operations.
I also have experience in adult education, credentialing, and
some fundraising.
Employer:
I'm the Director of Professional Membership for the
National Kidney Foundation. I've previously worked for the
Washington State Bar Association, the International
Association for the Study of Pain, Boys & Girls Clubs, and
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Society for Bone & Mineral Research, in various program
management roles.
CommunityActivities
Currently, I sing with the Federal Way Chorale and other
local choir. In the recent past, I volunteered with the
ASPCA NYC & Prospect Park.
Reasonforapplying
Renton has been my home for a long time, and it gives me a
great sense of fulfillment when I make an impact in my
community. I grew up in these schools, explored every
neighborhood, spent time in nearly every park and green
space. This city has so much to offer, and I want to lend my
unique skill set and experience to advise community
development efforts and to promote civic engagement.
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AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
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April Alexander
From:notification@civiclive.com
Sent:Tuesday, October 22, 2019 6:56 AM
To:April Alexander
Subject:Application for Boards/Commissions/Committees 2019-10-22 06:55 AM(PST)
Submission Notification
Application for Boards/Commissions/Committees 2019-10-22 06:55 AM(PST) was submitted by Guest on
10/22/2019 9:55:37 AM (GMT-08:00) Canada/Pacific
Name Value
Airport Advisory Committee*
Civil Service Commission*
Community Plan Advisory Board - Benson Hill
Community Plan Advisory Board - City Center
Historical/Museum Board*
Housing Authority*
Human Services Advisory Committee*
Parks Commission*
Planning Commission*
Municipal Arts Commission* Municipal Arts Commission*
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee*
Sister City Committee - Cuautla
Sister City Committee - Nishiwaki
Gender Ms.
Name Christie Randolph
Address:
Email
Phone
AltPhone:
Resident Yes
ResidentSince beginning Nov 18, 2019
formerresidence
EducationBackground
1978 Stanford University, Bachelor of Arts in Art/Design
1979 Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Interior Design 1984
Olympic College, Bremerton WA, Associate of Technical
Arts in Information Systems
OccupationalBackground
I spent the past 33 years working in Information Technology
at a local health care organization. I held various roles,
starting out as a computer programmer and moving into the
following roles: trainer, data analyst, business analyst,
project manager, manager, and director. I spent my middle
and high school years working as a sales clerk and
merchandise organizer in our family business.
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Employer:
Retired in April 2019 from Kaiser Permanente Washington.
Prior to that I was employed by Group Health Cooperative
of Puget Sound which was acquired by Kaiser. I remained in
my role as IT Director of Clinical Systems after the
acquisition.
CommunityActivities
Current: Quilters Anonymous: make quilts for residents of
nursing homes and distribute them annually at Christmas
Seattle Unity Church: create alter flower arrangements
monthly, member of a home group that meets regularly
Previous: multiple volunteer activities associated with my
children's activities such as Brownie troop leader, annual
spaghetti feed volunteer, etc. Set designer at the Bremerton
Community Theater
Reasonforapplying
Since retiring in April, I have been paying attention to what
interests me and I've gotten excited about city government.
My background in the business world and art make the Arts
Commission especially appealing. In November I will be
moving to Renton and want to make the City my own. I've
spent my first 6 months of retirement traveling a lot and
taking art classes at the Kirkland Arts Center. I'm now ready
to commit time and energy to a new endeavor and when I
found out about the vacancy on the Arts Commission I was
thrilled. I want to help implement the Renton Arts and
Culture Master Plan. I grew up in a small town with an
active live theater and arts center. Renton feels like a bigger
version of that small town. After living in Wallingford, Mt.
Baker, Ballard, and Kirkland, I'm ready to bring whatever I
can to build up the Arts in Renton. I'm especially interested
in revitalizing the original downtown area, it feels so much
like my home town. I would appreciate an opportunity to
meet with people on the Arts Commission to hear their ideas
and generate a few of my own.
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AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
AB - 2556
City Council Regular Meeting - 13 Jan 2020
SUBJECT/TITLE: Redefining Duties of the Arts Commission
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to Community Services Committee
DEPARTMENT: Community & Economic Development Department
STAFF CONTACT: Jessie Kotarski, Senior Economic Development Specialist
EXT.: 7271
FISCAL IMPACT SUMMARY:
N/A
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The proposed Ordinance 2102 updates Municipal Code Title 2, Chapter 8, to amend the duties of the Renton
Municipal Arts Commission (RMAC) in order to align with current practice. This ordinance redefines the duties
of the Arts Commission and the Economic Development Department related to the management of the City
Art Collection. The Arts Commission will remain the stewards of the Collection, and responsibility of the
inventory management will fall on the staff of the Economic Development Department. The ordinance also
approves the Arts Commission bylaws, providing a deaccession policy referenced in the Municipal Code, but
previously undefined.
EXHIBITS:
A. Ordinance
B. RMAC Bylaws
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
It is the recommendation of staff, that the City Council approvethe ordinance amending Arts Commission
regulations in Municipal Code Title 2, Chapter 8 redefining duties of the Arts Commission and Economic
Development Department and approving the Arts Commission bylaws.
AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. ________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
SUBSECTION 2‐8‐6.A OF THE RENTON MUNICIPAL CODE, BY REFINING DUTIES OF
THE RENTON MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION (THE "COMMISSION") AND THE
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT RELATED TO THE
CITY ART COLLECTION, APPROVING COMMISSION BYLAWS, PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, it is necessary to update RMC 2‐8‐6.A to refine the Commission’s
responsibilities and duties related to the City Art Collection; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RMC 2‐8‐4, the Commission's bylaws shall be approved by City
Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. All portions of the Renton Municipal Code in this ordinance not shown in
strikethrough and underline edits remain in effect and unchanged.
SECTION II. Subsection 2‐8‐6.A of the Renton Municipal Code is amended as follows:
A. The Commission shall serve as steward of the City Art Collection
(“Collection”). The Community and Economic Development Department may
manage the Collection by maintaining an inventory of works. It is the responsibility
of the Commission to manage the Collection by maintaining an accurate inventory
of works. The Commission shall, on an annual basis, inspect the Collection in order
to provide verification to the Mayor or designee and City Council of the location
and condition of all works in the Collection.
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ORDINANCE NO. ________
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SECTION III. The Commission bylaws, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated
by this reference, are approved. A copy of the approved bylaws shall be on file with the City Clerk.
SECTION IV. Amendments to the Commission bylaws, and/or new Commission bylaws,
may be approved by Council resolution.
SECTION V. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or work of this
ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court or competent jurisdiction,
such invalidity or unconstitutionality thereof shall not affect the constitutionality of any other
section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this ordinance.
SECTION VI. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after
publication of a summary of this ordinance in the City’s official newspaper. The summary shall
consist of this ordinance’s title.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this _______ day of ___________________, 2020.
Jason A. Seth, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this _______ day of _____________________, 2020.
Armondo Pavone, Mayor
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ORDINANCE NO. ________
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Approved as to form:
Shane Moloney, City Attorney
Date of Publication:
ORD:2102:12/19/19
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ORDINANCE NO. ________
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EXHIBIT “A”
RENTON MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION
BYLAWS
AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
CITY OF RENTON
MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION
BYLAWS
Established consistent with Title II, Chapter 8, Code of General Ordinances, City of Renton
ARTICLE I
The name of the commission is the RENTON MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION (the Commission).
ARTICLE II
The purpose of the Commission shall be as established in Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 2‐8‐2.
ARTICLE III
1. Membership on the Commission shall be as established in RMC 2‐8‐3.
2. In addition to the removal provisions in RMC 2‐8‐3.C, if any member has missed three or
more consecutive meetings, and such absences are not excused or permitted by the
Commission, the Commission may, by a two‐thirds majority vote of the quorum,
recommend to the Mayor that such member be relieved of office, and the resulting vacancy
be filled as in the case of an original appointment.
ARTICLE IV – OFFICERS AND ELECTIONS
The officers of the Commission shall be as established in RMC 2‐8‐3.B, elected from the entire
Commission, and such other officers as the Commission may select and appoint from time to
time.
The officers of the Commission shall be elected annually by the members at the Commission’s
first regular meeting in December of each year; term of office will begin on January 1. If the
election of officers is not held at the December meeting, the election shall be held as soon
thereafter as conveniently possible. Unless removed from the Commission, each officer shall
serve until a successor has been duly elected. All officers shall be elected by a majority vote of
the quorum.
ARTICLE V – DUTIES OF OFFICERS
1. The Chairman shall preside at all meetings and serve as an ex officio member of all
committees. The Chairman may call special Commission and/or committee meetings.
The Chairman shall appoint special committees and shall fill vacancies on said
committees as they occur.
2. The Vice Chairman shall, in the absence of the Chairman, perform the duties and
possess the powers of the Chairman, and, in addition, perform other duties assigned by
the Chairman.
3. The Secretary shall conduct the general correspondence of the Commission.
AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
ARTICLE VI – MEETINGS
Regular meetings of the Commission shall be held on the first Tuesday of each month.
Meetings of the Commission shall be cancelled whenever the regular meeting day falls on a
holiday and may be cancelled or changed by action of a majority of the quorum.
Special meetings of the members may be called by the Chairman, or Vice Chairman in absence
of the Chairman, or by the Mayor with the concurrence of a majority of the City Council, or by
written notice signed by not less than five members of the Commission, and, in each such case,
at least three days’ prior notice shall be given thereof.
ARTICLE VII –COMMITTEES
The Commission may from time to time establish Committees to assist in the fulfillment of the
Commission’s work, including without limitation, to (i) provide the Commission with
readily available expertise regarding the policies and direction of the Commission, (ii) provide
broad community participation in Commission activities, and (iii) examine issues brought before
the Committee and make recommendations to the Commission.
Accountability of Committees to the Commission. All Committees shall be accountable to the
Commission and shall have authority to make recommendations to the Commission on matters
within the Committee’s area of responsibility. Only the Commission can take action binding the
Commission; Committees are not so empowered.
Standing Committees. The Commission shall maintain the following standing Committees:
1. Grants Committee. The Committee shall consist of a minimum of three Commissioners.
The Grants Committee shall be responsible for review and recommendation of funding
requests received by the Commission. It shall review panel recommendations, program
policy and implementation, and issues and recommendations for grantmaking.
2. Nominating Committee. The Committee shall consist of a minimum of two
Commissioners. The Nominating Committee shall review qualifications and availability
of Commissioners and make recommendations for officers, review nominating
procedures, develop and participate in orientation sessions for new Commissioners, and
make recommendations for public membership on ad hoc committees and
subcommittees.
The Chairman shall be authorized to refer to one or more committees all matters falling within
the scope of each of the standing committees, and the Commission may define and prescribe
from time to time the functions and scope of each of the standing committees.
ARTICLE VIII – QUORUM
A majority of members appointed to the Commission (whether 13 or less) shall constitute a
quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting.
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ARTICLE IX – ORDER OF BUSINESS
At all regular and special meetings of the Commission, the order of business shall be as follows
unless otherwise determined by the Chairman with the concurrence of a majority of the
quorum:
1. Approval of minutes of previous meeting and other unapproved minutes
2. Correspondence
3. Committee reports (standing and special)
4. Old business
5. New business
6. Announcements
7. Adjournment
On all questions of parliamentary procedure not covered in these Bylaws, Robert’s Rules of
Order, as amended, shall prevail.
ARTICLE X – VOTING
Each member of the Commission shall be entitled to one vote, but no proxy shall be allowed.
ARTICLE XI ‐ DEACCESSION POLICIES AND PROCEDURE
1. Pursuant to RMC 2‐8‐6.G, the Commission may occasionally find it necessary to
deaccession work or works from the City Art Collection.
2. After due consideration, the Commission can find that deaccession is appropriate, in
cases that meet one or more of the following criteria:
a. The artwork has been abandoned.
b. The Commission finds the artwork to be fraudulent or inauthentic;
c. The artwork possesses substantial demonstrated faults in original design or
workmanship;
d. The current condition of the artwork presents a public or environmental hazard
and repair/restoration is not feasible due to physical conditions and/or the
expense would be disproportionate to the value of the artwork;
e. The building housing the artwork or other architectural support system for the
artwork is slated for demolition and relocation is not feasible;
f. The artwork encumbers the use of public property; and/or
g. Public use and/or ownership of the site where the artwork is located has
changed or will change, rendering the artwork incompatible with the site.
3. If the Commission finds that deaccession is appropriate, it shall seek opinions on the
disposition of the subject artwork from the artist community and general public.
4. If the Commission wishes to proceed with a recommendation that the City Council
deaccession one or more pieces of artwork, the Commission shall prepare and deliver to
the City Council a recommendation that includes the following:
a. The Commission’s findings on the appropriateness of deaccessioning the
artwork;
b. The Commission’s recommendations on the disposition of the artwork, including
a summary of input obtained from the artist community and general public and
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consideration of whether the artwork should be returned to its artist or
his/her/its/their heirs, successors, or assigns, or in the case of donations, to the
donor or his/her/its/their heirs, successors, or assigns.
ARTICLE XII – AMENDMENTS
These Bylaws may be amended or repealed and new Bylaws may be adopted at any regular
meeting of the Commission by a majority vote of the membership, provided such changes are
submitted to all members in writing at least seven days prior to such meeting. A special
meeting may be called for such purposes.
All amendments to the Bylaws adopted by the Commission shall be provided in writing to the
office of the Mayor and City Council for their approval. Such Bylaws shall not be in full force
and effect until approved by the City Council.
THE RENTON MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION CERTIFIES THAT THE ABOVE AND FOREGOING
VERSION OF ITS BYLAWS WERE DULY ADOPTED BY THE MEMBERS OF SAID COMMISSION ON
THE ___ DAY OF ________, _____, AFTER APPROVAL BY THE RENTON CITY COUNCIL.
AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
CITY OF RENTON
MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION
BYLAWS
Established consistent with Title II, Chapter 8, Code of General Ordinances, City of Renton
ARTICLE I
The name of the commission is the RENTON MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION (the Commission).
ARTICLE II
The purpose of the Commission shall be as established in Renton Municipal Code (RMC) 2-8-2.
ARTICLE III
1. Membership on the Commission shall be as established in RMC 2-8-3.
2. In addition to the removal provisions in RMC 2-8-3.C, if any member has missed three or
more consecutive meetings, and such absences are not excused or permitted by the
Commission, the Commission may, by a two-thirds majority vote of the quorum,
recommend to the Mayor that such member be relieved of office, and the resulting vacancy
be filled as in the case of an original appointment.
ARTICLE IV – OFFICERS AND ELECTIONS
The officers of the Commission shall be as established in RMC 2-8-3.B, elected from the entire
Commission, and such other officers as the Commission may select and appoint from time to
time.
The officers of the Commission shall be elected annually by the members at the Commission’s
first regular meeting in December of each year; term of office will begin on January 1. If the
election of officers is not held at the December meeting, the election shall be held as soon
thereafter as conveniently possible. Unless removed from the Commission, each officer shall
serve until a successor has been duly elected. All officers shall be elected by a majority vote of
the quorum.
ARTICLE V – DUTIES OF OFFICERS
1. The Chairman shall preside at all meetings and serve as an ex officio member of all
committees. The Chairman may call special Commission and/or committee meetings.
The Chairman shall appoint special committees and shall fill vacancies on said
committees as they occur.
2. The Vice Chairman shall, in the absence of the Chairman, perform the duties and
possess the powers of the Chairman, and, in addition, perform other duties assigned by
the Chairman.
3. The Secretary shall conduct the general correspondence of the Commission.
AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
ARTICLE VI – MEETINGS
Regular meetings of the Commission shall be held on the first Tuesday of each month.
Meetings of the Commission shall be cancelled whenever the regular meeting day falls on a
holiday and may be cancelled or changed by action of a majority of the quorum.
Special meetings of the members may be called by the Chairman, or Vice Chairman in absence
of the Chairman, or by the Mayor with the concurrence of a majority of the City Council, or by
written notice signed by not less than five members of the Commission, and, in each such case,
at least three days’ prior notice shall be given thereof.
ARTICLE VII –COMMITTEES
The Commission may from time to time establish Committees to assist in the fulfillment of the
Commission’s work, including without limitation, to (i) provide the Commission with
readily available expertise regarding the policies and direction of the Commission, (ii) provide
broad community participation in Commission activities, and (iii) examine issues brought before
the Committee and make recommendations to the Commission.
Accountability of Committees to the Commission. All Committees shall be accountable to the
Commission and shall have authority to make recommendations to the Commission on matters
within the Committee’s area of responsibility. Only the Commission can take action binding the
Commission; Committees are not so empowered.
Standing Committees. The Commission shall maintain the following standing Committees:
1. Grants Committee. The Committee shall consist of a minimum of three Commissioners.
The Grants Committee shall be responsible for review and recommendation of funding
requests received by the Commission. It shall review panel recommendations, program
policy and implementation, and issues and recommendations for grantmaking.
2. Nominating Committee. The Committee shall consist of a minimum of two
Commissioners. The Nominating Committee shall review qualifications and availability
of Commissioners and make recommendations for officers, review nominating
procedures, develop and participate in orientation sessions for new Commissioners, and
make recommendations for public membership on ad hoc committees and
subcommittees.
The Chairman shall be authorized to refer to one or more committees all matters falling within
the scope of each of the standing committees, and the Commission may define and prescribe
from time to time the functions and scope of each of the standing committees.
ARTICLE VIII – QUORUM
A majority of members appointed to the Commission (whether 13 or less) shall constitute a
quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting.
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ARTICLE IX – ORDER OF BUSINESS
At all regular and special meetings of the Commission, the order of business shall be as follows
unless otherwise determined by the Chairman with the concurrence of a majority of the
quorum:
1. Approval of minutes of previous meeting and other unapproved minutes
2. Correspondence
3. Committee reports (standing and special)
4. Old business
5. New business
6. Announcements
7. Adjournment
On all questions of parliamentary procedure not covered in these Bylaws, Robert’s Rules of
Order, as amended, shall prevail.
ARTICLE X – VOTING
Each member of the Commission shall be entitled to one vote, but no proxy shall be allowed.
ARTICLE XI - DEACCESSION POLICIES AND PROCEDURE
1. Pursuant to RMC 2-8-6.G, the Commission may occasionally find it necessary to
deaccession work or works from the City Art Collection.
2. After due consideration, the Commission can find that deaccession is appropriate, in
cases that meet one or more of the following criteria:
a. The artwork has been abandoned.
b. The Commission finds the artwork to be fraudulent or inauthentic;
c. The artwork possesses substantial demonstrated faults in original design or
workmanship;
d. The current condition of the artwork presents a public or environmental hazard
and repair/restoration is not feasible due to physical conditions and/or the
expense would be disproportionate to the value of the artwork;
e. The building housing the artwork or other architectural support system for the
artwork is slated for demolition and relocation is not feasible;
f. The artwork encumbers the use of public property; and/or
g. Public use and/or ownership of the site where the artwork is located has
changed or will change, rendering the artwork incompatible with the site.
3. If the Commission finds that deaccession is appropriate, it shall seek opinions on the
disposition of the subject artwork from the artist community and general public.
4. If the Commission wishes to proceed with a recommendation that the City Council
deaccession one or more pieces of artwork, the Commission shall prepare and deliver to
the City Council a recommendation that includes the following:
a. The Commission’s findings on the appropriateness of deaccessioning the
artwork;
b. The Commission’s recommendations on the disposition of the artwork, including
a summary of input obtained from the artist community and general public and
AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
consideration of whether the artwork should be returned to its artist or
his/her/its/their heirs, successors, or assigns, or in the case of donations, to the
donor or his/her/its/their heirs, successors, or assigns.
ARTICLE XII – AMENDMENTS
These Bylaws may be amended or repealed and new Bylaws may be adopted at any regular
meeting of the Commission by a majority vote of the membership, provided such changes are
submitted to all members in writing at least seven days prior to such meeting. A special
meeting may be called for such purposes.
All amendments to the Bylaws adopted by the Commission shall be provided in writing to the
office of the Mayor and City Council for their approval. Such Bylaws shall not be in full force
and effect until approved by the City Council.
THE RENTON MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION CERTIFIES THAT THE ABOVE AND FOREGOING
VERSION OF ITS BYLAWS WERE DULY ADOPTED BY THE MEMBERS OF SAID COMMISSION ON
THE ___ DAY OF ________, _____, AFTER APPROVAL BY THE RENTON CITY COUNCIL.
AGENDA ITEM #2. a)