Community Investments Committee Meeting (Hybrid)

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

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    Overview

    Members of the Committee will attend this meeting in-person at the location listed above.

    Members of the public are invited to observe the meeting in-person at the physical meeting location listed above or remotely online at bit.ly/3OgHf9M. Members of the public attending the meeting in-person will have an opportunity to provide up to three minutes of public comment on every agenda item.

    Community Investments Committee Commissioners: Janine Shiota Chair; J. Riccardo Benavides, Seth Brenzel, Chuck Collins, Jeanne McCoy, Nabiel Musleh, Marcus Shelby

    Agenda

    1. Call to Order, Roll call, Agenda Changes, Land Acknowledgment
      • Call to order
      • Roll call / Confirmation of quorum
      • Agenda Changes
      • Ramaytush Ohlone Land Acknowledgement

      The San Francisco Arts Commission acknowledges that we are on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula. As the indigenous stewards of this land and in accordance with their traditions, the Ramaytush Ohlone have never ceded, lost nor forgotten their responsibilities as the caretakers of this place, as well as for all peoples who reside in their traditional territory. As guests, we recognize that we benefit from living and working on their traditional homeland. We wish to pay our respects by acknowledging the ancestors, elders and relatives of the Ramaytush Community and by affirming their sovereign rights as First Peoples. As a department dedicated to promoting a diverse and equitable Arts and Culture environment in San Francisco, we are committed to supporting the traditional and contemporary evolution of the American Indian community.

    2. General Public Comment

      Discussion

      (This item is to allow members of the public to comment generally on matters within the Commission’s purview as well as to suggest new agenda items for the Commission’s consideration.)

    3. FY24 Special Project Grants

      Discussion and Possible Action

      Discussion and possible action to approve recommendations to award ten (10) Special Project Grants, funded by District Supervisor addbacks and interdepartmental workorders, to the following organizations and to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into grant agreements with each organization or their fiscal sponsor for amounts not to exceed the following at this time:

      1. District 5 – QCC-The Center for Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Art & Culture, $50,000 over one year to support intergenerational professional development, arts residency and performance.

         
      2. District 7 – Youth Art Exchange (Fiscal Sponsor: Tides Center), $75,000 over one year to support a community utility box mural arts project with youth.

         
      3. District 7 – Friends of School of the Arts Foundation, $30,000 over one year to support a participatory budgeting mural project within District 7.

         
      4. District 7 – Youth Art Exchange (Fiscal Sponsor: Tides Center), $25,000 over one year to support a participatory budgeting mural project within District 7.

         
      5. District 9 – Galeria Studio 24, $150,000 over one year to support issuing mini-grants for artists in the Mission.

         
      6. Citywide Night of Ideas – Circuit Network, $40,000 over one year to support the San Francisco Public Library’s Night of Ideas.

         
      7. Citywide Arts Service Organizations – Dancers’ Group, $50,000 over one year to support providing services that may include the following: fiscal sponsorship services; grant writing; legal assistance; capacity building; technical assistance; training and paid internships; education and community convenings.

         
      8. Citywide Arts Service Organizations – Intersection for the Arts, $50,000 over one year to support providing services that may include the following: fiscal sponsorship services; grant writing; legal assistance; capacity building; technical assistance; training and paid internships; education and community convenings.

         
      9. Citywide Native American Cultural Events and Activities – Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits (Fiscal Sponsor: QCC-The Center for Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Art & Culture), $47,500 over one year to support providing an opportunity to engage and celebrate the resurgence and resilience of Native American people in contemporary and traditional practices.

         
      10. Citywide Native American Cultural Events and Activities – Yerba Buena Arts & Events, $47,500 over one year to support providing an opportunity to engage and celebrate the resurgence and resilience of Native American people in contemporary and traditional practices
    4. Cultural Center Grants and Amendments

      Discussion and Possible Action

      1. Discussion and possible action to approve a second amendment to grant agreement AAACC23-26 to the African American Art and Culture Complex (“AAACC”) (authorized by Resolution No. 0807-23-109) to add additional funds from the Department of Children Youth and Families and increase the funding for activities at AAACC by $139,500 from $942,415; and to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a grant agreement with AAACC not to exceed $1,081,905 for fiscal year 2023-2024 at this time. 

         
      2. Discussion and possible action to approve a $150,000 grant to the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts (“MCCLA”) for stabilization support, to be utilized for relocation-related expenses, such as rent and storage costs; and to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a grant agreement with MCCLA not to exceed $150,000 at this time.

         
      3. Discussion and possible action to approve a $300,000 grant to SOMArts Cultural Center for funds allocated to the sub-grantee under the grant, American Indian Cultural Center to support office and space renovations for programming for San Francisco artists; and to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a grant agreement with SOMArts not to exceed $300,000 at this time.
    5. Ebony McKinney Community Stewards grant Amendment

      Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment to grant agreement 22EMCS01 to Queer Women Of Color Media Arts Project (authorized by Resolution No.1206-21-258) to extend the grant term to December 31, 2024, to allow for additional time to complete the grant activities.

    6. Staff Report

      Discussion

       

      Staff Presenter: Director of Community Investments Denise Pate

       

    7. New Business and Announcements

      Discussion



      (This item is to allow the Commissioners to introduce new agenda items for consideration, to report on recent arts activities and to make announcements.)

    8. Adjournment

      Action

    Date & Time

    Tuesday, December 12, 2023
    1:00 pm to 11:29 pm

    Arts Commission Meetings

    War Memorial Veterans Building
    401 Van Ness Avenue
    Room 125
    San Francisco, CA 94102
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    Online

    FY23 Community Investments Committee Meeting
    Watch the Recording

    Documents

    December 12, 2023 Community Investments Committee Meeting Minutes

    December 12, 2023 Community Investments Committee Meeting Slide Presentation

    Notices

    Timestamp

    Timestamp

    Agenda posted: 12/8/23, 11:45 AM a.d.v.

    Draft Minutes posted: 12/22/23, 2:10 PM, a.d.v.
     

    Agenda Item Information / Materials Available

    Agenda Item Information / Materials Available

    The meetings of the Community Investments Committee will be held in “hybrid format” with the meeting occurring in-person at 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 125 and available to view on WebEx.

    Each item on the agenda may include the following documents: 

    1) Department or Agency or report; 

    2) Public correspondence; 

    3) Other explanatory documents. 

    Explanatory documents listed above, as well as documents created or distributed after the posting of this agenda to the Arts Commission will be available only electronically at https://sf.gov/departments/community-investments-committee-arts-commiss…. Please contact: Program Associate Ari Vazquez at arianna.vazquez@sfgov.org or 415-252-2239 for more information. PLEASE NOTE: The Arts Commission often receives documents created or submitted by other City officials, agencies or departments after the posting of the Arts Commission agenda. For such documents or presentations, members of the public may wish to contact the originating agency if they seek documents not yet provided to the Arts Commission.

    Meeting procedures

    Meeting procedures

    1. Agenda items will normally be heard in order. Please note, that on occasion a special circumstance may necessitate that an agenda item be taken out of order. To ensure that an agenda item is not missed, it is advised to arrive at the beginning of the meeting. All agenda changes will be announced by the Chair at the top of the meeting. 

    2. Public comment will be taken before or during the Committee’s consideration of each agenda item. Each speaker will be allowed to speak for the time allotted by the Chair at the top of the meeting for up to three (3) minutes.  Speakers may not transfer their time to another person. 

    3. During General Public Comment, members of the public may address the Commissioners on matters that are within the Arts Commission’s jurisdiction and are not on the agenda. 

    4. Any person speaking during a public comment period may supply a brief written summary of their comments, which shall, if no more than 150 words, be included in the official file. Written comments pertaining to this meeting should be submitted to sfac.grants@sfgov.org.

    5. Persons attending the meeting and those unable to attend may submit written comments regarding the subject of the meeting. Such comments will be made part of the official public record and will be brought to the attention of the committee. Written comments should be submitted to Arts Commission staff via email to sfac.grants@sfgov.org by 5:00 p.m. before the date of the meeting. Please note that names and addresses included in these submittals will become part of the public record. Submittals may be made anonymously. Written public comment submitted to SFAC staff will not be read aloud during the meeting. Communications not received prior to the meeting may be delivered to SFAC staff and will be shared with the commissioners.

    WebEx Access Information

    WebEx Access Information

    You may observe the meeting from a desktop computer, mobile device, or telephone. You can learn about WebEx System Requirements

    Video Conferencing Instructions: 
    To observe the meeting using the WebEx application: https://bit.ly/CICDEC23  Webinar password: FY23CIC (3923242 from phones)

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    Audio Conferencing Instructions: 
    To attend the meeting via phone, call: 1-415-655-0001. Enter Access Code: 2660 996 2754

    Electronic devices prohibited

    Electronic devices prohibited

    The ringing and use of cell phones, pagers, and similar sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting. The Chair may order the removal from the meeting room of any person responsible for the ringing or use of a cell phone, pager, or other similar sound-producing electronic device.

    Disability Access 

    Disability Access 

    To obtain a disability‐related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in the meeting, please contact sfac.grants@sfgov.org, at least 48 hours before the meeting, except for Monday meetings, for which the deadline is 4:00 p.m. the previous Friday. Captions can be enabled by you using our meeting platform, WebEx.

    Meeting Recording

    Meeting Recording

    A recording of this meeting will be available online 48 hours after the meeting at https://sanfrancisco.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=151

    Lobbyist registration and reporting requirements

    Lobbyist registration and reporting requirements

    Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance (San Francisco Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code sections 2.100-2.160) to register and report lobbying activity.

    For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the Ethics Commission at 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 220, San Francisco, CA 94102, telephone 415/252-3100, fax 415/252-3112 and sfethics.org

    Sensitivity to chemical-based products

    Sensitivity to chemical-based products

    In order to assist the City’s efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illnesses, multiple chemical sensitivity, or related disabilities, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various chemical-based products. Please help the City accommodate these individuals.

    Sunshine Ordinance

    Sunshine Ordinance

    Government’s duty is to serve the public, reaching its decision in full view of the public. Commissions, boards, councils and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people’s business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people’s review. For more information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance or to report a violation of the ordinance, contact by mail to Administrator, Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco CA 94102-4689; by phone at 415-554 7724; by fax at 415-554 7854; or by email at sotf@sfgov.org

    Citizens interested in obtaining a free copy of the Sunshine Ordinance can request a copy from by printing Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code on the Internet, http://www.sfgov.org/sunshine/

    Accessibility Meeting Policy

    Accessibility Meeting Policy

    Accessibility Meeting Policy 

    Per the American Disabilities Act and the Language Access Ordinance, Chinese, Spanish, and/or American Sign Language interpreters will be available upon request. Additionally, every effort will be made to provide a sound enhancement system, meeting materials in alternative formats, and/or a reader. Minutes may be translated after they have been adopted by the Commission. For all these requests, please contact sfac.grants@sfgov.org at least 48 hours before the meeting. Late requests will be honored if possible. The hearing room is wheelchair accessible. 

    利便参與會議的相關規定 

    根據美國殘疾人士法案和語言服務條例,中文、西班牙語、和/或美國手語翻譯人員在收到要求後將會提供翻譯服務。另外,我們將盡力提供擴音設備。同時也將會提供不同格式的會議資料, 和/或者提供閱讀器。此外,翻譯版本的會議記錄可在委員會通過後提供。上述的要求,請於會議前最少48小時致電 sfac.grants@sfgov.org向 提出。逾期提出的請求,若可能的話,亦會被考慮接納。聽證室設有輪椅通道。 

    POLITICA DE ACCESO A LA REUNIÓN 

    De acuerdo con la Ley sobre Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (American Disabilities Act) y la Ordenanza de Acceso a Idiomas (Language Access Ordinance) intérpretes de chino, español, y lenguaje de señas estarán disponibles de ser requeridos. En adición, se hará todo el esfuerzo posible para proveer un sistema mejoramiento de sonido, materiales de la reunión en formatos alternativos, y/o proveer un leedor. Las minutas podrán ser traducidas luego de ser aprobadas por la Comisión. Para solicitar estos servicios, favor contactar asfac.grants@sfgov.org por lo menos 48 horas antes de la reunión. Las solicitudes tardías serán consideradas de ser posible. La sala de audiencia es accesible a silla de ruedas. 

    Patakaran para sa pag-access ng mga Miting 

    Ayon sa batas ng American Disabilities Act at ng Language Access Ordinance, maaring mag-request ng mga tagapagsalin wika sa salitang Tsino, Espanyol at/o sa may kapansanan pandinig  sa American Sign Language. Bukod pa dito, sisikapin gawan ng paraan na makapaglaan ng gamit upang lalong pabutihin ang inyong pakikinig, maibahagi ang mga kaganapan ng miting sa iba't ibang anyo, at/o isang tagapagbasa. Ang mga kaganapan ng miting ay maaring isalin sa ibang wika matapos ito ay aprobahan ng komisyon. Sa mga ganitong uri ng kahilingan, mangyari po lamang makipag ugnayan kay sfac.grants@sfgov.org. Magbigay po lamang ng hindi bababa sa 48 oras na abiso bago ng miting. Kung maari, ang mga late na hiling ay posibleng tanggapin. Ang silid ng pagpupulungan ay accessible sa mga naka wheelchair. 

    Last updated May 2, 2024