Full Arts Commission Meeting (Hybrid) Agenda

Monday, December 5, 2022

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    Overview

    This meeting will be held in person at the location listed above. As authorized by California Government Code Section 54953(e) and Mayor Breed’s 45th Supplement to her February 25, 2020 emergency proclamation, it is possible that some members of the San Francisco Arts Commission may attend this meeting remotely. In that event, those members will participate and vote by video. Members of the public may attend the meeting to observe and provide public comment at the physical meeting location listed above or online at bit.ly/sfac125. Instructions for providing remote public comment are below.

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    Arts Commissioners: Janine Shiota, Acting President
    JD Beltran, Patrick Carney, Charles Collins, Suzie Ferras, Mahsa Hakimi, Yiying Lu, Jeanne McCoy, Nabiel Musleh, Jessica Rothschild, Abby Sadin Schnair, Marcus Shelby, Kimberlee Stryker, Rachael Tanner, ex officio (non-voting)

    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. AB 361 Legislation Impact

      Discussion and Possible Action 



      Presentation Time:
      Approximately 5 minutes

      Discussion and possible action to adopt a resolution setting forth findings required under Assembly Bill 361 that would allow the Arts Commission and its subcommittees to hold meetings remotely according to the modified Brown Act teleconferencing set forth in AB 361. 

    3. Approval of Minutes

      Discussion and Possible Action 

      Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes



      Discussion and possible action to approve the November 7, 2022 minutes

    4. 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.) 

    5. Director’s Report 

      Discussion 

       

      Current administrative, budgetary, legislative and programming developments and announcements.  

        

      Staff Presenter: Director of Cultural Affairs Ralph Remington  

      Presentation Time: Approximately 10 minutes 

    6. Nomination and Election of Arts Commission Officers

      Discussion and Possible Action 

       

      Discussion and possible motion to nominate and elect officers of the Arts Commission (President and Vice President) for a term beginning on January 1, 2023. The Nominating Committee approved the slate of Charles Collins as President and Janine Shiota as Vice President.



       

    7. Committee Reports and Committee Matters
      1. Visual Arts Committee – Suzie Ferras, Chair

        1. Visual Arts Committee Report 

          Discussion 




          Report from the Visual Arts Committee regarding activities of the Committee and the Program.   



          Presentation Time: Approximately 10 minutes 

       

                 2. Rabbit Sculpture at Chinatown Rose Pak Station

      Discussion and Possible Action

      Motion to approve the temporary installation of a rabbit sculpture designed by artist Stephanie Mufson and sponsored by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce which will measure approximately 6 ft high by 4 ft 6 in wide in celebration of 2023 Chinese New Year Year of the Rabbit to be placed in Chinatown Rose Pak Station pending approval of the SFMTA for a period from January 7, 2023, through February 28, 2023.

      Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes 

    8. Consent Calendar 

      Discussion and possible action

      The following items are included in the Consent Calendar subject to withdrawal at the request of a Commissioner.

      1. Motion to approve the Visual Arts Committee Meeting Minutes of November 16, 2022.  

      2. Motion to approve the Nominating Committee Meeting Minutes of November 2, 2022.  

      3. Motion to approve the Nominating Committee Meeting Minutes of November 15, 2022. 



        Visual Arts Committee Recommendations (November 16, 2022, link to agenda

        Action 

      4. Motion to approve temporary installation of a sculpture by Adam King, titled Stook (Black King) in the Glen Park Greenway between Brompton and Lippard Streets to be funded and maintained by the artist and which has been permitted by the Department of Public Works for a period of up to six months starting in late 2022 or early 2023. 

      5. Motion to approve the temporary installation of two rabbit sculptures designed by artist Stephanie Mufson and sponsored by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce which measure 4 ft. 6 in. by 4 ft. 6 in. in celebration of 2023 Chinese New Year in honor of the Year of the Rabbit to be placed in Portsmouth Square and Union Square from January 7, 2023 through February 28, 2023 which will be maintained by the project sponsor. 

      6. Motion to approve the modification of the loan agreement with David Normal for the Cathenge temporary installation in Patricia’s Green to increase it by $1,000 to be used to support the December 2, 2022 dedication related performances or events and to be paid from the Patricia’s Green Art fund balance. 

      7. Motion to approve the relocation of the sculpture High Heels for Going to Heaven by Yayoi Kusama to Departures Level, Terminal 1, Boarding Area B, post-security. 

      8. Motion to approve the revised relocations of two artworks: Oh? and Setting the Scene by John Bankston to the adjacent wall at Departures Level, Terminal 1, Boarding Area C, Plaza Meet & Greet, pre-security.  

      9. Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Martin Building Company, a private developer, regarding their contribution of $250,000 to the Public Art Trust for a permanent art project at the Mint Plaza that will become a part of the Civic Art Collection.   

    9. 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.) 

    10. In Memoriam

      Discussion 

    11. Adjournment

      Action

    Date & Time

    Monday, December 5, 2022
    2:00 pm

    Arts Commission

    San Francisco Arts Commission
    San Francisco City Hall
    1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 416
    San Francisco, CA 94102
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    Online

    Please click the link for the meeting recording
    December 5, 2022 Recording

    December 5, 2022 Full Commission

    December 5, 2022 Full Commission 

    Documents

    December 5, 2023 Meeting Minutes Amended

    Notices

    Timestamp

    Timestamp

    Agenda posted 11/18/2022, 11:55 a.m., tlw

    Recording posted 12/7/2022, 10:43 a.m., tlw 

    Posted December 5, 2022 Draft Minutes, 12/19/2022, 2:21 p.m., tlw

    December 5, 2023 Meeting Minutes Amended, 1/2/2023, 5:00 p.m., tlw

    Public Comment

    Public Comment

    Public comment in regard to specific agenda items will be taken before or during consideration of the item. Each speaker may speak for up to three minutes per agenda item, unless the Chair has announced a different length of time at the beginning of the meeting. Speakers may not transfer their time to another person. Any person speaking during a public comment period may supply a written summary of their comments to be included in the minutes if it is 150 words or less. 

    Instructions to join the meeting remotely

    Instructions to join the meeting remotely

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

    Video Conferencing:  
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    Agenda Item Information / Materials Available

    Agenda Item Information / Materials Available

    Each item on the agenda may include the following documents: 

    1) Department or Agency or report; 

    2) Public correspondence; 

    3) Other explanatory documents. 

    During the pendency of the closure of the Commission’s offices during the COVID-19 Shelter-in-Place Order and related disruptions to on-site business processes, 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, please contact: Commission Secretary Traka Lopez-White at Traka.lopez-white@sfgov.org or 415-252-2255. 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 or up to three (3) minutes.  

    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 art-info@sfgov.org

    Electronic devices prohibited

    Electronic devices prohibited

    The ringing of and use of cell phones, pagers, and similar sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting, except as necessary to participate remotely. The Chair may order the exclusion from participation of any person responsible for improper disruptions to this remote meeting. 

    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

    San Franciscans can print a copy of the Sunshine Ordinance. It is Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code.

    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

    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 Commission Secretary Alyssa Ventre at least 48 hours before the meeting at 415-252-2255. 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415-252-2255向Alyssa Ventre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 a Commission Secretary, Alyssa Ventre, por lo menos 48 horas antes de la reunión al 415-252-2255. 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 Commission Secretary Alyssa Ventre sa 415-252-2255. 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. 

    Disability Access 

    Disability Access 

    To obtain a disability‐related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in the meeting, please contact Traka Lopez-White at Traka.lopez-white@sfgov.org or 415-252-2255, at least 48 hours before the meeting, except for Monday meetings, for which the deadline is 4:00 p.m. the previous Friday. 

    Last updated January 2, 2023