Part of Visual Arts Committee (Arts Commission)

Visual Arts Committee Meeting

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

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    Overview

    Members of the Visual Arts 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 https://sfgovtv.org/artLIVE. Members of the public attending the meeting in-person will have an opportunity to provide public comment on every agenda item.

    Visual Arts Committee Commissioners: Suzie Ferras, Chair; JD Beltran; Mahsa Hakimi; Yiying Lu; Nabiel Musleh; Abby Sadin Schnair.

    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 Committee’s purview as well as to suggest new agenda items for the Committee’s consideration.)

    3. Consent Calendar

      Discussion and possible action
       

      1. Motion to approve "The Portola, East Meets West", a mural design by Arthur Koch. The mural will be installed at 99 Burrows St. at San Bruno Ave. in District 9. The mural measures approximately 8 ft. tall by 20 ft. wide. The artwork is by a San Francisco Artists Grant (SFA) and will not become part of the Civic Art Collection.
         
      2. Motion to approve "Street Mural on Page", a mural design by Matley Hurd. The mural will be installed on Page St. between Central Ave. and Masonic Ave. in District 5. The mural measures approximately 52 ft. long by 21 ft. wide. The artwork is funded by a Community Challenge Grant and will not become part of the Civic Art Collection.
         
      3. Motion to approve "A Slice of Inner Sunset", a mural design by Robert Louthan. The mural will be installed on 654 Irving St. at 8th Ave. in District 7. The mural measures approximately 17 ½ ft. high by 46 ft. wide. The artwork is funded by District 7 Participatory Budget Funds and will not become part of the Civic Art Collection.
         
      4. Motion to amend Resolution #0701-24-298 to approve an allocation of up to $100,000 from the Public Art Trust’s Undesignated Funds for costs associated with the display of the Shahzia Sikander sculpture titled "Witness", which will be displayed in Civic Center Plaza for a period of up to seven months starting in late October 2024.
         
      5. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2020.11, "The Moon’s Gravity Causes the Ocean’s Tides", 2020, powdered coated aluminum and steel, H35 ft. x W16 ft. by Sarah Sze. The artwork is installed at 49 South Van Ness Avenue, Atrium Lobby. The artwork was approved as installed under Res. No. 1005-20-165.
         
      6. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2020.12.a-f, "Sea + Sky", 2020, dye-sublimated aluminum panel, H96 in. x W298 in., by Meghann Riepenhoff. The artwork is installed at 49 South Van Ness Avenue, Floor 1, Prefunction Gallery Wall. The artwork was approved as installed under Res. No.1005-20-164.
         
      7. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2020.13.a-f, "Sea + Sky", 2019, cyanotype, sand on paper, H96 in. x W48 in., by Meghann Riepenhoff. The prints are the source imagery for the artwork 2020.12.a-f installed at 49 South Van Ness Avenue, Floor 1, Prefunction Gallery Wall. 
         
      8. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2021.02.a-t, "Rolling Reflection", 2020, automotive paint on stainless steel, the overall installation measures approximately H8 ft. x W20 ft. x D150 ft., by Sanaz Mazinani. The artwork is installed at 49 South Van Ness Avenue, Forum, Main Entrance. The artwork was approved as installed under Res. No. 0104-21-016.
         
      9. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.64, "The In Crowd", 2001, acrylic on wood, H48 in. x W40 in. by Ira Watkins. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 2nd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0913-21-212 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      10. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.65, "Brothers and Sisters", 2016, silkscreen and dry pigment on paper, H60 in. x W41 ¾ in. by Rodney Ewing. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 2nd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0913-21-212 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      11. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.66, "Dragonfly’s Flowers", 2017, comic book paper, glue and varnish on paperboard, H32 in. x W40 in. by Nga Trinh. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 3rd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0913-21-212 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      12. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.67, "Pride", 2013, oil on canvas, H36 in. x W36 in. by Nina Fabunmi. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 3rd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0913-21-212 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      13. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.67, "Dad and Me", 2009, acrylic on paper, H30 in. x W22 in. by Rhonel Roberts. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 2nd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0913-21-212 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      14. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.69, "Kitzia, La Visionaria (The Visionary)", 2018, oil on wood panel, H32 in. x W41 ½ in. by Claudio Talavera-Ballon. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 3rd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0913-21-212 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      15. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.70, "Look Underneath", 2013, color intaglio print, AP8, H37 in. x W32 in. by Louisiana Bendolph. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 2nd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0913-21-212 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      16. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.71, "On the Way to Work", 2017, oil on canvas, H48 in. x W48 in. by Suhas Bhujbal. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 3rd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0913-21-212 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      17. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.72, "Bayview Wheelie", 2017, digital reproduction on aluminum, H20 in. x W30 in. by Derek Macario. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 3rd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0913-21-212 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      18. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.73, "Skating Through", 2018, digital reproduction on aluminum, H20 in. x W30 in. by Derek Macario. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 3rd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0913-21-212 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      19. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.74, "The Crane", 2016, pastel and gouache on canvas wrapped aluminum panel, H24 in. x W48 in. by Boon Heng Pang. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 3rd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0913-21-212 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      20. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.75, "Of This Earth I", 2015, digital reproduction on aluminum, H30 in. x W26 in. by Ron Moultrie Saunders. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 3rd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0913-21-212 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      21. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.76, "Of This Earth II", 2017, digital reproduction on aluminum, H30 in. x W26 in. by Ron Moultrie Saunders. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 3rd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0913-21-212 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      22. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.77, "On the Move", 2012, digital reproduction on aluminum, H48 in. x W36 in. by Malik Seneferu. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 2nd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0913-21-212 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      23. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.99, "From the Hill and Beyond", 2021, acrylic on canvas, H36 in. x W36 in. by Malik Seneferu. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 2nd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0913-21-212 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      24. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.89, "Soul of San Francisco Quilt", 2020, paint, pencil, pen and glitter on fabric, H63 in. x W51 in. by William Rhodes. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 3rd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0913-21-212 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      25. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.90, "Eagle Warrior American (Wild Human)", 2019, acrylic on wood, H36 ½ in. x W31 in. by Ivan Lopez. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 3rd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0913-21-212 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      26. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.91, "Yellow Sun Power", 2019, acrylic on wood, H36 ½ in. x W31 in. by Ivan Lopez. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 3rd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0913-21-212 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211. 
         
      27. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.92, "Trust", 2021, digital photo print, H45 in. x W30 in. by Blanca Estela Rodriguez Mandujano. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 2nd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0913-21-212 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      28. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.93, "Sisters", 2021, digital photo print, H30 in. x W45 in. by Blanca Estela Rodriguez Mandujano. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 2nd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0913-21-212 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      29. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.94, "Bayview Shore Candlestick Park", 2021, oil on canvas, H20 in. x W24 in. by Fely Tchao. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 3rd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0913-21-212 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      30. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.95, "Hermanita III", 2010, linocut on paper, edition 15/15, H27 in. x W25 in. by Juan R. Fuentes. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 3rd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0913-21-212 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      31. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.96, "En El Cielo", 2019, linocut and watercolor on paper, H30 in. x W22 in. by Juan R. Fuentes. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 3rd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0913-21-212 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      32. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.98, "Best Friends", 2020, graphite on paper, H17 in. x W14 in. by Frederick Hayes. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 2nd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0913-21-212 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      33. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.97, "Old School No Fool", 2020, graphite on paper, H17 in. x W14 in. by Frederick Hayes. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 2nd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0913-21-212 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      34. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.100, "The Afro", 2021, acrylic on canvas, H18 ¼ in. x W22 ¼ in. by Ata’ataoletaeao McNealy. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 2nd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0913-21-212 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      35. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.101, "The ‘Fro Hawk", 2021, acrylic on canvas, H18 ¼ in. x W22 ¼ in. by Ata’ataoletaeao McNealy. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 2nd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0913-21-212 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      36. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.102, "Afro Puffs", 2021, acrylic on canvas, H18 ¼ in. x W22 ¼ in. by Ata’ataoletaeao McNealy. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 2nd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0913-21-212 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      37. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.103, "Thee Fine-Apple", 2021, acrylic on canvas, H18 ¼ in. x W22 ¼ in. by Ata’ataoletaeao McNealy. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 2nd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0913-21-212 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      38. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.78, "Tai’s Grandchildren", 2021, digital reproduction on aluminum, H13 5/16 in. x W20in. by David Pushia. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 3rd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0207-22-044 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      39. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.79, "Thrash", 2021, digital reproduction on aluminum, H20 in. x W 13 5/16 in. by Emilio Perez Duarte. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 3rd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0207-22-044 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      40. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.80, "Radiant Joy", 2021, digital reproduction on aluminum, H20 in. x W 13 5/16 in. by Frida Calvo Huerta. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 3rd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0207-22-044 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      41. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.81, "Reading", 2021, digital reproduction on aluminum, H20 in. x W 13 5/16 in. by Juliana Martinez. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 3rd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0207-22-044 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      42. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.82, "Navigator", 2021, digital reproduction on aluminum, H20 in. x W 13 5/16 in. by Kunta Gary. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 3rd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0207-22-044 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      43. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.83, "Night Market", 2021, digital reproduction on aluminum, H13 5/16 in. x W20in. by Michelle Zaho. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 3rd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0207-22-044 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      44. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.84, "Route 66", 2021, digital reproduction on aluminum, H20 in. x W 13 5/16 in. by Miracle Hampton The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 3rd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0207-22-044 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      45. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.85, "By the Beach", 2021, digital reproduction on aluminum, H13 5/16 in. x W20in. by Sabrina Denman. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, 3rd Floor. The artwork was approved as purchased under Res. No. 0207-22-044 and approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-211.
         
      46. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.86, "Building a Better Bayview", 2022, acrylic print, paint, gold leaf and wood, H120 in. x W516 1/8 in. by Philip Hua. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, Main Lobby. The artwork was approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-209.
         
      47. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.87, "Navigating The Historical Present: Bayview-Hunters Point", 2022, dye sublimated aluminum, H156 in. x W732 in. by Kenyatta A.C. Hinkle. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, Alex Pitcher Pavilion. The artwork was approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22-210.
         
      48. Motion to retroactively approve and accept into the Civic Art Collection 2022.88, "Promissory Notes", 2022, bronze, three sculptures measuring H18 ft., H16 ft., and H14ft. by Mildred Howard. The artwork is installed at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, Exterior Plaza. The artwork was approved as installed Res. No. 1107-22.208.
         

      Presentation Time: Approximately 3 minutes.

      3.1_The Portola, East Meets West_Mural Packet
      3.2_Street Mural on Page_Mural Packet
      3.3_A Slice of Inner Sunset_Mural Packet
      3.4_Shahzia Sikander_Explanatory Document
    4. SFAC Galleries

      Discussion and Possible Action

      Discussion and possible action for the Director of Cultural Affairs to approve a curator honorarium in the amount of $3000 to PhotoAlliance for their participation in the development of the 2025 SFAC Galleries City Hall exhibition, "Metaphors of Recent Times: A Dialogue of the Personal, the Political and Cultural", on view January 16 – June 13, 2025. 

      Discussion and possible action for the Director of Cultural Affairs to approve a curator honorarium in the amount of $2000 to Beth Davila Waldman for their participation in the development of the 2025 SFAC Galleries City Hall exhibition, "Metaphors of Recent Times: A Dialogue of the Personal, the Political and Cultural", on view January 16 – June 13, 2025. 

      Staff Presenter: Director of Galleries and Public Programs, Carolina Aranibar-Fernandez 
      Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes
      Explanatory Document: Presentation

      4_SFAC Galleries
    5. Fulton Street Plaza Activations

      Discussion and Possible Action

      Discussion and possible action to approve Surf, Rock, Skate, Roll and Read by Susie Lundy for the Fulton Street Activations Public Art Project, as recommended by a review panel comprised of SFAC and SFPL staff.

      Discussion and possible action to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a contract with Susie Lundy for an amount not to exceed $57,500 for a series of youth and community focused activations and culminating event for the Fulton Street Activations Public Art Project anticipated to take place in Spring 2025.

      Staff Presenter: Project Manager, Temporary Art & Activation Rebeka Rodriguez Mondragón
      Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes
      Explanatory Document: Presentation

      5_Fulton Street Plaza Activations
    6. Staff Report

      Discussion

      Presentation of public art program updates.

      Staff Presenter: Civic Art Collection & Public Art Program Director Mary Chou
      Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes

    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

    Wednesday, July 17, 2024
    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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    Agenda posted 07/11/2024 3:00pm TP
    Meeting Recording posted 7/18/2024 2:36pm TP
    Draft Minutes posted 7/25/2024 3:15pm TP

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    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 Program Associates Tara Peterson or Craig Corpora at least 48 hours before the meeting at 415-252-2219/tara.peterson@sfgov.org or 415-252-2249/craig.corpora@sfgov.org. 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PHONE 415-252-2219/tara.peterson@sfgov.org or 415-252-2249/craig.corpora@sfgov.org向Program Associates Tara Peterson or Craig Corpora 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 Program Associates Tara Peterson ôr Craig Corpora , por lo menos 48 horas antes de la reunión al 415-252-2219/tara.peterson@sfgov.org ôr 415-252-2249/craig.corpora@sfgov.org. 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 Program Associates Tara Peterson or Craig Corpora sa 415-252-2219/tara.peterson@sfgov.org or 415-252-2249/craig.corpora@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. 

    Disability Access 

    Disability Access 

    To obtain a disability‐related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in the meeting, please contact Craig Corpora at craig.corpora@sfgov.org or 415-252-2249 or Tara Peterson at tara.peterson@sfgov.org or 415-252-2219, 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.

    Last updated July 25, 2024

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