Agenda
- Ohlone Land Acknowledgment - Thomas P. Campbell, Director and CEO
Discussion
The Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco respectfully acknowledge the Ramaytush Ohlone, the original inhabitants of what is now the San Francisco Peninsula, and we further acknowledge that the greater Bay Area is the ancestral territory of the Miwok, Yokuts, and Patwin, as well as other Ohlone peoples. Indigenous communities have lived in and moved through this land over hundreds of generations and Indigenous peoples from many nations make their home in this region today. Please join us in recognizing and honoring their ancestors, descendants, elders, and all other members of their communities.
- Calling of the Roll – Megan Bourne, Chief of Staff, Executive Secretary to the Board of Trustees
Action
- Janet Barnes
- Juliet de Baubigny
- Carol Bonnie
- Jack Calhoun
- David Chung
- Katherine Harbin Clammer
- David Fraze
- Frankie Gillette
- Wheeler Griffith
- Cynthia Gunn
- Lauren Hall
- Lucy Hamilton
- Gretchen Kimball
- Yasunobu Kyogoku
- Kathryn Lasater
- Bryan Meehan
- Jason Moment
- Carl Pascarella
- Heather Preston
- Lisa Sardegna
- Richard Scheller
- David Spencer
- Jeana Toney
- David Wadhwani
- Lisa Zanze
- Diane B. Wilsey, Chair Emerita
- Findings Resolution 54953(e) Discussion and Possible Action – Jason Moment, President
Discussion and Possible Action
Discussion and possible motion to adopt a resolution setting forth findings that would allow the Fine Arts Museums Board of Trustees to hold teleconferenced meetings under the California Government Code section 54953(e) (See Appendix A – Draft Resolution)
- Approve Minutes – Diane B. Wilsey, Chair Emerita
Action Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Minutes of the May 3, 2022 Meeting of the Board of Trustees (See Appendix B – Draft Minutes)
- Report of the President – Jason Moment, President
Discussion
- Report of the Nominating Committee – Carl Pascarella, Chair
Discussion and Action
A. Report on Trustees Retiring Effective as of the June 8, 2022 Meeting:
• Carol N. Bonnie
• David H. S. Chung
• Katherine Harbin Clammer
• Wheeler E. S. Griffith
• Cynthia Fry Gunn
• Lucy Young Hamilton
• Gretchen B. Kimball
• David Hooker Spencer
• Jeana Toney
• Lisa Zanze2. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Setting the Number of Trustee Positions
WHEREAS, On June 14, 1990, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Bylaws were amended to provide for a variable number of Trustees, the exact number to be set by the Board from time to time; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustee of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco does hereby set the number of Trustees at twelve (12) until such number is changed by this Board. - Report of the Acquisitions Committee – Thomas P. Campbell, Director and CEO
Discussion and Action
A. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Draft Report of the May 12, 2022 Acquisitions Committee Meeting (See Appendix C – Acquisitions Committee Report)
1. Purchases
2. Funded Purchases
3. Gifts
4. First Step Deaccessions - Report of the Director and CEO – Thomas P. Campbell, Director and CEO
Discussion and Action
A. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Loan Requests (See Appendix D – Loan Requests)
B. Museum Updates
C. Curatorial Presentation – Faith Ringgold: American People, Janna Keegan, Assistant Curator, Contemporary Art and Programming
- Report of the CFO – Jason Seifer, CFO
Discussion
A. Report on Fine Arts Museums (FAM) Departmental Budget
B. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Acknowledging Funding Expended by the Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums During the Period January 1 through March 31, 2022
WHEREAS, The Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation that exists to support the activities of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco does hereby acknowledge with gratitude funding in the amount of $13,136,532 expended by the Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums for operations during the period January 1 through March 31, 2022.
C. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution to Transfer Funds in the Admission Fund for the Fiscal Year 2022–2023
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco does hereby authorize the Controller of the City and County of San Francisco to transfer monthly excess revenue general admission over monthly admission operating expenses in the Admission Fund (11940-SR Museums Admission) to Authority Code 17041, Project Code 10023196 (FA Fine Arts Operating Rev/Exp), Account Code 535990 on a monthly basis for the Fiscal Year 2022–2023; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the funds in Project 10023196 are to be used to reimburse the Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums for expenses incurred on behalf of the Museums.
- General Public Comment – Jason Moment, President
Members of the public may address the Board of Trustees on items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and not otherwise on this agenda.
- Adjournment – Diane B. Wilsey, Chair Emerita
Action
Date & Time
4:30 pm
Fine Arts Museums
de Young Museum50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
San Francisco, CA 94118
Meeting in Koret Auditorium
Online
Phone
Webinar ID: 975 3693 7729
Documents
Final Minutes
Policies
Accessibility Meeting Policy
Accessibility Meeting Policy
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), American Sign Language interpreters and/or note-takers will be available upon request. The following will also be made available upon request: (1) a sound enhancement system; (2) a meeting agenda or minutes available in alternative formats; and/or (3) a reader during the meeting. In compliance with the Language Access Ordinance, oral interpretation or translation services will be made available upon request in the language the member of the public requests. This also includes translation of meeting notices, agendas, and minutes (only after the body adopts them), upon written request. To arrange for any these services, please contact Megan Bourne at mbourne@famsf.org at least 48 hours prior to a public meeting. A late request will be honored if possible.
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Acknowledgement of the Ramaytush Ohlone Community
Acknowledgement of the Ramaytush Ohlone Community
The Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco respectfully acknowledge the Ramaytush Ohlone the original inhabitants of what is now the San Francisco Peninsula, and we further acknowledge that the greater Bay Area is the ancestral territory of the Miwok, Yokuts, and Patwin, as well as other Ohlone peoples. Indigenous communities have lived in and moved through this land over hundreds of generations and Indigenous peoples from many nations make their home in this region today. Please join us in recognizing and honoring their ancestors, descendants, elders, and all other members of their communities.
Electronic Devices Prohibited
Electronic Devices Prohibited
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Public documents referred to in the agenda are available online at sfgov.org/finearts. Public documents referred to in the agenda may also be inspected at the Administrative Offices of the Fine Arts Museums located at the de Young, Golden Gate Park, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA, 94118-4501. Please contact Megan Bourne at (415) 750-3669 or mbourne@famsf.org to make arrangements. If any materials related to an item on this agenda have been distributed to the Board of Trustees after the distribution of the agenda packet, those materials are available for public inspection at the de Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, during normal office hours.
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