Overview
Members of the FAMSF Board of Trustees will attend this meeting in-person. Members of the public are invited to observe the meeting in-person or remotely online as described below. Members of the public attending the meeting in person will have an opportunity to provide public comment on every action or discussion item.
In addition to in-person public comment, the Board will hear up to 10 minutes of remote public comment on each action or discussion item. The Board will hear remote public comment on items in the order that commenters add themselves to the queue to comment on the item. Because of the 10-minute time limit, it is possible that not every person in the queue will have an opportunity to provide remote public comment. Remote public comment from people who have received an accommodation due to disability (as described below in the “Accessible Meeting Policy”) will not count toward the 10-minute limit.
Members of the public are encouraged to provide public comment via email. Please send an email to mbourne@famsf.org by 5pm the day before the meeting to ensure your comment is received by the FAMSF Board in advance of the meeting.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment in regards to specific agenda items will be taken before or during consideration of the item. During General Public Comment, members of the public may address the Board on matters within the Board’s jurisdiction and not otherwise on this agenda. Each speaker may speak for up to three minutes per agenda item, unless the President has announced a different length of time at the beginning of the meeting. Speakers may not transfer their time to another person.
REMOTE PUBLIC COMMENT
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Each member of the public will have up to three minutes to provide comment unless otherwise noted by the President. The Board will hear up to 10 minutes of remote public comment on each action or discussion item as described above.
Agenda
- Ohlone Land Acknowledgment – Thomas P. Campbell, Director and CEO
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
- Jack Calhoun
- David A. Fraze
- Lauren Hall
- Bryan Meehan
- Jason E. Moment, President
- Carl F. Pascarella
- Heather Preston M.D.
- Diane B. Wilsey, Chair Emerita
- Approve Minutes – Diane B. Wilsey, Chair Emerita
Discussion and Possible Action
Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Minutes of the April 4, 2023 Meetings of the Board of Trustees (See Appendix A – Draft Minutes)
- Report of the President – Jason Moment, President
Discussion and Possible Action
A. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution to Amend the Bylaws of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (See Appendix B – Draft Bylaws Amendments)
WHEREAS the Board has determined that it would be in the best interests of this the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco to amend and restate its Bylaws in the form of the Amended and Restated Bylaws for the prudent and efficient administration of this Board; therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco are hereby adopted and approved, effective immediately following this meeting. - Report of the Nominating Committee – Carl Pascarella, Chair
Discussion and Possible Action
A. Report on Trustees Retiring:
• Janet Barnes, effective May 31, 2023
• Juliet de Baubigny, effective February 14, 2023
• Lauren Hall, effective May 31, 2023
• Yasunobu Kyogoku, May 10, 2023
• Richard Scheller, May 8, 2023
• David Wadhwani, May 12, 2023
B. Consideration and Possible Action to Re-Elect Trustees to a Fourth Term of Three Years, Effective May 31, 2023:
• David Fraze
• Bryan Meehan
• Jason Moment, President
C. 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 six (6) until such number is changed by this Board. - Report of the Director and CEO – Thomas P. Campbell, Director and CEO
Discussion and Possible Action
A. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Loan Requests
(See Appendix C – Loan Requests)
B. Museum Updates
- Report of the CFO – Jason Seifer, Chief Financial and Acting Chief Administrative Officer
Discussion and Possible Action
A. Report on Fine Arts Museums (FAM) Departmental Budget
B. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Setting General Admission Fees Effective July 1, 2023 for the de Young and Legion of Honor
WHEREAS, Fees for General Admission to the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco were last set on April 19, 2017; and
WHEREAS, The Fine Arts Museums’ General Admission fee is below benchmarked pricing at local and national peer institutions; and
WHEREAS, the Museums will continue to provide free admission to youth and students; and
WHEREAS, an adjustment in General Admission fees will also enable the Museums to continue to offer broader access to underserved communities and will ensure that the Museums can continue to offer Free Tuesdays and Access Days; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees does hereby approve an
increase in the general admission fees according to the following schedule at the de Young and Legion of Honor effective July 1, 2023:
Adults (18 - 64 years old)
Current Fees:$15
Proposed Fees: $20
Seniors (65 or older)
Current Fees:$12
Proposed Fees: $17
Students with valid ID
Current Fees:$6
Proposed Fees: $11
Youth (17 years and under)
Current Fees: Free
Proposed Fees: Free
1st Tuesday of Month
Free for San Francisco Residents
(special exhibition fees still apply)
Current Fees: Free
Proposed Fees: Free
Saturdays
Free for nine county Bay Area
(special exhibition fees still apply)
Current Fees: Free
Proposed Fees: Free
FAMSF Members
Current Fees: Free
Proposed Fees: FreeC. 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, 2023
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 $16,565,922 expended by the Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums for operations during the period January 1 through March 31, 2023.
D. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution to Transfer Funds in the Admission Fund for the Fiscal Year 2023–2024
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 2023–2024; 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. - Curatorial Presentation – Timothy Burgard, Distinguished Senior Curator, Curator-in-Charge of American Art
Discussion
A. The de Young Open, Timothy Burgard, Distinguished Senior Curator, Curator-in-Charge of American Art
- General Public Comment – Diane B. Wilsey, Chair Emerita
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
3:00 pm
Fine Arts Museums
de Young Museum50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
San Francisco, CA 94118
Meeting in Koret Auditorium
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Documents
FAMSF Minutes - May 31, 2023
Policies
Accessibility Meeting Policy
Accessibility Meeting Policy
The de Young and Legion of Honor are wheelchair accessible. Accessible seating for persons with disabilities (including those using wheelchairs) will be available. For Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD), the Museums use the California Relay Service.
Remote public participation is available upon request for individuals who cannot attend in person due to disability. Making a request to participate remotely no later than one (1) hour prior to the start of the meeting helps ensure availability of the meeting link.
Sign Language Interpretation is also available upon request. Captions can be enabled if participating remotely. If requesting remote Sign Language Interpretation, please submit an accommodation request a minimum of 4 business hours prior to the start of the meeting.
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. Allowing a minimum of 48 business hours for accommodation requests helps ensure availability. To request accommodation, please contact Megan Bourne at mbourne@famsf.org or 415-750-3669. A late request will be honored if possible.
In order to assist the City's efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illnesses, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities, those attending public meetings are reminded that others may be sensitive to various chemical based products. Please help the City to accommodate these individuals.
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
The ringing of and use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting. Please be advised that the President may order the removal from the meeting of any person(s) responsible for the ringing or use of cell phones, pagers, or other similar sound-producing electronic devices.
Know Your Rights Under the Sunshine Ordinance
Know Your Rights Under the Sunshine Ordinance
Government's duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions 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 (Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code) or to report a violation of the ordinance, contact the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force:
Sunshine Ordinance Task Force
City Hall, Room 244
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102-4683
Office: (415) 554-5163
E-mail: sotf@sfgov.org
Citizens may obtain a free copy of the Sunshine Ordinance by printing the San Francisco Administrative Code, Chapter 67, on the Internet at http://www.sfbos.org/sunshine.
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.
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 [SF Campaign & Governmental Conduct Code § 2.100] to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the San Francisco Ethics Commission at 30 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 3900, San Francisco, CA, 94102; Telephone (415) 581-2300; Fax (415) 581-2317; Website: sfgov.org/ethics
Public comment
Public comment
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment in regards to specific agenda items will be taken before or during consideration of the item. During General Public Comment, members of the public may address the Board on matters within the Board’s jurisdiction and not otherwise on this agenda. Each speaker may speak for up to three minutes per agenda item, unless the President has announced a different length of time at the beginning of the meeting. Speakers may not transfer their time to another person.
REMOTE PUBLIC COMMENT
To make a public comment by video conferencing, members of the public may click on the raise hand icon at the bottom of your screen.
To make a public comment by telephone, members of the public may dial star 9 to raise your hand. Please press only once. Pressing more than once will remove you from the queue.
Each member of the public will have up to three minutes to provide comment unless otherwise noted by the President. The Board will hear up to 10 minutes of remote public comment on each action or discussion item as described above.