Advisory Committee of Street Artists and Crafts Examiners (Hybrid)

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

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    Overview

    The San Francisco Arts Commission is committed to open government. Any member of the public is welcome to attend our meetings and provide public comment.

    The Advisory Committee of Street Artists and Crafts Examiners meets as needed quarterly to review and approve Art Vendor applications.

    Meetings are held virtually and in-person. We schedule these screenings based on the number of applications we receive per quarter. Meetings start at 10:30 AM.

    Committee members are: Sean Nash, Carolyn Kualii, Gina Zetts, Mai Kong, Troy Harris

    This will be an in-person meeting held in Room 125, War Memorial Veterans Building, 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102 and streamed online via WebEx.

    Pursuant to SF Administrative Code, Sec. 67.7(a), the agenda for this meeting will be posted on sf.gov at least 72 hours in advance of this scheduled meeting. Please check back within 72 hours of this meeting to view the agenda.

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    Agenda

    1. Roll Call and Land Acknowledgement

      Committee members: Sean Nash, Carolyn Kualii, Gina Zetts, Mai Kong, Troy Harris

       

      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. Program Update

      Discussion

      Staff Presenter: Senior Program Officer Anne Trickey

    4. Screening of New Artists and Additional Crafts

      Action.
       

      (* - New Street Artist)

      4a. Discussion and possible motion to approve the following artists to be licensed to sell their crafts under the Street Artist Ordinance:

      10:45 a.m.
       

      4b. Discussion and possible motion to approve the following artists to be licensed to sell their crafts under the Street Artist Ordinance:

      11:00 a.m.

       

      (Times are estimated)

    5. Art Vendor Application Review

      Discussion.

      Staff Presenter: Program Officer Jennifer Atwood

    6. Adjournment

    Date & Time

    Wednesday, July 2, 2025
    10:30 am

    Arts Commission Meetings

    War Memorial Veterans Building
    401 Van Ness Avenue
    Room 125
    San Francisco, CA 94102
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    Advisory Committee of Street Artists and Crafts Examiners (Hybrid)

    Date and time:
    Wednesday, July 2, 2025 10:30 AM | (UTC-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

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    Timestamp

    Timestamp

    Place holder - 9/5/2024 @ 11:30AM TH

     

     

    Land Acknowledgement

    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.  

    Oral Comments

    Oral Comments

    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 Meeting Remotely

    Instructions to Join Meeting Remotely

    Webinar topic:
    Advisory Committee of Street Artists and Crafts Examiners (Hybrid)

    Date and time:
    Wednesday, January 17, 2024 10:30 AM | (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

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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: art-vendors@sfgov.org. 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-vendors@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.

    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/

    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 http://www.sfethics.org/ethics/2009/12/lobbyist-ordinance-2010.html.

    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 art-vendors@sfgov.org at least 48 hours before the meeting. Late requests will be honored if possible. 

    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415-252-2260向Thanh Hong, Program Associate 提出。逾期提出的請求,若可能的話,亦會被考慮接納。

    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 art-vendors@sfgov.org por lo menos 48 horas antes de la reunión. Las solicitudes tardías serán consideradas de ser posible. 

    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 art-vendors@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 art-vendors@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.

    Last updated September 5, 2024