Executive Committee Meeting

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

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    Overview

    Members of the Executive Committee will attend this meeting in person at the location listed. Members of the public are invited to observe the meeting in person at the physical meeting location listed above or remotely online at http://bit.ly/4cZrPSJ. Members of the public attending the meeting in-person will have an opportunity to provide public comment on every agenda item.

    Arts Commissioners: Chuck Collins, Janine Shiota, JD Beltran, Abby Sadin Schnair, Marcus Shelby

    Executive Committee meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1PM, and generally last for about two hours. If the scheduled date falls on a holiday, the meeting will usually be rescheduled to the following or preceding week.

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

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

    3. Thomas J Price Sculpture Temporary City Hall Installation

      Discussion and Possible Action 

      Discussion and possible action to approve the loan of a 9 ft. tall bronze sculpture by Thomas J Price titled The Distance Within, from the Hauser & Wirth Gallery, to be placed on the Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place (Polk Street) sidewalk adjacent to City Hall pending approval of the Mayor and the issuance of a permit from Public Works. The total estimated cost is $40,000 with funding coming from the Public Art Trust, based upon a 2018 Commission resolution approving the use of $300,000 for temporary public art projects, and a pledge of $10,000 from the Civic Center Community Benefit District. The sculpture would be on display for six months, tentatively June 14, 2024 – December 16, 2024. The Arts Commission will be responsible for maintenance and the artwork will not become part of the Civic Art Collection. 

      Staff Presenter: Director of Public Art Trust & Special Initiatives Jill Manton 
      Presentation Time: Approximately 6 minutes   
      Explanatory Documents: 

    4. San Francisco Water Department (formerly CDD) at 2000 Marin

      Discussion and Possible Action 
       
      Discussion and possible action to approve artist Walter Kitundu (Kitundu Studio, LLC) and proposal Those Who Carry Water for the San Francisco Water Department at 2000 Marin Public Art Project, as recommended by the artist review panel.  
       
      Discussion and possible action to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a contract with Walter Kitundu (Kitundu Studio, LLC) for an amount not to exceed $1,860,000 for the design, engineering, fabrication, transportation, and consultation during installation of an artwork for the San Francisco Water Department at 2000 Marin Public Art Project. 

      Staff Presenter: Senior Program Manager Jackie von Treskow 
      Presentation Time: Approximately 7 minutes  
      Explanatory Documents: 

    5. Fulton Street Plaza Activations

      Discussion and Possible Action 
       
      Discussion and possible action to approve the Project Plan for Fulton Street Plaza Activations. 
       
      Staff Presenter: Project Manager Rebeka Rodriguez Mondragón  
      Presentation Time: Approximately 10 minutes 
      Explanatory Document:   

    6. Mural Approvals

      Discussion and Possible Action  

      1. Motion to approve Be the Change, a mural design by Cameron Moberg. The mural will be installed at 2400 Bayshore Ave. in District 10. The mural measures approximately 16 ft. tall by 100 ft. wide. The artwork is funded by SF Beautiful Grant and will not become part of the Civic Art Collection.  
         
      2. Motion to approve Daydreamin’, a mural design by Andre Sibayan. The mural will be installed at 221 4th Street. in District 6. The mural measures approximately 10 ft. tall by 60 ft. wide. The artwork is funded by Public Works and will not become part of the Civic Art Collection. 
         
      3. Motion to approve Dito Kami, a mural design by Francesca Villa Mateo. The mural will be installed at 790 Folsom Street in District 6. The mural measures approximately 10 ft. tall by 120 ft. wide. The artwork is funded by Public Works and will not become part of the Civic Art Collection.  
         
      4. Motion to approve Vicha Ratanapakdee Mosaic Stairway Project, a mosaic stairway design by Sarah Siskin and Thitiwat Phromratanapongse. The mosaic will be installed at Vicha Ratanpakdee Way to Terra Vista Ave and O'Farrell street in District 2. The mosaic measures approximately 66 steps (dimensions average 6.5 in. riser, 10 in. tread by 3 flights by 2 landings. The artwork is funded by private funds and will not become part of the Civic Art Collection. 
         
      5. Motion to approve Gum Moon, a mural design by Corey Pang. The mural will be installed at 940 Washington Street in District 3. The mural measures approximately 6 ft. tall by 6 ft. wide. The artwork is funded by the 2024 Week Of The Young Child Fund and will not become part of the Civic Art Collection. 

      Staff Presenter: Program Associate Craig Corpora  
      Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes 
      Explanatory Document: 

    7. Racial Equity Updates

      Discussion 
       
      Staff Presenter: Sandra Panopio, Senior Racial Equity and Engagement Analyst 

      Presentation time: Approximately 10 minutes 
       
      Presentation of updates of SFAC Racial Equity Action Plan Implementation 

    8. 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.)

    9. Adjournment

      Action

    Date & Time

    Wednesday, April 24, 2024
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

    Executive Committee (Arts Commission)

    Arts Commission
    401 Van Ness Avenue
    Room 125
    San Francisco, CA 94102
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    Documents

    April 24, 2024, Executive Committee Agenda

    April 24, 2024, Executive Committee Minutes

    Notices

    Timestamp

    Timestamp

    Agenda posted 04/18/2024 4:40pm, m.d.

    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/

    Accessible Meeting Policy

    Accessible Meeting Policy

    Accessible 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 Manraj Dhaliwal at least 48 hours before the meeting at 415-252-2247, manraj.dhaliwal@sfgov.org. Late requests will be honored if possible. The meeting 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415-252-2247向 Manraj Dhaliwal, manraj.dhaliwal@sfgov.org 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, Manraj Dhaliwal, por lo menos 48 horas antes de la reunión al 415-252-2247, manraj.dhaliwal@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 Commission Secretary Manraj Dhaliwal  sa 415-252-2247, manraj.dhaliwal@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 Manraj Dhaliwal at manraj.dhaliwal@sfgov.org or 415-252-2247, at least 48 hours before the meeting, except for Monday meetings, for which the deadline is 4:00 p.m. the previous Friday.

    Instructions to view the meeting remotely

    Instructions to view the meeting remotely

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

    Video Conferencing Instructions:
    To observe the meeting using the WebEx application: http://bit.ly/3SbWST2.

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    First and Last Name: These fields are required to be entered; however, if you wish to remain anonymous, you may type “Public” in the first and last name fields.

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    NOTE: The San Francisco Arts Commission is discontinuing remote public comment for all public meetings starting in December 2023. Public comment will be taken in-person, with remote access provided for those who require an ADA accommodation. Requests for accommodation must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting, pursuant to Administrative Code Section 97.7. Late requests will be honored if possible. Please reach out to art-info@sfgov.org or by calling 415-252-2255 with any questions or to make an accommodation request.

    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. 

    NOTE: The San Francisco Arts Commission is discontinuing remote public comment for all public meetings starting in December 2023. Public comment will be taken in-person, with remote access provided for those who require an ADA accommodation. Requests for accommodation must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting, pursuant to Administrative Code Section 97.7. Late requests will be honored if possible. Please reach out to art-info@sfgov.org or by calling 415-252-2255 with any questions or to make an accommodation request

    Agenda Item Information/Materials Available

    Agenda Item Information/Materials Available

    The meetings of the Executive Committee will be held in “hybrid format” with the meeting occurring in-person at the War Memorial Veterans Building, 401 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 125 and available to view on WebEx.  

    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.

    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 at https://www.sf.gov/departments/executive-committee-arts-commission, please contact: Commission Secretary Manraj Dhaliwal at manraj.dhaliwal@sfgov.org or 415-252-2247. 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

    5. Persons attending the meeting and those unable to attend may submit written comments regarding the subject of the meeting. Such comments will be made part of the official public record and will be brought to the attention of the committee. Written comments should be submitted to Arts Commission staff via email to art-info@sfgov.org by 5:00 p.m. before the date of the meeting. Please note that names and addresses included in these submittals will become part of the public record. Submittals may be made anonymously. Written public comment submitted to SFAC staff will not be read aloud during the meeting. Communications not received prior to the meeting may be delivered to SFAC staff and will be shared with the commissioners.

    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

    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. 

    Sensitivity to chemical-based products

    Sensitivity to chemical-based products

    In order to assist the City’s efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illnesses, multiple chemical sensitivity, or related disabilities, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various chemical-based products. Please help the City accommodate these individuals.

    Last updated July 22, 2024