January 27, 2014
SAN FRANCISCO ARTS COMMISSION
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Monday, January 27, 2014
2:00 p.m.
25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 70
Agenda
- Roll Call
- President’s Report
Discussion
Current developments and announcements.
- Director’s Report
Discussion
Current developments and announcements, including general program updates.
- Grants Panelist Pool
Action
Discussion and possible motion to approve the following individual as a part of a pool of potential San Francisco Arts Commission grant application review panelists through June 30, 2015:Raissa Simpson, Artistic Director, Push Dance Company
Explanatory Document: Panelist biography
- Street Artists Fee
Action
For consistency with state law regarding fee waivers for Honorably Discharged Veterans:Motion to rescind and replace Arts Commission Resolution No. 0607-93-277 ("procedures for directing staff's review of applications for exemption from paying fees under California Business and Professions Code sections 16001 and 16001.5"), adopted June 7, 1993, with a new resolution, consistent with current California Business and Professions Code Section 16001.7, to authorize the Street Artists Program Director, under the direction of the Director of Cultural Affairs of the Arts Commission, to waive the Street Artists Certificate fee for Honorably Discharged Veterans upon receipt of the Honorably Discharged Veteran’s Certificate of Release DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or other equivalent U.S. government document reflecting honorable discharge and to process fee waiver, consistent with state and local laws.
- Midyear FY2013-2014 Budget Report
Discussion
Presentation and discussion of Fiscal Year 2013-2014 midyear financial report.Explanatory Document: FY2013-2014 midyear report
- Arts Commission FY 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 Draft Budget
Action
Discussion and possible motion to approve proposed Fiscal Year 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 Arts Commission budget.Explanatory Documents: FY2014-2015 and FY2015-2016 draft budget, draft capital budget and budget narrative
- 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.)
- New Business and Announcements
Discussion
(This item is to allow Commissioners to introduce new agenda items for consideration.)
- Adjournment
Action
AMT 1/24/14
Notices
Explanatory documents listed above, as well as documents created or distributed after the posting of this agenda to the Arts Commission will be available for public inspection and copying at the Arts Commission office, 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 345, San Francisco, CA 94102, during regular business hours. Info: Sharon Page Ritchie, 415/252-2591. 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.
Public comment in regard to specific items will be taken before or during consideration of the item.
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 Chair may order the removal from the meeting of any person(s) responsible for the ringing or use of a cell phone, pager, or other similar sound-producing electronic devices.
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.
To obtain a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in the meeting, please contact Sharon Page Ritchie, 415/252-2591, at least 48 hours before the meeting, except for Monday meetings, for which the deadline is 4:00 p.m. the previous Friday.
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 website.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE 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 Frank Darby 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 Mr. Darby or by printing Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code on the Internet, http://www.sfgov.org/sunshine/
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 Sharon Page Ritchie, at least 48 hours before the meeting, at 415-252-2591. 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 415-252-2591向 Sharon Page Ritchie, 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 (Americans with 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 Sharon Page Ritchie, por lo menos 48 horas antes de la reunión al 415-252-2591. Las solicitudes tardías serán consideradas de ser posible. La sala de audiencia es accesible a silla de ruedas.
