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Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Board of Trustees
Thursday, October 14, 2004
3:00 p.m.
Board Room
Legion of Honor
Lincoln Park
San Francisco, California
AGENDA
ORDER OF BUSINESS
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Calling of the Meeting to Order – Diane B. Wilsey, President
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II.
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Calling of the Roll
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Arlene Ackerman
Del M. Anderson
Adolphus Andrews, Jr.
Cheryl L. Bancroft
Alvin H. Baum, Jr.
Shelby W. Bonnie
T. Robert Burke
Barbara B. Carleton
Carol W. Casey
Iris S. Chan
Barnaby Conrad III
Marion Moore Cope
Molly Murphy Crowley
Harrison S. Fraker, Jr.
Karen B. Francois
John A. Friede
Elise Friedman
Dr. Rupert Garcia
Richard N. Goldman
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Ex-Officio Trustee Members
Mayor Gavin Newsom
John Murray, President/Recreation and Park Commission
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Absences to be Excused
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There will be an opportunity for public comment before or during each agenda item.
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III.
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Report of the President – Diane B. Wilsey
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A. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Minutes of the September 23, 2004 Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees Meeting (See Appendix A – Draft Minutes) - Action
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B. Report on the Revised Guidelines for Collection Management and Acquisitions Policies of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and the Adoption of Principles and Guidelines on the Acquisition of Archaeological Materials and Ancient Art Dated June 10, 2004 Published by the Association of Art Museum Directors, and Presentation of Recent Acquisitions - George Hecksher, Chair, Acquisitions Committee of The Fine Arts Museums Foundation - Action
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C. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring Morgan and Betty Flagg for Their Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Morgan and Betty Flagg Gallery in the New de Young Museum - Action
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, Morgan and Betty Flagg have generously provided funds
for a gallery in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the Morgan and Betty Flagg Gallery of the New de Young Museum in honor of Morgan and Betty Flagg; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to Morgan and Betty Flagg for their extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
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D. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring Diana Dollar Knowles and Gorham B. Knowles for Their Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Diana Dollar Knowles and Gorham B. Knowles Gallery in the New de Young Museum - Action
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, Diana Dollar Knowles and Gorham B. Knowles have generously provided funds for a gallery in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the Diana Dollar Knowles and Gorham B. Knowles Gallery of the New de Young Museum in honor of Diana Dollar Knowles and Gorham B. Knowles; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to Diana Dollar Knowles and Gorham B. Knowles for their extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
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E. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring The Moses and Ruth Helen Lasky Family for Their Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming The Moses and Ruth Helen Lasky Family Gallery in the New de Young Museum - Action
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, The Moses and Ruth Helen Lasky Family has generously provided funds for a gallery in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name The Moses and Ruth Helen Lasky Family Gallery of the New de Young Museum in honor of The Moses and Ruth Helen Lasky Family; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to The Moses and Ruth Helen Lasky Family for their extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
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F. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring Lonna and Marshall Wais for Their Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Lonna and Marshall Wais Gallery in the New de Young Museum - Action
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, Lonna and Marshall Wais have generously provided funds for a gallery in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the Lonna and Marshall Wais Gallery of the New de Young Museum in honor of Lonna and Marshall Wais; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to Lonna and Marshall Wais for their extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
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G. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring the T. B. Walker Foundation for Its Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the T. B. Walker Textile Education Room in the New de Young Museum - Action
WHEREAS, The building of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park is the highest institutional priority of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The Museums have called upon individuals and organizations, deeply committed to philanthropy and the public good, to achieve the ambitious Capital Campaign goal to fund the New de Young Museum through private sources; and
WHEREAS, The T. B. Walker Foundation has generously provided funds for a Textile education room in the New de Young Museum; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums’ donor recognition policy, does hereby name the T. B. Walker Foundation Textile Education Room of the New de Young Museum in honor of the T. B. Walker Foundation; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to the T. B. Walker Foundation for its extraordinary generosity in support of the New de Young Museum, which will enhance the cultural opportunities presented to the citizens of San Francisco and the Bay Area for generations to come.
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H. Other Informational Items- Discussion
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Director’s Report - Harry S. Parker III
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A. Report on the Opening of the New de Young Museum- Discussion
1. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Setting Admission Fees Effective October 15, 2005 for the de Young and Legion of Honor - Action
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 October 15, 2005:
Current Proposed Legion
Legion Fees de Young Fees
Adults (18 - 64 years old) $8 $10
Seniors (65 or older) $5 $7
Youth (13 - 17 years old and college
students with ID) $5 $6
Children (6-12 years old) Free $3
Children (5 years old and under) Free Free
1st Tuesday of Month at de Young Free
3rd Tuesday of Month at Legion Free
Muni visitor discount (fast pass or transfer) $2 off $2 off
Fine Arts Museums Members, School Groups
and Leaders, Disabled Groups and Leaders,
S.F. public/private K-12 students with ID,
Guests of FAMSF and American Association
of Museums Free Free
Other discounts and free periods set by
Director of Museums
2. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt the New de Young Operations Fact Sheet (See Appendix B) - Action
3.Report on the New de Young Press Packet (To Be Distributed At Meeting) - Discussion
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B. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Acknowledging Funding Expended by the Corporation of The Fine Arts Museums During the Period April 1 through June 30, 2004 - Action
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 and to serve as the developer of the New de Young Museum; 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 $4,499,318 expended by the Corporation of The Fine Arts Museums for operations and $23,334,344 for the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park during the period April 1 through June 30, 2004.
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C. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Acknowledging Bequests of Funds Received During the period April 1 through June 30, 2004 - Action
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco does hereby acknowledge the following bequests of funds received during the period April 1 through June 30, 2004:
Mildred Landstrom Trust, $19,344.97
The F. James Westfall Trust, $3,548.14
Eugene H. Gray and Stephanie S. Gray Irrevocable Trust, $4,984.57
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D. Update on the City Budget- Discussion
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E. Current and Future Exhibits- Discussion
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F. Other Informational Items- Discussion
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Public Comment
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. Speakers may address the Board for up to three minutes; the President or the Board of Trustees may limit the total comment to thirty minutes.
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Meeting Schedule, Future Events and Current and Future Exhibits
(See Appendix C - List of Board and Executive Committee Meetings, Events and Exhibitions)- Discussion
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VII.
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Adjournment – Diane B. Wilsey, President - Action
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Public Meeting Requirements Relating to Accessibility
The subsequent information is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); the following will be made available upon request: (1) American sign language interpreters; (2) a sound enhancement system; (3) a meeting agenda available in alternative formats; and (4) a reader during the meeting. To arrange for these services, please contact Judy Gough at (415) 750-3669 at least two working days prior to a meeting. A late request will be honored if possible. Minutes of the meeting will be made in alternative formats upon request. Meeting agendas are available on the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco website,
www.thinker.org.
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.
The MUNI's wheelchair-accessible No. 18 line stops in front of the Legion. For access to the Legion from downtown, take MUNI's wheelchair-accessible No. 38 Geary line to 33rd and Clement and connect with the No. 18 line. For more information about MUNI's accessible services, call (415) 923-6142.
There are accessible parking spaces (disabled-designated) available in front of the Legion. 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.
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
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:
Donna Hall, Administrator
Sunshine Ordinance Task Force
City Hall, Room 409
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102-4683
Office: (415) 554-7724
Fax: (415) 554-7854
E-mail: Donna_Hall@ci.sf.ca.us
Copies of the Sunshine Ordinance can be obtained from the Clerk of the Sunshine Task Force, the San Francisco Public Library and on the City’s website at www.ci.sf.ca.us/sfbos.org/sunshine.
If you are unable to attend the meeting, you may submit written comments to Judy Gough, Fine Arts Museums of
San Francisco, 233 Post Street, 6
th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94108. Public documents referred to in the agenda may be inspected at the Administrative Offices of the Fine Arts Museums located at 233 Post Street, 6
th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94108. Please contact Judy Gough at (415) 750-3669 to make arrangements.
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; web site: sfgov.org/ethics
