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Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees
Thursday, September 23, 2004
12:00 Noon
233 Post Street, 6th Floor Conference Room
San Francisco, CA
AGENDA
ORDER OF BUSINESS
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Calling of the Meeting to Order and Welcome to New Committee Members Iris S. Chan and Louise H. Renne and to New Trustees Who Attended Orientation Session Preceding This Meeting, Carol W. Casey, Elise Friedman, Lauren Hall, and Mara E. Rosales– Diane B. Wilsey, President
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Calling of the Roll
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Trustees:
Alvin H. Baum, Jr.
Iris S. Chan
Diane B. Lloyd-Butler, Vice President/Marketing and Communications
Nion T. McEvoy
J. Alec Merriam, Vice President
Robert P. Morrow III
Marianne H. Peterson
Michael H. Podel
Louise H. Renne
Shelagh Rohlen, Vice President/Annual Support
Randolph R. Scott, Vice President/Audience Development and Civic Affairs
Lonna Wais
Diane B. Wilsey, President
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There will be an opportunity for public comment before or during each agenda item.
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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 June 10, 2004 Meeting of the Board of Trustees (See Appendix A – Draft Minutes)
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B. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Report of the Acquisitions Committee of September 20, 2004 – George Hecksher, Chair (Report To Be Distributed At Meeting)
1. Principles and Guidelines on the Acquisition of Archaeological Materials and Ancient Art Dated June 10, 2004 Published by the Association of Art Museum Directors
2. Revised Guidelines for Collection Management and Acquisitions Policies of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
3. Commission by Kiki Smith for the New de Young Museum
4. Resolution to Sell the Triptych, The Romans and the Sabine Women by Charles Christian Nahl, to the Crocker Art Museum and First Step Deaccessioning of the Triptych
5. Purchases
6. Gifts to the Museums
7.First Step Deaccessioning
8. Purchases Reported for the Record
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C. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring Lewis S. and Emily Luise Callaghan for Their Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Lewis S. and Emily Luise Callaghan Gallery in the New de Young Museum
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, Lewis S. and Emily Luise Callaghan 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 Lewis S. and Emily Luise Callaghan Gallery of the New de Young Museum in honor of Lewis S. and Emily Luise Callaghan; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to decedents Lewis S. and Emily Luise Callaghan 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 the Docent Council for Its Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Docent Council of the Fine Arts Museums Docent Center in the New de Young Museum
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 Docent Council has generously provided funds for a Docent Center 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 Docent Council of the Fine Arts Museums Docent Center of the New de Young Museum in honor of the Docent Council; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to the Docent Council 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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E. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring Michele and Richard Goss for Their Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Goss II Director’s Conference Room in the New de Young Museum
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, Michele and Richard Goss have generously provided funds for a Director’s Conference 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 Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Goss II Director’s Conference Room of the New de Young Museum in honor of Michele and Richard Goss; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to Michele and Richard Goss 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 Robert and Ruth Halperin for Their Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation Gallery in the New de Young Museum
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, Robert and Ruth Halperin 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 Robert and Ruth Halperin Foundation Gallery of the New de Young Museum in honor of Robert and Ruth Halperin; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to Robert and Ruth Halperin 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 Rose Fox Noll for Her Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the “Green Room” for the Auditorium in the New de Young Museum
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, Rose Fox Noll has generously provided funds for the “Green Room” for the Auditorium 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 Rose Fox Noll Room for the Auditorium of the New de Young Museum in honor of Rose Fox Noll; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to Rose Fox Noll for her 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. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring the Textile Arts Council for Its Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming the Textile Study Storage in the New de Young Museum
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 Textile Arts Council has generously provided funds for Textile Study Storage 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 Textile Arts Council of the Fine Arts Museums Textile Study Storage of the New de Young Museum in honor of the Textile Arts Council; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to the Textile Arts Council 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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I. Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Honoring Paul A. Violich for His Generosity in Support of the New de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and Naming The Paul A. Violich Family Gallery in the New de Young Museum
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, Paul A. Violich 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 Paul A. Violich Family Gallery of the New de Young Museum in honor of Paul A. Violich; and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees expresses its lasting gratitude to Paul A. Violich for his 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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Director’s Report - Harry S. Parker III
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C. Consideration and Possible Action to Authorize the City Attorney, in Consultation with the Director of Museums, to Finalize and Submit to the Court a Petition for Instructions Approving Discretionary Acts of Trustees and a Petition for Order to Modify the Achenbach TrustAgreement (“Petition”) – Deputy City Attorneys Adine Varah and Ellen Shapiro (Draft Resolution To Be Distributed At Meeting)
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F. Report on City Budget
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G. Report on Current and Future Exhibits
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H. Other Informational Items
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Public Comment
Members of the public may address the Executive Committee on items that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. Speakers may address the Executive Committee for up to three minutes; the President or the Executive Committee may limit the total comment to thirty minutes.
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Meeting Schedule, Future Events and Current and Future Exhibits
(See Appendix D – List of Board and Executive Committee Meetings, Events and Exhibitions)
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Adjournment in Memory of Trustee Emeritus George Hopper Fitch - Diane B. Wilsey, President
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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.
For access to 233 Post Street by BART, get off at the Montgomery Street Station. MUNI's wheelchair-accessible No. 38 line may also be taken to Geary and Stockton Streets, as well as wheelchair-accessible No. 2 line (east bound), which stops close to 233 Post Street. For more information about MUNI's accessible services, call (415) 923-6142. Accessible parking space (disabled-designated) is available at the Stockton-Sutter Parking Garage.
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, 6th 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, 6th 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
