Full_Commission
2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 MEETING OF THE FULL ARTS COMMISSION
Monday, October 6, 2008
3:00 p.m.
City Hall Room 416
Minutes
President Johnston called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.
- Roll Call
Commissioners Present
P.J. Johnston, President
Maya Draisin, Vice President
René Bihan
Nínive Calegari
John Calloway
Lorraine García-Nakata
Alexander Lloyd
Jeannene Przyblyski
Cass Calder Smith
Dede Wilsey
Sherri Young
Pop Zhao
Commissioners Absent
Topher Delaney
John Kriken
Sherene Melania
Christina Olague
- Approval of Minutes
The following Resolution was moved, seconded, and unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 1006-08-221: APPROVAL OF MINUTES ADOPTED
RESOLVED, that this Commission does hereby approve the Minutes of the Meeting of September 8, 2008.
NOTE: ALL ADOPTIONS ARE UNANIMOUS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
- President’s Report
President Johnston distributed updated meeting schedules for 2008. He welcomed Deputy City Attorney Adine Varah, invited to give a presentation on Sunshine responsibilities of Commissioners. He had chosen this date for Ms. Varah’s presentation partly as a timely primer in advance of the staff-Commission retreat in November, and partly because so many new Commissioners have been appointed this year. He said that his background in City government was very helpful in his tenure on the Commission, remarking that this large Commission is made up of people with specific kinds of expertise, who serve as citizen representatives in a governmental body. He hoped that Ms. Varah’s presentation would give Commissioners a better understanding of their governmental role.
- Director’s Report
Mr. Cancel began his report by acknowledging the great success of the Mayor’s Art Award event honoring Alonzo King, which drew an enthusiastic cross-section of the San Francisco arts community. Mr. Cancel called the Mayor’s speech inspired, and was pleased that the event marked the inauguration of a partnership between the Arts Commission and SFGTV, the City’s television outlet, broadcast on cable and streamed on the City’s website. Mr. Cancel explained that SFGTV would show a brief spot on the award this evening, and a longer piece around the time of LINES Ballet’s run at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, opening October 17.
Mr. Cancel reported that Collections staff has completed a physical count and inventory of artworks in storage at 25 Van Ness, at Brooks Hall and at San Francisco General Hospital. Unfortunately, he said, there are still some 1,400 objects in the Collections database whose location is not known. Over the coming year, Collections staff will be inspecting almost 200 City offices and facilities where some of these objects are on loan to determine their locations. He commended Collections Senior Registrar Allison Cummings and Registrar Marcus Davies for their diligent efforts, and explained that they really need more resources to complete this daunting task. Ultimately, he would like to see more of the City’s artworks get out of storage and into the public view, with all appropriate security to protect the work for future generations. As an example, he cited the exhibit opening October 11, 2008, at the international terminal at San Francisco Airport. This show, a collaboration between the Airport Museum and the Arts Commission, displays 74 objects purchased from the City-supported arts festivals held from 1946 through 1986. The exhibit will be up through April 10, 2009.
Mr. Cancel reported that he and Kary Schulman and Grants for the Arts staff are working with Shorenstein Hays Nederlander (“SHN”) on the possibility of creating affordable spaces for artists, arts organizations and some new or smaller museums within the Golden Gate Theatre building. This initiative supports the Mayor’s goal of revitalizing the Mid-Market area.
Mr. Cancel reported that he has met with representatives of the Mayor’s Office and the San Francisco Unified School District to discuss a possible partnership incorporating a new facility for the School of the Arts and the Arts Commission. While the School of the Arts has been planned for another location on Van Ness Ave., the District doesn’t have the funds required to properly develop that site. Mr. Cancel has encouraged them to consider how the Civic Center might be a campus for the school, and noted that some of the school’s dance students already travel all the way to Lines Ballet’s San Francisco Dance Center at Seventh and Market.
- Consent Calendar
Agenda item 6 was severed from the Consent Calendar because the Executive Committee’s minutes for September 22, 2008, had not been distributed.
RESOLUTION NO. 1006-08-222:
Approval: RESOLVED, that this Commission does hereby adopt the following items on the Consent Calendar and their related Resolutions:
Approval of Committee Minutes
- RESOLUTION NO. 1006-08-223: Motion to approve the Executive Committee Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2008.
- RESOLUTION NO. 1006-08-224: Motion to approve the Executive Committee Meeting Minutes of August 19, 2008.
- RESOLUTION NO. 1006-08-225: Motion to approve the Community Arts, Education and Grants Committee Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2008.
- RESOLUTION NO. 1006-08-226: Motion to approve the Street Artists Committee Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2008.
- RESOLUTION NO. 1006-08-227: Motion to approve the Visual Arts Committee Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2008.
Community Arts, Education, and Grants Committee Recommendations (September 9, 2008)
- RESOLUTION NO. 1006-08-228: Motion to approve the following individuals as grants application review panelists for Cultural Equity Grants:
Chinaka Hodge, Writer and Associate Artistic Director, Youth Speaks
Philip Huang, Writer
- RESOLUTION NO. 1006-08-229: Motion to increase the 2008-2009 grant agreement with the African American Arts and Culture Complex to help defray costs of heat, light and power in an amount not to exceed $6,919.
- RESOLUTION NO. 1006-08-230: Motion to increase the 2008-2009 grant agreement with the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts to help defray costs of heat, light and power in an amount not to exceed $5,717.
- RESOLUTION NO. 1006-08-231: Motion to increase the 2008-2009 grant agreement with SomArts to help defray the costs of heat, light and power in an amount not to exceed $7,604.
- RESOLUTION NO. 1006-08-232: Motion to increase the 2008-2009 grant agreement with the Bayview Opera House, Inc. to help defray the cost of heat, light and power in an amount not to exceed $2,212.
Street Artists Committee Recommendations (September 10, 2008)
- RESOLUTION NO. 1006-08-233: Motion to approve requirement that each Lottery Committee member (1) conduct a minimum of ten (10) scheduled lotteries during a three-month period, (2) that, in the event of a member’s inability to run his/her lottery, the next listed Lottery Committee member in rotating order conducts the lottery, (3) that under no circumstances shall their selection be by personal choice, and (4) a lottery attendance record shall be kept with the lottery supplies and shall be entered into by each member running the lottery, including next-listed members in rotation order and helpers.
Visual Arts Committee Recommendations (September 17, 2008)
- RESOLUTION NO. 1006-08-234: Motion to approve a mosaic tile mural at the 24th Street mini-park. Lead artist Susan Cervantes will work in collaboration with members of the lower 24th Street Neighborhood Association. Painting will commence in October, 2008 and be complete by July, 2009.
- RESOLUTION NO. 1006-08-235: Motion to approve two painted rolled-iron metal artworks by artist Isis Rodriguez, each completed and installed above exterior entryway gates, one at Rolph Playground and the other at Potrero Del Sol Park, and to accept both artworks into the Civic Art Collection.
- RESOLUTION NO. 1006-08-236: Motion to approve the addition of Blue Walcer, Director of the CARE (Cancer Awareness, Resources and Education) program to the Selection Panel pool for General Hospital.
- RESOLUTION NO. 1006-08-237: Motion to approve the public art program including the bike racks and select one to four artists for the Valencia Street “Great Streets” Streetscape Improvement Project.
- RESOLUTION NO. 1006-08-238: Motion to approve a loan fee not to exceed $30,000 with Tony Labat for the installation of a peace sign sculpture at Patricia’s Green.
- RESOLUTION NO. 1006-08-239: Motion to approve the final installation of Where the Land Meets the Sea by Maya Lin for the California Academy of Sciences and authorization to accept artwork into the Civic Art Collection.
Civic Design Review Committee Recommendations (September 15, 2008)
- RESOLUTION NO. 1006-08-240: Motion to approve Phase 2 of the Sunol Yard Prefabricated Structures.
- RESOLUTION NO. 1006-08-241: Motion to approve Phase 1 of the San Francisco Botanical Gardens Nursery and Center for Sustainable Gardening.
- RESOLUTION NO. 1006-08-242: Motion to approve Phase 3 of the Vista Francisco Pump Station Upgrade Project.
- City Attorney’s Presentation on Sunshine Ordinance and Brown Act
President Johnston introduced Deputy City Attorney Adine Varah, who thanked the Commission for the opportunity to address them, saying it is a pleasure and an honor to represent the Arts Commission. She presented a brief overview of the Sunshine Ordinance and Brown Act requirements for the Arts Commission, focusing on public meeting requirements. She reviewed the requirements for Sunshine and ethics training, and described the resources available on the City Attorney’s website.
Ms. Varah explained that the intention of the Sunshine laws is to ensure that the public has the opportunity to know about and participate in the operations of City government. She explained the requirements for public meetings, including notice, quorum and the opportunity for public comment on any matter under the Commission’s jurisdiction. She warned against appearing to have, or having, an unlawful meeting, and explained seriatim meetings. She pointed out how this was different from serving on the board of an organization in the private sector. She also explained that the Commission’s agendas must be more detailed than may be common in the private sector, and that the Commission may not discuss or take action on items not on the posted agenda, except for announcements or limited responses to public comment. Ms. Varah also discussed the limited situations when the Commission or its Committees might meet in closed session. Finally, she reviewed the penalties provided under law for violations of the Brown Act or Sunshine laws.
President Johnston thanked her, and noted that while it is a natural impulse to respond to public comment, it may not be appropriate. Ms. Varah explained that while the Commission can respond, it is important that any time limits be applied equally, and that the Committee not go on to discuss a matter not noticed on the agenda. She noted that many bodies find it most practical to let all members of the public speak, then have any Commission responses at the end of public comment.
- California Cultural Data Project Presentation
Mr. Cancel explained that the California Cultural Data Project is a statewide effort that grew out of a program developed by the Pew Charitable Trusts in Pennsylvania. Nonprofit arts organizations enter their information in a common database, which allows them to more easily seek support from many foundations, corporations and public agencies without resubmitting the information to each one.
The project also provides very sophisticated reporting tools, so that organizations and funders can compare organizations by such criteria as size, location, and a variety of financial data. To maintain confidentiality, the data is separated from identifying information and aggregated anonymously for these reports and comparisons. Mr. Cancel explained that these state-of-the-art tools will vastly improve the Arts Commission’s ability to evaluate the impact of its granting programs. He hopes to have the first such update for the Mayor’s Art Award in 2009.
President Johnston asked about the participation rate of San Francisco nonprofits, and Mr. Cancel called on Cultural Equity Grants Program Director San San Wong to discuss that. Ms. Wong explained that while private funders have been using participation in the CCDP as something of a gatekeeping function, public agencies like the Arts Commission may need to provide more support to help nonprofits participate. She is working with her counterparts in Oakland, Los Angeles, San Jose and other cities to consider what special initiatives the public agencies may need to create. As a pilot project, she is targeting Cultural Equity applicants, working with them individually.
Finally, in response to a question from Commissioner Calegari, Mr. Cancel explained that the major private funders included the James Irvine Foundation, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Getty Foundation and the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, working with the Pew Charitable Trusts.
- Committee Reports and Committee Matters
- Executive Committee—P.J. Johnston, Chair
- President Johnston made no report, saying that Mr. Cancel’s report covered the Committee’s discussions. President Johnston presented the following motion.
- RESOLUTION NO. 1006-08-243: Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into contract with consultants Sutherland~Edwards in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for the Arts Commission’s retreat in November, 2008.
- Civic Design Review Committee—Jeannene Przyblyski, Chair
- Commissioner Przyblyski reported that the Committee discussed several projects, including the San Francisco Botanical Garden, which Commissioner Bihan had visited. Two other much-needed projects included the renovation of a Hayes Valley playground, where the Trust for Public Land was working closely with the community, and the Anza Library, where the Committee is working with the Department of Public Works to make the ADA retrofit beautiful as well as functional.
- Community Arts, Education and Grants Committee—Maya Draisin, Chair
- As Vice President Draisin was unable to attend the last meeting, she requested that President Johnston make the report. He explained that Community Arts and Education Program Director Judy Nemzoff has now instituted a requirement for midyear reports in additional to the final reports for each Cultural Center. He reported that the Committee received the midyear update from Bayview Opera House, which has had a tremendous year of recovery and reform, including Arts Commission assistance with physical renovation and upgrades. He reported that Interim Director and Board President Vernon Grigg has implemented a number of initiatives, particularly increasing programming. He noted that some concerns remained, including staff turnover and the necessity of recruiting a new permanent director, and stabilizing the Board of Directors.
President Johnston presented the following motion.
- RESOLUTION NO. 1006-08-244: Motion to approve the following individuals as grants application review panelists for Cultural Equity Grants:
Steve Dickison, Executive Director, The Poetry Center
Ron Muriera, Executive Director, Manilatown Heritage Foundation
- Street Artists Committee—Alexander Lloyd, Chair
- Commissioner Lloyd reported that the Committee’s last meeting was mostly taken up with refining the lottery process, as approved on the Consent Calendar above.
Commissioner Lloyd presented the following motion.
- RESOLUTION NO. 1006-08-245: Motion to approve requests by former certificate-holders for priority issuance of certificate with waiver of re-screening of wares: Vicky Carp, Steven Robinson, Chris Letsche.
- Visual Arts Committee—Jeannene Przyblyski, Chair
- Commissioner Przyblyski reported that the Committee reviewed the Airport exhibition of Arts Festival purchases from 1946 through 1986. The Committee plans to block out time for major policy discussions. Commissioner Przyblyski referred Commissioners to the thorough minutes written by Public Art Program Associate Mary Chou for further information about the meeting. Finally, she noted that Public Art Program Director Jill Manton oversaw installation of the new Maya Lin sculpture at the Academy of Science, which she said looked good from indoors and outdoors, at night and in daytime. Commissioner Przyblyski invited everyone to the dedication on October 24, following which viewers could cross the concourse to see the other Maya Lin works opening at the de Young.
- Resolution Expressing the Arts Commission’s Support for the Creation of a Contemporary Art Museum in the Presidio (“CAMP”) to House the Collection of Donald and Doris Fisher for the Benefit of the Public.
President Johnston began discussion of this item by requesting that Mr. Cancel introduce it. Mr. Cancel explained that he had been meeting for several months with City staff and interested parties, and reviewed reports on the cultural opportunities. It was the opinion of City staff that museums have been very successful in park settings, like the de Young and the Academy, bringing a great deal of economic activity without public expenditures. He recommended adoption of the resolution.
President Johnston read the resolution aloud. He affirmed that the Arts Commission does not have jurisdiction over this matter, but does have an interest, and noted that it was not unusual for the Commission to express its position even without oversight.
President Johnston called for public comment.
Judith Hulka of the Neighborhood Associations for Presidio Planning (“NAPP”) said that she opposed the location of the museum, believing that it upstages a national historic landmark site marking the founding of San Francisco. She thought the costs involved had not been properly analyzed, including public transportation. She encouraged the Commission to work with the Convention and Visitors Bureau to get more tourists into the Presidio for its historic interest, rather than for CAMP. She added that she loves the idea of a museum, but does not want to see it at the Presidio.
Redmond Kernan of the Presidio Work Group said that no one from the Arts Commission came to any of the fourteen meetings they had, and he urged the Commission to consider the ramifications of placing the museum in the Presidio. He said that it would be difficult to imagine a more contrary use for the Presidio, and that the end result would be an adverse impact. He appreciated that the Fishers offered their collection, but urged them to look at all of the city instead of this location.
Boyd de Larios, of the Descendants of Anza and Portola Expeditions, said that he was an eighth-generation San Franciscan, a descendant of the Anza party. He said that the Commission has made culturally sensitive decisions in other matters, and thanked Commissioner Przyblyski for coming to the ceremony for the relocation of the monuments of King Carlos III and Juan Bautista de Anza at Lake Merced, noting that the residents were very happy with that location. He said that this resolution lacks the sensitivity of the Commission’s action with the monuments. He described the Presidio as “one of the Plymouth Rocks of the West Coast,” and did not want its meaning as a site of Hispanic history diluted by the museum.
Alan Silverman, of the Marina Community Association, urged the Commission to separate the quality of the collection and the generosity of the Fishers’ gift from the question of the location. He said that Commissioner Wilsey knew that he and his wife had done a lot of work to build museums in the park. He described CAMP as a contemporary intervention in an historical landmark, arguing that the Presidio’s national landmark status was likely to be lost if the museum is built. He said that the Presidio doesn’t get many tourists, and that steps would have to be taken to get people to the museum at that site. He said that the Board of Supervisors rejects this site, and only the Mayor supports it.
David Bancroft, of the Cow Hollow Association, described himself as a recovering lawyer with a background as an undergraduate art history major. He added that many of his family members work in the arts, and that they support arts institutions, including the de Young. He asked the Commission to reconsider the penultimate paragraph of the resolution, saying that he feared that restricting the Commission’s support to the Presidio would “throw the baby out with the bathwater.” He predicted lawsuits and delays possibly killing the project. He urged the Commission to amend the resolution to say that other sites within the city may be appropriate.
Gary Widman, President of the Presidio Historical Association, seconded the previous statements. He pointed out that this collection, were it to go to the de Young or the Museom of Modern Art (“SFMOMA”), would greatly enhance the institution acquiring it. He argued that placing the museum in the Presidio’s main post would destroy the main historical site on the West Coast, the “Plymouth Rock of the West.” He said that the site should be preserved, or should have a history museum. He thought there were better places on the Presidio for CAMP, near Crissy Field, for example, or elsewhere in the city. He argued that if the museum were off the Presidio and in the city, it would generate payroll taxes and property taxes, and would not require an extension of Muni service. He suggested that the Commission amend the resolution to disfavor a location on the parade ground. He added that the Fisher family was generous in their offer to build the museum, but not in choosing the location.
Donald Green, of the Laurel Heights Association, said that he grew up in San Francisco and worked as an economist. He said that the Presidio Trust now has funds to rehabilitate the building, and that the site should hold an archeology center or a history center, not a contemporary art museum. He said that the Fisher collection belongs outside the Presidio in the city. He said that 85% of the people who write in are against putting the museum in the Presidio, and that the historic review process would take over a year, while another location would not take so long.
There was no further public comment.
Commissioner Wilsey said the discussion brought up many horrible memories, and didn’t see anything in the language of the resolution that addresses the location or architectural style of CAMP. She said that she had spoken to the Fishers about moving their collection to the de Young, and that SFMOMA has long sought the collection, but it belongs to the Fishers and its disposition is their decision. She recounted the challenges she faced in rebuilding the de Young, including controversy about whether it should be downtown or in the park—no one wanted it in their backyard. She recalled some 56 hearings lasting many hours, opposition from the Board of Supervisors, and lawsuits. Now that the museum is in the park, she said, everyone loves it. She said that she would hate to see San Francisco lose a magnificent collection of the depth and quality of the Fisher collection because people don’t want it in their neighborhood. She noted that the resolution does not specify the Parade Ground or the architectural style of the building.
President Johnston found it telling that it was the immediate neighbors who were most vocal. He echoed Commissioner Wilsey’s observation that the resolution doesn’t mention the Parade Ground, just the Presidio. He agreed that the Presidio is important because of its history and scenic beauty. He said that it had undergone many phased developments, including many architectural styles, and had served as a military base. Describing the Parade Ground now as an asphalt wasteland, he asserted that the Trust will develop it; the question is what it will become. He argued that contemporary art is vital, and he would be overjoyed for people to associate contemporary art with the Presidio. He found the idea that someone could tell collectors that there’s someplace better for their collection unpersuasive. He supported the resolution as written.
Commissioner Young thanked members of the public for their comments. She acknowledged that their remarks were heartfelt. She said that while she didn’t know all the details of the museum proposal, she did know that the Presidio was a beautiful place and she understood why people wanted to preserve it. She recalled opposing Lucasfilm’s move into the Presidio. When she worked at the Tides Foundation at the Presidio, she couldn’t tell that Lucas had actually moved in, because their development respected the space so well. She took this as evidence that the site could be developed with great sensitivity.
Commissioner Smith said that if the parks of Paris and Rome can accommodate museums, so can the Presidio. He argued that the Presidio doesn’t represent a frozen moment in time and urged a much longer view. He also said that the people behind this plan have significant resources and won’t build a bad building. Rather than say “no,” he encouraged people to say “yes” and join forces to figure out how to make this the best project it can be, in the Presidio. He lamented the money spent to obstruct rather than improve.
Commissioner García-Nakata noted that her background was in museum work, and she thanked Commissioner Wilsey for her remarks. Commissioner García-Nakata pointed out that this is a resolution in support, and said that it was a huge process to go from a statement of support to opening day. She thought it was important to keep the collection in the area where it developed. Acknowledging that change is hard, she thought the only realistic site was the Presidio. She said that if historical preservation of the site took into account the full history, going back to the First People, the Presidio itself would not be there. She supported the resolution, adding that the collection embraces work from many different people and cultures.
Commissioner Lloyd agreed that the Fisher collection was amazing, although he has seen only part of it. He saw the CAMP proposal as an opportunity to “put the Presidio on the map,” comparing it to Bilbao. He urged the Commission to support the resolution.
Commissioner Calegari also thought the collection was beautiful. She asked for more information about the proposed location. President Johnston said that the proposal from the Fishers is for a museum within the Presidio. The resolution under consideration remains silent on the location within the Presidio, and does not support a specific location, on the Parade Ground or anywhere else.
Commissioner Przyblyski thanked Mr. de Larios for his kind words, adding that she does care a great deal. She recused herself from voting because of a family interest in the matter.
President Johnston said that he was born within half a mile of the de Young, and that he thanked Commissioner Wilsey every night. He described himself as a big supporter of smart cultural presence in sites of natural beauty.
There being no further discussion, President Johnston called for a vote.
The resolution passed with ten ayes, Commissioner Calegari abstaining, and Commissioner Przyblyski recusing herself.
RESOLUTION NO. 1006-08-246: Resolution Expressing the Arts Commission’s Support for the Creation of a Contemporary Art Museum in the Presidio to House the Collection of Donald and Doris Fisher for the Benefit of the Public.
WHEREAS, under Section 5.103 of the San Francisco Charter, the San Francisco Arts Commission is responsible for encouraging “artistic awareness, participation and expression,” promoting “education in the arts” and helping to ensure “the fullest expression of artistic potential by and among the residents of San Francisco”; and
WHEREAS, Donald and Doris Fisher have generously proposed to share their world-renowned modern and contemporary art collection (the “Fisher Collection”) with the public through the creation of a permanent museum to be known as the Contemporary Art Museum in the Presidio (“CAMP”), on property under the jurisdiction of The Presidio Trust; and
WHEREAS, the Fisher Collection includes extraordinary and important works from artists such as Gerhard Richter, Richard Serra, Alexander Calder, Ellsworth Kelly, Richard Diebenkorn, Cy Twombly, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Chuck Close, Willem DeKooning, Brice Marden, Agnes Martin, Anselm Kiefer; and
WHEREAS, the Fishers have offered to pay for CAMP’s design and construction and have established a foundation to manage their collection and run the museum for the benefit of the public; and
WHEREAS, the CAMP proposal presents a unique opportunity to benefit San Francisco residents and promote cultural tourism by expanding cultural and artistic offerings in the City; and
WHEREAS, CAMP will generate positive economic benefits to San Francisco residents who work in the hotel, restaurant and retail sectors that serve cultural tourists, thereby providing jobs in the City; and
WHEREAS, the CAMP proposal also provides an exceptional educational opportunity for the public, including students of all ages, to see and learn about modern and contemporary art; and
WHEREAS, a Contemporary Art Museum in the Presidio housing and displaying the Fisher Collection would further revitalize and enhance the public’s enjoyment of the Presidio as a cultural and recreational resource and, in turn, would encourage ongoing care and preservation of the Collection and the Presidio for generations to come; and
WHEREAS, the Arts Commission hereby declares that it is in the best interests of the City and the public to promote a museum that would provide public access to the Fisher Collection; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Arts Commission hereby expresses its strong support of the creation of a Contemporary Art Museum in the Presidio to house the Collection of Donald and Doris Fisher for the benefit of the public.
- New Business
There was no new business.
- Reports and Announcements
There were no announcements.
- Public Comment
President Johnston called for public comment about other matters.
Street Artist Michael Addario suggested that the meetings of the full Commission be made available on SFGTV, and that the Street Artists Committee move its meetings to City Hall, and they, too, be broadcast. He speculated about the cost. He noted that some of the Street Artists are deaf, and thought parking at City Hall was more available. He thought this would free Street Artists Program Director Howard Lazar from taking notes.
Richard Reineccius, of Excelsior District Improvement, spoke in support of the Harding Theater on Divisadero, noting that many theaters once built for live performance have been torn down.
There was no further public comment.
- Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:56 p.m.
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