March 12, 2013

1. Roll Call
2. Cultural Equity Grants Program Director Report
   Lucy Seena K. Lin
   Discussion
   Current developments and announcements

   Item time: Approximately 5 minutes

3. Arts & Communities: Innovative Partnerships Grants 
   Lucy Seena K. Lin
   Action
   Discussion and possible motion to approve recommendations to award five grants totaling $113,835 in the 2012-2013 cycle of Arts & Communities: Innovative Partnerships to the following individuals and organizations, and to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into grant agreements with each individual and organization for the amounts listed:

   Chinese Culture Foundation of San Francisco, $25,000
   Genny Lim, $13,835
   Push Dance Company, $25,000
   Rene Yung, $25,000
   StageWrite, $25,000 

   Explanatory Documents: ACIP applicant rankings; ACIP project descriptions and summaries

   Item time: Approximately 10 minutes

4. Arts for Neighborhood Vitality Grants
   Lucy Seena K. Lin
   Action
   Discussion and possible motion to approve recommendations to award ten grants totaling $29,000 in the 2012-2013 cycle of Arts for Neighborhood Vitality to the following organizations, and to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into grant agreements with each organization for the amounts listed:

   Acción Latina, $3,000
   Chinese Culture Foundation of San Francisco, $3,000
   Chinese Historical Society of America, $3,000
   Come Out and Play San Francisco, $2,500
   Excelsior Action Group, $2,500
   Genryu Arts, $3,000
   Mendell Plaza Presents, $3,000
   Out of Site: Center for Arts Education, $3,000
   Richmond District Neighborhood Center, $3,000
   Sunset District Neighborhood Coalition, $3,000

   Explanatory Documents: ANV applicant rankings; ANV project descriptions and summaries 

   Item time: Approximately 10 minutes

5. Community Arts and Education Program Director Report
   Judy Nemzoff
   Discussion
   Current developments and announcements

   Item time: Approximately 10 minutes

6. Cultural Centers Report ?
   Robynn Takayama, Jennie Rodriguez ?
   Discussion 
   Presentation by Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts Executive Director Jennie Rodriguez on programming highlights, organizational capacity, and the status of their fundraising

   Explanatory Documents: MCCLA California Cultural Data Project; Mid-Year Report

   Item time: Approximately 30 minutes

7. 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.)
8. Old Business
   Discussion
   (This item is to allow Commissioners to update previous agenda items.)
9. New Business and Announcements
   Discussion
   (This item is to allow Commissioners to introduce new agenda items for consideration.)
10. Adjournment
    Action

TW 3/8/13
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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: Cristal Fiel, 415-252-3145. 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. 
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE SUNSHINE ORDINANCE 

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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 Cristal Fiel, program associate at least 48 hours before the meeting at 415-252-3145. 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415-252-3145向Cristal Fiel, program associate 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 Cristal Fiel, program associate, por lo menos 48 horas antes de la reunión al 415-252-3145. Las solicitudes tardías serán consideradas de ser posible. La sala de audiencia es accesible a silla de ruedas.