Visual Arts Committee - July 16, 2014 - Meeting Agenda

SAN FRANCISCO ARTS COMMISSION
VISUAL ARTS COMMITTEE
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
3 p.m.
25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 70
San Francisco, CA 94102

________________________________________

Agenda

1.  Roll Call

2. Temporary Exhibition of Eight Sculptures by Aitor Urdangurin
Susan Pontious, Gwenda Joyce, Art Ambassador
Action
Explanatory Documents: Proposal; Images of Sculptures; Support Letter; Staff Report
Presentation Time: Approximately 10 minutes

Presentation of the proposal by Axel Coroporation for a six month exhibition of eight sculptures by Airor Urdangurin.

Motion: Motion to approve the proposal by Axel Corporation for a six month exhibition of eight sculptures by Airor Urdangurin in Civic Center Plaza, or alternate location, in front of the Opera House and Davies Symphony Hall, all costs of the exhibition to be paid by the sponsor with the exception of the import carnet (merchandise passport), which the sponsor requests be paid by the City.

3. SFAC Galleries
Meg Shiffler
Action
Presentation time: Approximately 5 minutes

Presentation of the Artist Lead on a new installation being created for the SFAC Galleries Grove Street location by students at the Chinese American International School in Hayes Valley.

Motion: Motion to approve an honorarium payment in the amount of $1000 to Lisa Ostapinski, Artist Lead, for a new installation being created for the SFAC Galleries Grove Street location by students at the Chinese American International School in Hayes Valley.

4. Moscone Expansion: Enclosed Pedestrian Bridge
Marcus Davies
Action
Explanatory Documents: Selection Panel Summary; Images of Finalists’ Work
Presentation time: Approximately 5 minutes

An overview of the three selected finalists for the Moscone Expansion: Enclosed Pedestrian Bridge project.

Motion: Motion to approve the three selected finalists (to be announced at meeting) for the Moscone Expansion: Enclosed Pedestrian Bridge Public Art Project, as recommended by the Moscone Expansion Enclosed Pedestrian Bridge Public Art Selection Panel.

5. San Francisco International Airport
Justine Topfer
Action
Explanatory Documents: Selected Images by Vanessa Marsh; Images of Jim Melchert's Final Artwork
Presentation time: Approximately 10 minutes

A. Terminal 3 East: Departures – Vanessa Marsh

Presentation of the six images selected for the San Francisco International Airport: Terminal 3 East, Departures by Vanessa Marsh.

Motion: Motion to approve a licensing agreement with Vanessa March for $4,500 ($1,500 per artwork) to reproduce, in a lightfast material, three additional artworks from the Everywhere All at Once series: Landscape #5, Landscape #17 and Landscape #18, for installation at San Francisco International Airport: Terminal 3 East; these artworks will be displayed with the three other works from the series previously approved by the Commission under Resolution No. 0505-14-129.

B. Control Tower - Jim Melchert

Presentation of Jim Melchert’s final artwork for San Francisco International Airport: Control Tower.

Motion: Motion to approve Jim Melchert’s final artwork for San Francisco International Airport: Control Tower.

6. SOMA West
Mary Chou
Action
Explanatory Documents: Images of Final Installation at Skatepark; Images of Final Installation McCoppin Hub
Presentation Time: Approximately 10 minutes

A. Skatepark

Presentation of Jovi Schnell’s completed mural, There Slipped Saturn a Perpetual Tock – A.K.A. The Saturn Clock, as installed on the freeway underpass structure and columns at SOMA West Skatepark.

Motion: Motion to approve Jovi Schnell’s completed mural, There Slipped Saturn a Perpetual Tock – A.K.A. The Saturn Clock, as installed on the freeway underpass structure and columns at SOMA West Skatepark.

B. McCoppin Hub

Presentation of MoreLab’s artwork Handsignals, as installed at SOMA West McCoppin Hub.

Motion: Motion to approve MoreLab’s artwork Handsignals, as installed at SOMA West McCoppin Hub.

7. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Mary Chou
Action
Explanatory Documents: Project Outline
Presentation Time: Approximately 10 minutes

Presentation of the project outline for the public art program at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

Motion: Motion to approve the project outline for the public art program at Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

8. Alameda Creek Watershed Center
Mary Chou
Action
Explanatory Document: Panel Two Summary
Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes

Presentation of the selected finalist Mark Brest van Kempen, as recommended by the Alameda Creek Watershed Center Public Art Selection Panel, for continuation of conceptual design of artwork for the new Alameda Creek Watershed Center.

Motion: Motion to approve the selected finalist, Mark Brest van Kempen, as recommended by the Alameda Creek Watershed Center Public Art Selection Panel to further develop conceptual proposals for the Alameda Creek Watershed Center.

Motion: Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into contract with Mark Brest van Kempen, as recommended by the  Alameda Creek Watershed Center Public Art Selection Panel, to further develop conceptual designs for the entry way and landscape in an amount not to exceed $10,000.

9. Masonic Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project
Mary Chou
Action
Explanatory Document: Panel Two Summary
Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes

Presentation of the selected artist (to be announced at meeting), as recommended by the Masonic Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project Public Art Selection Panel, for implementation of artwork proposal for the Masonic Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project.

Motion: Motion to approve the selected artist (to be announced at meeting), as recommended by the Masonic Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project Public Art Selection Panel to develop conceptual proposals for the Masonic Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project.

Motion: Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into contract with artist (to be announced at meeting), as recommended by the Masonic Avenue Streetscape Improvements Project Public Art Selection Panel, for the design and implementation of an artwork in an amount not to exceed $117,000.

10. Public Comment
Discussion

11. New Business, Old Business, and Announcements
Discussion

12. Adjournment
Action

ZT 7/11/14

Explanatory Documents Added 7/15/14: Item # 4, Item # 8

Explanatory Documents Added 7/16/14: Item # 9

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: Zoë Taleporos, zoe.taleporos@sfgov.org, 415-252-3215. 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 Zoë Taleporos, zoe.taleporos@sfgov.org, 415-252-3215, 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 http://www.sfethics.org/ethics/2009/12/lobbyist-ordinance-2010.html.

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 Program Associate, Zoë Taleporos, at least 48 hours before the meeting at 415-252-3215. 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 415-252-3215向Zoë Taleporos 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 Program Associate, Zoë Taleporos, por lo menos 48 horas antes de la reunión al 415-252-3215. Las solicitudes tardías serán consideradas de ser posible. La sala de audiencia es accesible a silla de ruedas. 

PATAKARAN PARA SA PAG-ACCESS NG MGA MITING

Ayon sa batas ng American Disabilities Act at ng Language Access Ordinance, maaring mag-request ng  mga tagapagsalin wika sa salitang Tsino, Espanyol at/o sa may kapansanan pandinig  sa American Sign Language. Bukod pa dito, sisikapin gawan ng paraan na makapaglaan ng gamit upang lalong pabutihin ang inyong pakikinig,  maibahagi ang mga kaganapan ng miting sa iba't ibang anyo, at/o isang tagapagbasa. Ang mga kaganapan ng miting ay maaring isalin sa ibang wika matapos ito ay aprobahan ng komisyon. Sa mga ganitong uri ng kahilingan, mangyari po lamang makipag ugnayan kay Program Associate, Zoë Taleporos sa 415-252-3215. Magbigay po lamang ng hindi bababa sa 48 oras na abiso bago ng  miting. Kung maari, ang mga late na hiling ay posibleng tanggapin. Ang silid ng pagpupulungan ay accessible sa mga naka wheelchair.