February 15, 2012

Agenda

1. Roll Call

2. Consent Calendar
Action
Explanatory Documents: From the Hill and Beyond design; SOMA West Skatepark Staff Report; Public Safety Building Fire Station Staff Report
Item Time: Approximately 1 minute

1. Motion to approve the design of a utility box mural at Oakdale Avenue and 3rd Street. The painted mural by Malik Seneferu, From the Hill and Beyond, is sponsored by The San Francisco Housing Development Corporation and supported by the Bayview Opera House, 4800 Home Owners Association and the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center.

2. Motion to confirm that the San Francisco Arts Commission will be responsible for the maintenance and removal (if necessary) of the mural by artist Jovi Schnell, to be located on the freeway columns and underpass structure of the SOMA West Skatepark along Duboce Street between Mission and Stevenson streets.

3. Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to approve an increase Merge Conceptual Designs’ contract by $17,000 from $30,000 to $47,000 for additional development of conceptual design proposal for an artwork at the Fire Station at the new Public Safety Building.

3. Public Safety Building – Police Memorial
Mary Chou
Action
Explanatory Document: Revised design for the Police Memorial artwork by Shimon Attie at the new Public Safety Building
Presentation Time: Approximately 15 minutes

Presentation of revised design and material samples for Shimon Attie’s police memorial artwork for the new Public Safety Building.

Motion: Motion to approve revised design and material samples for Shimon Attie’s police memorial artwork for the new Public Safety Building.

4. Art on Market Street
Mary Chou
Action
Explanatory Documents: Art on Market Street Staff Report; Images of Christina Empedocles’ proposal for the Art on Market Street Poster Series and past work
Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes

Presentation of a selection of movies for development for the Art on Market Street Poster Series by Christina Empedocles for display on Market Street for three months beginning December 2012.

Motion: Motion to approve selection of movies for development for the Art on Market Street Poster Series by Christina Empedocles for display on Market Street for three months beginning December 2012.

5. Public Safety Building – Community Plaza
Mary Chou
Action
Explanatory Document: Revised design for the community plaza artwork by Paul Kos at the new Public Safety Building
Presentation Time: Approximately 15 minutes

Presentation of revised design and material samples for Paul Kos’s community plaza artwork for the new Public Safety Building.

Motion: Motion to approve 50% Design Development deliverables (revised design and material samples) for Paul Kos’ community plaza artwork for the new Public Safety Building.

Motion: Motion to proceed with fabrication of the bell for Paul Kos’ community plaza artwork for the new Public Safety Building.

Motion: Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to approve an increase Paul Kos’ contract in the amount of $35,000 from $265,000 to $300,000, for the purchase of materials for the fabrication of the bell for the community plaza artwork at the new Public Safety Building.

6. SOMA West – McCoppin Hub
Mary Chou
Action
Explanatory Documents: SOMA West – McCoppin Hub Public Art Project Outline; Images of existing site; planned design, and past artwork proposal by Rebar
Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes

Presentation of the proposed public art approach for the new design of SOMA West – McCoppin Hub.

Motion: Motion to approve the public art approach for SOMA West–McCoppin Hub as detailed in the SOMA West – McCoppin Hub Public Art Project Outline.

7. San Francisco International Airport
Susan Pontious
Action
Explanatory Document: Bios of potential panelists for new San Francisco International Airport public art projects; San Francisco International Airport Boarding Area layout
Presentation Time: Approximately 10 minutes

Update on new public art projects for Boarding Areas E & F at the San Francisco International Airport. Request for approval of a pool of potential panelists for new public art projects at the San Francisco International Airport: Airport Control Tower non-secure connector, and Boarding Areas E & F.

Motion: Motion to approve the following pool of potential panelists for San Francisco International Airport projects (Airport Control Tower non-secure connector; Boarding Areas E & F): Amy Ellingson, artist; Courtney Fink, Executive Director, Southern Exposure; Rupert Garcia, artist; Barbara Goldstein, Public Art Director, City of San Jose; Constance Lewallen, Adjunct Curator, Berkeley Art Museum; Maysoun Wazwaz, Program Manager, Mills College Art Museum; Constance Y. White, Art Program Manager, San Diego International Airport; Shelley Willis, Art in Public Places Program Director, Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission.

8. McLaren Park
Susan Pontious
Action
Explanatory Document: Mock-up of etched granite for Philosopher’s Way at McLaren Park
Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes

Presentation of mock-up of etched granite for the project Philosopher’s Way at McLaren Park by artists Peter Richards and Susan Schwartzenberg.

Motion: Motion to approve the mock-up of etched granite for the project Philosopher’s Way at McLaren Park by artists Peter Richards and Susan Schwartzenberg.

9. Public Utilities Commission – 525 Golden Gate Avenue
Susan Pontious
Action

Explanatory Documents: Architectural Renderings for Ned Kahn's Water Wall location at 525 Golden Gate; Photo of Ned Kahn's Water Wall location at 525 Golden Gate
Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes

Approval of mock-up and revised design concept for Water Wall, an artwork by Ned Kahn for the Public Utilities Commission building at 525 Golden Gate Avenue. Update on Firefly, an artwork by Ned Kahn for the Public Utilities Commission building at 525 Golden Gate Avenue.

Motion: Motion to approve construction mock-up and revised design concept (addition of lighting and top and bottom access panels) of Ned Kahn’s Water Wall at 525 Golden Gate Avenue.

Motion: Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural affairs to approve an increase in Ned Kahn’s contract for design and construction of Firefly and Water Wall at 525 Golden Gate Avenue of up to $40,000 to accommodate design and construction of design modifications for lighting and access panels.

10. Hamilton Pool
Susan Pontious
Action
Explanatory Documents: Image of Dragon Snake Monkey Bird by Johanna Poethig; Image of Hamilton Pool artwork opportunity site; Image of Johanna Poethig’s proposal for an artwork at Hamilton Pool
Presentation Time: Approximately 10 minutes

Presentation of new project opportunity for Hamilton Pool. Discussion of Johanna Poethig’s artwork design for Hamilton Pool.

Motion: Motion to approve a new project opportunity for Hamilton Pool with $65,793 remaining Art Enrichment funds.

Motion: Motion to request Johanna Poethig to develop a proposal to create an artwork similar to Dragon Snake Monkey Bird at Boeddeker Park Recreation Center.

11. Islais Creek
Susan Pontious
Action
Explanatory Documents: Islais Creek project description (revised 2/13/12); Islais Creek project budget
Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes

Presentation of the final design and construction documents for Nobohu Nagasawa’s artwork for Islais Creek.

Motion: Motion to approve the final design and construction documents for Nobohu Nagasawa’s artwork for Islais Creek.

Motion: Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to approve an increase in the contract with Nobohu Nagasawa by $37,250 for a new contract total of $78,850 to increase scope of work to include fabrication/restoration for the bell and cleat elements, and for sandblasting poetry text into the site pavers.

12. Mission Playground
Marcus Davies
Action
Explanatory Document: Fence panel layout for Mission Playground, Valencia Street; Final art fence panel mock-up for Mission Playground by artist Michael Bartalos
Presentation Time: Approximately 3 minutes

Presentation of final art fence panel mock-up by artist Michael Bartalos for Mission Playground.

Motion: Motion to approve final art fence panel mock-up by artist Michael Bartalos for Mission Playground.

13. Church & Duboce Streetscape Improvement
Jennifer Lovvorn
Action
Explanatory Documents: Artwork design drawings for Gateway and Chairs by Primitivo Suarez-Wolfe for the Church & Duboce Public Art Project
Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes

Presentation of Design Development phase deliverables for Gateway and Chairs by Primitivo Suarez-Wolfe for the Church & Duboce Public Art Project.

Motion: Motion to approve Design Development (which includes final selection of chair types, dimensioned design of Gateway, artwork materials, surface treatments, and installation locations for all elements) of the Church & Duboce Public Art Project (Gateway and Chairs) by Primitivo Suarez-Wolfe.

14. Central Subway Chinatown Station – Tomie Arai Project
Jennifer Lovvorn
Action
Explanatory Documents: Architectural renderings for Central Subway, Chinatown Station façade; Planning budget for Central Subway, Chinatown Station façade  

Presentation Time: Approximately 10 minutes

Presentation of the Tomie Arai artwork project location options on façade of the Central Subway, Chinatown Station.

Motion: Motion to approve an extension of the Tomie Arai artwork locations at the Central Subway, Chinatown Station to include the Washington Street façade.

15. Central Subway Chinatown Station – New Project Opportunity, Crosscut Cavern Wall
Jennifer Lovvorn
Action
Explanatory Documents: Architectural renderings for Central Subway, Chinatown Station: Crosscut Cavern Wall; Project Outline for Central Subway, Chinatown Station: Crosscut Cavern Wall; Images of similar artwork approach from Paris Metro
Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes

Presentation of Project Outline for Central Subway, Chinatown Station: Crosscut Cavern Wall.

Motion: Motion to approve the art opportunity as described in the Project Outline for Central Subway, Chinatown Station: Crosscut Cavern Wall.

16. Central Subway 4th and Brannan Platform Station
Jennifer Lovvorn
Action
Explanatory Documents: Central Subway, 4th and Brannan Platform Station Public Art Project finalists; Central Subway, 4th and Brannan Platform Station Public Art Project Staff Report
Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes

Presentation of finalists for the Central Subway, 4th and Brannan Platform Station Public Art Project selected by the 4th and Brannan Platform Public Art Selection Panel.

Motion: Motion to approve the following finalists for the Central Subway, 4th and Brannan Platform Station Public Art Project as recommended by the 4th and Brannan Public Art Selection Panel: David Boyer, Joyce Hsu, Moto Ohtake, Peter Richards/Andrew Forrest, and Esther Werthheimer.

17. Temporary Sculpture – Asian Art Museum
Jill Manton with Kelly Bennett, Exhibitions Manager, Asian Art Museum
Action
Explanatory Document: Breathing Flower proposal
Presentation Time: Approximately 15 minutes

Presentation of a temporary sculpture installation entitled Breathing Flower by artist Choi Jeong Hwa sponsored by the Asian Art Museum in Civic Center Plaza from May 18, 2012 to September 2, 2012.

Motion: Motion to approve temporary installation of a sculpture entitled Breathing Flower proposed by the Asian Art Museum by artist Choi Jeong Hwa on the Larkin Street Side of Civic Center Plaza pending permit approval by the Recreation and Park Commission. The sculpture dimensions are 24 feet tall by 36 feet wide and will be placed upon a base 12 feet square and 8 feet high. The duration of the exhibition will be from May 18, 2102 through September 2, 2012.

18. Endorsement of The Bay Lights
Jill Manton with Amy Critchet, Executive Producer, The Bay Lights
Action
Explanatory Documents: The Bay Lights Project Description; Interview with Leo Villarreal; The Bay Lights Website
Presentation Time: Approximately 15 minutes

Presentation of The Bay Lights art project designed by artist Leo Villarreal to be installed on the Bay Bridge to commemorate its 75th Diamond anniversary.

Motion: Motion to enthusiastically endorse The Bay Lights, an art project designed by artist Leo Villarreal to be installed on the west span of Bay Bridge to commemorate its 75th Diamond anniversary. The Arts Commission commends the initiative of The Bay Lights organizers and sponsors for initiating such an inspired, ambitious and celebratory work at no cost to the city. The Arts Commission believes that this temporary artwork will make a significant contribution to the architectural beauty of the bridge and the region as a whole, and will elevate the experience of the 50 million Bay Area residents and visitors during its two year run. The Bay Lights will have a positive luminous impact on the San Francisco waterfront and is a generous gift to the City.

19. Temporary Sculptures – Civic Center Plaza and War Memorial
Jill Manton with Trish Bransten, Co-Director, Rena Bransten Gallery
Action
Explanatory Document: Images of Jun Kaneko's past work and project site (revised 2/15/12)
Presentation Time: Approximately 15 minutes

Presentation of the temporary installation of three to five sculptures by Jun Kaneko on the Polk Street side of the Civic Center Plaza from mid- May, 2012 through mid-November 2012, pending approval from the Mayor and the Recreation and Park Department.

Presentation of the temporary installation of two sculptures by Jun Kaneko on the lawn or sidewalk areas adjacent to the War Memorial on Van Ness Avenue from mid- May, 2012 through mid-November 2012, pending approval from the Mayor and the Board of Trustees of both the War Memorial and the San Francisco Opera.

Motion: Motion to approve the six month installation of three to five sculptures by Jun Kaneko with dimensions of 125” x 70” x 77” by to be placed on the Polk Street side of the Civic Center Plaza at no cost to the City thanks to the generosity of the Rena Bransten Gallery in San Francisco and the artist, in conjunction with the San Francisco Opera’s production of The Magic Flute for which the artist is designing the costumes, sets and lighting, pending approval of the installation by the Mayor and the Recreation and Park Department.

Motion: Motion to approve the six month installation of two sculptures by Jun Kaneko with dimensions of 125” x 70” x 77” by to be placed on the north and south sides of the War Memorial at no cost to the City thanks to the generosity of the Rena Bransten Gallery in San Francisco and the artist, in conjunction with the San Francisco Opera’s production of The Magic Flute for which the artist is designing the costumes, sets and lighting, pending approval of the installation by the Mayor and the Board of Trustees of both the War Memorial and the San Francisco Opera.

20. Public Comment
Discussion

(This item is to allow members of the public to comment generally on matters within the Visual Arts Committee’s purview as well as to suggest new agenda items for the Visual Arts Committee’s consideration at a future meeting.)

21. New Business and Announcements
Discussion

(This item is to allow the Commissioners and Arts Commission staff to introduce new agenda items for consideration at a future meeting, to report on recent arts activities and to make announcements.)

22. Adjournment
Action

ZT 2/10/12

Additional Explanatory Documents added 2/13/12: Consent Calendar, SOMA West Skatepark staff report, Public Safety Building Fire Station Staff Report; Item #3, Revised design for the Police Memorial artwork by Shimon Attie at the new Public Safety Building; Item #4, Art on Market Street Staff Report, Images of Christina Empedocles’ proposal for the Art on Market Street Poster Series and past work; Item #10, Image of Johanna Poethig’s proposal for an artwork at Hamilton Pool; Item #13, Artwork design drawings for Gateway and Chairs by Primitivo Suarez-Wolfe for the Church & Duboce Public Art Project

Additional Explanatory Documents added 2/14/12: Item #5, Revised design for the community plaza artwork by Paul Kos at the new Public Safety Building; Item #9, Architectural Renderings for Ned Kahn's Water Wall location at 525 Golden Gate, Photo of Ned Kahn's Water Wall location at 525 Golden Gate

Additional Explanatory Documents added 2/15/12: San Francisco International Airport Boarding Area layout

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