May 16, 2012

The meeting commenced at 3:09 p.m.

1. Roll Call

Commissioners Present:
Barbara Sklar, Chair
Greg Chew
Dorka Keehn
Jessica Silverman, arrived at 3:20 p.m.

Commissioners Absent:
JD Beltran

2. Consent Calendar
Action

1. Motion to approve the clay model by Daniel Macchiarini for the bronze book element of the new mural artwork on the Cortland Avenue side of the Bernal Heights Branch Library.

Program Director Susan Pontious explained how she visited the studio of Daniel Macchiarini to review the clay model and patina colors for the bronze book element of the new mural artwork on the Cortland Avenue side of the Bernal Heights Branch Library. She recommended its approval.

Commissioner Sklar called for public comment.

Peter Warfield, Library Users Association, said he preferred to stay away from comments about the artwork itself. He stated that regardless of the artwork his position would remain the same. He stated that replacing the existing mural on the Bernal Heights Branch Library was wrong. He said the existing mural had rich content that was never discussed by the Visual Arts Committee (“VAC”) and that removing the mural was a cultural crime. He added that he filed a complaint with the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force (“SOTF”) against Supervisor David Campos for redacting hundreds of personal emails on documents relating to the mural. He said that the SOTF found the redactions unlawful. He said that this motion should not be approved.

Ray Hartz, San Francisco Open Government, read the following statement:

“Without any intention of questioning the motives of those making the decisions which will result in the removal of the murals on the Bernal Heights Public Library, I want to raise the issue of how most of the decisions were reached. Honestly, I don’t know! Despite public information requests of the Library, Library Commission, Arts Commission, Supervisor Campos, and others, I have been unable to determine much of anything about who made these decisions or how they were made. There were few public meetings, and no agendas, minutes, recorded discussions, recorded votes, and the list goes on. None of the requirements under either the Sunshine Ordinance or the Brown Act were met! Simply repeating the mantra that this was a “community process” doesn’t mean it was either public or even legal! What we ended with is a lack of anything to show the public was included in any meaningful way!”

Mr. Hartz stated that he had attended numerous Library Commission meetings where people changed their recommendations regarding the Bernal Heights Branch Library mural. He stated that if you looked through the public records you would find that this public project on a public building using public funds was decided on outside the view of the public. He said that the project was in violation of the public process.

Ellen Egbert, a Bernal Heights resident and library supporter said she attended every community meeting regarding the Bernal Heights Branch Library mural. She said she liked the clay model of the book and hoped to see the new mural on the exterior of the library finished soon. She stated that she hoped the Commissioners would approve the model so the project could move forward.

Motion: Motion to approve Consent Calendar item.
Moved: Beltran/Keehn
The motion was unanimously approved

THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS MOVED FROM ITEM 10 TO ITEM 3

3. Central Subway Chinatown Station – Yumei Hou Project
Jennifer Lovvorn
Action

Project Manager Jennifer Lovvorn presented the conceptual design by Yumei Hou for the cut metal artwork for the mezzanine landing and ticketing hall walls of the Central Subway Chinatown Station. She introduced Yumei Hou and her interpreter who were present at the meeting to answer questions. Ms. Lovvorn explained that Ms. Hou was selected over a year ago on the basis of an artwork proposal which had to change based on revisions to the station’s architecture. She stated that the Arts Commission has entered into contract with the artist to produce the designs for the project. Ms. Lovvorn then presented the artist’s paper cut conceptual designs which will later be translated into cut metal.

Ms. Lovvorn noted that the artist’s conceptual designs for the mezzanine and ticketing hall walls are in keeping with her original proposal which was based on the traditional Chinese sprout dance and incorporates characters associated with that story. Ms. Lovvorn explained that for the mezzanine landing, the artist has created two design options for the Commissioners to choose from. She stated that Public Art Program staff support the artist’s preferred design featuring a bride in a carriage and recommend it to the Committee because the design’s composition is more dynamic.

Commissioner Chew commented that he felt that artist was very talented. He felt that there was a risk of a paper cut work appearing decorative, but that the artist had succeeded in achieving a work of fine art.

Commissioner Keehn asked if the artist could produce a hybrid image that combined aspects of the two options. She felt that the design for the ticketing hall wall was more sophisticated and suggested that the artist revise her design for the mezzanine landing to reach the same level. Ms. Lovvorn said that the artist’s contract allows for a round of revisions.

Commissioner Silverman suggested that the artist incorporate more detail in the outfits of the characters to match the finer lines accomplished in the ticketing hall wall design.

Commissioner Sklar called for public comment:

Jonah Hendrickson asked for clarification on why the artist created one option for the ticketing hall wall and two options for the mezzanine landing design. Ms. Lovvorn explained that the original design for the ticketing hall wall had to be revised when the station architecture changed. She added that the mezzanine landing became a new opportunity at that time and that Public Art Program staff had asked the artist to create an alternate to one design that was submitted for review.

Mr. Hartz stated that while he was not an artist, he knows what art he likes. He said he felt the second options would go with the ticketing hall wall design and asked the Commissioners to consider a contrast between the two designs when making their decision. Mr. Hartz stated that discussion of this agenda item had gone over the anticipated presentation time and hoped it would not discourage time for public comment.

Mr. Warfield stated that he appreciated the animation among the Committee members as they discussed this item. He said that that level of discussion is what he expected from the Arts Commission, but it was lacking in the discussion of the Bernal Heights Branch Library mural.

Motion: Motion to approve the conceptual design by Yumei Hou for the cut metal artwork for the mezzanine landing and ticketing hall walls at Chinatown Station.
Moved: Silverman/Chew
The motion was unanimously approved

4. Adolph Sutro Bust
Susan Pontious
Action

Ms. Pontious presented the proposed location at City Hall for the sculptural bust of former San Francisco Mayor, Adolph Sutro. She reminded the Commissioners that they previously approved the gift of the bust commissioned by the United Humanitarian Mission as well as the machette by Jonah Hendrickson who was present at the meeting. Ms. Pontious explained that fortuitously, a niche for the bust has become available at City Hall. She said the niche previously belonged to the bust of former San Francisco Mayor, Willie Brown. She added that this location would place the Adolf Sutro bust on the same floor as other commemorative busts of his contemporaries. Ms. Pontious added that City Hall Building Management has approved this location. She noted that the base design and materials as well as a full scale clay machete will be presented to the VAC at a later date.

Commissioner Sklar called for public comment.

Mr. Warfield asked for clarification on what entrance the Adolf Sutro bust would be located at in City Hall. He asked for clarification on which bust would be replaced by the Willie Brown bust. Mr. Hendrickson replied that the Adolf Sutro bust would be installed at the Van Ness Avenue side of City Hall. Ms. Pontious explained that the Willie Brown bust was relocated upstairs with busts of his contemporaries, former Mayors Feinstein and Moscone.

Motion: Motion to approve the empty niche next to the Van Ness entrance to City Hall as the site for the sculptural bust of Adolph Sutro, (San Francisco mayor 1895-1897,) a gift from the United Humanitarian Mission.
Moved: Silverman/Keehn
The motion was unanimously approved

5. SFAC Gallery
Meg Shiffler
Action

Gallery Director Meg Shiffler presented the work of artists Randy Colosky, Val Britton and Rachel Mica Weiss who have been commissioned to create installations at the SFAC Gallery’s Window Installation Site. Ms. Shiffler explained that Mr. Colosky was selected based on his sculptural works made from industrial materials. She described the work of Ms. Britton whose work begins as two-dimensional and becomes more sculptural as she builds surface with collage media. She explained that Ms. Weiss creates large-scale sculptural work developed over time through elaborate processes.

Ms. Shiffler requested that the meeting be dedicated to the memory of Bruno Mauro who passed away on May 15, 2012. She noted that Mr. Mauro was a celebrated gallerist and curator who was greatly loved by the Bay Area arts community.

Motion: Motion to approve artist honorarium payments in the amount of $1200 each to the following artists for their newly commissioned projects exhibited at the SFAC Gallery’s Window Installation Site: Randy Colosky, Val Britton and Rachel Mica Weiss.
Moved: Silverman/Keehn
The motion was unanimously approved

3. Public Safety Building – Police Memorial
Mary Chou
Action

Project Manager Mary Chou presented the revised designs by Attie Art Projects LLC (aka Shimon Attie/Scott Attie) for the police memorial artwork at the new Public Safety Building. Ms. Chou described the artwork as a glass cylinder with a black steel backdrop incorporating text. She noted that due to budgetary constraints, the artist is exploring a truncated version of the backdrop to accommodate the cost of the primary artwork element, the glass cylinder. Ms. Chou explained that the revised design includes metal cutouts forming the text and a soffit to conceal the lighting for the cylinder. She noted that the artist is happy with this solution.

Commissioner Silverman commented that the soffit created a distracting line.

Commissioner Sklar commented that the absence of a backdrop reduced the drama of the artwork.

Commissioner Keehn asked why there were so many budget discrepancies. Ms. Chou replied that the project is still in the Design Development phase where design decisions are being made based on material cost estimates.

Commissioner Sklar asked if other materials were considered for the backdrop. Ms. Pontious replied that many materials were considered such as steel and granite which were also cost prohibitive. Commissioner Sklar asked if the backdrop could be incorporated into the concrete plane behind the glass cylinder. She also suggested another approach of making the soffit wide enough to place the text on top of it. Ms. Chou said she would explore these options with the architects.

Commissioner Sklar called for public comment.

Mr. Warfield inquired about the content of the text inscribed on the glass cylinder. Ms. Chou explained that the artist is working with a poet to create written expressions of gratitude to fallen police officers. Mr. Warfield asked if the VAC had seen examples of that text. Ms. Chou said that the text will be presented to the VAC prior to fabrication.

Motion: Motion to approve revised designs by Attie Art Projects LLC (aka Shimon Attie/Scott Attie) for the police memorial artwork at the new Public Safety Building.
Moved: Silverman/Chew
The motion was unanimously approved

7. Civic Art Collection
Allison Cummings
Discussion

Senior Registrar Allison Cummings reported on the relocation of Jim Dine’s Venus with Rope, 1986 and Stephen De Staebler’s Man with Flame, 1986 from the plaza just north of Moscone Parking Garage at 3rd and Howard streets. Ms. Cummings explained that the property was recently sold and the sculptures had to be relocated due to renovations occurring at that site. She noted that both sculptures have been moved to a storage facility while Arts Commission staff works to identify a new installation site.

Commissioner Sklar called for public comment. There was no public comment.

8. General Hospital
Susan Pontious
Action

Ms. Pontious presented Rupert Garcia’s mosaics and terrazzo floor design for the entry lobby of the new General Hospital. Ms. Pontious showed mock-ups of the artist’s tile treatment and terrazzo floor colors. She explained that the artist has completed the Design Development phase of the project and is ready to proceed to fabrication and installation.

Commissioner Sklar called for public comment. There was no public comment.

Motion: Motion to approve design development/construction documents for Rupert Garcia’s mosaics and terrazzo floor design for General Hospital.
Moved: Keehn/Chew
The motion was unanimously approved

Motion: Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to modify Rupert Garcia’s design contract to increase it by $257,312 for a new contract amount of $307,312 for fabrication and installation of two tile mosaic murals and consulting services during construction of the artist’s terrazzo floor design for the Acute Care Unit at General Hospital.
Moved: Silverman/Chew
The motion was unanimously approved

9. San Francisco International Airport
Susan Pontious
Action

A. Control Tower

Ms. Pontious presented the revised program outline and budget for the Control Tower connectors at the San Francisco International Airport. Ms. Pontious explained that the Control Tower building connects Terminals 1 and 2, and the Commissioners had recently approved some wall opportunities at this site. She added that the space may be used by and individual artist to create one large work, or used for a series of smaller works by one artist or a group of artists. She said that decision was up to the Arts Commission and the Airport Art Steering Committee. She asked the Commissioners for feedback.

Commissioner Sklar noted that the space was very large and it was advisable to stay within a theme or vernacular if multiple artists were selected.

Commissioner Silverman commented that it might look chaotic if too many artists were chosen. Ms. Pontious replied that she would select no more than three.

Commissioner Keehn suggested that opportunity be offered to one artist to do one or multiple pieces. She asked if Ms. Pontious would present a selection of artists to the VAC. Ms. Pontious replied that a Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) would be issued and selection panel would chose a proposal to recommend to the VAC.

Commissioner Sklar called for public comment.

Mr. Hartz suggested that the project be given to three artists to create three separate works.

Motion: Motion to approve the revised project outline and budget for the Control Tower connectors at the San Francisco International Airport.
Moved: Silverman/Chew
The motion was unanimously approved

B. Terminal 3 Check-in and Boarding Area E

Ms. Pontious presented the project opportunities and preliminary budget for Terminal 3 Check-in and Boarding Area E at the San Francisco International Airport. Ms. Pontious explained that originally, the artist Amy Ellingson was selected to create a terrazzo floor design for Boarding Area E. However, due to architectural revisions, the terrazzo floor is no longer a viable art opportunity. Ms. Pontious noted that two long wall expanses are available in the newly designed space where Ms. Ellingson will execute two deigns in tile mosaic. She noted that the artist’s conceptual designs will be presented to the VAC at a later date.

Ms. Pontious reported that there are several potential artwork sites at the Terminal 3 Check-in. She presented the budget and explained that the artwork opportunities have yet to be defined. Ms. Pontious noted that she will meet with the Airport Art Steering Committee to determine the opportunities and would issue an RFQ for multiple projects shortly thereafter.

Commissioner Sklar called for public comment. There was no public comment.

Motion: Motion to approve sites and preliminary budget for public art projects for Terminal 3: Check-in and Boarding Area E at the San Francisco International Airport.
Moved: Keehn/Silverman
The motion was unanimously approved

Motion: Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a contract with Amy Ellingson for the conceptual design of an artwork for the San Francisco International Airport’s Boarding Area E in Terminal 3 in an amount not to exceed $15,000.
Moved: Chew/Silverman
The motion was unanimously approved

10. Central Subway Chinatown Station – Tomie Arai Project
Jennifer Lovvorn
Action

Ms. Lovvorn presented the expanded Tomie Arai artwork project location on the façade of the Central Subway Chinatown Station and reported on the impact on the project budget. Ms. Lovvorn reminded the Commissioners that they had directed the artist to extend the artwork onto the Washington Street façade and, if possible, to the south facing façade. She stated that the Planning Department is in the process of making further changes to the station’s design, but felt confident that those changes would not impact the art. She noted that while the artist’s imagery is not final, it is determined that she will work with irregularly shaped glass panels. Ms. Lovvorn reported that the cost of the art glass installation was higher than originally anticipated. If the artist were to implement the entire expansion, the cost would be approximately 1.5 million dollars which is much higher than the original budget. She stated that the Public Art Staff is recommending an expansion of the artwork to only the Washington Street façade which would result in an estimated budget increase of $400,000 over the original budget allocation of $800,000 for the entire project from design and fabrication through installation. Ms. Lovvorn stated that the current budget that is being presented to the Commissioners represents the project costs without the cost of fabrication and installation. The fabrication and installation costs will be determined later after these aspects of the project have gone out to bid.

Commissioner Sklar called for public comment. There was no public comment.

Motion: Motion to approve the expansion of the Tomie Arai artwork at Chinatown Station onto the Washington Street façade and to increase the artist’s contract amount from $290,500 to an amount not to exceed $351,000 to cover the additional scope of work associated with the artwork expansion (inclusive of all contract expenses except art glass fabrication and installation).
Moved: Chew/Silverman
The motion was unanimously approved

11. Central Subway Chinatown Station – Crosscut Cavern Wall
Jennifer Lovvorn
Action

Ms. Lovvorn reported that in addition to the two major artworks by Yumei Hou and Tomie Arai at the Central Subway Chinatown Station, a new project opportunity exists on the Crosscut Cavern Wall which the Commissioners had approved as a project location in February of this year. At that time, Ms. Lovvorn had stated that she would return to the Commission with a detailed project outline that included the project budget allocation, selection approach and timeline. Ms. Lovvorn stated that the budget allocation is $360,000 which will cover both the artist’s contact and the cost of installation. The project outline calls for a national RFQ to be issued and an artist selection panel to choose three to five artists to create proposals for the site. One of those proposals will be selected to implement. Commissioner Chew offered to serve on the artist selection panel. The selection process is scheduled to be completed in January 2013.

Commissioner Sklar called for public comment.

Mr. Warfield asked what “crosscut” meant. Ms. Lovvorn responded by saying that the wall is at the end of a corridor that cuts across the concourse and the name helps to distinguish it from other walls in the station.

Motion: Motion to approve the project description, budget allocation, selection approach and timeline as described in the Detailed Project Outline for Central Subway Chinatown Station: Crosscut Cavern Wall.
Moved: Chew/Keehn
The motion was unanimously approved

12. Central Subway 4th and Brannan Platform Station
Jennifer Lovvorn
Action

Ms. Lovvorn presented the selected artist for the pole mounted artwork project as recommended by the 4th and Brannan Platform Station Public Artist Selection Panel and requested contract authorization. Ms. Lovvorn explained that of the five finalists chosen to create proposals for this art opportunity, four submitted work for review. She said that after reviewing the four proposals, the selection panel chose artist Moto Ohtake for the project. She then showed Mr. Ohtake’s proposal images for a wind activated, kinetic artwork. Ms. Lovvorn noted that the panel selected this proposal with the recommendation that the artist refine the main bearing to be in line with the profile of the pole, to paint the bearing to match the color of the pole, and to have the artwork highly engineered. Ms. Lovvorn presented video footage of similar past artworks by Mr. Ohtake to demonstrate how the kinetic movement looked.

Commissioner Sklar called for public comment.

Mr. Warfield stated that it was at first hard to identify the artwork in the proposal image. He mentioned other wind activated public artworks in the City that, to him, felt more substantial. He said it might be difficult to distinguish the artwork from a PG & E cable or a power line. He said that in general, the work looks fun but thought that painting or thickening the sculpture might make it stand out more.

Motion: Motion to approve the selection of the artist Moto Ohtake and his proposal for the pole mounted artwork project with modifications as recommended by the 4th and Brannan Platform Station Public Artist Selection Panel.
Moved: Silverman/Chew
The motion was unanimously approved

Motion: Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a contract with Moto Ohtake selected by the 4th and Brannan Platform Station Public Artist Selection Panel for an artwork for the Central Subway 4th and Brannan Platform Station in an amount not to exceed $125,000.
Moved: Keehn/Silverman
The motion was unanimously approved

13. Central Subway Moscone Station – Entry Plaza Sculpture
Jennifer Lovvorn
Action

Ms. Lovvorn reported that in addition to the artwork by Catherine Wagner at the Central Subway Moscone Station, a sculpture will be purchased for the station’s entry plaza which the Commissioners had approved as a project location in January of this year. At that time, Ms. Lovvorn had stated that she would return to the Commission with a detailed project outline that included the project budget allocation, selection approach and timeline. She stated that the budget allocation for this purchase is up to one and a half million dollars. The project outline calls for a Request for Proposals to be issued nationally inviting artists and galleries to submit documentation for available sculptures that fit the criteria for this project which include that the work be of museum caliber and of an appropriate scale for this plaza.

Commissioner Sklar called for public comment. There was no public comment.

Motion: Motion to approve the project description, budget allocation, selection approach and timeline as described in the Detailed Project Outline for Central Subway Moscone Station: Entry Plaza Sculpture.
Moved: Keehn/Silverman

The motion was unanimously approved

14. Central Subway Moscone Station – Ticketing Hall Wall
Jennifer Lovvorn
Action

Ms. Lovvorn reported that an additional project opportunity exists on the ticketing hall wall at the Central Subway Moscone Station which the Commissioners had approved as a project location in January of this year. At that time, Ms. Lovvorn had stated that she would return to the Commission with a detailed project outline that included the project budget allocation, selection approach and timeline. Ms. Lovvorn stated that the budget allocation is $500,000 which will cover both the artist’s contact and the cost of installation. The project outline calls for a national RFQ to be issued. An artist selection panel will choose three to five candidates to create proposals for the site, and one of those proposals will be selected for implementation.

Commissioner Sklar called for public comment.

Mr. Warfield asked if there was a written document which defines project procedures and timelines. Ms. Lovvorn replied that procedures and timelines may be found in the Civic Art Collection Guidelines.

Motion: Motion to approve the project description, budget allocation, selection approach and timeline as described in the Detailed Project Outline for Central Subway Moscone Station: Ticketing Hall Wall.
Moved: Chew/Silverman
The motion was unanimously approved

15. Central Subway Union Square Market Street Station – Elevator Enclosure and Deck Art Glass Treatment
Jennifer Lovvorn
Action

Ms. Lovvorn reported that an additional project opportunity exists for glass art on the elevator enclosure and deck of the Central Subway Union Square Market Street Station which the Commissioners had approved as a project location in January of this year. At that time, Ms. Lovvorn had stated that she would return to the Commission with a detailed project outline that included the project budget allocation, selection approach and timeline. Ms. Lovvorn stated that the budget allocation is $100,000 which will cover both the artist’s design contact and the difference in the cost of the glass due to the artist’s treatment. She explained that an artist will be selected to create a design which will be implemented by the general contractor. Ms. Lovvorn said that a national RFQ will be issued for this project, an artist selection panel will choose three to five candidates to create proposals for the site, and one of those proposals will be selected for implementation. She noted the inclusion of an additional community representative on this project’s artist selection panel to represent the Union Square Business Improvement District.

Commissioner Sklar called for public comment. There was no public comment.

Motion: Motion to approve the project description, budget allocation, selection approach and timeline as described in the Detailed Project Outline for Central Subway Union Square Market Street Station: Elevator Enclosure and Deck Art Glass Treatment.
Moved: Chew/Silverman
The motion was unanimously approved

16. Central Subway Moscone Station – Platform Floor Terrazzo Design
Jennifer Lovvorn
Discussion

Ms. Lovvorn presented a project update on Moscone Station – Platform Floor Terrazzo Design. Ms. Lovvorn explained that this new project opportunity has been eliminated due to the budget impact of the Arts Commission’s request to expand Tomie Arai’s project at the Central Subway Chinatown Station. If the terrazzo project is eliminated, Moscone Station will have three public art projects, which is the same number of artwork projects as the other two subway stations.

THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS TABLED

17. Moscone West
Jill Manton
Action

Update on Facsimile maintenance project at Moscone West.

Motion: Motion to approve a contract not to exceed $29,000 with Scott Minneman for maintenance work on the Facsimile art project at Moscone West.

18. Temporary Installation of Jun Kaneko Sculptures
Jill Manton

Ms. Pontious presented on behalf of Director of Policy and Planning Jill Manton. Ms. Pontious noted that the selection of sculptures by Jun Kaneko for temporary installation at the War Memorial Opera House had changed. She added that the artist had conducted a site visit at the War Memorial Opera House and had changed the installation locations as well. She presented the new selection of sculptures and showed renderings of their new installation locations.

Commissioner Sklar called for public comment. There was no public comment.

Motion: Motion to approve the two new sculptures proposed by Jun Kaneko for placement in front of the War Memorial Opera House. The sculptures are each entitled Untitled 2011 and the dimensions including base are 71”H x53” W x48”D and 71”Hx57”Wx48”D. The installation period shall commence on June 4, 2012 and continue through late fall/early winter 2012 (date to be mutually agreed upon by artist, War Memorial and Arts Commission.)
Moved: Chew/Silverman
The motion was unanimously approved

19. 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.)

Mr. Warfield stated that the SOTF had found the Arts Commission in willful violation regarding the provision of un-redacted information. He said that the item will be heard again at a full SOTF meeting where he expects the Arts Commission will be sent elsewhere for further enforcement. He said he appreciated the improved public comment opportunities at the Arts Commission meetings. He said that the Arts Commission had been found in at least five violations of the Sunshine Ordinance and that all were related to, or affected the Bernal Heights Branch Library mural project. He said that the SOTF also found Supervisor Campos in violation of the Sunshine Ordinance for his redaction of materials related to the Bernal Heights Branch Library mural provided to Library Users Association. He stated that the decisions about the mural were made through a process that was supposedly open to the public, yet Supervisor Campos’ documents were in violation of the Sunshine Ordinance. He said that many aspects of actions taken by the VAC and Supervisor Campos have not only been bad, but have been legally in violation of the Sunshine Ordinance. He noted that all violations against the Arts Commission had been voted on unanimously by the SOTF. He said that unfortunately, the Arts Commission’s Public Relations Manager appeared at the Compliance and Amendments Committee of the SOTF and said that the Arts Commission does not intend to comply with the order of determination.

Ms. Pontious clarified that the under direction of the City Attorney, the Arts Commission has been advised that providing the un-redacted documents requested by Mr. Warfield is against State law.

20. 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.)

There was no new business or announcements.

21. Adjournment
Action

The meeting adjourned at 5:17 p.m. in memory of Bruno Mauro.
 
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