Civic Design Review Committee - February 8, 2021 - Agenda
SAN FRANCISCO ARTS COMMISSION
MEETING OF THE CIVIC DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
Monday, February 8, 2021
2:00 p.m.
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AGENDA
Civic Design Review Committee Members: Kimberlee Stryker, Chair; Yakuh Askew, Mary Jung, Dorka Keehn, Abby Sadin Schnair, Debra Walker, Paul Woolford
- Roll Call
- General Public Comment
(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.)
- Muni Metro East Expansion Project - Phase 1
Action
Discussion and possible motion to approve Phase 1 of the Muni Metro East Expansion Project
Approximately 35 minutes (Presentation: 20 minutes, Commissioner Discussion: 15 minutes)
This project was previously reviewed on June 30, 2020
Tess Kavanaugh, Project Manager, SFMTA CP&C
Chris Nocon, Project Designer, SFMTA CP&C
Andrew Maloney, Architect, SF Public Works
Andrea Alfonso, Landscape Architect, SF Public Works
Explanatory Documents: Request for Review Form, Presentation, AE Report, CAC Report
- Bay Corridor Transmission and Distribution Project - Phase 3
Action
Discussion and possible motion to approve Phase 3 of the Bay Corridor Transmission and Distribution Project
Approximately 25 minutes (Presentation: 10 minutes, Commissioner Discussion: 15 minutes)
This project was previously reviewed on August 20, 2020 (phase 1 & 2)
David Myerson, Project Manager, SF Water
Jamie Beckman, Project Designer, Merrill Morris
Cathy Merrill, Landscape Architect, Merrill Morris
Explanatory Documents: Request for Review Form, Presentation, Final Landscape Set
- Herz Playground Recreation Center Project - Phase 1
Action
Discussion and possible motion to approve Phase 1 of the Herz Playground Recreation Center Project
Approximately 35 minutes (Presentation: 20 minutes, Commissioner Discussion: 15 minutes)
This project was previously reviewed on August 17, 2020
Alexis Ward, Project Manager, SF Rec and Pak
Marsha Maytum, Project Designer, Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects
Gregg Novicoff, Architect, Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects
Emily Rylander, Landscape Architect, Andrea Cochran Landscape Architecture
Explanatory Documents: Request for Review Form, Presentation
- YBI Westside Bridges Retaining Wall Project – Conceptual
Discussion
Approximately 30 minutes (Presentation: 15 minutes, Commissioner Discussion: 15 minutes)
This project has not been previously reviewed.
Eric Cordoba, Project Manager, SF CTA
Dave Dickinson, Project Designer, WMH
Dave Dickinson, Architect, WMH
Explanatory Documents: Request for Review Form, Presentation, Art Enrichment Report, Civic Art Collection Report
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Southeast Treatment Plant Biosolids Digester Facilities Project – Phase 3
Action
Discussion and possible motion to approve Phase 3 of the Southeast Treatment Plant Biosolids Digester Facilities Project
Approximately 25 minutes (Presentation: 10 minutes, Commissioner Discussion: 15 minutes)
This project was previously reviewed on May 16, 2016, May 15, 2017, December 11, 2017, and June 15, 2020
Carolyn Chiu, Project Manager, SF Water
Project Designer, MWA/SF Public Works
Greg Robley, Architect, MWA
Anthony Esterbrooks, Landscape Architect, SF Public Works
Explanatory Documents: Request for Review Form, Presentation, CD Set Part 1, CD Set Part 2, CD Set Part 3, CD Set Part 4, CD Set Part 5, CD Set Part 6, Art Enrichment Report - Visual Arts Committee Update
Discussion
Approximately 5 minutes
Commissioner Dorka Keehn, Visual Arts Committee
- Staff Report
Discussion
Approximately 5 minutes
Joanne Lee, Deputy Director of Programs
- New Business and Announcements
Discussion
(This item is to allow the Commissioners to introduce new agenda items for consideration, to report on recent arts activities and to make announcements.)
- Adjournment
Action
MW posted 02/04/21, 6:30 p.m.
Notices
The meetings of the San Francisco Arts Commission will be held virtually due to public health emergency.
Agenda Item Information / Materials Available
Each item on the agenda may include the following documents:
1. Department or Agency or report
2. Public correspondence
3. Other explanatory documents
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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.
Meeting Procedures
1. Agenda items will normally be heard in order. Please note, that on occasion a special circumstance may necessitate that an agenda item be taken out of order. To ensure that an agenda item is not missed, it is advised to arrive at the beginning of the meeting. All agenda changes will be announced by the Chair at the top of the meeting.
2. Public comment will be taken before or during the Committee’s consideration of each agenda item. Each speaker will be allowed to speak for the time allotted by the Chair at the top of the meeting or up to three (3) minutes.
3. During General Public Comment, members of the public may address the Commissioners on matters that are within the Arts Commission’s jurisdiction and are not on the agenda.
4. Any person speaking during a public comment period may supply a brief written summary of their comments, which shall, if no more than 150 words, be included in the official file. Written comments pertaining to this meeting should be submitted to
art-info@sfgov.org.
Electronic Devices Prohibited
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Disability Access
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Archives Available
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Accessibility 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 Maysoun Wazwaz at least 48 hours before the meeting at maysoun.wazwaz@sfgov.org. Late requests will be honored if possible. The hearing room is wheelchair accessible.
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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 Maysoun Wazwaz por lo menos 48 horas antes de la reunión al maysoun.wazwaz@sfgov.org. 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 Maysoun Wazwaz sa maysoun.wazwaz@sfgov.org. 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.