Full Commission - April 2, 2018 - Agenda

Meeting Date: 
April 2, 2018 - 2:00pm
Location: 
City Hall Room 416
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102

MEETING OF THE FULL ARTS COMMISSION
Monday, April 2, 2018
2:00 p.m.

City Hall, Room 416
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place


Agenda


 
Arts Commissioners: JD Beltran, President; Roberto Ordeñana, Vice President
Charles Collins, Simon Frankel, Mary Jung, Dorka Keehn, Sherene Melania, Abby Sadin Schnair, Marcus Shelby, Janine Shiota, Jessica Silverman, Barbara Sklar, Lydia So, Kimberlee Stryker, Paul Woolford; Rich Hillis, ex officio (non-voting)
 

  1. Roll Call
     
  2. Approval of Minutes
    Action

    Motion to approve March 5, 2018 Minutes.
     
    Explanatory Document: Draft minutes
     
  3. General Public Comment
    Discussion

    (This item is to allow members of the public to comment generally on matters within the Commission’s purview as well as to suggest new agenda items for the Commission’s consideration.)
     
  4. Director’s Report
    Discussion

    Current administrative, budgetary, legislative and programming developments and announcements.
     
  5. Committee Reports and Committee Matters
    1. Executive Committee—JD Beltran, Chair
      1. Discussion: Report from the Executive Committee regarding activities of the Committee and the Programs.
         
    2. Civic Design Review Committee—Kimberlee Stryker, Chair
      1. Discussion: Report from the Civic Design Review Committee regarding activities of the Committee and the Program.
         
    3. Community Arts, Education and Grants Committee—Sherene Melania, Chair
      1. Discussion: Report from the Community Arts, Education and Grants Committee regarding activities of the Committee and the Programs.
         
      2. Action: Discussion and possible motion to rescind the FY2018-2019 Special Grant to Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association, for an amount not to exceed $30,000 authorized by Resolution No. 0305-18-067.
         
      3. Action: Discussion and possible motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a grant agreement with Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association (Fiscal Sponsor: Intersection for the Arts) for an amount not to exceed $30,000 to provide community engagement through ongoing arts-related programming in District 5.
         
      4. Action: Discussion and possible motion to amend and increase the Special Project Grant to Intersection for the Arts, fiscal sponsor for the Arts Education Alliance of the Bay Area (authorized by Resolution No. 0104-16-016, Resolution No. 0912-16-244 and Resolution No. 1002-17-317) by $20,000, for a total grant amount not to exceed $80,000, and to extend the grant window to June 30, 2019. This grant is to support professional development and networking for the arts provider and teaching artists community.
         
    4. Visual Arts Committee—Dorka Keehn, Chair
      1. Discussion: Report from the Visual Arts Committee regarding activities of the Committee and the Programs.
         
  6. Consent Calendar
    The following items are included in the Consent Calendar subject to withdrawal at the request of a Commissioner.
     
    1. Motion to approve the Visual Arts Committee Meeting Minutes of March 21, 2018.
       
      Civic Design Review Committee Recommendations (March 19, 2018; link to agenda)
      Action
    2. Motion to approve Post-Phase 3 Changes of the Tad’s Steakhouse Project.
       
    3. Motion to approve Phase 1 of the Daly City Vista Grande Drainage Basin Improvements Project contingent upon: 1) inflecting the flat side of the building to make the structure a parallelogram shape; and 2) simplifying the panels in between the doors.
       
    4. Motion to approve Phase 1 of the Castro Station Elevator Project contingent upon 1) that the structural frame have glazing and no mullions; 2) that the top of the elevator be glass; 3) making the structure monochromatic and consistent; 4) implementing the preferred torch light standard; 5) expanding or eliminating the large glass paving at the upper grade level for future proofing; 6) aligning the elevator with the center of entry approach; 7) studying the translucency of the top structure (fritted, opaque or whited) for bird safety; 8) creating more visibility for the elevator at platform level; and 9) studying how security happens in relation to the obelisk.
       
    5. Motion to approve Phase 3 of the SFO AirTrain Extension and Improvements Project contigent upon: 1) minimizing the number of panel sizes on the elevator shaft; and 2) using the same pipes used in fencing for the security door instead of a solid door gate.
       
    6. Motion to approve Phase 2 of the Angelo Rossi Pool Improvement Project contingent upon: 1) extending the new paving at the entrance for wider path; 2) reducing the number of columns of the entrance passage and substantiating the support beam; 3) respecting the pattern of the eaves; 4) using horizontal cable railing instead of picket vertical rail; 5) using preferred color scheme of cream base and bronze metal: 6) adding some more hedge material on the north side of the building; and 7) using Option 1 of the single panel perforated metal.
       
      Visual Arts Committee Recommendations (March 21, 2018; link to agenda)
      Action
    7. Motion to approve the mural design of The Conductor’s Path by artist Allison Tinati (also known as Hueman). The painted mural will be on the exterior walls on Hickory Alley between Van Ness Avenue and Franklin Street, on the south façade of 131, 145, 149, 155 and 159 Fell Street. The mural will also include the east and west façade of 145 Fell Street. The painted mural will measure approximately 20 ft. x 35 ft., 55 ft. x 40 ft., 20 ft. x 28 ft., 20 ft. x 28 ft. and 20 ft. x 28 ft. The east façade at 145 Fell Street will measure approximately 35 ft. x 25 ft. and the west façade will measure approximately 35 ft. x 25 ft. The project is funded by the Community Challenge Grant and is sponsored by Build Public on behalf of The Friends of Hickory Alley; the painted mural will not become part of the Civic Art Collection. The approval is pending CAPA and VARA waivers for artwork placed on private property.
       
    8. Motion to approve the mural design of Tenderloin in Motion by artist Twin Walls Mural Co. (artists Elaine Chu and Marina Perez). The painted mural will be on construction barricades on the entire block of Turk Street between Mason and Taylor Streets on the south side of the street. The painted mural will measure approximately 8 ft. x 300 ft. This temporary mural project will be installed for two years. The project is funded by the Office of Economic and Workforce Development and Group i and is sponsored by CounterPulse; the painted mural will not become part of the Civic Art Collection. The approval is pending a signed CAPA and VARA waiver for artwork placed on private property.
       
    9. Motion to rescind the following resolutions due to a clerical error with the payment amounts:
      RESOLUTION NO. 0108-18-017: Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to pay each of the following artists an honorarium of up to $5,000 for the development of a proposal for Building 1 Plaza for the Treasure Island Art Program: Ai Wei Wei, Pae White, Chakaia Booker and Ned Kahn (alternate).
      RESOLUTION NO. 0108-18-018: Motion to pay an honorarium of up to $5,000 each to Ai Wei Wei, Antony Gormley and Jorge Pardo for the development of a proposal for Waterfront Plaza for the Treasure Island Art Program.
      RESOLUTION NO. 0108-18-019: Motion to pay an honorarium of up to $5,000 each to Hiroshi Sugimoto, Chakaia Booker and Andy Goldsworthy for the development of a proposal for Yerba Buena Hilltop Park for the Treasure Island Art Program.
       
    10. Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to pay each of the following artists an honorarium for the development of proposals for the Treasure Island Art Program, not to exceed the amounts listed:
      Building One Plaza Artists:
      Ai Wei Wei, Represented by Haines Fine Arts LTD, $3,000
      Chakaia Booker, $3,826
      Pae White, DBA Pae White Studio, Inc., $3,700
       
      Waterfront Plaza Artists:
      Ai Wei Wei, Represented by Haines Fine Arts LTD, $3,000
      Antony Gormley, Represented by White Cube Limited, $7,500
      Jorge Pardo, DBA Jorge Pardo Sculpture LLC, $3,725
       
      Yerba Buena Island Hilltop Park Artists:
      Hiroshi Sugimoto, DBA Door Four LLC, $4,652
      Chakaia Booker, $3,826
      Andy Goldsworthy, Represented by Haines Fine Arts LTD, $5,183
       
    11. Motion to rescind the following resolutions due to a schedule change:
      RESOLUTION NO. 0108-18-015: Motion to approve the display of a sculpture entitled Squared by artist Charles Gadeken in Patricia’s Green for a period from January 2018 through January 2019, and to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to execute a loan agreement with the artist for $45,000 inclusive of honorarium, loan fee, engineering, insurance, transportation, installation, deinstallation and periodic maintenance of the work during the term of its display, pending approval from the Recreation and Park Commission.
      RESOLUTION NO. 0108-18-016: Motion to approve the display of a sculpture entitled Tara by artist Dana Albany in Patricia’s Green for a period from January 2019 through January 2020, and to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to execute a loan agreement with the artist for $20,000 inclusive of honorarium, loan fee, engineering, insurance, transportation, installation, deinstallation and periodic maintenance of the work during the term of its display, pending approval from the Recreation and Park Commission.
       
    12. Motion to approve the display of a sculpture entitled Squared by artist Charles Gadeken in Patricia’s Green for a period from May 2018 through May 2019, and to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to execute a loan agreement with the artist for $45,000 inclusive of honorarium, loan fee, engineering, insurance, transportation, installation, deinstallation and periodic maintenance of the work during the term of its display, pending approval from the Recreation and Park Commission.
       
    13. Motion to approve the display of a sculpture entitled Tara by artist Dana Albany in Patricia’s Green for a period from May 2019 through May 2020, and to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to execute a loan agreement with the artist for $20,000 inclusive of honorarium, loan fee, engineering, insurance, transportation, installation, deinstallation and periodic maintenance of the work during the term of its display, pending approval from the Recreation and Park Commission.
       
    14. Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to increase Michelle Fleck’s contract from $6,720 to $13,440 (an increase of $6,720) to produce a StreetSmARTS Mural at 285 Bartlett Street, to cover two sides of the building flanking the entryway instead of one as accounted for in the original agreement.
       
    15. Motion to retroactively approve Erica Deeman, artist, as a panelist for public art selection panels for the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year.
       
    16. Motion to approve the following arts professionals as panelists for public art selection panels for the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year:
      Indira Allegra, artist and independent curator
      Jacqueline Francis, Chair, Visual and Critical Studies, California College of the Arts
      Ajuan M. Mance, Professor, English, Mills College and artist
      Karen Mar, Architect, YAMAMAR
      Dorothy Santos, independent writer, editor and curator
      Karen Seneferu, professor, artist and curator
       
    17. Motion to approve a curatorial honorarium in the amount of $5,000 to Ann Jastrab for the research and development of an SFAC Galleries’ exhibition (title to be determined) at San Francisco City Hall opening in May 2018.
       
    18. Motion to approve artists’ honoraria for participation in an SFAC Galleries exhibition at San Francisco City Hall opening in May 2018. The following artists will receive the following amounts to fund the research and development of artwork for exhibition: Mercedes Dorame ($2,600), Donna J. Wan ($2,000), Greta Pratt ($1,900), Mimi Plumb ($2,500), Kari Orvik ($1,800), Christa Blackwood ($1,800), Jennifer Little ($1,700), Ingeborg Gerdes ($1,800), Tomiko Jones ($1,900) and Kathya Landeros ($2,000).
       
    19. Motion to approve artists’ honoraria for participating in the SFAC Galleries Neighborhood Arts Program 50th Anniversary exhibition, as follows: $2,000 to Veronica De Jesus for newly commissioned works; $400 to each of the following for loaning existing works: Enrique Chagoya, Lenore Chinn, Juan Fuentes, Orlando de la Garza, Katie Gilmartin, Aron Kantor, Việt Lê, Elizabeth Maynard, Geri Montano, Joe Ramos and Rene Yañez, plus additional artists to be announced at a later date.
       
    20. Motion to approve Rodney Ewing’s six final designs for the 2018 Art on Market Street Kiosk Poster Series.
       
    21. Motion to approve the project outline for the 2019 Art on Market Street Kiosk Poster Series.
       
    22. Motion to approve Michael Arcega, Michael Bartalos, Adam Feibelman, Amos Goldbaum and Eric Powell as finalists for the Ambulance Deployment Facility Public Art Project as recommended by the artist selection panel.
       
    23. Motion to approve the Conceptual Design (revised design and location of artwork) by Jason Jägel for the San Francisco International Airport: Terminal 1, Boarding Area B, Holdroom 10.
       
    24. Motion to approve the final design development documents and construction document phase deliverables for Sarah Sze’s artwork, Double Horizon, for the Moscone Expansion, West Bridge Public Art Project.
       
      Executive Committee Recommendations (March 26, 2018; link to agenda)
      Action
    25. Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a grant agreement with SF Travel for an amount not to exceed $275,000 to support artist presenters, keynote speakers, translation services, cultural venue fees and associated costs of the World Cities Culture Summit in San Francisco in November 2018 as part of local co-host obligations.
       
    26. Motion to approve the proposed allocation of $1,000,000 from the Public Art Trust for the following purposes pursuant to Section 429 of the Planning Code, not to exceed the amounts listed for each:
      $500,000 to be awarded to one or more San Francisco-based arts organizations for capital improvement projects;
      $200,000 to be used for multiple grants to artists and/or nonprofit arts organizations within the City’s established cultural districts for artistic projects that celebrate and honor longstanding communities in imaginative and meaningful ways, and which are free and accessible to the general public;
      $300,000 to be used for temporary public art projects in the Civic Center Commons and other sites as recommended by staff and approved by the Commission.
       
  7. 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.)
     
  8. Adjournment
    Action

     

posted 3/30/18, 11:30 a.m. spr
 


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