SAN FRANCISCO ARTS COMMISSION
MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Monday, April 25, 2022
12:30 p.m.
Remote Meeting via Webex
 

As authorized by California Government Code Section 54953(e) and the Mayor’s 45th Supplement to her February 25, 2020 emergency proclamation, this meeting will be held remotely without providing a physical location. Members of Executive Committee will participate and vote by video. Members of the public may observe the meeting and provide public comment online at https://bit.ly/SFAC425. Instructions for providing public comment are below.

Video Conferencing:
To attend the meeting using the WebEx application click the following link: https://bit.ly/SFAC425. Password: SFAC425

You will then be prompted to enter the following information:

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Audio Conferencing:
To attend the meeting via phone, call: 1-415-655-0001. Enter Meeting Code: 2498 859 6458.  Webinar password: SFAC425 (7322425 from phones).

Public Comment Instructions:
Public Comment instructions using the WebEx platform can be found at the following link: April 25, 2022 Public Comment Instructions.

Written Comment:
The public is encouraged to submit comments by emailing to art-info@sfgov.org. This email address will be monitored until Monday, April 25 at 10:30 a.m. All comments received by the deadline will be read aloud by Arts Commission staff up to the three minutes maximum allotted to each commenter. In the subject line of your email, indicate the meeting date and item number. Note: if your public comment statement is read aloud by Arts Commission staff during an agenda item, this will count as your one opportunity for public comment on that specific item. You will not be able to raise your hand to make additional public comment on the same item if your statement has already been read aloud.

Oral Comment:
Public comment in regard to specific agenda items will be taken before or during consideration of the item. Each speaker may speak for up to three minutes per agenda item, unless the Chair has announced a different length of time at the beginning of the meeting. Speakers may not transfer their time to another person. Any person speaking during a public comment period may supply a written summary of their comments to be included in the minutes if it is 150 words or less. Staff will ask for real-time public comment before reading emailed comments to ensure all members of the public have an opportunity to comment in real time.
 

The San Francisco Arts Commission acknowledges that we are on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula. As the indigenous stewards of this land and in accordance with their traditions, the Ramaytush Ohlone have never ceded, lost nor forgotten their responsibilities as the caretakers of this place, as well as for all peoples who reside in their traditional territory. As guests, we recognize that we benefit from living and working on their traditional homeland. We wish to pay our respects by acknowledging the ancestors, elders and relatives of the Ramaytush Community and by affirming their sovereign rights as First Peoples. As a department dedicated to promoting a diverse and equitable Arts and Culture environment in San Francisco, we are committed to supporting the traditional and contemporary evolution of the American Indian community. 

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Agenda

Executive Committee: Roberto Ordeñana, President and Chair; Janine Shiota, Vice President, JD Beltran, Charles Collins, Debra Walker
 

1. Call to Order, Roll call, Agenda Changes, Land Acknowledgment

   Call to order
   Roll call / Confirmation of quorum
   Agenda Changes
   Ramaytush Ohlone Land Acknowledgement
   
   The San Francisco Arts Commission acknowledges that we are on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula. As the indigenous stewards of this land and in accordance with their traditions, the Ramaytush Ohlone have never ceded, lost nor forgotten their responsibilities as the caretakers of this place, as well as for all peoples who reside in their traditional territory. As guests, we recognize that we benefit from living and working on their traditional homeland. We wish to pay our respects by acknowledging the ancestors, elders and relatives of the Ramaytush Community and by affirming their sovereign rights as First Peoples. As a department dedicated to promoting a diverse and equitable Arts and Culture environment in San Francisco, we are committed to supporting the traditional and contemporary evolution of the American Indian community. 
    
2. General Public Comment
   Discussion
   
   (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.)
    
    
3. Director’s Report
   Discussion
   
   Current developments and announcements, including general program, legislative and budgetary updates.
    
   Staff Presenter: Director of Cultural Affairs Ralph Remington
   
   Presentation Time: Approximately 10 minutes
   
    
4. Racial Equity Update 
   Discussion
   
   Staff Presenter: Sandra Panopio, Senior Racial Equity & Policy Analyst
   
   Presentation Time: Approximately 7 minutes
   
    
5. Cultural Center Allocations
   Discussion and Possible Action
   
   Staff Presenter: Deputy Director of Programs Joanne Lee
   
   Presentation Time: Approximately 10 minutes
    
   1. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into sole source lease and operating grant agreements with the African American Art and Culture Complex, the Bayview Opera House Inc., Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts and SOMArts for four (4) fiscal years, 2022-2023; 2023-2024; 2024-2025; 2025-2026, to ensure the City-owned cultural centers remain open, accessible, and vital contributors to the cultural life of the City. Grant amounts for fiscal year 2022-2023 are below along with the expected total grant amount through 2026, which includes 10% increases per year, and a 15% cap on the total grant amount; and to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to determine the subsequent grant amounts for the remaining three years.
       
   2. Discussion and possible action to approve the Cultural Center fiscal year 2022-2023 grant amount not to exceed $698,745 to the African American Art and Culture Complex; and to sub-grantee Queer Cultural Center for the amount not to exceed $136,255; and to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a total grant agreement amount not to exceed $4,456,521 for fiscal years 2022-2026.
       
   3. Discussion and possible action to approve the Cultural Center fiscal year 2022-2023 grant amount not to exceed $427,297 to the Bayview Opera House; and to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a total grant agreement amount not to exceed $2,280,549 for fiscal years 2022-2026.
       
   4. Discussion and possible action to approve the Cultural Center fiscal year 2022-2023 grant amount not to exceed $690,149 to Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts; and to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a total grant agreement amount not to exceed $3,683,428 for fiscal years 2022-2026. 
       
   5. Discussion and possible action to approve the Cultural Center fiscal year 2022-2023 grant amount not to exceed $786,202 to SOMArts; and to sub-grantee Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center for a grant amount not to exceed $136,255; and to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a total grant agreement not to exceed $4,923,290 for fiscal years 2022-2026.

 

6. New Business and Announcements
   Discussion 
   
   (This item is to allow Commissioners to introduce new agenda items for consideration.) 
   
    
7. Adjournment
   Action

 

posted 4/21/2022, 10:10 a.m., adv
 

Notices

The San Francisco Arts Commission Executive Committee 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.

During the pendency of the closure of the Commission’s offices during the COVID-19 Shelter-in-Place Order and related disruptions to on-site business processes, explanatory documents listed above, as well as documents created or distributed after the posting of this agenda to the Arts Commission will be available only electronically, please contact: Commission Secretary Alyssa Ventre at Alyssa.ventre@sfgov.org or 415-252-2255. 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 3 minutes.  

3. 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
The ringing of and use of cell phones, pagers, and similar sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting, except as necessary to participate remotely. The Chair may order the exclusion from participation of any person responsible for improper disruptions to this remote meeting.

Disability Access
To obtain a disability‐related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in the meeting, please contact Alyssa Ventre at Alyssa.ventre@sfgov.org or 415-252-2255, at least 48 hours before the meeting, except for Monday meetings, for which the deadline is 4:00 p.m. the previous Friday.

Archives Available
A recording of this meeting will be available online after the meeting at the following address: https://sfgov.org/arts/audio-archive-9.

Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Requirements
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 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 by printing Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code on the Internet, http://www.sfgov.org/sunshine/
 

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 Commission Secretary Alyssa Ventre at least 48 hours before the meeting at 415-252-2255. 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415-252-2255向Alyssa Ventre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 Commission Secretary, Alyssa Ventre, por lo menos 48 horas antes de la reunión al 415-252-2255. 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 Commission Secretary Alyssa Ventre sa 415-252-2255. 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.