SAN FRANCISCO ARTS COMMISSION
VISUAL ARTS COMMITTEE
Wednesday, December 16 , 2015
3 p.m.
401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 125
San Francisco, CA 94102

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Agenda

1.         Roll Call

2.         Public Comment
Discussion

3.         SFAC Galleries
Meg Shiffler
Discussion
Explanatory Documents:  Overview of Strategic Plan Alignment
Presentation Time: Approximately 15 minutes

Discussion and review of SFAC Galleries strategic plan alignment objectives and discussion about how the implementation of programs is/has been affected by circumstances related to resources and capacity.

4.         Precita Eyes Mural at Laguna Honda Hospital
Susan Pontious
Action
Explanatory Documents:  Letter of Intention; Images of mural and proposed site
Presentation Time: Approximately 10 minutes

Presentation of the plans to expand the mural Celebrating 150 Years of Compassionate, Dedicated Service to the Community at Laguna Honda Hospital.

Motion: Motion to approve the site proposed for the expansion of the mural, Celebrating 150 Years of Compassionate, Dedicated Service to the Community, by artists Elaine Chu and Yukako Ezoe Onodera at Laguna Honda Hospital located at 375 Laguna Honda Boulevard. If artists are successful in obtaining funding for the project, they will return for mural design approval as per the Arts Commission’s guidelines at a later date.

5.         Huntington Park: Restoration and Conservation of Fountain of the Tortoises and Dancing Sprites
Allison Cummings
Staff Report
Explanatory Documents: Images; Fountain of the Tortoises, Dancing Sprites
Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes

Presentation of completed restoration projects at Huntington Park in the Nob Hill neighborhood. Fountain of the Tortoises, reproduction circa 1900 of original by Giacomo Della Porta, marble and bronze (SFAC Accession Number 1954.18) and Dancing Sprites, circa 1942 by Henri Leon Greber, bronze (SFAC Accession Number 1942.1) both underwent significant conservation to sculptural elements and complete replacement of plumbing systems

6.         1500 Mission Street: Preliminary Plan
Susan Pontious
Discussion
Explanatory Documents: Preliminary Architectural Plans
Presentation Time: 10 minutes

Presentation of preliminary development plans for 1500 Mission Street and the opportunity for a public art project.

7.         John O'Connell High School
Susan Pontious
Action
Explanatory Documents: Design Documents
Presentation Time: 10 minutes

Presentation and seeking approval of sculpture installation designed by Marisha Farnsworth, Hallie Chen and Craig Hollow at John O’Connell High School

Motion: Motion to approve a sculpture installation, designed by Marisha Farnsworth, Hallie Chen and Craig Hollow, located in front of John O’Connell High School on Folsom Street. The project is funded through a grant from the non-profit Kaboom and the Superbowl 50 Fund.

8.         New Business, Old Business, and Announcements
Discussion

9.         Adjournment
Action

JDC 12/9/15

JDC 12/10/15: Explanatory Documents Added, Item #4

JDC 12/16/15: Explanatory Documents Added, Item #5

Notices

Explanatory documents listed above, as well as documents created or distributed after the posting of this agenda to the Arts Commission will be available for public inspection and copying at the Arts Commission office, 401 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 325, San Francisco, CA 94102, during regular business hours. Info: Jenn Doyle Crane, jennifer.crane@sfgov.org, 415-252-2100. 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.

Public comment in regard to specific items will be taken before or during consideration of the item.

If persons who are unable to attend the public meeting or hearing may submit to the City, by the time the proceeding begins, written comments regarding the subject of the meeting or hearing, and these comments will be made a part of the official public record, and the comments will be brought to the attention of the person or persons conducting the public meeting or hearing. Written comments pertaining to this meeting should be submitted to the Arts Commission, 401 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 325, San Francisco, CA 94102, during regular business hours with attention to Jenn Doyle Crane or email to jennifer.crane@sfgov.org  at least 24 hours before the meeting, except for Monday meetings, for which the deadline is 4:00 p.m. the previous Friday.

The ringing of and use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting. Please be advised that the Chair may order the removal from the meeting of any person(s) responsible for the ringing or use of a cell phone, pager, or other similar sound-producing electronic devices.

In order to assist the City’s efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illnesses, multiple chemical sensitivity, or related disabilities, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various chemical‐based products. Please help the City accommodate these individuals.

To obtain a disability‐related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in the meeting, please contact Jenn Doyle Crane, jennifer.crane@sfgov.org, 415-252-2100, at least 48 hours before the meeting, except for Monday meetings, for which the deadline is 4:00 p.m. the previous Friday.

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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 Frank Darby 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 Mr. Darby or by printing Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code on the Internet, http://www.sfgov.org/sunshine/

ACCESSIBLE 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 Program Associate, Jenn Doyle Crane, at least 48 hours before the meeting at 415-252-2100. 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 415-252-2100向Jenn Doyle Crane 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 Program Associate, Jenn Doyle Crane, por lo menos 48 horas antes de la reunión al 415-252-2100. 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 Program Associate, Jenn Doyle Crane sa 415-252-2100. 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.