MEETING OF THE FULL ARTS COMMISSION
Monday, August 7, 2017
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 July 10, 2017 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 and programming developments and announcements.
    
5. Committee Reports and Committee Matters
   1. Executive Committee—JD Beltran, Chair
      1. Discussion: Discussion and possible motion to the authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Mid-Market Center LLC (“MMC”) regarding MMC’s contribution of $525,000 to the Public Artwork Trust Fund for distribution by grant to the following recipients: Counterpulse: $97,500, Magic Theater: $147,500, Wildflowers Institute: $197,500 and the Tenderloin Equitable Development Project: $72,500.
          
         Explanatory Document: Memorandum of Understanding with MMC
          
   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. Action: Discussion and possible motion to approve the proposed FY2017-2018 Management and Programming Plan (“MPP”) and Budget for the African American Art & Culture Complex (“AAACC”) for a grant amount not to exceed $655,302: $548,370 to AAACC and $106,932 to sub-grantee Queer Cultural Center (“QCC”), pending MPP and budget revisions.
          
         Explanatory Document: AAACC MPP, QCC MPP
          
      2. Action: Discussion and possible motion to approve the proposed FY2017-2018 Management and Programming Plan (“MPP”) and Budget for Bayview Opera House, Inc. (“BVOH, Inc.”) for a grant amount not to exceed $344,742, pending MPP and budget revisions.
          
         Explanatory Document: BVOH MPP
          
      3. Action: Discussion and possible motion to approve the proposed FY2017-2018 Management and Programming Plan (“MPP”) and Budget for SOMArts Cultural Center (“SOMArts”) for a grant amount not to exceed $753,322: $646,390 to SOMArts and $106,932 to sub-grantee Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center (“APICC”), pending MPP and budget revisions.
          
         Explanatory Document: SOMArts MPP, APICC MPP
          
   4. Street Artists Committee—Barbara Sklar, Chair
      1. Discussion: Report from the Street Artists Committee regarding activities of the Committee and the Program.
          
   5. Visual Arts Committee—Dorka Keehn, Chair
      1. Discussion: Report from the Visual Arts Committee regarding activities of the Committee and the Programs.
          
      2. Action: Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to increase Sirron Norris’ contract from $30,000 to $38,000 (an increase of $8,000) to add two additional accent murals and two additional exam room artworks, for the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center Pediatric Emergency Department Mural and Exam Room Art Project.
          
         Explanatory Document: Staff report
          
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 amended Street Artists Committee Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2017.
       
   2. Motion to approve the Street Artists Committee Meeting Minutes of July 12, 2017.
       
   3. Motion to approve the Civic Design Review Committee Meeting Minutes of July 17, 2017.
       
   4. Motion to approve the Visual Arts Committee Meeting Minutes of July 19, 2017.
       
      Civic Design Review Committee Recommendations (July 17, 2017; link to agenda)
      Action
   5. Motion to approve Phase 2 of the SFO AirTrain Extension and Improvements Project.
       
   6. Motion to approve Phase 1 of the Tad’s Steak House Project.
       
   7. Motion to approve Phase 1 of the Garfield Pool and Clubhouse Project contingent upon: 1) the coordination of colors between the existing mural, wall Trespa panels, and public art opportunity, 2) addressing issues of sunlight and glare with the suggested public art opportunity, 3) addressing the lighting plan for increased safety, and 4) conducting studies on fence options to make the fence less cage-like.
       
   8. Motion to approve Phase 2 of the Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant New Headworks Facility Project contingent upon: 1) addressing the integration between the public artwork and the architecture of the façade, 2) selecting a different ground planting that requires less maintenance, and 3) finding an architectural resolution to the zinc wrap of the Grit Handling Building.
       
   9. Motion to approve Phase 2 of the Willie Woo Woo Wong Playground Project.
       
   10. Motion to approve Phase 1 of the Margaret Hayward Playground Renovation Project contingent upon: 1) making the entry points more inviting and ceremonial, 2) continuing the datum line from the clubhouse to the bathroom, 3) developing the fencing, and 4) adding sidelight glazing on the entry doors of the restroom.
        
   11. Motion to approve Phase 2 of the SFO Airport Hotel Project contingent upon: 1) tightening the grid of trees at the north end of the building, 2) restoring the sedum roof, 3) adding two more fastigiate oak trees to the front edge of the building, and 4) using translucent glass for the canopy.
        
       Visual Arts Committee Recommendations (July 19, 2017; link to agenda)
       Action
   12. Motion to approve the mural design entitled The Cayuga Seniors, by lead artist Priya Hand. The mural will be completed with the assistance of Cayuga Community Connectors, students from Balboa High School and the Cayuga Senior community. The painted mural on panels will measure 8 ft. by 14 ft. (overall); to be installed along a fence adjacent to the Cayuga Stairs at 301 Naglee Avenue. The project is funded with a Community Challenge Grant and is sponsored by the Community Living Campaign. The mosaic artwork will not become part of the Civic Art Collection.
        
   13. Motion to retroactively approve the mural designs for the Hemlock Alley Cultural Narrative Mural Project. The project consists of five murals along the north side length of Hemlock Alley, between Larkin and Polk Streets. The painted murals from left to right are as follows: Parrots of Telegraph Hill/Concrete Jungle, 2017 by Ali Futrell, 16 ft. by 26 ft.; Hemlock Mural, 2017 by Will Durkee and Marcus Lee, 15 ft. by 27 ft.; Heart of Chinatown, 2017 by Elaine Chu and Marina Perez-Wong, 17 ft. by 26 ft.; Untitled, 2017 by Mel Waters, 44.5 ft. by 26 ft.; and Tonbo—To believe in yourself, 2017 by Yakako Ezoe Onedera and Naoki Onedera, 23 ft. by 28.5 ft. The project is funded and sponsored by Chevalier Partners, Lower Polk Community Benefit District, and Lower Polk Neighbors with additional funding from the Mayor’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development. The murals will not become part of the Civic Art Collection.
        
   14. Motion to modify the display dates as approved by Resolution No. 1107-16-305 of artists HYBYCOZO’s two illuminated geometric sculptures in Hayes Valley’s Patricia’s Green by revising the stated temporary display dates November 2017 through November 2018, to November 2016 through November 2017 to correct a clerical error.
        
   15. Motion to approve the construction document phase deliverables (final digital files for sample and mock up approval process) by Bernadette Jiyong Frank for Fire Station Five.
        
   16. Motion to approve the photography exhibit celebrating World Breastfeeding Week (August 1 through August 7, 2017). The exhibit will be on display from August 1 through August 31, 2017, in City Hall’s South Light Court. The exhibit is sponsored by Supervisor Katy Tang and the Department of Public Health.
        
   17. Motion to approve the temporary sculpture installation of Centaur, by Laura Kimpton. The project is funded by 650 Indiana Street LLC, developers of the adjacent new residential building, and is co-sponsored by the Friends of Dogpatch Plaza, ArtSpan, She’s Got Wings, Build Public, and Build Inc. The sculpture will be maintained by the Friends of Dogpatch Arts Plaza and 650 Indiana Street LLC. The sculpture will be on view for one year beginning September 2017 in Dogpatch Arts Plaza; pending all necessary approvals from Public Works and addressing Americans with Disabilities Act and child safety requirements.
        
   18. Motion to approve the revised Design Development Phase deliverables by Leah Rosenberg for San Francisco International Airport: International Terminal, Gate Room G96.
        
   19. Motion to approve selected artist Mark Handforth and proposal for a suspended sculpture for San Francisco International Airport: Terminal 1, Boarding Area B, ‘Bend’ Project as recommended by the artist selection panel.
        
   20. Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into contract with artist Mark Handforth for an amount not to exceed $620,000 for design, fabrication, transportation and installation consultation for his proposed sculpture for the San Francisco International Airport: Terminal 1, Boarding Area B, mid-pier location.
        
   21. Motion to approve consideration of runner-up proposals for San Francisco International Airport: Terminal 1, Boarding Area B, Mid-Pier by Tomás Saraceno (Tanya Bonakdar Gallery) and Ranjani Shettar (Talwar Gallery) for future San Francisco International Airport opportunities.
        
   22. Motion to approve selected artist Liz Glynn and proposal for the San Francisco International Airport: Terminal 1 Center, TSA Security Checkpoint as recommended by the artist selection panel.
        
   23. Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into contract with artist Liz Glynn Studio for an amount not to exceed $850,000 for design, fabrication, transportation and installation consultation of an artwork for the San Francisco International Airport: Terminal 1 Center, TSA Security Checkpoint Project.
        
   24. Motion to approve consideration of runner-up proposals for San Francisco International Airport: Terminal 1 Center, TSA Security Checkpoint by Tomás Saraceno (Tanya Bonakdar Gallery) and Ranjani Shettar (Talwar Gallery) for future San Francisco International Airport opportunities.
        
   25. Motion to approve selected artist Jacob Hashimoto and proposal for the San Francisco International Airport: SFO Hyatt Hotel as recommended by the artist selection panel.
        
   26. Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into contract with artist Jacob Hashimoto LLC for an amount not to exceed $300,000 for design, fabrication, transportation and installation consultation of an artwork for the San Francisco International Airport: SFO Hyatt Hotel Project.
        
   27. Motion to approve consideration of runner-up proposals for San Francisco International Airport: SFO Hyatt Hotel by Dana Hemenway and Tahiti Pehrson for future San Francisco International Airport opportunities.
        
   28. Motion to approve the public art project outline for Pier 27.
        
   29. Motion to approve the public art project outline for the Ambulance Deployment Facility.
        
   30. Motion to approve the Final Designs by Sarah Hotchkiss for the 2017 Art on Market Street Kiosk Poster Series.
        
   31. Motion to approve the selected finalists Miguel Arzabe, Jennifer Bloomer, Sofia Cordova, Rodney Ewing, Weston Teruya, and Minoosh Zomorodinia for the 2018 Art on Market Street Kiosk Poster Series as recommended by the artist selection panel.
        
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 8/3/17, 2:00 p.m. spr
 

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: Sharon Page Ritchie, 415/252-2256. 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.

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利便参與會議的相關規定

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POLITICA DE ACCESO A LA REUNIÓN

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