JD Beltran, President

Dorka Keehn, Chair

Abby Sadin Schnair

Jessica Silverman

Barbara Sklar 

 

 

 

Explanatory Documents: Item #3, Item #4

Presentation Time: Approximately 2 minutes

 

1. Motion to approve Helene Fried, independent curator, as a Public Art Program Panelist for the 2017-18 and 2018-19 Fiscal Years. 

 

2. Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to approve honoraria payments of up to $10,000 for San Francisco Arts Commission public program services including, but not limited to, workshops, lectures, panel discussions, performances, brown bag lunch discussions, literary readings, film screenings, community forums, and off-site projects.

 

3. Motion to approve the mural designs of Ocean Bloom by artists Hye Yoon Song, Paul Mullowney, Autumn Swisher and Youth Art Exchange Printmaking and Photography Students. The painted murals will be on ten utility boxes along Ocean Avenue, at the corners of Howth Street, Dorado Terrace, Geneva and Phelan, Lee, Brighton, Plymouth, Miramar, Faxon, Ashton, and Victoria Avenues. The painted murals will be installed on ten utility boxes that measure approximately 60 in. by 36 in. by 17 in. The project is funded by the San Francisco Arts Commission Special Project Grant by the D7 Participatory Budget Process, and is sponsored by the Youth Art Exchange; the painted murals will not become part of the Civic Art Collection.
 

4. Motion to approve the addition of a gobo light projection of new sister city, Kiel, Germany, to Shining Paths: San Francisco’s Sister Cities, by Lewis deSoto, and the removal of the gobo light gel for Osaka, Japan at San Francisco International Airport: International Terminal, Boarding Area G.

                              

Motion: Motion to approve consent calendar items.

 

Explanatory Documents: Text for Pedestal; Photos of Completed Bust

Presentation Time: Approximately 7 minutes

 

Motion: Motion to approve a) the completed sculptural bust of former mayor Gavin Newsom and the design of the sculpture pedestal and proposed text and b) approval to issue a Conditional Letter of Acceptance upon receipt of executed donor and artist agreement and completion of all outstanding contract requirements. The sculpture is a gift of ArtCare, a nonprofit organization.

 

Explanatory Documents: Panel Two Summary; Selected Proposals

Presentation Time: Approximately 20 minutes

 

Presentation of the selected artists and their proposals for Treasure Island Phase One Projects for review and comment.

 

Motion: Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a contract with the selected artist Antony Gormley for conceptual design, final design and engineering of an artwork for the Treasure Island Waterfront Plaza Public Art Project in an amount not to exceed $157,350, pending approval of the Treasure Island Development Authority.

 

Motion: Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a contract with the selected artist Pae White (DBA Pae White Studio, Inc.) for conceptual design, final design and engineering of an artwork for the Treasure Island Building One Public Art Project in an amount not to exceed $99,350, pending approval of the Treasure Island Development Authority.

 

Motion: Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a contract with the selected artist Hiroshi Sugimoto (DBA Door Four LLC) for final design and engineering of an artwork for the Treasure Island Yerba Buena Hilltop Park Public Art Project in an amount not to exceed $157,350, pending approval of the Treasure Island Development Authority.

 

Explanatory Documents: Panel Two Summary; Conceptual Proposal

Presentation Time: Approximately 7 minutes

 

Presentation of the selected finalist for the Animal Care Facility project.

 

Motion: Motion to approve the selected artist Favianna Rodriguez and conceptual proposal for artwork(s) for the Animal Care Facility Public Art Project as recommended by the artist selection panel. 

 

Motion: Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into contract with Favianna Rodriguez for an amount not to exceed $310,000 for design, fabrication, transportation, and installation consultation of artworks for the Animal Care Facility Project.

 

Explanatory Documents: Panel Two Summary; Conceptual Proposal

Presentation Time: Approximately 7 minutes

 

Presentation of the selected finalists for the Geneva Powerhouse Project.

 

Motion: Motion to approve the selected artist (name to be announced at meeting) and conceptual proposal for an artwork(s) for the Geneva Powerhouse Public Art Project as recommended by the artist selection panel. 

 

Motion: Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into contract with (name to be announced at meeting) for an amount not to exceed (amount to be announced at meeting) for design, fabrication, transportation, and installation consultation of artworks for the Geneva Powerhouse Project.

 

 

Explanatory Documents: Artwork as installed 

Presentation Time: Approximately 7 minutes

 

Presentation of the installed artwork Everywhere a Color by Leah Rosenberg at the San Francisco International Airport: International Terminal, Boarding Area G, Gate Room 96. 

 

Motion: Motion to approve the installed artwork Everywhere a Color by Leah Rosenberg at the San Francisco International Airport: International Terminal, Boarding Area G, Gate Room 96.

 

Explanatory Documents: Artwork Image; Mock Ups; Final Design Development Documents

Presentation Time: Approximately 7 minutes

 

Presentation of the final design development documents and construction document phase deliverables for Sarah Cain’s artwork for the San Francisco International Airport: AirTrain Public Art Project.

 

Motion: Motion to approve the final design development documents and construction document phase deliverables for Sarah Cain’s artwork, Untitled, for the San Francisco International Airport: AirTrain Public Art Project.

 

Explanatory Documents: Artwork Image; Mock Ups; Final Design Development Documents

Presentation Time: Approximately 7 minutes

 

Presentation of the final design development documents and construction document phase deliverables for Johanna Grawunders’s artwork for the San Francisco International Airport: Long Term Parking Garage 2 Public Art Project.

 

Motion: Motion to approve the final design development documents and construction document phase deliverables for Johanna Grawunder’s artwork, Coding, for the San Francisco International Airport: Long Term Parking Garage 2 Public Art Project.

 

Explanatory Documents: Artwork Image; Mock Ups; Conceptual Design Document Phase Deliverables

Presentation Time: Approximately 7 minutes

 

Presentation of conceptual design documents phase deliverables for Dana Hemenway’s artwork for the San Francisco International Airport: Terminal 1 Center Public Art Project.

 

Motion: Motion to approve the conceptual design documents phase deliverables for Dana Hemenway’s artwork, The Color of Horizons, for the San Francisco International Airport: Terminal 1 Center Public Art Project.

 

Explanatory Documents: Panel Summary; Images of Finalists' Work

Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes

 

Presentation of the finalists for the San Francisco International Airport: Terminal 1, Boarding Area B, End of Pier Public Art Project.

 

Motion: Motion to approve the selected finalists Spencer Finch (DBA Spencer Finch Studio and represented by Lisson Gallery), Jorge Pardo (DBA Jorge Pardo Sculpture LLC) and Eva Schlegel (represented by Gallery Wendi Norris) as recommended by the selection panel for the San Francisco International Airport: Terminal 1, Boarding Area B, End of Pier Project. 

 

Explanatory Documents: Artwork Rendering

Presentation Time: Approximately 3 minutes

 

Presentation of design development documents for artwork by Woody De Othello for the San Francisco International Airport: International Terminal, Boarding Area G Terrace Public Art Project. 

 

Motion: Motion to approve the final design development documents and construction document phase deliverables for Woody De Othello’s sculptures, Timekeeper, Light, and Turn, for the San Francisco International Airport: International Terminal, Boarding Area G Terrace.

 

Explanatory Document: Building Rendering, Conceptual Design

Presentation Time: Approximately 5 minutes 

 

Presentation of second conceptual design deliverables by James “Jim” Isermann for the Traffic Company and Forensic Services Division.

 

Motion: Motion to approve the second conceptual design by James Isermann for the Traffic Company and Forensic Services Division.

 

Explanatory Documents: Panel Summary; Fabrication Samples

Presentation Time: Approximately 7 minutes

 

Presentation of selected fabricator and fabrication samples for Tomie Arai’s exterior and platform artwork for Central Subway Chinatown station.

 

Motion: Motion to approve (name to be announced at meeting) as the selected fabricator for artist Tomie Arai’s Central Subway: Chinatown Station Public Art Project, as recommended by the Artwork Fabricator Selection Panel.

 

Motion: Motion to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into contract with (name to be announced at meeting) for an amount not to exceed (amount to be announced at meeting) for final development of artwork design specification, fabrication, transportation and installation consultation of an artwork by Tomie Arai for the exterior and platform level of Central Subway: Chinatown Station.

 

 

 

 

Notices

 

Agenda Item Information

 

Each item on the agenda may include the following documents: 

 

1) Department or Agency or report; 

 

2) Public correspondence; 

 

3) Other explanatory documents.

 

These items will be available for review at the meeting. Copies are available upon request. Please contact Program Associate Alyssa Torres at alyssa.m.torres@sfgov.org or 415-252-2219 for more information.  

 

Meeting Procedures

 

1. Agenda items will 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.  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. 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. 

 

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, Room 325, San Francisco, CA 94102, during regular business hours. Info: Alyssa Torres at alyssa.m.torres@sfgov.org or 415-252-2219. 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.

 

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 Alyssa Torres at alyssa.m.torres@sfgov.org or 415-252-2219, at least 48 hours before the meeting, except for Monday meetings, for which the deadline is 4:00 p.m. the previous Friday.

 

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 Alyssa Torres at alyssa.m.torres@sfgov.org or 415-252-2219, at least 24 hours before the meeting, except for Monday meetings, for which the deadline is 4:00 p.m. the previous Friday.

 

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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/

 

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, Alyssa Torres, at least 48 hours before the meeting at 415-252-2219. 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415-252-2219向Alyssa Torres 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, Alyssa Torres, por lo menos 48 horas antes de la reunión al 415-252-2219. 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, Alyssa Torres sa 415-252-2219. 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.