SAN FRANCISCO ARTS COMMISSION
COMMUNITY ARTS, EDUCATION, AND GRANTS COMMITTEE
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
1:00 p.m.
401 Van Ness Ave, Suite 125
 

AGENDA

 

1. Roll Call

 

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 of Cultural Affairs Report
   Discussion
   Current developments and announcements.

 

4. Bayview Opera House Presentation
   Overview of Theater Tech Internship Program.

 

5. Arts for Neighborhood Vitality Grants

1. Action: Discussion and possible motion to increase the Arts for Neighborhood Vitality (“ANV”) grant to Brava for Women in the Arts (authorized by Resolution No. 0507-18-157) by $40,000 and to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into an amended grant agreement for a total amount not to exceed $45,000 to support the Baile en la Calle festival.

 

6. Creative Space Planning & Facilities Grant

1. Action: Discussion and possible motion to increase the Creative Space Facilities and Planning (“CRSP”) grant to Dance Brigade (authorized by Resolution No. 0501-17-114) by $30,000 and to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into an amended grant agreement for a total amount not to exceed $80,000 to support Dance Brigade’s search for an affordable, long-term facility in the Mission for their continued programming.

 

7. Organization Project Grants

1. Action: Discussion and possible motion to increase to the Organization Project Grants (“OPG”) to the following organizations and to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into amended grant agreements with each organization for total amounts not to exceed those listed:

 

2. Acción Latina (authorized by Resolution No. 0501-17-116) increase by $50,000 for a total amount not to exceed $70,000 to support the Annual Encuentro del Canto Popular Festival and a memorial in honor of Alex Nieto.

 

3. Fresh Meat Productions (authorized by Resolution No. 0501-17-117) increase by $25,000 for a total amount not to exceed $45,000 to support the Annual Fresh Meat Festival and ongoing arts related programming.

 

4. Action: Discussion and possible motion to rescind and reissue the Organization Project Grant (“OPG”) grant to the San Francisco Black Film Festival (Current Fiscal Sponsor: West Bay Local Development Corporation) authorized by Resolution No. 0507-18-164 for a total amount not to exceed $20,000 and authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to approve the change of fiscal sponsor to the African American Arts and Culture Complex to support the Annual San Francisco Black Film Festival.

 

8. Special Projects Grants

1. Action: Discussion and possible motion to increases the Special Projects Grants (“SPX”), authorized by Resolution No 0305-18-067, to the following organizations and to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into amended grant agreements with each organization for total amounts not to exceed those listed:

 

San Francisco Dyke March (Fiscal Sponsor: Community Initiatives) increase by $15,000 for a total amount not to exceed $30,000 to support the Annual San Francisco Dyke March.

 

San Francisco Trans March (Fiscal Sponsor: Queer Cultural Center) increase by $15,000 for a total amount not to exceed $30,000 to support the Annual San Francisco Trans March.

 

Noe Valley Chamber Music increase by $15,000 for a total amount not to exceed $30,000 to support Noe Valley Chamber Music’s Classical Kids Program.

 

Richmond District Neighborhood Center Inc. increase by $10,000 for a total amount not to exceed $20,000 to support the Annual Art Walk.

 

2. Action: Discussion and possible motion to approve an increase to the Special Projects Grant (“SPX”) to Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association (Fiscal Sponsor: Intersection for the Arts) (authorized by Resolution No 0402-18-093) by $25,000 and to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into an amended grant agreement for a total amount not to exceed $55,000 to support the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association’s ongoing arts related programming.

 

3. Action: Discussion and possible motion to increase the Special Projects Grant (“SPX”) to the Mission Economic Development Agency (authorized by Resolution No. 0605-17-169) by $115,000 and to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into an amended grant agreement for a total amount not to exceed $215,000 to support MEDA’s work to acquire arts spaces and to assist artists and cultural workers to find the below market rate rental and home purchasing programs.

 

4. Action: Discussion and possible motion to approve a recommendation to award the Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center a Special Projects Grant (“SPX”) and to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into a grant agreement for amount not to exceed $10,000. This grant will be made through District 7’s Participatory Budget to support four public performances of live music and dance in the Pomeroy Center’s Main Hall to create an inclusive environment for people with disabilities.

 

9. Native American Arts and Cultural Traditions Grants

1. Action: Discussion and possible motion to approve recommendations to award Eight Native American Arts and Cultural Traditions Special Projects Grants (“NAACT-SPX”) to the following organizations and to authorize the Director of Cultural Affairs to enter into grant agreements with each organization for amounts not to exceed those listed:

 

American Indian Contemporary Arts (Fiscal Sponsor: International Indian Treaty Council) $10,000 to support the Annual Native Contemporary Arts Festival at Yerba Buena Gardens.

 

American Indian Cultural Center (Fiscal Sponsor: Intersection for the Arts) $10,000 to support preplanning activities in preparation for the first Tribal Canoe Journey in San Francisco, commemorating the 50^th anniversary of the occupation of Alcatraz.

 

American Indian Cultural Center (Fiscal Sponsor: Intersection for the Arts) $50,000 to support ongoing capacity building and development of a cultural center.

 

American Indian Film Institute $60,000 to support the Annual American Indian Film Festival.

 

Javier Stell-Fresquez $10,000 to support a series of educational events that promote a connection amongst the Native American Two-Spirit community.

 

International Indian Treaty Council $10,000 to support a celebration of the first official Indigenous Peoples’ Day in San Francisco at Yerba Buena Gardens.

 

Michele Maas (Fiscal Sponsor: Intersection for the Arts) $10,000 to support the creation of a monthly Indigenous Women’s Arts and Wellness Circle which will use cultural protocol, traditions and the arts to  provide space for fellowship and healing.

 

Peace Development Fund $10,000 to support a series of events facilitated by Restoring Justice for Indigenous Peoples to highlight Murder and Missing Indigenous Women. 

 

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

 

11. Adjournment
    Action

Posted 9/7/18 5:45pm MB

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: Molly Barrons, 415-252-2235. 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.

 

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE SUNSHINE ORDINANCE

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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 Americans with 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 Molly Barrons, program associate, at least 48 hours before the meeting at 415-252-2235. 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415-252-2235向Molly Barrons program associate 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 Molly Barrons, program associate, por lo menos 48 horas antes de la reunión al 415-252-2235. 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 Molly Barrons, program associate sa 415-252-2235. 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.