I.

Calling of the Meeting to Order - Diane B. Wilsey, President

A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco was held on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, in the Board Room of the Legion of Honor, Lincoln Park, San Francisco.  Because of the change in date from January 28, 2010 to January 19, 2010, this meeting was noticed as a special meeting.  A quorum was present that being one-third of the number of Trustees in office.  The meeting was called to order at 3:15 p.m. by Diane B. Wilsey, President.

President Wilsey welcomed new Trustees Carol Bonnie and Laure Fullerton Headrick to their first Board of Trustees meeting, and they were greeted with a round of applause.

President Wilsey presided; Mrs. Gough acted as Secretary.

II.

Calling of the Roll

The following Trustees were present:

Adolphus Andrews, Jr.
Carol N. Bonnie
Iris S. Chan
Marion Moore Cope, Vice President for Annual Support
Belva Davis, Co-Vice President for Audience Development
  and Civic Affairs
Elise Friedman
Frankie Jacobs Gillette
Wheeler S. Griffith
Cynthia Fry Gunn
Laure Fullerton Headrick
Gretchen Kimball
Monica Maduro, Co-Vice President for Audience Development
  and Civic Affairs
Louise H. Renne
Lisa M. Sardegna
Susan S. Swartz
Jeana Toney
Trevor D. Traina
Robert T. Wall
Diane B. Wilsey, President
Lisa Zanze

On motion, duly seconded and carried, the following Trustees were excused:

Edward D. Baker III
Roger Barnett
Carol W. Casey
David H. S. Chung
Penny Coulter
Molly Murphy Crowley
Juliet de Baubigny
Denise B. Fitch
Harrison S. Fraker, Jr.
Karen B. Francois
John A. Friede
Carlos A. Garcia
Lauren Hall
Janet W. Lamkin
David Lamond
Kathryn Lasater
Lawrence B. Low
Nancy McFadden
Carl Pascarella
Venetta S. Rohal
Arlene Schnitzer
Jim Tananbaum
David Winton

The following ex-officio Trustees were unable to be present:

Mayor Gavin Newsom
Mark Buell, President, Recreation and Park Commission

Other Trustees in attendance were:

George Hecksher, Vice President for Collections
Stephanie MacColl
Jack McDonald
Paul A. Violich, Vice President for Finance

III.

Closed Session for Conference with Legal Counsel for Existing and Anticipated Litigation

President Wilsey advised that this closed session item concerns existing and anticipated litigation involving Robert Friede and Thomas Jaffe, brothers of John Friede, and pertains to their alleged interest in certain collateral owned by Marcia and John Friede.

President Wilsey welcomed Deputy City Attorneys Adine Varah and Don Margolis, who were present to discuss the existing and anticipated litigation as it relates to the Museums. 

A.  Public Comment on All Matters Pertaining to the Closed Session

President Wilsey stated that public comment would be taken at this time on matters pertaining to the closed session before the Board of Trustees votes to convene in closed session.  There was no public comment on matters pertaining to the closed session.

B.  Vote on Whether to Hold Closed Session to Confer with Legal Counsel [San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(d)]

A motion to convene in closed session was made and seconded.  There was no discussion among Trustees.  There was no public testimony.  The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to convene in closed session.  Members of the public and all staff, with the exception of John Buchanan, Robert Futernick, and Judy Gough, were excused from the Board Room.

C.  Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(d)

Conference with Legal Counsel on Existing Litigation as Plaintiff - Deputy City Attorneys Adine Varah and Donald Margolis

1.  City and County of San Francisco (Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco) vs. Thomas Jaffe, Robert Friede, et. al. (Civil Case No.:  08-479905) and Robert Friede vs. City and County of San Francisco (Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco) (as Third-Party Defendant) (New York Supreme Court Index No. 590982/2008)

President Wilsey called the closed session to order and introduced Deputy City Attorney Adine Varah and Deputy City Attorney Don Margolis of the City Attorney's Litigation Division, who reported on the pending and existing litigation.

D.  Reconvene in Open Session

1.  Possible Report on Action Taken in Closed Session [Government Code Section 54957.1(a)(2) and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.12(b)(2)]

President Wilsey reconvened the meeting in open session and reported that no action was taken by the Board of Trustees during the closed session.  

2.  Vote to Elect Whether to Disclose Any or All Discussions Held in Closed Session [San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.12(a)]

A motion was made and duly seconded not to disclose any or all discussion held in the closed session.  There was no discussion among Trustees.  There was no public testimony.  The Board of Trustees voted unanimously not to disclose any of the discussion held in closed session.

President Wilsey advised that the closed session was concluded, and the regular business before the Board of Trustees was then addressed.

IV.

Report of the President – Diane B. Wilsey

A.  Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Minutes of the December 10, 2009 Executive Committee Meeting of the Board of Trustees

There being no discussion among the Trustees or members of the public, the minutes of the December 10, 2009 Executive Committee meeting of the Board of Trustees, having been mailed in advance to all Trustees, were unanimously approved.

B.  Training Session on Chapter 67 of the San Francisco AdministrativeCode, the Sunshine Ordinance – Adine Varah, Deputy City Attorney

President Wilsey advised that the Sunshine Ordinance, Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code, requires all officials, who file statements of economic interest with the San Francisco Ethics Commission, to be trained annually on the Sunshine Ordinance and to file a declaration that they have done so.

 Deputy City Attorney Adine Varah proceeded to review the key points outlined in the Sunshine Ordinance training material, “Sunshine Laws for Board Members,” which was distributed to Trustees.  She noted that the City’s commissions, boards and committees exist to conduct the people’s business.  The public meeting laws, San Francisco’s Sunshine Ordinance, and the State of California Brown Act, ensure that the deliberations and actions of public bodies are conducted openly.  These laws serve to inform the public of matters to be discussed and acted upon, allow the public to participate in these deliberations, and keep the public informed of what occurred through public meeting records.  She emphasized the following points:

1.  A meeting occurs whenever a majority of the members of a policy body come together at the same time and place.  As stipulated by the San Francisco Charter, one-third of the number of Trustees in office constitutes a quorum for the FAMSF Board of Trustees.

2.  A meal gathering before, during, or after a meeting is considered to be part of the meeting.

3.  Purely social, recreational, or ceremonial occasions sponsored by or organized for the public body are to be open to the public.  Members of the public body must be careful not to discuss business during these purely social occasions.

4.  Passive meetings include social, recreational or ceremonial occasions to which a majority of the body has been invited, meetings of advisory committees created to advise a member of a policy body, or certain committees created by the initiative of a member of a policy body, the Mayor, or a department head.

5.  An unlawful meeting may take place even if a majority of the members are not present in the same place at the same time.  A fax or email to obtain the approval of a committee action is considered a “seriatum” meeting.  This occurs when a majority of the members communicate outside of a public meeting through a series of communications.

6.  A notice and agenda must be issued 72 hours before a regular or special meeting.

7.  The agenda must include a meaningful description of each item of business, a designation as to whether an agenda item is an action or a discussion item, and a description of appended documents.

8.  An item not listed on the agenda cannot be discussed at a meeting. However, commission/board members may respond to a public member’s statements or questions, ask clarification questions to determine whether a subsequent discussion is necessary, and may discuss a matter under limited emergency circumstances.

9.  Fairly detailed minutes and tape recordings of meetings are required and are part of the permanent records of San Francisco Charter boards and commissions.

10.  Closed sessions are permissible to address certain personnel matters, pending or threatened litigation, and real estate negotiations.  Tape recordings of closed sessions must be kept at least ten years or permanently.

11.  Each member of the public must be allowed to speak before or during the discussion of any item on the agenda for up to three minutes before action is taken on any item within the subject matter jurisdiction of the body, even if the item is not on the agenda.

12.  Individuals giving public comment have a right to anonymity and must be given the same amount of time to speak.  The policy body is not required to respond to public comment.

13.  Willful failure of any elected official, department head, or other managerial City employee to discharge duties under the Sunshine Ordinance would constitute “official misconduct.”

14.  In November 2004, San Francisco voters passed State Proposition 59, a constitutional amendment regarding public meetings and public records law.     The measure elevated public access to meetings of government bodies and writings of government officials to a constitutional right.

Ms. Varah concluded her remarks; Trustees may contact her with any questions at 554-4670.  Trustees were reminded to sign and return the Sunshine Ordinance Training Declaration Form, distributed at the meeting, to Judy Gough, Executive Secretary, for filing with the Ethics Commission.  Deputy City Attorney Varah was thanked for her presentation with a round of applause.  There was no public comment.

C.  Consideration and Possible Action to Accept the Report of 2009 Year-End Gifts of Works of Art – George Hecksher, Vice President for Collections and Chair of the Acquisitions Committee

Chair Hecksher, Vice President for Collections and Chair of the Acquisitions Committee of the Fine Arts Museums Foundation, reported that 29 artworks were received from 23 donors at the end of 2009.  He expressed gratitude to the donors for their continued generosity and support of the Fine Arts Museums. 

Chair Hecksher acknowledged and thanked a Trustee and her husband for the gift of Pastorale, 2002 by Martin Mull (American, b. 1943). 

At Chair Hecksher's request, Timothy Anglin Burgard, Ednah Root Curator of American Art, presented a major gift, Two Bathers, 1958, by David Park (American, 1911 - 1960), a paragon of the Bay Area figurative movement.  This iconic painting, which was on view at the meeting, presents a renaissance of abstract expressionism and prefigures works by Diebenkorn and Bischoff.

On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among Trustees.  There was no public testimony.  The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to accept the Report of 2009 Year-End Gifts of Works of Art attached as Appendix I of these minutes.  The Board of Trustees recognized the generosity of the donors with sincere appreciation. 

D.  Report of the Acquisitions Committee – George Hecksher, Vice President for Collections and Chair of the Acquisitions Committee

Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Purchase of Migration by Jacob Lawrence as Recommended by the Acquisitions Committee by Ballot at the End of December 2009

Mr. Burgard presented Migration, 1947, by Jacob Lawrence (American, 1917 – 2000), which was on display at the meeting.  The opportunity to acquire this seminal painting through the Pearl B. Sakol Revocable Living Trust occurred in December 2009, between scheduled Acquisitions Committee meetings.  With the approval of the President of the Board, Chair of the Acquisitions Committee, and the Director of Museums, the Acquisitions Committee was presented with this purchase opportunity and voted via an online ballot at the end of December. 

This powerful, iconic work depicts the Great Migration from the rural South to the urban North between the World Wars and complements permanent collection representations of the African American experience from the mid-nineteenth century to the present.  Lawrence, a pictorialist, figurative painter, and social realist, is widely acknowledged as the most important and influential African American artist of the 20^th century.   The painting was commissioned by photographer Walker Evans, who is represented in the Museums’ Achenbach collection.

Chair Hecksher stated that the Acquisitions Committee strongly recommends the purchase of Migration to the Boards of Trustees for purchase approval.

Jacob Lawrence (American, 1917-2000)
Migration, 1947

On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among the Trustees.  There was no public testimony.  The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the purchase of Migration.

V.

Report of the Director – John E. Buchanan, Jr.

Presentation of the 2009 McNeil Volunteer Recognition Awards

Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt Three Resolutions Honoring the Recipients of the 2009 McNeil Volunteer Recognition Awards  

Mr. Buchanan extended the Museums’ gratitude to Carole and Robert McNeil, who generously renewed their support of the McNeil Volunteer Recognition Award Program.  The program represents an innovative opportunity to recognize the achievements of many individuals who support the Museums on a voluntary basis.  The nominations were reviewed by a committee consisting of staff and volunteers.

Mr. Buchanan invited Mrs. McNeil and President Wilsey to assist with the presentation of the awards.  Mrs. McNeil expressed appreciation to the Fine Arts Museums for their continued commitment to the McNeil Volunteer Recognition Award Program and the Museums’ volunteers. 

The recipients of the 2009 McNeil Volunteer Recognition Award are: a) Rudy Picarelli, volunteer since 1979; b) Gretchen Turner, docent since 1978; and  c) The Flower Committee with special commendation to Lynn Scher and Diane Barrett. 

a.  Volunteer Rudy Picarelli

President Wilsey read the following resolution honoring Rudy Picarelli:

WHEREAS, Thirty one years ago, Rudy Picarelli began his tenure as volunteer extraordinaire at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Picarelli, now ninety years old, continues to take four buses from his home in Novato to volunteer at the front desk of the Legion of Honor, welcoming and assisting visitors and members; and

WHEREAS, His positive attitude, constant optimism, and dedication to serving the public have endeared him to all he comes in contact with at the Museums; and

WHEREAS, His love of the Fine Arts Museums is evident at all times, and he eagerly communicates that visitors are about to experience a very special museum, a place of great culture and beauty; and

WHEREAS, He is beloved by his fellow volunteers and staff members, who describe him as a person of “great dignity,” “contagious enthusiasm,” “unselfish service;” and “the epitome of volunteerism;” and

WHEREAS, He is recognized as a leader of the volunteer effort having served as a captain organizing and supervising volunteer schedules for many years; and

WHEREAS, Rudy Picarelli says “he wouldn’t know what to do without the Legion” but, in fact, the Legion volunteers and staff don’t know what they would do without him; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco does hereby express its deepest gratitude to Rudy Picarelli for his long-standing and outstanding service and total devotion to the Fine Arts Museums and further extends heartfelt congratulations upon his selection as a recipient of the 2009 McNeil Volunteer Recognition Award.

Following a standing ovation acknowledging Mr. Picarelli’s exceptional volunteer efforts, a motion was made and seconded to adopt the above resolution.  There was no discussion among Trustees.  There was no public testimony.  The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1680. 

b. Docent Gretchen Turner

The subsequent resolution honoring Gretchen Turner was read by President Wilsey:

WHEREAS, Gretchen Turner has been a tireless advocate of the Fine Arts Museums’ educational mission for over thirty-one years; and

WHEREAS, As a docent since 1978, she has provided countless tours of all of the Museums’ collections thereby substantially enriching the museum experience for a multitude of visitors and has been essential to the docent training program, having served as an instructor for most of these years; and

WHEREAS, She personally films every continuing education lecture that occurs between September and May each year for use in the Docent Library, which has become an invaluable study tool for the docents; and

WHEREAS, She is recognized as an exceptionally gifted teacher actively involved in the Community Speakers Program, which involves forty-five-minute in-depth presentations at the Museums, as well as at other venues throughout the community; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Turner served numerous terms as the Chair of the Textile Arts Council Board and is remembered as a major leadership force of that organization; and

WHEREAS, She is described by her peers as the “docent of all seasons and all reasons” and is viewed indisputably as the docent most knowledgeable, helpful, approachable, and worthy of highest praise; and

WHEREAS, Her colleagues have immense respect for her knowledge, work ethic, kindness, and generosity in every circumstance; and

WHEREAS, The docents are unanimous in their unqualified endorsement of Gretchen Turner as indispensible to the Museums and continually echo the phrase, “What would we do without Gretchen?”; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Turner accomplishes all of the above with style and grace while also meeting the demands of her full-time professional work as a nurse; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco does hereby express its deepest gratitude to Gretchen Turner for her extraordinary service, boundless enthusiasm, and total devotion to the Fine Arts Museums and further extends heartfelt congratulations upon her selection as a recipient of the 2009 McNeil Volunteer Recognition Award.

The Board of Trustees recognized Ms. Turner’s outstanding volunteer efforts with a standing ovation.  A motion was made and seconded to adopt the above resolution.  There was no discussion among Trustees.  There was no public testimony.  The Board of Trustees unanimously voted to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1681. 

c.  The Flower Committee Represented by Chair Panel Katharine Snyder, Diane Barrett, Cynthia Sasaki, and Marie Raphael with Special Commendation to Lynn Scher and Diane Barrett

President Wilsey read the subsequent resolution honoring The Flower Committee:

WHEREAS, The Flower Committee creates floral arrangements that warmly welcome visitors, members, and staff to the Fine Arts Museums every day of the year, year after year; and

WHEREAS, The dedication of the Flower Committee is impressive as exemplified by the thirty-year tenures of many members; and

WHEREAS, During the period of service of these members, the Flower Committee created a minimum of 14,820 floral arrangements, which have graced the Museums’ entrances, the executive offices, the restrooms, special exhibitions and events, and the Legion rotunda; and

WHEREAS, Currently, a total of 27 floral arrangements are created weekly for the de Young Museum and Legion of Honor involving more than 4,000 hours of service annually; and

WHEREAS, The beautiful and inspiring arrangements are recognized as works of art attesting to the talent of the sixty-member Flower Committee, many of whom are credentialed by the American Institute of Floral Designers and/or trained in Ikebana; and

WHEREAS, The mantras of the Flower Committee are to “bring Golden Gate Park into the de Young Museum” and to continue creating flower arrangements in the romantic French Style for the Legion of Honor; and

WHEREAS, Lynn Scher’s leadership efforts both as Chair of the Flower Committee for almost a decade and as a member of the Committee for 20 years have so greatly benefited the Committee and the Museums that she is worthy of special commendation; and

WHEREAS, Diane Barrett has been a devoted volunteer for more than 20 years, offering invaluable floral design services and organizational skills which have so greatly benefited the Committee and the Museums that she is worthy of special commendation; and

WHEREAS, The goodwill extended through the Flower Committee’s floral arrangements is inestimable and deeply appreciated by the all at the Museums; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco does hereby express its profound gratitude to the Flower Committee for its extraordinary service, endless creativity, and total devotion to the Fine Arts Museums and further extends heartfelt congratulations upon its selection as a recipient of the 2009 McNeil Volunteer Recognition Award.

The Flower Committee received a standing ovation from the Board of Trustees.  A motion was made and duly seconded to adopt the above resolution.  There was no discussion among Trustees.  There was no public testimony.  The Board of Trustees unanimously voted to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1682.

Mrs. McNeil then presented Mr. Picarelli, Ms. Turner and the Flower Committee with replicas of the Small Hand by Auguste Rodin.

2.  Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Projects Proposed by Each of the Recipients for $16,500 in Funding

Mr. Buchanan presented the projects proposed by each of the recipients for $16,500 in funding:

Young at Art – Rudy Picarelli
Microphones and Headsets for Docent-led Tours – Gretchen Turner
Young at Art – The Flower Committee

A motion was made and duly seconded to approve the three proposals for $16,500 in funding per project.  There was no discussion among Trustees.  There was no public testimony.  The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approved the three proposals for $16,500 in funding per project.  It was noted that the Young at Art, an eight day celebration of student creativity in visual, literary, media, and performing arts, will be held at the de Young Museum from May 8 – 16, 2010.

B.  Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Loan Requests

Mr. Buchanan presented the following loan requests:

1.  From: Tate Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom

For: Picasso: Peace and Freedom
Tate Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom: 5/21/10 - 8/30/10
Albertina, Vienna, Austria: 9/16/10 - 1/16/11

Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881 - 1973)
Still Life with Skull, Leeks and Pitcher, March 14, 1945, 1945
Oil on canvas, 73 x 115.9 cm (28 ¾ x 45 5/8 in.)
Frame: 99.7 x 142.9 x 8.3 cm (39 ¼ x 56 1/4 x 3 1/4 in.)
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Museum purchase, Whitney Warren Jr. Bequest Fund in memory of Mrs. Adolph B. Spreckels, Grover A. Magnin Bequest Fund, Roscoe and Margaret Oakes Income Fund and Bequest of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick H. Hellman by exchange
1992.1

Stipulations:The original loan of this painting to the Tate Liverpool was approved by the Executive Committee on September 10, 2009.  Approval of the addition of a second venue is now required. The painting must be accompanied by a FAMSF courier to The Tate, Liverpool and return from Albertina, Vienna, and must be part of a couriered shipment between the venues.  All related expenses will be paid by the requesting organization.

2.   From: Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands

For: Illusions of Reality, Naturalist painting, photography and cinema 1875-1918
Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands: 10/8/10 - 1/16/11
Ateneum Museum, Helsinki, Finland: 2/17/11 - 5/15/11

Thomas Pollock Anshutz (American, 1851 - 1912)
The Ironworkers’ Noontime, 1880
Oil on canvas, 17 x 23 7/8 in  (43.2 x60.6 cm)
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Gift of
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd
1979.7.4

Stipulations:The painting must be accompanied by a FAMSF courier to the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam and return from Ateneum, Helsinki, and must be part of a couriered shipment between the venues.  All related expenses will be paid by the requesting organization.

3.  From: High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA

For: Dali: The Late Work
High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA: 8/7/10 - 1/9/11

Salvador Dali (Spanish, 1904 - 1989)
Portrait of Dorothy Spreckels Munn, 1942
Oil on canvas, 78.7 x 63.8 cm (31 x 25 1/8 in.)
Frame: 104.1 x 87.6 x 5.1 cm (41 x 34 1/2 x 2 in.)
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Gift of
Mrs. Charles A. Munn
1989.65

Stipulations:The painting must be accompanied by a FAMSF courier to and from Atlanta.  All related expenses will be paid by the requesting organization.

4.  From: Réunion des Musées Nationaux, Paris, France

For: Manet, Inventeur du Moderne
Réunion des Musées Nationaux, Paris, France: 3/1/11 - 5/1/11

 A. Edouard Manet (French, 1832 - 1883)
At the Milliner’s (La Modiste), 1881
Oil on canvas, 33 1/2  x  29 (85.1 x 73.7 cm)
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Museum Purchase, Mildred Anna Williams Collection
1957.3

B. Edouard Manet (French, 1832 - 1883)
Head of Christ, 1865
Oil on canvas, 18 3/8  x  15 1/4  (46.7 x 38.7 cm)
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Memorial Gift from Dr. T. Edward and Tullah, Hanley, Bradford, PA
69.30.131

Stipulations:The paintings must be accompanied by a FAMSF courier to and from Paris.  All related expenses will be paid by the requesting organization.

5. From: National Gallery of Ireland

For: Gabriel Metsu 1629-1667
National Gallery of Ireland: 9/4/10 - 12/5/10
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands: 12/21/10 - 3/21/11
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.: 4/17/11 - 7/24/11

Gabriel Metsu (Dutch, 1629 - 11667)
Woman playing the Viola da Gamba, 1663
Oil on panel, 17 5/16  x  14 3/16 (44  x 36 cm)
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Roscoe and Margaret Oakes Collection
60.30

Stipulations:The painting must be accompanied by a FAMSF courier to Dublin and return from Washington, D.C., and must be  part of a couriered shipment between the venues.  All related expenses will be paid by the requesting organization.

A motion was made and duly seconded to approve the loan requests noted above.  There was no discussion among Trustees.  There was no public testimony.  The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the loans subject to the conditions stated.

C.  Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Board President and Director of Museums to Submit the Fiscal Year 2010-11 City Budget

Mr. Buchanan introduced the following resolution authorizing the Board President and Director of Museums to submit the Fiscal Year 2010-11 City Budget:

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco does hereby authorize the Board President and the Director of Museums to sign and submit the Fiscal Year 2010-11 City Budget Request.

On motion, duly seconded, there was no further discussion among Trustees.  There was no public testimony.  The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1683.

D.  Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Acknowledging Funding Expended by the Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums During the Period July 1 through September 30, 2009

The city’s Sunshine Ordinance requires the Fine Arts Museums to disclose the amount and source of all gifts received.  Mr. Buchanan presented the following resolution, which acknowledges funding expended by the Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums during the period July 1 through September 30, 2009.

WHEREAS, The Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation that exists to support the activities of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco does hereby acknowledge with gratitude funding in the amount of $7,265,979.38 expended by the Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums for operations during the period July 1 through September 30, 2009.

On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among Trustees.  There was no public testimony.  The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1684.

E.  Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Acknowledging Bequests of Funds Received During the Period July 1 through September 30, 2009

In accordance with the city’s Sunshine Ordinance, bequests received by the Fine Arts Museums must also be disclosed.  Mr. Buchanan introduced the following resolution acknowledging the subsequent bequests of funds received by the Museums during the period July 1 through September 30, 2009.

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco does hereby acknowledge the following bequests of funds received during the period July 1 through September 30, 2009:

Dorothy and Thelma Carson Trust, $55,949.64
William E. Winn, Jr. Living Trust, $46,380.73
Estate of E. Jean Ferdinandson, $5,000
Lois E. Kalb 1986 Revocable Intervivos Trust, $330,000

On motion, duly seconded, there was no discussion among Trustees.  There was no public testimony.  The Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the above resolution as Board Resolution 1685.

VI.

Public Comment

Members of the public may address the Board of Trustees on items that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.  Speakers may address the Board of Trustees for up to three minutes; the President or the Board of Trustees may limit the total comment to thirty minutes.  There was no public comment. 

VII.

Meeting Schedule, Future Events, and Current and Future Exhibits

A.  2010 Board of Trustees Meetings

B.  2010 Executive Committee Meetings

C.  Future Events

D.  Current and Future Exhibitions[2] 

Legion of Honor - Major Special Exhibitions

de Young Museum -  Major Special Exhibitions

VIII.

Adjournment– Diane B. Wilsey, President

There being no further business, President Wilsey adjourned the meeting at 4:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,

Judy Gough
Executive Secretary

These minutes set forth all actions taken up by the Board of Trustees on matters stated, but not necessarily in the order in which they were considered.