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Fine Arts Museums' 19B surveillance policy advanced to full Board

San Francisco Board of Supervisors Rules Committee · November 27, 2023

Summary

The Rules Committee advanced a 19B surveillance technology policy for the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco to the full Board after a brief presentation describing camera management and authorized uses for the de Young and Legion of Honor; there was no public comment.

The Rules Committee voted Nov. 27 to forward a surveillance technology policy under Administrative Code 19B for the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco to the full Board with a positive recommendation.

Paul Peterson, representing the Fine Arts Museums (de Young and Legion of Honor), told the committee the policy delineates authorized and restricted camera uses, camera-management and video-monitoring systems, and requirements for operations and review in the event of art damage. He said the policy supports the museum mission of public access and protection of collections.

COIT and PSAB reviews were completed and no public comment was offered during the committee hearing. The committee approved forwarding the item to the full Board by unanimous voice vote.

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