CALL TO ORDER

 

Chair Tan called the meeting to order at 5:36PM.

 

ROLL CALL

 

Director, Jocelyn Kane called the Roll. 

 

Present at the meeting were Commissioners, Bryant Tan, Steven Lee, Audrey Joseph, Dori Caminong, Al Perez and Liam Frost.

 

1. Public Comment

    

   Members of the public may address the Commission on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission with respect to agenda items, members of the public may address the Commission for up to three minutes at the time such item is called.

    

   Paul a manager at Cellar nightclub in San Francisco.  He added they would like to petition the use the 10B program as an option from the Central police district for special events for everyone’s safety.

    

2. Approval of Meeting Minutes.  Discussion and possible action to approve the minutes of the December 15, 2015 Commission meeting [Action item]

    

   Commissioner Perez moved to approve Commissioner Joseph second the motion

    

   Vote:

   Yeas- Commissioner Perez, Commissioner Joseph, Commissioner Caminong, Commissioner Frost,  Commissioner Lee and Commissioner Tan

   Noes - None

3. Report from Executive Director Legislative/Policy Update: Update on Implementation of Nightlife Protection Legislation (Chapter 116); Update of Cannabis Task Force; Staff and Office Update: Update of Commission Seats and vacancies; Update on Outdoor Events Analyst position; Corrective Actions: Director Order issued for The Cellar, EC #718, 685 Sutter St.; Report from the Sound Inspectors Jordan Pauley report on recent venue sound inspections and report of activities by staff. [Discussion Item]

COMPLAINTS:

 

_{1/30/2016 10:50 PM} Kels Irish Pub 530 Jackson St.: Complaints have been received in regards to patron noise, mismanagement of crowds at the end of the night, and sound. Actively being managed.

 

_{1/19/2016 10:45 PM} The Fillmore 1805 Geary Blvd.: An anonymous noise complaint was received by the office in regards to an open window and noise emanating from it. Action pending.

_{1/2/2016 10:50 PM} Tunnel Top 601 Bush St.: A noise complaint was received by this office in regards to sound levels. This is a regular item for patrols. No further complaints have taken place.

 

COMPLIANCE:

_{1/30/2016 9:45 PM} The Basement 222 Hyde St.: No new complaints. Venue owner may move or close venue. Has been working with complainant. Complainants feels a little more satisfied with the responses they’ve been getting from venue.

 

_{1/1/2016 10:30 PM} 1015 Folsom 1015 Folsom St.: Venue had a major party on New Year’s Eve. Extreme lines. Security seen working hard to manage crowd. In compliance.

 

_{1/1/2016 9:45 PM} Barbarosa 714 Montgomery St.: Bubble lounge has re-branded and reopened as Barbarosa Lounge. Still has POE but not actively doing entertainment.

 

INSPECTIONS:

 

_{1/1/2016 12:15 AM} The Grand 520 4^th St.: Performed a walkthrough inspection. Talked with management about upcoming Superbowl programming. In compliance.

_{1/1/2016 12:15 AM} Hue 447 Broadway: Performed a walkthrough inspection. In compliance.

_{1/1/2016 12:15 AM} City Nights 715 Harrison St.: Performed a walkthrough inspection. In compliance.

 

INCIDENTS:

 

_{11/29/2015 10:00 PM} Fort One 2801 Leavenworth St.: A shooting occurred after the venue’s end-of-night let out. One man was injured. Information pending.

 

_{12/28/2015 1:30 AM} DNA/Lounge 375 11^th St.: A shooting occurred outside after a Greek/Fraternity party. 2 injured. Management agreed to take better measures in vetting outside promotions.

 

4. Police Department Comments & Questions.

This item allows any member of the SFPD to address the Commission regarding matters related to nightlife and public safety. [Discussion Item]

 

No comments were made.

 

1. Hearing and Possible Action regarding applications for permits under the jurisdiction of the Entertainment Commission. [Action item]

    

2. Sanchez, Roberto dba Playa Azul, 3318 Mission Street, Limited Live Performance Permit.

    

Limited Live Performance permit application for Playa Azul located at 3318 Mission Street. Playa Azul is a restaurant and bar located in the Mission District that has been in operation for 20 years. The business’s manager and business partner are here today to come into compliance for their entertainment which currently includes performances by mariachi bands. Playa Azul proposes to use the space for entertainment 7 days a week from 10am until 10pm. There have been several complaints logged from two complainants who live next door to Playa Azul regarding the noise levels from the mariachi bands and jukebox extending from 9am until 12am daily and a lack of responsiveness from the venue. A letter from complainants and a log of previous complaints made to the venue, Police Department, and Entertainment Commission are attached in your files today. The complainants ask that the Commission deny the Limited Live Performance permit, or grant it with the notion that we meet again in 3-6 months in order to re-assess the status of the permit, and lastly ask that if you do grant the permit, you require entertainment to end at 9pm on weekdays, and 10pm on weekends. Please note that we have received two letters of support for Playa Azul including the support of District 9 Supervisor David Campos. Business partner, Carlos Morales also has signatures in favor of the permit here today to share with you. Ingleside Station approves the Limited Live Performance permit. Here to tell you more about Playa Azul are Carlos Morales and the owner’s son and general manager, Everardo Sanchez.

 

Roberto Sanchez stated he was told not to contact the neighbors directly by Officer Rueca from Ingleside station.   She added they have made 6 complaints to the venue.   She added she didn’t expect the venue to not have music the issue was about community and community respect.   She added the Commission put a limit on the entertainment.

 

Public comment

 

Lisa Desilva stated it has been a living nightmare because the level of noise 15 hours a day that’s blasting through the walls and the heater system which has not allowed her to sleep much at her residence.

 

Audrey Redfield stated her issue was the trustworthiness on the venue following through on any rules around the sound and it was frustrating not feeling heard are considered living in her home.

 

Public comment closed.

 

Commissioner Joseph moved to continue the permit to April 19, 2016 Commissioner Caminong second the motion

Vote:

Yeas- Commissioner Perez, Commissioner Joseph, Commissioner Caminong, Commissioner Frost,  Commissioner Lee and Commissioner Tan

 

6. Discussion and Possible Action to adopt written comments and/or recommendations to be submitted to the Planning Department and/or Department of Building Inspection regarding noise issues for proposed residential projects per Chapter 116 of the Administrative Code. [Action Item]

 

Consent Calendar

 

All matters listed hereunder constitute a Consent Calendar, are considered to be routine by the Entertainment Commission, and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Commission.  There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Commission, the public, or staff so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered as a separate item at this or a future hearing.

 

Consent Agenda:

 

1. 2140 Market Street, Block/Lot 3452/008, 009 Discussion and possible action to adopt written comments and/or recommendations to be forwarded to the full Entertainment Commission regarding noise issues for the proposed residential project at 2140 Market Street, which is located within 300 feet of The Lucky 13, Café Du Nord/Swedish American Hall, permitted Places of Entertainment.  Presentation by project sponsor, Warner Schmalz [Action]

 

1. 2799 24^th Street, Block/Lot 4266/035 Discussion and possible action to adopt written comments and/or recommendations to be forwarded to the full Entertainment Commission regarding noise issues for the proposed residential project at 2799 24^th Street, which is located within 300 feet of Pops Bar and Brava Theater, permitted Places of Entertainment.  Presentation by project sponsor, Warner Schmalz [Action]

 

1. 650 Divisadero, Block/Lot 1202/002B Discussion and possible action to adopt written comments and/or recommendations to be forwarded to the full Entertainment Commission regarding noise issues for the proposed residential project at 650 Divisadero Street, which is located within 300 feet of The Independent, a permitted Place of Entertainment.  Presentation by project sponsor, Warner Schmalz [Action]

    

   Commissioner Lee moved to approve the consent calendar Commissioner Frost second the motion

Vote:

Yeas- Commissioner Perez, Commissioner Joseph, Commissioner Caminong, Commissioner Frost,  Commissioner Lee and Commissioner Tan

 

7.  Commissioner Comments & Questions.

[Discussion item]

 

No comments were made.

 

8.  New Business Request for Future Agenda

Items. [Discussion item] (This item is to allow Commissioners to introduce agenda items for future consideration).

 

Commissioner Joseph stated the Ninety Awards were February 29, 2016 at the Regency Theatre.  

 

Adjourned 7:01 PM.