Meetings - June 30, 2020 - Agenda
Entertainment Commission
City and County of San Francisco
Notice and Agenda for Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 30, 2020, 5:30 P.M.
Hearing will be held remotely.
Refer to the “Remote Access to Information and Participation” section below for instructions.
As the COVID-19 emergency evolves, please visit the Entertainment Commission website (sfgov.org/entertainment) regularly to be updated on the current situation as it affects the hearing process and the Entertainment Commission.
Ben Bleiman, President - Industry Representative
Dori Caminong, Vice President - Neighborhood Representative
Lt. Dave Falzon, Commissioner - Law Enforcement Representative
Steven Lee, Commissioner - Industry Representative
Al Perez, Commissioner - Neighborhood Representative
Laura Thomas, Commissioner - Public Health Representative
Cyn Wang, Commissioner - Urban Planning Representative
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
1. General 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.
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes. Discussion and possible action to approve the minutes of the March 3, 2020 Commission meeting. [Discussion and Possible Action Item]
3. Report from Executive Director: Legislative/Policy Update: Update on the City and County of San Francisco’s response to COVID-19 as it relates to the work of the Entertainment Commission; Staff and Office Update: Director will provide a staffing update; Update on Board of Appeals Actions: none; Corrective Actions: none. [Discussion Item]
4. Update on Nightlife Business Assistance in Response to COVID-19: Ben Van Houten, Business Development Manager, Nightlife and Entertainment Sector with the Office of Economic and Workforce Development provides an Update on Nightlife Business Assistance in response to COVID-19. [Discussion Item]
5. Hearing and Possible Action regarding applications for permits under the jurisdiction of the Entertainment Commission. [Discussion and Possible 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:
- EC-1034 – Jose Ricardo Vallejo, dba 26 Mix, 3024 Mission St., Billiard Parlor permit.
6. Discussion and Possible Action to adopt written comments and/or recommendations to be submitted by the Executive Director to the Planning Department and/or Department of Building Inspection regarding noise issues for proposed residential and/or hotel/motel projects per Chapter 116 of the of the Administrative Code. [Discussion and Possible Action Item]
Regular Agenda:
- 1526-1560 Folsom St, 276 11th St, 135 Kissling St, Bl/Lot: 1516/066-068, 1516/009. Discussion and possible action to adopt written comments and/or recommendations regarding noise issues for the proposed residential project at 1560 Folsom Street, which is located within 300 feet of Oasis (30'), Calle 11 (95'), The Holy Cow (80'), Halcyon (160'), Audio Nightclub (205'), all permitted Places of Entertainment.
7. Commissioner Comments & Questions. [Announcements]
ADJOURNMENT
Remote Access to Information and Participation
This meeting will be held remotely using video conferencing, through the Webex Meetings platform, and by telephone for members of the public who are unable to attend using computers or smart devices.
This meeting will also be available to watch on SFGovTV.org and Channel 26.
Attending the Meeting: Watch or Listen
Members of the public have the following options for attending the meeting:
Option 1: To watch the meeting using a computer or smart device, click on the following link: https://ccsf.webex.com/ccsf/onstage/g.php?MTID=ee87e7f8161533609aaecc148b7d5e5a8
- If you are able to and would like to watch via your computer, please follow these instructions: i) Click on the link above; ii) Enter your first name, last name, and email address if you would like; iii) Click Join by Browser (directly beneath the “Join Now” button);
- If you are able to watch via your smart mobile device: i) Download the Webex Meetings application; ii) Click on the link above; iii) Click Join; iv) Enter your name and email; v) Click Ready to Join
Option 2: If you do not have access to a computer or smart device, you can join the meeting by phone. Dial: 1-408-418-9388 and then enter the access code 146 069 9630.
Option 3: Watch online at SFGovTV.org, or on TV on Channel 26.
Participating During Public Comment: By Phone or by Chat
Members of the public will have opportunities to participate during public comment.
The public is asked to wait for the particular agenda item before making a comment on that item.
When the moderator announces that the Committee is taking public comment, members of the public can either:
Option 1: Participate over the phone by: i) Dialing 1-408-418-9388; ii) Then entering the following access code: 146 069 9630; iii) Then pressing *3 (this step is very important); iv) Depending on the number of people also in line ahead of you, you may have to wait before it is your opportunity to speak. If your line is silent for several minutes, please wait. When it is your turn, you will be notified that your line has been unmuted, and it will be your opportunity to speak; v) Your call will be muted when your allotted time expires.
Option 2: Participate via chat by: i) Submitting a written comment via the chat function; ii) Your comment will be read by the moderator in the order it is received.
Please see below for the Entertainment Commission’s interim policy on accessibility to its meetings.
DISABILITY ACCESS
Disability and language accommodations available upon request to: Crystal Stewart, Commission Secretary, crystal.stewart@sfgov.org or (415) 554-6678 at least 48 hours in advance.
To view hearing on-line
Live Stream of SFGTV and SFGTV2: http://www.sfgovtv.org/index.aspx?page=68
Video on Demand, Commissions, Councils and Boards: http://sanfrancisco.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?viewid=20
The ringing 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 room of any person(s) responsible for the ringing or use of a cell phone, pager, or other similar sound-producing electronic devices.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE SUNSHINE ORDINANCE
Government's duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the public. Commissions, boards, councils and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct people's business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people's review. Copies of the Sunshine Ordinance can be obtained from the Clerk of the Sunshine Task Force, the San Francisco Public Library and on the City’s website at. For more information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code) or to report a violation of the ordinance, contact:
Sunshine Ordinance Task Force
Victor Young, Administrator
City Hall, Room 244
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102-4689
Office: (415) 554-7724
(Fax): (415) 554-7854
(E-mail): victor.young@sfgov.org
WRITTEN COMMENTS
Persons attending the meeting and those unable to attend may submit written comments regarding the subject of the meeting. Such comments will be made part of the official public record and will be brought to the attention of the Commission. Written comments should be submitted to the Entertainment Commission via email to Maggie Weiland, Executive Director, Maggie.Weiland@sfgov.org.
Explanatory Documents: Copies of explanatory documents listed in this agenda, and other related materials received by the Entertainment Commission after the posting of this agenda, can be obtained by emailing Entertainment.Enforcement@sfgov.org during normal business hours, and also, to the extent possible, will be available on the Commission's website at: https://sfgov.org/entertainment/public-notices-meetings.