solicit feedback giant -- and contact with residents. i am sure you can imagine there is not a lot of resonance in any area that want to write a letter -- residents in area -- in the area that want to write a letter. if there was a substantial problem, you might see neighbors coming out of the woodwork to say, we do not like that place, we do have a problem with you coming in. i will turn it over to jt to talk about any of his conversations. >> there was one resident who raised a concern about the takeover of shine. adnd what the plans were. that e-mail was cc:'d to ms. kane. i can print out and forward to

you that i did speak to her in person and she is in support of the business. and i will be willing to forward that to you. >> thank you. where is that email in our package? >> it is in there. they're not paginated. for what it is worth, that person did e-mail us as well and i believe it is a woman. i could not tell from the name. she e-mail this again to say she had met with the owners and felt great about the business and was excited to have it. commissioner meko: this is headlined for community support and i have gone through this four times now. >> i would be happy to find it

for you now and i will bring it up in a second. >> commissioner meko: thank you. >> commisioner joseph: i think the problem is that getting into a business you do not truly understand on mission street in that area, i have a problem. i think you need to make sure that you have personnel that know how to run your business because ultimately, if you do not do a right, you will be having lots of visits from the inspector grenelli and you will be back before this commission and this is a hefty investment. people who think they -- people who buy clubs are very unusual -- for unusual reasons. i promote the business. i want you to have the club but i want you to run it right. i know that everyone says how

hard could it be? human beings, your customers, are the issue. they are what makes it difficult and as nice as you are, as bad as you are, or whatever, it becomes an issue and i do not want to end up back here because you do not have the experience. i would hope you would look into finding not just someone to manage the bar but someone who could manage the room. and all the employees and everything else. >> our plan is to continue with the same employees the current owner has at this point. in addition, jt will be managing and i will be a hands-on manager as well. with that plan, i managed the news in the past having to do with personnel. i know not in the club industry but other venues.

>> commisioner joseph: it is how you deal with your customers if you have an argument. that is a great step. how do you deal with your sound? your security company cannot tell you at what levels to keep the sound so of the bj wants to turn it up, and they decide to take advantage of you, how are you going to know that? >> we understand what is at stake. i have invested a lot of money and time and effort and i have looked into this for the last year and a half for two years. i have studied and evaluated. this was the venue that we were looking for that was not too big, that was going to be over our head, and yet it was big enough for us to get into the field and moving forward.

i understand there is a lot at stake. we want to do the right thing. >> commisioner joseph: best of luck. >> a couple of questions. jt's thing in the application, with respect to the gentleman from the security company. do you do security at other places or music venues? >> yes. i am ed thistle. i have been in this city since 1996 and i have managed a couple of clubs have worked in, eight or nine different clubs before starting yojimbo. >> you have other clients in the city? >> we are at badlands, the starlight lounge, and other

facilities. those are the primary nightclubs. >> i had a couple quick questions. the current venue as it exists, has it been troubled recently? >> shine is a small lounge and because of its location and demographic and its programming, we never had problems. we have no history of violence and no -- the only sound complete we had was six years ago. five years ago. even then it was a minor thing that was resolved. >> commissioner cavellini: southern police has requested you install a camera. is that the condition that you

had? >> i am assuming mr. king did that with the agreement of the conditions. >> president newlin: is there anyone from the public? seeing none, commissioners? >> commisioner joseph: second. >> [roll call vote] >> commisioner joseph >> presid.

next item, the approval of minutes. which is item 2, review and approve the minutes of june 28. any questions? any public comment? yes, sir, come forward. >> commisioner joseph: can i move to approve? same house, same call? >> president newlin: item three. report of the executive director. if you wanted to go, you're free to do so. report of the executive director?

>> commisioner joseph: i wanted to update you tha -- the legislation was in front of the planning commission on july 7 which was thursday of last week and they approved it unanimously. with respect to the changing of the planning code which is what they were concerned with and so based on the recommendations of this commission, the small business commission, and the planning commission, and other members of the board of supervisors, some amendments are planned for introduction and discussion at the land use committee on july 18. this is sort of fast track via supervisor mirkarimi's office. we expect to see it move out of land use on the 18th and move to

the full board for the last two board meetings before recess. that is the information i have gone from the supervisors' office. i wanted to remind you that the commission's bylaws that i give you a copy of as a refresh your because they're interesting to read call for the election of officers every fiscal year and a fiscal year is july 1 through june 30. a nomination for president and vice president is required. i am putting it out there for you to discuss with the members left this evening if you wish. our next two meetings are at the -- july 26 and august 9. we will be doing notification at the august -- the august 23 meeting will be cancelled due to

request by city hall. they will do upgrades in this room. you can put that cancellation in your calendar. august 23. >> president newlin: commissioner joseph it notified may she will not be at the next meeting. how does that work for the commissioners? will you be able to attend that meeting? >> that is my mother's birthday so i will see if we can do something else. president newlin: will be possible to take it as a first items to you can get out of here? >> i am sure we can make it work. anyone else? let's scheduled for august 9. >> commisioner joseph: it is --

wanted to remind you -- i wanted to remind you of our next summit. from one to four at the main library. based on the agenda that includes promoter registration, the birth of this registration, this new llp permit you discussed and the economic impact study which is still being performed by the comptroller's office, we will have a greater interest in participation from restaurants, cafes, and gallery owners. any help you can do in promoting that someone would be great. happily, there is nothing to report in terms of corrective actions on permits. i will turn it over.

>> i will keep this report short and sweet. as thihas been reported in the t we have had permanent events happening at stillman. talking to the current management company that is taking control of this building for the last few months -- last few weeks, it appears that the organizers of the event broke into the building through a rear window, held their bed, and left. the manageme-- held their event. we are working with them to help them keep that in force. for the summer update that we

have seen this summer so far, a drop in violent incidents at permanent venues compared to past years which is a positive thing. we have seen a rise in the number of sound complaints but this is by no means a big deal. it is summer. it is cold and people do open their windows and people have more barbecues. we see a rise in our sound complaints. we have no major problems over the fourth of july weekend. you will see a list of the news that have received notice of violation. you will see one then you received a citation as far as incidents of violence, we have received no reports. that does not mean there were not any. it means that as no reports have

come away and none were witnessed by may 1 hand or that information -- we do have a few disturbing the peace complaints which were never complaints about particular venues that sfpd responded to and were handled on site at that time. that is all i have. >> thank you. >> commissioner meko: was the nature of the complaint? >they do have a p.o.e.? >> we have yet to find anything on file. there permit is going back, what

go back a long way. we before this commission into the archives. we're moving forward as if they have a permit. >> have they been paying their fees annually? >> there is no indication. as you know from the past, there is certain venues we inherited from the police department that are in this weird gray area. there were permitted -- but they were permitted in the kind of were not. -- and they kidn nd of were not. >> commissioner meko: they claim

you have shut them down. i never heard any mention but we're being blamed for all sorts of things that have happened over the last three years. i thought i should tell you. >> maybe later you could tell me what we have done so that i can put that in the record. >> is it possible if they are not paying their annual fee, they will have to produce when they paid it is to go back and correct it retroactively? >> i am not sure. that is a good question. we are trying to get down to the exact status of any suppose a permit or their permit in general. there is some question that we did do some research and we know their abc was valid. >> keep that in mind when your research all the other saline

issues -- salient issues. my comment is that it slipped by on me but i did not fully realize that commissioner meko, this is his last meeting. thank you for your knowledge and of the planning codes. your input is very good and thanks for the association over the past couple years. >> you will be missed. >> commissioner meko: thank you. it has been a good eight years, and we barely got to know each

other. of all the commissioners i have served with, i am warning you that i am probably the most likely alumni who will be back. >> that could have gone without saying. >> commissioner meko: living in the south of market area, that is home to more place of entertainment permits than anywhere else in the city. being involved with community based planning and general neighborhood issues. crystal, would you make sure that i remain on the list to receive your agendas and i wish you all the very best. >> president newlin: i hear by declare this -- hereby declare this jim meko day.

>> commissioner meko: i have already said my fair will. thank you. >> i received an e-mail for the -- from the aid of supervisor mirkarimi suggesting that to the amendment be made to reflect the ordinance. any traction on that? commisioner joseph: i do not have a copy of the revision. i am not sure that will be given anything publicly until -- when they agendize the committee items, that will be on line or valuable -. >> i do not know how that works with the legislative process. does that trigger a review?

>> i did ask the same question to the office and they are trying again to move this legislation along so that it is through the board before their races. if there is some way they do not have to but remain within the due process that is required, they will make that amendment at committee and make it clear. i am not super clear on how they do this but if there is to be a waiting period because of some substantive change, we will find out. >> commissioner cavellini: i do not know how that works there. >> commisioner joseph: it may be up to the clerk or may be up to the president of the committee or the chair. or maybe the city attorney's requirements depending on what those amendments are.

>> commissioner cavellini: it does not mean they will not look into making the legislation were clear and leave our sound inspector with his hands full when he is trying to enforce something that is impossible to enforce. >> commisioner joseph: they took the comments from this commission seriously and they will -- they were intending to make amendments that to be more explicit about how to manage the sound issues related to that permit so that we would have assistance in that regard. as soon as i can get my hands on a revision, you can take a look at it. >> president newlin: item 7, new business for future agenda items. anybody? i hereby call the meeting of tuesday, july 12 over. thank you for coming.

you get to stick around. >> item 3 -- the announcement of the prohibition of sound devices. the usage of cellphone that electronic devices are prohibited. any person responsible for one going off may be asked to exit the room. item number four, the introduction of new or unfinished business by board members.

>> let the record show that -- [unintelligible] >> unfinished business. >> what i want to do is voice my support for a job she has done. it is hard to keep everyone happy and she has done an outstanding job. i want to see us move to the next step where we need to come up with a strategic plan so that we know the things we want to get done and follow that process. so we do it in a step-by-step process so we know what is coming down the pike. that is what i would like to

see from the board of strategic planning. >> we would ask staff, meeting ms. johnson, to look into this and report back in the near future. >> i agree with that. it is a good idea. i had someone mentioned to me taxis stands that had electronic calls, similar to what he would do from a cell phone. that sounded like an interesting thing for downtown areas where -- i have ever seen them before, but somebody saw them in australia and it sounded like the new wave of late taxi stands. it is interesting stuff. >> as i recall, on august 2nd, we have the issues for taxis. it is probably too soon to bring that up. >> i think what we will do is come back probably in the september 1st time frame,

considering there has been a request for a strategic plan, to assemble something that would be tangible for you. we can report where we are in the process and allied a time frame and bring that back in september. >> does that work for you? >> yes. >> i welcome you, mr. johnson. thank you for stepping in. -- i welcome you, mrs. johnson." we want to make a presentation to our beloved carter rohan. his last day is tomorrow and we want to show our appreciation for the senior director of capital construction programs. he's done an incredible job bringing to completion the third street lined and broader in within budget, and poured in. he made that the director in 2010 and provided greater focus on the agency's core mission. losing him is a huge loss to

this agency, much loved by his staff. i had the pleasure of watching him and his staff in an off site team building exercise once and helping to prepare meals and the respect and obvious affection your staff holds for you, i know that is shared by the entire board. we have all relied on you heavily, not just in this project, but for your guidance and leadership all the way through. i would like to ask you to come up here. we have a couple of presentations for you. first, what to get this away from here as it is possible. it is a bottle of wine. [laughter] come up here -- a cabernet sauvignon, 1994 -- in case they

don't have anyone in texas. -- any wind in texas. did you bring a corkscrew? [laughter] this is a small token of appreciation for all of your great work. we also have a plaque for you that represents your time here and how much we appreciate everything you have done all of these years and we hope you never go too far away from us. perhaps you will be able to continue to offer assistance as we proceed on the all-important central subway project. members of the board, you have all worked with them, anything to add at this point? >> i had the opportunity to attend, to spend some time with carter and his team when he is doing training and development

and i was very impressed with the class. he talked about being a professional manager and what it takes. i was very impressed and was glad it you invited me to be part of the process. >> i know it is a measure of demand how people speak of the man in private. everyone speaks highly of you and everyone is going to miss you. good luck. >> the short time i have spent with him has been some of the best time i have spent as a board member as of yet. i cannot thank you enough for your warm reception and being there for me with any questions i had regarding the central subway or any other projects you could help me be more informed on. you will be sorely missed, sir. best of luck to you. >>