item 4 concerns the planning code provisions. i think that as we have already noted that we commend the efforts to adjust the planning code as it refers to this sole practitioner and the ability for four up to four sole practitioners to share a space and that is what the supervisor is recommending but we won't know whether it's finally approved from the planning commission until they do so. i'm supportive of that. the question, the crux of this is the conditional use for certified legitimate practitioners. we have had a lot of discussion about that and there is a lot more discussion outside of this room with that and it sounds as

though it's intractable at this time that there is not going to be accommodation. we can object that here just go on the record to saying that we wish it would change, but again we are a recommending body. we don't do anything other than make a recommendation. if we want to make a recommendation we can go ahead and do that. is there a commissioner that wants to propose a motion? >> and again, sort of with kind of an over arching and some specifics, i think it would be helpful to be on record to support supervisor tang because there was discussion at the planning department for the sole practitioner establishment to have it be just one but to support supervisor tang on the conditional use exemption for the sole practitioner with four and then also to support what the planning department did put made a

direction to staff as to find an expedited means to define and final a space for conditional use process. >> right and to explore the elements of amnesty program. correct? >> and again there is one more meeting if you want to take final action after you see the amended legislation or you can go ahead and take action tonight. >> okay. >> i would like to see it again. >> you would like to see it again? >> yes. when it's finalized. >> okay. do we want to have a motion to at least see the progress? >> yes. absolutely. i would make that, i would definitely like to make

a motion i do support the progress and i really appreciate supervisor tang making it up to four. i think that's really important. i do agree with commissioner dooley. it's like another burdensome. it's something else that has to get conditional use. i think this whole city is going to get conditional use if we don't stop it somewhere. i would definitely put forth a motion to hear this again but support what supervisor tang has done up to now especially with the common scenarios. >> all right. do we have a second for that motion? >> i second the motion. >> okay. all right. so commissioners, i will do roll call. all right. commissioner adams? yes, commissioner

dooley, no commissioner dwight? yes, commissioner ortiz cartagena? no. commissioner riley? yes. commissioner sarkissian? yes, commissioner white? yes. so we have 5 in favor aye and two nos. so that recommendation to the direction of the legislation is going in passes but then the commission is going to review the final draft at the april 27th meeting. >> correct. with that, i think that concludes items no. 3 and 4. >> yes, thank you all for committing the time you did and efforts before this meeting we received a number of

very thorough letters detailing this issue and i appreciate that from the community and also appreciate the engagement of the supervisors office and the department of public health and so, it goes on from here. so thank you all. >> commissioners we will move on to item no. 5 which is the directors report. so in your, i do not have a written report for you tonight. in your packet though i do want you to know that, in your packet, i don't have a copy of it myself but there is a calendar of events for small business week. hang on just a moment.

maybe item no. 5 or 6. so very excited. >> i didn't get it either. >> saturday, the city's sidewalk sale is memorial weekend? >> we are doing it both weekends. some on the 18 and some on the 23rd. >> monday night the 18, flavors of san francisco our kickoff event from 5:30 to 8:30. this is a large networking event for small businesses and

to meet with our small business week sponsors and the city departments and other non-profits that provide resources and assistance to small businesses. >> tuesday is the small business annual awards to honor honorees and that's from 3-4:00. that does involve the commission. so we have the president open, the vice-president close and we have a reception for the honorees right before. that's the tuesday. then tuesday evening we have three, i think events going on. yes, three events going on. the mega made contact with golden gate businesses association and the castro merchants at the

lgbt center and this year for the first time the api how to succeed as an american business owner. commissioner riley has been working with tong from the sba working together for this event. and we have a latinos entrepreneurs business in adjourn. journey -- we have three events which is exciting. that's tuesday evening. wednesday evening is business awards with bank of america. this is a small private reception event. then thursday is a small business champion mixer. so

this is a mixer with the council district merchants and sf economic development organization doing a mixer together. very pleased that this year st environment has come on as a sponsor and will be sponsoring this event as well. then friday different this year than the previous years but we are hosting the conference at city college the chinatown campus. we found that the event small business week is most successful when we are able to host a conference with multiple multiple workshops. we weren't able to do that last year. it did okay but not extremely well. we had difficulty finding space to host the conference where we can have ten workshops happening at four different

times throughout the day for each of those sessions and so in the past we had used city sf state downtown campus. they closed one of they are floors. so city college campus was able to accommodate us on a friday. this will be a change for us to do it on a friday but i think very important. i will send you out the finalized list of conferences and we have some very exciting new things for the conference this year. we are also kind of targeting to have our conference to have a little bit more direction towards existing businesses and not just start up businesses. so that's exciting. then after that we will have a small business conference happy hour in the lobby and ending the week again with sidewalk sales. so, that is the big thing for

the office. i do want to announce that carol chung that has officially started her position as the business counselor prince george's -- prince -- project manager. she is now working in the office, her first day was march 30th. so, i will have her come to the next commission meeting during her work hours to introduce herself. carol does speak both cantonese and mandarin. she worked at city college at the dental school. next, i think i was not able to really get the information that i wanted to get to you to really start preparing for the legacy business program

so we will engage with that. i will be sending out a series of items that i do need to have you read ahead of the next meeting and so be looking for that from me later in the week. and then i do want to let you know that we are engaging to enhance our sales force so that we are one automating some surveys to start having better engagement and improved engagement with the individuals that we have serviced and counseled special those that it's been a while so we can check in and see how they are doing, are they growing their business or did they actually get their business open so we can sort of understand what some of the needs are and remind people that we are there to assist them. i think with that

i will just leave unless you have other questions. >> what about commission secretary? >> that will be finalized hopefully soon within the next week or two. there is a couple steps with dhr that we are waiting to get some confirmation back on. >> perfect. thank you. >> i know i'm in a hurry. so i have nothing to report. >> so that concludes my report. we can move on to item no. 6. president's report. >> i have nothing to report. >> item no. 7, vice-president's report. i have a long list, kidding. nothing to report. >> item no. 8. commissioners report? >> i have one item. i did attend the -- >> next. >> payroll tax to -- gross

receipts tax seminar. the feedback with cpa's. it was very good. the outreach that the city treasurer's office has done, his name, greg cato has done especially with the cpa's that were in attendance. there is about 30 of them. i just want to give a shout out to greg and jose cisneros on that outreach. there were people complaining and it wasn't perfect, but greg was able to answer all the questions and i was very impressed with the outcome of that. that's it. >> any other commissioner reports? okay. that's it on that one. new business? any new business.

>> item no. 9. no new business. that leaves us to item no. 10. adjournment. >> i motion to adjourn. >> second. >> all in favor say, "aye". >> aye. >> any opposed? we are adjourned. [ meeting is adjourned ] >> hello, i am with the

recreation and parks department. we are featuring the romantic park location in your backyard. this is your chance to find your heart in santa and cisco with someone special. -- san francisco with someone special. our first look out is here at buena vista park a favorite with couples and dog walkers. both have a significant force. a refreshing retreat from urban life. the romantic past that meander up and down the park under pines and eucalyptus. hang out in this environment and you might see butterflies it, fennel, and then the lines.

-- dandelions. is ada accessible. public transit is plentiful. we have conquered the steps we have watched the dogs, and we have enjoyed a beautiful view. this is a place to take someone special on a romantic stroll and enjoyed a beautiful look out. welcome to corona heights located in the heart of this district. it offers a view of the downtown skyline the bay bridge, and the east bay. it is one of the best kept secrets in the city. it is hardly ever crowded. on any given day, you will run into a few locals. bought a 37 bus to get there without any parking worries.

for legged friends can run freely. there is also a patch of grass for the small box. >> it is a great place. it is a wonderful place to have these kinds of parks. that dog owners appreciate it. >> take time to notice of the wildfires that are on the grassland and keep your head out on the lookout for hawks and other bird life. be sure to take your camera and be prepared to take a view of the city will not forget. it has a beautiful red rock formations. you could watch the sunrise over the bay. this is another one of our great lookouts. we are at mount davidson.

928 feet. this is the place for you to bring someone special. to not forget that dogs and enjoy all of the pathways and greenery that surrounds you. it provides a peaceful oasis of open space and great hiking trails. the spectacular view offers a perfect place to watch the sunrise or sunset with someone you love. >> it is a good place to get away from the hectic life of the city. come up here and listen to nature, i get some fresh air. that view is fantastic. >> where sturdy shoes . hikers get the feeling of being in a rain forest. mount davidson is also a great place to escape the noise and the bustle of the city. take the 36 bus and it will drop

you at the entrance. it is quite a hike to the top but the view is worth every step. this is the place to bring that someone special. golden gate park's largest body of water is an enchanting place. is a popular spot for paddling around in boats, which can be rented. created in 1893, it was designed for these your boating -- for leisure boating. it is named for the wild strawberries that once flourished. there is also a waterfall, two bridges and trails the climb to

the summit, the highest point at more than four hundred feet. you can catch glimpses of the western side of the city that make this hilltop a romantic look out. for public transit, i take the n train. the lad the ad -- lake is ada accessible. watch many ducks swans, and siegel's. -- seagulls. it is a great place to stroll and sail away. many couples come here to take a ride around a lake going under the bridges, passing the chinese pavilion and the waterfall. for a quiet getaway, making for a memorable and magical experience.

located on 19th avenue this growth is the place to where you're hiking boots, bring the family and the dog because it has so much to offer you and your loved ones. it is a truly hidden gem in the city. the park is rich with eucalyptus trees. long paths allow you to meander, perfect for a dog walking in a wooded environment. >> i enjoy the history. the diversity of nature that exists in such an urban city concrete streets cars we have this oasis of the natural environment. it reminds us of what the history was. >> there is a section for dogs and plenty of parking.

transit is available on the 28 bus to get you very easily. the part is ada -- park is ada accessible. it is also a natural lake. this is your chance to stroll around the lake and let the kids run free. it also has many birds to watch. it is a place to find and appreciate what you -- a wonderful breath of fresh air. come and experience in this park and enjoy the people, picnics, and sunshine. this is a lovely place to take a stroll with your loved ones. in the middle of pacific heights, on top of these hills, it offers a great square a

peaceful beauty, large trees and grass and greenery. it features tables and benches a playground, restaurants, and tennis courts. there are plenty of areas for football and picnics. it is very much a couple's park. there are many activities you can experience together. stroll on the pathways bring your dog or just picnic at one of the many tables and enjoy all that it has to offer together. many couples find this is a perfect park to throw down a blanket and soak up the sun. it is a majestic place that you can share with someone you chairs. lafayette park is also easily accessed from the 47, 49, and 90 buses. it is ada accessible.

we are here at the historic palace of fine art in the marina district. originally built for the 1950's exposition, the palace is situated on san francisco's number waterfront. it is ada accessible and is reached by the 28 30, and 91 bus lines. set against the reflecting waters of the lagoon and eucalyptus trees, the palace is one of san francisco post most -- san francisco's most romantic spots to relax with that special someone while listening to the water and gazing at the swans. a beautiful to view from many

locations along the mattoon, an ideal place to -- all -- lagoon, an ideal place to walk with a loved one. reservations for weddings are available at sfrecpark.org. discarding contains plants referred to by william shakespeare's plays and poems. welcome to the shakespeare garden here in the famous golden gate park. located near the museum and the california academy of sciences the garden was designed by the california spring blossom and wildfirlower association. here is a truly enchanting and tranquil garden along a path behind a charming gate.

this garden is the spot to woo your date. stroll around and appreciate its unique setting. the gorgeous brick walkway and a brick wall, the stone benches, the rustic sundial. chaired the part -- share the bard's word hundred famous verses from a shakespearean plays. this is a gem to share with someone special. pack a picnic, find a bench, and enjoy the sunshine, and let the whimsical words of william shakespeare and floats you and your loved one away. this is one of the most popular wedding locations and is available for reservations. take a bus and haveo parking worries. shakespeares' garden is ada accessible.

located at the bottom of this hill, it is a secret garden with an infinite in captivating appeal. carefully tucked away it makes the top of our list for most intimate pyknic setting. avoid all taurus cars and hassles by taking a cable car. or the 30, 45, or 91 bus. the garden was designed by thomas church in 1957. grow old with me the best is yet to be is inscribed on a sundial. it is anchored by twin white gazebos and flowers that bloom

year-round. this is the place to tell someone special or the place to declare the commitment you two share. weddings and the event reservations are available for this adorable hidden gem. we know there are many other romantic parks in san francisco. we hope you have enjoyed this torre of lookouts picnics, and strolls that are available every day. until next time, do not forget to get out and play. for more information about reserving one of these romantic locations or any other location call 831-5500. this number is best for special events, weddings, picnics, and the county fair buildings. or for any athletic field call 831-5510.

you can write us at -- or walk in and say hello. and of course you can find more information moresfrecpark.org. --