>> commissioner lazarus: i'll amend my motion. >> clerk: okay. so we have a motion from commissioner lazarus to continue item number six to january 23rd, provided both party -- all parties are available, and if not, to january 30, 2018. is there any public comment on this item? okay. seeing none, on that motion -- [roll call] >> clerk: okay. so that motion carries, and we'll plan for the 23rd, and i'll reach out to the appellant tomorrow, and you, as well. okay. so the next item to be proposed to be continued is appeal number 18-140. [agenda item seven read] >> clerk: so -- >> commissioner honda: make that motion to continue. >> clerk: okay. so we have a motion from commissioner honda to continue this matter to january 30. is there any public comment on that motion? okay. on that motion -- [roll call] >> clerk: okay. so that motion carries, and that item goes to january 30. so we will now move onto item number one, public comment. at this time, members of the public may address the board on items of interest that are not on tonight's agenda. is t

jim lazarus, san francisco chamber of commerce. this monday, december 10th, 2018, the small business commission is honored to recognize jim lazarus for his contributions to the vitality of san francisco small businesses. jim has served as senior vice president of public public policy at the san francisco chamber of commerce for a total of 15 years. this position, he brought a wealth of experience and business, and civil service that made him a formidable force when helping the san francisco legislator balances progressive policy goals, yet ensure it remained an environment in which small businesses can thrive, and all businesses. he is a legislative historian and fourth-generation san franciscan. his passion and commitment to the city our one-of-a-kind, and his impact will be ingrained into the fabric of san francisco for years to come. it is for these reasons and more that the san francisco small business commission would like to thank jim lazarus for a fruitful partnership over the years, and is proud to recognize him for all of

so we have a motion from commissioner lazarus to continue these appeals to march 6 -- march 20? is that fine? >> what about march 13? >> we don't have a meeting. >> if you want to handle it. >> you want to be the president. >> or trying to be. >> okay. so we have a motion from commissioner lazarus to continue these appeals to march 20 to give the bureau of urban forestry, the library, appellants and community groups the opportunity to work together to develop a plan to consider everything just stated by vice president swig and additionally where the three additional trees will be planted and the feasibility of moving the bus shelter. this is the bus shelter located on hyde street between fulton and grove and an update for the plan on the civic center commons and how that might impact the tree removal and replacement. okay. on that motion -- [roll call] >> okay. so that motion carries, and this matter is continued to march 20. thank you for your patience and participation. thank you. >> meeting's adjourned. [gavel] - working for the city and county of san francisco will immerse y

as well the russian cyber security firm kaspersky lab has also said it found digital evidence that lazarus hackers made a direct connection from an ip address in north korea to a server in europe used to control systems infected by the group just perske said that was the first time they've seen a direct connection between lazarus and north korea and while it's possible the bangladesh hackers were trying to frame pin on yang north korean involvement was the most likely explanation. and in twenty. seventeen the then deputy director of the national security agency said private sector research linking north korea to the heist was strong link each from sony actors to the bangladeshi bank actors is a theory that intonation state is wrong things that's a big. that's different. do you believe there are nations. i do. allegations or hacking whether from security firms or officials in the united states and south korea all denied by the north korean government but no matter who is behind the bangladesh bank job north career or an unknown crime syndicate could there be another cyber heist well they ha

lazarus died but jesus said he's not dead enough.sources, but somebody said to jesus, we're in the wilderness, there's 5,000 people with no food we can't feed them. jesus said they need not go away. you take care of them and they said no we can't. but jesus said, yes, you can. look over at your neighbor and say neighbor, jesus said you're not enough. bring it to me. let me bless it. let me break it. they're not enough. was more than enough. look to your neighbor and say neighbor, you're not enough. it's more than enough. you can turn it over to the lord, the lord will. i said the lord will. make a way somehow. tell your neighbor, neighbor, the lord will make a way somehow. i see you in the future and you look much better than you look right now you dress much better. i'll see you in the future, and you're going higher, higher every day, higher in the power of the lord. tell your neighbor, neighbor, it's going to be all right. all right. ♪ ♪ ♪ tend tend ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ >> would you pause for just a moment as we ask god's bless

as well the russian cyber security firm kaspersky lab has also said it found digital evidence that lazarus hackers made a direct connection from an ip address in north korea to a server in europe used to control systems infected by the group just perske said that was the first time they've seen a direct connection between lazarus and north korea and while it's possible the bangladesh hackers were trying to frame it on yang north korean involvement was the most likely explanation. and in twenty. seventeen the then deputy director of the national security agency said private sector research linking north korea to the heist was strong link each from sony actors to the bangladeshi bank actors is accurate that intonation state is wrong things that's a big lie it's different. do you believe there are nations. i do. allegations or hacking whether from security firms or officials in the united states and south korea all denied by the north korean government but no matter who is behind the bangladesh bank job north career or an unknown crime syndicate could there be another cyber heist well there h

on that motion, president fung. >> aye. >> a commissioner lazarus? >> aye. >> a commissioner honda? >> aye. >> commissioner tanner. >> the rehearing requested is denyed. we will now move on to item number 6. this is appeal numb 18-144, okay chu versus planning department inspection at 521 los palmos drive protesting the issuance on october 15, 2018 to frank chan and stephanie su of a site permit, vertical addition remodel and replace existing sun room, remodel kitchen, add upper rear master suite bedroom and bathroom penthouse vertically. no changes to existing front nor lower floors. application 2016/05/27/8675s. and we will hear from the appellant first. i understand that she will be -- you can approach the microphone. ms. chu. i understand that you are going to present in english, but we have a korean interpreter present in the event that you don't understand some of the responses, is that correct? >> yes. correct. >> you will be given the normal amount of time, seven minutes. >> good evening, everyone. my name is ok chu. i currently own and decided directly behind the property 5

the appeal and uphold the permit on the basis it was properly issued on that motion, commissioner lazarus -- [roll call] >> okay. the appeal is denied. we will now move on to item number 11. thank you very much for your patience. this is appeal number 18-154. for rules, versus the department of building inspection. subject property is 1889-18191 green street. protesting the issue is on november 5th, 2018 of the site permit. horizontal addition of a first and second floor, vertical expansion to allow 30 times the zoning envelope. this is application 2015, 0713, 1338. and we will hear from the appellant first. >> at prior to the hearing starting, i will disclose i am a partner in a project that hired them as their council. their appearance before this body will have no effect on my decision. >> thank you. my name is scott. i represent the appellant

the president, frank fung will be the presiding officer tonight we expect commissioner anna lazarus after the first appeal is heard. walking up the walkway as deputy city attorney, brad rossi who will provide any legal advice this evening. at the controls, is the legal assistance. i'm the board his' executive director. will be joined by representatives of the city departments who have cases before the board this evening. we expect scott sanchez kept the deputy zoning administrator representing the planning department and planning commission, mr duffy, chris pratt, urban forester of san francisco -- san francisco public works, joanne gillett, transportation coordinator representing san francisco public works youth and mapping. the board meeting guidelines are as follows. the board request to turn off or silence all phones, and other electronic devices so they will not disturb the proceedings. please carry on conversations in the hallway. the rules of presentation are as follows. appellants, permit holders and respondents are given seven minutes to present their case, in three minutes for r

senator , dianne feinstein, jim lazarus. [applause] on behalf of u.s.enator kamala harris, daniel chan. [applause] >> state assembly member david chiu. [applause] >> on behalf of state assembly member evan lowe, patrick aarons [applause] >> san francisco board of supervisors peskin, tang, brown, he, mandelman, and walton. [applause] the treasurer. the city attorney, dennis herrera, district attorney georgia gas stone, and his wife -- george gus cohen -- george gascone, and his wife fabiola. the former assessor, mabel tang. [applause] >> city college board members, rizzo, randolph, selby, and lee. [applause] >> bart board director, janice lee. [applause] >> honorable judges, tang and lee. [applause] >> former california state senator, art torres. [applause] former district supervisor, bevan duffy. [applause] >> as well as the many commissioners, department heads, and community leaders who have joined us this morning. [applause] to begin this morning's ceremony i would like to introduce the lincoln high school jrotc drum corps. [applause] [♪] [applause] [

i am also excited that we are here with jim lazarus with the san francisco chamber of commerce and henry with the council of district merchants -- merchants. two incredible supporters of small business in the city. thank you for being here with us today. as well as northern police station captain who is keeping the neighborhood safe as well. thank you all so much. this is exciting. joaquin, you didn't do it justice. we are supposed to get people excited. shop and dine in the 49. shop and dine. and, you know, san francisco has some of the most incredible small businesses. people come here from everywhere to eat some amazing food. to find unique items and a lot of the boutique stores that exist in neighborhoods throughout san francisco. including the fillmore and west portal, and the richmond, and right here on union street. it is like one of my favorite places to hang out. there is chestnut street with a lot of shops and places. small businesses usually owned by one individual who is probably working the business themselves. and today, we are here to talk specifically about the holiday se

senator , dianne feinstein, jim lazarus. [applause] on behalf of u.s.ala harris, daniel chan. [applause] >> state assembly member david chiu. [applause] >> on behalf of state assembly member evan lowe, patrick aarons [applause] >> san francisco board of supervisors peskin, tang, brown, he, mandelman, and walton. [applause] the treasurer. the city attorney

i know commissioner hirsch and commissioner lazarus have been working on a discipline matrix for the department side. is that also something that will be used by your office, or do you have current standards for discipline that you use to determine what level of discipline to request? >> we are participating in the discipline matrix extensively and we have been working on that for months. it is getting closer to conclusion now. and then we also train and discuss ranges of discipline internally as well in the office to try and make sure that they are consistent, because they have not been in the past. that is part of why we were eager to get to the table to address a sentencing mages -- matrix in the first place. >> thank you. >> i just want to follow up on page 5 because it is unclear to me. assess 44% of the office -- i'm not sure -- >> page 4. >> i don't understand what that means. the chief disagreed with you that they weren't disciplined? >> not necessarily. it just depends on the participation. it could mean that under admonishment and retrain. let's say what the discipline is d

the president, frank fung will be the presiding officer tonight we expect commissioner anna lazarus after the first appeal is heard. walking up the walkway as deputy citt

. >> okay, we have a motion from commissioner lazarus to adopt the minutes of the january 9, 2019 board meeting. is there any public comment on that? okay, on that motion... [roll call] [laughter] >> i am glad you are here. >> okay. the minutes are adopted. we will now move on to item number 4. this is appeal number 18-132, jeff potter versus the arts commission. appealing the revocation on september 24th, 2018 of the street artist license. this is license number 7568, and we will hear from the appellant first. is the appellants present? >> oh, great. >> the appellant is not present, so we can hear -- >> let's move to the next case. >> okay. we will move to the next case to give the appellant an opportunity to appear, so we will move on to item number 5, appeal number 18-153, michael montgomery versus department of building inspection, the subject address is 739 -- protesting issues october 30th, 2018 of a site permit, remodel of an existing single family home with a new second floor addition and garage, one new bedroom, and one new bathroom, upgrade of the mechanical, electrical and st

that most recently, she does that conducted an interview with president trump, the g20 summit and lazarus. welcome. with that, -- , thank youu for um for coming today. or watching via livestream. it is exciting to be here. watching the video showing freedom forum, freedom in the united states is -- i have traveled the world and we are so lucky to have freedom of the press in the united states. boy, what a difference it makes. i liked tip my hat to that part of the constitution. one of my favorite. let's talk about special prosecutors in independent counsel investigations. to take you back to 1970, give us some background of president carter signing the statute. >> thank you. one of the reasons that we won ford intion against 1976 was the reaction to watergate. the american people were looking for an outsider, someone who brought a higher moral standard. president carter, when he was running, said i will never lie to you. this was not just a slogan. we put in place all the ethics legislation that still is here today. for example, to curve cia excesses, the foreign intelligence oversight ac