they are talking about making sure that every venue had the same language, looking venue. wd idea, it is uniform, people see it. not only in north beachx%gsj maybe city wide. the next is temporary taxis jones in and around clubs on the weekends. it is 2:00 in the morning. it is hard to get a cab. if we could put in temporary tax rezones friday and saturday night, it would be easier for people to find cabs to and from then use. last, more light. i know we talked about cities, areas where there is a lot of venues packed into a few blocks. they will actually bring in temporary light towers. the last thing is organization. as venues, it is really important that you come together, whether it be in cmac, or your smaller organizations, so you can work together, have one voice to work with city government. >> that is a perfect segue. i was in the group with south of market, bayview. we talked a lot about organization, communication with the police department's. something that i wrote down that i did not even know, if you feel like you need to call the police, you should. if you do

licensing should recognize the difference between the large venues and quiet, smaller venues. neighbors in the entertainment industry all agree that an entertainment zone is a bad idea. 66 community meetings were hel 66 meetings. including three town hall meetings, and more than a year of monthly meetings with the arts and entertainment focus group, 22 meetings of the full task force, where we voted on an assortment of policies and amendments with a final plan. and here is what the task force recommends. first, leave entertainment as a legal, non-conforming use in the mixed-use neighborhood, where they anticipate the greatest amount of residential growth to take place. change the zoning to allow all forms of entertainment, with fully-permitted use. allow the non-conforming status of every existing venue to remain with the property for a of every existing venue to remain with the property for a

owners to have successful venues whether they be corporately owned or independently owned. book artists on weekends to open up for established artists with the hope of growing those artists to fill their venues on monday or tuesday and wednesday. this was an idea i discussed a long time ago with boots houston who owned the maritime hall. i asked why do not book on a local opener and he said they do not drive people -- drug people. -- draw people. if you do it would add to the revenue. that is why would like to see happen. i cannot say anything more than willing to encourage the current lackluster book local. supervisor campos: thank you. -- supervisor kim: thank you. have you attended an entertainment commission meeting? >> i have attended a couple of them. supervisor kim: how do you see your role as a commissioner in working with them? >> i spent time with independent artists. supervisor kim: how do you view the commission's role in doing that? is that part of the role of the entertainment commission? >> i feel like it is part of the role of the entertainment commission as

it does not take the place for venues and venue owners, managers, to choose their promoters likely -- to choose their performers -- promoters cautiously. you are still running around bar and security team. those are required. so, the answer is no. ok? >> [inaudible] >> it is not capable of editorial. i do none know that that would be a good thing, necessarily. it speaks to the need for you guys to speak to one another as well. because this is a person business, out of people business, we would be in an awkward position. and as always, as you might remember, this commission was a big experiment. this is also an experiment of sorts. we have never done this before, a way to know who is out there and somehow we will give you feedback in the process. >> [inaudible] >> white. let's -- >> right. >> [inaudible] >> maybe we should put this up here, somewhere link. we should probably do that. it is a fairly specific nightclub promoter definition. it is not supposed to be people in the park singing happy birthday to each other. it is very specific. we do not want to make it such that it starts w

you have six or seven or eight entertainment venues. if we are going to have enclave districts, we ought to look at how we're going to protect those valuable entertainment venues along 11th street. if we had more housing i would guarantee you the housing people will win at the night clubs will lose. i concur with that. we have to look at that and preserve that important space and street. thank you. president newlin: anybody else on this item? >> i am the development and projects director for folsom street events. mr. rybak any measure that can help -- there is an ongoing discussion about the designation of the 300 block. it is a special use district. over the past decade south of market has lost many of its venues. the news that can accommodate between 5000 people. perhaps the only remaining midsize the news are the lounge and while it is still important to have smaller clubs, their legal capacities are under 800. folsom street relies heavily on midsized been used during san francisco leather week. when we welcome and entertained hundre

licensing should recognize the difference between the large venues and quiet, smaller venues. neighbors in the entertainment industry all agree that an entertainment zone is a bad idea. 66 community meetings were hel 66 meetings. including three town hall meetings, and more than a year of monthly meetings with the arts and entertainment focus group, 22 meetings of the full task force, where we voted on an assortment of policies and amendments with a final plan. and here is what the task force recommends. first,

as some of the issues around electronic dance music and some of the pressure on those venues. higher appreciate you focusing on those kinds of issues. i don't know if you have any thoughts about those issues in particular. >> like i said, one of the main concerns, one of the ways i will look at those issues is thinking about safety. venues are often shut down because the primary concern are a fifth violent acts are happening, our young people overdosing -- are if violent acts are happening or if young people are overdosing. it is really about being fair, and to regulate it in a way that it really reinforces the safety -- and nobody has come when people are dying are getting hurt. that is just the initial comment, i love live music and electronic music. those are things that i come to. supervisor kim: i had two questions. the entertainment commission involves a lot of time. would you be able to commit roughly 20 hours a month to the commission? >> it is more than just being at the commission meetings, but i went to a commission meeting this past tuesday and at one of the staff

i have been to a number of your venues.i know of your work and it is incredibly impressive. mr. eicher, you had a ton of folks here as well. one of the things i have realized on the board, i have seen in district 2 is a lot between the neighborhoods and the commercial corridors. that is an inherent tension in our great neighbor kids in the city. it has come through for what people have said and what you have said about your desire to integrate and work through those issues. that is so important and especially our technology background, it is very fascinating for me personally. i will indicate where i am thinking right now and i will let my colleagues talk. amie, i will have difficulty considering her today given that she is not here. this may seem not fair. it has been consistent with what i've done all year. when we have all lot of -- even though your recently moved out, when we have a residency waiver requirements, i have a difficult time and i have been this way all year with people i like. it is something i have done al

sound can be heard from the venue of of the hon. -- and the and in the area.nd just from a distance of anywhere from 5-10, 25 yards away. the security plan violations citations range, predominantly from things as simple as no guard cars, to security not been easily identified as security, one not stepping into their role to a set -- to assure the safety of patrons. in one incident, someone was a salted within 3 feet of the front door of the venue, where security was unable to stop the attack but step in -- and unable to step in for the safety of that particular patron. those citations were issued over the last few weeks, following the list of -- incidents from san francisco police reports, which said that officer matthias will speak about this. as i have not been here i did not have a lot to report. >> i have one question. which venue -- had somebody within a certain number of feet of the door with security -- >> can you say this over again? >> a patron had left the parlor and was a salted and knocked unconscious, and security was not on post, and not only wer

we have a lot of entertainment venues and we have quite a lot coming up next year. it is definitely a dedication of love. thanks to the members of the public that came out to speak and members of the entertainment commission. and -- it speaks to your interests and dedication to have some many commissioners and staff your -- so many commissioners and staff here. the item moves forward with recommendations. can you please call item no. 3? >> hearing to consider appointing six members, terms ending december 16, 2012, to the market and octavia community advisory committee. supervisor kim: thank you. we have a number of applicants, six seats and now 11 applicants. i will be calling you in the order you are listed in the agenda. i'm not sure if the applicants are all here today, so i will call krute singa and marius starkey. >> thank you. shall i go ahead? thank you, committee members, for the opportunity to speak today. my name is -- yeah. supervisor kim: we can take a moment to let folks filter in and filter out. >> thank you again for the opportunity to speak today, my

they have also made a venue fully realizable now from what i can see. with the owners being there, ok, and staying in touch with the community, for me, this happens. this is about diversity and communication. as an artist now, i would say that they have brought it to a level -- i have no doubt as to how successful it will be, so i would ask personally said the we have a venue so we can keep cultivating the talent that is already in san francisco, with room with which to grow. that they be allowed to move to the next level. i have no doubt of their success. president newlin: one of our commissioners has to leave by 8:30, and if she leaves, we will not have a quorum or be able to vote on the issues. if you are going to speak in support, i do not think it is necessary at this time and just ask if there is anybody who remains that is in opposition and give them the opportunity to speak. like i said, you have got five minutes. >> i am in total support of this. the gentleman earlier who said he wants a family-friendly environment and a place where grown-ups c