CASTRO/UPPER MARKET COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT 584 Castro Street #336; CA 94114 www.CastroCBD.org 415/500-1181 Minutes of the Regular Monthly Board of Directors Meeting on May 8, 2014 Castro Community Meeting Room, 501 Castro Street, Second Floor, San Francisco,

The meeting was called to order at 6:05 pm by Immediate Past President Gustavo Serina, chairing tonight for President Alan Lau who could not attend. A quorum was present and was maintained throughout the meeting. Directors Present: Joel Bubeck, Scott James, Jim Laufenberg, Tim Patriarca, Secretary Pauline Scholten, Immediate Past President Gustavo Serina, Treasurer Dennis Ziebell; Directors Absent and Excused: President Alan Lau, Wendy Mogg, Pat Sahagun, Ken White; Directors Absent, not Excused: none Staff, Guests Present: Director Andrea Aiello; Bookkeeper Alan Pex; Richard Magary (taking Minutes). Members of the Public Present: Approximately five (5) members of the public, including Alan Beach-Nelson of EVNA, Tom Crites, David Nahmod, and Nick Perry who signed in and/or identified themselves during Introductions or Public Comment. Brown Act Notice Gustavo summarized California’s Brown Act, as its rules apply to the CBD’s board meetings. They include provisions that meetings are publicly noticed in advance and are open to the public; for public comment before any vote is taken on each agenda item and following committee reports; and for general public comment, scheduled as Item 6 on the agenda for this meeting, to be called in order but no later than 7:25pm. Guests who interrupt or are otherwise disruptive of the meeting will be given a verbal warning. If a second interruption or disruption by the individual(s) occurs at the meeting, they will be asked to leave. A copy of the meeting Agenda was publicly posted timely in advance, on-line at www.castrocbd.org and at the S.F. Public Library, 100 Larkin Street. A copy of the board package was available for public review at the meeting. Introductions Board members introduced themselves and noted any current, potential conflicts of interest. Guests were invited (but not required) to introduce themselves and to sign in. Agenda Change The chair said that Agenda Item E(d) “Approve History Walk Etchings” would be moved to earlier in the Meeting to accommodate interested members of the public. There was no objection. Consent Agenda None. Board Meeting Minutes from April 10, 2014 After minor corrections to the draft, and a call for public comment on the draft Minutes (there was none), the Minutes were approved (M-JL, 2nd-SJ). … continued Castro/Upper Market CBD Minutes May 8. 2014 Executive Director’s Report Andrea presented her report. A City OEWD grant has been approved for $15,000 toward cost of the LED down lighting on Castro Street. The CBD is sponsoring an unveiling of the new USPS stamp at 5:00pm on May 22 on the MUNI fare gates level of . All are encouraged to attend. The Retail Strategy Study RFP went to six (6) potential bidders. Responding proposals are scheduled for review at the June CBD Board meeting. S.F. AIDS Foundation is reviewing the Quality of Life Committee’s proposed questionnaire prepared with the City’s HOT Team. It will be targeted at 100 people apparently living on the street to get information about their demographics, needs, etc. The Merchant Support Campaign during Sidewalks Widening (in partnership with Castro Merchants) is offering a prize package, donated by local businesses. Andrea is working with WalkSF on a pedestrian safety workshop. Harvey Milk Plaza landscaping renewal and new clarifying legislation affecting Jane Warner Plaza both are moving forward. 2014 Castro Ambassadors orientation continues on May 17; official season launch on June 7 at Jane Warner Plaza. Finance Committee is finishing its draft of new policies, to be presented at the next Board Meeting. There was a call for public comment on the report; there was none. District Identity and Streetscape Improvement Committee Report As noted above, Item E(d) “Approve History Walk Etchings” was moved forward to this point on the Agenda, to accommodate interested members of the public, and without objection. Scott summarized the project and process for community and board input prior to tonight’s discussion and planned final vote. He thanked several key participants including Ken White, Alan Beach-Nelson, Nick Perry, Bill Lipsky, Dennis Ziebel, Tim Patriarca, Andrea Aiello and all members of the public who submitted suggestions and comments. Discussion, informally and at scheduled public community input meetings, has been very active and thorough. Gustavo re-read aloud the previously-published goals, criteria, and design criteria. The semi-final list of 20 statements was distributed. 18 of the 20 appear to be non-controversial, leaving two for special discussion tonight – numbers 15 and 20. Discussion about #15 centered on whether to include ’s name in the statement. Pro and con opinions were expressed by several board members and then by attending members of the public. Those favoring inclusion of White’s name said it is needed to provide full historic context and to clearly confirm his role as Milk’s killer. Those opposed said including White’s name adds to his undeserved credibility and is offensive and hurtful to many who recall and experienced the killings. Proper use of the term “assassin” in the statement was questioned and will be reviewed. After extensive discussion a motion was made (M-JL, 2nd-PSch) to not include Dan White’s name in the statement. There was a call for public comment on the motion; there was none. Then, the motion was approved. Discussion about #20 concerned whether this statement (noting the California Supreme Court’s 2013 decision allowing same-sex marriage in the state) is relevant. Those favoring it noted that the 20 stops in the Castro History Walk represent steps thru time, ending in the recent Court decision, and the same-sex marriage debate, often centered in The Castro. Opponents noted that the same-sex marriage fight has occurred on a much wider landscape and that the Court decision has a much wider impact. After extensive discussion among board members and then from public comment on the subject a motion was made (M-JL, 2nd-TP) to include statement #20 as shown in the draft distributed and discussed this evening. There was a call for public comment on the motion; there was none. Then the motion was approved. A motion was made (M-JL, 2nd-JB) to approve all 20 proposed Castro History Walk statements as shown in the draft reviewed tonight (except for possible revision of “assassin” in #15, noted above). After board discussion and a call for public comment on the motion (there was none), the motion was approved.

Other items in the DISI Committee Report are reported later in these Minutes.

…continued President’s Report None (President absent). Castro/Upper Market CBD Minutes May 8. 2014 Board Announcements Pauline reported on a recent Gay Youth Convocation she attended at the LGBT Community Center. It focused on the broad topic of “what gay/bi/trans youth want in District 8.” The group was diverse. Responses centered on topics such as affordable housing, education, healthcare and suggested solutions. Youth should be better represented on City commissions and panels. The LGBT Center wants to explore further collaboration on the topic with Castro CBD. After Board discussion, there was a call for public comment on the item; there was none. Pauline will forward the contacts to Andrea. Tim said that Castro Country Club (clean and sober space) is reopened after extensive remodeling. Board members are urged to support the new cafe. The former Superstar Video space at 470-474, planned clinic and meeting space for S.F. AIDS Foundation, has received permits and construction is beginning. The adjacent Blush! Wine Bar will be closed July-August because of that construction. Gustavo added that an immediate and urgent issue has come up related to the AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s proposal to move into 518A Castro St. The CBD has been asked to join as an appellant, to the appeal to the Board of Appeals re: the AIDIS Healthcare Foundation’s move into 518 Castro St. The appeal is to ask the Board of Appeals to rescind their decision to allow the AIDS Healthcare Foundation to move into the old Under One Roof space without a public hearing/conditional use process. They have been allowed to skirt the formula retail rules because they have changed the store’s name to Castro Pharmacy. This is against our Land Use policy and therefore it is in line with the CBD’s policy to urge the Board of Appeals to rescind, and the CBD will be joining as an appellant. Finance Committee Report After a call for public comment (there was none), and a motion by the Committee (no second required), Minutes of the Finance Committee’s three meetings on October 21, March 12, March 26, April 22,were approved by Committee members attending. A motion was made by the Committee (no second required) to consolidate the CBD’s bank accounts (currently at 3 different banks) into an account(s) at Wells Fargo Bank, in the name of convenience and efficiency. Account rates and terms generally are competitive with other banks. After board discussion and a call for public comment (there was none) the motion was approved. Dennis then reviewed a preliminary Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2014, and a preliminary Profit and Loss Statement for July 2013-March 2014. Results generally are as budgeted and expected. There was a motion by the Committee (no second required) to accept the statements. After board discussion and a call for public comment (there was none), the motion was approved. Dennis then reviewed draft FY 2014-2015 budgets, including two versions – one showing no income increase, and another with a 2.4% income increase. Tim expressed concern regarding too-strict formulas for number-of- months operating costs included in the CBD’s end-of-term reserves. After other board discussion and a call for public comment (there was none) Dennis said that the Committee’s final/recommended 2014-2015 budget will be presented for approval at the June board meeting. Land Use Committee Report Andrea said the Committee has not met since the last board meeting, due to illness and absences. Andrea reported that “Project 22” needs approval before the next CBD Board meeting, however, there are no representatives from the Land Use Committee present at the Board meeting; therefore no action will be taken on any land use related issues. The Committee will meet before the June board meeting. General Public Comment At this point in the meeting it was 7:25pm, the scheduled time for general public comment. There was none

District Identity and Streetscape Improvement Committee Report, continued Approval of the Committee’s April 29, 2014 (and May 7 History Walk), 2014 Minutes was deferred, because the required quorum of Committee members to vote was not present tonight. Andrea said that eight (8) Castro/Upper Market CBD Minutes May 8. 2014 budgeted dates for Live! in the Castro Performances are being booked with People in Plazas. Details will be reported soon. Pauline suggested that youth performers be included in future schedules.

Executive Committee Report Gustavo reported that, because of time urgency, the Executive Committee voted to support opponents of recent Conditional Use and Formula Retail waiver permits issued by Planning Department, to AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) for 518A Castro. There is concern among several other AIDS service providers, community organizations, and local resident groups, that appropriate information was not presented during the application process, and that Planning decisions are incorrect and did not follow proper process. As a result, opponents supported by the Executive Committee’s vote urge that Permits be suspended and application(s) for all aspects of AHF at 518A Castro be returned to Planning Department for re-review. The Executive Committee’s decision is to support the conditional use process for this project and it is in line with the CBD’s Land Use Committee’s policies. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 pm. Minutes taken and prepared by Richard Magary

Date Approved June 12, 2014

Pauline Scholten, Secretary