Barbary Coast Neighborhood Association

Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting

March 11, 2010

550 Davis Street, Unit 25, San Francisco, CA 94111

2nd DRAFT

 

The meeting began at 6:06 pm and was called to order by President Bill Sauro.

 

Board members in attendance in addition to President Sauro:  Bill Benkavitch, Bob Harrer, Mary Lou Licwinko, Jonathan Middlebrook, Carol Parlette, Felix Rodriguez, Linda Schwartz, Diana Taylor.

 

Board members who were absent:  Morton Beebe, Joe Wyman.

 

1.  Quorum Call.  When the meeting was called to order, there were eight Board members in attendance.

 

2.  Approval of Minutes.  The minutes of the January, 2010 meeting were approved as amended, unanimously.  These minutes had previously been sent to Board members for comment.

 

3.  Treasurer’s Report.  Carol Parlette distributed the Income Statement and Budget Summary Report.  The current balance is $4,600.42 which is $768.43 less than reported at the January meeting.  Main expense was the winter Newsletter.  During the budget discussion, the Board reviewed 2010 membership renewal status.  Board members agreed to personally contact BCNA members they know, who have not yet renewed.  The Board adopted the Treasurer’s Report unanimously.

 

5.  Old Business.

 

           a. The Board convened an Executive Session to discuss a proposed development in the BCNA area.  In Executive Session the Board discussed two meetings that the Executive Committee held with Pacific Waterfront Partners concerning the 8 Washington Street development.  President Sauro summed up by stating that, while the meetings were worthwhile, the Board's position taken last year remains in effect: non-approval of the current design of the project.

 

           b. Social Events vs. Meetings.  The Board concluded that having social events in place of a Board Meeting several times a year is a good way to keep the membership involved.  New locations were discussed for the next social including the 5A5 Steak Lounge and Il Fornaio.  Bob Harrer agreed to contact Il Fornaio as a location for the next BCNA social event.

 

5.  New Business.

 

           a. Musto Building.  President Sauro reported that a new developer has taken over the site.  Jonathan Middlebrook agreed to contact the SF Planning Department to see if any documentation about the proposed development is available.  President Sauro suggested asking the new developer to make a presentation at an upcoming Board meeting.

 

           b. Area Crime and the Entertainment Commission.  President Sauro presented background material to the Board concerning the Entertainment Commission.  He expressed his belief that the Commission should be eliminated as the self-regulation by club owners is not effective.  Club owners have been leasing out space for private parties and there has been a crime increase in the North Beach area.  President Sauro would like to see Supervisor David Chiu work toward this change, and will be discussing the Commission with him at the next opportunity.  No action is required by the Board at this time.

 

6.  Approve Next Meeting Dates.  The next BCNA meeting will be a Social Event on Sunday, April 18, 2010.  Location and time will be announced by separate correspondence, and will feature free hors d’oeuvres and a no-host bar.

 

The next Board meeting will be Thursday, May 13, 2010.  Location and time will be announced by separate correspondence.

 

7.  Adjournment.  The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Bill Benkavitch

Secretary