Draft Minutes
Meeting was held in-person and can be observed virtually on Microsoft Teams
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
5:30 P.M.
Regular Meeting
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Cyn Wang (Vice President), Maria Davis, Lt. Leonard Poggio, Anthony Schlander, and Laura Thomas
COMMISSIONERS EXCUSED: Ben Bleiman (President)
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Deputy Director Kaitlyn Azevedo; Projects and Communications Manager Dylan Rice; Commission Secretary May Liang
SPEAKER KEY:
+ indicates a speaker in support of an item;
- indicates a speaker in opposition of an item; and
= indicates a neutral speaker or a speaker who did not indicate support or opposition
- CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL AT 5:33 PM
- General Public Comment
Members of the public may address the Commission on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. With respect to agenda items, members of the public may address the Commission for up to three minutes at the time such item is called.
Public Comments: None - Approval of Meeting Minutes: Discussion and possible action to approve the minutes of the August 18, 2026 Commission meetings. [Discussion and Possible Action Item]
Explanatory Document:
https://www.sf.gov/sf-entertainment-commission-minutes-for-august-18-2026
Motion: Commissioner Thomas made a motion to approve the meeting minutes; Commissioner Davis seconded the motion.
Action: The Commission approved the minutes of the August 18, 2026 Commission meetings.
Ayes: Vice President Wang, Commissioner Davis, Commissioner Poggio, Commission Schlander, and Commissioner Thomas
Nays: None
Public Comments: None - Report from Executive Director: Legislative/Policy Update: none; Staff and Office Update: none; Update on Board of Appeals Actions: none; Corrective Actions: none. [Discussion Item]
Public Comments: None - Report from Senior Inspector: Senior Inspector Andrew Zverina reports on recent enforcement activities. The Commission may vote to direct staff to take enforcement actions. [Discussion and Possible Action Item]
Public Comments: None - Updates on Nightlife Business Assistance: Ben Van Houten, Director of Nightlife Initiatives, Nightlife and Entertainment Sector with the Office of Economic and Workforce Development, provides an update on nightlife business assistance. [Discussion and Possible Action Item]
Public Comments: None - Hearing and Possible Action regarding applications for permits under the jurisdiction of the Entertainment Commission. [Discussion and Possible Action Item]
Consent Agenda: None
Regular Agenda:
a. EC-1954 – Andrew Wasilewski of FOLSOM FOUNDRY MUSIC LLC, dba Folsom Foundry, 1425 Folsom St, Place of Entertainment with outdoor amplified sound change in
Vice President Wang recused herself for this permit application. Commissioner Thomas took over the chairing of the meeting.
Motion: Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the permit with the updated staff recommendations; Commissioner Schlander seconded the motion.
Action: The Commission approved the permit with the updated staff recommendations.
Ayes: Commissioner Davis, Commissioner Poggio, Commission Schlander, and Commissioner Thomas
Nays: None
Public Comment:
(=/+) A resident of Juniper St. commented that the residents are concerned because they already face long‑standing issues with nearby clubs on 11th Street and felt vulnerable when they learned that Folsom Foundry would provide ongoing entertainment. They hope the Commission will support efforts to address the 11th Street issues. They also expressed appreciation for Deputy Director Azevedo and Andrew for working with them regarding their concerns.
Vice President Wang came back to the meeting and resumed chairing the meeting. - Commissioner Comments & Questions; New Business Request for Future Agenda Items: This item is to allow Commissioners to introduce agenda items for future consideration, and to make announcements. [Discussion Item]
Public Comments: None - ADJOURNMENT at 6:16 PM