March 22, 2024
Contact: Michael Canning (415) 252-3100
Chair Theis Finlev called the meeting to order at 10:09am. With Commissioners Argemira Flórez Feng and Yaman Salahi participating, a quorum was present.
Under Item 2, provided the opportunity for general public comment on matters not appearing on the agenda.
Under its Consent Calendar, provided the opportunity for public comment on all consent calendar items and voted 3-0 to adopt a motion by Commissioner Flórez Feng and seconded by Chair Finlev to approve the following consent calendar items that required action by the Commission:
Item 4, Executive Director’s report dated March 18, 2024 and Item 5, Director of Enforcement’s Report dated March 18, 2024, were informational and required no action by the Commission, but the opportunity for public comment was provided.
Under Item 6, continued discussing possible action regarding the Hearing on the Merits In the Matter of Paul Allen Taylor, Case No. 20-243 (1920-031). Under this item, the Commission took the following actions:
- Approved a motion by Chair Finlev to find that the respondent, Paul Allen Taylor, violated the law as alleged in Counts 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, and 8 of Case No. 20-243 (1920-031). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Flórez Feng and approved unanimously (3-0).
- Did not approve a motion by Chair Finlev to find that the respondent, Paul Allen Taylor, violated the law as alleged in Counts 3 and 5 of Case No. 20-243 (1920-031). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Flórez Feng and not approved (2-1), with Commissioner Salahi voting against.
- Approved a motion by Chair Finlev to set the total penalty amount at $5,650 for the violations of the law as described in Counts 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, and 8 of Case No. 20-243 (1920-031). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Salahi and approved unanimously (3-0).
- Approved a motion by Chair Finlev to have Chair Finlev amend and adopt the Commission’s findings as discussed during the meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Flórez Feng and approved unanimously (3-0).
Under Item 7, heard a presentation on Lobbyist Program by Engagement and Compliance Division.
Under Item 8, provided the opportunity to discuss items for future meetings.
Under Item 9, provided additional opportunity for general public comment on matters not appearing on the agenda.
Under Item 10, adjourned the meeting at 11:10am.
Draft Minutes for the March 22, 2024, Regular Meeting will be available upon their completion and will be included on the Agenda for a future Regular Meeting of the Commission, which will be made available on the Commission’s website at sfethics.org.
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