June 14, 2024
Contact: Michael Canning (415) 252-3100
Acting-Chair Salahi called the meeting to order at 10:06am. With Commissioners David Tsai and Karen Bell Francois participating, a quorum was present. Chair Theis Finlev and Vice-Chair Argemira Flórez Feng had excused absences.
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 Tsai and seconded by Acting-Chair Salahi to approve the following consent calendar items that required action by the Commission:
Item 4, Executive Director’s report dated June 10, 2024 was removed from the Consent Calendar by Acting-Chair Salahi. Item 5, Director of Enforcement’s report dated June 10, 2024, was informational and required no action by the Commission, but the opportunity for public comment was provided.
Under Item 4, Executive Director’s report dated June 10, 2024, was discussed and the opportunity for public comment was provided. The Commission voted 3-0 to adopt a motion by Commissioner Tsai and seconded by Commissioner Karen Bell Francois to approve the Executive Director’s report.
Under Item 6, discussion and possible action regarding the Proposed Stipulation, Decision and Order In the Matter of Luis Barahona. Under this item, the Commission took the following actions:
- Approved a motion by Commissioner Tsai to adopt the stipulation in Item 6. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Francois and approved unanimously (3-0).
Under Item 7, discussion and possible action regarding the Proposed Stipulation, Decision and Order In the Matter of Murrell Green. Under this item, the Commission took the following actions:
- Approved a motion by Commissioner Tsai to adopt the stipulation in Item 7. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Francois and approved unanimously (3-0).
Under Item 8, discussion and possible action regarding the Proposed Stipulation, Decision and Order In the Matter of Thomas Harrison. Under this item, the Commission took the following actions:
- Approved a motion by Commissioner Tsai to adopt the stipulation in Item 8. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Francois and approved unanimously (3-0).
Under Item 9, discussion and possible action regarding the Proposed Stipulation, Decision and Order In the Matter of Deneen Hadley. Under this item, the Commission took the following actions:
- Approved a motion by Commissioner Tsai to adopt the stipulation in Item 9. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Francois and approved unanimously (3-0).
Under Item 10, heard a presentation on Engagement and Compliance Programs. The item was informational and required no action by the Commission, but the opportunity for public comment was provided.
Under Item 11, provided the opportunity to discuss items for future meetings.
Under Item 12, provided additional opportunity for general public comment on matters not appearing on the agenda.
Under Item 13, adjourned the meeting at 11:31am.
Draft Minutes for the June 14, 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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