Remarks by John Trasviña
308 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 10 of 13
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Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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“Vice-President, sorry, my yield. Are you asking if the tree is saved or just that the permit, could they not come back with another permit tomorrow, I think is the question.”
Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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“I support the motion to grant the appeal, and I would say it's on the basis of a failure of the department to substantiate its reasons for the order. I would also observe that I think we would, if we simply had a continuance, I think we would get back a defense of an existing order. Putting aside this permit I think might promote some creative discussions, ideas, and collaboration for something, for some alternatives that have not been found yet. So I would support granting the appeal.”
Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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“I was just elaborating on Vice President Soroyan's motion. I defer to Vice President Soroyan.”
Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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“And in further answer to your question, Vice President Soroyan, I believe we can focus on the legislation. There's two lines on page seven of the legislation regarding the elimination of Board of Appeals review of city-initiated removal of what are described as hazard trees. So we may want to oppose the entirety, but that really is where our interests are the greatest.”
Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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“Commissioner, colleagues, any comment at this point? Commissioner Lopez.”
Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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“Thank you, Commissioner Lopez. I want to make sure we have public comment in the right order. So perhaps if we can go to that now and then come back and deliberate.”
Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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“I'm sorry, Commissioner Wong. I wasn't sure whether you were seeking recognition or not.”
Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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“No, I didn't mean to cut you off. So please go ahead.”
Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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“Since 2025, we've had four or fewer than that.”
Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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“We had four since the beginning of 24. Two were withdrawn.”
Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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“Thank you. Other commissioners? Vice President Soroyan.”
Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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“Well, if we make a decision tonight, I can commit to making sure that whatever decision we make is implemented by the end of the day tomorrow.”
Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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“I would agree that if it takes us to hold an additional hearing to make sure that we meet the timelines, then we should do that in the future. Also, because we have the deadlines for other agencies that this language proposes, I don't begin to be able to speak for the interested parties in the various entertainment, public health, and tree matters. But there is precedent for us to have the shortened timeline. And I think looking at it, I think we can do what we need to do to make sure that due process is protected from our standpoint. So I agree. I would restrict our comments to comments…”
Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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“In terms of a motion, then I would make a motion that the board direct the president and executive director to develop comments to the Board of Supervisors copying the relevant executive agencies and departments in opposition to the pending legislation 251-211 as it relates to the elimination of Board of Appeals review of city-initiated removal of trees.”
Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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“Yes, that was I intended that my description to include them.”
Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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“And while it doesn't need, I don't think it needs to be in the motion, the sentiments that each of all of us have expressed would be part of the letter.”
Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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“Yes. And it's in opposition to the portion of the legislation regarding elimination of Board of Appeals review.”
Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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“Thank you. There being no further business before us tonight, we will stand adjourned.”
Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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Board of Appeals · Aug 12, 2026
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“Should we have the initial public comment first or go into that later?”
Board of Appeals · Aug 12, 2026
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Board of Appeals · Aug 12, 2026
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Board of Appeals · Aug 12, 2026
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“Are you aware whether the property is being rented out and therefore one can assume that the appellant is gaining revenue as a factor, not as a factor, but because of a delay?”
Board of Appeals · Aug 12, 2026