Remarks by John Trasviña
308 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 2 of 13
- Play at 1:11:07
“I understand. I just want to know whether you feel that's a legal requirement or it's a mutual understanding. Well, I did it, so you should do it too.”
Board of Appeals · Sep 23, 2026
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“Great. And I did not properly state mutual understanding. It's not an issue about whether anyone has agreed to it already. You're just saying that it's a good idea for the reasons you stated.”
Board of Appeals · Sep 23, 2026
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“Thank you very much. That's all the questions I have.”
Board of Appeals · Sep 23, 2026
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“I thank our city representatives and the parties for their written presentations and oral presentations. I do not see, as the zoning administrator stated, code compliant. I don't see any basis to grant the appeal. I do want to express that this case was easier to understand by the very eloquent presentation by the permit holder's representative tonight. And it does have an impact when presentations are well organized and done. And I would say his presentation was as strong as any attorney and representative I've heard since I've been here. Colleagues?”
Board of Appeals · Sep 23, 2026
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“And just finally, through this process, the appellant does have some, has received some relief regarding the events issue. So it does not, while there's the appeal is going to be denied, there is some improvement in her situation. I will move to deny the appeal based upon the grounds that the permit as approved is code compliant.”
Board of Appeals · Sep 23, 2026
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Board of Appeals · Sep 23, 2026
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“Thank you, Commissioner Abbott. Commissioner Wong.”
Board of Appeals · Sep 23, 2026
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“Commissioner Budd, do you want any changes to the two pages you mentioned?”
Board of Appeals · Sep 23, 2026
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“Then I will move to accept and publish or adopt the department's annual report for fiscal year 2526.”
Board of Appeals · Sep 23, 2026
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Board of Appeals · Sep 23, 2026
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Board of Appeals · Sep 16, 2026
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Board of Appeals · Sep 16, 2026
- Play at 6:45
“I move to adopt the minutes of the Wednesday, September 2, 2026 meeting.”
Board of Appeals · Sep 16, 2026
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Board of Appeals · Sep 16, 2026
- Play at 11:29
“Well, it's almost 515. So we will recess until their arrival. Hopefully, it'll be brief.”
Board of Appeals · Sep 16, 2026
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“And before we begin, I just want to thank our interpreter. Before you came, I talked about the importance of your role in our ability to do our work. So I appreciate it. And if you have any concerns about going too fast or we need a break, just please let us know.”
Board of Appeals · Sep 16, 2026
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“Can I just ask our city representative, have you completed your testimony, or do you want to reserve any remaining time?”
Board of Appeals · Sep 16, 2026
- Play at 30:46
“I just wanted to make sure that all the remaining time is for this individual.”
Board of Appeals · Sep 16, 2026
- Play at 34:32
“Thank you. Only for the city representative. Thank you.”
Board of Appeals · Sep 16, 2026
- Play at 35:00
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Board of Appeals · Sep 16, 2026
- Play at 35:21
“Right. So our interpreter should interpret for the group.”
Board of Appeals · Sep 16, 2026
- Play at 36:10
“But the people who need the interpretation should be in one area so that the interpreter can assist them all at once with the same interpretation.”
Board of Appeals · Sep 16, 2026
- Play at 36:58
“I agree, and I would ask the people who need interpretation how close they can sit comfortably with each other. And if the interpreter can arrange that, if it's not possible for the interpreter to do his job all with one, then we can move to an alternative.”
Board of Appeals · Sep 16, 2026
- Play at 38:31
“Thank you all. And I want to welcome our department representative. I note that you have been here for two months. Shall I assume that you were not part of the previous time this matter came before us? Correct. At that hearing, we ruled that there was insufficient evidence to uphold the penalties. My question to you is, of the evidence that you have presented, what is new since the time that the commission presented its evidence?”
Board of Appeals · Sep 16, 2026
- Play at 39:27
“Okay, well, we do have a de novo hearing.”
Board of Appeals · Sep 16, 2026