Remarks by Rebecca Saroyan
90 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 4 of 4
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“Hi. Thank you so much for coming to see me. Do you think maybe you could help us out by pointing with the edge of a pencil? I'm having a hard time seeing and following this drawing. So when you say the curb is going here, I don't even see where the house is. And then it says Island Street. And I thought we were at Deharo and Rhode Island. Oh, so that's Rhode Island. So yeah, if you could orient us with your nice map.”
Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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“I'm sorry. If we grant the appeal, what does that mean? What exactly does that mean? Does that mean under no circumstances can that tree be removed and that they would have to find an alternative? Or that's what I'm asking.”
Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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“And I have one more question. Is this a de novo review?”
Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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“I'm inclined to actually I'll make a motion to grant the appeal.”
Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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“Correct. OK. For the installation of the ramp at the location? No, for removal of the tree. For removal of the tree.”
Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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“Thank you, President Trasvinia. I think it's important that we address this matter. But I did want to ask the city attorney. So as a board and commission that is established in the charter and a part of city governance, What can the board do? What action can we take in regards to a piece of legislation that has a direct impact on our jurisdiction?”
Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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“So we could take a position in opposition to the legislation?”
Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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“So we could have a narrowly scoped position if we so choose. Okay. Yes. Thank you so much.”
Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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“If we had common or wanted to provide a position, I think it would probably have to be in by Friday.”
Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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“What I might posit for thought is to maybe take a narrow scope of opposition to page 7 of the proposed ordinance, specifically that language, because it removes something from our jurisdiction that is really not implemented very frequently or accessed very frequently by members of the public, but that because it feels more like an annoyance or a retribution of some kind. It's not in the best spirit of good governance and transparency, which the city of San Francisco prides itself on. I might have some comments on the 15-day window, but I'm not sure I would oppose that language. Because we get…”
Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026
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“And extinguishing a fundamental element of due process for the citizens of San Francisco without good reason or cause.”
Board of Appeals · Aug 26, 2026