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Board continues two historic preservation commission nominations amid outreach concerns
Summary
After debate and community concern, the board voted 8–3 to continue two mayoral nominations to the Historic Preservation Commission to Sept. 24, with supervisors saying the mayor’s office should have done more outreach to preservation professionals and community groups.
The Board of Supervisors voted 8–3 on Sept. 17 to continue two mayoral nominations to the Historic Preservation Commission to the Sept. 24 meeting after supervisors raised concerns about outreach and diversity in appointments.
Supervisor Peskin recounted the history of the city’s preservation rules and said the mayor’s office had not sufficiently consulted preservation professionals, San Francisco Heritage and other stakeholders before making the nominations. Peskin said he wanted another week to consult colleagues, the mayor’s office and affected community organizations and to press for greater diversity on the commission.
Other supervisors described varied views. Supervisor Marr said she supported one nominee, Lydia So, but supported a continuance out of deference to Peskin’s long record on the issue and to allow more community input. Supervisor Ronan said she had moved to continue earlier so colleagues could meet nominees and stakeholders; Ronan later recorded her aye on the continuance. The roll call recorded eight ayes and three noes (Supervisors Safaee, Stefani, and Brown voting no), and the continuance passed.
Clerks and supervisors noted that some mayoral nominations are subject to confirmation by the board and that a better vetting process would benefit the city’s preservation goals. The board set the continued hearing for Sept. 24.
