Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the California Masonic Memorial Temple, located at 1111-1171 California Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0243, Lot No. 017, on the southwest corner of California Street and Taylor Street, as a landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

Supervisor Danny Sauter initiated a program to designate several properties, including the California Masonic Memorial Temple, as landmarks under the Planning Code.

The Board voted to adopt a resolution to initiate the landmark designation of the California Masonic Memorial Temple.

Mayor Lurie signed the resolution to initiate the landmark designation, which was then transmitted to the Planning Department.

The Clerk of the Board transmitted the approved resolution to the Planning Department for further action.

The Historic Preservation Commission held a public hearing and recommended the landmark designation of the California Masonic Memorial Temple to the Board of Supervisors.

The Clerk of the Board received the ordinance from the Planning Department for consideration.

The ordinance was assigned under the 30-day rule for further consideration by the Board of Supervisors.