# Board of Supervisors Minutes: September 24, 2024 - Meeting date: 2024-09-24 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 28 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/1032/2024-09-24-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1231178&GUID=9A17E0FB-B243-47B4-BFBF-8281E159731D) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City PDF is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 240890: Closed Session - Existing Litigation - United States Environmental Protection Agency - September 24, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. - Pages: 11-12 - Vote 1: other - Action: Utilities Commission); and Angela Calvillo, Clerk of the Board, and Victor Young, Assistant Clerk (Office of the Clerk of the Board). President Peskin was noted absent at 5:30 p.m. and for the remainder of the meeting. The matter was heard in closed session, no action was taken, and the hearing was filed. HEARD IN CLOSED SESSION City and County of San Francisco Page 810 Printed at 1:46 pm on 10/28/24 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 9/24/2024 RECONVENED AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Board reconvened at the hour of 5:58 p.m. The following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, and Walton Appointment of President Pro Tempore At the request of President Peskin, Supervisor Walton assumed the chair, during the Closed Session, at 5:30 p.m. and for the remainder of the meeting. [Elect Not to Disclose] Motion that the Board finds that it is in the best interest of the public that the Board elect at this time not to disclose its closed session deliberations. Supervisor Melgar, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved not to disclose its Closed Session deliberations. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton - Absent: Peskin ### File 240844: Police Code - Vehicle Sideshows - Pages: 12-13 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: mbling together to obstruct the streets, sidewalks, highways, other public right-of-ways, off-street parking facilities, or private property in connection with a Vehicle Sideshow or preparations for such a sideshow; 3) prohibit persons from knowingly being present at a Vehicle Sideshow or preparations for such a sideshow for purposes of participating in the Vehicle Sideshow; 4) prohibit persons present at a Vehicle Sideshow or preparations for such a sideshow from interfering with official performance of law enforcement duties; 5) seize and impound vehicles used in a Vehicle Sideshow or preparations for such a sideshow, and under certain conditions sell the vehicles; and 6) make violations of these provisions a misdemeanor, subject to imprisonment and/or fine. Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. President Peskin indicated to the Mayor's Office that the findings in the Ordinance should be amended at the next meeting to ensure they are accurate, true, and supported. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Tom Paulino (Mayor’s Office) who affirmed proposed amendments would be provided at the next meeting. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton - Vote 2: other - Action: City and County of San Francisco Page 811 Printed at 1:46 pm on 10/28/24 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 9/24/2024 President Peskin Excused from Attendance Supervisor Mandelman, seconded by Supervisor Preston, moved that President Peskin be excused from attending today's meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m. and for the remainder of the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton - Excused: Peskin ### File 240777: Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption From Environmental Review - Proposed 700 Indiana Street Project - September 24, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. - Pages: 13-14 ## Extracted text ### [Page 12](https://sfbos.info/documents/1032/2024-09-24-minutes#page-12) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 9/24/2024 RECONVENED AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Board reconvened at the hour of 5:58 p.m. The following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, and Walton Appointment of President Pro Tempore At the request of President Peskin, Supervisor Walton assumed the chair, during the Closed Session, at 5:30 p.m. and for the remainder of the meeting. [Elect Not to Disclose] Motion that the Board finds that it is in the best interest of the public that the Board elect at this time not to disclose its closed session deliberations. Supervisor Melgar, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved not to disclose its Closed Session deliberations. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton Absent: 1 - Peskin COMMITTEE REPORTS Recommendation of the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee 240844 [Police Code - Vehicle Sideshows] Sponsors: Mayor; Dorsey, Stefani, Engardio and Mandelman Ordinance amending the Police Code to 1) prohibit persons from promoting a Vehicle Sideshow or preparations for such a sideshow; 2) prohibit persons from assembling together to obstruct the streets, sidewalks, highways, other public right-of-ways, off-street parking facilities, or private property in connection with a Vehicle Sideshow or preparations for such a sideshow; 3) prohibit persons from knowingly being present at a Vehicle Sideshow or preparations for such a sideshow for purposes of participating in the Vehicle Sideshow; 4) prohibit persons present at a Vehicle Sideshow or preparations for such a sideshow from interfering with official performance of law enforcement duties; 5) seize and impound vehicles used in a Vehicle Sideshow or preparations for such a sideshow, and under certain conditions sell the vehicles; and 6) make violations of these provisions a misdemeanor, subject to imprisonment and/or fine. Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. President Peskin indicated to the Mayor's Office that the findings in the Ordinance should be amended at the next meeting to ensure they are accurate, true, and supported. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Tom Paulino (Mayor’s Office) who affirmed proposed amendments would be provided at the next meeting. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton City and County of San Francisco Page 811 Printed at 1:46 pm on 10/28/24 ### [Page 13](https://sfbos.info/documents/1032/2024-09-24-minutes#page-13) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 9/24/2024 President Peskin Excused from Attendance Supervisor Mandelman, seconded by Supervisor Preston, moved that President Peskin be excused from attending today's meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m. and for the remainder of the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton Excused: 1 - Peskin SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. President Pro Temp Walton requested File Nos. 240777, 240778, 240779, and 240780 be called together. 240777 [Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption From Environmental Review - Proposed 700 Indiana Street Project - September 24, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the determination of exemption from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act issued as a General Plan Evaluation by the Planning Department on April 5, 2024, for the proposed project at 700 Indiana Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4062, Lot No. 007, to allow the construction of more than 25,000 gross square feet in the Urban Mixed Use District and to allow for an exception from Horizontal Mass Reduction Requirements for Large Lots of Planning Code as part of a project that would demolish a 15,068 square foot, one-story commercial building and construct a new 70,650 gross square foot, three-story, 48-foot tall non-life science laboratory building within the UMU (Urban Mixed Use) Zoning District, Fringe Financial Service Restricted Use District, and a 58-X Height and Bulk District. (District 10) (Appellant: Donovan Lacy, on behalf of the Dogpatch Neighborhood Association, and J.R. Eppler, on behalf of the Potrero Boosters Neighborhood Association) (Filed July 15, 2024) (Clerk of the Board) President Pro Temp Walton opened the public hearing and inquired as to whether any individual wished to address the Board. J.R. Eppler and Donovan Lacy (Appellants) provided an overview of the appeal, responded to questions raised throughout the discussion, and further requested the Board to approve the appeal. There were no speakers in support of the appeal and in opposition to the project. Sherie George, Lisa Gibson, and Joy Navarrete (Planning Department) provided an overview of the decision of the Planning Department and responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Leah Makley and John Kevlin (Project Sponsor) provided an overview of the project, responded to questions raised throughout the discussion, and further requested the Board to uphold the decision of the Planning Department. Matt Zender; Speaker; Dave Fahey; John Dougherty; Demetrius Porter; Speaker; Phillipa Alba; Speaker; Greg Hartaman; Rudy Gonzalez; Christie Sharilla; spoke in support of the project and in opposition to the appeal. J.R. Eppler (Appellant) provided a rebuttal and further requested the Board to approve the appeal. There were no other speakers. President Pro Temp Walton closed public comment and declared the public hearing heard and filed. HEARD AND FILED City and County of San Francisco Page 812 Printed at 1:46 pm on 10/28/24