# Board of Supervisors Minutes: December 17, 2024 - Meeting date: 2024-12-17 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 25 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/1052/2024-12-17-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1254959&GUID=B2F69523-EAA2-4D14-8B13-94EAFCA512CF) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City PDF is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 241110: Appointment, Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board - Estela Ortiz - Pages: 11-12 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 241110 [Appointment, Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board - Estela Ortiz] Motion appointing Estela Ortiz, term ending March 1, 2025, to the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M24-129 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton - Excused: Chan ### File 241161: Mayoral Appointment, Board of Appeals - Joanna Gubman - Pages: 12 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 241161 [Mayoral Appointment, Board of Appeals - Joanna Gubman] Motion rejecting the Mayoral nomination for the appointment of Joanna Gubman to the Board of Appeals, for a term ending July 1, 2028. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.106, provides that this nomination is subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and shall be the subject of a public hearing and vote within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk of the Board. If the Board fails to act on the nomination within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk, then the nominee shall be deemed approved. Transmittal date: November 26, 2024.) Supervisor Melgar, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of January 14, 2025. The motion FAILED by the following vote: - Ayes: Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar - Noes: Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton - Excused: Chan - Vote 2: approval, likely final - Action: NOT APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton - Noes: Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar - Excused: Chan ### File 241162: Mayoral Appointment, Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors - Sara Barz - Pages: 12-13 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 241162 [Mayoral Appointment, Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors - Sara Barz] Motion rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Sara Barz to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, for a term ending March 1, 2027. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 8A.102(a), provides that the Board of Supervisors shall confirm the Mayor's appointment by a majority (six votes) of the Board of Supervisors after a public hearing. Transmittal Date: November 6, 2024.) Supervisor Melgar, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of January 14, 2025. The motion FAILED by the following vote: - Ayes: Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar - Noes: Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton - Excused: Chan - Vote 2: approval, likely final - Action: NOT APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton - Noes: Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar - Excused: Chan ### File 241163: Mayoral Appointment, Police Commission - James Byrne - Pages: 13 ## Extracted text ### [Page 12](https://sfbos.info/documents/1052/2024-12-17-minutes#page-12) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 12/17/2024 President Peskin requested File Nos. 241161 and 241162 be called together. Appointment of President Pro Tempore At the request of President Peskin, Supervisor Walton assumed the chair at 2:28 p.m. so the President could participate in the debate on File Nos. 241161 and 241162 from the floor. The President resumed the chair at 2:30 p.m. 241161 [Mayoral Appointment, Board of Appeals - Joanna Gubman] Motion rejecting the Mayoral nomination for the appointment of Joanna Gubman to the Board of Appeals, for a term ending July 1, 2028. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.106, provides that this nomination is subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and shall be the subject of a public hearing and vote within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk of the Board. If the Board fails to act on the nomination within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk, then the nominee shall be deemed approved. Transmittal date: November 26, 2024.) Supervisor Melgar, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of January 14, 2025. The motion FAILED by the following vote: Ayes: 4 - Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar Noes: 5 - Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton Excused: 1 - Chan NOT APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 5 - Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton Noes: 4 - Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar Excused: 1 - Chan 241162 [Mayoral Appointment, Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors - Sara Barz] Motion rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Sara Barz to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, for a term ending March 1, 2027. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 8A.102(a), provides that the Board of Supervisors shall confirm the Mayor's appointment by a majority (six votes) of the Board of Supervisors after a public hearing. Transmittal Date: November 6, 2024.) Supervisor Melgar, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of January 14, 2025. The motion FAILED by the following vote: Ayes: 4 - Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar Noes: 5 - Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton Excused: 1 - Chan NOT APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 5 - Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton Noes: 4 - Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar Excused: 1 - Chan City and County of San Francisco Page 1077 Printed at 11:21 am on 1/24/25 ### [Page 13](https://sfbos.info/documents/1052/2024-12-17-minutes#page-13) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 12/17/2024 241163 [Mayoral Appointment, Police Commission - James Byrne] Motion rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of James Byrne to the Police Commission, for a term ending April 30, 2028. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.109, provides that this nomination is subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and shall be the subject of a public hearing and vote within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk of the Board. If the Board fails to act on the nomination within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk, then the nominee shall be deemed approved. Transmittal date: November 26, 2024.) On December 17, 2024, before the start of the meeting, Mayor London N. Breed submitted notice to the Board of Supervisors withdrawing her nomination of James Byrne to the Police Commission. TABLED BY OPERATION OF LAW SPECIAL ORDER 2:30 P.M. - Recognition of Commendations Without objection, Rule 5.36 of the Rules of the Board of Supervisors was suspended to grant privilege of the floor to the following guest(s). Supervisor Preston introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Midtown Park Tenants Association, accepted by Bernita Burge, Pat Smith, and Furlishous Wyatt, in recognition of their efforts fighting for housing protections and rent control. Supervisor Ronen introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Jacque, Neko, and Lance Wilson in recognition of their accomplishments and efforts on Senate Bill No. 143, the reduction of accomplice liability for felony murder. Supervisor Safai introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Olga Miranda, President (SEIU Local 87), in recognition of her many accomplishments advocating for workers’ rights and support in the workplace. Supervisors Walton, Melgar, Mandelman, Dorsey, Ronen, Preston, Engardio shared in this commendation. Brooke Jenkins, District Attorney (Office of the District Attorney), provided additional commending remarks. President Peskin introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Wing Ho Leung, President (Community Tenant Association), on the occassion of his retirement and in recognition of over 17 years of dedication to tenant rights and affordable housing advocacy. Supervisor Preston shared in this commendation. 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