# Board of Supervisors Minutes: June 17, 2014 - Meeting date: 2014-06-17 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 34 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/196/2014-06-17-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=322240&GUID=BF2D5299-28E2-48BD-96F3-0F9C0FF19FFE) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 140524: Reversing the Statutory Exemption Determination - San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s FY2015-2016 Two-Year Capital Budget - Pages: 15-16 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 140524 [Reversing the Statutory Exemption Determination - San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s FY2015-2016 Two-Year Capital Budget] Motion reversing the determination by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) that the SFMTA’s FY2015-2016 Two-Year Capital Budget is exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Noes: Avalos, Mar ### File 140525: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Statutory Exemption Determination - San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s FY2015-2016 Two-Year Capital Budget - Pages: 16 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 140525 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Statutory Exemption Determination - San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s FY2015-2016 Two-Year Capital Budget] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) that the SFMTA’s FY2015-2016 Two-Year Capital Budget is exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Noes: Avalos, Mar ### File 140578: Public Hearing - Appeal of Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - 2004 and 2009 Housing Element - Pages: 16 ### File 140579: Affirming Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - 2004 and 2009 Housing Element - Pages: 16-17 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 140579 [Affirming Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - 2004 and 2009 Housing Element] Motion affirming the certification by the Planning Commission of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 2004 and 2009 Housing Element (including Revised Alternatives Analysis). (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M14-101 Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Noes: Farrell ### File 140580: Reversing Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - 2004 and 2009 Housing Element - Pages: 17 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 140580 [Reversing Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - 2004 and 2009 Housing Element] Motion reversing the certification by the Planning Commission of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 2004 and 2009 Housing Element (including Revised Alternatives Analysis). (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Noes: Farrell ### File 140581: Preparation of Findings to Reverse Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - 2004 and 2009 Housing Element - Pages: 17 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 140581 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - 2004 and 2009 Housing Element] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the certification by the Planning Commission of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 2004 and 2009 Housing Element (including Revised Alternatives Analysis). (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Noes: Farrell ### File 140584: Hearing - Report of Assessment Costs for Sidewalk and Curb Repairs - Pages: 17-18 ## Extracted text ### [Page 16](https://sfbos.info/documents/196/2014-06-17-minutes#page-16) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 6/17/2014 140525 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Statutory Exemption Determination - San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s FY2015-2016 Two-Year Capital Budget] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) that the SFMTA’s FY2015-2016 Two-Year Capital Budget is exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Tang, Wiener, Yee Noes: 2 - Avalos, Mar SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. 140578 [Public Hearing - Appeal of Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - 2004 and 2009 Housing Element] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the Planning Commission's decision, dated April 24, 2014, certification of a Final Environmental Impact Report identified as Planning Case Nos. 2007.1275E and 2007.1275EM, through its Motion Nos. 19121 and 19122, for the proposed 2004 and 2009 Housing Element. (Appellant: Kathryn R. Devincenzi, on behalf of Pacific Heights Residents Association, Cow Hollow Association, Francisco Heights Civic Association, Greater West Portal Neighborhood Association, Jordan Park Improvement Association, Lakeshore Acres Improvement Club, Laurel Heights Improvement Association of San Francisco, Inc., Marina-Cow Hollow Neighbors and Merchants, Miraloma Park Improvement Club, Presidio Heights Association of Neighbors, St. Francis Homes Association, Sunset-Parkside Education and Action Committee, Inc., and Westwood Highlands Association, associated in the unincorporated association known as San Franciscans For Livable Neighborhoods) (Filed May 22, 2014). (Clerk of the Board) The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board. Kathryn Devincenzi (Appellant) provided an overview of the appeal and further requested the Board to approve the appeal. Rose Hilson; Hiroshi Fukuda; John Bardis, former Member of the Board of Supervisors; spoke in support of the appeal. John Rahaim, Director, Planning Department, and Tanya Sheyner (Planning Department) provided an overview of the housing element and the certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report. There were no speakers in support of the project and in opposition to the appeal. Kathryn Devincenzi (Appellant) provided a rebuttal and further requested the Board to approve the appeal. There were no other speakers. The President declared the public hearing closed. HEARD AND FILED 140579 [Affirming Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - 2004 and 2009 Housing Element] Motion affirming the certification by the Planning Commission of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 2004 and 2009 Housing Element (including Revised Alternatives Analysis). (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M14-101 Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee Noes: 1 - Farrell City and County of San Francisco Page 437 Printed at 9:17 am on 7/24/14 ### [Page 17](https://sfbos.info/documents/196/2014-06-17-minutes#page-17) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 6/17/2014 140580 [Reversing Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - 2004 and 2009 Housing Element] Motion reversing the certification by the Planning Commission of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 2004 and 2009 Housing Element (including Revised Alternatives Analysis). (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee Noes: 1 - Farrell 140581 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - 2004 and 2009 Housing Element] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the certification by the Planning Commission of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 2004 and 2009 Housing Element (including Revised Alternatives Analysis). (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee Noes: 1 - Farrell SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole 140584 [Hearing - Report of Assessment Costs for Sidewalk and Curb Repairs] Hearing to consider objections to a report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for sidewalk and curb repairs through the Sidewalk Inspection and Repair Program ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to Public Works Code, Sections 707 and 707.1, the costs thereof having been paid for out of a revolving fund. (Clerk of the Board) The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board relating to assessments as referenced in File No. 130585. Robert Quan (Department of Public Works) provided an overview of the assessments. Tom Chinn (520-524 Filbert Street); Diana Chiu (240 Linden Street); Tom Medin (2179-12th Street); Jaclyn Thompson (83 Manchester Street); Tania Clemens (1567-42nd Avenue); Gale Melton (225-227 Andover Street); R P Gordon (90 Stanton Street); Mark (329 Quintara Street); John Plant (1020 Cortland Avenue); Marta Menendez (362 Athens Street); Jackie Olson (700 Avalon Avenue); Mark Abraham (560 Vienna Street); Hamed Posada (1108 Brazil Avenue); spoke objecting to the proposed assessments. There were no other speakers. The President declared public comment closed, adjourned as the Committee of the Whole, and reconvened as the Board of Supervisors. HEARD AND FILED Committee of the Whole Adjourn and Report City and County of San Francisco Page 438 Printed at 9:17 am on 7/24/14