# Board of Supervisors Minutes: January 5, 2010

- Meeting date: 2010-01-05
- Document type: minutes
- Source format: PDF
- Extracted pages: 24
- [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/1966/2010-01-05-minutes)
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## Structured legislative records

### File 091345: Public Hearing - Conditional Use Appeal for 1969 California Street

- Pages: 8
- Vote 1: continuance
  - Action: the approval, subject to certain conditions, of a conditional use authorization (Case No. 2009.0639C), under Planning Code Sections 209.9 and 303 to allow the establishment of an art gallery and associated offices (d.b.a. Anthony Meier Fine Art Gallery) within a designated City Landmark, Landmark #260, the Tobin House, in an RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District, on property located at 1969 California Street, Assessor's Block No. 0649, Lot No. 016. (District 5) (Appellant: Greg Scott on behalf of Pacific Heights Residents Association) (Clerk of the Board) (Filed 11/9/09 - Companion Measure to File Nos. 091346, 091347, 001348) The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board concerning the motion to continue the Conditional Use Appeal for 1969 California Street. Sam Lauder (Anthony Meier Fine Arts Gallery) spoke in support of a proposed continuance. There were no other speakers. The President continued the public hearing open to January 12, 2010. Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED to January 12, 2010. The motion carried by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Campos, Chiu, Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
  - Excused: Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Daly

### File 091346: Approving Planning Commission Decision Related to Conditional Use Appeal for 1969 California Street

- Pages: 8
- Vote 1: continuance
  - Action: 091346 [Approving Planning Commission Decision Related to Conditional Use Appeal for 1969 California Street] Motion approving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 17959, approving Conditional Use Application 2009.0639C on property located at 1969 California Street, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to January 12, 2010. The motion carried by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Campos, Chiu, Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
  - Excused: Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Daly

### File 091347: Disapproving Planning Commission decision related to Conditional Use Appeal for 1969 California Street; Approving Conditional Use with additional conditions

- Pages: 8-9
- Vote 1: continuance
  - Action: 091347 [Disapproving Planning Commission decision related to Conditional Use Appeal for 1969 California Street; Approving Conditional Use with additional conditions] Motion disapproving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 17959, approving Conditional Use Application 2009.0639C on property located at 1969 California Street. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to January 12, 2010. The motion carried by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Campos, Chiu, Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
  - Excused: Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Daly

### File 091348: Preparation of Findings Related to the Conditional Use Appeal for 1969 California Street

- Pages: 9
- Vote 1: continuance
  - Action: 091348 [Preparation of Findings Related to the Conditional Use Appeal for 1969 California Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional Use Application No. 2009.0639C on property located at 1969 California Street, for action by the Board at its next meeting. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to January 12, 2010. The motion carried by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Campos, Chiu, Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
  - Excused: Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Daly

### File 091015: Reimbursement to City for Dignitary Security Provided During Campaign-Related Travel by Elected Officials

- Pages: 9
- Sponsors: Mirkarimi; Campos, Avalos and Daly
- Vote 1: first-reading
  - Action: 091015 [Reimbursement to City for Dignitary Security Provided During Campaign-Related Travel by Elected Officials] Sponsors: Mirkarimi; Campos, Avalos and Daly Ordinance adding a new Chapter 6 to Article III of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code, by adding sections 3.600, 3.605 and 3.610, to require City elective officers to reimburse the City for the cost of dignitary security provided by the City during travel for campaign-related activities or meetings. (Supervisor Alioto-Pier dissented in committee.) Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to January 12, 2010. The motion carried by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Campos, Chiu, Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
  - Excused: Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Daly

## Extracted text

### [Page 8](https://sfbos.info/documents/1966/2010-01-05-minutes#page-8)

Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 5, 2010

SPECIAL ORDER 4:00 P.M.

091345 [Public Hearing - Conditional Use Appeal for 1969 California Street]
 Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion
 No. 17959 dated October 8, 2009, relating to the approval, subject to certain conditions, of a
 conditional use authorization (Case No. 2009.0639C), under Planning Code Sections 209.9 and
 303 to allow the establishment of an art gallery and associated offices (d.b.a. Anthony Meier Fine
 Art Gallery) within a designated City Landmark, Landmark #260, the Tobin House, in an RH-2
 (Residential, House, Two-Family) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District, on property located
 at 1969 California Street, Assessor's Block No. 0649, Lot No. 016. (District 5) (Appellant: Greg
 Scott on behalf of Pacific Heights Residents Association) (Clerk of the Board)
 (Filed 11/9/09 - Companion Measure to File Nos. 091346, 091347, 001348)
 The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board
 concerning the motion to continue the Conditional Use Appeal for 1969 California Street. Sam
 Lauder (Anthony Meier Fine Arts Gallery) spoke in support of a proposed continuance. There were
 no other speakers. The President continued the public hearing open to January 12, 2010.
 Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED to
 January 12, 2010. The motion carried by the following vote:
 Ayes: 8 - Campos, Chiu, Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
 Excused: 3 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Daly

091346 [Approving Planning Commission Decision Related to Conditional Use Appeal for
 1969 California Street]
 Motion approving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 17959, approving
 Conditional Use Application 2009.0639C on property located at 1969 California Street, and
 adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board)
 Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to
 January 12, 2010. The motion carried by the following vote:
 Ayes: 8 - Campos, Chiu, Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
 Excused: 3 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Daly

091347 [Disapproving Planning Commission decision related to Conditional Use Appeal
 for 1969 California Street; Approving Conditional Use with additional conditions]
 Motion disapproving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 17959, approving
 Conditional Use Application 2009.0639C on property located at 1969 California Street. (Clerk of the
 Board)
 Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to
 January 12, 2010. The motion carried by the following vote:
 Ayes: 8 - Campos, Chiu, Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
 Excused: 3 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Daly

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### [Page 9](https://sfbos.info/documents/1966/2010-01-05-minutes#page-9)

Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes Tuesday, January 5, 2010

091348 [Preparation of Findings Related to the Conditional Use Appeal for 1969 California
 Street]
 Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional Use
 Application No. 2009.0639C on property located at 1969 California Street, for action by the Board
 at its next meeting. (Clerk of the Board)
 Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to
 January 12, 2010. The motion carried by the following vote:
 Ayes: 8 - Campos, Chiu, Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
 Excused: 3 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Daly

COMMITTEE REPORTS

091015 [Reimbursement to City for Dignitary Security Provided During Campaign-Related
 Travel by Elected Officials]
 Sponsors: Mirkarimi; Campos, Avalos and Daly
 Ordinance adding a new Chapter 6 to Article III of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code,
 by adding sections 3.600, 3.605 and 3.610, to require City elective officers to reimburse the City for
 the cost of dignitary security provided by the City during travel for campaign-related activities or
 meetings.
 (Supervisor Alioto-Pier dissented in committee.)
 Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED
 ON FIRST READING to January 12, 2010. The motion carried by the following vote:
 Ayes: 8 - Campos, Chiu, Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi
 Excused: 3 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Daly

ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS

PUBLIC COMMENT
 Abdullah Megaheed; expressed various concerns.
 James Chaffee; expressed concerns relating to the SF Public Library.
 Ray Hart; expressed concerns relating to public comment.
 Francisco Da Costa; expressed various concerns.
 Walter Paulson; shared in song certain concerns with the Board.
 Mr. Lawrence; expressed concerns relating to public comment.
 Male Speaker; expressed various concerns.
 Male Speaker; expressed concerns relating to Muni and the Public Library.
 Nancy Cross; expressed concerns relating to Healthy San Francisco.
 Peter Warfield; expressed concerns relating to the SF Public Library.

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