# Board of Supervisors Minutes: March 16, 2010

- Meeting date: 2010-03-16
- Document type: minutes
- Source format: PDF
- Extracted pages: 27
- [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/1982/2010-03-16-minutes)
- [Authoritative City source](https://sfbos.archive.sf.gov/ftp/meetingarchive/full_board/ftp/uploadedfiles/bdsupvrs/bosagendas/minutes/2010/m031610.pdf)

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## Structured legislative records

### File 100151: Public Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption from Environmental Review for 2462 - 27th Avenue

- Pages: 12
- Vote 1: continuance
  - Action: ion of Exemption from Environmental Review for 2462 - 27th Avenue] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated November 16, 2009, Case No. 2009.0797E, that a project located at 2462 - 27th Avenue is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1(e) categorical exemption. The proposal would add a third floor and rear extension to the existing family home located in an RH-1 (Residential, House, One-Family) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District, in Assessor's Block No. 2399, Lot No. 026. (District 4) (Appellant: Stephen M. Williams on behalf of Sunset Parkside Education and Action Committee (SPEAK)). The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board relating to the appeal of determination of exemption from environmental review for 2462 - 27th Avenue as referenced in File Nos. 100152, 100153, and 100154. There were no speakers. The President continued the public hearing open to April 27, 2010. Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED to April 27, 2010. The motion carried by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell
  - Absent: Daly
  - Excused: Alioto-Pier, Chu, Mirkarimi

### File 100152: Affirming the Determination of Exemption Issued for 2462 – 27th Avenue

- Pages: 12
- Vote 1: continuance
  - Action: 100152 [Affirming the Determination of Exemption Issued for 2462 – 27th Avenue] Motion adopting findings related to affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the project located at 2462 - 27th Avenue is exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED to April 27, 2010. The motion carried by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell
  - Absent: Daly
  - Excused: Alioto-Pier, Chu, Mirkarimi

### File 100153: Reversing the Determination of Exemption Issued for the 2462 – 27th Avenue Project

- Pages: 12-13
- Vote 1: continuance
  - Action: 100153 [Reversing the Determination of Exemption Issued for the 2462 – 27th Avenue Project] Motion reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the project located at 2462 - 27th Avenue is exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED to April 27, 2010. The motion carried by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell
  - Absent: Daly
  - Excused: Alioto-Pier, Chu, Mirkarimi

### File 100154: Preparation of Findings Related to the Determination of Exemption Issued for 2462 – 27th Avenue Project

- Pages: 13
- Vote 1: continuance
  - Action: 100154 [Preparation of Findings Related to the Determination of Exemption Issued for 2462 – 27th Avenue Project] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the appeal of determination of exemption by the Planning Department that the project located at 2462 - 27th Avenue is exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED to April 27, 2010. The motion carried by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell
  - Absent: Daly
  - Excused: Alioto-Pier, Chu, Mirkarimi

### File 100284: Closed Session - Update on Labor Negotiations Concerning City Workers from the Mayor's Office and the Department of Human Resources

- Pages: 13-14
- Sponsors: Chiu
- Vote 1: approval, likely final
  - Action: 100284 [Closed Session - Update on Labor Negotiations Concerning City Workers from the Mayor's Office and the Department of Human Resources] Sponsor: Chiu Motion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session on March 16, 2010, with the Mayor's Office and the Department of Human Resources concerning negotiations with labor unions representing City workers. This closed session is permitted by Government Code Section 54957.6 and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(e). Supervisor Maxwell, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell
  - Excused: Alioto-Pier, Mirkarimi
- Vote 2: other
  - Action: ting Minutes - Final Tuesday, March 16, 2010 The Board recessed at the hour of 3:03 p.m. to convene in closed session pursuant to the above motion. The following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell Persons in attendance: Buck Delventhal, Deputy City Attorney Elizabeth Salveson, Deputy City Attorney Greg Wagner, Chief of the Mayor's Budget and Policy Office Micki Callahan, Director of Department of Human Resources Martin Gran, Director of Employee Relations Ben Rosenfield, Controller Angela Calvillo, Clerk of the Board Supervisor Daly was noted absent at 3:15 p.m. Matter was heard in Closed Session and Filed. Reconvening of the Board The following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell The Board at the hour of 4:09 p.m. reconvened. [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 Dufty, seconded by Supervisor Maxwell, moved not disclose its Closed Session deliberations. The motion carried by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell
  - Absent: Daly
  - Excused: Alioto-Pier, Mirkarimi

## Extracted text

### [Page 12](https://sfbos.info/documents/1982/2010-03-16-minutes#page-12)

Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, March 16, 2010

SPECIAL ORDER 4:00 P.M.

Supervisor Chu Excused from Voting
 Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved to excuse Supervisor Chu on File
 Nos. 100151, 100152, 100153, and 100154. The motion carried by the following vote:
 Ayes: 7 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell
 Excused: 3 - Alioto-Pier, Chu, Mirkarimi
 Absent: 1 - Daly

100151 [Public Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption from Environmental
 Review for 2462 - 27th Avenue]
 Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department dated
 November 16, 2009, Case No. 2009.0797E, that a project located at 2462 - 27th Avenue is exempt
 from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1(e)
 categorical exemption. The proposal would add a third floor and rear extension to the existing
 family home located in an RH-1 (Residential, House, One-Family) District and a 40-X Height and
 Bulk District, in Assessor's Block No. 2399, Lot No. 026. (District 4) (Appellant: Stephen M.
 Williams on behalf of Sunset Parkside Education and Action Committee (SPEAK)).
 The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board
 relating to the appeal of determination of exemption from environmental review for 2462 - 27th
 Avenue as referenced in File Nos. 100152, 100153, and 100154. There were no speakers. The
 President continued the public hearing open to April 27, 2010.
 Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED to April
 27, 2010. The motion carried by the following vote:
 Ayes: 7 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell
 Excused: 3 - Alioto-Pier, Chu, Mirkarimi
 Absent: 1 - Daly

100152 [Affirming the Determination of Exemption Issued for 2462 – 27th Avenue]
 Motion adopting findings related to affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the
 project located at 2462 - 27th Avenue is exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board)
 Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED to April
 27, 2010. The motion carried by the following vote:
 Ayes: 7 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell
 Excused: 3 - Alioto-Pier, Chu, Mirkarimi
 Absent: 1 - Daly

100153 [Reversing the Determination of Exemption Issued for the 2462 – 27th Avenue
 Project]
 Motion reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the project located at 2462 -
 27th Avenue is exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board)
 Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED to April
 27, 2010. The motion carried by the following vote:
 Ayes: 7 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell
 Excused: 3 - Alioto-Pier, Chu, Mirkarimi
 Absent: 1 - Daly
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### [Page 13](https://sfbos.info/documents/1982/2010-03-16-minutes#page-13)

Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, March 16, 2010

100154 [Preparation of Findings Related to the Determination of Exemption Issued for
 2462 – 27th Avenue Project]
 Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to the appeal of determination of
 exemption by the Planning Department that the project located at 2462 - 27th Avenue is exempt
 from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board)
 Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED to April
 27, 2010. The motion carried by the following vote:
 Ayes: 7 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell
 Excused: 3 - Alioto-Pier, Chu, Mirkarimi
 Absent: 1 - Daly

ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS
 See Legislation Introduced below.

PUBLIC COMMENT
 Abdullah Megaheed; expressed various concerns in Arabic and English.
 James Chaffee; expressed concerns relating to the SF Public Library.
 Walter Paulson; shared in song certain concerns with the Board.
 Christopher Dahl; expressed various concerns.
 Richard McRee; expressed concerns relating to technology, inventions and patents.
 Drew Corey, expressed concerns relating to current budget deficit.
 Francisco Da Costa, expressed various concerns.

CLOSED SESSION

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS

100284 [Closed Session - Update on Labor Negotiations Concerning City Workers from the
 Mayor's Office and the Department of Human Resources]
 Sponsor: Chiu
 Motion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session on March 16, 2010, with the
 Mayor's Office and the Department of Human Resources concerning negotiations with labor unions
 representing City workers.

 This closed session is permitted by Government Code Section 54957.6 and San Francisco
 Administrative Code Section 67.10(e).
 Supervisor Maxwell, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The
 motion carried by the following vote:
 Ayes: 9 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell
 Excused: 2 - Alioto-Pier, Mirkarimi

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