# Board of Supervisors Minutes: May 25, 2010 - Meeting date: 2010-05-25 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 20 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/2002/2010-05-25-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfbos.archive.sf.gov/ftp/meetingarchive/full_board/ftp/uploadedfiles/bdsupvrs/bosagendas/minutes/2010/m052510.pdf) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 100488: Recreation and Park Department - Coit Tower Non-Resident Fees - Pages: 6-7 - Sponsors: Mayor - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 100488 [Recreation and Park Department - Coit Tower Non-Resident Fees] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance amending the San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, by amending Section 12.06, to establish non-San Francisco resident fees for the elevator at Coit Tower, and making environmental findings. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi ### File 100469: Recreation and Park Department - Botanical Garden Non-Resident Fees - Pages: 7-8 - Sponsors: Mayor - Vote 1: rescission - Action: 100469 [Recreation and Park Department - Botanical Garden Non-Resident Fees] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance amending the San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, by amending Section 12.46, to establish admission fees to the Botanical Garden for non-San Francisco residents, and making environmental findings. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, on Page 5, Lines 7-9, by replacing 'In the event the Department receives new tax revenue in future years it shall rescind the non-resident fee for entrance to the Botanical Gardens' with 'If the Department receives revenue from new tax that can be used for operating and maintenance costs at the Botanical Gardens, authority to collect the non-resident fee for entrance to the Gardens shall expire by operation of the law within 90 days after the effective date of the new tax.' The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi - Vote 2: amendment - Action: Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, on Page 5, Lines 10-12, by replacing 'With its budget submission for Fiscal Year 2011-12, the Department shall report to the Budget Finance on its collection of the non-resident fee for entrance to the Botanical Gardens' with 'The Department shall provide biannual reports to the Budget and Finance Committee on its collection of the non-resident fee for entrance to the Botanical Gardens, such reports shall include the following information: 1. Attendance figures for San Francisco residents, Members of San Francisco Botanical Garden Society, and Non-San Francisco residents; 2. Capital improvements and operating costs of the Botanical Gardens; 3. Capital improvements and operating costs associated with the collection of the non-resident fee, including a new resident fee; 4. The numbers of San Francisco Botanical Garden Society members; and 5. Gifts and donations received by the Department for the Botanical Garden.' The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi - Vote 3: first-reading - Action: PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote: - Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Elsbernd, Maxwell - Noes: Dufty, Mar, Mirkarimi ### File 100603: Appointment, Police Commission - Angela Chan - Pages: 8 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 100603 [Appointment, Police Commission - Angela Chan] Motion confirming the Rules Committee's nomination of, and appointing, Angela Chan, term ending April 30, 2014, to the San Francisco Police Commission. (Clerk of the Board) Angela Chan, seat 2, succeeding Vincent Pan, term expired, must be nominated by the Rules Committee or its successor and subject to confirmation by the Board of Supervisors for the unexpired portion of a four-year term ending April 30, 2014. APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi ## Extracted text ### [Page 7](https://sfbos.info/documents/2002/2010-05-25-minutes#page-7) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes - Final 5/25/2010 From the Budget and Finance Sub-Committee Without Recommendation 100469 [Recreation and Park Department - Botanical Garden Non-Resident Fees] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance amending the San Francisco Park Code, Article 12, by amending Section 12.46, to establish admission fees to the Botanical Garden for non-San Francisco residents, and making environmental findings. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, on Page 5, Lines 7-9, by replacing 'In the event the Department receives new tax revenue in future years it shall rescind the non-resident fee for entrance to the Botanical Gardens' with 'If the Department receives revenue from new tax that can be used for operating and maintenance costs at the Botanical Gardens, authority to collect the non-resident fee for entrance to the Gardens shall expire by operation of the law within 90 days after the effective date of the new tax.' The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, on Page 5, Lines 10-12, by replacing 'With its budget submission for Fiscal Year 2011-12, the Department shall report to the Budget Finance on its collection of the non-resident fee for entrance to the Botanical Gardens' with 'The Department shall provide biannual reports to the Budget and Finance Committee on its collection of the non-resident fee for entrance to the Botanical Gardens, such reports shall include the following information: 1. Attendance figures for San Francisco residents, Members of San Francisco Botanical Garden Society, and Non-San Francisco residents; 2. Capital improvements and operating costs of the Botanical Gardens; 3. Capital improvements and operating costs associated with the collection of the non-resident fee, including a new resident fee; 4. The numbers of San Francisco Botanical Garden Society members; and 5. Gifts and donations received by the Department for the Botanical Garden.' The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Elsbernd, Maxwell Noes: 3 - Dufty, Mar, Mirkarimi City and County of San Francisco Page 468 Printed at 3:20 pm on 6/29/10 ### [Page 8](https://sfbos.info/documents/2002/2010-05-25-minutes#page-8) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes - Final 5/25/2010 SPECIAL ORDER 3:30 P.M. - Recognition of Commendations Privilege of the Floor Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Dufty, moved to suspend Rule 4.37 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to grant privilege of the floor to the following guests. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi Supervisor Dufty introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Bishop Senyonjo of Uganda in recognition of his human rights advocacy. Privilege of the floor was granted to Andrea Shorter (Commission on the Status of Women) who shared in the sentiments expressed by Supervisor Dufty. Supervisor Chu, introduced, welcomed, and presented Certificates of Honor to Paul Yep, Curtis Liu, Barrett Chan, Andy Ting, Daryl Fong, and Henry Seto, of the San Francisco Asian Police Officers Association in recognition of their accomplishments organizing a fundraiser for the families and victims of the recent anti-Asian violence and for their continued community support. Supervisor Campos presented a Certificate of Honor to Supervisor Dufty in recognition of being a role model as an advocate and parent in the LGBT community and his work with Family Builders Agency. Supervisor Maxwell introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Dr. Davi Pakter of the Healing Project at Potrero Hill Health Center in recognition of the project's accomplishments and continued community support. COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendation of the Rules Committee 100603 [Appointment, Police Commission - Angela Chan] Motion confirming the Rules Committee's nomination of, and appointing, Angela Chan, term ending April 30, 2014, to the San Francisco Police Commission. (Clerk of the Board) Angela Chan, seat 2, succeeding Vincent Pan, term expired, must be nominated by the Rules Committee or its successor and subject to confirmation by the Board of Supervisors for the unexpired portion of a four-year term ending April 30, 2014. APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS See Legislation Introduced below. Privilege of the floor was granted to Harvey Rose (Budget Analyst) who responded to the sentiments shared by the Board of Supervisors of the passing of Ken Bruce. City and County of San Francisco Page 469 Printed at 3:20 pm on 6/29/10