# Board of Supervisors Minutes: July 27, 2010 - Meeting date: 2010-07-27 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 49 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/2015/2010-07-27-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfbos.archive.sf.gov/ftp/meetingarchive/full_board/ftp/uploadedfiles/bdsupvrs/bosagendas/minutes/2010/m072710.pdf) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 100846: Authorizing the Acquisition of Fee Simple Interest By Eminent Domain for Central Subway/Third Street Light Rail Extension - 933-949 Stockton Street - Pages: 35-36 - Vote 1: other - Action: anning Department confirmed the May 4, 2009 determination' after 'applicable'; on Line 13, by adding 'EIS/' before 'EIR'; on Line 14, by adding 'EIS/' before 'EIR'; on Line 16, by adding 'EIS/' before 'EIR'; on Line 17, by adding 'EIS/' before 'EIR'; on Page 4, Line 10, by deleting 'notice'; on Page 5, Line 9, by adding 'take all necessary steps to' before 'commence'; on Line 9, by adding 'and prosecute' after 'commence'; on Line 10, by adding 'the owner or owners of' before 'any and all'; on Lines 11-12, by adding ', to the extent such proceedings are necessary' after 'City'; on Line 12, by adding 'and all' after 'to take any'; on Line 13, by adding 'and all' before 'legal'; on Lines 13-14, by adding 'or permanent' after 'immediate'; on Line 17, by adding 'EIS/' before 'EIR'; on Line 18, by adding 'EIS/' before 'EIR'; on Line 19, by adding 'EIS/' before 'EIR'; on Line 22, by adding 'EIS/' before 'EIR'; on Line 24, by adding 'EIS/' before 'EIR'; on Page 6, Line 2, by adding 'EIS/' before 'EIR'; on Line 9, by adding 'Resolution No. 08-145 on August 19, 2008, and' after 'adopting'; and on Line 18, by adding 'Board of Directors' after 'SFMTA'. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi - Vote 2: adoption, likely final - Action: Resolution No. 363-10 ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote: - Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi ### File 100987: Committee of the Whole - San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency - Appointments Policy and Other Procedures - Pages: 36 ### File 100637: San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency - Appointments Policy and Other Procedures - Pages: 36-37 - Sponsors: Campos; Mirkarimi and Mar - Vote 1: amendment - Action: 100637 [San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency - Appointments Policy and Other Procedures] Sponsors: Campos; Mirkarimi and Mar Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by amending Sections 8A.100, 8A.101, 8A.102, 8A.104, 8A.105, 8A.106, 8A.107, 8A.108, 8A.113, A8.409-1, A8.409-4, and A8.428, and repealing Section A8.404, to: provide for split appointments to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) Board of Directors; allocate a share of property tax revenues to the Transportation Fund; require the MTA to resubmit an Agency budget if its budget is rejected by the Board of Supervisors; establish an Office of the MTA Inspector General; and, eliminate formulas governing operator wages and benefit payments and subject these matters instead to collective bargaining. Supervisor Chiu requested to be removed as a co-sponsor. ORDERED SUBMITTED. The motion FAILED by the following vote: - Ayes: Daly - Noes: Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi ### File 100982: San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency - Appointments Policy and Other Procedures - Pages: 37 - Sponsors: Campos; Mirkarimi and Mar - Vote 1: amendment - Action: 100982 [San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency - Appointments Policy and Other Procedures] Sponsors: Campos; Mirkarimi and Mar Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by amending Sections 8A.100, 8A.101, 8A.102, 8A.104, 8A.105, 8A.106, 8A.107, 8A.108, 8A.113, A8.409-1, A8.409-4, and A8.428, and repealing Section A8.404, to: provide for split appointments to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) Board of Directors; allocate a share of property tax revenues to the Transportation Fund; require the MTA to resubmit an Agency budget if its budget is rejected by the Board of Supervisors; establish an Office of the MTA Inspector General; and, eliminate formulas governing operator wages and benefit payments and subject these matters instead to collective bargaining. Supervisor Chiu requested to be removed as a co-sponsor. ORDERED SUBMITTED. The motion FAILED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Daly, Mar, Mirkarimi - Noes: Alioto-Pier, Chiu, Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell ## Extracted text ### [Page 36](https://sfbos.info/documents/2015/2010-07-27-minutes#page-36) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes - Final 7/27/2010 SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole 100987 [Committee of the Whole - San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency - Appointments Policy and Other Procedures] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the amendments to the proposed Charter Amendments (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by amending Sections 8A.100, 8A.101, 8A.102, 8A.104, 8A.105, 8A.106, 8A.107, 8A.108, 8A.113, A8.409-1, A8.409-4, and A8.428, and repealing Section A8.404, to: provide for split appointments to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) Board of Directors; allocate a share of property tax revenues to the Transportation Fund; require the MTA to resubmit an Agency budget if its budget is rejected by the Board of Supervisors; establish an Office of the MTA Inspector General; and, eliminate formulas governing operator wages and benefit payments and subject these matters instead to collective bargaining. (Clerk of the Board) The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board relating to the amendments to the proposed San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Appointments Policy and Other Procedures Charter Amendment as referenced in File Nos. 100637 and 100982. Peter Stauss expressed support relating to the amendments to the proposed charter amendment in File No. 100982. Walter Paulson shared in song certain concerns relating to the amendments to the proposed charter amendments. There were no other speakers. The President declared public comment closed and adjourned as the Committee of the Whole, reconvening as the Board of Supervisors. HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING Committee of the Whole Adjourn and Report 100637 [San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency - Appointments Policy and Other Procedures] Sponsors: Campos; Mirkarimi and Mar Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by amending Sections 8A.100, 8A.101, 8A.102, 8A.104, 8A.105, 8A.106, 8A.107, 8A.108, 8A.113, A8.409-1, A8.409-4, and A8.428, and repealing Section A8.404, to: provide for split appointments to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) Board of Directors; allocate a share of property tax revenues to the Transportation Fund; require the MTA to resubmit an Agency budget if its budget is rejected by the Board of Supervisors; establish an Office of the MTA Inspector General; and, eliminate formulas governing operator wages and benefit payments and subject these matters instead to collective bargaining. Supervisor Chiu requested to be removed as a co-sponsor. ORDERED SUBMITTED. The motion FAILED by the following vote: Ayes: 1 - Daly Noes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell, Mirkarimi City and County of San Francisco Page 718 Printed at 5:03 pm on 9/14/10 ### [Page 37](https://sfbos.info/documents/2015/2010-07-27-minutes#page-37) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes - Final 7/27/2010 100982 [San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency - Appointments Policy and Other Procedures] Sponsors: Campos; Mirkarimi and Mar Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by amending Sections 8A.100, 8A.101, 8A.102, 8A.104, 8A.105, 8A.106, 8A.107, 8A.108, 8A.113, A8.409-1, A8.409-4, and A8.428, and repealing Section A8.404, to: provide for split appointments to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) Board of Directors; allocate a share of property tax revenues to the Transportation Fund; require the MTA to resubmit an Agency budget if its budget is rejected by the Board of Supervisors; establish an Office of the MTA Inspector General; and, eliminate formulas governing operator wages and benefit payments and subject these matters instead to collective bargaining. Supervisor Chiu requested to be removed as a co-sponsor. ORDERED SUBMITTED. The motion FAILED by the following vote: Ayes: 5 - Avalos, Campos, Daly, Mar, Mirkarimi Noes: 6 - Alioto-Pier, Chiu, Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Maxwell SPECIAL ORDER 3:30 P.M. - Recognition of Commendations Privilege of the Floor Supervisor Dufty, seconded by Supervisor Alioto-Pier, 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 Certificates of Honor to Duane Kuiper and Mike Krukow in recognition of their 20 years of dedicated service as Broadcasters for the San Francisco Giants and for their continued community support. Supervisor Alioto-Pier introduced, welcomed, and presented Douglas Pingle who accepted Certificates of Honor on behalf of the Independent Living Resource Center and Disabled Sports USA - Far West in recognition of their accomplishments and continued community support. ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS See Legislation Introduced below. PUBLIC COMMENT Abdallah Megahed; expressed various concerns. James Chaffee; expressed concerns relating to the SF Public Library. Walter Paulson; shared in song certain concerns with the Board. Male Speaker; expressed various religious concerns. City and County of San Francisco Page 719 Printed at 5:03 pm on 9/14/10