# Board of Supervisors Minutes: September 28, 2010 - Meeting date: 2010-09-28 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 28 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/2025/2010-09-28-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfbos.archive.sf.gov/ftp/meetingarchive/full_board/ftp/uploadedfiles/bdsupvrs/bosagendas/minutes/2010/m092810.pdf) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 101034: Preparation of Findings to Reverse Certification of the 222-2nd Street Project Final Environmental Impact Report - Pages: 15-16 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 101034 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse Certification of the 222-2nd Street Project Final Environmental Impact Report] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 222-2nd Street Project. Supervisor Daly, seconded by Supervisor Dufty, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to October 5, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell - Absent: Avalos - Excused: Mirkarimi ### File 101182: Public Hearing - Certification of Appropriateness for Alterations to the Board of Supervisors' Legislative Chamber - Pages: 16 ### File 101183: Approving the Historic Preservation Commission’s Approval for Certificate of Appropriateness Regarding the Alterations of the Board of Supervisors’ Legislative Chamber - Pages: 16-17 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 101183 [Approving the Historic Preservation Commission’s Approval for Certificate of Appropriateness Regarding the Alterations of the Board of Supervisors’ Legislative Chamber] Motion approving the Historic Preservation Commission's approval of Motion No. 0079 (Case No. 2010.0677A), Certificate of Appropriateness, pursuant to Planning Code Section 1006.8(e), in order to make the President's desk and the Clerk of the Board's desk in the Board of Supervisors' Chamber accessible to persons with disabilities; Lot No. 001 in Assessor's Block No. 0787 (City Hall) - 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Alioto-Pier, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell - Noes: Daly - Excused: Mirkarimi ### File 101184: Disapproving the Historic Preservation Commission’s Approval for Certificate of Appropriateness Regarding the Alterations of the Board of Supervisors’ Legislative Chamber - Pages: 17 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 101184 [Disapproving the Historic Preservation Commission’s Approval for Certificate of Appropriateness Regarding the Alterations of the Board of Supervisors’ Legislative Chamber] Motion disapproving the Historic Preservation Commission's approval of Motion No. 0079 (Case No. 2010.0677A), Certificate of Appropriateness, pursuant to Planning Code Section 1006.8(e), in order to make the President's desk and the Clerk of the Board's desk in the Board of Supervisors' Chamber accessible to persons with disabilities; Lot No. 001 in Assessor's Block No. 0787 (City Hall) - 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Alioto-Pier, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell - Noes: Daly - Excused: Mirkarimi ### File 100851: Planning Code - Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Transfer Lots After Sale of Transferable Development Rights; Zoning Map and General Plan Map Amendments - 680 California Street (Old St. Mary's Cathedral) - Pages: 17-18 - Sponsors: Chiu; Maxwell - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: ots After Sale of Transferable Development Rights; Zoning Map and General Plan Map Amendments - 680 California Street (Old St. Mary's Cathedral)] Sponsors: Chiu; Maxwell Ordinance amending Section 128 of the San Francisco Planning Code to require that proceeds from the sale of Transferable Development Rights (TDR) be spent on rehabilitation and maintenance of the Transfer Lot property, to establish reporting procedures regarding the rehabilitation and maintenance, and to allow the sale of TDR from an individually landmarked building to any lot in a C-3 zoned district except Redevelopment Areas; amending the San Francisco Zoning Map by amending Zoning Use District Map ZN01 to change the use classification of 680 California Street (Old St. Mary's Cathedral), Block No. 0241, Lot Nos. 011 and 012, from Chinatown Visitor Retail District to C-3-0 District and making conforming amendments to the Chinatown and Downtown Area Plans of the San Francisco General Plan; adopting findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. (Planning Department) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell - Excused: Mirkarimi ## Extracted text ### [Page 16](https://sfbos.info/documents/2025/2010-09-28-minutes#page-16) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 9/28/2010 Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole 101182 [Public Hearing - Certification of Appropriateness for Alterations to the Board of Supervisors' Legislative Chamber] Hearing on the Historic Preservation Commission's approval of Motion No. 0079 (Case No. 2010.0677A), Certificate of Appropriateness, pursuant to Planning Code Section 1006.8(e), in order to make the President's desk and the Clerk of the Board's desk in the Board of Supervisors' Chamber accessible to persons with disabilities; Lot No. 001 in Assessor's Block No. 0787 (City Hall) - 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place. (Clerk of the Board) The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board relating to the Certificate of Appropriateness referenced in File Nos. 101182, 101183, 101184. See File No. 101181. Susan Mizner, Director of the Mayor's Office on Disability, and Ed Reiskin, Director of Public Works, provided an overview of the project and responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Ellen Schumer (City Hall Preservation Advisory Commission); Jessie Lorenz; Francisco DaCosta; spoke expressing various concerns relating to the project. 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 101183 [Approving the Historic Preservation Commission’s Approval for Certificate of Appropriateness Regarding the Alterations of the Board of Supervisors’ Legislative Chamber] Motion approving the Historic Preservation Commission's approval of Motion No. 0079 (Case No. 2010.0677A), Certificate of Appropriateness, pursuant to Planning Code Section 1006.8(e), in order to make the President's desk and the Clerk of the Board's desk in the Board of Supervisors' Chamber accessible to persons with disabilities; Lot No. 001 in Assessor's Block No. 0787 (City Hall) - 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Alioto-Pier, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell Noes: 1 - Daly Excused: 1 - Mirkarimi City and County of San Francisco Page 856 Printed at 8:50 am on 11/4/10 ### [Page 17](https://sfbos.info/documents/2025/2010-09-28-minutes#page-17) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 9/28/2010 101184 [Disapproving the Historic Preservation Commission’s Approval for Certificate of Appropriateness Regarding the Alterations of the Board of Supervisors’ Legislative Chamber] Motion disapproving the Historic Preservation Commission's approval of Motion No. 0079 (Case No. 2010.0677A), Certificate of Appropriateness, pursuant to Planning Code Section 1006.8(e), in order to make the President's desk and the Clerk of the Board's desk in the Board of Supervisors' Chamber accessible to persons with disabilities; Lot No. 001 in Assessor's Block No. 0787 (City Hall) - 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Alioto-Pier, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell Noes: 1 - Daly Excused: 1 - Mirkarimi COMMITTEE REPORTS Recommendation of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee 100851 [Planning Code - Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Transfer Lots After Sale of Transferable Development Rights; Zoning Map and General Plan Map Amendments - 680 California Street (Old St. Mary's Cathedral)] Sponsors: Chiu; Maxwell Ordinance amending Section 128 of the San Francisco Planning Code to require that proceeds from the sale of Transferable Development Rights (TDR) be spent on rehabilitation and maintenance of the Transfer Lot property, to establish reporting procedures regarding the rehabilitation and maintenance, and to allow the sale of TDR from an individually landmarked building to any lot in a C-3 zoned district except Redevelopment Areas; amending the San Francisco Zoning Map by amending Zoning Use District Map ZN01 to change the use classification of 680 California Street (Old St. Mary's Cathedral), Block No. 0241, Lot Nos. 011 and 012, from Chinatown Visitor Retail District to C-3-0 District and making conforming amendments to the Chinatown and Downtown Area Plans of the San Francisco General Plan; adopting findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. (Planning Department) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Alioto-Pier, Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Daly, Dufty, Elsbernd, Mar, Maxwell Excused: 1 - Mirkarimi City and County of San Francisco Page 857 Printed at 8:50 am on 11/4/10