# Board of Supervisors Minutes: March 22, 2011 - Meeting date: 2011-03-22 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 20 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/2069/2011-03-22-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfbos.archive.sf.gov/ftp/meetingarchive/full_board/ftp/uploadedfiles/bdsupvrs/bosagendas/minutes/2011/m032211.pdf) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 110176: CEQA Findings - Public Utilities Commission Bay Division Pipeline Nos. 3 and 4 Project - Pages: 7-8 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 110176 [CEQA Findings - Public Utilities Commission Bay Division Pipeline Nos. 3 and 4 Project] Resolution adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), including the adoption of a mitigation monitoring and reporting program and a statement of overriding considerations related to the Bay Division Pipeline Nos. 3 and 4, Project No. CUW35302, part of the Water System Improvement Program for the improvements to the regional water supply system; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to notify the Controller of this action. (Public Utilities Commission) Resolution No. 136-11 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Mirkarimi, Wiener - Excused: Avalos ### File 110041: Appeal of Determination of Exemption from Environmental Review - 795 Foerster Street, 203 Los Palmos Drive, 207 Los Palmos Drive, and 213 Los Palmos Drive - Pages: 8 ### File 110042: Affirming the Exemption Determination - 795 Foerster Street, 203 Los Palmos Drive, 207 Los Palmos Drive, and 213 Los Palmos Drive - Pages: 8-9 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 110042 [Affirming the Exemption Determination - 795 Foerster Street, 203 Los Palmos Drive, 207 Los Palmos Drive, and 213 Los Palmos Drive] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department and Commission that the project located at 795 Foerster Street, 203 Los Palmos Drive, 207 Los Palmos Drive, and 213 Los Palmos Drive is exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M11-44 Supervisor Chu, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Mirkarimi, Wiener - Excused: Avalos, Elsbernd ### File 110043: Reversing the Exemption Determination - 795 Foerster Street, 203 Los Palmos Drive, 207 Los Palmos Drive, and 213 Los Palmos Drive - Pages: 9 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 110043 [Reversing the Exemption Determination - 795 Foerster Street, 203 Los Palmos Drive, 207 Los Palmos Drive, and 213 Los Palmos Drive] Motion reversing the determination by the Planning Department and Commission that the 795 Foerster Street, 203 Los Palmos Drive, 207 Los Palmos Drive, and 213 Los Palmos Drive project is exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Chu, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Mirkarimi, Wiener - Excused: Avalos, Elsbernd ### File 110044: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination - 795 Foerster Street, 203 Los Palmos Drive, 207 Los Palmos Drive, and 213 Los Palmos Drive - Pages: 9 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 110044 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination - 795 Foerster Street, 203 Los Palmos Drive, 207 Los Palmos Drive, and 213 Los Palmos Drive] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the exemption determination by the Planning Department and Commission that the project located at 795 Foerster Street, 203 Los Palmos Drive, 207 Los Palmos Drive, and 213 Los Palmos Drive is exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Chu, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Mirkarimi, Wiener - Excused: Avalos, Elsbernd ## Extracted text ### [Page 8](https://sfbos.info/documents/2069/2011-03-22-minutes#page-8) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 3/22/2011 SPECIAL ORDER 3:30 P.M. - Recognition of Commendations There were none. SPECIAL ORDER 4:00 P.M. Supervisor Elsbernd Excused from Voting Supervisor Mirkarimi, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that Supervisor Elsbernd be excused from voting on File Nos. 110041, 110042, 110043, and 110044. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Mirkarimi, Wiener Excused: 2 - Avalos, Elsbernd 110041 [Appeal of Determination of Exemption from Environmental Review - 795 Foerster Street, 203 Los Palmos Drive, 207 Los Palmos Drive, and 213 Los Palmos Drive] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department and Commission dated June 8, 2009, Case No. 2008.0558E, that a project located at 795 Foerster Street, 203 Los Palmos Drive, 207 Los Palmos Drive, and 213 Los Palmos Drive is exempt from environmental review under Categorical Exemption, Classes 1 and 3 (State Guidelines Sections 15301(l)(4) and 15303(a)). The proposed project involves the subdivision of two existing lots into four and the construction of three new single-family homes fronting on Los Palmos Drive, Lot Nos. 116 and 117 in Assessor's Block No. 3027A. (District 7) (Appellant: Stephen M. Williams, on behalf of the Miraloma Park Improvement Club). (Filed January 7, 2011; Companion Measure to File Nos. 110042, 110043. 110044.) The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board. Steve Williams (Appellant) provided an overview of the appeal and requested the Board to approve the appeal. Kamal Obeid; Karen Brussler; Ed Kelly; Megan Tayler; Zina Marzolli; Paul Michaelson; Peter Rintera; spoke in support of the appeal. Lisa Gibson and Andrea Contreras (Planning Department) provided an overview of the decision of the Planning Department and Commission. Brett Gladstone (Project Sponsor) provided an overview of the project and requested the Board to uphold the decision of the Planning Department and Commission. Eddy Lau; spoke in support of the project and in opposition to the appeal. Steve Williams and Kamal Obeid (Appellants) provided a rebuttal and further requested the Board to approve the appeal. There were no other speakers. The President declared the public hearing closed. HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING 110042 [Affirming the Exemption Determination - 795 Foerster Street, 203 Los Palmos Drive, 207 Los Palmos Drive, and 213 Los Palmos Drive] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department and Commission that the project located at 795 Foerster Street, 203 Los Palmos Drive, 207 Los Palmos Drive, and 213 Los Palmos Drive is exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M11-44 Supervisor Chu, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Mirkarimi, Wiener Excused: 2 - Avalos, Elsbernd City and County of San Francisco Page 245 Printed at 5:07 pm on 4/26/11 ### [Page 9](https://sfbos.info/documents/2069/2011-03-22-minutes#page-9) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 3/22/2011 110043 [Reversing the Exemption Determination - 795 Foerster Street, 203 Los Palmos Drive, 207 Los Palmos Drive, and 213 Los Palmos Drive] Motion reversing the determination by the Planning Department and Commission that the 795 Foerster Street, 203 Los Palmos Drive, 207 Los Palmos Drive, and 213 Los Palmos Drive project is exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Chu, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Mirkarimi, Wiener Excused: 2 - Avalos, Elsbernd 110044 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination - 795 Foerster Street, 203 Los Palmos Drive, 207 Los Palmos Drive, and 213 Los Palmos Drive] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the exemption determination by the Planning Department and Commission that the project located at 795 Foerster Street, 203 Los Palmos Drive, 207 Los Palmos Drive, and 213 Los Palmos Drive is exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Chu, seconded by Supervisor Mirkarimi, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Mirkarimi, Wiener Excused: 2 - Avalos, Elsbernd ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS See Legislation Introduced below. PUBLIC COMMENT Keith Dennis; expressed various concerns relating medical marijuana. 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 concerns. Dale Seymour; expressed concerns relating to drive-bys in the Tenderloin. Leslie; expressed various concerns relating to smart meters. Male Speaker; expressed various religious concerns. Jonathan Gast, representing Congressmember Jackie Speier; spoke acknowledging the work of the City and County of San Francisco. Jamie Whittaker; expressed concerns relating to traffic control. Ace Washington; expressed various concerns. Charles Pitts; expressed concerns relating to appointments. City and County of San Francisco Page 246 Printed at 5:07 pm on 4/26/11