# Board of Supervisors Minutes: May 10, 2011 - Meeting date: 2011-05-10 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 24 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/2085/2011-05-10-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfbos.archive.sf.gov/ftp/meetingarchive/full_board/ftp/uploadedfiles/bdsupvrs/bosagendas/minutes/2011/m051011.pdf) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 110452: Public Hearing - Appeal of Final Environmental Impact Report - 2004 and 2009 Housing Elements - Pages: 10 ### File 110453: Affirming Certification of Final Environmental Impact Report - 2004 and 2009 Housing Elements - Pages: 10 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 110453 [Affirming Certification of Final Environmental Impact Report - 2004 and 2009 Housing Elements] Motion affirming the certification by the Planning Commission of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 2004 and 2009 Housing Elements. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M11-72 Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Wiener, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Kim, Mar, Mirkarimi, Wiener - Noes: Chu, Elsbernd, Farrell ### File 110454: Reversing Certification of Final Environmental Impact Report - 2004 and 2009 Housing Elements - Pages: 10-11 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 110454 [Reversing Certification of Final Environmental Impact Report - 2004 and 2009 Housing Elements] Motion reversing the certification by the Planning Commission of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 2004 and 2009 Housing Elements. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Wiener, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Kim, Mar, Mirkarimi, Wiener - Noes: Chu, Elsbernd, Farrell ### File 110455: Preparation of Findings to Reverse Certification of Final Environmental Impact Report - 2004 and 2009 Housing Elements - Pages: 11 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 110455 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse Certification of Final Environmental Impact Report - 2004 and 2009 Housing Elements] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the certification by the Planning Commission of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 2004 and 2009 Housing Elements. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Wiener, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Kim, Mar, Mirkarimi, Wiener - Noes: Chu, Elsbernd, Farrell ### File 110566: Honoring the Mother of the Children’s Fund, Margaret Brodkin, on the 20th Anniversary of the Children’s Fund - Pages: 11-12 - Sponsors: Avalos ## Extracted text ### [Page 10](https://sfbos.info/documents/2085/2011-05-10-minutes#page-10) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 5/10/2011 SPECIAL ORDER 4:00 P.M. 110452 [Public Hearing - Appeal of Final Environmental Impact Report - 2004 and 2009 Housing Elements] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Commission’s March 24, 2011, Certification of a Final Environmental Impact Report identified as Planning Case No. 2007.1275E, through its Motion No. 18307, for the 2004 and 2009 Housing Elements (Citywide). (Appellant: Kathryn R. Devincenzi, on behalf of various organizations.) (Filed April 12, 2011; Companion to File Nos. 110453, 110454, and 110455.) The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board. Kathryn Devincenzi (Appellant) provided an overview of the appeal, responded to questions raised throughout the discussion, and further requested the Board to approve the appeal. David Bisho; Patricia Vaughey; Geoff Wood; Anne Harvey; Susan Land; Rose Hillson; Dan Levinson; Ken Hoegger; Marilyn Amini; Mark Soloman; Matt Chamberlain; Karen Breslin; Joyce Goode; Barbara Morgan-Zanni; Barbara Wanvig; Nancy Leavens; Barbara Howard; Moral Kirshinval; Paul Wermer; Bob Bardell; Serena Bardell; Hirushi Fukuda; Joan Girardot; George Webbing; Judy Burkowitz; Karen Wood; Former Supervisor John Bardis; spoke in support of the appeal. Sarah Jones and Jessica Range (Planning Department) provided an overview of the decision of the Planning Department. John Rahaim, Planning Department Director, Sarah Jones, Jessica Range, and Sarah Dennis-Phillips (Planning Department), and Audrey Pearson (City Attorney's Office) responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Tim Colen; spoke in support of the decision of the Planning Department. Kathryn Devincenzi (Appellant) 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 110453 [Affirming Certification of Final Environmental Impact Report - 2004 and 2009 Housing Elements] Motion affirming the certification by the Planning Commission of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 2004 and 2009 Housing Elements. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M11-72 Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Wiener, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Kim, Mar, Mirkarimi, Wiener Noes: 3 - Chu, Elsbernd, Farrell 110454 [Reversing Certification of Final Environmental Impact Report - 2004 and 2009 Housing Elements] Motion reversing the certification by the Planning Commission of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 2004 and 2009 Housing Elements. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Wiener, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Kim, Mar, Mirkarimi, Wiener Noes: 3 - Chu, Elsbernd, Farrell City and County of San Francisco Page 399 Printed at 10:47 am on 6/22/11 ### [Page 11](https://sfbos.info/documents/2085/2011-05-10-minutes#page-11) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 5/10/2011 110455 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse Certification of Final Environmental Impact Report - 2004 and 2009 Housing Elements] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the certification by the Planning Commission of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 2004 and 2009 Housing Elements. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Wiener, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Kim, Mar, Mirkarimi, Wiener Noes: 3 - Chu, Elsbernd, Farrell 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. Eugene Gordon, Jr.; expressed various concerns. Maggie Scott; expressed concerns relating to human services and solving child homicides and violence in the community. Paul Maher; expressed concerns relating to disinfection in the workplace. Male Speaker; expressed concerns relating to elder abuse. Ace Washington; expressed various concerns. Male Speaker; expressed various religious concerns. Bobbi Lopez; expressed concerns relating to implementation of the sanctuary policy. Patricia Vaughey; expressed concerns relating to human rights. Scott Pfiefer; expressed concerns relating to blighted properties. Male Speaker; expressed concerns relating to Local Homeless Coordinating Board and potential appointments. FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE 110566 [Honoring the Mother of the Children’s Fund, Margaret Brodkin, on the 20th Anniversary of the Children’s Fund] Sponsor: Avalos Resolution honoring Margaret Brodkin as the “Mother of the Children’s Fund” on the occasion of the 20th Anniversary of the Children’s Fund, in the City and County of San Francisco. Resolution No. 196-11 ADOPTED City and County of San Francisco Page 400 Printed at 10:47 am on 6/22/11