# Board of Supervisors Minutes: November 18, 2014 - Meeting date: 2014-11-18 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 29 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/226/2014-11-18-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=358079&GUID=1915A384-C206-490D-8343-50E0451DAF4A) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City PDF is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 141067: Preparation of Findings Related to the Conditional Use Authorization - 115 Telegraph Hill Boulevard - Pages: 14-15 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 141067 [Preparation of Findings Related to the Conditional Use Authorization - 115 Telegraph Hill Boulevard] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to the proposed Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2013.1375EC on property located at 115 Telegraph Hill Boulevard. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Chiu, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Noes: Avalos, Mar - Excused: Campos ### File 141166: Public Hearing - Public Comment on Possible Nominations and Election of Board President - Pages: 15-16 - Vote 1: other - Action: f the Whole relating to File No. 141166 and the subsequent nominations and election of the Board President. Female Speaker; Female Speaker; Male Speaker; Andy Duftin; expressed various concerns regarding the nomination and election of a Board President. Female Speaker; expressed her support of Supervisor Breed for Board President. There were no other speakers. The President declared public comment closed, adjourned as the Committee of the Whole, and reconvened as the Board of Supervisors. HEARD AND FILED Committee of the Whole Adjourn and Report NOMINATIONS FOR PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD Supervisor Farrell nominated Supervisor Tang. The President asked if there were any further nominations. There being no response the nominations for President of the Board of Supervisors were then closed. Supervisor Mar was noted absent at 7:11 p.m. Supervisor Avalos was noted absent at 7:13 p.m. ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD The roll was called on the nomination of Supervisor Tang. Motion to elect Supervisor Tang as President of the Board of Supervisors, in the event a vacancy occurs to fill the unexpired portion of the term ending January 8, 2015, at 12:00 p.m., PASSED by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Absent: Avalos, Mar - Excused: Campos ### File 140880: Police Code - Hours and Retention Protections for Formula Retail Employees - Pages: 16-17 - Vote 1: amendment - Action: 140880 [Police Code - Hours and Retention Protections for Formula Retail Employees] Sponsors: Mar; Chiu, Campos and Avalos Ordinance amending the Police Code to regulate the operation of Formula Retail Establishments, including requiring employers to offer additional hours of work, when available, to current part-time employees; and requiring successor employers to retain employees for 90 days upon a change in control of the business. (Economic Impact) Privilege of the floor was granted to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion on File Nos. 140880 and 141024. Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED to change the formula retail definition from ‘11 locations’ to ‘20 locations’ worldwide. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Mar, Tang, Wiener - Noes: Avalos, Kim, Yee - Excused: Campos - Vote 2: amendment - Action: (Economic Impact) Supervisor Breed, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED to remove 'property services contractors' from the requirements of this section. Supervisor Breed withdrew the motion. Supervisor Breed, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED to remove the ‘private right of action’ requirements. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Excused: Campos - Vote 3: continuance - Action: (Economic Impact) Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED AS AMENDED to November 25, 2014. The motion FAILED by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Farrell, Tang, Wiener - Noes: Avalos, Chiu, Cohen, Kim, Mar, Yee - Excused: Campos - Vote 4: first-reading - Action: PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Excused: Campos ## Extracted text ### [Page 15](https://sfbos.info/documents/226/2014-11-18-minutes#page-15) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 11/18/2014 SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole 141166 [Public Hearing - Public Comment on Possible Nominations and Election of Board President] Hearing to receive public comment on nominations and the opening of the election for the Office of Board President, in the event a vacancy occurs, to fill the unexpired portion of the term ending January 8, 2015, at 12:00 p.m. (Clerk of the Board) The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Committee of the Whole relating to File No. 141166 and the subsequent nominations and election of the Board President. Female Speaker; Female Speaker; Male Speaker; Andy Duftin; expressed various concerns regarding the nomination and election of a Board President. Female Speaker; expressed her support of Supervisor Breed for Board President. There were no other speakers. The President declared public comment closed, adjourned as the Committee of the Whole, and reconvened as the Board of Supervisors. HEARD AND FILED Committee of the Whole Adjourn and Report NOMINATIONS FOR PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD Supervisor Farrell nominated Supervisor Tang. The President asked if there were any further nominations. There being no response the nominations for President of the Board of Supervisors were then closed. Supervisor Mar was noted absent at 7:11 p.m. Supervisor Avalos was noted absent at 7:13 p.m. ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD The roll was called on the nomination of Supervisor Tang. Motion to elect Supervisor Tang as President of the Board of Supervisors, in the event a vacancy occurs to fill the unexpired portion of the term ending January 8, 2015, at 12:00 p.m., PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Breed, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Tang, Wiener, Yee Excused: 1 - Campos Absent: 2 - Avalos, Mar Supervisors Avalos and Mar were noted present at 7:14 p.m. City and County of San Francisco Page 808 Printed at 1:44 pm on 12/22/14 ### [Page 16](https://sfbos.info/documents/226/2014-11-18-minutes#page-16) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 11/18/2014 COMMITTEE REPORTS Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Committee 140880 [Police Code - Hours and Retention Protections for Formula Retail Employees] Sponsors: Mar; Chiu, Campos and Avalos Ordinance amending the Police Code to regulate the operation of Formula Retail Establishments, including requiring employers to offer additional hours of work, when available, to current part-time employees; and requiring successor employers to retain employees for 90 days upon a change in control of the business. (Economic Impact) Privilege of the floor was granted to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion on File Nos. 140880 and 141024. Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED to change the formula retail definition from ‘11 locations’ to ‘20 locations’ worldwide. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Breed, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Mar, Tang, Wiener Noes: 3 - Avalos, Kim, Yee Excused: 1 - Campos (Economic Impact) Supervisor Breed, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED to remove 'property services contractors' from the requirements of this section. Supervisor Breed withdrew the motion. Supervisor Breed, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED to remove the ‘private right of action’ requirements. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee Excused: 1 - Campos (Economic Impact) Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED AS AMENDED to November 25, 2014. The motion FAILED by the following vote: Ayes: 4 - Breed, Farrell, Tang, Wiener Noes: 6 - Avalos, Chiu, Cohen, Kim, Mar, Yee Excused: 1 - Campos PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee Excused: 1 - Campos City and County of San Francisco Page 809 Printed at 1:44 pm on 12/22/14