# Board of Supervisors Minutes: March 31, 2015 - Meeting date: 2015-03-31 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 20 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/256/2015-03-31-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=390226&GUID=C6FB1EDC-901B-45FF-828B-7BE144BD8283) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 150119: Transportation Code - Narration by Tour Bus Drivers - Pages: 6-7 - Sponsors: Yee; Kim, Avalos, Cohen, Campos, Mar and Farrell - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 150119 [Transportation Code - Narration by Tour Bus Drivers] Sponsors: Yee; Kim, Avalos, Cohen, Campos, Mar and Farrell Ordinance amending the Transportation Code to prohibit drivers of tour buses not regulated as passenger stage corporations or charter party carriers from narrating while driving; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. Supervisor Mar requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to April 7, 2015. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Christensen, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Tang, Wiener - Excused: Mar, Yee ### File 150225: Greater Union Square Business Improvement District - Annual Reports for FYs 2010-2014 - Pages: 7 - Sponsors: Christensen - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 150225 [Greater Union Square Business Improvement District - Annual Reports for FYs 2010-2014] Sponsor: Christensen Resolution receiving and approving the annual reports for the Greater Union Square Business Improvement District for FYs 2010-2014, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s Management Agreement with the City, Section 3.4. Resolution No. 106-15 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Christensen, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Tang, Wiener - Excused: Mar, Yee ### File 150226: Fisherman's Wharf and Fisherman's Wharf Portside Community Benefit Districts Annual Report - FY2013-2014 - Pages: 7 - Sponsors: Christensen - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 150226 [Fisherman's Wharf and Fisherman's Wharf Portside Community Benefit Districts Annual Report - FY2013-2014] Sponsor: Christensen Resolution receiving and approving the annual report for the Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District and Fisherman's Wharf Portside Community Benefit District for FY2013-2014, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the Districts' Management Agreements with the City, Section 3.4. Resolution No. 107-15 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Christensen, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Tang, Wiener - Excused: Mar, Yee ### File 141158: Liquor License Transfer - 1475 Polk Street - Pages: 7-8 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 141158 [Liquor License Transfer - 1475 Polk Street] Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine license from 4555 California Street to 1475 Polk Street (District 3), to King Chan for Golden Veggie Market, will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4, and recommending that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license. (Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee) Resolution No. 098-15 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Christensen, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Tang, Wiener - Excused: Mar, Yee ### File 150126: Supporting Gerawan Farm Workers - Pages: 8 - Sponsors: Campos; Avalos - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 150126 [Supporting Gerawan Farm Workers] Sponsors: Campos; Avalos Resolution supporting Gerawan farm workers, their right to be represented by the United Farm Workers, and urging Gerawan Farming to implement the terms of their contract. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Arturo Rodriguez, President, United Farm Workers, who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Resolution No. 097-15 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Christensen, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Tang, Wiener - Excused: Mar, Yee ### File 150171: Public Hearing - Appeal of Community Plan Exemption from Environmental Review - 340 Bryant Street - Pages: 8 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 150171 [Public Hearing - Appeal of Community Plan Exemption from Environmental Review - 340 Bryant Street] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the issuance of a Community Plan Exemption by the Planning Department on January 8, 2015, for the proposed project at 340 Bryant Street, exempting the project from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (District 6) (Appellant: Sue Hestor on behalf of San Franciscans for Reasonable Growth) (Filed February 9, 2015). (Clerk of the Board) The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board relating to a proposed continuance by the appellant and project sponsor. There were no speakers. The President declared public comment closed on the proposed continuance. Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED to April 7, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Christensen, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Tang, Wiener - Excused: Mar, Yee ### File 150172: Affirming the Community Plan Exemption Determination - 340 Bryant Street - Pages: 8-9 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 150172 [Affirming the Community Plan Exemption Determination - 340 Bryant Street] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that a proposed project at 340 Bryant Street is exempt from further environmental review under a Community Plan Exemption. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to April 7, 2015. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Christensen, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Tang, Wiener - Excused: Mar, Yee ## Extracted text ### [Page 7](https://sfbos.info/documents/256/2015-03-31-minutes#page-7) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 3/31/2015 150225 [Greater Union Square Business Improvement District - Annual Reports for FYs 2010-2014] Sponsor: Christensen Resolution receiving and approving the annual reports for the Greater Union Square Business Improvement District for FYs 2010-2014, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s Management Agreement with the City, Section 3.4. Resolution No. 106-15 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Christensen, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Tang, Wiener Excused: 2 - Mar, Yee 150226 [Fisherman's Wharf and Fisherman's Wharf Portside Community Benefit Districts Annual Report - FY2013-2014] Sponsor: Christensen Resolution receiving and approving the annual report for the Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District and Fisherman's Wharf Portside Community Benefit District for FY2013-2014, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the Districts' Management Agreements with the City, Section 3.4. Resolution No. 107-15 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Christensen, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Tang, Wiener Excused: 2 - Mar, Yee Recommendations of the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee 141158 [Liquor License Transfer - 1475 Polk Street] Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine license from 4555 California Street to 1475 Polk Street (District 3), to King Chan for Golden Veggie Market, will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4, and recommending that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license. (Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee) Resolution No. 098-15 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Christensen, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Tang, Wiener Excused: 2 - Mar, Yee City and County of San Francisco Page 202 Printed at 3:27 pm on 5/6/15 ### [Page 8](https://sfbos.info/documents/256/2015-03-31-minutes#page-8) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 3/31/2015 150126 [Supporting Gerawan Farm Workers] Sponsors: Campos; Avalos Resolution supporting Gerawan farm workers, their right to be represented by the United Farm Workers, and urging Gerawan Farming to implement the terms of their contract. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Arturo Rodriguez, President, United Farm Workers, who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Resolution No. 097-15 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Christensen, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Tang, Wiener Excused: 2 - Mar, Yee SPECIAL ORDER 2:30 P.M. - Recognition of Commendations There were no recognitions of commendations. SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. 150171 [Public Hearing - Appeal of Community Plan Exemption from Environmental Review - 340 Bryant Street] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the issuance of a Community Plan Exemption by the Planning Department on January 8, 2015, for the proposed project at 340 Bryant Street, exempting the project from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. (District 6) (Appellant: Sue Hestor on behalf of San Franciscans for Reasonable Growth) (Filed February 9, 2015). (Clerk of the Board) The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board relating to a proposed continuance by the appellant and project sponsor. There were no speakers. The President declared public comment closed on the proposed continuance. Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED to April 7, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Christensen, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Tang, Wiener Excused: 2 - Mar, Yee The President CONTINUED the Hearing to April 7, 2015, at 3:00 p.m. 150172 [Affirming the Community Plan Exemption Determination - 340 Bryant Street] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that a proposed project at 340 Bryant Street is exempt from further environmental review under a Community Plan Exemption. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to April 7, 2015. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Christensen, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Tang, Wiener Excused: 2 - Mar, Yee City and County of San Francisco Page 203 Printed at 3:27 pm on 5/6/15