# 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 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 ### File 150173: Reversing the Community Plan Exemption Determination - 340 Bryant Street - Pages: 9 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 150173 [Reversing the Community Plan Exemption Determination - 340 Bryant Street] Motion reversing 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 ### File 150174: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Community Plan Exemption Determination - 340 Bryant Street - Pages: 9 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 150174 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Community Plan Exemption Determination - 340 Bryant Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing a Community Plan Exemption determination by the Planning Department that a proposed project at 340 Bryant Street is exempt from further environmental review. (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 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 ### [Page 9](https://sfbos.info/documents/256/2015-03-31-minutes#page-9) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 3/31/2015 150173 [Reversing the Community Plan Exemption Determination - 340 Bryant Street] Motion reversing 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 150174 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Community Plan Exemption Determination - 340 Bryant Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing a Community Plan Exemption determination by the Planning Department that a proposed project at 340 Bryant Street is exempt from further environmental review. (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 ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS See Legislation Introduced below. Supervisor Kim was noted not present at 2:32 p.m., and noted present at 2:41 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT Male Speaker; expressed various religious concerns. Andrew Yip; expressed various concerns. Ray Hartz (San Francisco Open Government); spoke relating to Veterans, free speech, public records, Library Commission, SOTF, and rights under the law specific to open government. (See additional information submitted on Page 215.) Male Speaker; expressed condolences for the loss of San Jose Police Officer Michael Johnson. Christopher Dahl; expressed various concerns relating to traffic and pedestrians. Doug Horning; expressed various concerns relating to traffic safety and driver guides. Arthur Lembke; expressed various concerns relating to private shuttle buses and Transportation Network Companies (TNC). Marcelo Fonseca; expressed various concerns relating to taxi cabs and TNC. Robert Cesano; expressed various concerns relating to taxi cabs and TNC. Jeanette Berger; expressed various concerns relating to language access and gay rights. Jim Margolis; expressed various concerns relating to private shuttle buses, taxi cabs, and TNC. Thomas Simpson (Afro Solo); spoke relating to youth and local govnernment. David Rosé; expressed various concerns relating to breast cancer. Tom Gilberty; expressed various concerns relating to noise pollution. City and County of San Francisco Page 204 Printed at 3:27 pm on 5/6/15