# Board of Supervisors Minutes: May 19, 2015 - Meeting date: 2015-05-19 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 22 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/270/2015-05-19-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=399019&GUID=650BB88F-BCAB-4691-8B01-35C19DB0C614) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 140770: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - 2251 Greenwich Street - Pages: 9-10 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 140770 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - 2251 Greenwich Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that a proposed project at 2251 Greenwich Street is categorically exempt from environmental review. Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Christensen, Cohen, Farrell, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Excused: Kim ### File 150395: Public Hearing - Appeal of Categorical Exemption from Environmental Review - 26 Hodges Alley - Pages: 10 ### File 150396: Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - 26 Hodges Alley - Pages: 10 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 150396 [Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - 26 Hodges Alley] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that a proposed project at 26 Hodges Alley is categorically exempt from environmental review. Motion No. M15-089 Supervisor Christensen, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Christensen, Cohen, Farrell, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Excused: Kim ### File 150397: Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - 26 Hodges Alley - Pages: 10 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 150397 [Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - 26 Hodges Alley] Motion reversing the determination by the Planning Department that a proposed project at 26 Hodges Alley is categorically exempt from environmental review. Supervisor Christensen, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Christensen, Cohen, Farrell, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Excused: Kim ### File 150398: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - 26 Hodges Alley - Pages: 10-11 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 150398 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - 26 Hodges Alley] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that a proposed project at 26 Hodges Alley is categorically exempt from environmental review. Supervisor Christensen, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Christensen, Cohen, Farrell, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Excused: Kim ## Extracted text ### [Page 10](https://sfbos.info/documents/270/2015-05-19-minutes#page-10) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 5/19/2015 SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. 150395 [Public Hearing - Appeal of Categorical Exemption from Environmental Review - 26 Hodges Alley] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the determination of categorical exemption from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act issued by the Planning Department on September 18, 2014, for the proposed project at 26 Hodges Alley. (District 3) (Appellant: Melody Mar) (Filed April 10, 2015). Angela Calvillo, Clerk of the Board, acknowledged receipt of a communication received from Melody Mar (Appellant), dated May 18, 2015, for property located at 26 Hodges Alley requesting a continuance of the appeal. The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board. Melody Mar (Appellant) provided an overview of the appeal and further requested the Board to approve the appeal. Edmund Larry Juizye; spoke in support of the appeal. Chris Espiritu (Planning Department) provided an overview of the decision of the Planning Department. Jody Knight (Project Sponsor) provided an overview of the project and further requested the Board to uphold the decision of the Planning Department. There were no speakers in support of the project and in opposition to the appeal. Steven Wood (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 AND FILED 150396 [Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - 26 Hodges Alley] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that a proposed project at 26 Hodges Alley is categorically exempt from environmental review. Motion No. M15-089 Supervisor Christensen, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Christensen, Cohen, Farrell, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee Excused: 1 - Kim 150397 [Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - 26 Hodges Alley] Motion reversing the determination by the Planning Department that a proposed project at 26 Hodges Alley is categorically exempt from environmental review. Supervisor Christensen, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Christensen, Cohen, Farrell, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee Excused: 1 - Kim 150398 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - 26 Hodges Alley] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that a proposed project at 26 Hodges Alley is categorically exempt from environmental review. Supervisor Christensen, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Christensen, Cohen, Farrell, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee Excused: 1 - Kim City and County of San Francisco Page 343 Printed at 9:50 am on 7/8/15 ### [Page 11](https://sfbos.info/documents/270/2015-05-19-minutes#page-11) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 5/19/2015 SPECIAL ORDER 3:30 P.M. - Recognition of Commendations Privilege of the Floor Supervisor Christensen, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved to suspend Rule 5.36 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to grant privilege of the floor to the following guests. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Christensen, Cohen, Farrell, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee Excused: 1 - Kim SMALL BUSINESS WEEK Mark Dwight, President, Small Business Commission, shared in the commendations and provided opening remarks. Supervisors introduced, welcomed, and presented Certificates of Honor to individuals in recognition of Small Business Week, their accomplishments, and their continued community support as referenced below: Supervisor Christensen recognized Jay Esopenko and Melissa Gugni (Little Vine and Union Larder); and Supervisor Farrell recognized Gil Hodges (Liverpool Lil’s); and Supervisor Mar recognized Jamie Alexander and Derek Song (Park Life); and Supervisor Tang recognized Dimitri Vardakastanis (Noriega Produce); and Supervisor Wiener recognized Isabel Fondevila (Roxie Theatre); and Supervisor Yee recognized Matt Rogers (Papenhausen Hardware); and Supervisor Avalos recognized Thelma and Bayardo Orozco (Ana’s Market); and Supervisor Breed recognized Chuck and Amanda Nicklow (Costumes on Haight); and Supervisor Campos recognized Alba Guerra and Wilson Alvarez (Sunrise Restaurant); and Supervisor Cohen recognized Howard Hines and Maria Tan (Tiptoes Nails Spa); and Supervisor Campos, on behalf of Supervisor Kim, recognized Alejandra Perez (Un Cafecito). ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS See Legislation Introduced below. PUBLIC COMMENT Christopher Dahl; expressed various concerns relating to sea level, automobiles, and Muni vehicles. John DiDonna; shared in poem certain concerns with the Board. Male Speaker; expressed various religious concerns. Thomas Gilberty; expressed various concerns relating to corporate buses, Muni vehicles, and taxis. Otto Duffy; expressed various concerns relating to north of Market housing. Jason Washington; expressed various concerns relating to African-American and LGBT communities and civil rights. Patricia Vaughy; expressed various concerns relating to the Municipal Transportation Agency. Walter Paulson; shared in song certain concerns with the Board. City and County of San Francisco Page 344 Printed at 9:50 am on 7/8/15