# Board of Supervisors Minutes: January 26, 2016 - Meeting date: 2016-01-26 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 35 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/318/2016-01-26-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=457313&GUID=2C805CBC-605C-4F6C-B085-DA3AF97BF6E9) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 141020: Disapproving Decision of Public Works and Disapproving the Tentative Parcel Map - 639 Peralta Avenue - Pages: 12-13 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 141020 [Disapproving Decision of Public Works and Disapproving the Tentative Parcel Map - 639 Peralta Avenue] Motion disapproving decision of Public Works and disapproving the Tentative Parcel Map for a 2-unit new construction condominium project located at 639 Peralta Avenue, Assessor’s Block No. 5634, Lot No. 014; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of May 24, 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener - Absent: Yee ### File 141021: Preparation of Findings Related to the Tentative Parcel Map - 639 Peralta Avenue - Pages: 13 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 141021 [Preparation of Findings Related to the Tentative Parcel Map - 639 Peralta Avenue] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove the Tentative Parcel Map for a 2-unit new construction condominium project located at 639 Peralta Avenue, Assessor’s Block No. 5634, Lot No. 014. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of May 24, 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener - Absent: Yee ### File 151269: Public Hearing - Appeal of Categorical Exemption from Environmental Review - Proposed Commuter Shuttle Permit Program - Pages: 13-14 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: for Fair, Legal and Environmental Transit, Sue Vaughan, and Robert Planthold) (Filed December 17, 2015). (Clerk of the Board) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Tom McGuire (Municipal Transportation Agency), Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney), Camron Samii (Muncipal Transportation Agency), and Sarah Jones (Planning Department) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. 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. Doug Bloch and Tracey Kelly (Teamsters); Male Speaker; Mara; Jaime Areullo; Ariana Castanova (SEIU); Howard Mason; Sarah Sherburn Zimmer (Housing Rights Committee); Walter Paulson; Betty Mackie; Sam Maneer; Francisco Da Costa; spoke in support of the continuance. Male Speaker; Triss; John Arand; Leanne; Andrew; Nathaniel; Sara Gleason; James Driscoll; Donald Dewsnup; spoke in opposition to the continuance. There were no other speakers. Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 9, 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Yee - Noes: Tang, Wiener ### File 151270: Affirming Categorical Exemption Determination - Proposed Commuter Shuttle Permit Program - Pages: 14 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 151270 [Affirming Categorical Exemption Determination - Proposed Commuter Shuttle Permit Program] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Commuter Shuttle Permit Program is categorically exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 9, 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Yee - Noes: Tang, Wiener ### File 151271: Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - Proposed Commuter Shuttle Permit Program - Pages: 14 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 151271 [Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - Proposed Commuter Shuttle Permit Program] Motion reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Commuter Shuttle Permit Program is categorically exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 9, 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Yee - Noes: Tang, Wiener ### File 151272: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - Proposed Commuter Shuttle Permit Program - Pages: 14-15 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 151272 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - Proposed Commuter Shuttle Permit Program] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Commuter Shuttle Permit Program is categorically exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 9, 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Yee - Noes: Tang, Wiener ## Extracted text ### [Page 13](https://sfbos.info/documents/318/2016-01-26-minutes#page-13) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 1/26/2016 141021 [Preparation of Findings Related to the Tentative Parcel Map - 639 Peralta Avenue] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove the Tentative Parcel Map for a 2-unit new construction condominium project located at 639 Peralta Avenue, Assessor’s Block No. 5634, Lot No. 014. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of May 24, 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener Absent: 1 - Yee Supervisor Yee was noted present at 3:30 p.m. SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. 151269 [Public Hearing - Appeal of Categorical Exemption from Environmental Review - Proposed Commuter Shuttle Permit Program] 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 October 22, 2015, and approved by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency on November 17, 2015, for the proposed Commuter Shuttle Permit Program. (Appellant: Rebecca L. Davis, on behalf of the Coalition for Fair, Legal and Environmental Transit, Sue Vaughan, and Robert Planthold) (Filed December 17, 2015). (Clerk of the Board) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Tom McGuire (Municipal Transportation Agency), Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney), Camron Samii (Muncipal Transportation Agency), and Sarah Jones (Planning Department) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. 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. Doug Bloch and Tracey Kelly (Teamsters); Male Speaker; Mara; Jaime Areullo; Ariana Castanova (SEIU); Howard Mason; Sarah Sherburn Zimmer (Housing Rights Committee); Walter Paulson; Betty Mackie; Sam Maneer; Francisco Da Costa; spoke in support of the continuance. Male Speaker; Triss; John Arand; Leanne; Andrew; Nathaniel; Sara Gleason; James Driscoll; Donald Dewsnup; spoke in opposition to the continuance. There were no other speakers. Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 9, 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Yee Noes: 2 - Tang, Wiener The President CONTINUED the Hearing to the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 9, 2016. City and County of San Francisco Page 34 Printed at 12:33 pm on 3/2/16 ### [Page 14](https://sfbos.info/documents/318/2016-01-26-minutes#page-14) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 1/26/2016 151270 [Affirming Categorical Exemption Determination - Proposed Commuter Shuttle Permit Program] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Commuter Shuttle Permit Program is categorically exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 9, 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Yee Noes: 2 - Tang, Wiener 151271 [Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - Proposed Commuter Shuttle Permit Program] Motion reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Commuter Shuttle Permit Program is categorically exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 9, 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Yee Noes: 2 - Tang, Wiener 151272 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - Proposed Commuter Shuttle Permit Program] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Commuter Shuttle Permit Program is categorically exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 9, 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Yee Noes: 2 - Tang, Wiener City and County of San Francisco Page 35 Printed at 12:33 pm on 3/2/16