# 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 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 ### File 151120: Hearing - Infrastructure Financing District No. 2 (Port of San Francisco) - Pages: 15 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: cing Plan, a Tax Administration Agreement, and approving other matters in connection with establishing City and County of San Francisco Infrastructure Financing District No. 2 (Port of San Francisco); a proposed Resolution (File No. 151118) approving a Memorandum of Understanding Relating to Infrastructure Financing District No. 2 (Port of San Francisco), Sub-Project Area G-1 (Pier 70 - Historic Core), and approving other matters in connection therewith; and a proposed Resolution (File No. 151117) approving issuance of bonds in an amount not to exceed $25,100,000 for City and County of San Francisco Infrastructure Financing District No. 2 (Port of San Francisco), with respect to Sub-Project Area G-1 (Pier 70 - Historic Core), approving an Indenture of Trust and Pledge Agreement, and approving other matters in connection therewith. The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board relating to a proposed continuance requested by the Port. There were no speakers. Supervisor Cohen, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 23, 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee ### File 151119: Establishing an Infrastructure Financing District and Adopting an Infrastructure Financing Plan (Port of San Francisco) - Pages: 15-16 - Sponsors: Mayor; Cohen - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 151119 [Establishing an Infrastructure Financing District and Adopting an Infrastructure Financing Plan (Port of San Francisco)] Sponsors: Mayor; Cohen Ordinance establishing an Infrastructure Financing District (IFD) (including Sub-Project Area G-1 (Pier 70 - Historic Core) and adopting an Infrastructure Financing Plan (IFP) (including Appendix G-1) for City and County of San Francisco Infrastructure Financing District No. 2 (Port of San Francisco); approving a Tax Administration Agreement; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and approving other matters in connection with the IFD and IFP, as defined herein. (Fiscal Impact) Supervisor Cohen, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 23, 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee ## Extracted text ### [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 ### [Page 15](https://sfbos.info/documents/318/2016-01-26-minutes#page-15) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 1/26/2016 SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole 151120 [Hearing - Infrastructure Financing District No. 2 (Port of San Francisco)] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to a proposed Ordinance (File No. 151119) establishing an Infrastructure Financing District, an Infrastructure Financing Plan, a Tax Administration Agreement, and approving other matters in connection with establishing City and County of San Francisco Infrastructure Financing District No. 2 (Port of San Francisco); a proposed Resolution (File No. 151118) approving a Memorandum of Understanding Relating to Infrastructure Financing District No. 2 (Port of San Francisco), Sub-Project Area G-1 (Pier 70 - Historic Core), and approving other matters in connection therewith; and a proposed Resolution (File No. 151117) approving issuance of bonds in an amount not to exceed $25,100,000 for City and County of San Francisco Infrastructure Financing District No. 2 (Port of San Francisco), with respect to Sub-Project Area G-1 (Pier 70 - Historic Core), approving an Indenture of Trust and Pledge Agreement, and approving other matters in connection therewith. The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board relating to a proposed continuance requested by the Port. There were no speakers. Supervisor Cohen, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 23, 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee The President CONTINUED the Hearing to the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 23, 2016. Committee of the Whole Adjourn and Report 151119 [Establishing an Infrastructure Financing District and Adopting an Infrastructure Financing Plan (Port of San Francisco)] Sponsors: Mayor; Cohen Ordinance establishing an Infrastructure Financing District (IFD) (including Sub-Project Area G-1 (Pier 70 - Historic Core) and adopting an Infrastructure Financing Plan (IFP) (including Appendix G-1) for City and County of San Francisco Infrastructure Financing District No. 2 (Port of San Francisco); approving a Tax Administration Agreement; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and approving other matters in connection with the IFD and IFP, as defined herein. (Fiscal Impact) Supervisor Cohen, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 23, 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee City and County of San Francisco Page 36 Printed at 12:33 pm on 3/2/16