# Board of Supervisors Minutes: May 8, 2012 - Meeting date: 2012-05-08 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 23 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/32/2012-05-08-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=194507&GUID=55F9400F-C388-4018-83B7-335BA6E8393A) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 120300: Planning Code - Article 10 - Landmarks Preservation - Pages: 10-11 - Sponsors: Wiener; Olague - Vote 1: amendment - Action: 120300 [Planning Code - Article 10 - Landmarks Preservation] Sponsors: Wiener; Olague Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code, Article 10, entitled "Preservation of Historical Architectural and Aesthetic Landmarks," in its entirety; and making findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1(b). Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Ordinance be RE-REFERRED to the Land Use and Economic Development Committee. The motion FAILED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Mar - Noes: Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Olague, Wiener - Vote 2: amendment - Action: Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 31, Line 17, by adding ‘unit to residents earning 120 percent area median income and below’ after ‘for-sale’; and adding ‘to residents earning 100% area median income and below’ after ‘housing unit’. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Kim, Mar, Olague - Noes: Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Wiener - Vote 3: amendment - Action: Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Chiu, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 11, Line 5, by deleting ‘or’ after ‘Department’, and adding ‘, or any member of the public’ after ‘owner(s)’; Page 11, Line 6, by adding ‘the owner(s) of a proposed landmark site or’ after ‘submitted by’; Page 11, Line 7, by deleting ‘for designation’ after ‘owners’, and adding ‘proposed’ after ‘of a’; Page 11, Lines 10-11, by replacing ‘the’ with ‘a’, and adding ‘made by property owners as set forth above’ after ‘nomination’. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener - Vote 4: amendment - Action: Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 29, Lines 11-18, by deleting from ‘Development of…’ through to ‘…by that body’, and adding ‘The Historic Preservation Commission may develop district-by-district design guidelines that meet the Secretary’s Standards to be adopted by the HPC, with comments by the Planning Commission.’ after ‘that body.’ The motion FAILED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Mar - Noes: Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Olague, Wiener - Vote 5: amendment - Action: City and County of San Francisco Page 307 Printed at 12:40 pm on 6/20/12 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 5/8/2012 Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 14, Lines 15-16, by deleting ‘in writing’ and ‘be it in the form of a vote or a survey’; and on Page 14, Lines 20-23, by deleting from ‘The Department’s…’ through to ‘…proposed district.’ The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Kim, Mar, Olague - Noes: Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Wiener - Vote 6: first-reading - Action: PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Olague, Wiener - Noes: Avalos, Campos, Mar ### File 120301: Planning Code - Article 11 - Historic Preservation in the C-3 Districts - Pages: 11-12 - Sponsors: Wiener; Olague - Vote 1: amendment - Action: 120301 [Planning Code - Article 11 - Historic Preservation in the C-3 Districts] Sponsors: Wiener; Olague Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code, Article 11, entitled "Preservation of Buildings and Districts of Architectural, Historical, and Aesthetic Importance in the C-3 Districts," in its entirety; and making findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1(b). (Supervisor Mar dissented in committee.) Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, NOT RE-REFERRED to the Land Use and Economic Development Committee, by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Mar - Noes: Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Olague, Wiener - Vote 2: amendment - Action: Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Chiu, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 17, Line 25, by adding ‘residential’ after ‘half of all’; and on Page 18, Line 4, by adding ‘residential’ after ‘owners’ and the’. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener - Vote 3: amendment - Action: Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 33, Line 24-25, through Page 34, Lines 1-5, by deleting from ‘Development of…” through to ‘…that body.’; and adding ‘The Historic Preservation Commission may develop district-by-district design guidelines that meet the Secretary’s Standards to be adopted by the HPC, with comments by the Planning Commission.’ after ‘that body.’ The motion FAILED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Mar - Noes: Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Olague, Wiener - Vote 4: amendment - Action: Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 17, Lines 23-25, by deleting ‘in writing’ and ‘be it in the form of a vote or a survey, with the goal of obtaining the participation of at least half of all property owners and half of all occupants in the area.’; and on Page 18, Lines 4-5, by deleting from ‘The property owners’…” through to “…boundary change.’ The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Kim, Mar, Olague - Noes: Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Wiener - Vote 5: first-reading - Action: PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Olague, Wiener - Noes: Avalos, Campos, Mar ## Extracted text ### [Page 11](https://sfbos.info/documents/32/2012-05-08-minutes#page-11) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 5/8/2012 Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 14, Lines 15-16, by deleting ‘in writing’ and ‘be it in the form of a vote or a survey’; and on Page 14, Lines 20-23, by deleting from ‘The Department’s…’ through to ‘…proposed district.’ The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 6 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Kim, Mar, Olague Noes: 5 - Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Wiener PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Olague, Wiener Noes: 3 - Avalos, Campos, Mar 120301 [Planning Code - Article 11 - Historic Preservation in the C-3 Districts] Sponsors: Wiener; Olague Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code, Article 11, entitled "Preservation of Buildings and Districts of Architectural, Historical, and Aesthetic Importance in the C-3 Districts," in its entirety; and making findings, including environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1(b). (Supervisor Mar dissented in committee.) Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, NOT RE-REFERRED to the Land Use and Economic Development Committee, by the following vote: Ayes: 3 - Avalos, Campos, Mar Noes: 8 - Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Olague, Wiener Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Chiu, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 17, Line 25, by adding ‘residential’ after ‘half of all’; and on Page 18, Line 4, by adding ‘residential’ after ‘owners’ and the’. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 33, Line 24-25, through Page 34, Lines 1-5, by deleting from ‘Development of…” through to ‘…that body.’; and adding ‘The Historic Preservation Commission may develop district-by-district design guidelines that meet the Secretary’s Standards to be adopted by the HPC, with comments by the Planning Commission.’ after ‘that body.’ The motion FAILED by the following vote: Ayes: 3 - Avalos, Campos, Mar Noes: 8 - Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Olague, Wiener Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 17, Lines 23-25, by deleting ‘in writing’ and ‘be it in the form of a vote or a survey, with the goal of obtaining the participation of at least half of all property owners and half of all occupants in the area.’; and on Page 18, Lines 4-5, by deleting from ‘The property owners’…” through to “…boundary change.’ The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 6 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Kim, Mar, Olague Noes: 5 - Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Wiener PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Olague, Wiener Noes: 3 - Avalos, Campos, Mar City and County of San Francisco Page 308 Printed at 12:40 pm on 6/20/12 ### [Page 12](https://sfbos.info/documents/32/2012-05-08-minutes#page-12) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 5/8/2012 SPECIAL ORDER 3:30 P.M. - Recognition of Commendations Privilege of the Floor Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Olague, moved to suspend Rule 4.37 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: 11 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener ASIAN-PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH Supervisors introduced, welcomed, and presented Certificates of Honor to individuals in recognition of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, their accomplishments, and their continued community support as referenced below: Supervisor Wiener recognized Jane Pak (Glenridge Cooperative Nursey School); and Supervisor Olague recongized Members of the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California; and Supervisor Mar recognized Luong Vuong, Members of the Asian Law Caucus, and Members of the Chinese Progessive Assocation; and Supervisor Kim recognized Tow Kuk Wong (Community Tenants Association); and Supervisor Farrell recognized Rodney Fong (Planning Commission); and Supervisor Elsbernd recognized Caryl Ito (Pacific Asian American Women Bay Area Coalition); and Supervisor Cohen recognized Eddy Zheng (Northwest Community Response Network and Community Youth Center of San Francisco); and Supervisor Chu recognized Louis Louie (Self Help for the Elderly); and Supervisor Chiu recognized Sarah Wan (Community Youth Center of San Francisco); and Supervisor Campos recognized Rachel Ebora (Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center); and Supervisor Avalos recognized Craig and Tina Wong (Parents and Advocates in District 11); and Jason Elliott, representing on behalf of Mayor Lee, recognized Bob Hamaguchi (Japantown Task Force). ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS See Legislation Introduced below. Supervisor Farrell was noted absent at 5:48 p.m. and noted present at 5:59 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT James Chaffee; expressed concerns relating to the SF Public Library. Ray Hartz; expressed concerns relating to government and Library Commission. (See additional information submitted on Page 320.) Peter Warfield; expressed concerns relating to the SF Public Library. Walter Paulson; shared in song certain concerns with the Board. Tom Gilberty; expressed various concerns relating to noise pollution. Male Speaker; expressed various concerns relating to the Police Department. Male Speaker; expressed various concerns. Male Speaker; expressed various concerns relating to the National Football League. Edmond Juicye; expressed various concerns. City and County of San Francisco Page 309 Printed at 12:40 pm on 6/20/12