# Board of Supervisors Minutes: February 9, 2016 - Meeting date: 2016-02-09 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 22 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/322/2016-02-09-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=459784&GUID=068AE29E-1798-4D7D-A9F9-F51B6EC84282) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 151251: Administrative Code - Water Efficient Irrigation - Pages: 9-10 - Sponsors: Wiener; Farrell - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 151251 [Administrative Code - Water Efficient Irrigation] Sponsors: Wiener; Farrell Ordinance amending the Administrative Code by revising the applicability threshold to 500 square feet for requirements for the development and maintenance of landscape irrigation controls for specified new construction landscapes and landscape rehabilitation projects. Supervisor Farrell requested to be added as a co-sponsor. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee ### File 151281: Interim Zoning Controls - Additional Design Standards for Large Projects Within the Showplace Square, Potrero Hill, and Central Waterfront Area Plans - Pages: 10 - Sponsors: Cohen - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 151281 [Interim Zoning Controls - Additional Design Standards for Large Projects Within the Showplace Square, Potrero Hill, and Central Waterfront Area Plans] Sponsor: Cohen Resolution imposing interim controls to require that the Planning Commission consider additional design standards for projects in the Showplace Square, Potrero Hill, and Central Waterfront Area Plans receiving a Large Project Authorization; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Pursuant to Planning Code, Section 306.7(b), failure of the Board of Supervisors to act on a proposed interim control within 120 days of its initiation shall be deemed to constitute disapproval. Introduction Date: December 15, 2015.) Resolution No. 051-16 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee ### File 150940: Charter Amendment - Park, Recreation and Open Space Fund - Pages: 10 - Sponsors: Farrell; Mar, Wiener, Yee, Breed, Cohen and Avalos - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 150940 [Charter Amendment - Park, Recreation and Open Space Fund] Sponsors: Farrell; Mar, Wiener, Yee, Breed, Cohen and Avalos Charter Amendment (Fourth Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to require an annual baseline appropriation for the Park, Recreation and Open Space Fund based on City spending for park and recreation purposes in FY2015-2016, extend the annual set-aside and the baseline appropriation for 15 years to FY2045-2046, and modify the Recreation and Park Department’s planning obligations to include equity analysis and Board of Supervisors review, at an election to be held on June 7, 2016. Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Charter Amendment 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 160015: Appointment, Entertainment Commission - Laura Thomas - Pages: 10-11 - Vote 1: amendment - Action: 160015 [Appointment, Entertainment Commission - Laura Thomas] Motion appointing Joaquin Castillo Arana, term ending July 1, 2017, to the Entertainment Commission. (Rules Committee) Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Motion be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE, by striking 'Joaquin Castillo Arana' and adding 'Laura Thomas.' The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Yee - Noes: Cohen, Farrell, Tang, Wiener - Vote 2: approval, likely final - Action: Motion appointing Laura Thomas, term ending July 1, 2017, to the Entertainment Commission. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M16-016 APPROVED AS AMENDED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee ### File 160058: Appointment, Children and Families First Commission - Zea Malawa - Pages: 11 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 160058 [Appointment, Children and Families First Commission - Zea Malawa] Motion appointing Zea Malawa, term ending April 29, 2018, to the Children and Families First Commission. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M16-017 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee ### File 160059: Appointment, Veterans Affairs Commission - Scott Joiner - Pages: 11 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 160059 [Appointment, Veterans Affairs Commission - Scott Joiner] Motion appointing Scott Joiner, term ending January 31, 2019, to the Veterans Affairs Commission. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M16-018 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee ## Extracted text ### [Page 10](https://sfbos.info/documents/322/2016-02-09-minutes#page-10) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 2/9/2016 151281 [Interim Zoning Controls - Additional Design Standards for Large Projects Within the Showplace Square, Potrero Hill, and Central Waterfront Area Plans] Sponsor: Cohen Resolution imposing interim controls to require that the Planning Commission consider additional design standards for projects in the Showplace Square, Potrero Hill, and Central Waterfront Area Plans receiving a Large Project Authorization; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Pursuant to Planning Code, Section 306.7(b), failure of the Board of Supervisors to act on a proposed interim control within 120 days of its initiation shall be deemed to constitute disapproval. Introduction Date: December 15, 2015.) Resolution No. 051-16 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee Recommendations of the Rules Committee 150940 [Charter Amendment - Park, Recreation and Open Space Fund] Sponsors: Farrell; Mar, Wiener, Yee, Breed, Cohen and Avalos Charter Amendment (Fourth Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to require an annual baseline appropriation for the Park, Recreation and Open Space Fund based on City spending for park and recreation purposes in FY2015-2016, extend the annual set-aside and the baseline appropriation for 15 years to FY2045-2046, and modify the Recreation and Park Department’s planning obligations to include equity analysis and Board of Supervisors review, at an election to be held on June 7, 2016. Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Charter Amendment 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 160015 [Appointment, Entertainment Commission - Laura Thomas] Motion appointing Joaquin Castillo Arana, term ending July 1, 2017, to the Entertainment Commission. (Rules Committee) Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Motion be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE, by striking 'Joaquin Castillo Arana' and adding 'Laura Thomas.' The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Yee Noes: 4 - Cohen, Farrell, Tang, Wiener Motion appointing Laura Thomas, term ending July 1, 2017, to the Entertainment Commission. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M16-016 APPROVED AS AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee City and County of San Francisco Page 82 Printed at 4:38 pm on 3/25/16 ### [Page 11](https://sfbos.info/documents/322/2016-02-09-minutes#page-11) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 2/9/2016 160058 [Appointment, Children and Families First Commission - Zea Malawa] Motion appointing Zea Malawa, term ending April 29, 2018, to the Children and Families First Commission. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M16-017 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee 160059 [Appointment, Veterans Affairs Commission - Scott Joiner] Motion appointing Scott Joiner, term ending January 31, 2019, to the Veterans Affairs Commission. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M16-018 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee SPECIAL ORDER 2:30 P.M. - Recognition of Commendations Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Kim, 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: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee Supervisor Wiener introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Nicholas Opiyo in recognition of his many accomplishments as a leading human rights lawyer and efforts to achieve equality for the LGBTQ community in Uganda. Supervisor Kim introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Axis of Love on the occasion of their 15th year anniversary and in recognition of their many accomplishments providing compassionate care through medical cannabis and continued community support. Supervisor Campos shared in this commendation. Supervisor Campos introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Bernice Frucht, James Illig, Valerie Walker, and Betty Peskin, volunteer Deputy Marriage Commissioners with the County Clerk, in recognition of their accomplishments officiating over 48,000 weddings for the City and County of San Francisco. City and County of San Francisco Page 83 Printed at 4:38 pm on 3/25/16