# Board of Supervisors Minutes: February 23, 2016 - Meeting date: 2016-02-23 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 31 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/324/2016-02-23-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=461545&GUID=F2641BD9-0C22-46E4-A9B4-DF3B94E51349) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 160113: Appointment, Small Business Commission - William Ortiz-Cartagena - Pages: 12-13 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 160113 [Appointment, Small Business Commission - William Ortiz-Cartagena] Motion reappointing William Ortiz-Cartagena, term ending January 6, 2020, to the Small Business Commission. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M16-021 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee ### File 151269: Public Hearing - Appeal of Categorical Exemption from Environmental Review - Proposed Commuter Shuttle Permit Program - Pages: 13 ### File 151270: Affirming Categorical Exemption Determination - Proposed Commuter Shuttle Permit Program - Pages: 13 - Vote 1: tabling - 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 Kim, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Absent: Mar ### File 151271: Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - Proposed Commuter Shuttle Permit Program - Pages: 13-14 - Vote 1: tabling - 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 Kim, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Absent: Mar ### File 151272: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - Proposed Commuter Shuttle Permit Program - Pages: 14 - Vote 1: tabling - 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 Kim, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Absent: Mar ### File 151120: Hearing - Infrastructure Financing District No. 2 (Port of San Francisco) - Pages: 14-15 ## Extracted text ### [Page 13](https://sfbos.info/documents/324/2016-02-23-minutes#page-13) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 2/23/2016 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) The President reiterated the Clerk of the Board’s communication earlier in the meeting indicating the Appellant has withdrawn the appeal. The President then opened the public hearing and inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board. Leslie Dreyer (Housing Rights Committee); Sylvia Johnson; Tony Robles; Ariana Casanova (SEIU 1021); Tom Gilberty; spoke in support of the appeal and on the withdraw of the appeal by the Appellant. There were no other speakers. The President declared the public hearing closed. HEARD AND FILED 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 Kim, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee Absent: 1 - Mar 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 Kim, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee Absent: 1 - Mar City and County of San Francisco Page 108 Printed at 9:41 am on 4/8/16 ### [Page 14](https://sfbos.info/documents/324/2016-02-23-minutes#page-14) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 2/23/2016 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 Kim, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee Absent: 1 - Mar 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 opened the public hearing and inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Committee of the Whole relating to the Infrastructure Financing District No. 2 (Port of San Francisco) (File Nos. 151119, 151118, and 151117). Harvey Rose (Office of the Budget and Legislative Analyst) provided an overview of the project and responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Tom Gilberty; Sylvia Johnson; spoke on various concerns regarding the hearing matter. There were no other speakers. The President declared public comment closed, adjourned as the Committee of the Whole, and reconvened as the Board of Supervisors. HEARD AND FILED Committee of the Whole Adjourn and Report City and County of San Francisco Page 109 Printed at 9:41 am on 4/8/16