# 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 160137: Hearing - Charter Amendment - Authorizing Board of Supervisors to Update Inclusionary or Affordable Housing Requirements and Providing Increased Interim Requirements - Pages: 17-18 ### File 151274: Charter Amendment - Authorizing Board of Supervisors to Update Inclusionary or Affordable Housing Requirements and Providing Increased Interim Requirements - Pages: 18-19 - Sponsors: Kim; Peskin, Mar, Avalos and Campos - Vote 1: amendment - Action: lection to be held on June 7, 2016. Supervisor Cohen moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED by adding ‘Section 16.110(h) Analysis’ to require the Controller to submit a report to the Board of Supervisors analyzing the impacts of the inclusionary or affordable housing obligations, and adding ‘Section 16.110(i) Future Legislation’ to require the Board to pass legislation to conform inclusionary or affordable housing obligations to the findings of the report. Before the president called for a second, Supervisor Cohen withdrew the motion. Supervisor Cohen, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Charter Amendment be AMENDED by adding ‘Section 16.110(h) Analysis’ to require the Controller and Planning Department to study the economic feasibility of the inclusionary or affordable housing obligations, and require the Controller to provide a report to the Board of Supervisors, along with a proposed ordinance amending the Planning Code to maximize housing affordability; and adding ‘Section 16.110(i) Future Legislation’ to require the Board of Supervisors to hold a public hearing within three months of receiving the Controller’s proposed ordinance. The motion FAILED by the following vote: - Ayes: Cohen, Farrell, Tang, Wiener - Noes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Yee - Vote 2: continuance - Action: Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Charter Amendment be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of March 1, 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee ## Extracted text ### [Page 18](https://sfbos.info/documents/324/2016-02-23-minutes#page-18) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 2/23/2016 151274 [Charter Amendment - Authorizing Board of Supervisors to Update Inclusionary or Affordable Housing Requirements and Providing Increased Interim Requirements] Sponsors: Kim; Peskin, Mar, Avalos and Campos Charter Amendment (First Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to authorize the Board of Supervisors to update the inclusionary or affordable housing obligations for housing development projects, and setting forth increased interim requirements; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act, at an election to be held on June 7, 2016. Supervisor Cohen moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED by adding ‘Section 16.110(h) Analysis’ to require the Controller to submit a report to the Board of Supervisors analyzing the impacts of the inclusionary or affordable housing obligations, and adding ‘Section 16.110(i) Future Legislation’ to require the Board to pass legislation to conform inclusionary or affordable housing obligations to the findings of the report. Before the president called for a second, Supervisor Cohen withdrew the motion. Supervisor Cohen, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Charter Amendment be AMENDED by adding ‘Section 16.110(h) Analysis’ to require the Controller and Planning Department to study the economic feasibility of the inclusionary or affordable housing obligations, and require the Controller to provide a report to the Board of Supervisors, along with a proposed ordinance amending the Planning Code to maximize housing affordability; and adding ‘Section 16.110(i) Future Legislation’ to require the Board of Supervisors to hold a public hearing within three months of receiving the Controller’s proposed ordinance. The motion FAILED by the following vote: Ayes: 4 - Cohen, Farrell, Tang, Wiener Noes: 7 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Yee Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Charter Amendment be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of March 1, 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 113 Printed at 9:41 am on 4/8/16 ### [Page 19](https://sfbos.info/documents/324/2016-02-23-minutes#page-19) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 2/23/2016 SPECIAL ORDER 3:30 P.M. - Recognition of Commendations Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Tang, 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 BLACK HISTORY MONTH Supervisors introduced, welcomed, and presented Certificates of Honor to individuals in recognition of Black History Month, their accomplishments, and their continued community support as referenced below: Supervisor Peskin recognized Byron Cobb (Cable Car Bell Ringing Champion); Supervisor Tang recognized Sanford Johnson (Sunset Pet Supply business owner); Supervisor Wiener recognized Brittni Chicuata (American Heart Association); Supervisor Yee recognized Jay Taylor (Alice Fong Yu School student advisor); Supervisor Avalos recognized Kevine Boggess (Director of Policy, Coleman Advocates for Children and Youth); Supervisor Breed recognized Green Streets; Supervisor Campos recognized Amos Gregory; Supervisor Cohen recognized Jim Martin and Jim Queen (California Federations of Fathers and community activists); Supervisor Farrell recognized Emanuel Stewart (Principal, George Washington Carver Elementary School); Supervisor Kim recognized Brenda Washington (District 6 resident and Jefferson Hotel tenant leader); and Supervisor Mar recognized Archbishop Franzo King (St. John Coltrane African Orthodox Church). ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS See Legislation Introduced below. PUBLIC COMMENT Peter Warfield; expressed concerns relating to proposed Public Library fees. Merlin; shared his concerns regarding the current plight of taxi drivers in San Francisco. Male Speaker; requested the Board consider the proposed tree landmark at 46 Cook Street. Female Speaker; requested the Board consider the proposed tree landmark at 46 Cook Street. Sarah Farlan; requested the Board consider the proposed tree landmark at 46 Cook Street. Randy Weedaho; requested the Board consider the proposed tree landmark at 46 Cook Street. Richard Moore; requested the Board consider the proposed tree landmark at 46 Cook Street. Violet Travis; requested the Board consider the proposed tree landmark at 46 Cook Street. Male Speaker; requested the Board consider the proposed tree landmark at 46 Cook Street. Nancy Wuerfel; requested the Board consider the proposed tree landmark at 46 Cook Street. Male Speaker; requested the Board consider the proposed tree landmark at 46 Cook Street. Tom Gilberty; shared his various experiences in San Francisco during February 2016. Otto Duffy; expressed his concerns regarding the current makeup of the Board. Charles Pitts; shared his negative experiences at the Navigation Center. City and County of San Francisco Page 114 Printed at 9:41 am on 4/8/16