# Board of Supervisors Minutes: March 15, 2016 - Meeting date: 2016-03-15 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 17 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/330/2016-03-15-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=464139&GUID=956FA63D-2BDA-4E7E-9935-343987980CD8) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 160205: Opposing Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s Proposed Rule Regulating Dog Walking - Pages: 10-11 - Sponsors: Tang; Wiener, Yee, Breed, Farrell, Campos, Avalos and Cohen - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 160205 [Opposing Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s Proposed Rule Regulating Dog Walking] Sponsors: Tang; Wiener, Yee, Breed, Farrell, Campos, Avalos and Cohen Resolution opposing Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s proposed rule regulating on- and off-leash dog walking in urban parklands throughout San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo Counties. Resolution No. 103-16 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Noes: Mar ### File 160226: Supporting California Assembly Bill 1825 (Gordon and Maienschein) - Removing the “Vicious” Label from Dogs Seized from Convicted Dog Fighters - Pages: 11 - Sponsors: Breed; Campos - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 160226 [Supporting California Assembly Bill 1825 (Gordon and Maienschein) - Removing the “Vicious” Label from Dogs Seized from Convicted Dog Fighters] Sponsors: Breed; Campos Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 1825, introduced by Assembly Members Gordon and Maienschein, removing the outdated provision in California law that unfairly condemns puppies and dogs seized in connection with convicted animal fighting cases as “vicious.” Supervisor Campos requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution No. 104-16 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee ### File 160227: 1916 Easter Rising Centenary Day - April 24, 2016 - Pages: 11 - Sponsors: Farrell - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 160227 [1916 Easter Rising Centenary Day - April 24, 2016] Sponsor: Farrell Resolution declaring April 24, 2016, as 1916 Easter Rising Centenary Day in the City and County of San Francisco. Resolution No. 105-16 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee ### File 160228: Calling for a California State of Emergency Declaration on Homelessness - Pages: 11 - Sponsors: Kim; Cohen, Campos, Yee, Peskin, Mar and Avalos - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 160228 [Calling for a California State of Emergency Declaration on Homelessness] Sponsors: Kim; Cohen, Campos, Yee, Peskin, Mar and Avalos Resolution urging Governor Jerry Brown to declare a State of Emergency on Homelessness to help coordinate region- and state-wide responses to this growing crisis, and provide supplementary state assistance to cities and counties to provide needed supportive services. Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of March 22, 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee ### File 160229: Urging the California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control to Deny Formula Retail Food and Drink Establishments That Do Not Traditionally Sell Alcohol - Pages: 11 - Sponsors: Mar; Kim - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 160229 [Urging the California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control to Deny Formula Retail Food and Drink Establishments That Do Not Traditionally Sell Alcohol] Sponsors: Mar; Kim Resolution urging the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to deny alcohol license applications of non-traditional alcohol retail businesses in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of March 22, 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee ### File 160230: Recognizing Problem Gambling Awareness Month - March - Pages: 11-12 - Sponsors: Yee; Mar - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 160230 [Recognizing Problem Gambling Awareness Month - March] Sponsors: Yee; Mar Resolution recognizing March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in the City and County of San Francisco. Resolution No. 106-16 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee ## Extracted text ### [Page 10](https://sfbos.info/documents/330/2016-03-15-minutes#page-10) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 3/15/2016 PUBLIC COMMENT Andrew Yip; shared various experiences with the Board. Sally Stephens (SFDog); expressed support of File No. 160205, regarding Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s proposed rule regulating dog walking, and File No. 160226, regarding support of Assembly Bill 1825 to remove the “Vicious” label from dogs seized from convicted dog fighters. Samir Ghosh; expressed support of File No. 160205, regarding Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s proposed rule regulating dog walking. Martha Walters (Crissy Field Dog Group); expressed support of File No. 160205, regarding Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s proposed rule regulating dog walking. Female Speaker; expressed support of File No. 160205, regarding Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s proposed rule regulating dog walking. Nancy Stafford; expressed support of File No. 160205, regarding Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s proposed rule regulating dog walking, and File No. 160226, regarding support of Assembly Bill 1825 to remove the “Vicious” label from dogs seized from convicted dog fighters. Silvia Johnson; shared various experiences with the Board. Chris Nolan; expressed support of File No. 160226, regarding support of Assembly Bill 1825 to remove the “Vicious” label from dogs seized from convicted dog fighters. Red Hawk; expressed his concerns relating to dogs and leash laws. Male Speaker; shared various religious concerns. Neil Dasai; expressed opposition to File No. 160205, regarding Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s proposed rule regulating dog walking. Brandy Kuentzel; expressed support of File No. 160205, regarding Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s proposed rule regulating dog walking, and File No. 160226, regarding support of Assembly Bill 1825 to remove the “Vicious” label from dogs seized from convicted dog fighters. Daniel Patler; shared his concerns regarding affordable housing and displaced homeless. Williams Shephard; expressed opposition to File No. 160205, regarding Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s proposed rule regulating dog walking. Francisco Da Costa; expressed concerns regarding the treatment of homeless in San Francisco. Gary Ferguss; expressed opposition to File No. 160205, regarding Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s proposed rule regulating dog walking. Ace Washington; shared in song various concerns with the Board. Tom Gilberty; shared concerns regarding Mayor Lee and recent City projects and programs that he has implemented and supported. Female Speaker; expressed opposition to File No. 160228, regarding calling for a California State of Emergency Declaration on homelessness. FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE 160205 [Opposing Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s Proposed Rule Regulating Dog Walking] Sponsors: Tang; Wiener, Yee, Breed, Farrell, Campos, Avalos and Cohen Resolution opposing Golden Gate National Recreation Area’s proposed rule regulating on- and off-leash dog walking in urban parklands throughout San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo Counties. Resolution No. 103-16 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee Noes: 1 - Mar City and County of San Francisco Page 175 Printed at 4:27 pm on 5/2/16 ### [Page 11](https://sfbos.info/documents/330/2016-03-15-minutes#page-11) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 3/15/2016 160226 [Supporting California Assembly Bill 1825 (Gordon and Maienschein) - Removing the “Vicious” Label from Dogs Seized from Convicted Dog Fighters] Sponsors: Breed; Campos Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 1825, introduced by Assembly Members Gordon and Maienschein, removing the outdated provision in California law that unfairly condemns puppies and dogs seized in connection with convicted animal fighting cases as “vicious.” Supervisor Campos requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution No. 104-16 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee 160227 [1916 Easter Rising Centenary Day - April 24, 2016] Sponsor: Farrell Resolution declaring April 24, 2016, as 1916 Easter Rising Centenary Day in the City and County of San Francisco. Resolution No. 105-16 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee 160228 [Calling for a California State of Emergency Declaration on Homelessness] Sponsors: Kim; Cohen, Campos, Yee, Peskin, Mar and Avalos Resolution urging Governor Jerry Brown to declare a State of Emergency on Homelessness to help coordinate region- and state-wide responses to this growing crisis, and provide supplementary state assistance to cities and counties to provide needed supportive services. Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of March 22, 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee 160229 [Urging the California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control to Deny Formula Retail Food and Drink Establishments That Do Not Traditionally Sell Alcohol] Sponsors: Mar; Kim Resolution urging the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to deny alcohol license applications of non-traditional alcohol retail businesses in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of March 22, 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee 160230 [Recognizing Problem Gambling Awareness Month - March] Sponsors: Yee; Mar Resolution recognizing March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in the City and County of San Francisco. Resolution No. 106-16 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee City and County of San Francisco Page 176 Printed at 4:27 pm on 5/2/16