# Board of Supervisors Minutes: April 26, 2016 - Meeting date: 2016-04-26 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 22 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/340/2016-04-26-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=498860&GUID=06525B76-CD00-4E17-A20F-8E232DB62EC0) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 160372: Urging the California Attorney General to Investigate the Racist Text Messages and Practices of the San Francisco Police Department - Pages: 14 - Sponsors: Cohen; Kim, Yee, Mar and Campos - Vote 1: amendment - Action: 160372 [Urging the California Attorney General to Investigate the Racist Text Messages and Practices of the San Francisco Police Department] Sponsors: Cohen; Kim, Yee, Mar and Campos Resolution urging California Attorney General Kamala Harris initiate a civil-rights investigation, pursuant to California Civil Code, Section 52.3, into the San Francisco Police Department’s racist text messages and practices. Supervisor Cohen, seconded by Supervisor Wiener, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE, on Page 3, Lines 3 through 9, by striking two WHEREAS clauses regarding the suggested patterns or practices of the Police Department, and the California Attorney General's authority, and adding two WHEREAS clauses regarding San Francisco's compliance with California Civil Code, and the Board of Supervisors request to for the California Attorney General to investigate; and adding other clarifying verbiage. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Vote 2: adoption, likely final - Action: Resolution No. 157-16 ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee ### File 160390: Public Works Week - April 25-29, 2016 - Pages: 14-15 - Sponsors: Breed, Cohen, Avalos, Wiener, Farrell, Yee and Tang - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 160390 [Public Works Week - April 25-29, 2016] Sponsors: Breed, Cohen, Avalos, Wiener, Farrell, Yee and Tang Resolution commending the men and women of San Francisco Public Works and declaring April 25 through April 29, 2016, as Public Works Week in San Francisco. Supervisor Tang requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution No. 158-16 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Vote 2: other - Action: City and County of San Francisco Page 295 Printed at 1:02 pm on 6/15/16 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 4/26/2016 Supervisor Farrell Excused from Voting Supervisor Farrell requested to be excused from voting on File No. 160391, to avoid any hint of impropriety even though he has been advised there is no conflict of interest. Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved that Supervisor Farrell be excused from voting on File No. 160391. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Excused: Farrell ### File 160391: Opposing California State Senate Bill 1102 (McGuire) - Short-Term Rentals and Collection of Transient Occupancy Taxes - Pages: 15 - Sponsors: Campos; Peskin and Mar - Vote 1: amendment - Action: 160391 [Opposing California State Senate Bill 1102 (McGuire) - Short-Term Rentals and Collection of Transient Occupancy Taxes] Sponsors: Campos; Peskin and Mar Resolution urging the California State Legislature to oppose State Senate Bill 1102 (McGuire), which could thwart San Francisco's and other local jurisdictions' ability to enforce regulation of short-term rentals and collect Transit Occupancy Taxes for short-term rental units in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisor Mar requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Wiener, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE, by adding additional WHEREAS clauses to further expound on the details of the Board's opposition and reasons, and by adding an additional RESOLVED clause directing the Clerk of the Board to transmit the legislation to State Senator McGuire. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Excused: Farrell - Vote 2: continuance - Action: Resolution opposing California State Senate Bill 1102, authored by Senator McGuire, which would infringe upon the City’s longstanding home rule powers, preclude the City from effectively enforcing the application of its transient occupancy tax to short-term residential rentals, and prevent the City from obtaining information from platforms that may allow the City to enforce its zoning, housing, building, and life safety laws. Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED AS AMENDED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of May 3, 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Excused: Farrell ### File 160392: KFOG DJ Appreciation Day - April 20, 2016 - Pages: 15 - Sponsors: Farrell - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 160392 [KFOG DJ Appreciation Day - April 20, 2016] Sponsor: Farrell Resolution declaring April 20, 2016, KFOG DJ Appreciation Day in the City and County of San Francisco. Resolution No. 159-16 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee ## Extracted text ### [Page 14](https://sfbos.info/documents/340/2016-04-26-minutes#page-14) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 4/26/2016 PUBLIC COMMENT Francisco Da Costa; shared concerns regarding public comment and public participation in the legislative process. Andrew Yip; shared his various experiences. Walter Paulson; shared in song various concerns. Male Speaker; shared various experiences regarding gender identity. Roland; shared concerns regarding challenges the tax drivers are experiencing. Tom Gilberty; shared his concerns regarding the San Francisco Police Department, taxes being collected for public services, and affordable housing. Otto Duffy; shared his concerns regarding affordable housing. FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE 160372 [Urging the California Attorney General to Investigate the Racist Text Messages and Practices of the San Francisco Police Department] Sponsors: Cohen; Kim, Yee, Mar and Campos Resolution urging California Attorney General Kamala Harris initiate a civil-rights investigation, pursuant to California Civil Code, Section 52.3, into the San Francisco Police Department’s racist text messages and practices. Supervisor Cohen, seconded by Supervisor Wiener, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE, on Page 3, Lines 3 through 9, by striking two WHEREAS clauses regarding the suggested patterns or practices of the Police Department, and the California Attorney General's authority, and adding two WHEREAS clauses regarding San Francisco's compliance with California Civil Code, and the Board of Supervisors request to for the California Attorney General to investigate; and adding other clarifying verbiage. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee Resolution No. 157-16 ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee 160390 [Public Works Week - April 25-29, 2016] Sponsors: Breed, Cohen, Avalos, Wiener, Farrell, Yee and Tang Resolution commending the men and women of San Francisco Public Works and declaring April 25 through April 29, 2016, as Public Works Week in San Francisco. Supervisor Tang requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution No. 158-16 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 295 Printed at 1:02 pm on 6/15/16 ### [Page 15](https://sfbos.info/documents/340/2016-04-26-minutes#page-15) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 4/26/2016 Supervisor Farrell Excused from Voting Supervisor Farrell requested to be excused from voting on File No. 160391, to avoid any hint of impropriety even though he has been advised there is no conflict of interest. Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved that Supervisor Farrell be excused from voting on File No. 160391. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee Excused: 1 - Farrell 160391 [Opposing California State Senate Bill 1102 (McGuire) - Short-Term Rentals and Collection of Transient Occupancy Taxes] Sponsors: Campos; Peskin and Mar Resolution urging the California State Legislature to oppose State Senate Bill 1102 (McGuire), which could thwart San Francisco's and other local jurisdictions' ability to enforce regulation of short-term rentals and collect Transit Occupancy Taxes for short-term rental units in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisor Mar requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Wiener, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE, by adding additional WHEREAS clauses to further expound on the details of the Board's opposition and reasons, and by adding an additional RESOLVED clause directing the Clerk of the Board to transmit the legislation to State Senator McGuire. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee Excused: 1 - Farrell Resolution opposing California State Senate Bill 1102, authored by Senator McGuire, which would infringe upon the City’s longstanding home rule powers, preclude the City from effectively enforcing the application of its transient occupancy tax to short-term residential rentals, and prevent the City from obtaining information from platforms that may allow the City to enforce its zoning, housing, building, and life safety laws. Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED AS AMENDED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of May 3, 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee Excused: 1 - Farrell 160392 [KFOG DJ Appreciation Day - April 20, 2016] Sponsor: Farrell Resolution declaring April 20, 2016, KFOG DJ Appreciation Day in the City and County of San Francisco. Resolution No. 159-16 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee IMPERATIVE AGENDA There were no imperative agenda items. City and County of San Francisco Page 296 Printed at 1:02 pm on 6/15/16