# Board of Supervisors Minutes: October 18, 2016 - Meeting date: 2016-10-18 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 25 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/394/2016-10-18-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=509334&GUID=E6E1FFCF-1BF9-4147-8B5F-5F7297151552) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City PDF is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 160609: Follow-Up Board Response - Civil Grand Jury Report - San Francisco’s Crime Lab - Promoting Confidence and Building Credibility - Pages: 7-8 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 160609 [Follow-Up Board Response - Civil Grand Jury Report - San Francisco’s Crime Lab - Promoting Confidence and Building Credibility] Motion responding to the Civil Grand Jury’s request to provide a status update on the Board of Supervisors response to Recommendation Nos. R.A.2 and R.B.1 contained in the 2015-2016 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “San Francisco’s Crime Lab - Promoting Confidence and Building Credibility;” and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted recommendations through his/her department heads and through the development of the annual budget. (Government Audit and Oversight Committee) Motion No. M16-140 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee ### File 160960: Planning Code - Temporary Homeless Shelters in Certain Industrial and Mixed-Use Districts - Pages: 8 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 160960 [Planning Code - Temporary Homeless Shelters in Certain Industrial and Mixed-Use Districts] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow temporary Homeless Shelters in the Production, Distribution, and Repair, the WSoMa Mixed Use-Office, and the Service/Arts/Light Industrial zoning districts, subject to conditional use authorization; affirming the Planning Commission’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee ### File 160961: Summary Street Vacation - 25th Street - Temporary Navigation Center for Homeless Residents - Pages: 8 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 961 [Summary Street Vacation - 25th Street - Temporary Navigation Center for Homeless Residents] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance ordering the summary street vacation of a portion of 25th Street, which is generally bounded by Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4241, Lot No. 002 to the north, Seawall Lot 355 (portions of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4298, Lot No. 002, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4299, Lot No. 001, and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4300, Lot No. 001) to the south, Michigan Street to the west, and Seawall Lot 356 (Assessor’s Parcel Block No.1399, Lot No. 000) to the east, to facilitate construction of a temporary Navigation Center for homeless residents; authorizing the operation of a Navigation Center on the vacated portion of 25th Street for more than two years pursuant to Administrative Code, Section 106.3(b); affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the actions contemplated in this Ordinance are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee ### File 160996: Urging the Establishment of the LGBTQ Nightlife and Culture Working Group - Pages: 8-9 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 160996 [Urging the Establishment of the LGBTQ Nightlife and Culture Working Group] Sponsor: Wiener Resolution urging the establishment of the LGBTQ Nightlife and Culture Working Group, and urging the Office of Economic and Workforce Development and the Entertainment Commission to convene the working group with a goal of protecting, preserving, and expanding LGBTQ nightlife, including drafting and enact a plan to create the Citywide LGBTQ Cultural Heritage Strategy. Resolution No. 446-16 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee ## Extracted text ### [Page 8](https://sfbos.info/documents/394/2016-10-18-minutes#page-8) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 10/18/2016 Recommendations of the Land Use and Transportation Committee President Breed requested File Nos. 160960 and 160961 be called together. 160960 [Planning Code - Temporary Homeless Shelters in Certain Industrial and Mixed-Use Districts] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow temporary Homeless Shelters in the Production, Distribution, and Repair, the WSoMa Mixed Use-Office, and the Service/Arts/Light Industrial zoning districts, subject to conditional use authorization; affirming the Planning Commission’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee 160961 [Summary Street Vacation - 25th Street - Temporary Navigation Center for Homeless Residents] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance ordering the summary street vacation of a portion of 25th Street, which is generally bounded by Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4241, Lot No. 002 to the north, Seawall Lot 355 (portions of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4298, Lot No. 002, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4299, Lot No. 001, and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4300, Lot No. 001) to the south, Michigan Street to the west, and Seawall Lot 356 (Assessor’s Parcel Block No.1399, Lot No. 000) to the east, to facilitate construction of a temporary Navigation Center for homeless residents; authorizing the operation of a Navigation Center on the vacated portion of 25th Street for more than two years pursuant to Administrative Code, Section 106.3(b); affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the actions contemplated in this Ordinance are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee 160996 [Urging the Establishment of the LGBTQ Nightlife and Culture Working Group] Sponsor: Wiener Resolution urging the establishment of the LGBTQ Nightlife and Culture Working Group, and urging the Office of Economic and Workforce Development and the Entertainment Commission to convene the working group with a goal of protecting, preserving, and expanding LGBTQ nightlife, including drafting and enact a plan to create the Citywide LGBTQ Cultural Heritage Strategy. Resolution No. 446-16 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 855 Printed at 10:05 am on 12/2/16 ### [Page 9](https://sfbos.info/documents/394/2016-10-18-minutes#page-9) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 10/18/2016 SPECIAL ORDER 2:30 P.M. - Recognition of Commendations Supervisor Campos, 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 Supervisor Campos introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Brenda Way of ODC in recognition of the dance company’s accomplishments and work teaching dancers of all ages and abilities. Supervisor Tang introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Shannon Rowbury in recognition of her many accomplishments breaking records and representing the United States at the Summer Olympics and the World Championships. Supervisor Wiener and Aimee Alden (Office of Assemblymember Phil Ting) shared in this commendation. Supervisor Mar introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Ezra Rapport in recognition of his retirement from the Association of Bay Area Governments after eight years of service, and more than 30 years of experience and commitment to public service. Supervisor Campos shared in this commendation. Supervisor Cohen introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Kathryn J. Summers for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in recognition of her many accomplishments educating women and supporting those afflicted. ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS See Legislation Introduced below. PUBLIC COMMENT Abdalla Meghed; shared various thoughts and experiences with the Board. Jennine Jacob; shared concerns regarding the homeless in the Mission. Female Speaker; shared her experiences with discrimination when applying for housing. Male Speaker; shared various religious thoughts. Andrew Yip; shared various thoughts and experiences with the Board. Christopher Dahl; shared various concerns and ideas regarding air pollution. Male Speaker; shared concerns regarding domestic violence. Tom Gilberty; shared ideas regarding homeless, concerns about Wells Fargo, the Falun Gong, and refugees. Otto Duffy; shared concerns regarding homelessness. City and County of San Francisco Page 856 Printed at 10:05 am on 12/2/16