# Board of Supervisors Minutes: November 1, 2016 - Meeting date: 2016-11-01 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 19 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/398/2016-11-01-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=512918&GUID=160C0179-A7A0-4BEF-BE92-36010BE87E9D) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City PDF is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 160948: Green Building Code - Repeal of Existing 2013 Code and Enactment of 2016 Edition - Pages: 13-14 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 160948 [Green Building Code - Repeal of Existing 2013 Code and Enactment of 2016 Edition] Ordinance repealing the 2013 Green Building Code in its entirety and enacting a 2016 Green Building Code consisting of the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing for an operative date of January 1, 2017; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the legislation to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law. (Building Inspection Commission) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee ### File 160949: Mechanical Code - Repeal of Existing 2013 Code and Enactment of 2016 Edition - Pages: 14 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 160949 [Mechanical Code - Repeal of Existing 2013 Code and Enactment of 2016 Edition] Ordinance repealing the 2013 Mechanical Code in its entirety and enacting a 2016 Mechanical Code consisting of the 2016 California Mechanical Code as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing an operative date of January 1, 2017; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the legislation to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law. (Building Inspection Commission) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee ### File 160950: Plumbing Code - Repeal of Existing 2013 Code and Enactment of 2016 Edition - Pages: 14 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 160950 [Plumbing Code - Repeal of Existing 2013 Code and Enactment of 2016 Edition] Ordinance repealing the 2013 Plumbing Code in its entirety and enacting a 2016 Plumbing Code consisting of the 2016 California Plumbing Code as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing an operative date of January 1, 2017; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the legislation to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law. (Building Inspection Commission) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee ### File 161082: Fire Code - Repeal of Existing 2013 Code and Enactment of 2016 Edition - Pages: 14 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 161082 [Fire Code - Repeal of Existing 2013 Code and Enactment of 2016 Edition] Ordinance repealing the current San Francisco Fire Code in its entirety and enacting a new 2016 San Francisco Fire Code, consisting of the 2016 California Fire Code, as amended by San Francisco, and portions of the 2015 International Fire Code, with an operative date of January 1, 2017; adopting findings of local conditions pursuant to California Health and Safety Code, Section 17958.7; directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward San Francisco’s amendments to the California Building Standards Commission and State Fire Marshal; and making environmental findings. (Fire Department) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee ### File 161033: Administrative Code - Extending Balboa Park Station Area Plan Community Advisory Committee - Pages: 14-15 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 161033 [Administrative Code - Extending Balboa Park Station Area Plan Community Advisory Committee] Sponsor: Avalos Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to codify the Balboa Park Station Area Plan Community Advisory Committee, establish its size and membership, set terms and term limits for its members, and extend its sunset date to February 28, 2020. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee ### File 161062: Appointments, Public Utilities Revenue Bond Oversight Committee - Robert Leshner and Tim Cronin - Pages: 15 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 161062 [Appointments, Public Utilities Revenue Bond Oversight Committee - Robert Leshner and Tim Cronin] Motion appointing Robert Leshner, term ending November 12, 2019, and Tim Cronin, term ending November 12, 2020, to the Public Utilities Revenue Bond Oversight Committee. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M16-153 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee ### File 161168: Urging the Full Repayment of California Soldiers and Veterans for Time Served - Pages: 15-16 ## Extracted text ### [Page 14](https://sfbos.info/documents/398/2016-11-01-minutes#page-14) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes - Draft 11/1/2016 160949 [Mechanical Code - Repeal of Existing 2013 Code and Enactment of 2016 Edition] Ordinance repealing the 2013 Mechanical Code in its entirety and enacting a 2016 Mechanical Code consisting of the 2016 California Mechanical Code as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing an operative date of January 1, 2017; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the legislation to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law. (Building Inspection Commission) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee 160950 [Plumbing Code - Repeal of Existing 2013 Code and Enactment of 2016 Edition] Ordinance repealing the 2013 Plumbing Code in its entirety and enacting a 2016 Plumbing Code consisting of the 2016 California Plumbing Code as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing an operative date of January 1, 2017; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the legislation to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law. (Building Inspection Commission) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee 161082 [Fire Code - Repeal of Existing 2013 Code and Enactment of 2016 Edition] Ordinance repealing the current San Francisco Fire Code in its entirety and enacting a new 2016 San Francisco Fire Code, consisting of the 2016 California Fire Code, as amended by San Francisco, and portions of the 2015 International Fire Code, with an operative date of January 1, 2017; adopting findings of local conditions pursuant to California Health and Safety Code, Section 17958.7; directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward San Francisco’s amendments to the California Building Standards Commission and State Fire Marshal; and making environmental findings. (Fire Department) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee Recommendations of the Rules Committee 161033 [Administrative Code - Extending Balboa Park Station Area Plan Community Advisory Committee] Sponsor: Avalos Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to codify the Balboa Park Station Area Plan Community Advisory Committee, establish its size and membership, set terms and term limits for its members, and extend its sunset date to February 28, 2020. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee City and County of San Francisco Page 13 Printed at 11:11 am on 11/2/16 ### [Page 15](https://sfbos.info/documents/398/2016-11-01-minutes#page-15) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes - Draft 11/1/2016 161062 [Appointments, Public Utilities Revenue Bond Oversight Committee - Robert Leshner and Tim Cronin] Motion appointing Robert Leshner, term ending November 12, 2019, and Tim Cronin, term ending November 12, 2020, to the Public Utilities Revenue Bond Oversight Committee. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M16-153 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS See Legislation Introduced below. PUBLIC COMMENT Male Speaker; shared various religious concerns. Francisco Da Costa; shared concerns regarding Millennium Towers and development projects on contaminated land. Andrew Yip; shared his various thoughts and experiences. Peter Warfield; shared various concerns regarding the San Francisco Public Library. Emil Lawrence; shared concerns regarding various fees and taxi driver issues. Female Speaker; shared concerns regarding the Chinese consulate and issues with a travel agency. Ingrid Que; shared concerns regarding the Chinese consulate and issues with a travel agency. Tuy Hue; shared concerns regarding the Chinese consulate and issues with a travel agency. Female Speaker; shared concerns regarding the Chinese consulate and the proposed naming of the Central Subway Station as “Rose Pak Station.” Natasha; shared concerns regarding the Chinese consulate and the oppression of the Falun Gong. Lorie Ten; shared concerns regarding the oppression of the Falun Gong. Cassie; shared concerns regarding the oppression of the Falun Gong. Tina Yen; shared concerns regarding the oppression of the Falun Gong. Lisa; shared concerns regarding the oppression of the Falun Gong. Christopher Dahl; shared concerns regarding the FBI and the use of bus stops by private shuttles. Tom Gilberty; shared concerns regarding the accessibility of the public microphone and public banks. FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE 161168 [Urging the Full Repayment of California Soldiers and Veterans for Time Served] Sponsors: Farrell; Avalos, Mar, Yee, Cohen, Tang and Campos Resolution urging Congressional leadership to pass legislation that will fully absolve California soldiers and veterans debt for time served. Supervisors Tang and Campos requested to be added as co-sponsors. ADOPTED City and County of San Francisco Page 14 Printed at 11:11 am on 11/2/16