# Board of Supervisors Minutes: June 12, 2012 - Meeting date: 2012-06-12 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 30 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/40/2012-06-12-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=197903&GUID=5BAACEE6-03FA-41B4-9224-3C2CE5C83CA4) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 120270: Approval of Public Trust Exchange; Agreement to Sell Portion of Seawall Lot 351 in Exchange for Portion of Block 168-Lot 58, Block 171-Lot 69, and Block 201-Lot 12; Approval of Lease and Maintenance Agreement - Pages: 10-11 - Vote 1: amendment - Action: treet; adopting environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; and authorizing the Port's Executive Director and the City's Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution. (Port) (Supervisor Avalos dissented in Committee.) Supervisor Chiu, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED by adding 'WHEREAS, Section 21 of the DDA provides for SFWP to be reimbursed up to $5 million in Public Financing for Qualified Projects Costs of Public Improvements on the Open Space Parcel.'; and adding 'FURTHER RESOLVED, That Board of Supervisors approval of this Resolution is contingent upon a revision of the DDA between the Port and the developer that removes the portions of Section 21 of the DDA that provides for the developer to be reimbursed up to $5 million in Public Financing for Qualified Project Costs of Public Improvements on the Open Space Parcel and instead provides that the developer cannot be reimbursed with Public Financing for any project costs.' The motion FAILED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Mar - Noes: Chu, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Olague, Wiener - Vote 2: amendment - Action: Supervisor Chiu, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED by adding 'FURTHER RESOLVED, That Board of Supervisors approval of this Resolution is contingent upon a revision of the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Port and the developer that provides for payment by the developer to the Port or its designee to fund affordable housing projects in the City in the amount of $25 million.' The motion FAILED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Cohen - Noes: Chu, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener - Vote 3: amendment - Action: Supervisor Chiu, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED by adding 'FURTHER RESOLVED, That Board of Supervisors approval of this Resolution is contingent upon a revision of the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Port and the developer that provides for payment by the developer to the Port or its designee to fund affordable housing projects in the City in the amount of $13 million.' The motion FAILED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Mar - Noes: Chu, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Olague, Wiener - Vote 4: amendment - Action: Supervisor Chiu, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED by adding 'FURTHER RESOLVED, That Board of Supervisors approval of this Resolution is contingent upon a revision of the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Port and the developer that provides for transfer fees equal to 1.0% of the Condominium Sales Proceeds received including the first sale.' The motion FAILED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu - Noes: Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener - Vote 5: amendment - Action: City and County of San Francisco Page 403 Printed at 12:56 pm on 7/18/12 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 6/12/2012 Privilege of the floor was granted to Cheryl Adams, Deputy City Attorney (City Attorney's Office) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion regarding File No. 120270. Supervisor Chu, seconded by Supervisor Olague, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED on Page 12, Lines 14-19, by adding 'FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors has reviewed and considered the information in the memorandum from Paul Maltzer of the Planning Department dated June 12, 2012, that considers the effect of reducing the amount of commercial parking and concludes that such reduction would not result in any additional environmental effects beyond those analyzed in the Final EIR for the reasons stated in the memorandum, which is incorporated into this resolution by this reference; and'. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener - Vote 6: adoption, likely final - Action: Resolution No. 226-12 ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener - Noes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu ### File 120278: Amending Resolution of Intention to Form Waterfront Infrastructure Financing District (File No. 120128) - Pages: 11 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 120278 [Amending Resolution of Intention to Form Waterfront Infrastructure Financing District (File No. 120128)] Resolution amending Resolution of Intention to establish Infrastructure Financing District No. 2 (File No. 120128) for the City and County of San Francisco at the Port of San Francisco. (Port) Resolution No. 227-12 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener - Noes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu ### File 120377: Business and Tax Regulations Code - Payroll Expense Tax Exclusion for Small Business Net New Payroll - 2012 through 2015 - Pages: 11-12 - Sponsors: Farrell; Campos, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Mar and Wiener - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 120377 [Business and Tax Regulations Code - Payroll Expense Tax Exclusion for Small Business Net New Payroll - 2012 through 2015] Sponsors: Farrell; Campos, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Mar and Wiener Ordinance amending the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code Article 12-A by adding Section 906.5 to permit a Payroll Expense Tax Exclusion for Small Business Net New Payroll for years 2012 through 2015. (Fiscal Impact) Privilege of the floor was granted to Monique Zmuda, Deputy Controller (Office of the Controller) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion regarding File No. 120377. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: play video - Ayes: Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener - Noes: Avalos ### File 120529: Issuance of Tax Exempt Revenue Obligations - Live Oak School - Not to Exceed $6,750,000 - Pages: 12 - Sponsors: Cohen - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 120529 [Issuance of Tax Exempt Revenue Obligations - Live Oak School - Not to Exceed $6,750,000] Sponsor: Cohen Resolution approving, in accordance with Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code, the issuance of tax-exempt revenue obligations by the California Enterprise Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $6,750,000 to refinance various capital facilities owned by Live Oak School. Resolution No. 229-12 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener ### File 111338: Naming the Waller Street Stairway as Adah’s Stairway - Pages: 12 - Sponsors: Wiener; Olague - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 111338 [Naming the Waller Street Stairway as Adah’s Stairway] Sponsors: Wiener; Olague Ordinance: 1) establishing the name of the stairway on the southern portion of Waller Street at Waller and Broderick Streets that connects to Buena Vista Park at Buena Vista East as “Adah’s Stairway,” in recognition of Adah Bakalinsky, author of the book Stairway Walks in San Francisco; 2) commemorating this location under Public Works Code Sections 789 et seq., the Commemorative Street Plaque Ordinance; 3) accepting a plaque and its installation in honor of Ms. Bakalinsky as a gift to the City; 4) waiving permit and inspection fees for plaque installation; and 5) directing official acts in furtherance of this Ordinance. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: play video - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener ### File 120191: Building Code - Definition of Efficiency Unit - Pages: 12-13 - Sponsors: Wiener - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 120191 [Building Code - Definition of Efficiency Unit] Sponsor: Wiener Ordinance amending the San Francisco Building Code Section 1208.4 to reduce the square footage requirement for Efficiency Dwelling Units pursuant to Section 17958.1 of the California Health & Safety Code; and making environmental findings. Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Chu, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to July 10, 2012. The motion carried by the following vote: play video - Ayes: Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Olague, Wiener - Noes: Avalos, Campos, Kim, Mar ## Extracted text ### [Page 11](https://sfbos.info/documents/40/2012-06-12-minutes#page-11) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 6/12/2012 Privilege of the floor was granted to Cheryl Adams, Deputy City Attorney (City Attorney's Office) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion regarding File No. 120270. Supervisor Chu, seconded by Supervisor Olague, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED on Page 12, Lines 14-19, by adding 'FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors has reviewed and considered the information in the memorandum from Paul Maltzer of the Planning Department dated June 12, 2012, that considers the effect of reducing the amount of commercial parking and concludes that such reduction would not result in any additional environmental effects beyond those analyzed in the Final EIR for the reasons stated in the memorandum, which is incorporated into this resolution by this reference; and'. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener Resolution No. 226-12 ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener Noes: 3 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu 120278 [Amending Resolution of Intention to Form Waterfront Infrastructure Financing District (File No. 120128)] Resolution amending Resolution of Intention to establish Infrastructure Financing District No. 2 (File No. 120128) for the City and County of San Francisco at the Port of San Francisco. (Port) Resolution No. 227-12 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener Noes: 3 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu Recommendations of the Government Audit and Oversight Committee 120377 [Business and Tax Regulations Code - Payroll Expense Tax Exclusion for Small Business Net New Payroll - 2012 through 2015] Sponsors: Farrell; Campos, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Mar and Wiener Ordinance amending the San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code Article 12-A by adding Section 906.5 to permit a Payroll Expense Tax Exclusion for Small Business Net New Payroll for years 2012 through 2015. (Fiscal Impact) Privilege of the floor was granted to Monique Zmuda, Deputy Controller (Office of the Controller) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion regarding File No. 120377. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: play video Ayes: 10 - Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener Noes: 1 - Avalos City and County of San Francisco Page 404 Printed at 12:56 pm on 7/18/12 ### [Page 12](https://sfbos.info/documents/40/2012-06-12-minutes#page-12) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 6/12/2012 120529 [Issuance of Tax Exempt Revenue Obligations - Live Oak School - Not to Exceed $6,750,000] Sponsor: Cohen Resolution approving, in accordance with Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code, the issuance of tax-exempt revenue obligations by the California Enterprise Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $6,750,000 to refinance various capital facilities owned by Live Oak School. Resolution No. 229-12 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener Recommendations of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee 111338 [Naming the Waller Street Stairway as Adah’s Stairway] Sponsors: Wiener; Olague Ordinance: 1) establishing the name of the stairway on the southern portion of Waller Street at Waller and Broderick Streets that connects to Buena Vista Park at Buena Vista East as “Adah’s Stairway,” in recognition of Adah Bakalinsky, author of the book Stairway Walks in San Francisco; 2) commemorating this location under Public Works Code Sections 789 et seq., the Commemorative Street Plaque Ordinance; 3) accepting a plaque and its installation in honor of Ms. Bakalinsky as a gift to the City; 4) waiving permit and inspection fees for plaque installation; and 5) directing official acts in furtherance of this Ordinance. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: play video Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener 120191 [Building Code - Definition of Efficiency Unit] Sponsor: Wiener Ordinance amending the San Francisco Building Code Section 1208.4 to reduce the square footage requirement for Efficiency Dwelling Units pursuant to Section 17958.1 of the California Health & Safety Code; and making environmental findings. Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Chu, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to July 10, 2012. The motion carried by the following vote: play video Ayes: 7 - Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Olague, Wiener Noes: 4 - Avalos, Campos, Kim, Mar City and County of San Francisco Page 405 Printed at 12:56 pm on 7/18/12