# 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 120271: Zoning Map Amendment - 8 Washington Street Project - Pages: 13-14 - Vote 1: amendment - Action: areas along the Drumm Street frontage of the property located at Assessor's Block No. 0201, Lot No. 012 (8 Washington Street), from 84-E to 92-E in one area and to 136-E in another area; and 2) making environmental findings, Planning Code Section 302 findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. (Planning Commission) 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. 120271. Supervisor Chu, seconded by Supervisor Olague, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 3, Lines 14-19, by adding '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.' The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener - Vote 2: first-reading - Action: PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener - Noes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu ### File 120272: General Plan Amendment - 8 Washington Street Project - Pages: 14-15 - Vote 1: amendment - Action: the San Francisco General Plan Map 2 (Height and Bulk Plan) of the Northeastern Waterfront Area Plan as part of the 8 Washington Street Project (Assessor's Block No. 0201, Lot No. 012); and 2) making environmental findings, Planning Code Section 340 findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. (Planning Commission) 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. 120272. Supervisor Chu, seconded by Supervisor Olague, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 3, Lines 15-20, by adding '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.' The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener - Vote 2: first-reading - Action: PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener - Noes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu ### File 120639: Committee of the Whole - Warriors Arena Sole Source Negotiations - Pages: 15-16 ## Extracted text ### [Page 14](https://sfbos.info/documents/40/2012-06-12-minutes#page-14) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 6/12/2012 120272 [General Plan Amendment - 8 Washington Street Project] Ordinance: 1) amending the San Francisco General Plan Map 2 (Height and Bulk Plan) of the Northeastern Waterfront Area Plan as part of the 8 Washington Street Project (Assessor's Block No. 0201, Lot No. 012); and 2) making environmental findings, Planning Code Section 340 findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. (Planning Commission) 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. 120272. Supervisor Chu, seconded by Supervisor Olague, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 3, Lines 15-20, by adding '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.' The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener Noes: 3 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu City and County of San Francisco Page 407 Printed at 12:56 pm on 7/18/12 ### [Page 15](https://sfbos.info/documents/40/2012-06-12-minutes#page-15) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 6/12/2012 SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole play video 120639 [Committee of the Whole - Warriors Arena Sole Source Negotiations] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to a Resolution: 1) finding that the competitive bidding policy set forth in Administrative Code Section 2.6-1 does not apply to the potential real estate transaction involving Port property at Piers 30-32 and part of Seawall Lot 330 with GSW Arena LLC (GSW), an affiliate of the Golden State Warriors, for development of an arena and other facilities and endorsing sole source negotiations with GSW for that purpose; 2) endorsing the Port Commission's designation of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) as the lead negotiator of the proposed transaction, in coordination with Port staff and subject to the Port Commission's direction; 3) urging OEWD and the Port to engage in outreach to affected and interested neighbors, community members and other stakeholders to ensure that the proposed project is designed with maximum public input; 4) urging OEWD and the Port to work closely with State agencies having jurisdiction over any of the site, including the State Lands Commission and the Bay Conservation and Development Commission, to develop the project description; 5) urging the OEWD Director, the Port Director and other City officials to make evaluation of the proposed project among their highest priorities and take all appropriate steps to negotiate an exclusive negotiation agreement with GSW; and 6) acknowledging that the City may commence environmental review of the proposed project under CEQA if and when the Board of Supervisors makes the required findings of fiscal feasibility and responsibility under Administrative Code Chapter 29. (Clerk of the Board) The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Committee of the Whole relating to the proposed Resolution as referenced in File No. 120625. Ken Rich (Office of Economic and Workforce Development) provided an overview of the Resolution. Ray Hartz; Jim Lazarus; Walter Paulson; Dennis MacKenzie; Charles Melancon, Sr.; expressed concerns relating to the proposed Resolution. There were no other speakers. The President declared the public hearing closed, adjourned as the Committee of the Whole, reconvening as the Board of Supervisors. HEARD AND FILED Committee of the Whole Adjourn and Report play video City and County of San Francisco Page 408 Printed at 12:56 pm on 7/18/12