# Board of Supervisors Minutes: December 6, 2016 - Meeting date: 2016-12-06 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 26 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/404/2016-12-06-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=519269&GUID=DFB748A3-2B44-496B-9C8F-26B273BC7A9F) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City PDF is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 161297: Approval of an Additional 120-Day Extension for Planning Commission Review of Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program (File No. 150911) - Pages: 19 ### File 161298: Tom Owen Day - December 8, 2016 - Pages: 19 ### File 161277: Rescinding Motion Reversing the Community Plan Exemption Determination and Requesting Additional Information - Proposed Project at 1515 South Van Ness Avenue - Pages: 19-20 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 161277 [Rescinding Motion Reversing the Community Plan Exemption Determination and Requesting Additional Information - Proposed Project at 1515 South Van Ness Avenue] Motion rescinding Board of Supervisors Motion No. 16-156 reversing the Planning Department’s determination that a proposed project at 1515 South Van Ness Avenue does not require further environmental review under a Community Plan Exemption; removing the motion in Board File No. 161002 from the table; and requesting further information from the Planning Department related to the potential environmental impacts of the proposed project. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M16-176 APPROVED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Yee ### File 161284: Commending Chuck Nevius - Pages: 20 ### File 161282: Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Schedule - 2017 - Pages: 20-21 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 161282 [Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Schedule - 2017] Motion establishing the 2017 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Schedule pursuant to Board of Supervisors Rules of Order, Sections 4.2, and 4.2.1 by cancelling the Board meetings of January 3, January 17, February 21, May 30, July 4, October 10, and November 7 and 21, 2017; and all Board and Committee meetings during the spring, summer and winter breaks from March 27 through March 31, July 31 through September 4, and December 18, 2017, through January 5, 2018; and further suspending portions of Board Rule 4.2. to effectuate certain dates within the regular meeting schedule to augment the flow of business. (Clerk of the Board) APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Yee - Vote 2: rescission - Action: Supervisor Tang, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved to rescind the previous vote. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Yee - Vote 3: amendment - Action: Supervisor Tang, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved to AMEND this Motion by invoking Board Rule 6.1 and moving the Inaugural Meeting to Monday, January 9, 2017. Before the vote was taken, Supervisor Tang withdrew this motion. Supervisor Tang, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE, by invoking Board Rule 6.1 and moving the Inaugural Meeting to Monday, January 9, 2017. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Yee - Vote 4: approval, likely final - Action: Motion establishing the 2017 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Schedule pursuant to Board of Supervisors Rules of Order, Sections 4.2, and 4.2.1 by cancelling the Board meetings of January 3, January 17, February 21, May 30, July 4, October 10, and November 7 and 21, 2017; and all Board and Committee meetings during the spring, summer and winter breaks from March 27 through March 31, July 31 through September 4, and December 18, 2017, through January 5, 2018; invoking Board Rule 6.1 to hold the Inaugural Meeting on January 9, 2017; and further suspending portions of Board Rule 4.2. to effectuate certain dates within the regular meeting schedule to augment the flow of business. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M16-177 APPROVED AS AMENDED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Yee ## Extracted text ### [Page 19](https://sfbos.info/documents/404/2016-12-06-minutes#page-19) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 12/6/2016 FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE 161297 [Approval of an Additional 120-Day Extension for Planning Commission Review of Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program (File No. 150911)] Sponsors: Mayor; Farrell and Tang Resolution extending by an additional 120 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 150911) amending the Planning Code to provide revised geographic, timing, pricing, and other requirements for the off-site alternative to the Inclusionary Housing Fee; create a new option for off-site projects that qualify as Nonprofit Provider Partner Projects; create a new alternative for project sponsors of smaller market-rate projects to direct the Affordable Housing Fee to small sites projects; create an option for project sponsors of on- and off-site housing to provide higher amounts of affordable housing at higher levels of affordability termed “dialing up;” revise certain definitions and operating procedures related to the Inclusionary Housing Program and make conforming changes; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act, and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of the Planning Code, Section 101.1. Resolution No. 523-16 ADOPTED 161298 [Tom Owen Day - December 8, 2016] Sponsors: Peskin; Farrell and Mar Resolution declaring December 8, 2016, as Tom Owen Day in the City and County of San Francisco, in recognition of his many years of outstanding service in the City Attorney’s Office and his well-deserved retirement. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Tom Owen (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Farrell requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution No. 521-16 ADOPTED 161277 [Rescinding Motion Reversing the Community Plan Exemption Determination and Requesting Additional Information - Proposed Project at 1515 South Van Ness Avenue] Motion rescinding Board of Supervisors Motion No. 16-156 reversing the Planning Department’s determination that a proposed project at 1515 South Van Ness Avenue does not require further environmental review under a Community Plan Exemption; removing the motion in Board File No. 161002 from the table; and requesting further information from the Planning Department related to the potential environmental impacts of the proposed project. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M16-176 APPROVED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Yee City and County of San Francisco Page 1006 Printed at 2:55 pm on 1/27/17 ### [Page 20](https://sfbos.info/documents/404/2016-12-06-minutes#page-20) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 12/6/2016 Severed from the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Agenda Supervisor Avalos requested that File No. 161284 be severed so that it may be considered separately. 161284 [Commending Chuck Nevius] Sponsors: Peskin; Farrell Resolution commending Chuck Nevius. Supervisor Avalos requested this matter be REFERRED to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee. Supervisor Tang requested that File No. 161282 be severed so that it may be considered separately. 161282 [Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Schedule - 2017] Motion establishing the 2017 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Schedule pursuant to Board of Supervisors Rules of Order, Sections 4.2, and 4.2.1 by cancelling the Board meetings of January 3, January 17, February 21, May 30, July 4, October 10, and November 7 and 21, 2017; and all Board and Committee meetings during the spring, summer and winter breaks from March 27 through March 31, July 31 through September 4, and December 18, 2017, through January 5, 2018; and further suspending portions of Board Rule 4.2. to effectuate certain dates within the regular meeting schedule to augment the flow of business. (Clerk of the Board) APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Yee Supervisor Tang, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved to rescind the previous vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Yee Supervisor Tang, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved to AMEND this Motion by invoking Board Rule 6.1 and moving the Inaugural Meeting to Monday, January 9, 2017. Before the vote was taken, Supervisor Tang withdrew this motion. Supervisor Tang, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE, by invoking Board Rule 6.1 and moving the Inaugural Meeting to Monday, January 9, 2017. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Yee Motion establishing the 2017 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Schedule pursuant to Board of Supervisors Rules of Order, Sections 4.2, and 4.2.1 by cancelling the Board meetings of January 3, January 17, February 21, May 30, July 4, October 10, and November 7 and 21, 2017; and all Board and Committee meetings during the spring, summer and winter breaks from March 27 through March 31, July 31 through September 4, and December 18, 2017, through January 5, 2018; invoking Board Rule 6.1 to hold the Inaugural Meeting on January 9, 2017; and further suspending portions of Board Rule 4.2. to effectuate certain dates within the regular meeting schedule to augment the flow of business. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M16-177 APPROVED AS AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Yee City and County of San Francisco Page 1007 Printed at 2:55 pm on 1/27/17