# Board of Supervisors Minutes: February 28, 2017 - Meeting date: 2017-02-28 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 26 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/420/2017-02-28-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=536120&GUID=BE2B84E0-6049-45B0-852A-4E6884284777) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 170191: Appointments, Urban Forestry Council - John Malcolm Hillan, Andrew Sullivan, Dan Flanagan, Meg Lowman, Michael Sullivan, and Phillip Pierce - Pages: 18-19 - Vote 1: amendment - Action: 170191 [Appointments, Urban Forestry Council - John Malcolm Hillan, Andrew Sullivan, Dan Flanagan, Meg Lowman, Michael Sullivan, and Phillip Pierce] Motion appointing John Malcolm Hillan, Andrew Sullivan, Dan Flanagan, Meg Lowman (residency requirement waived), Michael Sullivan, and Phillip Pierce, for the unexpired portion of two-year terms, to the Urban Forestry Council. (Rules Committee) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Safai, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved that this Motion be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE, by adding language to effectuate the appointments on March 1, 2017. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee - Vote 2: approval, likely final - Action: Motion No. M17-031 APPROVED AS AMENDED by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee - Vote 3: other - Action: City and County of San Francisco Page 17 Printed at 1:52 pm on 3/1/17 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes - Draft 2/28/2017 Supervisor Kim was noted absent at 5:02 p.m. Supervisor Kim Excused from Voting Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved that Supervisor Kim be excused beginning at 5:02 p.m. and for the remainder of the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee - Excused: Kim ### File 161174: Hearing - Appeal of Tentative Map Approval - 162-164 Alhambra Street - Pages: 19 ### File 161175: Approving Decision of Public Works and Approving the Tentative Map - 162-164 Alhambra Street - Pages: 19 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 161175 [Approving Decision of Public Works and Approving the Tentative Map - 162-164 Alhambra Street] Motion approving decision of Public Works and approving the Tentative Map for three units of new construction at 162-164 Alhambra Street, Assessor's Parcel Block No. 0463A, Lot No. 013; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M17-032 Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee - Excused: Kim ### File 161176: Disapproving Decision of Public Works and Disapproving the Tentative Map - 162-164 Alhambra Street - Pages: 19-20 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 161176 [Disapproving Decision of Public Works and Disapproving the Tentative Map - 162-164 Alhambra Street] Motion disapproving decision of Public Works and disapproving the Tentative Map for three units of new construction at 162-164 Alhambra Street, Assessor's Parcel Block No. 0463A, Lot No. 013. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee - Excused: Kim ### File 161177: Preparation of Findings Related to the Tentative Map - 162-164 Alhambra Street - Pages: 20 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 161177 [Preparation of Findings Related to the Tentative Map - 162-164 Alhambra Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove the Tentative Map for three units of new construction at 162-164 Alhambra Street, Assessor's Parcel Block No. 0463A, Lot No. 013. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee - Excused: Kim ### File 170044: Hearing - Appeal of Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - Significant Natural Resource Areas Management Plan - Pages: 20-21 ## Extracted text ### [Page 19](https://sfbos.info/documents/420/2017-02-28-minutes#page-19) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes - Draft 2/28/2017 Supervisor Kim was noted absent at 5:02 p.m. Supervisor Kim Excused from Voting Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved that Supervisor Kim be excused beginning at 5:02 p.m. and for the remainder of the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee Excused: 1 - Kim SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. President Breed requested File Nos. 161174, 161175, 161176, and 161177 be called together. 161174 [Hearing - Appeal of Tentative Map Approval - 162-164 Alhambra Street] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of Public Works dated October 18, 2016, approving a Tentative Map for three units of new construction at 162-164 Alhambra Street, Assessor's Parcel Block No. 0463A, Lot No. 013. (District 2) (Appellants: John Barrett, Kathleen Eckhart, and Mauricio Franco) (Filed October 28, 2016). (Clerk of the Board) President Breed opened the public hearing, informed the Board that a communication was received from the appellants, John Barrett, Kathleen Eckhart, and Mauricio Franco, withdrawing their appeal without prejudice. President Breed then inquired whether any member of the public wished to address the Board on the withdrawn appeal. There were no speakers. President Breed closed public comment and declared the hearing heard and filed. HEARD AND FILED 161175 [Approving Decision of Public Works and Approving the Tentative Map - 162-164 Alhambra Street] Motion approving decision of Public Works and approving the Tentative Map for three units of new construction at 162-164 Alhambra Street, Assessor's Parcel Block No. 0463A, Lot No. 013; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M17-032 Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee Excused: 1 - Kim 161176 [Disapproving Decision of Public Works and Disapproving the Tentative Map - 162-164 Alhambra Street] Motion disapproving decision of Public Works and disapproving the Tentative Map for three units of new construction at 162-164 Alhambra Street, Assessor's Parcel Block No. 0463A, Lot No. 013. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee Excused: 1 - Kim City and County of San Francisco Page 18 Printed at 1:52 pm on 3/1/17 ### [Page 20](https://sfbos.info/documents/420/2017-02-28-minutes#page-20) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes - Draft 2/28/2017 161177 [Preparation of Findings Related to the Tentative Map - 162-164 Alhambra Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove the Tentative Map for three units of new construction at 162-164 Alhambra Street, Assessor's Parcel Block No. 0463A, Lot No. 013. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee Excused: 1 - Kim SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. President Breed requested File Nos. 170044, 170045, 170046, and 170047 be called together. 170044 [Hearing - Appeal of Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - Significant Natural Resource Areas Management Plan] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the certification of a Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Significant Natural Resource Areas Management Plan identified in Planning Case No. 2005.0912E, issued by the Planning Commission through Motion No. 19825 dated December 15, 2016. (Appellants: Dee Seligman, Rupa Bose, and Tom Borden, on behalf of the San Francisco Forest Alliance, and Brent Plater of Wild Equity Institute, on behalf of the Sierra Club's San Francisco Bay Chapter, the National Parks Conservation Association, the Golden Gate Audubon Society, and the Sequoia Audubon Society) (Filed January 5, and January 17, 2017) (Clerk of the Board) President Breed opened the public hearing and inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board. Rupa Bose, Tom Borden, and Dee Seligman, on behalf of the San Francisco Forest Alliance (Appellant No. 1), provided an overview of the appeal, responded to questions raised throughout the discussion, and further requested the Board to approve the appeal. Michael Lozeau, on behalf of the Sierra Club’s San Francisco Bay Chapter, the National Parks Conservation Association, the Golden Gate Audubon Society, and the Sequoia Audubon Society, (Appellant No. 2) informed the Board of Supervisors that these Appellants have resolved their concerns and issues with the Project Sponsor and hereby withdraw their appeal. Female Speaker; Sally Stephens; Magick; Michael O’Rourke; Female Speaker; Dee Schear; Linda Garcia Milhoan (San Francisco Forest Alliance); Dr. Victor Stern; Bridget Kelly; Ron Proctor (San Francisco Forest Alliance); Edward C. Neu; Frank Fredericks; Eric Brooks (San Francisco Green Party/Our City); Karen Breslin (Miraloma Park/San Francisco Forest Alliance); Robert Gee (Miraloma Park Improvement Club); Nadine Wiel (Thornton Foundations); Michael J. Bertinetti; Michel Balea (San Francisco Forest Alliance); Robert Sutton; Glenn Rogers; Sky Charlesworth; Male Speaker; Anastasia; Alan Sturridge; Mike; Jack Gescheidt (The Tree Spirit Project); Male Speaker; Hailey Malia Spark; spoke in support of the appeal. Melinda Hue and Jessica Range (Planning Department) provided an overview of the decision of the Planning Department and responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Lisa Wayne and Phil Ginsburg, General Manager (Recreation and Park Department), (Project Sponsor) provided an overview of the project, responded to questions raised throughout the discussion, and further requested the Board to uphold the decision of the Planning Department. Marlena Byrne (Office of the City Attorney) and Peter Brastow (Department of the Environment) responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Patrick Skain (Pine Lake Neighborhood Association); Louis Blumberg (Nature Conservancy); Male Speaker; Cliff Smethurst (Sharp Park Golf Course); Dylan Hayes (Local 261, Laborers); Michael Murphy (Friends of Oak Woodlands); Boe Lace; Amber Hasselbring; City and County of San Francisco Page 19 Printed at 1:52 pm on 3/1/17