# Board of Supervisors Minutes: March 21, 2017 - Meeting date: 2017-03-21 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 19 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/426/2017-03-21-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=538752&GUID=48F69343-5B32-4E32-BD1F-65D3A7D9F90F) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 161149: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Community Plan Exemption Determination - Proposed Project at 2675 Folsom Street - Pages: 10-11 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 161149 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Community Plan Exemption Determination - Proposed Project at 2675 Folsom Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing a Community Plan Exemption determination by the Planning Department that a proposed project at 2675 Folsom Street does not require further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Ronen, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of April 18, 2017. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee ### File 170213: Purchase and Sale Agreement - SF Prosperity 2, LLC - 1660 Mission Street and 1680 Mission Street - $52,000,000 - Pages: 11 - Sponsors: Mayor - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 170213 [Purchase and Sale Agreement - SF Prosperity 2, LLC - 1660 Mission Street and 1680 Mission Street - $52,000,000] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution approving a purchase and sale agreement by and between the City and County of San Francisco and SF Prosperity 2, LLC, for the sale of City-owned properties located at 1660 Mission Street and 1680 Mission Street for $52,000,000; including a City lease-back at an annual rent expense of $3,362,220 increasing by 3% per year for each year after the initial period, with rent to be set at the then fair market rental value prior to the beginning of each extension option exercised, if any, for a period of not more than three years in the initial term, with two one-year options to extend; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopting findings that the sale is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. Supervisor Safai, seconded by Supervisor Breed, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of April 4, 2017. The motion FAILED by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Safai - Noes: Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Sheehy, Tang, Yee - Vote 2: adoption, likely final - Action: ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Sheehy, Tang, Yee - Noes: Breed, Safai ### File 170214: Purchase and Sale Agreement - Lendlease Development, Inc. - 30 Van Ness Avenue - $70,000,000 - Pages: 11-12 - Sponsors: Mayor; Kim - Vote 1: continuance - Action: Ness Avenue - $70,000,000] Sponsors: Mayor; Kim Resolution approving a purchase and sale agreement by and between the City and County of San Francisco and Lendlease Development, Inc. for the sale of City-owned property located at 30 Van Ness Avenue for $70,000,000; including a City lease-back at an annual rent expense of $4,500,000 increasing by 3% per year after each year of the initial period and at the beginning of each extension option exercised, if any, for a period of not more than three years in the initial term, with two one-year options to extend; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the sale is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and urging the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development and the Planning Department to explore certain development strategies relating to affordable housing at the site in connection with any future development. Supervisor Safai, seconded by Supervisor Breed, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of April 4, 2017. The motion FAILED by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Safai - Noes: Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Sheehy, Tang, Yee - Vote 2: adoption, likely final - Action: City and County of San Francisco Page 10 Printed at 3:09 pm on 3/22/17 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes - Draft 3/21/2017 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Sheehy, Tang, Yee - Noes: Breed, Safai ### File 170242: Apply for Grant - State of California, Department of Housing and Community Development - Various Parks and Community Centers - $7,500,000 - Pages: 12 - Sponsors: Mayor - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 170242 [Apply for Grant - State of California, Department of Housing and Community Development - Various Parks and Community Centers - $7,500,000] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to apply for a grant in an amount up to $7,500,000 from the State of California, Department of Housing and Community Development for the planning and development of various parks and community facilities in San Francisco. (Recreation and Park Department) ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee ## Extracted text ### [Page 11](https://sfbos.info/documents/426/2017-03-21-minutes#page-11) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes - Draft 3/21/2017 COMMITTEE REPORTS Recommendations of the Budget and Finance Sub-Committee President Breed requested File Nos. 170213 and 170214 be called together. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Ben Rosenfield, Controller (Office of the City Controller), John Updike, Director (Real Estate Division), Naomi Kelly, City Administrator (Office of the City Administrator), and Alexa Arena, Executive General Manager (Lendlease), who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion on these matters. 170213 [Purchase and Sale Agreement - SF Prosperity 2, LLC - 1660 Mission Street and 1680 Mission Street - $52,000,000] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution approving a purchase and sale agreement by and between the City and County of San Francisco and SF Prosperity 2, LLC, for the sale of City-owned properties located at 1660 Mission Street and 1680 Mission Street for $52,000,000; including a City lease-back at an annual rent expense of $3,362,220 increasing by 3% per year for each year after the initial period, with rent to be set at the then fair market rental value prior to the beginning of each extension option exercised, if any, for a period of not more than three years in the initial term, with two one-year options to extend; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopting findings that the sale is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. Supervisor Safai, seconded by Supervisor Breed, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of April 4, 2017. The motion FAILED by the following vote: Ayes: 2 - Breed, Safai Noes: 9 - Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Sheehy, Tang, Yee ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Sheehy, Tang, Yee Noes: 2 - Breed, Safai 170214 [Purchase and Sale Agreement - Lendlease Development, Inc. - 30 Van Ness Avenue - $70,000,000] Sponsors: Mayor; Kim Resolution approving a purchase and sale agreement by and between the City and County of San Francisco and Lendlease Development, Inc. for the sale of City-owned property located at 30 Van Ness Avenue for $70,000,000; including a City lease-back at an annual rent expense of $4,500,000 increasing by 3% per year after each year of the initial period and at the beginning of each extension option exercised, if any, for a period of not more than three years in the initial term, with two one-year options to extend; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the sale is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and urging the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development and the Planning Department to explore certain development strategies relating to affordable housing at the site in connection with any future development. Supervisor Safai, seconded by Supervisor Breed, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of April 4, 2017. The motion FAILED by the following vote: Ayes: 2 - Breed, Safai Noes: 9 - Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Sheehy, Tang, Yee City and County of San Francisco Page 10 Printed at 3:09 pm on 3/22/17 ### [Page 12](https://sfbos.info/documents/426/2017-03-21-minutes#page-12) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes - Draft 3/21/2017 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Sheehy, Tang, Yee Noes: 2 - Breed, Safai 170242 [Apply for Grant - State of California, Department of Housing and Community Development - Various Parks and Community Centers - $7,500,000] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to apply for a grant in an amount up to $7,500,000 from the State of California, Department of Housing and Community Development for the planning and development of various parks and community facilities in San Francisco. (Recreation and Park Department) ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS See Legislation Introduced below. PUBLIC COMMENT Soon Li; shared concerns on Chinese American contributions and achievements. Nancy Cross; shared concerns regarding due process and homeless shelters. Patricia Vaughey; shared concerns regarding the homeless issue in Cow Hollow. Ray Hartz; shared concerns regarding fair political practices and the San Francisco Public Library. Peter Warfield; shared concerns regarding City College of San Francisco closures and the San Francisco Public Library. Katherin Canton (Arts for a Better Bay Area); spoke on Arts Advocacy Day and requested the Board’s support of the arts. Andi Yannone (San Francisco Ballet); spoke on Arts Advocacy Day and requested the Board’s support of the arts. Susan Stauter; spoke on Arts Advocacy Day and requested the Board’s support of the arts. Elizabeth Dekker (Green Art Workshop); spoke on Arts Advocacy Day and requested the Board’s support of the arts. Beth Molner (Green Art Workshop); spoke on Arts Advocacy Day and requested the Board’s support of the arts. Samithia; spoke on Arts Advocacy Day and requested the Board’s support of the arts. Susie McKinnon (SafeHouse Arts); spoke on Arts Advocacy Day and requested the Board’s support of the arts. Jean Johnstone (Teaching Artists Guild); spoke on Arts Advocacy Day and requested the Board’s support of the arts. Arthur; spoke on Arts Advocacy Day and requested the Board’s support of the arts. Skot Kuiper; spoke on Arts Advocacy Day and requested the Board’s support of the arts. Tom Gilberty; shared concerns regarding housing. City and County of San Francisco Page 11 Printed at 3:09 pm on 3/22/17