# Board of Supervisors Minutes: October 3, 2017 - Meeting date: 2017-10-03 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 21 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/466/2017-10-03-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=566402&GUID=180BE934-E648-4343-83BC-4C6C9401728F) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 141021: Preparation of Findings Related to the Tentative Parcel Map - 639 Peralta Avenue - Pages: 8-9 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 141021 [Preparation of Findings Related to the Tentative Parcel Map - 639 Peralta Avenue] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove the Tentative Parcel Map for a 2-unit new construction condominium project located at 639 Peralta Avenue, Assessor’s Block No. 5634, Lot No. 014. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Ronen, seconded by Supervisor Fewer, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang - Absent: Yee ### File 171023: Closed Session - Labor Negotiations - October 3, 2017 - Pages: 9-10 - Vote 1: other - Action: Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee Persons in attendance: Jon Givner and Jonathan Yank (Office of the City Attorney); Micki Callahan, Director, Carol Isen, Employee Relations Director, and Lawanna Preston (Department of Human Resources); Ben Rosenfield, City Controller (Office of the City Controller); Mawuli Tugbenyoh and Melissa Whitehouse (Mayor’s Office); and Angela Calvillo, Clerk of the Board, and Alisa Somera, Legislative Deputy Director (Office of the Clerk of the Board). Matter was heard in closed session, no action was taken, and the hearing was filed. Supervisor Yee was noted absent at 4:30 p.m. RECONVENED IN OPEN SESSION The Board reconvened at the hour of 4:37 p.m. The following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang HEARD IN CLOSED SESSION [Elect Not to Disclose] Motion that the Board finds that it is in the best interest of the public that the Board elect at this time not to disclose its closed session deliberations. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved not to disclose its Closed Session deliberations. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang - Absent: Yee ### File 170917: Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption From Environmental Review - 2505 Noriega Street - Pages: 10-11 ## Extracted text ### [Page 9](https://sfbos.info/documents/466/2017-10-03-minutes#page-9) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 10/3/2017 SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS 171023 [Closed Session - Labor Negotiations - October 3, 2017] Closed Session for the Board of Supervisors to convene on October 3, 2017, at 3:00 p.m., with the Department of Human Resources under Administrative Code, Section 67.10(e), and California Government Code, Section 54957.6, regarding labor negotiations of the City’s open labor contracts; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M17-147, approved September 19, 2017. (Clerk of the Board) President Breed inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board regarding the closed session. James Scovell; spoke on various concerns. The President declared public comment closed. CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION The Board recessed at the hour of 3:31 p.m. to convene in closed session pursuant to Motion No. M17-147, approved on September 19, 2017. The following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee Persons in attendance: Jon Givner and Jonathan Yank (Office of the City Attorney); Micki Callahan, Director, Carol Isen, Employee Relations Director, and Lawanna Preston (Department of Human Resources); Ben Rosenfield, City Controller (Office of the City Controller); Mawuli Tugbenyoh and Melissa Whitehouse (Mayor’s Office); and Angela Calvillo, Clerk of the Board, and Alisa Somera, Legislative Deputy Director (Office of the Clerk of the Board). Matter was heard in closed session, no action was taken, and the hearing was filed. Supervisor Yee was noted absent at 4:30 p.m. RECONVENED IN OPEN SESSION The Board reconvened at the hour of 4:37 p.m. The following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang HEARD IN CLOSED SESSION [Elect Not to Disclose] Motion that the Board finds that it is in the best interest of the public that the Board elect at this time not to disclose its closed session deliberations. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved not to disclose its Closed Session deliberations. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang Absent: 1 - Yee City and County of San Francisco Page 740 Printed at 12:56 pm on 11/6/17 ### [Page 10](https://sfbos.info/documents/466/2017-10-03-minutes#page-10) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 10/3/2017 Supervisor Yee was noted present at 4:49 p.m. SPECIAL ORDER 4:30 P.M. President Breed requested File Nos. 170917, 170918, 170919, 170920, 170898, 170899, 170900, and 170901 be called together. 170917 [Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption From Environmental Review - 2505 Noriega Street] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the determination of exemption from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act issued as a Categorical Exemption by the Planning Department on July 2, 2017, for the proposed project at 2505 Noriega Street, approved on July 13, 2017, to change the use from retail pharmacy to Medical Cannabis Dispensary, interior tenant improvements, and repair/in-kind replacement of storefront material finishes. (District 4) (Appellant: Wilson Chu, on behalf of Zhiming Bi) (Filed August 14, 2017) (Clerk of the Board) President Breed opened the public hearings, reiterated the Clerk of the Board’s indication that the CEQA Appeal (File Nos. 170917, 170918, 170919, and 170920) has been withdrawn, and inquired as to whether any individual wished to address the Board. Supervisor Tang provided opening remarks and spoke on the proposed project. Ray Hacke, on behalf of Ark of Hope Preschool (Conditional Use Appellant), provided an overview of the appeal, responded to questions raised throughout the discussion, and further requested the Board to approve the appeal. Stella Cahill; Andrew Yip; Speaker; Gus Milo; Janet Chiq; Speaker; Solomon Mirza; Connie; Vicky Lan; Speaker; Mary Ping and Will Ping (Ark of Hope Preschool); Frank Lee; Meina Young; Speaker; Shirley Chang; Kristen Chu; Joyce Lau; Speaker; Jennifer; Kitty Cheng (Sunset Golden Age Club); Stephen Tong; Areli; Sherry Lau (Sunset Friends); Bing; Speaker; Mae Lin; Po Ahn Lee; Delia Wong; Speaker; Vicki; Sandra Chan; Tham Yu; Jenny; Cam; Yen Leu; Jane; Leyla; Leann Lew; Jan Wong; Rosa; Frank Mei; Steven Lewinski; Olson Chi; Vicki Ho; Larry Yee; Wanda Lee; Sarah Ro; Charles Wong (Sunset Golden Age Club); Larry Fong; Rhonda Sing; Betty Chang; Speaker; Speaker; Speaker; Emma Lee; Steven Mack; Anthony Shen; Speaker; Dawn Tran; Bo Sencil; Ned Wong; Jed; David Lee; Speaker; Speaker; Hong; Bree Pon; Anna; Grace; Amy; Brianne Lee; Speaker; David Wong; Speaker; Ann Sherry; Asa Man; Josephine Chao; Theresa Duque; Anna Lynne; Speaker; Billy; spoke in support of the appeal. AnMarie Rodgers and Andrew Perry (Planning Department) provided an overview of the decision of the Planning Department and responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Ryan Hudson, Dr. Floyd Huen and Brett Gladstone (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. Joseph Seawall; Troy Bernae; Shana Mallett; Brianna Scott; Scott McFadden; Joseph Tobin; Susan Pfeiffer; Diane Jane Brody; Elliott Bogus; Harley Nelson, on behalf of Douglas Chan; Speaker; Tim Cahill; Art Tom; Carol Le; Michael Aldrich; Michelle Aldrich; Speaker; Richard Goldman; Kevin Gonzales; Speaker; David Goldman; Eric Mar; Michael Cohen; Speaker; Enrico Sanchez; Neal Lin; Speaker; Colleen; Shawn; Jonathan Eslo; Calvin Conor; Amina Kushner; Andrea Ayolo; Tre Allen; Kim Isaac; Teresa Creston; Speaker; Jon Yachts; Ryan Miller; Gene Millborn; Michelle; Andy; Mike Metcalfe; Sharon; Silas; Harry Brudwell; Otto Duffy; Brenda Cyn; Molly Jack; Lisa; Cathy; Speaker, on behalf of Jill Wynn; Michael Nguyen; Speaker; Speaker; Speaker; Kevin Clark; David Gua; Jean Quan; spoke in support of the project and in opposition to the appeal. Ray Hacke, on behalf of Ark of Hope Preschool (Conditional Use Appellant), provided a rebuttal and further requested the Board to approve the appeal. There were no other speakers. President Breed closed public comment and declared the public hearing heard and filed. HEARD AND FILED City and County of San Francisco Page 741 Printed at 12:56 pm on 11/6/17