# Board of Supervisors Minutes: November 14, 2017 - Meeting date: 2017-11-14 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 34 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/474/2017-11-14-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=574018&GUID=F3CDEBB0-9FB2-4C74-BB93-B198A0DD8F18) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 170733: Subdivision Code - Transfer Subdivision Maps - Pages: 9-10 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 170733 [Subdivision Code - Transfer Subdivision Maps] Ordinance amending the Subdivision Code to allow subdivision map applicants to apply for and obtain final or parcel transfer subdivision maps that are for conveyancing and/or financing purposes only, but do not grant any development rights; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Public Works) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee ### File 170870: Building, Fire Codes - Fire Alarm System Upgrade Requirements - Pages: 10 - Sponsors: Peskin; Farrell and Ronen - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 170870 [Building, Fire Codes - Fire Alarm System Upgrade Requirements] Sponsors: Peskin; Farrell and Ronen Ordinance amending the Existing Building and Fire Codes to require buildings sold or transferred after September 1, 2017, to comply with fire alarm system upgrade requirements for sleeping areas; to exempt mandatory seismic strengthening alterations and transient hotels from the alarm system upgrade requirement that otherwise applies to completion of work under a building permit with a cost of construction of $50,000 or more; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings under the California Health and Safety Code; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage. Supervisor Ronen requested to be added as a co-sponsor. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee ### File 170941: Planning Code, Zoning Map - Transit Center Special Sign District - Pages: 10 - Sponsors: Kim - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: e Transit Center Special Sign District (bounded by Market Street on the north, Folsom Street on the south, Steuart Street on the east, and between New Montgomery and Third Streets on the west, and in the area bounded by Folsom, Harrison, Essex, and Second Streets, but excluding the planned City Park between Mission, Howard, Second, and Beale Streets and those portions of the Transit Center District Plan Area included in Zone 1 of the Transbay Redevelopment Plan Area, which include portions of land bounded by Spear, Mission, Folsom, and Second Streets), to restrict the size and height of new signs within 200 feet of and visible from an existing or planned public park or open space, and to restrict illumination of certain new signs in those areas; amending the Zoning Map to show the Transit Center Special Sign District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making a finding of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee ### File 170995: Commemorative Street Name Designation - “Tony Bennett Way” - 900 Block of Mason Street - Pages: 10-11 - Sponsors: Peskin - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 170995 [Commemorative Street Name Designation - “Tony Bennett Way” - 900 Block of Mason Street] Sponsor: Peskin Resolution adding the commemorative street name “Tony Bennett Way” to the 900 block of Mason Street in recognition of legendary singer Tony Bennett and his ambassadorship to the City and County of San Francisco, as well as his long and celebrated history with the Fairmont Hotel and San Francisco communities. Resolution No. 410-17 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee ## Extracted text ### [Page 10](https://sfbos.info/documents/474/2017-11-14-minutes#page-10) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 11/14/2017 170870 [Building, Fire Codes - Fire Alarm System Upgrade Requirements] Sponsors: Peskin; Farrell and Ronen Ordinance amending the Existing Building and Fire Codes to require buildings sold or transferred after September 1, 2017, to comply with fire alarm system upgrade requirements for sleeping areas; to exempt mandatory seismic strengthening alterations and transient hotels from the alarm system upgrade requirement that otherwise applies to completion of work under a building permit with a cost of construction of $50,000 or more; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings under the California Health and Safety Code; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage. Supervisor Ronen requested to be added as a co-sponsor. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee 170941 [Planning Code, Zoning Map - Transit Center Special Sign District] Sponsor: Kim Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the Transit Center Special Sign District (bounded by Market Street on the north, Folsom Street on the south, Steuart Street on the east, and between New Montgomery and Third Streets on the west, and in the area bounded by Folsom, Harrison, Essex, and Second Streets, but excluding the planned City Park between Mission, Howard, Second, and Beale Streets and those portions of the Transit Center District Plan Area included in Zone 1 of the Transbay Redevelopment Plan Area, which include portions of land bounded by Spear, Mission, Folsom, and Second Streets), to restrict the size and height of new signs within 200 feet of and visible from an existing or planned public park or open space, and to restrict illumination of certain new signs in those areas; amending the Zoning Map to show the Transit Center Special Sign District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making a finding of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee 170995 [Commemorative Street Name Designation - “Tony Bennett Way” - 900 Block of Mason Street] Sponsor: Peskin Resolution adding the commemorative street name “Tony Bennett Way” to the 900 block of Mason Street in recognition of legendary singer Tony Bennett and his ambassadorship to the City and County of San Francisco, as well as his long and celebrated history with the Fairmont Hotel and San Francisco communities. Resolution No. 410-17 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee City and County of San Francisco Page 839 Printed at 12:51 pm on 1/3/18