# Board of Supervisors Minutes: November 28, 2017 - Meeting date: 2017-11-28 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 31 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/476/2017-11-28-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=576105&GUID=FD364D6A-A727-4494-BDC0-C7A98ACC566D) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City PDF is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 171118: Resolution of Intention to Issue Bonds Related to Project Area I of Port Infrastructure Financing District No. 2 (Port of San Francisco) - Pages: 14-15 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 171118 [Resolution of Intention to Issue Bonds Related to Project Area I of Port Infrastructure Financing District No. 2 (Port of San Francisco)] Sponsors: Mayor; Kim Resolution of Intention to Issue Bonds for Project Area I of City and County of San Francisco Infrastructure Financing District No. 2. (Port of San Francisco). Resolution No. 427-17 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee ### File 170871: Fire, Housing Codes - Residential Hotel Fire Safety Requirements Triggered by Sale or Transfer - Pages: 15 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 170871 [Fire, Housing Codes - Residential Hotel Fire Safety Requirements Triggered by Sale or Transfer] Sponsors: Peskin; Ronen Ordinance amending the Fire and Housing Codes to require automatic sprinklers in non-residential areas of residential hotels sold or transferred after August 1, 2017; 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 170922: Planning Code - Landmark Designation of 2731-2735 Folsom Street (aka Gaughran House) - Pages: 15 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 170922 [Planning Code - Landmark Designation of 2731-2735 Folsom Street (aka Gaughran House)] Sponsors: Peskin; Ronen Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate 2731-2735 Folsom Street (aka Gaughran House), Lot No. 031 in Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3640, as a Landmark under Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Historic Preservation Commission) 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 170836: Administrative Code - Requesting Findings From Assessment Appeals Board - Pages: 15-16 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 170836 [Administrative Code - Requesting Findings From Assessment Appeals Board] Sponsor: Peskin Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require parties to pay a refundable deposit when requesting written findings from the Assessment Appeals Board, and to establish procedures concerning the waiver and renewal of requests for written findings. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee ### File 171147: Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption From Environmental Review - SFMTA Hairball Intersection Improvement Project - Pages: 16-17 ## Extracted text ### [Page 15](https://sfbos.info/documents/476/2017-11-28-minutes#page-15) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 11/28/2017 Recommendations of the Land Use and Transportation Committee 170871 [Fire, Housing Codes - Residential Hotel Fire Safety Requirements Triggered by Sale or Transfer] Sponsors: Peskin; Ronen Ordinance amending the Fire and Housing Codes to require automatic sprinklers in non-residential areas of residential hotels sold or transferred after August 1, 2017; 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 170922 [Planning Code - Landmark Designation of 2731-2735 Folsom Street (aka Gaughran House)] Sponsors: Peskin; Ronen Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate 2731-2735 Folsom Street (aka Gaughran House), Lot No. 031 in Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3640, as a Landmark under Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Historic Preservation Commission) 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 Recommendation of the Rules Committee 170836 [Administrative Code - Requesting Findings From Assessment Appeals Board] Sponsor: Peskin Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require parties to pay a refundable deposit when requesting written findings from the Assessment Appeals Board, and to establish procedures concerning the waiver and renewal of requests for written findings. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee City and County of San Francisco Page 878 Printed at 1:11 pm on 1/3/18 ### [Page 16](https://sfbos.info/documents/476/2017-11-28-minutes#page-16) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 11/28/2017 SPECIAL ORDER 2:30 P.M. - Recognition of Commendations Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved to suspend Rule 5.36 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to grant privilege of the floor to the following guests. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee Supervisor Kim introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Ken Reggio, Executive Director of Episcopal Community Services, on the occasion of his retirement and in recognition of his many accomplishments providing essential services to the homeless in San Francisco. Supervisors Ronen and Tang shared in this commendation. Supervisor Ronen introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Sandy Close and New America Media/Pacific News Service in recognition of their many accomplishments bringing the voices of the marginalized into the national discourse. Appointment of President Pro Tempore At the request of President Breed, Supervisor Peskin assumed the chair at 2:35 p.m. The President resumed the chair at 2:37 p.m. SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. President Breed requested File Nos. 171147, 171148, 171149, and 171150 be called together. 171147 [Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption From Environmental Review - SFMTA Hairball Intersection Improvement Project] 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 April 28, 2017, approved on September 19, 2017, for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency's proposed Hairball Intersection Improvements Project, to implement paint-only modifications to existing travel lanes to create a new bicycle lane on Jerrold Avenue, include installation of new high visibility crosswalks on Marin Street and Bayshore Boulevard, and Jerrold Avenue and Bayshore Boulevard, as well as the removal of ten parking spaces and two loading zones along westbound Jerrold Avenue. (Districts 9 and 10) (Appellant: Mary Miles for Coalition for Adequate Review) (Filed October 19, 2017) (Clerk of the Board) President Breed opened the public hearing and provided opening remarks. Supervisor Ronen addressed concerns and the President inquired as to whether any individual wished to address the Board. The Appellant was not present for the appeal hearing. Sherie George (Planning Department) provided an overview of the decision of the Planning Department and responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Thalia Leng (Municipal Transportation Agency) 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. 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 879 Printed at 1:11 pm on 1/3/18