# Board of Supervisors Minutes: July 17, 2012 - Meeting date: 2012-07-17 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 31 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/48/2012-07-17-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=200591&GUID=4E77A78A-8D89-4982-9FD5-01C77647BFA8) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 120709: Issuance and Delivery - Multifamily Housing Revenue Note - 121 Golden Gate Avenue Senior Community Housing - Not to Exceed $25,370,000 - Pages: 13-14 - Sponsors: Kim - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: Golden Gate Avenue Senior Community Housing - Not to Exceed $25,370,000] Sponsor: Kim Resolution authorizing the issuance and delivery of a multifamily housing revenue note in a principal amount not to exceed $25,370,000 for the purpose of providing financing for the acquisition and construction of a 90-unit multifamily rental housing project known as 121 Golden Gate Avenue Senior Community; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a funding loan agreement; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a borrower loan agreement; providing the terms and conditions of the note and authorizing the execution and delivery thereof; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a regulatory agreement and declaration of restrictive covenants; authorizing the collection of certain fees; approving issuance of the note following a public hearing; approving modifications, changes and additions to the documents; granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this resolution; and ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the note and the project. Resolution No. 276-12 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener ### File 120732: Reappointment, Planning Commission - Michael Antonini - Pages: 14 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 120732 [Reappointment, Planning Commission - Michael Antonini] Motion approving/rejecting the Mayor’s nomination of Michael Antonini to the Planning Commission term ending July 1, 2016. (Clerk of the Board) (Section 4.105 of the City Charter provides that this nomination is subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and shall be the subject of a public hearing and vote within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk of the Board. If the Board fails to act on the nomination within 60 days of the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk then the nominee shall be deemed approved. Transmittal date - July 2, 2012.) Supervisor Cohen, seconded by Supervisor Wiener, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to July 24, 2012. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener ### File 120733: Appointment, Planning Commission - Richard Hillis - Pages: 14 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 120733 [Appointment, Planning Commission - Richard Hillis] Motion approving the Mayor's nomination of Richard Hillis to the Planning Commission term ending July 1, 2016. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M12-081 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener ### File 120734: Reappointment, Planning Commission - Cindy Wu - Pages: 14-15 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 120734 [Reappointment, Planning Commission - Cindy Wu] Motion approving the President of the Board of Supervisors, Supervisor David Chiu's nomination of Cindy Wu to the Planning Commission term ending July 1, 2016. (Clerk of the Board) (Section 4.105 of the City Charter provides that this nomination is subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and shall be the subject of a public hearing and vote within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk of the Board. If the Board fails to act on the nomination within 60 days of the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk then the nominee shall be deemed approved. Transmittal date - July 6, 2012) Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to July 24, 2012. The motion FAILED by the following vote: - Ayes: Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell - Noes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener - Vote 2: approval, likely final - Action: Motion No. M12-082 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener ### File 120725: Hearing - Charter Amendments - Ranked-Choice Voting and Run-Off Elections - Pages: 15 ### File 120219: Charter Amendment - Replacing Ranked-Choice Voting for City-Wide Offices with Run-Off Elections - Pages: 15-16 - Sponsors: Farrell; Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Olague and Wiener - Vote 1: amendment - Action: 120219 [Charter Amendment - Replacing Ranked-Choice Voting for City-Wide Offices with Run-Off Elections] Sponsors: Farrell; Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Olague and Wiener Charter Amendment (First Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by amending Sections 13.101, 13.101.5, 13.102, 13.107, and Article XVII and by adding Section 13.102.5 to replace ranked-choice voting for City-wide offices with run-off elections. Supervisor Olague, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Charter Amendment be RE-REFERRED to the Rules Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener ## Extracted text ### [Page 14](https://sfbos.info/documents/48/2012-07-17-minutes#page-14) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 7/17/2012 Recommendations of the Rules Committee 120732 [Reappointment, Planning Commission - Michael Antonini] Motion approving/rejecting the Mayor’s nomination of Michael Antonini to the Planning Commission term ending July 1, 2016. (Clerk of the Board) (Section 4.105 of the City Charter provides that this nomination is subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and shall be the subject of a public hearing and vote within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk of the Board. If the Board fails to act on the nomination within 60 days of the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk then the nominee shall be deemed approved. Transmittal date - July 2, 2012.) Supervisor Cohen, seconded by Supervisor Wiener, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to July 24, 2012. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener 120733 [Appointment, Planning Commission - Richard Hillis] Motion approving the Mayor's nomination of Richard Hillis to the Planning Commission term ending July 1, 2016. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M12-081 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener 120734 [Reappointment, Planning Commission - Cindy Wu] Motion approving the President of the Board of Supervisors, Supervisor David Chiu's nomination of Cindy Wu to the Planning Commission term ending July 1, 2016. (Clerk of the Board) (Section 4.105 of the City Charter provides that this nomination is subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and shall be the subject of a public hearing and vote within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk of the Board. If the Board fails to act on the nomination within 60 days of the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk then the nominee shall be deemed approved. Transmittal date - July 6, 2012) Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to July 24, 2012. The motion FAILED by the following vote: Ayes: 3 - Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell Noes: 8 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener Motion No. M12-082 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener City and County of San Francisco Page 523 Printed at 11:11 am on 9/10/12 ### [Page 15](https://sfbos.info/documents/48/2012-07-17-minutes#page-15) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 7/17/2012 SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole 120725 [Hearing - Charter Amendments - Ranked-Choice Voting and Run-Off Elections] Hearing to consider Charter Amendments to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by: 1) amending Sections 13.101, 13.101.5, 13.102, 13.107, and Article XVII and by adding Section 13.102.5 to replace ranked-choice voting for City-wide offices with run-off elections; 2) amending Sections 13.101, 13.102, and Article XVII and by adding Section 13.102.5 to incorporate run-off elections into ranked-choice voting for the office of Mayor; and 3) amending Sections 2.101, 13.101, 13.101.5, 13.102, 13.107, and Article XVII and by adding Section 13.102.5 to replace ranked-choice voting for Mayor with run-off elections. (Clerk of the Board) The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Committee of the Whole relating to the amendments of the proposed Charter Amendment as referenced in File Nos. 120219, 120273, and 120274. Ray Hartz; Chris Bolman; Judy Belcher; Dave Kadlecek; Joan Strasser; Larry Juicye Edmond; David Kerry; Jack; Christopher Dai; Linda Chapman; Dave Robinson; Emil Lawrence; Richard Winger; Ana Conda; Male Speaker; Walter Paulson; Male Speaker; Male Speaker; Male Speaker; Male Speaker; Francisco Da Costa; expressed concerns relating to the amendments of the proposed Charter Amendment. There were no other speakers. HEARD AND FILED Committee of the Whole Adjourn and Report From the Rules Committee Without Recommendation 120219 [Charter Amendment - Replacing Ranked-Choice Voting for City-Wide Offices with Run-Off Elections] Sponsors: Farrell; Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Olague and Wiener Charter Amendment (First Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by amending Sections 13.101, 13.101.5, 13.102, 13.107, and Article XVII and by adding Section 13.102.5 to replace ranked-choice voting for City-wide offices with run-off elections. Supervisor Olague, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Charter Amendment be RE-REFERRED to the Rules Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener City and County of San Francisco Page 524 Printed at 11:11 am on 9/10/12