# Board of Supervisors Minutes: January 9, 2018 - Meeting date: 2018-01-09 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 27 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/482/2018-01-09-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=585951&GUID=8D9E83A0-F2C2-4FB6-93CF-214713347762) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City PDF is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 171018: Street Name Change - From the 600 Block of Stevenson Street to "Odd Fellows Way" - Pages: 8-9 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 171018 [Street Name Change - From the 600 Block of Stevenson Street to "Odd Fellows Way"] Sponsor: Kim Resolution to rename the 600 block of Stevenson Street to “Odd Fellows Way,” in recognition to the historical significance of the architectural and cultural contributions the Odd Fellows have made to the City and County of San Francisco. Resolution No. 001-18 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee ### File 171267: Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption From Environmental Review - 2417 Green Street - Pages: 9 ### File 171268: Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - 2417 Green Street - Pages: 9-10 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 171268 [Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - 2417 Green Street] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that a proposed project at 2417 Green Street is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee ### File 171269: Conditionally Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - 2417 Green Street - Pages: 10 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 171269 [Conditionally Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - 2417 Green Street] Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 2417 Green Street is categorically exempt from further environmental review, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M18-001 Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee ### File 171270: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - 2417 Green Street - Pages: 10 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 171270 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - 2417 Green Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 2417 Green Street is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M18-002 Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee ### File 171299: Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption From Environmental Review - 401 Main Street - Pages: 10-11 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 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 October 24, 2017, approved on November 23, 2017, for the proposed project for ExtenNet Systems Inc. - T-Mobile Cell Sites to install wireless service facilities on an existing Joint Pole Association-owned wooden pole at the approximate address of 401 Main Street. (District 6) (Appellant: Stephen Williams of the Law Offices of Stephen M. Williams, on behalf of Portside Homeowners Association) (Filed November 30, 2017) (Clerk of the Board) President Breed opened the public hearing and Supervisor Kim informed the Board that a continuance was requested by the appellant and project sponsor. President Breed then inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board regarding the proposed continuance. There were no speakers. President Breed closed public comment on the continuance. Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 27, 2018. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee ## Extracted text ### [Page 9](https://sfbos.info/documents/482/2018-01-09-minutes#page-9) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 1/9/2018 SPECIAL ORDER 2:30 P.M. - Recognition of Commendations Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Kim, 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 Peskin introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Becky Evans in recognition of the many accomplishments during her decades as an environmental advocate. Supervisor Kim shared in this commendation. SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. President Breed requested File Nos. 171267, 171268, 171269, and 171270 be called together. 171267 [Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption From Environmental Review - 2417 Green 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 May 16, 2017, for the proposed project at 2417 Green Street, to make alterations to an existing four-story-over-basement single-family residence with one vehicle parking space; excavate to add two vehicle parking spaces, construct a three-story rear addition, facade alterations and foundation replacement, and lowering the existing building. (District 2) (Appellant: Richard Drury and Rebecca Davis of Lozeau Drury, LLP, on behalf of Philip Kaufman) (Filed November 22, 2017) (Clerk of the Board) President Breed opened the public hearing and Supervisor Farrell provided opening remarks. President Breed then inquired as to whether any individual wished to address the Board. Richard Toshiyuki Drury, Lozeau Drury, LLP (on behalf of Appellant), provided an overview of the appeal, responded to questions raised throughout the discussion, and further requested the Board to approve the appeal. Judge Carlos Bea; Philip Kaufman; Lawrence Karp; Speaker; Debra Holly; Barbara Heffernan; Dan Heffernan; Jessica McGregor; Wayne Garcia; Louise Bear; Paul Wermer; Susannah Robbins; Christine Pelosi; Paul Bernice; Barbara Mechum; Margaret Jacobson; Tony Robles; Ace Washington; Joe Kelly; spoke in support of the appeal. Lisa Gibson, Jeanie Poling, and Christopher May (Planning Department) provided an overview of the decision of the Planning Department and responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Thomas Tunny, Reuben, Junius & Rose, LLP (on behalf of 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. Court Epstarr; spoke in support of the project and in opposition to the appeal. Richard Toshiyuki Drury, Lozeau Drury, LLP (on behalf of 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 171268 [Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - 2417 Green Street] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that a proposed project at 2417 Green Street is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee City and County of San Francisco Page 8 Printed at 3:52 pm on 2/5/18 ### [Page 10](https://sfbos.info/documents/482/2018-01-09-minutes#page-10) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 1/9/2018 171269 [Conditionally Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - 2417 Green Street] Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 2417 Green Street is categorically exempt from further environmental review, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M18-001 Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee 171270 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - 2417 Green Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 2417 Green Street is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M18-002 Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee Appointment of President Pro Tempore At the request of President Breed, Supervisor Sheehy assumed the chair at 3:35 p.m. The President resumed the chair at 3:40 p.m. SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. President Breed requested File Nos. 171299, 171301, 171302, and 171303 be called together. 171299 [Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption From Environmental Review - 401 Main 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 October 24, 2017, approved on November 23, 2017, for the proposed project for ExtenNet Systems Inc. - T-Mobile Cell Sites to install wireless service facilities on an existing Joint Pole Association-owned wooden pole at the approximate address of 401 Main Street. (District 6) (Appellant: Stephen Williams of the Law Offices of Stephen M. Williams, on behalf of Portside Homeowners Association) (Filed November 30, 2017) (Clerk of the Board) President Breed opened the public hearing and Supervisor Kim informed the Board that a continuance was requested by the appellant and project sponsor. President Breed then inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board regarding the proposed continuance. There were no speakers. President Breed closed public comment on the continuance. Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 27, 2018. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee City and County of San Francisco Page 9 Printed at 3:52 pm on 2/5/18