# Board of Supervisors Minutes: January 23, 2018

- Meeting date: 2018-01-23
- Document type: minutes
- Pages in official PDF: 32
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## Structured legislative records

### File 171254: Sale of General Obligation Bonds - Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bonds - Not to Exceed $76,710,000

- Pages: 8-9
- Vote 1: adoption, likely final
  - Action: agents for said bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts related to said bonds; providing for the manner of sale of said bonds by competitive or negotiated sale; approving the forms of Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the form and execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of said Bonds; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; authorizing and approving modifications to documents, as defined herein; declaring the City’s official intent to reimburse certain expenditures; waiving the deadline for submission of Bond Accountability Reports; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), CEQA Guidelines, and Chapter 31 of the Administrative Code; ratifying certain actions previously taken, as defined herein; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale, and delivery of said bonds, as defined herein. (Controller) (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 018-18 ADOPTED by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee

### File 171278: Emergency Declaration - Repair and Servicing of the Tesla Treatment Facility Flywheel Uninterruptible Power Supply Units - Hetch Hetchy Regional Water System - Not to Exceed Cost of $322,548

- Pages: 9
- Vote 1: adoption, likely final
  - Action: 171278 [Emergency Declaration - Repair and Servicing of the Tesla Treatment Facility Flywheel Uninterruptible Power Supply Units - Hetch Hetchy Regional Water System - Not to Exceed Cost of $322,548] Resolution approving an emergency declaration of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Administrative Code, Section 6.60, for the repair and servicing of the Tesla Treatment Facility Flywheel Uninterruptible Power Supply Units of the Hetch Hetchy Regional Water System, with an estimated total cost not to exceed $322,548. (Public Utilities Commission) (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 019-18 ADOPTED by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee

### File 171319: Real Property Acquisition - 700-730 Stanyan Street - McDonald’s Corporation - $15,500,000

- Pages: 9
- Vote 1: adoption, likely final
  - Action: 171319 [Real Property Acquisition - 700-730 Stanyan Street - McDonald’s Corporation - $15,500,000] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution approving and authorizing the Real Estate Division, on behalf of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, to acquire Real Property, located at 700-730 Stanyan Street from McDonald’s Corporation, for purchase at $15,500,000; placing the property under the jurisdiction of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development for use in constructing affordable housing for San Franciscans; adopting findings that the conveyance is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of the purchase agreement and this Resolution, as defined herein. (Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development) (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 020-18 ADOPTED by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee

### File 170660: Follow-Up Board Response - Civil Grand Jury Report - Accelerating SF Government Performance - Taking Accountability and Transparency to the Next Level

- Pages: 9-10
- Vote 1: approval, likely final
  - Action: 170660 [Follow-Up Board Response - Civil Grand Jury Report - Accelerating SF Government Performance - Taking Accountability and Transparency to the Next Level] Motion responding to the Civil Grand Jury’s request to provide a status update on the Board of Supervisor’s response to Recommendation Nos. R2.2, R3.1, R4.1, R6, and R8 contained in the 2016-2017 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Accelerating SF Government Performance - Taking Accountability and Transparency to the Next Level.” (Government Audit and Oversight Committee) Motion No. M18-004 APPROVED by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee

### File 170662: Follow-Up Board Response - Civil Grand Jury Report - The San Francisco Retirement System - Increasing Understanding and Adding Voter Oversight

- Pages: 10
- Vote 1: approval, likely final
  - Action: 170662 [Follow-Up Board Response - Civil Grand Jury Report - The San Francisco Retirement System - Increasing Understanding and Adding Voter Oversight] Motion responding to the Civil Grand Jury’s request to provide a status update on the Board of Supervisor’s response to Recommendation No. R2.2 contained in the 2016-2017 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “The San Francisco Retirement System - Increasing Understanding and Adding Voter Oversight.” (Government Audit and Oversight Committee) Motion No. M18-005 APPROVED by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee

### File 171096: Planning Code - Definition of Gross Floor Area

- Pages: 10
- Vote 1: first-reading
  - Action: 171096 [Planning Code - Definition of Gross Floor Area] Ordinance amending the Planning Code to revise the definition of Gross Floor Area to delete the reference to accessory buildings, exempt required car-share spaces, remove redundant off-street loading provisions, and modify provisions regarding accessory and non-accessory parking; and making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302. (Planning Commission) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee

### File 171097: Planning Code - Article 8 Corrections

- Pages: 10
- Vote 1: first-reading
  - Action: 171097 [Planning Code - Article 8 Corrections] Ordinance amending the Planning Code to correct typographical errors, clarify nighttime entertainment restrictions, and update inclusionary affordable housing requirements; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and making findings as required by Planning Code, Section 302. (Planning Commission) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee

### File 171173: Planning Code - Mission Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District

- Pages: 10-11
- Vote 1: first-reading
  - Action: 171173 [Planning Code - Mission Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District] Sponsor: Ronen Ordinance amending the Planning Code to prohibit Non-Retail Professional Services uses, limit lot mergers, and allow Arts Activities and Catering uses within the Mission Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District; affirming the Planning Commission’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 findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302. (Planning Commission) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee

## Extracted text

### [Page 9](https://sfbos.info/documents/484/2018-01-23-minutes#page-9)

Board of Supervisors                             Meeting Minutes                                               1/23/2018



171278 [Emergency Declaration - Repair and Servicing of the Tesla Treatment Facility
       Flywheel Uninterruptible Power Supply Units - Hetch Hetchy Regional Water
       System - Not to Exceed Cost of $322,548]
            Resolution approving an emergency declaration of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
            pursuant to Administrative Code, Section 6.60, for the repair and servicing of the Tesla Treatment
            Facility Flywheel Uninterruptible Power Supply Units of the Hetch Hetchy Regional Water System,
            with an estimated total cost not to exceed $322,548. (Public Utilities Commission)
            (Fiscal Impact)
            Resolution No. 019-18
            ADOPTED by the following vote:
                 Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee


171319 [Real Property Acquisition - 700-730 Stanyan Street - McDonald’s Corporation -
       $15,500,000]
            Sponsor: Mayor
            Resolution approving and authorizing the Real Estate Division, on behalf of the Mayor’s Office of
            Housing and Community Development, to acquire Real Property, located at 700-730 Stanyan
            Street from McDonald’s Corporation, for purchase at $15,500,000; placing the property under the
            jurisdiction of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development for use in constructing
            affordable housing for San Franciscans; adopting findings that the conveyance is consistent with
            the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing
            the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain
            actions in furtherance of the purchase agreement and this Resolution, as defined herein. (Mayor’s
            Office of Housing and Community Development)
            (Fiscal Impact)
            Resolution No. 020-18
            ADOPTED by the following vote:
                 Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee



Recommendations of the Government Audit and Oversight Committee
            President Breed requested File Nos. 170660 and 170662 be called together.


170660 [Follow-Up Board Response - Civil Grand Jury Report - Accelerating SF
       Government Performance - Taking Accountability and Transparency to the Next
       Level]
            Motion responding to the Civil Grand Jury’s request to provide a status update on the Board of
            Supervisor’s response to Recommendation Nos. R2.2, R3.1, R4.1, R6, and R8 contained in the
            2016-2017 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Accelerating SF Government Performance - Taking
            Accountability and Transparency to the Next Level.” (Government Audit and Oversight Committee)
            Motion No. M18-004
            APPROVED by the following vote:
                 Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee




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Board of Supervisors                             Meeting Minutes                                                1/23/2018



170662 [Follow-Up Board Response - Civil Grand Jury Report - The San Francisco
       Retirement System - Increasing Understanding and Adding Voter Oversight]
            Motion responding to the Civil Grand Jury’s request to provide a status update on the Board of
            Supervisor’s response to Recommendation No. R2.2 contained in the 2016-2017 Civil Grand Jury
            Report, entitled “The San Francisco Retirement System - Increasing Understanding and Adding
            Voter Oversight.” (Government Audit and Oversight Committee)
            Motion No. M18-005
            APPROVED by the following vote:
                 Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee



Recommendations of the Land Use and Transportation Committee

171096 [Planning Code - Definition of Gross Floor Area]
            Ordinance amending the Planning Code to revise the definition of Gross Floor Area to delete the
            reference to accessory buildings, exempt required car-share spaces, remove redundant off-street
            loading provisions, and modify provisions regarding accessory and non-accessory parking; and
            making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight
            priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and public necessity, convenience, and welfare
            findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302. (Planning Commission)
            PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
                 Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee


171097 [Planning Code - Article 8 Corrections]
            Ordinance amending the Planning Code to correct typographical errors, clarify nighttime
            entertainment restrictions, and update inclusionary affordable housing requirements; affirming the
            Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making
            findings of consistency with the General Plan, the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section
            101.1, and making findings as required by Planning Code, Section 302. (Planning Commission)
            PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
                 Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee


171173 [Planning Code - Mission Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District]
            Sponsor: Ronen
            Ordinance amending the Planning Code to prohibit Non-Retail Professional Services uses, limit lot
            mergers, and allow Arts Activities and Catering uses within the Mission Street Neighborhood
            Commercial Transit District; affirming the Planning Commission’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 findings of public necessity,
            convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302. (Planning Commission)
            PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
                 Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee




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