# Board of Supervisors Minutes: April 24, 2018 - Meeting date: 2018-04-24 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 27 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/506/2018-04-24-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=603732&GUID=861A6752-C632-4632-BF4C-03B2E78E58CF) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 180372: Setting the Budget and Legislative Analyst Services Audit Plan - San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, Effectiveness of Workforce Development Programs, Office of Economic and Workforce Development - FY2018-2019 - Pages: 10-11 - Sponsors: Kim - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 180372 [Setting the Budget and Legislative Analyst Services Audit Plan - San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, Effectiveness of Workforce Development Programs, Office of Economic and Workforce Development - FY2018-2019] Sponsor: Kim Motion directing the Budget and Legislative Analyst to conduct three performance audits in FY2018-2019 of the trends in Muni ridership and revenues, and the effectiveness of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency in managing traffic congestion and the impact of congestion on Muni; the effectiveness of the City’s workforce development programs for low-income, homeless, and formerly homeless adults; and the Office of Economic and Workforce Development’s planning for large-scale development and capital projects to address the economic impacts of the projects on surrounding businesses. Motion No. M18-058 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee ### File 171284: Building Code - Slope and Seismic Hazard Zone Protection Act - Pages: 11 - Sponsors: Peskin; Safai, Cohen and Sheehy - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 171284 [Building Code - Slope and Seismic Hazard Zone Protection Act] Sponsors: Peskin; Safai, Cohen and Sheehy Ordinance amending the Building Code to revise the City’s Slope Protection Act by clarifying the scope of its application to properties exceeding an average slope of 25% grade, updating the map references, mandating review by the Department of Building Inspection’s Structural Advisory Committee, and re-enacting and modifying a paragraph in the scope section regarding the type of proposed construction that triggers application of the Act which was omitted inadvertently in the adoption of the 2016 Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Fewer, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to the Board of Supervisors meeting of May 8, 2018. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee ### File 180190: Planning Code - Lower Polk Street Alcohol Restricted Use District - Pages: 11 - Sponsors: Peskin - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 180190 [Planning Code - Lower Polk Street Alcohol Restricted Use District] Sponsor: Peskin Ordinance amending the Planning Code to extend the Lower Polk Street Alcohol Restricted Use District to June 1, 2023; to expand the circumstances in that District when temporary closures of liquor establishments are not considered abandonment of such uses, and provide that such temporary closures in that District are not considered an enlargement, alteration, intensification, abandonment, or change of use, provided that any demolition permits required for the repair, renovation, or remodeling work have been submitted by January 1, 2018; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee ### File 180365: Approve Project List - California State Senate Bill 1- Local Streets and Road Program Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funds - Pages: 11-12 - Sponsors: Mayor - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 180365 [Approve Project List - California State Senate Bill 1- Local Streets and Road Program Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funds] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution approving the list of projects to be funded with FY2018-2019 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds as established by California State Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. (Public Works) Resolution No. 123-18 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee ## Extracted text ### [Page 11](https://sfbos.info/documents/506/2018-04-24-minutes#page-11) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 4/24/2018 Recommendations of the Land Use and Transportation Committee 171284 [Building Code - Slope and Seismic Hazard Zone Protection Act] Sponsors: Peskin; Safai, Cohen and Sheehy Ordinance amending the Building Code to revise the City’s Slope Protection Act by clarifying the scope of its application to properties exceeding an average slope of 25% grade, updating the map references, mandating review by the Department of Building Inspection’s Structural Advisory Committee, and re-enacting and modifying a paragraph in the scope section regarding the type of proposed construction that triggers application of the Act which was omitted inadvertently in the adoption of the 2016 Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Fewer, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to the Board of Supervisors meeting of May 8, 2018. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee 180190 [Planning Code - Lower Polk Street Alcohol Restricted Use District] Sponsor: Peskin Ordinance amending the Planning Code to extend the Lower Polk Street Alcohol Restricted Use District to June 1, 2023; to expand the circumstances in that District when temporary closures of liquor establishments are not considered abandonment of such uses, and provide that such temporary closures in that District are not considered an enlargement, alteration, intensification, abandonment, or change of use, provided that any demolition permits required for the repair, renovation, or remodeling work have been submitted by January 1, 2018; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee 180365 [Approve Project List - California State Senate Bill 1- Local Streets and Road Program Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funds] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution approving the list of projects to be funded with FY2018-2019 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds as established by California State Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. (Public Works) Resolution No. 123-18 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee City and County of San Francisco Page 294 Printed at 2:28 pm on 5/29/18 ### [Page 12](https://sfbos.info/documents/506/2018-04-24-minutes#page-12) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 4/24/2018 SPECIAL ORDER 2:30 P.M. - Recognition of Commendations Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, 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, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee President Breed introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Tony Fitzgerald, Lord Mayor of Cork, Ireland, on the occasion of the Cork delegation’s visit to San Francisco, and in recognition of the significant collaborative efforts between the sister cities. Supervisor Kim introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Planning Commissioner Kathrin Moore, FAICP, on the occasion of her election to Fellow of the prestigious American Institute of Certified Planners, and in recognition of her many accomplishments providing invaluable service and advice on land use and transportation planning for San Francisco. Supervisors Peskin, Ronen, and Cohen shared in this commendation. Appointment of President Pro Tempore At the request of President Breed, Supervisor Cohen assumed the chair at 2:50 p.m. The President resumed the chair at 2:58 p.m. City and County of San Francisco Page 295 Printed at 2:28 pm on 5/29/18