# Board of Supervisors Minutes: May 1, 2018

- Meeting date: 2018-05-01
- Document type: minutes
- Pages in official PDF: 31
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## Structured legislative records

### File 180215: Municipal Elections Code - Disclosure Regarding Ballot Measures Involving Port Public Trust Property

- Pages: 8-9
- Vote 1: first-reading
  - Action: 180215 [Municipal Elections Code - Disclosure Regarding Ballot Measures Involving Port Public Trust Property] Sponsor: Peskin Ordinance amending the Municipal Elections Code to require a notice in the voter information pamphlet for measures that would approve a development project or a substantial land use or zoning change on land held subject to the public trust by the City, acting by and through the Port Commission. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

### File 180253: Mayoral Reappointment, Controller - Ben Rosenfield

- Pages: 9
- Vote 1: approval, likely final
  - Action: 180253 [Mayoral Reappointment, Controller - Ben Rosenfield] Motion approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Ben Rosenfield as the Controller for the City and County of San Francisco, for a ten-year term, pursuant to Charter, Section 3.105. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 3.105, provides that this appointment is subject to confirmation by the Board of Supervisors. There is no deadline for confirmation and the appointment is not effective until the Board takes action. Transmittal date: March 13, 2018.) Motion No. M18-064 APPROVED by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

### File 180354: Mayoral Reappointment, Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors - Cheryl Brinkman

- Pages: 9
- Vote 1: continuance
  - Action: 180354 [Mayoral Reappointment, Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors - Cheryl Brinkman] Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Cheryl Brinkman to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, for a term ending March 1, 2022. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 8A.102(a), provides that the Board of Supervisors shall confirm the Mayor's appointment by a majority (six votes) of the Board of Supervisors after a public hearing. Transmittal Date: April 5, 2018.) Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Sheehy, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of May 15, 2018. The motion carried by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee
- Vote 2: rescission
  - Action: Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Sheehy, moved to rescind the previous vote. The motion carried by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee
- Vote 3: approval, likely final
  - Action: Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Cheryl Brinkman (Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Motion No. M18-070 APPROVED by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

### File 180355: Mayoral Reappointment, Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors - Gwyneth Borden

- Pages: 9-10
- Vote 1: approval, likely final
  - Action: 180355 [Mayoral Reappointment, Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors - Gwyneth Borden] Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Gwyneth Borden to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, for a term ending March 1, 2022. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 8A.102(a), provides that the Board of Supervisors shall confirm the Mayor's appointment by a majority (six votes) of the Board of Supervisors after a public hearing. Transmittal Date: April 5, 2018.) Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Sheehy, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of May 15, 2018. Before the vote was taken, Supervisor Kim withdrew this motion. Motion No. M18-071 APPROVED by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

### File 180374: Rules of Order - Adding Board Rule 1.3.2 - Political Activities Prohibited During Board of Supervisors’ Meetings

- Pages: 10
- Vote 1: approval, likely final
  - Action: 180374 [Rules of Order - Adding Board Rule 1.3.2 - Political Activities Prohibited During Board of Supervisors’ Meetings] Motion amending the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors by adding Rule 1.3.2 regarding political activities that are prohibited during public comment at Board of Supervisors’ meetings, and the authority to enforce such Rule. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M18-065 APPROVED by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

### File 180411: Appointment, Park, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee - Gisele Rainer

- Pages: 10
- Vote 1: approval, likely final
  - Action: 180411 [Appointment, Park, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee - Gisele Rainer] Motion appointing Gisele Rainer, term ending February 1, 2019, to the Park, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M18-066 APPROVED by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

### File 180412: Reappointments, Children and Families First Commission - E'leva Hughes Gibson and Zea Malawa

- Pages: 10
- Vote 1: approval, likely final
  - Action: 180412 [Reappointments, Children and Families First Commission - E'leva Hughes Gibson and Zea Malawa] Motion reappointing E'leva Hughes Gibson and Zea Malawa, terms ending April 29, 2022, to the Children and Families First Commission. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M18-067 APPROVED by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

### File 180347: Mayoral Reappointment, Port Commission - William Adams

- Pages: 10-11
- Vote 1: approval, likely final
  - Action: 180347 [Mayoral Reappointment, Port Commission - William Adams] Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for reappointment of William Adams to the Port Commission, for a term ending May 1, 2022. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.114, provides that the Mayor's appointment is subject to confirmation by a majority (six votes) of the Board of Supervisors, with no timeframe to confirm specified. Transmittal Date: April 5, 2018.) Motion No. M18-068 APPROVED by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

## Extracted text

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Board of Supervisors                             Meeting Minutes                                                5/1/2018



180253 [Mayoral Reappointment, Controller - Ben Rosenfield]
            Motion approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Ben Rosenfield as the Controller for the City and
            County of San Francisco, for a ten-year term, pursuant to Charter, Section 3.105. (Clerk of the
            Board)
            (Charter, Section 3.105, provides that this appointment is subject to confirmation by the Board of
            Supervisors. There is no deadline for confirmation and the appointment is not effective until the
            Board takes action. Transmittal date: March 13, 2018.)
            Motion No. M18-064
            APPROVED by the following vote:
                 Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee


180354 [Mayoral Reappointment, Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors -
       Cheryl Brinkman]
            Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Cheryl Brinkman to the
            Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, for a term ending March 1, 2022. (Clerk of
            the Board)
            (Charter, Section 8A.102(a), provides that the Board of Supervisors shall confirm the Mayor's
            appointment by a majority (six votes) of the Board of Supervisors after a public hearing.
            Transmittal Date: April 5, 2018.)
            Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Sheehy, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the
            Board of Supervisors meeting of May 15, 2018. The motion carried by the following vote:
              Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

            Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Sheehy, moved to rescind the previous vote. The
            motion carried by the following vote:
              Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

            Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Cheryl Brinkman (Municipal Transportation
            Agency Board of Directors) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion.
            Motion No. M18-070
            APPROVED by the following vote:
                 Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee


180355 [Mayoral Reappointment, Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors -
       Gwyneth Borden]
            Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Gwyneth Borden to the
            Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, for a term ending March 1, 2022. (Clerk of
            the Board)
            (Charter, Section 8A.102(a), provides that the Board of Supervisors shall confirm the Mayor's
            appointment by a majority (six votes) of the Board of Supervisors after a public hearing.
            Transmittal Date: April 5, 2018.)
            Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Sheehy, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the
            Board of Supervisors meeting of May 15, 2018. Before the vote was taken, Supervisor Kim
            withdrew this motion.
            Motion No. M18-071
            APPROVED by the following vote:
                 Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee



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Board of Supervisors                             Meeting Minutes                                                5/1/2018



180374 [Rules of Order - Adding Board Rule 1.3.2 - Political Activities Prohibited During
       Board of Supervisors’ Meetings]
            Motion amending the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors by adding Rule 1.3.2 regarding
            political activities that are prohibited during public comment at Board of Supervisors’ meetings,
            and the authority to enforce such Rule. (Clerk of the Board)
            Motion No. M18-065
            APPROVED by the following vote:
                 Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee


180411 [Appointment, Park, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee - Gisele
       Rainer]
            Motion appointing Gisele Rainer, term ending February 1, 2019, to the Park, Recreation and Open
            Space Advisory Committee. (Rules Committee)
            Motion No. M18-066
            APPROVED by the following vote:
                 Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee


180412 [Reappointments, Children and Families First Commission - E'leva Hughes Gibson
       and Zea Malawa]
            Motion reappointing E'leva Hughes Gibson and Zea Malawa, terms ending April 29, 2022, to the
            Children and Families First Commission. (Rules Committee)
            Motion No. M18-067
            APPROVED by the following vote:
                 Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee


180347 [Mayoral Reappointment, Port Commission - William Adams]
            Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for reappointment of William Adams to the Port
            Commission, for a term ending May 1, 2022. (Clerk of the Board)
            (Charter, Section 4.114, provides that the Mayor's appointment is subject to confirmation by a
            majority (six votes) of the Board of Supervisors, with no timeframe to confirm specified.
            Transmittal Date: April 5, 2018.)
            Motion No. M18-068
            APPROVED by the following vote:
                 Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee




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