# Board of Supervisors Minutes: May 15, 2018 - Meeting date: 2018-05-15 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 27 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/512/2018-05-15-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=607068&GUID=AA9112D1-4236-4CE3-B424-326278D0BF6F) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City PDF is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 180406: Preparation of Findings Related to Conditional Use Authorization Appeal - 701 Valencia Street - Pages: 12-13 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 180406 [Preparation of Findings Related to Conditional Use Authorization Appeal - 701 Valencia Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings in support of the Board of Supervisors’ disapproval of the proposed Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2017-004489CUA for a proposed project located at 701 Valencia Street Project. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M18-075 Supervisor Ronen, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee ### File 180262: Hearing - Committee of the Whole - Report of Assessment Costs - Blighted Properties - May 15, 2018 - Pages: 13 ### File 180263: Report of Assessment Costs - Blighted Properties - Pages: 13-14 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 180263 [Report of Assessment Costs - Blighted Properties] Resolution approving report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for inspection and/or repair of blighted properties ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to Administrative Code, Chapter 80, the costs thereof having been paid for by the City and County out of a blight abatement fund. (Public Works) The following addresses were requested to be removed from the accompanying report due to recent resolution or receipt of payment: 2800 - 16th Street (Block No. 3552, Lot No. 012); 2525 Mission Street (Block No. 3615, Lot No. 026); 251 South Van Ness Avenue (Block No. 3530, Lot No. 015A); and 887 Webster Street (Block No. 0780, Lot No. 001). Supervisor Safai, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved to accept the amendments to the accompanying report, as provided by Public Works and included in File No. 180263. The motion carried without objection. Resolution No. 147-18 ADOPTED, after accepting the amendments to the accompanying report, by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee ### File 180484: Urging the Mayor to Fund Specific Cross-Departmental Priorities in the Two-Year Budget for FYs 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 - Pages: 14-15 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 180484 [Urging the Mayor to Fund Specific Cross-Departmental Priorities in the Two-Year Budget for FYs 2018-2019 and 2019-2020] Sponsors: Cohen; Stefani and Fewer Resolution urging the Mayor to fund specific cross-departmental budget priorities, including pedestrian safety for seniors, workforce development, out of school time for youth, and to develop a strategic funding framework for cultural districts in the two-year budget for FYs 2018-2019 and 2019-2020. Resolution No. 150-18 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee ## Extracted text ### [Page 13](https://sfbos.info/documents/512/2018-05-15-minutes#page-13) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 5/15/2018 SPECIAL ORDER 4:00 P.M. President Breed requested File Nos. 180262 and 180263 be called together. Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole 180262 [Hearing - Committee of the Whole - Report of Assessment Costs - Blighted Properties - May 15, 2018] Hearing to consider objections to a report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for inspection and/or repair of blighted properties, ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to Administrative Code, Chapter 80, the costs thereof having been paid for by the City and County out of a blight abatement fund; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M18-055, approved on April 17, 2018. (Clerk of the Board) President Breed opened the public hearing and inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board, relating to the assessments costs for inspection and/or repair of blighted properties, as referenced in File No. 180263. Kenny Bruce and Alicia Witt (Public Works) provided an overview of the assessments. Speaker; Alfred Scott; spoke objecting to the proposed assessments. There were no other speakers. President Breed declared public comment closed, adjourned as the Committee of the Whole, and reconvened as the Board of Supervisors. HEARD AND FILED Committee of the Whole Adjourn and Report 180263 [Report of Assessment Costs - Blighted Properties] Resolution approving report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for inspection and/or repair of blighted properties ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to Administrative Code, Chapter 80, the costs thereof having been paid for by the City and County out of a blight abatement fund. (Public Works) The following addresses were requested to be removed from the accompanying report due to recent resolution or receipt of payment: 2800 - 16th Street (Block No. 3552, Lot No. 012); 2525 Mission Street (Block No. 3615, Lot No. 026); 251 South Van Ness Avenue (Block No. 3530, Lot No. 015A); and 887 Webster Street (Block No. 0780, Lot No. 001). Supervisor Safai, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved to accept the amendments to the accompanying report, as provided by Public Works and included in File No. 180263. The motion carried without objection. Resolution No. 147-18 ADOPTED, after accepting the amendments to the accompanying report, by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee City and County of San Francisco Page 368 Printed at 11:53 am on 6/13/18 ### [Page 14](https://sfbos.info/documents/512/2018-05-15-minutes#page-14) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 5/15/2018 ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS See Legislation Introduced below. PUBLIC COMMENT Abdalla Megahed; wished a Holy Ramdan to all Muslims and shared a positive experience during this Holy Month. Nancy Cross; expressed concerns regarding homelessness in San Francisco. Mr. Wright; shared concerns regarding affordable housing and certain development projects. Peter Warfield; shared concerns regarding the San Francisco Public Library and use of radio frequency identification. Speaker; expressed concerns regarding the plight of Taxi medallion holders because of transportation network companies. Nabda Shaman; expressed concerns regarding the plight of Taxi medallion holders because of transportation network companies. Speaker; expressed concerns regarding the plight of Taxi medallion holders because of transportation network companies. Abdallah Iman; expressed concerns regarding the plight of Taxi medallion holders because of transportation network companies. Ian Kashu; expressed concerns regarding the plight of Taxi medallion holders because of transportation network companies. Speaker; expressed concerns regarding the plight of Taxi medallion holders because of transportation network companies. Speaker; shared various religious concerns. Tom Gilberty; shared concerns regarding Taxi medallion holders, affordable housing, and development projects. Wynship W. Hillier; expressed concerns regarding police detainment and Citywide Case Management/Community Focus. FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE 180484 [Urging the Mayor to Fund Specific Cross-Departmental Priorities in the Two-Year Budget for FYs 2018-2019 and 2019-2020] Sponsors: Cohen; Stefani and Fewer Resolution urging the Mayor to fund specific cross-departmental budget priorities, including pedestrian safety for seniors, workforce development, out of school time for youth, and to develop a strategic funding framework for cultural districts in the two-year budget for FYs 2018-2019 and 2019-2020. Resolution No. 150-18 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 369 Printed at 11:53 am on 6/13/18