# 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 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 ### File 180485: Calling from Committee - Committee of the Whole - Proposed Ordinance (File No. 180318) - Administrative Code - Landlord Operating and Maintenance Expenses - May 22, 2018 - Pages: 15 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 180485 [Calling from Committee - Committee of the Whole - Proposed Ordinance (File No. 180318) - Administrative Code - Landlord Operating and Maintenance Expenses - May 22, 2018] Sponsor: Fewer Motion calling from the Rules Committee, pursuant to Board Rule 3.37, the proposed Ordinance (File No. 180318) amending the Administrative Code to prohibit landlords from seeking rent increases on existing tenants due to increases in debt service and property tax that have resulted from a change in ownership; and scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on May 22, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing to consider the proposed Ordinance (File No. 180318). Supervisor Safai made a motion that this Motion be TABLED. Before a second was attained, Supervisor Safai withdrew this motion. Supervisor Fewer, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of May 22, 2018. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee ### File 180501: Charter Amendment - Cannabis Commission - Pages: 15-16 ## Extracted text ### [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 ### [Page 15](https://sfbos.info/documents/512/2018-05-15-minutes#page-15) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 5/15/2018 Supervisor Safai requested that File No. 180485 be severed so that it may be considered separately. 180485 [Calling from Committee - Committee of the Whole - Proposed Ordinance (File No. 180318) - Administrative Code - Landlord Operating and Maintenance Expenses - May 22, 2018] Sponsor: Fewer Motion calling from the Rules Committee, pursuant to Board Rule 3.37, the proposed Ordinance (File No. 180318) amending the Administrative Code to prohibit landlords from seeking rent increases on existing tenants due to increases in debt service and property tax that have resulted from a change in ownership; and scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on May 22, 2018, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing to consider the proposed Ordinance (File No. 180318). Supervisor Safai made a motion that this Motion be TABLED. Before a second was attained, Supervisor Safai withdrew this motion. Supervisor Fewer, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of May 22, 2018. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee IMPERATIVE AGENDA There were no imperative agenda items. LEGISLATION INTRODUCED AT ROLL CALL Introduced by a Supervisor or the Mayor Pursuant to Charter, Section 2.105, an Ordinance or Resolution may be introduced before the Board of Supervisors by a Member of the Board, a Committee of the Board, or the Mayor and shall be referred to and reported upon by an appropriate Committee of the Board. CHARTER AMENDMENT 180501 [Charter Amendment - Cannabis Commission] Sponsor: Fewer Charter Amendment (First Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to create the Cannabis Commission to oversee the Department of Cannabis; at an election to be held on November 6, 2018. 05/15/18; ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Rules Committee, expires on 6/14/2018. City and County of San Francisco Page 370 Printed at 11:53 am on 6/13/18