# Board of Supervisors Minutes: June 5, 2018 - Meeting date: 2018-06-05 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 29 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/516/2018-06-05-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=609519&GUID=CE264E37-26CC-42BC-84FF-083C9CBB5C18) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City PDF is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 180117: Planning Code - Increasing the Transportation Sustainability Fee for Large Non-Residential Projects - Pages: 11-12 - Vote 1: amendment - Action: 180117 [Planning Code - Increasing the Transportation Sustainability Fee for Large Non-Residential Projects] Sponsors: Peskin; Ronen Ordinance amending the Planning Code to increase the Transportation Sustainability Fee by $5 (to $24.04) for Non-Residential Projects larger than 99,999 gross square feet, except in the Central South of Market Area Plan area, where the fee for such projects would be increased by $2 (to $21.04); affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of public necessity, convenience and welfare, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. Supervisor Ronen requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED to exempt development projects that have Development Agreements that were approved by the Board of Supervisors by January 30, 2018. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee - Vote 2: first-reading - Action: PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee - Vote 3: rescission - Action: Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Fewer, moved to rescind the previous votes. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee - Absent: Cohen - Vote 4: amendment - Action: Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE, to exempt development projects that have Development Agreements that were approved by the Board of Supervisors by June 5, 2018. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee - Absent: Cohen - Vote 5: first-reading - Action: PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee - Absent: Cohen ### File 180394: Urging the Recreation and Park Commission to Remove the Name of Julius Kahn from the Playground at West Pacific Avenue and Spruce Street - Pages: 12 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 180394 [Urging the Recreation and Park Commission to Remove the Name of Julius Kahn from the Playground at West Pacific Avenue and Spruce Street] Sponsors: Yee; Fewer, Peskin, Kim, Ronen and Stefani Resolution urging the Recreation and Park Commission to remove the name of Julius Kahn from the playground located at West Pacific Avenue and Spruce Street; and to rename the playground to recognize the value of immigrants and multicultural diversity to the City of San Francisco. Supervisor Stefani requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution No. 175-18 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee ### File 180538: Appointments, Police Commission - Cindy Elias and John Hamasaki - Pages: 12-13 - Vote 1: amendment - Action: 180538 [Appointments, Police Commission - Cindy Elias and John Hamasaki] Motion confirming the appointments of Cindy Elias, term ending April 30, 2019, and John Hamasaki, term ending April 30, 2022, to the Police Commission. (Rules Committee) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Sheehy requested that this Motion be DUPLICATED. Supervisor Sheehy, seconded by Supervisor Breed, moved that the original Motion be AMENDED to only reference John Hamasaki's appointment, and that the duplicated Motion be AMENDED to only reference Cindy Elias' appointment. The motion failed by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Sheehy - Noes: Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Tang, Yee - Vote 2: approval, likely final - Action: Supervisor Sheehy withdrew his request that this Motion be DUPLICATED. Motion No. M18-079 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee ### File 180522: Authorizing Operation of the Mission Street Navigation Center through September 30, 2018, and the Civic Center Navigation Center through December 31, 2021 - Pages: 13 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 180522 [Authorizing Operation of the Mission Street Navigation Center through September 30, 2018, and the Civic Center Navigation Center through December 31, 2021] Sponsors: Mayor; Kim Resolution authorizing the continued operation of the Navigation Center located at 1950 Mission Street through September 30, 2018, and the continued operation of the Navigation Center located at 20-12th Street through December 31, 2021. Resolution No. 179-18 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee - Absent: Cohen ## Extracted text ### [Page 12](https://sfbos.info/documents/516/2018-06-05-minutes#page-12) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 6/5/2018 Recommendation of the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee 180394 [Urging the Recreation and Park Commission to Remove the Name of Julius Kahn from the Playground at West Pacific Avenue and Spruce Street] Sponsors: Yee; Fewer, Peskin, Kim, Ronen and Stefani Resolution urging the Recreation and Park Commission to remove the name of Julius Kahn from the playground located at West Pacific Avenue and Spruce Street; and to rename the playground to recognize the value of immigrants and multicultural diversity to the City of San Francisco. Supervisor Stefani requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution No. 175-18 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee Recommendation of the Rules Committee 180538 [Appointments, Police Commission - Cindy Elias and John Hamasaki] Motion confirming the appointments of Cindy Elias, term ending April 30, 2019, and John Hamasaki, term ending April 30, 2022, to the Police Commission. (Rules Committee) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Sheehy requested that this Motion be DUPLICATED. Supervisor Sheehy, seconded by Supervisor Breed, moved that the original Motion be AMENDED to only reference John Hamasaki's appointment, and that the duplicated Motion be AMENDED to only reference Cindy Elias' appointment. The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: 2 - Breed, Sheehy Noes: 9 - Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Tang, Yee Supervisor Sheehy withdrew his request that this Motion be DUPLICATED. Motion No. M18-079 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee City and County of San Francisco Page 425 Printed at 1:03 pm on 7/5/18 ### [Page 13](https://sfbos.info/documents/516/2018-06-05-minutes#page-13) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 6/5/2018 SPECIAL ORDER 2:30 P.M. - Recognition of Commendations Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Tang, 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 Supervisor Yee introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Cristina Olea and Jimmer Cassiol of Public Works in recognition of their work on the pedestrian safety tour in Ed’s Neighborhood. Supervisor Tang introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to David Allen of Independence High in recognition of their accomplishments and continued community support as an educator. COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendation of the Land Use and Transportation Committee Supervisor Cohen was noted absent at 3:00 p.m. 180522 [Authorizing Operation of the Mission Street Navigation Center through September 30, 2018, and the Civic Center Navigation Center through December 31, 2021] Sponsors: Mayor; Kim Resolution authorizing the continued operation of the Navigation Center located at 1950 Mission Street through September 30, 2018, and the continued operation of the Navigation Center located at 20-12th Street through December 31, 2021. Resolution No. 179-18 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Breed, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee Absent: 1 - Cohen ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS See Legislation Introduced below. Supervisor Cohen was noted present at 3:03 p.m. Appointment of President Pro Tempore At the request of President Breed, Supervisor Safai assumed the chair at 3:04 p.m. The President resumed the chair at 3:40 p.m. City and County of San Francisco Page 426 Printed at 1:03 pm on 7/5/18