# Board of Supervisors Minutes: July 31, 2018 - Meeting date: 2018-07-31 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 36 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/530/2018-07-31-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=618307&GUID=1E5DC37F-6752-4B82-88ED-36F4A90C663C) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 180798: Planning Code - Accessory Dwelling Units - Pages: 11-12 - Sponsors: Tang - Vote 1: amendment - Action: Accessory Dwelling Units] Sponsor: Tang Ordinance amending the Planning Code to 1) authorize expansion of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) within the buildable area, 2) authorize the Zoning Administrator to waive or modify bicycle parking requirements for an ADU, 3) exempt from the permit notification requirement ADUs constructed within the defined existing built envelope, and 4) allow conversion of an existing stand-alone garage, storage structure, or other auxiliary structure to an ADU and expansion of the existing building envelope to add dormers; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302; and directing the Clerk to send a copy of this Ordinance to the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Duplicated from File No. 180268. Supervisor Safai, seconded by Supervisor Kim, moved that this Ordinance be REFERRED to the Land Use and Transportation Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Cohen, Brown, Fewer, Kim, Mandelman, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Tang, Yee ### File 180319: Planning Code - Cannabis Retail and Medical Cannabis Dispensaries in Chinatown - Pages: 12 - Sponsors: Peskin; Kim, Tang, Fewer and Safai - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 180319 [Planning Code - Cannabis Retail and Medical Cannabis Dispensaries in Chinatown] Sponsors: Peskin; Kim, Tang, Fewer and Safai Ordinance amending the Planning Code to prohibit Cannabis Retail and Medical Cannabis Dispensaries in the Chinatown Mixed Use Districts; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Aaron Starr (Planning Department) and Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Safai, Stefani, Tang, Yee - Noes: Brown, Mandelman, Ronen ### File 180320: Planning Code - Catering as an Accessory Use - Pages: 12-13 - Sponsors: Safai; Ronen - Vote 1: final-passage, likely final - Action: 180320 [Planning Code - Catering as an Accessory Use] Sponsors: Safai; Ronen Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow Catering as an Accessory Use to Limited Restaurants under certain conditions; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302. Ordinance No. 196-18 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: - Ayes: Cohen, Brown, Fewer, Kim, Mandelman, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Tang, Yee ## Extracted text ### [Page 12](https://sfbos.info/documents/530/2018-07-31-minutes#page-12) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 7/31/2018 Appointment of President Pro Tempore At the request of President Cohen, Supervisor Safai assumed the chair at 2:28 p.m. so the President could participate in the debate on File No. 180319 from the floor. The President resumed the chair at 2:32 p.m. At the request of President Cohen, Supervisor Safai assumed the chair at 2:41 p.m. so the President could participate in the debate on File No. 180319 from the floor. The President resumed the chair at 2:48 p.m. 180319 [Planning Code - Cannabis Retail and Medical Cannabis Dispensaries in Chinatown] Sponsors: Peskin; Kim, Tang, Fewer and Safai Ordinance amending the Planning Code to prohibit Cannabis Retail and Medical Cannabis Dispensaries in the Chinatown Mixed Use Districts; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Aaron Starr (Planning Department) and Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Safai, Stefani, Tang, Yee Noes: 3 - Brown, Mandelman, Ronen 180320 [Planning Code - Catering as an Accessory Use] Sponsors: Safai; Ronen Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow Catering as an Accessory Use to Limited Restaurants under certain conditions; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302. Ordinance No. 196-18 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Cohen, Brown, Fewer, Kim, Mandelman, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Tang, Yee City and County of San Francisco Page 617 Printed at 6:53 pm on 8/29/18