# Board of Supervisors Minutes: September 25, 2012 - Meeting date: 2012-09-25 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 22 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/60/2012-09-25-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=210124&GUID=746AC876-E495-45EE-A68C-6434025855E8) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City PDF is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 120898: Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency - Pages: 11-13 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: uthority to act in place of the former Redevelopment Agency Commission to implement the surviving redevelopment projects, the replacement housing obligations and other enforceable obligations and the authority to take actions that the State redevelopment dissolution law requires or allows on behalf of the Successor Agency; 5) establishing the composition and terms of the members of the Successor Agency Commission, setting forth voting requirements and providing for the Successor Agency Commission to appoint an Executive Director of the Successor Agency; 6) authorizing the Successor Agency to retain the City Attorney as its legal counsel; 7) ratifying prior acts; and 8) authorizing and directing the Successor Agency Commission to take all appropriate steps to effectuate the purpose of this ordinance consistent with the State redevelopment dissolution law. Privilege of the floor was granted to Jason Elliot (Mayor's Office); Jon Givner (City Attorney's Office); who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to October 2, 2012. The motion FAILED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Kim, Olague - Noes: Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Mar, Wiener - Vote 2: amendment - Action: Supervisor Olague, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED to clarify that the Board of Supervisors will retain review and approval power over the Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency's operational budget; and require the Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency provide a report within 120 days concerning a roadmap for future activities. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener - Vote 3: amendment - Action: Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that the Ordinance be AMENDED to require that two out of the five seats of the Successor Agency be representatives of at least two of the three area plans. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Kim, Olague - Noes: Chu, Elsbernd, Farrell, Mar, Wiener - Vote 4: rescission - Action: Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved to RESCIND the previous vote. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener - Vote 5: amendment - Action: Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED to require that two out of the five members be residents of the two supervisorial districts that include the largest portions of the three major plan areas. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Kim, Mar, Olague - Noes: Chu, Elsbernd, Farrell, Wiener - Vote 6: amendment - Action: mission as the policy body of the Successor Agency and delegating to it the authority to act in place of the former Redevelopment Agency Commission to implement the surviving redevelopment projects, the replacement housing obligations and other enforceable obligations and the authority to take actions that the State redevelopment dissolution law requires or allows on behalf of the Successor Agency; 5) establishing the composition and terms of the members of the Successor Agency Commission, setting forth voting requirements and providing for the Successor Agency Commission to appoint an Executive Director of the Successor Agency; 6) authorizing the Successor Agency to retain the City Attorney as its legal counsel; 7) ratifying prior acts; and 8) authorizing and directing the Successor Agency Commission to take all appropriate steps to effectuate the purpose of this ordinance consistent with the State redevelopment dissolution law. Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that the Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 13, Lines 2-3, to strike 'The Commission may delegate to the Executive Director any of its duties it deems appropriate'. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Kim, Olague - Noes: Chu, Elsbernd, Farrell, Mar, Wiener - Vote 7: rescission - Action: Supervisor Cohen, seconded by Supervisor Chu, moved to RESCIND the previous vote. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener - Vote 8: amendment - Action: Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that the Ordinance be AMENDED to strike language that would allow the Board to delegate authority to their Executive Director. The motion FAILED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Kim, Olague - Noes: Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Mar, Wiener - Vote 9: first-reading - Action: PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener - Noes: Campos ### File 120928: Summary Vacation of Public Service Easement; Approval of Sale of Easement Interest - 1407-1435 Market Street - Pages: 13 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 120928 [Summary Vacation of Public Service Easement; Approval of Sale of Easement Interest - 1407-1435 Market Street] Sponsor: Kim Ordinance ordering the summary vacation of public service easement and approving sale for $77,000 of City's interest in vacated easement over property located at 1407-1435 Market Street; adopting findings pursuant to the California Streets and Highways Code Sections 8330 et seq.; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the vacation and sale are in conformity with the City’s General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; and authorizing official acts in furtherance of this Ordinance. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener - Absent: Chu ### File 120872: Reappointment, Public Utilities Commission - Ann Moller Caen - Pages: 13-14 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 120872 [Reappointment, Public Utilities Commission - Ann Moller Caen] Motion approving/rejecting the Mayor’s reappointment of Ann Moller Caen, to the Public Utilities Commission, Seat No. 3, for the unexpired portion of a four-year term ending August 1, 2016. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M12-107 APPROVED by the following vote: play video - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener ### File 120873: Reappointment, Public Utilities Commission - Francesca Vietor - Pages: 14 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 120873 [Reappointment, Public Utilities Commission - Francesca Vietor] Motion approving/rejecting the Mayor’s reappointment of Francesca Vietor, to the Public Utilities Commission, Seat No. 1, for the unexpired portion of a four-year term ending August 1, 2016. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M12-108 APPROVED by the following vote: play video - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener ### File 120874: Reappointment, Public Utilities Commission - Vince Courtney - Pages: 14 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 120874 [Reappointment, Public Utilities Commission - Vince Courtney] Motion approving/rejecting the Mayor’s reappointment of Vince Courtney, to the Public Utilities Commission, Seat No. 5, for the unexpired portion of a four-year term ending August 1, 2016. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M12-109 APPROVED by the following vote: play video - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener ## Extracted text ### [Page 13](https://sfbos.info/documents/60/2012-09-25-minutes#page-13) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 9/25/2012 SPECIAL ORDER 3:30 P.M. - Recognition of Commendations Privilege of the Floor Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved to suspend Rule 4.37 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 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener Supervisor Mar recognized the accomplishments of Todd David, Founder of Ed Match, and Michelle Parker, Parent Teacher Association, for their work in supporting the San Francisco school system and continued community support. COMMITTEE REPORTS play video Recommendation of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee 120928 [Summary Vacation of Public Service Easement; Approval of Sale of Easement Interest - 1407-1435 Market Street] Sponsor: Kim Ordinance ordering the summary vacation of public service easement and approving sale for $77,000 of City's interest in vacated easement over property located at 1407-1435 Market Street; adopting findings pursuant to the California Streets and Highways Code Sections 8330 et seq.; adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the vacation and sale are in conformity with the City’s General Plan and Eight Priority Policies of City Planning Code Section 101.1; and authorizing official acts in furtherance of this Ordinance. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener Absent: 1 - Chu Recommendations of the Rules Committee 120872 [Reappointment, Public Utilities Commission - Ann Moller Caen] Motion approving/rejecting the Mayor’s reappointment of Ann Moller Caen, to the Public Utilities Commission, Seat No. 3, for the unexpired portion of a four-year term ending August 1, 2016. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M12-107 APPROVED by the following vote: play video Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener City and County of San Francisco Page 678 Printed at 1:22 pm on 11/5/12 ### [Page 14](https://sfbos.info/documents/60/2012-09-25-minutes#page-14) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 9/25/2012 120873 [Reappointment, Public Utilities Commission - Francesca Vietor] Motion approving/rejecting the Mayor’s reappointment of Francesca Vietor, to the Public Utilities Commission, Seat No. 1, for the unexpired portion of a four-year term ending August 1, 2016. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M12-108 APPROVED by the following vote: play video Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener 120874 [Reappointment, Public Utilities Commission - Vince Courtney] Motion approving/rejecting the Mayor’s reappointment of Vince Courtney, to the Public Utilities Commission, Seat No. 5, for the unexpired portion of a four-year term ending August 1, 2016. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M12-109 APPROVED by the following vote: play video Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS See Legislation Introduced below. play video PUBLIC COMMENT Abdallah Megahed; expressed various concerns. James Chaffee; expressed concerns relating to the SF Public Library. Male Speaker; expressed concerns relating to the Mayor's decisions. Vivian Curiali; expressed concerns relating to Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi. Ms. Rosalias; expressed concerns relating to Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi. Female Speaker; expressed concerns relating to Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi. Female Speaker, (speaking in Spanish) expressed concerns relating to Sheriff Ross Mikarimi. Male Speaker, (speaking in Spanish) expressed concerns relating to Sheriff Ross Mikarimi. Male Speaker, expressed concerns relating to KPOO radio. Paul Currier; expressed various concerns. Lin Gavin; expressed concerns relating to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force. Male Speaker; expressed concerns relating to toxic chemical in synthetic fields. Tom Givner; expressed concerns relating noise pollution. Male Speaker; expressed various religious concerns. Peter Warfield; expressed concerns relating to the SF Public Library. Male Speaker; expressed various religious concerns. play video City and County of San Francisco Page 679 Printed at 1:22 pm on 11/5/12