# Board of Supervisors Minutes: February 7, 2012 - Meeting date: 2012-02-07 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 20 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/8/2012-02-07-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=183603&GUID=F35DA3CD-DB72-4A1C-8AFF-127F3F50D234) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 120008: Preparation of Findings Related to the Conditional Use Authorization - 601-14th Avenue - Pages: 12-13 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 120008 [Preparation of Findings Related to the Conditional Use Authorization - 601-14th Avenue] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2011.0198C on property located at 601-14th Avenue. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion FAILED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chiu, Kim, Mar - Noes: Avalos, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Olague, Wiener - Excused: Campos - Vote 2: tabling - Action: Supervisor Elsbernd, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, TABLED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Olague, Wiener - Noes: Mar - Excused: Campos ### File 120073: Appointment, Planning Commission - Cindy Wu - Pages: 13 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 120073 [Appointment, Planning Commission - Cindy Wu] Motion approving the President of the Board of Supervisors, Supervisor David Chiu's nomination of Cindy Wu to the Planning Commission, for the term ending July 1, 2012. (Clerk of the Board) (Section 4.105 of the City Charter provides that this nomination is subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and shall be the subject of a public hearing and vote within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk of the Board. If the Board fails to act on the nomination within 60 days of the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk then the nominee shall be deemed approved. Transmittal date - January 27, 2012) Motion No. M12-020 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener - Excused: Campos ### File 120074: Appointment, Board of Appeals - Arcelia Hurtado - Pages: 13 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 120074 [Appointment, Board of Appeals - Arcelia Hurtado] Motion approving the President of the Board of Supervisors, Supervisor David Chiu's nomination of Arcelia Hurtado to the Board of Appeals, for the term ending July 1, 2012. (Clerk of the Board) (Section 4.106 of the City Charter provides that this nomination is subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and shall be the subject of a public hearing and vote within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk of the Board. If the Board fails to act on the nomination within 60 days of the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk then the nominee shall be deemed approved. Transmittal date - January 27, 2012) Supervisor Cohen, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to February 14, 2012. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener - Excused: Campos ### File 111212: Charter Amendment - Replacing Ranked-Choice Voting with Run-Off Elections - Pages: 13-14 - Sponsors: Farrell; Elsbernd - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 111212 [Charter Amendment - Replacing Ranked-Choice Voting with Run-Off Elections] Sponsors: Farrell; Elsbernd Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by amending Sections 13.101, 13.101.5, 13.102, and 13.107 and Article XVII to replace ranked-choice voting with run-off elections. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved that this Charter Amendment be CONTINUED to February 14, 2012. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener - Excused: Campos ### File 111329: Charter Amendment - Consolidation of City Elections and Ranked-Choice Voting - Pages: 14 - Sponsors: Campos; Avalos - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 111329 [Charter Amendment - Consolidation of City Elections and Ranked-Choice Voting] Sponsors: Campos; Avalos Charter Amendment (First Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by amending Sections 2.101, 13.101, 13.102, 13.103.5, and Article XVII to: 1) consolidate odd-year elections for City elective offices to a single year and 2) increase voter education and clarify implementation of ranked-choice voting. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved that this Charter Amendment be CONTINUED to February 14, 2012. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener - Excused: Campos ### File 111331: Charter Amendment - Analyzing Proposed Legislation in Relation to Net Job Loss - Pages: 14 - Sponsors: Mayor ### File 120091: Commending the Mexican Museum for Distinction as New Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institute - Pages: 14-15 - Sponsors: Campos; Avalos, Olague and Kim ## Extracted text ### [Page 13](https://sfbos.info/documents/8/2012-02-07-minutes#page-13) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 2/7/2012 COMMITTEE REPORTS Recommendations of the Rules Committee 120073 [Appointment, Planning Commission - Cindy Wu] Motion approving the President of the Board of Supervisors, Supervisor David Chiu's nomination of Cindy Wu to the Planning Commission, for the term ending July 1, 2012. (Clerk of the Board) (Section 4.105 of the City Charter provides that this nomination is subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and shall be the subject of a public hearing and vote within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk of the Board. If the Board fails to act on the nomination within 60 days of the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk then the nominee shall be deemed approved. Transmittal date - January 27, 2012) Motion No. M12-020 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener Excused: 1 - Campos 120074 [Appointment, Board of Appeals - Arcelia Hurtado] Motion approving the President of the Board of Supervisors, Supervisor David Chiu's nomination of Arcelia Hurtado to the Board of Appeals, for the term ending July 1, 2012. (Clerk of the Board) (Section 4.106 of the City Charter provides that this nomination is subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and shall be the subject of a public hearing and vote within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk of the Board. If the Board fails to act on the nomination within 60 days of the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk then the nominee shall be deemed approved. Transmittal date - January 27, 2012) Supervisor Cohen, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to February 14, 2012. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener Excused: 1 - Campos From the Rules Committee Without Recommendation 111212 [Charter Amendment - Replacing Ranked-Choice Voting with Run-Off Elections] Sponsors: Farrell; Elsbernd Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by amending Sections 13.101, 13.101.5, 13.102, and 13.107 and Article XVII to replace ranked-choice voting with run-off elections. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved that this Charter Amendment be CONTINUED to February 14, 2012. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener Excused: 1 - Campos City and County of San Francisco Page 84 Printed at 10:27 am on 3/14/12 ### [Page 14](https://sfbos.info/documents/8/2012-02-07-minutes#page-14) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 2/7/2012 111329 [Charter Amendment - Consolidation of City Elections and Ranked-Choice Voting] Sponsors: Campos; Avalos Charter Amendment (First Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by amending Sections 2.101, 13.101, 13.102, 13.103.5, and Article XVII to: 1) consolidate odd-year elections for City elective offices to a single year and 2) increase voter education and clarify implementation of ranked-choice voting. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Elsbernd, moved that this Charter Amendment be CONTINUED to February 14, 2012. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Chiu, Chu, Cohen, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Olague, Wiener Excused: 1 - Campos 111331 [Charter Amendment - Analyzing Proposed Legislation in Relation to Net Job Loss] Sponsor: Mayor Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco by adding Section 2.118, to require the Board of Supervisors to wait at least 60 days before adopting an ordinance that may result in a significant net loss of jobs in San Francisco, and to refer the ordinance to the Small Business Commission and Planning Commission for analysis. This item was not sent as a Committee Report. ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS See Legislation Introduced below. PUBLIC COMMENT Abdallah Megahed; expressed various concerns. James Chaffee; expressed concerns relating to the SF Public Library. Peter Warfield; expressed concerns relating to the SF Public Library. John; expressed various religious concerns. Male Speaker; expressed various concerns relating to Treasure Island. Sala; expressed various concerns relating to outpatient clinics. Mark Trout; expressed various religious concerns. FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE 120091 [Commending the Mexican Museum for Distinction as New Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institute] Sponsors: Campos; Avalos, Olague and Kim Resolution commending the Mexican Museum for its accomplishments and for welcoming the Smithsonian Institute to the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisor Kim reqeusted to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution No. 041-12 ADOPTED City and County of San Francisco Page 85 Printed at 10:27 am on 3/14/12