# Board of Supervisors Minutes: October 26, 2021 - Meeting date: 2021-10-26 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 33 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/800/2021-10-26-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=900645&GUID=66434546-FA96-4D90-8961-E1E22C55B30E) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 210919: Hearing - Appeal of Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - Proposed 469 Stevenson Street Project - Pages: 16-17 ### File 210920: Affirming the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - 469 Stevenson Street Project - Pages: 17 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 210920 [Affirming the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - 469 Stevenson Street Project] Motion affirming the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed 469 Stevenson Street project. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Haney, seconded by Supervisor Stefani, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion FAILED by the following vote: - Ayes: Haney, Safai, Stefani - Noes: Chan, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Walton - Vote 2: tabling - Action: Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Walton - Noes: Haney, Safai, Stefani ### File 210921: Conditionally Reversing the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - 469 Stevenson Street Project - Pages: 17 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 210921 [Conditionally Reversing the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - 469 Stevenson Street Project] Motion conditionally reversing the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed 469 Stevenson Street project, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board of Supervisors in support of this determination. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Haney, seconded by Supervisor Stefani, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion FAILED by the following vote: - Ayes: Haney, Safai, Stefani - Noes: Chan, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Walton - Vote 2: approval, likely final - Action: Motion No. M21-146 Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Walton - Noes: Haney, Safai, Stefani ### File 210922: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - 469 Stevenson Street Project - Pages: 17-18 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 210922 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - 469 Stevenson Street Project] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to reversing the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed 469 Stevenson Street project. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Haney, seconded by Supervisor Stefani, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion FAILED by the following vote: - Ayes: Haney, Safai, Stefani - Noes: Chan, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Walton - Vote 2: approval, likely final - Action: Motion No. M21-147 Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Walton - Noes: Haney, Safai, Stefani ### File 210927: Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption From Environmental Review - Proposed 35 Ventura Avenue Project - Pages: 18 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: ing to the determination of exemption from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act issued as a Categorical Exemption by the Planning Department on November 18, 2018, for the proposed project at 35 Ventura Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2816, Lot No. 008, to include the second floor addition of 15 feet in height for the proposed property that would consist of an approximately 30 foot tall, 3,000 square foot, single family home. (District 7) (Appellant: Ryan Patterson of Zacks, Freedman & Patterson PC, on behalf of Tom and Kari Rocca) (Filed August 30, 2021) (Clerk of the Board) President Walton opened the public hearing and Supervisor Melgar provided brief remarks, indicating she would be making a motion to continue this Hearing and its associated Motions to a later date. The President then inquired as to whether any individual wished to address the Board on the proposed continuance. There were no speakers. President Walton closed public comment on the continuance. Supervisor Melgar, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of November 9, 2021. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton ### File 210928: Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - 35 Ventura Avenue - Pages: 18 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 210928 [Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - 35 Ventura Avenue] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 35 Ventura Avenue is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Melgar, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of November 9, 2021. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton ### File 210929: Conditionally Reversing the Exemption Determination - 35 Ventura Avenue - Pages: 18 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 210929 [Conditionally Reversing the Exemption Determination - 35 Ventura Avenue] Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 35 Ventura Avenue is categorically exempt from further environmental review, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Melgar, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of November 9, 2021. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton ### File 210930: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination - 35 Ventura Avenue - Pages: 18-19 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 210930 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination - 35 Ventura Avenue] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 35 Ventura Avenue is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Melgar, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of November 9, 2021. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton ## Extracted text ### [Page 17](https://sfbos.info/documents/800/2021-10-26-minutes#page-17) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 10/26/2021 210920 [Affirming the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - 469 Stevenson Street Project] Motion affirming the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed 469 Stevenson Street project. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Haney, seconded by Supervisor Stefani, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion FAILED by the following vote: Ayes: 3 - Haney, Safai, Stefani Noes: 8 - Chan, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Walton Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Chan, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Walton Noes: 3 - Haney, Safai, Stefani 210921 [Conditionally Reversing the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - 469 Stevenson Street Project] Motion conditionally reversing the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed 469 Stevenson Street project, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board of Supervisors in support of this determination. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Haney, seconded by Supervisor Stefani, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion FAILED by the following vote: Ayes: 3 - Haney, Safai, Stefani Noes: 8 - Chan, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Walton Motion No. M21-146 Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Chan, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Walton Noes: 3 - Haney, Safai, Stefani 210922 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - 469 Stevenson Street Project] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to reversing the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed 469 Stevenson Street project. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Haney, seconded by Supervisor Stefani, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion FAILED by the following vote: Ayes: 3 - Haney, Safai, Stefani Noes: 8 - Chan, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Walton Motion No. M21-147 Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Chan, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Walton Noes: 3 - Haney, Safai, Stefani City and County of San Francisco Page 856 Printed at 2:27 pm on 12/3/21 ### [Page 18](https://sfbos.info/documents/800/2021-10-26-minutes#page-18) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 10/26/2021 SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. President Walton requested File Nos. 210927, 210928, 210929, and 210930 be called together. 210927 [Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption From Environmental Review - Proposed 35 Ventura Avenue Project] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the determination of exemption from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act issued as a Categorical Exemption by the Planning Department on November 18, 2018, for the proposed project at 35 Ventura Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2816, Lot No. 008, to include the second floor addition of 15 feet in height for the proposed property that would consist of an approximately 30 foot tall, 3,000 square foot, single family home. (District 7) (Appellant: Ryan Patterson of Zacks, Freedman & Patterson PC, on behalf of Tom and Kari Rocca) (Filed August 30, 2021) (Clerk of the Board) President Walton opened the public hearing and Supervisor Melgar provided brief remarks, indicating she would be making a motion to continue this Hearing and its associated Motions to a later date. The President then inquired as to whether any individual wished to address the Board on the proposed continuance. There were no speakers. President Walton closed public comment on the continuance. Supervisor Melgar, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of November 9, 2021. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton 210928 [Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - 35 Ventura Avenue] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 35 Ventura Avenue is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Melgar, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of November 9, 2021. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton 210929 [Conditionally Reversing the Exemption Determination - 35 Ventura Avenue] Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 35 Ventura Avenue is categorically exempt from further environmental review, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Melgar, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of November 9, 2021. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton 210930 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination - 35 Ventura Avenue] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 35 Ventura Avenue is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Melgar, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of November 9, 2021. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton City and County of San Francisco Page 857 Printed at 2:27 pm on 12/3/21