# Board of Supervisors Minutes: March 7, 2023 - Meeting date: 2023-03-07 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 31 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/906/2023-03-07-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1086484&GUID=7C553910-7620-4C47-BE7E-1BED771118BC) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 230127: Appointment, Assessment Appeals Board No. 1 - Quirina Mitchell - Pages: 14-15 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 230127 [Appointment, Assessment Appeals Board No. 1 - Quirina Mitchell] Motion appointing Quirina Mitchell, term ending September 2, 2024, to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 1. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M23-041 APPROVED - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton ### File 230131: Mayoral Appointment, Historic Preservation Commission - Victoria Gray - Pages: 15 - Vote 1: amendment - Action: 230131 [Mayoral Appointment, Historic Preservation Commission - Victoria Gray] Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Victoria Gray, term ending December 31, 2026, to the Historic Preservation Commission. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.135, 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 from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk, the nominee shall be deemed approved. Transmittal date: February 7, 2023.) Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved that this Motion be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE, by striking 'approving' from the long title and replacing it with 'rejecting'; and updating the language to reject the nomination throughout the legislation. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani - Noes: Dorsey, Engardio, Walton - Vote 2: approval, likely final - Action: Motion No. M23-040 APPROVED AS AMENDED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai - Noes: Dorsey, Engardio, Stefani, Walton ## Extracted text ### [Page 15](https://sfbos.info/documents/906/2023-03-07-minutes#page-15) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 3/7/2023 230131 [Mayoral Appointment, Historic Preservation Commission - Victoria Gray] Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Victoria Gray, term ending December 31, 2026, to the Historic Preservation Commission. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.135, 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 from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk, the nominee shall be deemed approved. Transmittal date: February 7, 2023.) Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved that this Motion be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE, by striking 'approving' from the long title and replacing it with 'rejecting'; and updating the language to reject the nomination throughout the legislation. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Chan, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani Noes: 3 - Dorsey, Engardio, Walton Motion No. M23-040 APPROVED AS AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Chan, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai Noes: 4 - Dorsey, Engardio, Stefani, Walton SPECIAL ORDER 2:30 P.M. - Recognition of Commendations Without objection, Rule 5.36 of the Rules of the Board of Supervisors was suspended to grant privilege of the floor to the following guest(s). Supervisor Myra Melgar introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Jeff Taliaferro and Sabine Sikking-Taliaferro of Ocean Cyclery in recognition of their exceptional service to the bicycle community and legendary service to bike commuters and riders of all levels. Supervisor Aaron Peskin introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to San Francisco Safe House in recognition of their accomplishments and continued community support in providing a safe place for women experiencing homelessness, gender-based violence, and for women exiting the criminal system. Appointment of President Pro Tempore At the request of President Peskin, Supervisor Mandelman assumed the chair at 4:42 p.m. The President resumed the chair 4:49 p.m. ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS See Legislation Introduced below. City and County of San Francisco Page 190 Printed at 2:20 pm on 3/28/24