# Board of Supervisors Minutes: April 12, 2023 - Meeting date: 2023-04-12 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 30 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/916/2023-04-12-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1097371&GUID=F553D11C-14DF-4D51-8BA7-F51D38F9B974) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 230230: Commemorative Street Name Designation - “Emperor Norton Place” - 600 Block of Commercial Street - Pages: 12-13 - Sponsors: Peskin; Mandelman and Chan - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 230230 [Commemorative Street Name Designation - “Emperor Norton Place” - 600 Block of Commercial Street] Sponsors: Peskin; Mandelman and Chan Resolution adding the Commemorative Street Name “Emperor Norton Place” to the 600 block of Commercial Street in recognition of his contribution to San Francisco as a celebrated figure in American history. Supervisors Mandelman and Chan requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 170-23 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Peskin, Preston, Safai, Walton - Excused: Melgar, Ronen, Stefani ### File 230186: Mayoral Appointment, Treasure Island Development Authority Board of Directors - Timothy Reyff - Pages: 13 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 230186 [Mayoral Appointment, Treasure Island Development Authority Board of Directors - Timothy Reyff] Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Timothy Reyff to the Treasure Island Development Authority Board of Directors, term ending February 26, 2026. (Clerk of the Board) (Pursuant to the Treasure Island Conversion Act of 1997, appointments of Directors who are not City officers are only effective upon approval by a majority of the Board of Supervisors. There is no deadline for confirmation and the appointment is not effective until the Board takes action. Transmittal Date: February 15, 2023.) Motion No. M23-051 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Peskin, Preston, Safai, Walton - Excused: Melgar, Ronen, Stefani ### File 230254: Mayoral Reappointment, Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors - Steve Heminger - Pages: 13 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 230254 [Mayoral Reappointment, Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors - Steve Heminger] Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Steve Heminger to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, term ending March 1, 2027. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 8A.102(a), provides that the Board of Supervisors shall confirm the Mayor's appointment by a majority (six votes) of the Board of Supervisors after a public hearing. Transmittal Date: March 7, 2023.) Motion No. M23-052 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Peskin, Preston, Safai, Walton - Excused: Melgar, Ronen, Stefani ### File 230255: Mayoral Reappointment, Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors - Amanda Eaken - Pages: 13-14 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 230255 [Mayoral Reappointment, Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors - Amanda Eaken] Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Amanda Eaken to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, term ending March 1, 2027. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 8A.102(a), provides that the Board of Supervisors shall confirm the Mayor's appointment by a majority (six votes) of the Board of Supervisors after a public hearing. Transmittal Date: March 7, 2023.) Motion No. M23-053 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Peskin, Preston, Safai, Walton - Excused: Melgar, Ronen, Stefani ### File 230306: Amending the Rules of Order - Providing for Remote Public Comment Opportunities - Pages: 14 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 230306 [Amending the Rules of Order - Providing for Remote Public Comment Opportunities] Motion amending the Board of Supervisors’ Rules of Order by creating a new Rule 1.3.3, In-Person and Remote Public Comment, and amending Rule 4.22, Public Comment, to provide for remote comment opportunities by all members of the public who wish to comment remotely. (Clerk of the Board) (Pursuant to Board Rule 3.26.1, an amendment to the Board of Supervisors’ Rules of Order shall be adopted by the affirmative vote of two-thirds (8 votes) of the full membership of the Board of Supervisors.) NOT APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Peskin, Preston, Safai - Noes: Mandelman - Excused: Melgar, Ronen, Stefani - Vote 2: rescission - Action: Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved to rescind the previous vote. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Peskin, Preston, Safai - Excused: Melgar, Ronen, Stefani - Vote 3: approval, likely final - Action: Motion No. M23-054 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Peskin, Preston, Safai, Walton - Excused: Melgar, Ronen, Stefani ## Extracted text ### [Page 13](https://sfbos.info/documents/916/2023-04-12-minutes#page-13) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 4/12/2023 Recommendations of the Rules Committee 230186 [Mayoral Appointment, Treasure Island Development Authority Board of Directors - Timothy Reyff] Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Timothy Reyff to the Treasure Island Development Authority Board of Directors, term ending February 26, 2026. (Clerk of the Board) (Pursuant to the Treasure Island Conversion Act of 1997, appointments of Directors who are not City officers are only effective upon approval by a majority of the Board of Supervisors. There is no deadline for confirmation and the appointment is not effective until the Board takes action. Transmittal Date: February 15, 2023.) Motion No. M23-051 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Peskin, Preston, Safai, Walton Excused: 3 - Melgar, Ronen, Stefani President Peskin requested File Nos. 230254 and 230255 be called together. 230254 [Mayoral Reappointment, Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors - Steve Heminger] Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Steve Heminger to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, term ending March 1, 2027. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 8A.102(a), provides that the Board of Supervisors shall confirm the Mayor's appointment by a majority (six votes) of the Board of Supervisors after a public hearing. Transmittal Date: March 7, 2023.) Motion No. M23-052 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Peskin, Preston, Safai, Walton Excused: 3 - Melgar, Ronen, Stefani 230255 [Mayoral Reappointment, Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors - Amanda Eaken] Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Amanda Eaken to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, term ending March 1, 2027. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 8A.102(a), provides that the Board of Supervisors shall confirm the Mayor's appointment by a majority (six votes) of the Board of Supervisors after a public hearing. Transmittal Date: March 7, 2023.) Motion No. M23-053 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Peskin, Preston, Safai, Walton Excused: 3 - Melgar, Ronen, Stefani City and County of San Francisco Page 316 Printed at 2:40 pm on 3/29/24 ### [Page 14](https://sfbos.info/documents/916/2023-04-12-minutes#page-14) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 4/12/2023 230306 [Amending the Rules of Order - Providing for Remote Public Comment Opportunities] Motion amending the Board of Supervisors’ Rules of Order by creating a new Rule 1.3.3, In-Person and Remote Public Comment, and amending Rule 4.22, Public Comment, to provide for remote comment opportunities by all members of the public who wish to comment remotely. (Clerk of the Board) (Pursuant to Board Rule 3.26.1, an amendment to the Board of Supervisors’ Rules of Order shall be adopted by the affirmative vote of two-thirds (8 votes) of the full membership of the Board of Supervisors.) NOT APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Peskin, Preston, Safai Noes: 1 - Mandelman Excused: 3 - Melgar, Ronen, Stefani Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved to rescind the previous vote. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Peskin, Preston, Safai Excused: 3 - Melgar, Ronen, Stefani Motion No. M23-054 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Peskin, Preston, Safai, Walton Excused: 3 - Melgar, Ronen, Stefani SPECIAL ORDER - 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 Dorsey introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Dr. Alexis Petra, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of TransClinique, in recognition of her work and advocacy within the transgender and non-binary community. ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS See Legislation Introduced below. City and County of San Francisco Page 317 Printed at 2:40 pm on 3/29/24