# Board of Supervisors Minutes: November 14, 2023 - Meeting date: 2023-11-14 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 25 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/960/2023-11-14-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1136542&GUID=689DD5A1-C070-403B-8480-5031F5F2FFB4) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 230986: Charter Amendment - Mayoral Authority to Disapprove Certain SFMTA Budget Proposals - Pages: 12-13 - Sponsors: Safai; Peskin and Ronen - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 230986 [Charter Amendment - Mayoral Authority to Disapprove Certain SFMTA Budget Proposals] Sponsors: Safai; Peskin and Ronen Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to provide that the Mayor may disapprove in writing certain San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) proposals that must be part of SFMTA’s proposed budget or budget amendment; proposals subject to disapproval are increases in fares and parking meter maximum rates, and net expansion of hours or days of parking meter operation; at an election to be held on March 5, 2024. (Supervisor Dorsey dissented in committee.) CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors Special Meeting of November 20, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton ### File 230924: Planning Code, Zoning Map - Non-Profit Arts Education Special Use District - Pages: 13 - Sponsors: Peskin - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 230924 [Planning Code, Zoning Map - Non-Profit Arts Education Special Use District] Sponsor: Peskin Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the Non-Profit Arts Education Special Use District (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 49, Lot No. 1, generally bounded by Francisco Street, Jones Street, Chestnut Street, and Leavenworth Street, and numbered as 800 Chestnut Street); amending the Zoning Map to show the Non-Profit Arts Education Special Use District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton ### File 231019: Declaration of Policy - Eighth Grade Algebra and SFUSD Math Curriculum Development - Pages: 13 - Sponsors: Engardio; Safai, Melgar, Stefani and Dorsey - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 231019 [Declaration of Policy - Eighth Grade Algebra and SFUSD Math Curriculum Development] Sponsors: Engardio; Safai, Melgar, Stefani and Dorsey Motion ordering submitted to the voters at an election to be held on March 5, 2024, a Declaration of Policy urging the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) to offer Algebra 1 to students by the eighth grade, and supporting the SFUSD in its efforts to develop its math curriculum for students at all grade levels. Motion No. M23-136 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani - Noes: Walton ### File 231041: Appointments, Ballot Simplification Committee - Christine Unruh, Betty Packard, and Ruth Grace Wong - Pages: 13-14 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 231041 [Appointments, Ballot Simplification Committee - Christine Unruh, Betty Packard, and Ruth Grace Wong] Motion appointing Christine Unruh, Betty Packard, and Ruth Grace Wong, terms ending November 30, 2024, to the Ballot Simplification Committee. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M23-137 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton - Absent: Mandelman ## Extracted text ### [Page 13](https://sfbos.info/documents/960/2023-11-14-minutes#page-13) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 11/14/2023 COMMITTEE REPORTS Recommendations of the Land Use and Transportation Committee 230924 [Planning Code, Zoning Map - Non-Profit Arts Education Special Use District] Sponsor: Peskin Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the Non-Profit Arts Education Special Use District (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 49, Lot No. 1, generally bounded by Francisco Street, Jones Street, Chestnut Street, and Leavenworth Street, and numbered as 800 Chestnut Street); amending the Zoning Map to show the Non-Profit Arts Education Special Use District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton Recommendations of the Rules Committee 231019 [Declaration of Policy - Eighth Grade Algebra and SFUSD Math Curriculum Development] Sponsors: Engardio; Safai, Melgar, Stefani and Dorsey Motion ordering submitted to the voters at an election to be held on March 5, 2024, a Declaration of Policy urging the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) to offer Algebra 1 to students by the eighth grade, and supporting the SFUSD in its efforts to develop its math curriculum for students at all grade levels. Motion No. M23-136 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani Noes: 1 - Walton Supervisor Mandelman was noted absent at 3:04 p.m. 231041 [Appointments, Ballot Simplification Committee - Christine Unruh, Betty Packard, and Ruth Grace Wong] Motion appointing Christine Unruh, Betty Packard, and Ruth Grace Wong, terms ending November 30, 2024, to the Ballot Simplification Committee. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M23-137 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton Absent: 1 - Mandelman City and County of San Francisco Page 1002 Printed at 5:19 pm on 4/26/24 ### [Page 14](https://sfbos.info/documents/960/2023-11-14-minutes#page-14) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 11/14/2023 Supervisor Mandelman was noted present at 3:06 p.m. ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS See Legislation Introduced below. PUBLIC COMMENT Thierry Fill; shared concerns regarding the need for a new education system, how to be happy, and the need to retain beauty. Mr. Wright; expressed concerns regarding corrupt American and International politicians, dignitaries and their families. Christopher Kline; shared concerns regarding state secret privileges and artificial intelligence. Speaker; spoke in opposition to the 90-day Mission Street vending ban and the harm small businesses and vendors. Cesar; spoke in opposition to the 90-day Mission Street vending ban and the harm small businesses and vendors. Speaker; spoke in opposition to the 90-day Mission Street vending ban and the harm small businesses and vendors. Ron Collin; spoke on various concerns regarding street vendors and their accumulation of stolen goods through food stamps. Erin Roach; expressed support of a newly introduced Ordinance on the implementation of the Gashouse Cove Project, Marina Yacht Harbor. Randy; expressed support of a newly introduced Ordinance on the implementation of the Gashouse Cove Project, Marina Yacht Harbor. Speaker; expressed support of a newly introduced Ordinance on the implementation of the Gashouse Cove Project, Marina Yacht Harbor. Evelyn Gray; expressed support of a newly introduced Ordinance on the implementation of the Gashouse Cove Project, Marina Yacht Harbor. Hank Evans; expressed support of a newly introduced Ordinance on the implementation of the Gashouse Cove Project, Marina Yacht Harbor. JConr B. Ortega; expressed concerns regarding educational systems and the accountability of politicians. John Trasvania; expressed support of the Resolution reaffirming support for an independent, impartial and qualified judiciary (File No. 231180). Jill Lender; expressed support of a newly introduced Ordinance on the implementation of the Gashouse Cove Project, Marina Yacht Harbor. Vic Clocker; expressed support of the Resolution reaffirming support for an independent, impartial and qualified judiciary (File No. 231180). Sala-Haquekyah Chandler; expressed support for upcoming programs and the need for a consulate for the African-American cultural district. Speaker; shared personal religious concerns. Supervisor Walton was noted absent at 4:20 p.m. and for the remainder of the meeting. Supervisor Stefani was noted absent at 4:29 p.m. and for the remainder of the meeting. City and County of San Francisco Page 1003 Printed at 5:19 pm on 4/26/24