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File 170859: Administrative Code - Establishing an Office of Cannabis and Extending the Term of the Cannabis State Legalization Task Force
LLM summaryAn ordinance establishing an Office of Cannabis and extending the Cannabis State Legalization Task Force was amended to include additional reporting requirements.
Source textue permits to cannabis-related businesses; to direct the Director of the Office of Cannabis to collect permit application and annual license fees following the enactment of a subsequent ordinance establishing the amounts of those fees; and to extend the term of the Cannabis State Legalization Task Force. (Fiscal Impact) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Duplicated from File No. 170275. Supervisor Sheehy, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE, on Page 3, Line 16, through Page 4, Line 1, by adding verbiage requiring the Director to prepare a report to the Board of Supervisors and Mayor, no later than November 1, 2017, analyzing disparities in the cannabis industry and making recommendations regarding policy options; and on Page 4, Lines 1-7, by adding verbiage requiring the Director to prepare a report to the Board of Supervisors and Mayor, no later than November 1, 2017, analyzing the unique needs of individuals who use cannabis for medicinal purposes. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 160281: Planning Code - Dwelling Unit Mix Requirements
LLM summaryA motion was carried to rescind a previous vote, enabling further discussions on the dwelling unit mix requirements.
Source textSupervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved to rescind the previous vote to allow additional discussions on this matter. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 160281: Planning Code - Dwelling Unit Mix Requirements
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to amend the Planning Code, allowing a new dwelling unit mix for large buildings in certain zoning districts.
Source text160281 [Planning Code - Dwelling Unit Mix Requirements] Sponsors: Yee; Farrell and Fewer Ordinance amending the Planning Code to add an additional option for the dwelling unit mix of large buildings in specified zoning districts to allow developers to have a mix of two- and three-bedroom units that results in no less than 35% of the total number of proposed units having two or three bedrooms with at least 10% of the total number of proposed units having three bedrooms; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302. FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 160698: Initiative Ordinance - Planning Code - Requiring Conditional Use Authorization for Replacement of Production, Distribution, Repair, Institutional Community, and Arts Activities Uses
LLM summaryA motion was made to submit an Initiative Ordinance requiring Conditional Use authorization for certain use conversions to voters in November 2016.
Source textitutional Community, and Arts Activities Uses] Sponsors: Kim; Peskin and Campos Motion ordering submitted to the voters an Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require Conditional Use authorization for conversion of Production, Distribution, and Repair Use, Institutional Community Use, and Arts Activities Use and replacement space; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act, at an election to be held November 8, 2016. (Economic Impact; No Office of Economic Analysis Report) Supervisor Campos requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Supervisor Wiener requested the question to amend the Initiative Ordinance be DIVIDED to consider separately the amendment on Page 9, Lines 8-10, to change Subsection (i) to read 'The Board of Supervisors by ordinance and by at least a two-thirds vote of all its members may amend this Section 202.8 at any time after its effective date.' (Economic Impact; No Office of Economic Analysis Report) Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved the remaining balance of the question that this Motion be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 160802: Calling from Committee - Calling Special Meetings - July 19, 2016 and July 29, 2016 - Committee of the Whole - Modifying Time for Submission of Charter Amendment under Rule 2.22.7
LLM summaryA motion calling special meetings and modifying submission times for charter amendments was approved as amended.
Source textMotion calling from the Rules Committee the proposed Charter Amendment (File No. 160588) creating the Housing and Community Development Commission; calling from the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee the proposed Resolution (File No. 160758) affirming support for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing; calling special meetings of the Board of Supervisors on July 19, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. and on July 29, 2016, at 10:00 a.m.; scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole at the special meeting on July 19, 2016, at 3:00 p.m., to hold public hearings to consider the proposed Charter Amendment (File No. 160588) and the proposed Resolution (File No. 160758); and modifying the amount of time required under Rule 2.22.7 between the first appearance of the proposed Charter Amendment (File No. 160588) creating the Housing and Community Development Commission and the Proposed Charter Amendment (File No. 160583) creating the office of Public Advocate on the Board’s agenda and the Board’s order submitting them to the electorate for the November 8, 2016, election. Motion No. M16-091 APPROVED AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 160802: Calling from Committee - Calling Special Meetings - July 19, 2016 and July 29, 2016 - Committee of the Whole - Modifying Time for Submission of Charter Amendment under Rule 2.22.7
LLM summaryA motion to amend the calling of special meetings and modify submission times for charter amendments was approved after discussion.
Source textto questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Motion be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE., on Page 1, Lines 4-5, by striking '(File No. 160583) creating the office of Public Advocate and the proposed Charter Amendment', Line 12, by striking 'two', Line 13, by adding '(File No. 160588)' and '(File No. 160758)' Lines 15-17, by adding '(File No. 160588) creating the Housing and Community Development Commission and the Proposed Charter Amendments (File No. 160583) creating the office of Public Advocate', Line 22, by striking 'three' and adding 'two', Line 23, by striking 'proposed Charter Amendment (File No. 160583) creating the office of Public Advocate, the'; on Page 2, Line 9, by striking 'two' and '160583 and', Line 11, by striking 'all three' and adding 'these two', Lines 14-16, by adding 'for the two proposed Charter Amendments (File No. 160583) creating the office of Public Advocate and (File No. 160588) creating the Housing and Community Development Commission,' and Line 18, by striking 'the two proposed Charter Amendments (File Nos. 160583 and 160588)'. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 140661: Closed Session - Existing Litigation - Contest Promotions, LLC - City to Receive $375,000
LLM summaryThe Board convened in closed session regarding existing litigation with Contest Promotions, LLC, with no action taken.
Source textopposition to the proposed legislation relating to existing litigation relating to Contest Promotions, LLC. Jim Ruben; spoke in support to the proposed legislation relating to existing litigation relating to Contest Promotions, LLC. There were no other speakers. The President declared public comment closed. CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION The Board recessed at the hour of 4:25 p.m. to convene in closed session pursuant to the above motion. The following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee Persons in attendance: Jim Emery, Deputy City Attorney Scott Sanchez, Zoning Administrator Dan Sider, Planning Department Tom Lakritz, Deputy City Attorney Jon Givner, Deputy City Attorney Rick Caldeira, Legislative Deputy Matter was heard in closed session, no action was taken, and the hearing was filed. RECONVENED AS THE BOARD The Board reconvened at the hour of 4:43 p.m. The following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee Motion No. M14-093 Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Kim, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 131097: Final Map 7437 - 246 Ritch Street
LLM summaryA motion approving Final Map 7437 for a mixed-use condominium project at 246 Ritch Street was approved.
Source text131097 [Final Map 7437 - 246 Ritch Street] Motion approving Final Map 7437, a 19 Residential Unit and one Commercial Unit, Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at 246 Ritch Street being a subdivision of Assessor’s Block No. 3776, Lot No. 092, and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and City Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) Motion No. M13-154 APPROVED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:
File 130965: Final Map 7347 - 2001 Market Street and 38 Dolores Street
LLM summaryFinal Map 7347 for a mixed-use condominium project at 2001 Market Street and 38 Dolores Street was approved.
Source text130965 [Final Map 7347 - 2001 Market Street and 38 Dolores Street] Motion approving Final Map 7347, a four Lot Airspace Subdivision and 92 Units Mixed-Use Condominium Project, located at 2001 Market Street and 38 Dolores Street being a subdivision of Assessor’s Block No. 3535, Lot No. 041, and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Public Works Department) Motion No. M13-126 APPROVED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:
File 120339: Acquisition of a Temporary Construction License By Eminent Domain - Central Subway/Third Street Light Rail Extension - 150 Stockton Street
LLM summaryA resolution to acquire a temporary construction license by eminent domain for the Central Subway project was adopted.
Source text120339 [Acquisition of a Temporary Construction License By Eminent Domain - Central Subway/Third Street Light Rail Extension - 150 Stockton Street] Resolution authorizing the acquisition of a temporary construction license at the real property commonly known as 150 Stockton Street, San Francisco, California, Assessor's Parcel Block No. 0313, Lot No. 018, by eminent domain for the public purpose of constructing the Central Subway/Third Street Light Rail Extension and other improvements; adopting environmental findings under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), CEQA Guidelines, and Administrative Code Chapter 31; and adopting findings of consistency with the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 120337: Acquisition of a Temporary Construction License by Eminent Domain - Central Subway/Third Street Light Rail Extension - 77 O’Farrell Street
LLM summaryA resolution to acquire a temporary construction license by eminent domain for the Central Subway project at 77 O’Farrell Street was adopted.
Source text120337 [Acquisition of a Temporary Construction License by Eminent Domain - Central Subway/Third Street Light Rail Extension - 77 O’Farrell Street] Resolution authorizing the acquisition of a temporary construction license at the real property commonly known as 77 O’Farrell Street, San Francisco, California, Assessor's Parcel Block No. 0328, Lot Nos. 003 and 004, by eminent domain for the public purpose of constructing the Central Subway/Third Street Light Rail Extension and other improvements; adopting environmental findings under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), CEQA Guidelines, and Administrative Code Chapter 31; and adopting findings of consistency with the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Municipal Transportation Agency) ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 120335: Acquisition of a Temporary Construction License by Eminent Domain - Central Subway/Third Street Light Rail Extension - 233 Geary Street
LLM summaryA resolution to acquire a temporary construction license by eminent domain for the Central Subway project at 233 Geary Street was adopted.
Source text120335 [Acquisition of a Temporary Construction License by Eminent Domain - Central Subway/Third Street Light Rail Extension - 233 Geary Street] Resolution authorizing the acquisition of a temporary construction license at the real property commonly known as 233 Geary Street, San Francisco, California, Assessor's Parcel Block No. 0314, Lot No. 001, by eminent domain for the public purpose of constructing the Central Subway/Third Street Light Rail Extension and other improvements; adopting environmental findings under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), CEQA Guidelines, and Administrative Code Chapter 31; and adopting findings of consistency with the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Municipal Transportation Agency) ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 120333: Acquisition of a Temporary Construction License by Eminent Domain - Central Subway/Third Street Light Rail Extension - 55 Stockton Street
LLM summaryA resolution was adopted to acquire a temporary construction license by eminent domain for the Central Subway/Third Street Light Rail Extension at 55 Stockton Street.
Source text120333 [Acquisition of a Temporary Construction License by Eminent Domain - Central Subway/Third Street Light Rail Extension - 55 Stockton Street] Resolution authorizing the acquisition of a temporary construction license at the real property commonly known as 55 Stockton Street, San Francisco, California, Assessor's Parcel Block No. 0327, Lot Nos. 001, 002, 003, and 020, by eminent domain for the public purpose of constructing the Central Subway/Third Street Light Rail Extension and other improvements; adopting environmental findings under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), CEQA Guidelines, and Administrative Code Chapter 31; and adopting findings of consistency with the General Plan and City Planning Code Section 101.1. (Municipal Transportation Agency) ADOPTED by the following vote: