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The Board approved an ordinance amending the Planning Code to conditionally permit bars in the Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District, affirming the Planning Department's determination under the California Environmental Quality Act, making findings of consistency with the General Plan and priority policies, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare.

The Board approved an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide members of the Public Works Commission, Sanitation and Streets Commission, and Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board with health insurance coverage through the San Francisco Health Service System.

The Board approved an ordinance amending the Municipal Elections Code to require the Director of Elections to submit information documenting the City’s intended open source voting pilot program to the California Secretary of State, and upon approval, to implement such a system for use at the November 8, 2022, election.

The Board approved a lease between the City and County of San Francisco and Dolphin Swimming and Boating Club for City property located at 502 and 504 Jefferson Street. The lease includes an annual rent of 10% of gross receipts not from Dolphin Day, and 4% of gross receipts derived from Dolphin Day, for a 25-year term with an option to extend for 24 years. The agreement waives the Administrative Code's market rent determination requirement and affirms the Planning Department's determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

The Board approved an ordinance retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a $658,150 grant from the California Department of Public Health for the "California Home Visiting State General Fund Expansion" program for the period of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023. The board also amended Ordinance No. 109-21 to provide for the addition of one grant-funded full-time Public Health Nurse position.

The Board approved an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize a cash revolving fund with a maximum amount of $7,000 for the Office of the City Administrator - Real Estate Division.

The Board approved a resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract with Intervision Systems LLC for the purchase of networking equipment, software, and hardware/software support manufactured by Juniper Networks Inc., with a contract not to exceed $40,000,000 and a total contract duration of five years commencing on February 1, 2022, through January 31, 2027.

The Board adopted a resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to accept and expend a $10,000,000 grant from Crankstart for support to community-based organizations providing before and aftercare programs for the San Francisco Unified School District for Fiscal Years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023.

The Board adopted a resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to accept and expend a $500,000 grant from the North Valley Workforce Development Board to expand San Francisco’s public workforce development system to respond to an additional 100 dislocated workers impacted by COVID-19 for the grant period of October 1, 2021, through August 19, 2023.

The Board adopted a resolution approving for Internal Revenue Code purposes the reissuance of Revenue Obligations by the California Enterprise Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $11,400,000 to finance or refinance certain educational and related facilities owned by the National Center for International Schools.

The Board adopted a resolution of intention to establish City and County of San Francisco Special Tax District No. 2022-1 (Power Station), Improvement Area No. 1 and a Future Annexation Area, setting a hearing date for March 8, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. An amendment was approved adding ‘3:00 p.m.’ to the resolution. The Board also adopted a resolution of intention to incur bonded indebtedness and other debt for the district.

The Board adopted resolutions receiving and approving annual reports for the Yerba Buena Community Benefit District, Ocean Avenue Community Benefit District, Castro/Upper Market Community Benefit District, Noe Valley Community Benefit District, Discover Polk Community Benefit District, and Lower Polk Community Benefit District for various fiscal years, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 and the Districts' management agreements with the City.

The Board approved on first reading an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate 2778-24th Street (aka Casa Sanchez Building) as a Landmark.

The Board approved on first reading an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require landlords pursuing certain types of evictions to first provide their tenants written notice and an opportunity to cure, unless the eviction is based on an imminent health or safety issue or the non-payment of COVID-19 rental debt.

The Board approved on first reading an ordinance amending the Police Code to require the Police Department to perform an analysis for the implementation of Article 25, providing for registration of private protection and security services with the Police Department.

The Board approved, with amendments, a motion reappointing Jason Oringer, Coyote Martin, and Julienne Fisher to the Sweatfree Procurement Advisory Group.

The Board adopted a resolution urging the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to prioritize and expedite Vision Zero improvements around playgrounds, school zones, and senior zones and to implement newly allowed changes by Assembly Bill (AB) 43 by December 31, 2022.

President Walton introduced and presented a Certificate of Honor to the Bayview Hunters Point Advocates. Supervisor Mandelman presented a Certificate of Honor to the Castro LGBTQ Community Hub. Supervisor Peskin presented a Certificate of Honor to Dorothy “Polka Dot” Quock on the occasion of her 88th birthday.

The Board, sitting as a Committee of the Whole, heard updates on the progress and implementation status of the Unites States Department of Justice recommendations regarding reforms within the Police Department. Catherine McGuire and Acting Captain Eric Altorfer (Police Department) presented information and responded to questions. Public comment was heard. The hearing was continued to the Board of Supervisors meeting of March 22, 2022.

The Board, sitting as a Committee of the Whole, held a public hearing on the City's response to address the Omicron surge. Dr. Grant Colfax, Director, Ana Validzic, Dr. Susan Philip, and Dr. Naveena Bobba (Department of Public Health) presented information. Public comment was heard. The matter was declared heard and filed.

Citizen 22 expressed various concerns and shared a song. R.J. Sloan expressed concerns regarding the Right to Recover fund. Another speaker shared concerns regarding the conditions of the City and reflected that in a song shared.

The Board adopted a resolution supporting California Senate Bill No. 830, authored by Senator Anthony Portantino, to transition California’s K-12 school funding calculation from average daily attendance-based funding to enrollment-based funding.

The Board approved a motion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on the City's response to address the Omicron surge.

The Board approved a motion concurring in actions taken by the Mayor in the Forty-Second Supplement to the Proclamation of Emergency, authorizing the Director of Human Resources to waive or modify provisions related to compensation for sworn employees of the Fire Department and the Sheriff’s Department, and to waive Charter or Administrative Code provisions limiting the cash out of accrued vacation balances.

The Board adopted, with amendments, a resolution urging the Mayor, Department of Public Health, Office of Economic and Workforce Development, Department of Emergency Management, and Human Services Agency to immediately establish a COVID Coordination Team to address the Omicron Variant Surge and other possible variant surges and requiring this team led by the Department of Public Health to present to the Board every two months for the next six months.

An ordinance was introduced appropriating $14,593,353 of General Fund General Reserves to the Fire Department for overtime, and $7,855,436 to the Police Department for overtime, in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022. It was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

An ordinance was introduced amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Police Department to acquire and use surveillance technology with respect to certain criminal events and criminal activity in geographically distinct areas. It was assigned to the Rules Committee.

An ordinance was introduced appropriating $385,000,000 from the issuance of one or more series of Refunding General Obligation Bonds and placing such amounts on the Controller's reserve in Fiscal Year 2021-2022. It was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

An ordinance was introduced levying special taxes within the City and County of San Francisco Special Tax District No. 2022-1 (Power Station). It was assigned to the Board of Supervisors.

An ordinance was introduced amending the Park Code to waive fees for admission by San Francisco residents to the Japanese Tea Garden and the Conservatory of Flowers and to authorize discounted fees for non-residents visiting multiple gardens. It was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

An ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to create the Central Neighborhoods Large Residence Special Use District to preserve and enhance neighborhood context and affordability. It was assigned to the Land Use and Transportation Committee.

An ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate 447 Battery Street (aka Jones-Thierbach Coffee Company Building) as a Landmark. Reactivated and Assigned to the Land Use and Transportation Committee.

An ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to extend through Fiscal Year 2022-2023 the temporary suspension of business registration and fee requirements applied to transportation network company and taxi drivers. Supervisor Peskin assumed primary sponsorship. Assigned to Budget and Finance Committee.

An ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Shelter Grievance Advisory Committee to advise the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing regarding policies and procedures for shelter clients to appeal denial of services, and to codify the City’s Shelter Grievance Policy. Assigned to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

A resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Technology, through its Office of Civic Innovation’s Civic Bridge program, to accept an in-kind gift of consulting services. Received and assigned to Budget and Finance Committee.

A resolution approving the issuance and sale of not to exceed $385,000,000 aggregate principal amount of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2022-R1. Received and assigned to Budget and Finance Committee.

A resolution approving a ground lease and loan agreement for real property owned by the City and located at 78 Haight Street and 120 Octavia Street with the Octavia RSU Associates, L.P., for a lease term of 75 years and one 24-year option to extend. Approving a loan agreement in an amount not to exceed $26,746,467 for a minimum loan term of 57 years to finance the development and construction of the Project. Received and assigned to Budget and Finance Committee.

A resolution authorizing certain amendments to the Indenture of Trust and the Loan Agreement relating to the City’s variable rate multifamily housing revenue bonds, issued in 2017 for the purpose of providing financing for the acquisition, development and construction of the 1601 Mariposa Apartments. Received and assigned to Budget and Finance Committee.

A resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a Loan Agreement with CCDC Throughline L.L.C., in an aggregate total amount not to exceed $26,286,000 for a minimum term of 55 years. Received and assigned to Budget and Finance Committee.

A resolution calling a special election in Improvement Area No. 1 of the City and County of San Francisco Special Tax District No. 2022-1 (Power Station); resolution declaring the results of a special election and directing recording of notice of special tax lien for Improvement Area No. 1 of the City and County of San Francisco Special Tax District No. 2022-1 (Power Station); resolution of formation of City and County of San Francisco Special Tax District No. 2022-1 (Power Station); resolution determining necessity to incur bonded indebtedness and other debt for the City and County of San Francisco Special Tax District No. 2022-1 (Power Station). Received and assigned to Board of Supervisors.

A resolution extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Historic Preservation Commission may render its decision on File No. 210426, initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for Lincoln Park. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Multiple resolutions were introduced and referred for adoption without committee reference agenda at the next board meeting, these include celebrating 2022 as the Year of the Tiger, urging California to reform its cannabis tax, and supporting State Assembly Bills 1594, 452, and 256. The Stefani bill supports a way for civil lawsuits against gun member industries, and a pupil safety law.

Multiple motions were introduced and referred for adoption without committee reference agenda at the next board meeting, these include motion concurring actions taken by the Mayor in the Forty-Third and Forty-Fourth Supplement to the Proclamation of Emergency to meet the ongoing local emergency related to the novel coronavirus COVID-19. The third one is to violate, and fine health officers who don't comply with the CoV-2, and a policy for the non-profits that are non-compliant.

Multiple motions were introduced, with the acceptance or rejection of nominations or reappointments, including Andrea Shorter, Joseph Arrellano, James Springola, Toye Moses, and Johanna Ruth Locoe.

Various hearings for initiative ordinances were presented, including initiative by the Mayor to acquire and use surveillance technologies, a review of the City's economy and financial condition, the Youth Commissions budge priorities for the next fiscal years, the Mayor's budge instructions, status reports for the six month budget, and other items.

Various hearings for initiative ordinances were presented, including reviews and adoption of proposed drafts to be discussed by the supervisors, and the city's Conservatorship Programs, and reports, as well as public bike shares.

The Fixed Base Operator Lease and Operating Agreement between Signature Flight Support LLC and the City and County of San Francisco for the extension of the existing term and minimum, and the amendments for grants were retroactively approved for Young Community Developers Black to the Future Program, the Japanese Community Youth Council, the opportunities for all intermediary programs, and the Instituto Familiar de la Raza, Inc. - Roadmap to Peace Program.