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The Board approved Ordinance 171275, which appropriates $1,100,000 to support the Airport Commission's Police Training Support Facility capital project. This funding consists of $333,163 from the Airport NARC Forfeiture and Asset Seizure Fund balance and $766,837 de-appropriated from Programmatic Projects in the same fund, re-appropriated to Building, Structures, & Improvements Project. The vote was unanimous on the first reading.

Resolution 027-18, File No. 171215, was adopted, authorizing an agreement with the State of California Department of General Services (acting for the California Military Department) for easements at 100 Armory Drive. These easements are for subsurface tiebacks, access, and maintenance and cost $2,000, as part of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water System Improvement Program-Funded Project CUW30201, Westside Recycled Water Project. The General Manager of the SFPUC or Director of Property is authorized to execute documents. The vote was unanimous.

Resolution 028-18, File No. 171217, was adopted, retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend a $165,000 grant from the Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency for the Safe Boat Refurbishment and Service Life Extension Program, covering September 1, 2017, through August 31, 2020. The vote was unanimous.

Resolution 029-18, File No. 171242, was adopted, retroactively approving Modification No. 1 to Lease No. GS-09B-03014 with the United States of America for offices occupied by the United States Transportation Security Administration at the International Terminal and Terminal 2 at the San Francisco International Airport. The modification extends the lease term by three years through October 31, 2020, and adjusts the annual rent to $1,996,111.68, for a total amount not to exceed $5,988,335.04. The vote was unanimous.

Resolution 030-18, File No. 171262, sponsored by Supervisor Sheehy, was adopted, retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a $173,559 grant from Public Health Foundation Enterprises to participate in the DOT Diary program, covering August 1, 2017, through July 31, 2018. The vote was unanimous.

Resolution 032-18, File No. 171291, sponsored by Supervisor Safai, was adopted, retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a $308,879 grant from the California Department of Public Health to participate in the California Department of Public Health Oral Health Program-Proposition 56-Support Local Oral Health Programs, covering January 1, 2018, through June 30, 2018. The vote was unanimous.

Resolution 024-18, File No. 171322, sponsored by Supervisor Kim, was adopted, authorizing and approving an Amendment to Lease with BGCA Management, LLC, for the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium at 99 Grove Street. The amendment increases monthly base rent to $25,000, requires the tenant to be responsible for all utilities and a minimum of $10,250,000 in building improvements, institutes a new participation rent calculation, and includes other changes as set forth in Amendment. The term length remains unchanged, expiring on December 31, 2030, and commences upon approval by the Board of Supervisors and Mayor. The vote was unanimous.

Resolution 033-18, File No. 180055, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisor Ronen, was adopted, authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to accept and expend a $10,000,000 grant from the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the expansion of Navigation Centers for people experiencing homelessness. The vote was unanimous.

Ordinance 171193, sponsored by Supervisors Peskin and Kim, was passed on first reading. It amends the Planning Code to remove the requirement that on-site and off-site inclusionary units within a new development be ownership units rather than rental units, or alternatively, that the project sponsor submit a contract demonstrating the proposed on-site or off-site units are exempt from the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act. The ordinance also makes conforming amendments to Planning Code, Section 124; updates references in Planning Code, Section 406; affirms the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and makes findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. The vote was unanimous.

Ordinance 171251, sponsored by Supervisor Kim, was passed on first reading, creating Underground District No. 361 on Second Street from Bryant Street to Townsend Street. It also affirms the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. Supervisor Safai dissented in Committee, but the vote was unanimous on the Board.

Ordinance 171285, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisors Ronen, Kim, Sheehy, Peskin, Fewer, Safai, Breed, Cohen and Stefani, was passed on first reading. It amends the Housing Code to require that single-stall bathroom facilities in hotels be made available for the use of all residents, regardless of gender or gender identity, and to require that signage be posted to indicate the same. The Clerk of the Board is directed to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage. The vote was unanimous.

During a special order, supervisors introduced, welcomed, and presented Certificates of Honor to various individuals in recognition of Black History Month, their accomplishments, and their continued community support. Supervisor Cohen recognized Tsion “Sunshine” Lencho; Supervisor Fewer recognized Reverend Ayana Moore; Supervisor Peskin recognized Carl Payne; Supervisor Tang recognized Robert Muhammad; Supervisor Yee recognized Evernease McKnight; Supervisor Breed recognized Trina Johnson; Supervisor Ronen recognized Gina Dacus; Supervisor Safai recognized Al Harris; Supervisor Stefani recognized Nadia Sesay; Supervisor Kim recognized La’Shawndra Breston; and Supervisor Sheehy recognized Janetta Louise Johnson.

Resolution 031-18, File No. 171287, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisor Sheehy, was adopted, authorizing the Director of the Real Estate Department to negotiate with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the purpose of executing purchase and sale or lease agreements to provide homeless services on Caltrans property to protect the health safety and welfare of people experiencing homelessness. The vote was unanimous.

Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved to continue Charter Amendment 171308 to the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 13, 2018. This Charter Amendment, sponsored by Supervisors Peskin, Tang, and Safai, would amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to authorize the Public Utilities Commission to issue revenue bonds for power facilities when approved by ordinance receiving a two-thirds vote of the Board of Supervisors, and to clarify the scope of the Commission's bond authority with regard to the City's water and clean water utilities; at an election to be held on June 5, 2018. The motion carried unanimously.

Several members of the public shared their concerns during the Public Comment section. Abdalla Megahed shared concerns regarding homelessness and the need for affordable housing. Other speakers shared religious concerns. Andrew Yip shared his thoughts and experiences with the Board. Wynship W. Hillier requested that the members of the Board resign due to concerns regarding Citywide Case Management. Patricia Vaughy shared concerns regarding discrimination for political gain. Michael Wright shared concerns regarding bias and differential treatment. John Fitch shared concerns regarding the appointment of an Interim Mayor and the conference of Mayors. Tom Gilberty shared the effects of various cannabis strain and provided literary suggestions. Francisco Da Costa shared concerns regarding greed and the need for unity. C.W. Johnson shared the benefits of the mental health hotline. Another speaker shared the benefits of employment programs.

Resolution 034-18, File No. 180121, sponsored by Supervisor Breed, was adopted. It supports California State Senate Bill 916, authored by Senator Scott Wiener and co-authored by Assembly Members David Chiu and Phil Ting, to expand the definition of vehicle burglary to include any forced entry. Supervisors Tang, Yee, Stefani, Safai and Cohen requested to be added as co-sponsors. The vote was unanimous.

Motion M18-012, File No. 180123, was approved as amended. The motion adopts findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 2417 Green Street is categorically exempt from further environmental review. An amendment of the whole was made, specifying on Page 2, Lines 16, that evidence "constituted substantial evidence" of potential issues. The amendment also clarifies that a report by certified hydrogeologist Matthew Hagemann, C. Hg., was part of the evidence considered. It also strikes a segment directing the Planning Department to undertake further analysis and replace it with evidence presented suggested unusual circumstances relating to historic resources and hazardous materials. This may have significant effect and is no longer categorically exempt. The vote was unanimous.

Ordinance 180132, sponsored by Supervisors Breed, Cohen, Tang, and Sheehy, was introduced. It amends the Administrative Code to abolish fees associated with probation costs, restitution, booking, the Sheriff’s Work Alternative Program, the automated county warrant system, the Sheriff’s Home Detention Program, and to abolish local penalties associated with alcohol testing and court-ordered penalties for misdemeanor and felony offenses. The ordinance has a fiscal impact but lacks a Budget and Legislative Analyst Report. It was assigned to the Rules Committee.

Ordinance 180133, sponsored by Supervisor Kim, was introduced. It accepts the irrevocable offer of public infrastructure acquisition facilities and real property associated with Seventh Street and Mission Bay Drive Phase 1 and Phase 2 Infrastructure Improvements, including portions of Seventh Street, Berry Street Connector, and Mission Bay Drive in Mission Bay South. It declares City property and additional property as open public right-of-way, dedicating the Seventh Street and Mission Bay Drive Public Infrastructure for public use and designating such Public Infrastructure for public street and roadway purposes. It also establishes official public right-of-way widths and street grades, amends Ordinance No. 1061 regarding sidewalk widths, accepts the infrastructure for City maintenance and liability purposes, adopts findings under CEQA, and makes findings of consistency with the General Plan, the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and the Mission Bay South Redevelopment Plan. It accepts a Public Works Order and authorizes official acts in connection with this Ordinance. It was assigned to the Land Use and Transportation Committee under the 30-day rule, expiring on 3/8/2018.

Resolution 180134, sponsored by Supervisor Breed, was introduced. It calls for and provides for a special election on behalf of the Bay Area Toll Authority regarding Regional Measure 3, directing the Director of Elections to conduct that special election, and consolidating that special election with the State of California Statewide Direct Primary Election and the City and County of San Francisco Municipal Election, all of which will occur on June 5, 2018. The election precincts, voting places, and officers will be the same as for the Statewide Direct Primary Election. It was referred for adoption without committee reference at the next Board meeting.

Resolution 180135, sponsored by Supervisor Peskin, was introduced. It approves the Fourth Amendment to the Revenue Agreement between Public Works and JC Decaux San Francisco, LLC, for the Automatic Public Toilet and Public Service Kiosk Program extending the contract term by 240 days, changing the termination date from February 14, 2018, to October 12, 2018. It was received and assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Resolution 180136, sponsored by Supervisors Peskin and Ronen, was introduced. It designates Michael Rios an Artist Emeritus of the City and County of San Francisco. It was referred for adoption without committee reference at the next Board meeting.

Motion 180137, sponsored by Supervisor Cohen, was introduced. It verifies that Café Envy LLC, doing business as Café Envy, located at 1701 Yosemite Avenue, has completed the preapplication meeting requirement under California Business and Professions Code, Section 23826.13, for the issuance of a new, non-transferable, Type-87 neighborhood-restricted special on-sale general liquor license. It was received and assigned to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee.

Motion 180138, sponsored by Supervisor Cohen, was introduced. It verifies that Kristin Anne Houk, doing business as Tato, located at 4608 Third Street, has completed the preapplication meeting requirement under California Business and Professions Code, Section 23826.13, for the issuance of a new, non-transferable, Type-87 neighborhood-restricted special on-sale general liquor license. It was received and assigned to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee.

Motion 180139, sponsored by Supervisor Kim, was introduced. It approves the Budget and Legislative Analyst Services work plan for 2018, which allocates hours for calendar year 2018, authorizes the Budget and Legislative Analyst to reallocate up to 20% of the hours between service categories based on Board of Supervisors service needs, and requires Board of Supervisors approval of hours re-allocation greater than 20%; and establishes performance goals and sets a date for the 2018 annual performance evaluation of the Budget and Legislative Analyst Joint Venture Partnership. It was received and assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

Motion 180140, sponsored by Supervisor Peskin, was introduced. It calls for the Board of Supervisors to convene in closed session on February 27, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. with the Department of Human Resources under Administrative Code, Section 67.10(e), and California Government Code, Section 54957.6, regarding labor negotiations of the City’s closed labor contracts. It was referred for adoption without committee reference at the next Board meeting.

Request for Hearing 180141, sponsored by Supervisor Peskin, was introduced. The hearing will examine the status of operations of the City's emergency call boxes citywide and requests the Department of Technology and Fire Department to report. It was received and assigned to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee.

Request for Hearing 180142, sponsored by Supervisor Cohen, was introduced. The hearing will provide an overview of the City's budget process and hearing schedule and requests the Mayor's Budget Office and Budget and Legislative Analyst to report. It was received and assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Request for Hearing 180143, sponsored by Supervisor Cohen, was introduced. The hearing will address the current status of the City's leased/owned portfolio within the Civic Center and provide an update of the City's portfolio five-year plan and requesting the Real Estate Division to report. It was received and assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Request for Hearing 180144, sponsored by Supervisor Stefani, was introduced. The hearing will discuss the implementation and progress of the Police Department Neighborhood Property Crime Unit to present information on the structure and practices of the Neighborhood Property Crime Unit as well as regular updates of their progress, and requesting the Chief of Police to report. It was received and assigned to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee.

Ordinance 180106, was introduced at the request of the City Attorney. It authorizes settlement of the lawsuit filed by Li Fen Chen against the City and County of San Francisco for $250,000; the lawsuit was filed on May 23, 2016, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-16-552173; entitled Li Fen Chen v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute. (City Attorney). It was received and assigned to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

Ordinance 180107, was introduced at the request of the City Attorney. It authorizes settlement of the lawsuit filed by Lynette White against the City and County of San Francisco for $300,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 29, 2016, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-16-550136; entitled Lynette White v. Blake Cunningham et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged injury from a collision with a Police Department vehicle; other material terms of the settlement include a waiver of the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital lien. It was received and assigned to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

Ordinance 180108, was introduced at the request of the City Attorney. It authorizes settlement of the lawsuit filed by Nicholas Kafkas against the City and County of San Francisco for $45,000; the lawsuit was filed on February 3, 2016, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-16-550258; entitled Nicholas Kafkas v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury from vehicle collision. It was received and assigned to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

Ordinance 180109, was introduced at the request of the City Attorney. It authorizes settlement of the lawsuit filed by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing against the City and County of San Francisco for $55,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 18, 2017, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-17-560827; entitled Department of Fair Employment and Housing, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute. It was received and assigned to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

Ordinance 180110, was introduced at the request of the City Attorney. It authorizes settlement of the lawsuit filed by Janet Silk against the City and County of San Francisco for $135,000; the lawsuit was filed on October 17, 2016, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-16-554864; entitled Janet Silk v. Robert J. Franko, City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury from a vehicle collision. It was received and assigned to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

Resolution 180111, was introduced at the request of the City Attorney. It approves the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Barry L. Marquardt against the City and County of San Francisco for $90,000; the claim was filed on March 20, 2017; the claim involves a personal injury on a City sidewalk. It was received and assigned to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

Resolution 180112, was introduced at the request of the Treasurer-Tax Collector. It authorizes Tax Collector to sell at public auction certain parcels of tax-defaulted real property, as defined herein. It was received and assigned to Budget and Finance Committee.