The San Francisco Board of Supervisors convened on March 8, 2022, addressing a range of issues from budget adjustments and code amendments to land use and special tax districts. Key actions included reallocating funds for street maintenance, authorizing grants for resentencing and cannabis programs, and establishing a special use district to preserve neighborhood character. The board approved landmark designations, amended zoning and workplace regulations, and debated measures regarding street vending and park admission fees. A special hearing focused on a proposed tax district for the Power Station area, and the board adopted resolutions supporting emergency declarations, opposing certain state legislation, and honoring cultural events.
The Board approved Ordinance No. 040-22, which shifts $85,000 from the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to the Department of Public Works for street maintenance in Fiscal Year 2021-2022. This represents a reallocation of resources to address public works needs.
The board approved Ordinance No. 042-22, which retroactively authorizes the Public Defender’s Office to accept and expend a $750,000 grant from the Board of State and Community Corrections. These funds will support resentencing efforts under Penal Code Section 1170.03, including staffing and reentry planning, from September 1, 2021, to September 1, 2024. The ordinance also amends the Annual Salary Ordinance to add two grant-funded positions: a Court Alternative Specialist I and a Legal Assistant.
Ordinance No. 035-22 was approved, amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to create the Central Neighborhoods Large Residence Special Use District. This district, defined by a perimeter including Waller Street, Steiner Street, Duboce Avenue, and other streets, aims to preserve neighborhood context and affordability. The ordinance requires Conditional Use authorization for large residential developments and generally prohibits new residential development or expansion that results in a dwelling unit exceeding 4,000 square feet.
Ordinance No. 036-22 was approved, designating One Montgomery Street (aka 1-25 Montgomery Street), the Crocker National Bank Building, as a Landmark. Supervisor Safai was added as a co-sponsor. The designation is consistent with Article 10 of the Planning Code.
Ordinance No. 041-22 was approved, designating the fresco "Allegory of California" in The City Club of San Francisco (formerly Pacific Stock Exchange Luncheon Club) as a Landmark. Supervisors Melgar, Preston, Mandelman, and Safai were added as co-sponsors. The designation adheres to Article 10 of the Planning Code.
Ordinance No. 038-22 was approved, waiving the condition in prior ordinances that required the San Francisco Unified School District to repay $26,600,000 to the City using Proposition G revenues. This rescinds the direction to the Controller to transfer funds for repayment. Supervisors Ronen, Safai, and Mar are sponsors.
Ordinance No. 037-22 was approved, amending the Planning Code to revise massage establishment zoning controls. This generally aligns massage establishment regulations with those of Health Services, with some exceptions, including making massage establishments principally permitted if accessory to a Health Service. Supervisors Mandelman, Ronen, and Preston are sponsors.
Ordinance No. 039-22 was approved, amending the Administrative Code to strengthen the Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance. This requires employers to allow employees a Flexible or Predictable Working Arrangement unless it causes undue hardship and mandates an interactive process to find mutually agreeable arrangements. Supervisors Chan, Melgar, Ronen, Walton, Safai, Peskin, Preston, and Mar are sponsors.
An ordinance amending the Public Works Code to regulate vending, require permits for vending, and authorize permit fees and enforcement actions was passed on the first reading. It also amends the Administrative, Business and Tax Regulations, Park, and Police Codes to conform, merges the Port Code permit program with the Public Works program, and repeals reporting provisions from the Health Code. Supervisors Safai, Ronen, Mar, and Haney are sponsors.
An ordinance amending the Park Code to waive admission fees for San Francisco residents and Veterans at the Japanese Tea Garden, the Conservatory of Flowers, and the San Francisco Botanical Garden was passed on the first reading. These changes are funded by flexible pricing for non-resident adults. Supervisor Mar is the sponsor. Supervisor Peskin voted no.
An ordinance authorizing the Office of Cannabis to accept and expend a $3,075,769 grant from the Department of Cannabis Control for the Local Jurisdiction Assistance Grant Program was passed on the first reading as amended. The grant covers January 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025, and the ordinance amends the Annual Salary Ordinance to add positions at the Office of Cannabis, including a Principal Administrative Analyst, Senior Administrative Analyst, and three Administrative Analysts. Supervisors Haney and Mar moved to amend the ordinance with a new title and adjusting dates and adding details about grant notification.
An ordinance retroactively authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend a $2,000,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for the Jail and Reentry Services Program for the period of January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2023, was passed on the first reading. The ordinance also amends the Annual Salary Ordinance to add Librarian 1, Administrative Analyst, and Senior Administrative Analyst positions at the Public Library.
Resolution No. 079-22 was adopted, authorizing the General Manager of the SFPUC to execute Agreement No. PRO.0152 with APX Incorporated for power scheduling coordination services. The agreement is for an amount not to exceed $134,742,800, with services beginning in April 2022 and ending in March 2027.
Resolution No. 080-22 was adopted, authorizing the Tax Collector to sell tax-defaulted real property at public auction. Supervisor Peskin moved to accept the revised ‘Tax Defaulted Property List Subject to Impending Tax Sale’ report, dated March 4, 2022, to remove 88 properties, which carried.
Resolution No. 081-22 was adopted, approving Modification No. 6 to Airport Contract No. 9186 with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., for bond trustee services, to increase the contract amount to a total not to exceed amount of $3,800,000. The resolution also retroactively approves prior modifications to the contract.
Resolution No. 067-22 was adopted, authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) to execute a Standard Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development for up to $54,778,000 of Project Homekey grant funds. These funds will be used to acquire the property at 1321 Mission Street for permanent supportive housing and to support its operations. Supervisors Mayor and Haney are sponsors; Supervisor Safai also a sponsor.
Motion No. M22-033 was approved, establishing goals for the Board of Supervisors' Budget and Appropriations Committee and the process to guide budget deliberations for Fiscal Years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. Supervisors Haney, Walton, Safai, Ronen, Mar, Melgar, Chan, Preston and Mandelman are sponsors.
An ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate 447 Battery Street (aka Jones-Thierbach Coffee Company Building) as a Landmark was passed on the first reading. Supervisor Peskin is the sponsor.
An ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate 1801 Green Street (aka Golden Gate Valley Carnegie Library) as a Landmark was passed on the first reading. Supervisors Stefani, Peskin and Mandelman are sponsors.
Resolution No. 077-22 was adopted, receiving the 2021 Overdose Prevention Policies for various departments, including the Department of Public Health and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing.
Resolution No. 078-22 was adopted, determining that the transfer of a Type-48 on-sale general public premises liquor license to Pacific Cocktail Haven will serve the public convenience or necessity.
The Board of Supervisors convened as a Committee of the Whole to conduct a public hearing on the establishment of the City and County of San Francisco Special Tax District No. 2022-1 (Power Station), Improvement Area No. 1, and a Future Annexation Area. The hearing also addressed incurring bonded indebtedness for the district. Jon Lau (Office of Economic and Workforce Development) and Marisa Pereira Tully (Controller’s Office of Public Finance) provided a presentation with an overview of the proposed district. Francisco Da Costa spoke on various concerns relating to the proposed district. The public comment was closed, the hearing was adjourned as the Committee of the Whole, and reconvened as the Board of Supervisors.
Resolution No. 082-22 was adopted, 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 No. 084-22 was adopted, determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness and other debt for the City and County of San Francisco Special Tax District No. 2022-1 (Power Station).
Resolution No. 220086, 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), was CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of March 22, 2022.
Resolution No. 083-22, the resolution of formation of City and County of San Francisco Special Tax District No. 2022-1 (Power Station), Improvement Area No. 1 and a Future Annexation Area, was ADOPTED AS AMENDED. On Page 9, adding the ‘Exhibit B, Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Taxes.’
Ordinance No. 220084, levying special taxes within the City and County of San Francisco Special Tax District No. 2022-1 (Power Station) was CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to the Board of Supervisors meeting of March 22, 2022.
During the public comment period, several individuals addressed the Board on a variety of issues. Ace Washington discussed returning to the Legislative Chamber and subjects he would be exploring. Francisco Da Costa expressed concerns regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the United Nations Plaza. Gilbert Crisswell raised concerns about the Municipal Transportation Agency and fare hikes. A speaker voiced support for a Resolution to waive Major Encroachment Permit fee for the Ramsell Street Mosaic Mural Stairs (File No. 220217). Other speakers raised concerns about secondhand smoke, sidewalk encroachment, and the hybrid meeting system.
The Board adopted several items without committee reference: Resolution No. 085-22, recognizing March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month; Resolution No. 086-22, declaring the intent to waive the Major Encroachment Permit fee for the Goettingen Street Steps of Wisdom Stairway; Resolution No. 087-22, declaring the intent to waive the Major Encroachment Permit fee for the Ramsell Street Mosaic Mural Stairs; Motion No. M22-034, appointing Yensing Sihapanya to the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council; Motion No. M22-035, appointing Jina Bartholomew Lux to the Bicycle Advisory Committee; Motion No. M22-036, making findings to allow teleconferenced meetings during declared emergency.
Motion No. M22-037 was APPROVED AS AMENDED, authorizing preparation of written proponent ballot arguments and rebuttal ballot arguments for submittal to the voters at the June 7, 2022, Statewide Direct Primary Election. Supervisor Peskin moved that this Motion be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE, on Page 1, Lines 1 and 3, to strike ‘Opponent’, Line 16, to designate Supervisor Melgar for the Charter Amendment on the Building Inspection Commission (File No. 211286), and remove all other names; on Page 2, Lines 1-2, to designate Supervisor Peskin for the Charter Amendment on the Recall Process (File No. 211287), and remove all other names, Lines 21-22, to designate Mayor Breed for the GO Bond (File No. 211290), and remove all other names, Line 25, to designate Supervisor Mar for the Initiative Ordinance on Public health Emergency Leave (File No. 220022), and remove all other names.
Ordinance No. 220240, sponsored by Supervisor Mar and Walton, amends the Administrative Code to mandate the Police Department create a Community Policing Plan (CPP) at each district police station, incorporating foot and bike patrols and community input.
Ordinance No. 220241, sponsored by Supervisor Peskin, Walton and Chan, amends the Building Code to regulate construction projects affecting residential tenants. It prohibits suspension of water or utility service without providing alternative sources or reaching agreement with tenants, and requires temporary insulation to mitigate noise and disruption.
Ordinance No. 210761, sponsored by Supervisor Preston, Walton and Chan, amends the Administrative Code to revise the COVID-19 Rent Resolutions and Relief Fund to allow direct assistance to low-income tenants, grants to community based organizations and removes certain restrictions on rent relief.
Ordinance No. 220242, sponsored by Supervisor Ronen, Walton and Preston, amends the Administrative Code to prohibit the Police Department or other City departments from uploading or storing DNA profiles known to belong to crime victims in any City DNA database.
Ordinance No. 220190, sponsored by Supervisor Stefani, Peskin and Preston, amends the Planning Code to designate 2261 Fillmore Street (aka Clay Theatre) as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code
Resolution No. 220243, sponsored by Mayor, Peskin, Haney, Stefani, Walton and Safai, authorizing the Port Commission to accept and expend a grant from the California State Lands Commission in the amount of $14,044,498 for eligible operating and capital expenses.
Resolution No. 220244, sponsored by Haney, urging the authorization of the installation of an enduring Yellow Brick Road on the sidewalks of 17 blocks within the Tenderloin District.
Resolution No. 220245, sponsored by Mar, approving an updated emergency declaration of the SFPUC to contract resources for tree removal, slope repair and debris removal in Stern Grove.
Resolution No. 220246, sponsored by Peskin, Chan, Mar, Ronen, Preston, Walton, Melgar and Mandelman, opposing California State Assembly Bill No. 2063, and urging the San Francisco Legislative Delegation to amend Assembly Bill No. 2063, in recognition of San Francisco’s local planning and affordable tools.
Resolution No. 220247, sponsored by Safai, Haney, Walton, Stefani, Preston, Mandelman, Chan, Melgar, Ronen and Mar, celebrating and recognizing the cultural contributions of Persian culture and history to modern society on the occasion of the celebration of Nowruz, the Persian New Year.
Resolution No. 220248, sponsored by Stefani, changing the street name of Sonora Lane, to “Vicha Ratanapakdee Way.”
Motion No. 220239, motion reappointing Juliet Rothman to the Commission on the Aging Advisory Council.
Hearing No. 220249, sponsored by Mar, on the findings, strategies, and supporting actions of the Buildings Operations component of the City's 2022 Climate Action Plan; and requesting the Department of the Environment to report.
Hearing No. 220250, sponsored by Peskin, to discuss the real estate practices by the Public Utilities Commission, including leases, licenses and permits, as it relates to the property located at 2000 Marin Street; and requesting the Public Utilities Commission to report.