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President Peskin asked if there were any corrections to the February 6th minutes. Hearing none, Supervisor Mandelman moved to approve them, seconded by Supervisor Walton. After public comment, the motion passed with 10 ayes and Supervisor Ronen excused.

Mayor London Breed discussed housing for undocumented immigrants, a proposal coming before the board, reallocation of funds by the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to open new family shelters, and long-term housing plans to ensure no children or families are sleeping on the streets. She urged support for future policy changes. The matter was filed with no further action after public comment.

Ordinance 240036 amended the Business and Tax Regulations Code to mandate annual filing of transient occupancy tax returns for short-term rental hosts not using qualified websites (starting January 1, 2024). It also waived the requirement for these hosts to obtain a certificate of authority, changed the filing period for hotel small operators (excluding short-term rental hosts) to monthly, codified the qualified website company program, and required these companies to collect and remit Tourism Improvement District assessments. The ordinance passed finally.

Ordinance 230867, sponsored by Supervisors Safai and Engardio, amended the Public Works Code to allow microtrenching for installing fiber-optic facilities. The Planning Department's determination under CEQA was affirmed. The ordinance passed finally.

Ordinance 231258, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisor Melgar, amended the Planning Code to encourage housing production by exempting specific housing projects from Section 311 notice and review procedures in areas outside Priority Equity Geographies. It also removed the Conditional Use requirement for housing developments on large lots outside these areas. CEQA was affirmed, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and priority policies were made. The ordinance passed finally.

Ordinance 240169, sponsored by Supervisor Chan and others, amended the Planning Code to require Conditional Use authorizations for establishing Parcel Delivery Service uses, prohibiting Non-Cannabis Parcel Delivery Service as an accessory use, and revising zoning control tables. CEQA was affirmed, and findings of public necessity and consistency were made. The ordinance passed finally.

Ordinance 230973, sponsored by Supervisor Stefani and others, amended the Administrative Code to clarify the Controller's audit and monitoring responsibilities for nonprofits contracting with the City. It directed the Controller to establish measurable performance goals, review policies regarding contractor compliance, and perform an annual review of departments' compliance with auditing policies. Supervisor Dorsey was added as a co-sponsor. The ordinance passed finally.

Ordinance 230808, sponsored by Supervisor Melgar and Supervisor Engardio, amended the Planning Code to rename the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District to the Family and Senior Housing Opportunity Special Use District. It authorized increased unit density on Corner Lots within the district and extended benefits to other residential districts within the area bounded by the Great Highway, Lincoln Way, 19th Avenue, and Sloat Boulevard, and refined project eligibility criteria in the SUD, and amended the Zoning Map. CEQA was affirmed, and findings of consistency and public necessity were made. The ordinance passed finally.

Ordinance 230864, sponsored by Supervisor Melgar and others, amended the Administrative Code to establish the Forgivable Loan for First-Time Homebuyers Program and Fund to assist low, moderate, and middle-income first-time homebuyers. It required the Human Rights Commission, in consultation with the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, to establish policies and procedures for issuing and forgiving loans. Supervisor Safai was added as a co-sponsor. The ordinance passed finally, with Supervisor Peskin voting no.

Ordinance 240047 amended the Urban Design Element of the General Plan to facilitate the Potrero Bus Yard Project, adopting findings under CEQA, and making findings of consistency and public necessity. It was presented following Planning Commission recommendation. The ordinance passed finally.

Ordinance 231256, sponsored by Supervisors Ronen and Walton, amended the Planning Code and Zoning Map to create the Potrero Yard Special Use District and change height and bulk limits at 2500 Mariposa Street to facilitate the Potrero Yard Modernization Project. Findings were adopted under CEQA and of consistency and public necessity. The ordinance passed finally.

Ordinance 240086, sponsored by the Mayor, appropriated $644,675,000 from the issuance of Refunding General Obligation Bonds and placed them on Controller's reserve in FY 2023-2024. Resolution 240114, also sponsored by the Mayor, approved the issuance and sale of these bonds, ratified prior actions, and granted authority to City officials. Both passed on first reading and were adopted respectively.

Resolution 240060, sponsored by the Mayor, retroactively authorized the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant of $373,084.11 from the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation for participation in the "Children’s Health Center’s HealthySteps" program from November 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. The resolution was adopted.

Resolution 240064, sponsored by Supervisor Peskin, retroactively approved a second amendment to the Conditional Property Exchange Agreement with EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC to extend the anticipated initial closing date to December 15, 2026, for a transfer of City real property at 530 Sansome Street in exchange for a portion of the property at 425-439 Washington Street. The resolution also authorized the Director of Property and City staff to proceed with the proposed Fire Station development project and to enter into modifications to the agreement. The resolution was adopted.

Resolution 240130, sponsored by the Mayor, retroactively authorized the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant of $212,500 from the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation for participation in the "Predictive Analytics AI/ML" program from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2028. The resolution was adopted.

Ordinance 231045, sponsored by Supervisor Preston, amended the Planning Code to designate the Sacred Heart Parish Complex as a Landmark. The ordinance passed first reading.

Ordinance 231185, sponsored by Supervisor Melgar and co-sponsored by Supervisors Peskin and Mandelman, amended the Planning Code to waive Conditional Use Authorization requirements for removing unauthorized units in single-family homes where the owner meets specific criteria and amended the Administrative Code to require that if an owner obtains an exemption from the Conditional Use Authorization requirement to remove an unauthorized unit, the single-family home shall be subject to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance. Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. The ordinance passed first reading.

Ordinance 240088, sponsored by the Mayor and others, amended the Administrative Code to create the Legacy Business Assistance Program. Supervisors Mandelman, Preston, and Melgar requested to be added as co-sponsors. The ordinance passed first reading.

Motion 24-022 approved the appointments of Aseel Fara, Mario Paz, Celine Kennelly, Yu Pok Ng, Sarah Souza, and Lucia Obregon to the Immigrant Rights Commission, with terms ending June 6, 2025. Paz's residency requirement was waived. The motion was approved.

President Peskin presented a Certificate of Honor to Liyan Torres, Ambassador to Cuba. Supervisor Dorsey presented a Certificate of Honor to One Treasure Island, accepted by Sherry Williams. Supervisor Safai presented Certificates of Honor to Monique Guidry, Delia Fitzpatrick, Mary Evelyn Thomas, Renee Underwood, Margie Stokes, and Staci Collins, African American Early Childhood Educators.

Resolution 240082 retroactively approved a Tolling Agreement to extend the statute of limitations for the City and Chevron U.S.A. Holdings Inc. and Chevron U.S.A. Inc. to bring potential litigation regarding the condition of City property in Kern County previously leased by Chevron, to allow for possible resolution. The resolution was adopted.

Ordinance 230310, sponsored by the Mayor, amended the Administrative Code, Building Code, Business and Tax Regulations Code, and Planning Code to clarify the ministerial approval process for certain Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The ordinance passed first reading.

Motion 24-023 approved the President of the Board of Supervisors Aaron Peskin’s nomination of Gilbert Williams to the Planning Commission, term ending July 1, 2026. The motion was approved.

Chris Ward Kline expressed concerns regarding technology and the need to regulate surveillance technology. Jordan Davis expressed concerns regarding a recently passed ballot measure. Francisco Da Costa shared concerns regarding quality of life issues and the need for policy changes to help those with mental health issues. Ben McAffee shared concerns regarding public corruption and Laguna Honda Hospital. Megan Sampson expressed concerns regarding a building project. Beverly Upton expressed support of the Resolution supporting Assembly Bill No. 1956, supporting the stable funding of victim services (File No. 240217). Thierry Fill shared the importance of fire, water, food, and education, and the problems with technology to achieve happiness.

Resolution 240206, sponsored by Supervisor Chan and others, declared March 12, 2024, as Equal Pay Day to raise awareness about pay inequity, especially for women of color and LGBTQIA+ people. The resolution was adopted.

Resolution 240210, sponsored by Supervisor Dorsey and co-sponsored by Supervisor Preston, recognized the importance of ethnic and community journalism to a healthy democracy and to strengthen the relationship between ethnic and community journalism and City departments. The resolution was adopted.

Resolution 240214, sponsored by Supervisor Stefani and co-sponsored by Supervisors Mandelman and Preston, supported California State Assembly Bill No. 3073, introduced by Assembly Member Matt Haney, to require local water agencies to collect and test wastewater samples for drugs. The resolution was adopted.

Resolution 240217, sponsored by Supervisor Stefani and co-sponsored by Supervisors Safai, Mandelman, and Melgar, supported California State Assembly Bill No. 1956, introduced by Assembly Member Eloise Reyes, to prioritize continuity and stability of California’s crime victim services. The resolution was adopted.

Resolution 240212, sponsored by Supervisor Melgar, honored the educational legacy of Lucille Cuttler and declared March 17, 2024, as Lucille Cuttler Day in celebration of her 100th Birthday. The resolution was adopted.

Ordinance 240199, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisor Dorsey, amends the Planning Code to revise the Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Island Special Use District (SUD), updating the Treasure Island Bulk and Massing figure, making the process for amendments to the Design for Development document more flexible, and providing for additional circumstances that may authorize Minor Modifications. Assigned to Land Use and Transportation Committee.

Ordinance 240226, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisors Peskin, Melgar, Dorsey, Ronen, Safai, Mandelman and Chan, waives certain contracting requirements under Chapters 6 and 21 of the Administrative Code and authorizes the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to procure services to implement an automated speed enforcement system. Assigned to Rules Committee.

Ordinance 240227, sponsored by Supervisor Chan, amends the Administrative Code to require Departments seeking Board of Supervisors approval to enter into a contract for emergency repairs to provide an estimated cost of the proposed emergency work, and upon completion of the repairs, a summary of the actual cost. Assigned to Rules Committee.

Ordinance 240228, sponsored by Supervisor Engardio and Peskin, amends the Planning Code to clarify the Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Special Use District’s height limit and principal permitted use for purposes of the Local Coastal Program. Assigned to Land Use and Transportation Committee.

Resolution 240229, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisor Mandelman, approves the second amendment to the grant agreement between Abode Services and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for administration of a Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool program. Assigned to Budget and Finance Committee.

Resolution 240230, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisors Peskin, Ronen, Chan, Mandelman and Safai, approves a grant agreement with 1296 Shotwell Housing L.P. in the amount of $4,820,042 for an 11 year term to provide operating subsidies for a 100% affordable housing project housing extremely low-income seniors. Assigned to Budget and Finance Committee.

Resolution 240231, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisors Peskin, Ronen, Chan, Mandelman, Dorsey and Safai, approves a grant agreement with Transbay 2 Senior, L.P. in the amount of $18,290,441 for a 15 year and 3 month term to provide operating subsidies for a 100% affordable housing project housing extremely low-income seniors. Assigned to Budget and Finance Committee.

Resolution 240232, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisors Peskin, Ronen, Chan, Mandelman and Safai, approves a grant agreement with 4200 Geary Associates L.P. in the amount of $7,795,022 for a 15-year term to provide operating subsidies for a 100% affordable housing project for extremely low-income seniors. Assigned to Budget and Finance Committee.

Resolution 240233, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisors Peskin, Ronen, Chan, Mandelman and Safai, approves a grant agreement with Chinatown SRO's, LLC in the amount of $6,209,204 for a 15 year and 6 month term to provide operating subsidies for a 100% affordable housing project housing extremely low-income households, most of whom are seniors. Assigned to Budget and Finance Committee.

Resolution 240234, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisor Walton, approves a loan agreement to 249 Pennsylvania Associates, L.P. in an amount not to exceed $13,000,000 for the acquisition of real property and predevelopment activities for a 100% affordable multifamily rental building for families. Assigned to Budget and Finance Committee.

Resolution 240235, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisors Mandelman and Ronen, retroactively authorizes the Department of Public Health to enter into a Grant Agreement with Advocates for Human Potential, Inc., with anticipated revenue to the City of $32,265,440 in order to operate bridge housing settings. Assigned to Budget and Finance Committee.

Resolution 240236, sponsored by the Mayor, authorizes the Airport Commission to accept and expend a grant in an amount not to exceed $90,972,120 from the Federal Aviation Administration for the implementation of the Recycled Water System Project. Assigned to Budget and Finance Committee.

Resolution 240202, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisor Dorsey, approves an Amended and Restated Disposition and Development Agreement between the Treasure Island Development Authority and Treasure Island Community Development, LLC, for certain real property located on Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island, including changes to the attached Financing Plan. Assigned to Budget and Finance Committee.

Resolution 240238, sponsored by Supervisor Engardio and Peskin, Melgar and Dorsey, sets forth an official Board of Supervisors policy to prioritize Municipal affairs and issues that most directly impact and affect the City and County of San Francisco. Referred for adoption without committee reference agenda at the next board meeting.

Resolution 240245, sponsored by Supervisor Peskin and Chan, urges the California Public Utilities Commission to deny AT&T’s request to relinquish its Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) and Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) Designations without conditions to require AT&T to transition remaining customers to upgraded or alternative services.

Resolution 240239, sponsored by Supervisor Safai, Ronen, Walton, Preston, Chan and Peskin, urges the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to prioritize families with children to receive shelter or hotel vouchers the same day that they arrive at an access point.

Resolution 240240, sponsored by Supervisor Stefani, Mandelman, Dorsey and Engardio, commemorates the 30th anniversary of the sister-state relationship between the State of California and the Osaka Prefecture. 03/12/24; REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Motion 240123, Appointing Rob Jaques, term ending August 1, 2024, to the South of Market Community Planning Advisory Committee. Referred for adoption without committee reference agenda at the next board meeting.

Motion 240219, Appointing Leah Edwards, term ending August 1, 2024, to the South of Market Community Planning Advisory Committee. Referred for adoption without committee reference agenda at the next board meeting.

Hearing 240241, Sponsor: Dorsey, To receive updates on the City's progress in recruiting full-duty sworn police officers, including challenges and roadblocks; and requesting the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) and Department of Human Resources to report.

Hearing 240242, Sponsor: Mandelman, To receive an update on the implementation of the Place For All Ordinance; and requesting the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing and Department of Emergency Management to report.

Hearing 240243, Sponsor: Peskin, To receive presentations on the City's concrete plans to finance, underwrite and/or build the Housing Element's stated annual goal of 1,748 Extremely-Low Income (ELI) units, or 13,981 ELI units total over eight years, including concrete financing mechanisms and progress benchmarks; and requesting the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development and Department of Disability and Aging Services to report.

Hearing 240244, Sponsor: Ronen, To examine concerning response time delays from departments providing emergency services and the quality of engagement with school sites following 911 emergencies, given prior incidents of threats to students' safety and wellbeing; and requesting the San Francisco Police Department, Department of Emergency Services, and San Francisco Unified School District to report.