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Mayor Mark Farrell addressed the Board of Supervisors, focusing on the national administration's immigration policies and the City and County of San Francisco's efforts to support immigrant communities. He also responded to President Breed's question regarding funding for a minimum wage increase and legal representation for tenants facing eviction. This discussion was filed with no further action taken.

The Board considered an ordinance sponsored by Supervisor Sheehy to waive and refund investigation fees imposed by the Building Code for individuals registered with the Office of Cannabis. The ordinance passed with a vote of 10 ayes and 1 no (Supervisor Tang).

The Board discussed and amended an ordinance sponsored by Supervisor Yee regarding fees for Autonomous Delivery Device Testing permits and appeals, as well as increasing fees for Nighttime Work permits. John Kwong (Public Works) and Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) answered questions. Supervisor Yee's amendment, which changed the fee from $115.45 to $123 and included clarifying changes, passed unanimously. The amended ordinance then passed on first reading unanimously.

File No. 180082, sponsored by the Mayor, was called, concerning the appropriation of $2,837,223 of San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA)-Sutter Stockton Garage operating and retail rentals revenues to the SFMTA Sustainable Streets operating fund for parking management operations in FY2017-2018. It passed on first reading unanimously.

File Nos. 180084 and 180085 were called together. Supervisor Ronen disclosed her spouse's role at the Public Defender's Office but stated it did not constitute a conflict of interest. File No. 180084, sponsored by Supervisors Fewer, Ronen, Sheehy, Peskin, Yee, and Kim, amended the Annual Salary Ordinance to reflect the addition of new positions (1.75 FTEs) in FY2017-2018 at the Office of the Public Defender for supporting immigration unit expansion to defend immigrants from deportation. File No. 180085, also sponsored by the same supervisors, appropriated $441,617 from the General Reserve and $440,883 from the State and Federal Contingency Reserve to the Office of Public Defender and the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to fund legal representation and rapid response social services in FY2017-18. Both ordinances passed on first reading unanimously.

File No. 180057, sponsored by Supervisor Peskin, concerned a resolution authorizing the termination of the lease agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Uptown Parking Corporation for the Sutter Stockton Garage, and authorized the Director of Transportation to execute a Lease Termination Agreement. The resolution was adopted unanimously.

The Board considered and passed on first reading an ordinance (File No. 170755) sponsored by Supervisor Sheehy to designate 2117-2123 Market Street (aka New Era Hall) as a Landmark. The vote was unanimous.

The Board considered an ordinance sponsored by Supervisor Sheehy to designate the wall at the intersection of Diamond Heights Boulevard and Clipper Street (aka Diamond Heights Safety Wall) as a Landmark. Supervisor Sheehy moved to continue the item to the March 20, 2018 meeting, which was seconded by Supervisor Safai and passed unanimously.

The Board suspended Rule 5.36 to grant privilege of the floor. Supervisor Fewer introduced and presented a Certificate of Honor to Anna Chou, Christopher Quock and Bing Quock, a Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT)-trained Richmond District family, in recognition of the Department of Emergency Management’s Disaster Preparedness Month. Supervisor Ronen introduced and presented a Certificate of Honor to La Colectiva in recognition of their accomplishments as a worker-run cleaning collective.

The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to apply for, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of $150,000 from the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the No Place Like Home 2017 Technical Assistance Grant. The vote was unanimous.

The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the Director of Real Estate to file a Declaration of Restrictions with the Assessor-Recorder against the property at Twin Peaks Open Space, in support of a Habitat Conservation Fund Grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation. Restrictions will last until June 30, 2033. This passed unanimously.

Multiple speakers from the public provided comments on a range of topics. Andrew Yip shared his thoughts and experiences. Mr. Wright expressed concerns regarding immigration and legal defense. A speaker raised concerns about the Special Election, officer-involved shootings, and the Police Officers Association. Carolyn Dubar and Bob Butler expressed support for the resolution urging KGO TV Channel-7 to negotiate a fair contract. Several speakers, including Eric Wilimsy, Gasia, Terry Greenblatt, and Robert Gould, MD, voiced support for the resolution declaring support for H.R. 669. Other speakers raised concerns about the plight of taxi medallion holders, and Wynship W. Hillier requested the resignation of board members due to concerns regarding Citywide Case Management.

The Board adopted Resolution No. 065-18, sponsored by Supervisor Peskin, which urges KGO TV Channel-7 to engage in good-faith negotiations and reach a fair contract with Screen Actors Guild American Federation of Television and Radio Artists members employed by the station. The vote was unanimous.

File No. 180220 was severed from the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Agenda. Supervisor Cohen's motion to authorize the preparation of written ballot arguments for the June 5, 2018, Consolidated Primary Election was amended. The amendment changed Supervisor Cohen's authorization for the referendum on the flavored tobacco Ordinance from ‘opponent ballot argument’ to ‘proponent ballot argument’, adding Supervisor Cohen’s authorization to prepare an ‘opponent ballot argument’ for the ‘Safer Policing Ordinance’, and made clarifying changes. The motion as amended was approved unanimously.

Resolution 180239, sponsored by the Mayor, was received and assigned to the Budget and Finance Sub-Committee. It retroactively authorizes the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a $30,000 grant from the State Water Resources Control Board for the Public Beach Safety Grant Program.

Resolution 180240, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisor Kim, was received and assigned to the Budget and Finance Sub-Committee. It authorizes a Residential Master Lease with Shahina Holdings, LLC for property at 149-6th Street, providing 51 units of supportive housing, with an initial term of ten years and a base monthly rent of $39,000.

Resolution 180241, sponsored by Supervisor Fewer, was referred for adoption without committee reference at the next board meeting. It declares March 11, 2018, through March 18, 2018, as Arbor Week in San Francisco.

The board reviewed the annual reports for a few community programs: Resolution 180242 for the Yerba Buena Community Benefit District, Resolution 180244 for Fisherman's Wharf and Fisherman's Wharf Portside Community Benefit Districts, Resolution 180245 for the Greater Union Square Business Improvement District, Resolution 180246 for the Noe Valley Community Benefit District, Resolution 180247 for the Castro/Upper Market Community Benefit District.

Resolution 180243, sponsored by Supervisor Peskin, was assigned under the 30-day rule pending approval as to form to the Land Use and Transportation Committee. It imposes interim zoning controls for 18 months to temporarily suspend applications for conversion of retail to office space in the C-3-R Downtown Retail Zoning District.

Resolution 180248, sponsored by Supervisor Tang, was referred for adoption without committee reference at the next board meeting. It declares support for United States House of Representatives Bill 669, the Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2017, which prohibits the conduct of a first-use nuclear strike absent a declaration of war by Congress.

Motion 180249, sponsored by Supervisor Peskin, was referred for adoption without committee reference at the next board meeting. It directs the Clerk of the Board to issue a subpoena duces tecum to Ramin Golesorkhi, requiring him to appear at the Government Audit & Oversight Committee on April 4, 2018, to provide oral information and documents related to projects at 301 Mission Street and 80 Natoma Street.

Motion 180253, was submitted to approve or reject the Mayor’s reappointment of Ben Rosenfield as the Controller for the City and County of San Francisco, for a ten-year term. (Clerk of the Board)

Three hearings were requested and assigned to committees. Hearing 180250, sponsored by Supervisor Cohen, was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee, addressing an update on the Board of Supervisor's Budget Priorities for FY2018-2019. Hearing 180251, sponsored by Supervisor Ronen, was assigned to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee, addressing City Project Access to City-Owned Clean, Affordable Power. Hearing 180252, sponsored by Supervisors Sheehy and Ronen, was assigned to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee, addressing the Status of Radiology and Ultrasound Technician Staffing at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Laguna Honda Hospital.

The Board reviewed several ordinances and resolutions introduced by the President at the request of departments. Ordinance 180205 relates to a settlement of a lawsuit with William Watkins, Ordinance 180206 with Elvin I. Smith, Resolution 180207 Gloria Matz, and Resolutions 180208,180209,180210,180211 each relate to lease amendments at the airport.