The San Francisco Board of Supervisors meeting on March 14, 2023, addressed a wide range of issues, including code amendments related to tax-defaulted commercial properties, green building requirements, and hotel conversions. Significant time was dedicated to a public hearing on the Draft San Francisco Reparations Plan and Dream Keeper Initiative, with numerous speakers voicing their concerns and suggestions. Additionally, the Board approved several grant acceptances for projects like the McLaren Park and Heron's Head Park, and discussed financial matters such as agreement amendments with AT&T and the appropriation of funds for Tenderloin emergency safety. Several ordinances and resolutions were introduced for future consideration, including landmark designations, support for state bills, and requests for hearings on various city-related topics.
The Board of Supervisors approved Ordinance No. 037-23, amending the Administrative Code to allow the Tax Collector to sell tax-defaulted nonresidential commercial property after five years of nonpayment of property taxes, extending it from the previous three-year period.
The Board approved Ordinance No. 038-23, amending the Environment Code to repeal and replace Chapter 7, which covers green building requirements for City buildings. The updated Chapter 7 focuses on Municipal Green Building Requirements, and the Planning Department's determination under the California Environmental Quality Act was affirmed. Sponsors were the Mayor, Mandelman, and Safai.
The Board approved Ordinance No. 039-23, which amended the Planning Code and the Zoning Map to add The Village Special Use District, located adjacent to 56 Julian Avenue at 80 Julian Avenue. This constitutes Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3547, Lot No. 52. The board affirmed findings under the California Environmental Quality Act, General Plan consistency, and public necessity. Supervisor Chan requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Sponsors included the Mayor, Ronen, Preston, Melgar, Peskin, Dorsey, Safai, and Mandelman.
The Board approved Ordinance No. 036-23, amending the Administrative Code to define "Tourist or Transient Use" under the Residential Hotel Unit Conversion and Demolition Ordinance, setting the term of tenancy at less than seven days for two years after the ordinance’s effective date, and less than 30 days afterward. It provides an amortization period for currently regulated hotels and a process for owners to request longer periods. The definition of "Permanent Resident" was changed from occupying a room for at least 32 days to at least 30 days. The Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act was affirmed. Sponsors included Peskin, Chan, and Melgar.
The Board passed the first reading of an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to remove construction agreements let under Chapter 6 for Public Works or Improvement from the prohibitions in Chapter 12X on the City’s entering into a contract with a contractor that has its United States headquarters in a state that allows discrimination against LGBT individuals, has restrictive abortion laws, or has voter suppression laws, or where any or all of the contract would be performed in such a state. Supervisors Chan, Melgar, Preston, and Walton voted no. Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Sponsors were Safai and Mandelman.
The Board adopted Resolution No. 113-23, authorizing the Department of Technology to approve the first amendment with AT&T dba AT&T Mobility to purchase cellular voice and data services for City departments, extending the agreement term by four years and one month, increasing the agreement amount by $9,082,078 for a total contract amount of $18,582,078.
The Board adopted Resolution No. 114-23, authorizing the Department of Technology to approve the first amendment with AT&T dba AT&T Mobility to purchase public safety-grade wireless communications services for first responders, increasing the agreement amount by $13,252,968 for a total contract amount of $22,252,968.
The Board adopted Resolution No. 115-23, retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a Priority Conservation Area Grant of $194,000 from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to implement the McLaren Park and Neighborhood Connections Planning Study, covering January 1, 2022, through December 30, 2025. Sponsors were the Mayor, Ronen, Safai, Walton, and Mandelman.
The Board adopted Resolution No. 118-23, approving and authorizing the Director of Property to execute a lease amendment extending the term for five years for approximately 10,469 square feet of office space at 110-12th Street, with 101 South Van Ness, LLC. The base rent is $454,668.67 per year with 3% annual rent increases beginning February 1, 2024, for an extended term commencing February 1, 2023, and expiring on January 31, 2028.
The Board adopted Resolution No. 119-23, authorizing the Port of San Francisco to accept and expend a grant of $796,100 from the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority to fund the Heron’s Head Park Shoreline Resilience Project from Board approval through December 2033. Sponsors were the Mayor, Walton, Peskin, Mandelman, and Safai.
The Board adopted Resolution No. 116-23, receiving and approving an annual report for the Civic Center Community Benefit District for Calendar Year (CY) 2021, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994. Sponsor was Dorsey.
The Board adopted Resolution No. 117-23, receiving and approving an annual report for the Central Market Community Benefit District for Calendar Year (CY) 2021, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994. Sponsor was Dorsey.
The Board passed on first reading an ordinance amending the Planning and Building Codes to increase fines and penalties for violations, clarifying that violations affecting multiple units constitute multiple violations, requiring the Planning Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission to adopt factors for the Zoning Administrator to consider in determining civil penalties, establishing penalties for illegally merged, constructed, or divided residential units, and enhancing penalty amounts for certain buildings by age or historic status. Sponsors were Ronen, Peskin, and Chan.
The Board, sitting as a Committee of the Whole, held a public hearing on the Draft San Francisco Reparations Plan and Dream Keeper Initiative updates. Representatives from the Human Rights Commission, the African American Reparations Advisory Committee, and the Dream Keeper Initiative presented overviews and responded to questions. Many members of the public spoke on various concerns relating to the Draft Reparations Plan. The hearing was continued to the Board of Supervisors meeting of September 19, 2023.
The Board, sitting as a Committee of the Whole, held a public hearing for the Members of the Board of Supervisors to hear and receive updates on the progress and implementation status of the Unites States Department of Justice recommendations regarding reforms within the Police Department. Chief William Scott, Sgt. Gabriel Rivera, Catherine McGuire, and Will Sanson-Mosier (Police Department) provided the update and answered questions. Members of the public offered comment. The hearing was continued to the Board of Supervisors meeting of October 3, 2023.
The Board passed on first reading an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide that members of the Homelessness Oversight Commission and Refuse Rate Board are eligible for health insurance coverage through the San Francisco Health Service System. Sponsors were Safai and Walton.
A speaker expressed concerns regarding the ability to pay rents and earn a wage. Another speaker expressed concerns regarding firearm carry permits and mental health care.
The Board adopted Resolution No. 122-23, initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for the Alexandria Theatre, at 5400 Geary Boulevard. Sponsor: Chan
The Board adopted Resolution No. 123-23, supporting Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s (BAAQMD) proposed Regulation 9 Rules 4 and 6, which would require new furnaces, water heaters, and boilers sold or installed in the Bay Area to be pollution-free as early as 2027. Sponsors: Mandelman, Peskin, Ronen, and Preston.
The Board adopted Resolution No. 124-23, urging Governor Gavin Newsom, State Senator Scott Wiener, Assembly Members Phil Ting, and Matt Haney to amend the Brown Act to allow for remote participation accommodations on boards and commissions due to pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and other related medical conditions. Sponsors: Melgar, Stefani, Walton, Chan, Mandelman, Ronen and Preston.
The Board adopted Resolution No. 126-23, urging the Office of Economic and Workforce Development and the Office of Small Business to initiate a public education campaign and raise awareness on the availability of the Employee Retention Tax Credit, and to coordinate with the Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs to ensure that materials are made available in languages other than English. Sponsors: Stefani, Dorsey, Engardio, Melgar, Preston, Peskin, Safai, Mandelman and Ronen.
The Board adopted Resolution No. 127-23, a Resolution of intent to waive the Major Encroachment Permit fee and ongoing fees for the Pasadena-Velasco Hillside Open Space Project. Sponsor: Walton
The Board adopted Resolution No. 129-23, supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 1356, Mass Layoffs, authored by Assembly Member Matt Haney, to expand the California Worker Adjustment and Retraining (WARN) Act. Sponsors: Walton, Safai and Chan.
The Board adopted Resolution No. 130-23, urging the Recreation and Parks Department and its Commission to immediately adopt flexible criteria for its acquisition of potential open space and green recreation, parklet and pocket park sites in the Tenderloin, Lower Polk and Lower Nob Hill. Sponsors: Peskin, Preston, Chan and Walton.
The Board adopted Resolution No. 120-23, accepting the Draft San Francisco Reparations Plan of the African American Reparations Advisory Committee. Sponsors: Walton, Preston, Mandelman, Safai, Ronen and Melgar.
The Board voted to continue Resolution No. 230179, urging Governor Gavin Newsom, Senator Scott Wiener, Assembly Member Matt Haney, and Assembly Member Phil Ting to legalize consensual adult prostitution in the State of California; legalization is a proven effective method to protect the health and safety of sex workers while reducing crime and violence. to the Board of Supervisors meeting of March 21, 2023. Sponsor: Ronen
The Board adopted Resolution No. 125-23, urging the California State Legislature to provide supplemental CalFresh benefits to offset the loss of emergency CalFresh benefits. Sponsors: Preston, Walton, Peskin, Chan, Mandelman, Ronen, Engardio, Safai, Dorsey, Stefani and Melgar
The Board adopted Resolution No. 128-23, supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 881, Be The Jury California, authored by Assembly Member Phil Ting, to increase jury diversity in California by eliminating economic hardship barriers with raising juror pay. An amendment of the whole was adopted adding 'California Assembly Public Safety Committee Chair Reginald Jones Sawyer, California Assembly Appropriations Committee Chair Chris Holden' on Page 3, Lines 11-13. Sponsors: Walton, Peskin, Mandelman, Preston and Ronen
Ordinance [Waiving Contracting Requirements of the Administrative Code for Port Leases approved by the Port Commission and the Board of Supervisors]230291 was introduced by Sponsors: Peskin and Mandelman and assigned under 30 day rule to Budget and Finance Committee, expires on 4/13/2023.
Ordinance [Appropriation - General Reserve - Tenderloin Emergency Safety - Office of Economic and Workforce Development and Department of Public Health - $10,000,000 - FY2022-2023]230292 was introduced by Sponsor: Preston and assigned under 30 day rule to Budget and Finance Committee, expires on 4/13/2023.
Resolution [Accept and Expend Grant - Retroactive - California Department of Health Care Services - Bridge Navigator Program - $120,000]230293 was introduced by Sponsors: Mayor, Mandelman and Safai and received and assigned to Budget and Finance Committee.
Resolution [Accept and Expend Grant - Retroactive - University of California, San Francisco - Construction Community Outreach Program - $150,000]230294 was introduced by Sponsors: Mayor and Chan and received and assigned to Budget and Finance Committee.
Resolution [Commemorating the 125th Anniversary of United States v. Wong Kim Ark - March 28, 2023]230295 was introduced by Sponsors: Engardio, Walton, Stefani and Melgar and Referred for Adoption Without Committee Reference Agenda at the Next Board Meeting.
Resolution [Recognizing National Surveyors Week and Global Surveyors Day] 230296 was introduced by Sponsors: Mandelman, Chan and Peskin and Referred for Adoption Without Committee Reference Agenda at the Next Board Meeting.
Resolution [Initiating Landmark Designation - Westwood Park Entrance Gates and Pillars] 230297 was introduced by Sponsor: Melgar and Received and Assigned to Land Use and Transportation Committee.
Resolution [Five-Year Information and Communication Technology Plan - FYs 2024-2028] 230247 was introduced by Sponsor: Peskin and Received and Assigned to Budget and Finance Committee.
Resolution [Recognizing Problem Gambling Awareness Month - March 2023] 230298 was introduced by Sponsors: Peskin, Chan, Engardio, Walton, Stefani and Mandelman and Referred for Adoption Without Committee Reference Agenda at the Next Board Meeting.
Resolution [Initiating Landmark Designation - Carnaval Mural - 1311 South Van Ness Avenue] 230299 was introduced by Sponsor: Ronen and Referred for Adoption Without Committee Reference Agenda at the Next Board Meeting.
Resolution [Initiating Landmark Designation - Chata Gutierrez Mural - 3175-24th Street] 230300 was introduced by Sponsor: Ronen and Referred for Adoption Without Committee Reference Agenda at the Next Board Meeting.
Resolution [Supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 28 (Gabriel) - The Gun Violence Prevention, Healing, and Recovery Act]230305 was introduced by Sponsors: Stefani, Walton and Chan.
Motion [Mayoral Appointment, Port Commission - Ed Harrington] 230284 was received and assigned to Rules Committee
Motion [Amending the Rules of Order - Providing for Remote Public Comment Opportunities]230306 was received and assigned to Rules Committee.
Hearing [Hearing - Prop G "Student Success Fund" Implementation Plan] 230301 was requested by Ronen and received and assigned to Youth, Young Adult, and Families Committee.
Hearing [Hearing - Review of City Contracts with TODCO and Health and Safety Complaints against TODCO Buildings]230302 was requested by Stefani and received and assigned to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.
Ordinance [Settlement of Lawsuit - Plaintiffs DOE 1 AND DOE 2 - $120,000] 230244 was received and assigned to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.
Ordinance [Settlement of Lawsuit - Justin Tsai - $185,000] 230245 was received and assigned to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.
Ordinance [Settlement of Lawsuit - Plaintiffs Robert Burchell, et al. - $100,000] 230246 was received and assigned to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.
Resolution [Airport Professional Services Agreement - T1 Partners - Program Management Support Services for the Terminal 1/Boarding Area B Redevelopment Program - Term Extension]230248 was received and assigned to Budget and Finance Committee.
Resolution [Settlement of Unlitigated Claim - Joseph Goldmark - $35,000] 230249 was received and assigned to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.
Resolution [Settlement of Unlitigated Claim - Chinatown Community Development Center - $70,000]230250 was received and assigned to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.
Resolution [Settlement of Unlitigated Claim - Michael Gwilliam - $38,350] 230251 was received and assigned to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.
Resolution [Settlement of Unlitigated Claim - BRIDGE Housing Corporation - $100,000] 230252 was received and assigned to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.