Imperium

President Yee informed the public about the "Shelter in Place" order and its effect on the meeting schedule. He emphasized the importance of access to the Board of Supervisors and staff was actively working on ways to allow remote public comment. The Board may conduct full Board and Committee meetings, remotely, through video conferencing streamed online and over SFGovTV channels. President Yee requested the Board approve motions to allow remote meetings and public comment.

Supervisor Ronen, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved to authorize the Board and all Committees to convene meetings remotely and allow for remote public comment. The motion carried with unanimous support.

President Yee asked the Board if there were any corrections to the February 11, 2020, Board Meeting Minutes. Supervisor Fewer, seconded by Supervisor Preston, moved to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried with unanimous support following general public comment.

President Yee announced that Item 16 (File No. 200036) would be continued to a later date. Item 25 (File No. 200282) may be severed and amended to request a Committee of the Whole hearing today to ensure an expeditious delivery of information to the public on the local health emergency. Item 27 (File No. 200288) is an Imperative Agenda Motion to convene in Closed Session today with various Department Heads regarding the potential threats to public service and facilities.

The Board passed an ordinance amending the Health Code to require the Medical Examiner to report information to the Mayor, Board of Supervisors, and Director of Health once every four months regarding deaths arising from drug overdoses, sponsored by Supervisors Haney, Walton, Ronen, Fewer and Mar.

The Board passed an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to delegate authority from the Board of Supervisors to the Controller, under California Government Code, Section 25259.5, to grant applications for discharge from accountability filed by the Tax Collector for the collection of any delinquent taxes on unsecured property.

The Board approved a resolution for Lease No. 19-0244 between Park Café Group, Inc., as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of ten years and a minimum annual guarantee of $240,000 for the first year of the Lease, to commence following Board approval. It also approved a resolution for Lease No. 19-0245 between Sidewalk Juice, SFO, LLC, as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of ten years and a minimum annual guarantee of $136,000 for the first year of the Lease, to commence following Board approval, and Lease No.19-0247 between Elevate Gourmet Brands-SC Group, a joint venture between Elevate Gourmet Brands, Inc. and Skyview Concessions, Inc., as joint tenants, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of ten years and a minimum annual guarantee of $250,000 for the first year of the Lease, to commence following Board approval.

The Board approved a resolution authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Public Health, to lease real property located at 1156 Valencia Street from The Salvation Army at an initial base rent of $404,000 per year, for a term of three years with two one-year options to extend, authorizing the reimbursement of $300,000 towards the cost of Leasehold Improvements.

The Board approved a resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $3,000,000 from the Tipping Point Community to participate in a program, entitled "HB MH1921 HMM104 Hummingbird Place - Tipping Point," for the creation of a new psychiatric respite center, for a two year period beginning January 16, 2020, through January 15, 2022.

The Board approved a resolution authorizing the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $65,828 from the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways for the SFPD Marine Unit to procure equipment and gear for the project period to commence following Board approval through November 30, 2020.

The Board approved a resolution authorizing the issuance and delivery of multifamily housing revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $37,109,907 for the purpose of providing financing for the acquisition and rehabilitation of a 108-unit affordable multifamily rental housing project, consisting of three structures located at 22, 102, and 104-106 South Park Street.

The Board approved a resolution authorizing the execution of a Loan Agreement with MHDC South Park Properties, L.P., in an amount not to exceed $28,312,966 for a minimum term of 55 years for a portion of the loan amount and a minimum term of 40 years for another portion of the loan amount based on the requirements of the funding sources, to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of a 108-unit affordable multifamily rental housing project for low income households, consisting of three structures located at 22, 102, and 104-106 South Park Street.

The Board adopted a resolution urging the administrative staff of the Department of Public Health to include frontline Registered Nurses and Resident Physicians in their decision-making process, to implement an expedited hiring process, to reduce reliance on Contract Registered Nurses, to provide annual violence prevention and disaster-preparedness training, and to support its bilingual staff.

The Board passed on first reading an ordinance amending the Police Code to make an existing exemption to the Paid Parental Leave Ordinance for employers with fully paid family leave policies consistent with recent changes to state law.

The Board passed on first reading an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require that Mayoral and Board of Supervisors appointments to the Reentry Council expire following a member’s hiring at designated City departments, increase the number of Reentry Council officers from four to five and require that the fifth officer be a formerly incarcerated member, and increase from 12 to 13 the number of members that constitute a quorum.

The Board approved the Treasurer’s nomination of Meghan Wallace, term ending June 17, 2022, to the Treasury Oversight Committee.

The Board appointed Janice Pettey, term ending March 31, 2022, to the Commission on the Aging Advisory Council.

President Yee opened the public hearing on findings and recommendations regarding police staffing citywide and indicated a motion would be made to continue this hearing to a later date. Supervisor Walton, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of April 14, 2020. The motion carried.

Two speakers addressed the Board. One shared religious and political views. The other provided suggestions on the local health emergency, including a fixed time for public comment, virtual town hall meetings, DCCC resignation, and senior citizen shopping hours.

The Board adopted a resolution declaring March 7, 2020, through March 14, 2020, as Arbor Week in the City and County of San Francisco.

The Board adopted a resolution supporting and calling for a “New Border Vision” that proposes changes to existing United States border policies in order to expand public safety, protect human rights, and welcome people with dignity at the borders.

The Board adopted a resolution encouraging banks, financial institutions, and public utilities to have a 60-day moratorium on default for customers, including small businesses, that are negatively impacted by financial hardship due to the impacts of COVID-19.

The Board adopted a resolution opposing the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s proposed affirmatively further fair housing rule.

The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the Human Services Agency to apply for and accept a County Child Welfare Agency Allocation for an amount up to $459,200 from the California Department of Housing and Community Development under the Transitional Housing Program to help young adults secure and maintain housing.

The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the Human Services Agency to apply for and accept a County Child Welfare Agency Allocation for an amount up to $147,020 from the California Department of Housing and Community Development under the Housing Navigators Program to help young adults secure and maintain housing.

Supervisor Ronen requested that File No. 200282 be severed. The Board then approved, as amended, a motion directing the Clerk to schedule a Committee of the Whole hearing on March 17, 2020, for Departments to report regarding city preparations in response to the COVID-19 health emergency. Changes were made to amend the original date of March 19th, 2020 to March 17th, 2020 and to strike references to the time 11:00am.

The board looked to concur actions taken by the Mayor related to the Coronavirus pandemic. After some discussion and privilege being granted to the floor, the motion was initially approved before being rescinded and continued to the Board of Supervisors meeting of March 24, 2020.

The Board convened in closed session to consult with various department heads to discuss potential threats to the security of or the public’s access to public buildings, services, and public facilities during the Local Health Emergency regarding Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). No action was taken.

President Yee opened the public hearing and Supervisor Ronen provided remarks. Department heads provided an overview of the COVID-19 local health emergency and responded to questions. There were no public speakers. The Board adjourned as a Committee of the Whole and reconvened as the Board of Supervisors. The motion that this Hearing be HEARD AND FILED was carried.

The City Attorney introduced an ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Henry McKenzie against the City and County of San Francisco for $400,000; the lawsuit was filed on November 24, 2018, in the United States District Court Northern District of California, Case No. 4:18-cv-7141 DMR; entitled Henry McKenzie v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.