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Ordinance 250003 amended the General Plan to reduce commercial development requirements in the Central SoMa Area Plan and the Transit Center District SubArea Plan areas. The Planning Department's determination under the California Environmental Quality Act was affirmed, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1 were made. Findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare were adopted under Planning Code Section 340. The Planning Commission recommended the amendments, and the Board passed the ordinance, noting that failure to act within 90 days would result in automatic approval based on the transmittal date of December 30, 2024.

Ordinance 240787 amended the Planning Code and Zoning Map to reduce commercial development requirements for certain residential projects and modify land dedication requirements in the Central SoMa Special Use District. It also removed the Transit Center C-3-0(SD) Commercial Special Use District. The Planning Department's determination under the California Environmental Quality Act was affirmed. Findings of consistency with the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1 were made, along with findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code Section 302. The board noted that the ordinance would have an economic impact and ultimately passed it.

Ordinance 241021 amended the Planning Code to limit restrictions on replacement materials in window replacement projects in certain buildings. The Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act was affirmed, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1 were made. Findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare were also made under Planning Code Section 302. Supervisor Fielder requested to be added as a co-sponsor. The ordinance was finally passed.

Ordinance 241067 amended the Planning Code to allow tourist hotels and motels to be used for Interim Housing without losing their hotel use classification. The Building Code was amended to allow Interim Housing without changing the property's underlying occupancy classification, and Appendix P was amended to remove the restriction that emergency housing be located on land owned or leased by the City. The Planning Department's determination under the California Environmental Quality Act was affirmed. Consistency with the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1 was found, along with findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code Section 302. Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. The ordinance was finally passed.

Ordinance 241173 amended the Planning Code to authorize the continuance of nonconforming public parking lots in the Central SoMa Mixed Use-Office (CMUO) and Mixed Use-Residential (MUR) Districts through December 31, 2026. An existing public parking lot operator in these districts can apply for a conditional use authorization for a five-year extension. The Planning Department's determination under the California Environmental Quality Act was affirmed. Findings of consistency with the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1 were made, along with findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code Section 302. The ordinance was finally passed.

Ordinance 250098 accepted irrevocable offers of public infrastructure associated with the Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Island Project. This included the Bruton Sanitary Sewer Pump Station on Bruton Street and the Cravath Sanitary Sewer Pump Station on Cravath Street, both on Treasure Island, as well as the Macalla Sanitary Sewer Pump Station on Macalla Road and the North Gate Sanitary Sewer Pump Station on North Gate Road, both on Yerba Buena Island. The ordinance dedicated this infrastructure to public use, designated it for utility purposes, and accepted it for City maintenance and liability. A grant deed for the Macalla Pump Station was approved, and findings under the California Environmental Quality Act were adopted. Consistency with the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1 was found. A Public Works Order recommending various actions was accepted, and official acts in connection with the ordinance were authorized. The ordinance was finally passed.

The Board voted on several items including Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, and Sherrill voting Ayes, and Sauter, and Walton marked as Excused.

Ordinance 250001 amended the Business and Tax Regulations Code to suspend the Empty Homes Tax pending a final decision in Eric Debbane, et al. v. City & County of San Francisco, et al., San Francisco Superior Court Case No. CGC-23-604600, retroactive to January 1, 2024. The tax would be reinstated in the tax year immediately following the calendar year of that final decision. Passage required a two-thirds vote. Supervisors Fielder and Walton voted No on First Reading. The ordinance finally passed with 8 Ayes (Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill) and 1 No (Fielder), with Sauter and Walton excused.

Ordinance 250097 appropriated $4,956,133 of State and Federal Revenues to the Human Services Agency for direct client assistance, rental subsidies, and services through the CalWORKS Housing Support Program in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025. This required a two-thirds vote. The ordinance finally passed with 9 Ayes (Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill) and Sauter and Walton excused.

Resolution 250048 adopted findings that the Marina Improvement and Remediation Project is fiscally feasible and responsible under Administrative Code, Chapter 29. It was adopted with 9 Ayes (Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill) and Sauter and Walton excused.

Resolution 250144 authorized the Mayor’s Office, through the Mayor’s Office of Innovation, to accept in-kind gifts of consulting services from ZS Associates (valued at $168,960) and Adobe (valued at $168,960) for a total value of $337,920 from February 26, 2025, through June 13, 2025, in connection with the Civic Bridge Program. It also authorized the Mayor’s Office of Innovation to enter into amendments or modifications to the donor agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the donor agreement or this Resolution. Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. It was adopted with 9 Ayes (Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill) and Sauter and Walton excused.

President Mandelman requested File Nos. 250163 and 250164 be called together. Resolution 250163 established the appropriations limit at $11,752,763,337 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025, pursuant to California Constitution, Article XIII B. This was due to the addition of local non-residential new construction and the percent change in population within the San Francisco Metropolitan Area. Resolution 250164 established the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 for Special Tax Districts and Infrastructure Revitalization and Financing Districts, pursuant to California Constitution, Article XIII B (Gann Limit). Both resolutions were adopted with 9 Ayes (Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill) and Sauter and Walton excused.

Resolution 250183 accepted payment of delinquent special taxes in Improvement Area No. 1 of City and County of San Francisco Special Tax District No. 2009-1 (San Francisco Sustainable Financing) from AMB Pier One, LLC, approving a Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims. It was adopted with 9 Ayes (Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill) and Sauter and Walton excused.

Resolution 250196, sponsored by Chan, authorized the issuance and sale from time to time of bonds of the San Francisco Unified School District. It prescribed the terms of sale of not to exceed $160,000,000 of said General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2024, Series A. The sale was authorized by negotiated sale, and the form of bond purchase agreement was approved, along with the forms of one or more paying agent agreements. The execution of necessary documents and certificates relating to such bonds was authorized. It was adopted with 9 Ayes (Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill) and Sauter and Walton excused.

Resolution 250151 determined that the person-to-person, premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to LUKE'S LOCAL, INC., doing business as Luke's Local, located at 1266 9th Avenue (District 7), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4. The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control was requested to impose a condition on the issuance of the license. It was adopted with 9 Ayes (Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill) and Sauter and Walton excused.

Resolution 250197, sponsored by Mahmood, urged the implementation of a comprehensive drug market intervention (DMI) strategy to address San Francisco’s Fentanyl Crisis. An amendment was made to enhance coordination among the San Francisco Police Department, San Francisco District Attorney's Office, San Francisco Sheriff's Department, Department of Public Works, and the Department of Emergency Management, and to address illegal vending markets. The motion to amend carried with 9 Ayes (Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill) and Sauter and Walton excused. The amended resolution was adopted with 7 Ayes (Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill) and 2 Noes (Chan, Fielder), with Sauter and Walton excused.

President Mandelman requested File Nos. 250204, 250205, and 250206 be called together. Motion 250204 approved the Mayor’s nomination for reappointment of Carolyn Ransom-Scott to the Successor Agency Commission, term ending November 3, 2028. Motion 250205 approved the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Earl Shaddix to the Successor Agency Commission, term ending November 3, 2028. Motion 250206 approved the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Mark Miller to the Successor Agency Commission, term ending November 3, 2026. All three motions were approved with 9 Ayes (Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill) and Sauter and Walton excused.

Supervisors introduced, welcomed, and presented Certificates of Honor to individuals in recognition of Women's History Month: Supervisor Melgar recognized Dr. Zea Malawa (Abundant Birth Project); Supervisor Chan recognized the Chinese Consolidated Women's Association; Supervisor Fielder recognized Nicole Santamaria (El/La Para Translatinas); Supervisor Chen recognized Elaine Villasper-Dizon, Executive Director (Filipino Community Center); Supervisor Sherrill recognized Camryn Marlow (Youth Commission); Supervisor Dorsey recognized Sue Betts (Life Ring); Supervisor Engardio recognized Margaret Graf (San Francisco Senior Power); Supervisor Mahmood recognized Radwa Hussein (Tenderloin Community School); and President Mandelman recognized Chuan Teng, Chief Executive Officer (PRC).

President Mandelman requested File Nos. 250174, 250175, 250176, and 250177 be called together. A hearing was held for persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization for a proposed project at 4100-3rd Street. Supervisor Dorsey indicated he would be making a motion, on behalf of Supervisor Walton, to continue this hearing and its associated motions to a later date. There were no speakers during public comment on the continuance. Supervisor Dorsey moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED OPEN to the Board of Supervisors meeting of April 8, 2025. The motion carried with 9 Ayes (Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill) and Sauter and Walton excused. The associated motions (250175, 250176, 250177) regarding approving, disapproving, and preparing findings related to the Conditional Use Authorization were also CONTINUED to the April 8, 2025, meeting.

Resolution 250160 approved the settlement of the grievance by the International Union of Operating Engineers Stationary Engineers, Local 39 against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,022,500. The grievance was filed on March 21, 2022, and involved an employment dispute under the City’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Union. It was adopted with 9 Ayes (Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill) and Sauter and Walton excused.

Resolution 250195 authorized the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to solicit donations from various private entities and organizations to support the expansion of temporary shelter and other homeless services to support people experiencing homelessness, notwithstanding the Behested Payment Ordinance. It was adopted with 9 Ayes (Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill) and Sauter and Walton excused.

Motion 250239 amended the Board of Supervisors' Rules of Order by adding a new Rule 5.22.1 (Member Participation During Parental Leave) and adopting a parental leave policy for the Board of Supervisors. This required a two-thirds vote. The motion was approved with 9 Ayes (Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill) and Sauter and Walton excused.

Various members of the public provided comments. Thierry Fill expressed concerns regarding technology, artificial intelligence, and the end of existence. Chris Ward Kline expressed concerns regarding systemic racism, the invasion of Grenada, and federal funding cuts. Ian Bartsow expressed support of newly introduced legislation on women seeking housing. Anton Ether, Lisa Platt, and Sonya Barrera expressed concerns regarding the Municipal Transportation Agency's budget and proposed cuts to Muni services. Bradley Dunn expressed support of the Resolution urging the Governor and state to provide multi-year operations funding to support Bay Area transit agencies (File No. 250267). Speakers shared the plight of taxi medallion holders and concerns regarding the Municipal Transportation Agency. Robin Crockett expressed concerns regarding the Municipal Transportation Agency's budget and provided posthumous remarks about David Hartsough. Ari Juno and Phil Bradford expressed concerns regarding the Municipal Transportation Agency's budget and proposed cuts to Muni services. Dorothy Petersen and Janice Smith requested a hearing be held regarding recent violence and poor conditions in public housing. Griffin Lee expressed opposition to the Resolution urging the Governor and state to provide multi-year operations funding to support Bay Area transit agencies (File No. 250267). Shivonne expressed concerns regarding homelessness and vehicle blocking issues in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood. Mark and Otto Duffy shared their personal religious views. Richard Petersen expressed concerns regarding the Municipal Transportation Agency's budget and proposed cuts to Muni services. A speaker expressed concerns regarding federal funding cuts and the City's ability to incorporate variables when considering the budget. Ken expressed concerns regarding social instability, elected officials, overdoses, and fatalities.

Resolution 250267, sponsored by Fielder, urged the Governor and State Legislature of California to provide $2,000,000,000 in flexible funding over two years for public transit and to explore all options to close the Bay Area transit agencies transportation funding gap. Supervisors Dorsey and Mandelman requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution 250268, sponsored by Mandelman, supported California State Senate Bill No. 222 (Wiener; Muratsuchi, et al.) - The Affordable Insurance and Climate Recovery Act. Supervisor Fielder requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution 250271, sponsored by Sauter, supported California State Senate Bill No. 417 (Cabaldon) and California State Assembly Bill No. 736 (Wicks) - The Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026. Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution 250274, sponsored by Melgar, declared March 25, 2025, as Equal Pay Day in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as co-sponsors. These items were adopted with 9 Ayes (Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill) and Sauter and Walton excused.

Motion 250226 appointed Jorge Romero-Lozano to the Park, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Committee (District 9), term ending February 1, 2026. Motion 250227 appointed Elisa Laird to the Park, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Committee (District 9), term ending February 1, 2026. Motion 250256 appointed Timothy Marcus to the Bicycle Advisory Committee (District 4), term ending November 19, 2026. These motions were approved with 9 Ayes (Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill) and Sauter and Walton excused.

Ordinance 250245 was introduced, authorizing a payment of $75,000 to the Tort Claims Trust established by the Second Amended Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Liquidation of Bird Global, Inc., Bird Rides, Inc., Bird US Holdco, LLC, Bird US Opco, LLC, and Skinny Labs, Inc. (collectively, “Bird”), approved by the United States Bankruptcy Court, In re: Bird Global, Inc., et al., no. 23-20514-CLC (Bankr. S.D. Fla.), in order to resolve the lawsuit filed by Jenny Ramirez Valdivia against the City and County of San Francisco. The lawsuit involved an alleged dangerous condition of public property encountered while riding a Bird scooter. Once the Tort Claims Trust is funded, the lawsuit shall be paid solely and exclusively from the Tort Claims Trust, which shall assume any and all liability of the City and County of San Francisco for such lawsuit. The ordinance was received from the department on 03/14/25 and assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee on 03/25/25.

Ordinance 250246 was introduced, authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by San Francisco Apartment Association, And Small Property Owners Of San Francisco Institute against the City and County of San Francisco for $135,000. The lawsuit, filed on March 21, 2022, in San Francisco County Superior Court, Case No. CPF-22-517718, challenged Ordinance No. 18-22, which amended San Francisco Administrative Code, Section 37.9, to require landlords pursuing certain types of evictions to first provide their tenants written notice and an opportunity to cure. The ordinance was received from the department on 03/14/25 and assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee on 03/25/25.

Resolution 250247 proposes an agreement amendment with Moffatt & Nichol-AGS JV for engineering services related to coastal erosion and wastewater infrastructure protection. Resolution 250248 designates various newspapers for outreach community-based and neighborhood-based advertising. Resolution 250249 designates Clinton Reilly Communications, dba The San Francisco Examiner, as the official newspaper for official advertising. Resolution 250250 proposes an agreement with Circosta Iron and Metal Co. Inc. for the sale of City-owned scrap metal. Resolution 250251 proposes a lease agreement with Wells Fargo, N.A. for Automated Teller Machine Service Lease B. Resolution 250252 proposes a lease agreement with Bank of America, National Association for Automated Teller Machine Service Lease A. Resolution 250253 proposes a contract agreement with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Risk Management Services, LLC. for insurance brokerage services. Resolution 250254 proposes a contract agreement with Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. for insurance and brokerage services. Resolution 250255 proposes a real property lease with Innes Partners, LP for 1976 Innes Avenue. All resolutions were assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee unless specified otherwise. Resolution 250249 was assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.