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The Board approved several settlements: a $125,000 settlement for a civil rights lawsuit filed by Juan Ortiz, a $615,000 settlement for a personal injury lawsuit filed by Erlinda and Saul Barahona related to a collision with a City vehicle, and a $190,000 settlement for an employment dispute lawsuit filed by Nancy Barsotti and others. Additionally, they adopted a resolution approving a $47,574.99 settlement for an unlitigated claim filed by Jennifer Roldan for property damage caused by a water main rupture.

The Board gave final passage to an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the American Indian Cultural District in and around the northwestern quadrant of the Mission District. This ordinance requires the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to submit reports on the District's cultural attributes and propose strategies to preserve its cultural legacy. The Planning Department's determination under the California Environmental Quality Act was affirmed.

The Board approved on first reading an ordinance amending the Building Code to extend the deadlines for existing buildings with places of public accommodation to comply with disability access requirements for primary entries and paths of travel. It also extends the period for granting extensions and the deadline for the Department of Building Inspection's report to the Board.

The Board approved on first reading an ordinance making technical corrections to the Planning Code (correcting typographical errors, updating cross-references, and clarifying language), amending Article 4 to address the timing of fee payments and add a fee waiver for replacement of gross floor area in buildings damaged by fire or other calamity. It also amends the Administrative, Health, and Police Codes to correct outdated Planning Code cross-references. The Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act was affirmed.

The Board of Supervisors, sitting as a Committee of the Whole, held a hearing to discuss the disclosure responsibilities of the Board under Federal securities laws. Supervisor Peskin moved to continue the hearing to a later date after the health emergency is over, which was seconded by Supervisor Haney and approved unanimously.

The Board of Supervisors, sitting as a Committee of the Whole, held a hearing to consider legislation for forming Special Tax District No. 2020-1 (Mission Rock Facilities and Services). Supervisor Stefani moved to continue the hearing and associated legislation to the next Regular Meeting, seconded by Supervisor Preston, and it was approved unanimously.

The Board gave final passage to an emergency ordinance requiring private employers with 500 or more employees to provide public health emergency leave during the public health emergency related to COVID-19. This required a two-thirds affirmative vote of the Board.

Members of the public spoke on issues including public corruption and financial structures within City departments, concerns regarding the homeless during the health emergency, the homeless situation in the Tenderloin, clarification for social security recipients regarding stimulus payments, suggestions for social distancing, and a request to boycott a transportation network company in response to their treatment of cleaning service workers. Concerns regarding Muni line reductions and citywide testing during the health emergency were also expressed.

The board formally adopted the results of the Consolidated Presidential Primary Election held on March 3, 2020

The board voted in favor of reaffirming its support for survivors of domestic violence and the city's service providers. The resolution acknowledges the heightened need for services and increased expenditures in this sector, especially given the current uncertain financial climate.

The board approved a resolution urging both state and federal emergency funding for Caltrain. The aim is to ensure Caltrain remains operational in the face of operational and budgetary declines caused by COVID-19, acknowledging its role in facilitating essential travel.

The board approved a resolution urging Public Works and the Department of Public Health to increase access to public restrooms. The objective is to meet the minimum sanitation standards prescribed by international and federal agencies to improve conditions for the unhoused and help slow the spread of COVID-19.

The board approved a resolution urging the United States Food and Drug Administration to end the federal ban on blood donation by gay and bisexual men. This reflects a call for more inclusive and equitable blood donation policies.

The board moved to continue the resolution urging the immediate passage of California State Assembly Bill No. 828 (Ting) and Senate Bill No. 939 (Wiener, Gonzalez) to the Board of Supervisors meeting of April 14, 2020.

The board approved a resolution supporting the COVID-19 orders by civil authority interrupting and prohibiting access to businesses as necessary, due to physical property loss or damage. They also urged the California Insurance Commissioner to consider it a material misrepresentation to deny in any public filing that the Coronavirus does not have the propensity to cause property loss or damage.

The board approved a resolution affirming that continued operation of ICE detention facilities during the COVID-19 emergency is inhumane. The board also urges California Governor Gavin Newsom to take immediate action to suspend ICE detentions in California.

The board approved a resolution encouraging the Municipal Transportation Agency to continue working with Muni Operators and the Transit Workers Union Local 250-A to adopt additional policies and protections for these essential employees during the COVID-19 crisis.

The board approved a resolution urging county health officials from the six Bay Area counties to evaluate the public health threat of panic buying weapons and to warn Americans of the danger of panic buying weapons.

The board approved the motion concurring in actions taken by the Mayor on March 27, 2020, and March 31, 2020, to meet the ongoing local emergency related to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic declared on February 25, 2020.

A proposed ordinance was introduced to authorize settlement of a lawsuit filed by The Hertz Corporation, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Co. of San Francisco LLC, Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC, and Sixt Rent A Car LLC against the City for $500,000 (payment to Sixt Rent A Car LLC only). The lawsuit challenges the City’s application of prevailing wage requirements for City-owned off-street parking lots, garages, and vehicle storage facilities to leases for the use of the Rental Car Center at the San Francisco International Airport.

Several resolutions were proposed to approve On-Airport Rental Car Operations Leases with Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC (minimum annual guarantee of $11,076,378), Enterprise Rent-A-Car Co of San Francisco, LLC (minimum annual guarantee of $16,087,548), The Hertz Corporation (minimum annual guarantee of $16,501,462), and Sixt Rent a Car, LLC (minimum annual guarantee of $3,501,004.32) for terms of five years with options to extend.

A resolution was proposed to approve a fifth amendment to the agreement between the Sheriff’s Office and the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project, Inc., to extend the agreement by one year and increase the agreement amount by $5,905,402 for a total amount not to exceed $15,864,317.