Imperium

Mayor Edwin Lee addressed the Board, emphasizing the importance of continued support, services, and programs for the next generation. He highlighted educational and professional opportunities, ensuring housing availability, and removing barriers to their success. The matter was filed after public comment with no further action taken.

The Board addressed several items under the Consent Agenda, including the recommendation of the Budget and Finance Sub-Committee regarding the appropriation of $12,807,266 of General Obligation Bond Interest Earnings for the San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center in FY2016-2017, and placing $392,406 on Controller’s Reserve. The ordinance (No. 091-17) was finally passed. They then moved to recommendations of the Government Audit and Oversight Committee, including the settlement of a lawsuit filed by CF Contracting, Inc. for $110,000, with an additional $10,000 contingent on substantial completion of a project by February 14, 2017 (Ordinance No. CGC-16-551060 passed on the first reading), the settlement of an unlitigated claim filed by Mei Har Chin for $44,500 (Resolution No. 118-17 adopted), and the settlement of an unlitigated claim filed by Marriott International Administrative Services, Inc. for $383,346.02 (Resolution No. 119-17 adopted). Finally, the board also handled a recommendation from the Land Use and Transportation Committee amending the Downtown Support Special Use District to authorize a monetary contribution to satisfy open space requirements and dedicate funds for improvements at Victoria Manolo Draves Park, in addition to accepting a gift for future park improvements (Ordinance No. 090-17 finally passed). All items passed with unanimous support.

Under new business, the Board reviewed and approved the annual report for the Yerba Buena Community Benefit District for FY2015-2016, as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (Resolution No. 117-17). The vote was unanimous.

The Board suspended Rule 5.36 to grant privilege of the floor to several guests. Certificates of Honor were presented to Janet Atchan for her performance as Dispatcher of the Year, Claire Watsky for her work supporting literary services, April Veneracion Ang for her service as Legislative Aide, Will Leong for his retirement from the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project, and Sheila Chung-Hagen for her service as Legislative Aide.

During the public comment period, several individuals expressed support for the Resolution regarding Senate Bill 562, which relates to healthcare coverage. Concerns were raised about opposition towards the Falun Dafa. Several speakers voiced support for waiving the 2017 taxi medallion renewal fee. Michael Baier requested support for denouncing the persecution of gay individuals in Chechnya. Other concerns included an eviction experience, access and housing, the healthcare system, union workers, and pro-war protestors. Some speakers also discussed capitalism and the labor council.

The Board considered items for adoption without committee reference. Resolution No. 122-17 was adopted, supporting California State Senate Bill 562, the Californians for a Healthy California Act. Resolution No. 123-17 was adopted, urging the Department of Public Health to convene a Safe Injection Services Task Force. Resolution No. 124-17 was adopted, opposing California State Senate Bill 649, which concerns wireless telecommunication facilities. Resolution No. 125-17 was adopted, urging the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to waive the 2017 Taxi Medallion Renewal Fee, with Supervisor Ronen added as a co-sponsor. Resolution No. 126-17 was adopted, declaring April 24, 2017, as Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day, also with Supervisor Ronen added as a co-sponsor.

Motions were approved scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on various dates. Motion No. M17-055 was approved, scheduling a hearing on May 2, 2017, regarding assessment costs for the Accelerated Sidewalk Abatement Program. Motion No. M17-056 was approved, scheduling a hearing on May 2, 2017, regarding assessment costs for the Sidewalk Inspection and Repair Program. Motion No. M17-057 was approved, scheduling a hearing on May 9, 2017, regarding assessment costs for blighted properties. Motion No. M17-058 was approved, scheduling a hearing on May 23, 2017, regarding assessment costs for building code enforcement violations.

File No. 170358, a resolution opposing the dismantling of the Coordinated Care Initiative and the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Cost Sharing Agreement, was severed for separate consideration. An amendment of the whole was made to the resolution, modifying language on several pages. The amended resolution (No. 127-17) was then adopted. The board rescinded the previous vote to reopen public comment and allow additional testimony. The amended resolution was again voted on and adopted.

Several new items of legislation were introduced. Ordinance 170411, sponsored by the Mayor, would appropriate $5,000,000 from the Wastewater Enterprise general reserve to cover claims settlements and legal expenses related to winter storms. Ordinances 170414 and 170415, sponsored by Supervisor Cohen, would approve amendments to the Bayview Hunters Point and Hunters Point Shipyard Redevelopment Plans to conform to Proposition O. Ordinance 170416, sponsored by Supervisor Peskin, would amend the Administrative Code to require a residential hotel status report prior to sale or transfer. Ordinance 170417, sponsored by Supervisors Peskin, Kim, and Ronen, would amend the Administrative Code to require owner move-in reporting and address abuse. Ordinances 170418 and 170419, sponsored by Supervisor Peskin, would amend the Planning Code regarding commercial uses in Polk Street, Pacific Avenue, and North Beach. Ordinance 170420, sponsored by Supervisors Ronen, Yee, Breed, Sheehy, Fewer, Peskin and Safai would amend the Administrative Code regarding relocation assistance for lawful occupants regardless of age. Ordinance 170421, sponsored by Supervisor Yee, would amend the Police Code to restrict visible barcodes and advertising on rental cars. Resolution 170422, sponsored by Supervisor Kim, would approve real property acquisition for the Recreation and Parks Department. Resolution 170423, sponsored by Supervisor Safai, would accept and expend a grant for Evidence-Based Practices training. Resolution 170424, sponsored by Supervisor Sheehy, would accept and expend a gift from the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation for a public health outreach campaign. Supervisor Cohen also introduced Motion 170412, scheduling a Committee of the Whole meeting regarding amendments to the Hunters Point Shipyard and Bayview Hunters Point Redevelopment Plans.

Proposed Resolution 170341 authorizes the Director of Risk Management to execute an agreement with Alliant Insurance Services for brokerage and risk management consulting services, with a maximum amount of $34,500,000. Proposed Resolution 170342 authorizes the Director of Risk Management to enter into the Third Amendment of a contract with Aon Risk Insurance Services West, Inc., for insurance broker and risk management consulting services, increasing the contract limit to $19,955,292. Proposed Resolution 170343 authorizes the General Manager of the SFPUC to execute Professional Services Agreement No. PRO.0028 with HDR Engineering, Inc., for construction management staff augmentation services for the New Headworks Facility Project. Proposed Resolution 170344 authorizes the General Manager of the SFPUC to execute Amendment No. 1 to Planning and Engineering Design Services Agreement No. CS-235 with Brown and Caldwell for planning and engineering services for the Southeast Plant Biosolids Digester Facilities, increasing the agreement to $153,500,000. Finally, proposed Resolution 170345 approves the Fourth Amendment to a lease between BRCP 1390 Market, LLC, and the City for space at 1390 Market Street for use by the Office of the City Attorney.

Supervisor Sheehy requested that the City Attorney prepare legislation to establish airport procedures that would establish standards for when the San Francisco Police Department removes a passenger due to overbooking.