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The Board of Supervisors approved Ordinance 250159, authorizing a partial settlement of $40,000 in the lawsuit filed by Veronica Fulton against the City and County of San Francisco. The lawsuit, filed on April 10, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court (Case No. CGC-23-605730), pertained to alleged personal injuries sustained on a City street.

Ordinance 250179 was passed, authorizing the settlement of a lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco against Michael E. Johnson, et al., for $100,000. The lawsuit (CGC-18-568954), filed on August 16, 2018, concerned the failure to repay a loan related to the Fillmore Heritage Center. A key term of the settlement prevents Michael E. Johnson and his affiliates from conducting business with the City for five years.

Ordinance 250180 was approved, authorizing the settlement of a claim filed by The Nederlander Company LLC, dba Broadway San Francisco, LLC, against the City and County of San Francisco for $55,000. The claim, filed on September 3, 2024 (Claim No. 25-00436), sought a refund of real property transfer tax penalties and interest.

Ordinance 250125, sponsored by Supervisor Dorsey, was finally passed. It amends the Planning Code and Zoning Map to create the 600 Townsend Street West Special Use District (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3783, Lot No. 008). The ordinance legalizes existing office uses by principally permitting them on all floors and waiving or reducing bicycle parking, open space, streetscape, Transportation Demand Management, and impact fee requirements. The Planning Department's CEQA determination and consistency with the General Plan were affirmed.

Ordinance 250126, sponsored by Supervisor Mandelman, was finally passed. It amends the Administrative Code to establish the Castro Upper Market Entertainment Zone, covering various streets in the Castro Upper Market area. The ordinance also clarifies the boundaries of the existing Arena Entertainment Zone. The Planning Department’s CEQA determination was affirmed.

Ordinance 250189, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisor Dorsey, was passed on first reading. It approves and waives competitive solicitation obligations for a Port Commission Park Lease and Loan for China Basin Park, as well as a Management Agreement for adjacent public and open spaces between the Port and an affiliate of Seawall Lot 337 Associates, LLC (the Mission Rock Project developer). The ordinance also approves a Port Commission License with Mission Rock Utilities, Inc., and two Port Commission Licenses and an Absolving Services Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The Planning Department’s CEQA determination and consistency with the General Plan were affirmed.

Resolution 250169 was adopted, approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement PRO.0140A with CPM/CM Pros Joint Venture. The amendment increases the not-to-exceed amount by $25,000,000, bringing the total to $34,000,000, and extends the contract duration by two years, from June 3, 2028, to June 3, 2030.

Resolution 250193, sponsored by the Mayor, was adopted retroactively approving and authorizing the Director of Property to execute a lease with Lombard Hotel Group for the Monarch Hotel (1015 Geary Street). The hotel will be used as a non-congregate temporary shelter program with 102 units for a one-year term, commencing on April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, with an annual base rent of $1,597,320 and a final payment of $100,000 upon surrender of the property. The Planning Department's CEQA determination was affirmed.

Resolution 250208 was adopted, authorizing the General Manager of the Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement Nos. PRO.0231.A-D with Stantec/JHCE JV, MMD JV, AECOM/WRE JV, and Lee Incorporated. Each contract was increased by $5,500,000, resulting in a new not-to-exceed amount of $13,000,000 per contract, totaling $52,000,000 across all four contracts. There were no changes to the contract terms or duration.

Resolutions 250230, 250231, and 250232 were called together and adopted. These resolutions approved amendments to grant agreements with Abode Services, Episcopal Community Services, and Five Keys Schools and Programs, respectively. The agreements extend the terms for 24 months, increase the agreement amounts, and authorize HSH to make necessary modifications.

Resolution 250233, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisor Mandelman, was adopted, approving the City and County of San Francisco Ten-Year Capital Expenditure Plan for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2026-2035, pursuant to Administrative Code, Section 3.20.

Resolution 250263, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisor Fielder, was adopted, approving the second amendment to the grant agreement between Mission Action, Inc. and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing ("HSH") for Emergency Shelter. The amendment extends the term for 24 months and increases the agreement amount by $8,530,284, bringing the new total to $18,529,877.

Resolution 250270, sponsored by Supervisors Melgar and Sauter, was adopted, approving a Lease with the Chinatown Community Children’s Center for approximately 6,372 square feet of real property located in City Hall and its grounds appurtenant, at a base rent of $1 per year. The initial term is 10 years, with two 10-year options to renew. Supervisor Sauter requested to be added as a co-sponsor.

Resolutions 250286, 250287, 250288, and 250289 were called together and adopted. These resolutions approved multifamily housing revenue notes and loan agreements related to the Sunnydale HOPE SF Block 7 and Block 9 projects. They included agreements with Sunnydale Block 7 Housing Partners, L.P. and Sunnydale Block 9 Housing Partners, L.P. Supervisors Walton and Mandelman were co-sponsors.

Ordinance 241196, sponsored by Supervisor Walton, was passed on first reading, amending the Planning Code to expand criteria for certain Self-Storage Uses in the PDR-2 (Production, Distribution, and Repair) zoning district and extending the sunset date for such uses.

Resolutions 250186, 250187, 250188, and 250285 were called together. Several Ordinances related to public works in Mission Rock were approved on first reading, plus a resolution which related to the Master encroachment permit.

Resolution 250295, sponsored by Supervisor Dorsey and co-sponsored by Supervisor Mandelman, was adopted, reserving East Clementina Street and East Tehama Street as official street names in the Transbay Redevelopment Plan.

Ordinance 241209, sponsored by Supervisor Mandelman, was passed on first reading, amending the Administrative Code to change the Annual Economic Statement of City-Funded Organizations requirements, limiting application to organizations receiving more than $1,000,000 annually, reducing required information, and permitting redaction to avoid personal harm.

Motion 250275 appointing Supervisor Matt Dorsey to the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission was passed. Supervisor Dorsey was excused from voting on this item.

Motions 250306 and 250307 were approved, appointing Melinda Burrus and Prasanthi Patel to the Sugary Drinks Distributor Tax Advisory Committee, and Estela Ortiz to the Sheriff's Department Oversight Board.

Resolution 250017, which was referred without recommendation from the Rules Committee, was adopted. This resolution accepted the San Francisco Sheriff Office’s Military Equipment Use Policy 2024 Annual Report and Inventory; and approving the request for purchase and use of additional equipment, consistent with the criteria set forth in state law.

Supervisors Chan, Melgar, Walton, and Mandelman presented Certificates of Honor to the Great Star Theater, City College of San Francisco’s Men’s Basketball Team, Chief William Scott, and Nicole Workman and Cathy Osorio from the Department of Emergency Management, respectively.

Resolution 250134 covered a hearing regarding an enviornmental review appeal, with speakers for and against the project. It was heard and filed and Motion M25-041 approved affirming the determination. Other motions, to conditionally reverse and direct preparation of findings to reverse, were both Tabled.

Public comment included concerns about radio frequencies, unsolved homicides, funding cuts to the Dream Keeper Initiative, and support for legislation related to climate change and street names. The public offered a diverse range of opinions, criticisms, and concerns.

The Board adopted several resolutions without committee reference, including resolutions urging the finalization of the Affordable Housing Sites Strategy, recognizing April 2025 as Autism Awareness Month, recognizing Education and Sharing Day, and marking the 100th anniversary of the Great Star Theater.

Motion 250309 approved scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on May 13, 2025, to hold a public hearing on a Resolution approving a report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for inspection and/or repair of blighted properties.

Resolution 250364 was adopted, supporting California State Senate Bill No. 684 and Assembly Bill No. 1243, The Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act, with multiple supervisors added as co-sponsors. It was severed from the consent agenda so it may be discussed further, then adopted.

Resolution 250337 was introduced by the Human Services Agency, concerning a grant agreement with Glide Foundation for the Free Meals Program, for a total not to exceed amount of $14,115,847. It has been assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Resolution 250338 was introduced by the Airport Commission, concerning a contract modification with Hallmark Aviation Services, L.P. for Airport Information and Guess Assistance Services, to increase the contract amount by $10,701,990 for a new contract amount not to exceed $20,001,419. It has been assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Resolution 250339 was introduced by the Public Health Department, concerning a contract amendment with HealthRight 360, to provide substance abuse and mental health services, to extend the term and to increase the amount by $141,427,165 for a new total not to exceed amount of $305,358,044. It has been assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.