The San Francisco Board of Supervisors meeting on April 17, 2018, covered a wide range of topics, including the approval of numerous ordinances related to union agreements and "Union Access to New Employees" programs. Significant agenda items included the acceptance of portions of Seventh Street and the Mariposa Street Intersection in Mission Bay as public right-of-way, temporary suspension of business registration fees for TNC and taxi drivers, and the introduction of legislation related to emerging technologies, environmental education, and opposition to certain electric scooter regulations. The board also held a hearing regarding a proposed housing project at 590 Leland Avenue, and recognized several individuals and groups with commendations. Budget priorities and hearings related to public safety, youth funding, Hunters Point Shipyard cleanup, and senior pedestrian safety were also discussed.
The Board approved the minutes from the March 13, 2018, meeting after inquiring about corrections and hearing no objections. Supervisor Kim seconded by Supervisor Stefani, moved to approve and it was passed after general public comment with all 11 supervisors voting in favor.
The Board approved a series of ordinances implementing Amendment No. 1 to various Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between the City and County of San Francisco and several labor unions. Each ordinance implemented a "Union Access to New Employees" program. The ordinances covered MOUs with: Service Employees International Union, Local 1021; San Francisco District Attorney Investigators’ Association; Service Employees International Union, Local 1021: Staff & Per Diem Nurses; Teamsters, Local 856, Multi-Unit; Transport Workers Union, Local 200; Committee of Interns and Residents, Service Employees International Union; Union of American Physicians and Dentists (Unit 18); Union of American Physicians and Dentists (Unit 17); San Francisco City Workers United (Painters); International Union of Operating Engineers Stationary Engineers, Local 39; Municipal Executives Association; Operating Engineers, Local Union 3 - International Union of Operating Engineers; Machinists Union, Local 1414; Municipal Attorneys Association; Laborers International Union, Local 261; United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry, Local No. 38; International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 21; Teamsters, Local 856: Supervising Registered Nurses; International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 6; San Francisco Building Inspectors’ Association.
The Board approved an ordinance accepting the irrevocable offer of public infrastructure acquisition facilities and real property associated with Seventh Street and Mission Bay Drive Phase 1 and Phase 2 Infrastructure Improvements in Mission Bay South. The ordinance declared City property and additional property as open public right-of-way, dedicated the infrastructure for public use as a street and roadway, established official public right-of-way widths and street grades, amended Ordinance No. 1061 to establish official sidewalk width on the street areas, and accepted the infrastructure for City maintenance and liability purposes. Findings were adopted under CEQA and consistency with the General Plan, Planning Code, and the Mission Bay South Redevelopment Plan.
The Board approved an ordinance accepting the irrevocable offer of public infrastructure acquisition facilities associated with the Mission Bay South Mariposa Street intersection infrastructure improvements adjacent to Highway Interstate 280. The ordinance dedicated the infrastructure for public use as a street and roadway, accepted it for City maintenance and liability purposes, adopted findings under CEQA, made findings of consistency with the General Plan, Planning Code, and the Mission Bay South Redevelopment Plan, and accepted a Public Works Order making recommendations and certifications.
The Board approved an ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to temporarily suspend the application of the business registration and fee requirements for transportation network company (TNC) drivers and taxi drivers.
The Board considered an ordinance appropriating $1,100,000 of prior year’s fund balance in the General Fund to the Department of Public Works for funding the Street & Sidewalk Cleaning Pilot Enhancement Project in FY2017-2018. The ordinance PASSED with 6 ayes and 5 noes. Supervisors Breed, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, and Yee voted in favor. Supervisors Cohen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, and Tang voted against.
The Board approved an ordinance ordering the summary street vacation of a portion of Panama Street tangent to Niantic Street and Interstate Highway 280, conveying the City’s interest in the street vacation area to the owner of 10 Niantic Street, accepting an irrevocable offer for a public sidewalk on Niantic Street between Panama Street and Saint Charles Avenue, dedicating the public sidewalk for pedestrian use, and accepting it for City maintenance and liability. The Planning Department’s determination under CEQA was affirmed, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and Planning Code were made. Supervisor Kim dissented in Committee, but voted in favor in the final board vote.
The Board approved a resolution approving the International Terminal “A” Food Hall and Café Concession Lease No. 17-0238 between SSP America, Inc., and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of ten years with two one-year options to extend, and a minimum annual guarantee of $495,000 for the first year of the Lease.
The Board approved a resolution approving the International Terminal “A” Coffee Kiosk Concession Lease No. 17-0254 between Black Point Coffee SFO, LLC, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of eight years with two one-year options to extend, and a minimum annual guarantee of $165,000 for the first year of the Lease.
The Board approved a resolution approving the International Terminal “A” Historic Restaurant Concession Lease No. 17-0239 between Andre-Boudin Bakeries, Inc., and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of ten years with two one-year options to extend, and a minimum annual guarantee of $330,000 for the first year of the Lease.
The Board retroactively approved a resolution for the Fourth Amendment to the Revenue Agreement between Public Works and JC Decaux San Francisco, LLC, for the Automatic Public Toilet and Public Service Kiosk Program extending the contract term by 240 days, changing the termination date from February 14, 2018, to October 12, 2018.
The Board passed on first reading an ordinance amending the Electrical Code to correct the title for the Low Voltage Lighting section and conform it to the title in the California Electrical Code.
The Board passed on first reading an ordinance amending the Plumbing Code to prohibit the use of circuit venting unless approved as an alternative engineered design, affirming the Planning Department’s determination under CEQA, making findings under the California Health and Safety Code, and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage.
The Board adopted a resolution establishing local biodiversity as a citywide priority, with a framework for interagency collaboration for nature-based initiatives.
The Board adopted a resolution adopting findings under CEQA, including the adoption of a Statement of Overriding Considerations and a Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program, related to the funding of the Biosolids Digester Facilities Project, and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to notify the Controller of this action.
The Board passed on first reading an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to repeal local law enforcement data collection and reporting requirements associated with traffic stops, detentions, and arrests, while requiring that such data that under state law must be reported to the Attorney General also be reported on a periodic basis to the Mayor, Board of Supervisors, Police Commission, and Human Rights Commission.
The Board passed on first reading an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to declare the second Monday in October each year to be Italian American Heritage Day in addition to Indigenous Peoples Day. Supervisor Ronen voted against.
The Board passed on first reading an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to change the composition of the Family Violence Council and extend the sunset date for the Council to May 1, 2021.
The Board passed on first reading an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Director of the Office of Cannabis to access summary criminal history information to perform permit, certification, and licensing duties, and to permit employers to inquire about, require disclosure of, or base employment decisions on, convictions for decriminalized behavior, including the non-commercial use and cultivation of cannabis, to meet the Cannabis Business Equity Incubator Program requirements.
The Board adopted a resolution adopting guiding principles to inform future legislation regulating emerging technology and urging the City Administrator to inform future legislation by convening a Working Group.
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the appointment of alternate directors to serve on the Transbay Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors.
The Board approved a motion appointing Bahlam Vigil, Nellie Selander, and Jason Chommanard to the Balboa Park Station Community Advisory Committee.
The Board approved a motion confirming the Mayor’s nomination for reappointment of Doreen Woo Ho to the Port Commission, for a term ending May 1, 2022.
The Board approved a motion confirming the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Victor Makras to the Port Commission, for a term ending May 1, 2020.
The Board approved a motion approving the Mayor's nomination for reappointment of V. Fei Tsen to the Treasure Island Development Authority Board of Directors, for a term ending February 26, 2022.
The Board approved a motion approving the Mayor's nomination for reappointment of Linda Richardson to the Treasure Island Development Authority Board of Directors, for a term ending April 28, 2022.
The Board approved a motion approving the Mayor's nomination for reappointment of Paul Giusti to the Treasure Island Development Authority Board of Directors, for a term ending April 28, 2022.
The Board approved a motion appointing Elinore Lurie and Margaret Graf to the Commission on the Aging Advisory Council.
The Board recognized Carolyn Light and Dave Andrade, living organ donors, with Certificates of Honor. Supervisor Yee presented a Certificate of Honor for the Week of the Young Child, accepted by Bev Melugin, Executive Director of the C5 Children’s Center. Supervisor Ronen presented a Certificate of Honor to the staff of the 1515 South Van Ness Avenue Navigation Center.
The Board held a hearing regarding an appeal of the Planning Department's determination that the proposed project at 590 Leland Avenue (demolishing a church and constructing five single-family homes) was exempt from environmental review. Fran Martin, on behalf of the Visitacion Valley Planning Alliance, presented the appeal. Several members of the public spoke in support. Josh Pollack, Lisa Gibson, and Esmeralda Jardines from the Planning Department defended their decision. David Rubinstein, the project sponsor, provided an overview of the project and requested the Board to uphold the Planning Department's decision. Corey Smith (San Francisco Housing Action Coalition) and Lisa Marie Studder supported the project. The Board voted to affirm the Categorical Exemption Determination and tabled motions to conditionally reverse the determination and prepare findings to reverse the determination.
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the Sheriff’s Department to enter into a second amendment to the existing agreement with Leaders in Community Alternatives (LCA) to extend the contract term by one year, approving the Sheriff Department’s program rules and regulations, and approving evidence of financial responsibility demonstrated by LCA.
The Board passed on first reading an ordinance amending the Transportation Code to establish a violation for motorized scooters that are a part of a Motorized Scooter Share Program, to be parked, left standing, or left unattended without a permit. The Public Works Code was amended to authorize DPW to abate or remove unauthorized scooters. Supervisors Fewer, Cohen, and Sheehy requested to be added as co-sponsors.
During the public comment period, speakers addressed various topics including environmental protections, religious concerns, experiences with the Board, being robbed, the city's sanctuary status, tourism restoration, taxi medallion holders, Senate Bill 1045, Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day, the California Schools and Local Communities Funding Act, the Flower Mart, pedestrian safety, healthcare, UCSF Mission Bay Campus, and classified information disclosure. Supervisor Peskin was excused from attendance at 5:25 p.m.
The Board adopted a resolution declaring April 24, 2018, as Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisor Ronen requested to be added as a co-sponsor.
The Board adopted a resolution urging the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to negotiate and execute a property exchange of 639 Bryant Street for 2000 Marin Street with Tishman Speyer Worldwide.
The Board approved a motion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on May 15, 2018, to hold a public hearing on a resolution approving a report of assessment costs for inspection and/or repair of blighted properties.
The Board approved Final Map 9376, a 13 residential unit and two commercial unit, mixed-use condominium project, located at 3501 Geary Boulevard, and adopted findings pursuant to the General Plan and Planning Code.
The Board approved Final Map 8999, a six residential unit condominium project, located at 270 Ocean Avenue, and adopted findings pursuant to the General Plan and Planning Code.
The Board voted to continue the Resolution supporting California State Senate Bill 1045 to the Board of Supervisors meeting of April 24, 2018.
The Board initially adopted the resolution, but then rescinded the vote and voted to continue the resolution to the Board of Supervisors meeting of April 24, 2018.
The Board found that the resolution being considered was purely commendatory.
The Board found that there was a need to take immediate action regarding the resolution being considered.
The Board adopted a resolution commending Kearny Street Workshop on its 45th anniversary and proclaiming April 19, 2018, “Kearny Street Workshop Day” in the City and County of San Francisco. Jon Givner from the City Attorney's Office provided clarification on legal aspects of the resolution.
Supervisor Kim introduced an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate 234-246 First Street (aka Phillips Building) as a Landmark.
Supervisor Stefani introduced an ordinance amending the Planning Code and the Zoning Map to establish the 2101 Lombard Street Special Use District.
Supervisor Tang introduced an ordinance amending the Planning Code by abolishing a nine-foot legislated setback on the west side of 19th Avenue between Quintara Street and Rivera Street, and revising the Zoning Map to rezone several parcels.
Supervisor Cohen introduced a resolution urging the Mayor to fund specific city-wide street cleaning priorities in the FY2018-2019 budget, including the Pit Stop expansion program, non-profit partner funding expansion, and equipment purchases.
Supervisor Fewer introduced a resolution urging the Sheriff’s Department and Department of Public Health to conduct a baseline assessment of existing food vendors to evaluate vendor alignment with the Good Food Purchasing standards.
Supervisor Peskin introduced a resolution opposing California State Assembly Bill 2989, which would increase the speed limit, triple the wattage, repeal the helmet requirement, and permit use of standup electric scooters on sidewalks.
Supervisor Tang introduced a resolution recognizing every April as National Donate Life Month in San Francisco and urging all San Franciscans to register as organ and tissue donors.
Supervisor Yee introduced a resolution urging the Recreation and Park Commission to remove the name of Julius Kahn from the playground located at West Pacific Avenue and Spruce Street and to rename the playground to recognize the value of immigrants and multicultural diversity to the City of San Francisco.
Supervisor Yee introduced a resolution urging the Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families to coordinate with the Department of the Environment to offer trainings and workshops for grantee organizations and their youth participants.
A motion was introduced concurring in the continuation of the Declaration of Local Emergency by the Mayor and in the actions taken to meet the emergency of flooding affecting the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's Moccasin Reservoir in Tuolumne County.
Supervisor Breed requested a hearing to discuss updates from the Work Group to Re-Envision the Jail Project and requesting the Sheriff's Department, Department of Public Health, and Taxpayer Advocates to report.
Supervisor Cohen requested a hearing on public safety investments in the City budget, identifying funding levels and opportunities for future spending priorities and requesting the Budget and Legislative Analyst, Police Department, and District Attorney to report.
Supervisor Cohen requested a hearing to identify the Youth Commission's budget priorities for FYs 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 and requesting the Youth Commission to report.
Supervisor Cohen requested a hearing to discuss budget priorities identified by the Board of Supervisors for FYs 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 and requesting the Budget and Legislative Analyst to report.
Supervisor Cohen requested a hearing on the clean-up timeline and disputes between federal regulators and the United States Navy on the percentage of Parcel G to be retested and the methodology for retesting soil at Hunters Point Shipyard and requesting various agencies to report.
Supervisor Kim requested a hearing on the annual Surplus Property Report to determine if any property should be transferred to the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development and requesting various agencies to report.
Supervisor Yee requested a hearing on pedestrian injuries and fatalities affecting seniors and how data on collisions is analyzed to make specific improvements, targeted enforcement, implementation of Vision Zero improvements, and education outreach and requesting various agencies to report.
A hearing was scheduled to consider objections to a report of assessment costs for inspection and/or repair of blighted properties ordered through the Accelerated Sidewalk Abatement Program.
A hearing was scheduled to consider objections to a report of assessment costs for sidewalk and curb repairs through the Sidewalk Inspection and Repair Program.
A hearing was scheduled to consider objections to a report of delinquent charges for code enforcement cases with delinquent assessment of costs and fees pursuant to the provisions of the Building Code and the Administrative Code.