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Meeting on Technology Contracts, Homelessness, and Landmark Designation

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors met on April 19, 2022, addressing a range of issues including approving multiple large technology contract amendments, acting on ordinances related to homelessness and housing, and considering items for landmark designation. Public comment focused on concerns about street conditions, Muni service, and seismic safety. New legislation was introduced covering zoning, veterans services, cannabis equity grants, affordable housing, and city budget reserves. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to approving contract amendments for technology products and services, and action was taken on measures related to housing and homelessness. The meeting also included recognition of a couple's 70th wedding anniversary and resolutions expressing support for state and federal legislation.

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Unfinished Business

The Board passed an ordinance to delete the Trial Courts Courthouse Construction Fund and reduce court-imposed penalties for court construction.

The Board of Supervisors passed Ordinance No. 068-22, which amends the Administrative Code to delete the Trial Courts Courthouse Construction Fund. It also reduces the amounts the City previously added to court-imposed penalties, fines, or forfeitures in San Francisco to support the acquisition, rehabilitation, construction, and financing of courtrooms or courtroom buildings, based on the recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee. The Controller's office was responsible for this ordinance. The vote was 10-0, with Supervisor Melgar excused.

New Business

The Board approved a contract amendment with Staples for office supplies, increasing the contract amount and extending the term.

The Board adopted Resolution No. 151-22, authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into Amendment No. 2 to Contract 1000018782 with Staples Contract & Commercial, LLC, for the purchase of office supplies for City departments. The amendment increases the contract amount by $11,500,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $16,500,000 and extends the term by 15 months and 25 days from April 6, 2024, for a total contract duration of five years from August 1, 2020, through July 31, 2025. The item had a fiscal impact. The vote was 10-0, with Supervisor Melgar excused.

New Business

The Board approved several contract amendments related to technology marketplace purchases with various vendors, increasing the contract amounts with no changes to the duration.

President Walton requested that File Nos. 220175, 220176, 220177, 220178, and 220179 be called together. The Board adopted Resolution No. 152-22, authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to execute Amendment No. 4 to Contract 1000012604 with CCT Technologies, Inc. dba Computerland of Silicon Valley for the purchase of technology products and specialized services on an as-needed basis; increasing the contract amount by $18,900,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $62,900,000 with no change to the contract duration of five years from January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2023. The item had a fiscal impact. The vote was 10-0, with Supervisor Melgar excused. The Board adopted Resolution No. 154-22, authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to execute Amendment No. 2 to Contract 1000012606 with Cornerstone Technology Partners II JV for the purchase of technology products and specialized services on an as-needed basis; increasing the contract amount by $11,200,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $31,200,000 with no change to the total contract duration of five years from January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2023. The item had a fiscal impact. The vote was 10-0, with Supervisor Melgar excused. The Board adopted Resolution No. 155-22, authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to execute Amendment No. 3 to Contract 1000018903 with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for the purchase of technology products and specialized services on an as-needed basis; increasing the contract amount by $11,700,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $39,700,000 with no change to the total contract duration of five years from January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2023. The item had a fiscal impact. The vote was 10-0, with Supervisor Melgar excused. The Board adopted Resolution No. 156-22, authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to execute Amendment No. 3 to Contract 1000012610 with InterVision Systems, LLC for the purchase of technology products and specialized services on an as-needed basis; increasing the contract amount by $13,400,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $44,400,000 with no change to the total contract duration of five years from January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2023. The item had a fiscal impact. The vote was 10-0, with Supervisor Melgar excused. The Board adopted Resolution No. 157-22, authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to execute Amendment No. 4 to Contract 1000012618 with XTech JV for the purchase of technology products and specialized services on an as-needed basis; increasing the contract amount by $35,700,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $115,700,000 with no change to the total contract duration of five years from January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2023. The item had a fiscal impact. The vote was 10-0, with Supervisor Melgar excused.

New Business

The Board approved a contract amendment with Zones, LLC for technology marketplace purchases, increasing the contract amount with no changes to the duration.

The Board adopted Resolution No. 158-22, authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to execute Amendment No. 2 to Contract 1000012619 with Zones, LLC for the purchase of technology products and specialized services on an as-needed basis; increasing the contract amount by $3,600,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $23,600,000 with no changes to the contract duration of five years from January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2023. The item had a fiscal impact. The vote was 10-0, with Supervisor Melgar excused.

New Business

The Board retroactively approved the acceptance and expenditure of a grant for the Behavioral Health Response and Rescue Project Supplemental.

The Board adopted Resolution No. 159-22, retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $5,052,171.99 from the Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration through the California Department of Health Care Services for participation in the “Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (MHBG) - Behavioral Health Response and Rescue Project (BHRRP) Supplemental,” for the period of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2025. Mayor and Haney were sponsors. The vote was 10-0, with Supervisor Melgar excused.

New Business

The Board designated agencies qualified to participate in the 2022 Annual Joint Fundraising Drive.

The Board adopted Resolution No. 160-22, designating those agencies qualified to participate in the 2022 Annual Joint Fundraising Drive for officers and employees of the City and County of San Francisco. The City Administrator was the responsible party. The vote was 10-0, with Supervisor Melgar excused.

New Business

The Board approved the issuance of bonds by the Treasure Island Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District.

The Board adopted Resolution No. 161-22, supplementing Resolution No. 7-17, of the City and County of San Francisco Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District No. 1 (Treasure Island) (IRFD), to authorize the issuance and sale of one or more series of bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $30,000,000, approving related documents, approving bonds for purposes of Internal Revenue Code, Section 147(f), approving a debt policy for the IRFD, and determining other matters in connection therewith. The Mayor was the sponsor. The item had a fiscal impact. The vote was 10-0, with Supervisor Melgar excused.

New Business

The Board approved the acquisition of real property on Carroll Avenue for the Fire Department and approved a memorandum of understanding with the Port.

The Board adopted Resolution No. 162-22, approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Fire Department to: 1) execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Prologis, L.P. to purchase real property located at 1236 Carroll Avenue for a purchase price of $38,500,000 plus closing costs, for a total cost not to exceed $40,000,000; 2) execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Port to transfer jurisdiction of real property located at 1236 Carroll Avenue at fair market value plus closing costs, for a total cost not to exceed $6,000,000; 3) place both properties under the jurisdiction of the Fire Department; and 4) adopt the Planning Department's findings. Mayor, Walton, Safai and Mar were sponsors. The item had a fiscal impact. The vote was 10-0, with Supervisor Melgar excused.

New Business

The Board passed the first reading of an ordinance to establish the Shelter Grievance Advisory Committee and codify the City's Shelter Grievance Policy.

The Board passed on first reading an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Shelter Grievance Advisory Committee to advise the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing regarding policies and procedures for clients of City-funded shelters to appeal denial of shelter services; and to codify the City’s Shelter Grievance Policy establishing an administrative appeal process for clients of City-funded shelters denied shelter services for violating a shelter’s rules. Supervisor Mar requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Walton, Chan, Peskin, Preston, Haney, Melgar, Ronen and Mar were sponsors. The vote was 9-1, with Supervisor Mandelman voting no and Supervisor Melgar excused.

New Business

The Board authorized the Mayor to sign petitions for City parcels for the formation of the Excelsior Community Benefit District.

The Board adopted Resolution No. 145-22, authorizing the Mayor to sign petitions in the affirmative for the proposed formation of a property and business improvement district to be named the Excelsior Community Benefit District, with respect to certain parcels of real property owned by the City that would be subject to assessment in said district. Safai was the sponsor. The vote was 10-0, with Supervisor Melgar excused.

New Business

The Board passed the first reading of an ordinance requiring labor compliance bonds for certain residential construction projects.

The Board passed on first reading an ordinance amending the Police Code to add Article 33O to require owners of certain residential construction projects to maintain a labor compliance bond and to condition release of such bond on specified reporting and labor standards compliance for work on the project; and amending the Building Code to require owners of such projects to file a labor compliance bond as a condition of receiving a permit for construction. Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Haney, Preston, Mar, Melgar and Mandelman were sponsors. The vote was 10-0, with Supervisor Melgar excused.

New Business

The Board passed the first reading of an ordinance designating the Clay Theatre as a landmark.

The Board passed on first reading an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate 2261 Fillmore Street (aka Clay Theatre), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0630, Lot No. 002, as a Landmark; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Stefani, Peskin, Preston and Mandelman were sponsors. The vote was 10-0, with Supervisor Melgar excused.

New Business

The Board passed the first reading of an ordinance regarding limits on the storage and use of DNA profiles, after amending the ordinance.

The Board amended and passed on first reading an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to prohibit the Police Department or other City departments from uploading or storing DNA profiles from crime victims reference samples (“Victim Reference DNA Profiles”) in any City DNA database that is not subject to the federal and state rules governing Combined DNA Index Systems (“CODIS”) databases (“Non-CODIS DNA Databases”), and from storing DNA profiles obtained from crime scene evidence (“Evidentiary DNA Profiles”) in any Non-CODIS DNA Database for longer than 60 days. Ronen, Walton and Preston were sponsors. The vote was 10-0, with Supervisor Melgar excused.

New Business

The Board approved the appointment of Dennis J. Herrera as a Director of the San Francisco Bay Area Regional Water System Financing Authority.

The Board adopted Resolution No. 153-22, appointing Dennis J. Herrera as a Director of the San Francisco Bay Area Regional Water System Financing Authority, for the remainder of the four-year term ending June 30, 2023. Mayor was the sponsor. The vote was 10-0, with Supervisor Melgar excused.

New Business

The Board approved several appointments to the San Francisco Health Authority.

The Board approved Motion No. M22-062, appointing Jian Qing Zhang, term ending January 15, 2023, Roland Pickens, Emily Webb, Joseph Woo, Steven Fugaro, Steve Fields, terms ending January 15, 2024, and Eddie Chan, term ending January 15, 2025, to the San Francisco Health Authority. (Rules Committee). The vote was 10-0, with Supervisor Melgar excused.

Remarks

The Board recognized Angelina and Jose De Anda on their 70th Wedding Anniversary.

Supervisor Ronen introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Angelina and Jose De Anda on the occasion of their 70th Wedding Anniversary and in recognition of their contributions to the Mission District. President Walton shared in this commendation.

Public Testimony

Members of the public spoke on concerns ranging from health hazards and homeless encampments, to Muni service and seismic evaluations of buildings.

Michael Halperin expressed concerns regarding health hazards on the streets. Gilbert Crisswell expressed concerns regarding the Municipal Transportation Agency, service cuts, and the number of bus drivers who are out on sick leave. David Osgood suggested the Board look into two high rise buildings that need further evaluation for seismic issues. Mary Eliza expressed concerns regarding a future Board meeting that will address John F. Kennedy Drive and street access. Joe Kunzler expressed concerns regarding the rampant homeless encampments. Joel Schnall expressed concerns regarding the excessive vandalism in their neighborhood.

Consent Agenda

The Board adopted a resolution recognizing Proposition C and the work of the Our City, Our Home Oversight Committee and another supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 1621 regarding unserialized firearms.

The Board adopted Resolution No. 149-22, recognizing Proposition C and the work of the Our City, Our Home Oversight Committee, as essential for San Francisco to effectively build housing, fund mental health and substance abuse programs, with the goal to end homelessness, and urging the Board to adopt the Committee’s reconditions. Supervisors Chan, Preston, Melgar, and Mar requested to be added as co-sponsors. The Board adopted Resolution No. 150-22, supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 1621, introduced by Assembly Members Mike Gipson, Al Muratsuchi, and Phil Ting on January 10, 2022, which would require that ghost gun parts and kits cannot be sold in the state until they are treated as firearms under federal law, the parts must be sold with a serial number, and the buyer must undergo a background check. Supervisors Mandelman and Preston requested to be added as co-sponsors.

Consent Agenda

The Board referred a resolution regarding California's Behavioral Health Continuum and a street name change proposal to committees for further consideration but adopted a resolution requesting increased state and federal funding for special education.

Supervisor Preston requested that File No. 220397, a resolution urging the California State Legislature to pass California State Senate Bill Nos. 929, 965, 970, 1035, 1154, 1227, 1238, and 1416, on legislation modernizing California's Behavioral Health Continuum, be REFERRED to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee. Supervisor Safai requested to be added as a co-sponsor. The Board adopted Resolution No. 148-22, requesting State and Federal governments to fulfill their obligations to local school districts for special education funding. Supervisors Preston, Chan, Safai, and Melgar requested to be added as co-sponsors. Supervisor Ronen requested that File No. 220398 be severed so it may be considered separately. President Walton requested that File No. 220401, a resolution declaring the intention of the Board to rename Hahn Street between Visitacion Avenue and Sunnydale Avenue to Mrs. Jackson Way, be REFERRED to the Land Use and Transportation Committee.

Legislation Introduced

Supervisor Dorsey introduced an ordinance to update and reorganize neighborhood commercial and mixed-use zoning district controls, which was then substituted and assigned under the 30 day rule to Land Use and Transportation Committee.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to update and reorganize Neighborhood Commercial and Mixed Use Zoning District controls. 04/05/22; ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Transportation Committee, expires on 5/5/2022. 04/08/22; REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT. 04/19/22; SUBSTITUTED AND ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Transportation Committee.

Legislation Introduced

Supervisor Preston introduced an ordinance to de-appropriate funds for a Haight drop-in center and re-appropriate funds for wellness checks and behavioral health outreach in District 5.

Ordinance de-appropriating $90,000 previously appropriated to the Department of Public Health (DPH) for a drop-in center for people experiencing homelessness in the Haight and re-appropriating $90,000 to DPH for wellness checks, behavioral health outreach, and case management services for people experiencing homelessness in District 5 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022. ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

Legislation Introduced

Supervisor Safai introduced an ordinance to place the County Veterans Service Officer under the Department of Disability and Aging Services, updating reporting requirements and administrative support.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to place the County Veterans Service Officer (“Officer”) under the Department of Disability and Aging Services (DAS) rather than the Department of Administrative Services; give the Director of the DAS authority to nominate the Officer; update annual reporting requirements of the Officer to the Board of Supervisors and Mayor; and provide administrative support to the Veterans’ Affairs Commission. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Rules Committee, expires on 5/19/2022.

Legislation Introduced

The Mayor and Supervisor Mandelman introduced a resolution to retroactively accept and expend a grant for the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of Cannabis to accept and expend a grant award from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development for the Local Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions in the amount of $4,464,579.96 for a term from March 15, 2022, through October 31, 2023. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

Legislation Introduced

The Mayor and Supervisor Ronen introduced a resolution to retroactively accept and expend federal funds to assist customers with account arrears due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to accept and expend federal funds sourced by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and administered by the State Water Resources Control Board and the California Community Services Department, in the total amounts of $7,309,988 and $3,641,734 respectively. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

Legislation Introduced

The Mayor and Supervisor Safai introduced a resolution to retroactively approve the HOME Investment Partnership American Rescue Plan Program and authorize application for a grant.

Resolution retroactively approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 HOME Investment Partnership American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Program; and authorizing the Mayor to apply for, accept, and expend the City’s FY2021-2022 HOME-ARP Program grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $18,707,742 for the term of July 1, 2021, through September 30, 2030. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

Legislation Introduced

The Mayor and Supervisors Preston, Ronen, Safai and Mar introduced a resolution approving a ground lease and loan agreement for an affordable housing development on Jones Street.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property and the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to enter into a Ground Lease for real property owned by the City located at 180 Jones Street (“Property”) with 180 Jones Associates, L.P. and approving and authorizing a Loan Agreement in an amount not to exceed $13,950,000 for a minimum loan term of 57 years. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

Legislation Introduced

Supervisor Melgar and Mandelman introduced a resolution approving the issuance and sale of revenue obligations for The Brandeis School of San Francisco.

Resolution approving the Issuance and Sale of Revenue Obligations by the California Enterprise Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $8,500,000 to refinance the acquisition, construction, installation, rehabilitation, equipping and/or furnishing of educational and related facilities to be owned and operated by The Brandeis School of San Francisco. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.

Legislation Introduced

Supervisor Melgar and others introduced a resolution for a 90-day extension for the Planning Commission to review Conditional Use Appeals.

Resolution extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 220130) amending the Planning Code to allow the signatures of Verified Tenants to count towards the threshold needed to permit an appeal of a Conditional Use authorization. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Legislation Introduced

Supervisor Peskin and others introduced a resolution designating April 24, 2022, as "Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day".

Resolution designating April 24, 2022, as “Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day” in the City and County of San Francisco. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Legislation Introduced

A motion was made to schedule the Board to sit as a Committee of the Whole for two public hearings in May regarding assessment costs for the Sidewalk Inspection and Repair Program and blighted properties.

Motion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on May 17, 2022, at 4:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on a Resolution approving a report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for work done or caused to be done through the Sidewalk Inspection and Repair Program. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. Motion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on May 17, 2022, at 4:00 p.m., 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 ordered to be performed by said Director. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Hearing

Supervisors Mandelman and Ronen requested a hearing on conditions at the Psychiatric Emergency Services Unit at San Francisco General Hospital.

Hearing on conditions at the Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) unit at San Francisco General Hospital and private psychiatric emergency services; and requesting the Department of Public Health, SEIU 1021, Street Crisis Response Team, Police Department, and Hospital Council to report. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee.

Hearing

Supervisors Safai and Ronen requested a hearing to consider the City's budget reserves.

Hearing to consider the City's budget reserves, including current balances, legal requirements and known obligations; and requesting the Office of the Controller and Mayor's Office of Budget to report. RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Legislation Introduced

Proposed ordinances from the City Attorney regarding the settlement of multiple lawsuits involving the City and County of San Francisco were introduced and assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

Numerous proposed ordinances from the City Attorney regarding settlement of lawsuits were introduced and assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee, including: Settlement of Lawsuit - Lauren Jones - $95,000. Settlement of Lawsuit - Francine Austin - $90,000. Settlement of Lawsuit - Floridalma Jeronimo, Gerardo Perez - $125,000. Settlement of Lawsuit - Angelo Dumlao - $100,000. Settlement of Lawsuit - Jonathan Tuse and Sarah Falconer - $525,000. Settlement of Lawsuit - Michael Kliment and Linda Kliment as Co-Successors-In Interest for Decedent, Christopher Paul Kliment - $1,500,000. Settlement of Lawsuit - Scott Crayne - $45,000. Settlement of Lawsuit - Martin Collins - $35,000. Settlement of Lawsuit - Leslie Drapkin - $75,000. Settlement of Lawsuit - Rodrigo Frias Mier - $85,000.

Legislation Introduced

Resolutions were proposed regarding contract amendments with Community Forward SF Inc. and the Regents of the University of California, a report of assessment costs for the Sidewalk Inspection and Repair Program and blighted properties, and a lease extension option for the Airport Commission, and were all assigned to the relevant committees.

Proposed resolutions: Contract Amendment - Community Forward SF Inc. Not to Exceed $38,800,000. Contract Amendment - Regents of the University of California - Not to Exceed $86,533,675. Report of Assessment Costs - Sidewalk Inspection and Repair Program. Report of Assessment Costs for Blighted Properties. Lease Extension Option Exercise - Michael C. Mitchell - Annual Base Rent $146,069.

Remarks

Supervisor Rafael Mandelman requested for a recommendation on a new procurement process for low-value Chapter 21 contracts.

From: Supervisor Rafael Mandelman. To: City Administrator. Requesting: A recommendation on a new procurement process for low-value Chapter 21 contracts. The recommendation for a new procurement process should encompass the full life-cycle of the contract, starting from the solicitation process and ending with contract expiration.