The San Francisco Board of Supervisors met remotely on April 20, 2021, covering a range of issues from COVID-19 rent forgiveness to cannabis regulations. The board approved several ordinances on the consent agenda, including measures to forgive rent for nonresidential tenants impacted by COVID-19, approve a grid interconnection with PG&E, designate a building as a landmark, reinstate the Shelter Monitoring Committee, and waive certain employer reporting requirements. The Board also heard public testimony regarding the implementation of the #30RightNow campaign. A key item was the continuation of an emergency ordinance regarding workplace ventilation standards. New business included the approval of contracts for behavioral health services, Oracle products, and in-kind gifts for homelessness support. Additionally, the board adopted resolutions supporting state and federal legislation on various issues. Several items related to budgetary matters and capital expenditure plans were approved. Notably, they initiated the process to designate Lincoln Park "City Cemetery" as a historical landmark.
The board approved Ordinance No. 059-21, authorizing the City Administrator to amend certain leases and forgive rent due between April 2020 and December 2020 for nonresidential tenants. This also waived Administrative Code and Environmental Code requirements enacted after the most recent lease modification to expedite rent forgiveness due to COVID-19 related financial hardships.
Ordinance No. 058-21 was approved, regarding a Transmission Facilities Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company to interconnect City-owned transmission facilities to the electric grid. The agreement totals $21,165,000 for a term of four years and three months, commencing in April 2021 and ending in June 2025. Certain provisions of the Administrative and Environment Codes were waived.
The board approved Ordinance No. 060-21, amending the Planning Code to designate 1830 Sutter Street (aka Japanese YWCA/Issei Women’s Building) as a Landmark under Article 10 of the Planning Code. This action affirmed the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act and included findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302, as well as consistency with the General Plan and priority policies.
Ordinance No. 061-21 was approved, amending the Administrative Code to reinstitute the Shelter Monitoring Committee and change its expiration date from December 31, 2020, to July 1, 2022.
Ordinance No. 062-21 was approved, amending the Administrative Code to waive the requirement for employers to report compliance with the Health Care Security Ordinance for 2020 and codifying the previous waiver for 2019. It also amended the Police Code to waive the requirement for employers to report compliance with the Fair Chance Ordinance for 2020 and codifying the previous waiver for 2019.
Supervisor Safai moved to continue the emergency ordinance requiring property owners of high-rise buildings to certify compliance with workplace ventilation standards. The motion to continue to the April 27, 2021, meeting carried.
The board passed on the first reading an ordinance retroactively authorizing the Public Defender’s Office to accept and expend grants from the Crankstart Foundation and Kelson Foundation to expand the Clean Slate Unit. The ordinance also amended the Annual Salary Ordinance to add two grant-funded positions: one Attorney and one Legal Assistant.
Resolution No. 160-21 was adopted, approving Amendment No. 1 to the agreement between Central City Hospitality House and the Department of Public Health for behavioral health services. This increased the agreement by $6,289,377, for a total not to exceed $15,093,612, and extended the term by one and one-half years, from June 30, 2021, to December 31, 2022.
Resolution No. 161-21 was adopted, authorizing the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with Mythics, Inc. for the purchase of Oracle products, with a not to exceed amount of $60,000,000 for a five-year term from May 1, 2021, through April 30, 2026, with one five-year option to extend.
Resolution No. 162-21 was adopted, authorizing the City's Chief Information Officer to enter a customer participation agreement with Oracle America, Inc., under which City employees will provide customer feedback. Oracle America, Inc. receives a perpetual, irrevocable license to use the City’s feedback for any purpose, without identifying the City or its employees.
Resolution No. 163-21 was adopted, retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend grant funding from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Rossi Pool Renovation Project. The grant is in the amount of $1,622,072 for the period of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2024, with a maintenance requirement through June 30, 2048.
Resolution No. 164-21 was adopted, retroactively authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to accept an in-kind gift from Tipping Point Community for strategic and operational housing consultant services related to the City’s Shelter in Place Hotel Rehousing proposal. The gift is valued at up to $125,000 for the period of December 21, 2020, through December 31, 2021.
Resolution No. 159-21 was adopted, approving the City’s ten-year capital expenditure plan for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2022-2031, pursuant to Administrative Code, Section 3.20.
An ordinance was passed on first reading suspending provisions of the Graffiti Removal and Abatement Ordinance and waiving certain unpaid fees and fines due to the COVID-19 pandemic emergency.
An ordinance was passed on first reading amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Public Utilities Commission to contract with developers that are installing infrastructure to install electric equipment that the Public Utilities Commission would otherwise be required to install.
Motion No. M21-063 was approved, regarding the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of James Byrne to the Police Commission, for a term ending April 30, 2024.
The board held a hearing on the appeal of the Planning Department's determination of exemption from environmental review under CEQA for a project at 2651-2653 Octavia Street. Speakers for and against the project presented their arguments. The hearing was then filed.
Motion No. M21-062, affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 2651-2653 Octavia Street is categorically exempt from further environmental review was approved.
The board tabled Motion 210277 and Motion 210278 both regarding the environmental categorization of 2651-2653 Octavia Street.
During the public comment period, several individuals expressed support for the #30RightNow campaign to reduce the HUD standard to 30% of a tenant's income. Others voiced their support for the resolution designating April 24, 2021, as "Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day." Concerns were raised regarding a certain residential tenant building, public corruption at the Department of Building Inspection, and the closure of physical City offices.
Resolution No. 173-21 was adopted, urging support for eliminating the United States Senate filibuster.
Resolution No. 174-21 was adopted, supporting United States House Resolution (H.R.) No. 842, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021.
Resolution No. 175-21 was adopted, supporting Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and Senator Patty Murray’s (D-WA), Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women’s Health Act of 2021.
Resolution No. 176-21 was adopted, recognizing the commencement of Ramadan.
Resolution No. 165-21 was adopted, extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 210116) amending the Planning Code to require Conditional Use authorization for certain large residence developments in Residential, House (RH) zoning districts.
Resolution No. 180-21 was adopted, supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 490, “The Angelo Quinto Act of 2021,” to prohibit law enforcement from authorizing techniques or transport methods that involve a substantial risk of positional asphyxia.
Motion No. M21-064 approved Paul Wells to be reappointed, term ending November 19, 2022, to the Bicycle Advisory Committee
Motion No. M21-065 approved Final Map No. 10134, a seven lot vertical subdivision project consisting of 125 apartment units, located at 88 Broadway, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0140, Lot No. 007
Motion No. M21-066 approved Final Map No. 10166, a 24 residential unit and five commercial unit, mixed-use condominium project, located at 42 Otis Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3505, Lot No. 020
Motion No. M21-067 approved Final Map No. 10242, a ten residential unit and one commercial unit, mixed-use condominium project, located at 2255 Taraval Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2393, Lot No. 040.
Resolution No. 177-21 was adopted, supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 257, authored by Assembly Member Lorena Gonzalez of District 80, to enact the Fast Food Accountability and Standards (FAST) Recovery Act, legislation that would empower and protect California’s half-a-million fast food workers.
An amendment of the Whole Bearing Same Title was adopted, with changes to 'WHEREAS, California Assembly Member Nazarian sponsored Assembly Bill No. 1915 to require the Instructional Quality Commission to consider including the Armenian genocide in the California Department of Education’s History-Social Science Content Standards, which the Department formally included in 2017; and’ to ‘WHEREAS, The California Department of Education includes the Armenian Genocide in its History-Social Science Contents Standards and framework, including resources for teachers to facilitate thoughtful classroom discussions; and’. Resolution No. 178-21 was subsequently adopted as amended.
Resolution No. 179-21 was adopted, recognizing the month of April as Earthquake Preparedness Month.
A motion to continue to the Board of Supervisors meeting of April 27, 2021 was carried.
An ordinance was introduced amending the Police Code to allow Cannabis Business Permit applicants to qualify as Equity Incubators, specify support requirements for Equity Incubators, give processing priority to Equity Applicants and holders of Temporary Cannabis Business Permits, prohibit certain ownership transfers, require equity commitments for permit amendments, clarify application withdrawal rules, and authorize the Director of the Office of Cannabis to require applicants to submit information within 45 days.
An ordinance was introduced appropriating $122,785,000 of proceeds from Series 2021C Transportation and Road Improvement General Obligation (GO) Bonds to the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) for street and transit projects; $425,000,000 of proceeds from Series 2021D Health and Recovery General Obligation Bonds; $90,000,000 from Series 2021E Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response General Obligation Bonds.
An ordinance was introduced amending the Planning Code to designate Ingleside Terraces Sundial and Sundial Park, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6917B, Lot No. 001, situated within Entrada Court, as a Landmark under Article 10 of the Planning Code.
An ordinance was introduced retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $6,000,000 from the Crankstart Foundation to support the Healing Justice Initiative; and amending Ordinance No. 166-20 to provide for the addition of four grant funded positions.
A resolution was introduced retroactively authorizing the Office of Cannabis to accept and expend a grant award in the amount of $2,055,841.43 from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development for the Local Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions.
A resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for Lincoln Park, formerly known as City Cemetery, at Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1313, Lot No. 029.
A resolution was introduced urging Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Public Utilities Commission to extend the utility shut-off moratorium past June 30, 2021, and forgive utility debt beginning March 2020.
A resolution was introduced urging the passage of the United States Senate Bill 910, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking (SAFE) Act of 2021, and the urgent introduction of federal legislation to legalize cannabis.
A resolution was introduced supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 897, introduced on February 17, 2021, by Assembly Member Kevin Mullin (AD-22), which would authorize eligible entities to establish and participate in a regional climate network, require the regional climate network to develop a regional climate adaptation plan, and authorize the regional climate network to engage in activities to address climate change.
A resolution was introduced supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 1177, authored by Assembly Member Miguel Santiago, the California Public Banking Option, to expand access to banking services for unbanked and underbanked Californians.
A resolution was introduced supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 666, which was introduced on February 12, 2021, by Assembly Member David Chiu (AD- 17), and would require the State Department of Health Care Services to issue a workforce needs assessment report.
A resolution was introduced supporting the rights of workers at Imperfect Foods to unionize and negotiate a fair contract.
A resolution was introduced proclaiming May 7, 2021, through May 14, 2021, as the Sixth Annual San Francisco Affordable Housing Week in the City and County of San Francisco.
A resolution was introduced supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 937, “The VISION Act,” authored by Assembly Member Wendy Carrillo, to prohibit any state or local agency from arresting or facilitating assisting with the arrest, confinement, detention, transfer, interrogation, or deportation of an individual for an immigration enforcement purpose.
A Motion regarding the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Julia Prochnik to the Treasure Island Development Authority Board of Directors, for a term ending February 26, 2025 was introduced.
A Motion regarding the Mayor's nomination for appointment of Shruti Gandhi to the Retirement Board, for a term ending February 20, 2024 was introduced.
A request for a Hearing on the Fiscal Years (FYs) 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 fixed two-year budgets and to receive a mid-cycle budget update from the Airport was introduced.
A request for a Hearing on the Fiscal Years (FYs) 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 fixed two-year budgets and to receive a mid-cycle budget update from the Municipal Transportation Agency was introduced.
A request for a Hearing on the Fiscal Years (FYs) 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 fixed two-year budgets and to receive a mid-cycle budget update from the Public Utilities Commission was introduced.
A request for a Hearing on the Fiscal Years (FYs) 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 fixed two-year budgets and to receive a mid-cycle budget update from the Port was introduced.
A request for a Hearing on Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021 nine-month budget status report was introduced.
A request for a Hearing to discuss the status of Public Works' 24-Hour Pit Stop Program and the expansion of public bathroom access throughout the City of San Francisco was introduced.
A request for a Hearing to review the response to Motor Vehicle Stunt Driving and receive updates on the Ordinance amending the Police and Transportation Codes was introduced.
A Hearing to consider appointing one member, term ending April 30, 2025, to the Police Commission was introduced.
A Hearing to consider appointing two members, terms ending March 1, 2023, and two members, terms ending March 1, 2025, to the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board was introduced.
An ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Mohammad Joiyah against the City and County of San Francisco for $200,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 6, 2018, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-18-568689 and involves an employment dispute was introduced.
A resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Airport Luggage Cart Lease and Operating Agreement No. 19-0069 between Smarte Carte, Inc., as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission was introduced.
A resolution approving a contract amendment between the City and County of San Francisco and San Francisco New Deal, for feeding services for Alternative Shelter locations, to extend the contract term by twelve months for a total term of May 18, 2020, through May 17, 2022, and to increase the contract amount by $9,917,050 for a total not to exceed amount of $19,834,100 to commence on May 18, 2021, was introduced.
A resolution approving a contract amendment between the City and County of San Francisco and SMG Food and Beverage LLC, for feeding services for Alternative Shelter locations, to extend the contract term by twelve months for a total term of May 18, 2020, through May 17, 2022, and to increase the contract amount by $9,479,817 for a total not to exceed amount of $18,959,634 to commence on May 18, 2021, was introduced.