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The Board retroactively approved the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families accepting and spending a $1,000,000 grant from the United States Department of Justice for the "STOP School Violence Program," covering October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2024. The action also amended the Annual Salary Ordinance to add a grant-funded position of Principal Administrative Analyst. (Ordinance No. 069-23 FINALLY PASSED)

The Board approved an ordinance amending the Planning Code to update and reorganize Neighborhood Commercial and Mixed Use Zoning District controls. Key changes include allowing Accessory Arts Activities and production/wholesaling to occupy more space, principally permitting Arts Activities, Job Training, Public Facilities, and Social Services in certain districts, permitting General Entertainment in the Folsom Street NCT District, and adjusting rules for bars and nighttime entertainment. (Ordinance No. 070-23 FINALLY PASSED)

The Board approved an ordinance amending the Planning Code to exempt existing gates, railings, and grillwork at Non-Residential uses from transparency requirements, subject to the provisions for noncomplying structures, and exempt Cannabis Retail uses from transparency requirements for gates, railings, and grillwork for a three-year period, provided the Cannabis use installs artwork on any new exempt gates, and require removal of gates, railings, and grillwork installed pursuant to that exemption when a Cannabis Retail use’s business permit becomes invalid or the business ceases to operate, and change the transparency requirement for gates, railings, and grillwork in Neighborhood Commercial Districts, Commercial Districts, Residential-Commercial Districts, and Mixed Use Districts from 75% to 20% open to perpendicular view with additional requirements for fire safety. Supervisor Dorsey was added as a co-sponsor. (Ordinance No. 071-23 FINALLY PASSED)

The Board approved an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to extend by 60 days the restrictions on evicting or imposing late fees on residential tenants who couldn't pay rent that came due during the COVID-19 emergency, including units where rent is controlled by the City. Supervisor Dorsey was added as a co-sponsor. (Ordinance No. 072-23 FINALLY PASSED)

The Board approved an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to revise the duties of the Small Business Commission by replacing the duty to coordinate an application and selection process to recognize outstanding contributions by small businesses during Small Business Month with a duty to coordinate activities to encourage the general public to support San Francisco small businesses during Small Business Month. (Ordinance No. 073-23 FINALLY PASSED)

The Board approved an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to remove the minimum cost criterion weighting for Design-Build and Construction Manager/General Contractor best value procurements. (Ordinance No. 074-23 FINALLY PASSED)

The Board approved an ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the San Francisco Police Officers’ Association, effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026. Supervisor Preston voted against the ordinance on First Reading and No on the Final vote as well. (Ordinance No. 068-23 FINALLY PASSED)

The Board authorized the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend grants from the Bay Area Young Survivors valued at up to $500,000 for the design and construction of a renovated seating area with memorial elements in Golden Gate Park. (Resolution No. 194-23 ADOPTED)

The Board retroactively authorized the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a $6,000,000 grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Portsmouth Square Renovation Project, covering July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2026. (Resolution No. 195-23 ADOPTED)

The Board retroactively authorized the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a $2,300,000 grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the South Sunset Clubhouse and Playground Renovation Project, covering July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2026. (Resolution No. 196-23 ADOPTED)

The Board retroactively authorized the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract with Michelin North America, Inc., for the lease of tires and associated services for SFMTA buses and trolleys. The contract is for seven years, starting April 1, 2023, with a total not-to-exceed amount of $18,900,000. (Resolution No. 179-23 ADOPTED)

The Board retroactively authorized the Port of San Francisco to accept and expend $70,000 in grant funds from the California Coastal Conservancy to fund the Islais Creek Interpretive Program from February 1, 2023, through February 29, 2024. (Resolution No. 197-23 ADOPTED)

The Board authorized the Office of Contract Administration to modify a contract with Bay Cities Produce Co, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $5,082,284.57 for a total not to exceed amount of $11,100,000 and extending the term by two years, from October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2026, for the purchase of fresh and frozen produce for Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFGH) and Laguna Honda Hospital (LHH) by Department of Public Health. (Resolution No. 198-23 ADOPTED)

The Board authorized the San Francisco Public Library to gift the Debenham Comedy Recording Collection to Emerson College. Supervisor Dorsey was added as the primary sponsor. (Resolution No. 199-23 ADOPTED)

The Board authorized the execution and delivery of multifamily housing revenue notes (tax-exempt) and (taxable) in a principal amount not to exceed $68,761,006 for the purpose of providing financing for the construction of an 80-unit multifamily rental housing project known as “Sunnydale HOPE SF Block 3A”. Supervisor Preston requested to be added as a co-sponsor. (Resolution No. 200-23 ADOPTED)

The Board approved and authorized the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to execute an Amended and Restated Loan Agreement with Sunnydale Block 3A Housing Partners, L.P., for a total loan amount not to exceed $14,862,818 to finance the construction of an 80-unit multifamily rental housing development for low-income households, which will be known as Sunnydale HOPE SF Block 3A (the "Project"), and (2) to execute a Loan Agreement with Sunnydale Commercial LLC, a California limited liability company, for a total loan amount not to exceed $12,409,247 to finance the community-serving commercial parcel connected to the 100% affordable housing Project (the “Commercial Project”) for a total amount not to exceed $27,272,065; and adopting findings that the loan agreements are consistent with the adopted Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program under the California Environmental Quality Act, the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development). Supervisor Preston requested to be added as a co-sponsor. (Resolution No. 201-23 ADOPTED)

The Board authorized the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to execute agreements with the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program, totaling $21,205,299 for the Sunnydale Block 3A project, including a loan to the Sunnydale Block 3A Housing Partners, L.P. for a 100% affordable housing project at 1545 Sunnydale Avenue and a grant to the City for public transportation improvements near 1545 Sunnydale Avenue,. Supervisor Preston requested to be added as a co-sponsor. (Resolution No. 202-23 ADOPTED)

The Board authorized the execution and delivery of a multifamily housing revenue note in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $76,000,000 for the purpose of providing financing for the construction of a 118-unit multifamily rental housing project known as “Hunters View Phase 3 - Vertical”. Supervisor Preston requested to be added as a co-sponsor. (Resolution No. 203-23 ADOPTED)

The Board approved and authorized the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to execute an Amended and Restated Loan Agreement with HV Partners 3, LP, a California limited partnership, for a total loan amount not to exceed $50,495,000 to finance the construction of a 118-unit multifamily rental housing development for low-income households, which will be known as Hunters View HOPE SF Vertical Phase III (the "Project"); adopting findings that the loan agreement is consistent with the adopted Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program under the California Environmental Quality Act, the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. Supervisor Preston requested to be added as a co-sponsor. (Resolution No. 204-23 ADOPTED)

The Board approved the execution of a First Amendment to the Loan Agreement with 4840 Mission Associates, L.P., to increase the loan amount by $8,977,307 for a new total loan amount not to exceed $37,728,757 to finance additional construction costs related to the 100% affordable, 137-unit multifamily rental housing development for low and moderate income households located at 4840 Mission Street. Supervisor Preston requested to be added as a co-sponsor. (Resolution No. 205-23 ADOPTED)

The Board approved the execution of a First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement with TURK 500 ASSOCIATES, L.P., to increase the loan amount by $4,266,311 for a new total loan amount not to exceed $23,805,311 to finance additional construction costs and loss of permanent financing related to the 100% affordable, 108-unit multifamily rental housing development (plus one staff unit) for low and moderate income households located at 555 Larkin Street in the Tenderloin neighborhood (“Project”); adopting findings that the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement is consistent with the General Plan, and the priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Resolution No. 206-23 ADOPTED)

The Board approved on first reading an ordinance repealing Chapter 12X of the Administrative Code, thereby removing prohibitions on City-funded travel to states, and the City’s entering into contracts with contractors in states that allow discrimination against LGBT individuals, have restrictive abortion laws, or have voter suppression laws. (PASSED ON FIRST READING)

The Board accepted Annual Surveillance Reports under Administrative Code, Section 19B.6, for the following departments: Airport, Arts Commission, Asian Art Museum, Child Support Services, City Administrator’s Office - Real Estate Division, Department of Emergency Management, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Department of Human Resources, Department of Public Health, Department of Public Works, Department of Technology, Fire Department, Human Services Agency, Municipal Transportation Agency, Police Department, Port of San Francisco, Public Library, Public Utilities Commission, Recreation and Park Department, Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Board, and War Memorial Department. (Resolution No. 207-23 ADOPTED)

The Board approved the appointment of Frederick Martin, for an indefinite term, to the African American Reparations Advisory Committee. (Motion No. M23-064 APPROVED)

The Board recognized Max Repka and Katie Torres from the Department of Emergency Management, the Latino Task Force (accepted by Gaynor Siataga, Rosine Garcia, and William Ortiz Cartegena), Captain Gavin McEachern from the Police Department, and the Lincoln Mustangs’ Boys Varsity Basketball Team with Certificates of Honor for their respective contributions.

The Board sat as a Committee of the Whole to hold a public hearing on the operational impact of labor disputes at the Felton Institute. Representatives from the Felton Institute, SEIU 1021, the Department of Public Health, and members of the public provided information and answered questions. (HEARD AND FILED)

The Board approved a resolution requesting the San Francisco Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) to study future management options for the Midtown Park Apartments and conduct a request for proposals for a facilitator to conduct a resident engagement process to inform this study. (Resolution No. 208-23 ADOPTED)

Several members of the public provided comment on various issues of concern.

The Board approved a resolution supporting Julie Su and urging her timely confirmation as United States Secretary of Labor. Supervisors Walton, Mandelman, and Stefani requested to be added as co-sponsors. (Resolution No. 209-23 ADOPTED)

The Board approved a resolution marking the 108th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and declaring April 24, 2023, as "Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day" in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisors Mandelman, Walton, Preston, Stefani, and Dorsey requested to be added as co-sponsors. (Resolution No. 210-23 ADOPTED)

The Board approved a motion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on May 16, 2023, 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. (Motion No. M23-066 APPROVED)

The Board approved a resolution supporting California State Assembly Resolution No. 59, introduced by Assembly Member Robert Rivas, to designate the week of May 8 through May 13, 2023, as 2023 Stuttering Awareness Week. Supervisors Walton, Stefani, Mandelman, and Engardio requested to be added as co-sponsors. (Resolution No. 211-23 ADOPTED)

The Board approved a resolution declaring the week of April 24 through April 30, 2023, to be Daniel Ellsberg Week in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisors Melgar and Preston requested to be added as co-sponsors. (Resolution No. 212-23 ADOPTED)

The Board approved a motion directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to purchase 20 copies of Matthew Desmond’s book “Poverty, by America” as necessary educational context for the City’s budget process. (Motion No. M23-067 APPROVED AS AMENDED)

The Board approved the appointment of Kurt Grimes to the Park, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Committee, term ending February 1, 2025. (Motion No. M23-068 APPROVED)

An ordinance was introduced to amend the Park Code to reduce the number of seats on the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Committee (PROSAC), provide for alternate members, and allow members to serve for more than four consecutive terms. (ASSIGNED to Rules Committee)

An ordinance was introduced to amend the Administrative Code to require the Controller to prepare an initial base budget to guide each City agency in preparation of its proposed two-year budget; to provide that these base budgets must include anticipated cost increases in agreements with nonprofit organizations to reflect inflation; and to adopt a City policy that departments will enter into multi-year grants when the need for a grant program will extend beyond a single year. (ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Budget and Finance Committee)

An ordinance was introduced to amend the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to provide that it is an incompatible activity for City elected officials and City employees to be employed by or receive compensation from a department contractor, and authorizing the Ethics Commission to waive the restriction for City elected officials and authorizing the employee’s appointing authority to waive the restriction for employees. (ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Rules Committee)

A resolution was introduced approving the eighth amendment to the contract between Heluna Health and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to provide comprehensive outreach and case management programming to meet the needs of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in San Francisco through the San Francisco Homeless Outreach Team; extending the contract term by six months for a total term of August 1, 2014, through December 31, 2023; increasing the contract amount by $1,388,989 for a total amount not to exceed $53,208,056; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City. (RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Homelessness and Behavioral Health Select Committee)

A resolution was introduced authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to execute a grant application for a grant to fund affordable housing development under the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Local Housing Trust Fund Program, for an amount not to exceed $5,000,000. (RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee)

A resolution was introduced recognizing and celebrating May 2023 as Asian Pacific Heritage Month in the City and County of San Francisco. (REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING)

A resolution was introduced declaring April 30 through May 6, 2023, as I Love Tenderloin Week in the City and County of San Francisco. (REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING)

A resolution was introduced urging the California State Senate to pass Senate Bill No. 83, introduced by Senator Scott Wiener, which will impose set timelines for investor-owned utilities, such as Pacific Gas and Electric Company, to complete electrical interconnection work after receiving the necessary permits for essential development projects, including affordable housing. (REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING)

A resolution was introduced supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 1226, Keep Families Close Act, authored by Assembly Member Matt Haney, to require the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to respect the rights of minor children to remain in contact with their incarcerated parents. (REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING)

A motion was introduced regarding the approval/rejection of the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Clarence Blanchard to the City Hall Preservation Advisory Commission, term ending January 13, 2024. (RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Rules Committee)

Hearing to consider objections to a report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for inspection and/or abatement of blighted conditions ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to Chapter 80 of the San Francisco Administrative Code, the costs thereof having been paid for out of a blight abatement fund; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M23-066, approved on April 25, 2023. (SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING to Board of Supervisors)

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Bonifacio Rei Q Salvador against the City and County of San Francisco for $39,223.18; the claim was filed on December 21, 2021; the claim involves alleged property damage and personal injury from a vehicle collision. (City Attorney) (RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.)

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to expend funds, subject to appropriation, to perform pre-design technical studies in support of cleanup of the Yosemite Slough Sediment Site as required by the interim settlement of the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s unlitigated claim against the City and County of San Francisco approved in Resolution No. 350-16 and Ordinance No. 18-20. (City Attorney) (RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.)

Resolution retroactively approving an agreement between the San Francisco Department of Public Health and the San Francisco Unified School District having anticipated revenue to the City of $1,000,000 or more for students with disabilities to receive special education and educationally related mental health services; and to authorize the Department of Public Health to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement or this Resolution. (Public Health Department) (RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Homelessness and Behavioral Health Select Committee.)

Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 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, to modify the methodology used for escalating the flat service fee associated with the provision of free luggage cart service in the Federal Inspection Service (FIS) Area. (Airport Commission) (RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Budget and Finance Committee.)