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Supervisor Cohen arrived at the meeting at 2:03 p.m., after the initial roll call.

Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Sheehy, moved to approve the minutes from the April 3, 2018, Board Meeting. Following general public comment, the motion was approved with 10 ayes and Supervisor Safai absent.

Supervisor Safai arrived at the meeting at 2:05 p.m.

Mayor Mark Farrell discussed the City and County of San Francisco’s economic stability, past and current budget reserve, and the Resiliency Plan established to ensure action is taken when certain thresholds are met that threaten the City’s economy. No questions were submitted from Supervisors representing the odd districts. Following public comment, the matter was filed without further action.

The Board of Supervisors approved several ordinances under the consent agenda: Ordinance No. 117-18 amends the Health Code to designate the City Attorney to institute mental health conservatorship and assisted outpatient treatment proceedings. Ordinance No. 118-18 amends the Police Code to prohibit firearms at certain public gatherings. Ordinance No. 115-18 amends the Administrative Code to establish an Employee Regional Disaster Support Program. Ordinance No. 116-18 amends the Administrative Code regarding the Reentry Council eligibility age change. Ordinance No. 119-18 amends the Administrative Code regarding the Treasury Oversight Committee. Ordinance No. 120-18 amends the Municipal Elections Code to require a notice in the voter information pamphlet for measures involving Port Public Trust Property. All items were approved with 11 ayes.

Supervisors Safai, Cohen, and Sheehy requested to be added as co-sponsors to Ordinance 171284. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved to amend the ordinance, renaming the City’s ‘Slope Protection Act’ to ‘Slope and Seismic Hazard Zone Protection Act’, changing the application of the protection from properties that ‘exceeds an average slope of 25%’ to properties that ‘exceed an average slope of ‘4 horizontal to 1 vertical’, expanding the mandatory review requirements, adding review by a Structural Advisory Committee, and making other clarifying and conforming changes. The motion carried, and the amended ordinance was passed on first reading with 11 ayes.

The Board adopted several resolutions related to grant funding: Resolution No. 137-18 authorizes the application for, acceptance, and expenditure of $19,346,000 in OneBayArea Grant funds from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. Resolution No. 138-18 retroactively authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of $2,789,354 from the Federal Highway Administration for emergency relief to address severe erosion along O’Shaughnessy Boulevard. Resolution No. 139-18 retroactively authorizes the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant of $3,276,582 from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for park and community center projects. Resolutions No. 140-18, 141-18, and 142-18 retroactively authorize the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend grants from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the Victim Witness Assistance Program, the Elder Abuse Program, and the Innovative Response to Marginalized Victims Program, respectively. All resolutions were adopted with 11 ayes. Supervisor Cohen requested to be added as a co-sponsor to the resolutions regarding the victim assistance programs.

The Board took action on two additional items: Ordinance 180086, amending the Planning Code to allow the owner of premises leased to the City and County of San Francisco for a public safety-related use to resume a pre-existing Self-Storage use after the City vacates the property, was passed on first reading. Resolution 180331, affirming the Board of Supervisors commitment to environmental protection in Clipper Cove, was continued to the Board of Supervisors meeting of May 15, 2018.

The Board suspended Rule 5.36 to grant privilege of the floor to guests in recognition of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Supervisors introduced, welcomed, and presented Certificates of Honor to Minette Kwok, Alex Aquino, John Ena, Raj Desai, the Low Family (Judge Harry, Larry, and Allan), James Q. Chan, Howard Woo, Jun Gin “Ina” Lee, Takami Craddock, Traci Teraoka, and Anni Chung.

Members of the public provided comments on a variety of issues. Concerns were raised regarding sexual assaults of women and the statute of limitations, the San Francisco Public Library and use of radio frequency identification, attention to public comment and homelessness, encampment sweeps and the lack of solutions for the homeless, support of the Resolution recognizing Acoustic Neuroma Awareness Week, and the plight of Taxi medallion holders. Several speakers expressed concern about the encampment sweeps occurring throughout the City and the lack of solutions for the homeless.

The Board addressed several items for adoption without committee reference. Resolution 143-18 urges the Department of Real Estate to issue a request for proposals to develop market-rate housing and a new Fire Station 13 located at 530 Sansome Street. Resolution 144-18 supports California State Assembly Bill 2888, the Gun Violence Restraining Order. Resolution 145-18 recognizes Acoustic Neuroma Awareness Week. Motion M18-072 approves Final Map 9299, a mixed-use condominium project located at 1731-1741 Powell Street. All items were adopted/approved with 11 ayes.

File No. 180433, a resolution declaring support for California State Senate Bill 1024, the Animal Welfare and Violence Intervention Act of 2018, was severed from the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Agenda at the request of Supervisors Cohen and Fewer. The resolution was not adopted, with 4 ayes and 7 noes.

Several new pieces of legislation were introduced. Ordinance 180480, sponsored by Supervisor Ronen and others, amends the Administrative Code to establish the Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention. Ordinance 180481, sponsored by Supervisor Tang, amends the Building Code to establish a process for the Building Inspection Commission’s review of legislation proposed by the Board of Supervisors. Ordinance 180482, sponsored by Supervisors Tang and Safai, amends the Planning Code to create a pilot program removing public notice and Planning Commission review for certain uses in Neighborhood Commercial Districts in Supervisorial Districts 4 and 11. Ordinance 180483, sponsored by Supervisor Yee, amends the Planning Code regarding health services in the Ocean Avenue Neighborhood Commercial Transit District. Resolution 180484, sponsored by Supervisor Cohen and others, urges the Mayor to fund specific cross-departmental budget priorities. Motion 180485, sponsored by Supervisor Fewer, calls from the Rules Committee a proposed ordinance amending the Administrative Code regarding landlord operating and maintenance expenses. Motion 180488 enacts a 3% cost of living adjustment to the contract for Budget and Legislative Analyst Services.

Two hearings were scheduled. Hearing 180486, sponsored by Supervisors Breed and Cohen, will address funding and support for housing stabilization programs in Development Agreement projects. Hearing 180487, sponsored by Supervisor Peskin, will receive information on the Central Subway Project.

Proposed resolutions introduced at the request of a department included: Resolution 180439 (Public Utilities Commission) approving and authorizing the acquisition of easements from Lake Merced Golf Club for the Regional Groundwater Storage and Recovery Project, and Resolution 180440 (Sheriff) authorizing the Sheriff’s Department to execute a Fourth Amendment to the existing Agreement with ARAMARK Correctional Services, LLC, for jail food services to extend the contract term four months from July 1, 2018, to October 31, 2018.

Proposed resolutions introduced at the request of a department included: Resolution 180441 (Airport Commission) approving Professional Services Contract No. 50107.01 for the Management and Operation of the Airport’s Public and Employee Parking Facilities between New South Parking and the City, and Resolution 180442 (Airport Commission) approving a 2011 Lease and Use Agreement No. 18-0086 between Thomas Cook Airlines Limited and the City and County of San Francisco.

Supervisor Peskin requested a Letter of Inquiry to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on Use of Facilities Policies regarding the recent treatment of Filipino activist Jerome Succor Aba. The inquiry seeks information about policies on using airport facilities for denying passengers their rights, detaining passengers without legal counsel, the existence of detention quarters, and the relationship between the SFO and federal agencies like DHS and CBP.

The Board held in memoriam for Soni Wolf (Supervisor Sheehy), Rong Hai Lao (Supervisor Peskin), and Lee Radner (Supervisor Peskin).