The San Francisco Board of Supervisors met on May 10, 2022, covering a range of topics including settlement approvals, grant authorizations, legislative updates, and public commentary. The board approved settlements for several lawsuits, authorized the acceptance and expenditure of multiple grants related to public health and transportation, and advanced legislation addressing staffing and supply shortages. Public comment focused heavily on concerns regarding the Redistricting Task Force and the flawed process that needs further review, affordable housing, as well as support for the National Stuttering Awareness Week resolution.
Unfinished Business
The board reviewed and approved the settlement of a lawsuit against Fong & Chan Architects, Inc. regarding the San Francisco General Hospital Rebuild Project.
The Board approved Ordinance No. 079-22, finally passing the settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City against Fong & Chan Architects, Inc., involving allegations of professional negligence and breach of contract in the design of the San Francisco General Hospital Rebuild Project, resulting in a net payment to San Francisco of $6,600,000.
Unfinished Business
The board approved the settlement of a lawsuit filed by Penny Mims against the City and individual defendant Dorian Carr concerning an employment dispute.
The Board approved Ordinance No. 080-22, finally passing the settlement of the lawsuit filed by Penny Mims against the City and Dorian Carr, for $150,000 involving an employment dispute.
Unfinished Business
The board approved a settlement related to alleged civil rights violations at the Juvenile Justice Center.
The Board approved Ordinance No. 081-22, finally passing the settlement of the lawsuit filed by I.H. against the City for $100,000, involving alleged civil rights violations at the Juvenile Justice Center.
Unfinished Business
The board authorized the settlement of a lawsuit against PG&E for failing to defend and indemnify the City regarding damages from a landslide caused by a PG&E construction project.
The Board approved Ordinance No. 082-22, finally passing the settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City against Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PGE) for $6,750,000, involving PGE’s failure to defend and indemnify the City for homeowner damages claims arising from a landslide caused by a PGE construction project, with PGE also performing trench repairs.
Unfinished Business
The board approved the settlement of a lawsuit regarding personal injuries from a trip and fall accident on O’Farrell Street.
The Board approved Ordinance No. 083-22, finally passing the settlement of the lawsuit filed by Fanny Lam against the City for $375,000, involving personal injuries arising from a trip and fall accident on O’Farrell Street.
New Business
The board approved an ordinance to allow short-term contract extensions and amendments to address staffing and supply shortages.
The Board passed on first reading Ordinance No. 220392, amending the Administrative Code to authorize short-term extensions for construction contracts, goods and services contracts, and grants to mitigate staffing shortages, and to authorize amendments to modify scope and compensation for goods and services contracts to mitigate supply shortages.
New Business
The board approved an amendment to a contract for industrial supplies, increasing the contract amount.
The Board adopted Resolution No. 190-22, authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to execute Amendment No. 3 to a contract with W.W. Grainger, Inc., for the purchase of industrial supplies, increasing the contract amount by $2,200,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $12,100,000, with no change to the total term.
New Business
The board retroactively approved a term extension for the Management and Operation Agreement with Friends of the Cable Car Museum.
The Board adopted Resolution No. 191-22, retroactively approving the First Amendment to the Management and Operation Agreement between the Municipal Transportation Agency and Friends of the Cable Car Museum to exercise the first option to extend the term for five years.
New Business
The board approved the acceptance and expenditure of a grant for the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Serious Illness Care Program.
The Board adopted Resolution No. 192-22, retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $248,924 from the Stupski Foundation through the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation for participation in the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Serious Illness Care Program.
New Business
The board approved the acceptance and expenditure of a grant for the Closing the Gap with Social Determinants of Health Accelerator Plans program.
The Board adopted Resolution No. 193-22, retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $125,000 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for participation in the Closing the Gap with Social Determinants of Health Accelerator Plans program.
New Business
The board approved a resolution for the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant from the Alliance and Safety Justice through the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation for participation in a program called the Trauma Recovery Center - National Learning Collaborative for Trauma Recovery Centers (TRC’s).
The Board adopted Resolution No. 194-22, retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant from the Alliance and Safety Justice through the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation for participation in the Trauma Recovery Center - National Learning Collaborative for Trauma Recovery Centers (TRC’s) program, in the amount of $135,000 for the period of October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022.
New Business
The board authorized the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to accept and expend a grant for the Southern Skyline Boulevard Ridge Trail Extension Project.
The Board adopted Resolution No. 195-22, authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,000,000 from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for design and construction of the Southern Skyline Boulevard Ridge Trail Extension Project.
New Business
The board approved an agreement for the Public Utilities Commission to purchase long duration energy storage from Goal Line Battery Energy Storage System 1, LLC for CleanPowerSF.
The Board adopted Resolution No. 176-22, authorizing the Public Utilities Commission to purchase long duration energy storage from Goal Line Battery Energy Storage System 1, LLC, with a not to exceed amount of $60,000,000 for a fifteen-year term.
New Business
The board approved a ground lease and loan agreement for a 100% affordable housing project at 180 Jones Street.
The Board adopted Resolution No. 175-22, approving a Ground Lease and Loan Agreement for real property at 180 Jones Street with 180 Jones Associates, L.P. for a 100% affordable, 70-unit multifamily rental housing development.
New Business
The board approved the appointment of Jennifer Wong to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force.
The Board approved Motion No. M22-076, appointing Jennifer Wong to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, term expiring April 27, 2024.
New Business
The board appointed Lisa Wynn and Liza Murawski to the Behavioral Health Commission.
The Board approved Motion No. M22-077, appointing Lisa Wynn and Liza Murawski to the Behavioral Health Commission.
New Business
The board approved the mayoral reappointment of V. Fei Tsen to the Treasure Island Development Authority Board of Directors.
The Board approved Motion No. M22-078, 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, 2026.
New Business
The board approved the mayoral reappointment of LaShawndra Price-Breston to the Treasure Island Development Authority Board of Directors.
The Board approved Motion No. M22-079, approving the Mayor's nomination for reappointment of LaShawndra Price-Breston to the Treasure Island Development Authority Board of Directors, for a term ending April 28, 2026.
New Business
The board approved the mayoral reappointment of Linda Richardson to the Treasure Island Development Authority Board of Directors.
The Board approved Motion No. M22-080, 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, 2026.
New Business
The board took action to prevent the disclosure of its closed session deliberations.
The Board reconvened and voted to elect not to disclose its Closed Session deliberations.
Committee of the Whole
The board opposed California State Senate Bill No. 1393, which imposes new local requirements for electric appliances.
The Board adopted Resolution No. 196-22, opposing California State Senate Bill No. 1393 (Archuleta) regarding local requirements for electric appliances.
Committee of the Whole
The board proclaimed May 9 through May 14, 2022, as National Stuttering Awareness Week.
The Board adopted Resolution No. 197-22, proclaiming May 9 through May 14, 2022, as the Annual National Stuttering Awareness Week in the City and County of San Francisco.
Committee of the Whole
The board declared May 6, 2022, as Adrienne Pon Day in the City and County of San Francisco.
The Board adopted Resolution No. 198-22, declaring May 6, 2022, as Adrienne Pon Day in the City and County of San Francisco.
Committee of the Whole
The board urged the Biden Administration and the federal government to utilize federal land for abortion clinics in states where abortion will be outlawed.
The Board adopted Resolution No. 199-22, urging President Joseph R. Biden and the federal government to utilize federal land for abortion clinics in states where abortion will be outlawed.
Committee of the Whole
The board supported California State Senate Bill No. 993, expanding access to support and services for victims of crime.
The Board adopted Resolution No. 200-22, supporting California State Senate Bill No. 993 (Skinner), Expanding Access to Support and Services for Victims of Crime.
Committee of the Whole
The board urged the United States Congress and the Biden Administration to codify Roe vs. Wade and reproductive rights for women and birthing people.
The Board adopted Resolution No. 201-22, urging the United States Congress and the Biden Administration to codify Roe vs. Wade and reproductive rights for women and birthing people.
Committee of the Whole
The board appointed Rob Jaques to the South of Market Community Planning Advisory Committee.
The Board approved Motion No. M22-081, appointing Rob Jaques to the South of Market Community Planning Advisory Committee.
Committee of the Whole
The board approved Final Map No. 9033 for a mixed-use condominium project located at 1530-17th Street and 88 Arkansas Street.
The Board approved Motion No. M22-082, approving Final Map No. 9033, a 127 residential and two commercial mixed-use unit new construction condominium project, located at 1530-17th Street and 88 Arkansas Street.
Legislation Introduced
The board introduced a charter amendment to create the Homelessness Oversight Commission.
Supervisor Safai introduced Charter Amendment 220535 to create the Homelessness Oversight Commission.
Legislation Introduced
The board introduced an ordinance approving a new transportation expenditure plan and submitting to the voters a continuation of the local transactions and use tax for transportation improvements.
Supervisor Mandelman introduced Ordinance 220536 approving a new 2022 Transportation Expenditure Plan and submitting a tax measure to voters.
Legislation Introduced
The board introduced an ordinance extending the delegation of authority to the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) to enter into grant agreements under the SFPUC’s Green Infrastructure Grant Program.
Supervisor Mandelman introduced Ordinance 220537 extending the delegation of authority to the General Manager of the SFPUC regarding Green Infrastructure Grant Program agreements.
Legislation Introduced
The board introduced an ordinance requiring Public Works to create a pilot program allowing property owners in commercial areas to opt into graffiti abatement by Public Works at no cost to the property owner.
Supervisor Melgar introduced Ordinance 220538 amending the Public Works Code to create a graffiti abatement pilot program.
Legislation Introduced
The board introduced an ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to modify the rules concerning behested payments.
Supervisor Peskin introduced Ordinance 220539 amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code regarding behested payments.
Legislation Introduced
The board introduced an ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to permit the Tax Collector to make public certain information regarding the Vacancy Tax.
Supervisor Peskin introduced Ordinance 220540 amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to allow the Tax Collector to disclose Vacancy Tax information.
Legislation Introduced
The board introduced an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Tax Collector to establish procedures for the consideration of delinquent property tax penalty cancellations.
Supervisor Safai introduced Ordinance 220541 amending the Administrative Code to allow the Tax Collector to consider delinquent property tax penalty cancellations.
Legislation Introduced
The board introduced an ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow long-term parking of and overnight camping in vehicles and ancillary uses on parcels designated and authorized for use as Vehicle Triage Centers or Safe Parking Program sites, as a temporary use, and extending the date for expiration of temporary cannabis retail uses to January 1, 2024.
Supervisor Safai introduced Ordinance 220542 amending the Planning Code to allow temporary safe overnight parking and extend temporary cannabis retail uses.
Legislation Introduced
The board introduced an ordinance ordering the summary street vacation of a portion of Michigan Street, conditioned upon the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (“SFMTA”) Board of Directors’ approval of the interdepartmental transfer of the vacation area to SFMTA, to facilitate the improvement of the MUNI Metro East maintenance facility.
Supervisor Walton introduced Ordinance 220543 ordering the summary street vacation of a portion of Michigan Street in connection with MUNI Metro East improvements.
Legislation Introduced
The board introduced a resolution authorizing the Director of Transportation to execute Contract No. SFMTA-2022-13, for Parking Meter Coin and Parking Data Collection Services, with LAZ Parking California, LLC.
The Mayor introduced Resolution 220544 authorizing the Director of Transportation to execute a contract with LAZ Parking California, LLC for parking meter coin and parking data collection services.
Legislation Introduced
The board introduced a resolution declaring May 18, 2022, as Asian American and Pacific Islander Day Against Bullying and Hate in the City and County of San Francisco.
Supervisor Chan introduced Resolution 220545 declaring May 18, 2022, as Asian American and Pacific Islander Day Against Bullying and Hate.
Legislation Introduced
The board introduced a resolution urging Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Community College Board of Governors, and Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley to exempt City College of San Francisco from the State Funding Formula and recognize its community college status.
Supervisor Chan introduced Resolution 220546 urging a State Funding Formula exemption for City College of San Francisco.
Legislation Introduced
The board introduced a resolution urging Governor Gavin Newsom and State Legislature to authorize additional tax increment funding for affordable housing in Mission Bay.
Supervisor Dorsey introduced Resolution 220547 urging state action to increase funding for Mission Bay affordable housing.
Legislation Introduced
The board introduced a resolution supporting the San Francisco Principles 2020, Getting to Zero Initiative, and Sustain HIV/AIDS Safety Net Services.
Supervisor Mandelman introduced Resolution 220548 supporting the San Francisco Principles 2020, the Getting to Zero Initiative, and sustaining HIV/AIDS safety net services.
Legislation Introduced
The board introduced a resolution initiating an amendment to the landmark designation of 429-431 Castro Street (aka Castro Theatre), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3582, Lot No. 085, under Article 10 of the Planning Code.
Supervisor Mandelman introduced Resolution 220550 initiating a landmark designation amendment for the Castro Theatre.
Legislation Introduced
The board introduced a resolution declaring May 2022 as National Hepatitis Awareness Month in the City and County of San Francisco, with the goal of raising awareness of hepatitis B and C, encouraging residents to know their hepatitis status, and supporting efforts to make San Francisco the first City in America to be free of hepatitis.
Supervisor Mar introduced Resolution 220551 declaring May 2022 as National Hepatitis Awareness Month.
Legislation Introduced
The board introduced a resolution supporting strengthening of language access and support for victims of crime and the creation of a Victim Services Language Bank Pilot to support most crime and hate incident victims who do not go through the criminal justice system and require coordinated assistance from both community and city agencies.
Supervisor Mar introduced Resolution 220552 supporting language access for crime victims and a Victim Services Language Bank.
Legislation Introduced
The board introduced a resolution approving the list of projects to be funded by Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds as established by California Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
Supervisor Melgar introduced Resolution 220553 approving a project list for the California Senate Bill 1 Local Streets and Road Program.
Legislation Introduced
The board introduced a resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Police Department, to amend the lease of real property located at 750 and 752 Vallejo Street, with Evans Investment Partners, LLC.
Supervisor Peskin introduced Resolution 220554 amending a real property lease for the Police Department at 750 and 752 Vallejo Street.
Legislation Introduced
The board introduced a motion approving/rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Paul Woolford to the Public Works Commission, for a term ending July 2, 2026.
The board introduced a motion approving/rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Paul Woolford to the Public Works Commission.
Legislation Introduced
The board introduced a motion approving/rejecting City Controller Ben Rosenfield’s nomination for the appointment of Christopher Simi to the Sanitation and Streets Commission.
The board introduced a motion approving/rejecting City Controller Ben Rosenfield’s nomination for the appointment of Christopher Simi to the Sanitation and Streets Commission.
Legislation Introduced
The board introduced a motion appointing Deval Patel, term ending February 1, 2023, to the Park, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee.
The board introduced a motion appointing Deval Patel to the Park, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee.
Legislation Introduced
The board introduced a request for a hearing on updates and progress on the Shared School Yard Program.
Supervisor Chan requested a hearing on Shared School Yard Program updates.
Legislation Introduced
The board introduced a request for a hearing to discuss the barriers and gaps in services and programs for residents seeking treatment for alcohol and substance use disorder and to provide services and resources available to those seeking treatment.
Supervisor Dorsey requested a hearing on identifying barriers and gaps in services and programs for residents on the road to recovery from substance use disorder.
Legislation Introduced
The board introduced a request for a hearing on City College of San Francisco program reductions and impacts to students, course offerings, support services, and workforce training from the decline in funding and reductions of Full-Time Equivalent Faculty allocations to departments in the past five years or more.
Supervisor Mar requested a hearing on City College of San Francisco program reductions and impacts.
Legislation Introduced
The board introduced a request for a hearing on the near term funding needs to implement the 2021 San Francisco Climate Action Plan.
Supervisor Mar requested a hearing on Climate Action Plan funding.
Legislation Introduced
The board introduced a request for a hearing to discuss San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency's (SFMTA) Report to develop and implement a plan to promote unobstructed pedestrian access for boarding public transit by eliminating parking in bus stops and making other necessary infrastructure improvements.
Supervisor Preston requested a hearing on SFMTA's report to promote unobstructed pedestrian access for riders boarding public transit.
Legislation Introduced
The board introduced an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate 200 Rhode Island Street (aka Takahashi Trading Company), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3936, Lot No. 001, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code.
Supervisor Dorsey introduced an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate 200 Rhode Island Street (aka Takahashi Trading Company) as a landmark.
Legislation Introduced
The board introduced an ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Tessa Luu against the City and County of San Francisco for $864,282, comprised of a payment of $730,000 and the forgiveness of the City’s lien in the amount of $134,282; the lawsuit was filed on September 2, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-586519; entitled Tessa Luu v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves an alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.
The board introduced an ordinance authorizing the settlement of a lawsuit filed by Tessa Luu against the City and County of San Francisco for $864,282.
Legislation Introduced
The board introduced an ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Arthur Higgins, Larry Tiller, and Lorenzo Bell against the City and County of San Francisco for $375,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 31, 2020, in United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 3:20-cv-06129-CRB; entitled Arthur Higgins, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves allegations that Plaintiffs’ civil rights were violated when San Francisco Police Department (“SFPD”) Officers detained and used force against them following a traffic stop.
The board introduced an ordinance authorizing the settlement of a lawsuit filed by Arthur Higgins, Larry Tiller, and Lorenzo Bell against the City and County of San Francisco for $375,000; the lawsuit involves allegations that Plaintiffs’ civil rights were violated.
Legislation Introduced
The board introduced a resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend an in-kind gift of pro bono legal services, with a value estimated at $250,000 provided by the University of San Francisco School of Law’s Racial Justice Clinic (RJC), and funded by the Vital Projects Fund and Elizabeth Zitrin, to support the RJC’s work assisting the Office of the District Attorney’s Sentencing Review Unit and Wrongful Conviction Unit and Innocence Commission, for the grant term of November 2021 through November 2022.
The board introduced a resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend an in-kind gift of pro bono legal services, with a value estimated at $250,000 provided by the University of San Francisco School of Law’s Racial Justice Clinic (RJC).
Legislation Introduced
The board introduced a resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service against the City and County of San Francisco for $203,056.18; the claim was filed on January 13, 2022; the claim involves fire suppression services due to a fire that allegedly originated on Hetch Hetchy property.
The board introduced a resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service against the City and County of San Francisco for $203,056.18; the claim involves fire suppression services due to a fire that allegedly originated on Hetch Hetchy property.
Public Testimony
Public commenters voiced concerns about redistricting, housing compliance, and the need for cleanup resources.
Members of the public expressed concerns regarding the Redistricting Task Force, specific large residential landlords, the need for cleanup resources, and the organizational meetings for the Juneteenth Festival. Some expressed support for Resolution regarding Annual National Stuttering Awareness Week (File No. 220520).
Remarks
The board honored Laura Joss on her retirement from the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, National Park Service.
Supervisor Stefani introduced and presented a Certificate of Honor to Laura Joss on her retirement from the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, National Park Service and in recognition of her numerous accomplishments protecting and providing the services needed throughout the various San Francisco parks.
Remarks
Mayor Breed discussed affordable housing and the needs of District 6, and discussed issues raised by District 5's Supervisor Preston.
Mayor London N. Breed addressed the Board of Supervisors and welcomed the newly appointed Member Matt Dorsey to the Board of Supervisors. The Mayor spoke on his advocacy and the needs of District 6 and its residents who will be well represented by the new Supervisor. Mayor Breed then discussed the above referenced topic submitted by the District 5 Supervisor.