Supervisors Ronen and Walton were excused from the meeting.
Supervisors Hillary Ronen and Shamann Walton were excused from attending the meeting due to prior communication with the Clerk of the Board, Angela Calvillo.
Meeting on Budget, Infrastructure, and Racial Equity Initiatives
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors convened on May 14, 2019, addressing a range of critical issues impacting the city. Mayor Breed opened with remarks on mental health services. The Board approved numerous resolutions, including those pertaining to HUD grants for community development and housing, funding for the India Basin Park Project, and supporting workers' rights. A significant amendment was introduced concerning the acquisition of surveillance technology, requiring City departments to submit comprehensive policy ordinances. Additionally, discussions encompassed the establishment of a Downtown Community Benefit District, amendments to hotel conversion ordinances, and efforts to rename Gilbert Street in honor of Jeff Adachi. Public testimony voiced strong opposition to the proposed naming of the Central Subway Station after Rose Pak. New ordinances were introduced covering compensation for unrepresented employees, memorandums of understanding with various unions, and the creation of an Office of Racial Equity demonstrating a focus on equity and fair labor practices. Overall, this meeting reflected the Board's attention to budget, infrastructure, and policies related to racial equity and community development.
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The Board approved the meeting minutes from April 9, 2019.
The Board of Supervisors approved the meeting minutes from April 9, 2019, following a period of general public comment and no requested corrections.
Mayor Breed addressed the Board regarding mental health and substance abuse services.
Mayor London N. Breed addressed the Board of Supervisors regarding services and support for those with mental health and substance abuse disorders, focusing on legislation for housing conservatorships, which she urged the Board to prioritize. The matter was filed after public comment.
The board approved an ordinance appropriating $16 million for the Hall of Justice Relocation Project.
Ordinance No. 101-19 appropriating $16,000,000 of Certificates of Participation to the General Services Agency to purchase the property located at 814-820 Bryant Street and 470-6th Street; and to fund the Hall of Justice Relocation Project with related demolition, site preparation, and other acquisition costs in FY2018-2019. Sponsors: Mayor; Haney and Peskin.
The board approved an ordinance requiring residential hotel status reports prior to sale or transfer.
Ordinance No. 099-19 amending the Administrative Code to require the completion of a report of residential hotel status, and disclosure of the report to the buyer or transferee, prior to the sale or transfer of a residential hotel; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. Sponsor: Peskin.
The board approved an ordinance requiring brick-and-mortar businesses to accept cash payments.
Ordinance No. 100-19 amending the Police Code to require that brick-and-mortar businesses accept payment in cash for goods and services other than professional services. Supervisor Stefani was added as a co-sponsor. Sponsors: Brown; Fewer, Walton, Peskin, Safai, Mandelman, Ronen, Yee, Haney and Stefani.
The Board approved resolutions for various HUD grants related to community development, emergency solutions, housing for persons with AIDS, and home investment partnerships.
The Board approved File Nos. 190440, 190441, 190442, and 190443 together. These included Resolution No. 238-19 for the Community Development Block Grant Program ($23,974,217), Resolution No. 239-19 for the Emergency Solutions Grants Program ($1,553,133), Resolution No. 240-19 for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program ($7,570,360), and Resolution No. 241-19 for the HOME Investment Partnership Program ($7,011,427).
The Board approved resolutions for grants related to the India Basin Park Project.
The Board approved File Nos. 190444 and 190445 together. These included Resolution No. 242-19 authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a $25,000,000 grant from the John Pritzker Family Fund for the India Basin Park Project, and Resolution No. 243-19 approving a grant agreement between the Recreation and Park Department and the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority for a $4,998,600 grant for environmental remediation at India Basin. Sponsors: Mayor; Walton, Peskin
The board approved a resolution of intention to establish a Downtown Community Benefit District.
Resolution No. 237-19 declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to establish a property-based business improvement district known as the “Downtown Community Benefit District” and levy a multi-year assessment on parcels in the District; approving the management district plan, engineer’s report, and proposed boundaries map. Public hearing set for July 16, 2019. Sponsor: Peskin.
The Board passed the first reading of an ordinance revising the definition of tourist or transient use under the Hotel Conversion Ordinance.
Ordinance 190049 amending the Administrative Code to revise the definition of Tourist or Transient Use under the Hotel Conversion Ordinance, to change the term of tenancy to less than 30 days, and superseding the City’s temporary stipulated agreement that the term of tenancy is less than seven days. Sponsor: Peskin. Passed on first reading.
The Board passed the first reading of an ordinance approving a commemorative plaque for Tina Modotti.
Ordinance 190439 approving the Tina Modotti commemorative plaque to be installed on the sidewalk in the vicinity of 1952 Taylor Street. Waiving the Public Works hearing, accepting the plaque as a gift, and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. Sponsor: Peskin. Passed on first reading.
The Board approved a resolution of intention to rename Gilbert Street to Jeff Adachi Way.
Resolution No. 235-19 declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to rename Gilbert Street to Jeff Adachi Way. Sponsors: Haney, Walton, and Peskin.
The Board passed the first reading as amended of an ordinance regarding the acquisition of surveillance technology, with amendments to the definition of a protected class and deadlines for reporting.
Ordinance 190110 amending the Administrative Code to require that City departments acquiring surveillance technology submit a Board of Supervisors approved Surveillance Technology Policy Ordinance and a Surveillance Impact Report. Amendments were made to the definition of ‘Protected Class’, subsection references, internal investigations, and the deadline for submission of the proposed Surveillance Technology Policy ordinance and the Department’s Annual Surveillance Report. Sponsors: Peskin; Yee, Walton, Ronen and Haney. Passed first reading as amended with Stefani voting no.
The board approved the mayoral reappointment of Mara Rosales to the Successor Agency Commission.
Motion M19-088 approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Mara Rosales to the Successor Agency Commission for a four-year term ending November 3, 2022.
The board approved the mayoral appointment of Desi Danganan to the Successor Agency Commission.
Motion M19-089 approving the Mayor’s appointment of Desi Danganan to the Successor Agency Commission for a four-year term ending November 3, 2022.
The board recognized Gail Gilman, Bird & Beckett Books and Records, and the Yemeni American Association with Certificates of Honor.
The Board presented a Certificate of Honor to Gail Gilman (Community Housing Partnership) upon her retirement. They presented a Certificate of Honor to Bird & Beckett Books and Records on their 20th Anniversary. They also presented a Certificate of Honor to the Yemeni American Association in recognition of their community support.
The Board held a hearing regarding a report of assessment costs for blighted properties.
The Board, sitting as a Committee of the Whole, held a hearing to consider objections to a report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for inspection and/or repair of blighted properties. Alisha Whitt (Public Works) provided an overview of the assessments. Speakers voiced objections to certain proposed assessments.
The Board approved a resolution regarding a report of assessment costs for blighted properties, after accepting amendments to remove certain addresses.
Resolution No. 236-19 approving the report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for inspection and/or repair of blighted properties, after accepting amendments to remove specific addresses (37 6th Street, 1721 15th Street, 280 7th Street, 2144 Market Street, 2937 24th Street, and 280 7th Street) from the report. Joseph Thoppil from Public Works requested the removal of the addresses due to resolution or receipt of payment.
Members of the public shared concerns regarding tax incentives, community benefit districts, the naming of the Central Subway Station, and the plight of taxi medallion holders.
Members of the public spoke on various topics including tax incentives for technology companies, racial disparity, the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library, the proposal to name the Central Subway Station the “Rose Pak Chinatown Station,” the outmigration of African-Americans, and the plight of taxi medallion holders.
The Board adopted a resolution supporting Kome Seafood Buffet workers’ demands to settle wage claims.
Resolution No. 244-19 supporting Kome Seafood Buffet workers’ demands to settle wage claims and urging the public to refrain from patronizing Kome Seafood Buffet or Teakee Café until the California Labor Commissioner’s citation and case is resolved. Sponsors: Mar; Ronen, Peskin, Fewer and Haney.
The Board adopted a resolution supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 1481 regarding just cause for tenancy termination.
Resolution No. 245-19 supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 1481, authored by Assembly Member Rob Bonta, which would protect California renters against unjust evictions. Sponsors: Haney; Fewer and Brown.
The Board adopted a resolution proclaiming May 2019 as Bladder Cancer Awareness Month.
Resolution No. 246-19 proclaiming May 2019 as “Bladder Cancer Awareness Month” in the City and County of San Francisco. Sponsor: Peskin.
The Board adopted a resolution urging specific city-wide public safety and behavioral health priorities in the FY2020-2021 budget.
Resolution No. 249-19 urging the Mayor to fund specific city-wide public safety priorities in the FY2020-2021 budget, including foot patrols, traffic enforcement, crime prevention, civilianization efforts, and behavioral health priorities. Sponsors: Fewer; Ronen, Mandelman and Stefani.
The Board approved motions for three final maps related to mixed-use condominium projects.
The Board approved Motion No. M19-090 for Final Map 9664 at 345-6th Street, Motion No. M19-091 for Final Map 9022 at 363-6th Street, and Motion No. M19-092 for Final Map 9662 at 790 Pennsylvania Avenue and 1395-22nd Street, all related to mixed-use condominium projects.
The Board adopted an amended resolution recognizing May 5 as the national day of awareness for Honoring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.
Resolution No. 247-19 recognizing May 5 as the national day of awareness for Honoring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, with amendments relating to the Indian Relocation Act of 1956, the Native American population in the Bay Area, and challenges with local jurisdictions’ record-keeping. Sponsors: Ronen; Brown, Walton, Fewer, Mar, Peskin, Mandelman, Yee, Safai, Stefani and Haney
The Board adopted a resolution urging the creation of a systematic Daylighting plan.
Resolution No. 248-19 urging the Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to create a Daylighting plan and systematically implement parking restrictions at intersection corners to improve traffic safety; and requesting a report from the SFMTA. Sponsors: Yee; Mandelman, Brown, Mar, Stefani, Ronen and Haney
The Board adopted a resolution nominating Supervisor Peskin (or Supervisor Mandelman) for the California Coastal Commission.
Resolution No. 234-19 nominating Supervisor Aaron Peskin or, in the alternative, Supervisor Rafael Mandelman for the North Coast Central seat on the California Coastal Commission. Supervisors Mandelman and Peskin were excused from voting on this resolution.
The Mayor introduced ordinances related to compensation for unrepresented employees and multiple MOUs with various unions, all assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.
The Mayor introduced several ordinances fixing compensation for unrepresented employees (190518) and adopting MOUs with the Fire Fighters Union Local 798 (190519), Municipal Attorneys’ Association (190520), Machinists Union, Local 1414 (190521), International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 21 (190522), Laborers International Union, Local 261 (190523), International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 6 (190524), San Francisco Deputy Probation Officers’ Association (190525), Operating Engineers, Local 3 (190526), Teamsters, Local 856 (Multi-Unit) (190527), Transport Workers Union of America, Local 250-A (7410) (190528), Transport Workers Union of America, Local 250-A (Multi-Unit) (190529), Transport Workers Union of America, Local 200 (190530), Service Employees International Union, Local 1021 (190531), Supervising Probation Officers (190532), San Francisco City Workers United (190533), Municipal Executives Association (190534), International Union of Operating Engineers Stationary Engineers, Local 39 (190535), San Francisco Sheriffs’ Managers and Supervisors Association (190536), Union of American Physicians and Dentists, Unit 17 (190537), Union of American Physicians and Dentists, Unit 18 (190538), United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry, Local 38 (190539), San Francisco Institutional Police Officers' Association (190540), San Francisco District Attorney Investigators’ Association (190541), San Francisco Building Inspectors’ Association (190542), San Francisco Deputy Sheriffs’ Association (190543), and the Crafts Coalition (190544). All were assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.
The Mayor introduced ordinances appropriating funds for the Hetch Hetchy Capital Improvement Program and amending Ordinance No. 142-18, both assigned to the Budget and Finance Sub-Committee.
The Mayor introduced Ordinance 190545 appropriating $27,922,599 of Hetch Hetchy Power and Water Revenue Bonds for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Hetch Hetchy Capital Improvement Program for FY2019-2020, and Ordinance 190546 amending Ordinance No. 142-18 to authorize an increase of the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Power Revenue Bonds by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (Commission) to an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $199,898,526. Both were assigned to the Budget and Finance Sub-Committee.
Supervisor Fewer introduced an ordinance to create an Office of Racial Equity, assigned to the Rules Committee.
Supervisor Fewer introduced Ordinance 190547 amending the Administrative Code to create an Office of Racial Equity as a Division of the Human Rights Commission Department, with authority to create a citywide Racial Equity Framework and assist City departments with the development of Racial Equity Action Plans. Assigned to the Rules Committee.
Supervisor Haney introduced an ordinance to update the Jobs Housing Linkage Fee, assigned to the Land Use and Transportation Committee.
Supervisor Haney introduced Ordinance 190548 amending the Planning Code to update the Jobs Housing Linkage Fee. Assigned to the Land Use and Transportation Committee.
Supervisor Peskin introduced an ordinance to increase the Transient Occupancy Tax Exemption, assigned to the Budget and Finance Sub-Committee.
Supervisor Peskin introduced Ordinance 190549 amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to increase the daily transient occupancy tax exemption amount from less than $40 to less than $52 and the weekly exemption from less than $100 to less than $130, requiring a review by the Controller in 2022-2024. Assigned to the Budget and Finance Sub-Committee.
Supervisor Yee introduced an ordinance appropriating funds supporting District 7 projects, assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.
Supervisor Yee introduced Ordinance 190498 de-appropriating and appropriating funds to support District 7 Participatory Budgeting, Disaster Planning, and Vision Zero projects. Assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.
Supervisor Fewer introduced a resolution supporting United States House Resolution No. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, referred for adoption without committee reference.
Supervisor Fewer introduced Resolution 190550 supporting United States House Resolution No. 6, authored by United States Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019. Referred for adoption without committee reference.
Supervisor Fewer introduced a resolution urging funding of specific city-wide priorities, referred for adoption without committee reference.
Supervisor Fewer introduced Resolution 190559 urging the Mayor to fund specific city-wide priorities, including clean and green streets, small business support, and Minimum Compensation Ordinance increases for nonprofit workers. Referred for adoption without committee reference.
Supervisor Haney introduced a resolution supporting California State Senate Bill No. 464, the California Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act of 2019, referred for adoption without committee reference.
Supervisor Haney introduced Resolution 190551 supporting California State Senate Bill No. 464, the California Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act of 2019, introduced by Senator Holly Mitchell. Referred for adoption without committee reference.
Supervisor Mandelman introduced a resolution supporting the induction of José Julio Sarria into the California Hall of Fame, referred for adoption without committee reference.
Supervisor Mandelman introduced Resolution 190552 supporting the inducting of José Julio Sarria into the California Hall of Fame. Referred for adoption without committee reference.
Supervisor Stefani introduced a resolution urging the federal budget appropriation to replace Aquatic Park Municipal Pier, referred for adoption without committee reference.
Supervisor Stefani introduced Resolution 190553 urging the federal budget appropriation to replace Aquatic Park Pier. Referred for adoption without committee reference.
Supervisor Walton introduced a resolution supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 388, regarding Alzheimer’s Disease, referred for adoption without committee reference.
Supervisor Walton introduced Resolution 190554 supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 388, authored by Assembly Member Monique Limón, regarding Alzheimer’s Disease. Referred for adoption without committee reference.
Supervisor Walton introduced a resolution supporting a new organizational form to support the future of Caltrain, referred for adoption without committee reference.
Supervisor Walton introduced Resolution 190555 supporting a strengthened independent agency to lead the next generation of regionally significant projects and endeavors towards a future Caltrain/High Speed Rail corridor between San Francisco and Gilroy. Referred for adoption without committee reference.
Supervisor Peskin requested a hearing to receive the Chief Medical Examiner's Annual Report, assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.
Supervisor Peskin requested Hearing 190556 to receive the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner's Annual Report, assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.
Supervisor Stefani requested a hearing on the use and impacts of San Francisco's Paid Parental Leave program, assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.
Supervisor Stefani requested Hearing 190557 on the use and impacts of San Francisco's Paid Parental Leave program, implemented January 1, 2019, assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.
The City Administrator proposed an ordinance clarifying the Fair Chance Ordinance and revising the Beyond the Box in College Admissions Ordinance, assigned to the Rules Committee.
The City Administrator proposed Ordinance 190479 amending the Police Code to clarify the content of the notice that employers must post summarizing applicants’ and employees’ rights under the Fair Chance Ordinance and revise the Beyond the Box in College Admissions Ordinance. Assigned to the Rules Committee.
The Office of Contract Administration proposed a resolution designating San Francisco Print Media Co. (dba The SF Examiner) as the official newspaper for advertising, assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.
The Office of Contract Administration proposed Resolution 190480 designating San Francisco Print Media Co. (dba The SF Examiner) to be the official newspaper of the City and County of San Francisco for all official advertising for FY2019-2020. Assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.
The Office of Contract Administration proposed a resolution designating outreach periodicals, assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.
The Office of Contract Administration proposed Resolution 190481 designating Small Business Exchange, SF Bayview, El Reportero, Bay Area Reporter, Jasmine Blue Media LLC (dba Marina Times), and The Potrero View as outreach periodicals. Assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.
The Airport Commission proposed resolutions to accept and expend grants from the Federal Aviation Administration for low emissions and noise insulation, assigned to the Budget and Finance Sub-Committee.
The Airport Commission proposed Resolution 190482 authorizing the Airport Commission to accept and expend a grant for the Voluntary Airport Low Emissions Program and Resolution 190483 authorizing the Airport Commission to accept and expend a grant for the Noise Insulation Program. Both assigned to the Budget and Finance Sub-Committee.
The Human Services Agency proposed a resolution authorizing a grant agreement with the San Francisco In-Home Supportive Service Public Authority, assigned to the Budget and Finance Sub-Committee.
The Human Services Agency proposed Resolution 190484 authorizing a grant agreement with the San Francisco In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority. Assigned to the Budget and Finance Sub-Committee.
The Human Services Agency proposed a resolution approving an amendment to a grant agreement with Homebridge, assigned to the Budget and Finance Sub-Committee.
The Human Services Agency proposed Resolution 190485 approving an amendment to the grant agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Homebridge for Contract Mode In-Home Supportive Services and Provider Skill Development Training and Supports. Assigned to the Budget and Finance Sub-Committee.
The Public Utilities Commission proposed a resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for the Mountain Tunnel Improvement Project, assigned to the Budget and Finance Sub-Committee.
The Public Utilities Commission proposed Resolution 190486 authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for the Mountain Tunnel Improvement Project. Assigned to the Budget and Finance Sub-Committee.
The Public Health Department proposed a resolution authorizing a participation agreement with the California Mental Health Services Authority for the Tech Suite Mental Health Services Act Innovation Program, assigned to the Budget and Finance Sub-Committee.
The Public Health Department proposed Resolution 190487 authorizing a participation agreement with the California Mental Health Services Authority for the Tech Suite Mental Health Services Act Innovation Program. Assigned to the Budget and Finance Sub-Committee.
The Public Health Department proposed a resolution approving an amendment to the agreement with Instituto Familiar de la Raza for behavioral health services, assigned to the Budget and Finance Sub-Committee.
The Public Health Department proposed Resolution 190488 approving Amendment No. 1 to the agreement between Instituto Familiar de la Raza and the Department of Public Health for behavioral health services. Assigned to the Budget and Finance Sub-Committee.