The San Francisco Board of Supervisors meeting on May 15, 2018, covered a range of topics, including budget appropriations, land use and transportation matters, campaign finance regulations, and issues related to homelessness and housing. The board approved several ordinances on first reading, including measures related to earthquake safety, affordable housing, and public health and safety bond proceeds. An ordinance establishing cultural districts in the city was also advanced. The board did not approve the mayoral reappointments to the Police Commission. Public comment touched on topics such as homelessness, affordable housing, and taxi medallion regulations. The meeting included commendations for Small Business Week.
Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved to approve the April 10, 2018, Board Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by a vote of 11-0 after a period of general public comment. No corrections to the minutes were noted by the Board Members.
The Land Use and Transportation Committee recommended approval of Ordinance 180086, sponsored by Supervisor Kim, amending the Planning Code regarding the legitimization and reestablishment of certain self-storage uses. The ordinance allows property owners who leased premises to the City and County of San Francisco for public safety purposes to resume pre-existing self-storage use after the city vacates, irrespective of whether the use was initially established with a permit. The ordinance also affirms the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act and includes findings of consistency with the General Plan and public necessity.
The Rules Committee recommended approval of Motion 180473, appointing Jada Curry to the Children, Youth and Their Families Oversight and Advisory Committee for a term ending July 1, 2020.
The Board voted on the foregoing items. All supervisors voted in favor, resulting in a vote of 11-0 for each item.
Ordinance 171284, sponsored by Supervisors Peskin, Safai, Cohen, and Sheehy, amends the Building Code to revise the City’s Slope and Seismic Hazard Zone Protection Act. This includes clarifying the scope of application to properties exceeding an average slope of 4:1 grade, updating map references, mandating reviews by the Department of Building Inspection’s Structural Advisory Committee or third-party peer reviews, and re-enacting a paragraph in the scope section regarding the type of proposed construction that triggers application of the Act. The ordinance affirms the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act and directs the Clerk to forward the ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage. The ordinance was FINALLY PASSED by a vote of 11-0.
Resolution 180331, sponsored by Supervisors Kim, Peskin, Fewer, and Sheehy, responds to a proposal to expand the private marina in Clipper Cove at Treasure Island. It reaffirms San Francisco’s commitment to public recreation, public education, environmental protection, preservation of public open space, and social equity. The Board initially ADOPTED the resolution with a vote of 11-0. However, Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved to rescind the previous vote, which carried with a vote of 11-0. Subsequently, Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved to CONTINUE the resolution to the Board of Supervisors meeting of May 22, 2018, which also carried with a vote of 11-0.
President Breed requested File Nos. 180313, 180314, and 180315 be called together for discussion. These items relate to appropriations from various General Obligation Bonds. [Appropriation - Proceeds from Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response General Obligation Bonds - FY2017-2018 - $189,735,000]180313; [Appropriation - Proceeds from General Obligation Housing Bond - FY2017-2018 - $146,000,000]180314; [Appropriation - General Obligation Bond Proceeds - Public Health and Safety Projects - FY2017-2018 - $52,500,000]180315 These were PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee
Resolution 180112 authorizes the Tax Collector to sell certain parcels of tax-defaulted real property at public auction. Amanda Fried from the Office of the Treasurer-Tax Collector was granted privilege of the floor to answer questions. The resolution was ADOPTED by a vote of 11-0.
Resolution 180366, sponsored by Supervisors Fewer, Yee, and the Mayor, retroactively authorizes the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a General Fund Grant of $3,000,000 from the California Natural Resources Agency. This includes $2,000,000 for the Golden Gate Park Dog Training Area (November 1, 2017 - August 31, 2020) and $1,000,000 for Lake Merced Trail Improvements (December 1, 2017 - April 30, 2021). The resolution was ADOPTED by a vote of 11-0.
Resolution 180429, sponsored by Supervisor Kim, approves the issuance and sale of revenue obligations by the California Enterprise Development Authority in an amount not exceeding $125,000,000 to finance or refinance the acquisition, construction, installation, rehabilitation, equipping, and/or furnishing of educational facilities to be owned and operated by The San Francisco Conservatory of Music. The resolution was ADOPTED by a vote of 11-0.
Ordinance 180089, sponsored by Supervisors Safai and Peskin, amends the Transportation Code to establish a process for Board of Supervisors review of certain Municipal Transportation Agency decisions. Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) was granted privilege of the floor. An amendment was made to the ordinance, changing "Project" to "Application" and modifying lines 19-25 regarding Development Applications. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11. It was PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED with 10 ayes and 1 no, but was then rescinded and PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee.
Ordinance 171140, sponsored by Supervisors Ronen, Cohen, Kim, Fewer, Sheehy, Yee, Stefani and Safai, amends the Administrative Code to create a process for establishing cultural districts in the City to acknowledge and preserve neighborhoods with unique cultural heritage. It also requires the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development to report on existing cultural districts. An amendment was made to Page 6, Line 3 by striking ‘Bush’ and adding ‘California’, Line 4 by striking ‘Fillmore’ and adding ‘Steiner’, and striking ‘Laguna’ and adding ‘Gough’, and Line 5 by adding ‘Ellis Street and O’Farrell Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11. It was PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee
Ordinance 180193, sponsored by Supervisors Yee, Fewer and Ronen, amends the Municipal Elections Code to implement Proposition N, allowing certain non-United States citizens to vote in School Board elections. It requires the Department of Elections to develop a voter registration affidavit and include a notice informing non-citizens that their information may be obtained by the federal government. Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) was granted privilege of the floor. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee
Ordinance 180280, sponsored by Supervisor Peskin, amends the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code. It includes provisions regarding earmarking, contributor cards, disclosure of contributions, bundled contributions, prohibitions on contributions to candidates for City elective offices, pre-election statements, false endorsements, penalties, disclaimer requirements, conflict of interest rules, recusal procedures, and behested payment reporting requirements. (Pursuant to Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code, Section 3.204, this matter requires two-thirds vote of the full membership of the Board of Supervisors (8 votes) for passage.)PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee
Ordinance 180322, sponsored by Supervisors Sheehy, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Yee, Tang and Breed, amends the Administrative Code to require the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to implement a Coordinated Entry System for homeless persons. It also prioritizes adults discharged from residential behavioral health programs for certain housing programs and coordinates with the Department of Public Health to ensure access to uninterrupted supportive services. Supervisors Tang and Breed requested to be added as co-sponsors.PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee
President Breed requested File Nos. 180408 and 180409 be called together. President Breed recessed the meeting at 4:14 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 4:19 p.m. [Mayoral Reappointment, Police Commission - Sonia Melara] 180408: Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Sonia Melara to the Police Commission, for a term ending April 30, 2022. NOT APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 5 - Breed, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang. Noes: 6 - Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Yee. [Mayoral Reappointment, Police Commission - Joseph Marshall] 180409: Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Joseph Marshall to the Police Commission, for a term ending April 30, 2022. NOT APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 5 - Breed, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang. Noes: 6 - Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Yee.
President Breed opened the special commendation period, and President Steve Adams (Small Business Commission) provided background information and opening remarks. Supervisors introduced, welcomed, and presented Certificates of Honor to individuals in recognition of Small Business Week, their accomplishments, and their continued community support. Supervisor Tang recognized Other Avenues; Supervisor Stefani recognized Jest Jewels; Supervisor Sheehy recognized Cheese Boutique; Supervisor Safai recognized Little Joe’s Pizzeria; Supervisor Breed recognized Love on Haight; Supervisor Ronen recognized Casa Bonampak; Supervisor Peskin recognized New Asia Chinese Restaurant; Supervisor Kim recognized Ted’s Market; Supervisor Fewer recognized Standard Plumbing Ace Hardware; Supervisor Cohen recognized The Jazz Room; and Supervisor Yee recognized Montessori Children’s Center.
President Breed opened the public hearing regarding a proposed project located at 701 Valencia Street, Assessor's Parcel Block No. 3589, Lot Nos. 098 and 099, identified in Case No. 2017-004489CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 20139, dated March 15, 2018, to legalize a temporary conversion of an accessory parking lot to a commercial parking lot, with added conditions prohibiting restaurant and limited restaurant use, within a Valencia Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit Zoning District and a 55-X Height and Bulk District. (District 9) (Appellant: Thomas J. LaLanne, on behalf of Ryen Motzek) Thomas LaLanne, Ryen Motzek, Evan Kidera, and Stephano Castellano (on behalf of the Appellant) provided an overview of the appeal, responded to questions raised throughout the discussion, and further requested the Board to approve the appeal. Many community members spoke for and against the appeal. President Breed closed public comment and declared the public hearing heard and filed.
The Board made a decision regarding the appeal for the project located at 701 Valencia Street. Supervisor Ronen, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that Motion 180404 be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee. Supervisor Ronen, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that Motion 180405 be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE, by adding conditions that one mobile truck be allowed, the use would be temporary for one year, there will be no alcohol served, no music played, the hours of operation would be for six days from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., camouflaged restrooms will be added, and there will be no congregate seating in the parking lot. The motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee. Motion No. M18-074 was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee. Motion No. M18-075, Supervisor Ronen, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee.
President Breed opened the public hearing regarding assessment costs for inspection and/or repair of blighted properties. Kenny Bruce and Alicia Witt (Public Works) provided an overview of the assessments. Speaker; Alfred Scott; spoke objecting to the proposed assessments. There were no other speakers. President Breed declared public comment closed, adjourned as the Committee of the Whole, and reconvened as the Board of Supervisors. HEARD AND FILED
Resolution 180263 approves the report of assessment costs for blighted properties. Certain addresses were removed from the report due to recent resolution or receipt of payment. Supervisor Safai, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved to accept the amendments to the accompanying report. The motion carried without objection. The Resolution was ADOPTED, after accepting the amendments to the accompanying report, by the following vote: Ayes: 11.
Members of the public shared comments on various concerns, including Ramadan, homelessness, affordable housing, development projects, the San Francisco Public Library, Taxi medallion holders, and religious concerns.
Resolution 180484, sponsored by Supervisors Cohen, Stefani and Fewer, urges the Mayor to fund specific cross-departmental budget priorities, including pedestrian safety for seniors, workforce development, out of school time for youth, and to develop a strategic funding framework for cultural districts. This Resolution was ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11
Motion 180485, sponsored by Supervisor Fewer, regards amending the Administrative Code to prohibit landlords from seeking rent increases due to increased debt service and property tax from a change in ownership. Supervisor Safai initially moved to table the motion but withdrew it. Supervisor Fewer, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved to CONTINUE this motion to the Board of Supervisors meeting of May 22, 2018. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee.
Supervisor Fewer introduced Charter Amendment 180501 to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to create the Cannabis Commission to oversee the Department of Cannabis. This will be at an election to be held on November 6, 2018. ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Rules Committee, expires on 6/14/2018.
Real Estate Department propose Ordinance amending the Planning Code by revising the Zoning Map to rezone 1650, 1660, and 1670 Mission Street from NCT-3 to C-3-G, and to rezone 1680 Mission Street from P (Public) to C-3-G; ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Transportation Committee, expires on 6/14/2018.
Planning Commission propose: Ordinance amending the Planning Code by amending the Zoning Map Sheets to remove Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4991, Lot No. 276, from the Candlestick Point (CP) Activity Node Special Use District and the CP Height and Bulk District; Economic Impact; No Economic Analysis Report; ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to Land Use and Transportation Committee, expires on 6/14/2018.
Child Support Services propose : Resolution authorizing a lease amendment to extend an existing lease of 33,998 sq. ft. at 617 Mission Street/109 New Montgomery Street with MacLean Properties LLC and Douglas G. Moore, Trustee under the Connor Children's Trust No. 2, for the Department of Child Support Services for a monthly base rent of $158,657.33 for a total initial annual base rent of $1,903,887.96 for the period of July 1, 2018, through December 31, 2024. Economic Impact; No Budget and Legislative Analyst Report RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.