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The Board approved Ordinance No. 112-19, sponsored by Supervisor Fewer and co-sponsored by Supervisors Brown, Walton, Mandelman, Peskin, Haney, Mar, Ronen, Yee, Stefani, and Safai, amending the Administrative Code to establish the Affordable Housing Production and Preservation Fund. This fund will receive excess Education Revenue Augmentation Fund revenues to finance land acquisition and production of new 100% affordable housing projects, as well as the acquisition and preservation of existing housing to ensure its permanent affordability. All supervisors voted in favor.

The Board approved Ordinance No. 110-19, authorizing the settlement of a lawsuit filed by Oscar L. Tomasino against the City and County of San Francisco for $75,000. The lawsuit, filed on March 19, 2018, in San Francisco Superior Court (Case No. CGC-18-565058), involved alleged personal injury on a city sidewalk. The City Attorney's office handled the case. All supervisors voted in favor.

The Board approved Ordinance No. 111-19, authorizing the settlement of a lawsuit filed by Victoria Sanchez against the City and County of San Francisco for $97,500. The lawsuit, filed on August 20, 2015, in San Francisco Superior Court (Case No. CGC-15-547492), was part of a larger case (David Alfaro, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco) involving inverse condemnation due to flooding. The settlement specifically addressed property loss for Victoria Sanchez, excluding claims for diminution of value and attorney's fees, which will be addressed separately. All supervisors voted in favor.

The Board considered Ordinance 190392, sponsored by Supervisor Walton and co-sponsored by Supervisors Ronen, Haney, Mar, Peskin, Fewer, Brown, and Safai, which aimed to close Juvenile Hall by December 31, 2021, expand community-based alternatives to detention, and establish a Youth Justice Reinvestment Fund. Supervisor Walton moved to amend the ordinance to preserve and expand the role of the public sector in juvenile rehabilitation services, include non-management Juvenile Hall employees on the working group for the closure plan, and allow those employees to receive their regular salaries while serving on the working group. The motion to amend carried unanimously. The amended ordinance then passed on first reading with 10 ayes and one nay (Supervisor Stefani).

The Board approved Ordinance No. 109-19, sponsored by Supervisor Peskin, amending the Administrative Code to allow concurrent filing of Mills Act contract applications for historic properties with their designation applications. This aims to streamline the process for preserving historic properties. All supervisors voted in favor.

The Board approved Ordinance No. 113-19, sponsored by Supervisor Ronen, amending the Administrative Code to reorganize the Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention (Office) within the Human Rights Commission. It changes the Office from a department directly under the Human Rights Commission to a division directly under the Executive Director of the Human Rights Commission and modifies the appointment process for the Director of the Office. All supervisors voted in favor.

The Board approved Ordinance No. 108-19, sponsored by the Mayor and co-sponsored by Supervisors Mandelman, Brown, Stefani, and Safai, amending the Health Code to authorize procedures for appointing a conservator for individuals unable to care for themselves due to severe mental illness and substance use disorder. The ordinance also designates the City Attorney to initiate judicial proceedings for housing conservatorships and establishes a Housing Conservatorship Working Group to evaluate the City's implementation of the program. Ten supervisors voted in favor, and Supervisor Walton voted against.

Resolution No. 276-19 was adopted, designating San Francisco Print Media Co. (dba The SF Examiner) as the official newspaper for the City and County of San Francisco for official advertising in FY2019-2020. All supervisors voted in favor.

Resolution No. 277-19 was adopted, designating several outreach periodicals for FY2019-2020: Small Business Exchange and SF Bayview for the African American community; El Reportero for the Hispanic community; Bay Area Reporter for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community; Sing Tao Daily and World Journal SF for the Chinese community; Jasmine Blue Media LLC (dba Marina Times) for the Marina neighborhood; and The Potrero View for the Potrero Hill, Bayview, Mission Bay, and SoMa neighborhoods. All supervisors voted in favor.

Resolution No. 278-19 was adopted, authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Professional Services Agreement No. PRO.0096 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for construction management services for the Mountain Tunnel Improvement Project. The agreement is for a total amount not to exceed $24,500,000 and will last for eight years through 2027. All supervisors voted in favor.

Resolution No. 279-19 was adopted, approving Amendment No. 1 to the agreement between Instituto Familiar de la Raza and the Department of Public Health for behavioral health services. The amendment increases the agreement amount by $18,912,545, for a total not to exceed $28,795,895, and extends the term by five years, from June 30, 2020, to June 30, 2025. All supervisors voted in favor.

Resolution No. 281-19 was adopted, approving the first amendment to the agreement between the Department of Public Health and the Regents of the University of California for behavioral health services for high-risk clients. The amendment increases the amount by $39,659,443, for a total not to exceed $49,275,951, and extends the contract by three and one-half years, to December 31, 2022. Supervisor Haney dissented in committee. All supervisors voted in favor.

Resolution No. 282-19 was adopted, approving and authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to execute documents relating to loans for the acquisition, rehabilitation, or permanent financing of six project sites located at 1201 Powell Street, 462 Green Street, 4830 Mission Street, 3280-17th Street, 1411 Florida Street, and 65 Woodward Street. These loans are pursuant to the Small Sites Program and Preservation and Seismic Safety Program, for a total loan amount not to exceed $48,656,000. All supervisors voted in favor.

Resolution No. 283-19 was adopted, authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to expend $919,954 from the South of Market (SoMa) Community Stabilization Fund to address impacts of destabilization on residents and businesses in SoMa from July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020. Supervisors Mandelman and Mar were absent. The resolution was sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisor Haney. Nine supervisors voted in favor.

Ordinance 181107, which seeks to designate 524 Union Street (aka Paper Doll) as a Landmark under Article 10 of the Planning Code was brought to the board. Supervisor Peskin requested to be excused from voting due to a potential conflict of interest, and the motion to excuse him carried. The Ordinance passed on the first reading 9-0, with Supervisor Peskin excused and Supervisor Mar absent.

Ordinance 181153, sponsored by Supervisor Haney, which looked to amend the planning code to allow Arts Activities as a principally permitted use in the RCD, was brought to the board for vote. The ordinance passed on first reading 10-0 with Supervisor Mar absent.

Ordinance 181156, sponsored by Supervisor Safai, which would authorize the addition of an Accessory Dwelling Unit in new construction, was brought to the board for vote. A point of order was granted to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Safai, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved to amend the ordinance by striking ‘off street parking’. The motion carried. Following these discussions, the amended ordinance passed on first reading with a vote of 11-0.

Ordinance 190413, sponsored by Supervisor Brown and co-sponsored by other supervisors, which looks to revise reporting requirements for the Safe Overnight Parking Pilot Program, was brought to the board for vote. The Ordinance passed on first reading 11-0.

Motion M19-100, regarding the Mayoral appointment of Ike Kwon to the Treasure Island Development Authority Board of Directors was brought for vote. The Motion was approved 11-0.

Motion M19-101, regarding the reappointment of Nur Jehan Khalique to the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council, was brought for vote. The Motion was approved 11-0.

Supervisor Brown, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved to suspend Rule 5.36 to grant privilege of the floor to the following guests. The motion carried. Supervisor Brown introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Alvin C. Moses (Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors), on the occasion of his retirement after more than 30 years with the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisors Ronen, Stefani, Fewer, and Yee, and Angela Calvillo, Clerk of the Board, shared in this commendation.

Supervisor Mar introduced, welcomed, and presented the Carnegie Medal to Nicholas Anderson in recognition of his heroic actions on May 26, 2017, when he saved five people from burning after a horrific vehicular accident.

Supervisor Ronen introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Jorge Bell, Dean of the Mission Campus (City College of San Francisco), on the occasion of his retirement after ten years of leadership and service and in recognition of his many accomplishments advocating for the advancement of inclusive excellence campus-wide.

Supervisor Mandelman introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to George Ridgely, Executive Director (San Francisco Pride), on the occasion of his departure from his position at Pride, and in recognition of his leadership and extraordinary efforts producing the largest event in San Francisco.

The Board was asked to approve General Obligation Bonds for Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response. These bonds would fund the construction, acquisition, improvement, renovation, and seismic retrofitting of critical infrastructure, including the Emergency Firefighting Water System, firefighting facilities, police facilities, the 911 Call Center, and other disaster response facilities. Resolution No. 280-19 was ADOPTED by the following vote:Ayes: 11 - Brown, Fewer, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton, Yee

The Board was asked to approve General Obligation Bonds for Affordable Housing, not to exceed $600,000,000. These bonds would fund the construction, development, acquisition, improvement, rehabilitation, preservation and repair of affordable housing improvements Resolution No. 280-19 was ADOPTED by the following vote:Ayes: 11 - Brown, Fewer, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton, Yee

Members of the public voiced a variety of concerns, ranging from the treatment of homeless individuals and the need for affordable housing to concerns about the conditions of navigation centers and the Chancellor for City College. Several speakers expressed opposition to a Resolution urging the naming of Chinatown Rose Pak Station. Support was voiced for a newly introduced Resolution declaring June 23 as ‘Tamale Lady Day’ in memory of Virginia Ramos, while other concerns touched on public comment participation, juvenile violence, seniors in jail, climate change, and the medicinal use of LSD.

Resolution No. 284-19, commending and honoring Alvin C. Moses on the occasion of his retirement after more than 30 years of distinguished service with the City and County of San Francisco was ADOPTED.

Resolution No. 285-19, approving the use of the City’s Corporate Seal for the purpose of “Go Beyond the Arc” (GBTA) a free youth basketball camp organized by MCG Group LLC, sponsored by the Sheriff’s Department. The resolution was ADOPTED.

Motion No. M19-102, approving Final Map 9545, a two lot vertical subdivision, and a three residential and one commercial unit condominium project, located at 3900-3906 24th Street, was APPROVED.

Ordinance 190679, sponsored by the Mayor, proposes to amend the Administrative Code to establish uniform procedures for administering City loans and grants for affordable housing. It also authorizes the MOHCD Director to execute certain loan agreements and acquire real property without appraisal for preserving affordable housing. The ordinance was assigned to the Rules Committee and is under a 30-day rule.

Ordinance 190680, sponsored by Supervisor Brown and co-sponsored by other supervisors, aims to amend heart trouble and pneumonia presumptions for firefighter and police officer industrial disability and death as a result of duty retirement benefits. This was assigned to the Rules Committee and is under a 30-day rule.

Ordinance 190681, sponsored by Supervisor Haney, seeks to amend the Planning Code and Zoning Map to establish the 2000 Marin Street Special Use District and create Key Site exceptions for the Flower Mart site. Assigned to the Land Use and Transportation Committee and under a 30-day rule.

Ordinance 190682, sponsored by Supervisor Haney, proposes a Development Agreement between the City and KR Flower Mart, LLC, for developing a site at 5th and Brannan Streets. This involves public benefits like a new wholesale flower market, waiving certain Planning Code fees, and approving development impact fees. Assigned to the Land Use and Transportation Committee and under a 30-day rule.

Ordinance 190683, sponsored by Supervisor Peskin, seeks to re-enact and revise the Tourist Hotel Conversion Ordinance by removing the sunset provision and deleting sections allowing conversion credits and a lottery. Assigned to the Rules Committee and under a 30-day rule.

Ordinance 190684, sponsored by Supervisor Yee and co-sponsored by others, aims to establish the Senior Operating Subsidies (SOS) Program Fund to lower rents in housing developments for low-income senior citizens. Assigned to the Rules Committee.

Resolution 190685, sponsored by the Mayor, declares the City's intent to reimburse expenditures from future bond proceeds for 500-520 Turk Street and 555 Larkin Street, and authorizes the Director of MOHCD to submit an application to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee. This was assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

Resolution 190686, sponsored by the Mayor, declares the City's intent to reimburse expenditures from future bond proceeds for 1064-1068 Mission Street, and authorizes the Director of MOHCD to submit an application to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee. This was assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

Resolution 190687, sponsored by the Mayor, authorizes the Director of MOHCD to execute a Local Operating Subsidy Program Grant Agreement with 275-10th Street Associates, L.P., providing operating subsidies for formerly homeless adults at Bishop Swing Community House. This was assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

Resolution 190688, sponsored by the Mayor, authorizes the Director of MOHCD to execute a Local Operating Subsidy Program Grant Agreement with Mason Street Housing Associates, L.P., providing operating subsidies for formerly homeless adults at 149 Mason Street Apartments. This was assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

Resolution 190689, sponsored by Supervisor Haney, imposes an interim zoning control for 18 months requiring conditional use authorization for changes from nighttime entertainment to other uses in the South of Market area. This was assigned to the Land Use and Transportation Committee.

Resolution 190690, sponsored by Supervisor Mar and co-sponsored by others, supports California State Senate Bill No. 343 (Pan) to create uniform healthcare data disclosures. Referred for adoption without committee reference at the next board meeting.

Resolution 190691, sponsored by Supervisor Peskin, authorizes the Mayor to cast an affirmative assessment ballot for the proposed renewal and expansion of the Union Square Business Improvement District. This was assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

Resolution 190562, sponsored by Supervisor Peskin, proposes to establish (renew and expand) the Union Square Business Improvement District, ordering the levy and collection of assessments. Assigned to the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution 190692, sponsored by Supervisor Peskin, authorizes the Mayor to cast an affirmative assessment ballot for the proposed formation of the Downtown Community Benefit District. This was assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

Resolution 190564, sponsored by Supervisor Peskin, proposes to establish the Downtown Community Benefit District, ordering the levy and collection of assessments. Assigned to the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution 190693, sponsored by Supervisor Ronen, declares every June 23 as “Tamale Lady Day” in the City and County of San Francisco. Referred for adoption without committee reference at the next board meeting.

Resolution 190694, sponsored by Supervisor Yee and co-sponsored by others, urges UCSF to demonstrate a commitment to labor harmony. Referred for adoption without committee reference at the next board meeting.

Motion 190695, sponsored by Supervisor Haney and co-sponsored by others, orders the submission to voters of an ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code and Administrative Code to impose an additional gross receipts tax and administrative office tax on businesses with disproportionate executive pay to fund Mental Health SF or other mental health services. This was assigned to the Budget and Finance Sub-Committee.

Request for Hearing 190696, sponsored by Supervisors Mandelman and Stefani, calls for a hearing to analyze San Francisco's progress in implementing Treatment on Demand, as per Proposition T, and to discuss challenges in expanding access to substance use disorder treatment. The Department of Public Health, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Human Services Agency are requested to report. This was assigned to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee.