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The Board approved the minutes from the May 14, 2019 meeting. Supervisor Fewer seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved to approve the minutes which carried with a vote of 11 ayes.

The Board discussed and ultimately passed Ordinance No. 117-19, requiring the city to close Juvenile Hall by December 31, 2021. The ordinance also mandates the expansion of community-based alternatives to detention, the establishment of a working group to develop a closure plan, and the creation of a Youth Justice Reinvestment Fund. The vote was 10 ayes and 1 no (Stefani).

The Board passed Ordinance No. 114-19, which amends the Planning Code to designate 524 Union Street, also known as Paper Doll, as a Landmark. Supervisor Peskin was excused from voting. The vote was 10 ayes with Peskin excused.

The Board passed Ordinance No. 115-19, sponsored by Supervisor Haney, amending the Planning Code to allow Arts Activities as a principally permitted use in the Regional Commercial District (RCD). It also conditionally permits Nighttime Entertainment uses within the RCD in historic buildings and Landmark Building No. 120 (St. Joseph’s Church). The vote was unanimous.

The Board passed Ordinance No. 116-19, sponsored by Supervisor Safai, amending the Planning Code and Business and Tax Regulations Code to authorize the addition of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in the construction of a new single-family home or multi-family building. The vote was unanimous.

The Board passed Ordinance No. 118-19, sponsored by Supervisor Brown, amending the Administrative Code to revise the reporting requirements for the Safe Overnight Parking Pilot Program and amending the Police Code to create an exception for participants in the program regarding vehicle habitation. The vote was unanimous.

The Board approved on first reading an ordinance de-appropriating $400,000 from District 7 General City Responsibility and appropriating $300,000 to various departments to support District 7 Participatory Budgeting projects and $100,000 to the Office of the City Administrator to support District 7 Disaster Planning projects, sponsored by Supervisor Yee. They also approved the de-appropriation of 250,000 to support various District 7 Vision Zero projects at SFMTA in FY2018-2019. The vote was unanimous.

The Board approved on first reading the Proposed Interim Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for FYs 2019-2020 and 2020-2021. The vote was unanimous.

The Board approved on first reading the Proposed Interim Annual Salary Ordinance for FYs 2019-2020 and 2020-2021. The vote was unanimous.

The Board adopted Resolution No. 293-19, approving the Proposed Interim Budget of the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure, operating as the Successor Agency to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, for FY2019-2020. The vote was unanimous.

The Board approved on first reading an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the installation and use of telematic vehicle tracking systems in all motor vehicles owned or leased by the City and used by law enforcement agencies, subject to waiver by the City Administrator, sponsored by Supervisor Yee. The vote was unanimous.

The Board approved on first reading a series of ordinances related to employee compensation and labor agreements. This included fixing compensation for unrepresented employees and adopting Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with various unions, including the Fire Fighters Union, Municipal Attorneys’ Association, Machinists Union, and many others. All votes were unanimous.

The Board adopted Resolution No. 288-19, receiving and approving an annual report for the Greater Union Square Business Improvement District for FY2017-2018, sponsored by Supervisor Peskin. The vote was unanimous.

The Board adopted Resolution No. 289-19, retroactively approving a Memorandum Of Understanding between the Regents of the University of California, on behalf of its San Francisco campus, and the Department of Public Health. The vote was unanimous.

The Board adopted Resolution No. 291-19, initiating the approval process for the installation of plaques by fire hydrants at 3899-20th Street, Hayes Street and Buchanan Street, and Ellis Street and Van Ness Avenue, commemorating them as working hydrants during the 1906 fire, sponsored by Supervisor Mandelman and Supervisor Brown. The vote was unanimous.

The Board approved on first reading an ordinance amending the Health Code to prohibit the sale, manufacture, and distribution of tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, on City property, sponsored by Supervisor Walton. Supervisors Yee and Brown requested to be added as co-sponsors. The vote was unanimous.

The Board approved on first reading an ordinance amending the Health Code to prohibit the sale by tobacco retail establishments of electronic cigarettes that require FDA approval but haven't received it, and prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco products and electronic cigarettes to any person in San Francisco, sponsored by Supervisor Walton. Supervisors Yee and Brown requested to be added as co-sponsors. The vote was unanimous.

The Board adopted Resolution No. 286-19, authorizing the Public Works Director to execute a Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement with various California cities and counties. Supervisor Safai was noted absent during the vote. The vote was 10 ayes with Safai absent.

The Board adopted Resolution No. 287-19, determining that the issuance of a liquor license to Prime Now, LLC, located at 888 Tennessee Street, will not serve the public convenience or necessity, and requesting the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control deny the license. The vote was unanimous.

The Board adopted Resolution No. 290-19, supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 1076, authored by Assembly Member Phil Ting, to provide efficient arrest and conviction relief. Supervisor Safai requested to be added as a co-sponsor, Supervisor Walton was noted as absent. The vote was 10 ayes with Walton absent.

The Board approved on first reading an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to expand the Displaced Tenant Preference in City Affordable Housing Programs, sponsored by Supervisor Brown. Supervisor Safai requested to be added as a co-sponsor, Supervisor Walton was noted as absent. The vote was 10 ayes with Walton absent.

The Board approved motions appointing Patricia Webb, Rita Semel, Jim Blacksten, and Melvin Beetle to the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority and Elizabeth Winograd to the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council. Supervisor Walton was noted as absent. The vote was 10 ayes with Walton absent.

The Board suspended the rules to grant privilege of the floor to guests, after Supervisor Mandelman provided information on the history of LGBTQQ Pride Month. District Supervisors then introduced, welcomed, and presented Certificates of Honor to individuals in recognition of their accomplishments and continued community support. Honorees included The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Jason Pelligrini, Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer, Mr. David Glamamore, Tim Chan, Pride Alliance (San Francisco Police Department), Shayne Watson, Donna Graves and the project team behind the “Citywide Historic Context Statement for LGBTQ History in San Francisco”, Gary McClain aka Marlena, Dr. Steven Tierney, Community United Against Violence (CUAV), and Steven Currier.

The Board approved on first reading ordinances appropriating funds for the Hetch Hetchy Power and Water Capital Improvement Program, sponsored by Mayor and Supervisor Peskin. Supervisor Walton was noted as absent. The vote was 10 ayes with Walton absent.

The Board adopted Resolution No. 292-19, approving and authorizing the Director of Property to execute a master lease agreement between the City and the Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy for the lease of Yerba Buena Gardens at an annual base rent of $1.00. Supervisor Walton was noted as absent. The vote was 10 ayes with Walton absent.

Members of the public shared their concerns on a variety of topics including the need for a cultural center, affordable housing and suicide rates for police officers, the plight of taxi medallion holders, opposition to and support for the Resolution regarding Senate Bill No. 343, the privatization of the Housing Authority, safe injection sites, and traffic congestion.

The Board adopted Resolution No. 295-19, declaring every June 23 as "Tamale Lady Day" in San Francisco, for adoption without committee reference, sponsored by Supervisor Ronen. Supervisor Safai was noted as absent. The vote was 10 ayes with Safai absent.

The Board adopted Resolution No. 296-19, urging the University of California San Francisco to demonstrate a commitment to labor harmony by including contract language that allows Resident Physicians due process, for adoption without committee reference. Supervisors Walton and Mandelman requested to be added as co-sponsors. Supervisor Safai was noted as absent. The vote was 10 ayes with Safai absent.

The Board approved Motion No. M19-105, approving Final Map 9706, a 19 residential unit and one commercial unit, mixed-use new condominium project, located at 2600 Harrison Street, for adoption without committee reference. Supervisor Safai was noted as absent. The vote was 10 ayes with Safai absent.

The Board adopted Resolution No. 294-19, supporting California State Senate Bill No. 343, authored by State Senate Health Committee Chair Richard Pan, to create uniform healthcare data disclosures, Supervisor Ronen requested to be added as a co-sponsor. The vote was unanimous.

An ordinance ordering the vacation of streets in the Potrero HOPE SF Project - Phase 2 (Blocks A and B) site, generally bounded by 25th Street on the north, 26th Street on the south, Wisconsin Street on the west, and Connecticut Street on the east was introduced. Supervisors Mayor and Walton sponsored it and the ordinance was then assigned under the 30 day rule to the Land Use and Transportation Committee.

An ordinance amending the Environment Code to require all nonresidential buildings of 50,000 square feet or more to provide all on-site electricity demands from 100% greenhouse gas-free or renewable sources and to authorize the Director of the Department of the Environment to adopt rules and regulations for implementation of the requirements was introduced. Supervisors Mayor, Brown, and Safai sponsored it and the ordinance was then assigned under the 30 day rule to the Land Use and Transportation Committee.

An ordinance amending the Administrative Code to amend heart trouble and pneumonia presumptions for firefighter and police officer industrial disability and death as a result of duty retirement benefits. Supervisors Brown, Safai, Stefani, Walton, Yee, and Haney sponsored it and the ordinance was then assigned under the 30 day rule to the Rules Committee.

An ordinance approving Health Service System plans and contribution rates for calendar year 2020. Supervisor Mandelman is sponsoring the ordinance and it was then assigned to the Budget and Finance Sub-Committee.

An ordinance amending the Health Code to replace the requirement that food preparation and service establishments post a symbol issued by the Department of Public Health with a requirement to post a color-coded placard indicating whether the establishment has passed (green), conditionally passed (yellow), or failed (red) a health inspection was introduced. Supervisor Peskin is sponsoring the ordinance and it was then assigned under the 30 day rule to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee.

An ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate 2851-2861 24th Street (The Galería de la Raza/Studio 24 Building), a portion of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4268, Lot No. 001, as a Landmark under Article 10 of the Planning Code was introduced. Supervisor Ronen sponsored the ordinance and it was then assigned under the 30 day rule to the Land Use and Transportation Committee.

An ordinance amending the Public Works Code to require Public Works, with certain exceptions, to replace any street tree it has removed within 120 days was introduced. Supervisor Safai sponsored the ordinance and it was then assigned under the 30 day rule to the Land Use and Transportation Committee.

A resolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to order the vacation of streets in the Potrero HOPE SF - Phase 2 site, generally bounded by 25th Street on the north, 26th Street on the south, Wisconsin Street on the west, and Connecticut Street on the east was introduced. Supervisors Mayor and Walton sponsored the resolution which was then received and assigned to the Land Use and Transportation Committee.

A resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept an in-kind grant of up to $900,000 from the Trust for Public Land for project management, planning and design services, and community engagement for the Buchanan Mall 5 block project was introduced. Supervisors Mayor and Brown sponsored the resolution which was then received and assigned to the Budget and Finance Sub-Committee.

A resolution extending for six months interim zoning controls that limit off-street parking for new development projects to the principally-permitted accessory parking ratios established under the Planning Code in the area known as “the Hub” or the “Market Street Hub” was introduced. Supervisors Mayor and Brown sponsored the resolution which was then assigned under the 30 day rule to the Land Use and Transportation Committee.

A resolution supporting United State House of Representatives Bill 1585, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019, was introduced. Supervisors Brown, Stefani, Ronen, Yee, Fewer, Safai, Mar, Walton, Peskin, Mandelman and Haney sponsored the resolution which was then referred for adoption without committee reference agenda at the next board meeting.

A resolution retroactively authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to apply for, accept, and expend a grant in the amount of $2,000,000 from the California Department of Parks and Recreation Local Assistance Specified Grant for the project at the Richmond Community Center was introduced. Supervisor Fewer sponsored the resolution which was then received and assigned to Budget and Finance Sub-Committee.

A resolution urging Sky Chefs and Gate Gourmet to engage in good-faith negotiations with UNITE HERE Local 2 representing airline catering workers at San Francisco International Airport was introduced. Supervisors Peskin, Mar, Safai, Walton, Brown, Ronen, Mandelman, Haney and Stefani are sponsoring it.

A resolution opposing California State Assembly Bill No. 68, authored by Assembly Member Phil Ting, unless amended, to provide jurisdictional deference to the City and County of San Francisco and other early adopters of permissive Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations was introduced. Supervisor Peskin is sponsoring it.

A resolution supporting all efforts to preserve the Redstone Labor Temple as a center for social and economic justice organizations, non-profit service and advocacy agencies, artists, and cultural groups by and for the Mission District’s poor and working class was introduced. Supervisors Ronen, Mar, Walton and Mandelman are sponsoring it and the resolution was then referred for adoption without committee reference agenda at the next board meeting.

A hearing to consider the proposed Initiative Ordinance submitted by the Mayor to the voters for the November 5, 2019, Election, entitled "Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the Accelerating Affordable Housing and Affordable Teacher Housing Program; and to allow affordable housing and affordable teacher housing in Public zoning districts" was introduced. The ordinance was then received and assigned to the Rules Committee.

A hearing to consider the proposed Initiative Ordinance submitted by four or more Supervisors to the voters for the November 5, 2019, Election, entitled "Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the 100 Percent Affordable Housing and Educator Housing Streamlining Program; to allow affordable housing and affordable teacher housing in Public zoning districts; and to provide timelines for the review and approval of affordable housing and affordable teacher housing" was introduced. Supervisors Fewer, Peskin, Walton and Haney are the four sponsors of this ordinance and the ordinance was then received and assigned to the Rules Committee.

A hearing to consider the proposed Initiative Ordinance submitted by four or more Supervisors to the voters for the November 5, 2019, Election, entitled "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 a ratio of the compensation of the business’s highest-paid employee to the median compensation paid to the business’s employees based in the City that exceeds 100:1, to fund Mental Health SF (as proposed in the initiative ordinance in Board File No. 190665) or other mental health services; and increasing the City’s appropriations limit by the amount collected under the additional tax for four years from November 5, 2019" was introduced. Supervisors Haney, Ronen, Walton and Mar are the four sponsors of this ordinance and the ordinance was then received and assigned to the Rules Committee.

A hearing on the current state of worker rights in California's gig economy, and to analyze the potential impacts of the 2018 California Supreme Court's Dynamex decision and California State Assembly Bill 5 on worker rights; and requesting the Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement to report. Supervisors Mandelman, Mar, Peskin, Fewer, Walton, Brown and Haney are sponsoring it and the hearing was then received and assigned to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee.

A hearing to consider the proposed Initiative Ordinance submitted by four or more Supervisors to the voters for the November 5, 2019, Election, entitled "Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to prohibit campaign contributions from limited liability companies and limited liability partnerships; prohibit campaign contributions to members of and candidates for the Board of Supervisors, the Mayor and candidates for Mayor, the City Attorney and candidates for City Attorney, and the controlled committees of those officials and candidates, from any person with pending or recently resolved land use matters before the City; and expand disclaimer requirements for independent expenditure committee advertisements" was introduced. Supervisors Mar, Haney, Fewer, Ronen and Mandelman are the sponsors of this ordinance and the ordinance was then received and assigned to the Rules Committee.

A hearing to consider the proposed Initiative Ordinance submitted by four or more Supervisors to the voters for the November 5, 2019, Election, entitled "Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish Mental Health SF, a universal mental health program designed to provide access to mental health services, substance use treatment, and psychiatric medications to all San Franciscans; and to establish the Mental Health SF Implementation Working Group to advise the Mental Health Board, the Department of Public Health, the Health Commission, the San Francisco Health Authority, and the Board of Supervisors on the design and implementation of Mental Health SF" was introduced. Supervisors Ronen, Haney, Walton and Mar are the sponsors of this ordinance and the ordinance was then received and assigned to the Rules Committee.

A hearing to discuss the status of sub-acute care in San Francisco and plans to care for this vulnerable population to prevent unnecessary deaths; and requesting the Department of Public Health to report. Supervisor Safai sponsored the ordinance and the hearing was then received and assigned to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee.

A resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the agreement between Richmond Area Multi-Services, Inc. and the Department of Public Health for behavioral health services through the peer-to-peer programs, to increase the contract amount by $9,340,596 for a total amount not to exceed $28,388,060; and to extend the term by one year, from July 1, 2020, for a total agreement term of July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2021 was introduced. The Public Health Department introduced the legislation which was then received and assigned to Budget and Finance Sub-Committee.

A resolution approving the Sheriff Department’s home detention and electronic monitoring program rules and regulations and approving evidence of financial responsibility demonstrated by the program administrator, Sentinel Offender Services, LLC, for the 2019 calendar year was introduced. The Sheriff's office introduced the legislation which was then received and assigned to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

A resolution authorizing the General Manager of the Public Utilities Commission to enter into an agreement with Southern California Edison Company for CleanPowerSF to purchase renewable energy for the period of January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2021, for a total cost of $15,775,000 was introduced. The Public Utilities Commission introduced the legislation which was then received and assigned to Budget and Finance Sub-Committee.