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The Board approved a series of ordinances adopting and implementing Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) with various labor unions. These agreements cover a range of employee groups, including Teamsters Local 856 (San Francisco Building Inspectors), Carpenters 46 Northern California Counties Conference Board, Crafts Coalition, San Francisco District Attorney Investigators’ Association, San Francisco Deputy Probation Officers’ Association, San Francisco Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers Local 21, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 6, International Union of Operating Engineers Stationary Engineers Local 39, Machinists Union Local 1414, Laborers International Union Local 261, Municipal Attorneys Association, Municipal Executives’ Association, San Francisco Sheriffs' Managers and Supervisors Association, Operating Engineers Local Union No. 3, San Francisco City Workers United (Painters), United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry Local 38, Service Employees International Union Local 1021, Teamsters Local 856 (Multi-Unit), Transport Workers Union Local 200, Transport Workers Union Local 250-A, Union of American Physicians and Dentists (Units 17 and 18), Teamsters, Local 856, Freight Checkers, Clerical Employees & Helpers and Service Employees International Union, Local 1021 - Staff and Per Diem Nurses. All agreements are effective from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027. Additionally, an amendment to the MOU with the San Francisco Police Officers Association was approved, along with an ordinance fixing compensation for unrepresented employees. The ordinances were passed with a unanimous vote.

The Board approved an ordinance amending the Transportation Code to waive fees for temporary street closures for events organized by community-serving nonprofit arts and culture organizations, small businesses, merchant associations, neighborhood resident associations, and property and business improvement districts. Supervisor Engardio was added as a co-sponsor. The ordinance passed unanimously as Ordinance No. 130-24.

The Board approved an ordinance authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) to issue and sell tax-exempt or taxable Water Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness up to $1,040,007,350. This funding is to finance various capital water and Hetch Hetchy Water projects benefitting the Water Enterprise. The ordinance also authorizes the issuance of Water Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Water Enterprise Commercial Paper. The ordinance passed unanimously as Ordinance No. 131-24.

The Board considered and took action on several budget-related items. The Proposed Interim Budget and Appropriation Ordinance (File No. 240593) appropriating funds for City departments for FYs 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, and the Proposed Interim Annual Salary Ordinance (File No. 240594) enumerating positions and compensations for the same fiscal years, were both PASSED ON FIRST READING unanimously. Additionally, the Board ADOPTED Resolution No. 361-24, approving the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Interim Budget of the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure, operating as the Successor Agency to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency (File No. 240610), unanimously.

The Board ADOPTED Resolution No. 360-24, retroactively authorizing the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding Agreement with the United States Capitol Police (USCP) to provide supplemental law enforcement services for the period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024 (File No. 240560). This action was deemed not subject to meet and confer requirements. The resolution passed unanimously.

The Board PASSED ON FIRST READING an ordinance (File No. 240366) amending the Administrative Code to authorize City departments to rely on cooperative purchasing when entering into public works contracts of up to $5,000,000. It also authorizes the Purchaser to rely on all types of cooperative purchasing programs and to procure ancillary installation services when procuring commodities. Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. The vote was unanimous.

The Board considered two ordinances related to the Municipal Elections Code together. File No. 240397, an ordinance amending the code to update the qualifications and procedures for translating or transliterating candidate names into Chinese character-based names for the ballot, was PASSED ON FIRST READING. File No. 240434, an ordinance amending the code to include the names of supporters and opponents in ballot questions, was also PASSED ON FIRST READING. Both ordinances passed unanimously.

The Board PASSED ON FIRST READING an ordinance (File No. 240439) amending the Public Works Code to streamline the enforcement of vending requirements and restrictions. Changes include clarifying application and compliance requirements, requiring certain permittees to register with the Tax Collector, prohibiting stationary sidewalk vendors in residential districts, limiting permissible vending times, and streamlining approval of vending regulations. The ordinance also affirms the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The vote was unanimous.

The Board PASSED ON FIRST READING an ordinance (File No. 240475) amending the Administrative, Police, and Transportation Codes to allow the establishment and management of Entertainment Zones. This includes allowing outdoor consumption of alcoholic beverages during designated events, establishing insurance requirements, establishing an Entertainment Zone on Front Street, and allowing outdoor alcohol consumption in areas with Shared Space permits where the permit holder also has a permit or license from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Supervisors Mandelman and Stefani requested to be added as co-sponsors. The ordinance affirms the Planning Department’s CEQA determination and passed unanimously.

The Board approved several appointments. Motion No. M24-060 (File No. 240542) appointed Abigail Laurence Alderson, Jian Zhang, Roland Pickens, Joseph Woo, Steven Fugaro, Norlissa Cooper, and Juthaport Chaloeicheep to the San Francisco Health Authority. Motion No. M24-061 (File No. 240592) appointed Aaron Yen to the Children, Youth and Their Families Oversight and Advisory Committee. Both motions were APPROVED unanimously.

The Board recognized several individuals and a program with Certificates of Honor. Supervisor Dorsey presented a certificate to Bob Goldfarb (LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District). Supervisor Mandelman presented a certificate to Imani Rupert-Gordon (National Center for Lesbian Rights). Supervisor Ronen presented a certificate to Esperanza Macias (Instituto Familiar de la Raza, Inc.). Supervisor Walton presented a certificate to Dr. Mose Thornton. Supervisor Preston presented a certificate to the Community Ambassadors Program, accepted by Jorge Rivas and David McKinley. These recognitions celebrated their accomplishments in advocating for various communities.

The Board PASSED ON FIRST READING an ordinance (File No. 240407) amending the Police Code to create a two-year pilot program restricting the hours of retail food and tobacco establishments in a high-crime area of the Tenderloin. The program prohibits these establishments from being open to the public from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m., or from 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. if subject to regulation by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The Department of Public Health is authorized to impose administrative fines for violations, and the City Attorney is authorized to take enforcement actions. The ordinance also creates a private right of action. The vote was unanimous.

The Board PASSED ON FIRST READING an ordinance (File No. 240440) amending the Administrative Code to establish the Downtown University Attraction and Retention Fund. This fund will provide financial incentives to attract public colleges or universities to establish a physical location in the South of Market, Union Square, and Financial District neighborhoods, and to purchase or lease property for campuses in those areas. The vote was unanimous.

The Board PASSED ON FIRST READING an ordinance (File No. 240501) amending the Administrative Code to streamline contracting for Vision Zero transportation projects. It authorizes, but does not require, the Municipal Transportation Agency and the Department of Public Works to expedite contracts by waiving application of the Environment Code and select provisions in other Codes relating to competitive bidding, equal benefits, and other requirements, for construction work and professional and other services relating to Vision Zero projects, for a period of three years. The vote was unanimous.

The Board heard public comment from several individuals. Thiery Fill expressed concerns regarding miseducation, misery, and pornography. Chris Ward Kline expressed concerns regarding artificial intelligence, greed, satellite drones, and surveillance technology. John Hepp expressed concerns regarding a video and speech delivered by the Mayor. John McAffee expressed concerns regarding Laguna Honda Hospital and the Department of Public Health.

The Board ADOPTED Resolution No. 362-24 (File No. 240682), authorizing the temporary closure of the public sidewalk on both sides of Howard Street between 3rd Street and 4th Street for Dreamforce 2024. They ADOPTED Resolution No. 357-24 (File No. 240685), commending the Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs (OCEIA’s) Community Ambassadors Program. They ADOPTED Resolution No. 358-24 (File No. 240689), recognizing June 15, 2024, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. They ADOPTED Resolution No. 359-24 (File No. 240690), supporting the Michelle Alyssa Go Act. All resolutions passed unanimously.

Supervisor Stefani requested that File No. 240684, a resolution supporting The Justice for Renters Act, be severed from the For Adoption Without Committee Reference Agenda. Supervisor Preston moved to CONTINUE the resolution to the June 25, 2024, Board of Supervisors meeting, and the motion carried unanimously.

An ordinance (File No. 240698) was introduced amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to lower the gross receipts tax rates for accommodation businesses (NAICS Code 721). The reduced rates apply to taxable gross receipts between $2,500,000.01 and $25,000,000 in tax years 2025-2028 and are conditioned on the passage of the "Local Small Business Tax Cut Ordinance" at the November 5, 2024, election. The ordinance was ASSIGNED to the Budget and Finance Committee.

An ordinance (File No. 240699) was introduced requiring that the new Public Library branch serving the Oceanview, Merced Heights, Ingleside, and Lakeview neighborhoods be built on the City-owned parcel of land at 100 Orizaba Avenue. The ordinance prohibits the expenditure of City funds to explore alternate locations, except as required by environmental review. The ordinance was ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to the Rules Committee, expiring on 7/18/2024.

An ordinance (File No. 240700) was introduced amending the Administrative Code to provide for the confidentiality of client information received by the Office of Victim and Witness Rights (OVWR), establish and clarify OVWR's responsibilities, and move the Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) from the Human Rights Commission to OVWR. It requires SHARP to offer trauma-informed assistance to victims in navigating City processes. The ordinance was ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to the Rules Committee, expiring on 7/18/2024.

An ordinance (File No. 240701) was introduced amending the Administrative Code to establish the Reparations Fund. The ordinance was ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to the Rules Committee, expiring on 7/18/2024.

Two resolutions were introduced to accept and expend grants. Resolution No. 240702 authorizes DPH to accept and expend a $250,000 grant from the San Francisco Health Plan for the "Specialty Services Access Grant" program. Resolution No. 240703 authorizes DPH to accept and expend a $376,000 grant from the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation for the "Geriatric Emergency Department Planning Grant, Pilot Project 2020" program. Both were RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to the Budget and Finance Committee.

A resolution (File No. 240704) was introduced approving and authorizing the Director of Property and the Director of the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) to enter into a Ground Lease for real property at 1515 South Van Ness Avenue, 3251-3255 26th Street, and 1214 Shotwell Street with Casa Adelante SVN Housing, L.P. for a 75-year lease term (with an option to extend). The ground lease will enable a 168-unit (including one manager's unit) multifamily rental housing development affordable to low-income households (100% affordable) and will include community-serving commercial space (the "Project"). The annual base rent will be $15,000. The resolution also adopted findings that the Project and proposed transactions are consistent with the General Plan and determined that the below-market rent under the Ground Lease will serve a public purpose by providing affordable housing. The resolution was RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to the Budget and Finance Committee.

A resolution (File No. 240707) was introduced urging the State Legislature to ratify additional reparations proposals as proposed by the California Legislative Black Caucus based on the recommendations from the California Reparations Task Force.

A motion (File No. 240692) was introduced ordering the submission of an ordinance to the voters at the November 5, 2024, election. The ordinance would amend the Administrative Code to establish a First Responder Student Loan Forgiveness Fund. This fund would pay outstanding student loans and job-related educational/training expenses for sworn members of the Police, Fire, and Sheriff's Departments, paramedics, registered nurses, and 911 dispatchers. The motion was ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE to the Rules Committee, expiring on 7/18/2024.

A hearing (File No. 240705) was scheduled to consider the proposed Initiative Ordinance submitted by the Mayor to the voters for the November 5, 2024, election. This ordinance concerns reproductive rights, including declaring it City policy to safeguard comprehensive reproductive freedoms, establishing a fund to support reproductive rights and health services, requiring the City to provide public information about abortion and emergency contraception access, restricting City officers from cooperating with state or federal prosecutions related to reproductive health care, and amending the Planning Code to permit reproductive health care centers in non-residential zoning districts. The hearing request was RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to the Rules Committee.

A hearing (File No. 240706) was scheduled to consider a proposed Initiative Ordinance submitted by four or more Supervisors to the voters for the November 5, 2024, Election. This ordinance would amend the Park Code to establish new recreation and open space by restricting private vehicles at all times on the Upper Great Highway between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard. The hearing request was RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to the Rules Committee.

Introduced at the Request of a Department, there was an ordinance (File No. 240670) authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Dora Barnes against the City and County of San Francisco for $27,500. Additionally, there was a resolution (File No. 240671) approving the grant agreement with the Eviction Defense Collaborative Inc. to provide housing subsidies to seniors and adults with disabilities; (File No. 240672) retroactively approving the Section 559 Reimbursable Services Agreement with United States Customs and Border Protection at San Francisco International Airport; (File No. 240673) approving Amendment No. 5 to the International Terminal Duty Free and Luxury Store Lease with DFS Group, L.P.; and (File No. 240674) authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to execute Contract 1000032452 with Rexel USA, Inc. for the purchase of citywide electrical supplies. All were filed and moved to their relevant committees.