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The Board approved Ordinance 129-24, which amends the Police Code to establish a two-year pilot program restricting the operating hours of retail food and tobacco establishments in a high-crime area of the Tenderloin. These businesses will be prohibited 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 they are subject to regulation by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The ordinance also empowers the Department of Public Health to impose administrative fines for violations, declares any operation in violation of the restrictions to be a public nuisance, authorizes the City Attorney to take enforcement actions, and creates a private right of action for individuals harmed by a violation.

Ordinance 161-24, sponsored by the Mayor, Ronen, and Mandelman, was approved, amending the Administrative Code to allow City departments to utilize cooperative purchasing for public works contracts up to $5,000,000. The ordinance also authorizes the Purchaser to use all types of cooperative purchasing programs conducted by or for public entities, including those not sponsored by non-profits, and to procure ancillary installation services when procuring commodities.

Ordinance 162-24, related to the Elections Department, was approved to update the qualifications and procedures for translating or transliterating candidate names for local office into Chinese character-based names for ballot appearance.

Ordinance 163-24, related to the Elections Department, was approved to amend the Municipal Elections Code to provide that the names of supporters and opponents of a local ballot measure are listed in the ballot statement or question for each local measure, unless including such names would cause there to be more than six ballot cards for that election.

Ordinance 164-24, sponsored by Supervisor Safai, was approved. It amends the Administrative Code to establish the Downtown University Attraction and Retention Fund, which provides 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 public college or university campuses in those neighborhoods.

Ordinance 165-24, sponsored by the Mayor and several supervisors, was approved. It amends the Administrative, Police, and Transportation Codes to allow the creation and management of Entertainment Zones where outdoor alcohol consumption is permitted during designated events, subject to certain conditions. It establishes insurance requirements for these events, designates Front Street between California and Sacramento Streets as an Entertainment Zone, and allows outdoor alcohol consumption in areas with Shared Space permits where the permit holder also has a license from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Supervisor Safai requested that File No. 240439 be considered separately. This ordinance, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisor Safai, amends the Public Works Code to streamline enforcement of vending requirements, clarify application and compliance processes, require certain permittees to register with the Tax Collector, prohibit stationary sidewalk vendors from operating in residential districts, limit vending times, and streamline the approval of vending regulations. Tom Paulino from the Mayor's Office addressed questions. An amendment was made, adding a clause that vendors should be urged to remove items. The amended ordinance then passed on the first reading.

Ordinance 166-24, the proposed Interim Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Departments of the City and County of San Francisco, was approved. It appropriates all estimated receipts and expenditures as of June 1, 2024, for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026.

Ordinance 167-24, the proposed Interim Annual Salary Ordinance, was approved. It enumerates positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026, continuing, creating, or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations.

An ordinance was introduced to de-appropriate $6,862,571 from salaries, equipment, and materials and supplies, and appropriate $2,770,003 to overtime in the Police Department and $4,092,568 to overtime in the Sheriff’s Department. This is to support the Departments’ projected increases in overtime, as required per Administrative Code, Section 3.17, and passed on the first reading.

Resolution 356-24 was adopted, authorizing the District Attorney's Office to accept and expend a grant of $2,530,992 from the California Victim Compensation Board for the "Joint Powers Agreement S24-012" project, which will assist victims and witnesses with compensation claims from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027. Supervisor Peskin requested to be added as a co-sponsor.

An ordinance amending the Planning Code to create an exception allowing storefront mergers and large uses for certain Limited Restaurant Uses designated as Legacy Businesses in the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District was discussed and passed on the first reading.

An ordinance designating the coast redwood tree at 4 Montclair Terrace as a landmark tree, in accordance with the Public Works Code, was discussed and passed on the first reading.

Resolution 366-24 was adopted, adding the commemorative street name "Dr. Howard Thurman Way" to the 2020 Block of Stockton Street in recognition of Dr. Howard Thurman’s legacy in San Francisco.

Resolutions 367-24 through 370-24 were adopted, each determining that the issuance of a specific liquor license would serve the public convenience or necessity. These licenses were for Embarc Wines at 2 Embarcadero Center, Great Star Theater at 636 Jackson Street, Zevi Cafe and Bistro at 67-5th Street, and August Hall at 420 Mason Street. The resolutions also requested that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the license issuances.

Resolution 371-24 was adopted, endorsing the Leather and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) Cultural District’s Cultural, History, Housing, and Economic Sustainability Strategy Report (CHHESS) under Administrative Code, Section 107.5. Supervisors Ronen and Peskin requested to be added as co-sponsors.

An ordinance was discussed and approved for the first reading, amending the Administrative Code to establish the Library Read to Recovery Program, which will provide free written materials and books from mutual-help programs at the Main Library and all branches, for individuals seeking recovery from substance-use disorders and non-substance-related addictive disorders. Supervisor Preston requested to be added as a co-sponsor.

An ordinance was discussed and approved for the first reading, amending the Administrative Code to repeal Chapter 26, the Deemed Approved Off-Sale Alcohol Use Nuisance Regulations, which regulates establishments selling alcohol for off-site consumption.

An ordinance was discussed and approved for the first reading, approving the amended Airport Surveillance Technology Policy governing the use of pre-security cameras at the airport.

Motions M24-062 through M24-066 were approved. Catherine Meng was approved for appointment to the Building Inspection Commission. Stephen Engblom was approved for appointment to the Port Commission. Maria Theresa Imperial was approved for reappointment to the Planning Commission. Lauren Post was approved for reappointment to the Public Works Commission. Gerald Demarcus Turner and Fady Zoubi were reappointed to the Public Works Commission.

The Board recognized and presented Certificates of Honor to several individuals and groups, including Ewa Bauer-Furbush (Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District) on her retirement, Todd Rydstrom (Office of the City Controller) on his retirement, Doreen Horstin (San Francisco Public Library) for her work on the "Read to Recovery" program, the Friends of Harvey Milk Plaza, and Dr. Tamitrice Rice Mitchell (San Francisco Unified School District) on her retirement.

The Board, sitting as a Committee of the Whole, held a hearing on the Department of Public Health's proposed budget reductions to medical and health care services for FYs 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. Dr. Grant Colfax, Jenny Louie, and Anna Duning provided an overview of the proposed reductions. Anne Pearson presented additional information. Members of the public expressed concerns regarding the proposed reductions. The President closed public comment, declared the matter heard and filed, adjourned as the Committee of the Whole, and reconvened as the Board of Supervisors without further action.

Resolution 355-24 was adopted, approving the settlement of unlitigated claims in favor of the City and County of San Francisco against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, with the City receiving $441,521.39 for underpayment of Medicare costs.

Members of the public spoke on a variety of issues, including concerns about intelligence and unity, personal experiences with the Fire Department, military-grade equipment used by cities, gun violence, and support for the Justice for Renters Act. One speaker also shared their religious views.

Motion M24-067 was approved, accepting Final Map No. 11099 for a 148-unit residential condominium project at 400 China Basin Street.

Supervisor Preston moved to continue discussion of the Resolution supporting The Justice for Renters Act to the Board of Supervisors meeting of July 2, 2024. The motion carried.

Supervisor Walton moved to amend the Resolution urging the State Legislature to ratify additional reparations proposals. The amendment changed ‘damaged’ to ‘damage’ on Page 1, Line 10. The amended resolution was then adopted as Resolution 372-24.

Resolution 373-24 was adopted, commending and honoring Todd Rydstrom for his service as Deputy Controller and declaring July 1, 2024, as Deputy Controller Todd Rydstrom Day in the City and County of San Francisco.

An ordinance was introduced to adopt and implement the First Amendment to the 2024-2027 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and Service Employees International Union, Local 1021, Staff and Per Diem Nurses to address staffing and hiring of 2320 Registered Nurses and 2830 Public Health Nurses. It was assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

An ordinance was introduced authorizing the execution and delivery of Certificates of Participation not to exceed $29,000,000 to fund the acquisition of the Concourse Garage. It was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee under the 30-day rule.

An ordinance was introduced approving Health Service System plans and contribution rates for calendar year 2025. It requires a vote of three-fourths of all members of the Board of Supervisors to approve and was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

An ordinance was introduced to designate the Rainbow Flag Installation at Harvey Milk Plaza as a Landmark. It was assigned to the Land Use and Transportation Committee under the 30-day rule.

An ordinance was introduced amending the Administrative Code to permit the issuance of bonds to finance the acquisition, development, rehabilitation, or construction of middle-income and workforce housing. It was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

An ordinance was introduced amending the Planning Code to create the New Asia Senior Housing Special Use District. It was assigned to the Land Use and Transportation Committee under the 30-day rule.

An ordinance was introduced amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to reduce the real property transfer tax rates for certain properties with rent-restricted affordable units that were constructed using union labor and had a debt or equity investment from a union pension fund. It was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee under the 30-day rule.

An ordinance was introduced amending the Planning Code to permit new floor area or building volume on the rooftop of a noncomplying structure located at 1896 Pacific Avenue. It was assigned to the Land Use and Transportation Committee under the 30-day rule.

A resolution was introduced approving a Loan Purchase Agreement for the rehabilitation of a 214-unit single-room occupancy residential building at 1000 Sutter Street for permanent supportive housing. It was received and assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

A resolution was introduced approving a real property lease with Twin Peaks Petroleum, Inc. for approximately 14,499 square feet located at 598 Portola Drive. It was received and assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

A resolution was introduced recognizing June 29, 2024, as Kim Marie Thompson Cromb Day in the City and County of San Francisco.

A resolution was introduced urging the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) Superintendent Matt Wayne and the Board of Education to include clear equity criteria in the Resource Alignment Initiative.

Resolutions were introduced responding to multiple Civil Grand Jury Reports, including "Commission Impossible? Getting the Most from San Francisco’s Commissions," "Building San Francisco: Designing, Constructing, and Maintaining City Infrastructure," and "Lifting the Fog: On Budgets, Innovation, Silos, and More". They were all assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

A motion was introduced stating the Board of Supervisors’ intention to appropriate $48,140,000 of cost savings to restore critical programs serving children, youth, seniors, families, and the most vulnerable. It was referred for adoption without committee reference at the next board meeting.

Motions were introduced regarding the Mayoral nomination for the appointment of Amy Campbell and Sean McGarry to the Planning Commission and President Aaron Peskin’s nomination for the reappointment of Kavin Williams to the Building Inspection Commission. These motions were assigned to the Rules Committee.

Requests for hearings were introduced on Civil Grand Jury Reports, including "Commission Impossible? Getting the Most from San Francisco’s Commissions," "Building San Francisco: Designing, Constructing, and Maintaining City Infrastructure," and "Lifting the Fog: On Budgets, Innovation, Silos, and More". They were all assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

A proposed ordinance was introduced amending the Park Code to allow dogs and certain athletic activities in Yerba Buena Gardens, clarify the prohibition of bicycles and electric scooters, and make a non-substantive correction. It was assigned to the Land Use and Transportation Committee under the 30-day rule.

A proposed resolution was introduced approving the grant agreement for Centers for Equity and Success, Inc. programs: the Early Morning Study Academy; Credible Messengers; Inside/Out Pathways; and TAY/A Workforce Development. It was received and assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Supervisor Catherine Stefani requested information from the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department on the deployment of the Emergency Services Unit (ESU) in the Tenderloin. Supervisor Dean Preston requested information from the San Francisco Police Department on the San Francisco Police Department Law Enforcement Equipment Policy 2023 Annual Report, published pursuant to California Assembly Bill 481, California Government Code Section 7070-7075.