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The Board approved several settlements for lawsuits against the City and County of San Francisco. These included settlements for Peter and Joan Cuddihy ($43,000) regarding flooding, Raymond Choy ($30,000) for a civil rights violation, Jason Douglas and Carol Grindley ($60,000) related to a motorcycle collision, Devaughn Frierson ($29,500) for alleged civil rights violations, Ambac Assurance Corp. and Ambac Financial Group Inc. (City to receive $679,202) related to breach of contract, fraud, and antitrust claims, and United Airlines, Inc. (City to receive $165,000) for negligence and breach of contract causing damage to City-owned computer equipment. The board also approved settlements for unlitigated claims filed by T-Mobile West, LLC ($500,000) for utility users taxes and Jessica Kennedy ($375,000) for an employment dispute.

The Board gave final passage to an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 to change sidewalk widths at First Street southeast of Mission Street, Mission Street between First and Fremont Streets, and Fremont Street southeast of Mission Street. It also involves creating a new sidewalk bulb-out at the east corner of First and Mission Streets. The Planning Department's determination under the California Environmental Quality Act was affirmed, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and Planning Code were made.

The Board approved an ordinance amending the Health Code to prohibit tobacco retailers from selling flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes.

The Board passed on first reading an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Kindergarten to College Fund, sponsored by Supervisor Sheehy.

The Board approved on the first reading an ordinance re-appropriating $26,200,000 of 2014 Transportation and Road Improvements General Obligation Bonds Series 2015B funds from Better Market Street projects and Muni Forward and Pedestrian Safety Improvements Projects to transit projects including Muni Facility Upgrades in FY2017-2018. The ordinance was sponsored by the Mayor.

The Board approved on first reading an ordinance appropriating $70,060,000 for the San Francisco International Airport Hotel Project, including proceeds from Airport Capital Plan Bonds and Hotel Special Facility Revenue Bonds. They also de-appropriated and re-appropriated $25,000,000 of Hotel Special Facility Revenue Bonds. The ordinance was sponsored by the Mayor.

The Board approved on first reading an ordinance appropriating $9,132,962 of proceeds from Water Enterprise Revenue Bonds to purchase the property located at 1657-1663 Rollins Road, Burlingame, for use by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC). The ordinance was sponsored by the Mayor.

The Board approved on first reading an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 112-16 to authorize an increase of the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Water Revenue Bonds by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (Commission) up to $274,130,430 to finance various capital water projects, including the acquisition of the Rollins Road Property. The ordinance was sponsored by the Mayor.

The Board adopted a resolution approving and authorizing an agreement for the City’s acquisition of five parcels of real estate on 145-165-11th Street, 973 Minna Street, and 964 Natoma Street for $9,725,000, placing the property under the jurisdiction of the Recreation and Park Department.

The Board adopted resolutions approving contracts with the Children’s Council of San Francisco ($204,233,857) and Wu Yee Children’s Services ($31,322,180) for the provision of Early Care and Education Integrated Services to support the City’s implementation of the San Francisco Citywide Plan for Early Care and Education for the period of July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2020.

The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the Clerk of the Board to amend the Budget and Legislative Analyst Services contract to extend the term through December 31, 2019, and to enact a 2.25% cost-of-living adjustment, increasing the total contract amount by $4,471,947 for a total amount not to exceed $12,889,420 for the period of January 1, 2014, through December 31, 2019.

The Board approved a resolution designating Small Business Exchange, Sing Tao Daily, World Journal SF LLC, El Reportero, Bay Area Reporter, The Potrero View, and Jasmine Blue Media, dba Marina Times, as outreach periodicals for various communities for FY2017-2018.

The Board adopted a resolution designating San Francisco Print Media Co., dba San Francisco Examiner, to be the official newspaper of the City and County of San Francisco for all official advertising for FY2017-2018.

The Board approved a resolution approving the issuance of up to $35,000,000 additional aggregate principal amount of Airport Commission Capital Plan Bonds, for a new authorized aggregate principal amount of $278,000,000 and the issuance of up to $35,000,000 additional aggregate principal amount of Airport Commission Special Facility Bonds, for a new authorized aggregate principal amount of $260,000,000 to finance a hotel at the San Francisco International Airport.

The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the Director of Health to sign an amended agreement with the California Department of Health Care Services for expansion of the Whole Person Care Pilot to fund coordination of health, behavioral health, and social services.

The Board adopted a resolution retroactively approving a performance contract between Community Behavioral Health Services and the Department of Health Care Services, incorporating the Mental Health Services Act, for the period of July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017.

The Board passed on the first reading an ordinance amending the Police and Administrative Codes to ban employers from considering an applicant's salary history when determining whether to hire or what salary to offer. The ordinance also prohibits employers from disclosing a current or former employee's salary history without authorization. It authorizes the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement to enforce these provisions.

The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the Mayor to cast an assessment ballot on behalf of the City for the proposed Japantown Community Benefit District.

The Board passed on first reading, as amended, an ordinance amending the Planning Code to revise the Inclusionary Affordable Housing Fee and other Inclusionary Housing requirements. Several amendments were made, including specifying the date for determining the applicable fee or percentage based on when a complete Environmental Evaluation application is submitted.

The Board presented Certificates of Honor to Sammie Ablaza Wills (API Equality), Josue Arguelles (Young Workers United, Pride at Work, and Jobs with Justice), Dr. Rochelle Dicker (Wraparound Project), Sue Lee (Chinese Historical Society of America), and Dr. May Fung Mei Tam (San Francisco Community Empowerment Center) in recognition of their accomplishments and community contributions.

The Board held a public hearing regarding an appeal of the determination of exemption from environmental review for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s proposed 13th Street Eastbound Bicycle Facility Project. Mary Miles, on behalf of the Coalition for Adequate Review, presented the appeal. Marlena Byrne (Office of the City Attorney), Wade Wietgrefe (Planning Department), Jennifer Wong (Municipal Transportation Agency), and Christopher Espiritu (Planning Department) provided information. The board ultimately affirmed the determination that the project was categorically exempt.

The Board passed on first reading an ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to create the Corona Heights Large Residence Special Use District to promote and enhance neighborhood character and affordability by requiring Conditional Use authorization for large residential developments.

The Board passed on first reading, as amended, an ordinance amending the Administrative Code regarding owner move-in (OMI) evictions to require a landlord seeking to recover possession of a unit for an OMI to provide a declaration, provide a tenant with a form to advise the Rent Board of address changes, and clarify the evidentiary standard. An amendment was added that allows an organization with tax-exempt status and the primary mission of protecting tenants' rights to bring a civil action against a landlord who has wrongfully recovered possession of a rental unit.

This item regarding owner and relative move-in ("OMI") evictions was discussed. It addresses OMI notices, evidentiary standards, and extending the statute of limitations for wrongful eviction claims, as well as authorizes interested non-profit organizations to sue for wrongful eviction, however it wasn't sent as a Committee Report.

The Board passed on first reading an ordinance approving a fee waiver for LMC San Francisco I Holdings, LLC’s project at 1515 South Van Ness Avenue under Building Code, Section 106A.4.13.

Members of the public shared concerns regarding violence in the Tenderloin, conflict resolution, transparency, and the new China Belt and Road Initiative. There was also support for the resolution supporting the protection of designated national marine sanctuaries.

The Board adopted a resolution supporting California State Assembly Bill 186, which would authorize specified counties or cities to authorize the operation of supervised injection services programs for adults.

The Board adopted a resolution supporting the protection of designated National Marine Sanctuaries along the California coast against offshore oil exploration and drilling. Supervisors Kim, Ronen, Tang, and Safai requested to be added as co-sponsors.

Supervisor Farrell introduced an ordinance directing the Arts Commission to erect a statue of Maya Angelou at the Main Library, setting a City policy for depicting women on City property, and creating a fund for public art depicting historically significant women.

Supervisor Fewer's ordinance waiving the fee required by Public Works Code, Section 724.1(b) for temporary street space occupancy permits on certain City streets on Saturday, May 20, 2017, as part of Small Business Week sidewalk sales was substituted and assigned to the Budget and Finance Sub-Committee

Supervisor Ronen introduced an ordinance amending the Planning Code to rezone 1990 Folsom Street from Production, Distribution, and Repair-General to Urban Mixed Use. The ordinance was assigned to the Land Use and Transportation Committee.

Supervisor Sheehy's ordinance amending the Environment Code to require certain retailers of raw meat and poultry to report the use of antibiotics in such products was substituted and assigned to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee.

The Mayor introduced a resolution extending interim zoning controls to require conditional use authorization for indoor agriculture uses. The resolution was assigned to the Land Use and Transportation Committee.

Supervisor Breed introduced a resolution of formation to establish the Japantown Community Benefit District. The resolution was received and assigned to the Board of Supervisors.

Supervisor Farrell introduced a resolution recognizing Brady Campaign’s ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Campaign and declaring June 21, 2017, as Asking Saves Kids Day in San Francisco. The resolution was referred for adoption without committee reference.

Supervisor Fewer introduced a resolution recognizing the 35th anniversary of the murder of Vincent Chin and declaring the City’s support of Asian American communities against racialized hate and violence. The resolution was referred for adoption without committee reference.

Supervisor Ronen introduced a resolution urging the Recreation and Park Commission to name the new park at 2080 Folsom Street as "In Chan Kaajal Park." The resolution was referred for adoption without committee reference.

Supervisor Yee introduced a resolution for a hearing to consider the state of institutional housing, particularly assisted living, residential care facilities, and small beds for seniors in San Francisco. The resolution was received and assigned to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee.

The Planning Commission introduced an ordinance amending the General Plan by revising the height and bulk designations for the One Oak Street project. The ordinance was assigned to the Land Use and Transportation Committee.

The Planning Commission introduced an ordinance amending the Planning Code by revising Sheet HT07 of the Zoning Map for the One Oak Project. The ordinance was assigned to the Land Use and Transportation Committee.

The City Attorney introduced an ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Zhen Qiang Zhang. The ordinance was assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

The City Attorney introduced an ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Pedro Figueroa Zarceno. The ordinance was assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

The City Attorney introduced an ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Stuart Kohler. The ordinance was assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

The Historic Preservation Commission introduced an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate 2117-2123 Market Street (aka New Era Hall) as a Landmark. The ordinance was assigned to the Land Use and Transportation Committee.

The Public Utilities Commission introduced a resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to enter into a communications site lease with American Towers LLC. The resolution was received and assigned to Budget and Finance Sub-Committee.

The Public Utilities Commission introduced a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Timothy Su and Lan Fong Chen for the sale of real property in Sunol, CA. The resolution was received and assigned to Budget and Finance Sub-Committee.

The Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing introduced a resolution approving a lease of approximately 25,125 square feet at 170-9th Street. The resolution was received and assigned to Budget and Finance Sub-Committee.