Imperium

The Board discussed File Nos. 240595, 240596, 240597, 240598, 240599, 240600, 240601, 240602, 240604, 240605, 240606, 240607, 240608, 240611, 240612, 240613, 240614, 240615, 240616, 240618, 240619, 240620, 240569, and 240664, which included the Annual Budget. Supervisor Chan moved to amend Ordinance 240595, seconded by Supervisor Dorsey. The amendment reallocated $3,000,000 initially set aside for free downtown parking to the Office of Economic and Workforce Development. The funds were allocated as follows: $687,500 each for Theater District and Union Square Neighborhood Activation, East Cut Neighborhood Activation, Yerba Buena Neighborhood Activation, and Downtown Financial District Neighborhood Activation. Additionally, $250,000 was allocated for Union Square Parking Relief. The amendment passed with all 11 supervisors voting in favor. The ordinance, as amended, then passed on the first reading with 10 supervisors voting in favor and Supervisor Preston voting against. Several other ordinances related to the budget, fees, and grants were also discussed and passed their first readings, with Supervisor Preston consistently voting against. Specifically, these included the Annual Salary Ordinance, adjustments to County Clerk’s fees and Police Code fees, elimination of cannabis business inspection fees, setting patient rates for healthcare services, modifying permit fees, imposing an additional charge for recreation programs, modifying baseline funding for early care and education programs, authorizing a grant to Planned Parenthood Northern California for security services, repealing the Maddy Emergency Medical Services Fund, adopting the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund Tax designation ceiling, approving the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure's budget, concurring with the Controller's certifications for contracted-out department services, authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept grants for electric vehicle chargers and conservation programs, authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept recurring state grant funds, adjusting the Access Line Tax, approving the Homelessness and Supportive Housing Fund Expenditure Plan, and appropriating assessment appeals fee revenue for the Assessment Appeals Boards. A motion to continue Ordinance 240607, related to funding reallocation for homelessness services, to the July 23, 2024 meeting was approved unanimously. Motion M24-069 for the Cost of Living Adjustment to the Contract for Budget and Legislative Analyst Services was approved with 10 ayes and 1 no (Preston).

The Board considered recommendations from the Land Use and Transportation Committee. Ordinance 240173, amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map related to vehicle storage lots and rezoning 135 Kissling Street, was finally passed with all 11 supervisors voting in favor. Ordinance 240496, accepting public infrastructure offers associated with the 1629 Market Street Mixed-Use Project, establishing official sidewalk widths and street grades, and accepting Stevenson Street for City maintenance, was also finally passed with all 11 supervisors voting in favor.

The Board considered new business items. Ordinance 240406, amending the Health and Business and Tax Regulations Codes to create a new annual retail food permit for food operators participating in special events, was passed on the first reading with all 11 supervisors voting in favor. Supervisor Mandelman moved to excuse Supervisor Engardio from voting on File Nos. 240410, 240681, 240638, 240575, and 240409 due to a conflict, and the motion carried. Ordinance 240410, approving a Development Agreement for the Stonestown Development Project, was passed on the first reading with 10 ayes and Supervisor Engardio excused. Resolution 240681, regarding the intention to establish San Francisco Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District No. 2 (Stonestown), was adopted with 10 ayes and Supervisor Engardio excused. Ordinance 240638, amending the Administrative Code to provide for Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority No. 1, was passed on the first reading with 10 ayes and Supervisor Engardio excused.

The Board discussed the city's homelessness and supportive housing situation. The board passed Ordinance 240555, extending the delegation of authority to the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) to enter into grant agreements under the SFPUC’s Green Infrastructure Grant Program. Then it authorized the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing ("HSH") to amend booking agreements with Shin International, Inc. (Cova Hotel), Sayana Corporation (Adante Hotel), and Lombard Hotel Group (Monarch Hotel) to increase the not to exceed amounts and extend the terms of the agreements. Supervisor Mandelman voted against 240632, the Cova Hotel's agreement amendment, which passed first reading with 10 votes. All other hotel agreements got 11.

The Board took several actions related to housing and public utilities. Ordinance 240726, amending the Administrative Code to permit the issuance of bonds to finance workforce housing, was passed on the first reading. Resolution 400-24 authorized Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. CS-389 with Carollo Engineering, Inc. for engineering services. Resolution 401-24 approved and authorized the acquisition of real property located at 624 Laguna Street. Resolution 402-24 authorized Amendment No. 3 to the New Headworks Facility Construction Management Staff Augmentation Services Agreement PRO.0028 with HDR Engineering Inc. Resolution 403-24 approved and authorized the Director of Property to enter into a Fifth Amendment to the option agreement for the purchase of the Hoedown Yard. Resolution 404-24 retroactively authorized the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for HIV/TB strategic information technical assistance. Resolution 385-24, which might be mislabeled, approved a Loan Purchase Agreement for the purchase of an existing loan and authorized a City Loan Agreement with 1000 Sutter LLC for the rehabilitation and permanent financing of a 214-unit SRO building for permanent supportive housing.

The Board continued discussing land use and zoning matters. Ordinance 240635, related to Mission Bay South Parks P22 and P19 Acceptance, was passed on first reading. Charter Amendment 240547, Commission Reform was continued to the Board of Supervisors of July 23, 2024. General Obligation Bond Election (File No. 240497) was discussed with Supervisor Chan, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moving that this Ordinance be AMENDED. The motion carried. Supervisor Chan, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved that this Ordinance be PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED. The motion carried. During this section of the meeting, the board discussed General Obligation Bonds (File No. 240498) ADOPTED by the following vote: YES: 11 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton. On File 240575-240409 and 240683, the discussion was on Stonestown and Upper Market street. 240502-240591 discussed Health Code

President Peskin presented a Certificate of Honor to Julie Van Nostern (Office of the City Attorney) upon her retirement. Supervisor Preston presented a Certificate of Honor to Siu Han Cheung, leader of the Tenderloin Chinese Rights Association. Supervisor Ronen presented a Certificate of Honor Art Koch (Arthur Koch Studio). Supervisor Safai introduced Maribel Ramirez, Executive Director (Excelsior Action Group),

President Peskin opened the public hearing regarding reforms within the Police Department. Chief William Scott and Catherine McGuire (San Francisco Police Department) provided an overview of the hearing matter and responded to questions. A handful of people spoke to their concerns. Supervisor Walton, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of January 28, 2025, which passed unanimously.

Supervisors moved for an amendment and later motioned to be passed on the first reading to the whole Board of Supervisors.

Resolution ADOPTED by the following vote: YES: 11 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

Passed on the first reading

Passed on the first reading

Resolution ADOPTED by the following vote: YES: 11 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

Passed on the first reading

Resolution ADOPTED by the following vote: YES: 11 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

Charter Amendment (First Draft)

Charter Amendment (Second Draft)

Motion carried to be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of July 23, 2024

Motion carried to be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of July 23, 2024

Motion carried to be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of July 23, 2024

Motion carried to be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of July 23, 2024

Charter Amendment (Second Draft)

Several public members express interest on many concerns like safety issues. Paulette Brown thanked the board for the support.

Supervisors express appreciation and the resolution is adopted

Introducing bills regarding funding like children services (240771) and gun violence (240772) and supporting workers (240773)

Resolution and grants were discussed