The San Francisco Board of Supervisors meeting on July 20, 2021, was primarily focused on budget and appropriation ordinances for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023, with significant amendments related to funding for gender-based violence survivors, the Legacy Business Program, SRO operating subsidies, and rent relief. Additionally, the Board addressed affordable housing with loan agreements for multiple projects and considered regulations for shared spaces and small business recovery. A resolution condemning the suspension of Sha’Carri Richardson and a hearing regarding the 311 service were among the other noteworthy actions.
Mayor London Breed addressed the Board of Supervisors, discussing the city's recovery efforts and emphasizing the importance of vaccination. She urged unvaccinated individuals to get vaccinated to help stop the spread of the virus. Following her opening remarks, Supervisors Preston and Melgar questioned the mayor regarding transportation and affordable housing.
The Board considered and approved several items on the consent agenda. These included ordinances authorizing settlements of lawsuits filed against the City and County of San Francisco by Square, Inc. ($2,625,000), Yun Wan Pang ($200,000), Shanay Jones ($80,000 plus unreimbursed medical costs), and Omar Abdullah ($800,000). Additionally, an ordinance was passed to accept and expend a grant from the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program ($986,248), which included amending the Annual Salary Ordinance to add new positions.
File No. 210182 was severed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. This ordinance amended the Planning Code to create the new 2500-2530 18th Street Affordable Housing Special Use District and amend the Zoning Map. Supervisors Preston, Melgar, and Mar requested to be added as co-sponsors. The ordinance ultimately passed with a unanimous vote.
The Board considered a series of budget and appropriation ordinances (File Nos. 210643, 210644, 210660, 210645, 210646, 210647, 210648, 210649, 210650, 210651, 210652, 210655, 210656, 210657, 210658, 210661, 210662, 210663, 210664, 210665, 210666, 210667, and 210668). Supervisor Haney moved to amend the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance. Adjustments were made to spending plans, including those related to gender-based violence survivors, the Legacy Business Program, SRO operating subsidies, rent relief, juvenile hall reimagining, and the Downtown Ambassador Program. The amended ordinance passed on first reading, with Supervisor Preston voting against. The Annual Salary Ordinance passed on first reading. Other items included budget approval for the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure and various financial actions related to the SFPUC.
Ordinance No. 099-21, related to shared spaces, was considered. It amended the Administrative, Public Works, and Transportation Codes. The ordinance streamlines the application process for shared spaces and clarifies roles and responsibilities of various departments regarding activation and use of City property and the public right-of-way. The ordinance passed with a unanimous vote.
File Nos. 210567, 210568, and 210719 were addressed together. These ordinances related to the Food Empowerment Market Fund, the Biennial Food Security and Equity Report, and the reauthorization and sunset date extension of the Food Security Task Force. Supervisors Haney, Melgar, and Preston requested to be added as co-sponsors to each item. All three ordinances passed with unanimous votes.
The Board considered an ordinance (File No. 210534) amending Ordinance No. 49-17 regarding the timeline for payments to the 180 Jones Street Affordable Housing Fund and usage of the fund. The ordinance passed on first reading with a unanimous vote.
The Board discussed an ordinance (File No. 210653) related to non-resident fees at certain specialty attractions in the park. Supervisor Chan moved to amend the ordinance. Deputy City Attorney Pearson advised that, pursuant to Charter Section 2.109, the Board may only approve or reject fees submitted by the Mayor. Supervisor Chan WITHDREW the motion to AMEND the Ordinance, and Supervisor Peskin WITHDREW his second. Supervisor Chan WITHDREW the motion to CONTINUE the Ordinance. The Board of Supervisors consented to Mayor's Office's request to amend and did so, approving the ordinance on first reading as amended.
The Board approved Health Service System plans and contribution rates for calendar year 2022 with a unanimous vote on first reading. This required a three-fourths majority vote.
The Board approved a lease agreement (File No. 201322) with ALD Development Corporation dba Airport Dimensions for an airport lounge with a minimum annual guarantee of $3,100,915.50. The Board also approved lease agreement (File No. 210410) between MRG San Francisco Terminal 2, LLC. for a Terminal 2 Retail Market and Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Specialty Retail Stores Concession Lease with a Minimum Annual Guarantee $2,300,000.
The Board retroactively approved a resolution (File No. 210683) authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase from the Health Resources and Services Administration for the "Ending the HIV Epidemic" program. Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. The total funding amounted to $2,667,000.
The Board adopted a resolution approving the issuance of obligations by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $450,000,000 for Front Porch Communities and Services.
The Board authorized the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. CS-247[R] with Calpine Energy Solutions LLC, for continued meter data management, billing and customer care support of the CleanPowerSF Program, increasing the agreement amount by $13,876,200 for a total not to exceed agreement amount of $32,645,425 and to extend the term of the agreement by three years.
The Board addressed several items related to affordable housing. This included approving a loan agreement (File No. 210763) with 2550 Irving Associates, L.P. for a 100% affordable housing project at 2550 Irving Street, up to $14,277,516, with the addition of Supervisor Mar as a co-sponsor, and approving a Loan Agreement with Ambassador Ritz Four Percent, L.P. for the aquisition and rehabilitation of an existing 100% affordable multifamily rental housing project for low income households, known as “Ambassador Ritz 4%, up to $44,465,000 (File No. 210764) , and an execution of a multifamily housing revenue note for the Ambassador Ritz Four Percent L.P project, up to $56,039,857 (File No. 210765)
The Board retroactively approved the application, acceptance, and expenditure of funds of various HUD grants including the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) of $24,737,307 (File No. 210768), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program with $1,590,749 (File No. 210769), HOME Investment Partnership Program with $5,261,731 (File No. 210770), and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program with $12,977,602, with the addition of Supervisor Mandelman as a co-sponsor to the last mentioned (File No. 210771).
The Board addressed the Small Business Recovery Act (File No. 210285), an ordinance amending Planning, Business and Tax Regulations, and Police Codes to simplify procedures and allow flexibility for neighborhood establishments. Supervisor Safai requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Also, an ordinance regulating vending within the jurisdiction of the Port of San Francisco, requiring permits (File No. 210566), was put forth by Supervisor Peskin
The Board approved the acceptance of public infrastructure (Acacia Avenue, Catalina Street, and portions of Fairfax Avenue, Ironwood Way, and Middle Point Road) related to Hunters View Phase 1 (File No. 210596) and also, an ordinance ordering the summary vacation of public service easements in the Hunters View project site (File No. 210597).
The Board granted revocable permission to FC 5M M2 Exchange, LLC to construct and maintain a pedestrian alley and underground utilities on Mary Street between Mission and Minna Streets (File No. 210688).
The Board advanced an ordinance amending the Health Code to designate Fire Department paramedics to initiate temporary psychiatric holds (5150 holds), with Supervisors Mandelman and Haney requesting to be added as co-sponsors.
The Board determined that the transfer of a liquor license to Mollie Stone's Market on Jackson Street would serve the public convenience and necessity (File No. 210697).
The Board approved amendments to the Administrative Code codifying a grant award process with required solicitations, criteria, and terms (File No. 201089). Supervisors Safai, Mar, Haney, Walton, Ronen, Melgar, and Preston requested to be added as co-sponsors.
The Board approved the Mayor’s nomination of Jason Wright to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term ending December 31, 2024 (File No. 210696).
The Board continued a hearing regarding an appeal of a conditional use authorization for 575 Vermont Street (File No. 210709). Associated motions (File Nos. 210710, 210711, and 210712) were also continued to the Board of Supervisors meeting of September 28, 2021.
The Board approved two items related to sugar-sweetened beverages: an ordinance repealing the requirement for warnings on advertisements for such beverages (File No. 210496) and an ordinance authorizing a joint stipulation in a lawsuit filed by beverage associations (File No. 210490).
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the adoption of the San Francisco Mental Health Services Act Annual Update for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 (File No. 210636).
The Board approved a resolution authorizing the purchase of real property at 888 Post Street for homelessness and supportive housing purposes from TC II 888 Post, LLC, for $29,000,000 plus closing costs (File No. 210772). Also, the Board voted to authorized a Director to extend office space on Van Ness Ave. (File No. 210773)
The Board discussed and advanced an ordinance to improve construction and demolition debris recovery (File No. 201151), a new law that requires haulers and recyclers of C&D debris to obtain/renew permits for each vehicle.
The Board amended and approved an ordinance updating the City’s climate action goals and planning process. Amendments were made to change reduction targets. Final vote was passed on first reading.
The Board approved an ordinance establishing a rebuttable presumption that a commercial tenant who was legally required to shut down due to COVID-19 may be excused from having to pay rent. This was advanced on first reading.
The Board approved an ordinance eliminating the expiration of a preference in City affordable housing for Displaced Tenants due to fire (Category 3) and extending the period for which they may utilize the preference. This was advanced on first reading.
The Board approved an ordinance amending the Planning Code to correct typographical errors, update outdated cross-references, and make non-substantive revisions. This was advanced on first reading.
The Board approved an ordinance approving surveillance technology policies for multiple City departments. Supervisor Peskin requested to be added as the sponsor. This was advanced on first reading.
The Board approved an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Sunset Chinese Cultural District. Supervisors Ronen, Melgar, and Walton requested to be added as co-sponsors. This was advanced on first reading.
The Board approved the appointments of Jeremy Lee, Jose Maria (Chema) Hernandez Gil, and J. Michelle Pierce to the Redistricting Task Force.
An ordinance was introduced to revise the Local Business Enterprise Program (LBE) and Non-Discrimination in Contracting Ordinance. Supervisors Walton, Safai, and Melgar are co-sponsors.
An ordinance was introduced to amend the Public Works Code regarding street tree planting and removal. Supervisor Safai is the main sponsor and Supervisor Mandelman is the co-sponsor.
A resolution was introduced authorizing the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development to execute a grant application for the Balboa Reservoir Project. Supervisor Melgar is a co-sponsor.
A resolution was introduced approving a contract modification with Siemens Mobility, Inc. for additional light rail vehicles. Supervisors Mandelman and Melgar are co-sponsors.
A resolution was introduced supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 1256 (Quirk), an anti-cannabis discrimination bill. Supervisors Haney, Preston, and Mandelman are co-sponsors.
A resolution was introduced approving a 60-day extension for Planning Commission Review of Conditional Use Authorization for All Residential Mergers(File No. 210564)
A resolution was introduced proclaiming September 2021 as Transit Month. Supervisors Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Ronen, Haney, Chan, Preston, Mar, Walton, Stefani, and Safai are co-sponsors.
A resolution was introduced commending Ethel Davies on the occasion of her 100th birthday. Supervisor Melgar is the primary sponsor.
A resolution was introduced supporting and urging Departments to facilitate an easier process for community-initiated beautification projects on public property. Supervisors Melgar, Stefani, Mandelman, Safai and Mar are co-sponsors.
A resolution was introduced urging President Joe Biden to fully lift Title 42 restrictions at the United States-Mexico border. Supervisors Ronen, Walton, Preston, Melgar, Mar, Safai, Mandelman, and Chan are co-sponsors.
A resolution was introduced urging the Federal Government to cancel student loan debts. Supervisors Walton, Peskin, Melgar, Ronen, Chan, Safai, Preston, Haney, Mandelman, and Mar are co-sponsors.
Members of the public expressed concerns regarding vaccination status statistics and the reinstatement of Muni transit lines. Several speakers supported the Resolution condemning the suspension of Sha’Carri Richardson and newly introduced legislation supporting Assembly Bill 1256, and regarding cancellation of student debt. Concerns were raised regarding Sunshine Ordinance Task Force complaint against the Public Library for the lack of public access to their Commission meetings. Finally, several members requested telephone access to public meetings.
A motion reappointing Morningstar Vancil to the Commission on the Aging Advisory Council was introduced
Motions to appoint Maelig Morvan and reappoint Mary Kay Chin to the Bicycle Advisory Committee were introduced
A motion appointing Beverly Melugin to the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council was introduced.
A request for hearing regarding the performance of San Francisco’s primary customary service response center, 311, was introduced.
A request for hearing regarding the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data Reports was introduced
A request for hearing regarding the Short Term Rental and Intermediate Length Occupancy Rental Registration and Enforcement was introduced.
The Airport Professional Services Agreement Modification (Vanderlande Industries Inc.) was submitted to the committee for the airports.
The agreement for Retroactive Performance Contract Agreement with the California Department of Health Care Services (Mental Health Services Act and Various Programs) was submitted to the committee.
The Retroactive agreement Amendment to the California Department of Health Care Services (Whole Person Care Pilot Program)was submitted to the committee.
A resolution condemning the suspension of U.S. Track Athlete Sha’Carri Richardson was adopted.
A resolution was adopted regarding Preventing Unnecessary Harm for Trans and Non-Binary residents seeking Court Ordered Name and Gender Changes in Superior Courts.
A resolution was adopted regarding Preventing Unnecessary Harm for Trans and Non-Binary residents seeking Court Ordered Name and Gender Changes in Superior Courts.
A motion approving Final Map No. 9940 regarding 1266-1298 Howard Street & 165-173 9th Streetwas approved
A motion approving Final Map No. 9699 regarding 495 Cambridge Street was approved.
Final Map 9677 regarding Hunters View Phase 3 was severed and continued until July 27, 2021.