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The Board considered Resolution 190566, concerning the renewal and expansion of the Civic Center Community Benefit District. Jon Givner from the City Attorney's Office provided clarifications. Supervisor Brown, seconded by Supervisor Safai, proposed amending the Management Plan and Engineer's Report to exclude properties on Assessor’s Block No. 7068, Lot Nos. 021 through 071. The amendment passed. The resolution was then revised to reflect the changes and adopted as amended (Resolution No. 342-19).

President Yee requested consideration of File Nos. 190619, 190620, 190623, 190624, 190626, 190627, 190628, 190629, 190630, 190631, 190622, 190632, 190633, 190635, 190636, 190637, and 190638 together. Supervisor Peskin requested File No. 190629 be severed. The Board then addressed several ordinances including the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Departments (190619), the Annual Salary Ordinance (190620), the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund Tax Designation Ceiling (190623), Authorizing Refunding Certificates of Participation (190624), Appropriation for Refunding Certificates of Participation (190626), the Fire Code Amendment regarding Fire Department Fees (190627), and the Park Code amendment regarding Marina Guest Docking Fees (190628). Each of these ordinances were passed on the first reading.

Regarding File No. 190629, concerning Park Code amendments for non-resident fees at attractions like the Japanese Tea Garden and Coit Tower, Supervisor Peskin moved to amend the Ordinance. Supervisor Fewer further amended the amendments by adding ‘Unless extended by ordinance’ to Page 5, Line 11, which Supervisor Peskin accepted. The full amendment clarified that fees referenced for COIT Tower are for elevator access only, and added sunset provisions on Page 5, Lines 10-17. The motion carried, and the ordinance PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED.

The Board addressed File No. 190631, an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to eliminate fines for overdue library books and other materials and equipment and forgiving outstanding patron debt for overdue fines. This passed on first reading.

Regarding File No. 190622, the Board approved the FY2019-2020 Budget of the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure (“OCII”), operating as the Successor Agency to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, along with the issuance of Bonds by OCII in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $40,714,400 (Resolution No. 347-19).

The board adopted Resolution No. 348-19 for File No. 190632, regarding the Controller's establishment of the Consumer Price Index for 2019, and adjusting the Access Line Tax. They then adopted Resolution No. 349-19 for File No. 190633, concerning the Controller's certification for Proposition J contract for contracted-out services. The board adopted Resolution No. 350-19 for File No. 190635, authorizing the Planning Department to apply for, accept, and expend grant funds from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (SB 2 Planning Grant Program). Resolution No. 351-19 was adopted for File No. 190636, which authorizes the San Francisco Department of Public Health to accept and expend State grant funds for FY2019-2020. The Board adopted resolution No. 352-19 for file No. 190637, approving the FYs 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 Expenditure Plans for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing Fund.

Regarding File No. 190638, the Board authorized the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend up to $807,820 of in-kind gifts, services, and cash monies from the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library for direct support for a variety of public programs and services in FY2019-2020 (Resolution No. 353-19).

Ordinance No. 171-19, appropriating $50,000,000 of the Series 2019B Embarcadero Seawall Earthquake Safety General Obligation Bond proceeds, and Ordinance No. 173-19, regarding an agreement between the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and the California Independent System Operator for Reliability Coordinator services, were FINALLY PASSED.

The Board FINALLY PASSED Ordinance No. 172-19, amending the Environment Code to increase checkout bag charges and require recyclable or compostable pre-checkout bags. Supervisor Peskin was added as a co-sponsor.

The Board considered Charter Amendment 190569, concerning the creation of a Homelessness Oversight Commission. Supervisor Yee moved to amend the Charter Amendment by changing all references from the ‘November 5, 2019 Election’ to the ‘March 3, 2020 Election.’ This passed. Following the amendment, Supervisor Yee moved that this Charter Amendment be RE-REFERRED AS AMENDED to the Rules Committee. The motion carried.

Concerning Charter Amendment 190570, the Board ORDERED SUBMITTED the Charter Amendment to change the name of the Aging and Adult Services Commission to the Disability and Aging Services Commission, and establish qualifications for three of the Commission seats. Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) responded to questions.

The Board FINALLY PASSED Ordinance No. 174-19 establishing the Senior Operating Subsidies (SOS) Program Fund, and Ordinance No. 175-19 modifying the San Francisco City College Financial Assistance Fund.

Ordinance 190463, approving a lease for the South End Rowing Club, and Ordinance 190464, approving a lease for the Golden Gate Yacht Club, were PASSED ON FIRST READING.

Ordinance 190656, which establishes the Low Carbon Fuel Standard Credits Sales Fund and authorizes agreements to sell Low Carbon Fuel Standard Credits, was PASSED ON FIRST READING.

Ordinance 190709, concerning Health Service System plans and contribution rates for calendar year 2020, was PASSED ON FIRST READING.

The board adopted Resolution No. 341-19, retroactively approving a Revenue Agreement between Public Works and JC Decaux San Francisco, LLC. Resolution No. 343-19 was adopted to authorize the Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector to amend a service and maintenance contract with Manatron, Inc. Resolution No. 344-19 was adopted retroactively approving the second amendment of the grant between the City and County of San Francisco and the San Francisco Unified School District. Resolution No. 345-19 was adopted approving the Terminal 3 Boarding Area F Café Lease - a Small Business Enterprise Set-Aside - Lease No. 19-0054, between Rylo Management, LLC.

Resolution No. 354-19 was adopted, authorizing the Public Utilities Commission to enter into an agreement with Southern California Edison Company for CleanPowerSF to purchase renewable energy. The Board adopted Resolution No. 356-19, retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept an in-kind grant from the Trust for Public Land. They adopted Resolution No. 357-19 authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to apply for, accept, and expend a grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Richmond Community Center.

The board adopted Resolution No. 358-19 authorizing the Director of Property to execute an amended and restated ten-year commercial lease for Volunteers in Medicine, authorizing the reimbursement of up to a total of $1,410,000 for tenant improvements.

Motion No. M19-116 was APPROVED ordering submitted to the voters an ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code and Administrative Code to impose an excise tax on the net rider fares for rides facilitated by commercial ride-share companies and rides provided by autonomous vehicles and private transit services vehicles.

The board PASSED ON FIRST READING ordinance 190549, amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to increase the daily transient occupancy tax exemption amount, and ordinance 190658, amending the Administrative Code to prohibit City-funded travel to states that have enacted laws that prohibit abortion prior to the viability of the fetus.

The board PASSED ON FIRST READING ordinance 180939, amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to create the Oceanview Large Residence Special Use District.

Supervisor Mandelman moved that ordinance 190048, amending the Planning Code to require building setbacks for buildings fronting on narrow streets, be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to the Board of Supervisors meeting of July 30, 2019. The motion carried.

The board PASSED ON FIRST READING ordinance 190248, amending the Planning Code to revise the NCT-3 (Moderate-Scale Neighborhood Commercial Transit) District controls to allow Arts Activities, Philanthropic Administrative Services, and Public Facilities as a principal use on all stories.

The board PASSED ON FIRST READING ordinance 190598, amending the Public Works Code to modify requirements for Personal Wireless Service Facility Site Permits.

The Board considered ordinance 190458, amending the Planning Code and the Administrative Code to abolish the North of Market Affordable Housing Fund and deposit certain fees in the Citywide Affordable Housing Fund. Supervisor Haney moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED by changing the fee for special height exceptions in the North of Market Residential Special Use District. The motion carried. Supervisor Haney, seconded by Supervisor Walton, moved that this Ordinance be RE-REFERRED AS AMENDED to the Land Use and Transportation Committee. The motion carried.

The board PASSED ON FIRST READING ordinance 190459, amending the Planning Code to allow operation of a farmers market on the Department of Motor Vehicles Field Office parking lot at 1377 Fell Street.

The board adopted Resolution No. 355-19, imposing an interim zoning control for an 18-month period requiring conditional use authorization for a change in use from nighttime entertainment to any other use allowed in the area South of Market Street.

The board PASSED ON FIRST READING ordinance 190479, amending the Police Code to clarify the content of the notice that employers must post summarizing applicants’ and employees’ rights under the Fair Chance Ordinance and revise the Beyond the Box in College Admissions Ordinance.

The board adopted Resolution No. 346-19 determining that the premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Gus's Market Channel, LLC, doing business as Gus's Community Market, will serve the public convenience or necessity.

Motion No. M19-117 approving the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Ben Bleiman to the Entertainment Commission was APPROVED. Motion No. M19-118 reappointing Paul Wells to the Bicycle Advisory Committee was APPROVED.

President Yee and Supervisor Mandelman presented a Certificate of Honor to Kate Hartley, Director (Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development). Supervisor Safai presented a Certificate of Honor to Captain Joe McFadden (San Francisco Police Department). Supervisor Fewer introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Mr. David Parr (Presidio Middle School). Supervisor Ronen introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to the La Pulguita team. Supervisor Ronen presented a posthumous Certificate of Honor for Paul Spudich.

The Board of Supervisors sat as a Committee of the Whole to hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance (File No. 190495) calling for a special election to submit to voters a proposition to incur bonded indebtedness not to exceed $600,000,000 for affordable housing improvements. President Yee opened the public hearing, and there were no speakers. The President declared public comment closed, adjourned as the Committee of the Whole, and reconvened as the Board of Supervisors.

The Board considered ordinance 190495, calling for a special election to submit to San Francisco voters a proposition to incur bonded indebtedness not to exceed $600,000,000 for affordable housing improvements. A vote was rescinded, and the ordinance was then PASSED ON FIRST READING.

The board PASSED ON FIRST READING ordinance 190547, amending the Administrative Code to create an Office of Racial Equity.

Ordinance 190404, authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by San Franciscans for Livable Neighborhoods, Ordinance 190647, authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Fidel Joshua, and Ordinance 190648, authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Jerry Jack, were PASSED ON FIRST READING.

For planning code discussions, 180777 related to Employee Cafeterias within Office space was not sent in as a comittee report. Ordinance 190165 relating to legitimization of Non-Residential uses at 3150-18th Street was PASSED ON FIRST READING. Ordinance 190661 relating to Permitting Polk/Pacific Special Area Design Guidelines was PASSED ON FIRST READING. Finally Ordinance 190731 relating to Abandonment of Conditional Uses in North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District was AMENDED to strike all references to a Planning Commission Resolution that contains findings; and adding verbiage stating the General Plan, Planning Code Section 101.1, and Planning Code Section 302 findings as part of Section 2 of the Ordinance; and subsequently PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED.

The board PASSED ON FIRST READING ordinances 190754 and 190755, regarding Mission Bay South Storm Water Pump Station No. 5 and Mission Bay South Parks P2 Parking Lot, P11-11A, P23, and P24 Acceptance respectively.

The board PASSED ON FIRST READING ordinance 190679, amending the Administrative Code to establish uniform procedures for the administration of City loans and grants for the acquisition, development, construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of affordable housing.

The board adopted Resolution No. 359-19 urging the Office of Small Business to convene a Small Business Economic Mitigation Working Group to outline economic mitigation measures in support of San Francisco small business retailers affected by Ordinance No. 122-19 (File No. 190312).

Motion No. M19-119 reappointing Scott Patterson, Betty Packard, and Ashley Raveche to the Ballot Simplification Committee was APPROVED.

The board ADOPTED Resolution No. 360-19 commending David Parr and declaring July 23, 2019, as David Parr Day. They ADOPTED Resolution No. 361-19 urging approval of a plan for Up Your Alley Fair. Motions approving Final Maps 9745, 9743, and 10008 were APPROVED. Finally, Motion No. M19-123 approving a closed session on July 30, 2019, regarding litigation with Pacific Gas and Electric Company was APPROVED.

Ordinance 190810 related to amending the Administrative Code and Public Works Code to require that any resolution approving a jurisdictional transfer of real property be recorded was introduced and assigned to Land Use and Transportation Committee.

Ordinance 190811 related to amending the Environment Code to require food vendors to charge customers $0.25 for each non-reusable beverage cup and $0.25 for each non-reusable food container was introduced and assigned to Land Use and Transportation Committee.

Ordinance 190812 related to amending the Planning Code to allow temporary long-term parking of and overnight camping in vehicles, and ancillary uses including administrative offices, restrooms, showering or bathing facilities, kitchen or other food preparation facilities, and eating areas at 2340 San Jose Avenue was introduced and assigned to Land Use and Transportation Committee.

Resolution 190813 related to Central Market Community Benefit District - Annual Report - 2017 Calendar Year was introduced and assigned to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

Resolution 190814 related to Yerba Buena Community Benefit District - Annual Report - FY2017-2018 was introduced and assigned to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

Resolution 190815 related to Declaring a State of Emergency on Pedestrian and Cyclist Fatalities in San Francisco was introduced and assigned to Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee.

Resolution 190816 related to Supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 1784 (Santiago, Chiu, and Gonzalez) - Secure the VOTE Act was introduced and Referred for Adoption without Committee Reference Agenda at the Next Board Meeting.

Resolution 190817 related to Supporting the Rights of Workers at VCA San Francisco Veterinary Specialists was introduced and Referred for Adoption without Committee Reference Agenda at the Next Board Meeting.

Resolution 190818 related to Congratulating Perry’s Restaurant was introduced and Referred for Adoption without Committee Reference Agenda at the Next Board Meeting.

Motion 190819 related to Authorizing Preparation of Proponent/Opponent Ballot Arguments and Rebuttal Ballot Arguments - November 5, 2019, Consolidated Municipal Election was introduced and Referred for Adoption without Committee Reference Agenda at the Next Board Meeting.

Motion 190822 related to Appointment, Association of Bay Area Governments Executive Board - Supervisor Gordon Mar was introduced.

Motion 190823 related to Appointment, Bay Area Air Quality Management District Board of Directors - Supervisor Shamann Walton was introduced.

Resolution 190824 related to Approval of a 90-Day Retroactive Extension for Building Inspection Commission Review of Ordinance Regarding Controls on Residential Demolition, Merger, Conversion, and Alteration was introduced.

Motion 190825 related to Reappointment, Association of Bay Area Governments, Executive Board - Supervisor Rafael Mandelman was introduced.

Hearing 190820 related to Laguna Honda Hospital Corrective Action Plan Following Discovery of Patient Abuse was introduced and assigned to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

Closed Session 190821 related to Existing Litigation - Pacific Gas and Electric Company was introduced and assigned to Board of Supervisors.

Proposed ordinances 190778, 190779, and 190780, and proposed resolution 190781 were all introduced relating to legal claim settlements.

Members of the public shared concerns about the availability of affordable housing and the need for oversight. They also voiced concerns regarding neighborhoods, oversight by the City, and various religious issues. Several speakers expressed support for the newly introduced Resolution supporting the VCA San Francisco Veterinary Specialists, while others spoke in opposition to the naming of the Chinatown Rose Pak Station. Other concerns were shared regarding stopping waste and fundraising, the plight of taxi medallion holders due to transportation network companies, sound policy funding and homeless programs, and general thoughts and experiences with the Board.