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The Board approved settlements for four lawsuits. The first, filed by Dora Barnes, was settled for $27,500 and involved an employment dispute. The second, filed by Sarah Perata, was settled for $575,000 and also involved an employment dispute. The third, filed by Robert Lasky, resulted in a $100,000 payment to the City related to personal injuries sustained on a utility vault. The fourth, filed by RES System 3, LLC, was settled for $2,600,000 and involved a breach of contract dispute related to the Warnerville electrical substation.

The Board approved an ordinance amending the Transportation Code to waive fees for temporary street closures for events on Irving, Noriega, and Taraval Streets in the Sunset District, organized by community-serving nonprofits, small businesses, merchant associations, neighborhood resident associations, and property and business improvement districts. The program to waive fees for street closures city-wide is set to sunset on June 30, 2027.

The Board approved an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Rainbow Flag Installation at Harvey Milk Plaza as a Landmark. This designation is consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code.

The Board approved an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to prohibit the sale or use of algorithmic devices to set rents or manage occupancy levels for residential dwelling units in San Francisco.

The Board approved on first reading an ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of Certificates of Participation not to exceed $29,000,000 to fund the acquisition of the Concourse Garage. This includes authorizing commercial paper notes in advance of the delivery of the Certificates, approving forms of agreements, and granting general authority to City officials for necessary actions.

The Board approved on first reading an ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to reduce real property transfer tax rates for transfers of properties with at least 12% rent-restricted affordable units, constructed using union labor, and financed with at least $25,000,000 from a union pension fund. The transfer tax rates are reduced from 5.5% to 3% for properties valued between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000, and from 6% to 3% for properties valued at $25,000,000 or more.

The Board adopted a resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend up to $8,124,800 in grant funding from the National Park Service through the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Buchanan Street Mall Project.

The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant of $5,500,000 from the California State Coastal Conservancy for the India Basin Shoreline Park Redevelopment Project.

The Board adopted a resolution retroactively approving an amendment to a grant agreement between the Office of Economic and Workforce Development and Bay Area Community Resources, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $4,780,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $14,779,999 for the COVID-Response Resource Hub Coordinator grant.

The Board adopted a resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant of $1,281,000 from the California Department of Public Health for participation in the "Fentanyl Overdose Prevention Grant" program.

The Board adopted a resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant of $364,146 and providing matching funds of $91,037 for the County Victim Services Program from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.

The Board adopted a resolution updating the area designated as an Infill Opportunity Zone for Congestion Management Planning in San Francisco.

The Board adopted a resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor license to SR Visions, LLC, doing business as 7 Social, will serve the public convenience or necessity, and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

The Board adopted a resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-90 on-sale general music venue liquor license to Talldoor Entertainment LLC, doing business as Reverb, will serve the public convenience or necessity, and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

The Board adopted a resolution declaring its intent to expand local rent control protections if the Costa-Hawkins Act is repealed via ballot measure on November 5, 2024.

An ordinance was introduced to appropriate $30,500,000 consisting of Certificates of Participation proceeds and parking revenues for the Music Concourse Garage in the Recreation and Park Department. The funds will be placed on Controller’s Reserve pending the sale of the Certificates. It was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

An ordinance was introduced to delegate Board of Supervisors approval authority to the Department of Public Works to enter into contracts with the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure for the Transbay Project. It was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

An ordinance was introduced to retroactively authorize the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to accept and expend a $14,000,000 grant from the California Economic Development Department for the California Jobs First Catalyst Program. It was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

An ordinance was introduced to amend the Administrative Code to establish four Entertainment Zones: Maiden Lane, Mark Lane/Harlan Place, Market Street between 5th and 6th, and the area bounded by Warriors Way, Terry A. Francois Boulevard, 16th Street, and 3rd Street. It was assigned to the Land Use and Transportation Committee under the 30-day rule.

An ordinance was introduced to amend the Police Code to prohibit promoting, assembling for, participating in, and interfering with law enforcement at vehicle sideshows. It also includes provisions for seizing and impounding vehicles used in sideshows. It was assigned to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee.

An ordinance was introduced to amend the Building Code to allow new construction that complies with Design Guidelines for Electric-Ready Buildings to install gas infrastructure to serve appliances covered by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA). It was assigned to the Land Use and Transportation Committee under the 30-day rule.

A resolution was introduced to retroactively authorize the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a $1,154,519 grant from the California Department of Insurance for the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program. It was received and assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

A resolution was introduced to approve and authorize a ground lease with Abode Property Management for the property located at 1174-1178 Folsom Street and 663 Clementina Street to operate it as permanent supportive housing with a rent not to exceed $1. It was received and assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

A resolution was introduced to approve a grant agreement between Abode Property Management and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for property management services at 1174-1178 Folsom Street, for a term of November 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029, and a total not to exceed amount of $14,177,264. It was received and assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

A resolution was introduced to approve a commercial ground lease for property at 725 Davis Street with Broadway Davis Retail Associates LLC and amend the residential ground lease for 735 Davis Senior, L.P. It was received and assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

A resolution was introduced to retroactively authorize the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase of $88,930 from the National Institutes of Health through Heluna Health for the program “The Bridge Clinic: Optimizing Injectable PrEP Delivery for Transgender and Non-Binary People.” It was received and assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

A resolution was introduced to levy property taxes and establish pass-through rates for residential tenants for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025. It was received and assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

A resolution was introduced to proclaim September 2024 as the Ninth Annual San Francisco Transit Month. It was referred for adoption without committee reference at the next Board meeting.

A resolution was introduced to retroactively authorize the San Francisco Police Department to enter into a Use Agreement with CSUITEMUSIC, LLC to develop and produce a documentary entitled “SFPD Journey to Justice.” It was referred for adoption without committee reference at the next Board meeting.

A resolution was introduced to consolidate various elections to be held on November 5, 2024, including the State General Election, Municipal Election, Special Bond Election, BART Election, School Board Election, and Community College Board of Trustees Election. It was referred for adoption without committee reference at the next Board meeting.

A resolution was introduced to extend by 180 days the time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an ordinance amending the Planning Code to permit new floor area or building volume on the rooftop of a noncomplying structure at 1896 Pacific Avenue. It was referred for adoption without committee reference at the next Board meeting.

A resolution was introduced recognizing September 2024 as National Service Dog Awareness Month in San Francisco.

A motion was introduced to appoint Claudia Quinonez to the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council. It was received and assigned to the Rules Committee.

A motion was introduced to approve or reject the Mayor’s nomination of Eleanor Blume to the Public Works Commission. It was received and assigned to the Rules Committee.

An ordinance was introduced to authorize settlement of a lawsuit filed by San Francisco Apartment Association, et al. against the City and County of San Francisco for $93,000 related to Ordinance No. 36-20. It was received and assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

An ordinance was introduced to authorize settlement of lawsuits filed by Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. concerning the property at 555 North Point for a stipulated assessed value of $140,700,000 and a refund of $943,740 plus statutory interest. It was received and assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

An ordinance was introduced to authorize settlement of lawsuits filed by Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. concerning the property at 542-550 Geary Street for a stipulated assessed value of $93,237,202 and a refund of $785,531 plus statutory interest. It was received and assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

An ordinance was introduced to authorize settlement of lawsuits filed by Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. concerning the property at 375 Battery Street for a stipulated assessed value of $222,145,336 and a refund of $1,636,749 plus statutory interest. It was received and assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

A resolution was introduced to retroactively authorize the San Francisco Department of Public Health to enter into a Participation Agreement with the Federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for an innovative dementia care program, anticipating revenue of $3,500,000. It was received and assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

A resolution was introduced to approve Amendment No. 5 to a contract with Hunters Point Family for the Pit Stop Workforce Development Grant Program, increasing the contract amount by $6,972,047.52 for a new total not to exceed amount from of $16,238,478.52. It was received and assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

A resolution was introduced to approve the settlement of unlitigated claims filed by Maplebear, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $8,250,342.21 related to payroll expense, gross receipts, and homelessness gross receipts taxes, and business registration fees. It was received and assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

A resolution was introduced to approve the settlement of an unlitigated claim filed by Bechtel Group, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $43,235.10 related to a refund of commercial rents taxes. It was received and assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

A resolution was introduced to retroactively authorize the Department of Technology to enter into a contract with Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California for fiber optic network installation, with an expected revenue of $6,970,000. It was received and assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Members of the public expressed concerns regarding vaccines, the Library Commission and the Oceanview Branch Library, technology and its affect on government policies, sexual assaults, Laguna Honda Hospital, a personal incident, and suggestions regarding fentanyl testing strips.