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The Board of Supervisors approved three ordinances related to settlements from lawsuits concerning the opioid crisis. Ordinance No. 190-23 authorized a settlement with Walgreen Co. for $229,610,002, with $200,000,002 paid to the City over 15 years and $29,610,000 to outside counsel. Ordinance No. 191-23 authorized a settlement with Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., and related entities for $24,797,604, with $19,499,928 paid to the City over 13 years, $3,043,340 to outside counsel, $2,254,336 to the City Attorney’s Office, and naloxone valued at $20,000,000. Ordinance No. 192-23 authorized a settlement with Allergan Finance, LLC, and Allergan Limited for $12,916,274, with $10,156,889 paid to the City over 5 years, $1,585,179 to outside counsel, and $1,174,206 to the City Attorney’s Office. All three ordinances passed with a unanimous vote.

The Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance on first reading that amends the Administrative Code to exempt payments received by housed participants in Guaranteed Income pilot programs from the Human Service Agency’s eligibility determinations for the County Adult Assistance Programs. Supervisor Ronen was added as a co-sponsor. The ordinance passed with a unanimous vote.

The Board of Supervisors passed on first reading an ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of Certificates of Participation, not to exceed $77,170,000, to finance and refinance capital improvement projects. These projects consist of repairs, renovations, and improvements to City-owned buildings, facilities, streets and works. Approvals included supplements to trust agreements and property leases. The ordinance passed with a unanimous vote.

The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution authorizing a lease with the State of California, General Services Agency, for the California Highway Patrol to use approximately 400 square feet of City-owned radio equipment room and one antenna at 125 Christmas Tree Point. The initial annual base rent is $9,000, with annual adjustments of four percent for a term of 10 years, with two five-year options to renew. The resolution passed with a unanimous vote.

The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution authorizing a lease with the State of California Department of Transportation for the Recreation and Park Department to operate a property under Highway 280 along Selby Street between Quesada Avenue and Palou Avenue, known as Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 5331, Lot No. 056. The initial term is 10 years with three five-year options, and the base rent is $2,000 per year with four percent yearly adjustments. The resolution passed with a unanimous vote.

The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution approving a maintenance agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the California Department of Transportation for the City’s maintenance of artwork on right-of-way within Caltrans jurisdiction located at the southeast corner of 17th Street and San Bruno Avenue, and southwest corner of 17th Street and Vermont Street for the Potrero Gateway Public Art Project. The resolution passed with a unanimous vote.

The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution approving the Director of Public Works’ declaration of emergency for repair work at Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, located at 375 Laguna Honda Boulevard, estimated to cost not to exceed $28,400,000. The resolution passed with a unanimous vote.

The Board of Supervisors retroactively authorized the Department on the Status of Women to accept and expend a grant from the Blue Shield California Foundation in the amount of $150,000 for the Leveraging Collaboratives to End Domestic Violence Program, with a grant period from April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024. Supervisors Ronen, Stefani, and Safai requested to be added as co-sponsors. The resolution passed with a unanimous vote.

The Board of Supervisors authorized the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to accept and expend grant funds of up to $538,051 from the California Department of Water Resources for the pipeline construction of the San Francisco Zoo Recycled Water Project, for the period of October 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024. Supervisor Melgar requested to be added as a co-sponsor. The resolution passed with a unanimous vote.

The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution exempting the potential real estate transaction involving Port property at Seawall Lot 300/301 and Pier 45 with Fisherman’s Wharf Revitalized, LLC, from the competitive bidding policy. The development is intended for a mixed use property celebrating the fishing and seafood industry. The resolution passed with a unanimous vote.

The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to issue a permit for Another Planet Entertainment LLC to hold a ticketed concert at the Golden Gate Park Polo Fields on the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday following the Outside Lands Festival in 2024, 2025 and 2026. Minimum permit fee is $1,400,000 per year for a two-day event and $2,100,000 for a three-day event, and a commitment to hold three free musical concerts per year. Supervisor Engardio requested to be added as a co-sponsor. The resolution passed with a 10-1 vote, with Supervisor Chan voting against.

The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing regarding the appeal of an exemption from environmental review for a project at 939 Lombard Street. The project involves demolishing a parking structure and constructing a new single-family dwelling. Appellants and supporters argued against the project, while the Planning Department and Project Sponsor supported the exemption. The Board then approved a motion affirming the Planning Department's exemption determination. Motions to conditionally reverse the exemption and to prepare findings to reverse the exemption were both tabled.

The Board of Supervisors approved several grant agreement amendments: a third amendment to the grant agreement between the Homeless Prenatal Program and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) for homelessness prevention assistance, extending the grant term and increasing the agreement amount to $23,461,035; a first amendment to the grant agreement between Brilliant Corners and HSH for housing location and rental assistance for young adults in rapid re-housing, extending the grant term and increasing the agreement amount to $27,309,402; a second amendment to the grant agreement between the Tenderloin Housing Clinic, Inc. and HSH for master lease hotels, extending the grant term and increasing the agreement amount to $241,657,513; and a second amendment to the grant agreement between Five Keys Schools and Programs and HSH for shelter and support services at the Bayshore Navigation Center, extending the grant term and increasing the agreement amount to $25,071,113. All resolutions passed with a unanimous vote.

The Board of Supervisors retroactively extended the time for the Planning Commission to render its decision on two ordinances: one amending the Planning Code to revise the definition of Parcel Delivery Services and another to eliminate the public art requirement for 100% affordable housing projects. The Board also urged the Interdepartmental Staff Committee on Traffic and Transportation to approve a proposed plan to allow the How Weird Street Faire for 2023 to charge an admission fee. These items were adopted unanimously. Additionally, File No. 230949 regarding Emergency Declaration - Portsmouth Square Elevators Modernization was moved and referred to the Budget and Finance Committee and File No. 230875 about International Overdose Awareness Day was severed and moved to a new location to be voted on separately.

The Board of Supervisors proclaimed September 2023 as the Eighth Annual San Francisco Transit Month and recognized the month as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. These resolutions were adopted unanimously.

The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution recognizing August 31, 2023, as an International Overdose Awareness Day in the City and County of San Francisco. The resolution was amended to revise language regarding the city's response to the opioid crisis, emphasizing the spectrum of interventions. The amended resolution passed unanimously.

The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution urging the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) to fill at least half of the vacant Permanent Supportive Housing units within 90 days and to maintain a vacancy rate no greater than 5% thereafter. The resolution passed with a unanimous vote.

Supervisor Dorsey introduced an ordinance dedicating Mission Bay South Park P3 to public use and accepting an irrevocable offer for the acquisition of park facilities. The ordinance was assigned to the Land Use and Transportation Committee.

Mayor Peskin and Supervisors Peskin, Chan, and Safai introduced two ordinances calling for a special election on March 5, 2024, to submit a proposition to voters for bonded indebtedness of not to exceed $300,000,000 to finance affordable housing projects. Both ordinances were assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Supervisor Stefani introduced an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to clarify the Controller’s audit and monitoring responsibilities with respect to nonprofit organizations contracting with the City. The ordinance was assigned to the Rules Committee.

The Mayor introduced a resolution authorizing and approving the Director of Property to negotiate and enter into a sublease agreement for the City’s continued use as the Bayview Vehicle Triage Center at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area. The resolution was assigned to the Homelessness and Behavioral Health Select Committee.

Supervisor Melgar introduced a resolution declaring September 21, 2023, as Armenian Independence Day. Supervisor Peskin introduced a resolution declaring September 19, 2023, as Annette Williams Day. The Annette Williams Day resolution was referred for adoption without committee reference agenda at the next board meeting.

Supervisor Peskin introduced a resolution urging the City Administrator to create a centralized framework and strategy by which to coordinate City Departments and eligible community-based organizations, to secure and leverage available 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding, including identifying infrastructure development, financing and grant opportunities to support the creation of Community Resiliency Hubs to provide essential response and recovery support during and after emergencies, including natural and climate disasters; and urging the City Administrator to report back with a plan no later than November 28, 2023.

Supervisor Peskin requested a hearing to obtain information on all City contracts with RDJ Enterprises, including which contracts Dwayne Jones was identified as a sub or prime-contractor, how he performed in those contracts, and how those contracts were evaluated and by who, and any information from review panels who helped to select and/or monitor these contracts; and requesting the Port, City Administrator, Public Works, Controller and Public Utilities Commission to report. The hearing was assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.