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The Board retroactively waived banner fees under the Public Works Code for up to 300 banners placed on City-owned poles by SOMA Pilipinas to celebrate the Filipino Cultural Heritage District, starting from September 24, 2018, for an indefinite period. Supervisor Haney sponsored the ordinance, which was passed as Ordinance No. 214-19.

An ordinance was passed appropriating $3,100,000 from the 2012 General Obligation Parks Bond to the Port of San Francisco and $92,725,000 from the 2015 General Obligation Housing Bond to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development in FY2019-2020. The funds were placed on Controller’s Reserve pending the sale of the bonds. The Mayor and Supervisor Fewer sponsored the ordinance, which was passed as Ordinance No. 215-19.

The Board approved an ordinance appropriating $11,500,000 of fund balance to the Port for the San Francisco Seawall Earthquake Safety and Disaster Prevention Program in FY2019-2020. The Mayor and Supervisor Peskin sponsored the ordinance, which was passed as Ordinance No. 216-19.

An ordinance was passed amending the Planning Code to allow temporary long-term parking and overnight camping in vehicles, along with associated services such as offices, restrooms, and food preparation facilities, at 2340 San Jose Avenue. This is subject to compliance with the Overnight Safe Parking Pilot Program and other Municipal Code requirements. Supervisors Safai, Yee, Ronen, Brown, Walton, Haney, and Mandelman sponsored the ordinance, which was passed as Ordinance No. 213-19.

The Board finalized an ordinance that set the property tax rate at $1.1801 per $100 valuation of taxable property for various districts and established a pass-through rate of $0.0660 per $100 of assessed value for residential tenants for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020. The Mayor sponsored the ordinance, which was passed as Ordinance No. 217-19.

The Board adopted a resolution finding the updated Airport Shoreline Protection Program at San Francisco International Airport fiscally feasible and responsible, pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code, Chapter 29. The Airport Commission was involved, and the resolution was passed as Resolution No. 395-19.

The Board adopted a resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to enter into an agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency for $1,200,000 for the 900 Innes Remediation Project, covering the period from January 1, 2018, through September 30, 2020. This was done pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(a), and the resolution was passed as Resolution No. 396-19.

A resolution was adopted authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant not to exceed $267,372 from the California Victim Compensation Board to continue the Criminal Restitution Compact. This covers the period from July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2022. The Mayor and Supervisor Stefani sponsored the resolution, which was passed as Resolution No. 397-19.

The Board passed on first reading an ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to increase the matching ratio for campaign contributions and the amount of public funds available for candidates in the public financing program. Supervisor Mar sponsored the ordinance, with Supervisors Safai, Fewer, Ronen, Mandelman, and Haney as co-sponsors. Supervisors Ronen and Mandelman requested to be added as co-sponsors. This requires a two-thirds vote for passage and has a fiscal impact.

An ordinance amending the Administrative Code to change heart trouble and pneumonia presumptions for firefighter and police officer industrial disability and death retirement benefits was passed on first reading. Supervisor Brown sponsored the ordinance, with Supervisors Safai, Stefani, Walton, Yee, Haney, Peskin, Mar, Mandelman, Ronen, and Fewer as co-sponsors. Supervisors Ronen and Fewer requested to be added as co-sponsors. This requires a three-fourths vote for passage and has a fiscal impact.

The Board adopted resolutions approving annual reports for the Fisherman's Wharf Community Benefit District (Resolution No. 398-19), the Noe Valley Community Benefit District (Resolution No. 399-19), the Top of Broadway Community Benefit District (Resolution No. 400-19), and the Ocean Avenue Community Benefit District (Resolution No. 401-19). Supervisors Peskin, Mandelman, Peskin and Yee, respectively sponsored each resolution. The reports were submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994.

The Board passed on first reading an ordinance amending the Environment Code to require all nonresidential buildings of 50,000 square feet or more to provide all on-site electricity demands from 100% greenhouse gas-free or renewable sources. The Mayor sponsored the ordinance, with Supervisors Brown, Safai, Peskin, Haney, Ronen, and Mandelman as co-sponsors. Supervisors Ronen and Mandelman requested to be added as co-sponsors.

The Board approved a motion appointing Russell Tenofsky, Jane Tobin, and Michael Angelo Torres to the Commission of Animal Control and Welfare, with terms ending April 30, 2021. The Rules Committee put forth the motion, which passed as Motion No. M19-134.

The Board voted to continue the mayoral appointments of Chris Foley and Lydia So to the Historic Preservation Commission to the Board of Supervisors meeting on September 24, 2019. Supervisors Peskin and Mandelman moved for the continuance. Supervisor Ronen had dissented in committee.

The Board recognized the Very Reverend Father Barouyr Shernezian, Peer Resources (on their 40th anniversary), and Joan Salvador of GABRIELA with Certificates of Honor. Supervisors Yee, Fewer, Walton, and Haney participated in the commendations.

Members of the public voiced concerns regarding religious matters, their experiences witnessing crimes, public participation issues, toxicity levels in the Bayview Hunters Point neighborhood, and the plight of taxi medallion holders due to transportation network companies. There was also support expressed for a resolution supporting the Close the Camps - Free Our Children Coalition and a resolution recognizing Korean Chuseok Day and honoring the Korean Center, Inc. Finally, one member spoke on their travel experiences and federal budget concerns.

The Board adopted a resolution supporting the demands and actions of the Close the Camps - Free Our Children coalition, which aims to address the mistreatment of immigrants at the United States border. Supervisor Ronen sponsored the resolution with Supervisors Walton, Haney, Yee, Fewer, Mar, Mandelman and Safai as co-sponsors. The resolution was passed as Resolution No. 402-19.

The Board adopted a resolution supporting the non-binding indication of interest sent to Pacific Gas & Electric Company on September 6, 2019, proposing to purchase the assets needed to provide electric distribution service to all customers in San Francisco for $2,500,000,000. Supervisor Ronen sponsored the resolution with Supervisors Peskin, Mandelman, Yee, Walton, Safai, Brown, Haney, Fewer, Mar and Stefani as co-sponsors. The resolution was passed as Resolution No. 403-19.

A resolution recognizing September 13, 2019, as Korean Chuseok Day and honoring the Korean Center, Inc. for its contributions to the Korean-American community in the City and County of San Francisco was adopted. Supervisor Stefani sponsored the resolution and Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. The resolution was passed as Resolution No. 404-19.

The Board approved Final Map 9812 for a 24 residential unit and one commercial unit mixed-use condominium project at 3620 Cesar Chavez Street, adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and Planning Code Section 101.1. The motion from Public Works, was approved as Motion No. M19-135.

A Charter Amendment (First Draft) was introduced to amend the Charter to provide retiree health care benefits to employees of the Housing Authority who started working for the City and County of San Francisco on or after March 7, 2019, and before March 1, 2021. The Mayor sponsored the amendment, with Supervisors Walton, Peskin, Stefani, Yee, Safai, Ronen, and Brown as co-sponsors. It was assigned to the Rules Committee under the 30-day rule, expiring on 10/17/2019.

An ordinance was introduced to amend the Health Code and Business and Tax Regulations Code to replace the requirement that food facilities post a symbol issued by the Department of Public Health with a requirement to post a color-coded placard. This clarifies terminology, defines new categories of food facilities, establishes annual permit fees, and increases fees for temporary permits and food vending machines. Supervisor Peskin sponsored the ordinance, which was substituted and assigned to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee.

Supervisor Peskin introduced an ordinance that would change the definition of Tourist or Transient Use under the Residential Hotel Unit Conversion Ordinance from a term of tenancy of less than 30 days to less than seven days through December 31, 2021, and then reverting back to less than 30 days on January 1, 2022. This aims to provide a two-year amortization period for hotels currently regulated and allows owners to request longer periods on a case-by-case basis. The item was assigned under the 30 day rule to Land Use and Transportation Committee, expiring on 10/17/2019.

Supervisor Stefani introduced an ordinance approving a major encroachment permit for Laurel Heights Partners, LLC to occupy portions of Presidio Avenue, Masonic Avenue, Pine Street, Euclid Avenue, Mayfair Drive, and Laurel Street for landscaping and other improvements adjacent to 3333 California Street. The ordinance waives conflicting requirements under the Public Works Code and makes findings under the California Environmental Quality Act and the General Plan. It was assigned to the Land Use and Transportation Committee under the 30-day rule, expiring on 10/17/2019.

An ordinance was introduced by Supervisor Stefani to amend the Transportation Code to adopt rules and regulations for vehicular access and congestion management for Lombard Street, including a reservation and pricing pilot program and associated fee. The item was assigned under the 30 day rule to Land Use and Transportation Committee, expiring on 10/17/2019.

Supervisor Yee introduced an ordinance to extend the sunset date for the Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee by one year, to October 1, 2020, and requiring the Committee to recommend changes to its structure and duties. Supervisors Mar, Ronen, Walton and Fewer are co-sponsoring. The item was assigned under the 30 day rule to Rules Committee, expiring on 10/17/2019.

A resolution approving the issuance of revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority not to exceed $65,000,000 to refinance debt and finance improvements for HealthRIGHT 360 facilities was introduced by Supervisor Brown. It was received and assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Supervisor Fewer introduced a resolution urging the Governor to sign into law California State Assembly Bill No. 857, the “Public Banks Act,” to provide a pathway for the creation of municipal and regional public banks. Supervisors Walton, Ronen, Peskin, Brown, Mandelman, Mar, Haney, Stefani, Yee and Safai are co-sponsoring. It was referred for adoption without committee reference at the next Board meeting.

A resolution urging the United States Census Bureau to provide non-English paper questionnaires for language groups of 100,000 or more in the United States during the 2020 Census was introduced by Supervisor Fewer. Supervisors Walton, Yee, Peskin, Brown, Ronen, Mandelman, Mar, Haney and Stefani are co-sponsoring. It was referred for adoption without committee reference at the next Board meeting.

A resolution urging the Department of Public Health to rescind their 60-day notice for adult residential facility residents to relocate was introduced by Supervisor Haney. Supervisors Ronen, Walton, Mar, Fewer, Safai and Brown are co-sponsoring. It was received and assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

Supervisor Walton introduced a resolution condemning a proposed rule change by the USDA that would end categorical eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Supervisors Ronen, Brown, Stefani, Mar, Fewer, Yee and Mandelman are co-sponsoring. It was referred for adoption without committee reference at the next Board meeting.

A motion directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to schedule a Committee of the Whole hearing on October 22, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., to receive updates on the United States Department of Justice recommendations regarding reforms within the Police Department was introduced by Supervisor Fewer. Supervisor Walton is co-sponsoring. It was referred for adoption without committee reference at the next Board meeting.

Supervisor Peskin introduced a hearing to receive public input on the appropriate amortization period to implement the City’s Hotel Conversion Update and requesting the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, Department of Building Inspection, and Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to report. It was received and assigned to the Land Use and Transportation Committee.

A hearing to receive an update of the Department of Police Accountability's operations and the Police Department’s implementation of Department of Justice recommendations was introduced by Supervisor Walton. Haney is co-sponsoring. The Department of Police Accountability and Police Department are being requested to report. It was received and assigned to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee.

An ordinance authorizing settlement by payment of $500,000 to the City and County of San Francisco, of the City’s claim for attorney’s fees and costs arising from the lawsuit that Contest Promotions, LLC, filed against the City was proposed. The lawsuit involves a dispute about the City’s compliance with a prior settlement agreement between the parties, and the constitutionality of sections of the Planning Code regulating on-site and off-site commercial signs. (City Attorney)

An ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco against Fidelis Cybersecurity, Inc. and others for $850,978 was proposed. The lawsuit involves the sale of products to the City in violation of conflict of interest laws. (City Attorney)

An ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Cheryl Jarne against the City and County of San Francisco for $40,000 was proposed. The lawsuit involves an alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk. (City Attorney)

A resolution approving the jurisdictional transfer of 1419 Bryant Street, a portion of Assessor's Parcel Block No. 3904, Lot No. 002, consisting of approximately 48,000 square feet, currently under the jurisdiction of the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) to the Real Estate Division on behalf of Animal Care and Control (ACC), and 1200-15th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3925, Lot No. 002, consisting of 15,260 square feet improved with an office building of approximately 29,116 rentable square feet, commonly known as the City’s Animal Shelter, currently under the jurisdiction of the ACC to the MTA was proposed. (Real Estate Department)

A resolution authorizing the execution and acceptance of the First Amendment to Lease of that certain lease dated September 28, 2017 (“Lease”), by and between Lexington Lion San Francisco, LP, a Delaware Limited Partnership, and the City and County of San Francisco, for the real property located at 350 Rhode Island Street-North, facilitating the provision of a rent credit to City in the amount of $2,600,000 in consideration for a waiver of certain real estate expense pass-through protections afforded to the City under the Lease, to commence upon approval by the Board of Supervisors was proposed. (Real Estate Department)

Resolution retroactively approving the Sheriff Department’s contract with Sentinel Offenders Services, LLC to administer a Home Detention and Electronic Monitoring Program, for a term of three years from August 1, 2019, through July 31, 2022, with two one-year options to renew, for a total contract amount of $3,400,000. (Sheriff)

From: Supervisor Walton To: City Attorney Requesting/Inquiring: To draft an ordinance prohibiting the Juvenile Probation Department from using Juvenile Hall to provide any type of programming that incarcerates youth “post adjudication.”

From: Supervisors Walton, Peskin, Haney, Ronen, Fewer To: City Attorney Requesting/Inquiring: To prepare an appropriation ordinance for the Office of the Controller placing the remaining non-salary budget for the Juvenile Probation Department for fiscal year 2019-2020 on Board of Supervisors Reserve.