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The Board considered Ordinance 160851, sponsored by Supervisor Yee, regarding the conditional vacation of portions of streets within Subphases 1A and 1B of the Parkmerced Development Project area. This area is approximately 152 acres located in the Lake Merced District. The ordinance includes reserving easement rights for the City and utilities, delegating authority to the Director of Real Estate, adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act, and ensuring consistency with the Parkmerced Development Agreement and the General Plan. The ordinance was finally passed with a vote of 10 ayes and 1 absent (Supervisor Mar). It was originally referred from the Land Use and Transportation Committee without recommendation.

The Board considered Ordinance 160890, sponsored by Supervisor Farrell, which levies property taxes at a combined rate of $1.1792 on each $100 valuation of taxable property for various districts and establishes a pass-through rate of $0.0840 per $100 of assessed value for residential tenants. This applies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017. The ordinance was finally passed with 11 ayes, after a recommendation from the Budget and Finance Committee. Supervisor Mar was noted as present at 2:07 p.m.

The Board considered Ordinance 160892, sponsored by Supervisors Kim and Yee, to establish the San Francisco City College Enrollment Fee Assistance Fund. Supervisor Mar requested to be added as a co-sponsor. The ordinance initially passed on the first reading, but the vote was rescinded. An amendment was proposed and carried to designate an agency to provide administrative support for the Oversight Committee, removing that responsibility from the Department. The amended ordinance then passed on the first reading with 11 ayes.

The Board considered Resolution 160693, sponsored by Supervisor Cohen, retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend an in-kind gift estimated at $13,000 from Codex, The Stanford Center for Legal Informatics, for data analytics and research support for the project term of April 20, 2016, through April 19, 2018. The resolution was adopted with 11 ayes.

The Board considered Resolution 160867, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisor Breed, providing for the issuance of not to exceed $310,000,000 aggregate principal amount of City and County of San Francisco Taxable and Tax-Exempt General Obligation Bonds (Affordable Housing, 2015). It authorizes the issuance and sale of bonds, provides for a tax levy, and includes findings under CEQA and consistency with planning codes. This was called together with File Nos. 160868 and 160850. The resolution was adopted with 11 ayes.

The Board considered Resolution 160868, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisor Breed, authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed $77,000,000 aggregate principal amount of City and County of San Francisco Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Affordable Housing, 2015), Series 2016F. This includes prescribing the form and terms of said bonds and approving related documents. This was called together with File Nos. 160867 and 160850. The resolution was adopted with 11 ayes.

The Board considered Ordinance 160850, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisor Breed, appropriating $77,000,000 of proceeds from the General Obligation Housing Bond, Series 2016F, to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development for Public Housing, Low-Income Housing, Investment in Mission Neighborhood, and Middle Income Housing-DALP and TND in FY2016-2017. This was called together with File Nos. 160867 and 160868. It was passed on the first reading with 11 ayes.

The Board considered Resolution 160869, sponsored by Supervisor Kim, authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of multifamily housing revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $52,500,000 for the purpose of providing financing for the construction of a 143-unit multifamily rental housing project known as 626 Mission Bay Boulevard North. The resolution was adopted with 11 ayes.

The Board considered Resolution 160885, approving and authorizing the acquisition of one temporary construction easement and one permanent subsurface easement from TSE Serramonte, L.P., for $23,170. It's to be used by the City for the Regional Groundwater Storage and Recovery Project. The resolution includes CEQA findings and consistency with the General Plan. The resolution was adopted with 11 ayes.

The Board considered Resolution 160887, authorizing financing to be undertaken by the City of San Francisco Portsmouth Plaza Parking Corporation on behalf of the City in an amount not to exceed $12,500,000. The resolution was adopted with 11 ayes.

The Board considered Resolution 160895, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisor Kim, authorizing the lease of approximately 16,958 square feet at 1360 Mission Street, first and second floors, with SFP2 1360 Mission St., LLC, for a four-year term with an option to extend for one year, at a monthly base rent of $63,592.50. The resolution was adopted with 11 ayes.

The Board considered Resolution 160929, approving the Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with PRWT Services, Inc., for citation processing and support services by increasing the contract amount by $14,051,854, for a total contract amount not to exceed $76,777,789 over the agreement term of November 1, 2008, through October 31, 2018. The resolution was adopted with 11 ayes.

The Board considered Resolution 160138, determining that the issuance of a Type 48 on-sale general public premises license to Burgers 355, LLC dba Brass Tacks, located at 482-488 Hayes Street (District 5), will serve the public convenience or necessity. This was called together with File No. 160356. The resolution was adopted with 11 ayes.

The Board considered Resolution 160356, determining that the issuance of a Type 48 on-sale general public premises license to Pandora Karaoke, Inc. dba Pandora Karaoke, located at 50 Mason (District 6), will serve the public convenience or necessity. This was called together with File No. 160138. The resolution was adopted with 11 ayes.

The Board considered Motion 160910, confirming the mayoral reappointment of Francesca Vietor to the Public Utilities Commission, Seat No. 1. The motion was approved with 11 ayes.

The Board considered Motion 160911, confirming the mayoral reappointment of Ann Moller Caen to the Public Utilities Commission, Seat No. 3. The motion was approved with 11 ayes.

The Board considered Motion 160912, confirming the mayoral reappointment of Vince Courtney, Jr. to the Public Utilities Commission, Seat No. 5. The motion was approved with 11 ayes.

The Board considered Motion 160913, approving the mayoral appointment of Sam Moss to the Treasure Island Development Authority Board of Directors. The motion was approved with 11 ayes.

The Board considered Motion 160915, appointing Beverly Melugin and Graham Dobson to the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council. The motion was approved with 11 ayes.

The Board considered Motion 160917, appointing Supervisor Katy Tang to the Children and Families First Commission. Supervisor Tang was excused from voting, and the motion was approved with 10 ayes and 1 excused.

The Board considered Motion 160927, appointing Supervisor John Avalos to the Reentry Council. Supervisor Avalos was excused from voting, and the motion was approved with 10 ayes and 1 excused.

Supervisor Kim introduced and presented a posthumous Certificate of Honor for Rose Pak in recognition of her achievements advocating for the City and County of San Francisco. Phil Chin, Police Commissioner Victor Hwang, and former Commissioner Cindy Wu accepted the Certificate in her honor. Supervisors Peskin, Yee, Wiener, Mar, Avalos, Tang, Farrell, Cohen, Campos, and Breed shared in this commendation.

The Board held a hearing on the appeal of a Conditional Use Authorization for a proposed project at 2785 San Bruno Avenue. Stephen Williams, the appellant, provided an overview of the appeal. Several members of the public spoke in support of the appeal. AnMarie Rodgers from the Planning Department provided an overview of the decision of the Planning Department. David Silverman, the project sponsor, requested the Board to uphold the decision of the Planning Department. President Breed opened the public hearing, and Supervisor Peskin assumed the chair temporarily at 3:56 pm and President Breed resumed at 4:21 pm. Robert Collins and Jon Givner responded to questions raised during the discussion.

The Board considered Motion 160919, approving the decision of the Planning Commission, and Motion 160920, disapproving the decision. Motion 160919 was TABLED. Motion 160920 was APPROVED. Motion 160921 to prepare findings to support the disapproval was APPROVED. All were approved with 11 ayes.

The Board, sitting as a Committee of the Whole, held a hearing to consider an Assessment Ballot Proceeding to modify the Management District Plan for the Central Market Community Benefit District. Rick Kurylo provided an overview of the proposed changes. Several speakers spoke in support of the modifications, while Ray Hartz spoke in opposition. The Committee adjourned and reconvened as the Board of Supervisors.

The Board considered Resolution 160988, modifying the Management District Plan and Engineer’s Report to remove the district-wide cap on annual assessment revenues for the Central Market Community Benefit District. The returned weighted ballots showed 71.75% in favor and 28.25% against, indicating no majority protest. Resolution No. 402-16 was ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener, Yee

The Board considered Resolution 160614, responding to the Civil Grand Jury Report entitled “Maintenance Budgeting and Accounting Challenges for General Fund Departments." The resolution urges the Mayor to implement accepted findings and recommendations. The resolution was adopted with 11 ayes.

Several members of the public provided comments on a range of topics, including concerns about police conduct, the San Francisco Public Library, the historic preservation of the Van Ness Corridor, the Garden District, and global warming.

The Board considered Resolution 160990, extending the Planning Commission's deadline to decide on an Ordinance (File No. 150911) amending the Planning Code regarding Inclusionary Housing. The resolution was adopted with 11 ayes.

The Board considered Resolution 160991, declaring September 10, 2016, Dr. Rolland and Kathryn Lowe Day in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisors Yee and Mar requested to be added as co-sponsors. The resolution was adopted with 11 ayes.

The Board considered Resolution 160992, confirming a report of delinquent real property transfer tax for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0330, Lot No. 026 (55 Cyril Magnin Street). The resolution was adopted with 11 ayes.

The Board considered Resolution 160994, designating San Francisco a Bee City USA to promote healthy habitats for bees and other pollinators. The resolution was adopted with 11 ayes.

The Board considered Resolution 160993, urging the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to preserve the historic character of the Van Ness Corridor. An amendment was made to change the number of streetlamps affected, strike "Bay" and add "North Point," and change "Phase 2" to "construction phase." The amended resolution was adopted with 11 ayes.

The Board considered Resolution 160995, urging the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt its proposed rule 937-AA04 regarding Title X Family Planning grants. The resolution was adopted with 11 ayes.

The Board considered Resolution 160996, urging the establishment of the LGBTQ Nightlife and Culture Working Group. Supervisor Campos requested the resolution be REFERRED to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee.

Ordinance 160478, sponsored by Supervisor Peskin, amends the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to require members of City boards and commissions to file behested payment reports regarding the solicitation of charitable contributions. It was substituted and assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

Ordinance 161014, sponsored by Supervisor Kim, amends Planning Code, Section 202.8, to exempt certain designated historic landmarks from obtaining conditional use authorization to remove certain Production, Distribution, and Repair, Institutional Community, and Arts Activities Uses. It was assigned to the Land Use and Transportation Committee.

Ordinance 161015, sponsored by Supervisor Kim and others, appropriates $9,000,000 of Real Property Transfer Tax in FY2016-2017 for funding the Community College Fund. It was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Ordinance 161016, sponsored by Supervisor Yee and others, amends the Administrative Code to establish the Street Tree Maintenance Fund. It was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Ordinance 161017, sponsored by Supervisor Yee and others, appropriates $4,900,621 of Real Property Transfer Tax in FY2016-2017 for implementation of work associated with Proposition E, regarding street tree maintenance. It was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Ordinance 161018, sponsored by Supervisor Yee and others, amends Ordinance No. 146-16 to reflect the addition of 14 new positions in Public Works for implementation of Proposition E. It was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Resolution 160558, sponsored by Supervisor Peskin, authorizes a grant agreement with Broadway Sansome Associates, L.P., for rent subsidies for displaced households. It was substituted and assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

Resolution 161019, sponsored by the Mayor, approves the second amendment to the revenue agreement between Public Works and JC Decaux San Francisco, LLC, extending the agreement term. It was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Resolution 161020, sponsored by the Mayor, retroactively authorizes the Fire Department to accept and expend a donation from AAA Northern California, Nevada, & Utah. It was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Resolution 161021, sponsored by the Mayor, authorizes the Fire Department to accept and expend a donation from the estate of Nguey Woo. It was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Resolution 161022, sponsored by the Mayor, retroactively authorizes the Fire Department to accept and expend a donation from Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company. It was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Resolution 161023, sponsored by Supervisor Campos and others, recognizes the Portola neighborhood as San Francisco’s Garden District and supports the implementation of the Portola Green Plan. It was assigned to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee.

Resolution 161024, sponsored by Supervisor Kim, extends interim zoning controls for new office uses facing 2nd Street. It was assigned to the Land Use and Transportation Committee.

Resolution 161025, sponsored by Supervisor Wiener, authorizes the Department of Public Health to submit an application for the Ryan White Act HIV/AIDS Emergency Relief Grant Program. It was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Resolution 161026, sponsored by Supervisor Campos and others, authorizes the Office of Small Business to expend grant funds to Qualified Legacy Businesses. It was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Resolution 161027, sponsored by Supervisor Kim and Campos, urges the City to convene a working group to develop a blueprint for a modular housing pilot program. It was referred for adoption without committee reference at the next Board meeting.

Resolution 161028, sponsored by Supervisor Mar and Yee, declares September 22, 2016, as Youth Leadership Institute Day. It was referred for adoption without committee reference at the next Board meeting.

Motion 161029, sponsored by Supervisor Cohen, calls from the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee for a hearing on the Blue Ribbon Panel Report on Transparency, Accountability, and Fairness in Law Enforcement. It was referred for adoption without committee reference at the next Board meeting.

Request 161030, sponsored by Supervisor Farrell, requests a hearing on the economic impacts of Super Bowl 50 and other large events. It was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Ordinance 160980, proposed by the City Attorney, authorizes the settlement of a lawsuit with Mexicana Airlines, with the City receiving $110,249.74. It was assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

Resolution 160981, proposed by the City Attorney, approves the settlement of an unlitigated claim filed by Darleen Lau for $140,000. It was assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

Resolution 160982, proposed by the Sheriff, retroactively authorizes the Sheriff’s Department to enter into a fourth amendment to the existing month-to-month contract with Global Tel*Link for inmate telephone services. It was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.