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Charles Sheehan from the Department of the Environment highlighted their Zero Waste initiative aimed at drastically reducing discards to landfill or high-temperature destruction, accompanied by a video clip presented by SFGovTV.

The Board considered Ordinance 190660, sponsored by Supervisor Mar and co-sponsored by Supervisors Safai, Fewer, Ronen, Mandelman, and Haney, which aimed to amend the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to increase the matching ratio for campaign contributions raised by candidates participating in the City’s public financing program and the amount of public funds available. Supervisor Haney requested to be added as a co-sponsor. The ordinance passed with a vote of 11-0 and became Ordinance No. 218-19.

The Board discussed Ordinance 190680, sponsored by Supervisor Brown and co-sponsored by Supervisors Safai, Stefani, Walton, Yee, Haney, Peskin, Mar, Mandelman, Ronen, and Fewer. The ordinance amended the Administrative Code concerning heart trouble and pneumonia presumptions for firefighter and police officer industrial disability and death as a result of duty retirement benefits. The ordinance passed with a vote of 11-0 and became Ordinance No. 219-19.

The Board considered Ordinance 190708, sponsored by the Mayor and co-sponsored by Supervisors Brown, Safai, Peskin, Haney, Ronen, and Mandelman, 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 ordinance passed with a vote of 11-0 and became Ordinance No. 220-19.

The Board reviewed Motion 190863, approving the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Chris Foley to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term ending December 31, 2020. Supervisor Ronen dissented in committee. The motion was approved by a vote of 11-0 and became Motion No. M19-136.

The Board reviewed Motion 190864, approving the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Lydia So to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term ending December 31, 2022. Supervisor Ronen dissented in committee. The motion was approved by a vote of 9-2, with Supervisors Mandelman and Peskin voting no. The motion became Motion No. M19-137.

The Board considered File No. 190895, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisor Peskin. This ordinance authorized the execution and delivery of Certificates of Participation, in one or more series, not exceeding $94,600,000, to finance and refinance the acquisition of real property at 814-820 Bryant Street and 470 Sixth Street, as well as 1828 Egbert Avenue. The ordinance was passed on first reading with a vote of 11-0.

The Board discussed File No. 190896, sponsored by the Mayor, authorizing the execution and delivery of Certificates of Participation not exceeding $62,000,000 to finance and refinance the acquisition of real property for the improvement and equipping of existing real property and improvements, including the Hall of Justice at 850 Bryant Street. The ordinance was passed on first reading with a vote of 11-0.

The Board considered File No. 190897, sponsored by the Mayor, appropriating $62,000,000 of Certificates of Participation to the General Services Agency to fund tenant improvements for the Hall of Justice Improvement Project. A portion of the funds was placed on Controller’s Reserve pending sales of Certificates of Participation, and a further portion on Budget and Finance Committee Reserve pending submission of an expenditure plan. The ordinance was passed on first reading with a vote of 11-0.

The Board reviewed File No. 190898, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisor Peskin, appropriating $78,600,000 of Certificates of Participation to the General Services Agency to purchase the property located at 1828 Egbert Avenue and to fund the related demolition, site preparation, and other acquisition costs for the Hall of Justice Relocation Project. The funds were placed on Controller’s Reserve pending sales of Certificates of Participation. The ordinance was passed on first reading with a vote of 11-0.

The Board discussed File No. 190704, a resolution approving the Terminal 1 Retail Concession Lease No. 3 - Lease No. 18-0395, between Emporio Rulli, Inc. dba G.R. Chocolate Boutique and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of seven years with two one-year options to extend, with a minimum annual guarantee of $150,000 for the first year. The resolution was adopted with a vote of 11-0 and became Resolution No. 408-19.

The Board considered File No. 190705, a resolution approving the Airport Luggage Cart Lease and Operating Agreement No. 19-0069, between Smarte Carte Inc., and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of three years, with one three-year option to extend, in an amount not to exceed $6,493,853. The resolution was adopted with a vote of 11-0 and became Resolution No. 409-19.

The Board reviewed File No. 190768, sponsored by the Mayor, a resolution approving the fifth amendment to the contract between the City and County of San Francisco and Heluna Health to provide comprehensive outreach and case management programming, extending the contract term by 20 months and increasing the contract amount by $15,367,886, for a total contract amount of $39,133,942. The resolution was adopted with a vote of 11-0 and became Resolution No. 410-19.

The Board discussed File No. 190809, a resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract for auctioning services with Bar None Auction with an anticipated revenue of $1,300,000 for a term of October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2022. The resolution was adopted with a vote of 11-0 and became Resolution No. 411-19.

The Board considered File No. 190850, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisor Brown, a resolution authorizing the Director of Property to sell up to 550,000 gross square feet of remaining transferable development rights (“TDR”) previously authorized from the War Memorial Complex, located at 301 and 401 Van Ness Avenue. The resolution was adopted with a vote of 11-0 and became Resolution No. 412-19.

The Board reviewed File No. 190883, a resolution authorizing officers and employees of the Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector to examine sales or transactions and use tax records of the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. The resolution was adopted with a vote of 11-0 and became Resolution No. 413-19.

The Board discussed File No. 190900, sponsored by the Mayor, a resolution approving the form of and authorizing the distribution of a preliminary Official Statement relating to the execution and delivery of City and County of San Francisco Certificates of Participation for the 49 South Van Ness Project. The resolution was adopted with a vote of 11-0 and became Resolution No. 406-19.

The Board considered File No. 190901, sponsored by the Mayor, a resolution authorizing agents to act on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco for all matters pertaining to state and federal disaster and emergency assistance funding. The resolution was adopted with a vote of 11-0 and became Resolution No. 414-19.

The Board reviewed File No. 190902, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisor Brown, a resolution approving the 2019 grant application for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care Program with an amount not to exceed $51,175,586. The resolution was adopted with a vote of 11-0 and became Resolution No. 405-19.

The Board discussed File No. 190285, sponsored by Supervisor Brown, an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to update and revise the legislative findings in support of Indigenous Peoples Day. The ordinance was passed on first reading with a vote of 11-0.

The Board considered File No. 190683, sponsored by Supervisor Peskin and co-sponsored by Supervisors Ronen, Mar and Walton, an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to re-enact and revise the Tourist Hotel Conversion Ordinance and delete the sunset provision. The ordinance was passed on first reading with a vote of 11-0.

The Board reviewed File No. 190840, sponsored by Supervisor Haney and co-sponsored by Supervisors Ronen, Walton and Mar, an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Street-Level Drug Dealing Task Force. Amendments were added to include the Department of Emergency Management and success rates of diversion and workforce development programs. The ordinance was passed on first reading as amended with a vote of 11-0.

Supervisor Ronen moved that Supervisor Mandelman be excused from voting on File No. 190894, which was related to his own appointment. The motion carried with a vote of 10-0, with Supervisor Mandelman excused.

The Board considered File No. 190894, a motion appointing Supervisor Rafael Mandelman to the Association of Bay Area Governments Executive Board Regional Planning Committee. The motion was approved by a vote of 10-0, with Supervisor Mandelman excused and became Motion No. M19-138.

President Yee opened a special commendation period for Latinx Heritage Month. Supervisors introduced, welcomed, and presented Certificates of Honor to Armando Vasquez, Ingrid Mezquita, Ruben Marquez aka Ruby, Yadira Sanchez, Krea Gomez, Guillermina Castellanos, Angela Campos, Sarah Souza, Luis “Alberto” and “LiLi” Mier, Yolanda Gutierrez, and Zonia Torres.

The Board considered File No. 190779, an ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Gregory Saputelli against the City and County of San Francisco for $120,000. The ordinance was passed on first reading with a vote of 11-0.

The Board reviewed File No. 190780, an ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Ana Landis Velazquez against the City and County of San Francisco for $125,000. The ordinance was passed on first reading with a vote of 11-0.

The Board discussed File No. 190899, sponsored by Supervisor Peskin and Supervisor Brown, an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to add a preference in City affordable housing programs to tenants temporarily evicted from rental units for capital improvements or rehabilitation work.

Members of the public shared concerns regarding religious issues, the plight of taxi medallion holders and their issues with the Municipal Transportation Agency, climate change, reusable products, global climate change, parking availability, gun control, and the harm of vaping.

The Board discussed File No. 190952, sponsored by Supervisor Fewer and co-sponsored by Supervisors Walton, Yee, Peskin, Brown, Ronen, Mandelman, Mar, Haney and Stefani. The resolution urged the United States Census Bureau to provide non-English paper questionnaires. Supervisor Stefani requested to be added as a co-sponsor. The resolution was adopted and became Resolution No. 416-19.

The Board reviewed File No. 190954, sponsored by Supervisor Walton and co-sponsored by Supervisors Ronen, Brown, Stefani, Mar, Fewer, Yee and Mandelman. The resolution condemned a proposed rule change by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. The resolution was adopted and became Resolution No. 417-19.

The Board considered File No. 190955, sponsored by Supervisor Fewer and Supervisor Walton. The motion directed 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 progress and implementation status of the United States Department of Justice recommendations regarding reforms within the Police Department. The motion was approved and became Motion No. M19-139.

The Board discussed File No. 190944, a motion approving phased Final Map No. 9537, Sunnydale HOPE SF Project, Final Map Phase One. The motion was approved and became Motion No. M19-140.

The Board discussed File No. 190951, sponsored by Supervisor Fewer and co-sponsored by Supervisors Walton, Ronen, Peskin, Brown, Mandelman, Mar, Haney, Stefani, Yee and Safai. The resolution urged the Governor to sign into law California State Assembly Bill No. 857. Supervisors Stefani, Yee, and Safai requested to be added as co-sponsors. The resolution was adopted with a vote of 11-0 and became Resolution No. 415-19.

Ordinance 190866, sponsored by the Mayor, aims to repeal the existing San Francisco Fire Code and enact a new San Francisco Fire Code consisting of the 2019 California Fire Code. Assigned to Land Use and Transportation Committee.

Ordinance 190971, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisor Walton, orders the vacation of streets in the India Basin Project site. Assigned to Land Use and Transportation Committee.

Ordinance 190972, sponsored by Supervisor Brown and co-sponsored by Supervisors Mandelman, Peskin, Haney and Ronen, amends the Environment Code to require new construction and major renovations of municipal buildings to exclude natural gas and include exclusively all-electric energy sources. Assigned to Land Use and Transportation Committee.

Ordinance 190973, sponsored by Supervisor Haney, amends the Health Code to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Health to allow an existing Medical Cannabis Dispensary permittee to operate at a new location. Assigned to Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee.

Ordinance 190974, sponsored by Supervisor Mandelman, amends the Green Building Code to establish energy performance requirements for certain new building construction. Assigned to Land Use and Transportation Committee.

Resolution 190969, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisor Walton, declares the intention of the Board of Supervisors to order the vacation of streets in the India Basin Project site and setting the hearing date. Received and assigned to Land Use and Transportation Committee.

Resolution 190975, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisor Mandelman, authorizes the Department of Public Health to submit a one-year application for Calendar Year 2020 to continue to receive funding for the Integrated HIV Surveillance and Prevention Programs. Received and assigned to Budget and Finance Committee.

Resolution 190976, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisor Mandelman, authorizes the Department of Public Health to submit an application to continue to receive funding for the Ryan White Act HIV/AIDS Emergency Relief Grant Program. Received and assigned to Budget and Finance Committee.

Resolution 190977, sponsored by the Mayor, declares the intent of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”) to reimburse certain expenditures from proceeds of future bonded indebtedness for 410 China Basin Street (Mission Bay South Block 9). Received and assigned to Budget and Finance Committee.

Resolution 190978, sponsored by the Mayor, authorizes the issuance and delivery of multifamily housing revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $26,967,500 for the purpose of providing financing for the acquisition and rehabilitation of a 67-unit affordable housing project located at 385 Eddy Street (Hamlin Hotel). Received and assigned to Budget and Finance Committee.

Resolution 190979, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisor Walton, authorizes the execution and delivery of a multifamily housing revenue note in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $76,680,000 and of a multifamily housing revenue note in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $30,000,000. Received and assigned to Budget and Finance Committee.

Resolution 190980, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisor Walton, approves and authorizes the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to execute an Amended and Restated Loan Agreement with Block 6 Housing Partners, L.P. Received and assigned to Budget and Finance Committee.

Resolution 190981, sponsored by the Mayor, approves an amendment to the Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Tiburon Inc., to increase the amount by $1,905,904 and extending the term by five years. Received and assigned to Budget and Finance Committee.

Resolution 190982, sponsored by Supervisor Brown and co-sponsored by Supervisors Peskin, Fewer, Yee, Ronen and Haney, urges the Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Board to adopt fair and objective guidelines for the use of “reasonable reliance”. Referred for adoption without committee reference agenda at the next board meeting.

Resolution 190983, sponsored by Supervisor Haney, changes the name of the Greater Rincon Hill Community Benefit District to The East Cut Community Benefit District and approves the annual report. Received and assigned to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

Resolution 190984, sponsored by Supervisor Haney and Supervisor Walton, declares a public health crisis on drug overdoses and drug use. Received and assigned to Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee.

Resolution 190985, sponsored by Supervisor Mandelman, extends by 30 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 190757). Referred for adoption without committee reference agenda at the next board meeting.

Resolution 190986, sponsored by Supervisor Stefani and co-sponsored by Supervisors Peskin, Walton and Safai, recognizes October of each year to be Italian American Heritage Month. Referred for adoption without committee reference agenda at the next board meeting.

Resolution 190987, sponsored by Supervisor Walton, retroactively authorizes the Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector to accept and expend a grant for the Office of Financial Empowerment Kindergarten to College Program. Received and assigned to Budget and Finance Committee.

Resolution 190988, sponsored by Supervisor Yee and co-sponsored by Supervisors Walton, Peskin, Mar, Stefani, Brown, Haney, Fewer, Safai, Ronen and Mandelman, urges the Municipal Transportation Agency to consider compliance with California State Assembly Bill No. 5 when issuing permits. Referred for adoption without committee reference agenda at the next board meeting.

A hearing, File 190989, was requested by Supervisor Mar on the Budget and Legislative Analyst's Job-Housing Fit report. The Office of the Budget and Legislative Analyst, Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, and Planning Department were requested to report. Received and assigned to Land Use and Transportation Committee.

A hearing, File 190991, of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on October 22, 2019, was scheduled. This meeting is for the Members of the Board of Supervisors to hear and receive updates on the progress and implementation status of the United States Department of Justice recommendations regarding reforms within the Police Department. Received and assigned to Board of Supervisors.

Proposed Ordinance 190867, a settlement of Lawsuit for AA Reduction to A by CCSF against California Department of Public Health for $100,000.00. Received and assigned to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

Proposed Ordinance 190868, a settlement of Lawsuit for alleged medical negligence filed by Lorenza Pedraza against CCSF for $175,000.00. Received and assigned to Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

Proposed Resolution 190943, a retroactive approval for State Department of Health Care Services - Substance Use Disorder Services $171,714,918 for FYs 2019-2022 with Department of Public Health. Received and assigned to Budget and Finance Committee.