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The Board considered File No. 240807, an ordinance amending the Housing Code to mandate that R-1 and R-2 occupancy group buildings maintain at least one existing elevator for residents' use, and affirming the Planning Department's determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. Supervisor Dorsey requested to be added as a co-sponsor. During public comment, Amina Rubio spoke on various concerns regarding the proposed legislation. The Board ultimately passed Ordinance No. 245-24 with a vote of 10 ayes, 1 excused (Stefani).

The Board addressed File No. 240843, an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish two Entertainment Zones: the Mid-Market Entertainment Zone and the Arena Entertainment Zone, and affirming the Planning Department's determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. During public comment, Andrew Bennett spoke in support, while Lea McGeever spoke in opposition. The Board passed Ordinance No. 246-24 with a vote of 10 ayes, 1 excused (Stefani).

The Board discussed File No. 240845, an ordinance amending the Building Code to allow new construction that complies with the Design Guidelines for Electric-Ready Buildings to install gas infrastructure to serve appliances covered by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), adopting findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code, affirming the Planning Department's determination under the California Environmental Quality Act, and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage. Amina Rubio spoke in support, while Lea McGeever expressed concerns during public comment. The Board passed Ordinance No. 247-24 with a vote of 10 ayes, 1 excused (Stefani).

The Board considered File No. 240880, an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide that newly constructed dwelling units that first received a certificate of occupancy between June 14, 1979, and June 13, 1994, shall be generally subject to rent control, to the extent authorized by a future modification or repeal of the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, and making certain changes to clarify existing law regarding rent control exemptions under Costa-Hawkins. During public comment, Sarah “Fred” Sherburn-Zimmer, Keane Chukwuneta, Theresa Imperial, Amina Rubio, Lea McGeever, PJ Eugenio, Ramon Bonifacio, and Mitchell Omerberg spoke in support, while Richard Peterson spoke in opposition. The Board passed Ordinance No. 248-24 with a vote of 10 ayes, 1 excused (Stefani).

The Board discussed File No. 240700, an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide for the confidentiality of client information received by the Office of Victim and Witness Rights (“OVWR”), establish and clarify the responsibilities of OVWR, move the Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention (“SHARP”) from the Human Rights Commission to OVWR, and require SHARP to offer trauma-informed assistance to victims in navigating City processes. Supervisor Engardio requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Joy Zhan spoke in support, while Lea McGeever spoke in opposition during public comment. The Board passed Ordinance No. 249-24 with a vote of 10 ayes, 1 excused (Stefani).

An ordinance, File No. 240927, was introduced by the Mayor and Supervisor Dorsey, amending the Planning Code to exempt certain types of projects in the downtown area that replace non-residential uses with residential uses from development impact fees and requirements, including the Inclusionary Housing fee, create a process for previously approved projects to request modification to conditions of approval related to development impact fees, and remove the application deadline from the Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse Program. It was assigned to the Land Use and Transportation Committee.

An ordinance, File No. 240879, was introduced by Supervisor Dorsey, amending the Planning Code to waive the Transit Center District Open Space Impact Fee for 524 Howard Street, LLC’s development project at 524 and 530 Howard Street in recognition of the project’s proposed construction of a pedestrian bridge connecting to the Transbay Transit Center’s rooftop park. It was assigned to the Land Use and Transportation Committee.

An ordinance, File No. 240928, was introduced by Supervisor Dorsey ordering the summary street vacation of a portion of the airspace above Natoma Street between First and Second Streets and adjacent to the Transbay Transit Center, waiving application of Administrative Code, Chapter 23, to the conveyance of the street vacation area, finding the street vacation area is not necessary for City’s use and is exempt surplus property under the California Surplus Land Act, California Government Code, Sections 54220 et seq., quitclaiming the City’s interest in the street vacation area to the Transbay Joint Powers Authority. It was assigned to the Land Use and Transportation Committee.

An ordinance, File No. 241021, was introduced by Supervisors Melgar and Engardio, amending the Planning Code to limit restrictions on window replacement projects in certain buildings. It was assigned to the Land Use and Transportation Committee.

An ordinance, File No. 241022, was introduced by Supervisors Ronen, Peskin, Chan, Preston and Walton, amending the Administrative Code to establish a process for creating a publicly available inventory of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) the City procures, and to develop an impact assessment standard for the City’s procurement of AI. It was assigned to the Rules Committee.

Resolution File No. 241023, introduced by the Mayor, retroactively authorizes the Police Department to accept and expend a grant of $72,275 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program to train and procure equipment for the Criminology Laboratory, with the project period beginning on April 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. It was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Resolution File No. 241024, introduced by the Mayor, retroactively authorizes the Police Department to accept and expend an in-kind gift of 1,800 units of Naloxone valued at $81,300 through the Naloxone Distribution Project, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and administered by the Department of Health Care Services. It was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Resolution File No. 241025, introduced by the Mayor, Supervisors Melgar, Mandelman and Preston, retroactively authorizes the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant of $440,000 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for participation in the “State Physical Activity and Nutrition (SPAN) Program and CDPH CalFresh Health Living Grant,” for the period of August 1, 2024, through September 30, 2028. It was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Resolution File No. 241032, introduced by Supervisor Chan, honors Assemblymember Phil Ting for California Assembly District 19, declaring October 22, 2024, as "Assemblymember Phil Ting Day" in the City and County of San Francisco.

Resolution File No. 241026, introduced by Supervisor Preston, supports Proposition 6 to amend Article 1, Section 6, of the California Constitution to remove the exception clause permitting involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime, effectively ending all legal vestiges of slavery in the state. It was referred for adoption without committee reference agenda at the next board meeting.

Motion File No. 241027, introduced by Supervisors Melgar and Safai, directs the Budget and Legislative Analyst to conduct a comprehensive performance and management audit of the San Francisco Zoo for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. It was assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

Motion File No. 241028, introduced by Supervisors Peskin, Walton, Chan and Melgar, schedules the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. to hold a public hearing on the state of educators, para-educators, administrators, and school staff impacted by the San Francisco Unified School District’s (SFUSD) recent announcement of potential school mergers and closures, and requesting SFUSD Superintendent Dr. Matt Wayne to report. It was referred for adoption without committee reference agenda at the next board meeting.

Hearing Request File No. 241030, sponsored by Supervisor Engardio, requests a hearing to receive an update on the City's Downpayment Assistance Programs (DALP) (San Francisco Unified School District Educator's DALP, First Responders DALP, and General DALP), to include program utilization, administration, funding loaned and received, outreach and promotion, and coordination with similar state, federal, and private sector programs; and requesting the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development to report. It was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Proposed Ordinance File No. 241005, introduced by the Building Inspection Commission, adopts Chapters 6 through 11 of the 2022 California Existing Building Code, adopting findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code, affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act, and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage. It was assigned to the Land Use and Transportation Committee.

Proposed Resolution File No. 241006, introduced by the Department of Early Childhood, retroactively approves the first amendment to Contract No. 1000027035 between the City, acting by and through the Department of Early Childhood (“DEC”), and Wu Yee Children’s Services for the City’s implementation of the San Francisco Citywide plan for Early Care and Education, to extend the term for one year from July 1, 2024, for a total term of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025, and to increase the grant amount by $71,971,278 for a total not to exceed amount of $216,467,950; and to authorize DEC to enter into amendments or modifications to the Contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Contract or this Resolution. It was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Proposed Resolution File No. 241007, introduced by the Department of Early Childhood, retroactively approves the first amendment to Contract No. 1000026979 between the City, acting by and through the Department of Early Childhood (“DEC”), and Children’s Council of San Francisco for the City’s implementation of the San Francisco Citywide plan for Early Care and Education, to extend the term for one year from July 1, 2024, for a total term of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025, and to increase the grant amount by $144,238,459 for a total not to exceed amount of $508,329,907; and to authorize DEC to enter into amendments or modifications to the Contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Contract or this Resolution. It was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Proposed Resolution File No. 241008, introduced by the Treasure Island Development Authority, approves Amendment No. 49 to the Treasure Island Land and Structures Master Lease between the Treasure Island Development Authority and the United States Navy to extend the term for one year to commence December 1, 2024, for a total term of November 19, 1998, through November 30, 2025; and to authorize the Treasure Island Director to execute and enter into amendments to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes and intent of this Resolution. It was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Proposed Resolution File No. 241009, introduced by the Office of Contract Administration, approves an Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Office of Contract Administration, and Underground Republic Water Works, Inc. for plumbing supplies, for a term of seven years from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2031, and for a total not to exceed amount of $50,400,000; and to authorize the Office of Contract Administration to make necessary, non-material changes to the Agreement prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement. It was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Proposed Resolution File No. 241010, introduced by the Department of Technology, authorizes the Department of Technology to enter into a Trunked Radio System Usage Agreement with the University of California, San Francisco to provide radio system usage and maintenance, as well as radio interoperability for authorized personnel to communicate with members of the City, effective upon approval of this Resolution through June 30, 2035, with a minimum revenue commitment of $2,406,460; and to authorize the Director of Technology to enter into amendments or modifications to the Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement or this Resolution. It was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Proposed Resolution File No. 241011, introduced by the Airport Commission, approves Modification No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement for Airport Contract No. 50240 between the City, acting by and through the Airport Commission, and Professional Business Providers, Inc., to extend the contract term two years from July 31, 2025, for a total contract term of August 1, 2022, through July 31, 2027; to increase the contract amount by $13,349,549 for a total not to exceed contract amount of $26,464,164; and authorizing the Airport Commission to enter into modifications to Modification No. 3 that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of Modification No. 3. It was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Proposed Resolution File No. 241012, introduced by the Public Utilities Commission, approves the terms and conditions and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Easement Deeds with Kaiser Foundation Hospitals for the acquisition of 1) a 441-square-foot easement for an underground water pipeline and associated appurtenances; 2) a 1,273-square-foot easement for electrical utilities and associated appurtenances; 3) an 824-square-foot temporary construction easement; and 4) a 1,886-square-foot temporary construction easement across a portion of San Mateo County Assessor’s Parcel No. 010-292-450, known as 1200 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, California 94080 for $266,100 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118; the Agreement becomes effective on the date on which the Agreement is executed by both parties. It was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.

Proposed Resolution File No. 241013, introduced by the City Attorney, approves the settlement of the unlitigated claims between the City and County of San Francisco, and Chevron U.S.A. Holdings Inc. and Chevron U.S.A. Inc., including the conveyance of real property owned by the City in Kern County, California; the claims involve the condition of and liability for the property; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; finding that the disposition of property is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property or their designee to make certain modifications to the settlement and conveyance documents, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution. It was assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee.