The San Francisco Board of Supervisors meeting on October 16, 2018, covered a wide range of topics, including affordable housing initiatives, grant approvals, landmark designations, and public health programs. Mayor Breed addressed the Board to discuss affordable housing and the need to balance developer incentives with affordable housing goals. The Board approved numerous grants for various city departments, including public health, homelessness services, and environmental programs. Several properties were considered for landmark status, reflecting a focus on historical preservation. The board also heard discussion of the implementation of the Bay Delta Plan and concerns related to this topic.
The minutes list the Board of Supervisors committee assignments, indicating the members for Budget and Finance, Budget and Finance Federal Select, Government Audit and Oversight, Land Use and Transportation, Public Safety and Neighborhood Services, and Rules committees. The chair and vice-chair are named for each committee. Meeting days are also identified.
Supervisor Ronen, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, made a motion to approve the September 4th and 11th, 2018 meeting minutes. The motion was approved with 9 supervisors voting yes, Supervisors Fewer and Kim were absent. Following public comment, the motion carried.
Mayor London Breed addressed the Board regarding affordable housing, specifically responding to questions from Supervisor Peskin about the "Inclusionary Housing for All" measure and concerns that legislation benefiting developers would reduce affordable housing units. Supervisor Peskin asked why existing policies were being changed to benefit market rate developers to the detriment of their constituents. The Mayor expressed strong support for the Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program, stated that the subject legislation would keep 33 projects feasible and retain affordable units, and indicated she would be open to reassessing the list of 33 projects. Peskin followed up asking if the mayor would commit to fiscal feasibility requirements for the 33 projects, and she reiterated her willingness to reassess the projects but didn't want additional delays or loss of housing.
Ordinance sponsored by Supervisor Stefani amended the Administrative Code to modify daily use fees for film production, extend the Film Rebate Program through 2028, increase the authorized funding cap for the Film Rebate Project Account from $4,000,000 to $13,000,000, and add administrative penalties for violations of Film Commission programs requirements. This passed and became Ordinance No. 244-18.
An ordinance was approved authorizing the settlement of a lawsuit filed by Suzanne Montes against the City and County of San Francisco for $575,000. The lawsuit was filed on May 23, 2017, in the United States District Court, Case No. 3:17-CV-02928-JSC, and it involved an employment dispute. The settlement also includes restoring 384 hours of sick leave with pay and 240 hours of vacation to the plaintiff. This passed on the first reading.
Ordinance sponsored by Supervisor Tang amended the Building Code to establish a process for review by the Building Inspection Commission and Code Advisory Committee of legislation proposed by the Board of Supervisors. The Planning Department's determination under the California Environmental Quality Act was affirmed. It became Ordinance No. 245-18.
Ordinance was approved, sponsored by Supervisor Stefani along with Ronen, Kim, Brown, Cohen, Fewer and Tang, directing the Arts Commission to erect a work of art depicting Maya Angelou at the Main Library. It also set a City policy that at least 30% of nonfictional figures depicted or commemorated in statues and other works of art on City-owned property, public building names, and street names be women. The Administrative Code was amended to create a fund to accept gifts to pay for public art depicting historically significant women on City property. The Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act was affirmed. This became Ordinance No. 243-18.
Ordinance amending the Police Code to authorize the Chief of Police, or the Chief’s designee, to provide signed verification of preapplication meetings for neighborhood-restricted liquor licenses. Sponsored by the Mayor and Ronen, this became Ordinance No. 246-18.
Ordinance amending the Health Code to establish a Surplus Medication Repository and Distribution Program, to be overseen by the Department of Public Health. Sponsored by Safai, Stefani, Ronen, Brown, Mandelman and Cohen, this became Ordinance No. 247-18.
Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $415,597 from the Laura and John Arnold Foundation for the Financial Justice Project and amending Ordinance No. 182-18 (Annual Salary Ordinance FY2018-2019) to provide for the creation of one grant funded position, sponsored by Brown. This passed on the first reading.
Resolution approving Amendment No. 43 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, 2018, for a total term of November 19, 1998, through November 30, 2019. This became Resolution No. 341-18.
Resolution approving Modification No. 5 to Airport Contract No. 8768.41, Project Management Support Services for the Airport Hotel Program, with PGH Wong-MCK JV, increasing the contract amount by $4,600,000 for a new total contract amount not to exceed $14,500,000 for a total term of June 11, 2015, through June 10, 2019, to commence following Board approval. This became Resolution No. 343-18.
Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Agreements with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., Applied Technology & Science, and Avila & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Specialized and Technical Services for Natural Resources and Watershed Management and Monitoring, each with an agreement amount not to exceed $14,000,000 for a total of $42,000,000 and each with a term not to exceed ten years, for the period of January 1, 2019, through January 1, 2029. This became Resolution No. 345-18.
Resolution retroactively approving a contract agreement between the Department of Public Health and Family Service Agency of San Francisco dba Felton Institute, for behavioral health services for children and families in an amount not to exceed $36,533,164 for a contract term of four years, from July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2022, with one five-year option to extend. This became Resolution No. 346-18.
Resolution authorizing 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 grant from the Health Resources Services Administration; and requesting $16,202,223 in HIV Emergency Relief Program funding for the San Francisco Eligible Metropolitan Area for the period of March 1, 2019, through February 28, 2020, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisor Mandelman. This became Resolution No. 353-18.
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to submit a one-year application for calendar year 2019 to continue to receive funding for the Integrated HIV Surveillance and Prevention Programs for Health Departments grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, requesting $7,008,377 in HIV prevention funding for the period of January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2019, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisor Mandelman. This became Resolution No. 354-18.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant from California Department of Justice to participate in a program, entitled “Proposition 56 Tobacco Law Enforcement Grant Program,” in the amount of $1,753,378 for the period of June 1, 2018, through June 30, 2020, sponsored by Supervisor Cohen. This became Resolution No. 358-18.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant from the California State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Quality Beach Safety Program, to participate in a program, entitled “Public Beach Safety Grant Program,” in the amount of $30,000 for the period of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019, sponsored by Supervisor Tang. This became Resolution No. 359-18.
Resolution authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency to execute an extension of the transit advertising contract with Intersection Media, LLC, for a five-year term to commence July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2024, with a minimum guarantee of $32,250,000. Supervisors Brown, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Mandelman, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Tang, and Yee voted aye and Supervisor Peskin voted no. This became Resolution No. 352-18.
Resolution approving San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (“SFMTA”) Contract No. SFMTA 2018-37 with Alstom Transportation, Inc., for Vendor Managed Inventory services to manage and supply parts for the SFMTA rail fleet maintenance program for a total term of three years, to commence upon approval by the Board of Supervisors, with two two-year options to extend, for an amount not to exceed $62,456,000, sponsored by Supervisor Tang. This became Resolution No. 355-18.
Resolution authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to apply for the California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program from the California Department of Housing and Community Development, sponsored by the Mayor. This became Resolution No. 357-18.
Resolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to submit applications on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco for all grants offered by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery for which it is eligible, sponsored by the Mayor and Supervisor Brown. This became Resolution No. 340-18.
Resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of California State Senate Bill 1 Local Partnership Program formulaic funding in the amount of $2,106,000 for San Francisco Public Works’ Parkmerced/Twin Peaks/Glen Park Residential Pavement Renovation project, sponsored by the Mayor. This became Resolution No. 339-18.
Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2017-2018 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Mitigating the Housing Crisis: Accessory Dwelling Units and Modular Housing;” and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through his/her department heads and through the development of the annual budget. This became Resolution No. 342-18.
Resolution retroactively approving Amendment No. 3 and Amendment No. 4 to Contract CS-163-1 OCIP Insurance Brokerage Services, to provide excess liability insurance for the Central Subway Project, with Aon Risk Insurance Services West, Inc., to increase the contract amount by $684,382 and $6,321,304, respectively, for a total contract amount not to exceed $25,094,436; and to extend the Contract for two years for a total term of February 7, 2012, through June 24, 2020. This became Resolution No. 356-18.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate 228-248 Townsend Street (aka New Pullman Hotel) as a Landmark, beginning the process by passing on the first reading. Also, Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate 457 Bryant Street (aka Piledrivers, Bridge, and Structural Ironworkers Local No. 77 Union Hall) as a Landmark, passing on first reading. The process was started for 500-504-4th Street (aka Hotel Utah) landmark status as well. Creation of the Clyde and Crooks Warehouse Historic District was started by a vote as was The Mint-Mission Conservation District. There were also changes to designate properties based on architectural, historic and aesthetic value, starting the process by passing on first reading as well as amending the Kearny-Market-Mason-Sutter Conservation District and Article 11 Designation of 55-5th Street.
Resolution adopting a Freeway Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for State Highway Route 80 from State Highway Route 101 to the San Francisco-Alameda County Line. Supervisors Brown, Cohen, Fewer, Mandelman, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Tang, and Yee voted yes, Supervisor Kim was absent. This became Resolution No. 344-18.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to change the qualifications for members of the Shelter Monitoring Committee, create staggered terms for members, establish a sunset date for the Committee, and to allow shelters that contract with the City to provide clients with clean blankets if clean sheets are unavailable, passed on first reading. Supervisors Brown, Cohen, Fewer, Mandelman, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Tang, and Yee voted aye, Supervisor Kim was absent.
Ordinance amending the Administrative, Business and Tax Regulations, Environment, Fire, Health, Police, and Transportation Codes to make nonsubstantive changes, passed on first reading. Supervisors Brown, Cohen, Fewer, Mandelman, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Tang, and Yee voted aye, Supervisor Kim was absent.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Cannabis Oversight Committee to advise the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor regarding the implementation and enforcement of City laws and regulations relating to cannabis; and to require the Director of the Office of Cannabis to report information to the Committee regarding the growth of the cannabis industry in the City, sponsored by Supervisors Fewer, Kim and Yee. The board AMENDED the ordinance adding the Executive Director of the Entertainment Commission or their designee. The ordinance passed on first reading as amended.
Motions were approved appointing Graciela “Aileen” Hernandez and Azalea Renfield to the Citizen's Committee on Community Development. Motions were approved appointing Easter Calvit and Graham Dobson to the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council. A motion reappointing Kenzi Robi to the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority was also approved. A motion appointing Mike Petricca to the Graffiti Advisory Board was approved.
Certificates of Honor were presented to Kelly Armstrong, Director/Founder of the Primed & Prepped for leadership skills, to Judith Levy-Sender and Ramon Sender for organizing Odd Mondays, and a posthumous Certificate of Honor was given to Jack Boatwright, Seismologist for his seismology developments, and to Mike and Jean Aburahama, owners of Turk & Larkin Deli, for serving the Tenderloin Neighborhood.
The board held a hearing regarding the hoedown yard and President Cohen provided an overview of the IRFD. There were several members that spoke regarding concerns to the IRFD. A resolution was made proposing adoption of the IRFD which passed as amended as well as a resolution approving said IRFD. A resolution calling a special election was also approved with modifications and also a resolution declaring results of said special election. Furthermore, there was an ordinance creating said IRFD as well as one authorizing issuance of bonds that all passed.
The Board of Supervisors convened for a hearing to address an appeal concerning the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) certification for the proposed India Basin Mixed-Use Project. President Cohen opened the public hearing, inviting individuals to present their views to the Board. Bradley Angel, representing Greenaction for Health and Environmental Justice, and Abhishek Vaidya, speaking on behalf of Archimedes Banya SF, the Appellants, delivered an overview of the appeal, addressed questions from the Board, and pressed for approval of the appeal. Numerous speakers voiced their support for the appeal. Lisa Gibson, the Environmental Review Officer from the Planning Department, provided an overview of the Planning Department's decision and responded to questions from the Board. Greg Nudd, the Deputy Air Pollution Control Officer from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, explained the air quality mitigation measures and answered questions from the Board. Lou Vasquez, the Project Sponsor, presented a project overview, addressed questions from the Board, and called for the Board to uphold the Planning Department's decision. Numerous speakers spoke in opposition to the appeal. The board then moved to affirm the certification.
The Board of Supervisors addressed several key ordinances pertaining to the India Basin Mixed-Use Project, including the General Plan, Zoning Map, and Development Agreement. The board AMENDED, clarifying the CEQA findings and including reference to the Planning Department memo dated October 10, 2018. An ordinance amending the Planning Code to establish the India Basin Special Use District passed with the board, as well as an ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and India Basin Investment LLC which included a clarification to CEQA findings.
The board discussed an ordinance amending the Planning Code to provide that temporary closure of a liquor store in the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD) as a result of a fire is not an abandonment of such use, and that relocation of such use to another location in the North Beach NCD does not require a new Conditional Use permit, which was sponsored by Supervisor Peskin. The board voted to send it to the first reading.
The meeting was opened to a variety of topics to be discussed by the public, many speaking on concerns of the Bay Delta Plan, wages, taxes, and the like.
Supervisor Yee requested to be added as a co-sponsor on Supervisor Kim's, Fewer's ordinance to amend the Administrative Code to increase the minimum hourly compensation rate for employees of City contractors to $16.86 per hour on July 1, 2018. The motion was changed by increasing minimum hourly compensation on July 1, 2019 and adding working groups. There was a motion to continue said ordinance as amended to a committe of the whole.
Supervisor Kim put forth a Charter Amendment that will establish a Free City College Fund to defray the costs of City College Students. Supervisor Cohen brought forward an ordinance amending the Police Code to prohibit private post-secondary educational institutions from using an application form that contains questions about an applicant's criminal history. Supervisor Kim came up with another ordinance amending the Planning Code to add new standard required streetscape improvements and eliminating minimum off-street parking requirements. Supervisor Peskin produced an ordinance amending the Planning Code to change zoning controls and amending codes to create the Union Square Park Fund. Supervisor Safai provided an ordinance to extend the sunset date of the Graffiti Advisory Board. Supervisor Tang then offered an ordinance to amend the Environment Code to require food vendors to supply single-use plastic straws only upon request.
The board offered an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to dissolve the Wage Theft Task Force and Surplus Property Citizens' Advisory Committee; and to reauthorize the Workforce Community Advisory Committee and the Committee on City Workforce Alignment, and extend their sunset dates to June 30, 2019.
Resolutions that were introduced were a State 2020 Census Grant, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, a Ground Lease, a Shopping Agreement to produce a public defender series, a new Landmark Designation, an ordinance to declare Sexual Assault Survivor Day, and Annual Reports.
They requested several hearings regarding sexual harrassment in the fire department, allegations of sexual harrasement and discrimination, existing litigation, anticipated litigation, the Section 8 voucher program, and a committee to address the compensation of all employees in all departments.
The proposed ordinances introduced were a Partial Settlement of Lawsuit, Partial Settlement of another Lawsuit, and amendments to the Plumbing Code.
Proposed Resolutions that were created were, Bi-Annual Housing Balance Reports, a Contract Amendment, and the Official Seal of the City and County of San Francisco.
The board expressed their condolences to the people who recently lost their lives in the city.