Imperium

The Board approved a series of ordinances authorizing settlements for various lawsuits against the City and County of San Francisco. These included settlements for Akashni Bhan ($175,000, employment dispute), Cheri Pierce ($75,000, fall on uneven sidewalk), Bi Jun Zhang ($35,000, personal injury from uneven pavement), Wayne Kha ($465,000, personal injury involving a police car), Digital Realty Trust, Inc. ($1,858,150.71, refund of Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Tax and Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax), Build Group, Inc. ($211,129.46, breach of contract relating to the renovation of the Maxine Hall Health Center), Debra Crismani ($90,000, personal injury on a City sidewalk), Ike Ohannesyan ($50,000, personal injury involving a police car), Duk Soon Lee ($225,000, personal injury arising out of a City vehicle collision), Breon Johnson ($100,000, alleged medical negligence), and Tatiana Umnov and Anatoly Umnov ($450,000, personal injury on a City sidewalk). All settlements were approved with a unanimous vote.

The Board passed on the first reading an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the Controller to prepare an initial base budget for City agencies, including anticipated cost increases in agreements with nonprofit organizations to reflect inflation. The ordinance also adopts a City policy that departments will enter into multi-year grants when the need for a grant program extends beyond a single year. The vote was unanimous.

The Board passed on the first reading an ordinance amending the Salary Ordinance for Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to reflect the deletion of two positions (2.00 FTE) and the addition of four positions (4.00 FTE) in the Police Department for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The vote was unanimous.

The Board passed on the first reading an ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to add provisions to administer the Empty Homes Tax and to make conforming non-substantive changes. The vote was unanimous.

The Board adopted several resolutions related to the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), all with unanimous votes. These included approving lease termination agreements with XpresSpa S.F. International, LLC and Spa BR SFO, LLC dba Be Relax. They also approved a modification to a professional services contract with BEUMER Lifecycle Management LLC for baggage handling system operations and maintenance in the Harvey Milk Terminal, increasing the contract amount and extending the term. Additionally, a resolution was adopted approving a foreign currency exchange services lease with Lenlyn LTD. dba ICE Currency Services USA, with a minimum annual guarantee. Finally, the board approved Modification No. 4 to Contract No. 50118.02 with Dignity Health dba St. Mary’s Medical Center for Management and Operation of the SFO Medical Clinic to increase the contract amount by $1,700,000 for a new contract amount not to exceed $12,700,000.

The Board authorized a lease of City-owned real property to Our Planet Recycling SF, LLC. Additionally, they approved resolutions authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend an in-kind grant from the San Francisco Parks Alliance for the Dahlia Dell Hillside Garden, retroactively accept and expend a grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency for the India Basin Shoreline Park Project, and accept and expend an in-kind grant from the Stern Grove Festival Association. They also approved an amendment to an agreement with Mission Neighborhood Health Center for HIV health services, increasing the agreement amount and extending the term. All resolutions were adopted unanimously.

The Board retroactively authorized the Office of the City Attorney to accept and expend a grant from the San Francisco Foundation to fund engagement, strategic planning, and coordination with a coalition of public law offices to support affirmative litigation and enforcement. The vote was unanimous.

The Board approved a resolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to submit applications for all eligible grants offered by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery for five years. Also, they retroactively authorized the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a cash gift from the Estate of Janet D. Kramer in support of the Laguna Honda Hospital. Both resolutions were adopted unanimously.

The Board passed on the first reading an ordinance delegating Board of Supervisors approval authority to the Real Estate Division to amend certain existing leases regarding residual rent payments and lender protections for 100% affordable housing projects. They also passed on the first reading an ordinance amending the Park Code to restrict private vehicles from a portion of John F. Shelley Drive in McLaren Park. Both passed with a unanimous vote.

The Board passed on the first reading an ordinance amending the Police Code to prohibit armed guards from drawing or exhibiting firearms to protect property and another ordinance amending the Health Code to require retail pharmacies to stock at least two boxes of an opioid antagonist. Both passed with a unanimous vote.

The Board adopted a resolution urging the San Francisco Department of Public Health to create a program to provide resources and education for victims of gun violence regarding their rights to file lawsuits against gun manufacturers. The vote was unanimous.

The Board approved resolutions determining that liquor license transfers for businesses located at 779 Bush Street and 999 Valencia Street would serve the public convenience or necessity. The vote was unanimous for both.

The Board passed on the first reading an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to clarify that a contractor may be suspended or debarred due to violations of certain state or local labor laws. They also passed an ordinance approving the Surveillance Technology Policy for the Department of Elections’ use of social media monitoring technology. Furthermore, they passed an ordinance establishing the Labor and Employment Code, redesignating worker protection ordinances. All ordinances passed with unanimous votes.

The Board approved motions appointing Maxine Anderson to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force and Brenda Kwee McNulty and Aimee Brown to the Treasury Oversight Committee. All appointments were approved unanimously.

The Board presented a Certificate of Honor to Andrea Carla Michaels for her efforts in reuniting residents with their belongings and to Carl Nolte for his distinguished career in journalism.

The Board approved multiple grant agreement amendments related to homelessness and supportive housing, all with unanimous votes. These included amendments with Episcopal Community Services for services at the Cova Non-Congregate Shelter, property management and supportive services at the Henry Hotel, and property management and supportive services at five permanent supportive housing buildings. The amendments involved extending grant terms and increasing agreement amounts.

The Board authorized the Office of the Mayor and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to solicit donations from private entities to support the expansion of temporary shelter and other homeless services. The vote was unanimous.

The Board approved a motion amending the Board of Supervisors’ Rules of Order to discontinue remote public comment by members of the public, except as legally required for ADA accommodations. The motion passed with 8 Ayes and 3 Noes.

Members of the public expressed concerns about the weaponization of education, public health interventions, public safety surveillance, the open-air drug market, antisemitism, and homelessness. One speaker shared their personal experience with homelessness and the Police Department.

The Board adopted a resolution commending Carl Nolte for his career at the San Francisco Chronicle and declaring October 18, 2023, as "Carl Nolte Day." The resolution passed unanimously.

The Mayor introduced an ordinance amending the Police Code regarding fees, applications, and conditions for certain Entertainment Permits. Supervisor Dorsey introduced an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to reduce the membership of the Behavioral Health Commission. The Mayor also introduced an ordinance amending the Park Code to close the Great Highway Extension to vehicles. These were all assigned to committees for further review.

Supervisor Mandelman introduced an ordinance amending the Police Code to extend the end date of the Cannabis Event Pilot Program. Supervisor Melgar introduced an ordinance de-appropriating and re-appropriating funds for District 7 projects. Supervisor Peskin introduced ordinances amending the Planning Code regarding density controls in historic districts and fleet charging. Supervisor Walton also introduced an ordinance concerning district 10 project funding. These were assigned to various committees.

The Board considered the proposed Initiative Ordinance submitted by the Mayor to the voters for the March 5, 2024, Election, entitled "Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require recipients of aid under the County Adult Assistance Program (CAAP) who are reasonably believed to be dependent on illegal drugs to be screened for substance abuse, and to participate in appropriate substance abuse treatment where recommended by a professional evaluator. A resolution was introduced concerning compliance with state housing laws. A motion was also put forth for the Budget and Legislative Analyst Services Audit Plan - Management of Street Cleaning by Public Works and Interdepartmental Agreements. All were received and assigned for futher review.