The San Francisco Board of Supervisors convened on November 5, 2019, addressing a wide range of issues including legal settlements, code updates, and ongoing development projects. Key actions included approving several lawsuit settlements, updating Fire and Green Building Codes, and declaring a state of emergency regarding pedestrian and cyclist fatalities. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the 3333 California Street project, with hearings and motions related to its Environmental Impact Report, Conditional Use Authorization, and Tentative Map all continued to the following meeting. Several pieces of legislation were introduced, including ordinances related to airport improvements, housing projects, and the Academy of Art University. Public comment addressed a variety of concerns, including issues related to small businesses, public utilities, and healthcare policies.
The Board approved several ordinances related to settlements of lawsuits. These included a $100,000 settlement with the California Department of Public Health, a $175,000 settlement with Lorena Pedraza, a $500,000 payment to the city from Contest Promotions, LLC, a $850,978 payment to the city from Fidelis Cybersecurity, Inc., a $40,000 settlement with Cheryl Jarne, and a $50,000 settlement with Lu Xia Tan Chen.
The Board approved ordinances repealing the existing 2016 San Francisco Fire Code and enacting a new code based on the 2019 California Fire Code and portions of the 2018 International Fire Code. They also approved the repeal of the 2016 Green Building Code and enactment of a 2019 Green Building Code based on the 2019 California Green Building Standards Code.
The Board approved an ordinance amending the Health Code to require the Department of Public Health to maintain and operate an adult residential facility with at least 41 beds. A previous vote was rescinded before final passage.
The Board approved an ordinance amending the Planning Code to modify the Jobs Housing Linkage Fee, including clarifying indexing, adding compliance options, phasing fee increases, dedicating funds for supportive housing and affordable housing preservation, and removing the monetary limit for Small Sites Funds under the Inclusionary Housing Program. A previous vote was rescinded before final passage.
The Board approved an ordinance amending the Administrative Code and Public Works Code to require that any resolution approving a jurisdictional transfer of real property be recorded, along with legal descriptions and maps. It also requires that any petition for a street vacation include legal descriptions and surveyor-approved maps.
The Board approved an ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow a grocery store use that is a formula retail use in the Fulton Street Grocery Store Special Use District, subject to conditional use authorization, and adding criteria for such authorization. The definition of a grocery store use within the District was clarified, and square footage requirements for commercial uses in the District other than a grocery store were eliminated and the time period for effectiveness of controls for the District was extended.
The Board approved an ordinance amending the Health Code and Business and Tax Regulations Code to replace the requirement that food preparation and service establishments post a symbol with a color-coded placard indicating the result of health inspections. The ordinance clarified terminology related to violations, defined new categories of food facilities, and established or increased permit fees.
The Board approved a resolution authorizing the sale of city-owned real property located on West Lucille Avenue in Fresno County to Richard S. Storti, Jr. for $170,000.
The Board approved a resolution retroactively authorizing an agreement for CleanPowerSF to purchase electricity-related products from Pacific Gas & Electric Company for a three-year term, totaling $11,070,118.
The Board approved a resolution authorizing the Department of Technology to enter into an agreement with ConvergeOne, Inc., for the purchase of Cisco products and services, with a not to exceed amount of $65,000,000 for a three-year term, with options to extend.
The Board approved a resolution approving an amendment to the grant agreement between the Adult Probation Department and The Regents of the University of California for the Community Assessment and Services Center, increasing the grant funding by $12,207,010 for a total of $18,007,010 and extending the performance period for three years.
The Board held the first reading for ordinances repealing the existing 2016 Building Code, Existing Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, and Plumbing Code and enacting new codes based on the 2019 California codes, with amendments specific to San Francisco. The operative date for all codes is January 1, 2020.
The Board adopted a resolution urging the Treasure Island Development Authority to expand relocation and transition benefits for "Post-Development and Disposition Agreement" households.
The Board adopted a resolution declaring the intention to vacate streets in the India Basin Project site, setting a hearing date for December 10, 2019.
The Board adopted a resolution declaring a state of emergency regarding pedestrian and cyclist fatalities in San Francisco, with several supervisors added as co-sponsors.
The Board discussed a proposed Charter Amendment to provide retiree health care benefits to employees of the Housing Authority. The item was continued to the November 12, 2019, meeting.
The Board held the first reading for an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to dissolve the Workforce Community Advisory Committee and the Committee on City Workforce Alignment.
The Board held the first reading for an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to extend the sunset date for the Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee by one year, to October 1, 2020, and requiring the Committee to recommend changes to its structure and duties.
The Board approved the Treasurer's nominations of Aimee Brown and Brenda McNulty to the Treasury Oversight Committee, for terms ending September 30, 2023.
The Board recognized Captain Jacky Douglas, San Francisco’s first female sportfishing captain, Lisa Lightman, Director of the Collaborative Courts System, on the occasion of her retirement, and Sabrina McFarland, the National Youth of the Year, with Certificates of Honor.
The Board continued the hearing related to the appeal of the Final Environmental Impact Report certification for the proposed mixed-use project at 3333 California Street to the November 12, 2019 meeting. There were some concerns regarding the project and the proposed continuances expressed by a speaker.
The Board continued the motion affirming the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed project at 3333 California Street to the November 12, 2019 meeting.
The Board continued the motion conditionally reversing the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed project at 3333 California Street to the November 12, 2019 meeting.
The Board continued the motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to reversing the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed project at 3333 California Street to the November 12, 2019 meeting.
The Board continued the hearing related to the appeal of the Conditional Use Authorization for the proposed project at 3333 California Street to the November 12, 2019 meeting. There were some concerns regarding the project and the proposed continuances expressed by a speaker.
The Board continued the motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission approving a Conditional Use Authorization, for a proposed project located at 3333 California Street to the November 12, 2019 meeting.
The Board continued the motion conditionally disapproving the decision of the Planning Commission approving a Conditional Use Authorization, for a proposed project located at 3333 California Street to the November 12, 2019 meeting.
The Board continued the motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings in support of the Board of Supervisors' disapproval of the proposed Conditional Use Authorization for a proposed project at 3333 California Street to the November 12, 2019 meeting.
The Board continued the hearing related to the appeal of the Tentative Map for the proposed project at 3333 California Street to the November 12, 2019 meeting. There were some concerns regarding the project and the proposed continuances expressed by a speaker.
The Board continued the motion approving the decision of Public Works and approving the Tentative Map for a proposed project located at 3333 California Street to the November 12, 2019 meeting.
The Board continued the motion conditionally disapproving the decision of Public Works and disapproving the Tentative Map for a proposed project located at 3333 California Street to the November 12, 2019 meeting.
The Board continued the motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove the Tentative Map for a proposed project at 3333 California Street to the November 12, 2019 meeting.
The Board continued the ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to create the 3333 California Street Special Use District to the November 12, 2019 meeting for first reading.
The Board continued the ordinance approving a Development Agreement for the development of an approximately 10.25-acre site located at California Street at Presidio Avenue (3333 California Street) to the November 12, 2019 meeting for first reading.
The Board continued the ordinance approving a major encroachment permit for Laurel Heights Partners, LLC to occupy portions of Presidio Avenue, Masonic Avenue, Pine Street, Euclid Avenue, Mayfair Drive, and Laurel Street adjacent to 3333 California Street for the purpose of installing and maintaining landscape planters, differentiated paving, corner bulb-outs, and other improvements to the November 12, 2019 meeting for first reading.
Several members of the public spoke on a variety of issues, including religious and political views, small businesses, support for the Bayview neighborhood, concerns regarding assaults and the judicial system, public utilities, gun control, and support for a resolution regarding fee-for-service pharmacy reimbursement policy for specialty medications.
The board approved several final maps for various condominium projects. They included; Final Map 9845 - 363-21st Avenue, Final Map 9608 - 1050 Baker Street, and Final Map 9598 - 2177 Third Street
The Board adopted a resolution urging the State of California to rescind or amend the new Department of Health Care Services Medi-Cal policy regarding fee-for-service pharmacy reimbursements for covered specialty medications. This item was severed for discussion.
The Mayor introduced an ordinance appropriating $3,888,069,311 of proceeds from the sale of revenue bonds or commercial paper for capital improvement projects to the Airport Commission for FY2019-2020.
Supervisors Peskin and Yee introduced an ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City and the Academy of Art University and its affiliated entities, providing for public benefits, and amending the Planning Code to provide review procedures for Large Noncontiguous Post-Secondary Educational Institutions.
The Mayor introduced a resolution approving the issuance of up to an additional $3,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of San Francisco International Airport Second Series Revenue Bonds to finance and refinance Airport Capital Plan projects.
The Mayor and Supervisors Safai and Ronen introduced resolutions declaring the intent of the City to reimburse certain expenditures from proceeds of future bonded indebtedness for multifamily housing projects at 2340 San Jose Avenue, 4840 Mission Street, 190 Coleridge Street, and 681 Florida Street.
The Mayor and Supervisors Haney and Brown introduced a resolution approving an agreement with the nonprofit Owners' Association for administration/management of the Civic Center Community Benefit District.
Supervisor Fewer introduced a resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to accept and expend a grant from the California Department of Housing and Community Development to support the growth, expansion, or creation of a Westside based nonprofit community organization dedicated to preserving and expanding affordable housing, as well as supporting small businesses and nonprofit organizations on the west side of San Francisco.
Supervisor Mandelman introduced a resolution extending by 60 days the Planning Commission review of an ordinance amending the Planning Code to provide an exception from density limit calculations for all affordable units in projects not seeking and receiving a density bonus, permit the legalization of all unauthorized dwelling units notwithstanding a history of no-fault evictions, and principally permit residential care facilities for seven or more persons in all RH (Residential, House) zoning districts.
Supervisor Yee introduced a motion directing the Budget and Legislative Analyst to conduct a performance audit of the Ethics Commission as a priority in FY2019-2020.
Supervisor Yee introduced a motion recognizing the 35th Anniversary of the California Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Association by honoring the important work performed by Clerks of the Board of Supervisors from the 58 California Counties and proclaiming the week of December 2 to December 6, 2019, to be California Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Association Week.
Supervisors Safai, Yee and Brown introduced a request for a hearing on the expansion of the Safe Parking Program citywide, and presentation of facts related to the increase of vehicular homelessness and potential cost to fund multiple sites; and requesting the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Real Estate Division, Budget and Legislative Analyst’s Office, and Controller’s Office to report.
Motion for the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on December 10, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing to consider the proposed Ordinance (File No. 190971) ordering the vacation of streets in the India Basin Project site.