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Mayor London Breed appeared to discuss housing and services for the unhoused in response to a topic submitted by Supervisor Chan. The Mayor acknowledged Election Day and thanked election staff. Supervisor Chan asked if the Mayor agreed that mental healthcare should be expanded and what actions should be taken. The Mayor highlighted her work in mental health, concerns from the community, the launch of more supportive housing and shelter beds, and collaboration with the State regarding conservatorship laws. No follow-up questions were asked. The matter was filed.

The Board considered and passed a consent agenda that included several ordinances. Ordinance 231-22 amended the program waiving certain first-year permit, license, and business registration fees for certain businesses, extending the program, increasing gross receipts permissible to qualify, removing the ground floor requirement, expanding the business types covered, extending the period for refunds, revising procedures for challenging Tax Collector determinations, increasing the gross receipts for retroactive revocation, and making other administrative changes. Ordinance 232-22 amended the Administrative Code to exempt from property taxation real property valued at $500 or less and possessory interests valued at $4,000 or less, beginning in the 2023-2024 assessment year. Ordinances 233-241-22 authorized the settlement of multiple lawsuits: Theodore Belizaire ($186,642.33), Donna James ($125,000), Susan Bell ($160,000), Phris M. Keaton ($45,000), Michael Petersen ($75,000), Rachell Evans ($100,000), Aliitasi T. Alapati ($100,000), Brandon Murphy ($50,000), and Gayatri Kishore ($44,775). All items were passed with a unanimous vote of 11-0.

The Board considered and passed Ordinance 224-22, authorizing the settlement of a lawsuit filed by the City against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Xavier Becerra for $203,885. The ordinance also authorized the Department of Public Health to enter into a contract with a Quality Improvement Expert without a competitive procurement process and waiving certain Administrative Code provisions. The lawsuit involved allegations that the defendants violated the Administrative Procedure Act and the City’s due process rights by deciding to terminate federal funding for Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center. The vote was 11-0 in favor.

The Board addressed several new business items. Resolution 469-22 authorized the issuance and sale of Special Tax Bonds for Community Facilities District No. 2014-1 (Transbay Transit Center) up to $90,000,000. Ordinance 221020 appropriated $90,000,000 from the bond issuance for the Transbay Transit Center Project in FY2022-2023 and placed it on Controller’s Reserve. Ordinance 221022 amended the Business and Tax Regulations Code to allow the Tax Collector to enter into payment plans for delinquent Department of Public Health license fees. Resolution 470-22 retroactively approved an agreement between the Department of Public Health and the California Department of Health Care Services for the San Francisco Mental Health Plan. Resolution 468-22 approved an amendment to a grant agreement with Mid-Market Foundation for the Mid-Market/Tenderloin Community-Based Safety Program, increasing the grant amount and extending the term. Resolutions 471-22 and 472-22 authorized agreements with Intercare Holdings Insurance Services, Inc. for Workers’ Compensation Third Party Administrator services for the Municipal Transportation Agency and the Department of Human Resources, respectively. Resolutions 473-22 and 474-22 approved agreements with LAZ Parking California, LLC, and IMCO Parking, LLC, for garage management services for the SFMTA. Resolution 475-22 authorized expenditures from the SoMa Community Stabilization Fund. Resolution 476-22 approved a Grant Agreement with Mercy Housing California for the Sunnydale HOPE SF Community Building. Resolution 477-22 retroactively authorized the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to accept an in-kind gift from Coro Northern California. All of these items were passed with a unanimous vote of 11-0, except for the ordinances, which were passed on the first reading.

The Board considered ordinance 221018 which accepted offers of public infrastructure and real property associated with the 5M Project and passed it on the first reading. The Board also considered ordinance 221043 which approved surveillance policies for various departments and passed it on the first reading.

Supervisor Mandelman was excused from voting on File No. 221097, a motion to reappoint him to the California State Association of Counties, due to a conflict of interest. The motion to excuse him carried with a 10-0 vote, with Mandelman excused. Subsequently, the Board approved the reappointment with a 10-0 vote and Mandelman excused. The Motion Number was M22-178 and the new term ends on December 1, 2023.

The Board took time to recognize several individuals. Supervisor Chan presented a Certificate of Honor to Congresswoman Jackie Speier for her work in Congress. Supervisor Stefani presented a Certificate of Honor to Randy DeMartini, a Grand Marshal of the 154th San Francisco Italian Heritage Parade, for his community contributions. Supervisor Peskin presented a Certificate of Honor to Larry Mazzola, Jr., another Grand Marshal of the parade, for his work in the labor movement. Supervisor Mandelman presented a Certificate of Honor to Howard Mutz for his work as a hotel historian and community support.

The Board considered Resolution 479-22, sponsored by Supervisor Preston, urging the Mayor’s Office and Department of Public Health to ensure no gap in services after the closure of the Tenderloin Center. The resolution was adopted with a vote of 6-5, with Supervisors Chan, Mar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, and Walton voting in favor and Supervisors Dorsey, Mandelman, Melgar, Safai, and Stefani voting against.

The Board opened the floor for public comment. Linda Chapman shared her experience as a renter. Otto Duffy expressed concerns about global warming and world conflicts. Michael Petrelis raised concerns regarding public comment opportunities at the Board. James Glover spoke on indoor air quality and job availability for disenfranchised individuals. Ellen Grant shared concerns regarding drug usage. Gilbert Criswell advocated for drug-free streets and transit. Citizen 22 expressed concerns regarding indoor chain smoking. Another speaker shared concerns about the drug crisis and creating incentives for recovery.

The Board addressed several items without committee reference. Resolution 478-22, sponsored by Supervisor Chan, commended Congresswoman Jackie Speier on her retirement. Supervisors Stefani, Mandelman, Ronen, Preston, and Dorsey requested to be added as co-sponsors. The resolution was adopted with a unanimous vote of 11-0. Motions M22-175, M22-176, and M22-177 approved the reappointments of Elizabeth Winograd and appointments of Heather Cassandra Morado and Jonathan Skolnick to the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council. All motions were approved with a unanimous vote of 11-0.

Various new legislative items were introduced. Supervisor Dorsey substituted and assigned to the Land Use and Transportation Committee Ordinance 220340 which amends the planning code. Supervisor Peskin assigned Ordinance 221146 to the Land Use and Transportation Committee which amends the public works code to include legacy pushcart peddlers. Supervisor Safai assigned Ordinance 221147 to the Rules Committee which removes construction agreements from the prohibition on contracting in certain states. Mayor Dorsey, Stefani, Mar and Walton assigned Resolution 221148 to the Budget and Finance Committee which retroactively accepts a grant from the California State Water Resources Control Board. Supervisor Mandelman assigned Resolution 221149 to the Rules Committee for agencies to participate in the Annual Fundraising Drive. Supervisor Mandelman referred Resolution 221150 without committee reference extending the time for The Castro Theatre to respond to landmark designation. Supervisor Mandelman referred Resolution 221151 without committee reference for Planning Commission Review of Nighttime Entertainment in the Castro Street Neighborhood. Supervisor Melgar assigned Resolution 221152 to the Budget and Finance Committee for the intent to waive fees for Detroit Street Stairs improvements. Supervisor Peskin referred Resolution 221153 without committee reference regarding retroactive EV approval for the Planning Commission. Walton assigned Resolution 221154 to the next meeting's agenda to support small businesses. Clerk of the Board referred Motion 221155 to the next meeting's agenda to allow for teleconferenced meetings during the declared emergency.

Several city departments submitted proposed legislation. The City Attorney's office proposed Ordinance 221118 to authorize the settlement of a lawsuit filed by Victor Jimenez, and it was assigned to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee. The Public Health Department proposed Resolution 221119, seeking approval of an amendment to a contract with Richmond Area Multi Services, Inc., for behavioral health peer services, and it was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee. The Public Utilities Commission proposed Resolution 221120, seeking authorization to enter into a Site Use Agreement with VB Nimbus, LLC, and it was assigned to the Budget and Finance Committee.