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Supervisors Norman Yee and Scott Wiener sent communications to the Board of Supervisors informing them of their absences and requesting to be excused from today’s meeting. Supervisor Mar was noted present at 2:05 p.m. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that Supervisors Wiener and Yee be excused from attending today’s meeting. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, with Wiener and Yee excused.

President Breed inquired whether any Board Member had any corrections to the Board Meeting Minutes of October 4, 2016. There were no corrections. Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved to approve the Board Meeting Minutes of October 4, 2016. The motion carried by a vote of 9 ayes, with Wiener and Yee excused, following general public comment.

The Board confirms there were no changes to the agenda.

During the Special Order, Mayor Edwin Lee addressed the Board of Supervisors regarding the November 14, 2016, Unity Gathering, the homelessness crisis, and the need for expanded transportation services. Following public comment, this matter was filed and no further action was taken.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Infant and Toddler Early Learning Scholarship Fund, sponsored by Yee, Kim, Avalos, Mar, Tang, and Campos, was FINALLY PASSED as part of the consent agenda as Ordinance No. 233-16.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by State Farm General Insurance Company against the City and County of San Francisco for $875,000 regarding property damage from a water transmission pipeline break on 15th Avenue, appropriating $875,000 from the Water Enterprise fund balance, was PASSED, ON FIRST READING as item 161053.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Christopher Pollino and Cindy Coyne against the City and County of San Francisco for $525,000 regarding property damage from a water transmission pipeline break on 15th Avenue, appropriating $525,000 from the Water Enterprise fund balance, was PASSED, ON FIRST READING as item 161054.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Theodore A. Bowie, II against the City and County of San Francisco for $500,000 regarding property damage from a water transmission pipeline break on 15th Avenue, appropriating $500,000 from the Water Enterprise fund balance, was PASSED, ON FIRST READING as item 161055.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Fosco Zilli and Silvia Vojtkova-Zilli against the City and County of San Francisco for $60,000 regarding a vehicle being rear-ended by a City vehicle, was PASSED, ON FIRST READING as item 161056.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Leland Castro against the City and County of San Francisco for $200,000 regarding personal injury on a City sidewalk, was PASSED, ON FIRST READING as item 161057.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco against In and Out Drain Cleaning, Inc. for $38,500 regarding a ruptured water main, was PASSED, ON FIRST READING as item 161083.

Resolution approving the settlement of an unlitigated claim filed by Lisa Sarto against the City and County of San Francisco for $50,000 regarding an employment dispute, was ADOPTED as Resolution No. 477-16.

Ordinance designating 1345 Ocean Avenue (aka Ingleside Presbyterian Church and the Great Cloud of Witnesses) as a Landmark under Planning Code, Article 10, sponsored by Yee, Breed and Avalos, was FINALLY PASSED as Ordinance No. 222-16.

Ordinance amending the Landmark Designation of 140 Maiden Lane (aka V. C. Morris Gift Shop), sponsored by Peskin, was FINALLY PASSED as Ordinance No. 223-16.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code, Public Works Code, and Police Code to establish a Places for People Program and establish a People Place Permit Fee, sponsored by Wiener, Tang and Mar, was FINALLY PASSED as Ordinance No. 224-16.

Ordinance repealing the 2013 Building Code and enacting a 2016 Building Code, was FINALLY PASSED as Ordinance No. 225-16.

Ordinance adding provisions of the 2016 California Residential Code into the 2016 San Francisco Building Code, was FINALLY PASSED as Ordinance No. 226-16.

Ordinance repealing the 2013 Electrical Code and enacting a 2016 Electrical Code, was FINALLY PASSED as Ordinance No. 227-16.

Ordinance enacting a 2016 San Francisco Existing Building Code, was FINALLY PASSED as Ordinance No. 228-16.

Ordinance repealing the 2013 Green Building Code and enacting a 2016 Green Building Code, was FINALLY PASSED as Ordinance No. 229-16.

Ordinance repealing the 2013 Mechanical Code and enacting a 2016 Mechanical Code, was FINALLY PASSED as Ordinance No. 230-16.

Ordinance repealing the 2013 Plumbing Code and enacting a 2016 Plumbing Code, was FINALLY PASSED as Ordinance No. 231-16.

Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1061 to change the official sidewalk width along De Haro Street, was FINALLY PASSED as Ordinance No. 232-16.

Ordinance repealing the current San Francisco Fire Code and enacting a new 2016 San Francisco Fire Code, was FINALLY PASSED as Ordinance No. 234-16.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to codify and extend the Balboa Park Station Area Plan Community Advisory Committee, sponsored by Avalos, was FINALLY PASSED as Ordinance No. 235-16.

President Breed requested File Nos. 161035, 161036, 161037, 161038, and 161039 be called together. Nadia Sesay (Mayor's Office of Finance) and Bob Beck (Treasure Island Development Authority) were granted privilege of the floor to respond to questions. Resolutions 161035, 161036, 161037, 161038, and 161039, related to the Treasure Island Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District and Community Facilities District, sponsored by the Mayor and Kim, were CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of December 6, 2016.

Resolution approving the issuance and sale of residential mortgage revenue bonds or notes for the 1601 Mariposa Apartments project, sponsored by the Mayor, was ADOPTED as Resolution No. 480-16.

Resolution authorizing the Library Commission to establish a fee amnesty program for overdue Library materials from January 3 through February 14, 2017, sponsored by the Mayor and Mar, was ADOPTED as Resolution No. 481-16.

Resolution approving a Mills Act historical property contract for 1036 Vallejo Street, sponsored by Peskin, was ADOPTED as Resolution No. 478-16.

Resolution approving a historical property contract for 101-105 Steiner Street, sponsored by Wiener, was ADOPTED as Resolution No. 479-16.

Resolution extending interim zoning controls for new office uses facing 2nd Street, sponsored by Kim, was ADOPTED as Resolution No. 476-16.

Motion appointing Karin Little, Nur Jehan Khalique, and Laura Moye to the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council, was APPROVED as Motion No. M16-158.

Motion appointing Jose Bernal, Angela Coleman, James Lowden, and Kimberli Courtney to the Reentry Council, was APPROVED as Motion No. M16-159.

Motion appointing Chester Williams and Geoffrey Grier to the Food Security Task Force, was APPROVED as Motion No. M16-160.

Erica Lakdasz of Cole Valley Fair, Rebuilding Together San Francisco, and Jenny Yu and Natalie Burdick (Walk San Francisco) were introduced and presented with Certificates of Honor.

President Breed opened a public hearing regarding the determination of exemption from environmental review for a proposed project located at 1515 South Van Ness Avenue. Arguments for and against were heard and then the hearing was closed.

Supervisor Campos moved to TABLE the Motion affirming the Community Plan Exemption determination for 1515 South Van Ness Avenue, motion carried. Supervisor Campos moved to APPROVE the Motion reversing the Community Plan Exemption determination for 1515 South Van Ness Avenue, motion carried. Motion No. M16-157 was approved directing the Clerk to prepare findings reversing the Community Plan Exemption and mandating that further environmental impact analysis be completed on cultural displacement and the cumulative impacts on the Latino Cultural District. Peter Schellinger was denied privilege of the floor by the other Supervisors.

At the request of President Breed, Supervisor Peskin assumed the chair at 4:05 p.m. The President resumed the chair at 4:40 p.m.

President Breed opened the public hearing regarding the appeal of a Tentative Map approval at 162-164 Alhambra Street. All motions related to this file were CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of December 6, 2016.

A hearing and related motions (File Nos. 161233 and 161232) regarding law enforcement practices were TABLED.

Supervisor Farrell requested to be excused from voting on File No. 161093, due to a possible conflict of interest. He was excused. The ordinance amending the Administrative Code to revise the Residential Unit Conversion Ordinance to limit short-term rental of a residential unit to no more than 60 days per calendar year if the unit was registered on or after October 11, 2016; prohibit neighbors outside the building at issue from filing a private right of action; allow certain nonprofit organizations to file a private right of action prior to a final determination of a violation by the Director of the Planning Department; shorten the waiting period for certain interested parties to file a private right of action; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. PASSED ON FIRST READING

An ordinance amending the Administrative Code to prohibit the City from entering into or extending leases for the extraction of fossil fuel from City-owned land passed on first reading.

Andrew Yip; shared his various thoughts and experiences. Christopher Dahl; expressed concerns regarding racism. Male Speaker; shared concerns regarding police reform. Bo Chin; expressed concern regarding the proposed naming of the Central Subway Station the “Rose Pak Station” and the oppression of the Falun Gong. Chris Betsy; expressed concern regarding the proposed naming of the Central Subway Station the “Rose Pak Station” and the oppression of the Falun Gong. Felicia Jones; shared concerns regarding the hiring practices of the local unions. Su Young; expressed concern regarding the proposed naming of the Central Subway Station the “Rose Pak Station” and the oppression of the Falun Gong. Many Female and Male Speakers shared concerns regarding excessive use of power by certain police officers. David Carlo Salaverry; shared concerns regarding excessive use of power by certain police officers. Daniel Lawry; shared concerns regarding excessive use of power by certain police officers. Tom Gilberty; shared various concerns regarding the results of the election and creating a healthy community.

Resolution supporting the proposal to bring the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art to San Francisco’s Treasure Island as a first-of-its-kind museum providing economic, educational, and cultural benefits to the City and County of San Francisco. ADOPTED

Resolution urging the Hertz Corporation to rescind the layoffs of 156 Hertz Corporation employees and that these positions remain quality, full-time jobs, and urging the Airport Director Ivar C. Satero and the Airport Commission to assist the workers in retaining their jobs. ADOPTED

Motions approving Final Map 8679 and Final Map 8788 for condominium projects were APPROVED.

Motion suspending the Board of Supervisors Rules of Order 3.26, with regard to the consideration of appointments at the Rules Committee, and referring File No. 161191, a hearing concerning an appointment to the Park, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee, to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee at a regular meeting to be held on November 17, 2016. APPROVED

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to schedule Committees of the Whole hearings on the first Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors in February, May, and August 2017, to hear and receive updates on the final reports, findings, and recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Panel on Transparency, Accountability, and Fairness in Law Enforcement; the Department of Justice Initial Assessment Report of the San Francisco Police Department; the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing; and the Civil Grand Jury’s Report, entitled “Into the Open: Opportunities for More Timely and Transparent Investigations of Fatal San Francisco Police Department Officer-Involved Shootings.” APPROVED

Motion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on November 15, 2016, at 5:00 p.m., to hear and receive updates on the final reports, findings, and recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Panel on Transparency, Accountability, and Fairness in Law Enforcement; the Department of Justice Initial Assessment Report of the San Francisco Police Department; the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing; and the Civil Grand Jury’s Report, entitled “Into the Open: Opportunities for More Timely and Transparent Investigations of Fatal San Francisco Police Department Officer-Involved Shootings.” TABLED

A serious injury finding and a Brown Act finding were adopted to allow consideration of a resolution responding to the election of Donald Trump. The President closed the public comment. The Board then moved that there be an Amendment of the Whole, it carried. It then was moved that another amendment of the Whole, same title, be proposed by adding language regarding the increase of hate crimes since the election. It carried. The resolution responding to the election of Donald Trump and reaffirming San Francisco’s commitment to the values of inclusivity, respect, and dignity was adopted as amended as Resolution No. 484-16.

Multiple ordinances and resolutions were introduced by supervisors and the mayor regarding topics such as waiving solicitation requirements, settling claims, vacation of easements, interim zoning controls, affordable housing funding, grants, and conveyance of property. These were assigned to various committees for review.

Resolution urging Public Works and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to work with the Bicycle Advisory Committee, other appropriate departments, and advocates to create a plan and procedures permitting Ghost Bikes or other appropriate memorials at locations in and around San Francisco to raise awareness of safety, and to memorialize those killed on San Francisco streets. REFERRED FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE AGENDA AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING.

Multiple Supervisors requested for hearings on the status of citywide implementation of the City Navigation Centers for the Homeless Ordinance, to discuss potentially limiting the total number of ballot initiatives possible for local elections in the City and County of San Francisco, pre- and post-eviction enforcement activities and the roles of agencies in the area of residential evictions, on the findings of the Budget and Legislative Analyst's report on the harms and impact on the sales and consumption of alcohol in San Francisco, SFMTA on the recently completed Commuter Shuttle Hub Study.

The board acknowledges in memoriam Katherine Nash, Eleanor Swift Angulo, Donald Bradford Bellmer, Deacon Donald E. Corbin, and Hasinah Rahim.