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The Board approved Ordinance No. 214-21, retroactively authorizing the Department on the Status of Women to accept and expend a $300,000 grant from the Blue Shield of California Foundation for leveraging collaboration to end domestic violence. The ordinance also amends the Annual Salary Ordinance to add one grant-funded Class 1820 Junior Administrative Analyst position (FTE 1.0) for the period of April 1, 2021, through March 31, 2023.

The Board approved Ordinance No. 213-21, amending the Administrative Code to require the Police Department and the District Attorney to submit quarterly reports to the Board of Supervisors, the Mayor, and various City departments regarding the number of cases of domestic violence.

The Board approved Ordinance No. 215-21, amending the Administrative Code to name the City Hall Press Room in memory of legendary reporter Barbara Ann Taylor.

Supervisor Safai moved to continue the Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Sheriff to contract with private individuals and private entities to provide supplemental law enforcement services to the Board of Supervisors meeting of November 30, 2021. The motion carried. This was not sent as a committee report.

The Board PASSED ON FIRST READING an Ordinance authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to set parking rates at the Kezar Stadium Parking Lot and Golden Gate Park Underground Parking Facility. It also increases parking rates for berth-holders at the Marina Small Craft Harbor, clarifies that fines for certain violations of the Transportation Code apply to similar violations occurring on park property, and clarifies the authority of Park Patrol to enforce the Park Code and issue parking citations. It also affirms the Planning Department's determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

The Board PASSED ON FIRST READING an Ordinance de-appropriating $71,365 previously appropriated to the Department of Public Works (DPW) and $69,209 previously appropriated to the City Planning Department (CPC), and re-appropriating $140,574 to the Department of Public Works for a safety needs assessment at Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8 Community School in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022. Supervisor Mandelman was excused from voting due to a possible conflict of interest.

The Board PASSED ON FIRST READING an Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Office of the Mayor to accept and expend a $3,407,000 grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies. It also amends the Annual Salary Ordinance to provide for the addition of one grant funded Class 0904 Mayoral Staff XVI position (FTE 1.0) at the Office of the Mayor, two grant funded Class 1043 Engineer positions (FTE 2.0) at the Office of the City Administrator, and two grant funded Class 1053 Senior Business Analyst positions (FTE 2.0) at the Office of the City Administrator, for the period of October 1, 2021, through August 31, 2024. Tom Paulino, Anne Pearson, Nicholas Menard, and Sophia Kittler responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisors Peskin and Preston voted against.

The Board ADOPTED Resolution No. 527-21, authorizing the Human Services Agency to apply for and accept a County Child Welfare Agency Allocation for an amount up to $573,950 from the California Department of Housing and Community Development under the Transitional Housing Program to help young adults secure and maintain housing.

The Board ADOPTED Resolution No. 528-21, authorizing the Human Services Agency to apply for and accept a County Child Welfare Agency Allocation for an amount up to $183,775 from the California Department of Housing and Community Development under the Housing Navigator Program to help young adults secure and maintain housing.

The Board ADOPTED Resolution No. 531-21, approving an emergency declaration of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to contract resources for tree removal, slope repair, and debris removal in Stern Grove, which was damaged by flooding caused by a failed air valve on a water transmission pipeline, with a total estimated cost not to exceed $4,000,000.

The Board ADOPTED Resolution No. 532-21, authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a Second Amendment to the agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Sunset Scavenger Company d/b/a Recology Sunset Scavenger, Golden Gate Disposal & Recycling Company d/b/a Recology Golden Gate, and Recology San Francisco for refuse collection services at City facilities. This increases the contract amount by $5,722,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $15,622,000 and extending the term by seven months from December 1, 2021, for a total contract duration of one year and seven months of December 1, 2020, through June 30, 2022. Ben Rosenfield, Controller, responded to questions.

The Board ADOPTED Resolution No. 529-21, receiving and approving the annual report for the Tourism Improvement District and Moscone Expansion District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 and the District's management agreement with the City.

The Board ADOPTED Resolution No. 530-21, receiving and approving an annual report for the Japantown Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 and the District's management agreement with the City.

The Board PASSED ON FIRST READING an Ordinance amending the Planning Code to repeal Article 12, which contains regulations governing land use activities associated with oil and gas exploration, development, and processing. It also amends the definitions of Heavy Manufacturing 2 and Heavy Manufacturing 3 to exclude oil and gas production or processing for fuel purposes as allowable Industrial Uses. It affirms the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act and makes findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The Board PASSED ON FIRST READING an Ordinance accepting the irrevocable offer of a 12-kilovolt power line and associated facilities servicing the Seawall Lot 337 and Pier 48 Mixed-Use Project in Mission Rock. It dedicates the 12-kV Line to public use, designates it for public power purposes, accepts it for maintenance and liability purposes, affirms the Planning Department’s determinations under the California Environmental Quality Act, and makes findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The Board APPROVED Motion No. M21-157, approving the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Max Carter-Oberstone to the Police Commission, for a term ending April 30, 2022.

Supervisor Stefani introduced and presented a Certificate of Honor to Swords to Plowshares staff, including Gabriel Iturbe, Blake McClendon, Tache Evans, Grant Hower, and LaJune Davis-McKee, in recognition of their many accomplishments supporting and advocating for homeless, low-income, and at-risk veterans by providing employment and housing services.

Motion to reject the Mayor's nomination for the appointment of Mark Gonzales to the Sheriff's Department Oversight Board was withdrawn.

The Board APPROVED Motion No. M21-158, approving the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Julie Soo to the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board, term ending March 1, 2025.

The Board APPROVED Motion No. M21-159, approving the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Dion-Jay Brookter to the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board, term ending March 1, 2025.

Members of the public spoke in support of a resolution supporting a moratorium on animal feeding operations, factory farms, and slaughterhouses in California. Other speakers discussed the need for prohibition of drugs, homelessness, and notifying the public of total deaths of people experiencing homelessness.

The Board ADOPTED Resolution No. 533-21, urging the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and the San Francisco Fort Miley Department of Veteran Affairs to acknowledge the disparities of physical and psychological health and medical care among transgender, black transgender, and repatriated veterans; and to develop transformative strategies for increasing access to these necessary veteran affairs benefits. Supervisor Preston was added as a co-sponsor.

The Board ADOPTED Resolution No. 534-21, stating that the City and County of San Francisco supports a moratorium on the construction and expansion of animal feeding operations, factory farms, and slaughterhouses in California; and encouraging the United States legislature to support the Farm Systems Reform Act.

The Board APPROVED Motion No. M21-160, concurring in actions taken by the Mayor in the Fortieth Supplement to the Proclamation of Emergency to meet the ongoing local emergency related to the novel coronavirus COVID-19. This includes delegating to the Human Resources Director and the Director of Transportation the authority until December 31, 2021, to waive or modify provisions of Memoranda of Understanding with labor organizations representing sworn employees of the Fire Department and Transit Operators related to compensation, including overtime and premium pay, and to waive Charter or Administrative Code provisions limiting the cash out of accrued vacation balances where necessary or appropriate to ensure staffing to carry out essential government services and respond to the pandemic.

The Board APPROVED Motion No. M21-161, reappointing Kim-Shree Maufas to the Eastern Neighborhoods Community Advisory Committee, term ending October 19, 2023.

The Board APPROVED Motion No. M21-162, approving Final Map No. 10423, a six residential unit condominium project, located at 1805 Buchanan Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0676, Lot No. 073; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The Board APPROVED Motion No. M21-163, approving Final Map No. 10739, a 40 residential unit and one commercial unit, mixed-use condominium project, located at 230 Seventh Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3730, Lot No. 004; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The Board assigned an ordinance under the 30 day rule to the Board of Supervisors that adds territory to and adopts amendments to the Infrastructure Financing Plan for City and County of San Francisco Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District No. 1 (Treasure Island) and project areas therein; and determining other matters in connection therewith, as defined herein.

The Board assigned an ordinance under the 30 day rule to the Budget and Finance Committee that retroactively authorizes the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $658,150 from the California Department of Public Health for participation in a program, entitled “California Home Visiting State General Fund Expansion,” for the period of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023; and amending Ordinance No. 109-21 (Annual Salary Ordinance File No. 210644 for Fiscal Years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023) to provide for the addition of one grant-funded full-time position in Class 2830 Public Health Nurse (1.0 FTE). (Public Health Department)

The Board assigned an ordinance under the 30 day rule to the Land Use and Transportation Committee that amends the Planning Code to provide a density limit exception for Lots in RH (Residential, House) zoning districts, to permit up to four dwelling units per lot, exclusive of accessory dwelling units and subject to maximum rental rates and sales prices determined to be affordable at 100% of area median income; amending the Administrative Code to limit initial rental rates and rental rate increases for specified units; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

The Board assigned an ordinance under the 30 day rule to the Rules Committee that amends the Administrative Code to require the Police Commission, Police Department, and Department of Police Accountability to report quarterly on the number and status of requests for production of non-confidential peace officer personnel records.

The Board assigned a resolution to the Board of Supervisors that proposes addition of territory to and adoption of amendments to the Infrastructure Financing Plan for City and County of San Francisco Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District No. 1 (Treasure Island) and project areas therein; and determining other matters in connection therewith, as defined herein.

The Board assigned a resolution to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee approving addition of territory to and adoption of amendments to the Infrastructure Financing Plan for the City and County of San Francisco Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District No. 1 (Treasure Island) and project areas therein; and determining other matters in connection therewith, as defined herein.

The Board assigned a resolution to the Board of Supervisors calling special election for City and County of San Francisco Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District No. 1 (Treasure Island), and determining other matters in connection therewith, as defined herein.

The Board assigned a resolution to the Board of Supervisors declaring results of a special landowner election for City and County of San Francisco Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District No. 1 (Treasure Island); and determining other matters in connection therewith, as defined herein.

The Board assigned a resolution to the Budget and Finance Committee that approves and authorizes the Director of Property to acquire certain real property located at 822 Geary Street and 629 Hyde Street (“Property”); 2) approving and authorizing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Real Estate for the acquisition of the Property, for the purchase price of $6,300,000 plus an estimated $20,000 for typical closing costs, for a total amount of $6,320,000 from Georgios Markoulakis and Crisula Markoulakis, as Trustees of the Markoulakis Family Trust, Dated November 6, 2008 (“Purchase Agreement”); 3) authorizing the Director of Property to execute the Purchase Agreement, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution and the Purchase Agreement, as defined herein; 4) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and 5) adopting the Planning Department’s findings that the Purchase Agreement, and the transaction contemplated therein, is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The Board assigned a resolution to the Budget and Finance Committee authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to expend South of Market (SoMa) Community Stabilization Fund dollars in the amount of $1,025,000 to address various impacts of destabilization on residents and businesses in SoMa from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.

The Board assigned a resolution to the Budget and Finance Committee 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 $15,590,728 in HIV Emergency Relief Program funding for the San Francisco Eligible Metropolitan Area for the period of March 1, 2022, through February 28, 2023.

The Board assigned a resolution to the Land Use and Transportation Committee urging the Planning Department in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development or other City agencies to create a Housing Development Incentive Program for Homeowners that supports San Francisco residents to build new housing.

The Board assigned a resolution to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee urging permittees of San Francisco’s Bicycle Share and Powered Scooter Share Programs to implement measures to advance rider compliance with existing terms and conditions of San Francisco’s Bicycle Share and Powered Scooter Share Program requirements, and urging the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and its Board of Directors to establish new permit terms and conditions that further serve the goal of ensuring the public health and safety of pedestrians, seniors and people with disabilities.

The Board referred for adoption without committee reference an resolution to the next meeting urging the San Francisco Federal Credit Union to collaborate with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) on agreeable medallion prices, loan forgiveness for medallion holders, and other reforms.

The Board referred for adoption without committee reference an resolution to the next meeting urging the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) to develop and implement a plan to promote unobstructed pedestrian access for boarding public transit by eliminating parking in bus stops and making other necessary infrastructure improvements.

The Board referred for adoption without committee reference a motion to the next meeting making findings to allow teleconferenced meetings under California Government Code, Section 54953(e).

The Board received and assigned a hearing to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee that would discuss ongoing staffing shortages at San Francisco General Hospital; and requesting San Francisco General Hospital, the Department of Public Health, and Department of Human Resources to report.

The Board received and assigned a hearing to the Rules Committee to interview appointees of the President of the Board of Supervisors to the Building Inspection Commission; and requesting all three appointees to report.

The Board received and assigned a hearing to the Youth, Young Adult, and Families Committee that would discuss plans to implement California State Senate Bill No. 823, which closes California’s Division of Juvenile Justice and realigns to the counties responsibility to house young people who commit the most serious offenses, requesting information on plans and strategies for youth ordered to probation supervision in the community, youth ordered to out of home placement in a foster home or group home, and youth committed to a secure facility; and requesting the Juvenile Probation Department to report.

The Board received and assigned a hearing to the Youth, Young Adult, and Families Committee that would examine the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) plans to potentially expand the community school model to other schools; and requesting SFUSD and the Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families to report.

The Board received and assigned a hearing to the Youth, Young Adult, and Families Committee to examine pedestrian safety around both public and private schools in San Francisco; requesting a presentation on the on-going implementation of traffic safety and traffic calming improvements around schools; requesting an update on the Safe Routes to Schools Program; and requesting the Municipal Transportation Agency, Police Department, and San Francisco County Transportation Authority to report.