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The Board approved an ordinance allowing the Municipal Transportation Agency to issue a Request for Proposals for a Communications Based Train Control System. The contract could exceed ten years, and the board waived the Administrative Code prohibition against such long-term contracts for general or professional services. The action authorized the use of negotiated procurement procedures and confirmed that the contract award would be subject to Board of Supervisors approval per Charter Section 9.118(b). Findings under the California Environmental Quality Act were also adopted.

The Board approved an ordinance to settle a lawsuit filed by Phi Associates L.P. against the City and County of San Francisco. Phi Associates will pay $2,500,000 to support affordable housing for veterans at the Veterans Academy, operated by Swords to Plowshares, located at 1030 Girard Road. In exchange, 16 Residential Hotel rooms will be released from regulation under the Hotel Conversion Ordinance. The lawsuit was filed on March 17, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CPF-21-517409, and involved the City's enforcement of the Hotel Conversion Ordinance at the Drisco Hotel, located at 2901 Pacific Avenue.

The Board approved an ordinance authorizing settlement of a lawsuit filed by John LaSalle against the City and County of San Francisco for $489,000. The lawsuit, filed on January 21, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-21-589176, involved alleged personal injury from a collision with a City vehicle.

The Board approved an ordinance authorizing settlement of a lawsuit filed by Crystal Gomez and Martha Gomez against the City and County of San Francisco for $60,000. The lawsuit, filed on July 14, 2021, in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 21-cv-05394 JCS, involved alleged civil rights violations.

The Board approved an ordinance authorizing settlement of a lawsuit filed by Linda Gebroe against the City and County of San Francisco for $40,000. The lawsuit, filed on May 7, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-21-591651, involved alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.

The Board approved an ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow long-term parking of and overnight camping in vehicles and ancillary uses on parcels designated and authorized for use as Vehicle Triage Centers or Safe Parking Program sites, as a temporary use. It also extended the expiration date for temporary cannabis retail uses to January 1, 2024. The action affirmed the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act and made findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

The Board approved an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to revise the definitions of gender identity, sex, and sexual orientation, and add the definition of gender expression, in Chapters 12B and 12C (ordinances prohibiting discrimination in contracting including property contracts). The ordinance also revised the definition of age in Chapters 12A (the Human Rights Commission ordinance) and 12B, and revised the definition of disability in Chapters 12A, 12B, and 12C.

The Board approved an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the 706 Mission Fund. The fund will receive funds provided to the City under the 2013 purchase and sale agreement regarding the property at 706 Mission Street. The Recreation and Park Department and the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development are authorized to expend monies from the Fund for specified purposes after receiving recommendations from the SoMa Community Stabilization Fund Community Advisory Committee. The ordinance also requires both departments to prepare reports regarding expenditures from the Fund.

The Board considered an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require Board of Supervisors approval of a policy governing the funding, acquisition, and use of certain law enforcement equipment, consistent with state law, and approving the Police Department's use of Equipment Policy. The ordinance was duplicated. Supervisor Peskin moved to amend the ordinance to stipulate that robots will not be used as a deadly force option. The motion carried. Although not required, the board passed the ordinance on first reading as amended. The board then moved to amend the duplicated version to include references to the 'unmanned, remotely piloted, powered ground vehicle policy.' The motion carried unanimously. The ordinance as amended was referred to Rules Committee.

The Board adopted a resolution approving the acceptance of $5,000,000 of General Fund grant funds from the State of California for the planning, design, and construction of physical improvements and enhancements to the Japantown Peace Plaza at the Buchanan Center Mall. Supervisors Mar, Peskin, Walton, and Safai requested to be added as co-sponsors. The resolution also made certain certifications required to receive the funds and authorized Public Works and other City departments to expend such funds for this project from October 2022 through March 2026. The Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act was affirmed.

The Board adopted a resolution retroactively authorizing Public Works to accept and expend an earmark grant of $163,513 from the Federal Highway Administration 2018 Earmark Repurposing Final Approved List to fund the construction of the Sloat Infrastructure Improvements project from September 16, 2021, through December 1, 2023. Supervisor Mar requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Public Works was authorized to execute all required documents for the project, and the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act was affirmed.

The Board adopted a resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the agreement between Richmond Area Multi Services, Inc. and the Department of Public Health (DPH) to provide behavioral health peer services. The amendment increased the agreement by $19,253,431, for a total amount not to exceed $29,116,181, and extended the term by three and one-half years from December 30, 2022, for a total agreement term of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026. DPH was authorized to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or the resolution.

The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) to enter into a Site Use Agreement with VB Nimbus, LLC, for the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of radio equipment at 32322 S Corral Hollow Road in Tracy, CA. The initial annual use fee is $30,000 with annual increases of three percent for an initial five-year term, commencing January 1, 2023, through December 21, 2028, with four five-year extension options for the SFPUC Water Enterprise Radio Replacement Project. The Planning Department’s determination that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act was affirmed. The General Manager of the SFPUC was authorized to enter into amendments or modifications to the Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City.

The Board adopted a resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $87,675 from the California State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Quality Beach Safety Program, to participate in the “Public Beach Safety Program Grant” from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025.

The Board adopted a resolution retroactively authorizing Public Works to accept and expend $1,275,000 from the California Department of Transportation’s (“Caltrans”) Clean California Local Enhancement Program for the construction of improvements and enhancements on the state highway system in support of the Potrero Gateway Streetscape Improvement project from August 2022 through March 2026. Public Works was authorized to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans regarding project construction and implementation. The Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act was affirmed.

The Board adopted a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement with Maceo May Apts, L.P., to increase the loan amount by $14,983,000 for a new total loan amount not to exceed $39,238,000. This will finance additional construction costs and loss of permanent financing related to the 100% affordable, 105-unit multifamily rental housing development (plus one staff unit) for low and moderate-income veteran households located at 55 Cravath Street (formerly 401 Avenue of the Palms) on Treasure Island (“Maceo Project”). Findings were adopted that the First Amendment is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The board passed an ordinance on first reading, which amends the San Francisco General Plan by repealing the 2012 Community Safety Element and adopting the 2022 Safety & Resilience Element. The Planning Department's determination under the California Environmental Quality Act was affirmed, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 340, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1 were made.

The board discussed restricting private vehicles on the Upper Great Highway between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard on weekends and holidays until December 31, 2025, on a pilot basis. An amendment to change the time of restriction to Saturday at 6:00 a.m. to Monday at 6:00 a.m. Failed. The ordinance passed on first reading.

The board approved on first reading an ordinance that would amend the Administrative Code to permit members of the San Francisco Employees' Retirement System (SFERS) to designate Special Needs Trusts as retirement beneficiaries in certain circumstances and specify requirements for those trusts.

Supervisor Mar introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Brandon Lee in recognition of his activism and bravery after the assassination attempt on his life by the Philippine government. Supervisor Chan introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Matilda "Miss Tilly" Abbe on the occasion of her retirement after 52 years of teaching ballet to thousands of San Francisco children. Supervisor Safai introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Ahmed Abozayd on the occasion of his retirement after 25 years of service with SEIU Local 87 and the 23 years he served as Vice President. Supervisors Dorsey, Mandelman, Ronen, Melgar, and Walton shared in this commendation.

The board passed on first reading an ordinance amending the Planning Code to increase density on lots with auto-oriented uses where housing is permitted, with some exceptions. It also removed the Conditional Use requirement to change the use of an Automobile Service Station or Automotive Use to another use and amended zoning control tables to reflect this change. Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor.

The board approved on first reading an ordinance repealing the existing San Francisco Fire Code and enacting a new San Francisco Fire Code consisting of the 2022 California Fire Code and portions of the 2018 International Fire Code, along with amendments specific to San Francisco, including provisions for fees for permits, inspections, and various City services. The operative date is January 1, 2023.

The board approved on first reading an ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate St. James Presbyterian Church at 240 Leland Avenue as a Landmark.

The board approved on first reading an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to include Social Impact Commitment criteria as a qualitatively scored element in solicitations for certain contracts at designated thresholds.

The board approved on first reading an ordinance adopting and implementing an Amendment to the current Memorandums of Understanding and Collective Bargaining Agreements between the City and County of San Francisco and each of the Unions to provide hospital and skilled nursing facility COVID-19 worker retention pay to select classifications of workers, effective January 31, 2023.

Members of the public spoke on various topics, including support for or concerns regarding a Resolution of Intent not to appropriate funding for recruitment services and urging reappointment of the Director of Elections (File No. 221210), concerns regarding housing evictions and organizing in support of housing, and support for the Resolution urging the inclusion of Climate Action Plan funding priorities in the General Obligation Bond Schedule (File No. 221208). Other topics included open streets, the Department of Elections, law enforcement, women's rights, and the placement of general public comment on the Board agenda and the loss of seats at the Castro Theatre.

The Board adopted a resolution declaring December 13, 2022, to be “Josè Sarria Day” in the City and County of San Francisco, in recognition of his significant contributions to San Francisco and LGBTQ+ history and in celebration of his 100th Birthday. Supervisors Preston and Mar requested to be added as co-sponsors.

The Board adopted a resolution urging the Capital Planning Committee to include Climate Action Plan (CAP) funding priorities recommended by the Center for Law, Energy & the Environment (CLEE) Report, entitled “Funding San Francisco Climate Action: Strategies for Revenue, Implementation, and Equity,” in the proposed General Obligation (GO) Bond schedule. Supervisor Melgar requested to be added as a co-sponsor.

The Board adopted a resolution commemorating the World Expo Event "Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai Japan" held in Osaka, Japan.

The Board approved a motion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on January 10, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing to consider an Ordinance for the proposed Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Transbay Redevelopment Project Area to increase bulk limits on Block 2 of Zone One of the Transbay Redevelopment Project Area.

The Board approved Final Maps for several projects. This included: Final Map No. 11079 for 3452-3456 Sacramento Street, a three-lot vertical subdivision, and a three-unit condominium project; Final Map No. 9713 for 2918 Mission Street, a 75 residential unit and four commercial unit condominium project; Final Map No. 10742 for 30 Van Ness Avenue, a 333 residential unit and five commercial unit mixed-use condominium project; Final Map No. 11008 for 2525 Van Ness Avenue, a 28 unit residential and one commercial unit condominium project; Final Map No. 11009 for 923-937 Kansas Street, an eight residential unit condominium project; and Final Map No. 11026 for 986 South Van Ness Avenue, a 15-unit residential condominium project. All approvals included adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

A resolution declaring the Board of Supervisors’ intent to not appropriate funding for the services of an executive recruitment firm to engage in a search for a new Director of Elections and urging the Elections Commission to reappoint the incumbent Director was CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of December 13, 2022.

The Board adopted a resolution urging the Ethics Commission to timely complete the backlog of outstanding campaign finance and lobbyists audits. Supervisors Mar and Stefani requested to be added as co-sponsors.

The Board adopted a resolution declaring the official policy of the City and County of San Francisco regarding Autonomous Vehicle (AV) services and programs, urging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), state, and local agencies to condition the granting of permits and incentives on addressing San Francisco’s safety concerns. Supervisors Walton and Chan requested to be added as co-sponsors.

The Board approved, as amended, the 2023 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Schedule. It cancels several regular board meetings and suspends portions of Board Rule 4.2. An amendment was approved to change the cancellation of the November meeting from November 28 to November 21, observe the Thanksgiving holiday during the week of Thanksgiving, and schedule the Board to meet on November 28.

An ordinance was introduced to amend the Environment Code to repeal Chapter 7: Green Building Requirements for City Buildings and replace it with a new Chapter 7: Municipal Green Building Requirements. Mayor and Supervisors Mandelman and Safai are sponsors.

An ordinance was introduced prohibiting the Department of Elections and the Elections Commission from using funds appropriated in the FY 2022-2023 Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance to contract with a vendor to conduct a search to fill the position of Director of Elections. Supervisor Peskin is the sponsor.

An ordinance was introduced amending the Administrative Code to extend the deadline for the Reinvestment Working Group to submit required reports to the Board of Supervisors and the Local Agency Formation Commission to September 30, 2023, and to extend the sunset date for the Working Group to December 31, 2023. Supervisors Preston and Chan are sponsors.

An ordinance was introduced amending the Administrative Code to add a seat to the Reentry Council, designated for a representative of the entity responsible for the administration of pretrial services involving alternatives to incarceration. Supervisor Ronen is the sponsor.

An ordinance was introduced to amend the Administrative Code and Business and Tax Regulations Code as required by Proposition C, adopted at the November 8, 2022, election, regarding the Homelessness Oversight Commission and related city bodies. Supervisors Safai and Mandelman are sponsors.

A resolution was introduced approving and authorizing a Lease and Operating Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Recreation and Park Department (RPD), and Golden Gate Park Golf Development Foundation for the management and operation of the clubhouse and golfing operations at Golden Gate Park Golf, located at 970-47th Avenue. Mayor, and Supervisors Chan and Safai are sponsors.

A resolution was introduced retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $324,061 from the Office of Refugee Health for participation in the Refugee Health Assessment Program (RHAP). Mayor and Supervisor Ronen are sponsors.

A resolution was introduced urging the Mayor and Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) to prevent displacement of families at the Oasis Inn (located at 900 Franklin Street) and to support efforts to acquire the Oasis Inn to safely house families experiencing homelessness. Supervisor Preston is the lead sponsor.

A resolution was introduced urging employers, including Twitter, Inc., to comply with the Displaced Workers Act, Article 33 of the Police Code, to provide opportunities for janitorial staff and security guards to continue employment. Supervisor Safai is the lead sponsor.

A resolution was introduced commending Nancy Patricia Pelosi for her eight years as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, serving nearly 20 years as Leader of the House Democratic Caucus, and 35 years of dedicated service to the City and County of San Francisco and to the United States of America. Supervisor Stefani is the lead sponsor.

A resolution was introduced declaring the results of the November 8, 2022, Consolidated General Election.

A resolution was introduced commending and honoring Supervisor Gordon Mar for his decades of work for a fairer and more just San Francisco and his distinguished service on behalf of District 4 as a Member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

A motion was introduced finding that Miriam Zouzounis' proposal to apply for grants administered by the Office of Economic and Workforce Development ("OEWD") and to seek assistance from OEWD relating to the non-profit on whose Board she serves on are not incompatible with the Statement of Incompatible Activities of the Small Business Commission, of which she is a member, subject to conditions. Supervisor Dorsey is the sponsor.

Two mayoral reappointments were introduced for Anna Van Degna and Moses Corrette to the Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board, terms ending January 24, 2026. The Board will need to confirm.

A motion was introduced to reappoint Supervisor Hillary Ronen to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, term ending February 10, 2027.

The Mayor has proposed to the board Kate Black be reappointed to the Historic Preservation Commission, with the term ending December 31, 2026.

Therese Oxford is up for appointment to the Park, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee.

The Mayor has proposed to the board Lydia So be reappointed to the Historic Preservation Commission, with the term ending December 31, 2026.

A motion was introduced that the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors is to take all admin steps to amend the Budget and Legislative Analyst Services contract with Harvey M. Rose Associates, LLC for additional work under the existing scope of services, to the extent that funds are appropriated for that purpose.

Motion making findings to allow teleconferenced meetings under California Government Code, Section 54953(e).

Hearing regarding updates on the findings of the joint Department of Building Inspection (DBI) and Planning investigation into Building Code and Planning Code violations, including potential illegal conversions, of the Twitter Headquarters located at 1355 Market Street as reported on by Forbes Magazine, and potential labor and human rights violations of immigrant workers; and requesting DBI, the Zoning Administrator and Planning Enforcement, Office of Labor Standards Enforcement and Human Rights Commission to report.

Hearing on the evictions in the City's Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) project-based sites that receive city funds, and efforts to prevent and reduce evictions at PSH sites; and requesting the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Department of Public Health, and Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development to report.

Hearing on the City and County of San Francisco's five-year budget projections and budget instructions to Departments on behalf of Mayor London N. Breed; and requesting the Controller and Mayor's Budget Director to report.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on January 10, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., during the regular Board of Supervisors meeting, to hold a public hearing to consider an Ordinance for the proposed Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Transbay Redevelopment Project Area to increase bulk limits on Block 2 of Zone One of the Transbay Redevelopment Project Area (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3739, Lot No. 014), located on the north side of Folsom Street between Beale and Main Streets, by increasing certain maximum floor plate sizes; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M22-186 (File No. 221214), approved on December 6, 2022.