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The Board approved settlements for three lawsuits: Judy O’Neil ($2,500,000) regarding the death of Keita O’Neil in an officer-involved shooting, Steven D. Lee ($600,000) for alleged personal injury on a City street, and Andrea Gansheimer ($315,000) for alleged personal injury from a vehicle collision. All settlements were approved unanimously.

The Board passed an ordinance appropriating $31,630,000 for public facilities and infrastructure on Treasure Island. They also approved amendments to the Park Code, reducing or eliminating fees for veterans and active military members, and to the Public Works Code, waiving temporary street space occupancy permit fees for sidewalk sales during the holiday season. All items passed unanimously.

The Board adopted an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Union of Operating Engineers Stationary Engineers, Local 39, revising rules regarding work schedules and shift assignments for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Wastewater Enterprise. This action was unanimously approved.

The Board approved amendments to the Planning Code revising massage establishment zoning controls and providing exemptions from neighborhood notification and review requirements for grandfathered medical cannabis dispensaries converting to cannabis retail uses. Both items were passed unanimously.

The Board approved an ordinance directing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to conduct a disparate impact analysis of granting a priority for veterans who qualify for an affordable housing preference. Supervisor Haney was added as a co-sponsor. This item was unanimously approved.

The Board approved amendments to the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to expand the definition of “interested party” and prohibit elected officials from soliciting behested payments from interested parties. This item was unanimously approved.

The Board considered an ordinance authorizing the Sheriff to contract with private individuals and entities for supplemental law enforcement services. After discussion and questions answered by Anne Pearson from the City Attorney's Office, Supervisor Safai requested the ordinance be duplicated. An amendment was proposed and approved, requiring a memorandum of understanding between the Sheriff and the Chief of Police addressing operational and administrative issues, and adjusting coordination requirements. The amended ordinance passed on first reading with 8 ayes and 3 noes.

The Board considered an ordinance amending the Police Code to establish a portable Paid Sick Leave (PSL) system for domestic workers. Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. The ordinance passed on first reading with unanimous support.

The Board discussed an ordinance appropriating $11,973,601 to the Department of Elections for additional costs from unforeseen elections. The question was divided to consider appropriating approximately $8.7 million for the February and April 2022 special elections separately from approximately $3.6 million for the school district recall election. The $8.7M appropriation passed on first reading. The motion to continue the $3.6M appropriation failed twice, and the appropriation ultimately did not pass on first reading.

The Board considered appropriating $2,479,218 to the Fire Department for increased paramedic staffing. Initially, Supervisor Peskin voted against, but after a motion to rescind the previous vote, the ordinance passed on first reading with unanimous support.

The Board approved an ordinance amending the Salary Ordinance to reflect the addition of 50 new positions in the Fire Department to address paramedic staffing shortages. This item was unanimously approved.

The Board approved an amendment to an agreement with the San Francisco Public Health Foundation for the Sugary Drinks Distributor Project, increasing the contract amount by $9,632,598 and extending the contract term by four years. This item was unanimously approved.

The Board adopted a resolution fixing prevailing wage rates for various workers performing work under City contracts. This item was unanimously approved.

The Board approved two lease agreements for food and beverage concessions at Harvey Milk Terminal 1: one with HFF SFO TWO, LLC, and another with Heigh Connects, LLC. Both items were unanimously approved.

The Board retroactively authorized the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant from the California Department of Insurance for the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program. This item was unanimously approved.

The Board authorized the Department of the Environment to enter into agreements with other municipalities and entities to grant a royalty-free license to use the City’s Zero Waste Signmaker Tool. This item was unanimously approved.

The Board authorized the Office of the Treasurer and Tax Collector to accept and expend a grant from Larkin Street Youth Services for providing financial coaching to Transitional Age Youth. This item was unanimously approved.

The Board declared its intent to reimburse expenditures from proceeds of future bonded indebtedness for two multifamily housing projects: 240 Van Ness Avenue and 4200 Geary Boulevard. Supervisor Chan was noted to be a co-sponsor of the 4200 Geary Boulevard resolution. Both items were unanimously approved.

The Board approved the acquisition of real property at 822 Geary Street and 629 Hyde Street. An amendment was made to clarify that approval of the purchase agreement does not construe approval of any specific use and that the city will retain absolute discretion, following environmental review, to modify potential future projects, select feasible alternatives, or reject proposed projects. This item was approved as amended with 10 ayes and 1 no from Peskin.

The Board authorized the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to expend funds from the SoMa Community Stabilization Fund to address various impacts of destabilization on residents and businesses in SoMa. This item was unanimously approved.

The Board approved a resolution urging the San Francisco Superior Court to prioritize assignment of criminal trials and safely open more courtrooms to ensure speedy trial rights. This item was unanimously approved.

The Board approved the addition of territory and amendments to the Infrastructure Financing Plan for the Treasure Island project. This item was unanimously approved.

The Board discussed and approved on first reading an ordinance amending the Public Works Code to require the Department of Public Works to plant replacement Street Trees within 120 days of removal. This item was unanimously approved.

The Board approved a resolution 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. This item was unanimously approved.

The Board approved the appointments of Meredith Terrell and Guillermo Reece to the Food Security Task Force, and Jada Curry, Jennifer Salerno, and Julie Roberts-Phung to the Children, Youth and Their Families Oversight and Advisory Committee. These motions were unanimously approved.

Supervisor Mandelman introduced and presented a Certificate of Honor to Jodi Schwartz of LYRIC, recognizing her achievements as Executive Director. Supervisors Ronen and Walton also shared in the commendation.

The board approved a resolution adding the commemorative street name "Ruth Asawa Plaza" to the 1700 block of Buchanan Street, honoring artist Ruth Asawa.

The Board confirmed the appointment of Jesus Gabriel Yanez to the Police Commission. The vote was 10 ayes, with Supervisor Safai absent.

Members of the public commented on a range of issues, including opposition to motions related to projects at 450-474 O’Farrell Street/532 Jones Street and 469 Stevenson Street, concerns regarding drug and alcohol prohibitions, building code requirements, support for legislation concerning the California State University, concerns regarding the unhoused, and concerns regarding MUNI.

The board adopted a resolution declaring December 30, 2021, as “Jodi Schwartz LYRIC Day” in the City and County of San Francisco, in recognition of Jodi Schwartz’s accomplishments as Executive Director of LYRIC.

The board adopted a resolution urging the United States Senate to ratify the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women.

The board adopted findings in support of the disapproval of the conditional use authorization for the project at 450-474 O’Farrell Street and 532 Jones Street.

The board adopted findings in support of the disapproval of a conditional use authorization for the project at 249 Texas Street.

The board adopted findings to allow teleconferenced meetings under California Government Code, Section 54953(e).

The board approved final maps for condominium projects located at 4064-24th Street, 700-36th Avenue, 18-28 Turk Murphy Lane, 3822-3824 24th Street, 1244 Larkin Street, and 1335 Larkin Street.

The board discussed and amended the resolution regarding amendments to Director Bulletin No. 6 for state density bonus applications. The amendment clarified the financial analysis requirement relates to providing for affordable housing costs, not merely the project's increased density. After amendment, it was adopted by a unanimous vote.

The board approved the motion setting July 1, 2022, as the transition date for the Sanitation and Streets Commission. The motion carried unanimously.

The board adopted findings reversing the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 469 Stevenson Street project. The motion was approved with 8 ayes and 3 noes.

The board approved a motion to continue the Final Map No. 9475 approval for the 668-678 Page Street project to the January 4, 2022, board meeting. The motion carried with a unanimous vote.

An ordinance was introduced to authorize the settlement of a lawsuit filed by Antoine Fisher, Jayel Whitted, and Tonya Lett against the City and County of San Francisco for $135,000 related to an employment dispute.

A resolution was introduced to approve the settlement of an unlitigated claim filed by Peanut Wagon, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $68,141.36 related to an alleged overpayment of property taxes.

A resolution was introduced to approve the settlement of an unlitigated claim filed by FC 5M M2 Exchange, LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for $890,852 plus statutory interest related to an alleged overpayment of real property transfer taxes.