# Board of Supervisors Minutes: September 10, 2024 - Meeting date: 2024-09-10 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 19 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/1028/2024-09-10-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1228974&GUID=F5F1E3F1-1A80-4656-86D2-37B9BCF66C32) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City PDF is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 240813: Apply for Grant Application - California Department of Housing and Community Development - Local Housing Trust Fund Program Grant - Not to Exceed $5,000,000 - Pages: 6-7 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 240813 [Apply for Grant Application - California Department of Housing and Community Development - Local Housing Trust Fund Program Grant - Not to Exceed $5,000,000] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman and Preston Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco to execute and submit a grant application for a grant to fund affordable housing development under the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Local Housing Trust Fund Program, for an amount not to exceed $5,000,000. (Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development) Supervisor Preston requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution No. 456-24 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton ### File 240762: Settlement of Lawsuit - Build Group, Inc. - $350,000 - Pages: 7-8 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 240762 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Build Group, Inc. - $350,000] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by David M. Schmitt. against Build Group, Inc., which then filed a cross-complaint against the City and County of San Francisco, for $350,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 30, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-601503, entitled David M. Schmitt v. Build Group, Inc. et al.; the lawsuit involves allegations of breach of contract arising from cost overruns and delay on the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital Building 5 Rehabilitation Department Relocation Project; other material terms of the settlement are a complete release of claims relating to the project, including any pass through claims from David M. Schmitt or other subcontractors of Build Group, Inc. (City Attorney) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton ### File 240636: Administrative Code - Use of Unassisted Aerial Vehicles - Pages: 8 ## Extracted text ### [Page 7](https://sfbos.info/documents/1028/2024-09-10-minutes#page-7) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 9/10/2024 SPECIAL ORDER 2:30 P.M. - Recognition of Commendations Without objection, Rule 5.36 of the Rules of the Board of Supervisors was suspended to grant privilege of the floor to the following guest(s). Supervisor Mandelman introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Martha Cohen, Director of Special Events (Mayor’s Office), on the occasion of her birthday and in recognition of her countless accomplishments organizing and producing the most notable events of the City over the last 30 years. Supervisor Stefani introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Canine Companions, accepted by David Lasker and Janet Corsetti, on the occasion of National Service Dog Awareness Month and in recognition of their accomplishments providing service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals. Supervisor Ronen introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Nick Gregoratos, Prison Legal Services (Sheriff’s Department), on the occasion of his retirement after 27 years of public service and in recognition of his dedication improving conditions of confinement and seeking justice for those incarcerated. COMMITTEE REPORTS Recommendation of the Government Audit and Oversight Committee 240762 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Build Group, Inc. - $350,000] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by David M. Schmitt. against Build Group, Inc., which then filed a cross-complaint against the City and County of San Francisco, for $350,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 30, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-601503, entitled David M. Schmitt v. Build Group, Inc. et al.; the lawsuit involves allegations of breach of contract arising from cost overruns and delay on the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital Building 5 Rehabilitation Department Relocation Project; other material terms of the settlement are a complete release of claims relating to the project, including any pass through claims from David M. Schmitt or other subcontractors of Build Group, Inc. (City Attorney) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton City and County of San Francisco Page 766 Printed at 11:11 am on 10/21/24 ### [Page 8](https://sfbos.info/documents/1028/2024-09-10-minutes#page-8) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 9/10/2024 Recommendation of the Rules Committee 240636 [Administrative Code - Use of Unassisted Aerial Vehicles] Sponsors: Mayor; Dorsey, Mandelman and Engardio Ordinance approving the Police Department’s inventory and policy relating to the use of unassisted aerial vehicles, or drones, and making findings consistent with the criteria in State law. (Police Department) (Supervisors Ronen and Walton voted No on First Reading.) (This item was not sent as a committee report.) ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS See Legislation Introduced below. PUBLIC COMMENT Mark; shared his personal experiences and religious views. Speaker; shared the plight of taxi medallion holders and pleaded for help with debt incurred and loss of business to ride sharing companies. Speaker; shared the plight of taxi medallion holders and pleaded for help with debt incurred and loss of business to ride sharing companies. Jordan Davis; expressed concerns regarding shelters and various City officials. Lea McGeever; expressed a multitude of various grievances. Leonard Priestly; spoke on behalf of the San Francisco Special Police Officers Association and pleaded for assistance with funding. Speaker; spoke on behalf of the San Francisco Special Police Officers Association and pleaded for assistance with funding. Evan Morgan; spoke on behalf of the San Francisco Special Police Officers Association and pleaded for assistance with funding. Speaker; spoke on behalf of the San Francisco Special Police Officers Association and pleaded for assistance with funding. Jeffrey Galbraya, Jr.; spoke on behalf of the San Francisco Special Police Officers Association and pleaded for assistance with funding. Susan Porter Backstead; spoke on behalf of “Unite Against Hate” and invited the Board to upcoming events. Francisco Da Costa; expressed support of the taxi medallion holders and concern around the disbursement of certain funds. Thierry Fill; shared concerns regarding the rules of existence, beauty, and joy. City and County of San Francisco Page 767 Printed at 11:11 am on 10/21/24