# Board of Supervisors Minutes: September 17, 2024

- Meeting date: 2024-09-17
- Document type: minutes
- Pages in official PDF: 23
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## Structured legislative records

### File 240782: Authorization of Payment - Payments to Oliver De Silva, Sunol AgPark, and Alameda County Related to UUT Charges Collected on Electric Bills - $754,141

- Pages: 6-7
- Vote 1: adoption, likely final
  - Action: 240782 [Authorization of Payment - Payments to Oliver De Silva, Sunol AgPark, and Alameda County Related to UUT Charges Collected on Electric Bills - $754,141] Resolution authorizing payments to two San Francisco Public Utilities Commission customers of $101,825 to Oliver De Silva, and $340 to Sunol AgPark, and $651,976 to Alameda County for Utility User Taxes (UUT) collected between June 2018 and January 2024 for electric bills. (Public Utilities Commission) (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 474-24 ADOPTED by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

### File 240809: Accept and Expend Grant - Retroactive - State of California Department of Industrial Relations - Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant Program - $160,451

- Pages: 7
- Vote 1: adoption, likely final
  - Action: 240809 [Accept and Expend Grant - Retroactive - State of California Department of Industrial Relations - Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant Program - $160,451] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $160,451 from the State of California Department of Industrial Relations for the Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant Program to implement a wage theft enforcement program for the period August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025. (District Attorney) Resolution No. 469-24 ADOPTED by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

### File 240810: Accept and Expend Grant - Retroactive - California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services - Elder Abuse Program - $652,332

- Pages: 7
- Vote 1: adoption, likely final
  - Action: 240810 [Accept and Expend Grant - Retroactive - California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services - Elder Abuse Program - $652,332] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $217,444 for the term of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024; $217,444 for the term of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025; $217,444 for the term of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026; for a total not to exceed amount of $652,332 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for recurring grants that fund the Elder Abuse Program for the grant term of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026, should the parties agree to an amendment as allowed under the provisions of the grant agreement. (District Attorney) Resolution No. 468-24 ADOPTED by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

### File 240811: Accept and Expend Grant - Retroactive - California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services - Victim Witness Assistance Program - $2,986,360

- Pages: 7-8
- Vote 1: adoption, likely final
  - Action: 240811 [Accept and Expend Grant - Retroactive - California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services - Victim Witness Assistance Program - $2,986,360] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,385,540 for the term of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; $800,410 for the term of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025; $800,410 for the term of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026; for a total not to exceed amount of $2,986,360 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for recurring grants that fund the Victim Witness Assistance Program for the grant term of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2026, should the parties agree to an amendment as allowed under the provisions of the grant agreement. (District Attorney) (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 467-24 ADOPTED by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

### File 240812: Accept and Expend Grant - Retroactive - California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services - Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach Program - $590,718

- Pages: 8
- Vote 1: adoption, likely final
  - Action: 240812 [Accept and Expend Grant - Retroactive - California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services - Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach Program - $590,718] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $196,906 for the term of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024; $196,906 for the term of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025; $196,906 for the term of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026; for a total not to exceed amount of $590,718 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for recurring grants that fund the Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach Program for the grant term of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026, should the parties agree to an amendment as allowed under the provisions of the grant agreement. (District Attorney) Resolution No. 466-24 ADOPTED by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

### File 240814: Agreement - WSP/PGH Wong Joint Venture - Consulting Services Supporting Communications-Based Train Control Upgrade Project - Not to Exceed $30,000,000

- Pages: 8
- Vote 1: adoption, likely final
  - Action: 240814 [Agreement - WSP/PGH Wong Joint Venture - Consulting Services Supporting Communications-Based Train Control Upgrade Project - Not to Exceed $30,000,000] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman Resolution approving an agreement with WSP/PGH Wong Joint Venture for consulting services supporting the Communications-Based Train Control Upgrade Project for an initial five-year term, with five options to extend the term for an additional year, for a total of 10 years and an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 over the 10-year period, effective upon approval of this Resolution. (Municipal Transportation Agency) (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 475-24 ADOPTED by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

### File 240693: Park Code - Yerba Buena Gardens

- Pages: 8-9
- Vote 1: first-reading
  - Action: 240693 [Park Code - Yerba Buena Gardens] Ordinance amending the Park Code to allow dogs and certain types of athletic activities in Yerba Buena Gardens; to clarify that existing law prohibits the riding of bicycles and electric scooters in the Gardens; and to make a non-substantive correction regarding the authority of the Real Estate Division. (Real Estate Department) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

## Extracted text

### [Page 7](https://sfbos.info/documents/1030/2024-09-17-minutes#page-7)

Board of Supervisors                              Meeting Minutes                                               9/17/2024



            President Peskin requested File Nos. 240809, 240810, 240811, and 240812 be called together.


240809 [Accept and Expend Grant - Retroactive - State of California Department of
       Industrial Relations - Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant Program - $160,451]
            Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman
            Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in
            the amount of $160,451 from the State of California Department of Industrial Relations for the
            Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant Program to implement a wage theft enforcement program for the
            period August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025. (District Attorney)
            Resolution No. 469-24
            ADOPTED by the following vote:
                 Ayes: 11 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani,
                 Walton


240810 [Accept and Expend Grant - Retroactive - California Governor’s Office of
       Emergency Services - Elder Abuse Program - $652,332]
            Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman
            Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in
            the amount of $217,444 for the term of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024; $217,444 for
            the term of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025; $217,444 for the term of January 1, 2026,
            through December 31, 2026; for a total not to exceed amount of $652,332 from the California
            Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for recurring grants that fund the Elder Abuse Program for
            the grant term of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026, should the parties agree to an
            amendment as allowed under the provisions of the grant agreement. (District Attorney)
            Resolution No. 468-24
            ADOPTED by the following vote:
                 Ayes: 11 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani,
                 Walton


240811 [Accept and Expend Grant - Retroactive - California Governor’s Office of
       Emergency Services - Victim Witness Assistance Program - $2,986,360]
            Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman
            Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in
            the amount of $1,385,540 for the term of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; $800,410 for
            the term of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025; $800,410 for the term of October 1, 2025,
            through September 30, 2026; for a total not to exceed amount of $2,986,360 from the California
            Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for recurring grants that fund the Victim Witness
            Assistance Program for the grant term of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2026, should the
            parties agree to an amendment as allowed under the provisions of the grant agreement. (District
            Attorney)
            (Fiscal Impact)
            Resolution No. 467-24
            ADOPTED by the following vote:
                 Ayes: 11 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani,
                 Walton




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Board of Supervisors                              Meeting Minutes                                                 9/17/2024



240812 [Accept and Expend Grant - Retroactive - California Governor’s Office of
       Emergency Services - Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach
       Program - $590,718]
            Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman
            Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in
            the amount of $196,906 for the term of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024; $196,906 for
            the term of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025; $196,906 for the term of January 1, 2026,
            through December 31, 2026; for a total not to exceed amount of $590,718 from the California
            Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for recurring grants that fund the Unserved/Underserved
            Victim Advocacy and Outreach Program for the grant term of January 1, 2024, through December 31,
            2026, should the parties agree to an amendment as allowed under the provisions of the grant
            agreement. (District Attorney)
            Resolution No. 466-24
            ADOPTED by the following vote:
                 Ayes: 11 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani,
                 Walton


240814 [Agreement - WSP/PGH Wong Joint Venture - Consulting Services Supporting
       Communications-Based Train Control Upgrade Project - Not to Exceed
       $30,000,000]
            Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman
            Resolution approving an agreement with WSP/PGH Wong Joint Venture for consulting services
            supporting the Communications-Based Train Control Upgrade Project for an initial five-year term, with
            five options to extend the term for an additional year, for a total of 10 years and an amount not to
            exceed $30,000,000 over the 10-year period, effective upon approval of this Resolution. (Municipal
            Transportation Agency)
            (Fiscal Impact)
            Resolution No. 475-24
            ADOPTED by the following vote:
                 Ayes: 11 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani,
                 Walton



Recommendations of the Land Use and Transportation Committee


240693 [Park Code - Yerba Buena Gardens]
            Ordinance amending the Park Code to allow dogs and certain types of athletic activities in Yerba
            Buena Gardens; to clarify that existing law prohibits the riding of bicycles and electric scooters in the
            Gardens; and to make a non-substantive correction regarding the authority of the Real Estate
            Division. (Real Estate Department)
            PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
                 Ayes: 11 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani,
                 Walton




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