# Board of Supervisors Minutes: September 17, 2024 - Meeting date: 2024-09-17 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 23 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/1030/2024-09-17-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1230067&GUID=F1FC03E9-6C58-4C6E-9A9D-E51B5EF7565A) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City PDF is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### 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 8](https://sfbos.info/documents/1030/2024-09-17-minutes#page-8) 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 City and County of San Francisco Page 785 Printed at 1:35 pm on 10/28/24