# Board of Supervisors Minutes: September 24, 2024 - Meeting date: 2024-09-24 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 28 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/1032/2024-09-24-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1231178&GUID=9A17E0FB-B243-47B4-BFBF-8281E159731D) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City PDF is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 240890: Closed Session - Existing Litigation - United States Environmental Protection Agency - September 24, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. - Pages: 11-12 - Vote 1: other - Action: Utilities Commission); and Angela Calvillo, Clerk of the Board, and Victor Young, Assistant Clerk (Office of the Clerk of the Board). President Peskin was noted absent at 5:30 p.m. and for the remainder of the meeting. The matter was heard in closed session, no action was taken, and the hearing was filed. HEARD IN CLOSED SESSION City and County of San Francisco Page 810 Printed at 1:46 pm on 10/28/24 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 9/24/2024 RECONVENED AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Board reconvened at the hour of 5:58 p.m. The following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, and Walton Appointment of President Pro Tempore At the request of President Peskin, Supervisor Walton assumed the chair, during the Closed Session, at 5:30 p.m. and for the remainder of the meeting. [Elect Not to Disclose] Motion that the Board finds that it is in the best interest of the public that the Board elect at this time not to disclose its closed session deliberations. Supervisor Melgar, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved not to disclose its Closed Session deliberations. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton - Absent: Peskin ### File 240844: Police Code - Vehicle Sideshows - Pages: 12-13 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: mbling together to obstruct the streets, sidewalks, highways, other public right-of-ways, off-street parking facilities, or private property in connection with a Vehicle Sideshow or preparations for such a sideshow; 3) prohibit persons from knowingly being present at a Vehicle Sideshow or preparations for such a sideshow for purposes of participating in the Vehicle Sideshow; 4) prohibit persons present at a Vehicle Sideshow or preparations for such a sideshow from interfering with official performance of law enforcement duties; 5) seize and impound vehicles used in a Vehicle Sideshow or preparations for such a sideshow, and under certain conditions sell the vehicles; and 6) make violations of these provisions a misdemeanor, subject to imprisonment and/or fine. Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. President Peskin indicated to the Mayor's Office that the findings in the Ordinance should be amended at the next meeting to ensure they are accurate, true, and supported. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Tom Paulino (Mayor’s Office) who affirmed proposed amendments would be provided at the next meeting. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton - Vote 2: other - Action: City and County of San Francisco Page 811 Printed at 1:46 pm on 10/28/24 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 9/24/2024 President Peskin Excused from Attendance Supervisor Mandelman, seconded by Supervisor Preston, moved that President Peskin be excused from attending today's meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m. and for the remainder of the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton - Excused: Peskin ## Extracted text ### [Page 11](https://sfbos.info/documents/1032/2024-09-24-minutes#page-11) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 9/24/2024 CLOSED SESSION - 2:30 P.M. CONFERENCE WITH CITY ATTORNEY - Existing Litigation 240890 [Closed Session - Existing Litigation - United States Environmental Protection Agency - September 24, 2024, at 2:30 p.m.] Closed Session for the Board of Supervisors to convene on September 24, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.9, and San Francisco Administrative Code, Section 67.10(d)(1), for the purpose of conferring with, or receiving advice from, the City Attorney regarding existing litigation in which the City is a party: City and County of San Francisco v. United States Environmental Protection Agency (United States Supreme Court) Case No. 23-753; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M24-085 (File No. 240889), approved on September 17, 2024. (Clerk of the Board) President Peskin opened public comment on the Closed Session and inquired as to whether any individual wished to address the Board. Arianna Harrison; Scott Webb; TJ Brown; Marcia Amini; Jacob Kline; Devin Proctor; Joanie Eisen; Dave Roady; Jeff Young; Ben Eickenberg; Tim Eickenberg; Kathy Willis; Spencer Troust; Mary Butterwick; Genevie Ramirez; Carmeron Norman; Nicole Vanabel; Lou Gaine; Matt Carter; Bill Martin; Nancy Roberts; Ava; Eliza Menser; Speaker; Liz Evans; Tiffany Pfiefer; Eva Holman; Olivia Van Dam; Speaker; Ely Shruvy; Drew Madison; Sarah Greenwell; Laine Fausough; Speaker; Carolyn Chang; Mina Atkin; Nancy Wu; Nancy Haver; John Anderson; James Park; Francisco Da Costa; JoAnne May; Petersen Harter; Rene; Patricia Vaughey; Otto Duffy; Thierry Fill; Eric Brooks; Lolli Lewis; spoke on various concerns relating to the existing litigation. The President closed public comment and directed the Clerk to the prepare the Legislative Chamber for the Board to convene in Closed Session. CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION The Board recessed at the hour of 3:43 p.m. to convene in closed session pursuant to Motion No. M24-085 (File No. 240889), approved on September 17, 2024. The following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, and Walton Persons in attendance: David Chiu, City Attorney, Yvonne Mere, Chief Deputy City Attorney, and Brad Russi, Sheryl Bregman, David Louk, and Estie Kus, Deputy City Attorneys (Office of the City Attorney); Dennis Herrera, General Manager, and Ron Flynn, Assistant General Manager (Public Utilities Commission); and Angela Calvillo, Clerk of the Board, and Victor Young, Assistant Clerk (Office of the Clerk of the Board). President Peskin was noted absent at 5:30 p.m. and for the remainder of the meeting. The matter was heard in closed session, no action was taken, and the hearing was filed. HEARD IN CLOSED SESSION City and County of San Francisco Page 810 Printed at 1:46 pm on 10/28/24 ### [Page 12](https://sfbos.info/documents/1032/2024-09-24-minutes#page-12) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 9/24/2024 RECONVENED AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Board reconvened at the hour of 5:58 p.m. The following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, and Walton Appointment of President Pro Tempore At the request of President Peskin, Supervisor Walton assumed the chair, during the Closed Session, at 5:30 p.m. and for the remainder of the meeting. [Elect Not to Disclose] Motion that the Board finds that it is in the best interest of the public that the Board elect at this time not to disclose its closed session deliberations. Supervisor Melgar, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved not to disclose its Closed Session deliberations. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton Absent: 1 - Peskin COMMITTEE REPORTS Recommendation of the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee 240844 [Police Code - Vehicle Sideshows] Sponsors: Mayor; Dorsey, Stefani, Engardio and Mandelman Ordinance amending the Police Code to 1) prohibit persons from promoting a Vehicle Sideshow or preparations for such a sideshow; 2) prohibit persons from assembling together to obstruct the streets, sidewalks, highways, other public right-of-ways, off-street parking facilities, or private property in connection with a Vehicle Sideshow or preparations for such a sideshow; 3) prohibit persons from knowingly being present at a Vehicle Sideshow or preparations for such a sideshow for purposes of participating in the Vehicle Sideshow; 4) prohibit persons present at a Vehicle Sideshow or preparations for such a sideshow from interfering with official performance of law enforcement duties; 5) seize and impound vehicles used in a Vehicle Sideshow or preparations for such a sideshow, and under certain conditions sell the vehicles; and 6) make violations of these provisions a misdemeanor, subject to imprisonment and/or fine. Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. President Peskin indicated to the Mayor's Office that the findings in the Ordinance should be amended at the next meeting to ensure they are accurate, true, and supported. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Tom Paulino (Mayor’s Office) who affirmed proposed amendments would be provided at the next meeting. 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 811 Printed at 1:46 pm on 10/28/24