# Board of Supervisors Minutes: October 1, 2024 - Meeting date: 2024-10-01 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 25 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/1034/2024-10-01-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1232532&GUID=DABC94C5-D01C-47FD-B781-D23AB5CA0ECF) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City PDF is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 240946: Hearing - Committee of the Whole - Grant Agreement - Planned Parenthood Northern California - Security Services - Not to Exceed $571,000 - October 1, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. - Pages: 14-15 - Vote 1: other - Action: individual wished to address the Committee of the Whole regarding the Grant Agreement for Planned Parenthood (File Nos. 240946 and 240930). Drew Murrell, Chief Financial Officer (Department of Public Health); Kimberly Ellis, Director (Department on the Status of Women); and Ruth Nunez, Director (Planned Parenthood); provided an overview of the hearing matter and responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Thierry Fill; Alondra Esquivel Garcia; Cheryl Jackson; Otto Duffy; spoke on various concerns relating to the Grant Agreement. The President closed public comment, declared the matter heard and filed, adjourned as the Committee of the Whole, and reconvened as the Board of Supervisors. HEARD AND FILED Committee of the Whole Adjourn and Report City and County of San Francisco Page 841 Printed at 3:14 pm on 11/1/24 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 10/1/2024 Supervisor Safai was noted absent at 6:04 p.m. and for the remainder of the meeting. Supervisor Safai Excused from Attendance Supervisor Ronen, seconded by Supervisor Walton, moved that Supervisor Safai be excused beginning at 6:04 p.m. and for the remainder of the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Stefani, Walton - Excused: Safai ### File 240930: Grant Agreement Amendment - Planned Parenthood Northern California - Security Services - Not to Exceed $571,000 - Pages: 15 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 240930 [Grant Agreement Amendment - Planned Parenthood Northern California - Security Services - Not to Exceed $571,000] Sponsors: Stefani; Mandelman and Preston Ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Health to amend an existing grant to Planned Parenthood Northern California by increasing the not to exceed amount by $171,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $571,000 to fund security personnel to support access to family planning and other sexual and reproductive healthcare services, with no changes to the grant term of April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2025; and waiving the competitive solicitation requirements in the Administrative Code. (Public Health Department) Supervisors Mandelman and Preston requested to be added as co-sponsors. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Stefani, Walton - Excused: Safai ### File 240798: Building Code - Change of Use Designation - Pages: 15-16 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 240798 [Building Code - Change of Use Designation] Sponsors: Mayor; Peskin, Melgar and Mandelman Ordinance amending the Building Code to excuse the requirement for professionally prepared architectural drawings for building permits to change certain use designations that do not increase occupant load or occupancy class, or include alterations; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton ## Extracted text ### [Page 15](https://sfbos.info/documents/1034/2024-10-01-minutes#page-15) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 10/1/2024 Supervisor Safai was noted absent at 6:04 p.m. and for the remainder of the meeting. Supervisor Safai Excused from Attendance Supervisor Ronen, seconded by Supervisor Walton, moved that Supervisor Safai be excused beginning at 6:04 p.m. and for the remainder of the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Stefani, Walton Excused: 1 - Safai Referred to the Board of Supervisors 240930 [Grant Agreement Amendment - Planned Parenthood Northern California - Security Services - Not to Exceed $571,000] Sponsors: Stefani; Mandelman and Preston Ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Health to amend an existing grant to Planned Parenthood Northern California by increasing the not to exceed amount by $171,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $571,000 to fund security personnel to support access to family planning and other sexual and reproductive healthcare services, with no changes to the grant term of April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2025; and waiving the competitive solicitation requirements in the Administrative Code. (Public Health Department) Supervisors Mandelman and Preston requested to be added as co-sponsors. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Stefani, Walton Excused: 1 - Safai COMMITTEE REPORTS Recommendation of the Land Use and Transportation Committee 240798 [Building Code - Change of Use Designation] Sponsors: Mayor; Peskin, Melgar and Mandelman Ordinance amending the Building Code to excuse the requirement for professionally prepared architectural drawings for building permits to change certain use designations that do not increase occupant load or occupancy class, or include alterations; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. 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 842 Printed at 3:14 pm on 11/1/24 ### [Page 16](https://sfbos.info/documents/1034/2024-10-01-minutes#page-16) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 10/1/2024 ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS See Legislation Introduced below. PUBLIC COMMENT Mark; expressed his personal religious views. Speaker; spoke on public comment matters. JConr B. Ortega; expressed concerns regarding business closures, homeless, empty homes, tents, prostitutes, and recreational vehicles. Speaker; shared the plight of taxi medallion holders and issues with the Municipal Transportation Agency. Speaker; shared the plight of taxi medallion holders and issues with the Municipal Transportation Agency. Jim McAfee; shared concerns regarding public corruption and Laguna Honda Hospital. Sarah; expressed concerns regarding litigation with the Environmental Protection Agency. Otto Duffy; shared his thoughts regarding public service. Speaker; shared his personal experience with a housing program and abuse experienced. Supervisor Melgar was noted absent at 2:30 p.m. Supervisor Mandelman was noted absent at 3:00 p.m. Supervisor Melgar Excused from Attendance Supervisor Chan, seconded by Supervisor Walton, moved that Supervisor Melgar be excused starting at 2:30 p.m. and until her return at 4:15 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton Excused: 1 - Melgar Absent: 1 - Mandelman Supervisor Mandelman was noted present at 3:08 p.m. City and County of San Francisco Page 843 Printed at 3:14 pm on 11/1/24