# Board of Supervisors Minutes: October 8, 2024 - Meeting date: 2024-10-08 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 33 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/1036/2024-10-08-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1233545&GUID=EF3DF0EF-64CC-4AAC-A8F6-6F8CA177E6F0) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City PDF is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 240845: Building Code - Gas Infrastructure for EPCA Appliances in New Construction - Pages: 14-15 - Vote 1: amendment - Action: 240845 [Building Code - Gas Infrastructure for EPCA Appliances in New Construction] Sponsors: Mandelman; Melgar Ordinance amending the Building Code to allow new construction that complies with the Design Guidelines for Electric-Ready Buildings to install gas infrastructure to serve appliances covered by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA); adopting findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved that this Ordinance be sent to the Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors on October 15, 2024, for consideration on Final Passage. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton - Vote 2: first-reading - Action: PASSED ON FIRST READING, after approving the motion to send this Ordinance to the Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors on October 15, 2024, by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton ### File 240940: Urging to Resolve a San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Lawsuit with the United States Environmental Protection Agency - Pages: 15 - Vote 1: amendment - Action: 240940 [Urging to Resolve a San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Lawsuit with the United States Environmental Protection Agency] Sponsors: Melgar; Peskin, Ronen and Preston Resolution urging the City Attorney and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to immediately resolve its lawsuit regarding the Clean Water Act with the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Supervisor Preston, seconded by Supervisor Melgar, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE, on Page 3, Lines 10-14, by adding ‘; and, be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That the San Francisco Board of Supervisors urges the Environmental Protection Agency and the San Francisco City Attorney to immediately schedule and participate in a mediation in an effort to promptly resolve this litigation through a settlement that would make a Supreme Court decision moot.’ The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton - Absent: Stefani - Vote 2: adoption, likely final - Action: Resolution No. 512-24 ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Engardio, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Stefani, Walton - Noes: Dorsey, Mandelman - Absent: Safai ### File 240867: Mayoral Appointment, Public Utilities Commission - Avni Jamdar - Pages: 15-16 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 240867 [Mayoral Appointment, Public Utilities Commission - Avni Jamdar] Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for the appointment of Avni Jamdar to the Public Utilities Commission, for a term ending August 1, 2028. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.112, provides that the Board of Supervisors shall confirm the Mayor's appointment by a majority of the Board of Supervisors. There is no deadline for confirmation and the appointment is not effective until the Board takes action. Transmittal date: September 9, 2024.) Motion No. M24-096 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Stefani, Walton - Absent: Safai ### File 240868: Mayoral Appointment, Public Utilities Commission - Joshua Arce - Pages: 16 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 240868 [Mayoral Appointment, Public Utilities Commission - Joshua Arce] Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for the appointment of Joshua Arce to the Public Utilities Commission, for a term ending August 1, 2026. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.112, provides that the Board of Supervisors shall confirm the Mayor's appointment by a majority of the Board of Supervisors. There is no deadline for confirmation and the appointment is not effective until the Board takes action. Transmittal date: September 9, 2024.) Motion No. M24-097 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Stefani, Walton - Absent: Safai ### File 240869: Mayoral Appointment, Public Utilities Commission - Stephen Leveroni - Pages: 16 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 240869 [Mayoral Appointment, Public Utilities Commission - Stephen Leveroni] Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for the appointment of Stephen Leveroni to the Public Utilities Commission, for a term ending August 1, 2028. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.112, provides that the Board of Supervisors shall confirm the Mayor's appointment by a majority of the Board of Supervisors. There is no deadline for confirmation and the appointment is not effective until the Board takes action. Transmittal date: September 9, 2024.) Motion No. M24-098 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Stefani, Walton - Absent: Safai ## Extracted text ### [Page 15](https://sfbos.info/documents/1036/2024-10-08-minutes#page-15) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 10/8/2024 240940 [Urging to Resolve a San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Lawsuit with the United States Environmental Protection Agency] Sponsors: Melgar; Peskin, Ronen and Preston Resolution urging the City Attorney and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to immediately resolve its lawsuit regarding the Clean Water Act with the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Supervisor Preston, seconded by Supervisor Melgar, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE, on Page 3, Lines 10-14, by adding ‘; and, be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That the San Francisco Board of Supervisors urges the Environmental Protection Agency and the San Francisco City Attorney to immediately schedule and participate in a mediation in an effort to promptly resolve this litigation through a settlement that would make a Supreme Court decision moot.’ The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton Absent: 1 - Stefani Resolution No. 512-24 ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Chan, Engardio, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Stefani, Walton Noes: 2 - Dorsey, Mandelman Absent: 1 - Safai Supervisor Stefani was noted present at 6:01 p.m. Recommendations of the Rules Committee President Peskin requested File Nos. 240867, 240868, and 240869 be called together. 240867 [Mayoral Appointment, Public Utilities Commission - Avni Jamdar] Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for the appointment of Avni Jamdar to the Public Utilities Commission, for a term ending August 1, 2028. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.112, provides that the Board of Supervisors shall confirm the Mayor's appointment by a majority of the Board of Supervisors. There is no deadline for confirmation and the appointment is not effective until the Board takes action. Transmittal date: September 9, 2024.) Motion No. M24-096 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Stefani, Walton Absent: 1 - Safai City and County of San Francisco Page 866 Printed at 1:34 pm on 11/15/24 ### [Page 16](https://sfbos.info/documents/1036/2024-10-08-minutes#page-16) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 10/8/2024 240868 [Mayoral Appointment, Public Utilities Commission - Joshua Arce] Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for the appointment of Joshua Arce to the Public Utilities Commission, for a term ending August 1, 2026. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.112, provides that the Board of Supervisors shall confirm the Mayor's appointment by a majority of the Board of Supervisors. There is no deadline for confirmation and the appointment is not effective until the Board takes action. Transmittal date: September 9, 2024.) Motion No. M24-097 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Stefani, Walton Absent: 1 - Safai 240869 [Mayoral Appointment, Public Utilities Commission - Stephen Leveroni] Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for the appointment of Stephen Leveroni to the Public Utilities Commission, for a term ending August 1, 2028. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.112, provides that the Board of Supervisors shall confirm the Mayor's appointment by a majority of the Board of Supervisors. There is no deadline for confirmation and the appointment is not effective until the Board takes action. Transmittal date: September 9, 2024.) Motion No. M24-098 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Stefani, Walton Absent: 1 - Safai ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS See Legislation Introduced below. Appointment of President Pro Tempore At the request of President Peskin, Supervisor Walton assumed the chair at 6:19 p.m. The President resumed the chair 6:24 p.m. City and County of San Francisco Page 867 Printed at 1:34 pm on 11/15/24