# Board of Supervisors Minutes: October 15, 2024 - Meeting date: 2024-10-15 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 14 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/1038/2024-10-15-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1234820&GUID=7718C596-5639-4813-8636-05E8378A6185) > 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: 4-5 - Vote 1: final-passage, likely final - 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. President Peskin opened public comment and inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board relating to File No. 240845. Amina Rubio; spoke in support of the proposed legislation. Lea McGeever; spoke on various concerns relating to the proposed legislation. The President declared public comment closed. Ordinance No. 247-24 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton - Excused: Stefani ### File 240880: Administrative Code - New Construction Exemption from Rent Control - Pages: 5-6 - Vote 1: final-passage, likely final - Action: 240880 [Administrative Code - New Construction Exemption from Rent Control] Sponsors: Peskin; Preston, Chan, Ronen and Walton Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide that newly constructed dwelling units that first received a certificate of occupancy between June 14, 1979, and June 13, 1994, shall be generally subject to rent control, to the extent authorized by a future modification or repeal of the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act; and making certain changes to clarify existing law regarding rent control exemptions under Costa-Hawkins. President Peskin opened public comment and inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board relating to File No. 240880. Sarah “Fred” Sherburn-Zimmer; Keane Chukwuneta; Theresa Imperial; Amina Rubio; Lea McGeever; PJ Eugenio; Ramon Bonifacio; Mitchell Omerberg; spoke in support of the proposed legislation. Richard Peterson; spoke in opposition to the proposed legislation. The President declared public comment closed. Ordinance No. 248-24 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton - Excused: Stefani ### File 240700: Administrative Code - Clarifying Duties of Office of Victim and Witness Rights (OVWR); Moving Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention to OVWR - Pages: 6 - Vote 1: final-passage, likely final - Action: vention to OVWR] Sponsors: Stefani; Ronen, Peskin, Melgar, Mandelman, Preston, Safai and Engardio Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide for the confidentiality of client information received by the Office of Victim and Witness Rights (“OVWR”); establish and clarify the responsibilities of OVWR; move the Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention (“SHARP”) from the Human Rights Commission to OVWR, and require SHARP to offer trauma-informed assistance to victims in navigating City processes, including by supporting victims in non-custodial law enforcement interviews, provided a SHARP employee’s presence does not obstruct a police investigation or interfere with the District Attorney’s investigative or prosecutorial function. Supervisor Engardio requested to be added as a co-sponsor. President Peskin opened public comment and inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board relating to File No. 240700. Joy Zhan; spoke in support of the proposed legislation. Lea McGeever; spoke in opposition to the proposed legislation. The President declared public comment closed. Ordinance No. 249-24 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton - Excused: Stefani ## Extracted text ### [Page 5](https://sfbos.info/documents/1038/2024-10-15-minutes#page-5) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 10/15/2024 240880 [Administrative Code - New Construction Exemption from Rent Control] Sponsors: Peskin; Preston, Chan, Ronen and Walton Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide that newly constructed dwelling units that first received a certificate of occupancy between June 14, 1979, and June 13, 1994, shall be generally subject to rent control, to the extent authorized by a future modification or repeal of the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act; and making certain changes to clarify existing law regarding rent control exemptions under Costa-Hawkins. President Peskin opened public comment and inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board relating to File No. 240880. Sarah “Fred” Sherburn-Zimmer; Keane Chukwuneta; Theresa Imperial; Amina Rubio; Lea McGeever; PJ Eugenio; Ramon Bonifacio; Mitchell Omerberg; spoke in support of the proposed legislation. Richard Peterson; spoke in opposition to the proposed legislation. The President declared public comment closed. Ordinance No. 248-24 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton Excused: 1 - Stefani City and County of San Francisco Page 888 Printed at 1:44 pm on 11/15/24 ### [Page 6](https://sfbos.info/documents/1038/2024-10-15-minutes#page-6) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 10/15/2024 Recommendation of the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee 240700 [Administrative Code - Clarifying Duties of Office of Victim and Witness Rights (OVWR); Moving Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention to OVWR] Sponsors: Stefani; Ronen, Peskin, Melgar, Mandelman, Preston, Safai and Engardio Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide for the confidentiality of client information received by the Office of Victim and Witness Rights (“OVWR”); establish and clarify the responsibilities of OVWR; move the Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention (“SHARP”) from the Human Rights Commission to OVWR, and require SHARP to offer trauma-informed assistance to victims in navigating City processes, including by supporting victims in non-custodial law enforcement interviews, provided a SHARP employee’s presence does not obstruct a police investigation or interfere with the District Attorney’s investigative or prosecutorial function. Supervisor Engardio requested to be added as a co-sponsor. President Peskin opened public comment and inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board relating to File No. 240700. Joy Zhan; spoke in support of the proposed legislation. Lea McGeever; spoke in opposition to the proposed legislation. The President declared public comment closed. Ordinance No. 249-24 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton Excused: 1 - Stefani ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS See Legislation Introduced below. City and County of San Francisco Page 889 Printed at 1:44 pm on 11/15/24