# Board of Supervisors Minutes: December 3, 2024 - Meeting date: 2024-12-03 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 27 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/1048/2024-12-03-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1249947&GUID=22059C8A-CB20-4B1C-95E2-EED86A742A71) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City PDF is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 241094: Contract Modification - Hitachi Rail GTS USA Inc. - Advanced Train Control System for Central Subway - Not to Exceed $29,825,385.22 - Pages: 11-12 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: cation - Hitachi Rail GTS USA Inc. - Advanced Train Control System for Central Subway - Not to Exceed $29,825,385.22] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution approving Modification No. 4 to the Agreement for Design Review, Software, Implementation and Testing Services for an Advanced Train Control System (ATCS) for the Central Subway to: 1) acknowledge the contractor’s name change from Thales Transport & Security Inc. to Hitachi Rail GTS USA Inc. (Hitachi); 2) compensate Hitachi $392,992.43 for additional work it performed due to San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) changes to ATCS designs and specifications; 3) compensate Contractor $996,684.59 for 136 days that Contractor’s work was delayed due to lack of access to Central Subway sites; 4) add $705,407.80 to the contract amount to replenish funds SFMTA paid to Hitachi as retention release from Contract 1300, together increasing the contract by $2,095,084.82 for a not to exceed contract amount of $29,825,385.22; and 5) modify the Substantial Completion date to August 30, 2022, and extend the warranty period to August 30, 2025. (Municipal Transportation Agency) (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 578-24 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton ### File 241097: Grant Applications and Agreements - Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. - Bond Round 1 Launch Ready Program - Anticipated Revenue to the City in Excess of $70,000,000 - Pages: 12 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 241097 [Grant Applications and Agreements - Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. - Bond Round 1 Launch Ready Program - Anticipated Revenue to the City in Excess of $70,000,000] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman, Ronen, Peskin, Walton and Chan Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to submit applications for Grant funds to the California Department of Health Care Services, through its contractor Advocates for Human Potential, Inc., under the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Bond Round 1 Launch Ready Program, pursuant to the Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act of 2024, for a term not to exceed 10 years, with anticipated revenue to the City in excess of $70,000,000; to enter into Grant Agreements, if one or more is awarded, including binding arbitration and/or a waiver of claims against the State or its third-party Grant Administrator; and authorizing SFDPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreements that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purpose of the Grant. (Public Health Department) Resolution No. 577-24 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton ### File 241053: Settlement of Lawsuit - Paul Wildes and Reed Sandberg - Pages: 12-13 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 241053 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Paul Wildes and Reed Sandberg] Ordinance authorizing settlement of a lawsuit filed by Paul Wildes and Reed Sandberg against London Breed, José Cisneros, and Carmen Chu, each sued in their official capacities as employees of the City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit was filed on January 29, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-611915; entitled Michael Phillips, et al., v. London Breed, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged violations of California Constitution, article I, Section 7 - Transgender Status Discrimination; California Constitution, article I, Section 7 - Sex Discrimination; California Constitution, article I, Section 7 - Race/Ethnicity Discrimination; the proposed terms of settlement are a payment of $3,250 in attorney’s fees and costs and injunctive relief. (City Attorney) (Supervisors Peskin, Preston, and Walton voted No on First Reading.) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Ronen, Safai - Noes: Peskin, Preston, Walton ### File 240879: Planning Code - 524 and 530 Howard Street - Transit Center District Open Space Impact Fee Waiver for 524 Howard Street, LLC - Pages: 13 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 240879 [Planning Code - 524 and 530 Howard Street - Transit Center District Open Space Impact Fee Waiver for 524 Howard Street, LLC] Sponsor: Dorsey Ordinance amending the Planning Code to waive the Transit Center District Open Space Impact Fee for 524 Howard Street, LLC’s development project at 524 and 530 Howard Street in recognition of the project’s proposed construction of a pedestrian bridge connecting to the Transbay Transit Center’s rooftop park; affirming the Planning Commission’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton ### File 240928: Summary Street Vacation - Portion of Airspace over Natoma Street between First and Second Streets - Pages: 13 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 240928 [Summary Street Vacation - Portion of Airspace over Natoma Street between First and Second Streets] Sponsor: Dorsey Ordinance ordering the summary street vacation of a portion of the airspace above Natoma Street between First and Second Streets and adjacent to the Transbay Transit Center; waiving application of Administrative Code, Chapter 23, to the conveyance of the street vacation area; finding the street vacation area is not necessary for City’s use and is exempt surplus property under the California Surplus Land Act, California Government Code, Sections 54220 et seq.; quitclaiming the City’s interest in the street vacation area to the Transbay Joint Powers Authority; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of the Planning Code, Section 101.1. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton ### File 240948: Liquor License Transfer - 1250 Market Street - AJ's Bar - Pages: 13-14 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 240948 [Liquor License Transfer - 1250 Market Street - AJ's Bar] Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-48 on-sale general public premises liquor license to Club Allure, Inc., doing business as AJ's Bar, located at 1250 Market Street (District 6), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license. (Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee) Resolution No. 585-24 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton ## Extracted text ### [Page 12](https://sfbos.info/documents/1048/2024-12-03-minutes#page-12) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 12/3/2024 241097 [Grant Applications and Agreements - Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. - Bond Round 1 Launch Ready Program - Anticipated Revenue to the City in Excess of $70,000,000] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman, Ronen, Peskin, Walton and Chan Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to submit applications for Grant funds to the California Department of Health Care Services, through its contractor Advocates for Human Potential, Inc., under the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Bond Round 1 Launch Ready Program, pursuant to the Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act of 2024, for a term not to exceed 10 years, with anticipated revenue to the City in excess of $70,000,000; to enter into Grant Agreements, if one or more is awarded, including binding arbitration and/or a waiver of claims against the State or its third-party Grant Administrator; and authorizing SFDPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreements that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purpose of the Grant. (Public Health Department) Resolution No. 577-24 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton Referred Without Recommendation From the Government Audit and Oversight Committee 241053 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Paul Wildes and Reed Sandberg] Ordinance authorizing settlement of a lawsuit filed by Paul Wildes and Reed Sandberg against London Breed, José Cisneros, and Carmen Chu, each sued in their official capacities as employees of the City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit was filed on January 29, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-611915; entitled Michael Phillips, et al., v. London Breed, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged violations of California Constitution, article I, Section 7 - Transgender Status Discrimination; California Constitution, article I, Section 7 - Sex Discrimination; California Constitution, article I, Section 7 - Race/Ethnicity Discrimination; the proposed terms of settlement are a payment of $3,250 in attorney’s fees and costs and injunctive relief. (City Attorney) (Supervisors Peskin, Preston, and Walton voted No on First Reading.) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Ronen, Safai Noes: 3 - Peskin, Preston, Walton City and County of San Francisco Page 1015 Printed at 2:20 pm on 1/13/25 ### [Page 13](https://sfbos.info/documents/1048/2024-12-03-minutes#page-13) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 12/3/2024 Recommendations of the Land Use and Transportation Committee 240879 [Planning Code - 524 and 530 Howard Street - Transit Center District Open Space Impact Fee Waiver for 524 Howard Street, LLC] Sponsor: Dorsey Ordinance amending the Planning Code to waive the Transit Center District Open Space Impact Fee for 524 Howard Street, LLC’s development project at 524 and 530 Howard Street in recognition of the project’s proposed construction of a pedestrian bridge connecting to the Transbay Transit Center’s rooftop park; affirming the Planning Commission’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton 240928 [Summary Street Vacation - Portion of Airspace over Natoma Street between First and Second Streets] Sponsor: Dorsey Ordinance ordering the summary street vacation of a portion of the airspace above Natoma Street between First and Second Streets and adjacent to the Transbay Transit Center; waiving application of Administrative Code, Chapter 23, to the conveyance of the street vacation area; finding the street vacation area is not necessary for City’s use and is exempt surplus property under the California Surplus Land Act, California Government Code, Sections 54220 et seq.; quitclaiming the City’s interest in the street vacation area to the Transbay Joint Powers Authority; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of the Planning Code, Section 101.1. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton Recommendations of the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee President Peskin requested File Nos. 240948 and 240978 be called together. 240948 [Liquor License Transfer - 1250 Market Street - AJ's Bar] Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-48 on-sale general public premises liquor license to Club Allure, Inc., doing business as AJ's Bar, located at 1250 Market Street (District 6), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license. (Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee) Resolution No. 585-24 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton City and County of San Francisco Page 1016 Printed at 2:20 pm on 1/13/25