Board of Supervisors Minutes: January 8, 2025

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - 2:00 PM Legislative Chamber, Room 250 City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA 94102-4689 Inaugural Meeting RAFAEL MANDELMAN, PRESIDENT CONNIE CHAN, CHYANNE CHEN, MATT DORSEY, JOEL ENGARDIO, JACKIE FIELDER, BILAL MAHMOOD, MYRNA MELGAR, DANNY SAUTER, STEPHEN SHERRILL, SHAMANN WALTON Angela Calvillo, Clerk of the Board BOARD COMMITTEES Committee Membership Meeting Days Budget and Appropriations Committee Wednesday Supervisors Chan, Mandelman, Melgar, Walton 1:30 PM Budget and Finance Committee Wednesday Supervisors Chan, Mandelman, Melgar 10:00 AM Government Audit and Oversight Committee 1st and 3rd Thursday Supervisors Chan 10:00 AM Land Use and Transportation Committee Monday Supervisors Melgar 1:30 PM Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee 2nd and 4th Thursday Supervisors Dorsey, Engardio 10:00 AM Rules Committee Monday Supervisors Walton 10:00 AM First-named Supervisor is Chair, Second-named Supervisor is Vice-Chair of the Committee. Volume 120 Number 1

Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 1/8/2025 Members Present: Connie Chan, Chyanne Chen, Matt Dorsey, Joel Engardio, Jackie Fielder, Bilal Mahmood, Rafael Mandelman, Myrna Melgar, Danny Sauter, Stephen Sherrill, and Shamann Walton The Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco met for the inaugural meeting on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, with Angela Calvillo, Clerk of the Board, calling the meeting to order. Clerk Calvillo called the meeting to order at 2:09 p.m. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG On the call of the roll, Supervisors Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, and Walton were noted present. All Members of the Board were present. Clerk Calvillo led the Members of the Board and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, pursuant to Board Rule 4.9. COMMUNICATION OF THE CREDENTIALS Clerk Calvillo reported that she was in receipt of a communication from the Department of Elections, certifying the candidates for the Office of the Members of the Board of Supervisors who received a majority of votes cast at the election held on November 5, 2024, and have been declared elected to that office, namely: District 1 - Connie Chan District 3 - Danny Sauter District 5 - Bilal Mahmood District 7 - Myrna Melgar District 9 - Jackie Fielder District 11 - Chyanne Chen Clerk Calvillo informed the Board Members that she had received a communication from the Controller confirming that certification of surety bond requirements were established for all newly elected and appointed Board Members, pursuant to Administrative Code, Article IX, Section 16.122(a)(e). Finally, Clerk Calvillo stated that today’s meeting started at 2:00 p.m. to allow the Members of the Board to attend the Mayor’s Inauguration. As of 12:00 noon on January 8, 2025, there were no vacancies in the District offices as each newly elected and appointed Members of the Board were sworn in prior to 12:00 noon today and the Oaths recorded by County Clerk, Diane Rea. All three branches of coequal government have been invited to today’s Inaugural Meeting to highlight the respect and value of this system of government established in the United States Constitution. These three forces continue to work together, in unity, to address the many challenges facing San Francisco. City and County of San Francisco Page 1 Printed at 12:39 pm on 2/10/25

Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 1/8/2025 ADMINISTRATION OF THE CEREMONIAL OATH OF OFFICE Clerk Calvillo introduced the Honorable Presiding Judge Rochelle C. East, Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco. Presiding Judge East requested the newly elected and appointed Members of the Board to stand; whereupon Presiding Judge East administered the Oath of Office. NOMINATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Clerk Calvillo provided the nominating principles, as follows: - Members may nominate one person, either themselves or another Member; - Nominees state on the record if they accept the nomination; - Nominees do not need to vacate the Chamber; - Nominees may withdraw their own nomination without a second at any time; - At completion of nominations, the nominations will be closed; - Members may vote for themselves; - The Board may adopt a motion to reopen nominations with a majority vote; and - If nominations are reopened, those Members who have not nominated may do so or a Member may withdraw their previous nomination and nominate a different Member. Supervisor Dorsey nominated Supervisor Mandelman. Supervisor Chan expressed her support for the nomination of Supervisor Mandelman. Clerk Calvillo inquired if there were any further nominations. There being no response, the nominations for the Office of the President of the Board of Supervisors were then closed. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT Thierry Fill; shared various concerns regarding the election of the President. Lea McGeever; expressed opposition to Supervisor Mandelman for President of the Board. Steven; congratulated the newly elected and appointed Members of the Board. Mabel Tang; congratulated the newly elected and appointed Members of the Board. Coretta Louie; congratulated the newly elected and appointed Members of the Board. Speaker; expressed support of Supervisor Mandelman for President of the Board. Barbara Skinner; congratulated the newly elected and appointed Members of the Board. Beverly Upton; congratulated the newly elected and appointed Members of the Board. Speaker; expressed support of Supervisor Mandelman for President of the Board. Gloria Berry; expressed concerns regarding overdose statistics, housing and food security. City and County of San Francisco Page 2 Printed at 12:39 pm on 2/10/25

Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 1/8/2025 ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Supervisor Mandelman accepted the nomination. Clerk Calvillo provided the principles for the election of the President of the Board of Supervisors, as follows: - Voting occurs in alphabetical order; - There are no abstentions or passes; - When called upon, Members vote by stating the name of their preference from among the nominees; - The first nominee to receive a majority vote will be the President of the Board; - The nominee with the least number of votes is not obligated to withdraw their name nor will they be automatically withdrawn from the ballot; - If no nominee received a majority of the votes, they will proceed to the next round of voting; and - If nominations are reopened, those Members who have not nominated may do so or a Member may withdraw their previous nomination and nominate a different Member. The roll was called on the nomination of Supervisor Mandelman. ROUND 1 - Vote to select the President of the Board of Supervisors among the names in nomination were declared, as follows: Mandelman: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton President Mandelman received a majority of the votes in Round 1 and requested the honor of having Supervisors Dorsey and Chan escort him to the dais as he assumed the chair. PRESIDENT RAFAEL MANDELMAN ASSUMED THE CHAIR President Mandelman presented the ancestral homeland acknowledgement of the Ramaytush Ohlone, who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula, pursuant to Board Rule 4.7.1. President Mandelman called for a moment of silence to acknowledge the passing of the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter. President Mandelman recessed the meeting at 2:35 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 2:48 p.m. REMARKS FROM THE MAYOR OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, THE HONORABLE DANIEL LURIE Mayor Daniel Lurie congratulated all of the newly elected and appointed Members of the Board of Supervisors and stated he looked forward to working with all eleven Members. City and County of San Francisco Page 3 Printed at 12:39 pm on 2/10/25

Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 1/8/2025 REMARKS BY THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS President Mandelman called on each of the elected, appointed, and continuing Members of the Board of Supervisors and afforded each an opportunity for brief remarks and introduction of family members and guests in attendance. REMARKS BY THE HONORABLE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS President Mandelman thanked the Members of the Board and the constituents of San Francisco for placing their trust in him and putting him in office. President Mandelman then provided his vision and hope for San Francisco and further thanked his staff and City departments heads. LEGISLATION INTRODUCED Introduced by a Supervisor or the Mayor Pursuant to Charter, Section 2.105, an Ordinance or Resolution may be introduced before the Board of Supervisors by a Member of the Board, a Committee of the Board, or the Mayor and shall be referred to and reported upon by an appropriate Committee of the Board. RESOLUTIONS 250022 [Accept and Expend Grant - Federal Emergency Management Agency - California Office of Emergency Services - Pier 94/96 Seismic Improvements Project - $2,700,000] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman Resolution authorizing the Port of San Francisco to accept and expend a grant award in the amount of $2,700,000 from the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant Program through the California Office of Emergency Services for the Pier 94/96 Seismic Improvement Project for the period of January 31, 2025, through August 4, 2027. (Port) (Fiscal Impact; No Budget and Legislative Analyst Report) 01/08/25; RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Board of Supervisors. City and County of San Francisco Page 4 Printed at 12:39 pm on 2/10/25

Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 1/8/2025 250023 [Accept and Expend Grant - Federal Emergency Management Agency - California Office of Emergency Services - Engineering with Nature Working Group - $159,900] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman Resolution authorizing the Port of San Francisco to accept and expend a grant award in the amount of $159,900 from the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program through the California Office of Emergency Services to establish an Engineering with Nature Working Group for the period of January 31, 2025, through March 12, 2027. (Port) 01/08/25; RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Board of Supervisors. 250025 [Accept and Expend Grant - Retroactive - United States Department of Energy - Building Performance Standard: Adoption, Enforcement and Equitable Support, and Preparation for Regional Adoption - $19,994,217] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of the Environment (“Environment Department”) to accept and expend a grant award of $19,994,217 for the period from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2033, from the United States Department of Energy, Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) for the development, adoption, and enforcement of standards to reduce energy use and carbon emissions from large existing buildings in San Francisco and Berkeley, provide supporting outreach in partnership with community-based organizations, and target and deliver technical assistance to disadvantaged communities; retroactively approving the grant agreement pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(a); and retroactively authorizing the Director of the Environment Department to enter into amendments or modifications to the grant agreement that are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the grant agreement or this Resolution. (Environment) 01/08/25; RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Board of Supervisors. 250026 [Accept and Expend Grant - United States Department of Energy - Clean Cities and Communities Energy and Environmental Justice Initiative - Community Engagement Liaison Cohort 2 - $284,800] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman Resolution authorizing the Department of the Environment (“Environment Department”) to accept and expend a grant award of up to $284,800 for the period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027, from the United States Department of Energy, to hire a new Community Engagement Liaison (CEL) position for two years to support energy and environmental justice (EEJ) work for the San Francisco Clean Cities Coalition and Clean Transportation program; and authorizing the Director of the Environment Department to execute the grant agreement and enter into amendments or modifications to the grant agreement that are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the grant agreement and/or this Resolution. (Environment) 01/08/25; RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Board of Supervisors. City and County of San Francisco Page 5 Printed at 12:39 pm on 2/10/25

Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 1/8/2025 250028 [Accept and Expend Grant - United States Department of Education - California Department of Rehabilitation - State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program - $791,433] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $791,433 from the United States Department of Education through the California Department of Rehabilitation for participation in a program, entitled “State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program,” for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. (Public Health Department) (Fiscal Impact; No Budget and Legislative Analyst Report) 01/08/25; RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Board of Supervisors. 250030 [Accept and Expend Grant - United States Department of Transportation - Boosting Charging by 30% for San Francisco Residents - $14,996,876] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman Resolution authorizing the Department of the Environment (“Environment Department”) to accept and expend a grant award of $14,996,876 for an anticipated term of up to eight years beginning in the first half of calendar year 2025, from the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration for the development and deployment of up to 300 electric vehicle charging stations in San Francisco, for related outreach and education, and for evaluation of the project as submitted in the application, entitled “Boosting Charging by 30% for San Francisco Residents”; and delegating authority under Charter, Section 9.118(a), to the Director of the San Francisco Environment Department to approve a grant agreement between the City, acting by and through the Environment Department, and the Department of Transportation, for an anticipated term of up to eight years beginning in the first half of calendar year 2025, from February 1, 2025, through January 31, 2032, and for a total not to exceed amount of $14,996,876. (Environment) (Fiscal Impact; No Budget and Legislative Analyst Report) 01/08/25; RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Board of Supervisors. 250032 [Accept and Expend Grant - Retroactive - The California Department of Health Care Services - CalAIM JI PATH Round 2 Funding - San Francisco - $223,673] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Human Services to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $56,131 for a new total amount of $223,673 from the California Department of Health Care Services for participation in the statewide program entitled “CalAIM JI PATH Round 2 Funding - San Francisco,” for the period of May 26, 2023, through October 31, 2024. (Human Services Agency) 01/08/25; RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Board of Supervisors. City and County of San Francisco Page 6 Printed at 12:39 pm on 2/10/25

Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 1/8/2025 250033 [Accept and Expend Grant - Metropolitan Transportation Commission - Visitacion Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvement Project - $750,000] Sponsors: Mayor; Walton and Mandelman Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department (RPD) to accept and expend grant funds in the amount of $750,000 from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for the Visitacion Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project for a grant performance period from Grant contract execution through August 30, 2029; approving the Grant contract with MTC that requires RPD to operate and maintain the project for a period of 20-years, commencing upon project completion, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b); and authorizing the RPD General Manager to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Grant contract or this Resolution. (Recreation and Park Department) 01/08/25; RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Board of Supervisors. 250035 [Accept and Expend Grant - United States Department of Transportation - Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity Program - $20,000,000] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman Resolution authorizing San Francisco Public Works to accept and expend a $20,000,000 grant award from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Program of the United States Department of Transportation to fund the Bayview Connections: Phase 1 Harney Way Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Cycletrack Project, which includes transit and active transportation improvements such as roadway widening, dedicated Bus Rapid Transit lanes, protected cycle tracks, and pedestrian infrastructure; approving the grant agreement pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(a); effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 3031; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Public Works) 01/08/25; RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Board of Supervisors. MOTION 250037 [Committee of the Whole - Accept and Expend Resolutions for Federal Grants - January 14, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.] Sponsor: Mandelman Motion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on January 14, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing to consider 15 urgent accept and expend resolutions, authorizing the Port of San Francisco, Department of Public Works, Department of Environment, Department of Public Health, Recreation and Park Department, and the Human Services Agency, contingent on approval, accept, and expend grant awards from agencies of the federal government in various amounts and for a variety of purposes and projects; and calling from the Budget and Finance Committee Board File Nos. 241131, 241174, 241217, 241216, 241176, and 241199 to the Committee of the Whole for consideration on January 14, 2025. 01/08/25; RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Board of Supervisors. City and County of San Francisco Page 7 Printed at 12:39 pm on 2/10/25

Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 1/8/2025 REQUEST FOR HEARING 250038 [Committee of the Whole - Accept and Expend Resolutions for Federal Grants - January 14, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.] Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole, on January 14, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. to hold a public hearing to consider 15 urgent accept and expend resolutions, authorizing the Port of San Francisco, Department of Public Works, Department of Environment, Department of Public Health, Recreation and Park Department, and the Human Services Agency, contingent on approval, to accept, and expend grant awards from agencies of the federal government in various amounts and for a variety of purposes and projects; scheduled pending approval of the Motion contained in File No. 250037, to be considered on January 14, 2025. (Clerk of the Board) 01/08/25; RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED to Board of Supervisors. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Board adjourned at the hour of 3:42 p.m. N.B. The Minutes of this meeting set forth all actions taken by the Board of Supervisors on the matters stated, but not necessarily the chronological sequence in which the matters were taken up. Approved by the Board of Supervisors on February 11, 2025. Angela Calvillo, Clerk of the Board City and County of San Francisco Page 8 Printed at 12:39 pm on 2/10/25