Board of Supervisors Minutes: March 25, 2025

[Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Island - Acceptance of Sanitary Sewer Pump Stations] Sponsor: Dorsey Ordinance accepting irrevocable offers of public infrastructure associated with the Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Island Project for the Bruton Sanitary Sewer Pump Station on Bruton Street and the Cravath Sanitary Sewer Pump Station on Cravath Street, both on Treasure Island; and the Macalla Sanitary Sewer Pump Station on Macalla Road and the North Gate Sanitary Sewer Pump Station on North Gate Road, both on Yerba Buena Island; dedicating this infrastructure to public use; designating it for utility purposes; accepting the public infrastructure for City maintenance and liability; approving a grant deed for the Macalla Pump Station; adopting findings 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; accepting a Public Works Order recommending various actions in regard to the public infrastructure; and authorizing official acts, as defined herein, in connection with this Ordinance. Ordinance No. 046-25 FINALLY PASSED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill

Excused: Sauter, Walton

250001 [Business and Tax Regulations Code - Empty Homes Tax Suspension Pending Litigation] Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to suspend the Empty Homes Tax pending a final decision in Eric Debbane, et al. v. City & County of San Francisco, et al., San Francisco Superior Court Case No. CGC-23-604600, retroactive to January 1, 2024, and to reinstate that tax so that the tax first applies in the tax year immediately following the calendar year of that final decision. (Treasurer-Tax Collector) (In accordance with Section 2961 of Article 29A of the Business and Tax Regulations Code, passage of this ordinance by the Board of Supervisors requires an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Board of Supervisors.) (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisors Fielder and Walton voted No on First Reading.) Ordinance No. 041-25 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill

Noes: Fielder

Excused: Sauter, Walton

250097 [Appropriation - State and Federal Revenues - Human Services Agency - CalWORKs Housing Support Program - $4,956,133 - FY2024-2025] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman Ordinance appropriating $4,956,133 of State and Federal Revenues to the Human Services Agency for direct client assistance, rental subsidies, and services through the CalWORKS Housing Support Program in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025; this Ordinance requires a two-thirds vote of all members of the Board of Supervisors pursuant to Charter, Section 9.113(c). (Pursuant to Charter, Section 9.113(c), this matter shall require a vote of two-thirds (8 votes) of all members of the Board of Supervisors to approve such appropriation ordinance for passage.) (Fiscal Impact) Ordinance No. 045-25 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill

Excused: Sauter, Walton

250048 [Findings of Fiscal Feasibility - Marina Improvement and Remediation] Sponsor: Sherrill Resolution adopting findings that the Marina Improvement and Remediation Project is fiscally feasible and responsible under Administrative Code, Chapter 29. (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 119-25 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill

Excused: Sauter, Walton

250144 [Accept and Expend In-Kind Gift - Consulting Services - Various Providers - Valued at $337,920] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office, through the Mayor’s Office of Innovation, to accept in-kind gifts of consulting services from ZS Associates valued at $168,960 and Adobe valued at $168,960 for a total value of $337,920 from February 26, 2025, through June 13, 2025, in connection with the Civic Bridge Program; and to authorize the Mayor’s Office of Innovation to enter into amendments or modifications to the donor agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the donor agreement or this Resolution. Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution No. 120-25 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill

Excused: Sauter, Walton

250163 [California Constitution Appropriations Limit for FY2024-2025] Resolution establishing the appropriations limit established at $11,752,763,337 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025, pursuant to California Constitution, Article XIII B, due to the addition of local non-residential new construction and the percent change in population within the San Francisco Metropolitan Area from the previous year for the purpose of computation of its Appropriations Limit. (Controller) (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 123-25 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill

Excused: Sauter, Walton

250164 [California Constitution Appropriations Limit (Gann Limit) - Special Tax Districts and Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing Districts - FY2024-2025] Resolution establishing the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025, pursuant to California Constitution, Article XIII B (Gann Limit), for Special Tax Districts and Infrastructure Revitalization and Financing Districts, and determining other matters in connection therewith, as defined herein. (Controller) (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 124-25 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill

Excused: Sauter, Walton

250183 [Improvement Area No. 1 (Pier 1) of Special Tax District No. 2009-1 Delinquent Special Tax Payment; Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims] Resolution accepting payment of delinquent special taxes in Improvement Area No. 1 of City and County of San Francisco Special Tax District No. 2009-1 (San Francisco Sustainable Financing) from AMB Pier One, LLC, approving Settlement Agreement and Release of Claims, and providing for other matters related thereto, as defined herein. (Controller) Resolution No. 125-25 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill

Excused: Sauter, Walton

250196 [General Obligation Bonds - San Francisco Unified School District, Election of 2024, Series A - Not to Exceed $160,000,000] Sponsor: Chan Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale from time to time of bonds of the San Francisco Unified School District; prescribing the terms of sale of not to exceed $160,000,000 of said General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2024, Series A; authorizing sale of said General Obligation Bonds by negotiated sale and approving the form of bond purchase agreement; approving the forms of one or more paying agent agreements; and authorizing the execution of necessary documents and certificates relating to such bonds. (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 127-25 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill

Excused: Sauter, Walton

250151 [Liquor License Transfer - 1266 9th Avenue - Luke's Local] Resolution determining that the person-to-person, premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to LUKE'S LOCAL, INC., doing business as Luke's Local, located at 1266 9th Avenue (District 7), 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 a condition on the issuance of the license. (Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee) Resolution No. 121-25 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill

Excused: Sauter, Walton

250197 [Urging Implementation of Drug Market Intervention (DMI) Strategy in San Francisco] Sponsors: Mahmood; Dorsey, Mandelman, Sherrill, Engardio and Sauter Resolution urging the implementation of a comprehensive drug market intervention (DMI) strategy to address San Francisco’s Fentanyl Crisis. Supervisor Mahmood, seconded by Supervisor Dorsey, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE, on Page 2, Lines 8-10, by adding 'to enhance coordination among the San Francisco Police Department, San Francisco District Attorney's Office, San Francisco Sheriff's Department, Department of Public Works, and the Department of Emergency Management', and Line 14, by adding 'and illegal vending markets,'; and on Page 3, Line 12, by striking ' expanding DMACC operations,'. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill

Excused: Sauter, Walton

Resolution No. 128-25 ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill

Noes: Chan, Fielder

Excused: Sauter, Walton

250204 [Mayoral Reappointment, Successor Agency Commission (Commonly known as the Commission on Community Investment and Infrastructure) - Carolyn Ransom-Scott] Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for reappointment of Carolyn Ransom-Scott to the Successor Agency Commission (commonly known as the Commission on Community Investment and Infrastructure), term ending November 3, 2028. (Clerk of the Board) (Ordinance No. 215-12, Section 6(b), provides that this member shall be appointed by the Mayor and subject to confirmation by the 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: February 28, 2025) Motion No. M25-025 APPROVED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill

Excused: Sauter, Walton

250205 [Mayoral Appointment, Successor Agency Commission (Commonly known as the Commission on Community Investment and Infrastructure) - Earl Shaddix] Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Earl Shaddix to the Successor Agency Commission (commonly known as the Commission on Community Investment and Infrastructure), term ending November 3, 2028. (Clerk of the Board) (Ordinance No. 215-12, Section 6(b), provides that this member shall be appointed by the Mayor and subject to confirmation by the 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: February 28, 2025) Motion No. M25-026 APPROVED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill

Excused: Sauter, Walton

250206 [Mayoral Appointment, Successor Agency Commission (Commonly known as the Commission on Community Investment and Infrastructure) - Mark Miller] Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Mark Miller to the Successor Agency Commission (commonly known as the Commission on Community Investment and Infrastructure), term ending November 3, 2026. (Clerk of the Board) (Ordinance No. 215-12, Section 6(b), provides that this member shall be appointed by the Mayor and subject to confirmation by the 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: February 28, 2025) Motion No. M25-027 APPROVED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill

Excused: Sauter, Walton

ice facility use (d.b.a. Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area) that will include an outdoor activity area within the NCT-3 (Moderate Scale Neighborhood Commercial Transit District) Zoning District, Third Street Alcohol Special Use District, and a 65-J Height and Bulk District. (District 10) (Appellant: Bivett Brackett, Founder of Big Black Brunch) (Filed February 10, 2025) (Clerk of the Board) President Mandelman opened the public hearing and Supervisor Dorsey indicated he would be making a motion, on behalf of Supervisor Walton who is excused for this meeting, to continue this hearing and its associated Motions to a later date. The President then inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Committee of the Whole relating to the continuance of the appeal of a conditional use authorization approval for the proposed project at 4100-3rd Street (File Nos. 250174, 250175, 250176, and 250177). There were no speakers. The President declared public comment on the continuance closed. Supervisor Dorsey, seconded by Supervisor Chen, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED OPEN to the Board of Supervisors meeting of April 8, 2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill

Excused: Sauter, Walton

250175 [Approving Conditional Use Authorization - 4100-3rd Street] Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 21669, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2024-008292CUA, for a proposed project located at 4100-3rd Street; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Dorsey, seconded by Supervisor Chen, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of April 8, 2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill

Excused: Sauter, Walton

250176 [Disapproving Conditional Use Authorization - 4100-3rd Street] Motion disapproving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 21669, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2024-008292CUA, for a proposed project at 4100-3rd Street. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.105, and Planning Code, Section 308.1(d), provides that the Board of Supervisors may disapprove the decision of the Planning Commission by a vote of not less than two-thirds (8 votes) of the members of the Board.) Supervisor Dorsey, seconded by Supervisor Chen, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of April 8, 2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill

Excused: Sauter, Walton

250177 [Preparation of Findings Related to Conditional Use Authorization - 4100-3rd Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings in support of the Board of Supervisors' disapproval of the proposed Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2024-008292CUA, for a proposed project at 4100-3rd Street. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Dorsey, seconded by Supervisor Chen, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of April 8, 2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill

Excused: Sauter, Walton

250160 [Settlement of Grievance - International Union of Operating Engineers Stationary Engineers, Local 39 - $1,022,500] Resolution approving the settlement of the grievance by the International Union of Operating Engineers Stationary Engineers, Local 39 (“the Union”) against the City and County of San Francisco (“the City”) for $1,022,500; the grievance was filed on March 21, 2022; the grievance involves an employment dispute under the City’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Union. (City Attorney) Resolution No. 122-25 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill

Excused: Sauter, Walton

250195 [Temporary Shelter and Homeless Services - Behested Payment Waiver] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman Resolution authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to solicit donations from various private entities and organizations to support the expansion of temporary shelter and other homeless services to support people experiencing homelessness, notwithstanding the Behested Payment Ordinance. Resolution No. 126-25 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill

Excused: Sauter, Walton

250239 [Amending the Rules of Order - Board of Supervisors Parental Leave Policy] Sponsors: Melgar; Sauter, Mandelman, Engardio, Walton, Mahmood, Fielder and Sherrill Motion amending the Board of Supervisors' Rules of Order by adding a new Rule 5.22.1 (Member Participation During Parental Leave); and adopting a parental leave policy for the Board of Supervisors. (Pursuant to Board Rule 3.26.1, an amendment to the Board of Supervisors’ Rules of Order shall be adopted by the affirmative vote of two-thirds (8 votes) of the Board of Supervisors.) Motion No. M25-028 APPROVED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill

Excused: Sauter, Walton

250256 [Appointment, Bicycle Advisory Committee - Timothy Marcus] Motion appointing Timothy Marcus, term ending November 19, 2026, to the Bicycle Advisory Committee (District 4). (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M25-031 APPROVED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sherrill

Excused: Sauter, Walton