# Board of Supervisors Minutes: July 22, 2025 - Meeting date: 2025-07-22 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 39 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/1102/2025-07-22-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1327849&GUID=34872B02-D6B1-4954-B06E-21C883EFF4A2) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City PDF is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 250670: Settlement of Lawsuit - Jada Navaeh Williams - $80,000 - Pages: 27-28 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 250670 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Jada Navaeh Williams - $80,000] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Jada Navaeh Williams against the City and County of San Francisco for $80,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 24, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-614172; entitled Jada Navaeh Williams v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an alleged personal injury from a vehicle collision involving officers from the San Francisco Police Department. (City Attorney) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton ### File 250693: Settlement of Lawsuit - Michael Rivas, German Rivas, Lilian Rivas, Heba Williams, Paul Williams, Eul Hyun Youn, Jeremy Jacquot, Stanley Chow, and Herold Hong - $650,000 - Pages: 28 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: of San Francisco for $650,000; the lawsuit was filed on July 28, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-607963; entitled Michael Rivas, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged property damage to four homes (located at 770, 780, 790, and 800 Le Conte Avenue in San Francisco) from flooding on December 31, 2022; other material terms of the settlement are 1) Plaintiffs agree that the v-ditch and related drainage facilities at issue in the lawsuit are not a public project, public work, or public improvement; 2) Plaintiffs agree that they are obligated to keep the portions of the v-ditch and related drainage facilities located on their respective properties free of debris and obstruction, and the City agrees that it is obligated to keep the portion of the v-ditch located on City property free of debris and obstruction; 3) Plaintiffs agree to sign and notarize a declaration containing the agreements described in Items 1) and 2), which will be in the form of a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants and recorded against title to their properties and will run with the land. (City Attorney) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton ### File 250694: Settlement of Lawsuit - Sherrell Whitfield - $50,000 - Pages: 28 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 250694 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Sherrell Whitfield - $50,000] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Sherrell Whitfield against the City and County of San Francisco for $50,000; the lawsuit was filed on February 16, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-598212; entitled Sherrell Whitfield v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves an alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk. (City Attorney) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton ### File 250695: Settlement of Lawsuit - 2121 Pine Street SF, LLC, et al. - $300,000 - Pages: 28-29 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 250695 [Settlement of Lawsuit - 2121 Pine Street SF, LLC, et al. - $300,000] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by 2121 Pine Street SF, LLC, et al. against the City and County of San Francisco for $300,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 11, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-611594; entitled 2121 Pine Street SF, LLC, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves a claim for refund of transfer taxes, penalties, and interest. (City Attorney) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton ### File 250284: Planning, Building Codes - Noncomplying, Unpermitted, and Accessory Structures - Pages: 29 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 250284 [Planning, Building Codes - Noncomplying, Unpermitted, and Accessory Structures] Sponsor: Engardio Ordinance amending the Planning Code to provide conditions for repair and relocation of existing noncomplying structures within required yards, grant unpermitted residential structures within yards that were constructed before 2003 noncomplying status, and allow accessory structures up to 10 feet in height and 120 square feet within required yards; amending the Building Code to exempt accessory structures up to 120 square feet from building permits; affirming the Planning Department’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 welfare under Planning Code, Section 302. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton ### File 250681: Administrative Code - Employee Donations to San Francisco Firefighter and EMS Behavioral Health Foundation - Pages: 29 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 250681 [Administrative Code - Employee Donations to San Francisco Firefighter and EMS Behavioral Health Foundation] Sponsors: Mandelman; Sherrill, Walton, Chan and Chen Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to add the San Francisco Firefighter and EMS Behavioral Health Foundation to the list of organizations to which City officers and employees may make donations by payroll deduction. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton ### File 250699: Administrative Code - Real Time Investigation Center - Waiving Solicitation Requirements For Procurements Using Gift Funds From San Francisco Police Community Foundation - Pages: 29-30 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 250699 [Administrative Code - Real Time Investigation Center - Waiving Solicitation Requirements For Procurements Using Gift Funds From San Francisco Police Community Foundation] Sponsors: Mayor; Engardio, Dorsey and Sherrill Ordinance waiving the competitive solicitation requirements under Chapters 14B and 21 of the Administrative Code for the Police Department’s procurement of equipment, technology, and services to support the Department’s Real Time Investigation Center, using gift funds received from the San Francisco Police Community Foundation. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill - Noes: Walton ## Extracted text ### [Page 28](https://sfbos.info/documents/1102/2025-07-22-minutes#page-28) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 7/22/2025 250693 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Michael Rivas, German Rivas, Lilian Rivas, Heba Williams, Paul Williams, Eul Hyun Youn, Jeremy Jacquot, Stanley Chow, and Herold Hong - $650,000] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Michael Rivas, German Rivas, Lilian Rivas, Heba Williams, Paul Williams, Eul Hyun Youn, Jeremy Jacquot, Stanley Chow, and Herold Hong against the City and County of San Francisco for $650,000; the lawsuit was filed on July 28, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-607963; entitled Michael Rivas, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged property damage to four homes (located at 770, 780, 790, and 800 Le Conte Avenue in San Francisco) from flooding on December 31, 2022; other material terms of the settlement are 1) Plaintiffs agree that the v-ditch and related drainage facilities at issue in the lawsuit are not a public project, public work, or public improvement; 2) Plaintiffs agree that they are obligated to keep the portions of the v-ditch and related drainage facilities located on their respective properties free of debris and obstruction, and the City agrees that it is obligated to keep the portion of the v-ditch located on City property free of debris and obstruction; 3) Plaintiffs agree to sign and notarize a declaration containing the agreements described in Items 1) and 2), which will be in the form of a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants and recorded against title to their properties and will run with the land. (City Attorney) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton 250694 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Sherrell Whitfield - $50,000] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Sherrell Whitfield against the City and County of San Francisco for $50,000; the lawsuit was filed on February 16, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-598212; entitled Sherrell Whitfield v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves an alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk. (City Attorney) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton 250695 [Settlement of Lawsuit - 2121 Pine Street SF, LLC, et al. - $300,000] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by 2121 Pine Street SF, LLC, et al. against the City and County of San Francisco for $300,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 11, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-611594; entitled 2121 Pine Street SF, LLC, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves a claim for refund of transfer taxes, penalties, and interest. (City Attorney) PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton City and County of San Francisco Page 665 Printed at 6:06 pm on 9/3/25 ### [Page 29](https://sfbos.info/documents/1102/2025-07-22-minutes#page-29) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 7/22/2025 Recommendation of the Land Use and Transportation Committee 250284 [Planning, Building Codes - Noncomplying, Unpermitted, and Accessory Structures] Sponsor: Engardio Ordinance amending the Planning Code to provide conditions for repair and relocation of existing noncomplying structures within required yards, grant unpermitted residential structures within yards that were constructed before 2003 noncomplying status, and allow accessory structures up to 10 feet in height and 120 square feet within required yards; amending the Building Code to exempt accessory structures up to 120 square feet from building permits; affirming the Planning Department’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 welfare under Planning Code, Section 302. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton Recommendation of the Rules Committee 250681 [Administrative Code - Employee Donations to San Francisco Firefighter and EMS Behavioral Health Foundation] Sponsors: Mandelman; Sherrill, Walton, Chan and Chen Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to add the San Francisco Firefighter and EMS Behavioral Health Foundation to the list of organizations to which City officers and employees may make donations by payroll deduction. PASSED, ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, Walton Referred Without Recommendation From the Rules Committee 250699 [Administrative Code - Real Time Investigation Center - Waiving Solicitation Requirements For Procurements Using Gift Funds From San Francisco Police Community Foundation] Sponsors: Mayor; Engardio, Dorsey and Sherrill Ordinance waiving the competitive solicitation requirements under Chapters 14B and 21 of the Administrative Code for the Police Department’s procurement of equipment, technology, and services to support the Department’s Real Time Investigation Center, using gift funds received from the San Francisco Police Community Foundation. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Engardio, Fielder, Mahmood, Mandelman, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill Noes: 1 - Walton City and County of San Francisco Page 666 Printed at 6:06 pm on 9/3/25