Board of Supervisors Minutes: May 1, 2018

r to have all primary entries and paths of travel into the building accessible to persons with disabilities or to receive a City determination of equivalent facilitation, technical infeasibility, or unreasonable hardship; to extend the period for granting extensions from those deadlines; to extend the time to submit the Department of Building Inspection’s report on the disability access improvements program to the Board of Supervisors; authorizing the Building Official to waive the requirements for an inspection and submittal of information for those building owners who have complied with the requirements under other permits; requiring the building owner to provide 30 days’ written notice to business tenants if a permit is required to remediate the entryway or sidewalk; eliminating the administrative fee to implement the disability access improvement program; restating the findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage. Ordinance No. 102-18 FINALLY PASSED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:

Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

Noes: None

180156 [Health Code - Designation of City Attorney to Institute Mental Health Conservatorship and Assisted Outpatient Treatment Proceedings] Sponsors: Breed; Sheehy, Kim, Safai and Cohen Ordinance amending the Health Code to designate the City Attorney rather than the District Attorney to institute judicial proceedings under the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act to appoint conservators for persons with mental health disorders and compel participation in assisted outpatient treatment; and expressing the Board of Supervisors’ intent to add positions to the Office of the City Attorney to institute such proceedings, and appropriate funding for that purpose. (Fiscal Impact) Supervisors Sheehy, Kim, Safai, and Cohen requested to be added as co-sponsors. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

Noes: None

180194 [Apply for, Accept, and Expend Federal Grant - Bureau of Justice Assistance - Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Grant Program - $300,000] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution retroactively authorizing the Sheriff’s Department to apply for, accept, and expend $300,000 of Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Grant Program funds administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance for the period of October 1, 2017, through September 30, 2019. (Sheriff) Resolution No. 130-18 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

Noes: None

g - Not to Exceed Amounts of $6,500,000, $6,490,000, $515,000, and $7,490,000] Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to retroactively execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreements CS-211B with ICF+Avila, and CS-211D with URS Corporation, for an increase of $1,490,000 each, for a total not to exceed amount of $6,490,000; retroactively execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement CS-211C with Shaw Environmental and Infrastructure, Inc., to reduce the Agreement by $4,485,000, for a total not to exceed amount of $515,000; execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement CS-211A with CDM Smith/ATS, increasing the Agreement by $1,500,000 for a total agreement amount not to exceed $6,500,000; and execute Amendment No. 2 to CS-211D with URS Corporation, increasing the Agreement by $1,000,000 for a total agreement amount not to exceed $7,490,000 with no change to the length of terms of the four Agreements to expire June 15, 2027, for Specialized and Technical Services for natural resources and watershed management and monitoring, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b). (Public Utilities Commission) (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 132-18 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

Noes: None

171019 [Establishment of the LGBTQ and Leather Cultural District] Sponsors: Kim; Sheehy and Ronen Resolution establishing the Leather and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) Cultural District with the intent of commemorating historical sites, preserving existing spaces, and planning for thriving and vibrant communities that are Leather and LGBTQ affirming. Supervisor Ronen requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution No. 129-18 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

Noes: None

180159 [Police Code - Prohibition of Firearms at Public Gatherings] Sponsors: Stefani; Tang, Breed, Ronen and Cohen Ordinance amending the Police Code to prohibit firearms at certain public gatherings. Supervisors Tang, Breed, Ronen, and Cohen requested to be added as co-sponsors. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

Noes: None

171137 [Administrative Code - Employee Regional Disaster Support Program] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish a program by which the City would provide up to 80 hours of paid release time from work to employees directly and significantly harmed by a regional disaster, where the Mayor declares a regional disaster affecting City employees, subject to eligibility criteria established by the Human Resources Director and program terms and conditions. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

Noes: None

180081 [Administrative Code - Reentry Council - Eligibility Age Change] Sponsors: Breed; Cohen Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to change the eligibility age for one of the seven former inmate members appointed to the Reentry Council by the Mayor from ages 18 to 24 to ages 18 to 35, and to require that that inmate member have been an inmate before the age of 24. Supervisor Cohen requested to be added as a co-sponsor. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

Noes: None

180171 [Administrative Code - Treasury Oversight Committee] Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to modify the composition of the Treasury Oversight Committee. (Treasurer-Tax Collector) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

Noes: None

180215 [Municipal Elections Code - Disclosure Regarding Ballot Measures Involving Port Public Trust Property] Sponsor: Peskin Ordinance amending the Municipal Elections Code to require a notice in the voter information pamphlet for measures that would approve a development project or a substantial land use or zoning change on land held subject to the public trust by the City, acting by and through the Port Commission. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

Noes: None

180253 [Mayoral Reappointment, Controller - Ben Rosenfield] Motion approving the Mayor’s reappointment of Ben Rosenfield as the Controller for the City and County of San Francisco, for a ten-year term, pursuant to Charter, Section 3.105. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 3.105, provides that this appointment is subject to confirmation by the Board of Supervisors. There is no deadline for confirmation and the appointment is not effective until the Board takes action. Transmittal date: March 13, 2018.) Motion No. M18-064 APPROVED by the following vote:

Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

Noes: None

180354 [Mayoral Reappointment, Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors - Cheryl Brinkman] Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Cheryl Brinkman to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, for a term ending March 1, 2022. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 8A.102(a), provides that the Board of Supervisors shall confirm the Mayor's appointment by a majority (six votes) of the Board of Supervisors after a public hearing. Transmittal Date: April 5, 2018.) Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Sheehy, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of May 15, 2018. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

Noes: None

Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Sheehy, moved to rescind the previous vote. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

Noes: None

Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Cheryl Brinkman (Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Motion No. M18-070 APPROVED by the following vote:

Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

Noes: None

180355 [Mayoral Reappointment, Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors - Gwyneth Borden] Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Gwyneth Borden to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, for a term ending March 1, 2022. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 8A.102(a), provides that the Board of Supervisors shall confirm the Mayor's appointment by a majority (six votes) of the Board of Supervisors after a public hearing. Transmittal Date: April 5, 2018.) Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Sheehy, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of May 15, 2018. Before the vote was taken, Supervisor Kim withdrew this motion. Motion No. M18-071 APPROVED by the following vote:

Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

Noes: None

180374 [Rules of Order - Adding Board Rule 1.3.2 - Political Activities Prohibited During Board of Supervisors’ Meetings] Motion amending the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors by adding Rule 1.3.2 regarding political activities that are prohibited during public comment at Board of Supervisors’ meetings, and the authority to enforce such Rule. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M18-065 APPROVED by the following vote:

Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

Noes: None

180411 [Appointment, Park, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee - Gisele Rainer] Motion appointing Gisele Rainer, term ending February 1, 2019, to the Park, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M18-066 APPROVED by the following vote:

Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

Noes: None

180412 [Reappointments, Children and Families First Commission - E'leva Hughes Gibson and Zea Malawa] Motion reappointing E'leva Hughes Gibson and Zea Malawa, terms ending April 29, 2022, to the Children and Families First Commission. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M18-067 APPROVED by the following vote:

Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

Noes: None

180347 [Mayoral Reappointment, Port Commission - William Adams] Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for reappointment of William Adams to the Port Commission, for a term ending May 1, 2022. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.114, provides that the Mayor's appointment is subject to confirmation by a majority (six votes) of the Board of Supervisors, with no timeframe to confirm specified. Transmittal Date: April 5, 2018.) Motion No. M18-068 APPROVED by the following vote:

Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

Noes: None

180349 [Mayoral Appointment, Port Commission - Gail Gilman] Motion approving/rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Gail Gilman to the Port Commission, for a term ending May 1, 2022. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.114, provides that the Mayor's appointment is subject to confirmation by a majority (six votes) of the Board of Supervisors, with no timeframe to confirm specified. Transmittal Date: April 5, 2018.) Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Kim, moved that this Motion be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE, on Page 1, Line 3, by striking ‘/rejecting’, and Line 7, by striking ‘/rejects’. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

Noes: None

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Gail Gilman to the Port Commission, for a term ending May 1, 2022. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.114, provides that the Mayor's appointment is subject to confirmation by a majority (six votes) of the Board of Supervisors, with no timeframe to confirm specified. Transmittal Date: April 5, 2018.) Motion No. M18-069 APPROVED AS AMENDED by the following vote:

Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

Noes: None

180257 [Report of Assessment Costs - Accelerated Sidewalk Abatement Program] Resolution approving report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for inspection and/or repair of blighted properties ordered through the Accelerated Sidewalk Abatement Program, to be performed by said Director pursuant to Administrative Code, Section 80, the costs thereof having been paid for by the City and County out of a blight abatement fund. (Public Works) Michael Lennon (Public Works) indicated that the following addresses be removed from the accompanying Accelerated Sidewalk Abatement Program Report due to recent resolution or receipt of payment: 2100 Bryant Street (Block No. 4081, Lot No. 001); 753 Cole Street (Block No. 1261, Lot No. 030); and 2500 - 25th Street (Block No. 4262, Lot No. 008A). Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved to accept the amendments to the accompanying report, as provided by Public Works, included in File No. 180257. The motion was received without objection. Resolution No. 131-18 ADOPTED, after accepting the amendments to the accompanying report, by the following vote:

Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

Noes: None

reet (Block No. 7115, Lot No. 026); 968 York Street (Block No. 4144, Lot No. 011); and 401 Orizaba Avenue (Block No. 7070, Lot No. 018). Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Safai, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved to accept the amendments to the accompanying report, as provided by Public Works, included in File No. 180260. The motion was received without objection. Supervisor Safai requested that this Resolution be DUPLICATED, after accepting the amendments to the accompanying report. Supervisor Safai then moved that the duplicated Resolution be AMENDED to only include the District 11 addresses. Supervisor Safai then further moved that the duplicated Resolution be CONTINUED AS AMENDED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of May 22, 2018. Before the vote was taken, Supervisor Safai withdrew the request and the motions. Supervisor Safai, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Resolution, after accepting the amendments to the accompanying report, be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of May 22, 2018. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

Noes: None

180434 [Urging the Civil Service Commission to Accept Proposed Rule Changes to Reduce Implicit Bias in Recruitment for Employment] Sponsor: Tang Resolution urging the Civil Service Commission to post for, meet, and discuss with interested parties, the proposed rule changes on file with the Civil Service Commission in File No. 0070-18-1, which will reduce implicit bias in hiring and improve applicant confidentiality during the hiring process. Resolution No. 117-18 ADOPTED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:

Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

Noes: None

180433 [Declaring Support for California State Senate Bill 1024 (Wilk) - Animal Welfare and Violence Intervention Act of 2018] Sponsors: Tang; Sheehy Resolution declaring support for California State Senate Bill 1024 (SB1024), the Animal Welfare and Violence Prevention Act of 2018, authored by Senator Scott Wilk, mandating defendants convicted of specified animal cruelty offenses to undergo mental health evaluation, humane education courses, and, if deemed necessary by the mental health professional, to undergo mandatory counseling. Supervisor Tang, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of May 8, 2018. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Stefani, Tang, Yee

Noes: None