Board of Supervisors Minutes: May 25, 2021

210305 [Administrative Code - Termination of Commercial Tenancies Due to COVID-19] Sponsors: Peskin; Chan, Mandelman and Safai Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to clarify the rights of landlords and “Tier 1” commercial tenants (certain commercial tenants that employ fewer than ten full-time equivalent employees as of November 1, 2020) following the tenant’s termination of the lease due to COVID-19. Supervisor Safai requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Ordinance No. 078-21 FINALLY PASSED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

eneral Obligation Bonds to the Recreation and Park Department (RPD), Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH), Department of Public Health (DPH), and Department of Public Works (DPW) for improvements to parks, recreation facilities, and open spaces, permanent supportive and transitional housing, mental/behavioral health facilities, and street resurfacing and right-of-way projects; $90,000,000 from Series 2021E Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response General Obligation Bonds to DPW and the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for Fire Department facilities and emergency firefighting water system improvements; and placing these funds on Controller’s Reserve pending receipt of bond proceeds. (Fiscal Impact) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Toks Ajike (Recreation and Park Department), Ben Rosenfield, Controller (Office of the City Controller), and Anna Van Degna, Director (Office of Public Finance), who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Walton, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FINAL PASSAGE to the Board of Supervisors meeting of June 8, 2021. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

210411 [Contract Amendment - Hyatt Corporation - Hotel Management for On-Airport Hotel - Not to Exceed $23,841,880] Resolution approving the Fourth Modification to the Hotel Management Agreement with Hyatt Corporation for management of the on-airport hotel at San Francisco International Airport, to reduce the management fees paid to Hyatt Corporation during Hotel operating years 2021 and 2022, extend the trigger dates for certain performance termination events, extend the initial term by two years, and increase the contract amount for a new total amount not to exceed $23,841,880 to commence upon Board approval. (Airport Commission) (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 249-21 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

210415 [Contract Amendment - Retroactive - Moonstar Buffet Restaurant - Great Plates Delivered - Not to Exceed $17,424,000] Resolution retroactively approving a third amendment between the City and County of San Francisco and Moonstar Buffet Restaurant, for the administration of the Great Plates Delivered Program, to extend the contract term by eight months for a total term of June 22, 2020, through December 31, 2021, and to increase the contract amount by $8,085,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $17,424,000 to commence on May 1, 2021. (Human Services Agency) (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 250-21 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

210447 [Contract Amendment - San Francisco New Deal - Great Plates Delivered - Not to Exceed $39,926,000] Resolution approving a third amendment between the City and County of San Francisco and San Francisco New Deal, for the administration of the Great Plates Delivered program, to extend the contract term by seven months for a total term of June 1, 2020, through December 31, 2021, and to increase the contract amount by $14,186,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $39,926,000 to commence on June 1, 2021. (Human Services Agency) (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 252-21 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

210448 [Contract Amendment - Off the Grid Services LLC - Great Plates Delivered - Not to Exceed $45,993,000] Resolution approving a third amendment between the City and County of San Francisco and Off the Grid Services LLC, for the administration of the Great Plates Delivered program, to extend the contract term by seven months for a total term of May 29, 2020, through December 31, 2021, and to increase the contract amount by $17,283,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $45,993,000 to commence on May 29, 2021. (Human Services Agency) (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 253-21 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

210425 [Accept and Expend Grant - Retroactive - The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development - Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions - $2,055,841.43] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of Cannabis to accept and expend a grant award in the amount of $2,055,841.43 from April 15, 2021, through October 31, 2022 from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development for the Local Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions; authorizing the Office of Cannabis to execute the agreement with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, and any extensions, amendments, or contracts subsequent thereto, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco; and indemnifying the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development for liability arising out of the performance of this contract. Resolution No. 251-21 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

210457 [Accept and Expend Gift - Retroactive - EPIC Charitable Fund - Safety Net Gift - $90,000] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a monetary gift in the amount of $90,000 from the EPIC Charitable Fund to help low income and at-risk populations, for the period of March 27, 2021, through March 27, 2022. (Public Health Department) Resolution No. 254-21 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

210508 [Issuance of Special Tax Bonds - Improvement Area No. 1 of the City and County of San Francisco Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Treasure Island) - Not to Exceed Aggregate Principal Amount of $41,340,000] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 12-17 authorizing the issuance and sale of one or more series of Special Tax Bonds for City and County of San Francisco Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Treasure Island) with respect to its Improvement Area No. 1 in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $41,340,000; approving related documents, including an Official Statement, First Supplement to Fiscal Agent Agreement, Bond Purchase Agreement and Continuing Disclosure Undertaking, and determining other matters in connection therewith, as defined herein. Resolution No. 260-21 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

210509 [Purchase Option Agreement - Prologis, L.P. - 1236 Carroll Avenue - Not to Exceed $180,000] Sponsors: Mayor; Walton Resolution approving a Purchase Option Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Prologis, L.P. that provides the City with a unilateral right to exercise an option to purchase property located at 1236 Carroll Avenue at any time prior to June 1, 2022, subject to a series of preceding actions, including satisfying any conditions or requirements under the California Environmental Quality Act, and future legislation being adopted by the Board of Supervisors to authorize the City’s exercise of the option and purchase of the property; and authorizing the Director of Property to make modifications and take actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein, and the Purchase Option Agreement. (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 246-21 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

210453 [Appropriation - COVID Contingency Reserve - Municipal Transportation Agency - Free Muni Pilot Program - $12,500,000 - FY2020-2021] Sponsors: Preston; Haney, Walton, Ronen and Chan Ordinance appropriating $12,500,000 from the COVID Contingency Reserve to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to support a Free Muni Pilot Program in July, August, and September 2021 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021. (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisor Safai dissented in Committee.) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jonathan Rewers (Municipal Transportation Agency) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Walton

Noes: Mandelman, Melgar, Safai, Stefani

210454 [Administrative Code - Free Muni Pilot Program Fund] Sponsors: Preston; Haney, Walton, Ronen and Chan Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create a special fund for a Free Muni pilot program ending September 30, 2021, and setting conditions for use of the Fund. (Supervisor Safai dissented in Committee.) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jonathan Rewers (Municipal Transportation Agency) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Walton

Noes: Mandelman, Melgar, Safai, Stefani

210348 [Liquor License Transfer - 3347-24th Street - 24 Bart Liquor Store] Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Binaya Pokharel, doing business as 24 Bart Liquor Store, located at 3347-24 Street (District 9), 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. 248-21 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

210303 [Administrative Code - Neighborhood Anchor Business Registry] Sponsors: Chan; Haney, Ronen, Preston, Walton, Peskin, Melgar, Safai and Mar Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create a Neighborhood Anchor Business Registry under the Office of Small Business and make it City policy to promote participation by Neighborhood Anchor Businesses in City grant programs for small businesses related to COVID-19 relief and for commercial eviction defense. Supervisors Safai and Mar requested to be added as co-sponsors. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

210465 [Intent to Call Special Municipal Election, to be Consolidated with Prospective Statewide Recall Election] Sponsors: Ronen; Walton, Haney, Preston, Mar and Peskin Resolution declaring the Board of Supervisors’ intent to call a special municipal election, to be consolidated with a prospective statewide recall election. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Anne Pearson (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Resolution No. 255-21 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

210450 [Appointments, Commission of Animal Control and Welfare - Annemarie Fortier, Irina Ozernoy, Nina Irani, Iris Chan, Jane Tobin, and Michael Angelo Torres] Motion appointing Annemarie Fortier, Irina Ozernoy, terms ending April 30, 2022, Nina Irani, Iris Chan, Jane Tobin, and Michael Angelo Torres, terms ending April 30, 2023, to the Commission of Animal Control and Welfare. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M21-084 APPROVED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

City and County of San Francisco Page 444 Printed at 8:29 pm on 10/20/21 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 5/25/2021 Supervisor Melgar Excused from Voting Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved that Supervisor Melgar be excused from voting on File No. 210518. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

Excused: Melgar

210518 [Appointment, Association of Bay Area Governments, Executive Board Regional Planning Committee - Supervisor Myrna Melgar] Motion appointing Supervisor Myrna Melgar, term ending September 23, 2021, to the Association of Bay Area Governments, Executive Board Regional Planning Committee. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M21-085 APPROVED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

Excused: Melgar

Supervisor Mandelman Excused from Voting Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Stefani, moved that Supervisor Mandelman be excused from voting on File No. 210519. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

Excused: Mandelman

210519 [Reappointment, Association of Bay Area Governments, Executive Board - Supervisor Rafael Mandelman] Motion reappointing Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, term ending June 30, 2023, to the Association of Bay Area Governments Executive Board. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M21-086 APPROVED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

Excused: Mandelman

City and County of San Francisco Page 445 Printed at 8:29 pm on 10/20/21 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 5/25/2021 Supervisor Mar Excused from Voting Supervisor Melgar, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved that Supervisor Mar be excused from voting on File No. 210520. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

Excused: Mar

210520 [Reappointment, Association of Bay Area Governments, Executive Board - Supervisor Gordon Mar] Motion reappointing Supervisor Gordon Mar, term ending June 30, 2023, to the Association of Bay Area Governments Executive Board. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M21-087 APPROVED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

Excused: Mar

Supervisor Ronen Excused from Voting Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Chan, moved that Supervisor Ronen be excused from voting on File No. 210521. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Safai, Stefani, Walton

Excused: Ronen

210521 [Reappointment, Association of Bay Area Governments, Executive Board - Supervisor Hillary Ronen] Motion reappointing Supervisor Hillary Ronen, term ending June 30, 2023, as an alternate member to the Association of Bay Area Governments, Executive Board. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M21-088 APPROVED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Safai, Stefani, Walton

Excused: Ronen

210524 [Mayoral Reappointment, Port Commission - Kimberly Brandon] Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for reappointment of Kimberly Brandon to the Port Commission, for a term ending May 1, 2025. (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: May 5, 2021.) Motion No. M21-089 APPROVED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

210380 [Youth Programs for Summer 2021] Sponsors: Chan; Ronen, Melgar, Safai and Mar Ordinance requiring the Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families (DCYF) and the Recreation and Park Department (RPD) to develop and implement a program to maximize public school youth access to summer programming in 2021; and requiring DCYF and RPD to submit a report regarding implementation of the program to the Board of Supervisors and the Students and Families Recovery and Inclusive Successful Enrichment (RISE) Working Group within 60 days of program completion. Supervisor Safai requested to be added as a co-sponsor. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

Board of Supervisors to hear and receive updates on the progress and implementation status of the Unites States Department of Justice recommendations regarding reforms within the Police Department; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M20-125, approved on September 15, 2020. (Clerk of the Board) President Walton opened the public hearing and inquired as to whether any individual wished to address the Committee of the Whole relating to the update on findings and recommendations regarding law enforcement practices (File No. 200777). Chief William Scott (Police Department) presented an overview of the hearing matter and responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Melgar Von Creed; Linda Chapman; Gloria Berry; Susan Buckman; Kadaj; Victoria Juarez; Lucia Gremlin; David Erickson; spoke on various concerns relating to the hearing matter. There were no other speakers. The President declared public comment closed, adjourned as the Committee of the Whole, and reconvened as the Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Walton, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of January 25, 2022. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

of Liability - Department of Housing and Community Development Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program - Reservoir Building E] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to execute a grant application, as defined herein, under the Department of Housing and Community Development Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (“AHSC”) Program as a joint applicant with BRIDGE Housing Corporation, a California Corporation, for the 124-unit, 100% affordable housing project located generally north of the Ocean Avenue commercial district, west of City College of San Francisco's Ocean Campus, east of the Westbrook Park neighborhood, and south of Archbishop Riordan High School; authorizing the City to assume any joint and several liability for completion of the projects required by the terms of any grant awarded under the AHSC Program; and adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), the CEQA Guidelines, and Administrative Code, Chapter 31. (Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development) Resolution No. 256-21 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

210505 [Apply for Grant - Sunnydale Block 3A Housing Partners, L.P. - Assumption of Liability - Department of Housing and Community Development Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program - Sunnydale Block 3A] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to execute a grant application, as defined herein, under the Department of Housing and Community Development Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (“AHSC”) Program as a joint applicant with Sunnydale Block 3A Housing Partners, L.P., a California limited partnership, for the 100% affordable housing project as identified as Sunnydale Block 3A in Sunnydale HOPE SF Development Agreement; authorizing the City to assume any joint and several liability for completion of the projects required by the terms of any grant awarded under the AHSC Program; and adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), the CEQA Guidelines, and Administrative Code, Chapter 31. (Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development) Resolution No. 257-21 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

210506 [Apply for Grant - Sunnydale Block 3B Housing Partners, L.P. - Assumption of Liability - Department of Housing and Community Development Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program - Sunnydale Block 3B] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to execute a grant application, as defined herein, under the Department of Housing and Community Development Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (“AHSC”) Program as a joint applicant with Sunnydale Block 3B Housing Partners, L.P., a California limited partnership, for the 100% affordable housing project as identified as Sunnydale Block 3B in Sunnydale HOPE SF Development Agreement; authorizing the City to assume any joint and several liability for completion of the projects required by the terms of any grant awarded under the AHSC Program; and adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), the CEQA Guidelines, and Administrative Code, Chapter 31. (Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development) Resolution No. 258-21 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

210507 [Apply for Grant - Mercy Housing California and The Kelsey - Assumption of Liability - Department of Housing and Community Development Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program - The Kelsey Civic Center] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to execute a grant application, as defined herein, under the Department of Housing and Community Development Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (“AHSC”) Program as a joint applicant with Mercy Housing California, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, and The Kelsey, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, for the 100% affordable housing project identified as The Kelsey Civic Center; authorizing the City to assume any joint and several liability for completion of the projects required by the terms of any grant awarded under the AHSC Program; and adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), the CEQA Guidelines, and Administrative Code, Chapter 31. (Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development) Resolution No. 259-21 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

210537 [Administrative Code - Extension Of Temporary Tenant Protections Due To COVID-19] Sponsors: Preston; Walton, Ronen, Peskin, Chan, Mandelman, Haney, Melgar, Safai and Mar Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to extend the COVID-19 based limit on residential evictions, which allows evictions only if based on the non-payment of rent or violence or health and safety issues, from June 30, 2021, to September 30, 2021. Supervisor Safai requested to be added as a co-sponsor. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

210088 [Urging the Recreation and Parks Department, Municipal Transportation Agency, Real Estate Division, and Public Works to Work Collaboratively to Design a Long-Term Plan to Re-Imagine Twin Peaks] Sponsors: Melgar; Mandelman, Walton and Safai Resolution urging the Recreation and Park Department, Municipal Transportation Agency, Real Estate Division, and Public Works to work collaboratively on a long-term Recovery and Revitalization Plan, involving immediate neighbors and community stakeholders, to re-imagine Twin Peaks and identify resources to improve accessibility, safety, cleanliness, environmental sustainability, and the ability to build upon a welcoming environment for residents and tourists alike. Supervisor Safai requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution No. 247-21 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

210556 [Reappointment, Commission of Animal Control and Welfare - Brian VanHorn] Motion reappointing Brian VanHorn, term ending April 30, 2022, to the Commission of Animal Control and Welfare. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M21-090 APPROVED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

210561 [Final Map No. 10562 - 45-55 Mason Street] Motion approving Final Map No. 10562, a seven lot vertical subdivision project, located at 45-55 Mason Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0340, Lot No. 001; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Public Works) Motion No. M21-091 APPROVED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

210572 [Urging Removal of Language Barriers from the State’s Rent Relief Program] Sponsors: Chan; Peskin, Walton, Melgar, Ronen, Haney, Preston and Safai Resolution urging the Governor and the California Department of Housing and Community Development to immediately remove language barriers from the State’s rent relief program; to affirmatively and immediately conduct outreach to underserved populations and those underrepresented in present applications; and to redesign future rent relief programs to be fully accessible to those with or without access to the Internet and in multiple languages. Supervisor Safai requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution No. 262-21 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

210574 [Urging Passage of California State Senate Bill No. 221 (Wiener) - Health Care Coverage: Timely Access to Care] Sponsors: Mandelman; Ronen, Walton and Safai Resolution urging passage of California State Senate Bill No. 221, authored by State Senator Scott Wiener, to establish clear timely access standards for mental health care follow-up appointments needed by patients in ongoing, medically necessary treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. Supervisor Safai requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution No. 264-21 ADOPTED by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

210577 [Urging the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to Reach a Voluntary Agreement Regarding the Bay-Delta Plan] Sponsors: Peskin; Mandelman Resolution urging the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to pause its litigation against the California State Water Resources Control Board and instead heed the beneficial input of a diverse and inclusive group of stakeholders, including subject matter experts in environmental protection, habitat restoration, and the diversification of water supplies based on credible science. Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Supervisor Peskin requested this Resolution be DUPLICATED. See duplicated File No. 210595. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED to a Closed Session to confer with the City Attorney and to be held at the Board of Supervisors meeting of June 8, 2021. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

210595 [Urging the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to Pause Litigation Against the State Water Resources Control Board] Sponsors: Peskin; Mandelman Resolution urging the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to pause its litigation against the California State Water Resources Control Board and instead heed the beneficial input of a diverse and inclusive group of stakeholders, including subject matter experts in environmental protection, habitat restoration, and the diversification of water supplies based on credible science. Duplicated from File No. 210577. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Resolution be REFERRED to the Land Use and Transportation Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton