Board of Supervisors Minutes: April 5, 2022

211151 [Public Works Code - Graffiti Abatement - Lifting Suspension of Issuance of Certain Violations; Reinstating Collection of Certain Fees and Fines] Sponsors: Peskin; Mandelman and Safai Ordinance lifting the suspension of certain provisions of the Graffiti Removal and Abatement Ordinance regarding issuance of certain violations, and reinstating the collection of certain assessed fees and fines; requiring notice to certain Community Benefits Districts, Business Improvement Districts, or Green Benefits Districts as those districts are defined in Article 15 and 15A of the Business and Tax Regulation Code; requiring Public Works to report to the Board of Supervisors within 60 days the forms necessary to implement the Graffiti Abatement Ordinance; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. Ordinance No. 056-22 FINALLY PASSED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

220079 [Appropriation - General Fund General Reserves - Fire Department Overtime - $14,593,353 - FY2021-2022] Sponsors: Mayor; Stefani, Chan, Mar and Mandelman Ordinance appropriating $14,593,353 of General Fund General Reserves to the Fire Department for overtime in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022; 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.) Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Ordinance No. 060-22 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

210761 [Administrative Code - COVID-19 Rent Resolution and Relief Fund] Sponsors: Preston; Walton, Chan, Ronen and Mandelman Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to revise the COVID-19 Rent Resolution and Relief Fund to allow for direct assistance to low-income tenants (in addition to existing authority to provide direct assistance to their landlords), allow for grants to nonprofit, community based organizations to administer rent relief from the Fund, and remove certain restrictions on the provision of rent relief from the Fund, while authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to develop rules governing such rent relief; and to extend the use of the Fund for COVID-19 related purposes from March 31, 2023, to June 30, 2023. Supervisors Ronen and Mandelman 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

Noes: None

220211 [Grant Agreements - Emergency Rental Assistance Program - Grant Agreements Not to Exceed $40,550,000 - Funding Not to Exceed $56,550,000] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to execute grant agreements with Catholic Charities (CYO) of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, Eviction Defense Collaborative, Inc., and Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc. for the distribution of COVID-19 rental assistance through MOHCD’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program to eligible San Francisco tenants and landlords, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $40,550,000 with a total funding amount of $56,550,000 for COVID-19 rental assistance; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of the grant agreements; and granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein. (Fiscal Impact) Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution No. 111-22 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

220081 [Appropriation - Refunding General Obligation Bond Proceeds - Controller’s Reserve - $385,000,000 - FY2021-2022] Sponsors: Mayor; Safai Ordinance appropriating $385,000,000 from the issuance of one or more series of Refunding General Obligation Bonds; and placing such amounts on Controller's reserve in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022. (Fiscal Impact) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

220082 [Issuance and Sale of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2022-R1 - Not to Exceed $385,000,000] Sponsors: Mayor; Safai Resolution approving the issuance and sale of not to exceed $385,000,000 aggregate principal amount of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2022-R1, to refund certain outstanding General Obligation Bonds of the City and County of San Francisco; approving the form and authorizing the execution and delivery of an Escrow Agreement relating to certain Prior Bonds; approving the form and authorizing the distribution of the Preliminary Official Statement and authorizing the execution, delivery and distribution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of said bonds; ratifying certain actions previously taken; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale, and delivery of said bonds, as defined herein. (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 110-22 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

220138 [Use Agreement - BH/AB Productions, LLC - Development of Documentary Television Project with San Francisco Animal Care and Control] Resolution authorizing San Francisco Animal Care and Control (“SFACC”) to enter into a Use Agreement with BH/AB Productions, LLC to develop and produce a documentary television project about SFACC’s animal emergency rescue calls and Animal Control Officers; and grant all necessary trademark licenses and the exclusive right for a term of no longer than one year and one week to traditional and digital networks, to commence upon approval by the Board of Supervisors. (City Administrator) Resolution No. 114-22 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

220210 [Agreements - Tax Exempt and Taxable Lease Revenue Commercial Paper Certificates of Participation (Series 3 and Series 4) - To Fund Board-Approved Capital Projects - Not to Exceed $100,000,000] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution re-authorizing the issuance of Tax-Exempt Lease Revenue Commercial Paper Certificates of Participation, Series 3 and Series 4, and Taxable Lease Revenue Commercial Paper Certificates of Participation, Series 3-T and Series 4-T, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $100,000,000 to finance the acquisition, construction, and rehabilitation of capital improvements and capital equipment approved by the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor; authorizing the delivery of an alternate credit facility in the principal amount of $100,000,000; and approving and authorizing execution of a first supplement to trust agreement, a second amendment to site lease, a second amendment to sublease, a revolving credit agreement, a fee agreement, offering memorandum, dealer agreements and certain other related financing documents, as defined herein, and authorizing other related actions, as defined herein. (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 116-22 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

220243 [Accept and Expend Grant - American Rescue Plan Act - California State Lands Commission Operating and Capital Expenses - FY2021-2022 - $14,044,498] Sponsors: Mayor; Peskin, Haney, Stefani, Walton and Safai Resolution authorizing the Port Commission to accept and expend a grant from the California State Lands Commission, through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 allocation, in the amount of $14,044,498 plus additional amounts up to 15% of the original grant amount that may be offered, for eligible operating and capital expenses, and any lawful purpose for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022, effective upon execution of the Funding Agreement, through June 30, 2024. (Port) Resolution No. 119-22 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

City and County of San Francisco Page 265 Printed at 2:52 pm on 10/26/23 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 4/5/2022 Recommendations of the Government Audit and Oversight Committee Supervisor Melgar Excused from Voting Supervisor Melgar requested to be excused from voting on File No. 220193, due to a possible conflict of interest. Supervisor Safai, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved to excuse Supervisor Melgar from voting on File No. 220193. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

Excused: Melgar

220193 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Dennis Richards, Rachel Swann, Six Dogs, LLC - $1,800,000] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Dennis Richards, Rachel Swann and Six Dogs, LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,800,000; the lawsuit was filed on February 21, 2020, in United States District Court, Case No. 20-cv-01242-JCS; entitled Dennis Richards, et al. v. Department of Building Inspection, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged civil rights violations and claims that the Department of Building Inspection revoked building permits to retaliate against persons critical of the Department. (City Attorney) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

Excused: Melgar

211314 [Dogpatch & Northwest Potrero Hill Green Benefit District - Annual Report - FY2020-2021] Sponsor: Walton Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Dogpatch & Northwest Potrero Hill Green Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4. Resolution No. 112-22 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

220219 [Release of Reservation of Abutter’s Rights - 725 Jamestown Avenue] Sponsor: Walton Resolution approving the abandonment and release of the City’s reserved abutter’s rights to permit curb cuts at 725 Jamestown Avenue (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4991, Lot No. 276); authorizing the abandonment and release of the City’s reserved abutter’s rights on a final map and the execution of a corresponding quitclaim deed; finding the proposed release is in conformance with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and adopting California Environmental Quality Act findings. Resolution No. 117-22 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

220220 [Resolution of Intention - Street Name Change - Hahn Street to Mrs. Jackson Way] Sponsor: Walton Resolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to rename Hahn Street between Visitacion Avenue and Sunnydale Avenue to Mrs. Jackson Way. Resolution No. 118-22 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

220120 [Liquor License - 950 Mason Street - Bin 415 LLC] Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-42 on-sale beer and wine public premises liquor license to Bin 415 LLC, located at 950 Mason Street inside the Fairmont Hotel (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco. (Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee) Resolution No. 113-22 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

220255 [Appointments, In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority - Robin Wilson-Beattie, Jesse Nichols, Sascha Bittner, Haydee Hernandez, Rita Semel, and Alexander Madrid] Motion appointing Robin Wilson-Beattie, term ending March 1, 2023, Jesse Nichols and Sascha Bittner, terms ending March 1, 2024, and Haydee Hernandez (residency requirement waived), Rita Semel, and Alexander Madrid, terms ending March 1, 2025, to the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M22-047 APPROVED by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

220280 [Appointment, Children, Youth and Their Families Oversight and Advisory Committee - Aaron Yen] Motion appointing Aaron Yen, term ending July 1, 2023, to the Children, Youth and Their Families Oversight and Advisory Committee. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M22-048 APPROVED by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

220232 [Hearing - Appeal of Tentative Map Approval - 0 Palo Alto Avenue] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of Public Works, dated February 25, 2022, approving a Tentative Map for a two lot Subdivision project at 0 Palo Alto Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2724, Lot No. 002. (District 7) (Appellant: Katherine Bleich) (Filed March 4, 2022) (Clerk of the Board) President Walton opened the public hearing and Supervisor Melgar provided brief remarks, indicating she would be making a motion to continue the Hearing and its associated Motions to a future date. The President then inquired as to whether any individual wished to address the Board regarding the proposed continuance. There were no speakers. President Walton closed public comment on the continuance. Supervisor Melgar, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED OPEN to the Board of Supervisors meeting of April 26, 2022. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

220233 [Conditionally Approving Decision of Public Works and Approving Tentative Map - 0 Palo Alto Avenue] Motion approving the decision of Public Works and approving the Tentative Map for a two lot Subdivision project at 0 Palo Alto Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2724, Lot No. 002; 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 Melgar, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of April 26, 2022. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

220234 [Conditionally Disapproving Decision of Public Works and Disapproving Tentative Map - 0 Palo Alto Avenue] Motion conditionally disapproving the decision of Public Works and disapproving the Tentative Map for a two lot Subdivision project at 0 Palo Alto Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2724, Lot No. 002, subject to the Board of Supervisors’ adoption of written findings in support of the disapproval. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Melgar, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of April 26, 2022. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

220235 [Preparation of Findings Related to the Tentative Map - 0 Palo Alto Avenue] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove the Tentative Map for a two lot Subdivision project at 0 Palo Alto Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2724, Lot No. 002. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Melgar, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of April 26, 2022. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

220306 [Findings to Allow Teleconferenced Meetings During Declared Emergency] Motion making findings to allow teleconferenced meetings under California Government Code, Section 54953(e). (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M22-050 APPROVED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

220299 [Peter Keane Day - February 8, 2023] Sponsors: Mar; Peskin, Chan, Haney, Walton, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Mandelman, Preston and Melgar Resolution celebrating the immense contributions of Peter Keane and declaring February 8, 2023, as Peter Keane Day in the City and County of San Francisco. Resolution No. 121-22 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

220302 [Supporting California State Senate Bill No. 1017 (Eggman) - The Keeping Survivors Housed Act] Sponsors: Ronen; Walton, Chan, Preston, Melgar, Stefani and Safai Resolution urging the California State Senate to pass Senate Bill No. 1017, introduced by Senator Susan Eggman, which will allow survivors of domestic violence and other violent acts, who are tenants, to maintain their current housing and avoid eviction, significantly increasing their safety and providing much-needed stability as they heal from trauma. Supervisors Chan, Preston, Melgar, Stefani, and Safai requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 124-22 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

220323 [Supporting California State Assembly Bill No.1944 (Lee) - Brown Act Revisions; Teleconferencing] Sponsor: Melgar Resolution supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 1944, authored by Assembly Member Alex Lee, which would amend the Brown Act and allow local legislative bodies the ability to permit members to teleconference without having to publish their private address or to make their private location available to the public; and require a remote participation option for members of the public to address the body when the body opts to teleconference. Supervisor Melgar, seconded by Supervisor Chan, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE, on Page 3, Lines 17-18, by changing ‘determine policies’ to ‘vote on’, and Lines 18-19, by adding ‘, provided that they livestream the meeting and offer an opportunity for the public to participate remotely’. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

Resolution No. 127-22 ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote:

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

Noes: None

220324 [The Week of the Young Child - April 2, 2022, through April 9, 2022 - First Week of April] Sponsors: Melgar; Walton, Mandelman, Chan, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Preston and Stefani Resolution celebrating early care educators and declaring April 2, 2022, through April 9, 2022, and the first week of April every year thereafter, as “The Week of the Young Child” in the City and County of San Francisco. Supervisors Mandelman, Chan, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Preston, and Stefani requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 128-22 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

Noes: None