# Board of Supervisors Minutes: May 16, 2023 - Meeting date: 2023-05-16 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 31 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/926/2023-05-16-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1103471&GUID=438D89F1-0CE8-416F-AC94-4285060FF453) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 230449: Memorandum of Understanding - San Francisco Fire Fighters Union Local 798, IAFF, AFL-CIO, Unit 2 - Pages: 11-12 - Sponsors: Mayor - Vote 1: amendment - Action: 230449 [Memorandum of Understanding - San Francisco Fire Fighters Union Local 798, IAFF, AFL-CIO, Unit 2] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and San Francisco Fire Fighters Union Local 798, IAFF, AFL-CIO, Unit 2, to be effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026. Supervisor Safai, seconded by Supervisor Dorsey, moved to accept Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding that revises ‘Section 14.2, For Employees on a 48.7 Hours Average Work Week’ by changing ‘Effective July 1, 2022 through close of business June 30, 2023’ to ‘Upon request of the Chief of the Fire Department’, by changing ‘is’ to ‘may be’, and adding ‘by the DHR Director if DHR determines it is necessary to address mandatory overtime, DHR’s determination on whether to provide a waiver is non-grievable.’ Supervisor Safai, seconded by Supervisor Dorsey, moved that this Ordinance be RE-REFERRED to the Government Audit and Oversight Committee, after accepting amendments to the Memorandum of Understanding. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton - Excused: Stefani ### File 230404: Selection of Independent Auditors - Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP - Not to Exceed $6,806,424 - Pages: 12 - Sponsors: Peskin - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 230404 [Selection of Independent Auditors - Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP - Not to Exceed $6,806,424] Sponsor: Peskin Resolution selecting Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP as independent auditors for the Controller's Office and the separately audited departments of the City, for an amount not to exceed $6,806,424 for a four-year contract term to commence July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027. (Controller) (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 261-23 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton - Excused: Stefani ### File 230192: Planning Code - Landmark Designation Amendment - 429-431 Castro Street (the Castro Theatre) - Pages: 12 - Sponsors: Mandelman - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 230192 [Planning Code - Landmark Designation Amendment - 429-431 Castro Street (the Castro Theatre)] Sponsor: Mandelman Ordinance amending the Landmark Designation for Landmark No. 100, 429-431 Castro Street (the Castro Theatre), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3582, Lot No. 085, under Article 10 of the Planning Code, to list the exterior features that should be preserved or replaced in kind, to add interior features to the designation, and to capture the property’s full historical significance; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Historic Preservation Commission) (Supervisor Melgar dissented in Committee) Supervisor Mandelman, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to the Board of Supervisors meeting of June 6, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton - Excused: Stefani ### File 230401: Acceptance and Recording of Avigation Easements - San Mateo County - San Francisco International Airport's Noise Insulation Program - Pages: 12-13 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 230401 [Acceptance and Recording of Avigation Easements - San Mateo County - San Francisco International Airport's Noise Insulation Program] Resolution authorizing acceptance and recording of 124 Avigation Easements from various property owners in San Mateo County required for the San Francisco International Airport's Noise Insulation Program; affirming the Planning Department’s determination of “not a project” under the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein. (Airport Commission) Resolution No. 259-23 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton - Excused: Stefani ### File 230375: Administrative Code - Including Military Service in Definition of “Public Service” for Retirement Service Credit Purchases - Pages: 13 - Sponsors: Stefani; Safai - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 230375 [Administrative Code - Including Military Service in Definition of “Public Service” for Retirement Service Credit Purchases] Sponsors: Stefani; Safai Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to expand the definition of “public service” to allow members of the San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System to purchase service credit for time served in the military before City employment. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton - Excused: Stefani ### File 230053: Appointment, Ethics Commission - Yaman Salahi - Pages: 13 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 230053 [Appointment, Ethics Commission - Yaman Salahi] Motion appointing Yaman Salahi, term ending February 1, 2029, to the Ethics Commission. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M23-072 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton - Excused: Stefani ## Extracted text ### [Page 12](https://sfbos.info/documents/926/2023-05-16-minutes#page-12) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 5/16/2023 230404 [Selection of Independent Auditors - Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP - Not to Exceed $6,806,424] Sponsor: Peskin Resolution selecting Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP as independent auditors for the Controller's Office and the separately audited departments of the City, for an amount not to exceed $6,806,424 for a four-year contract term to commence July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027. (Controller) (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 261-23 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton Excused: 1 - Stefani Recommendations of the Land Use and Transportation Committee 230192 [Planning Code - Landmark Designation Amendment - 429-431 Castro Street (the Castro Theatre)] Sponsor: Mandelman Ordinance amending the Landmark Designation for Landmark No. 100, 429-431 Castro Street (the Castro Theatre), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3582, Lot No. 085, under Article 10 of the Planning Code, to list the exterior features that should be preserved or replaced in kind, to add interior features to the designation, and to capture the property’s full historical significance; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Historic Preservation Commission) (Supervisor Melgar dissented in Committee) Supervisor Mandelman, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to the Board of Supervisors meeting of June 6, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton Excused: 1 - Stefani 230401 [Acceptance and Recording of Avigation Easements - San Mateo County - San Francisco International Airport's Noise Insulation Program] Resolution authorizing acceptance and recording of 124 Avigation Easements from various property owners in San Mateo County required for the San Francisco International Airport's Noise Insulation Program; affirming the Planning Department’s determination of “not a project” under the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein. (Airport Commission) Resolution No. 259-23 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton Excused: 1 - Stefani City and County of San Francisco Page 463 Printed at 4:11 pm on 4/25/24 ### [Page 13](https://sfbos.info/documents/926/2023-05-16-minutes#page-13) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 5/16/2023 Recommendations of the Rules Committee 230375 [Administrative Code - Including Military Service in Definition of “Public Service” for Retirement Service Credit Purchases] Sponsors: Stefani; Safai Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to expand the definition of “public service” to allow members of the San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System to purchase service credit for time served in the military before City employment. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton Excused: 1 - Stefani 230053 [Appointment, Ethics Commission - Yaman Salahi] Motion appointing Yaman Salahi, term ending February 1, 2029, to the Ethics Commission. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M23-072 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Walton Excused: 1 - Stefani SPECIAL ORDER 2:30 P.M. - Recognition of Commendations Without objection, Rule 5.36 of the Rules of the Board of Supervisors was suspended to grant privilege of the floor to the following guest(s). President Peskin introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Linda Gerull and the Department of Technology, including Michael Makstman, Michael Lat, Keith Kawas, Matt Reeves, Joseph John, Jack Chin, ChiaYu Ma, Karen Hong, and Rohit Gupta, in recognition of their many accomplishments and technological support to the numerous City departments. Supervisor Ronen introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to the Birth Companions Community Center in honor of Mother’s Day and in recognition of their many accomplishments providing support and services to expectant mothers. Supervisor Safai shared in this commendation. Supervisor Preston introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Anjali Rimi, Executive Director of Parivar Bay Area, in recognition of their advocacy and support of the transgender community. City and County of San Francisco Page 464 Printed at 4:11 pm on 4/25/24