# Board of Supervisors Minutes: October 17, 2023 - Meeting date: 2023-10-17 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 32 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/952/2023-10-17-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1126231&GUID=B00B2C64-AB1D-4FB5-A130-E5E6B70BB1F2) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 230991: Grant Agreement Amendment - Episcopal Community Services - Henry Hotel - Not to Exceed $14,591,945 - Pages: 16-17 - Sponsors: Mayor - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 230991 [Grant Agreement Amendment - Episcopal Community Services - Henry Hotel - Not to Exceed $14,591,945] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution approving the third amendment to the grant agreement between Episcopal Community Services and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for property management and supportive services at the Henry Hotel, a permanent supportive housing site; extending the grant term by 20 months from October 31, 2023, for a total term of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2025; increasing the agreement amount by $4,853,433 for a total amount not to exceed $14,591,945; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City. (Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing) (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 485-23 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton ### File 230992: Grant Agreement Amendment - Episcopal Community Services - Housing First Permanent Supportive Housing - Not to Exceed $47,159,399 - Pages: 17 - Sponsors: Mayor - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 230992 [Grant Agreement Amendment - Episcopal Community Services - Housing First Permanent Supportive Housing - Not to Exceed $47,159,399] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution approving the first amendment to the grant agreement between Episcopal Community Services and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for property management and supportive services at five permanent supportive housing buildings; extending the grant term by 16 months from February 29, 2024, for a total term of January 1, 2021, through June 30, 2025; increasing the agreement amount by $20,829,789 for a total amount not to exceed $47,159,399; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City. (Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing) (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 484-23 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton ### File 231010: Temporary Shelter and Homeless Services - Behested Payment Waiver - Pages: 17 - Sponsors: Mayor; Ronen, Mandelman and Engardio - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 231010 [Temporary Shelter and Homeless Services - Behested Payment Waiver] Sponsors: Mayor; Ronen, Mandelman and Engardio Resolution authorizing the Office of the Mayor and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to solicit donations from various private entities and organizations to support the expansion of temporary shelter and other homeless services to support people experiencing homelessness, notwithstanding the Behested Payment Ordinance. Supervisor Engardio requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution No. 483-23 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton ### File 231020: Amending the Rules of Order - Limiting Remote Public Comment Opportunities - Pages: 17-18 - Sponsors: Peskin - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 231020 [Amending the Rules of Order - Limiting Remote Public Comment Opportunities] Sponsor: Peskin Motion amending the Board of Supervisors’ Rules of Order by revising Rule 1.3.3 (In-Person and Remote Public Comment) to discontinue remote public comment by members of the public at meetings of the Board and its committees, except as legally required to enable people with disabilities to participate in such meetings. (Pursuant to Board Rule 3.26.1, an amendment to the Board of Supervisors’ Rules of Order shall be adopted by the affirmative vote of two-thirds (8 votes) of the Board of Supervisors.) Motion No. M23-129 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Mandelman, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton - Noes: Engardio, Melgar, Preston ## Extracted text ### [Page 17](https://sfbos.info/documents/952/2023-10-17-minutes#page-17) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 10/17/2023 230992 [Grant Agreement Amendment - Episcopal Community Services - Housing First Permanent Supportive Housing - Not to Exceed $47,159,399] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution approving the first amendment to the grant agreement between Episcopal Community Services and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for property management and supportive services at five permanent supportive housing buildings; extending the grant term by 16 months from February 29, 2024, for a total term of January 1, 2021, through June 30, 2025; increasing the agreement amount by $20,829,789 for a total amount not to exceed $47,159,399; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City. (Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing) (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 484-23 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton 231010 [Temporary Shelter and Homeless Services - Behested Payment Waiver] Sponsors: Mayor; Ronen, Mandelman and Engardio Resolution authorizing the Office of the Mayor and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to solicit donations from various private entities and organizations to support the expansion of temporary shelter and other homeless services to support people experiencing homelessness, notwithstanding the Behested Payment Ordinance. Supervisor Engardio requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution No. 483-23 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton Recommendation of the Rules Committee 231020 [Amending the Rules of Order - Limiting Remote Public Comment Opportunities] Sponsor: Peskin Motion amending the Board of Supervisors’ Rules of Order by revising Rule 1.3.3 (In-Person and Remote Public Comment) to discontinue remote public comment by members of the public at meetings of the Board and its committees, except as legally required to enable people with disabilities to participate in such meetings. (Pursuant to Board Rule 3.26.1, an amendment to the Board of Supervisors’ Rules of Order shall be adopted by the affirmative vote of two-thirds (8 votes) of the Board of Supervisors.) Motion No. M23-129 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Chan, Dorsey, Mandelman, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton Noes: 3 - Engardio, Melgar, Preston City and County of San Francisco Page 902 Printed at 4:42 pm on 4/26/24 ### [Page 18](https://sfbos.info/documents/952/2023-10-17-minutes#page-18) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 10/17/2023 ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS See Legislation Introduced below. PUBLIC COMMENT Thierry Fill; expressed concerns regarding the weaponization of education, the arts, and food by technology. Christopher Kline; expressed concerns regarding public health interventions and placement on public safety surveillance. Beverly Upton; expressed support of newly introduced legislation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Jordan Davis; expressed various concerns regarding matters they are not pleased about. Leah McGeever; expressed concerns regarding Israel and colonialism. JConnr B. Ortega; expressed concerns regarding the regressive policy decisions made by the Board that exasperates the open-air drug market, the deterioration of the City, and antisemitic activities related to Israel. Speaker; expressed personal religious concerns. Marlon Jonathan Herrera Sanchez; shared his personal experience dealing with homelessness and the failure of the Police Department to protect citizens. FOR ADOPTION WITHOUT COMMITTEE REFERENCE (There were no items considered for adoption without committee reference.) City and County of San Francisco Page 903 Printed at 4:42 pm on 4/26/24