Board of Supervisors Minutes: October 24, 2023

230835 [Administrative, Police Codes - Establishing the Labor and Employment Code] Sponsor: Safai Ordinance establishing the Labor and Employment Code; redesignating worker protection ordinances and ordinances related to employees of City contractors, currently in the Administrative Code and the Police Code, as provisions of the new Labor and Employment Code; and directing the City Attorney to renumber the provisions added to the Labor and Employment Code and to update cross-references throughout the Municipal Code. Ordinance No. 221-23 FINALLY PASSED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:

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

230929 [Accept and Expend Grant - Retroactive - Purchaser Business Group on Health - CalHIVE Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) Improvement Collaborative - $100,000] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $100,000 from the Purchaser Business Group on Health for participation in a program, entitled “CalHIVE Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) Improvement Collaborative,” for the period of July 1, 2023, through January 31, 2027. (Public Health Department) Resolution No. 507-23 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

230877 [Commemorative Street Name Designation - “Elsie Tonelli Street” - Mission Street between Santa Rosa Avenue and Excelsior Avenue] Sponsors: Safai; Stefani Resolution adding the Commemorative Street Name “Elsie Tonelli Street” to Mission Street between Santa Rosa Avenue and Excelsior Avenue in recognition of her contribution to San Francisco as a local figure. Supervisor Stefani requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution No. 506-23 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

230941 [Commemorative Street Plaques - Lodginghouse District Historical Markers] Sponsors: Dorsey; Preston Resolution authorizing the placement of the Lodginghouse District of San Francisco’s Cultural Heritage District plaques, to be installed on the sidewalks at various historic location markers along the 6th Street corridor between Market Street and Howard Street, and initiating the process set forth in Public Works Code, Sections 789 et seq., to provide for the creation of a program for and installation of commemorative plaques in the Lodginghouse District. Resolution No. 508-23 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

230942 [Commemorative Street Plaques - SoMa Pilipinas Filipino Cultural Heritage District Historical Markers] Sponsors: Dorsey; Preston, Mandelman, Peskin, Chan, Ronen and Safai Resolution authorizing the placement of the SoMa Pilipinas Filipino Cultural Heritage District plaques, to be installed on the sidewalk at various historic location markers along the 6th Street corridor between Market Street and Howard Street, and initiating the process set forth in Public Works Code, Sections 789 et seq., to provide for the creation of a program for and installation of commemorative plaques in the SoMa Pilipinas Cultural District. Supervisors Mandelman, Peskin, Chan, Ronen, and Safai requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 509-23 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

230943 [Commemorative Street Plaques - Compton’s Transgender Cultural District Historical Markers] Sponsors: Dorsey; Preston, Mandelman, Ronen and Safai Resolution authorizing the placement of the Compton’s Transgender Cultural District of San Francisco’s Cultural Heritage District plaques, to be installed on the sidewalks at various historic location markers along the 6th Street corridor between Market Street and Howard Street, and initiating the process set forth in Public Works Code, Sections 789 et seq., to provide for the creation of a program for and installation of commemorative plaques in Compton’s Transgender Cultural District. Supervisors Mandelman, Ronen, and Safai requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 510-23 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

230944 [Resolution of Intent to Establish a Street Plaza at Eagle Plaza 383-12th Street] Sponsors: Dorsey; Mandelman Resolution of Intent to establish a Street Plaza at Eagle Plaza 383-12th Street, under Administrative Code, Chapter 94, and urging Public Works to initiate the process to solicit a Plaza Steward at this location. Resolution No. 511-23 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

230860 [Administrative Code - Library Laureate Programs] Sponsors: Mayor; Dorsey Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Library Laureate Programs, and authorizing the Library to grant stipends to individuals selected through a competitive process as Laureates or Finalists in recognition of their achievements, leadership, and cultural contributions, and in exchange for their service to the City. Supervisor Dorsey requested to be added as a co-sponsor. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

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

230885 [Administrative Code - Assessment Appeals Board Remote and Hybrid Remote Hearings and Conferences] Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Assessment Appeals Board (AAB) to hold remote hearings and conferences at which no AAB members are physically present, and hybrid remote hearings and conferences at which some but not all AAB members are physically present. (Clerk of the Board) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

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

230897 [Administrative Code - Cash Revolving Funds] Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to remove the authorization for cash revolving funds for certain City departments (Fire, Medical Examiner, Public Works, Recreation and Park, Sheriff, San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System, and War Memorial) and reduce the maximum amount of the cash revolving fund for the Port of San Francisco. (Treasurer-Tax Collector) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

Absent: Mandelman, Melgar

231004 [Administrative Code - Establishing Graffiti Advisory Board] Sponsors: Chan; Mandelman Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Graffiti Advisory Board to advise the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor on issues relating to graffiti prevention and abatement; and setting forth the membership and duties of the Advisory Board. Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

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

231003 [Appointments, In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority - Jane Redmond, Edda Mai Johnson, and Mara Math] Motion appointing Jane Redmond, term ending March 1, 2025, and Edda Mai Johnson and Mara Math, terms ending March 1, 2026, to the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M23-130 APPROVED by the following vote:

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

231042 [Mayoral Appointment, Historic Preservation Commission - Amy Campbell] Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination of Amy Campbell for appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission, term ending December 31, 2026. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.135, provides that this nomination is subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and shall be the subject of a public hearing and vote within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk of the Board. If the Board fails to act on the nomination within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk, the nominee shall be deemed approved. Transmittal date: September 14, 2023.) Motion No. M23-131 APPROVED by the following vote:

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

220709 [Planning Code - Nighttime Entertainment Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District] Sponsors: Mandelman; Dorsey Ordinance amending the Planning Code to change the zoning controls in the Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District to exclude Article 10 Landmark buildings from use size limitation and allow Nighttime Entertainment with a Conditional Use authorization on the second floor; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302. (Supervisor Peskin voted No on First Reading.) Supervisor Dorsey requested to be added as a co-sponsor. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton

Noes: Peskin

231066 [Committee of the Whole - Report of Delinquent Real Property Transfer Taxes - February 27, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.] Motion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on February 27, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on Resolutions confirming reports of delinquent real property transfer tax under Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 1115.1(c), for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0340, Lot No. 007 (34 Turk Street), Block No. 0340, Lot No. 018 (141 Eddy Street), Block No. 0326, Lot No. 010 (174 Ellis Street), and Block No. 3725, Lot No. 025 (988-992 Howard Street); and directing transmission of said report to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection and deposit into the General Fund. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M23-134 APPROVED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:

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

231086 [Prioritizing and Protecting Impacted Communities during APEC Summit] Sponsors: Chan; Ronen, Preston, Dorsey, Walton, Safai and Melgar Resolution urging the Mayor and City agencies to inform residents and vulnerable communities of security, transportation, and service impacts from Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) activities; to prioritize City funding towards mitigation of impacts on neighborhoods, small businesses, and vulnerable communities; and to protect people’s rights to freedom of speech and uphold City Sanctuary policies. Supervisors Dorsey, Walton, Safai, and Melgar requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 513-23 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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