# Board of Supervisors Minutes: March 12, 2024 - Meeting date: 2024-03-12 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 23 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/984/2024-03-12-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1183192&GUID=12E9F10F-6A43-4EE1-8EF1-F26278A7388A) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 240172: Appointments, Immigrant Rights Commission - Aseel Fara, Mario Paz, Celine Kennelly, Yu Pok Ng, Sarah Souza, and Lucia Obregon - Pages: 10-11 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 240172 [Appointments, Immigrant Rights Commission - Aseel Fara, Mario Paz, Celine Kennelly, Yu Pok Ng, Sarah Souza, and Lucia Obregon] Motion appointing Aseel Fara, Mario Paz (residency requirement waived), Celine Kennelly, Yu Pok Ng, Sarah Souza, and Lucia Obregon, terms ending June 6, 2025, to the Immigrant Rights Commission. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M24-022 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Safai, Stefani, Walton - Excused: Ronen ### File 240082: Tolling Agreement - Retroactive - Chevron U.S.A. Holdings Inc. and Chevron U.S.A. Inc. - Kern County Real Property Dispute - Pages: 11-12 - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 240082 [Tolling Agreement - Retroactive - Chevron U.S.A. Holdings Inc. and Chevron U.S.A. Inc. - Kern County Real Property Dispute] Resolution retroactively approving a Tolling Agreement to extend the statute of limitations for the City, Chevron U.S.A. Holdings Inc., and Chevron U.S.A. Inc. to bring potential litigation against one another regarding the condition of the City’s property, and which party has responsibility to plug and abandon oil wells and to remediate potential contamination of the City’s property located in Kern County, California that was previously leased by Chevron U.S.A. Holdings Inc., and Chevron U.S.A. Inc., to allow for possible resolution of the matter without litigation, to extend the statute of limitations from November 30, 2023, through May 31, 2024; and to authorize the City Attorney to enter into extensions or modifications to the Tolling Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Tolling Agreement or this Resolution. (City Attorney) Resolution No. 124-24 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Safai, Stefani, Walton - Excused: Ronen ### File 230310: Various Codes - State-Mandated Accessory Dwelling Unit Controls - Pages: 12 - Sponsors: Mayor - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 230310 [Various Codes - State-Mandated Accessory Dwelling Unit Controls] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance amending the Administrative Code, Building Code, Business and Tax Regulations Code, and Planning Code to clarify the ministerial approval process for certain Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) meeting certain requirements in single-family and multifamily buildings; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Safai, Stefani, Walton - Excused: Ronen ### File 240171: Presidential Appointment, Planning Commission - Gilbert Williams - Pages: 12 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 240171 [Presidential Appointment, Planning Commission - Gilbert Williams] Motion approving the President of the Board of Supervisors Aaron Peskin’s nomination of Gilbert Williams to the Planning Commission, term ending July 1, 2026. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.105, 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, then the nominee shall be deemed approved. Transmittal date: February 27, 2024.) Motion No. M24-023 APPROVED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Safai, Stefani, Walton - Excused: Ronen ## Extracted text ### [Page 11](https://sfbos.info/documents/984/2024-03-12-minutes#page-11) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 3/12/2024 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 Liyan Torres, Ambassador to Cuba, on the occasion of her current tour of the City, with an emphasis on the fine arts and cinematography, and in recognition of her accomplishments creating social and cultural connections between San Francisco and Cuba. Supervisor Dorsey introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to One Treasure Island, accepted by Sherry Williams, in recognition of their accomplishments creating an equitable, inclusive, and thriving community for all Treasure Island residents, employees, businesses, and visitors. Supervisor Safai introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Monique Guidry, Delia Fitzpatrick, Mary Evelyn Thomas, Renee Underwood, Margie Stokes, and Staci Collins, African American Early Childhood Educators, in recognition of their accomplishments educating the young children of San Francisco. COMMITTEE REPORTS Recommendation of the Government Audit and Oversight Committee 240082 [Tolling Agreement - Retroactive - Chevron U.S.A. Holdings Inc. and Chevron U.S.A. Inc. - Kern County Real Property Dispute] Resolution retroactively approving a Tolling Agreement to extend the statute of limitations for the City, Chevron U.S.A. Holdings Inc., and Chevron U.S.A. Inc. to bring potential litigation against one another regarding the condition of the City’s property, and which party has responsibility to plug and abandon oil wells and to remediate potential contamination of the City’s property located in Kern County, California that was previously leased by Chevron U.S.A. Holdings Inc., and Chevron U.S.A. Inc., to allow for possible resolution of the matter without litigation, to extend the statute of limitations from November 30, 2023, through May 31, 2024; and to authorize the City Attorney to enter into extensions or modifications to the Tolling Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Tolling Agreement or this Resolution. (City Attorney) Resolution No. 124-24 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Safai, Stefani, Walton Excused: 1 - Ronen City and County of San Francisco Page 194 Printed at 6:32 pm on 4/26/24 ### [Page 12](https://sfbos.info/documents/984/2024-03-12-minutes#page-12) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 3/12/2024 Recommendation of the Land Use and Transportation Committee Appointment of President Pro Tempore At the request of President Peskin, Supervisor Walton assumed the chair at 2:20 p.m. so the President could participate in the debate on File No. 230310 from the floor. The President resumed the chair at 2:29 p.m. 230310 [Various Codes - State-Mandated Accessory Dwelling Unit Controls] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance amending the Administrative Code, Building Code, Business and Tax Regulations Code, and Planning Code to clarify the ministerial approval process for certain Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) meeting certain requirements in single-family and multifamily buildings; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Safai, Stefani, Walton Excused: 1 - Ronen Recommendation of the Rules Committee 240171 [Presidential Appointment, Planning Commission - Gilbert Williams] Motion approving the President of the Board of Supervisors Aaron Peskin’s nomination of Gilbert Williams to the Planning Commission, term ending July 1, 2026. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.105, 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, then the nominee shall be deemed approved. Transmittal date: February 27, 2024.) Motion No. M24-023 APPROVED by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Safai, Stefani, Walton Excused: 1 - Ronen ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS See Legislation Introduced below. City and County of San Francisco Page 195 Printed at 6:32 pm on 4/26/24