# Board of Supervisors Minutes: March 19, 2024 - Meeting date: 2024-03-19 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 21 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/986/2024-03-19-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1184000&GUID=14854BC8-C272-464C-938B-6D6D89398E3D) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 240070: Planning Code - Exceptions and Extensions for Existing Uses - Pages: 9-10 - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 240070 [Planning Code - Exceptions and Extensions for Existing Uses] Ordinance amending the Planning Code to modify offset requirement for heights exceeding 30 feet in the Bernal Heights Special Use District; permit large movie theater signage in the Japantown Neighborhood Commercial District; allow Medical Cannabis Dispensaries to continue operating as Temporary Cannabis Retail Uses until December 31, 2024; clarify eligibility for reduction in Inclusionary Housing requirements; and correct an error in the Zoning Control Table for the Urban Mixed Use District; 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; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302. (Planning Department) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Safai, Stefani, Walton - Excused: Ronen ### File 231006: Planning Code, Zoning Map - 900 Kearny Street Special Use District - Pages: 10-11 - Sponsors: Peskin - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 231006 [Planning Code, Zoning Map - 900 Kearny Street Special Use District] Sponsor: Peskin Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to create the 900 Kearny Street Special Use District; 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 making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to 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 231226: Administrative Code - Homeward Bound Program for Individuals Experiencing or Formerly Experienced Homelessness - Pages: 11 - Sponsors: Safai; Chan - Vote 1: first-reading - Action: 231226 [Administrative Code - Homeward Bound Program for Individuals Experiencing or Formerly Experienced Homelessness] Sponsors: Safai; Chan Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish a permanent Homeward Bound Program administered by the Human Services Agency and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for individuals experiencing homelessness, at risk of experiencing homelessness, or who have formerly experienced homelessness, such as individuals residing in permanent supportive housing, to receive paid travel and relocation support to a destination where the individual has someone to receive them. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Safai, Stefani, Walton - Excused: Ronen ## Extracted text ### [Page 10](https://sfbos.info/documents/986/2024-03-19-minutes#page-10) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 3/19/2024 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 SF City Guides, accepted by Demtri Rizos, Executive Director, in recognition of their accomplishments and continued community support. Supervisor Engardio introduced, welcomed, and presented Certificates of Honor to the following three Lincoln High School sports teams: Boys Varsity Basketball Team, Girls Varsity Basketball Team, and Boys Wrestling Team, accepted by Coach Carl Jacobs, in recognition of their recent victories as Section Champions. Supervisor Melgar introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to the Friends of Lakeside Village, including Kath Tsakalakis, Erin Ritchie, Anya Deepak, Jim O’Driscoll, Vincent Taliaferro, Denise Burns, Kathleen Lunbeck, Becca Shapiro, Lisa Napoli, and Kathy Phillips, in recognition of their efforts transforming an underutilized parking lot into a thriving community space at 2504 Ocean Avenue. Supervisor Mandelman introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Ninive Calegari, former Chief Executive Officer (Enterprise for Youth), in honor of Women’s History Month and in recognition of her accomplishments empowering young people to prepare for and discover career opportunities. Supervisor Safai introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Zeinab Amiri, a Teacher with the San Francisco Unified School District, in recognition of her accomplishments as an educator and continual efforts guiding the youth of San Francisco. COMMITTEE REPORTS Recommendation of the Land Use and Transportation Committee 231006 [Planning Code, Zoning Map - 900 Kearny Street Special Use District] Sponsor: Peskin Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to create the 900 Kearny Street Special Use District; 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 making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to 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 City and County of San Francisco Page 215 Printed at 6:41 pm on 4/26/24 ### [Page 11](https://sfbos.info/documents/986/2024-03-19-minutes#page-11) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 3/19/2024 Recommendation of the Rules Committee 231226 [Administrative Code - Homeward Bound Program for Individuals Experiencing or Formerly Experienced Homelessness] Sponsors: Safai; Chan Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish a permanent Homeward Bound Program administered by the Human Services Agency and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for individuals experiencing homelessness, at risk of experiencing homelessness, or who have formerly experienced homelessness, such as individuals residing in permanent supportive housing, to receive paid travel and relocation support to a destination where the individual has someone to receive them. PASSED ON FIRST READING 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. PUBLIC COMMENT Thierry Fill; expressed concerns regarding positive energy and the need to spread happiness. Chris Ward Kline; expressed concerns regarding surveillance and voice technology being improperly utilized. Jordan Davis; expressed concerns regarding the recent pedestrian casualties, opposition to File No. 240238, and support of newly introduced legislation regarding a grocery store in the Tenderloin. Leslie Dakayande; expressed support of the Resolution regarding AT&T’s request to relinquish its Carrier of Last Resort and Eligible Telecommunications Carrier designations (File No. 240245). Speaker; shared their personal experience at Laguna Honda Hospital. Cammy Blackstone; shared clarifications on the Resolution regarding AT&T’s request to relinquish its Carrier of Last Resort and Eligible Telecommunications Carrier designations (File No. 240245). Speaker; shared a song and their personal religious views. Sala Haquekyah-Chandler; expressed concerns regarding attention to public comment and receipt of gifts by elected officials. Peter Warfield; shared concerns regarding the Library Commission and their consideration of the Public Library’s Strategic Plan and Mission Statement. Sabanar; expressed the need to audit certain non-profit organizations. Katherine Maggie Callahan; shared information on a research project and the property transfer that occurred in Golden Gate Park. City and County of San Francisco Page 216 Printed at 6:41 pm on 4/26/24