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File 240780: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the General Plan Evaluation - Proposed 700 Indiana Street Project
LLM summaryA motion to prepare findings reversing the Planning Department's exemption of the 700 Indiana Street project from environmental review was not approved.
Source text240780 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the General Plan Evaluation - Proposed 700 Indiana Street Project] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 700 Indiana Street is exempt from further environmental review under a General Plan Evaluation. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Walton, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion failed by the following vote:
File 240779: Conditionally Reversing the General Plan Evaluation - Proposed 700 Indiana Street Project
LLM summaryA motion to conditionally reverse the Planning Department's exemption of the 700 Indiana Street project from environmental review was not approved.
Source text240779 [Conditionally Reversing the General Plan Evaluation - Proposed 700 Indiana Street Project] Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 700 Indiana Street is exempt from further environmental review, under a General Plan Evaluation, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Walton, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion failed by the following vote:
File 240778: Affirming the General Plan Evaluation - Proposed 700 Indiana Street Project
LLM summaryA motion to affirm the Planning Department's exemption of the 700 Indiana Street project from further environmental review was not approved.
Source text240778 [Affirming the General Plan Evaluation - Proposed 700 Indiana Street Project] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 700 Indiana Street is exempt from further environmental review under a General Plan Evaluation. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Walton, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion failed by the following vote:
File 240576: Contract Amendment - San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project - Pretrial Services - Not to Exceed $34,668,237
LLM summaryThe resolution authorizes a contract amendment with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project, increasing the contract amount to $34,668,237 and extending the term for two years.
Source text240576 [Contract Amendment - San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project - Pretrial Services - Not to Exceed $34,668,237] Resolution authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to enter into a Fifth Amendment to a contract with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project for Pretrial Services, increasing the contract amount by $14,905,123 for a total not to exceed amount of $34,668,237 and to extend the contract term for two years from July 1, 2024, for a total term of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026, with no more options to extend. (Sheriff) (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 427-24 ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 240547: Charter Amendment - Commission Reform
LLM summaryA charter amendment was ordered submitted to establish a Commission Streamlining Task Force to recommend changes to the City’s appointive boards and commissions.
Source text240547 [Charter Amendment - Commission Reform] Sponsors: Peskin; Ronen, Preston and Mandelman Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to establish the Commission Streamlining Task Force charged with making recommendations to the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors about ways to modify, eliminate, or combine the City’s appointive boards and commissions to improve the administration of City government; require the City Attorney to prepare a Charter Amendment to implement the Task Force’s recommendations relating to Charter commissions, for consideration by the Board of Supervisors; and authorize the Task Force to introduce an ordinance to effectuate its recommendations relating to appointive boards and commissions codified in the Municipal Code, which ordinance shall go into effect within 90 days unless rejected by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Supervisors; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024. Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote:
File 240588: Appointments, Our City, Our Home Oversight Committee - Shanell Williams, Kezia Villias-Martinis, Julia D’Antonio, and Jennifer Friedenbach
LLM summaryThe remaining appointments to the Our City, Our Home Oversight Committee were approved.
Source textMotion No. M24-058 The remaining balance of the question was APPROVED by the following vote:
File 231163: Fire Code - Filing of Proof of Inspections with Fire Department and Requiring Five Feet of Access to Divided Lot Structures
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed requiring the filing of fire inspection records and mandating five feet of access to residential structures on newly subdivided lots.
Source text231163 [Fire Code - Filing of Proof of Inspections with Fire Department and Requiring Five Feet of Access to Divided Lot Structures] Sponsor: Chan Ordinance amending the Fire Code to require filing with the Fire Department records of five-year inspection of fire sprinkler systems and annual inspection of fire alarm and detection systems, mandate a filing fee to ensure that the costs of providing for such filings are recovered without producing revenue that is significantly more than such costs, and require a minimum five feet access from the public-right-of-way to residential structures on newly subdivided lots; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 231247: Contract Amendment - San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project - Pretrial Services - $19,763,114
LLM summaryA resolution was adopted authorizing a contract amendment for the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project, increasing the total contract amount to $19,763,114.
Source text231247 [Contract Amendment - San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project - Pretrial Services - $19,763,114] Resolution authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to enter into a Fourth Amendment to a contract with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project for pretrial services, increasing the contract amount by $499,342 for a total not to exceed amount of $19,763,114 with no change to the term of three years from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024, with two one-year options to extend. (Sheriff) (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 039-24 ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 231263: Calling for Sustained Ceasefire in Gaza, Humanitarian Aid, Release of Hostages, and Condemning Antisemitic, Anti-Palestinian, and Islamophobic Rhetoric and Attacks
LLM summaryA resolution was adopted as amended, calling for a sustained ceasefire in Gaza and humanitarian aid.
Source textResolution No. 003-24 ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 231263: Calling for Sustained Ceasefire in Gaza, Humanitarian Aid, Release of Hostages, and Condemning Antisemitic, Anti-Palestinian, and Islamophobic Rhetoric and Attacks
LLM summaryThe Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and condemning various forms of rhetoric and attacks.
Source text 15, through Page 2, Line 9, by adding ‘FURTHER RESOLVED, That the San Francisco Board of Supervisors condemns Hamas’s attack on Israeli civilians, resulting in the deaths of at least 1,200 Israeli people on October 7, 2023; and, be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That the San Francisco Board of Supervisors condemns the Netanyahu government’s attacks resulting in the deaths of tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians in Gaza; and, be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That the San Francisco Board of Supervisors believes that a just and lasting peace between the Palestinian and Israeli people requires new leadership on both sides with a willingness and commitment to negotiate in good faith; and, be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That the San Francisco Board of Supervisors urges the international community to work with Palestinian and Israeli people to find a just and lasting peace, and to conduct a full investigation of the conduct of all parties in this conflict and hold all parties and individuals who have overseen or engaged in war crimes and international human rights violations – including but not limited to gender based violence and killing of children – accountable.’ The motion carried by the following vote:
File 231175: Urging the City Attorney and the Mayor to Respond to HCD’s “Policy and Practice Review” by Seeking Extensions of Deadlines for Required Actions, and Certain Revisions and Corrections; and Setting City Policy for Implementation of the Housing Element
LLM summaryA resolution was adopted urging the City Attorney and Mayor to seek extensions and revisions from the State Department of Housing and Community Development regarding housing policies.
Source textand Corrections; and Setting City Policy for Implementation of the Housing Element] Sponsors: Peskin; Chan, Mandelman and Preston Resolution urging the City Attorney and the Mayor to request that the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD): 1) extend the deadlines for Required Actions in HCD’s Policy and Practice Review to ensure that all of San Francisco’s extensive, collaborative work to further housing development does not lead to de-certification of San Francisco’s adopted Housing Element; 2) revise and correct HCD’s Policy and Practice Review to be consistent with all policies in San Francisco’s adopted Housing Element, including its policies and actions related to affordable housing and equity, as well as the City’s legal obligations to affirmatively further fair housing, and to be consistent with San Francisco’s status as a Charter City imbued with the power of local action over municipal affairs; and setting forth that as part of the City’s Housing Element implementation, it is the policy of the City to address the dual goals of production of new housing as well as the preservation of existing housing. Resolution No. 572-23 ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 231178: Modifying Time for Submission of Charter Amendment - Rules 2.22.7 and 2.22.8
LLM summaryA motion was approved to modify the submission timeline for certain Charter Amendments related to SFMTA proposals, to be voted on in the March 2024 election.
Source text231178 [Modifying Time for Submission of Charter Amendment - Rules 2.22.7 and 2.22.8] Sponsor: Safai Motion modifying the amount of time required under Rule 2.22.7 between the first appearance on the Board’s agenda and the order of submission to the electorate for the Charter Amendment to provide that the Mayor may disapprove in writing certain San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) proposals that must be part of SFMTA’s proposed budget or budget amendment; proposals subject to disapproval are increases in fares and parking meter maximum rates, and net expansion of hours or days of parking meter operation; at an election to be held on March 5, 2024 (File No. 230986). Motion No. M23-138 APPROVED by the following vote:
File 230915: Amended and Restated Office Lease - Retroactive - The Lighthouse Building LLC - 1155 Market - Not to Exceed $6,685,260.20 in Initial Year
LLM summaryA resolution to amend and restate the office lease with The Lighthouse Building LLC was not adopted.
Source text230915 [Amended and Restated Office Lease - Retroactive - The Lighthouse Building LLC - 1155 Market - Not to Exceed $6,685,260.20 in Initial Year] Resolution retroactively approving and authorizing the Director of Property to amend and restate the current lease with The Lighthouse Building LLC, as Landlord, for the City’s lease of approximately 103,487 square feet of rentable square feet comprised of floors one through eight at 1155 Market Street for use by approximately nine City Departments, to enter into an amended and restated office lease for a lease term of five years, commencing February 1, 2023, through January 31, 2028, with one five-year option to extend to January 31, 2033, at an initial annual rent of $6,685,260.20 (or $557,105.02 per month) with 3% annual increases thereafter for the remainder of the initial term; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Restated Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution. (Real Estate Department) (Fiscal Impact) NOT ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 230595: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination - 1151 Washington Street
LLM summaryA motion directing the Clerk to prepare findings reversing the Planning Department's exemption determination for a project at 1151 Washington Street was approved.
Source text230595 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination - 1151 Washington Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 1151 Washington Street is exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M23-099 Supervisor Chan, seconded by Supervisor Walton, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 230594: Conditionally Reversing the Exemption Determination - 1151 Washington Street
LLM summaryA motion conditionally reversing the exemption determination for a project at 1151 Washington Street was approved.
Source text230594 [Conditionally Reversing the Exemption Determination - 1151 Washington Street] Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 1151 Washington Street is exempt from environmental review, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M23-098 Supervisor Chan, seconded by Supervisor Walton, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 230593: Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - 1151 Washington Street
LLM summaryA motion to affirm the categorical exemption determination for a project at 1151 Washington Street was tabled.
Source text230593 [Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - 1151 Washington Street] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 1151 Washington Street is categorically exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Chan, seconded by Supervisor Walton, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 230643: Proposed Interim Annual Salary Ordinance - FYs 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
LLM summaryA motion to amend the Proposed Interim Annual Salary Ordinance by removing certain positions was failed.
Source text230643 [Proposed Interim Annual Salary Ordinance - FYs 2023-2024 and 2024-2025] Sponsor: Mayor Proposed Interim Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2025, continuing, creating, or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations. (Supervisors Preston and Walton voted No on First Reading.) Supervisor Walton, seconded by Supervisor Preston, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED to remove the Interim Exception for the three (3.0 FTE) District Attorney’s Office 8177 positions for the ongoing work and caseload around the abatement of open-air drug market and drug trafficking prosecutions. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 230642: Proposed Interim Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Departments - FYs 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
LLM summaryThe proposed interim budget and appropriation ordinance for departments for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 was amended and failed on first reading.
Source text230642 [Proposed Interim Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Departments - FYs 2023-2024 and 2024-2025] Sponsor: Mayor Proposed Interim Budget and Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for Departments of the City and County of San Francisco as of June 1, 2023, for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2025. (Supervisors Preston and Walton voted No on First Reading.) Supervisor Walton, seconded by Supervisor Preston, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED to remove the Interim Exception for the three (3.0 FTE) District Attorney’s Office 8177 positions for the ongoing work and caseload around the abatement of open-air drug market and drug trafficking prosecutions. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 230288: Preparation of Findings Related to Conditional Use Authorization - 800 Taraval Street
LLM summaryA motion directing the Clerk to prepare findings supporting the disapproval of a Conditional Use Authorization for 800 Taraval Street was approved.
Source text230288 [Preparation of Findings Related to Conditional Use Authorization - 800 Taraval Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings in support of the Board of Supervisors' disapproval of the proposed Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2022-001838CUA for a proposed project at 800 Taraval Street. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M23-059 Supervisor Melgar, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 230287: Disapproving the Conditional Use Authorization - 800 Taraval Street
LLM summaryA motion disapproving a Conditional Use Authorization for 800 Taraval Street and approving a new authorization with different conditions was approved as amended.
Source textMotion disapproving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 21246, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2022-001838CUA, for a proposed project at 800 Taraval Street; and approving a Conditional Use Authorization for the same Planning Case and property with different conditions. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.105, and Planning Code, Section 308.1(d), provides that the Board of Supervisors may disapprove the decision of the Planning Commission by a vote of not less than two-thirds (8 votes) of the members of the Board.) Motion No. M23-058 Supervisor Melgar, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 230287: Disapproving the Conditional Use Authorization - 800 Taraval Street
LLM summaryA motion disapproving a Conditional Use Authorization for 800 Taraval Street and approving a new authorization with different conditions was approved.
Source textrd of Supervisors may disapprove the decision of the Planning Commission by a vote of not less than two-thirds (8 votes) of the members of the Board.) Supervisor Melgar, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE, on Page 1, Lines 5-6, by adding ‘; and approving a Conditional Use Authorization for the same Planning case and property with different conditions’, and on Lines 16-25, by adding ‘and, be it FURTHER MOVED, That the Board hereby approves a Conditional Use Authorization for the same property subject to the conditions set forth in the document, entitled “Additional Conditions for Conditional Use Authorization at 800 Taraval,” dated April 18, 2023, on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors in File No. 230287, which is hereby declared to be part of this Motion as if set forth fully herein; and, be it FURTHER MOVED, That the Board directs the Clerk to submit copies of this Motion and the document, entitled “Additional Conditions for Conditional Use Authorization at 800 Taraval,” to the Planning Department, Office of Cannabis, and the Department of Public Health.’ The motion carried by the following vote:
File 230154: Appointments, Homelessness Oversight Commission - Christin Evans, Joaquin Whit Guerrero, and Bevan Dufty
LLM summaryThe Board appointed Christin Evans, Joaquin Whit Guerrero, and Bevan Dufty to the Homelessness Oversight Commission with varying term lengths.
Source text230154 [Appointments, Homelessness Oversight Commission - Christin Evans, Joaquin Whit Guerrero, and Bevan Dufty] Motion appointing Christin Evans, term ending May 1, 2025, and Joaquin Whit Guerrero and Bevan Dufty, terms ending May 1, 2027, to the Homelessness Oversight Commission. (Rules Committee) (Supervisor Dorsey dissented in Committee.) Supervisor Mandelman requested that the question be DIVIDED to consider the appointment of Christin Evans separately. The divided question to consider the appointment of Christin Evans was APPROVED by the following vote:
File 230131: Mayoral Appointment, Historic Preservation Commission - Victoria Gray
LLM summaryThe motion regarding the appointment of Victoria Gray to the Historic Preservation Commission was approved as amended.
Source textMotion No. M23-040 APPROVED AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 221270: Administrative Code - Resignations from City Boards and Commissions
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to establish a City policy against seeking preemptive resignation letters from individuals considered for City boards and commissions.
Source text221270 [Administrative Code - Resignations from City Boards and Commissions] Sponsors: Preston; Walton, Ronen, Mar, Peskin and Safai Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish a City policy against seeking preemptive resignation letters from persons seeking or being considered for appointment or reappointment to City boards and commissions and other City bodies. (Supervisors Mandelman and Stefani dissented on First Reading.) Ordinance No. 024-23 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 221270: Administrative Code - Resignations from City Boards and Commissions
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to establish a policy against seeking preemptive resignation letters from individuals considered for City boards and commissions.
Source text221270 [Administrative Code - Resignations from City Boards and Commissions] Sponsors: Preston; Walton, Ronen, Mar, Peskin and Safai Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish a City policy against seeking preemptive resignation letters from persons seeking or being considered for appointment or reappointment to City boards and commissions and other City bodies. (Supervisors Mandelman and Stefani dissented on First Reading.) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 221264: Reappointment, Police Commission - Cindy Elias
LLM summaryThe reappointment of Cindy Elias to the Police Commission was approved.
Source textMotion No. M23-004 APPROVED by the following vote:
File 221240: Intent to Reappoint, Police Commission - Cindy Elias
LLM summaryThe Board approved the motion for the reappointment of Cindy Elias to the Police Commission.
Source textMotion No. M22-198 APPROVED by the following vote:
File 221240: Intent to Reappoint, Police Commission - Cindy Elias
LLM summaryA motion was approved to confirm the reappointment of Cindy Elias to the Police Commission, with a term ending April 30, 2027.
Source text221240 [Intent to Reappoint, Police Commission - Cindy Elias] Motion of intent to confirm the reappointment of Cindy Elias, term ending April 30, 2027, to the Police Commission. (Clerk of the Board) APPROVED by the following vote:
File 220875: Park Code - Upper Great Highway - Pilot Weekend and Holiday Vehicle Restrictions
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to pilot vehicle restrictions on the Upper Great Highway during weekends and holidays until December 31, 2025.
Source text220875 [Park Code - Upper Great Highway - Pilot Weekend and Holiday Vehicle Restrictions] Sponsors: Mar; Preston, Dorsey and Mandelman Ordinance amending the Park Code to restrict private vehicles on the Upper Great Highway between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard, on a pilot basis, on weekends and holidays until December 31, 2025; making associated findings under the California Vehicle Code; 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. Supervisor Melgar, seconded by Supervisor Chan, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE, on Page 2, Line 23, and on Page 6, Line 9, to change the time of restriction to Saturday at 6:00 a.m. to Monday at 6:00 a.m. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 220641: Administrative Code - Funding, Acquisition, and Use of Certain Police Department Equipment
LLM summaryAn amendment was proposed to change language regarding the use of robots as a deadly force option in police equipment regulations.
Source textSupervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Chan, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE in Board, on Page 8, Lines 8-15, by striking 'with the following modification: Section 1.A.5 (“Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered ground vehicle (ground): Authorized Use”) is amended to replace the words “outweighs any other force option available to SFPD” with “officers cannot subdue the threat after using alternative force options or de-escalation tactics or conclude that they will not be able to subdue the threat after evaluating alternative force options and de-escalation tactics. Only the Chief, Assistant Chief of Operations, or Deputy Chief of Special Operations may authorize the use of robots as a deadly force option."', and by adding 'robots will not be used as a deadly force option.'. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 220641: Administrative Code - Funding, Acquisition, and Use of Certain Police Department Equipment
LLM summaryAn ordinance concerning police equipment funding and use was duplicated, with amendments proposed regarding the use of unmanned vehicles.
Source text use of certain law enforcement equipment consistent with the criteria set forth in state law, and approving the Police Department's use of Equipment Policy. Supervisor Peskin requested this Ordinance be DUPLICATED. See Duplicate File No. 221242. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Anne Pearson (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Chan, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE, on Page 8, Lines 8-15, by striking 'with the following modification: Section 1.A.5 (“Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered ground vehicle (ground): Authorized Use”) is amended to replace the words “outweighs any other force option available to SFPD” with “officers cannot subdue the threat after using alternative force options or de-escalation tactics or conclude that they will not be able to subdue the threat after evaluating alternative force options and de-escalation tactics. Only the Chief, Assistant Chief of Operations, or Deputy Chief of Special Operations may authorize the use of robots as a deadly force option."' The motion carried by the following vote:
File 220641: Administrative Code - Funding, Acquisition, and Use of Certain Police Department Equipment
LLM summaryAn ordinance requiring Board approval for police equipment policies was amended but the motion to amend failed.
Source text220641 [Administrative Code - Funding, Acquisition, and Use of Certain Police Department Equipment] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require Board of Supervisors approval of a policy governing the funding, acquisition, and use of certain law enforcement equipment consistent with the criteria set forth in state law, and approving the Police Department's use of Equipment Policy. Supervisor Ronen, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 8, Line 8, to add modifications to the Use of Equipment Policy. Before the vote was taken, Supervisor Peskin rescinded his second. Supervisor Ronen, seconded by Supervisor Melgar, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 8, Line 8, to add modifications to the Use of Equipment Policy. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 221070: Business and Tax Regulations Code - Temporary Suspension of Cannabis Business Tax
LLM summaryAn ordinance was introduced to temporarily suspend the Cannabis Business Tax until December 31, 2025.
Source text221070 [Business and Tax Regulations Code - Temporary Suspension of Cannabis Business Tax] Sponsors: Mandelman; Dorsey Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to suspend the imposition of the Cannabis Business Tax through December 31, 2025. (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisor Chan dissented in committee.) Supervisor Dorsey requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Chan, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 1, Line 4, by changing ‘December 31, 2025’ to ‘December 31, 2023’. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 221090: Urging the Continuation of Services After the Closure of the Tenderloin Center
LLM summaryA resolution urging the continuation of services after the closure of the Tenderloin Center was adopted.
Source text221090 [Urging the Continuation of Services After the Closure of the Tenderloin Center] Sponsors: Preston; Ronen, Chan, Peskin and Walton Resolution urging the Mayor’s Office and Department of Public Health to ensure no gap in services for the hundreds of people served daily by the Tenderloin Center. Resolution No. 479-22 ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 220914: General Plan Amendments - Transbay Block 4 Redevelopment Project
LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the General Plan to facilitate the Transbay Block 4 Redevelopment Project was not passed on first reading.
Source text220914 [General Plan Amendments - Transbay Block 4 Redevelopment Project] Ordinance amending the General Plan, to revise the Transit Center District Plan, a Sub-Area Plan of the Downtown Plan, to facilitate development of the Transbay Block 4 Redevelopment Project by revising height limits and bicycle network policy; adopting findings 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 public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 340. (Planning Department) NOT PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 220939: Mayoral Appointment, Public Utilities Commission - Tony Rivera
LLM summaryA motion to approve the Mayor's appointment of Tony Rivera to the Public Utilities Commission was continued to the Board of Supervisors meeting on October 18, 2022.
Source text220939 [Mayoral Appointment, Public Utilities Commission - Tony Rivera] Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for the appointment of Tony Rivera to the Public Utilities Commission, for a term ending August 1, 2024. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.112, provides that the Board of Supervisors shall confirm the Mayor's appointment by a majority of the Board of Supervisors. Transmittal date: August 26, 2022.) Supervisor Preston, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of October 18, 2022. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 220937: Mayoral Appointment, Public Utilities Commission - Newsha Ajami
LLM summaryA motion to approve the Mayor's appointment of Newsha Ajami to the Public Utilities Commission was continued to the Board of Supervisors meeting on October 18, 2022.
Source text220937 [Mayoral Appointment, Public Utilities Commission - Newsha Ajami] Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for the appointment of Newsha Ajami to the Public Utilities Commission, for a term ending August 1, 2024. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.112, provides that the Board of Supervisors shall confirm the Mayor's appointment by a majority of the Board of Supervisors. Transmittal date: August 26, 2022.) Supervisor Preston, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of October 18, 2022. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 220936: Mayoral Reappointment, Public Utilities Commission - Sophie Maxwell
LLM summaryA motion to approve the Mayor's reappointment of Sophie Maxwell to the Public Utilities Commission was continued to the Board of Supervisors meeting on October 18, 2022.
Source text220936 [Mayoral Reappointment, Public Utilities Commission - Sophie Maxwell] Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for the reappointment of Sophie Maxwell to the Public Utilities Commission, for a term ending August 1, 2026. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.112, provides that the Board of Supervisors shall confirm the Mayor's appointment by a majority of the Board of Supervisors. Transmittal date: August 26, 2022.) Supervisor Preston, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of October 18, 2022. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 220871: Appointments, Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee - Peter Cohen, Fernando Marti, Whitney Jones, and Shannon Way
LLM summaryThe appointment of Peter Cohen to the Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee was approved.
Source textMotion No. M22-149 The divided question to consider the appointment of Peter Cohen was APPROVED by the following vote:
File 220606: Administrative Code - Surveillance Technology Policy for Police Department Use of Non-City Entity Surveillance Cameras
LLM summaryAn ordinance regarding the Police Department's use of non-City entity surveillance cameras was proposed but an amendment to it failed.
Source text220606 [Administrative Code - Surveillance Technology Policy for Police Department Use of Non-City Entity Surveillance Cameras] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman and Safai Ordinance approving Surveillance Technology Policy for Police Department use of non-City entity surveillance cameras and establishing a sunset date fifteen months after the effective date of the ordinance. (Supervisor Chan dissented in Committee.) Supervisors Safai and Mandelman requested to be added as co-sponsors. Supervisor Ronen, seconded by Supervisor Chan, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 220631: Charter Amendment, Initiative Ordinance, and Policy Declaration - Affordable Housing Production Act
LLM summaryA charter amendment was ordered submitted to accelerate the review and approval of affordable housing projects for the November 8, 2022 election.
Source textSan Francisco to provide for accelerated review and approval of eligible 100% affordable housing projects, educator housing projects, and market-rate projects that provide significant increased affordability, and providing for Planning Department ministerial review in lieu of approvals by or certain appeals to City boards and commissions; to make corresponding amendments to the Planning Code and the Business and Tax Regulations Code; to amend the Administrative Code to provide for an Annual Affordable Housing Allocation Report as part of the City’s budget deliberation process; and to declare as City policy the need to accelerate approval of 100% affordable housing projects, educator housing projects, and market-rate projects that provide significant increased affordability; to make findings of compliance with the General Plan and Planning Code, Section 101.1 and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; at an election to be held on November 8, 2022. (Supervisor Mandelman dissented in Committee.) ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote:
File 220446: Planning, Administrative, Subdivision Codes; Zoning Map - Density Exception in Residential Districts
LLM summaryAn amendment to planning codes was not overturned, which would allow increased density in residential districts under certain conditions.
Source text units per lot, and up to six dwelling units per lot in Corner Lots, in all RH (Residential, House) zoning districts, subject to certain requirements, including among others the replacement of protected units; amending the Administrative Code to require new dwelling units constructed pursuant to the density limit exception to be subject to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance; amending the Subdivision Code to authorize a subdivider that is constructing new dwelling units pursuant to the density exception to submit an application for condominium conversion or a condominium map that includes the existing dwelling units and the new dwelling units that constitute the project; 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. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Tom Paulino (Mayor’s Office) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. MAYORAL VETO NOT OVERTURNED by the following vote:
File 220664: Presidential Appointment, Board of Appeals - Alex Lemberg
LLM summaryA motion was approved for the President of the Board's nomination of Alex Lemberg to the Board of Appeals for a term ending July 1, 2024.
Source text220664 [Presidential Appointment, Board of Appeals - Alex Lemberg] Motion approving the President of the Board of Supervisors Shamann Walton’s nomination for the appointment of Alex Lemberg to the Board of Appeals, for the unexpired portion of a four-year term ending July 1, 2024. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.106, 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 of the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk then the nominee shall be deemed approved. Transmittal date: May 27, 2022.) Motion No. M22-113 APPROVED by the following vote:
File 220446: Planning, Administrative, Subdivision Codes; Zoning Map - Density Exception in Residential Districts
LLM summaryThe same ordinance regarding density exceptions in residential districts was finally passed.
Source textFINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 220446: Planning, Administrative, Subdivision Codes; Zoning Map - Density Exception in Residential Districts
LLM summaryThe ordinance regarding density exceptions in residential districts passed on first reading after amendments were made.
Source textPASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 211287: Charter Amendment -Timelines for Recall Process; Filling Vacancies in Elected Offices
LLM summaryA charter amendment was ordered submitted to extend the timeline for initiating recall petitions and to regulate filling vacancies in elected offices.
Source text211287 [Charter Amendment -Timelines for Recall Process; Filling Vacancies in Elected Offices] Sponsors: Peskin; Walton, Ronen and Preston Charter Amendment (Third Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to extend the ban on the initiation of recall petitions from six to twelve months after the official has assumed office; prohibit the submission of a recall petition to the Department of Elections, if the subsequent recall election would be required to be held within twelve months of a regularly scheduled election for the office held by the official sought to be recalled; and provide that any interim officer appointed to fill a vacancy created by a recall election, held on or after June 7, 2022, may not be a candidate in the subsequent vacancy election; at an election to be held on June 7, 2022. A revised Legislative Digest (Version 3) was submitted for the legislative file to clarify certain provisions. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote:
File 211221: Settlement of Lawsuit - Dacari Spiers - $700,000
LLM summaryAn ordinance authorizing a $700,000 settlement for a lawsuit filed by Dacari Spiers against the City was finally passed.
Source text211221 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Dacari Spiers - $700,000] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Dacari Spiers against the City and County of San Francisco for $700,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 6, 2020, in United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 20-cv-01357-JSC; entitled Dacari Spiers v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an alleged civil rights violation. (City Attorney) Ordinance No. 020-22 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 211221: Settlement of Lawsuit - Dacari Spiers - $700,000
LLM summaryAn ordinance authorizing a $700,000 settlement for a lawsuit filed by Dacari Spiers against the City was passed on first reading.
Source text211221 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Dacari Spiers - $700,000] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Dacari Spiers against the City and County of San Francisco for $700,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 6, 2020, in United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 20-cv-01357-JSC; entitled Dacari Spiers v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an alleged civil rights violation. (City Attorney) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Meredith Osborn (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 220069: Mayoral Reappointment, Juvenile Probation Commission - Andrea Shorter
LLM summaryA motion to continue the Mayor's reappointment of Andrea Shorter to the Juvenile Probation Commission was made for a future meeting.
Source text220069 [Mayoral Reappointment, Juvenile Probation Commission - Andrea Shorter] Motion approving/rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Andrea Shorter to the Juvenile Probation Commission, term ending January 15, 2026. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 3.100(18), provides that the Board of Supervisors has the authority to reject the appointment by two-thirds vote of the Board (eight votes) within 30 days following transmittal of the Mayor's Notice of Appointment, and that failure of the Board to reject the appointment by two-thirds vote within the 30 day period shall result in the appointee continuing to serve as appointed. Transmittal date: January 19, 2022.) (Supervisor Mandelman dissented in committee.) Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 15, 2022. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 211324: Proclamation of Local Emergency - Drug Overdoses in the Tenderloin
LLM summaryA motion to continue the discussion on the local emergency proclamation regarding drug overdoses in the Tenderloin was carried.
Source text211324 [Proclamation of Local Emergency - Drug Overdoses in the Tenderloin] Sponsor: Peskin Motion concurring/withdrawing concurrence in the December 17, 2021, Proclamation by the Mayor Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency in connection with the sudden increase in drug overdoses in the Tenderloin. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Chan, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to a Committee of the Whole at the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 8, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 211323: Hearing - Committee of the Whole - Proclamation of Local Emergency - Drug Overdoses in the Tenderloin - February 8, 2022, at 3:00 p.m
LLM summaryA hearing regarding the local emergency proclamation for drug overdoses in the Tenderloin was held and subsequently continued.
Source textin the Local Emergency declared in the Tenderloin and responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Linda Chapman; Speaker; Pete Consellar; Carolyn Kennedy; Kelly Powers; Speaker; Elliott General; spoke in support of concurring in the Local Emergency declared in the Tenderloin. Francisco Da Costa; David Elliott Lewis; Speaker; Del Seymour; Brooke Silver; Speaker; Dr. Theresa Palmer; Speaker; Gail Gilman; Sara Shortt; Gilbert Crisswell; Anonymous; Shanti Singh; Jill Kelly; Jason Wyman; Kristen Evans; Amos Gregory; Kevin Ortiz; Speaker; Noah Roberts; Lisa Church; Fred Mulhein; Mark Solomon; Speaker; Kelly; Mark Schneider; Nancy Hernandez; Jennifer Friedenbach; Speaker; Speaker; spoke in opposition to the concurrence of the Local Emergency declared in the Tenderloin. There were no other speakers. The President closed public comment, declared the hearing heard and filed, adjourned as the Committee of the Whole, and reconvened as the Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Chan, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED to a Committee of the Whole at the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 8, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 211278: Findings Reversing the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - 469 Stevenson Street Project
LLM summaryA motion adopting findings to reverse the certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the 469 Stevenson Street project was approved.
Source text211278 [Findings Reversing the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - 469 Stevenson Street Project] Motion adopting findings to reverse the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed 469 Stevenson Street project. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M21-182 APPROVED by the following vote:
File 211173: Appropriation - Department of Elections - $8,728,755 - FY2021-2022
LLM summaryA motion to continue the appropriation of approximately $3.6 million for the Department of Elections failed.
Source textSupervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Chan, moved that the appropriation for approximately $3.6M be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to the Board of Supervisors meeting of January 4, 2022. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 211173: Appropriation - Department of Elections - $8,728,755 - FY2021-2022
LLM summaryA motion to continue the appropriation of approximately $3.6 million for the Department of Elections failed.
Source textSupervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Chan, moved that the appropriation for approximately $3.6M be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to the Board of Supervisors meeting of January 4, 2022. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 211173: Appropriation - Department of Elections - $8,728,755 - FY2021-2022
LLM summaryA motion to continue the appropriation of approximately $3.6 million for the Department of Elections was carried to the next Board meeting.
Source textCity and County of San Francisco Page 989 Printed at 9:31 pm on 1/10/22 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 12/14/2021 Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Chan, moved that the appropriation for approximately $3.6M be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to the Board of Supervisors meeting of January 4, 2022. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 211173: Appropriation - Department of Elections - $8,728,755 - FY2021-2022
LLM summaryAn appropriation of approximately $8.7 million for the Department of Elections related to special elections was not passed on first reading.
Source textthirds approval vote of all members of the Board of Supervisors for $10,082,775 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.113(c). (Pursuant to Charter, Section 9.113(c), this matter shall require a vote of two-thirds (8 votes) of all members of the Board of Supervisors to approve such appropriation ordinance for passage.) (Fiscal Impact) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to John Arntz, Director (Department of Elections), Tom Paulino and Ashley Groffenberger (Mayor’s Office), Ben Rosenfield, Controller (Office of the City Controller), and Anne Pearson (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Peskin requested the question on whether this Ordinance be Passed on First Reading be DIVIDED to consider appropriating approximately $8.7M for the City’s costs associated with the February 2022 and April 2022 special elections separately from the appropriation of approximately $3.6M for costs associated with the school district recall election. President Walton ordered the question be DIVIDED and each proposition was voted on separately. The appropriation for approximately $8.7M was NOT PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 210538: Appropriation - Fiscal Cliff Reserve $64,150,000 - Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development - $64,150,000 for Social Housing - FY2021-2022
LLM summaryAn ordinance appropriating $64,150,000 from the Fiscal Cliff Reserve for affordable social housing was finally passed.
Source text210538 [Appropriation - Fiscal Cliff Reserve $64,150,000 - Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development - $64,150,000 for Social Housing - FY2021-2022] Sponsors: Preston; Haney, Ronen, Peskin, Walton, Chan and Mar Ordinance appropriating $64,150,000 from the Fiscal Cliff Reserve to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development for the acquisition, creation and operation of affordable, social housing under the Housing Stability Fund in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022. (Fiscal Impact) Ordinance No. 222-21 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 210538: Appropriation - Fiscal Cliff Reserve $64,150,000 - Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development - $64,150,000 for Social Housing - FY2021-2022
LLM summaryAn ordinance appropriating $64,150,000 from the Fiscal Cliff Reserve to support affordable social housing in Fiscal Year 2021-2022 was passed on first reading.
Source text210538 [Appropriation - Fiscal Cliff Reserve $64,150,000 - Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development - $64,150,000 for Social Housing - FY2021-2022] Sponsors: Preston; Haney, Ronen, Peskin, Walton, Chan and Mar Ordinance appropriating $64,150,000 from the Fiscal Cliff Reserve to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development for the acquisition, creation and operation of affordable, social housing under the Housing Stability Fund in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022. (Fiscal Impact) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 210922: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - 469 Stevenson Street Project
LLM summaryA motion to approve findings to reverse the Final Environmental Impact Report certification for the 469 Stevenson Street project was approved.
Source textMotion No. M21-147 Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 210921: Conditionally Reversing the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - 469 Stevenson Street Project
LLM summaryA motion to approve the conditional reversal of the Final Environmental Impact Report certification for the 469 Stevenson Street project was approved.
Source textMotion No. M21-146 Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 210920: Affirming the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - 469 Stevenson Street Project
LLM summaryA motion to table the affirmation of the Final Environmental Impact Report certification for the 469 Stevenson Street project was approved.
Source textSupervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 210494: Administrative Code - Consultation Regarding Filing of Juvenile Delinquency Cases
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed requiring the Police Department to consult with the District Attorney on juvenile delinquency cases.
Source text210494 [Administrative Code - Consultation Regarding Filing of Juvenile Delinquency Cases] Sponsor: Ronen Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the Police Department to consult with the District Attorney ("DA") on all juvenile delinquency cases under California Welfare and Institutions Code, Section 651, and provide the DA the opportunity to commence proceedings in the juvenile delinquency court in the San Francisco Superior Court. Ordinance No. 154-21 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 210494: Administrative Code - Consultation Regarding Filing of Juvenile Delinquency Cases
LLM summaryAn ordinance requiring consultation between the Police Department and the District Attorney on juvenile delinquency cases passed on first reading.
Source text210494 [Administrative Code - Consultation Regarding Filing of Juvenile Delinquency Cases] Sponsor: Ronen Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the Police Department to consult with the District Attorney ("DA") on all juvenile delinquency cases under California Welfare and Institutions Code, Section 651, and provide the DA the opportunity to commence proceedings in the juvenile delinquency court in the San Francisco Superior Court. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 210838: Contract Modification - Siemens Mobility, Inc. - Option for 30 Light Rail Vehicles - $130,409,780 Plus Escalation Costs
LLM summaryA resolution to modify a contract with Siemens Mobility, Inc. for 30 light rail vehicles was continued to a future Board meeting.
Source text210838 [Contract Modification - Siemens Mobility, Inc. - Option for 30 Light Rail Vehicles - $130,409,780 Plus Escalation Costs] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman, Melgar and Mar Resolution approving Modification No. 10 to Municipal Transportation Agency Contract No. 2013-19: Procurement of New Light Rail Vehicles, with Siemens Mobility, Inc., to exercise an option to procure 30 additional light rail vehicles in the amount of $130,409,780 plus applicable escalation costs, with cancellation provisions through June 2025, with no increase in the total Contract price or in the term of the Contract. (Municipal Transportation Agency) (Fiscal Impact) Supervisor Mar requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Julie Kirschbaum (Municipal Transportation Agency), Anne Pearson (Office of the City Attorney), and Sophia Kittler (Mayor’s Office) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Preston, seconded by Supervisor Chan, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of September 21, 2021. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 210820: Urging to Reinstate All Transit Lines to Pre-Covid Service Hours by December 31, 2021
LLM summaryA resolution urging the Municipal Transportation Agency to restore all transit lines to pre-Covid service hours by December 31, 2021, was adopted as amended.
Source textResolution urging the Municipal Transportation Agency to reinstate all transit lines and restore pre-Covid service hours by December 31, 2021, and release by September 30, 2021, a written plan for restoration of all lines and service. Resolution No. 389-21 ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 210593: Mayoral Appointment, Commission on the Environment - Austin Hunter
LLM summaryThe Board rejected the Mayor's nomination of Austin Hunter to the Commission on the Environment for a term ending March 25, 2023.
Source text210593 [Mayoral Appointment, Commission on the Environment - Austin Hunter] Motion rejecting the Mayor's nomination for appointment of Austin Hunter to the Commission on the Environment, for a term ending March 25, 2023. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 3.100(18), provides that the Board of Supervisors has the authority to reject the appointment by two-thirds vote of the Board (eight votes) within thirty days following transmittal of the Mayor's Notice of Appointment, and that failure of the Board to reject the appointment by two-thirds vote within the thirty day period shall result in the appointee continuing to serve as appointed. Transmittal date: May 21, 2021.) NOT APPROVED by the following vote:
File 210484: Contract - San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project - Pretrial Services - Not to Exceed $18,764,430
LLM summaryA resolution was adopted to authorize a contract for pretrial services with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project for a three-year period.
Source text210484 [Contract - San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project - Pretrial Services - Not to Exceed $18,764,430] Resolution authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to contract with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project, Inc., for pretrial services for a three-year period from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024, with two one-year options to extend for a contract total not to exceed amount of $18,764,430. (Sheriff) (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 301-21 ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 210454: Administrative Code - Free Muni Pilot Program Fund
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to create a special fund for a Free Muni pilot program, which is set to end on September 30, 2021.
Source text210454 [Administrative Code - Free Muni Pilot Program Fund] Sponsors: Preston; Haney, Walton, Ronen and Chan Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create a special fund for a Free Muni pilot program ending September 30, 2021, and setting conditions for use of the Fund. (Supervisor Safai dissented in Committee.) FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 210453: Appropriation - COVID Contingency Reserve - Municipal Transportation Agency - Free Muni Pilot Program - $12,500,000 - FY2020-2021
LLM summaryAn ordinance appropriating $12,500,000 from the COVID Contingency Reserve to support a Free Muni Pilot Program was passed.
Source text210453 [Appropriation - COVID Contingency Reserve - Municipal Transportation Agency - Free Muni Pilot Program - $12,500,000 - FY2020-2021] Sponsors: Preston; Haney, Walton, Ronen and Chan Ordinance appropriating $12,500,000 from the COVID Contingency Reserve to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to support a Free Muni Pilot Program in July, August, and September 2021 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021. (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisor Safai dissented in Committee.) FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 210454: Administrative Code - Free Muni Pilot Program Fund
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to create a special fund for a Free Muni pilot program, set to end on September 30, 2021.
Source text210454 [Administrative Code - Free Muni Pilot Program Fund] Sponsors: Preston; Haney, Walton, Ronen and Chan Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create a special fund for a Free Muni pilot program ending September 30, 2021, and setting conditions for use of the Fund. (Supervisor Safai dissented in Committee.) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jonathan Rewers (Municipal Transportation Agency) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 210453: Appropriation - COVID Contingency Reserve - Municipal Transportation Agency - Free Muni Pilot Program - $12,500,000 - FY2020-2021
LLM summaryAn ordinance appropriating $12,500,000 from the COVID Contingency Reserve to support a Free Muni Pilot Program in 2021 was passed.
Source text210453 [Appropriation - COVID Contingency Reserve - Municipal Transportation Agency - Free Muni Pilot Program - $12,500,000 - FY2020-2021] Sponsors: Preston; Haney, Walton, Ronen and Chan Ordinance appropriating $12,500,000 from the COVID Contingency Reserve to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to support a Free Muni Pilot Program in July, August, and September 2021 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021. (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisor Safai dissented in Committee.) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jonathan Rewers (Municipal Transportation Agency) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 210312: Accept and Expend In-Kind Grant - Retroactive - Dogpatch and Northwest Potrero Hill Green Benefit District - Esprit Park Renovation Design Grant - Valued at Approximately $835,000
LLM summaryA resolution to accept and expend an in-kind grant for Esprit Park renovation was continued to a future meeting.
Source text210312 [Accept and Expend In-Kind Grant - Retroactive - Dogpatch and Northwest Potrero Hill Green Benefit District - Esprit Park Renovation Design Grant - Valued at Approximately $835,000] Sponsors: Mayor; Walton Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend an in-kind grant valued at approximately $835,000 from the Dogpatch and Northwest Potrero Hill Green Benefit District of design services for the Esprit Park renovation project, for the project term of March 1, 2021, through December 31, 2023. (Recreation and Park Department) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Nathan Tinclair (Recreation and Park Department) and Anne Pearson (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Chan, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of May 11, 2021. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 200830: Police Code - Right to Reemployment Following Layoff Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
LLM summaryAn ordinance creating a right to reemployment for employees laid off due to COVID-19 was finally passed.
Source text200830 [Police Code - Right to Reemployment Following Layoff Due to COVID-19 Pandemic] Sponsor: Mar Ordinance amending the Police Code to create a right to reemployment for certain employees laid-off due to the COVID-19 pandemic if their employer seeks to fill the same position previously held by the laid-off employee, or a substantially similar position, and to reasonably accommodate employees who cannot work because of a family care hardship. (Supervisor Stefani dissented in Committee.) Ordinance No. 046-21 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 200830: Police Code - Right to Reemployment Following Layoff Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
LLM summaryAn ordinance creating a right to reemployment for employees laid off due to COVID-19 passed on first reading.
Source text200830 [Police Code - Right to Reemployment Following Layoff Due to COVID-19 Pandemic] Sponsor: Mar Ordinance amending the Police Code to create a right to reemployment for certain employees laid-off due to the COVID-19 pandemic if their employer seeks to fill the same position previously held by the laid-off employee, or a substantially similar position, and to reasonably accommodate employees who cannot work because of a family care hardship. (Supervisor Stefani dissented in Committee.) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 210177: Appropriation - Property Tax Revenue $89,900,000 - Various Departments - Small Businesses, Arts and Cultural Organizations, and Families Relief for COVID-19 and Overdose Prevention - De-appropriation - Business Fee Revenue - $28,200,000 - FY2020-21
LLM summaryAn appropriation ordinance for COVID-19 relief and a de-appropriation of business fee revenue was amended and discussed.
Source textn Francisco Unified School District and City College Dual Enrollment Programs, overdose prevention, and support for family relief struggling as a result of COVID-19; and de-appropriating $28,200,000 of business fee revenue, and placing $6,520,705 on reserve in Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021. (Fiscal Impact) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Anne Pearson (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Ronen requested this Ordinance be DUPLICATED ON FIRST READING. (Fiscal Impact) See duplicated File No. 210324. Supervisor Ronen, seconded by Supervisor Chan, moved that this be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE, on Page 1, Lines 1 and 5, by changing ‘$104,900,000’ to ‘$89,900,000’; on Page 2, Lines 11-12, 13-14, by changing ‘$104,900,000’ to ‘$89,900,000’; on Page 3, Lines 5-6, by changing ‘$76,700,000’ to ‘$61,700,000’; on Page 7, Lines 13-17, by striking the ‘$15,000,000’ appropriation for ‘Summer Learning’ under ‘Youth Learning Initiatives’, Line 25, by changing ’17,700,000’ to ‘2,700,000’; and Page 9, Lines 20-21, by changing ‘$76,700,000’ to ‘$61,700,000’. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 210234: Authorizing Construction of an Observation Wheel Structure in Golden Gate Park
LLM summaryA resolution to authorize the construction of an observation wheel in Golden Gate Park was not adopted.
Source text210234 [Authorizing Construction of an Observation Wheel Structure in Golden Gate Park] Sponsors: Peskin; Chan Resolution retroactively approving, pursuant to Charter, Section 4.113, construction of an observation wheel structure in Golden Gate Park for a term starting February 28, 2020, and lasting for one year following the current permit expiration term, until February 7, 2022, with full removal required by March 15, 2022. (Pursuant to Charter, Section 4.113, this matter requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Board of Supervisors (8 votes) for passage) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Anne Pearson (Office of the City Attorney) and Dana Ketcham (Recreation and Park Department) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. NOT ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 210034: New Money Revenue Bonds - Municipal Transportation Agency - Not to Exceed $129,000,000
LLM summaryA resolution regarding new money revenue bonds for the Municipal Transportation Agency, not to exceed $129,000,000, was continued to a future meeting.
Source textust, one or more escrow agreements, and a continuing disclosure certificate; authorizing the taking of appropriate actions in connection therewith, as defined herein, and related matters approving the forms of documents relating thereto, as defined herein; approving the maximum interest thereon; finding that the authorization and issuance of revenue bonds by the Agency is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), CEQA Guidelines, and San Francisco Administrative Code, Chapter 31; and approving related matters, as defined herein. (Fiscal Impact) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jonathan Rewers and Samuel Thomas (Muncipal Transportation Agency) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Walton, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 23, 2021. Before the vote was taken, Supervisor Walton withdrew his second and Supervisor Peskin withdrew his motion. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Walton, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 9, 2021. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 210027: Appropriation - Municipal Transportation Agency Revenue Bond Proceeds - Street and Transit Projects - $129,000,000 - FY2020-2021
LLM summaryAn ordinance appropriating $287,000,000 of revenue bond proceeds for street and transit projects was continued on first reading.
Source text210027 [Appropriation - Municipal Transportation Agency Revenue Bond Proceeds - Street and Transit Projects - $129,000,000 - FY2020-2021] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance appropriating $287,000,000 of Revenue Bond proceeds to the Municipal Transportation Agency for street and transit projects in Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021; and placing these funds on the Controller’s Reserve pending receipt of proceeds of indebtedness. (Fiscal Impact) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jonathan Rewers and Samuel Thomas (Muncipal Transportation Agency) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Walton, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 23, 2021. Before the vote was taken, Supervisor Walton withdrew his second and Supervisor Peskin withdrew his motion. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Walton, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 9, 2021. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 210017: Urging California Regents to Consider the Proposed UCSF Parnassus Expansion Plan EIR
LLM summaryA resolution urging the California Regents to consider the UCSF Parnassus Expansion Plan Environmental Impact Report was adopted.
Source text210017 [Urging California Regents to Consider the Proposed UCSF Parnassus Expansion Plan EIR] Sponsor: Preston Resolution urging the California Regents to move consideration of the proposed University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) Parnassus Expansion Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Amendment to the 2014 Long Range Development Plan (LRDP) from their January 2021 meeting to their March 2021 meeting. Resolution No. 013-21 ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 201287: Emergency Ordinance - Temporary Right to Reemployment Following Layoff Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
LLM summaryAn emergency ordinance was finally passed to temporarily grant reemployment rights to employees laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source text201287 [Emergency Ordinance - Temporary Right to Reemployment Following Layoff Due to COVID-19 Pandemic] Sponsors: Mar; Safai Reenactment of emergency ordinance (Ordinance No. 104-20, as reenacted by Ordinance Nos. 159-20 and 231-20) temporarily creating a right to reemployment for certain employees laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic if their employer seeks to fill the same position as, or a position substantially similar to, the position previously held by the laid-off employee. (Pursuant to Charter, Section 2.107, this matter requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Board of Supervisors (8 votes) for passage.) Supervisor Safai requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Ordinance No. 009-21 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 201368: Urging a Comprehensive Return to School Plan
LLM summaryA resolution urging the San Francisco Unified School District to revise its Return to School Plan was not approved.
Source texterson learning; and, be it’, and Lines 10-23, by adding ‘FURTHER RESOLVED, That the San Francisco Board of Supervisors urges the San Francisco Unified School District to revise the Return to School Plan to incorporate the San Francisco Labor Council guidelines for preparing schools for safe reopening for in-person learning, to ensure that educators and other school workers have a voice in the implementation of precautions that are necessary to protect public health and the health of school workers, students, and their families; and, be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors commit to finding additional resources to ensure that SFUSD can safely resume in person school (such as testing and ventilation supports), AND to increase support for families who choose to remain in remote crisis learning at home (such as mental health staff and supports, and direct supports to school sites); and, be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors urge DPH to create a public dashboard with data showing COVID cases and COVID related closures of classrooms for all schools (public, private, charter, preschool) and community hubs; and, be it’. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 201368: Urging a Comprehensive Return to School Plan
LLM summaryA resolution urging the San Francisco Unified School District to create a comprehensive return to school plan was continued to a future meeting.
Source text201368 [Urging a Comprehensive Return to School Plan] Sponsors: Fewer, Peskin, Mandelman, Safai, Ronen, Yee and Stefani Resolution urging the San Francisco Unified School District to develop a comprehensive plan for the safe return to in-person learning in accordance with public health guidelines. Supervisor Fewer, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved to CONTINUE this Resolution to the Board of Supervisors meeting of January 5, 2021. Before the vote was taken, Supervisor Peskin withdrew his second. Supervisor Fewer, seconded by Supervisor Preston, moved to CONTINUE this Resolution to the Board of Supervisors meeting of January 5, 2021. Before the vote was taken, Supervisors Fewer withdrew her motion and Supervisor Preston withdrew his second. Supervisor Preston, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of January 5, 2021. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 201328: Emergency Ordinance - Limiting COVID-19 Impacts by Not Moving People Experiencing Homelessness Currently Placed in Shelter-in-Place Hotel Rooms
LLM summaryA motion to continue an emergency ordinance regarding shelter-in-place hotel rooms for the homeless was failed.
Source textncy Management Agency (“FEMA”) provides written notification that FEMA funding available for SIP Hotel rooms is terminated or not extended or modified in a way that no longer reimburses any costs of these rooms, or people experiencing homelessness housed in SIP Hotel rooms obtain a stable housing placement; for every ten SIP Hotel rooms vacated, six SIP Hotel rooms shall be available to shelter people experiencing homelessness at risk of COVID-19 infection, until the County Health Officer’s Stay Safer At Home Order is rescinded or expires; and requiring the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to prepare publicly available reports on the progress of placements from SIP Hotels into stable housing. (Pursuant to Charter, Section 2.107, this matter requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Board of Supervisors (8 votes) for passage.) (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisor Mandelman dissented in Committee.) Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Fewer, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED AS AMENDED ON FINAL PASSAGE to a Board of Supervisors Special Meeting, with the Board sitting as a Committee of the Whole, on December 22, 2020. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 201265: Health Code - No Smoking in Multi-Unit Housing Complexes
LLM summaryAn ordinance regarding smoking regulations in multi-unit housing complexes was re-referred to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee.
Source textSupervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Preston, moved that this Ordinance be RE-REFERRED to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 201265: Health Code - No Smoking in Multi-Unit Housing Complexes
LLM summaryAn ordinance concerning smoking regulations in multi-unit housing complexes was re-referred to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee.
Source textSupervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Preston, moved that this Ordinance be RE-REFERRED to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 201265: Health Code - No Smoking in Multi-Unit Housing Complexes
LLM summaryAn ordinance to prohibit smoking in multi-unit housing complexes was re-referred to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee after a failed motion.
Source text prohibit smoking inside all private dwelling units in multi-unit housing complexes containing three or more units and all common areas; remove the exception for child care facilities located in private homes; exempt smoking of medicinal cannabis for a medicinal cannabis patient who possesses a physician’s recommendation to smoke medicinal cannabis for medical purposes; require the Department of Public Health (DPH) to initiate a public information campaign to raise awareness of the smoking prohibition; require DPH to initiate the imposition of administrative penalties by issuance of a notice of violation in lieu of a citation; suspend the provision of the Health Code (mooted by this Ordinance) which requires owners or managers of multi-unit housing complexes to provide certain disclosures regarding whether smoking is authorized in certain units; and affirm the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. Supervisor Safai requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Supervisor Preston, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Ordinance be RE-REFERRED to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 201325: Outreach Community Advertising and Neighborhood Outreach Advertising - Jasmine Blue Media LLC (dba Marina Times) - FY2020-2021
LLM summaryThe resolution designates Jasmine Blue Media LLC as the neighborhood outreach periodical for specific neighborhoods and continues the approval process to a later meeting.
Source text201325 [Outreach Community Advertising and Neighborhood Outreach Advertising - Jasmine Blue Media LLC (dba Marina Times) - FY2020-2021] Resolution designating Jasmine Blue Media LLC (dba Marina Times) to be the neighborhood outreach periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Marina, Cow Hollow, North Beach and Chinatown neighborhoods; and to provide outreach advertising for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021. (Office of Contract Administration) Divided from File No. 201212. Supervisor Preston, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this DIVIDED portion of the Resolution to consider approval of the 'Jasmine Blue Media LLC (dba Marina Times)' be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of December 8, 2020. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 201212: Outreach Community Advertising and Neighborhood Outreach Advertising - Various Newspapers - FY2020-2021
LLM summaryA resolution designates various newspapers as outreach periodicals for different neighborhoods and communities, with the remaining balance adopted.
Source textcommunity; Bay Area Reporter and San Francisco Bay Times to be the outreach periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community; The Potrero View to be the neighborhood outreach periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Potrero Hill, Dogpatch, Mission Bay and Eastern SoMa neighborhoods; The Richmond Review to be the neighborhood outreach periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Richmond District neighborhoods; The Sunset Beacon to be the neighborhood outreach periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Sunset District neighborhoods; Noe Valley Voice to be the neighborhood outreach periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Noe Valley and Diamond Heights neighborhoods; and to provide outreach advertising for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021. (Office of Contract Administration) See divided File No. 201325 for consideration to approve the 'Jasmine Blue Media LLC (dba Marina Times)' as the outreach periodical for the Marina, Cow Hollow, North Beach and Chinatown neighborhoods. Resolution No. 545-20 The remaining balance of the Resolution was ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 201050: Memorandum of Understanding and Settlement of Grievances - Police Officers Association
LLM summaryAn ordinance regarding a Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Officers Association was continued to December 1, 2020.
Source textthe retention premium provisions, amend the 10B overtime provisions, extend the term by two years, and set wages for the additional term; and (2) approving settlement of two grievances filed by the POA against the City, for a not to exceed amount of $359,613.87; the grievances were filed on March 25, 2020, and June 29, 2020, and involve compensation disputes under the Memorandum of Understanding. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Carol Isen, Acting Director (Department of Human Resources), Sophia Kittler (Mayor’s Office), Chief William Scott (Police Department), Tony Montoya, President (Police Officers Association), Ben Rosenfield, Controller (Office of the City Controller), and Lawanna Preston (Police Department) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Preston, seconded by Supervisor Walton, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of December 1, 2020. Before the vote was taken, Supervisor Walton withdrew his second. Supervisor Preston, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of December 1, 2020. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 201087: Emergency Ordinance - Temporary Right to Reemployment Following Layoff Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
LLM summaryAn emergency ordinance was reenacted to grant a temporary right to reemployment for employees laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source text201087 [Emergency Ordinance - Temporary Right to Reemployment Following Layoff Due to COVID-19 Pandemic] Sponsor: Mar Reenactment of emergency ordinance (Ordinance No. 104-20, reenacted by Ordinance No. 159-20) to temporarily create a right to reemployment for certain employees laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic if their employer seeks to fill the same position previously held by a laid-off worker, or a substantially similar position, as defined. (Pursuant to Charter, Section 2.107, this matter requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Board of Supervisors (8 votes) for passage.) Ordinance No. 231-20 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 200845: Administrative Code - Budget Savings Incentive Fund Expenditures
LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the Administrative Code to suspend expenditure restrictions on the Budget Savings Incentive Fund during FY 2020-2021 and FY 2021-2022 was finally passed.
Source text200845 [Administrative Code - Budget Savings Incentive Fund Expenditures] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to suspend the restrictions on expenditure of monies in the Budget Savings Incentive Fund during Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021 and FY2021-2022, and to authorize the use of monies in that Fund during those fiscal years for any purpose related to the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic or the pandemic’s economic impacts. Ordinance No. 181-20 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 200844: Health Code - Patient Rates for FYs 2020-2021 and 2021-2022
LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the Health Code to set patient rates for FYs 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 was finally passed.
Source text200844 [Health Code - Patient Rates for FYs 2020-2021 and 2021-2022] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance amending the Health Code to set patient rates and rates for other services provided by the Department of Public Health, for Fiscal Years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022, starting July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2022. Ordinance No. 180-20 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 200843: Administrative Code - County Clerk Fee Amounts; Digital Signature Fee
LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the Administrative Code to update County Clerk fees and authorize a digital signature fee was finally passed.
Source text200843 [Administrative Code - County Clerk Fee Amounts; Digital Signature Fee] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to update County Clerk fees to current amounts; and to authorize the County Clerk to impose a digital signature fee. Ordinance No. 179-20 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 200842: Deappropriation - Series 2010A Refunding Certificates of Participation - $4,636,200; Appropriation - Including Deappropriated Funds $102,136,200 and Certificates of Participation Refunding Proceeds $97,500,000 - FY2020-2021
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to deappropriate $4,636,200 and appropriate $102,136,200 for various funding sources for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
Source text200842 [Deappropriation - Series 2010A Refunding Certificates of Participation - $4,636,200; Appropriation - Including Deappropriated Funds $102,136,200 and Certificates of Participation Refunding Proceeds $97,500,000 - FY2020-2021] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance deappropriating $4,636,200 of Series 2010A Refunding Certificates of Participation prior reserve funds and appropriating $102,136,200 of Refunding Certificates of Participation Series 2020-R1, including deappropriated funds and $97,500,000 of one or more series of Refunding Certificates of Participation proceeds for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. (Fiscal Impact) Ordinance No. 178-20 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 200841: Authorizing Refunding Certificates of Participation - Multiple Capital Improvement Projects - Not to Exceed $97,500,000
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed authorizing the issuance of up to $97,500,000 in Refunding Certificates of Participation for multiple capital improvement projects.
Source texteach between the City and the Trustee, for the lease and lease back of all or a portion of certain real property and improvements owned by the City and located at 375 Laguna Honda Boulevard within the City and at 1 Moreland Drive, San Bruno, California, or other property as determined by the Director of Public Finance; approving the form of Escrow Agreement (including certain indemnities contained therein), between the City and U.S. Bank National Association, as escrow agent (“Escrow Agent”); approving the form of an Official Notice of Sale and a Notice of Intention to Sell the Certificates; approving the form of an Official Statement in preliminary and final form; approving the form of a purchase contract between the City and one or more initial purchasers of the Certificates; approving the form of a Continuing Disclosure Certificate; granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, sale, execution and delivery of the Certificates; approving modifications to documents; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein. (Fiscal Impact) Ordinance No. 177-20 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 200840: Administrative Code - Reproduction and Notary Fees - Department of Administrative Services
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed amending the Administrative Code to allow the Department of Administrative Services to charge fees for reproduction and notary services.
Source text200840 [Administrative Code - Reproduction and Notary Fees - Department of Administrative Services] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Department of Administrative Services to impose a fee for reproduction and notary services provided to the public. Ordinance No. 176-20 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 200839: Administrative Code - Medical Examiner Fees
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to adjust fees for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and update related services in the Administrative Code.
Source text200839 [Administrative Code - Medical Examiner Fees] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to adjust fees of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to include post-mortem investigation services, remove references to obsolete services, and update fee amounts; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. Ordinance No. 175-20 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 200838: San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water Revenue Bond and Other Forms of Indebtedness Issuance - Various Capital Water Projects Benefitting the Water Enterprise - Not to Exceed $347,141,218
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed authorizing the issuance of up to $347,141,218 in Water Revenue Bonds for various capital water projects.
Source text200838 [San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water Revenue Bond and Other Forms of Indebtedness Issuance - Various Capital Water Projects Benefitting the Water Enterprise - Not to Exceed $347,141,218] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Water Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness, as defined herein, by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (Commission) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $347,141,218 to finance the costs of various capital water projects benefitting the Water Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco enacted by the voters on November 5, 2002, as Proposition E; authorizing the issuance of Water Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Water Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt bonds or other forms of indebtedness, as defined herein; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein. (Fiscal Impact) Ordinance No. 174-20 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 200837: San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Wastewater Revenue Bond Issuance - Various Capital Wastewater Projects Benefitting the Wastewater Enterprise - Not to Exceed $349,919,252
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed authorizing the issuance of up to $349,919,252 in Wastewater Revenue Bonds for various capital wastewater projects.
Source text200837 [San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Wastewater Revenue Bond Issuance - Various Capital Wastewater Projects Benefitting the Wastewater Enterprise - Not to Exceed $349,919,252] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Wastewater Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness, as defined herein, by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (Commission) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $349,919,252 to finance the costs of various capital wastewater projects benefitting the Wastewater Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco enacted by the voters on November 5, 2002, as Proposition E; authorizing the issuance of Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Wastewater Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse Itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt bonds or other forms of indebtedness, as defined herein; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein. (Fiscal Impact) Ordinance No. 173-20 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 200836: San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Power Revenue Bond Issuance - Various Capital Projects Benefitting the Power Enterprise - Not to Exceed $142,970,073
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed authorizing the issuance of up to $142,970,073 in Power Revenue Bonds for various capital projects benefitting the Power Enterprise.
Source text200836 [San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Power Revenue Bond Issuance - Various Capital Projects Benefitting the Power Enterprise - Not to Exceed $142,970,073] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Power Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $142,970,073 to finance the costs of various capital projects benefitting the Power Enterprise pursuant to Charter, Sections 9.107(6) and 9.107(8); authorization to issue Refunding Power Revenue Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Power Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to Reimburse Itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt bonds; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein. (Fiscal Impact) Ordinance No. 172-20 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 200835: Appropriation - Proceeds from CleanPowerSF Revenue - CleanPowerSF Capital Improvements - $4,331,326 - FY2020-2021 and FY2021-2022
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed appropriating $4,331,326 from CleanPowerSF revenue for capital improvements in Fiscal Years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022.
Source text200835 [Appropriation - Proceeds from CleanPowerSF Revenue - CleanPowerSF Capital Improvements - $4,331,326 - FY2020-2021 and FY2021-2022] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance appropriating $4,331,326 CleanPowerSF revenue for the CleanPowerSF Capital Improvement Program for FY2020-2021 at $1,898,497 and for FY2021-2022 at $2,432,829. (Fiscal Impact) Ordinance No. 171-20 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 200834: Appropriation - Proceeds from Revenue Bonds, Hetch Hetchy Revenue, Low Carbon Fuel Standard, Cap and Trade Allowance - $260,351,806; De- and Re-Appropriation - Capital Projects - Hetch Hetchy Water/Power Capital Improvements - $341,001 - FYs 2020-2022
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed appropriating $260,351,806 for various capital projects and adjusting funding for the Hetch Hetchy Water/Power Capital Improvements.
Source text, Cap and Trade Allowance - $260,351,806; De- and Re-Appropriation - Capital Projects - Hetch Hetchy Water/Power Capital Improvements - $341,001 - FYs 2020-2022] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance appropriating a total of $260,351,806 of Hetch Hetchy revenue, Low Carbon Fuel Standard, Cap and Trade Revenue and Power and Water Revenue Bonds for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Hetch Hetchy Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021 at $94,380,451 and for FY2021-2022 at $165,971,355; and placing $142,970,073 of Power Bonds and $108,626,733 of Water Bonds by project on Controller’s Reserve subject to the Controller's certification of funds availability, including proceeds of indebtedness, and for construction related expenditures (excluding program management, planning and design) for these projects, as applicable, is also subject to the prior occurrence of the SFPUC's and the Board of Supervisors' discretionary adoption of California Environmental Quality Act findings for projects, following review and consideration of completed project related environmental analysis, where required. (Fiscal Impact) Ordinance No. 170-20 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 200833: Appropriation - Proceeds from Revenue Bonds, State Loan/Grant Funds, Water Revenues/Capacity Fees - $344,846,164; De- and Re-Appropriation - Capital Improvement Projects - $14,413,167; De-appropriation - Capital Projects - $3,528,113 - FYs 2020-2022
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed appropriating $344,846,164 for capital improvement projects and adjusting funding for the Water Enterprise's Capital Improvement Program.
Source textState Loan Funds) or grant funds (State Grant Funds), water revenues, and water capacity fees for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Water Enterprise’s Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021 at $132,133,926 and for FY2021-2022 at $212,712,238; and de-appropriating $3,528,113 Water Capital Project funding to Water’s Fund balance in FY2020-2021; and de-appropriating and re-appropriating Water Capital Project appropriations of $14,413,167 in FY2020-2021 and placing $238,514,485 of Revenue Bond and State Loan Funds or State Grant Funds proceeds by project on Controller’s Reserve subject to the Controller's certification of funds availability, including proceeds of indebtedness, and for construction related expenditures (excluding program management, planning and design) for these projects, as applicable, is also subject to the prior occurrence of the SFPUC's and the Board of Supervisors' discretionary adoption of California Environmental Quality Act findings for projects, following review and consideration of completed project related environmental analysis, where required. (Fiscal Impact) Ordinance No. 169-20 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 200832: Appropriation - Proceeds from Revenue Bonds, State Loans/Grants, Wastewater Revenues/Capacity Fees - $579,185,142; De-Appropriation and Re-Appropriation - Wastewater Capital Improvements - SFPUC - $391,415,748 - FY2020-2021 and FY2021-2022
LLM summaryAn ordinance appropriating $579,185,142 for wastewater capital improvements and reallocating $391,415,748 for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission was finally passed.
Source text21-2022] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance appropriating a total of $579,185,142 of proceeds from revenue bonds, State of California Water Resources Control Board’s revolving loan funds (State Loan Funds) or grant funds (State Grant Funds), wastewater revenue and capacity fees for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Wastewater Enterprise’s Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021 at $170,869,066 and for FY2021-2022 at $408,316,076, de-appropriating and re-appropriating $391,415,748, and placing $349,919,252 in Revenue Bonds or State Loan or Grant Funds by project on Controller’s Reserve subject to the Controller's certification of funds availability, including proceeds of indebtedness, and for construction related expenditures (excluding program management, planning and design) for these projects, as applicable, is also subject to the prior occurrence of the SFPUC's and the Board of Supervisors' discretionary adoption of California Environmental Quality Act Findings for projects, following review and consideration of completed project related environmental analysis, where required. (Fiscal Impact) Ordinance No. 168-20 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 200831: Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund Tax Designation Ceiling - 2020
LLM summaryAn ordinance establishing the tax designation ceiling for the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund for the year 2020 was finally passed.
Source text200831 [Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund Tax Designation Ceiling - 2020] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance adopting the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund Tax designation ceiling for tax year 2020. Ordinance No. 167-20 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 200568: Annual Salary Ordinance - FYs 2020-2021 and 2021-2022
LLM summaryThe Annual Salary Ordinance for Fiscal Years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022, detailing positions and compensations, was finally passed.
Source text200568 [Annual Salary Ordinance - FYs 2020-2021 and 2021-2022] Sponsor: Mayor Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Years ending June 30, 2021, and June 30, 2022, continuing, creating, or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations therefore. (Fiscal Impact) Ordinance No. 166-20 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 200567: Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Departments - FYs 2020-2021 and 2021-2022
LLM summaryThe Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for City Departments for Fiscal Years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 was finally passed.
Source text200567 [Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Departments - FYs 2020-2021 and 2021-2022] Sponsor: Mayor Budget and Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for Departments of the City and County of San Francisco as of July 31, 2020, for the Fiscal Years ending June 30, 2021, and June 30, 2022. (Fiscal Impact) Ordinance No. 165-20 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 201072: Condemning Antisemitic and Homophobic Attacks on Senator Scott Wiener
LLM summaryA resolution condemning antisemitic and homophobic attacks on Senator Scott Wiener was adopted, but a motion to rescind the vote for further discussion was also carried.
Source text201072 [Condemning Antisemitic and Homophobic Attacks on Senator Scott Wiener] Sponsors: Stefani; Fewer, Mar, Yee, Mandelman, Walton, Safai and Peskin Resolution condemning the antisemitic and homophobic attacks on Senator Scott Wiener; and urging social media platforms to protect their users from hate speech. Supervisors Mandelman, Walton, Safai, and Peskin requested to be added as co-sponsors. After File No. 201072 was adopted unanimously as part of the For Adoption Without Committee Reference agenda, Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Fewer, moved to rescind the vote on this item to allow further discussions. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 200917: Suspension of Financial Policy - Authorizing Spending of Selected Nonrecurring Revenues on Recurring Expenditures - FY2021-2022
LLM summaryA resolution was adopted to suspend the City's financial policy for Fiscal Year 2021-2022, allowing selected nonrecurring revenues to be used for recurring expenditures.
Source text200917 [Suspension of Financial Policy - Authorizing Spending of Selected Nonrecurring Revenues on Recurring Expenditures - FY2021-2022] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution suspending the City’s financial policy in Administrative Code, Section 10.61, for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 to authorize the City to spend selected nonrecurring revenues described in that policy on recurring expenditures. (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 407-20 ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 200850: Accept and Expend Grant - Friends of San Francisco Public Library - Annual Grant Award, FY2020-2021 - Up to $809,400 of In-Kind Gifts, Services, and Cash Monies
LLM summaryA resolution was adopted to authorize the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend a grant of up to $809,400 from the Friends of the Library for public programs.
Source text200850 [Accept and Expend Grant - Friends of San Francisco Public Library - Annual Grant Award, FY2020-2021 - Up to $809,400 of In-Kind Gifts, Services, and Cash Monies] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend a grant in the amount of up to $809,400 of in-kind gifts, services, and cash monies from the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library for direct support for a variety of public programs and services in Fiscal Year 2020-2021. Resolution No. 420-20 ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 200849: Proposition J Contract Certification - Contracted-Out Department Services for the General Services Agency, Human Services Agency, and Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development
LLM summaryA resolution was adopted concurring with the Controller's certification that certain department services can be contracted out at a lower cost than performed by City employees.
Source text200849 [Proposition J Contract Certification - Contracted-Out Department Services for the General Services Agency, Human Services Agency, and Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that department services can be performed by a private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees, for the following services: security services (Human Services Agency), security services (General Services Agency-City Administrator); security services (Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development). Resolution No. 419-20 ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 200848: Proposition J Contract Certification - Contracted-Out Department Services Previously Approved
LLM summaryA resolution was adopted concurring with the Controller's certification that previously approved department services can be contracted out at a lower cost than performed by City employees.
Source texted] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that department services previously approved can be performed by a private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees, for the following services: budget and legislative analyst (Board of Supervisors); citywide custodial services (excluding City Hall), citywide security services, fleet security, convention facilities management (General Services Agency-City Administrator); mainframe system support (General Services Agency-Technology); security services (Public Works); security services (Human Services Agency); security services (Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing); food services for jail inmates (Sheriff's Department); assembly of vote-by-mail envelopes (Department of Elections); security services (Public Utilities Commission); security, information and guest services, parking operations, shuttle bus services (Airport); citations, paratransit, parking meter collections, security, towing, transit shelter cleaning services (Municipal Transportation Agency); and custodial and security services (Port). Resolution No. 418-20 ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 200847: Access Line Tax Adjustment - Consumer Price Index of 2020
LLM summaryA resolution was adopted to adjust the Access Line Tax based on the Consumer Price Index for 2020 as established by the Controller.
Source text200847 [Access Line Tax Adjustment - Consumer Price Index of 2020] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution concurring with the Controller’s establishment of the Consumer Price Index for 2020, and adjusting the Access Line Tax by the same rate. Resolution No. 417-20 ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 200846: Homelessness and Supportive Housing Fund - FYs 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 Expenditure Plan
LLM summaryA resolution was adopted approving the expenditure plan for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing Fund for Fiscal Years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022.
Source text200846 [Homelessness and Supportive Housing Fund - FYs 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 Expenditure Plan] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution approving the Fiscal Years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 Expenditure Plan for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing Fund. Resolution No. 416-20 ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 200845: Administrative Code - Budget Savings Incentive Fund Expenditures
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed on first reading to suspend restrictions on the Budget Savings Incentive Fund expenditures for Fiscal Years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 related to COVID-19.
Source text200845 [Administrative Code - Budget Savings Incentive Fund Expenditures] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to suspend the restrictions on expenditure of monies in the Budget Savings Incentive Fund during Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021 and FY2021-2022, and to authorize the use of monies in that Fund during those fiscal years for any purpose related to the City’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic or the pandemic’s economic impacts. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 200844: Health Code - Patient Rates for FYs 2020-2021 and 2021-2022
LLM summaryAn ordinance concerning patient rates for fiscal years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 passed on first reading as amended.
Source textPASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 200843: Administrative Code - County Clerk Fee Amounts; Digital Signature Fee
LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the Administrative Code to update County Clerk fees and authorize a digital signature fee passed on first reading.
Source text200843 [Administrative Code - County Clerk Fee Amounts; Digital Signature Fee] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to update County Clerk fees to current amounts; and to authorize the County Clerk to impose a digital signature fee. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 200842: Deappropriation - Series 2010A Refunding Certificates of Participation - $4,636,200; Appropriation - Including Deappropriated Funds $102,136,200 and Certificates of Participation Refunding Proceeds $97,500,000 - FY2020-2021
LLM summaryAn ordinance deappropriating and appropriating funds related to Series 2010A Refunding Certificates of Participation for FY2020-2021 passed on first reading.
Source text200842 [Deappropriation - Series 2010A Refunding Certificates of Participation - $4,636,200; Appropriation - Including Deappropriated Funds $102,136,200 and Certificates of Participation Refunding Proceeds $97,500,000 - FY2020-2021] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance deappropriating $4,636,200 of Series 2010A Refunding Certificates of Participation prior reserve funds and appropriating $102,136,200 of Refunding Certificates of Participation Series 2020-R1, including deappropriated funds and $97,500,000 of one or more series of Refunding Certificates of Participation proceeds for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. (Fiscal Impact) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 200841: Authorizing Refunding Certificates of Participation - Multiple Capital Improvement Projects - Not to Exceed $97,500,000
LLM summaryAn ordinance authorizing the issuance of refunding certificates of participation for multiple capital improvement projects passed on first reading.
Source textject Lease, each between the City and the Trustee, for the lease and lease back of all or a portion of certain real property and improvements owned by the City and located at 375 Laguna Honda Boulevard within the City and at 1 Moreland Drive, San Bruno, California, or other property as determined by the Director of Public Finance; approving the form of Escrow Agreement (including certain indemnities contained therein), between the City and U.S. Bank National Association, as escrow agent (“Escrow Agent”); approving the form of an Official Notice of Sale and a Notice of Intention to Sell the Certificates; approving the form of an Official Statement in preliminary and final form; approving the form of a purchase contract between the City and one or more initial purchasers of the Certificates; approving the form of a Continuing Disclosure Certificate; granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, sale, execution and delivery of the Certificates; approving modifications to documents; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein. (Fiscal Impact) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 200840: Administrative Code - Reproduction and Notary Fees - Department of Administrative Services
LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the Administrative Code to allow the Department of Administrative Services to impose reproduction and notary fees passed on first reading.
Source text200840 [Administrative Code - Reproduction and Notary Fees - Department of Administrative Services] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Department of Administrative Services to impose a fee for reproduction and notary services provided to the public. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 200839: Administrative Code - Medical Examiner Fees
LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the Administrative Code to adjust medical examiner fees and affirming a determination under the California Environmental Quality Act passed on first reading.
Source text200839 [Administrative Code - Medical Examiner Fees] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to adjust fees of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to include post-mortem investigation services, remove references to obsolete services, and update fee amounts; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 200838: San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water Revenue Bond and Other Forms of Indebtedness Issuance - Various Capital Water Projects Benefitting the Water Enterprise - Not to Exceed $347,141,218
LLM summaryAn ordinance authorizing the issuance of Water Revenue Bonds for various capital water projects passed on first reading.
Source text200838 [San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water Revenue Bond and Other Forms of Indebtedness Issuance - Various Capital Water Projects Benefitting the Water Enterprise - Not to Exceed $347,141,218] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Water Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness, as defined herein, by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (Commission) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $347,141,218 to finance the costs of various capital water projects benefitting the Water Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco enacted by the voters on November 5, 2002, as Proposition E; authorizing the issuance of Water Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Water Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt bonds or other forms of indebtedness, as defined herein; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein. (Fiscal Impact) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 200837: San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Wastewater Revenue Bond Issuance - Various Capital Wastewater Projects Benefitting the Wastewater Enterprise - Not to Exceed $349,919,252
LLM summaryAn ordinance authorizing the issuance of Wastewater Revenue Bonds for various capital wastewater projects passed on first reading.
Source text200837 [San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Wastewater Revenue Bond Issuance - Various Capital Wastewater Projects Benefitting the Wastewater Enterprise - Not to Exceed $349,919,252] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Wastewater Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness, as defined herein, by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (Commission) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $349,919,252 to finance the costs of various capital wastewater projects benefitting the Wastewater Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco enacted by the voters on November 5, 2002, as Proposition E; authorizing the issuance of Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Wastewater Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse Itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt bonds or other forms of indebtedness, as defined herein; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein. (Fiscal Impact) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 200836: San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Power Revenue Bond Issuance - Various Capital Projects Benefitting the Power Enterprise - Not to Exceed $142,970,073
LLM summaryAn ordinance authorizing the issuance of Power Revenue Bonds for various capital projects benefitting the Power Enterprise passed on first reading.
Source text200836 [San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Power Revenue Bond Issuance - Various Capital Projects Benefitting the Power Enterprise - Not to Exceed $142,970,073] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Power Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $142,970,073 to finance the costs of various capital projects benefitting the Power Enterprise pursuant to Charter, Sections 9.107(6) and 9.107(8); authorization to issue Refunding Power Revenue Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Power Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to Reimburse Itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt bonds; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein. (Fiscal Impact) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 200835: Appropriation - Proceeds from CleanPowerSF Revenue - CleanPowerSF Capital Improvements - $4,331,326 - FY2020-2021 and FY2021-2022
LLM summaryAn ordinance appropriating CleanPowerSF revenue for capital improvements for fiscal years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 passed on first reading.
Source text200835 [Appropriation - Proceeds from CleanPowerSF Revenue - CleanPowerSF Capital Improvements - $4,331,326 - FY2020-2021 and FY2021-2022] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance appropriating $4,331,326 CleanPowerSF revenue for the CleanPowerSF Capital Improvement Program for FY2020-2021 at $1,898,497 and for FY2021-2022 at $2,432,829. (Fiscal Impact) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 200834: Appropriation - Proceeds from Revenue Bonds, Hetch Hetchy Revenue, Low Carbon Fuel Standard, Cap and Trade Allowance - $260,351,806; De- and Re-Appropriation - Capital Projects - Hetch Hetchy Water/Power Capital Improvements - $341,001 - FYs 2020-2022
LLM summaryAn ordinance appropriating $260,351,806 for the SFPUC's Hetch Hetchy Capital Improvement Program for FYs 2020-2022 was passed on first reading.
Source textuel Standard, Cap and Trade Allowance - $260,351,806; De- and Re-Appropriation - Capital Projects - Hetch Hetchy Water/Power Capital Improvements - $341,001 - FYs 2020-2022] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance appropriating a total of $260,351,806 of Hetch Hetchy revenue, Low Carbon Fuel Standard, Cap and Trade Revenue and Power and Water Revenue Bonds for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Hetch Hetchy Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021 at $94,380,451 and for FY2021-2022 at $165,971,355; and placing $142,970,073 of Power Bonds and $108,626,733 of Water Bonds by project on Controller’s Reserve subject to the Controller's certification of funds availability, including proceeds of indebtedness, and for construction related expenditures (excluding program management, planning and design) for these projects, as applicable, is also subject to the prior occurrence of the SFPUC's and the Board of Supervisors' discretionary adoption of California Environmental Quality Act findings for projects, following review and consideration of completed project related environmental analysis, where required. (Fiscal Impact) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 200833: Appropriation - Proceeds from Revenue Bonds, State Loan/Grant Funds, Water Revenues/Capacity Fees - $344,846,164; De- and Re-Appropriation - Capital Improvement Projects - $14,413,167; De-appropriation - Capital Projects - $3,528,113 - FYs 2020-2022
LLM summaryAn ordinance appropriating $344,846,164 for the SFPUC's Water Enterprise Capital Improvement Program for FYs 2020-2022 was passed on first reading.
Source textloan funds (State Loan Funds) or grant funds (State Grant Funds), water revenues, and water capacity fees for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Water Enterprise’s Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021 at $132,133,926 and for FY2021-2022 at $212,712,238; and de-appropriating $3,528,113 Water Capital Project funding to Water’s Fund balance in FY2020-2021; and de-appropriating and re-appropriating Water Capital Project appropriations of $14,413,167 in FY2020-2021 and placing $238,514,485 of Revenue Bond and State Loan Funds or State Grant Funds proceeds by project on Controller’s Reserve subject to the Controller's certification of funds availability, including proceeds of indebtedness, and for construction related expenditures (excluding program management, planning and design) for these projects, as applicable, is also subject to the prior occurrence of the SFPUC's and the Board of Supervisors' discretionary adoption of California Environmental Quality Act findings for projects, following review and consideration of completed project related environmental analysis, where required. (Fiscal Impact) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 200832: Appropriation - Proceeds from Revenue Bonds, State Loans/Grants, Wastewater Revenues/Capacity Fees - $579,185,142; De-Appropriation and Re-Appropriation - Wastewater Capital Improvements - SFPUC - $391,415,748 - FY2020-2021 and FY2021-2022
LLM summaryAn ordinance appropriating $579,185,142 for the SFPUC's Wastewater Enterprise Capital Improvement Program for FYs 2020-2022 was passed on first reading.
Source text021 and FY2021-2022] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance appropriating a total of $579,185,142 of proceeds from revenue bonds, State of California Water Resources Control Board’s revolving loan funds (State Loan Funds) or grant funds (State Grant Funds), wastewater revenue and capacity fees for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Wastewater Enterprise’s Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021 at $170,869,066 and for FY2021-2022 at $408,316,076, de-appropriating and re-appropriating $391,415,748, and placing $349,919,252 in Revenue Bonds or State Loan or Grant Funds by project on Controller’s Reserve subject to the Controller's certification of funds availability, including proceeds of indebtedness, and for construction related expenditures (excluding program management, planning and design) for these projects, as applicable, is also subject to the prior occurrence of the SFPUC's and the Board of Supervisors' discretionary adoption of California Environmental Quality Act Findings for projects, following review and consideration of completed project related environmental analysis, where required. (Fiscal Impact) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 200831: Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund Tax Designation Ceiling - 2020
LLM summaryAn ordinance adopting the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund Tax designation ceiling for 2020 was passed on first reading.
Source text200831 [Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund Tax Designation Ceiling - 2020] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance adopting the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund Tax designation ceiling for tax year 2020. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 200570: Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure, Operating as Successor Agency to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, FY2020-2021 Budget - Bond Issuance Not to Exceed $15,473,823
LLM summaryA resolution approving the FY2020-2021 budget for the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure and authorizing bond issuance not to exceed $15,473,823 was adopted.
Source text200570 [Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure, Operating as Successor Agency to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, FY2020-2021 Budget - Bond Issuance Not to Exceed $15,473,823] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget of the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure (“OCII”), operating as the Successor Agency to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency; and approving the Issuance by OCII of Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $15,473,823 for the purpose of financing a portion of OCII’s enforceable obligations. Resolution No. 413-20 ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 200568: Annual Salary Ordinance - FYs 2020-2021 and 2021-2022
LLM summaryAn annual salary ordinance for FYs 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 enumerating positions and compensations was passed on first reading.
Source text200568 [Annual Salary Ordinance - FYs 2020-2021 and 2021-2022] Sponsor: Mayor Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Years ending June 30, 2021, and June 30, 2022, continuing, creating, or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations therefore. (Fiscal Impact) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 200567: Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Departments - FYs 2020-2021 and 2021-2022
LLM summaryA budget and appropriation ordinance for departments for FYs 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 was passed on first reading as amended.
Source textCity and County of San Francisco Page 834 Printed at 10:15 am on 10/23/20 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 9/22/2020 (Fiscal Impact) PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 200816: Emergency Ordinance - Temporary Right to Reemployment Following Layoff Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
LLM summaryAn emergency ordinance creating a temporary right to reemployment for certain laid-off employees due to COVID-19 was finally passed.
Source text200816 [Emergency Ordinance - Temporary Right to Reemployment Following Layoff Due to COVID-19 Pandemic] Sponsor: Mar Reenactment of emergency ordinance (Ordinance No. 104-20) temporarily creating a right to reemployment for certain employees laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic if their employer seeks to fill the same position previously held by a laid-off worker, or a substantially similar position, as defined. (Pursuant to Charter, Section 2.107, this matter requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Board of Supervisors (8 votes) for passage.) Ordinance No. 159-20 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 200510: Charter Amendment - Department of Sanitation and Streets, Sanitation and Streets Commission, and Public Works Commission
LLM summaryA charter amendment was ordered submitted to create the Department of Sanitation and Streets and establish oversight commissions for sanitation and public works.
Source text200510 [Charter Amendment - Department of Sanitation and Streets, Sanitation and Streets Commission, and Public Works Commission] Sponsors: Haney; Walton, Preston, Ronen, Mar and Safai Charter Amendment (Fourth Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to create the Department of Sanitation and Streets to succeed to specific duties currently performed by the Department of Public Works; to create a Sanitation and Streets Commission to oversee the Department of Sanitation and Streets; to create a Public Works Commission to oversee the Department of Public Works; and to require an annual performance audit and cost and waste analysis for both departments; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; at an election to be held on November 3, 2020. (Supervisor Stefani dissented in committee.) ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote:
File 200509: Charter Amendment - Public Advocate
LLM summaryA charter amendment to create the Office of the Public Advocate was not ordered submitted after a vote.
Source text200509 [Charter Amendment - Public Advocate] Sponsors: Mar; Ronen, Haney, Preston and Walton Charter Amendment (Fourth Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to: 1) create the Office of the Public Advocate; 2) set the Public Advocate’s powers and duties; 3) authorize the Public Advocate to review the administration of City programs and services, including programs for transmitting information to the public and departments’ customer service plans, and to receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve complaints regarding City services and programs; 4) authorize the Public Advocate to receive and investigate specified whistleblower complaints; and 5) provide for the Public Advocate’s election, removal, and salary; at an election to be held on November 3, 2020. (Supervisor Stefani dissented in committee.) NOT ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote:
File 200455: Emergency Ordinance - Temporary Right to Reemployment Following Layoff Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
LLM summaryAn emergency ordinance has been finally passed to temporarily create a right to reemployment for certain employees laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source text200455 [Emergency Ordinance - Temporary Right to Reemployment Following Layoff Due to COVID-19 Pandemic] Sponsors: Mar; Preston, Safai, Haney, Walton and Fewer Emergency Ordinance temporarily creating a right to reemployment for certain employees laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic if their employer seeks to fill the same position previously held by a laid-off worker, or a substantially similar position, as defined. (Pursuant to Charter, Section 2.107, this matter requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Board of Supervisors (8 votes) for passage.) Ordinance No. 104-20 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 200375: Administrative Code - COVID-19 Tenant Protections
LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the Administrative Code to protect tenants from eviction due to COVID-19 related non-payment of rent has been finally passed.
Source text200375 [Administrative Code - COVID-19 Tenant Protections] Sponsors: Preston; Ronen, Haney, Walton and Peskin Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to prohibit landlords from evicting residential tenants for non-payment of rent that was not paid due to the COVID-pandemic; to prohibit landlords from imposing late fees, penalties, or similar charges on such tenants; and making findings as required by the California Tenant Protection Act of 2019. Ordinance No. 093-20 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 200375: Administrative Code - COVID-19 Tenant Protections
LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the Administrative Code to protect tenants from eviction due to COVID-19 related non-payment of rent has passed on first reading.
Source text200375 [Administrative Code - COVID-19 Tenant Protections] Sponsors: Preston; Ronen, Haney and Walton Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to prohibit landlords from evicting residential tenants for non-payment of rent that was not paid due to the COVID-pandemic; to prohibit landlords from imposing late fees, penalties, or similar charges on such tenants; and making findings as required by the California Tenant Protection Act of 2019. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 200393: Mayoral Appointment, Police Commission - Nancy Tung
LLM summaryA motion has been approved to reject the Mayor’s nomination of Nancy Tung to the Police Commission.
Source text200393 [Mayoral Appointment, Police Commission - Nancy Tung] Motion rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Nancy Tung to the Police Commission, for a four-year term ending April 30, 2024. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.109, 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: April 16, 2020) (Supervisor Stefani dissented in Committee.) Motion No. M20-064 APPROVED by the following vote:
File 200427: Opposing California State Assembly Bill No. 2261 (Chau) - Facial Recognition Technology
LLM summaryA resolution opposing California Assembly Bill No. 2261, which would affect local facial recognition technology regulations, was adopted.
Source text200427 [Opposing California State Assembly Bill No. 2261 (Chau) - Facial Recognition Technology] Sponsors: Peskin; Safai and Mandelman Resolution opposing California State Assembly Bill No. 2261, authored by Assembly Member Edwin Chau, which would preempt San Francisco’s precedent-setting prohibition on government acquisition and use of facial recognition technology and thereby imperil the public health and safety of San Francisco residents and visitors. Resolution No. 217-20 ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 200372: Administrative Code - County Jail No. 4 Closure
LLM summaryAn ordinance requiring the closure of County Jail No. 4 by November 1, 2020, was finally passed.
Source text200372 [Administrative Code - County Jail No. 4 Closure] Sponsors: Fewer; Haney, Walton, Ronen, Preston, Mar, Peskin, Safai, Mandelman and Yee Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the City to close County Jail No. 4, located on the seventh floor of the Hall of Justice, by November 1, 2020; to require the Sentencing Commission to establish a Safety and Justice Challenge Subcommittee to plan for the reduction of the City’s daily jail population and closure of County Jail No. 4; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Fiscal Impact) Ordinance No. 080-20 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 200372: Administrative Code - County Jail No. 4 Closure
LLM summaryThe resolution concerning the closure of County Jail No. 4 passed on first reading as amended.
Source text(Fiscal Impact) PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 200335: Grant Agreement Amendment - San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project, Inc. - Pretrial Incarceration Alternatives - Not to Exceed $15,864,317
LLM summaryA resolution approving a fifth amendment to the grant agreement with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project, Inc. was adopted.
Source text200335 [Grant Agreement Amendment - San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project, Inc. - Pretrial Incarceration Alternatives - Not to Exceed $15,864,317] Resolution approving a fifth amendment to the agreement between the Sheriff’s Office and the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project, Inc. to extend the agreement by one year for a total term of October 1, 2017, through June 30, 2021, and increase the agreement amount by $5,905,402 for a total amount not to exceed $15,864,317. (Sheriff) (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 197-20 ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 200387: Mayoral Reappointment, Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors - Cristina Rubke
LLM summaryThe motion to continue the mayor's reappointment of Cristina Rubke to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors was carried.
Source text200387 [Mayoral Reappointment, Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors - Cristina Rubke] Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for reappointment of Cristina Rubke to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, term ending March 1, 2024. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 8A.102(a), provides that the Board of Supervisors shall confirm the Mayor's appointment by a majority (six votes) of the Board of Supervisors after a public hearing. Transmittal Date: February 28, 2020.) Supervisor Walton, seconded by Supervisor Preston, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of May 12, 2020. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 200366: Levy Ad Valorem and Special Taxes - Possessory Interests on Secured Roll - Pier 70 and Mission Rock IFD and Special Tax Districts
LLM summaryA resolution to levy ad valorem and special taxes on possessory interests in specific infrastructure financing districts was continued.
Source text200366 [Levy Ad Valorem and Special Taxes - Possessory Interests on Secured Roll - Pier 70 and Mission Rock IFD and Special Tax Districts] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution approving the levy on the secured roll of ad valorem and special taxes on possessory interests in Sub-Project Areas G-2 through G-4 and Sub-Project Areas I-1 through I-13 of City and County of San Francisco Infrastructure Financing District No. 2 (Port of San Francisco), City and County of San Francisco Special Tax District No. 2019-2 (Pier 70 Leased Properties), and City and County of San Francisco Special Tax District No. 2020-1 (Mission Rock Facilities and Services); making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and determining other matters in connection therewith, as defined herein. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Anne Pearson and Carole Ruwart (Office of the City Attorney), and Wyatt Donnelly-Landolt (Port of San Francisco) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Walton, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of May 5, 2020. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 191002: Planning Code - Geary-Masonic Special Use District
LLM summaryThe ordinance amending the Geary-Masonic Special Use District was continued after a failed motion.
Source text191002 [Planning Code - Geary-Masonic Special Use District] Sponsors: Stefani; Yee Ordinance amending the Planning Code to modify the Geary-Masonic Special Use District regarding minimum parking requirements, ground floor celling heights, and to allow payment of an inclusionary housing fee; 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 convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302. Supervisor Preston, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of April 21, 2020. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 190973: Health Code - Approving a New Location for a Permittee’s Medical Cannabis Dispensary Permit
LLM summaryAn ordinance was finally passed to approve a new location for a medical cannabis dispensary permit under specific conditions.
Source textnnabis as an Equity Applicant under the Police Code, the permittee, if a natural person, or a natural person who is a verified Equity Applicant, was identified as an applicant or as a person who would be “engaged in the management of the medical cannabis dispensary,” on the original Article 33 permit application submitted on or before January 5, 2018, the permittee has been evicted from the location associated with the permit or been notified by the landlord that the lease would be terminated or not renewed, the new location has an existing authorization for Medical Cannabis Dispensary Use, the Director has not been notified of any court judgment finding that the owner of the new location has wrongfully evicted another permittee from the new location, the permittee has complied with all requirements of Article 33 of the Health Code (the Medical Cannabis Act) with respect to the new location, and the permittee satisfies the provisions of Article 33 regarding authorization by the Office of Cannabis to sell Adult Use Cannabis; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. Ordinance No. 039-20 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 190973: Health Code - Approving a New Location for a Permittee’s Medical Cannabis Dispensary Permit
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed on first reading to approve a new location for a medical cannabis dispensary permit under specific conditions.
Source textannabis as an Equity Applicant under the Police Code, the permittee, if a natural person, or a natural person who is a verified Equity Applicant, was identified as an applicant or as a person who would be “engaged in the management of the medical cannabis dispensary,” on the original Article 33 permit application submitted on or before January 5, 2018, the permittee has been evicted from the location associated with the permit or been notified by the landlord that the lease would be terminated or not renewed, the new location has an existing authorization for Medical Cannabis Dispensary Use, the Director has not been notified of any court judgment finding that the owner of the new location has wrongfully evicted another permittee from the new location, the permittee has complied with all requirements of Article 33 of the Health Code (the Medical Cannabis Act) with respect to the new location, and the permittee satisfies the provisions of Article 33 regarding authorization by the Office of Cannabis to sell Adult Use Cannabis; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 191261: Appropriation - General Reserve - City College of San Francisco Operating Support - $2,700,000 - FY2019-2020
LLM summaryAn ordinance was finally passed to appropriate $2,700,000 from the General Reserve for City College of San Francisco operating support for FY2019-2020.
Source text191261 [Appropriation - General Reserve - City College of San Francisco Operating Support - $2,700,000 - FY2019-2020] Sponsors: Walton; Mar, Haney, Fewer and Preston Ordinance appropriating $2,700,000 of the General Reserve to support City College of San Francisco class reinstatement, upon condition of an executed agreement for this use in FY2019-2020. (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisor Mandelman dissented in Committee.) FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 191261: Appropriation - General Reserve - City College of San Francisco Operating Support - $2,700,000 - FY2019-2020
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to appropriate $2,700,000 from the General Reserve for operating support of City College of San Francisco for FY2019-2020.
Source text191261 [Appropriation - General Reserve - City College of San Francisco Operating Support - $2,700,000 - FY2019-2020] Sponsors: Walton; Mar, Haney, Fewer and Preston Ordinance appropriating $2,700,000 of the General Reserve to support City College of San Francisco class reinstatement, upon condition of an executed agreement for this use in FY2019-2020. (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisor Mandelman dissented in Committee.) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 190864: Mayoral Appointment, Historic Preservation Commission - Lydia So
LLM summaryThe Board of Supervisors continued the motion to approve Lydia So's appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission until the meeting on September 24, 2019.
Source text190864 [Mayoral Appointment, Historic Preservation Commission - Lydia So] Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Lydia So to the Historic Preservation Commission, for a term ending December 31, 2022. (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: August 16, 2019.) (Supervisor Ronen dissented in committee.) Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of September 24, 2019. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 190863: Mayoral Appointment, Historic Preservation Commission - Chris Foley
LLM summaryThe Board of Supervisors continued the motion to approve Chris Foley's appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission until the meeting on September 24, 2019.
Source text190863 [Mayoral Appointment, Historic Preservation Commission - Chris Foley] Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Chris Foley to the Historic Preservation Commission, for a term ending December 31, 2020. (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: August 16, 2019.) (Supervisor Ronen dissented in committee.) Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of September 24, 2019. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 190392: Administrative Code - Juvenile Hall Closure
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to close Juvenile Hall by December 31, 2021, and to establish community-based alternatives to detention.
Source text190392 [Administrative Code - Juvenile Hall Closure] Sponsors: Walton; Ronen, Haney, Mar, Peskin, Fewer, Brown and Safai Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the City to close Juvenile Hall by December 31, 2021, expand community-based alternatives to detention, and provide a rehabilitative, non-institutional place or places of detention, in locations approved by the Court, to establish a working group for the development of a Juvenile Hall closure plan, and to establish the Youth Justice Reinvestment Fund to support community-based alternatives to detention and also support the working group; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. Ordinance No. 117-19 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 190392: Administrative Code - Juvenile Hall Closure
LLM summaryThe ordinance regarding Juvenile Hall closure was passed on first reading as amended.
Source textPASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 190392: Administrative Code - Juvenile Hall Closure
LLM summaryAn ordinance concerning the closure of Juvenile Hall was passed on first reading as amended.
Source textPASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 190568: Administrative Code - Acquisition of Surveillance Technology
LLM summaryAn ordinance was finally passed to require City departments to submit a Surveillance Technology Policy and annual audits for surveillance technology.
Source textance amending the Administrative Code to require that City departments acquiring surveillance technology, or entering into agreements to receive information from non-City owned surveillance technology, submit a Board of Supervisors approved Surveillance Technology Policy Ordinance, based on a policy or policies developed by the Committee on Information Technology (COIT), and a Surveillance Impact Report to the Board in connection with any request to appropriate funds for the purchase of such technology or to accept and expend grant funds for such purpose, or otherwise to procure surveillance technology equipment or services; require each City department that owns and operates existing surveillance technology equipment or services to submit to the Board a proposed Surveillance Technology Policy Ordinance governing the use of the surveillance technology; and requiring the Controller, as City Services Auditor, to audit annually the use of surveillance technology equipment or services and the conformity of such use with an approved Surveillance Technology Policy Ordinance and provide an audit report to the Board of Supervisors. Ordinance No. 107-19 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 190568: Administrative Code - Acquisition of Surveillance Technology
LLM summaryAn ordinance concerning the acquisition of surveillance technology was passed on first reading as amended.
Source textPASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 190110: Administrative Code - Acquisition of Surveillance Technology
LLM summaryAn ordinance regarding the acquisition of surveillance technology was finally passed after being duplicated.
Source textcy or policies developed by the Committee on Information Technology (COIT), and a Surveillance Impact Report to the Board in connection with any request to appropriate funds for the purchase of such technology or to accept and expend grant funds for such purpose, or otherwise to procure surveillance technology equipment or services; require each City department that owns and operates existing surveillance technology equipment or services to submit to the Board a proposed Surveillance Technology Policy Ordinance governing the use of the surveillance technology; and requiring the Controller, as City Services Auditor, to audit annually the use of surveillance technology equipment or services and the conformity of such use with an approved Surveillance Technology Policy Ordinance and provide an audit report to the Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Safai requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Peskin requested this Ordinance be DUPLICATED. See duplicated File No. 190568. Ordinance No. 103-19 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 190110: Administrative Code - Acquisition of Surveillance Technology
LLM summaryThe amended ordinance concerning the acquisition of surveillance technology passed on its first reading.
Source textPASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 190256: Supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 392 (Weber and McCarty) - California Act to Save Lives: Incorporating Police Best Practices
LLM summaryA resolution supporting California Assembly Bill No. 392, aimed at incorporating police best practices, was adopted as amended.
Source textResolution No. 227-19 ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 190109: Police, Business and Tax Regulations, Transportation Codes - Event-Related Cannabis Permits - Application Fee
LLM summaryAn ordinance concerning event-related cannabis permits was amended but the motion to limit permits to cannabis sales only failed.
Source textee for such permits; amending Division I of the Transportation Code to allow for temporary waivers of Article 19L of the Health Code in connection with events approved by Interdepartmental Staff Committee on Traffic and Transportation; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) and Eugene Hillsman, Acting Director (Office of Cannabis), who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED by limiting permits to cannabis sales only; and by striking authorization to allow cannabis smoking during temporary events, and only allow all other ways to consume cannabis. Before the vote was taken, without object this motion was withdrawn. Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED by striking the proposed Police Code, Section 1621.5(e), and Section 4 of the Ordinance, to remove the provisions for a temporary waiver on the restriction and prohibition on smoking in event spaces. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 181001: Charter Amendment - Free City College Fund
LLM summaryA charter amendment to establish the Free City College Fund was ordered submitted for an election on November 5, 2019.
Source text181001 [Charter Amendment - Free City College Fund] Sponsors: Kim; Mandelman, Yee, Ronen, Brown, Fewer and Safai Charter Amendment (Third Draft) to establish the Free City College Fund to defray certain costs of City College students, and to require annual appropriations in designated amounts to the Fund; at an election to be held on November 5, 2019. ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote:
File 181028: Planning Code - Off-Street Parking Requirements
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to eliminate minimum off-street parking requirements city-wide.
Source text181028 [Planning Code - Off-Street Parking Requirements] Sponsors: Kim; Peskin, Brown and Mandelman Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate minimum off-street parking requirements City-wide; and making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act, 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. Ordinance No. 311-18 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 181028: Planning Code - Off-Street Parking Requirements
LLM summaryAn ordinance eliminating minimum off-street parking requirements city-wide was passed on first reading and duplicated.
Source text181028 [Planning Code - Off-Street Parking Requirements] Sponsors: Kim; Peskin, Brown and Mandelman Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate minimum off-street parking requirements City-wide; and making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act, 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. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Cohen, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED by removing District 10 from the requirements of this Ordinance to eliminate minimum off-street parking. Before the vote was taken, Supervisor Cohen rescinded this motion. Supervisor Yee requested this Ordinance be DUPLICATED. See duplicated File No. 181184. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 180785: Supporting California State Proposition 10 - The Affordable Housing Act - November 6, 2018 Ballot
LLM summaryThe resolution supporting California State Proposition 10, concerning affordable housing, was amended and adopted.
Source textUpon approval of both divided questions to amend the Resolution, the Resolution was AMENDED as a whole. Resolution No. 329-18 ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 180785: Supporting California State Proposition 10 - The Affordable Housing Act - November 6, 2018 Ballot
LLM summaryA motion to amend the resolution supporting California State Proposition 10 was carried.
Source textSupervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED on Page 3, Lines 13-14, by striking ‘and/or single-family homes’. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 180785: Supporting California State Proposition 10 - The Affordable Housing Act - November 6, 2018 Ballot
LLM summaryA resolution supporting California State Proposition 10 was amended and continued for further consideration.
Source textusing Act - November 6, 2018 Ballot] Sponsors: Peskin; Fewer, Mandelman, Ronen, Kim and Brown Resolution supporting California State Proposition 10, The Affordable Housing Act, on the November 6, 2018, ballot; and reaffirming the City and County of San Francisco’s support for repeal of the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED, AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE, on Page 3, Lines 11-12, by striking ‘FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City and County of San Francisco also affirms that single-family homes should be exempted from rent control; and, be it’, and Lines 13-14, by striking ‘and/or single-family homes’. Before the vote was taken, a request to DIVIDE the question was made. Supervisor Peskin requested the question to amend the Resolution be DIVIDED to consider each amendment separately. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED on Page 3, Lines 11-12, by striking ‘FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City and County of San Francisco also affirms that single-family homes should be exempted from rent control; and, be it’. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 180785: Supporting California State Proposition 10 - The Affordable Housing Act - November 6, 2018 Ballot
LLM summaryA resolution supporting California State Proposition 10 was not adopted, reaffirming the city's stance on the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act.
Source text180785 [Supporting California State Proposition 10 - The Affordable Housing Act - November 6, 2018 Ballot] Sponsors: Peskin; Fewer, Mandelman, Ronen, Kim and Brown Resolution supporting California State Proposition 10, The Affordable Housing Act, on the November 6, 2018, ballot; and reaffirming the City and County of San Francisco’s support for repeal of the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. NOT ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 180543: Mayoral Reappointment, Police Commission - Joseph Marshall
LLM summaryA motion to reject the Mayor’s nomination of Joseph Marshall for reappointment to the Police Commission was approved as amended.
Source textMotion rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Joseph Marshall to the Police Commission, for a term ending April 30, 2022. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.109, 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: May 17, 2018.) Motion No. M18-093 APPROVED AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 180543: Mayoral Reappointment, Police Commission - Joseph Marshall
LLM summaryA motion to amend the approval of Joseph Marshall's reappointment to the Police Commission was carried.
Source text180543 [Mayoral Reappointment, Police Commission - Joseph Marshall] Motion approving/rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Joseph Marshall to the Police Commission, for a term ending April 30, 2022. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.109, 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: May 17, 2018.) Supervisor Fewer, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE, on Page 1, Line 3, by striking 'approving/', and Line 14, by striking 'approves/'. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 180551: Supporting California State Senate Bill No. 1186 (Hill) - Stop Secret Surveillance Act
LLM summaryA resolution was adopted supporting California State Senate Bill No. 1186, the Stop Secret Surveillance Act, requiring public hearings on surveillance technology.
Source text180551 [Supporting California State Senate Bill No. 1186 (Hill) - Stop Secret Surveillance Act] Sponsors: Peskin; Cohen Resolution declaring support for California State Senate Bill No. 1186 (SB 1186), the Stop Secret Surveillance Act, authored by Senator Jerry Hill, requiring law enforcement agencies to hold public hearings and generate Surveillance Use Policies governing the information collected by surveillance technology. Supervisor Cohen requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution No. 184-18 ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 180538: Appointments, Police Commission - Cindy Elias and John Hamasaki
LLM summaryA motion was approved confirming the appointments of Cindy Elias and John Hamasaki to the Police Commission.
Source text180538 [Appointments, Police Commission - Cindy Elias and John Hamasaki] Motion confirming the appointments of Cindy Elias, term ending April 30, 2019, and John Hamasaki, term ending April 30, 2022, to the Police Commission. (Rules Committee) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Sheehy requested that this Motion be DUPLICATED. Supervisor Sheehy, seconded by Supervisor Breed, moved that the original Motion be AMENDED to only reference John Hamasaki's appointment, and that the duplicated Motion be AMENDED to only reference Cindy Elias' appointment. The motion failed by the following vote:
File 180367: Supporting California State Senate Bill 1045 (Wiener, Stern) - Conservatorship: Chronic Homelessness and Substance Abuse Disorders
LLM summaryA motion to refer the amended resolution supporting California Senate Bill 1045 to committee failed.
Source textSupervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved that this Resolution be REFERRED AS AMENDED to Committee. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 180116: Appropriation - $1,100,000 of Prior Year’s Fund Balance in General Fund to Department of Public Works for Street & Sidewalk Cleaning Pilot Enhancement Project - FY2017-2018
LLM summaryAn ordinance appropriating $1,100,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Public Works for a Street and Sidewalk Cleaning Pilot Enhancement Project was finally passed.
Source text180116 [Appropriation - $1,100,000 of Prior Year’s Fund Balance in General Fund to Department of Public Works for Street & Sidewalk Cleaning Pilot Enhancement Project - FY2017-2018] Sponsors: Kim; Fewer, Ronen and Peskin Ordinance appropriating $1,100,000 of prior year’s fund balance in General Fund to Public Works for funding Street & Sidewalk Cleaning Pilot Enhancement Project in FY2017-2018. (Fiscal Impact) FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 180116: Appropriation - $1,100,000 of Prior Year’s Fund Balance in General Fund to Department of Public Works for Street & Sidewalk Cleaning Pilot Enhancement Project - FY2017-2018
LLM summaryAn ordinance appropriating $1,100,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Public Works for a Street and Sidewalk Cleaning Pilot Enhancement Project passed on first reading as amended.
Source textOrdinance appropriating $1,100,000 of prior year’s fund balance in General Fund to Public Works for funding Street & Sidewalk Cleaning Pilot Enhancement Project in FY2017-2018. (Fiscal Impact) PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 180088: Administrative Code - Mayoral Appearance at the Board of Supervisors
LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the Administrative Code to change the process for the Mayor's appearance at the Board of Supervisors was finally passed.
Source text180088 [Administrative Code - Mayoral Appearance at the Board of Supervisors] Sponsors: Peskin; Ronen Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to modify the process for the Mayor to appear at the Board of Supervisors for a question-and-answer session. (Supervisor Stefani dissented in Committee.) Ordinance No. 064-18 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 180280: Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code - Campaign Finance and Conflict of Interest
LLM summaryA motion to amend the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code regarding campaign finance and conflict of interest definitions failed.
Source textCity and County of San Francisco Page 209 Printed at 1:04 pm on 5/3/18 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 4/3/2018 Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED in Section 1.104 by adding definitions for ‘Financial Interest’, ‘Land Use Matter’; and by adding a new Section 1.127 regarding ‘Contribution Limits - Persons with Land Use Matters Before a Decision-Making Body’. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 180088: Administrative Code - Mayoral Appearance at the Board of Supervisors
LLM summaryAn ordinance regarding the Mayor's appearance at the Board of Supervisors was passed on first reading.
Source textPASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 180088: Administrative Code - Mayoral Appearance at the Board of Supervisors
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed on first reading to modify the process for the Mayor's appearance at the Board of Supervisors for question-and-answer sessions.
Source text180088 [Administrative Code - Mayoral Appearance at the Board of Supervisors] Sponsors: Peskin; Ronen Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to modify the process for the Mayor to appear at the Board of Supervisors for a question-and-answer session. (Supervisor Stefani dissented in Committee.) Supervisor Ronen requested to be added as a co-sponsor. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 171138: Administrative Code - Indigenous Peoples Day
LLM summaryAn ordinance to declare the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day was referred to the Rules Committee but the motion failed.
Source text171138 [Administrative Code - Indigenous Peoples Day] Sponsor: Cohen Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to declare the second Monday in October to be Indigenous Peoples Day. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved that this Ordinance be REFERRED to the Rules Committee. The motion FAILED by the following vote: