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File 240014: Appointment, Sunshine Ordinance Task Force - Ankita Mukhopadhyay
LLM summaryAn appointment of Ankita Mukhopadhyay to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force was approved.
Source text240014 [Appointment, Sunshine Ordinance Task Force - Ankita Mukhopadhyay] Motion appointing Ankita Mukhopadhyay, term expiring April 27, 2025, to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M24-002 APPROVED by the following vote:
File 230077: Committee of the Whole - Draft San Francisco Reparations Plan and Dream Keeper Initiative Updates - February 7, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.
LLM summaryA public hearing is scheduled for February 7, 2023, to discuss updates on the Draft San Francisco Reparations Plan and Dream Keeper Initiative.
Source text230077 [Committee of the Whole - Draft San Francisco Reparations Plan and Dream Keeper Initiative Updates - February 7, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.] Sponsor: Walton Motion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on the Draft San Francisco Reparations Plan and Dream Keeper Initiative updates; and requesting the Human Rights Commission, the African American Reparations Advisory Committee, and the Dream Keeper Initiative to present. Motion No. M23-021 APPROVED by the following vote:
File 230076: National Gun Violence Survivors Week - February 1 through February 7, 2023
LLM summaryThe Board adopted a resolution declaring February 1 through February 7, 2023, as National Gun Violence Survivors Week in San Francisco.
Source text230076 [National Gun Violence Survivors Week - February 1 through February 7, 2023] Sponsors: Stefani; Walton, Mandelman, Preston and Chan Resolution declaring the week of February 1 through February 7, 2023, to be National Gun Violence Survivors Week in the City and County of San Francisco, to honor and remember all victims and survivors of gun violence and uplift the resilient voices of survivors across the nation. Supervisors Walton, Mandelman, Preston, and Chan requested to be added as co-sponsors. Resolution No. 037-23 ADOPTED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:
File 230035: Hearing - Committee of the Whole - Laguna Honda Hospital’s Strategy for Recertification and the Submission of a Closure and Patient Transfer and Relocation Plan - September 26, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.
LLM summaryA hearing on Laguna Honda Hospital's recertification strategy and patient transfer plan was continued to the Board meeting on May 9, 2023.
Source texte public hearing and Supervisor Melgar provided opening remarks relating to Laguna Honda Hospital (File No. 230035). The President then inquired whether any individual wished to address the Board. Dr. Grant Colfax, Director, and Roland Pickens (Department of Public Health) presented information regarding Laguna Honda Hospital and answered questions raised throughout the discussion. Rachel Church; Norm Degelman; Melanie Grossman; Elizabeth Halifax; Paul Aguilar; Benson Adel; Roma Guy; Francisco Da Costa; George Wooding; Donna DeAsenia; Dr. Teresa Palmer; Patrick Monette-Shaw; Art Persyko; Betty Traynor; Michael Lyon; Gary Virginia; Karen Fishkin; Jessica Emoley; Jessica Inouye; Iris Biblowitz; Jessica Lehman; Mark Gleason; Susan Englander; H. Brown; Steve Zeltzer; Jean Barish; Angie O’Donnell; spoke on various concerns relating to Laguna Honda Hospital. There were no other speakers. President Peskin closed public comment, adjourned as the Committee of the Whole, and reconvened as the Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Melgar, seconded by Supervisor Dorsey, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of May 9, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 200828: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - 617 Sanchez Street
LLM summaryA motion to prepare findings reversing a categorical exemption for a project at 617 Sanchez Street was continued to a future meeting.
Source text200828 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - 617 Sanchez Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 617 Sanchez Street is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Mandelman, seconded by Supervisor Stefani, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of November 17, 2020. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 200827: Conditionally Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - 617 Sanchez Street
LLM summaryA motion was made to conditionally reverse the Planning Department's categorical exemption determination for a project at 617 Sanchez Street, continuing the matter to November 17, 2020.
Source text200827 [Conditionally Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - 617 Sanchez Street] Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 617 Sanchez Street is categorically exempt from further environmental review, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Mandelman, seconded by Supervisor Stefani, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of November 17, 2020. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 200826: Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - 617 Sanchez Street
LLM summaryA motion was made to affirm the Planning Department's categorical exemption determination for a project at 617 Sanchez Street, continuing the matter to November 17, 2020.
Source text200826 [Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - 617 Sanchez Street] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 617 Sanchez Street is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Mandelman, seconded by Supervisor Stefani, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of November 17, 2020. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 200825: Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption From Environmental Review - Proposed 617 Sanchez Street Project
LLM summaryA public hearing was held regarding an appeal of the categorical exemption for a project at 617 Sanchez Street, with a motion to continue the hearing to November 17, 2020.
Source textation of exemption from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act issued as a Categorical Exemption by the Planning Department on April 8, 2019, for the proposed project at 617 Sanchez Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3600, Lot No. 055; to demolish an existing two-story, one family house and construct a new four-story single family dwelling approximately 30 feet in height and consisting of 4,149 square feet within the RH-1 (Residential House, One-Family-Detached) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. (District 8) (Appellant: Sue Hestor, on behalf of Joerg Rathenberg) (Filed March 23, 2020) (Clerk of the Board) President Yee opened the public hearing and Supervisor Mandelman indicated he would be making a motion to continue this matter to a future date. The President then inquired as to whether any individual wished to address the Board on the proposed continuance. There were no speakers. President Yee closed public comment on the proposed continuance. Supervisor Mandelman, seconded by Supervisor Stefani, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of November 17, 2020. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 200674: Health Service System Plans and Contribution Rates - Calendar Year 2021
LLM summaryAn ordinance approving Health Service System plans and contribution rates for calendar year 2021 was finally passed.
Source text200674 [Health Service System Plans and Contribution Rates - Calendar Year 2021] Sponsor: Preston Ordinance approving Health Service System plans and contribution rates for calendar year 2021. (Pursuant to Charter, Section A8.422, this matter shall require a vote of three-fourths (9 votes) of all members of the Board of Supervisors to approve passage of this Ordinance.) (Fiscal Impact) FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 200159: Amending Motion No. M18-058 - Withdrawing Budget and Legislative Analyst Services Audit of MTA Ridership, Revenues, and Congestion
LLM summaryA motion was tabled to withdraw the request for an audit of MTA ridership, revenues, and congestion.
Source text200159 [Amending Motion No. M18-058 - Withdrawing Budget and Legislative Analyst Services Audit of MTA Ridership, Revenues, and Congestion] Sponsor: Peskin Motion amending Motion No. M18-058 to withdraw the request for the Budget and Legislative Analyst to conduct a performance audit in FY2018-2019 of the trends in Muni ridership and revenues, including reasons for declines in ridership and revenues compared to prior fiscal years, and the effectiveness of the Municipal Transportation Agency’s policies in managing traffic congestion and the impact of traffic congestion on Muni. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Fewer, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 200151: Committee of the Whole - Disclosure Responsibilities of Board of Supervisors Under Federal Securities Laws - April 7, 2020, at 3:00 p.m.
LLM summaryA motion was approved to schedule a Committee of the Whole hearing for training on the Board's disclosure responsibilities under federal securities laws.
Source text200151 [Committee of the Whole - Disclosure Responsibilities of Board of Supervisors Under Federal Securities Laws - April 7, 2020, at 3:00 p.m.] Sponsor: Yee Motion directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to schedule a Committee of the Whole hearing on April 7, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., for the Members of the Board of Supervisors to receive educational training on their legal obligations under Federal securities laws with respect to any Official Statement approvals. Motion No. M20-024 APPROVED The foregoing items were acted upon by the following vote:
File 191191: Closed Session - Existing Litigation - Pacific Gas and Electric Company - December 10, 2019
LLM summaryA motion was passed to not disclose the Board's closed session deliberations regarding existing litigation with Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
Source text[Elect Not to Disclose] Motion that the Board finds that it is in the best interest of the public that the Board elect at this time not to disclose its closed session deliberations. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Walton, moved not to disclose its Closed Session deliberations. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 191191: Closed Session - Existing Litigation - Pacific Gas and Electric Company - December 10, 2019
LLM summaryThe Board convened in closed session to discuss existing litigation involving Pacific Gas and Electric Company, with no action taken.
Source texter 10, 2019. CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION The following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Fewer, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton, and Yee Persons in attendance: Anne Pearson, Theresa Mueller, Suzy Hong, Brian Crossman, and Julia Ma Powers, Deputy City Attorneys (Office of the City Attorney); Harlan Kelly, Jr., Director, Barbara Hale, and Eric Sandler (Public Utilities Commission); and Angela Calvillo, Clerk of the Board, and Alisa Somera, Legislative Deputy Director (Office of the Clerk of the Board). City and County of San Francisco Page 37 Printed at 1:04 pm on 2/12/20 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 1/14/2020 The matter was heard in closed session, no action was taken, and the hearing was filed. Supervisor Ronen was noted absent at 5:30 p.m. and for the remainder of the meeting. RECONVENED AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Board reconvened at the hour of 5:32 p.m. The following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Fewer, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Peskin, Preston, Safai, Stefani, Walton, and Yee Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved that this Hearing be HEARD AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 191028: Supporting the “All In” Campaign
LLM summaryA resolution was adopted supporting the 'All In' campaign to reduce homelessness by promoting homes and services in every district.
Source text191028 [Supporting the “All In” Campaign] Sponsors: Mandelman; Brown, Stefani, Fewer, Mar and Yee Resolution supporting the “All In” campaign to contribute to the City’s efforts to reduce homelessness by welcoming homes and services in every District. Resolution No. 459-19 ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 181058: Closed Session - Existing Litigation - Pacific Gas and Electric Company - January 29, 2019
LLM summaryThe Board reconvened after a closed session regarding existing litigation, and a motion was passed to not disclose the deliberations.
Source textCity and County of San Francisco Page 81 Printed at 12:32 pm on 2/25/19 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 1/29/2019 Matter was heard in closed session and no action was taken. RECONVENED AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Board reconvened at the hour of 8:26 p.m. The following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Brown, Fewer, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Peskin, Safai, Stefani, Walton, Yee [Elect Not to Disclose] Motion that the Board finds that it is in the best interest of the public that the Board elect at this time not to disclose its closed session deliberations. Supervisor Mandelman, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved not to disclose its Closed Session deliberations. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 181058: Closed Session - Existing Litigation - Pacific Gas and Electric Company - January 29, 2019
LLM summaryThe Board convened in closed session to discuss existing litigation involving Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and a motion to hear and file was approved.
Source textse No. ER15-705-000, filed December 23, 2014; and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER15-735-000, filed December 23, 2014; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M18-151, approved October 30, 2018. (Clerk of the Board) CONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION The Board recessed at the hour of 7:30 p.m. to convene in closed session pursuant to Motion No. M18-151 (File No. 181038), approved on October 30, 2018. The following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Brown, Fewer, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton, Yee Persons in attendance: Jon Givner, Theresa Mueller, and Theresa Cho, Deputy City Attorneys (Office of the City Attorney); Harlan Kelly, Jr., General Manager, Juliet Ellis, Assistant General Manager-External Affairs, and Barbara Hale, Assistant General Manager-Power Enterprise (Public Utilities Commission); and Angela Calvillo, Clerk of the Board, and Alisa Somera, Legislative Deputy Director (Office of the Clerk of the Board). Supervisor Ronen was noted absent at 8:12 p.m. and for the remainder of the meeting. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved that this Closed Session be HEARD AND FILED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 180623: Resolution of Intention - Incurring Bonded Indebtedness and Other Debt for the Central SoMa Special Tax District
LLM summaryA resolution was adopted to declare the intention to incur bonded indebtedness for the Central SoMa Special Tax District and set a public hearing.
Source text180623 [Resolution of Intention - Incurring Bonded Indebtedness and Other Debt for the Central SoMa Special Tax District] Sponsors: Mayor; Kim Resolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to incur bonded indebtedness and other debt for City and County of San Francisco Special Tax District No. 2018-1 (Central SoMa); ordering and setting a time and place for a public hearing of the Board of Supervisors, sitting as a Committee of the Whole, on January 15, 2019, at 3:00 p.m.; and determining other matters in connection therewith. Resolution No. 376-18 ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 180622: Resolution of Intention - Establishing the Central SoMa Special Tax District
LLM summaryA resolution was adopted to declare the intention to establish the Central SoMa Special Tax District and set a public hearing.
Source text180622 [Resolution of Intention - Establishing the Central SoMa Special Tax District] Sponsors: Mayor; Kim Resolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to establish City and County of San Francisco Special Tax District No. 2018-1 (Central SoMa); ordering and setting a time and place for a public hearing of the Board of Supervisors, sitting as a Committee of the Whole, on January 15, 2019, at 3:00 p.m.; and determining other matters in connection therewith. Resolution No. 375-18 ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 180456: Planning Code - HOME-SF and 100% Affordable Housing Bonus Program
LLM summaryAn ordinance revising the Planning Code for affordable housing projects was amended and passed.
Source textses received for projects with complete environmental evaluation applications submitted on or before December 31, 2019, with existing requirements and bonuses revived for projects with complete environmental evaluation applications submitted on or after January 1, 2020, and to require project authorization under Planning Code, Section 328; revising the 100% Affordable Housing Bonus Program to eliminate a Planning Commission review hearing for 100% affordable housing projects upon delegation by the Planning Commission; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Paolo Ikezoe (Planning Department) and Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Tang, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 170820: Planning Code - Valencia Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District Zoning Control Table
LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the Planning Code to adopt the zoning control table for the Valencia Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District was finally passed.
Source text170820 [Planning Code - Valencia Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District Zoning Control Table] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance amending the Planning Code to adopt the zoning control table for the Valencia Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District, which was deleted inadvertently from Ordinance No. 129-17, the Article 7 Reorganization Ordinance; making environmental findings and 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. Ordinance No. 166-17 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 170692: General Plan Amendments - Implementing the City’s Vision Zero Policy Regarding Pedestrian Safety
LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the General Plan to implement the City’s Vision Zero policy for pedestrian safety was finally passed.
Source text170692 [General Plan Amendments - Implementing the City’s Vision Zero Policy Regarding Pedestrian Safety] Ordinance amending the Transportation and Urban Design Elements of the General Plan to implement the City’s Vision Zero policy regarding pedestrian safety; making findings, including findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Planning Commission) Ordinance No. 175-17 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 170209: Police Code - Bicycle Chop Shops
LLM summaryAn ordinance regarding bicycle chop shops was re-referred as amended to the Land Use and Transportation Committee.
Source textOrdinance amending the Police Code to prohibit the assembly, disassembly, sale, offer of sale, distribution, offer of distribution, or storage of bicycles and bicycle parts on the public right-of-ways, under certain conditions and with certain exceptions; authorize Department of Public Works to remove and seize bicycles and bicycle parts following issuance of a notice of violations; and allow either the recipient of the notice or any other person who can demonstrate lawful ownership to retrieve seized items from Public Works after 30 days. (Supervisor Peskin dissented in committee.) Supervisor Sheehy, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Ordinance be RE-REFERRED AS AMENDED to the Land Use and Transportation Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 170209: Police Code - Bicycle Chop Shops
LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the Police Code to regulate bicycle chop shops was moved for amendment and discussion.
Source text170209 [Police Code - Bicycle Chop Shops] Sponsor: Sheehy Ordinance amending the Police Code to prohibit the assembly, disassembly, sale, offer of sale, distribution, or offer of distribution on public property or public rights-of-way of bicycles and bicycle parts, under certain conditions and with certain exceptions; authorize the Police Department (SFPD) to seize bicycles and bicycle parts following violations of this prohibition; and require SFPD to return seized items to their rightful owners without charging any fees, except that SFPD may charge an impound fee if the rightful owner consented to or participated in the acts that led to the seizure. (Supervisor Peskin dissented in 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, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. The motion carried by the following vote: