Myrna Melgar

File 250630: Various Codes - Streamlining Reporting Requirements and Procedures, Removing Obsolete Programs and Requirements, and Other Code Cleanup

Source textting required for Tier 3 Love Our Neighborhood Project Applications, 8) eliminate the Parking Authority as a responsible party to report costs to maintenance districts of maintaining public improvements and facilities, 9) eliminate the Human Rights Commission as a body that verifies the absence of evictions for parcels whose owners apply for conversion of the form of ownership and for the purpose of the residential condominium conversion lottery, 10) update requirements for the Health Care Service Master Plan, 11) change the department responsible for submitting annual reports for the Van Ness & Market Community Facilities Fee, and 12) eliminate Planning Department monitoring of the Eastern Neighborhoods Area Plans; making other conforming amendments; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302. (City Attorney) (Supervisors Chan, Fielder, Melgar, and Walton voted No of First Reading.) FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 260281: Various Codes - Cannabis Cafés

Source textbis cafés from the prohibition on smoking in business establishments; eliminate the prohibition on establishments with a cannabis consumption permit requiring employees to enter a designated smoking room as a condition of employment; exempt cannabis cafés in certain circumstances from the 600-foot buffer rule that applies to cannabis retail establishments; restrict eligibility for cannabis café permits for one year to businesses that currently hold a cannabis storefront retailer permit or that have the same owners as such a business; require Equity Applicants that apply for a cannabis café permit to pay the $2,000 application fee, any permit amendment processing costs, and the $3,000 license fee for the first year of operation, associated with the cannabis café permit; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302. (Supervisors Chan, Chen, Melgar, and Wong voted No on First Reading.) FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 250630: Various Codes - Streamlining Reporting Requirements and Procedures, Removing Obsolete Programs and Requirements, and Other Code Cleanup

Source textable Purchasing Ordinance, 7) reduce the scope of reporting required for Tier 3 Love Our Neighborhood Project Applications, 8) eliminate the Parking Authority as a responsible party to report costs to maintenance districts of maintaining public improvements and facilities, 9) eliminate the Human Rights Commission as a body that verifies the absence of evictions for parcels whose owners apply for conversion of the form of ownership and for the purpose of the residential condominium conversion lottery, 10) update requirements for the Health Care Service Master Plan, 11) change the department responsible for submitting annual reports for the Van Ness & Market Community Facilities Fee, and 12) eliminate Planning Department monitoring of the Eastern Neighborhoods Area Plans; making other conforming amendments; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302. (City Attorney) PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:

File 260281: Various Codes - Cannabis Cafés

Source textnly for consumption on the premises of the café; exempt cannabis cafés from the prohibition on smoking in business establishments; eliminate the prohibition on establishments with a cannabis consumption permit requiring employees to enter a designated smoking room as a condition of employment; exempt cannabis cafés in certain circumstances from the 600-foot buffer rule that applies to cannabis retail establishments; restrict eligibility for cannabis café permits for one year to businesses that currently hold a cannabis storefront retailer permit or that have the same owners as such a business; require Equity Applicants that apply for a cannabis café permit to pay the $2,000 application fee, any permit amendment processing costs, and the $3,000 license fee for the first year of operation, associated with the cannabis café permit; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 260217: Various Codes - Boards, Commissions, and Advisory Bodies

Source text state law; 9) add two state-required bodies, the Community Corrections Council and the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council, to the Administrative Code; 10) make other minor or clarifying changes regarding Commissions and Advisory Bodies; and 11) authorize and direct the City Attorney to make clerical, non-substantive changes to update in the Municipal Code cross-references to renamed bodies and cross-references to section and subsection numbers changed by this Ordinance. (Pursuant to Charter, Section 4.100.1(e), the Streamlining Task Force may introduce ordinances to effectuate its recommendations, and such ordinances shall go into effect 90 days after the introduction is published unless two-thirds of all Members of the Board of Supervisors vote to disapprove the ordinance. Transmittal Date: 3/6/2026) (Pursuant to Administrative Code Section 2A.25-1 the Office of the City Administrator determined that the legislation may have an impact on City procurement process, but the impact is likely to be immaterial and therefore does not need further review.) (Supervisors Chan, Chen, Melgar, and Walton voted No on First Reading.) Ordinance No. 099-26 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 260217: Various Codes - Boards, Commissions, and Advisory Bodies

Source texte Community Corrections Council and the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council, to the Administrative Code; 10) make other minor or clarifying changes regarding Commissions and Advisory Bodies; and 11) authorize and direct the City Attorney to make clerical, non-substantive changes to update in the Municipal Code cross-references to renamed bodies and cross-references to section and subsection numbers changed by this Ordinance. (Pursuant to Charter, Section 4.100.1(e), the Streamlining Task Force may introduce ordinances to effectuate its recommendations, and such ordinances shall go into effect 90 days after the introduction is published unless two-thirds of all Members of the Board of Supervisors vote to disapprove the ordinance. Transmittal Date: 3/6/2026) (Pursuant to Administrative Code Section 2A.25-1 the Office of the City Administrator determined that the legislation may have an impact on City procurement process, but the impact is likely to be immaterial and therefore does not need further review.) (Supervisors Chan, Chen, Melgar, and Walton voted No on First Reading.) Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 260024: Preparation of Findings Related to Conditional Use Authorization - 524-526 Vallejo Street and 4-4A San Antonio Place

LLM summaryA motion directs the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at Vallejo Street.

Source text260024 [Preparation of Findings Related to Conditional Use Authorization - 524-526 Vallejo Street and 4-4A San Antonio Place] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings in support of the Board of Supervisors' decision concerning the proposed Conditional Use Authorization, Case No. 2024-011561CUA, for a proposed project at 524-526 Vallejo Street and 4-4A San Antonio Place. (Clerk of the Board) At the request of Supervisor Melgar, the question for File No. 260024 was considered first. Supervisor Sauter, seconded by Supervisor Sherrill, moved that this Motion be APPROVED, and further directed the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings that include a three-unit project may be desirable at the project site, if feasible and properly-designed, and that the Board urges the Planning Department and the Planning Commission to thoroughly review a future application for such project, if one is submitted. The motion FAILED by the following vote:

File 250701: Planning, Business and Tax Regulations Codes - Family Zoning Plan

LLM summaryAn ordinance related to the Family Zoning Plan was passed on first reading.

Source textn Francisco Program and other associated changes in the City’s Coastal Zone, and directing the Planning Director to transmit the Ordinance to the Coastal Commission upon enactment; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302. (Economic Impact) (Supervisors Chan, Chen, Fielder, and Walton voted No on First Reading.) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Lisa Chen (Planning Department) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Chan, seconded by Supervisor Walton, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE, on Page 13, Line 10, by striking ‘more than two’ so that it reads ‘(9) is not located on a site containing residential units where the project would require the demolition of residential uses that are subject to the rent increase limitations set forth in Chapter 37 of the Administrative Code; and’. The motion failed by the following vote:

File 251083: Behested Payment Waiver - Economic Revitalization Efforts

LLM summaryA resolution granting a six-month waiver of the Behested Payments Ordinance for economic revitalization efforts was adopted.

Source text251083 [Behested Payment Waiver - Economic Revitalization Efforts] Sponsors: Mayor; Sherrill and Mandelman Resolution authorizing a six-month waiver of the City’s Behested Payments Ordinance for the Mayor, members of the Mayor’s Office, and the Executive Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to solicit donations from nonprofits, private organizations, grantmakers, foundations, and other persons and entities for the purpose of supporting the continued economic revitalization of San Francisco, pursuant to Section 3.620(f) of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code. (Supervisor Fielder dissented in committee.) Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution No. 567-25 ADOPTED by the following vote:

File 250682: Planning Code; Zoning Map - Consolidating the North Beach Special Use and Neighborhood Commercial Districts and Expanding Allowable Uses and Use Size Limits in Certain Zoning Districts

LLM summaryA motion to divide and re-refer an ordinance regarding zoning districts back to committee failed, and the ordinance passed on the first reading.

Source text responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Chan requested that the question be DIVIDED to consider the references to the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District, the North Beach Special Use District, and Jackson Square Special Use District separately. Supervisor Chan, seconded by Supervisor Walton, moved that the Divided Question be RE-REFERRED back to the Land Use and Transportation Committee. Deputy City Attorney Russi reported that, due to the complexity of the request to Divide, the determination on whether both the Divided Question and remaining balance could each stand alone and be considered separately, as required by Board Rule 5.30, could not be made today and a continuance would be in order. Before the vote was taken, Supervisor Chan rescinded her request to DIVIDE the question and her motion to re-refer the divided question back to committee. Supervisor Walton rescinded his second. Supervisor Chan requested this Ordinance be DUPLICATED ON FIRST READING. Supervisor Chan, seconded by Supervisor Walton, moved that the Duplicated Ordinance be RE-REFERRED back to the Land Use and Transportation Committee. The motion failed by the following vote:

File 250634: Planning Code - Use Size Limits

LLM summaryAn ordinance to eliminate limits on non-residential use sizes in certain districts was continued on first reading.

Source texte - Use Size Limits] Sponsors: Melgar; Sherrill, Sauter and Dorsey Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate limits on Non-Residential Use Sizes in the Pacific Avenue Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD), Polk Street NCD, West Portal Avenue NCD, North Beach NCD and North Beach Special Use District, Regional Commercial Districts, and Residential-Commercial District; allow specified Non-Residential Uses that exceed the Use Size limits to divide into smaller spaces that may continue to exceed the Use Size limits, without conditional use authorization; adjust the Use Size limit in all NCDs to a round number; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302. (Supervisors Chan and Chen voted No on First Reading.) Supervisor Dorsey requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Supervisor Chan, seconded by Supervisor Chen, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING. The motion FAILED by the following vote:

File 250727: Opposing California State Senate Bill No. 79 (Wiener) Unless Amended - Housing Development: Transit-Oriented Development

LLM summaryA resolution opposing California State Senate Bill No. 79 was not adopted, citing concerns over local government planning authority.

Source text250727 [Opposing California State Senate Bill No. 79 (Wiener) Unless Amended - Housing Development: Transit-Oriented Development] Sponsors: Chan; Chen, Fielder and Walton Resolution opposing California State Senate Bill No. 79, Housing Development: Transit-Oriented Development, introduced by Senator Scott Wiener, and similar future legislation, unless amended to give Local governments adequate ability to formulate local plans through its local legislative process, in which local governments and residents have adequate review and oversight of community planning, including affordability requirements, and residential and commercial tenant protections. NOT ADOPTED by the following vote:

File 241210: Planning Code - Notice for Housing Element Rezoning

LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to amend the Planning Code, requiring notice for rezoning to comply with Housing Element law.

Source text241210 [Planning Code - Notice for Housing Element Rezoning] Sponsors: Chan; Fielder, Walton, Chen and Sherrill Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require notice of rezoning intended to comply with Housing Element law; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302. (Supervisors Dorsey, Mahmood, and Melgar voted No on First Reading.) Ordinance No. 064-25 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 241210: Planning Code - Notice for Housing Element Rezoning

LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed on first reading to amend the Planning Code, requiring notice for rezoning to comply with Housing Element law.

Source text241210 [Planning Code - Notice for Housing Element Rezoning] Sponsors: Chan; Fielder, Walton, Chen and Sherrill Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require notice of rezoning intended to comply with Housing Element law; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302. (Supervisors Dorsey, Mahmood, and Melgar voted No on First Reading.) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 250130: Removal of Max Carter-Oberstone from the Police Commission

LLM summaryA motion was approved to consent to the Mayor’s removal of Max Carter-Oberstone from the Police Commission.

Source textMotion consenting to the Mayor’s removal of Max Carter-Oberstone from the Police Commission. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M25-014 APPROVED AS AMENDED by the following vote:

File 250130: Removal of Max Carter-Oberstone from the Police Commission

LLM summaryA motion was amended and approved regarding the Mayor’s removal of Max Carter-Oberstone from the Police Commission.

Source text250130 [Removal of Max Carter-Oberstone from the Police Commission] Motion consenting/dissenting the Mayor’s removal of Max Carter-Oberstone from the Police Commission. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Dorsey, seconded by Supervisor Sherrill, moved that this Motion be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE, on Page 1, Line 3, by changing 'consenting/dissenting' to 'consenting to', and Line 18, by striking 'consents/dissents' to 'consent to'. The motion carried by the following vote:

File 241162: Mayoral Appointment, Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors - Sara Barz

LLM summaryThe motion regarding the Mayoral appointment of Sara Barz to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board was not approved.

Source textNOT APPROVED by the following vote:

File 241161: Mayoral Appointment, Board of Appeals - Joanna Gubman

LLM summaryThe motion regarding the Mayoral appointment of Joanna Gubman to the Board of Appeals was not approved.

Source textNOT APPROVED by the following vote:

File 241013: Settlement of Unlitigated Claims - Chevron U.S.A. Holdings Inc. and Chevron U.S.A. Inc. - Kern County Property

LLM summaryA resolution approving the settlement of claims involving Chevron U.S.A. and the City regarding Kern County property was adopted by the Board of Supervisors.

Source text241013 [Settlement of Unlitigated Claims - Chevron U.S.A. Holdings Inc. and Chevron U.S.A. Inc. - Kern County Property] Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims between the City and County of San Francisco, and Chevron U.S.A. Holdings Inc. and Chevron U.S.A. Inc., including the conveyance of real property owned by the City in Kern County, California; the claims involve the condition of and liability for the property; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; finding that the disposition of property is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property or their designee to make certain modifications to the settlement and conveyance documents, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution. (City Attorney) Resolution No. 613-24 ADOPTED by the following vote:

File 240880: Administrative Code - New Construction Exemption from Rent Control

LLM summaryConsideration of the amendment to the ordinance on new construction exemptions from rent control was continued to a special meeting on October 15, 2024.

Source textAfter approving the revision to the amendment, consideration of the amendment was taken as a whole. Supervisor Safai, seconded by Supervisor Stefani, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to the Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors on October 15, 2024. The motion FAILED by the following vote:

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 240692: Initiative Ordinance - Administrative Code - First Responder Student Loan Forgiveness Fund

LLM summaryA motion to submit an initiative for a First Responder Student Loan Forgiveness Fund to voters in November 2024 was approved.

Source text240692 [Initiative Ordinance - Administrative Code - First Responder Student Loan Forgiveness Fund] Sponsors: Safai; Walton and Dorsey Motion ordering submitted to the voters at an election to be held on November 5, 2024, an Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish a First Responder Student Loan Forgiveness Fund for the purpose of paying outstanding student loans, and job-related educational and training expenses incurred while employed by the City, for employees who are sworn members of the Police Department, Fire Department, or Sheriff’s Department; paramedics; registered nurses; or 911 dispatchers, supervisors, or coordinators. Supervisor Dorsey requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Motion No. M24-073 APPROVED 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 231079: Planning Code - Density Controls in Three Historic Districts

LLM summaryAn ordinance modifying density controls in three historic districts was passed on first reading after overturning a mayoral veto.

Source text231079 [Planning Code - Density Controls in Three Historic Districts] Sponsor: Peskin Ordinance amending the Planning Code to modify density limits in the Northeast Waterfront Historic District, the Jackson Square Historic District, and the Jackson Square Historic District Extension, except for projects in those areas using the Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse Program; affirming the Planning Commission’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Supervisors Dorsey, Engardio, and Melgar voted No on Final Passage.) OVERTURN MAYORAL VETO by the following vote:

File 231079: Planning Code - Density Controls in Three Historic Districts

LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the Planning Code to modify density limits in three historic districts was finally passed.

Source text231079 [Planning Code - Density Controls in Three Historic Districts] Sponsor: Peskin Ordinance amending the Planning Code to modify density limits in the Northeast Waterfront Historic District, the Jackson Square Historic District, and the Jackson Square Historic District Extension, except for projects in those areas using the Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse Program; affirming the Planning Commission’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Supervisors Dorsey, Engardio, and Melgar voted No on Final Passage.) Ordinance No. 059-24 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 231079: Planning Code - Density Controls in Three Historic Districts

LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the Planning Code to modify density limits in three historic districts was passed on first reading.

Source text231079 [Planning Code - Density Controls in Three Historic Districts] Sponsor: Peskin Ordinance amending the Planning Code to modify density limits in the Northeast Waterfront Historic District, the Jackson Square Historic District, and the Jackson Square Historic District Extension, except for projects in those areas using the Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse Program; affirming the Planning Commission’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Supervisors Dorsey, Engardio, and Melgar voted No on Final Passage.) Supervisor Stefani requested this Ordinance be DUPLICATED ON FIRST READING. See duplicated File No. 240170. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 240065: Opposing California State Senate Bill No. 951 (Wiener) Unless Amended and Expressing Support for the California Coastal Act and Recognizing the Authority of the California Coastal Commission

LLM summaryA resolution opposing California State Senate Bill No. 951 was adopted, expressing support for the California Coastal Act and the authority of the California Coastal Commission.

Source text240065 [Opposing California State Senate Bill No. 951 (Wiener) Unless Amended and Expressing Support for the California Coastal Act and Recognizing the Authority of the California Coastal Commission] Sponsors: Peskin; Chan, Preston, Walton, Ronen and Mandelman Resolution opposing California State Senate Bill No. 951 (Wiener) and setting forth the City and County of San Francisco’s support for the California Coastal Act and the recognition of the value of the California Coastal Commission to enforce the California Coastal Act. Resolution No. 058-24 ADOPTED by the following vote:

File 240017: Site for New Library Branch for Oceanview, Merced Heights, Ingleside, and Lakeview Neighborhoods

LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to prioritize a City-owned parcel at 100 Orizaba Avenue for a new library branch serving several neighborhoods.

Source text240017 [Site for New Library Branch for Oceanview, Merced Heights, Ingleside, and Lakeview Neighborhoods] Sponsors: Safai; Walton, Ronen and Preston Ordinance requiring the City to prioritize the City-owned parcel of land at 100 Orizaba Avenue (Block/Lot No. 7136/060) as a potential site for the new Public Library branch serving the Oceanview, Merced Heights, Ingleside, and Lakeview neighborhoods, subject to environmental review, required approvals, and other applicable laws; and requiring departments to prioritize the expenditure of City funds for a new Public Library branch at that location. (Supervisors Dorsey, Mandelman, and Melgar voted No on First Reading.) Ordinance No. 032-24 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 240017: Site for New Library Branch for Oceanview, Merced Heights, Ingleside, and Lakeview Neighborhoods

LLM summaryAn ordinance requiring prioritization of a City-owned parcel for a new library branch was passed on first reading as amended.

Source textOrdinance requiring the City to prioritize the City-owned parcel of land at 100 Orizaba Avenue (Block/Lot No. 7136/060) as a potential site for the new Public Library branch serving the Oceanview, Merced Heights, Ingleside, and Lakeview neighborhoods, subject to environmental review, required approvals, and other applicable laws; and requiring departments to prioritize the expenditure of City funds for a new Public Library branch at that location. (Supervisors Dorsey, Mandelman, and Melgar voted No on First Reading.) PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED 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 231020: Amending the Rules of Order - Limiting Remote Public Comment Opportunities

LLM summaryA motion to amend the Board of Supervisors’ Rules of Order to limit remote public comment opportunities was approved.

Source text231020 [Amending the Rules of Order - Limiting Remote Public Comment Opportunities] Sponsor: Peskin Motion amending the Board of Supervisors’ Rules of Order by revising Rule 1.3.3 (In-Person and Remote Public Comment) to discontinue remote public comment by members of the public at meetings of the Board and its committees, except as legally required to enable people with disabilities to participate in such meetings. (Pursuant to Board Rule 3.26.1, an amendment to the Board of Supervisors’ Rules of Order shall be adopted by the affirmative vote of two-thirds (8 votes) of the Board of Supervisors.) Motion No. M23-129 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 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 230167: Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code - Permit Prioritization

LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to create a Permit Prioritization Task Force to develop guidelines for prioritizing permits and project types in the city.

Source text230167 [Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code - Permit Prioritization] Sponsor: Safai Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to create a Permit Prioritization Task Force responsible for developing a recommended Citywide list of prioritized permits and project types and recommending permit prioritization guidelines to the Department of Building Inspection, the Planning Department, and the Department of Public Works, requiring those departments to review and update their permit prioritization guidelines periodically, and requiring the commissions that oversee each department to approve the department’s permit prioritization guidelines; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Supervisors Chan, Melgar, and Peskin voted No on First Reading.) Ordinance No. 093-23 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 230167: Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code - Permit Prioritization

LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed on first reading to create a Permit Prioritization Task Force for developing guidelines for permit prioritization.

Source text230167 [Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code - Permit Prioritization] Sponsor: Safai Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to create a Permit Prioritization Task Force responsible for developing a recommended Citywide list of prioritized permits and project types and recommending permit prioritization guidelines to the Department of Building Inspection, the Planning Department, and the Department of Public Works, requiring those departments to review and update their permit prioritization guidelines periodically, and requiring the commissions that oversee each department to approve the department’s permit prioritization guidelines; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Supervisors Chan, Melgar, and Peskin voted No on First Reading.) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 230213: Administrative Code - Repealing Prohibitions on City Travel and Contracting Related to States with Certain Types of Discriminatory Laws

LLM summaryAn ordinance repealing prohibitions on city travel and contracting related to states with certain discriminatory laws was finally passed.

Source textOrdinance No. 075-23 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 230213: Administrative Code - Repealing Prohibitions on City Travel and Contracting Related to States with Certain Types of Discriminatory Laws

LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the Administrative Code to repeal prohibitions on city-funded travel and contracting related to discriminatory laws passed on first reading.

Source text230213 [Administrative Code - Repealing Prohibitions on City Travel and Contracting Related to States with Certain Types of Discriminatory Laws] Sponsors: Mandelman; Stefani, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Dorsey and Engardio Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to repeal Chapter 12X, and thereby repeal the prohibitions on City-funded travel to a state, and the City’s entering into a contract with a contractor that has its United States headquarters in a state or where any or all of the contract would be performed in a state, that allows discrimination against LGBT individuals, has restrictive abortion laws, or has voter suppression laws. (Supervisors Chan, Melgar, Preston, and Walton voted No on First Reading.) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 221147: Administrative Code - Removing Construction Agreements from the Prohibition on Contracting in States with Certain Types of Discriminatory Laws

LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to amend the Administrative Code, allowing construction agreements with contractors from states with certain discriminatory laws.

Source text221147 [Administrative Code - Removing Construction Agreements from the Prohibition on Contracting in States with Certain Types of Discriminatory Laws] Sponsors: Safai; Mandelman Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to remove agreements let under Chapter 6 for Public Works or Improvement from the prohibitions in Chapter 12X on the City’s entering into a contract with a contractor that has its United States headquarters in a state that allows discrimination against LGBT individuals, has restrictive abortion laws, or has voter suppression laws, or where any or all of the contract would be performed in such a state. (Supervisors Chan, Melgar, Preston, and Walton voted no on First Reading.) Ordinance No. 042-23 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 221147: Administrative Code - Removing Construction Agreements from the Prohibition on Contracting in States with Certain Types of Discriminatory Laws

LLM summaryThe same ordinance amending the Administrative Code regarding construction agreements was passed on first reading.

Source text221147 [Administrative Code - Removing Construction Agreements from the Prohibition on Contracting in States with Certain Types of Discriminatory Laws] Sponsors: Safai; Mandelman Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to remove agreements let under Chapter 6 for Public Works or Improvement from the prohibitions in Chapter 12X on the City’s entering into a contract with a contractor that has its United States headquarters in a state that allows discrimination against LGBT individuals, has restrictive abortion laws, or has voter suppression laws, or where any or all of the contract would be performed in such a state. (Supervisors Chan, Melgar, Preston, and Walton voted no on First Reading.) Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added co-sponsor. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 221264: Reappointment, Police Commission - Cindy Elias

LLM summaryCindy Elias was reappointed to the Police Commission with a term ending April 30, 2027, but a motion to re-refer the item failed.

Source text221264 [Reappointment, Police Commission - Cindy Elias] Motion confirming the reappointment of Cindy Elias, term ending April 30, 2027, to the Police Commission. (Clerk of the Board) (Supervisor Mandelman dissented in Committee.) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Cindy Elias, appointee, who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Engardio, seconded by Supervisor Dorsey, moved that this Motion be RE-REFERRED to the Rules Committee. The motion FAILED 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 Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Ordinance No. 258-22 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 220875: Park Code - Upper Great Highway - Pilot Weekend and Holiday Vehicle Restrictions

LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed regarding pilot vehicle restrictions on the Upper Great Highway.

Source textPASSED ON FIRST READING 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 211296: Administrative Code - Amending the Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance

LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance was continued on first reading to a future Board of Supervisors meeting.

Source text211296 [Administrative Code - Amending the Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance] Sponsors: Chan; Melgar, Ronen, Walton, Safai, Peskin, Preston and Mar Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide under the Family Friendly Ordinance that Employees shall be permitted a Flexible or Predictable Working Arrangement unless such an arrangement would cause an Employer undue hardship; requiring Employers to engage in an interactive process to find a mutually agreeable Flexible or Predictable Working Arrangement; strengthening enforcement of the Ordinance; and making other changes, as defined herein. Supervisors Peskin, Preston, and Mar requested to be added as co-sponsors. Supervisor Stefani, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to the Board of Supervisors meeting of March 8, 2022. The motion FAILED 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 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 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 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 prepare findings to reverse the Final Environmental Impact Report certification for the 469 Stevenson Street project was tabled but failed.

Source text210922 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - 469 Stevenson Street Project] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to reversing the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed 469 Stevenson Street project. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Haney, seconded by Supervisor Stefani, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion FAILED by the following vote:

File 210921: Conditionally Reversing the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - 469 Stevenson Street Project

LLM summaryA motion to conditionally reverse the Final Environmental Impact Report certification for the 469 Stevenson Street project was tabled but failed.

Source text210921 [Conditionally Reversing the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - 469 Stevenson Street Project] Motion conditionally reversing the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed 469 Stevenson Street project, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board of Supervisors in support of this determination. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Haney, seconded by Supervisor Stefani, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion FAILED by the following vote:

File 210920: Affirming the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - 469 Stevenson Street Project

LLM summaryA motion affirming the Final Environmental Impact Report certification for the 469 Stevenson Street project was approved but ultimately failed.

Source text210920 [Affirming the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - 469 Stevenson Street Project] Motion affirming the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed 469 Stevenson Street project. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Haney, seconded by Supervisor Stefani, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion FAILED by the following vote:

File 210908: Contract Amendment - Retroactive - Northpointe Software, Inc. - Correctional Offender Management Profiling for Alternative Sanctions - Term Extension - Not to Exceed $300,000

LLM summaryA resolution was adopted retroactively approving a contract amendment with Northpointe Software, Inc. to extend the term and reduce the budget for the COMPAS system.

Source text210908 [Contract Amendment - Retroactive - Northpointe Software, Inc. - Correctional Offender Management Profiling for Alternative Sanctions - Term Extension - Not to Exceed $300,000] Resolution retroactively approving a fifth amendment to the agreement between the Adult Probation Department and Northpointe Software, Inc., for maintenance and support of the Correctional Offender Management Profiling for Alternative Sanctions system (COMPAS), to extend the performance period by 12 months for a total term of 11 years from March 7, 2011, through March 7, 2022, and to reduce the total not to exceed amount from $768,950 to $300,000. (Adult Probation) (Fiscal Impact) Resolution No. 473-21 ADOPTED 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 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 210335: Lease Extension Modification - 2011 Lease and Use Agreements - Various Airlines

LLM summaryA resolution to modify a lease agreement with various airlines was continued to a future Board of Supervisors meeting.

Source text210335 [Lease Extension Modification - 2011 Lease and Use Agreements - Various Airlines] Resolution approving a Lease Modification to the 2011 Lease and Use Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, and 39 various Signatory Airlines, extending the term for two years from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Airport Commission) Supervisor Mandelman, seconded by Supervisor Haney, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of May 18, 2021. The motion carried 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 210238: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination - 476 Lombard Street

LLM summaryA motion was approved to prepare findings reversing the Planning Department's exemption determination for a project at 476 Lombard Street.

Source text210238 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination - 476 Lombard Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 476 Lombard Street is exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M21-061 Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Preston, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

File 210237: Conditionally Reversing the Exemption Determination - 476 Lombard Street

LLM summaryA motion conditionally reversing the exemption determination for a project at 476 Lombard Street was approved.

Source text210237 [Conditionally Reversing the Exemption Determination - 476 Lombard Street] Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 476 Lombard Street is exempt from further environmental review, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M21-060 Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Preston, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

File 210236: Affirming the Exemption Determination - 476 Lombard Street

LLM summaryA motion affirming the Planning Department's exemption determination for a project at 476 Lombard Street was tabled.

Source text210236 [Affirming the Exemption Determination - 476 Lombard Street] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 476 Lombard Street is exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Preston, moved that this Motion be TABLED. 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: