SUPERVISOR PROFILE AND RECORDED ROLL-CALL EVIDENCE
Norman Yee
These are recorded positions on specific actions. A No is not automatically opposition to a project, and an Aye is not automatically support. Read the action and cited minutes.
FORMER SUPERVISOR
Contact
- District
- 7
- Service
- 2013-01-08 to 2021-01-08
- Official record
- Board profile or historical entry ↗
MOST RECENT 250 · NO
NO positions
File 201368: Urging a Comprehensive Return to School Plan
LLM summaryA resolution urging the San Francisco Unified School District to revise its Return to School Plan was not approved.
Source texterson learning; and, be it’, and Lines 10-23, by adding ‘FURTHER RESOLVED, That the San Francisco Board of Supervisors urges the San Francisco Unified School District to revise the Return to School Plan to incorporate the San Francisco Labor Council guidelines for preparing schools for safe reopening for in-person learning, to ensure that educators and other school workers have a voice in the implementation of precautions that are necessary to protect public health and the health of school workers, students, and their families; and, be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors commit to finding additional resources to ensure that SFUSD can safely resume in person school (such as testing and ventilation supports), AND to increase support for families who choose to remain in remote crisis learning at home (such as mental health staff and supports, and direct supports to school sites); and, be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors urge DPH to create a public dashboard with data showing COVID cases and COVID related closures of classrooms for all schools (public, private, charter, preschool) and community hubs; and, be it’. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 200790: Condemning the Naming of the Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center
LLM summaryThe Board adopted a resolution condemning the naming of the San Francisco General Hospital after Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg.
Source text200790 [Condemning the Naming of the Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center] Sponsors: Mar; Haney and Preston Resolution condemning the naming of the San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center after Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg and urging City departments to establish clear standards with regards to naming rights for public institutions and properties that reflect San Francisco’s values and a commitment to affirming and upholding human rights, dignity, and social and racial justice. Supervisor Preston requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution No. 585-20 ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 201328: Emergency Ordinance - Limiting COVID-19 Impacts by Not Moving People Experiencing Homelessness Currently Placed in Shelter-in-Place Hotel Rooms
LLM summaryA motion to continue an emergency ordinance regarding shelter-in-place hotel rooms for the homeless was failed.
Source textncy Management Agency (“FEMA”) provides written notification that FEMA funding available for SIP Hotel rooms is terminated or not extended or modified in a way that no longer reimburses any costs of these rooms, or people experiencing homelessness housed in SIP Hotel rooms obtain a stable housing placement; for every ten SIP Hotel rooms vacated, six SIP Hotel rooms shall be available to shelter people experiencing homelessness at risk of COVID-19 infection, until the County Health Officer’s Stay Safer At Home Order is rescinded or expires; and requiring the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to prepare publicly available reports on the progress of placements from SIP Hotels into stable housing. (Pursuant to Charter, Section 2.107, this matter requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Board of Supervisors (8 votes) for passage.) (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisor Mandelman dissented in Committee.) Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Fewer, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED AS AMENDED ON FINAL PASSAGE to a Board of Supervisors Special Meeting, with the Board sitting as a Committee of the Whole, on December 22, 2020. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 201265: Health Code - No Smoking in Multi-Unit Housing Complexes
LLM summaryAn ordinance regarding smoking regulations in multi-unit housing complexes was re-referred to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee.
Source textSupervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Preston, moved that this Ordinance be RE-REFERRED to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 201265: Health Code - No Smoking in Multi-Unit Housing Complexes
LLM summaryAn ordinance concerning smoking regulations in multi-unit housing complexes was re-referred to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee.
Source textSupervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Preston, moved that this Ordinance be RE-REFERRED to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 201265: Health Code - No Smoking in Multi-Unit Housing Complexes
LLM summaryAn ordinance was amended to exempt cannabis consumption from smoking prohibitions in multi-unit housing complexes.
Source textSupervisor Mandelman, seconded by Supervisor Haney, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED to exempt the consumption of cannabis from these prohibitions. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 201265: Health Code - No Smoking in Multi-Unit Housing Complexes
LLM summaryAn ordinance to prohibit smoking in multi-unit housing complexes was re-referred to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee after a failed motion.
Source text prohibit smoking inside all private dwelling units in multi-unit housing complexes containing three or more units and all common areas; remove the exception for child care facilities located in private homes; exempt smoking of medicinal cannabis for a medicinal cannabis patient who possesses a physician’s recommendation to smoke medicinal cannabis for medical purposes; require the Department of Public Health (DPH) to initiate a public information campaign to raise awareness of the smoking prohibition; require DPH to initiate the imposition of administrative penalties by issuance of a notice of violation in lieu of a citation; suspend the provision of the Health Code (mooted by this Ordinance) which requires owners or managers of multi-unit housing complexes to provide certain disclosures regarding whether smoking is authorized in certain units; and affirm the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. Supervisor Safai requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Supervisor Preston, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Ordinance be RE-REFERRED to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 201050: Memorandum of Understanding and Settlement of Grievances - Police Officers Association
LLM summaryAn ordinance regarding a Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Officers Association was continued to December 1, 2020.
Source textthe retention premium provisions, amend the 10B overtime provisions, extend the term by two years, and set wages for the additional term; and (2) approving settlement of two grievances filed by the POA against the City, for a not to exceed amount of $359,613.87; the grievances were filed on March 25, 2020, and June 29, 2020, and involve compensation disputes under the Memorandum of Understanding. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Carol Isen, Acting Director (Department of Human Resources), Sophia Kittler (Mayor’s Office), Chief William Scott (Police Department), Tony Montoya, President (Police Officers Association), Ben Rosenfield, Controller (Office of the City Controller), and Lawanna Preston (Police Department) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Preston, seconded by Supervisor Walton, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of December 1, 2020. Before the vote was taken, Supervisor Walton withdrew his second. Supervisor Preston, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of December 1, 2020. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 201072: Condemning Antisemitic and Homophobic Attacks on Senator Scott Wiener
LLM summaryA resolution condemning antisemitic and homophobic attacks on Senator Scott Wiener was adopted, but a motion to rescind the vote for further discussion was also carried.
Source text201072 [Condemning Antisemitic and Homophobic Attacks on Senator Scott Wiener] Sponsors: Stefani; Fewer, Mar, Yee, Mandelman, Walton, Safai and Peskin Resolution condemning the antisemitic and homophobic attacks on Senator Scott Wiener; and urging social media platforms to protect their users from hate speech. Supervisors Mandelman, Walton, Safai, and Peskin requested to be added as co-sponsors. After File No. 201072 was adopted unanimously as part of the For Adoption Without Committee Reference agenda, Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Fewer, moved to rescind the vote on this item to allow further discussions. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 200389: Mayoral Appointment, Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors - Jane Natoli
LLM summaryThe Board of Supervisors did not approve the appointment of Jane Natoli to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors.
Source text200389 [Mayoral Appointment, Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors - Jane Natoli] Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for the appointment of Jane Natoli to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, term ending March 1, 2024. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 8A.102(a), provides that the Board of Supervisors shall confirm the Mayor's appointment by a majority (six votes) of the Board of Supervisors after a public hearing. Transmittal Date: April 14, 2020.) NOT APPROVED by the following vote:
File 200575: Redevelopment Plan Amendment - Mission Bay South Blocks 29-32 Hotel
LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the Redevelopment Plan for Mission Bay South to allow hotel and residential uses was passed on first reading.
Source text200575 [Redevelopment Plan Amendment - Mission Bay South Blocks 29-32 Hotel] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance approving an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Mission Bay South Redevelopment Project, which modifies the land use designation for certain property in Blocks 29-32 (also known as the site of Chase Center) to add hotel and residential as permitted uses, increases the total leasable square feet of retail space permitted on this property, increases the number of hotels and hotel rooms in the plan area, and authorizes certain dwelling units to be built on certain property in the plan area; directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to transmit a copy of this Ordinance upon its enactment to the Successor Agency; making findings 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(b). PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 200510: Charter Amendment - Department of Sanitation and Streets, Sanitation and Streets Commission, and Public Works Commission
LLM summaryA charter amendment was ordered submitted to create the Department of Sanitation and Streets and establish oversight commissions for sanitation and public works.
Source text200510 [Charter Amendment - Department of Sanitation and Streets, Sanitation and Streets Commission, and Public Works Commission] Sponsors: Haney; Walton, Preston, Ronen, Mar and Safai Charter Amendment (Fourth Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to create the Department of Sanitation and Streets to succeed to specific duties currently performed by the Department of Public Works; to create a Sanitation and Streets Commission to oversee the Department of Sanitation and Streets; to create a Public Works Commission to oversee the Department of Public Works; and to require an annual performance audit and cost and waste analysis for both departments; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; at an election to be held on November 3, 2020. (Supervisor Stefani dissented in committee.) ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote:
File 200509: Charter Amendment - Public Advocate
LLM summaryA charter amendment to create the Office of the Public Advocate was not ordered submitted after a vote.
Source text200509 [Charter Amendment - Public Advocate] Sponsors: Mar; Ronen, Haney, Preston and Walton Charter Amendment (Fourth Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to: 1) create the Office of the Public Advocate; 2) set the Public Advocate’s powers and duties; 3) authorize the Public Advocate to review the administration of City programs and services, including programs for transmitting information to the public and departments’ customer service plans, and to receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve complaints regarding City services and programs; 4) authorize the Public Advocate to receive and investigate specified whistleblower complaints; and 5) provide for the Public Advocate’s election, removal, and salary; at an election to be held on November 3, 2020. (Supervisor Stefani dissented in committee.) NOT ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote:
File 191002: Planning Code - Geary-Masonic Special Use District
LLM summaryThe ordinance amending the Geary-Masonic Special Use District was continued after a failed motion.
Source text191002 [Planning Code - Geary-Masonic Special Use District] Sponsors: Stefani; Yee Ordinance amending the Planning Code to modify the Geary-Masonic Special Use District regarding minimum parking requirements, ground floor celling heights, and to allow payment of an inclusionary housing fee; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and adopting findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302. Supervisor Preston, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of April 21, 2020. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 190973: Health Code - Approving a New Location for a Permittee’s Medical Cannabis Dispensary Permit
LLM summaryAn ordinance was finally passed to approve a new location for a medical cannabis dispensary permit under specific conditions.
Source textnnabis as an Equity Applicant under the Police Code, the permittee, if a natural person, or a natural person who is a verified Equity Applicant, was identified as an applicant or as a person who would be “engaged in the management of the medical cannabis dispensary,” on the original Article 33 permit application submitted on or before January 5, 2018, the permittee has been evicted from the location associated with the permit or been notified by the landlord that the lease would be terminated or not renewed, the new location has an existing authorization for Medical Cannabis Dispensary Use, the Director has not been notified of any court judgment finding that the owner of the new location has wrongfully evicted another permittee from the new location, the permittee has complied with all requirements of Article 33 of the Health Code (the Medical Cannabis Act) with respect to the new location, and the permittee satisfies the provisions of Article 33 regarding authorization by the Office of Cannabis to sell Adult Use Cannabis; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. Ordinance No. 039-20 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 190973: Health Code - Approving a New Location for a Permittee’s Medical Cannabis Dispensary Permit
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed on first reading to approve a new location for a medical cannabis dispensary permit under specific conditions.
Source textannabis as an Equity Applicant under the Police Code, the permittee, if a natural person, or a natural person who is a verified Equity Applicant, was identified as an applicant or as a person who would be “engaged in the management of the medical cannabis dispensary,” on the original Article 33 permit application submitted on or before January 5, 2018, the permittee has been evicted from the location associated with the permit or been notified by the landlord that the lease would be terminated or not renewed, the new location has an existing authorization for Medical Cannabis Dispensary Use, the Director has not been notified of any court judgment finding that the owner of the new location has wrongfully evicted another permittee from the new location, the permittee has complied with all requirements of Article 33 of the Health Code (the Medical Cannabis Act) with respect to the new location, and the permittee satisfies the provisions of Article 33 regarding authorization by the Office of Cannabis to sell Adult Use Cannabis; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 191261: Appropriation - General Reserve - City College of San Francisco Operating Support - $2,700,000 - FY2019-2020
LLM summaryAn ordinance was finally passed to appropriate $2,700,000 from the General Reserve for City College of San Francisco operating support for FY2019-2020.
Source text191261 [Appropriation - General Reserve - City College of San Francisco Operating Support - $2,700,000 - FY2019-2020] Sponsors: Walton; Mar, Haney, Fewer and Preston Ordinance appropriating $2,700,000 of the General Reserve to support City College of San Francisco class reinstatement, upon condition of an executed agreement for this use in FY2019-2020. (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisor Mandelman dissented in Committee.) FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 191261: Appropriation - General Reserve - City College of San Francisco Operating Support - $2,700,000 - FY2019-2020
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to appropriate $2,700,000 from the General Reserve for operating support of City College of San Francisco for FY2019-2020.
Source text191261 [Appropriation - General Reserve - City College of San Francisco Operating Support - $2,700,000 - FY2019-2020] Sponsors: Walton; Mar, Haney, Fewer and Preston Ordinance appropriating $2,700,000 of the General Reserve to support City College of San Francisco class reinstatement, upon condition of an executed agreement for this use in FY2019-2020. (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisor Mandelman dissented in Committee.) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 190068: Appointments, Cannabis Oversight Committee - Ali Jamalian, Aaron Flynn, Doug Bloch, Leah “Nina Parks" Weitz, Jesse Stout, Theresa Foglio, and Sara Payan
LLM summaryAli Jamalian, Aaron Flynn, Doug Bloch, Leah 'Nina Parks' Weitz, Jesse Stout, Theresa Foglio, and Sara Payan were appointed to the Cannabis Oversight Committee.
Source text190068 [Appointments, Cannabis Oversight Committee - Ali Jamalian, Aaron Flynn, Doug Bloch, Leah “Nina Parks" Weitz, Jesse Stout, Theresa Foglio, and Sara Payan] Motion appointing Ali Jamalian, Aaron Flynn, Doug Bloch (residency requirement waived), Leah “Nina Parks” Weitz (residency requirement waived), Jesse Stout, Theresa Foglio (residency requirement waived), Sara Payan (residency requirement waived), terms ending December 3, 2020, to the Cannabis Oversight Committee. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M19-142 APPROVED by the following vote:
File 190233: Mayoral Appointment, Retirement Board - Scott Heldfond
LLM summaryThe Board approved the Mayor's appointment of Scott Heldfond to the Retirement Board for a term ending February 20, 2024.
Source text190233 [Mayoral Appointment, Retirement Board - Scott Heldfond] Sponsors: Peskin; Ronen Motion approving the Mayor's appointment of Scott Heldfond to the Retirement Board for the unexpired portion of a five-year term ending February 20, 2024. (Rules Committee) (Charter, Section 3.100(18), provides that the Board of Supervisors has the authority to reject the appointment by two-thirds vote of the Board (eight votes) within thirty days following transmittal of the Mayor's Notice of Appointment, and that failure of the Board to reject the appointment by two-thirds vote within the thirty day period shall result in the appointee continuing to serve as appointed. Transmittal date: February 22, 2019) Scott Heldford, suceeding Wendy Paskin-Jordan, term expired on February 20, 2019, for the unexpired portion of a five-year term ending February 20, 2024. Motion No. M19-052 APPROVED by the following vote:
File 190109: Police, Business and Tax Regulations, Transportation Codes - Event-Related Cannabis Permits - Application Fee
LLM summaryAn ordinance concerning event-related cannabis permits was amended but the motion to limit permits to cannabis sales only failed.
Source textee for such permits; amending Division I of the Transportation Code to allow for temporary waivers of Article 19L of the Health Code in connection with events approved by Interdepartmental Staff Committee on Traffic and Transportation; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) and Eugene Hillsman, Acting Director (Office of Cannabis), who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED by limiting permits to cannabis sales only; and by striking authorization to allow cannabis smoking during temporary events, and only allow all other ways to consume cannabis. Before the vote was taken, without object this motion was withdrawn. Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED by striking the proposed Police Code, Section 1621.5(e), and Section 4 of the Ordinance, to remove the provisions for a temporary waiver on the restriction and prohibition on smoking in event spaces. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 181224: Grant Agreement - Tenderloin Housing Clinic - Supportive Housing Services - $117,285,186
LLM summaryA grant agreement for supportive housing services with Tenderloin Housing Clinic was retroactively approved, increasing the total amount to $117,285,186.
Source text181224 [Grant Agreement - Tenderloin Housing Clinic - Supportive Housing Services - $117,285,186] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution retroactively approving a grant agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and Tenderloin Housing Clinic for supportive housing services for formerly homeless adults for a term of July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2018, in an amount not to exceed $74,342,402; retroactively approving the first amendment to increase the agreement amount by $7,776,065 for a total amount not to exceed $82,118,467; and approving the second amendment to extend the agreement by two years for a total contract term of July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2020, and to increase the agreement amount by $35,166,719 for a total amount not to exceed $117,285,186. (Fiscal Impact) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Gigi Whitley (Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing) and Ben Rosenfield, Controller (Office of the City Controller), who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Resolution No. 052-19 ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 181028: Planning Code - Off-Street Parking Requirements
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to eliminate minimum off-street parking requirements city-wide.
Source text181028 [Planning Code - Off-Street Parking Requirements] Sponsors: Kim; Peskin, Brown and Mandelman Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate minimum off-street parking requirements City-wide; and making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act, findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302. Ordinance No. 311-18 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 181001: Charter Amendment - Free City College Fund
LLM summaryA proposed amendment to the Free City College Fund charter amendment, adding an annual reporting requirement, failed.
Source textCharter Amendment (Third Draft) to establish the Free City College Fund to defray certain costs of City College students, and to require annual appropriations in designated amounts to the Fund; at an election to be held on November 5, 2019. Supervisor Stefani, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Charter Amendment be AMENDED by adding an annual reporting requirement to be accepted by the Board of Supervisors by ordinance, with the first report being accepted by March 1, 2020. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 181028: Planning Code - Off-Street Parking Requirements
LLM summaryAn ordinance eliminating minimum off-street parking requirements city-wide was passed on first reading and duplicated.
Source text181028 [Planning Code - Off-Street Parking Requirements] Sponsors: Kim; Peskin, Brown and Mandelman Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate minimum off-street parking requirements City-wide; and making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act, findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Cohen, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED by removing District 10 from the requirements of this Ordinance to eliminate minimum off-street parking. Before the vote was taken, Supervisor Cohen rescinded this motion. Supervisor Yee requested this Ordinance be DUPLICATED. See duplicated File No. 181184. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 180785: Supporting California State Proposition 10 - The Affordable Housing Act - November 6, 2018 Ballot
LLM summaryA motion to amend the resolution supporting California State Proposition 10 was carried.
Source textSupervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED on Page 3, Lines 13-14, by striking ‘and/or single-family homes’. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 180752: Planning Code - Accessory Dwelling Units; In-Lieu Fee for Street Trees
LLM summaryAn ordinance regarding accessory dwelling units and in-lieu fees for street trees was passed on first reading.
Source textPASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 180538: Appointments, Police Commission - Cindy Elias and John Hamasaki
LLM summaryA motion was approved confirming the appointments of Cindy Elias and John Hamasaki to the Police Commission.
Source text180538 [Appointments, Police Commission - Cindy Elias and John Hamasaki] Motion confirming the appointments of Cindy Elias, term ending April 30, 2019, and John Hamasaki, term ending April 30, 2022, to the Police Commission. (Rules Committee) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Sheehy requested that this Motion be DUPLICATED. Supervisor Sheehy, seconded by Supervisor Breed, moved that the original Motion be AMENDED to only reference John Hamasaki's appointment, and that the duplicated Motion be AMENDED to only reference Cindy Elias' appointment. The motion failed by the following vote:
File 180409: Mayoral Reappointment, Police Commission - Joseph Marshall
LLM summaryThe Board did not approve the Mayor’s nomination for Joseph Marshall's reappointment to the Police Commission.
Source text180409 [Mayoral Reappointment, Police Commission - Joseph Marshall] Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Joseph Marshall to the Police Commission, for a term ending April 30, 2022. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.109, provides that this nomination is subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and shall be the subject of a public hearing and vote within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk of the Board. If the Board fails to act on the nomination within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk, then the nominee shall be deemed approved. Transmittal date: April 5, 2018.) NOT APPROVED by the following vote:
File 180408: Mayoral Reappointment, Police Commission - Sonia Melara
LLM summaryThe Board did not approve the Mayor’s nomination for Sonia Melara's reappointment to the Police Commission.
Source text180408 [Mayoral Reappointment, Police Commission - Sonia Melara] Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Sonia Melara to the Police Commission, for a term ending April 30, 2022. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.109, provides that this nomination is subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and shall be the subject of a public hearing and vote within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk of the Board. If the Board fails to act on the nomination within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk, then the nominee shall be deemed approved. Transmittal date: April 5, 2018.) NOT APPROVED by the following vote:
File 180433: Declaring Support for California State Senate Bill 1024 (Wilk) - Animal Welfare and Violence Intervention Act of 2018
LLM summaryA resolution declaring support for California State Senate Bill 1024, related to animal welfare, was not adopted.
Source text180433 [Declaring Support for California State Senate Bill 1024 (Wilk) - Animal Welfare and Violence Intervention Act of 2018] Sponsors: Tang; Sheehy Resolution declaring support for California State Senate Bill 1024 (SB1024), the Animal Welfare and Violence Prevention Act of 2018, authored by Senator Scott Wilk, mandating defendants convicted of specified animal cruelty offenses to undergo mental health evaluation, humane education courses, and, if deemed necessary by the mental health professional, to undergo mandatory counseling. NOT ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 180367: Supporting California State Senate Bill 1045 (Wiener, Stern) - Conservatorship: Chronic Homelessness and Substance Abuse Disorders
LLM summaryThe amended resolution supporting California Senate Bill 1045 was not adopted due to insufficient votes.
Source textNOT ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote, as this matter requires eight votes to approve on second appearance:
File 180061: Hearing - Committee of the Whole - Public Hearing to Take Nominations and Appoint a Successor Mayor Due to a Vacancy in the Office of the Mayor
LLM summaryA public hearing was held to take nominations and appoint a successor Mayor due to a vacancy.
Source textker successor Mayor. Otto Duffy; Mr. Wright; Mr. Bowman; Magick Altman; Tom Gilberty; Marlon Herrera; spoke on various concerns regarding nominating a successor Mayor. There were no other speakers. President Breed closed public comment. NOMINATIONS Supervisor Cohen nominated President London Breed; on the record President Breed publicly accepted the nomination. Upon the acceptance of her nomination, President Breed was sequestered and - at the request of President Breed - Supervisor Tang resumed the meeting as President Pro Tempore. Supervisor Yee nominated Supervisor Mark Farrell; on the record Supervisor Farrell publicly accepted the nomination. Upon the acceptance of his nomination, Supervisor Farrell was sequestered. Supervisor Fewer nominated Supervisor Jane Kim; on the record Supervisor Kim publicly declined the nomination. Presiding Officer Tang asked if there were any further nominations. There being no response, the nominations for Successor Mayor were then closed. SELECTION OF THE SUCCESSOR MAYOR The roll was called on the nominations of President Breed and Supervisor Farrell. ROUND 1 Motion to select President London Breed as Successor Mayor failed by the following vote:
File 171138: Administrative Code - Indigenous Peoples Day
LLM summaryAn ordinance to declare the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day was continued to the Board of Supervisors meeting on January 30, 2018.
Source text171138 [Administrative Code - Indigenous Peoples Day] Sponsor: Cohen Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to declare the second Monday in October to be Indigenous Peoples Day. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of January 30, 2018. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 171061: Conditionally Deciding Not to Rescind Tax Sale - Directing Preparation of Findings - Presidio Terrace Common Area
LLM summaryA motion was tabled conditionally deciding not to rescind the tax sale of the Presidio Terrace Common Area, pending written findings.
Source text171061 [Conditionally Deciding Not to Rescind Tax Sale - Directing Preparation of Findings - Presidio Terrace Common Area] Motion conditionally deciding not to rescind the tax sale of the Presidio Terrace Common Area, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1355, Lot No. 001, pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code, Section 3731, subject to the Board’s subsequent adoption of written findings in support of this determination; and directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 171060: Conditionally Rescinding Tax Sale - Directing Preparation of Findings - Presidio Terrace Common Area
LLM summaryA motion was approved conditionally rescinding the tax sale of the Presidio Terrace Common Area, subject to subsequent written findings.
Source text171060 [Conditionally Rescinding Tax Sale - Directing Preparation of Findings - Presidio Terrace Common Area] Motion conditionally rescinding the tax sale of the Presidio Terrace Common Area, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1355, Lot No. 001, pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code, Section 3731, based on the Board of Supervisors’ determination that the property should not have been sold, subject to the Board’s subsequent adoption of written findings in support of this determination; and directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M17-181 Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 171041: Planning Code - Cannabis Regulation
LLM summaryAn amendment to the cannabis regulation ordinance regarding the restriction of a 600 foot radius between Cannabis Retail Uses failed due to lack of a second.
Source textSupervsior Ronen moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED by striking the restriction of a 600 foot radius between Cannabis Retail Uses. The motion FAILED since no second was attained. Supervisor Ronen, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE, by striking the limit of three Medical Cannabis Dispensary Uses or Cannabis Retail Uses within the Excelsior Outer Mission Street Neighborhood Commercial District. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 171042: Various Codes - Regulation of Cannabis Businesses
LLM summaryAn amendment to the cannabis regulation ordinance requiring a Good Neighbor Policy for medical cannabis dispensaries failed.
Source textSupervisor Safai, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED by adding a new ‘Health Code, Section 3322(d)(4)’ that requires a medical cannabis dispensary that wishes to sell adult use cannabis to submit a ‘Good Neighbor Policy’ and 'Security Policy.' The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 170669: Software License and Maintenance Agreement - Mythics Inc. - Oracle Licenses and Software Support - Not to Exceed $11,832,968.89
LLM summaryA resolution authorizing a software license and maintenance agreement with Mythics Inc. for Oracle support was not adopted.
Source text170669 [Software License and Maintenance Agreement - Mythics Inc. - Oracle Licenses and Software Support - Not to Exceed $11,832,968.89] Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Agreement No. CS-1090 with Mythics Inc. for the purchase of certain as-needed Oracle licenses and software support, for an amount not to exceed $11,832,968.89, and with an anticipated term to commence November 30, 2017, through March 22, 2023. (Public Utilities Commission) (Fiscal Impact) NOT ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 170751: Planning Code, Zoning Map - One Oak Street Project
LLM summaryAn ordinance to amend the Planning Code and zoning map for the One Oak Street project was not passed on the first reading.
Source text170751 [Planning Code, Zoning Map - One Oak Street Project] Ordinance amending the Planning Code by revising Sheet HT07 of the Zoning Map, to change the height and bulk district classification of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0836, portions of Lot Nos. 001 and 005, for the One Oak Project, at the Van Ness Avenue / Oak Street / Market Street Intersection, as follows: rezoning the eastern portion of the property, along Van Ness Avenue, located at Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0836, Lot No. 001 (1500 Market Street), from 120/400-R-2 to 120-R-2; rezoning the central portion of the property, located at Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0836, Lot No. 005 (1540 Market Street), from 120-R-2 to 120/400-R-2; affirming the Planning Commission’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings, including 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. (Planning Commission) NOT PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 170750: General Plan Amendments - One Oak Street Project
LLM summaryAn ordinance to amend the General Plan for the One Oak Street project was not passed on the first reading.
Source text170750 [General Plan Amendments - One Oak Street Project] Ordinance amending the General Plan by revising the height and bulk designations for the One Oak Street project, at the Van Ness Avenue / Oak Street / Market Street Intersection, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0836, Lot Nos. 001 and 005, on Map 3 of the Market and Octavia Area Plan and on Map 5 of the Downtown Area Plan; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan as proposed for amendment, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 340. (Planning Commission) NOT PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 170441: Health Code - Banning the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products
LLM summaryAn ordinance to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products was not repealed.
Source text170441 [Health Code - Banning the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products] Sponsors: Cohen; Safai, Breed, Farrell, Sheehy, Tang and Yee Ordinance amending the Health Code to prohibit tobacco retailers from selling flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes. (Economic Impact) NOT REPEALED by the following vote:
File 170275: Administrative Code - Establishing an Office of Cannabis and Extending the Term of the Cannabis State Legalization Task Force
LLM summaryAn ordinance was proposed to establish an Office of Cannabis and extend the Cannabis State Legalization Task Force, but a motion to continue it failed.
Source text170275 [Administrative Code - Establishing an Office of Cannabis and Extending the Term of the Cannabis State Legalization Task Force] Sponsors: Sheehy; Cohen Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish an Office of Cannabis; to authorize the Director of the Office of Cannabis to issue permits to cannabis-related businesses; to direct the Director of the Office of Cannabis to collect permit application and annual license fees following the enactment of a subsequent ordinance establishing the amounts of those fees; and to extend the term of the Cannabis State Legalization Task Force. (Fiscal Impact) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney), Debra Newman (Office of the Budget and Legislative Analyst), and Adam Nguyen (Office of the City Administrator) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Fewer, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of September 12, 2017. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 161351: Planning Code - Inclusionary Affordable Housing Fee and Dwelling Unit Mix Requirements
LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the Planning Code to revise the Inclusionary Affordable Housing Fee and requirements was amended and passed.
Source text161351 [Planning Code - Inclusionary Affordable Housing Fee and Dwelling Unit Mix Requirements] Sponsors: Breed; Kim, Peskin, Safai and Tang Ordinance amending the Planning Code to revise the amount of the Inclusionary Affordable Housing Fee and the On-Site and Off-Site Affordable Housing Alternatives and other Inclusionary Housing requirements; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare 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. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jon Givner and Kate Stacy (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Safai, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE, by adding a new Planning Code ‘Section 207.7 - Required Minimum Dwelling Unit Mix.’ The motion carried by the following vote:
File 150969: Planning Code - Affordable Housing Bonus Programs
LLM summaryThe Planning Code related to affordable housing bonus programs was passed on first reading after amendments.
Source textCity and County of San Francisco Page 405 Printed at 10:04 am on 7/14/17 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 5/23/2017 PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 170316: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - Proposed Project at 953 Treat Avenue
LLM summaryA motion to prepare findings reversing the categorical exemption determination for a project at 953 Treat Avenue failed.
Source text170316 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - Proposed Project at 953 Treat Avenue] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that a proposed project at 953 Treat Avenue is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Ronen, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 170315: Conditionally Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - Proposed Project at 953 Treat Avenue
LLM summaryA motion conditionally reversing the categorical exemption determination for a project at 953 Treat Avenue failed.
Source text170315 [Conditionally Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - Proposed Project at 953 Treat Avenue] Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that a proposed project at 953 Treat Avenue 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 Ronen, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 170314: Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - Proposed Project at 953 Treat Avenue
LLM summaryA motion affirming the categorical exemption determination for a project at 953 Treat Avenue failed.
Source text170314 [Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - Proposed Project at 953 Treat Avenue] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that a proposed project at 953 Treat Avenue is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Ronen, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 170214: Purchase and Sale Agreement - Lendlease Development, Inc. - 30 Van Ness Avenue - $70,000,000
LLM summaryA resolution to approve a purchase and sale agreement for City-owned property at 30 Van Ness Avenue was continued to a future meeting.
Source textNess Avenue - $70,000,000] Sponsors: Mayor; Kim Resolution approving a purchase and sale agreement by and between the City and County of San Francisco and Lendlease Development, Inc. for the sale of City-owned property located at 30 Van Ness Avenue for $70,000,000; including a City lease-back at an annual rent expense of $4,500,000 increasing by 3% per year after each year of the initial period and at the beginning of each extension option exercised, if any, for a period of not more than three years in the initial term, with two one-year options to extend; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the sale is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and urging the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development and the Planning Department to explore certain development strategies relating to affordable housing at the site in connection with any future development. Supervisor Safai, seconded by Supervisor Breed, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of April 4, 2017. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 170213: Purchase and Sale Agreement - SF Prosperity 2, LLC - 1660 Mission Street and 1680 Mission Street - $52,000,000
LLM summaryA resolution for a purchase and sale agreement with SF Prosperity 2, LLC for properties at 1660 and 1680 Mission Street for $52 million was continued.
Source text170213 [Purchase and Sale Agreement - SF Prosperity 2, LLC - 1660 Mission Street and 1680 Mission Street - $52,000,000] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution approving a purchase and sale agreement by and between the City and County of San Francisco and SF Prosperity 2, LLC, for the sale of City-owned properties located at 1660 Mission Street and 1680 Mission Street for $52,000,000; including a City lease-back at an annual rent expense of $3,362,220 increasing by 3% per year for each year after the initial period, with rent to be set at the then fair market rental value prior to the beginning of each extension option exercised, if any, for a period of not more than three years in the initial term, with two one-year options to extend; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopting findings that the sale is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. Supervisor Safai, seconded by Supervisor Breed, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of April 4, 2017. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 170094: Administrative Code - Affordable Housing Cash-Out Proceeds Restriction
LLM summaryAn ordinance to restrict cash-out proceeds from affordable housing funds for political campaign activities was not passed on first reading.
Source textOrdinance amending the Administrative Code to require that, so long as any funds provided by the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development are outstanding, cash-out proceeds may not be expended for participating in, supporting, or attempting to influence a political campaign for any ballot measure. NOT PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 170047: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - Significant Natural Resource Areas Management Plan
LLM summaryA motion was tabled directing the Clerk to prepare findings to reverse the certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Significant Natural Resource Areas Management Plan.
Source text170047 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - Significant Natural Resource Areas Management Plan] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to reversing the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Significant Natural Resource Areas Management Plan. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 170046: Conditionally Reversing the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - Significant Natural Resource Areas Management Plan
LLM summaryA motion was tabled conditionally reversing the certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Significant Natural Resource Areas Management Plan, pending written findings.
Source text170046 [Conditionally Reversing the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - Significant Natural Resource Areas Management Plan] Motion conditionally reversing the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed Significant Natural Resource Areas Management Plan, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 170045: Affirming the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - Significant Natural Resource Areas Management Plan
LLM summaryA motion was approved affirming the certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Significant Natural Resource Areas Management Plan.
Source text170045 [Affirming the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - Significant Natural Resource Areas Management Plan] Motion affirming the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed Significant Natural Resource Areas Management Plan. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M17-033 Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 161354: Apply for Grants - 2017 Emergency Preparedness Grants
LLM summaryA resolution was adopted to authorize city officials to apply for various state and federal emergency preparedness grants for 2017.
Source text161354 [Apply for Grants - 2017 Emergency Preparedness Grants] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution authorizing designated City and County officials to execute and file on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco any actions necessary for the purpose of obtaining State and Federal financial assistance under various grant programs, including: the Federal Fiscal Year 2017 Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant, the Federal Fiscal Year 2017 State Homeland Security Grant Program, the 2017 Emergency Management Performance Grant, and the 2017 Local Government Oil Spill Contingency Plan Grant Program. ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 161241: Interim Zoning Controls - Indoor Agriculture
LLM summaryA resolution regarding interim zoning controls for indoor agriculture was proposed to be amended, but the motion to amend failed.
Source textSupervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Sheehy, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED on Page 4, Lines 3 and 8, by changing the date from 'November 8, 2016' to 'November 25, 2016.' Before the vote was taken, Supervisor Sheehy withdrew his motion to second. Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Fewer, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED on Page 4, Lines 3 and 8, by changing the date from 'November 8, 2016' to 'November 25, 2016.' The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 161178: 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 not passed on first reading.
Source text161178 [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) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Lily Langois (Planning Department) and Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. NOT PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 161307: Appointment, Police Commission - Bill Ong Hing
LLM summaryThe Rules Committee's nomination of Bill Ong Hing to the Police Commission was confirmed, with a failed amendment to replace him with John Hamasaki.
Source text161307 [Appointment, Police Commission - Bill Ong Hing] Motion confirming the Rules Committee's nomination of, and appointing, Bill Ong Hing, term ending April 30, 2018, to the Police Commission. (Rules Committee) (Supervisor Cohen dissented in committee.) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Bill Ong Hing who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Cohen, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Motion be AMENDED on Page 1, Lines 1, 3, 7, and 10, by changing ‘Bill Ong Hing’ to ‘John Hamasaki.’ The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 161110: Police Code - Choice of Communications Services Providers in Multiple Occupancy Buildings
LLM summaryAn ordinance to amend the Police Code regarding communications services in multiple occupancy buildings was continued for a closed session hearing.
Source text161110 [Police Code - Choice of Communications Services Providers in Multiple Occupancy Buildings] Sponsors: Farrell; Mar Ordinance amending the Police Code to prohibit owners of multiple occupancy buildings from interfering with the choice of communications services providers by occupants, establish requirements for communications services providers to obtain access to multiple occupancy buildings, and establish remedies for violation of the access requirement. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Buck Delventhal and William Sanders (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Kim, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of December 13, 2016, and schedule a Closed Session hearing on this subject matter to consult with the City Attorney. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 161010: Appointments, Cannabis State Legalization Task Force - Jesse Stout, Erich Pearson, Kevin Reed, Sara Payan, Duncan Talento Ley, Thea Selby, Jon Ballesteros, Barbara Fugate, Tom McElroy, Laura Thomas, Terrance Alan, Sarah Shrader, and Daisy Ozim
LLM summaryA motion was made to appoint several individuals to the Cannabis State Legalization Task Force, but an amendment to change one appointee failed.
Source text161010 [Appointments, Cannabis State Legalization Task Force - Jesse Stout, Erich Pearson, Kevin Reed, Sara Payan, Duncan Talento Ley, Thea Selby, Jon Ballesteros, Barbara Fugate, Tom McElroy, Laura Thomas, Terrance Alan, Sarah Shrader, and Daisy Ozim] Motion appointing Jesse Stout, Erich Pearson, Kevin Reed, Sara Payan, Duncan Talento Ley, Thea Selby, Jon Ballesteros, Barbara Fugate, Tom McElroy, Laura Thomas, Terrance Alan, Sarah Shrader, and Daisy Ozim, terms ending August 31, 2017, to the Cannabis State Legalization Task Force. (Rules Committee) Supervisor Cohen, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be AMENDED by striking 'Kevin Reed' as the appointee for seat 11 and adding 'Michael Nolan.' The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 160796: Seven-Party Supplement to the 2012 Memorandum of Understanding - Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project
LLM summaryA motion was made to amend the resolution regarding the Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project, but it was later withdrawn and the resolution was continued to a special meeting.
Source textSupervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED on Page 4, Line 18, to conditionally approve the Memorandum of Understanding, subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and fundings, as may be amended. Before the vote was taken, Supervisor Peskin withdrew this motion. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED AS AMENDED to the Board of Supervisors Special Meeting of August 8, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 160683: Public Hearing - Appeal of Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - 901-16th Street and 1200-17th Street Project
LLM summaryA public hearing was held regarding an appeal of the Final Environmental Impact Report certification for the 901-16th Street and 1200-17th Street project, with public comments received.
Source textf the Planning Department. Susan Eslick; Sherry Scott; Female Speaker; Keith Goldstein; Stephanie Muller; Ron Miguel; Jim Gaskett; Vanessa Aquino; Lester Zagan; Dave Glober; Kay Grubert; Corrine Woods; Joe Boss; Janet Carpanelli; Peter Garza; spoke in support of the project and in opposition to the appeal. Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) provided additional information and responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Allison Heath, on behalf of Grow Potrero Responsibly and Save the Hill (Appellant), provided a rebuttal and further requested the Board to approve the appeal. There were no other speakers. The President declared the public hearing closed. HEARD AND FILED Supervisor Cohen Excused from Voting Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. On the advice of the City Attorney, Supervisor Cohen requested to be excused from voting on File Nos. 160684, 160685, and 160686. Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that Supervisor Cohen be excused from voting on File Nos. 160684, 160685, and 160686. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 160813: Charter Amendment - Affordable Housing and Community Development Hearings and Reports
LLM summaryA charter amendment was proposed to require strategic plans and reports from the Office of Economic and Workforce Development and the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development.
Source text160813 [Charter Amendment - Affordable Housing and Community Development Hearings and Reports] Sponsors: Peskin; Kim and Mar Charter Amendment (Third Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco, to require the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) and the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) to propose five-year strategic plans for consideration and approval by the Board of Supervisors; to require OEWD and MOHCD to report to the Board of Supervisors regarding their annual work plans at least two times each fiscal year; and to provide that ordinances adopted under the processes set forth in the Charter regarding inclusionary housing requirements and regarding competitive selection for the expenditure of affordable housing funds and for the development of affordable housing on City-owned property under the jurisdiction of MOHCD shall supersede ordinances and rules adopted by the Board of Supervisors or the voters prior to March 1, 2017, at an election to be held on November 8, 2016. NOT ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote:
File 160657: Planning, Administrative Code - Construction of Accessory Dwelling Units
LLM summaryAn ordinance regarding the construction of Accessory Dwelling Units was finally passed.
Source textOrdinance No. 162-16 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 160657: Planning, Administrative Code - Construction of Accessory Dwelling Units
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to allow the construction of Accessory Dwelling Units on all residential lots in San Francisco.
Source text160657 [Planning, Administrative Code - Construction of Accessory Dwelling Units] Sponsors: Farrell; Wiener, Peskin and Mar Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow the construction of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs, also known as Secondary or In-Law Units) on all lots in the City in areas that allow residential use; amending the Administrative Code to revise the definition of “rental unit” as it applies to ADUs; 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; adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302; and directing the Clerk to send a copy of this ordinance to the California Department of Housing and Community Development after adoption. Supervisor Mar requested to be added as a co-sponsor. FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 160639: Initiative Ordinance - Business and Tax Regulations Code - Three-Quarter Cent Sales Tax Increase
LLM summaryAn initiative ordinance was passed to impose a three-quarter cent sales tax for 25 years, pending voter approval.
Source text160639 [Initiative Ordinance - Business and Tax Regulations Code - Three-Quarter Cent Sales Tax Increase] Sponsors: Mayor; Farrell and Wiener Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to impose a transactions (sales) and use tax at the rate of three-quarters of one percent (0.75%) for a period of 25 years, to be administered by the State Board of Equalization in accordance with Parts 1.6 and 1.7 of Division 2 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code; and increasing the City’s appropriations limit by the amount of the tax increase for four years from November 8, 2016; and directing submission of the tax for voter approval at the November 8, 2016, general municipal election. Ordinance No. 155-16 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 160187: Settlement of Lawsuit - David Zeller - $900,000
LLM summaryThe settlement of a lawsuit for $900,000 was not passed on first reading.
Source textNOT PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 160187: Settlement of Lawsuit - David Zeller - $900,000
LLM summaryAn ordinance authorizing the settlement of a lawsuit for $900,000 was not passed on first reading.
Source text160187 [Settlement of Lawsuit - David Zeller - $900,000] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by David Zeller against the City and County of San Francisco for $900,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 14, 2013, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-13-529554; entitled David Zeller v. San Francisco General Hospital, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged medical malpractice. (City Attorney) NOT PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 160657: Planning, Administrative Code - Construction of Accessory Dwelling Units
LLM summaryA proposal concerning the construction of accessory dwelling units passed on first reading after amendments.
Source textPASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 160639: Initiative Ordinance - Business and Tax Regulations Code - Three-Quarter Cent Sales Tax Increase
LLM summaryAn initiative ordinance proposing a three-quarter cent sales tax increase for 25 years was passed on first reading for voter approval.
Source text160639 [Initiative Ordinance - Business and Tax Regulations Code - Three-Quarter Cent Sales Tax Increase] Sponsors: Mayor; Farrell and Wiener Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to impose a transactions (sales) and use tax at the rate of three-quarters of one percent (0.75%) for a period of 25 years, to be administered by the State Board of Equalization in accordance with Parts 1.6 and 1.7 of Division 2 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code; and increasing the City’s appropriations limit by the amount of the tax increase for four years from November 8, 2016; and directing submission of the tax for voter approval at the November 8, 2016, general municipal election. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 160586: Charter Amendment - Department of Police Accountability
LLM summaryA charter amendment to rename the Office of Citizen Complaints to the Department of Police Accountability and grant it budget authority was not ordered submitted.
Source text160586 [Charter Amendment - Department of Police Accountability] Sponsors: Cohen; Breed Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to: re-name the Office of Citizen Complaints (OCC) as the Department of Police Accountability (DPA); give DPA direct authority over its proposed budget; and require DPA to conduct a performance audit every two years of how the Police Department has handled claims of officer misconduct and use of force, at an election to be held on November 8, 2016. NOT ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote:
File 160581: Charter Amendment - Homeless Housing and Services Fund; Transportation Improvement Fund - Budget Set-Asides
LLM summaryA charter amendment regarding the Homeless Housing and Services Fund was ordered submitted for consideration.
Source textORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote:
File 160581: Charter Amendment - Homeless Housing and Services Fund; Transportation Improvement Fund - Budget Set-Asides
LLM summaryA charter amendment to create a Homeless Housing and Services Fund and a Transportation Improvement Fund was not ordered submitted.
Source text160581 [Charter Amendment - Homeless Housing and Services Fund; Transportation Improvement Fund - Budget Set-Asides] Sponsors: Mayor; Wiener and Farrell Charter Amendment (Third Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to: create a Homeless Housing and Services Fund and appropriate $12.5 million to the Fund in fiscal year 2016-2017 and $50 million annually to the Fund, adjusted for changes in discretionary City revenues, for the next 24 years, and create a Transportation Improvement Fund and appropriate $25.4 million to the Fund in fiscal year 2016-2017 and $101.6 million annually to the Fund, adjusted for changes in discretionary City revenues, for the next 24 years, and authorize the City to issue indebtedness secured by monies deposited in the Transportation Improvement Fund, at an election to be held on November 8, 2016. NOT ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote:
File 160628: Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Departments - FYs 2016-2017 and 2017-2018
LLM summaryThe Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for FYs 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 was discussed, and an amendment regarding the Police Department's budget failed.
Source textion Ordinance for Departments - FYs 2016-2017 and 2017-2018] Sponsor: Mayor Budget and Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for Departments, including those selected departments recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee on May 25, 2016, of the City and County of San Francisco as of May 31, 2016, for the FYs ending June 30, 2017, and June 30, 2018. (Fiscal Impact) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Acting Chief Toney Chaplin (Police Department), Harvey Rose, Budget and Legislative Analyst (Office of the Budget and Legislative Analyst), Ben Rosenfield, Controller (Office of the City Controller), and Melissa Whitehouse, Acting Budget Director (Mayor's Office), who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE, by placing $30 million of the San Francisco's Police Department's budget on Board of Supervisors reserve pending quarterly presentation at the full Board on the Department's progress towards implementing reforms. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 160187: Settlement of Lawsuit - David Zeller - $900,000
LLM summaryAn ordinance authorizing a $900,000 settlement for a lawsuit filed by David Zeller was continued to a future meeting.
Source text160187 [Settlement of Lawsuit - David Zeller - $900,000] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by David Zeller against the City and County of San Francisco for $900,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 14, 2013, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-13-529554; entitled David Zeller v. San Francisco General Hospital, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged medical malpractice. (City Attorney) Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Wiener, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of July 19, 2016. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 160675: Urging the San Francisco Legislative Delegation to Work to Amend the Proposed “By Right Housing Approvals” Budget Trailer Bill
LLM summaryA resolution urging the San Francisco Legislative Delegation to amend the proposed housing approvals trailer bill was not adopted.
Source text160675 [Urging the San Francisco Legislative Delegation to Work to Amend the Proposed “By Right Housing Approvals” Budget Trailer Bill] Sponsor: Wiener Resolution urging the San Francisco Legislative Delegation to work to amend the "By Right Housing Approvals" proposed Trailer Bill, in recognition of San Francisco's severe housing crisis and existing obstacles to sufficient regional and statewide housing creation. NOT ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 160347: General Plan Amendment - Affordable Housing Bonus Programs
LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the General Plan for Affordable Housing Bonus Programs was not finally passed.
Source text160347 [General Plan Amendment - Affordable Housing Bonus Programs] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance amending the General Plan to make conforming changes in association with legislation creating the Affordable Housing Bonus Program by amending the Housing Element, Urban Design Element, Van Ness Avenue Area Plan, Chinatown Area Plan, Downtown Area Plan, and Northeastern Waterfront Area Plan; 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) (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. NOT FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 160228: Calling for a California State of Emergency Declaration on Homelessness
LLM summaryA resolution urging the Governor to declare a State of Emergency on Homelessness was adopted to enhance state and regional responses to the crisis.
Source text160228 [Calling for a California State of Emergency Declaration on Homelessness] Sponsors: Kim; Cohen, Campos, Peskin, Mar and Avalos Resolution urging Governor Jerry Brown to declare a State of Emergency on Homelessness to help coordinate region- and state-wide responses to this growing crisis, and provide supplementary state assistance to cities and counties to provide needed supportive services. Resolution No. 211-16 ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 160407: Appointments, Sunshine Ordinance Task Force - Josh Wolf, Leuwam Tesfai, Bruce Wolfe, Dave Maass, Frank Cannata, Chris Hyland, and Louise Fischer
LLM summaryA motion appointing members to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force was amended and carried.
Source text160407 [Appointments, Sunshine Ordinance Task Force - Josh Wolf, Leuwam Tesfai, Bruce Wolfe, Dave Maass, Frank Cannata, Chris Hyland, and Louise Fischer] Motion appointing Josh Wolf, Leuwam Tesfai, David Pilpel, Dave Maass, Frank Cannata, Chris Hyland, and Louise Fischer, terms ending April 27, 2018, to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force. (Rules Committee) (Supervisor Mar dissented on the appointment of David Pilpel in Committee.) Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Motion be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE, on Page 1, Line 1, Line 3, and Line 17, by striking 'David Pilpel' and adding 'Bruce Wolfe'; and Line 17, by striking 'succeeding themself' and adding 'succeeding David Pilpel'. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 160258: Supporting California State Senate Bill 1286 (Leno) - Increasing Law Enforcement Transparency
LLM summaryA resolution commending Senator Mark Leno for promoting law enforcement transparency was not adopted after a divided vote.
Source textSupervisor Wiener requested that the question be DIVIDED to consider separately the Resolved clause on Page 2, Lines 12 through 14, that states 'RESOLVED, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors commends Senator Mark Leno for his leadership and efforts to create enhanced transparency into our law enforcement agencies; and, be it'. Resolution No. 140-16 The divided question relating to the Resolved clause on Page 2, Lines 12 through 14, was NOT ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 160228: Calling for a California State of Emergency Declaration on Homelessness
LLM summaryA resolution calling for a California State of Emergency on homelessness was not adopted as amended.
Source textPrivilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised during the discussion regarding a division of the question. NOT ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 160228: Calling for a California State of Emergency Declaration on Homelessness
LLM summaryA resolution calling for a California State of Emergency on homelessness was amended but not adopted.
Source textementary state assistance to cities and counties to provide needed supportive services. Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE, on Page 1, 22, through Page 2, Line 2, by striking ‘WHEREAS, Recent efforts to remove the homeless through “sweeps” without providing viable options for both emergency shelter and permanent, effective exits from homelessness simply moves homeless residents to other neighborhoods and is inconsistent with the federal encampment recommendations developed by the U.S. Inter-Agency Council on Homelessness; and’, and adding ‘WHEREAS, The City of San Francisco correctly declared the tent encampment on Division Street a public health hazard and correctly removed the Division Street encampment, since the Division Street encampment was unsafe, unhealthy, and unsanitary for the tent occupants as well as for surrounding neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, Tents are not a viable housing policy, and it should be the policy of the City and County of San Francisco to transition people living in tents from those tents into shelter and housing; and’. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 160115: Planning, Building Codes - Conditional Use Required to Remove Any Residential Unit; Mandatory Legalization of Unauthorized Units
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed requiring Conditional Use authorization for removing any residential unit and mandating the legalization of unauthorized units under certain conditions.
Source text160115 [Planning, Building Codes - Conditional Use Required to Remove Any Residential Unit; Mandatory Legalization of Unauthorized Units] Sponsor: Avalos Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require Conditional Use authorization for the removal of any residential unit (whether authorized or unauthorized) and to exempt from the Conditional Use application requirement unauthorized units where there is no legal path for legalization, residential units that have received prior Planning approval, and single-family homes that are demonstrably unaffordable or unsound; amending the Building Code to require that notices of violation order the filing of an application to legalize an unauthorized unit unless infeasible under the Building Code, the Planning Commission approves its removal, or a serious and imminent hazard exists on the property; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, Planning Code, Section 302, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Economic Impact) Ordinance No. 033-16 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 160115: Planning, Building Codes - Conditional Use Required to Remove Any Residential Unit; Mandatory Legalization of Unauthorized Units
LLM summaryThe ordinance concerning Conditional Use requirements for residential unit removal and unauthorized unit legalization passed on first reading as amended.
Source textPASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 151274: Charter Amendment - Authorizing Board of Supervisors to Update Inclusionary or Affordable Housing Requirements and Providing Increased Interim Requirements
LLM summaryA charter amendment regarding the Board of Supervisors' authority to update housing requirements was discussed but the proposed amendments failed.
Source textlection to be held on June 7, 2016. Supervisor Cohen moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED by adding ‘Section 16.110(h) Analysis’ to require the Controller to submit a report to the Board of Supervisors analyzing the impacts of the inclusionary or affordable housing obligations, and adding ‘Section 16.110(i) Future Legislation’ to require the Board to pass legislation to conform inclusionary or affordable housing obligations to the findings of the report. Before the president called for a second, Supervisor Cohen withdrew the motion. Supervisor Cohen, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Charter Amendment be AMENDED by adding ‘Section 16.110(h) Analysis’ to require the Controller and Planning Department to study the economic feasibility of the inclusionary or affordable housing obligations, and require the Controller to provide a report to the Board of Supervisors, along with a proposed ordinance amending the Planning Code to maximize housing affordability; and adding ‘Section 16.110(i) Future Legislation’ to require the Board of Supervisors to hold a public hearing within three months of receiving the Controller’s proposed ordinance. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 160036: Calling from Committee - Committee of the Whole - Charter Amendment (File No. 151274) - February 23, 2016
LLM summaryA motion to call a proposed Charter Amendment from the Rules Committee for a public hearing was continued to a future Board meeting.
Source textMotion calling from the Rules Committee, pursuant to Board's Rules of Order 3.37, the proposed Charter Amendment (File No. 151274) authorizing the Board of Supervisors to update the inclusionary or affordable housing obligations for housing development projects and setting forth increased interim requirements, to be proposed to the voters at the June 7, 2016, election; and scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on February 23, 2016, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing to consider the proposed Charter Amendment. Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that the Motion be CONTINUED AS AMENDED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 9, 2016. Before the roll was called, Supervisor Wiener moved that the Motion be Tabled, which took precedence over the Motion to Continue as Amended. Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 150914: Planning Code - Affordable Housing as Principal Use
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed on first reading to amend the Planning Code to allow affordable housing as a principal use without requiring a Planning Commission hearing.
Source text150914 [Planning Code - Affordable Housing as Principal Use] Sponsors: Wiener; Farrell Ordinance amending the Planning Code to provide administrative review of affordable housing, permitting it as a principal use, and not requiring a Planning Commission hearing, with certain exceptions; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making public necessity, convenience, and general 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. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 160037: Suspending Board Rule 3.26.1 and Amending Board Rule 3.31 - Extending the Joint City and School District Select Committee through March 1, 2017, and Setting Monthly Meetings
LLM summaryA motion was made to suspend Board Rule 3.26.1 and amend Rule 3.31 to extend the Joint City and School District Select Committee through March 1, 2017.
Source text160037 [Suspending Board Rule 3.26.1 and Amending Board Rule 3.31 - Extending the Joint City and School District Select Committee through March 1, 2017, and Setting Monthly Meetings] Sponsor: Kim Motion suspending the Board of Supervisors Rules of Order 3.26.1 to consider, without reference, an amendment to Board Rule 3.31 to extend the term of the Joint City and School District Select Committee through March 1, 2017; ordering the City and School District Select Committee meetings of the Board of Supervisors be held on the fourth Thursday of each month, except June, July, August, November, and December, at 3:30 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chamber. NOT APPROVED by the following vote:
File 160036: Calling from Committee - Committee of the Whole - Charter Amendment (File No. 151274) - February 23, 2016
LLM summaryThe Board of Supervisors scheduled a public hearing for February 23, 2016, to consider a proposed Charter Amendment regarding affordable housing obligations.
Source text160036 [Calling from Committee - Committee of the Whole - Charter Amendment (File No. 151274) - February 23, 2016] Sponsor: Kim Motion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on February 23, 2016, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing to consider a proposed Charter Amendment (File No. 151274) authorizing the Board of Supervisors to update the inclusionary or affordable housing obligations for housing development projects and setting forth increased interim requirements, to be proposed to the voters at the June 7, 2016, election. Supervisor Farrell invoked the privilege of a single Supervisor and requested the Motion be REFERRED to committee. Supervisor Peskin challenged the privilege of a single Supervisor to send a Motion to committee. President Breed ruled that the privilege of a single Supervisor was in order. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Campos, appealed the decision of the President, pursuant to Board of Supervisors Rules 5.18 and 5.19. The question was then stated, shall the decision of the President stand as the decision of the Board, that a single Supervisor has the privilege to send this Motion to committee?
File 150943: Administrative Code - Bicycle Yield Enforcement Policy
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to amend the Administrative Code, establishing a Bicycle Yield Enforcement Policy that prioritizes safety and reduces enforcement for certain bicyclist violations.
Source text150943 [Administrative Code - Bicycle Yield Enforcement Policy] Sponsors: Avalos; Breed, Campos, Kim, Mar and Wiener Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to add Chapter 110 to establish the “San Francisco Right-of-Way Policy” to promote safety, tolerance, and harmony among all users of City Streets; make arrests and citations of bicyclists for failure to stop at a stop sign the lowest traffic enforcement priority, provided that the bicyclist first slows to a safe speed and yields the right-of-way to any other vehicle or pedestrian in the intersection; require quarterly reports from the Police Department on statistics related to traffic enforcement, injuries, and fatalities; urge the Municipal Transportation Agency to develop a program to educate the public about the Bicycle Yield Enforcement Policy; and require notification of state officials of this Ordinance. (Supervisor Cohen dissented in committee.) FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 150943: Administrative Code - Bicycle Yield Enforcement Policy
LLM summaryAn amended version of the Bicycle Yield Enforcement Policy was passed on first reading after being duplicated.
Source text(Supervisor Cohen dissented in committee.) Supervisor Avalos requested File No. 150943 be DUPLICATED AS AMENDED. See duplicated File No. 151268. PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 151182: Sale of City Property - 30 Van Ness Holdings, LLC - 30 Van Ness Avenue - $80,000,000
LLM summaryThe Mayor's resolution to ratify the sale of City property at 30 Van Ness Avenue for $80 million was not adopted.
Source text151182 [Sale of City Property - 30 Van Ness Holdings, LLC - 30 Van Ness Avenue - $80,000,000] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution ratifying the purchase and sale agreement by and between the City and 30 Van Ness Holdings, LLC, for the sale of City-owned property located at 30 Van Ness Avenue for $80,000,000. (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisor Mar dissented in Committee) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to John Updike, Director (Real Estate Division), and Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. NOT ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 150941: Administrative Code - Establishing the Navigation Partnerships Fund
LLM summaryThe ordinance establishes the Navigation Partnerships Fund as part of the Administrative Code.
Source text150941 [Administrative Code - Establishing the Navigation Partnerships Fund] Sponsors: Mayor; Farrell and Cohen Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Navigation Partnerships Fund. (Fiscal Impact.) Supervisor Cohen requested to be added as a co-sponsor. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 150790: Planning Code - Establishing a New Citywide Transportation Sustainability Fee
LLM summaryAn amendment requiring certain projects to pay 75% of the Transportation Sustainability Fee failed.
Source textSupervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED to require projects that were submitted between July 1, 2014, to July 21, 2015, to pay 75% of the Transportation Sustainability Fee. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 150646: Administrative Code - Amendments to Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance
LLM summaryThe maximum number of roommates permitted under the Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance was finally passed.
Source textOrdinance No. 171-15 The divided portion of the question relating to the maximum number of roommates permitted was FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 150646: Administrative Code - Amendments to Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance
LLM summaryThe Board discussed amendments to the Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance, dividing the question regarding maximum roommates permitted, which passed on first reading.
Source texts to state in notices to vacate for certain good cause evictions the lawful rent for the unit at the time the notice is served; 9) require the Rent Board to prepare a form in English, Chinese, Spanish, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and Russian stating that a notice to vacate may lead to a lawsuit to evict and stating that advice regarding notices to vacate is available from the Rent Board; 10) require landlords to attach a copy of the Rent Board form in the primary language of the tenant to each notice to vacate; and 11) require landlords to plead and prove in any action to recover possession that at least one of the grounds of Administrative Code, Section 37.9(a)-(b) stated in the notice to vacate is the dominant motive for recovering possession. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Delene Wolf, Executive Director (Rent Board), who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Wiener requested the question be DIVIDED to consider separately Page 8, Line 9, through Page 9, Line 19, regarding the maximum number of roommates permitted. The divided question relating to the maximum number of roommates permitted was PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 150813: Administrative Code - Expanding the San Francisco Disaster Recovery Fund
LLM summaryOrdinance No. 168-15 regarding the expansion of the San Francisco Disaster Recovery Fund was finally passed.
Source textOrdinance No. 168-15 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 150813: Administrative Code - Expanding the San Francisco Disaster Recovery Fund
LLM summaryThe ordinance to expand the San Francisco Disaster Recovery Fund was passed on first reading.
Source textPASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 150363: Administrative Code - Short-Term Residential Rentals
LLM summaryAn ordinance was finally passed to revise regulations on short-term residential rentals and establish an enforcement office.
Source text150363 [Administrative Code - Short-Term Residential Rentals] Sponsors: Mayor; Farrell Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to revise the Residential Unit Conversion Ordinance to: revise the definition of interested parties who may enforce the provisions of Chapter 41A, through a private right of action to include permanent residents residing within 100 feet of the residential unit; create an additional private right of action under certain circumstances; change the administrative hearing process from mandatory to at the request of any party found in violation of this Chapter; create an Office of Short-Term Residential Rental Administration and Enforcement staffed by the Planning Department, Department of Building Inspection, and Tax Collector’s Office; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Economic Impact) Ordinance No. 130-15 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 150363: Administrative Code - Short-Term Residential Rentals
LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the Administrative Code for short-term residential rentals passed on first reading as amended.
Source textCity and County of San Francisco Page 489 Printed at 11:19 am on 9/14/15 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 7/14/2015 Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to revise the Residential Unit Conversion Ordinance to: revise the definition of interested parties who may enforce the provisions of Chapter 41A, through a private right of action to include permanent residents residing within 100 feet of the residential unit; create an additional private right of action under certain circumstances; change the administrative hearing process from mandatory to at the request of any party found in violation of this Chapter; create an Office of Short-Term Residential Rental Administration and Enforcement staffed by the Planning Department, Department of Building Inspection, and Tax Collector’s Office; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Economic Impact) PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 150363: Administrative Code - Short-Term Residential Rentals
LLM summaryAn amended ordinance regarding short-term residential rentals was duplicated and the motion to amend it carried.
Source textSupervisor Christensen Duplicated the file, as amended, pursuant to Board Rule 5.31. See File No. 150752 Supervisor Christensen, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 150082: Planning Code, Zoning Map - Establishing the Divisadero Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District
LLM summaryAn ordinance to establish the Divisadero Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District was proposed but a motion to continue it failed.
Source text150082 [Planning Code, Zoning Map - Establishing the Divisadero Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District] Sponsor: Breed Ordinance amending the Planning Code to establish the Divisadero Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District along Divisadero Street between Haight and O’Farrell Streets in place of the Divisadero Street Neighborhood Commercial District and make conforming and other technical changes to various other sections; amending the Zoning Map to make changes that conform with the Code amendments; 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 Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this item be continued until later in the meeting. The motion failed by the following vote:
File 150081: Planning Code, Zoning Map - Establishing the Fillmore Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District
LLM summaryAn ordinance to establish the Fillmore Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District was introduced but a motion to continue the item failed.
Source text150081 [Planning Code, Zoning Map - Establishing the Fillmore Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District] Sponsor: Breed Ordinance amending the Planning Code to establish the Fillmore Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District along Fillmore Street between Bush and McAllister Streets in place of the Fillmore Street Neighborhood Commercial District, amending various other sections to make conforming and other technical changes; amending the Zoning Map to make changes that conform with the Code amendments; 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 Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this item be continued until later in the meeting. The motion failed by the following vote:
File 150628: Establishing a Population-Based Police Staffing Policy
LLM summaryThe resolution on population-based police staffing policy was duplicated as amended.
Source textSupervisor Avalos duplicated the file as amended. See File No. 150679. DUPLICATED AS AMENDED Resolution No. 248-15 ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 150678: Police Code - Formula Retail Employee Rights
LLM summaryAn ordinance regarding formula retail employee rights was introduced, but a motion to amend it failed.
Source textCode, which contain the formula retail employee rights ordinances: 1) to change from 20 to 40 the number of retail sales establishments worldwide a business must have to be covered by the ordinances; 2) to allow collective bargaining agreements covering employees of formula retail establishments or employees of property service contractors to waive the protections of Articles 33F and 33G; 3) to provide employees scheduled to work on-call shifts with predictability pay if the employer modifies the scheduling of that shift with less than seven days notice; 4) to allow the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement to issue warnings and notices to correct to employers who have violated Articles 33F and 33G; 5) to provide part-time employees with three days to accept any additional hours offered to them by their employers; and 6) to allow employers to notify employees of the offer of additional hours by posting a notice in a conspicuous location in the workplace. Duplicated from File No. 150269 by Supervisor Breed. Supervisor Breed, seconded by Supervisor Christensen, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 150175: Administrative Code - Chapter 6 Public Works Contracting
LLM summaryAn ordinance related to public works contracting was continued on first reading to a later date.
Source texte contracts for Job Order Contracts and as-needed contracts; 5) authorize execution of master as-needed construction contracts; 6) increase the limit of the amount of a task order from $400,000 to $600,000 by linking it to the Threshold Amount in master as-needed contracts on an if-and-as-needed basis for services that the Department of Public Health and the Division of Real Estate are authorized to procure; 7) provide greater flexibility and clarify requirements for the design-build and construction manager/general contractor project delivery methods; 8) authorize the Director of Transportation to procure rail grinding and related services through a negotiated project delivery method; 9) allow departments to advertise bids on a public website and/or in a local newspaper or periodical; 10) add procedure upon rejection or failure of professional services proposals and upon professional services contractor’s failure to deliver; and 11) make various other changes and clarifications in Chapter 6. (Public Works) (Fiscal Impact) Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to June 23, 2015. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 150543: Appointment, Citizen's Committee on Community Development - Clinton Loftman
LLM summaryClinton Loftman was appointed to the Citizen's Committee on Community Development with a term ending in 2017.
Source text150543 [Appointment, Citizen's Committee on Community Development - Clinton Loftman] Motion appointing Clinton Loftman, term ending February 23, 2017, to the Citizen's Committee on Community Development. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M15-095 Supervisor Cohen, seconded by Supervisor Wiener, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 150422: Appointment, Citizen's Committee on Community Development - Peter Cohen
LLM summaryA motion to reappoint Peter Cohen to the Citizen's Committee on Community Development was tabled.
Source text150422 [Appointment, Citizen's Committee on Community Development - Peter Cohen] Motion reappointing Peter Cohen, term ending February 23, 2017, to the Citizen's Committee on Community Development. (Rules Committee) Supervisor Cohen, seconded by Supervisor Wiener, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 141165: Committee of the Whole - Receive Public Comment on Possible Nominations and Open Election of Board President
LLM summaryA motion regarding public comment and the election of Board President was approved.
Source textMotion No. M14-194 APPROVED by the following vote:
File 141024: Police Code - Fair Scheduling and Treatment of Formula Retail Employees
LLM summaryA motion to continue the ordinance on fair scheduling for formula retail employees was not approved.
Source textSupervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED AS AMENDED to November 25, 2014. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 141024: Police Code - Fair Scheduling and Treatment of Formula Retail Employees
LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the Police Code for fair scheduling of formula retail employees was discussed and amended.
Source text141024 [Police Code - Fair Scheduling and Treatment of Formula Retail Employees] Sponsors: Chiu; Mar Ordinance amending the Police Code to require Formula Retail Establishments to provide employees with two weeks notice of work schedules, notice of changes to work schedules, and compensation for schedule changes made on less than seven days notice and unused on-call shifts; and to provide part-time employees with the same starting rate of hourly pay, access to time off, and eligibility for promotions, as provided to full-time employees. Privilege of the floor was granted to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion on File Nos. 140880 and 141024. Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED to change the formula retail definition from ‘11 locations’ to ‘20 locations’ worldwide. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 140880: Police Code - Hours and Retention Protections for Formula Retail Employees
LLM summaryThe ordinance concerning hours and retention protections for formula retail employees was continued as amended to November 25, 2014.
Source text(Economic Impact) Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED AS AMENDED to November 25, 2014. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 140880: Police Code - Hours and Retention Protections for Formula Retail Employees
LLM summaryAn ordinance regulating hours and retention for formula retail employees was discussed and amended.
Source text140880 [Police Code - Hours and Retention Protections for Formula Retail Employees] Sponsors: Mar; Chiu, Campos and Avalos Ordinance amending the Police Code to regulate the operation of Formula Retail Establishments, including requiring employers to offer additional hours of work, when available, to current part-time employees; and requiring successor employers to retain employees for 90 days upon a change in control of the business. (Economic Impact) Privilege of the floor was granted to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion on File Nos. 140880 and 141024. Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED to change the formula retail definition from ‘11 locations’ to ‘20 locations’ worldwide. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 141071: Preparation of Findings Related to the Conditional Use Authorization - 431 Balboa Street
LLM summaryA motion to table the preparation of findings for the Conditional Use Authorization at 431 Balboa Street was approved.
Source textSupervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Breed, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 141070: Disapproving the Conditional Use Authorization Decision - 431 Balboa Street
LLM summaryA motion to table the disapproval of the Conditional Use Authorization decision for 431 Balboa Street was approved.
Source textSupervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Breed, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 141069: Approving the Conditional Use Authorization Decision - 431 Balboa Street
LLM summaryA motion to approve the Conditional Use Authorization decision for 431 Balboa Street was successfully passed.
Source textMotion No. M14-186 Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Breed, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 140381: Administrative, Planning Codes - Amending Regulation of Short-Term Residential Rentals and Establishing Fee
LLM summaryAn ordinance amending regulations for short-term residential rentals and establishing a fee was finally passed.
Source textOrdinance No. 218-14 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 140381: Administrative, Planning Codes - Amending Regulation of Short-Term Residential Rentals and Establishing Fee
LLM summaryThe ordinance regulating short-term residential rentals was passed on first reading after amendments.
Source textPASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 140098: Initiative Ordinance - Business and Tax Regulations Code - Tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages to Fund Food and Health Programs
LLM summaryA motion was approved to submit an initiative ordinance imposing a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages to voters for funding health and food programs.
Source text140098 [Initiative Ordinance - Business and Tax Regulations Code - Tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages to Fund Food and Health Programs] Sponsors: Mar, Wiener; Avalos, Cohen, Chiu and Campos Motion ordering submitted to the voters at an election to be held on November 4, 2014, an Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code by adding a new Article 8, imposing a tax of two cents per ounce on the distribution of sugar-sweetened beverages, to fund City-operated programs and City grants for active recreation and improving food access, health, and nutrition, and to fund San Francisco Unified School District physical education, after-school physical activity, health, or nutrition programs, and school lunch and other school nutrition programs. (Economic Impact) Motion No. M14-124 APPROVED by the following vote:
File 140556: Charter Amendment - Population-Based Adjustment to General Fund Appropriation to the Transportation Fund
LLM summaryA charter amendment was ordered submitted to adjust the General Fund appropriation to the Transportation Fund based on population increases.
Source text140556 [Charter Amendment - Population-Based Adjustment to General Fund Appropriation to the Transportation Fund] Sponsors: Wiener; Chiu Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to adjust the required annual appropriation from the General Fund to the Transportation Fund annually to reflect increases in the population of San Francisco, subject to discontinuation by the Mayor if the voters enact a new general tax on vehicles registered to a San Francisco address, at an election to be held on November 4, 2014; and making environmental findings. Supervisor Chiu requested to be added as a co-sponsor. ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote:
File 140554: Charter Amendment - Democratic Special Elections to Fill Mayoral and Board of Supervisors Vacancies
LLM summaryA charter amendment requiring special elections for mayoral and Board of Supervisors vacancies has not been ordered submitted.
Source text140554 [Charter Amendment - Democratic Special Elections to Fill Mayoral and Board of Supervisors Vacancies] Sponsors: Avalos; Campos and Mar Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to require the Department of Elections to hold a special election when there is a vacancy in the office of the Mayor or Member of the Board of Supervisors, unless a regularly scheduled election will be held within 180 days of the vacancy; to provide that the President of the Board of Supervisors serves as Acting Mayor until an election is held to fill a mayoral vacancy; and to provide that the Mayor appoints an interim Supervisor to fill a supervisorial vacancy until an election is held to fill that vacancy, with the interim Supervisor being ineligible to compete in that election, at an election to be held on November 4, 2014. NOT ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote:
File 140413: General Plan - Amendments Related to the 2014 Update of the Recreation and Open Space Element
LLM summaryAn ordinance related to the 2014 update of the Recreation and Open Space Element has been finally passed.
Source textOrdinance No. 153-14 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 140413: General Plan - Amendments Related to the 2014 Update of the Recreation and Open Space Element
LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the General Plan to update the Recreation and Open Space Element passed on first reading.
Source text140413 [General Plan - Amendments Related to the 2014 Update of the Recreation and Open Space Element] Ordinance amending the General Plan by updating the Recreational and Open Space Element of the General Plan; and making findings, including environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Planning Commission) Privilege of the floor was granted to John Rahaim, Planning Department Director, who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 140148: Street Encroachment - 1410 Stanyan Street
LLM summaryA resolution granting permission for street encroachment at 1410 Stanyan Street was not adopted after discussion.
Source text140148 [Street Encroachment - 1410 Stanyan Street] Resolution granting revocable permission to Kieran J. Woods to occupy a portion of the public right-of-way to construct and maintain various improvements, including a driveway, associated retaining wall, a vehicular carousel to provide access to a proposed new single family dwelling at 1410 Stanyan Street (Assessor’s Block No. 2706, Lot No. 035), landscaping, stairs leading to a public sitting area, and other related improvements within an existing unimproved portion of Stanyan Street between Clarendon and Mountain Spring Avenues; conditioning the permit; 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. (Public Works Department) NOT ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 140500: Appointments, Sunshine Ordinance Task Force - David Pilpel, Todd David, and Louise Fischer
LLM summaryDavid Pilpel, Todd David, and Louise Fischer were appointed to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force with terms ending April 27, 2016.
Source text140500 [Appointments, Sunshine Ordinance Task Force - David Pilpel, Todd David, and Louise Fischer] Motion appointing David Pilpel, Todd David, and Louise Fischer, terms ending April 27, 2016, to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force. (Rules Committee) Privilege of the floor was granted to Jon Givner, Deputy City Attorney, and Angela Calvillo, Clerk of the Board, who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Motion be RE-REFERRED to the Rules Committee. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 140359: Appointment, Police Commission - Victor Hwang
LLM summaryVictor Hwang was appointed to the Police Commission, replacing Angela Chan.
Source text140359 [Appointment, Police Commission - Victor Hwang] Motion appointing Angela Chan, term ending April 30, 2018, to the Police Commission. (Rules Committee) Supervisor Tang, seconded by Supervisor Kim, moved to strike 'Angela Chan' and AMEND by adding 'Victor Hwang'. The motion carried by the following vote:
File 131148: Planning, Building, Administrative, and Subdivision Codes - Legalization of Dwelling Units Installed Without a Permit
LLM summaryAn ordinance to legalize dwelling units built without permits was finally passed after amendments.
Source textision Codes - Legalization of Dwelling Units Installed Without a Permit] Sponsors: Chiu; Wiener, Avalos, Mar, Breed and Cohen Ordinance amending the Planning and Building Codes to provide a process for granting legal status to existing dwelling units constructed without the required permits, temporarily suspending the code enforcement process for units in the process of receiving legal status, and prohibiting units from being legalized under the provisions of this Ordinance if there have been no-fault evictions; amending the Administrative Code to prohibit the costs of legalization from being passed through to the tenant; amending the Subdivision Code to prohibit legalized units from being subdivided and separately sold; affirming the Planning Department’s California Environmental Quality Act determination; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to submit this Ordinance to the California Department of Housing and Community Development in accordance with California Government Code, Section 65852.2(h). Ordinance No. 043-14 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 140096: Administrative Code - Tenant Relocation Assistance Payment
LLM summaryAn amendment regarding landlord hardship provisions in the tenant relocation assistance ordinance failed to pass.
Source textCity and County of San Francisco Page 211 Printed at 4:54 pm on 5/16/14 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 4/8/2014 Privilege of the floor was granted to Delene Wolf, Executive Director of the Rent Board, and Jon Givner, Deputy City Attorney, who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Wiener withdrew his above referenced motion and substituted the following motion. Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Breed, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 4, Lines 8 through 21, relating to Landlord hardship provisions. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 140096: Administrative Code - Tenant Relocation Assistance Payment
LLM summaryAmendments to the tenant relocation assistance payment ordinance were proposed but failed to pass.
Source texteater of the existing rent relocation payment, or the difference between the tenant’s current rent and the prevailing rent for a comparable apartment in San Francisco over a two year period; and allowing a landlord, through a hearing process, to obtain a revised relocation payment obligation based on an undue financial hardship adjustment or recalculated rent differential amount. Angela Calvillo, Clerk of the Board, reiterated the following three motions which were continued with this Ordinance from the prior meeting: Supervisor Breed, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved to AMEND on Page 4, Lines 14 through 18, as articulated in Supervisor Breed's amendment, relating to hardship adjustment hearings. Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Breed, moved to AMEND on Page 4, starting on Line 1, relating to Landlord hardship provisions. Supervisor Yee withdrew his above referenced motion. Supervisor Breed, seconded by Supervisor Cohen, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 140146: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination - San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Commuter Shuttle Policy and Pilot Program
LLM summaryA motion to prepare findings reversing the exemption of the SFMTA’s Commuter Shuttle Policy from environmental review was continued.
Source text140146 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination - San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Commuter Shuttle Policy and Pilot Program] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Commuter Shuttle Policy and Pilot Program is exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to April 8, 2014. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 140145: Reversing the Exemption Determination - San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Commuter Shuttle Policy and Pilot Program
LLM summaryA motion to continue the reversal of the exemption determination for the Commuter Shuttle Policy was failed.
Source text140145 [Reversing the Exemption Determination - San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Commuter Shuttle Policy and Pilot Program] Motion reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Commuter Shuttle Policy and Pilot Program is exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to April 8, 2014. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 140144: Affirming the Exemption Determination - San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Commuter Shuttle Policy and Pilot Program
LLM summaryA motion to continue the affirmation of the exemption determination for the Commuter Shuttle Policy was failed.
Source text140144 [Affirming the Exemption Determination - San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Commuter Shuttle Policy and Pilot Program] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Commuter Shuttle Policy and Pilot Program is exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to April 8, 2014. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 131148: Planning, Building, Administrative, and Subdivision Codes - Legalization of Dwelling Units Installed Without a Permit
LLM summaryThe ordinance on the legalization of dwelling units installed without a permit passed on first reading after amendments.
Source textCity and County of San Francisco Page 199 Printed at 4:52 pm on 5/16/14 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 4/1/2014 Supervisor Cohen requested to be added as a co-sponsor. PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 140126: Departmental Study of Waterfront Ballot Initiative
LLM summaryA resolution was referred for a departmental study on the Waterfront Height Limit Right to Vote Initiative to assess its potential impacts.
Source text140126 [Departmental Study of Waterfront Ballot Initiative] Sponsor: Wiener Resolution referring the initiative measure known as the “Waterfront Height Limit Right to Vote Initiative,” to the Port of San Francisco, Planning Department, City Administrator, Controller, Office of Economic and Workforce Development, Municipal Transportation Agency, and Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, to report on the measure’s potential impacts, if passed, on the City’s future housing (including affordable housing), infrastructure, transportation, and open space needs, as well as the City's tax base. Privilege of the floor was granted to Jon Givner, Deputy City Attorney, who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Cohen, seconded by Supervisor Wiener, moved that this Resolution be REFERRED to the Land Use and Economic Development Committee. Supervisor Cohen withdrew the motion. Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Breed, moved that this Resolution be REFERRED to the Land Use and Economic Development Committee. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 131034: Forgivable Loan Agreement - California Department of Housing and Community Development - 2115 Jennings Street - $978,000
LLM summaryAmendments were made to the resolution concerning the forgivable loan for 2115 Jennings Street, addressing proximity to a public park and regulations for registered sex offenders.
Source textAMENDED on Page 2 Lines 8-12, by adding 'WHEREAS, The Board of Supervisors recognizes that 2115 Jennings Street is within one half mile of a public park and pool where children congregate and requests that the Adult Probation Department enforce the State law and regulations that would prohibit registered sex offenders from residing at the shelter. Nothing in this clause imposes any additional obligations on the Human Services Agency; now, therefore, be it', by the following vote:
File 130853: Preparation of Findings Related to the Appeal for Waiver, Adjustment, or Reduction of Condominium Conversion Fee - 489 Sanchez Street
LLM summaryA motion to prepare findings related to the appeal for a condominium conversion fee adjustment for 489 Sanchez Street was approved but failed.
Source text130853 [Preparation of Findings Related to the Appeal for Waiver, Adjustment, or Reduction of Condominium Conversion Fee - 489 Sanchez Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to the Board of Supervisors' decision to approve a waiver, adjustment, or reduction of the condominium conversion fee in Subdivision Code, Section 1396.4, for 489 Sanchez Street. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 130852: Denying Appeal for Waiver, Adjustment, or Reduction of Condominium Conversion Fee - 489 Sanchez Street
LLM summaryAn appeal for a waiver, adjustment, or reduction of the condominium conversion fee for 489 Sanchez Street was denied and the motion to table it failed.
Source text130852 [Denying Appeal for Waiver, Adjustment, or Reduction of Condominium Conversion Fee - 489 Sanchez Street] Motion denying the appeal seeking a waiver, adjustment, or reduction of the condominium conversion fee in Subdivision Code, Section 1396.4, for 489 Sanchez Street. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 130851: Approving Waiver, Adjustment, or Reduction of Condominium Conversion Fee - 489 Sanchez Street
LLM summaryA motion to approve a waiver, adjustment, or reduction of the condominium conversion fee for 489 Sanchez Street failed.
Source text130851 [Approving Waiver, Adjustment, or Reduction of Condominium Conversion Fee - 489 Sanchez Street] Motion approving a waiver, adjustment, or reduction of the condominium conversion fee in Subdivision Code, Section 1396.4, for 489 Sanchez Street. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be APPROVED to waive the application fee. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 130661: Police Code - Aerial Signs and Advertising
LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to amend the Police Code, prohibiting aerial signs and advertising over the 34th America’s Cup course area.
Source text130661 [Police Code - Aerial Signs and Advertising] Ordinance amending the Police Code to prohibit the use of aircraft, self-propelled, or buoyant objects to display any sign or advertising device in the airspace over the 34th America’s Cup course area; and making environmental findings. (Department of Economic and Workforce Development) Ordinance No. 176-13 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:
File 130661: Police Code - Aerial Signs and Advertising
LLM summaryThe ordinance amending the Police Code regarding aerial signs and advertising was passed on first reading as amended.
Source textPASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 130661: Police Code - Aerial Signs and Advertising
LLM summaryThe ordinance amending the Police Code to prohibit aerial signs and advertising was not passed on first reading as amended.
Source textNOT PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:
File 130480: Subdivision Code - Condominium Conversion Impact Fee
LLM summaryAn ordinance concerning a condominium conversion impact fee was not passed on its first reading.
Source textNOT PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 130480: Subdivision Code - Condominium Conversion Impact Fee
LLM summaryAn ordinance to amend the Subdivision Code regarding condominium conversion impact fees was discussed but failed to pass after an amendment attempt.
Source text130480 [Subdivision Code - Condominium Conversion Impact Fee] Sponsors: Farrell; Wiener, Chiu, Yee and Kim Ordinance amending the Subdivision Code, by adding Section 1396.4, to adopt a condominium conversion impact fee applicable to certain buildings that would be permitted to convert during a seven year period, and subject to specified requirements, including lifetime leases for non-purchasing tenants; adding Section 1396.5, to suspend the annual condominium conversion lottery until 2024 and resume said lottery under specified circumstances tied to permanently affordable rental housing production; amending Section 1396, to restrict future condominium lotteries to buildings of no more than four units with a specified number of owner occupied units for three years prior to the lottery; and adopting environmental findings. (Economic Impact) Privilege of the floor was granted to John Malamut, Deputy City Attorney, who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Breed, seconded by Supervisor Wiener, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 120669: Subdivision Code - Condominium Conversion Fee
LLM summaryAn ordinance was introduced to amend the Subdivision Code regarding condominium conversion fees, including provisions for lifetime leases and lottery restrictions.
Source textOrdinance amending the Subdivision Code, by adding Section 1396.4, to adopt a condominium conversion fee applicable to certain buildings that would be permitted to convert during a seven year period, and subject to specified requirements, including lifetime leases for non-purchasing tenants; adding Section 1396.5, to suspend the annual condominium conversion lottery until 2024 and resume said lottery under specified circumstances tied to permanently affordable rental housing production; amending Section 1396, to restrict future condominium lotteries to buildings of no more than four units with a specified number of owner occupied units for three years prior to the lottery and provide an exception for certain five- and six-unit buildings to participate in the lottery; and adopting environmental findings. (Economic Impact) Supervisor Breed, seconded by Supervisor Wiener, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 130407: Appointment, Ethics Commission - Brett Andrews
LLM summaryA motion to appoint Brett Andrews to the Ethics Commission was re-referred to the Rules Committee but the motion failed.
Source text130407 [Appointment, Ethics Commission - Brett Andrews] Motion appointing Brett Andrews, term ending February 1, 2017, to the Ethics Commission. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Motion be RE-REFERRED to the Rules Committee. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 130448: Contract Amendment - Port of San Francisco - Pier 27 James R. Herman Cruise Ship Terminal and Northeast Wharf Plaza - Not to Exceed $11,491,708
LLM summaryA resolution was adopted to amend a contract for architectural services related to the Pier 27 Cruise Ship Terminal project, increasing the contract amount.
Source text130448 [Contract Amendment - Port of San Francisco - Pier 27 James R. Herman Cruise Ship Terminal and Northeast Wharf Plaza - Not to Exceed $11,491,708] Resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco to execute an amendment to the contract with Kaplan, McLaughlin, and Diaz Architects, and Pfau Long Architecture, a Joint Venture, for architectural and engineering design services for the Pier 27 James R. Herman Cruise Ship Terminal and Northeast Wharf Plaza Project at Pier 27 to increase the not to exceed contract amount by $1,541,708 from $9,950,000 to $11,491,708 for the period of November 10, 2009, through December 31, 2014. (Port) Privilege of the floor was granted to Megan Wallace and Kip Vonblond (Port) and Jon Givner, Deputy City Attorney, who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Resolution No. 172-13 ADOPTED by the following vote:
File 130274: Accept Gift - Design Services and Furniture - $26,445.43
LLM summaryA resolution authorizing the acceptance of a gift of design services and furniture was discussed, but an amendment to require additional filings failed.
Source text130274 [Accept Gift - Design Services and Furniture - $26,445.43] Resolution authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to retroactively accept a gift of design services and furniture, valued at a total of $26,445.43 from various donors. (District Attorney) (Supervisors Mar and Avalos dissented in Committee.) Privilege of the floor was granted to Jon Givner, Deputy City Attorney, and Cristine DeBerry (District Attorney's Office) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Avalos, moved that this Resolution be AMENDED to allow the acceptance contingent on the District Attorney filing a Form 801 with the Fair Political Practices Commission, and further requiring the District Attorney to file a copy of the Form 801 with the Clerk of the Board for inclusion in the official file. The motion FAILED by the following vote:
File 120460: General Plan Map - California Pacific Medical Center: Cathedral Hill Campus
LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the General Plan for the California Pacific Medical Center's Cathedral Hill Campus was not passed on first reading.
Source text120460 [General Plan Map - California Pacific Medical Center: Cathedral Hill Campus] Ordinance amending the General Plan by amending Map 4 of the Urban Design Element to allow for development up to a height of 265 feet on the block bounded by Van Ness Avenue, Geary Boulevard, Franklin and Post Streets; amending Map 5 of the Urban Design Element to reflect the proposed maximum plan dimensions and maximum diagonal plan dimensions of 385' and 466', respectively, for the Cathedral Hill Hospital site, and 265' and 290', respectively, for the Cathedral Hill Medical Office Building site; amending Map 1 of the Van Ness Area Plan, to designate the sites of the proposed Cathedral Hill Hospital and Medical Office Building as the Van Ness Medical Use Subdistrict; amending Map 2 of the Van Ness Area Plan to create a 265-V height/bulk district coterminous with the Hospital site; and adopting findings, including environmental findings, Planning Code, Section 340, findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Planning Department) NOT PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 120459: General Plan Map - California Pacific Medical Center: St. Luke’s Campus
LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the General Plan for the California Pacific Medical Center's St. Luke’s Campus was not passed on first reading.
Source text120459 [General Plan Map - California Pacific Medical Center: St. Luke’s Campus] Ordinance amending the General Plan by amending Map 4 of the Urban Design Element to increase the height limit for the California Pacific Medical Center’s St. Luke’s Campus (Assessor's Parcel Block No. 6575/Lot Nos. 001, 002; Assessor's Parcel Block No. 6576/Lot No. 021, and the portion of San Jose Avenue between Cesar Chavez Street and 27th Street) to 105 feet; amending Map 5 of the Urban Design Element to reflect the proposed maximum plan dimensions and maximum diagonal plan dimensions of 227' and 270', respectively, for the St. Luke’s Replacement Hospital site and 204' and 228', respectively, for the medical office building site at the St. Luke’s Campus; and adopting findings, including environmental findings, Section 340, findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Planning Department) NOT PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:
File 120458: General Plan - Van Ness Area Plan Amendments - California Pacific Medical Center: Cathedral Hill Campus
LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the Van Ness Area Plan for the California Pacific Medical Center's Cathedral Hill Campus was not passed on first reading.
Source text120458 [General Plan - Van Ness Area Plan Amendments - California Pacific Medical Center: Cathedral Hill Campus] Ordinance amending the General Plan, Van Ness Area Plan, in order to facilitate the development of a high density medical center at the transit nexus of Van Ness Avenue and Geary Boulevard and reflect various elements of this use; and adopting findings, including environmental findings, Planning Code, Section 340, findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Planning Department) NOT PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: