Rafael Mandelman

File 251003: Administrative Code - Expanding Drug-Free Permanent Supportive Housing

Source texteet the demand of people experiencing homelessness who prefer such a residential option; require that City funding for new Site-Based PSH for people experiencing homelessness be used for Drug-Free PSH except where operation of the housing as Drug-Free PSH would conflict with standards imposed by law or by a condition of other funding, where the funding is for new construction, or the Board of Supervisors has waived the funding requirement based on specific findings; require the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to survey residents of Site-Based PSH to assess their interest in living in either Drug-Tolerant PSH or Drug-Free PSH and report on the survey findings and HSH’s strategies to meet PSH residents’ demands; and require HSH to adopt rules and regulations establishing standards and protocols for evictions from City-funded Drug-Free Housing. (Racial Equity Impact) Supervisor Fielder, seconded by Supervisor Melgar, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 4, Lines 18-19, by striking ‘or shelter’; on Page 8, Line 12, by adding ‘comparable’, Lines 12-13, by striking ‘or shelter’, and Line 19, by striking ‘shelter’. The motion FAILED by the following vote:

File 260538: Planning, Administrative, Building Codes - Inclusionary Housing Program Updates and Reductions; Development Impact Fee Reductions

Source text-23, by adding ‘(4) In the Mission Area Plan (See San Francisco General Plan, Eastern Neighborhoods Planning Areas, Map 1) for any Rental Housing Project, the number of Affordable Units constructed on-site shall be 8% of all units constructed on the project site. A minimum of 6% of the units shall be affordable to low-income households, and 2% of the units shall be affordable to moderate income households. Rental Units for low-income households shall have an affordable rent set at 55% of Area Median Income or less, with households earning up to 65% of Area Median Income eligible to apply for low-income units. Rental Units for moderate-income households shall have an affordable rent set at 80% of Area Median Income or less, with households earning up to 90% of Area Median Income eligible to apply for moderate-income units. MOHCD may reduce Area Median Income pricing and the minimum income required for eligibility in each rental category, and may apply the income eligibility ranges set forth in this subsection(a)(4) to previously approved Rental Units located in the Mission Area Plan area.’; and making other clarifying and conforming changes. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

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

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

File 260185: Project Agreement - PRG-Potrero Properties LLC - Potrero Yard Modernization Project - 2500 Mariposa Street - $1,396,433,595 - Approving Bond Issuance - $900,000,000

LLM summaryA project agreement for the Potrero Yard Modernization Project was adopted, including a bond issuance of $900 million.

Source text, the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors each unanimously approved entitlement legislation, on File with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors in File No. 240136, which is hereby declared to be a part of this resolution as if set forth fully herein, for the Potrero Yard Modernization Project, that allowed for the 465-unit affordable housing component, with each body citing the widespread and strong public community support for the innovative joint-development project; and’; and on Page 14, Lines 3-10, by adding ‘FURTHER RESOLVED, That given the significant reduction of affordable housing units in the Potrero Yard Modernization Project after the multi-year engagement process with the community, the Board of Supervisors urges MOHCD to identify funding sources to construct the infrastructure needed to enable future housing development opportunities as part of the Potrero Yard Modernization Project; and, be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors urges SFMTA to identify additional sites and collaborate with MOHCD to deliver 465 units of affordable housing to the community as provided in the entitlement legislation in 2024.’ The motion carried by the following vote:

File 260142: Emergency Preparedness - Restoration of Outdoor Public Warning System

LLM summaryA resolution was adopted urging the restoration of San Francisco's outdoor public warning system in tsunami evacuation zones.

Source text260142 [Emergency Preparedness - Restoration of Outdoor Public Warning System] Sponsor: Wong Resolution urging the Department of Emergency Management and Department of Technology to prioritize the restoration of San Francisco's outdoor public warning system in tsunami evacuation zones and coastal areas, and to allocate funding for this critical public safety infrastructure. Resolution No. 130-26 ADOPTED by the following vote:

File 251245: Charter Amendment - Lifetime Term Limits for Mayor and Members of the Board of Supervisors

LLM summaryA charter amendment was ordered submitted to change term limits for the Mayor and Board of Supervisors from consecutive to lifetime limits, to be voted on in June 2026.

Source text251245 [Charter Amendment - Lifetime Term Limits for Mayor and Members of the Board of Supervisors] Sponsors: Mahmood; Melgar, Sherrill, Dorsey, Sauter and Wong Charter Amendment (First Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to change the current two-term limits for the office of Mayor and the office of Member of the Board of Supervisors from consecutive term limits to lifetime term limits; at an election to be held on June 2, 2026. (Supervisors Chan, Fielder, and Walton voted No to Continue.) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Brad Russi (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote:

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

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

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

File 250634: Planning Code - Use Size Limits

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

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

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

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

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

File 250192: Administrative, Labor and Employment Codes - City Contract Processes and Requirements

LLM summaryAn ordinance was re-referred as amended to the Budget and Finance Committee regarding City contract processes and requirements.

Source textSupervisor Walton, seconded by Supervisor Melgar, moved that this Ordinance be RE-REFERRED AS AMENDED to the Budget and Finance Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

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

Source textNOT APPROVED by the following vote:

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

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

Source textNOT APPROVED by the following vote:

File 241082: Preparation of Findings to Reverse Municipal Transportation Agency Decision - Overnight Recreational Large Vehicle Parking Restrictions

LLM summaryA motion directing the preparation of findings to reverse a decision on overnight parking restrictions for recreational vehicles was approved by the Board.

Source text241082 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse Municipal Transportation Agency Decision - Overnight Recreational Large Vehicle Parking Restrictions] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors’ decision on October 1, 2024 (Resolution No. 241001-116) to amend the Transportation Code to establish a new definition for Recreational Large Vehicles to include camp trailers, fifth-wheel travel trailers, house cars, trailer coaches, mobile-homes, and recreational vehicles; apply an existing violation for overnight parking (12 a.m. to 6 a.m.) to Recreational Large Vehicles citywide, under certain conditions; and make other changes to implement the new parking restrictions. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M24-124 Supervisor Preston, seconded by Supervisor Walton, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

File 241081: Conditionally Reversing Municipal Transportation Agency Decision - Overnight Recreational Large Vehicle Parking Restrictions

LLM summaryThe Board of Supervisors conditionally reversed a decision on overnight parking restrictions for recreational vehicles, pending written findings.

Source text241081 [Conditionally Reversing Municipal Transportation Agency Decision - Overnight Recreational Large Vehicle Parking Restrictions] Motion conditionally reversing the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors’ decision on October 1, 2024 (Resolution No. 241001-116) to amend the Transportation Code to establish a new definition for Recreational Large Vehicles to include camp trailers, fifth-wheel travel trailers, house cars, trailer coaches, mobile-homes, and recreational vehicles; apply an existing violation for overnight parking (12 a.m. to 6 a.m.) to Recreational Large Vehicles citywide, under certain conditions; and make other changes to implement the new parking restrictions; subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M24-123 Supervisor Preston, seconded by Supervisor Walton, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

File 241080: Affirming Municipal Transportation Agency Decision - Overnight Recreational Large Vehicle Parking Restrictions

LLM summaryA motion affirming the Municipal Transportation Agency's decision on overnight parking restrictions for recreational vehicles was tabled by the Board of Supervisors.

Source text241080 [Affirming Municipal Transportation Agency Decision - Overnight Recreational Large Vehicle Parking Restrictions] Motion affirming the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors’ decision on October 1, 2024 (Resolution No. 241001-116) to amend the Transportation Code to establish a new definition for Recreational Large Vehicles to include camp trailers, fifth-wheel travel trailers, house cars, trailer coaches, mobile-homes, and recreational vehicles; apply an existing violation for overnight parking (12 a.m. to 6 a.m.) to Recreational Large Vehicles citywide, under certain conditions; and make other changes to implement the new parking restrictions. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Preston, seconded by Supervisor Walton, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:

File 240940: Urging to Resolve a San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Lawsuit with the United States Environmental Protection Agency

LLM summaryThe resolution urging to resolve the lawsuit with the EPA was adopted as amended.

Source textResolution No. 512-24 ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote:

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

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

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

File 240780: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the General Plan Evaluation - Proposed 700 Indiana Street Project

LLM summaryA motion to prepare findings reversing the Planning Department's exemption of the 700 Indiana Street project from environmental review was not approved.

Source text240780 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the General Plan Evaluation - Proposed 700 Indiana Street Project] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 700 Indiana Street is exempt from further environmental review under a General Plan Evaluation. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Walton, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion failed by the following vote:

File 240779: Conditionally Reversing the General Plan Evaluation - Proposed 700 Indiana Street Project

LLM summaryA motion to conditionally reverse the Planning Department's exemption of the 700 Indiana Street project from environmental review was not approved.

Source text240779 [Conditionally Reversing the General Plan Evaluation - Proposed 700 Indiana Street Project] Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 700 Indiana Street is exempt from further environmental review, under a General Plan Evaluation, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Walton, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion failed by the following vote:

File 240778: Affirming the General Plan Evaluation - Proposed 700 Indiana Street Project

LLM summaryA motion to affirm the Planning Department's exemption of the 700 Indiana Street project from further environmental review was not approved.

Source text240778 [Affirming the General Plan Evaluation - Proposed 700 Indiana Street Project] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 700 Indiana Street is exempt from further environmental review under a General Plan Evaluation. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Walton, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion failed by the following vote:

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

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

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

File 240632: Agreement Amendment - Shin International, Inc. - Cova Hotel - Waiver of Certain Administrative, Labor and Employment, and Environment Code Requirements - Not to Exceed $16,032,443

LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to amend the agreement with Shin International, Inc. for the Cova Hotel, increasing the budget and extending the term.

Source text240632 [Agreement Amendment - Shin International, Inc. - Cova Hotel - Waiver of Certain Administrative, Labor and Employment, and Environment Code Requirements - Not to Exceed $16,032,443] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing ("HSH") to amend the booking agreement with Shin International, Inc., the operator of the Cova Hotel, to increase the not to exceed amount by $1,728,190 for a total amount not to exceed $16,032,443 and to extend the term of the agreement by seven months from August 31, 2024, for a new term of May 26, 2020, through March 31, 2025; waiving certain requirements of the Administrative, Labor and Employment, and Environment Codes for said agreement; and authorizing HSH to enter into amendments that do not increase the City’s obligations or liabilities and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement. (Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing) (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisor Mandelman voted No on First Reading.) Ordinance No. 183-24 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 240632: Agreement Amendment - Shin International, Inc. - Cova Hotel - Waiver of Certain Administrative, Labor and Employment, and Environment Code Requirements - Not to Exceed $16,032,443

LLM summaryAn ordinance to amend the agreement with Shin International, Inc. for the Cova Hotel was passed on first reading.

Source texternational, Inc. - Cova Hotel - Waiver of Certain Administrative, Labor and Employment, and Environment Code Requirements - Not to Exceed $16,032,443] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing ("HSH") to amend the booking agreement with Shin International, Inc., the operator of the Cova Hotel, to increase the not to exceed amount by $1,728,190 for a total amount not to exceed $16,032,443 and to extend the term of the agreement by seven months from August 31, 2024, for a new term of May 26, 2020, through March 31, 2025; waiving certain requirements of the Administrative, Labor and Employment, and Environment Codes for said agreement; and authorizing HSH to enter into amendments that do not increase the City’s obligations or liabilities and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement. (Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing) (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisor Mandelman voted No on First Reading.) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Dylan Schneider (Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 240588: Appointments, Our City, Our Home Oversight Committee - Shanell Williams, Kezia Villias-Martinis, Julia D’Antonio, and Jennifer Friedenbach

LLM summaryThe remaining appointments to the Our City, Our Home Oversight Committee were approved.

Source textMotion No. M24-058 The remaining balance of the question was APPROVED by the following vote:

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

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

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

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

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

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

File 231263: Calling for Sustained Ceasefire in Gaza, Humanitarian Aid, Release of Hostages, and Condemning Antisemitic, Anti-Palestinian, and Islamophobic Rhetoric and Attacks

LLM summaryA resolution was adopted as amended, calling for a sustained ceasefire in Gaza and humanitarian aid.

Source textResolution No. 003-24 ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote:

File 231263: Calling for Sustained Ceasefire in Gaza, Humanitarian Aid, Release of Hostages, and Condemning Antisemitic, Anti-Palestinian, and Islamophobic Rhetoric and Attacks

LLM summaryThe Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and condemning various forms of rhetoric and attacks.

Source text 15, through Page 2, Line 9, by adding ‘FURTHER RESOLVED, That the San Francisco Board of Supervisors condemns Hamas’s attack on Israeli civilians, resulting in the deaths of at least 1,200 Israeli people on October 7, 2023; and, be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That the San Francisco Board of Supervisors condemns the Netanyahu government’s attacks resulting in the deaths of tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians in Gaza; and, be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That the San Francisco Board of Supervisors believes that a just and lasting peace between the Palestinian and Israeli people requires new leadership on both sides with a willingness and commitment to negotiate in good faith; and, be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That the San Francisco Board of Supervisors urges the international community to work with Palestinian and Israeli people to find a just and lasting peace, and to conduct a full investigation of the conduct of all parties in this conflict and hold all parties and individuals who have overseen or engaged in war crimes and international human rights violations – including but not limited to gender based violence and killing of children – accountable.’ The motion carried by the following vote:

File 230985: Charter Amendment - Minimum Police Department Staffing and Five-Year Annual Funding Requirement

LLM summaryA charter amendment was ordered submitted for an election to establish minimum police staffing and funding requirements over five years.

Source textg fund: 1) set the Minimum Staffing Number for five fiscal years beginning with 1,700 full-duty sworn officers in year one, with increases each year such that by the fifth fiscal year, the Minimum Staffing Number shall be 2,074; 2) require for a period of five years that the Mayor and Board of Supervisors appropriate funds to pay for at least the number of sworn officers as of February 1 of the prior fiscal year; 3) establish a Police Full Staffing Fund (“Fund”) for a period of five fiscal years to facilitate minimum police staffing; 4) require that $16.8 million be appropriated into the Fund in the first year, and varying amounts in years two through five, calculated based on staffing shortages, but allowing for a temporary freeze of appropriations to the Fund after the first year in a budgetary or economic emergency; at an election to be held on March 5, 2024. (Supervisor Dorsey dissented in Committee.) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Anne Pearson, Deputy City Attorney (Office of the City Attorney), and Ben Rosenfield, Controller (Office of the City Controller), who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote:

File 231178: Modifying Time for Submission of Charter Amendment - Rules 2.22.7 and 2.22.8

LLM summaryA motion was approved to modify the submission timeline for certain Charter Amendments related to SFMTA proposals, to be voted on in the March 2024 election.

Source text231178 [Modifying Time for Submission of Charter Amendment - Rules 2.22.7 and 2.22.8] Sponsor: Safai Motion modifying the amount of time required under Rule 2.22.7 between the first appearance on the Board’s agenda and the order of submission to the electorate for the Charter Amendment to provide that the Mayor may disapprove in writing certain San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) proposals that must be part of SFMTA’s proposed budget or budget amendment; proposals subject to disapproval are increases in fares and parking meter maximum rates, and net expansion of hours or days of parking meter operation; at an election to be held on March 5, 2024 (File No. 230986). Motion No. M23-138 APPROVED by the following vote:

File 230915: Amended and Restated Office Lease - Retroactive - The Lighthouse Building LLC - 1155 Market - Not to Exceed $6,685,260.20 in Initial Year

LLM summaryA resolution to amend and restate the office lease with The Lighthouse Building LLC was not adopted.

Source text230915 [Amended and Restated Office Lease - Retroactive - The Lighthouse Building LLC - 1155 Market - Not to Exceed $6,685,260.20 in Initial Year] Resolution retroactively approving and authorizing the Director of Property to amend and restate the current lease with The Lighthouse Building LLC, as Landlord, for the City’s lease of approximately 103,487 square feet of rentable square feet comprised of floors one through eight at 1155 Market Street for use by approximately nine City Departments, to enter into an amended and restated office lease for a lease term of five years, commencing February 1, 2023, through January 31, 2028, with one five-year option to extend to January 31, 2033, at an initial annual rent of $6,685,260.20 (or $557,105.02 per month) with 3% annual increases thereafter for the remainder of the initial term; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Restated Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution. (Real Estate Department) (Fiscal Impact) NOT ADOPTED by the following vote:

File 230643: Proposed Interim Annual Salary Ordinance - FYs 2023-2024 and 2024-2025

LLM summaryA motion to amend the Proposed Interim Annual Salary Ordinance by removing certain positions was failed.

Source text230643 [Proposed Interim Annual Salary Ordinance - FYs 2023-2024 and 2024-2025] Sponsor: Mayor Proposed Interim Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2025, continuing, creating, or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations. (Supervisors Preston and Walton voted No on First Reading.) Supervisor Walton, seconded by Supervisor Preston, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED to remove the Interim Exception for the three (3.0 FTE) District Attorney’s Office 8177 positions for the ongoing work and caseload around the abatement of open-air drug market and drug trafficking prosecutions. The motion FAILED by the following vote:

File 230642: Proposed Interim Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Departments - FYs 2023-2024 and 2024-2025

LLM summaryThe proposed interim budget and appropriation ordinance for departments for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 was amended and failed on first reading.

Source text230642 [Proposed Interim Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Departments - FYs 2023-2024 and 2024-2025] Sponsor: Mayor Proposed Interim Budget and Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for Departments of the City and County of San Francisco as of June 1, 2023, for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2025. (Supervisors Preston and Walton voted No on First Reading.) Supervisor Walton, seconded by Supervisor Preston, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED to remove the Interim Exception for the three (3.0 FTE) District Attorney’s Office 8177 positions for the ongoing work and caseload around the abatement of open-air drug market and drug trafficking prosecutions. The motion FAILED by the following vote:

File 230306: Amending the Rules of Order - Providing for Remote Public Comment Opportunities

LLM summaryA motion to amend the Board of Supervisors’ Rules of Order to allow remote public comment was not approved.

Source text230306 [Amending the Rules of Order - Providing for Remote Public Comment Opportunities] Motion amending the Board of Supervisors’ Rules of Order by creating a new Rule 1.3.3, In-Person and Remote Public Comment, and amending Rule 4.22, Public Comment, to provide for remote comment opportunities by all members of the public who wish to comment remotely. (Clerk of the Board) (Pursuant to Board Rule 3.26.1, an amendment to the Board of Supervisors’ Rules of Order shall be adopted by the affirmative vote of two-thirds (8 votes) of the full membership of the Board of Supervisors.) NOT APPROVED by the following vote:

File 230154: Appointments, Homelessness Oversight Commission - Christin Evans, Joaquin Whit Guerrero, and Bevan Dufty

LLM summaryThe Board appointed Christin Evans, Joaquin Whit Guerrero, and Bevan Dufty to the Homelessness Oversight Commission with varying term lengths.

Source text230154 [Appointments, Homelessness Oversight Commission - Christin Evans, Joaquin Whit Guerrero, and Bevan Dufty] Motion appointing Christin Evans, term ending May 1, 2025, and Joaquin Whit Guerrero and Bevan Dufty, terms ending May 1, 2027, to the Homelessness Oversight Commission. (Rules Committee) (Supervisor Dorsey dissented in Committee.) Supervisor Mandelman requested that the question be DIVIDED to consider the appointment of Christin Evans separately. The divided question to consider the appointment of Christin Evans was APPROVED by the following vote:

File 221008: Remote Public Comment at Meetings of the Board of Supervisors and its Committees

LLM summaryThe Board approved a motion to rescind the authorization for teleconferencing and establish interim rules for remote public comment.

Source textCity and County of San Francisco Page 184 Printed at 2:20 pm on 3/28/24 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 3/7/2023 Motion rescinding the Board of Supervisors’ (“Board”) March 17, 2020 motion authorizing teleconferencing; reflecting the intention of the Board to amend the Board’s Rules of Order to provide for remote public comment by all members of the public who wish to comment remotely at meetings of the Board and its committees; and establishing an interim rule to provide for remote public comment for all persons who wish to comment remotely, to remain in effect until the Board amends the Rules of Order to provide for remote public comment, or April 15, 2023, whichever occurs first. Motion No. M23-039 APPROVED AS AMENDED by the following vote:

File 221008: Remote Public Comment at Meetings of the Board of Supervisors and its Committees

LLM summaryA motion to discontinue remote participation and public comment at Board meetings was introduced and amended.

Source text221008 [Remote Public Comment at Meetings of the Board of Supervisors and its Committees] Sponsor: Mandelman Motion discontinuing remote participation by members of the Board of Supervisors (“Board”) at meetings of the Board and its committees for reasons related to COVID-19; and discontinuing remote public comment by members of the public at meetings of the Board and its committees, except as legally required to enable people with disabilities to participate in such meetings. Supervisor Dorsey, seconded by Supervisor Preston, moved that this Motion be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE, by removing ‘Limited Teleconferencing and’ from the short title; updating language from the long title that establishes an interim rule to provide remote public comment for all persons; and adding other clarifying and conforming changes. The motion carried by the following vote:

File 221270: Administrative Code - Resignations from City Boards and Commissions

LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to establish a City policy against seeking preemptive resignation letters from individuals considered for City boards and commissions.

Source text221270 [Administrative Code - Resignations from City Boards and Commissions] Sponsors: Preston; Walton, Ronen, Mar, Peskin and Safai Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish a City policy against seeking preemptive resignation letters from persons seeking or being considered for appointment or reappointment to City boards and commissions and other City bodies. (Supervisors Mandelman and Stefani dissented on First Reading.) Ordinance No. 024-23 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 221270: Administrative Code - Resignations from City Boards and Commissions

LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to establish a policy against seeking preemptive resignation letters from individuals considered for City boards and commissions.

Source text221270 [Administrative Code - Resignations from City Boards and Commissions] Sponsors: Preston; Walton, Ronen, Mar, Peskin and Safai Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish a City policy against seeking preemptive resignation letters from persons seeking or being considered for appointment or reappointment to City boards and commissions and other City bodies. (Supervisors Mandelman and Stefani dissented on First Reading.) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 221264: Reappointment, Police Commission - Cindy Elias

LLM summaryThe reappointment of Cindy Elias to the Police Commission was approved.

Source textMotion No. M23-004 APPROVED by the following vote:

File 221240: Intent to Reappoint, Police Commission - Cindy Elias

LLM summaryThe Board approved the motion for the reappointment of Cindy Elias to the Police Commission.

Source textMotion No. M22-198 APPROVED by the following vote:

File 221240: Intent to Reappoint, Police Commission - Cindy Elias

LLM summaryA motion was approved to confirm the reappointment of Cindy Elias to the Police Commission, with a term ending April 30, 2027.

Source text221240 [Intent to Reappoint, Police Commission - Cindy Elias] Motion of intent to confirm the reappointment of Cindy Elias, term ending April 30, 2027, to the Police Commission. (Clerk of the Board) APPROVED by the following vote:

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

LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to pilot vehicle restrictions on the Upper Great Highway during weekends and holidays until December 31, 2025.

Source text220875 [Park Code - Upper Great Highway - Pilot Weekend and Holiday Vehicle Restrictions] Sponsors: Mar; Preston, Dorsey and Mandelman Ordinance amending the Park Code to restrict private vehicles on the Upper Great Highway between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard, on a pilot basis, on weekends and holidays until December 31, 2025; making associated findings under the California Vehicle Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. Supervisor Melgar, seconded by Supervisor Chan, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE, on Page 2, Line 23, and on Page 6, Line 9, to change the time of restriction to Saturday at 6:00 a.m. to Monday at 6:00 a.m. The motion FAILED by the following vote:

File 220641: Administrative Code - Funding, Acquisition, and Use of Certain Police Department Equipment

LLM summaryAn amendment was proposed to change language regarding the use of robots as a deadly force option in police equipment regulations.

Source textSupervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Chan, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE in Board, on Page 8, Lines 8-15, by striking 'with the following modification: Section 1.A.5 (“Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered ground vehicle (ground): Authorized Use”) is amended to replace the words “outweighs any other force option available to SFPD” with “officers cannot subdue the threat after using alternative force options or de-escalation tactics or conclude that they will not be able to subdue the threat after evaluating alternative force options and de-escalation tactics. Only the Chief, Assistant Chief of Operations, or Deputy Chief of Special Operations may authorize the use of robots as a deadly force option."', and by adding 'robots will not be used as a deadly force option.'. The motion carried by the following vote:

File 220641: Administrative Code - Funding, Acquisition, and Use of Certain Police Department Equipment

LLM summaryAn ordinance concerning police equipment funding and use was duplicated, with amendments proposed regarding the use of unmanned vehicles.

Source text use of certain law enforcement equipment consistent with the criteria set forth in state law, and approving the Police Department's use of Equipment Policy. Supervisor Peskin requested this Ordinance be DUPLICATED. See Duplicate File No. 221242. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Anne Pearson (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Chan, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE, on Page 8, Lines 8-15, by striking 'with the following modification: Section 1.A.5 (“Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered ground vehicle (ground): Authorized Use”) is amended to replace the words “outweighs any other force option available to SFPD” with “officers cannot subdue the threat after using alternative force options or de-escalation tactics or conclude that they will not be able to subdue the threat after evaluating alternative force options and de-escalation tactics. Only the Chief, Assistant Chief of Operations, or Deputy Chief of Special Operations may authorize the use of robots as a deadly force option."' The motion carried by the following vote:

File 220641: Administrative Code - Funding, Acquisition, and Use of Certain Police Department Equipment

LLM summaryAn ordinance requiring Board approval for police equipment policies was amended but the motion to amend failed.

Source text220641 [Administrative Code - Funding, Acquisition, and Use of Certain Police Department Equipment] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require Board of Supervisors approval of a policy governing the funding, acquisition, and use of certain law enforcement equipment consistent with the criteria set forth in state law, and approving the Police Department's use of Equipment Policy. Supervisor Ronen, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 8, Line 8, to add modifications to the Use of Equipment Policy. Before the vote was taken, Supervisor Peskin rescinded his second. Supervisor Ronen, seconded by Supervisor Melgar, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 8, Line 8, to add modifications to the Use of Equipment Policy. The motion FAILED by the following vote:

File 221070: Business and Tax Regulations Code - Temporary Suspension of Cannabis Business Tax

LLM summaryAn ordinance was introduced to temporarily suspend the Cannabis Business Tax until December 31, 2025.

Source text221070 [Business and Tax Regulations Code - Temporary Suspension of Cannabis Business Tax] Sponsors: Mandelman; Dorsey Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to suspend the imposition of the Cannabis Business Tax through December 31, 2025. (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisor Chan dissented in committee.) Supervisor Dorsey requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Chan, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 1, Line 4, by changing ‘December 31, 2025’ to ‘December 31, 2023’. The motion FAILED by the following vote:

File 221090: Urging the Continuation of Services After the Closure of the Tenderloin Center

LLM summaryA resolution urging the continuation of services after the closure of the Tenderloin Center was adopted.

Source text221090 [Urging the Continuation of Services After the Closure of the Tenderloin Center] Sponsors: Preston; Ronen, Chan, Peskin and Walton Resolution urging the Mayor’s Office and Department of Public Health to ensure no gap in services for the hundreds of people served daily by the Tenderloin Center. Resolution No. 479-22 ADOPTED by the following vote:

File 220914: General Plan Amendments - Transbay Block 4 Redevelopment Project

LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the General Plan to facilitate the Transbay Block 4 Redevelopment Project was not passed on first reading.

Source text220914 [General Plan Amendments - Transbay Block 4 Redevelopment Project] Ordinance amending the General Plan, to revise the Transit Center District Plan, a Sub-Area Plan of the Downtown Plan, to facilitate development of the Transbay Block 4 Redevelopment Project by revising height limits and bicycle network policy; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 340. (Planning Department) NOT PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 220939: Mayoral Appointment, Public Utilities Commission - Tony Rivera

LLM summaryA motion to approve the Mayor's appointment of Tony Rivera to the Public Utilities Commission was continued to the Board of Supervisors meeting on October 18, 2022.

Source text220939 [Mayoral Appointment, Public Utilities Commission - Tony Rivera] Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for the appointment of Tony Rivera to the Public Utilities Commission, for a term ending August 1, 2024. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.112, provides that the Board of Supervisors shall confirm the Mayor's appointment by a majority of the Board of Supervisors. Transmittal date: August 26, 2022.) Supervisor Preston, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of October 18, 2022. The motion FAILED by the following vote:

File 220937: Mayoral Appointment, Public Utilities Commission - Newsha Ajami

LLM summaryA motion to approve the Mayor's appointment of Newsha Ajami to the Public Utilities Commission was continued to the Board of Supervisors meeting on October 18, 2022.

Source text220937 [Mayoral Appointment, Public Utilities Commission - Newsha Ajami] Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for the appointment of Newsha Ajami to the Public Utilities Commission, for a term ending August 1, 2024. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.112, provides that the Board of Supervisors shall confirm the Mayor's appointment by a majority of the Board of Supervisors. Transmittal date: August 26, 2022.) Supervisor Preston, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of October 18, 2022. The motion FAILED by the following vote:

File 220936: Mayoral Reappointment, Public Utilities Commission - Sophie Maxwell

LLM summaryA motion to approve the Mayor's reappointment of Sophie Maxwell to the Public Utilities Commission was continued to the Board of Supervisors meeting on October 18, 2022.

Source text220936 [Mayoral Reappointment, Public Utilities Commission - Sophie Maxwell] Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for the reappointment of Sophie Maxwell to the Public Utilities Commission, for a term ending August 1, 2026. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.112, provides that the Board of Supervisors shall confirm the Mayor's appointment by a majority of the Board of Supervisors. Transmittal date: August 26, 2022.) Supervisor Preston, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of October 18, 2022. The motion FAILED by the following vote:

File 220871: Appointments, Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee - Peter Cohen, Fernando Marti, Whitney Jones, and Shannon Way

LLM summaryA motion to re-refer the appointment of Peter Cohen to the Rules Committee failed.

Source textSupervisor Melgar, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved that the divided question to consider the appointment of Peter Cohen be RE-REFERRED to the Rules Committee. The motion FAILED by the following vote:

File 220606: Administrative Code - Surveillance Technology Policy for Police Department Use of Non-City Entity Surveillance Cameras

LLM summaryAn ordinance regarding the Police Department's use of non-City entity surveillance cameras was proposed but an amendment to it failed.

Source text220606 [Administrative Code - Surveillance Technology Policy for Police Department Use of Non-City Entity Surveillance Cameras] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman and Safai Ordinance approving Surveillance Technology Policy for Police Department use of non-City entity surveillance cameras and establishing a sunset date fifteen months after the effective date of the ordinance. (Supervisor Chan dissented in Committee.) Supervisors Safai and Mandelman requested to be added as co-sponsors. Supervisor Ronen, seconded by Supervisor Chan, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE. The motion FAILED by the following vote:

File 220631: Charter Amendment, Initiative Ordinance, and Policy Declaration - Affordable Housing Production Act

LLM summaryA charter amendment was ordered submitted to accelerate the review and approval of affordable housing projects for the November 8, 2022 election.

Source textSan Francisco to provide for accelerated review and approval of eligible 100% affordable housing projects, educator housing projects, and market-rate projects that provide significant increased affordability, and providing for Planning Department ministerial review in lieu of approvals by or certain appeals to City boards and commissions; to make corresponding amendments to the Planning Code and the Business and Tax Regulations Code; to amend the Administrative Code to provide for an Annual Affordable Housing Allocation Report as part of the City’s budget deliberation process; and to declare as City policy the need to accelerate approval of 100% affordable housing projects, educator housing projects, and market-rate projects that provide significant increased affordability; to make findings of compliance with the General Plan and Planning Code, Section 101.1 and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; at an election to be held on November 8, 2022. (Supervisor Mandelman dissented in Committee.) ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote:

File 220638: Charter Amendment - City Elections in Even-Numbered Years

LLM summaryA charter amendment was submitted to change the election cycle for certain city offices to even-numbered years.

Source text220638 [Charter Amendment - City Elections in Even-Numbered Years] Sponsors: Preston; Peskin Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to change the election cycle for the offices of Mayor, Sheriff, District Attorney, City Attorney and Treasurer so that these offices will be elected in even-numbered years; to provide that the current term for the aforementioned offices will end on January 8, 2025 rather than January 8, 2024; to amend the definition of general municipal election so that such elections occur only in even-numbered years; and to change the signature threshold for initiative ordinances to two percent of the number of registered voters in San Francisco; at an election to be held on November 8, 2022. ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote:

File 220090: Administrative Code - Shelter Grievance Advisory Committee and Shelter Grievance Policy

LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to establish the Shelter Grievance Advisory Committee and codify the Shelter Grievance Policy for clients of City-funded shelters.

Source text220090 [Administrative Code - Shelter Grievance Advisory Committee and Shelter Grievance Policy] Sponsors: Walton; Chan, Peskin, Preston, Haney, Melgar, Ronen and Mar Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Shelter Grievance Advisory Committee to advise the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing regarding policies and procedures for clients of City-funded shelters to appeal denial of shelter services; and to codify the City’s Shelter Grievance Policy establishing an administrative appeal process for clients of City-funded shelters denied shelter services for violating a shelter’s rules. Ordinance No. 069-22 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 220090: Administrative Code - Shelter Grievance Advisory Committee and Shelter Grievance Policy

LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to establish the Shelter Grievance Advisory Committee and codify the Shelter Grievance Policy for clients of City-funded shelters.

Source text220090 [Administrative Code - Shelter Grievance Advisory Committee and Shelter Grievance Policy] Sponsors: Walton; Chan, Peskin, Preston, Haney, Melgar, Ronen and Mar Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Shelter Grievance Advisory Committee to advise the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing regarding policies and procedures for clients of City-funded shelters to appeal denial of shelter services; and to codify the City’s Shelter Grievance Policy establishing an administrative appeal process for clients of City-funded shelters denied shelter services for violating a shelter’s rules. Supervisor Mar requested to be added as a co-sponsor. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 211287: Charter Amendment -Timelines for Recall Process; Filling Vacancies in Elected Offices

LLM summaryA charter amendment was ordered submitted to extend the timeline for initiating recall petitions and to regulate filling vacancies in elected offices.

Source text211287 [Charter Amendment -Timelines for Recall Process; Filling Vacancies in Elected Offices] Sponsors: Peskin; Walton, Ronen and Preston Charter Amendment (Third Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to extend the ban on the initiation of recall petitions from six to twelve months after the official has assumed office; prohibit the submission of a recall petition to the Department of Elections, if the subsequent recall election would be required to be held within twelve months of a regularly scheduled election for the office held by the official sought to be recalled; and provide that any interim officer appointed to fill a vacancy created by a recall election, held on or after June 7, 2022, may not be a candidate in the subsequent vacancy election; at an election to be held on June 7, 2022. A revised Legislative Digest (Version 3) was submitted for the legislative file to clarify certain provisions. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote:

File 211221: Settlement of Lawsuit - Dacari Spiers - $700,000

LLM summaryAn ordinance authorizing a $700,000 settlement for a lawsuit filed by Dacari Spiers against the City was finally passed.

Source text211221 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Dacari Spiers - $700,000] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Dacari Spiers against the City and County of San Francisco for $700,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 6, 2020, in United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 20-cv-01357-JSC; entitled Dacari Spiers v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an alleged civil rights violation. (City Attorney) Ordinance No. 020-22 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 211221: Settlement of Lawsuit - Dacari Spiers - $700,000

LLM summaryAn ordinance authorizing a $700,000 settlement for a lawsuit filed by Dacari Spiers against the City was passed on first reading.

Source text211221 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Dacari Spiers - $700,000] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Dacari Spiers against the City and County of San Francisco for $700,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 6, 2020, in United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 20-cv-01357-JSC; entitled Dacari Spiers v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an alleged civil rights violation. (City Attorney) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Meredith Osborn (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 220069: Mayoral Reappointment, Juvenile Probation Commission - Andrea Shorter

LLM summaryA motion to continue the Mayor's reappointment of Andrea Shorter to the Juvenile Probation Commission was made for a future meeting.

Source text220069 [Mayoral Reappointment, Juvenile Probation Commission - Andrea Shorter] Motion approving/rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Andrea Shorter to the Juvenile Probation Commission, term ending January 15, 2026. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 3.100(18), provides that the Board of Supervisors has the authority to reject the appointment by two-thirds vote of the Board (eight votes) within 30 days following transmittal of the Mayor's Notice of Appointment, and that failure of the Board to reject the appointment by two-thirds vote within the 30 day period shall result in the appointee continuing to serve as appointed. Transmittal date: January 19, 2022.) (Supervisor Mandelman dissented in committee.) Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 15, 2022. The motion carried by the following vote:

File 211324: Proclamation of Local Emergency - Drug Overdoses in the Tenderloin

LLM summaryA motion to continue the discussion on the local emergency proclamation regarding drug overdoses in the Tenderloin was carried.

Source text211324 [Proclamation of Local Emergency - Drug Overdoses in the Tenderloin] Sponsor: Peskin Motion concurring/withdrawing concurrence in the December 17, 2021, Proclamation by the Mayor Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency in connection with the sudden increase in drug overdoses in the Tenderloin. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Chan, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to a Committee of the Whole at the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 8, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.. The motion carried by the following vote:

File 211323: Hearing - Committee of the Whole - Proclamation of Local Emergency - Drug Overdoses in the Tenderloin - February 8, 2022, at 3:00 p.m

LLM summaryA hearing regarding the local emergency proclamation for drug overdoses in the Tenderloin was held and subsequently continued.

Source textin the Local Emergency declared in the Tenderloin and responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Linda Chapman; Speaker; Pete Consellar; Carolyn Kennedy; Kelly Powers; Speaker; Elliott General; spoke in support of concurring in the Local Emergency declared in the Tenderloin. Francisco Da Costa; David Elliott Lewis; Speaker; Del Seymour; Brooke Silver; Speaker; Dr. Theresa Palmer; Speaker; Gail Gilman; Sara Shortt; Gilbert Crisswell; Anonymous; Shanti Singh; Jill Kelly; Jason Wyman; Kristen Evans; Amos Gregory; Kevin Ortiz; Speaker; Noah Roberts; Lisa Church; Fred Mulhein; Mark Solomon; Speaker; Kelly; Mark Schneider; Nancy Hernandez; Jennifer Friedenbach; Speaker; Speaker; spoke in opposition to the concurrence of the Local Emergency declared in the Tenderloin. There were no other speakers. The President closed public comment, declared the hearing heard and filed, adjourned as the Committee of the Whole, and reconvened as the Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Chan, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED to a Committee of the Whole at the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 8, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:

File 211173: Appropriation - Department of Elections - $8,728,755 - FY2021-2022

LLM summaryA motion to continue the appropriation of approximately $3.6 million for the Department of Elections failed.

Source textSupervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Chan, moved that the appropriation for approximately $3.6M be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to the Board of Supervisors meeting of January 4, 2022. The motion FAILED by the following vote:

File 211173: Appropriation - Department of Elections - $8,728,755 - FY2021-2022

LLM summaryA motion to continue the appropriation of approximately $3.6 million for the Department of Elections failed.

Source textSupervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Chan, moved that the appropriation for approximately $3.6M be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to the Board of Supervisors meeting of January 4, 2022. The motion FAILED by the following vote:

File 211173: Appropriation - Department of Elections - $8,728,755 - FY2021-2022

LLM summaryA motion to continue the appropriation of approximately $3.6 million for the Department of Elections was carried to the next Board meeting.

Source textCity and County of San Francisco Page 989 Printed at 9:31 pm on 1/10/22 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 12/14/2021 Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Chan, moved that the appropriation for approximately $3.6M be CONTINUED ON FIRST READING to the Board of Supervisors meeting of January 4, 2022. The motion carried by the following vote:

File 211173: Appropriation - Department of Elections - $8,728,755 - FY2021-2022

LLM summaryAn appropriation of approximately $8.7 million for the Department of Elections related to special elections was not passed on first reading.

Source textthirds approval vote of all members of the Board of Supervisors for $10,082,775 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.113(c). (Pursuant to Charter, Section 9.113(c), this matter shall require a vote of two-thirds (8 votes) of all members of the Board of Supervisors to approve such appropriation ordinance for passage.) (Fiscal Impact) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to John Arntz, Director (Department of Elections), Tom Paulino and Ashley Groffenberger (Mayor’s Office), Ben Rosenfield, Controller (Office of the City Controller), and Anne Pearson (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Peskin requested the question on whether this Ordinance be Passed on First Reading be DIVIDED to consider appropriating approximately $8.7M for the City’s costs associated with the February 2022 and April 2022 special elections separately from the appropriation of approximately $3.6M for costs associated with the school district recall election. President Walton ordered the question be DIVIDED and each proposition was voted on separately. The appropriation for approximately $8.7M was NOT PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 210922: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - 469 Stevenson Street Project

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

File 210820: Urging to Reinstate All Transit Lines to Pre-Covid Service Hours by December 31, 2021

LLM summaryA resolution urging the Municipal Transportation Agency to restore all transit lines to pre-Covid service hours by December 31, 2021, was adopted as amended.

Source textResolution urging the Municipal Transportation Agency to reinstate all transit lines and restore pre-Covid service hours by December 31, 2021, and release by September 30, 2021, a written plan for restoration of all lines and service. Resolution No. 389-21 ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote:

File 210593: Mayoral Appointment, Commission on the Environment - Austin Hunter

LLM summaryThe Board rejected the Mayor's nomination of Austin Hunter to the Commission on the Environment for a term ending March 25, 2023.

Source text210593 [Mayoral Appointment, Commission on the Environment - Austin Hunter] Motion rejecting the Mayor's nomination for appointment of Austin Hunter to the Commission on the Environment, for a term ending March 25, 2023. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 3.100(18), provides that the Board of Supervisors has the authority to reject the appointment by two-thirds vote of the Board (eight votes) within thirty days following transmittal of the Mayor's Notice of Appointment, and that failure of the Board to reject the appointment by two-thirds vote within the thirty day period shall result in the appointee continuing to serve as appointed. Transmittal date: May 21, 2021.) NOT APPROVED by the following vote:

File 210454: Administrative Code - Free Muni Pilot Program Fund

LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to create a special fund for a Free Muni pilot program, which is set to end on September 30, 2021.

Source text210454 [Administrative Code - Free Muni Pilot Program Fund] Sponsors: Preston; Haney, Walton, Ronen and Chan Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create a special fund for a Free Muni pilot program ending September 30, 2021, and setting conditions for use of the Fund. (Supervisor Safai dissented in Committee.) FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 210453: Appropriation - COVID Contingency Reserve - Municipal Transportation Agency - Free Muni Pilot Program - $12,500,000 - FY2020-2021

LLM summaryAn ordinance appropriating $12,500,000 from the COVID Contingency Reserve to support a Free Muni Pilot Program was passed.

Source text210453 [Appropriation - COVID Contingency Reserve - Municipal Transportation Agency - Free Muni Pilot Program - $12,500,000 - FY2020-2021] Sponsors: Preston; Haney, Walton, Ronen and Chan Ordinance appropriating $12,500,000 from the COVID Contingency Reserve to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to support a Free Muni Pilot Program in July, August, and September 2021 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021. (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisor Safai dissented in Committee.) FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 210454: Administrative Code - Free Muni Pilot Program Fund

LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to create a special fund for a Free Muni pilot program, set to end on September 30, 2021.

Source text210454 [Administrative Code - Free Muni Pilot Program Fund] Sponsors: Preston; Haney, Walton, Ronen and Chan Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create a special fund for a Free Muni pilot program ending September 30, 2021, and setting conditions for use of the Fund. (Supervisor Safai dissented in Committee.) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jonathan Rewers (Municipal Transportation Agency) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 210453: Appropriation - COVID Contingency Reserve - Municipal Transportation Agency - Free Muni Pilot Program - $12,500,000 - FY2020-2021

LLM summaryAn ordinance appropriating $12,500,000 from the COVID Contingency Reserve to support a Free Muni Pilot Program in 2021 was passed.

Source text210453 [Appropriation - COVID Contingency Reserve - Municipal Transportation Agency - Free Muni Pilot Program - $12,500,000 - FY2020-2021] Sponsors: Preston; Haney, Walton, Ronen and Chan Ordinance appropriating $12,500,000 from the COVID Contingency Reserve to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to support a Free Muni Pilot Program in July, August, and September 2021 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021. (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisor Safai dissented in Committee.) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jonathan Rewers (Municipal Transportation Agency) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 210312: Accept and Expend In-Kind Grant - Retroactive - Dogpatch and Northwest Potrero Hill Green Benefit District - Esprit Park Renovation Design Grant - Valued at Approximately $835,000

LLM summaryA resolution to accept and expend an in-kind grant for Esprit Park renovation was continued to a future meeting.

Source text210312 [Accept and Expend In-Kind Grant - Retroactive - Dogpatch and Northwest Potrero Hill Green Benefit District - Esprit Park Renovation Design Grant - Valued at Approximately $835,000] Sponsors: Mayor; Walton Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend an in-kind grant valued at approximately $835,000 from the Dogpatch and Northwest Potrero Hill Green Benefit District of design services for the Esprit Park renovation project, for the project term of March 1, 2021, through December 31, 2023. (Recreation and Park Department) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Nathan Tinclair (Recreation and Park Department) and Anne Pearson (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Chan, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of May 11, 2021. The motion FAILED by the following vote:

File 210234: Authorizing Construction of an Observation Wheel Structure in Golden Gate Park

LLM summaryA resolution to authorize the construction of an observation wheel in Golden Gate Park was not adopted.

Source text210234 [Authorizing Construction of an Observation Wheel Structure in Golden Gate Park] Sponsors: Peskin; Chan Resolution retroactively approving, pursuant to Charter, Section 4.113, construction of an observation wheel structure in Golden Gate Park for a term starting February 28, 2020, and lasting for one year following the current permit expiration term, until February 7, 2022, with full removal required by March 15, 2022. (Pursuant to Charter, Section 4.113, this matter requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Board of Supervisors (8 votes) for passage) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Anne Pearson (Office of the City Attorney) and Dana Ketcham (Recreation and Park Department) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. NOT ADOPTED by the following vote:

File 201368: Urging a Comprehensive Return to School Plan

LLM summaryA resolution urging the San Francisco Unified School District to revise its Return to School Plan was not approved.

Source texterson learning; and, be it’, and Lines 10-23, by adding ‘FURTHER RESOLVED, That the San Francisco Board of Supervisors urges the San Francisco Unified School District to revise the Return to School Plan to incorporate the San Francisco Labor Council guidelines for preparing schools for safe reopening for in-person learning, to ensure that educators and other school workers have a voice in the implementation of precautions that are necessary to protect public health and the health of school workers, students, and their families; and, be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors commit to finding additional resources to ensure that SFUSD can safely resume in person school (such as testing and ventilation supports), AND to increase support for families who choose to remain in remote crisis learning at home (such as mental health staff and supports, and direct supports to school sites); and, be it FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors urge DPH to create a public dashboard with data showing COVID cases and COVID related closures of classrooms for all schools (public, private, charter, preschool) and community hubs; and, be it’. The motion FAILED by the following vote:

File 201368: Urging a Comprehensive Return to School Plan

LLM summaryA resolution urging the San Francisco Unified School District to create a comprehensive return to school plan was continued to a future meeting.

Source text201368 [Urging a Comprehensive Return to School Plan] Sponsors: Fewer, Peskin, Mandelman, Safai, Ronen, Yee and Stefani Resolution urging the San Francisco Unified School District to develop a comprehensive plan for the safe return to in-person learning in accordance with public health guidelines. Supervisor Fewer, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved to CONTINUE this Resolution to the Board of Supervisors meeting of January 5, 2021. Before the vote was taken, Supervisor Peskin withdrew his second. Supervisor Fewer, seconded by Supervisor Preston, moved to CONTINUE this Resolution to the Board of Supervisors meeting of January 5, 2021. Before the vote was taken, Supervisors Fewer withdrew her motion and Supervisor Preston withdrew his second. Supervisor Preston, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Resolution be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of January 5, 2021. The motion FAILED by the following vote:

File 201328: Emergency Ordinance - Limiting COVID-19 Impacts by Not Moving People Experiencing Homelessness Currently Placed in Shelter-in-Place Hotel Rooms

LLM summaryA motion to continue an emergency ordinance regarding shelter-in-place hotel rooms for the homeless was failed.

Source textncy Management Agency (“FEMA”) provides written notification that FEMA funding available for SIP Hotel rooms is terminated or not extended or modified in a way that no longer reimburses any costs of these rooms, or people experiencing homelessness housed in SIP Hotel rooms obtain a stable housing placement; for every ten SIP Hotel rooms vacated, six SIP Hotel rooms shall be available to shelter people experiencing homelessness at risk of COVID-19 infection, until the County Health Officer’s Stay Safer At Home Order is rescinded or expires; and requiring the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to prepare publicly available reports on the progress of placements from SIP Hotels into stable housing. (Pursuant to Charter, Section 2.107, this matter requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Board of Supervisors (8 votes) for passage.) (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisor Mandelman dissented in Committee.) Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Fewer, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED AS AMENDED ON FINAL PASSAGE to a Board of Supervisors Special Meeting, with the Board sitting as a Committee of the Whole, on December 22, 2020. The motion FAILED by the following vote:

File 201265: Health Code - No Smoking in Multi-Unit Housing Complexes

LLM summaryAn ordinance regarding smoking regulations in multi-unit housing complexes was re-referred to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee.

Source textSupervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Preston, moved that this Ordinance be RE-REFERRED to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:

File 201265: Health Code - No Smoking in Multi-Unit Housing Complexes

LLM summaryAn ordinance concerning smoking regulations in multi-unit housing complexes was re-referred to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee.

Source textSupervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Preston, moved that this Ordinance be RE-REFERRED to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:

File 201265: Health Code - No Smoking in Multi-Unit Housing Complexes

LLM summaryAn ordinance to prohibit smoking in multi-unit housing complexes was re-referred to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee after a failed motion.

Source text prohibit smoking inside all private dwelling units in multi-unit housing complexes containing three or more units and all common areas; remove the exception for child care facilities located in private homes; exempt smoking of medicinal cannabis for a medicinal cannabis patient who possesses a physician’s recommendation to smoke medicinal cannabis for medical purposes; require the Department of Public Health (DPH) to initiate a public information campaign to raise awareness of the smoking prohibition; require DPH to initiate the imposition of administrative penalties by issuance of a notice of violation in lieu of a citation; suspend the provision of the Health Code (mooted by this Ordinance) which requires owners or managers of multi-unit housing complexes to provide certain disclosures regarding whether smoking is authorized in certain units; and affirm the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. Supervisor Safai requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Supervisor Preston, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Ordinance be RE-REFERRED to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee. The motion FAILED by the following vote:

File 201325: Outreach Community Advertising and Neighborhood Outreach Advertising - Jasmine Blue Media LLC (dba Marina Times) - FY2020-2021

LLM summaryThe resolution designates Jasmine Blue Media LLC as the neighborhood outreach periodical for specific neighborhoods and continues the approval process to a later meeting.

Source text201325 [Outreach Community Advertising and Neighborhood Outreach Advertising - Jasmine Blue Media LLC (dba Marina Times) - FY2020-2021] Resolution designating Jasmine Blue Media LLC (dba Marina Times) to be the neighborhood outreach periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Marina, Cow Hollow, North Beach and Chinatown neighborhoods; and to provide outreach advertising for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021. (Office of Contract Administration) Divided from File No. 201212. Supervisor Preston, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this DIVIDED portion of the Resolution to consider approval of the 'Jasmine Blue Media LLC (dba Marina Times)' be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of December 8, 2020. The motion carried by the following vote:

File 201212: Outreach Community Advertising and Neighborhood Outreach Advertising - Various Newspapers - FY2020-2021

LLM summaryA resolution designates various newspapers as outreach periodicals for different neighborhoods and communities, with the remaining balance adopted.

Source textcommunity; Bay Area Reporter and San Francisco Bay Times to be the outreach periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community; The Potrero View to be the neighborhood outreach periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Potrero Hill, Dogpatch, Mission Bay and Eastern SoMa neighborhoods; The Richmond Review to be the neighborhood outreach periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Richmond District neighborhoods; The Sunset Beacon to be the neighborhood outreach periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Sunset District neighborhoods; Noe Valley Voice to be the neighborhood outreach periodical of the City and County of San Francisco for the Noe Valley and Diamond Heights neighborhoods; and to provide outreach advertising for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021. (Office of Contract Administration) See divided File No. 201325 for consideration to approve the 'Jasmine Blue Media LLC (dba Marina Times)' as the outreach periodical for the Marina, Cow Hollow, North Beach and Chinatown neighborhoods. Resolution No. 545-20 The remaining balance of the Resolution was ADOPTED by the following vote:

File 201050: Memorandum of Understanding and Settlement of Grievances - Police Officers Association

LLM summaryAn ordinance regarding a Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Officers Association was continued to December 1, 2020.

Source textthe retention premium provisions, amend the 10B overtime provisions, extend the term by two years, and set wages for the additional term; and (2) approving settlement of two grievances filed by the POA against the City, for a not to exceed amount of $359,613.87; the grievances were filed on March 25, 2020, and June 29, 2020, and involve compensation disputes under the Memorandum of Understanding. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Carol Isen, Acting Director (Department of Human Resources), Sophia Kittler (Mayor’s Office), Chief William Scott (Police Department), Tony Montoya, President (Police Officers Association), Ben Rosenfield, Controller (Office of the City Controller), and Lawanna Preston (Police Department) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Preston, seconded by Supervisor Walton, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of December 1, 2020. Before the vote was taken, Supervisor Walton withdrew his second. Supervisor Preston, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of December 1, 2020. The motion FAILED by the following vote:

File 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 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 200087: Planning Code, Zoning Map - Bayview Industrial Triangle Cannabis Restricted Use District

LLM summaryThe ordinance creating the Bayview Industrial Triangle Cannabis Restricted Use District was finally passed.

Source text200087 [Planning Code, Zoning Map - Bayview Industrial Triangle Cannabis Restricted Use District] Sponsor: Walton Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to create the Bayview Industrial Triangle Cannabis Restricted Use District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302. Ordinance No. 075-20 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 200087: Planning Code, Zoning Map - Bayview Industrial Triangle Cannabis Restricted Use District

LLM summaryThe ordinance creating the Bayview Industrial Triangle Cannabis Restricted Use District passed on first reading.

Source text200087 [Planning Code, Zoning Map - Bayview Industrial Triangle Cannabis Restricted Use District] Sponsor: Walton Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to create the Bayview Industrial Triangle Cannabis Restricted Use District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302. PASSED ON FIRST READING 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 200147: Urging the Municipal Transportation Agency to Refrain from Any Muni Fare Increases

LLM summaryA resolution urging the Municipal Transportation Agency to refrain from Muni fare increases was adopted.

Source text200147 [Urging the Municipal Transportation Agency to Refrain from Any Muni Fare Increases] Sponsors: Preston; Haney, Walton, Mar, Safai and Ronen Resolution urging the Municipal Transportation Agency to refrain from any Muni fare increases for the FY2021-2022 budget. Supervisor Ronen requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution No. 163-20 ADOPTED by the following vote:

File 191261: Appropriation - General Reserve - City College of San Francisco Operating Support - $2,700,000 - FY2019-2020

LLM summaryAn ordinance was finally passed to appropriate $2,700,000 from the General Reserve for City College of San Francisco operating support for FY2019-2020.

Source text191261 [Appropriation - General Reserve - City College of San Francisco Operating Support - $2,700,000 - FY2019-2020] Sponsors: Walton; Mar, Haney, Fewer and Preston Ordinance appropriating $2,700,000 of the General Reserve to support City College of San Francisco class reinstatement, upon condition of an executed agreement for this use in FY2019-2020. (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisor Mandelman dissented in Committee.) FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 191261: Appropriation - General Reserve - City College of San Francisco Operating Support - $2,700,000 - FY2019-2020

LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to appropriate $2,700,000 from the General Reserve for operating support of City College of San Francisco for FY2019-2020.

Source text191261 [Appropriation - General Reserve - City College of San Francisco Operating Support - $2,700,000 - FY2019-2020] Sponsors: Walton; Mar, Haney, Fewer and Preston Ordinance appropriating $2,700,000 of the General Reserve to support City College of San Francisco class reinstatement, upon condition of an executed agreement for this use in FY2019-2020. (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisor Mandelman dissented in Committee.) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 190864: Mayoral Appointment, Historic Preservation Commission - Lydia So

LLM summaryA motion approving the Mayor's appointment of Lydia So to the Historic Preservation Commission was approved.

Source text190864 [Mayoral Appointment, Historic Preservation Commission - Lydia So] Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Lydia So to the Historic Preservation Commission, for a term ending December 31, 2022. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.135, provides that this nomination is subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and shall be the subject of a public hearing and vote within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk of the Board. If the Board fails to act on the nomination within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk, the nominee shall be deemed approved. Transmittal date: August 16, 2019.) (Supervisor Ronen dissented in committee.) Motion No. M19-137 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 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 180976: Appointment, Board of Appeals - Rachael Tanner

LLM summaryA motion was approved for the appointment of Rachael Tanner to the Board of Appeals, for a term ending July 1, 2022.

Source text180976 [Appointment, Board of Appeals - Rachael Tanner] Motion approving the President of the Board of Supervisors Malia Cohen's nomination of Rachael Tanner for appointment to the Board of Appeals, for a term ending July 1, 2022. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M18-149 APPROVED by the following vote:

File 180319: Planning Code - Cannabis Retail and Medical Cannabis Dispensaries in Chinatown

LLM summaryAn ordinance prohibiting cannabis retail and medical cannabis dispensaries in Chinatown was finally passed.

Source text180319 [Planning Code - Cannabis Retail and Medical Cannabis Dispensaries in Chinatown] Sponsors: Peskin; Kim, Tang, Fewer and Safai Ordinance amending the Planning Code to prohibit Cannabis Retail and Medical Cannabis Dispensaries in the Chinatown Mixed Use Districts; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302. Ordinance No. 213-18 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 180765: Initiative Ordinance - Business and Tax Regulations Code - Additional Gross Receipts Tax on Cannabis; Additional Conditions Subjecting Persons to Business Taxes

LLM summaryAn initiative ordinance imposing an additional gross receipts tax on cannabis businesses was approved.

Source textnuary 1, 2021, on gross receipts from cannabis business activities, but exempting the first $500,000 of gross receipts and exempting retail sales of medicinal cannabis; said tax to be between 1% and 5% depending on the type of cannabis business activity and amount of gross receipts, but may be adjusted at any time within a range of 0% to 7% by an ordinance adopted by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Supervisors for any increase (which is limited to 1% annually) or an ordinance adopted by a majority vote of the Board of Supervisors for any decrease; starting January 1, 2019, to expand the conditions that subject a person to certain business taxes by including persons with more than $500,000 in annual gross receipts in the City; and increasing the City’s appropriations limit by the increase in the amount of those business taxes collected compared to the prior year and by the amount collected under the new Cannabis Business Tax, for four years from November 6, 2018. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Ben Rosenfield, Controller (Office of the City Controller), who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Motion No. M18-111 APPROVED by the following vote:

File 180319: Planning Code - Cannabis Retail and Medical Cannabis Dispensaries in Chinatown

LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed on first reading to prohibit cannabis retail and medical dispensaries in the Chinatown Mixed Use Districts.

Source text180319 [Planning Code - Cannabis Retail and Medical Cannabis Dispensaries in Chinatown] Sponsors: Peskin; Kim, Tang, Fewer and Safai Ordinance amending the Planning Code to prohibit Cannabis Retail and Medical Cannabis Dispensaries in the Chinatown Mixed Use Districts; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Aaron Starr (Planning Department) and Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote: