Shamann Walton

File 251211: Public Works, Administrative, Planning, Business and Tax Regulations Codes - Street Tree Standards, Appeals, and Adopt-A-Tree Fund

Source textWong Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to allow development projects to satisfy street tree planting requirements through payment of an in lieu fee or providing alternative landscaping; exempt accessory dwelling units from street tree planting requirements; eliminate appeals to the Board of Appeals for hazardous tree removals undertaken by City departments and commissions; amending the Administrative Code to specify a separate account within the Adopt-A-Tree Fund to receive in lieu fees for street tree requirements; amending the Planning Code to update street tree applicability requirements; amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to prescribe timeframes for the hearing and decision on appeals of certain street tree removals to the Board of Appeals; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302. (Supervisors Chan, Fielder, Sauter, and Walton voted No on First Reading.) FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 251211: Public Works, Administrative, Planning, Business and Tax Regulations Codes - Street Tree Standards, Appeals, and Adopt-A-Tree Fund

Source textcts to satisfy street tree planting requirements through payment of an in lieu fee or providing alternative landscaping; exempt accessory dwelling units from street tree planting requirements; eliminate appeals to the Board of Appeals for hazardous tree removals undertaken by City departments and commissions; amending the Administrative Code to specify a separate account within the Adopt-A-Tree Fund to receive in lieu fees for street tree requirements; amending the Planning Code to update street tree applicability requirements; amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to prescribe timeframes for the hearing and decision on appeals of certain street tree removals to the Board of Appeals; 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. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to David Moore (Public Works) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 260543: Police Code - Penalties for Prohibited Discharge of Fireworks

Source text260543 [Police Code - Penalties for Prohibited Discharge of Fireworks] Sponsors: Wong; Sherrill, Melgar, Sauter, Dorsey and Mandelman Ordinance amending the Police Code to provide penalties for the prohibited discharge of fireworks, including that a first offense is punishable as an infraction with a fine not less than $125 or more than $250, and a second and any subsequent offenses within five years of a prior offense are punishable as misdemeanors with a fine not less than $250 or more than $750, or imprisonment in the County Jail of not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Supervisors Fielder and Walton voted No on First Reading.) FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 260543: Police Code - Penalties for Prohibited Discharge of Fireworks

Source text260543 [Police Code - Penalties for Prohibited Discharge of Fireworks] Sponsors: Wong; Sherrill, Melgar, Sauter, Dorsey and Mandelman Ordinance amending the Police Code to provide penalties for the prohibited discharge of fireworks, including that a first offense is punishable as an infraction with a fine not less than $125 or more than $250, and a second and any subsequent offenses within five years of a prior offense are punishable as misdemeanors with a fine not less than $250 or more than $750, or imprisonment in the County Jail of not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

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

Source textto state that it is City policy to expand the availability of Site-Based Permanent Supportive Housing (“PSH”) that prohibits on-site illicit drug use among residents (“Drug-Free PSH”) to meet 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) (Supervisors Chan, Chen, Fielder and Walton voted No on First Reading.) FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

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

Source textrojects under 25 units; 3) allow all projects to dedicate land to the City as an alternative to payment of the Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program fee; 4) adopt a process for projects to request a modification to conditions of approval related to Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program requirements; 5) delete certain Article 4 affordable housing and development impact fees; and 6) adopt conforming amendments to various sections of the Planning Code; amending the Building Code to reduce Planning Code Article 4 development impact fees and allow deferral of payment of such fees; and amending the Administrative Code to adopt conforming amendments to the requirements of the Citywide Affordable Housing Fund; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisors Chen and Walton voted No on First Reading.) Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

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

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

File 260499: Affirming San Francisco’s Support for the Speed Safety System Pilot Program and Urging the Exploration of Changes to Strengthen the Program

Source text260499 [Affirming San Francisco’s Support for the Speed Safety System Pilot Program and Urging the Exploration of Changes to Strengthen the Program] Sponsors: Dorsey; Melgar, Mandelman, Sherrill, Mahmood, Sauter and Wong Resolution affirming San Francisco’s support for the Speed Safety System Pilot Program and urging the exploration of changes to strengthen the program, including increasing the number of allowable speed camera locations, with priority given to corridors on the High Injury Network and other locations with demonstrated safety need. ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

Source textPASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:

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

Source textprohibits on-site illicit drug use among residents (“Drug-Free PSH”) to meet 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 Dorsey, seconded by Supervisor Sherrill, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE, on Page 8, Line 23, by adding ‘evictions and’. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Source textPASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:

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

Source textPASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:

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

Source textPASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:

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

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

File 260329: Supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 1837 (González) - Video Imaging of Parking Violations

Source text260329 [Supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 1837 (González) - Video Imaging of Parking Violations] Sponsors: Sherrill; Mandelman and Sauter Resolution supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 1837, introduced by Assembly Member Mark González, which will authorize the use of video imaging to enforce parking and stopping violations in transit-only lanes and bikeways indefinitely. Resolution No. 332-26 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

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

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

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

File 260223: Supporting the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corp

Source text260223 [Supporting the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corp] Sponsors: Wong; Dorsey, Mandelman, Melgar and Sherrill Resolution supporting and recognizing the importance of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program and encouraging the San Francisco Unified School District to continue to provide high school students the opportunity to participate and ensure the program is preserved as currently constituted. Supervisor Sherrill requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution No. 264-26 ADOPTED by the following vote:

File 260006: Military Equipment Use Policy and Additional Equipment Approval - 2025 Annual Report

Source text260006 [Military Equipment Use Policy and Additional Equipment Approval - 2025 Annual Report] Resolution accepting the Sheriff’s Office’s Military Equipment Use Policy 2025 Annual Report and Inventory; and approving request for purchase and use of additional equipment, consistent with the criteria set forth in state law. (Sheriff) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Sheriff Paul Miyamoto (Sheriff’s Office) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Resolution No. 236-26 ADOPTED by the following vote:

File 260216: Administrative Code - Fire Code Technical Advisory Council

Source text260216 [Administrative Code - Fire Code Technical Advisory Council] Sponsors: Sherrill; Sauter and Mandelman Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Fire Code Technical Advisory Council to evaluate and advise the Board of Supervisors, the Mayor, and the Fire Department, on the criteria and types of evidence the Fire Marshal should consider in determining whether to waive, modify, or delay certain compliance requirements under the Fire Code that certain existing high-rise residential buildings have sprinkler systems; and to set forth the membership and duties of the Fire Code Technical Advisory Council. (Supervisor Walton voted No on First Reading.) Ordinance No. 074-26 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 260216: Administrative Code - Fire Code Technical Advisory Council

LLM summaryAn ordinance to establish the Fire Code Technical Advisory Council was passed on first reading.

Source text260216 [Administrative Code - Fire Code Technical Advisory Council] Sponsors: Sherrill; Sauter and Mandelman Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Fire Code Technical Advisory Council to evaluate and advise the Board of Supervisors, the Mayor, and the Fire Department, on the criteria and types of evidence the Fire Marshal should consider in determining whether to waive, modify, or delay certain compliance requirements under the Fire Code that certain existing high-rise residential buildings have sprinkler systems; and to set forth the membership and duties of the Fire Code Technical Advisory Council. (Supervisor Walton dissented in committee.) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 260107: Administrative Code - Airport Surveillance Technology Policy

LLM summaryThe ordinance regarding the Airport Surveillance Technology Policy is continued for final passage to a future meeting.

Source text260107 [Administrative Code - Airport Surveillance Technology Policy] Ordinance approving the Airport Surveillance Technology Policy governing the use of the Transportation Network Company Virtual Queue technology. (Airport Commission) Supervisor Sherrill, seconded by Supervisor Chen, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED ON FINAL PASSAGE to the Board of Supervisors meeting of April 21, 2026. 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 250979: Administrative Code - Police Surveillance Technology Policy for Electronic Location Tracking Devices

LLM summaryThe Board finally passed an ordinance approving the Police Surveillance Technology Policy for electronic location tracking devices.

Source text250979 [Administrative Code - Police Surveillance Technology Policy for Electronic Location Tracking Devices] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman, Sherrill, Sauter, Dorsey and Wong Ordinance approving the Police Surveillance Technology Policy for electronic location tracking devices and making required findings. (Supervisor Walton voted No on First Reading.) FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 250979: Administrative Code - Police Surveillance Technology Policy for Electronic Location Tracking Devices

LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed approving the Police Surveillance Technology Policy for electronic location tracking devices.

Source text250979 [Administrative Code - Police Surveillance Technology Policy for Electronic Location Tracking Devices] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman, Sherrill, Sauter, Dorsey and Wong Ordinance approving the Police Surveillance Technology Policy for electronic location tracking devices and making required findings. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Carl Nicita (San Francisco Police Department) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 251251: Police Code - Tenderloin and South of Market Retail Hours Restriction Pilot Program

LLM summaryThe Board passed an ordinance expanding the Tenderloin retail hours restriction pilot program to include a high-crime area in the Tenderloin and South of Market.

Source text251251 [Police Code - Tenderloin and South of Market Retail Hours Restriction Pilot Program] Sponsors: Dorsey; Mahmood and Wong Ordinance amending the Police Code to expand the current Tenderloin retail hours restriction pilot program, under which retail food and tobacco establishments in the restricted area are prohibited from being open to the public from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m., or from 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. if subject to regulation by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, to encompass a high-crime area across the Tenderloin and South of Market neighborhoods; and to extend the duration of the pilot program, currently set to expire in July 2026, to instead expire 18 months from the effective date of this Ordinance. (Supervisors Fielder and Walton voted No on First Reading.) Ordinance No. 024-26 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 251251: Police Code - Tenderloin and South of Market Retail Hours Restriction Pilot Program

LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the Police Code to expand and extend the retail hours restriction pilot program in the Tenderloin and South of Market neighborhoods was passed on first reading.

Source text251251 [Police Code - Tenderloin and South of Market Retail Hours Restriction Pilot Program] Sponsors: Dorsey; Mahmood and Wong Ordinance amending the Police Code to expand the current Tenderloin retail hours restriction pilot program, under which retail food and tobacco establishments in the restricted area are prohibited from being open to the public from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m., or from 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. if subject to regulation by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, to encompass a high-crime area across the Tenderloin and South of Market neighborhoods; and to extend the duration of the pilot program, currently set to expire in July 2026, to instead expire 18 months from the effective date of this Ordinance. (Supervisors Fielder and Walton voted No on First Reading.) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 251268: Establishing the San Francisco Downtown Revitalization and Economic Recovery Financing District - Approving the Downtown Revitalization Financing Plan and Related Documents and Actions

LLM summaryA resolution was adopted to establish the San Francisco Downtown Revitalization and Economic Recovery Financing District and approve the related financing plan and documents.

Source text251268 [Establishing the San Francisco Downtown Revitalization and Economic Recovery Financing District - Approving the Downtown Revitalization Financing Plan and Related Documents and Actions] Sponsors: Mayor; Sauter, Mahmood, Sherrill, Mandelman and Dorsey Resolution establishing the San Francisco Downtown Revitalization and Economic Recovery Financing District, approving the Downtown Revitalization Financing Plan, including the division of taxes set forth therein, and documents and actions related thereto, and authorizing the filing of a judicial validation action. (Fiscal Impact) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jacob Bintliff (Mayor’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Resolution No. 038-26 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 250811: Building Code - Building Permit Expiration Timelines

LLM summaryAn ordinance revising building permit expiration timelines was finally passed.

Source text250811 [Building Code - Building Permit Expiration Timelines] Sponsors: Mahmood; Dorsey Ordinance amending the Building Code to revise the timing of expiration of certain building permits and building permit applications; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Supervisor Chan, Chen, Fielder, Walton voted No on First Reading.) Ordinance No. 259-25 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 250929: Business and Tax Regulations Code - Extending Suspension of Cannabis Business Tax

LLM summaryAn ordinance extending the suspension of the cannabis business tax until December 31, 2035, was finally passed.

Source text250929 [Business and Tax Regulations Code - Extending Suspension of Cannabis Business Tax] Sponsors: Mandelman; Dorsey, Sauter and Mahmood Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to extend the suspension of the cannabis business tax, through December 31, 2035, and remove references to the cannabis business tax from the common administrative provisions of the Code. (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisors Chan and Walton voted No on First Reading.) Ordinance No. 261-25 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 250929: Business and Tax Regulations Code - Extending Suspension of Cannabis Business Tax

LLM summaryAn ordinance extending the suspension of the cannabis business tax through December 31, 2035, was passed on first reading.

Source text250929 [Business and Tax Regulations Code - Extending Suspension of Cannabis Business Tax] Sponsors: Mandelman; Dorsey, Sauter and Mahmood Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to extend the suspension of the cannabis business tax, through December 31, 2035, and remove references to the cannabis business tax from the common administrative provisions of the Code. (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisors Chan, Walton voted No on First Reading.) Privilege of the floor was granted to Greg Wagner, Controller (Office of the Controller) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 250811: Building Code - Building Permit Expiration Timelines

LLM summaryThe Building Code amendment concerning permit expiration timelines was passed on first reading.

Source textPASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 250985: Local Coastal Program Amendment - Family Zoning Plan

LLM summaryA resolution to amend the Local Coastal Program for the Family Zoning Plan was adopted.

Source text250985 [Local Coastal Program Amendment - Family Zoning Plan] Sponsor: Mayor Resolution transmitting to the California Coastal Commission for review and certification an amendment to the Implementation Program and Land Use Plan of the City’s certified Local Coastal Program to implement the Family Zoning Plan; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Supervisor Chen dissented in committee.) Resolution No. 577-25 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

LLM summaryAn ordinance amending various codes to implement the Family Zoning Plan was finally passed.

Source texte conforming changes to zoning tables in various Districts, including the Neighborhood Commercial District and Mixed Use Districts, 12) prohibit Lot mergers on Lots with Historic Buildings, subject to certain preservation obligations, and 13) reduce usable open space and bicycle parking requirements for senior housing; amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code regarding the Board of Appeals’ review of permits in the Housing Choice Program Housing Sustainability District; also, amending the Local Coastal Program to implement the Housing Choice-San 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.) Ordinance No. 245-25 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 250700: Zoning Map - Family Zoning Plan

LLM summaryAn ordinance to amend the Zoning Map as part of the Family Zoning Plan was finally passed.

Source textistoric districts pursuant to Article 10; 2) change the height limits on certain lots in the R-4 Height and Bulk District; and 3) designating various parcels to be included in the Non-Contiguous San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Sites Special Use District (SFMTA SUD); amending the Local Coastal Program to: 1) reclassify all properties in the Coastal Zone to R-4 Height and Bulk District; 2) reclassify certain properties to RTO-C and Neighborhood Commercial District; 3) designate one parcel as part of the SFMTA SUD; and 4) 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 public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings under the City’s Local Coastal Program and the California Coastal Act of 1976. (Economic Impact) (Supervisors Chan, Chen, Fielder, and Walton voted No on First Reading.) Ordinance No. 244-25 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 250966: General Plan Amendments - Family Zoning Plan

LLM summaryAn ordinance for General Plan amendments related to the Family Zoning Plan was finally passed.

Source textly Housing Zoning Program, including the Housing Choice-San Francisco Program, by adjusting guidelines regarding building heights, density, design, and other matters; amending the City’s Local Coastal Program to implement the Housing Choice-San 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 adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 340. (Planning Commission) (Pursuant to Charter, Section 4.105, the Planning Commission recommends General Plan amendments to the Board of Supervisors for approval or rejection. If the Board fails to act within 90 days of receipt, the proposed General Plan amendment shall be deemed approved. Transmittal Date: September 22, 2025) (Supervisors Chan, Chen, Fielder, and Walton voted No on First Reading.) Ordinance No. 243-25 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

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

LLM summaryThe Family Zoning Plan was passed on first reading.

Source textPASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 250700: Zoning Map - Family Zoning Plan

LLM summaryAn ordinance designating parcels for the Non-Contiguous SFMTA Sites Special Use District was passed on first reading.

Source textesignating various parcels to be included in the Non-Contiguous San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Sites Special Use District (SFMTA SUD); amending the Local Coastal Program to: 1) reclassify all properties in the Coastal Zone to R-4 Height and Bulk District; 2) reclassify certain properties to RTO-C and Neighborhood Commercial District; 3) designate one parcel as part of the SFMTA SUD; and 4) 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 public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings under the City’s Local Coastal Program and the California Coastal Act of 1976. (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. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 250966: General Plan Amendments - Family Zoning Plan

LLM summaryGeneral Plan amendments related to the Family Zoning Plan were passed on first reading.

Source textdensity, design, and other matters; amending the City’s Local Coastal Program to implement the Housing Choice-San 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 adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 340. (Planning Commission) (Pursuant to Charter, Section 4.105, the Planning Commission recommends General Plan amendments to the Board of Supervisors for approval or rejection. If the Board fails to act within 90 days of receipt, the proposed General Plan amendment shall be deemed approved. Transmittal Date: September 22, 2025) (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. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 251107: Behested Payment Waiver - Temporary Shelter and Homeless Services

LLM summaryA resolution authorizing the Department of Homelessness to solicit donations for temporary shelter and homeless services was adopted.

Source text251107 [Behested Payment Waiver - Temporary Shelter and Homeless Services] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman Resolution authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing’s Executive Director, Chief Deputies, Deputy Directors and Program Directors to solicit donations from various private entities and organizations to support the expansion of temporary shelter and other homeless services to support people experiencing homelessness, notwithstanding the Behested Payment Ordinance. (Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing) Resolution No. 569-25 ADOPTED by the following vote:

File 251083: Behested Payment Waiver - Economic Revitalization Efforts

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

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

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

LLM summaryAn ordinance consolidating the North Beach Special Use District and expanding allowable uses in various zoning districts finally passed.

Source textDistricts] Sponsor: Sauter Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: 1) eliminate the North Beach Special Use District and consolidate certain controls into the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District, expand allowable uses and increase use size limits in the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District, 2) expand allowable uses and increase use size limits in the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District, 3) expand allowable uses in the Pacific Avenue Neighborhood Commercial District, 4) expand allowable uses and increase use size limits in the Nob Hill Special Use District, and 5) reduce limitations on Restaurants and Bars in the Jackson Square Special Use District; amending the Zoning Map to reflect removal of the North Beach Special Use District; 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. (Supervisors Chan and Walton voted No on First Reading.) Ordinance No. 217-25 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

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

LLM summaryThe request to duplicate an ordinance regarding zoning districts fell, and the original ordinance passed on the first reading.

Source textDue to the failure of the motion to re-refer the Duplicated Ordinance back to committee, the request to Duplicate the Ordinance fell to the floor. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 250891: Business and Tax Regulations Code - Tax Exclusion for Low-Income Housing Partnerships; Commercial Vacancy Tax Exemption

LLM summaryAn ordinance providing tax exclusions for low-income housing partnerships and exemptions from the commercial vacancy tax finally passed.

Source textsing Partnerships; Commercial Vacancy Tax Exemption] Sponsors: Mayor; Dorsey and Chan Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to exclude from gross receipts tax the gross receipts of low-income housing partnerships received from the lease of residential real estate beginning with the 2026 tax year; suspend the business registration certificate and fee requirements for those partnerships beginning with the registration year commencing April 1, 2026; exempt the City from the commercial vacancy tax retroactive to January 1, 2025; and exempt persons holding property to be used for City-sponsored affordable housing projects from the commercial vacancy tax retroactive to January 1, 2022, and refund commercial vacancy taxes paid by exempt persons. (In accordance with Section 2811 of Article 28 of the Business and Tax Regulations Code and Section 2909 of Article 29 of the Business and Tax Regulations Code, passage of this ordinance by the Board of Supervisors requires an affirmative vote of two-thirds (8 votes) of the Board of Supervisors.) (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisors Fielder and Walton voted No on First Reading.) Ordinance No. 209-25 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 250890: Business and Tax Regulations Code - Transfer Tax Exemption for Affordable Housing

LLM summaryAn ordinance temporarily exempting certain affordable housing transfers from the real property transfer tax finally passed.

Source text250890 [Business and Tax Regulations Code - Transfer Tax Exemption for Affordable Housing] Sponsors: Mayor; Mahmood, Dorsey, Chan and Mandelman Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to temporarily exempt transfers of certain rent-restricted affordable housing from the real property transfer tax, retroactive to transfers on or after April 12, 2024; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisors Fielder and Walton voted No on First Reading.) Ordinance No. 208-25 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 250891: Business and Tax Regulations Code - Tax Exclusion for Low-Income Housing Partnerships; Commercial Vacancy Tax Exemption

LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed on first reading to amend tax regulations for low-income housing partnerships and exempt certain properties from commercial vacancy tax.

Source textw-Income Housing Partnerships; Commercial Vacancy Tax Exemption] Sponsors: Mayor; Dorsey and Chan Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to exclude from gross receipts tax the gross receipts of low-income housing partnerships received from the lease of residential real estate beginning with the 2026 tax year; suspend the business registration certificate and fee requirements for those partnerships beginning with the registration year commencing April 1, 2026; exempt the City from the commercial vacancy tax retroactive to January 1, 2025; and exempt persons holding property to be used for City-sponsored affordable housing projects from the commercial vacancy tax retroactive to January 1, 2022, and refund commercial vacancy taxes paid by exempt persons. (In accordance with Section 2811 of Article 28 of the Business and Tax Regulations Code and Section 2909 of Article 29 of the Business and Tax Regulations Code, passage of this ordinance by the Board of Supervisors requires an affirmative vote of two-thirds (8 votes) of the Board of Supervisors.) (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisors Fielder and Walton voted No on First Reading.) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 250890: Business and Tax Regulations Code - Transfer Tax Exemption for Affordable Housing

LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed on first reading to temporarily exempt certain affordable housing transfers from real property transfer tax, effective retroactively from April 12, 2024.

Source text250890 [Business and Tax Regulations Code - Transfer Tax Exemption for Affordable Housing] Sponsors: Mayor; Mahmood, Dorsey, Chan and Mandelman Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to temporarily exempt transfers of certain rent-restricted affordable housing from the real property transfer tax, retroactive to transfers on or after April 12, 2024; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisors Fielder and Walton voted No on First Reading.) Supervisor Mandelman requested to be added as a co-sponsor. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 250680: Planning Code - Waiving Certain Development Impact Fees in the Market and Octavia Area Plan

LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to waive certain development impact fees in the Market and Octavia Area Plan and amend related planning provisions.

Source text Plan] Sponsors: Mayor; Dorsey, Mahmood and Mandelman Ordinance amending the Planning Code to waive certain development impact fees in the Market and Octavia Area Plan (the Market and Octavia Area Plan and Upper Market Neighborhood Commercial District Affordable Housing Fee, the Market and Octavia Community Improvements Fund, the Van Ness & Market Affordable Housing and Neighborhood Infrastructure Fee, and the Van Ness & Market Community Facilities Fee), to amend the Van Ness & Market Residential Special Use District, to provide that the Market and Octavia Community Advisory Committee shall sunset six months after the effective date of this Ordinance, and to make conforming amendments to some of the definitions in Planning Code, Section 401; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisors Fielder and Walton voted No on First Reading.) Ordinance No. 188-25 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 250680: Planning Code - Waiving Certain Development Impact Fees in the Market and Octavia Area Plan

LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed on first reading to waive certain development impact fees in the Market and Octavia Area Plan.

Source textOctavia Area Plan] Sponsors: Mayor; Dorsey, Mahmood and Mandelman Ordinance amending the Planning Code to waive certain development impact fees in the Market and Octavia Area Plan (the Market and Octavia Area Plan and Upper Market Neighborhood Commercial District Affordable Housing Fee, the Market and Octavia Community Improvements Fund, the Van Ness & Market Affordable Housing and Neighborhood Infrastructure Fee, and the Van Ness & Market Community Facilities Fee), to amend the Van Ness & Market Residential Special Use District, to provide that the Market and Octavia Community Advisory Committee shall sunset six months after the effective date of this Ordinance, and to make conforming amendments to some of the definitions in Planning Code, Section 401; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisors Fielder and Walton voted No on First Reading.) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 250723: Accept and Expend In-Kind Gift - Retroactive - San Francisco Police Community Foundation - Fiber Internet Service, Drones, Data Software, Parking Fees - Estimated Market Value of $7,250,028 and Future Gifts to Support the Real Time Investigation Center

LLM summaryThe Police Department was authorized to accept and expend a retroactive in-kind gift valued at approximately $7,250,028 to support the Real Time Investigation Center.

Source text250723 [Accept and Expend In-Kind Gift - Retroactive - San Francisco Police Community Foundation - Fiber Internet Service, Drones, Data Software, Parking Fees - Estimated Market Value of $7,250,028 and Future Gifts to Support the Real Time Investigation Center] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman and Sauter Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend gifts of equipment, services, and funds totaling approximately $7,250,028 to support the Police Department’s Real Time Investigation Center (RTIC), for the installation of fiber internet service, purchase of 12 docks and drones, related software and services, data integration software, and employee parking fees, with a start date of April 30, 2025; and authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend future gifts from San Francisco Police Community Foundation for support of the RTIC. (Police Department) Resolution No. 388-25 ADOPTED by the following vote:

File 250722: Accept and Expend In-Kind Gift - Retroactive - Ripple Labs, Inc. - Office Space - Estimated Market Value of $2,131,543

LLM summaryA retroactive resolution was adopted allowing the Police Department to accept and expend an in-kind gift of office space valued at approximately $2,131,543.

Source text250722 [Accept and Expend In-Kind Gift - Retroactive - Ripple Labs, Inc. - Office Space - Estimated Market Value of $2,131,543] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman and Sauter Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend an in-kind gift of office space from Ripple Labs, Inc. for the Police Department’s Real Time Investigation Center, valued at approximately $2,131,543 for the period of May 22, 2025, through December 31, 2026. (Police Department) Resolution No. 387-25 ADOPTED by the following vote:

File 250715: Administrative Code - Regional Vehicle Interdiction Desk Grant Program - Waiving Competitive Solicitation Requirements for Procurements Using Grant Funds

LLM summaryAn ordinance waiving competitive solicitation requirements for the Police Department's procurement using grant funds for the Regional Vehicle Interdiction Desk was finally passed.

Source text250715 [Administrative Code - Regional Vehicle Interdiction Desk Grant Program - Waiving Competitive Solicitation Requirements for Procurements Using Grant Funds] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman Ordinance waiving the competitive solicitation requirements under Chapter 21 of the Administrative Code for the Police Department’s procurement of equipment, technology, and services for the Regional Vehicle Interdiction Desk using grant funds from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance. (Police Department) (Supervisor Walton voted No on First Reading.) Ordinance No. 167-25 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 250699: Administrative Code - Real Time Investigation Center - Waiving Solicitation Requirements For Procurements Using Gift Funds From San Francisco Police Community Foundation

LLM summaryAn ordinance waiving solicitation requirements for the Police Department's Real Time Investigation Center using gift funds was finally passed.

Source text250699 [Administrative Code - Real Time Investigation Center - Waiving Solicitation Requirements For Procurements Using Gift Funds From San Francisco Police Community Foundation] Sponsors: Mayor; Engardio, Dorsey, Sherrill and Mandelman Ordinance waiving the competitive solicitation requirements under Chapter 21 of the Administrative Code for the Police Department’s procurement of equipment, technology, and services to support the Department’s Real Time Investigation Center, using gift funds received from the San Francisco Police Community Foundation. (Supervisor Walton voted No on First Reading.) Ordinance No. 165-25 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 250715: Administrative Code - Regional Vehicle Interdiction Desk Grant Program - Waiving Competitive Solicitation Requirements for Procurements Using Grant Funds

LLM summaryAn ordinance waiving competitive solicitation requirements for the Police Department's procurement using grant funds was passed on first reading.

Source text250715 [Administrative Code - Regional Vehicle Interdiction Desk Grant Program - Waiving Competitive Solicitation Requirements for Procurements Using Grant Funds] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance waiving the competitive solicitation requirements under Chapters 14B and 21 of the Administrative Code for the Police Department’s procurement of equipment, technology, and services for the Regional Vehicle Interdiction Desk using grant funds from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance. (Police Department) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 250699: Administrative Code - Real Time Investigation Center - Waiving Solicitation Requirements For Procurements Using Gift Funds From San Francisco Police Community Foundation

LLM summaryAn ordinance waiving solicitation requirements for the Police Department's Real Time Investigation Center using gift funds was passed on first reading.

Source text250699 [Administrative Code - Real Time Investigation Center - Waiving Solicitation Requirements For Procurements Using Gift Funds From San Francisco Police Community Foundation] Sponsors: Mayor; Engardio, Dorsey and Sherrill Ordinance waiving the competitive solicitation requirements under Chapters 14B and 21 of the Administrative Code for the Police Department’s procurement of equipment, technology, and services to support the Department’s Real Time Investigation Center, using gift funds received from the San Francisco Police Community Foundation. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 250655: Various Codes - Large and Commercial Vehicle Parking Restrictions - Hours and Exceptions

LLM summaryLegislation was finally passed to modify parking restrictions for large and commercial vehicles on city streets and park properties.

Source textce the time that large vehicles may be parked on City streets from overnight to two hours, and modify the time that commercial vehicles may be parked on City streets; 2) amending the Administrative Code to require City departments, including but not limited to the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, the Department of Emergency Management, and the Police Department, to assist the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) with administering a Large Vehicle Refuge Permit Program that exempts certain large vehicles from the two-hour parking restriction under certain conditions; 3) urging SFMTA to develop a fair review process and to develop further exceptions to the two-hour restriction as may be needed to support the public interest; 4) amending the Park Code to impose a two-hour parking limit on large vehicles on park property; 5) amending the Port Code to impose two-hour parking limits on large vehicles on Port property; and 6) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisors Fielder and Walton voted No on First Reading.) Ordinance No. 122-25 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 250609: Funding Reallocation - Our City, Our Home Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax - Services to Address Homelessness - $34,777,000 Plus Up to $19,100,000 of Future Revenue - Through FY 2026-2027

LLM summaryAn ordinance reallocating funding for homelessness services was passed on first reading, including future revenue considerations.

Source textusiness and Tax Regulations Code, Section 2810, without regard to the expenditure percentages in that section; temporarily suspending the limit on funding for short-term rental subsidies; and finding that these reallocations are necessary to achieve the purposes of the Our City, Our Home Fund pursuant to Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 2811. (Pursuant to Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 2811, amendments of Article 28 of the Business and Tax Regulations Code, requires approval by a supermajority vote of at least eight members of the Board of Supervisors.) (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisors Chen, Fielder, and Walton, voted No on First Reading on the divided question for 'Section 4' of the Ordinance (Page 5, Line 22, through Page 6, Line 6), receiving enough votes to be Passed on First Reading and included back into the Ordinance as a whole.) Supervisor Fielder requested that the question to pass this Ordinance on Final Reading be DIVIDED to consider ‘Section 4’ (Page 5, Line 22, through Page 6, Line 6) separately. Ordinance No. 143-25 The divided question on 'Section 4' of the Ordinance (Page 5, Line 22, through Page 6, Line 6) was FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 250655: Various Codes - Large and Commercial Vehicle Parking Restrictions - Hours and Exceptions

LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed on first reading to modify parking restrictions for large and commercial vehicles on city streets.

Source textCode to reduce the time that large vehicles may be parked on City streets from overnight to two hours, and modify the time that commercial vehicles may be parked on City streets; 2) amending the Administrative Code to require City departments, including but not limited to the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, the Department of Emergency Management, and the Police Department, to assist the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) with administering a Large Vehicle Refuge Permit Program that exempts certain large vehicles from the two-hour parking restriction under certain conditions; 3) urging SFMTA to develop a fair review process and to develop further exceptions to the two-hour restriction as may be needed to support the public interest; 4) amending the Park Code to impose a two-hour parking limit on large vehicles on park property; 5) amending the Port Code to impose two-hour parking limits on large vehicles on Port property; and 6) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisors Fielder and Walton voted No on First Reading.) PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 250609: Funding Reallocation - Our City, Our Home Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax - Services to Address Homelessness - $34,777,000 Plus Up to $19,100,000 of Future Revenue - Through FY 2026-2027

LLM summaryFunding reallocations for homelessness services were passed on first reading, including a temporary suspension of funding limits for short-term rental subsidies.

Source textscribed in Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 2810, without regard to the expenditure percentages in that section; temporarily suspending the limit on funding for short-term rental subsidies; and finding that these reallocations are necessary to achieve the purposes of the Our City, Our Home Fund pursuant to Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 2811. (Pursuant to Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 2811, amendments of Article 28 of the Business and Tax Regulations Code, requires approval by a supermajority vote of at least eight members of the Board of Supervisors.) (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisors Chen, Fielder, and Walton, voted No on First Reading on the divided question for 'Section 4' of the Ordinance (Page 5, Line 22, through Page 6, Line 6), receiving enough votes to be Passed on First Reading and included back into the Ordinance as a whole.) Supervisor Fielder requested that the question to pass this Ordinance on First Reading be DIVIDED to consider ‘Section 4’ (Page 5, Line 22, through Page 6, Line 6) separately. The divided question on 'Section 4' of the Ordinance (Page 5, Line 22, through Page 6, Line 6) was PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 250185: De-Appropriation - Salaries/Benefits/Vehicles, Various Projects - Police and Sheriff’s Department - $86,310,081 - Appropriation - General Fund - $5,739,919 - Overtime/Building and Structure Improvement Projects/Repair - POL/SHF - $92,050,000 - FY2024-2025

LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to de-appropriate funds from various projects and reallocate them to support increased overtime in the Police and Sheriff’s Departments.

Source text250185 [De-Appropriation - Salaries/Benefits/Vehicles, Various Projects - Police and Sheriff’s Department - $86,310,081 - Appropriation - General Fund - $5,739,919 - Overtime/Building and Structure Improvement Projects/Repair - POL/SHF - $92,050,000 - FY2024-2025] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance appropriating $5,428,603 from the General Reserve and $311,316 of Boarding of Prisoners revenue, de-appropriating $86,310,081 from salaries, mandatory fringe benefits, vehicles, programmatic projects, capital renewal projects, and building and structure improvement projects and appropriating $61,000,000 to overtime in the Police Department and $30,000,000 to overtime in the Sheriff’s Department in order to support the Departments’ projected increases in overtime as required per Administrative Code Section 3.17, and $1,050,000 to building and structure improvement projects and building repair in the Sheriff’s Department. (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisors Fielder and Walton voted No on First Reading.) Ordinance No. 074-25 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 250185: De-Appropriation - Salaries/Benefits/Vehicles, Various Projects - Police and Sheriff’s Department - $86,310,081 - Appropriation - General Fund - $5,739,919 - Overtime/Building and Structure Improvement Projects/Repair - POL/SHF - $92,050,000 - FY2024-2025

LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed on first reading to de-appropriate funds from various police and sheriff projects while reallocating funds for overtime and building improvements.

Source textand Structure Improvement Projects/Repair - POL/SHF - $92,050,000 - FY2024-2025] Sponsor: Mayor Ordinance appropriating $5,428,603 from the General Reserve and $311,316 of Boarding of Prisoners revenue, de-appropriating $86,310,081 from salaries, mandatory fringe benefits, vehicles, programmatic projects, capital renewal projects, and building and structure improvement projects and appropriating $61,000,000 to overtime in the Police Department and $30,000,000 to overtime in the Sheriff’s Department in order to support the Departments’ projected increases in overtime as required per Administrative Code Section 3.17, and $1,050,000 to building and structure improvement projects and building repair in the Sheriff’s Department. (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisors Fielder and Walton voted No on First Reading.) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Ardis Graham (Department of Human Resources); Assistant Chief David Lazar and Catherine McGuire (San Francisco Police Department); Greg Wagner, Controller (Office of the City Controller); and Brad Russi (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 250017: Military Equipment Use Policy and Additional Equipment Approval - 2024 Annual Report

LLM summaryA resolution was adopted accepting the San Francisco Sheriff Office’s Military Equipment Use Policy 2024 Annual Report and approving additional equipment purchases.

Source text250017 [Military Equipment Use Policy and Additional Equipment Approval - 2024 Annual Report] Resolution accepting the San Francisco Sheriff Office’s Military Equipment Use Policy 2024 Annual Report and Inventory; and approving the request for purchase and use of additional equipment, consistent with the criteria set forth in state law. (Sheriff) Resolution No. 151-25 ADOPTED by the following vote:

File 250001: Business and Tax Regulations Code - Empty Homes Tax Suspension Pending Litigation

LLM summaryAn ordinance suspending the Empty Homes Tax pending litigation was passed on first reading.

Source text250001 [Business and Tax Regulations Code - Empty Homes Tax Suspension Pending Litigation] Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to suspend the Empty Homes Tax pending a final decision in Eric Debbane, et al. v. City & County of San Francisco, et al., San Francisco Superior Court Case No. CGC-23-604600, retroactive to January 1, 2024, and to reinstate that tax so that the tax first applies in the tax year immediately following the calendar year of that final decision. (Treasurer-Tax Collector) (In accordance with Section 2961 of Article 29A of the Business and Tax Regulations Code, passage of this ordinance by the Board of Supervisors requires an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Board of Supervisors.) (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisors Fielder and Walton voted No on First Reading.) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Amanda Kahn Fried (Office of the Treasurer-Tax Collector) and Greg Wagner, Controller (Office of the City Controller), who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 240927: Planning Code - Development Impact Fees and Requirements for Non-Residential to Residential Conversion Projects

LLM summaryAn ordinance was finally passed to amend the Planning Code regarding development impact fees for non-residential to residential conversion projects in downtown.

Source text240927 [Planning Code - Development Impact Fees and Requirements for Non-Residential to Residential Conversion Projects] Sponsors: Mayor; Dorsey and Sauter Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: exempt certain types of projects in the downtown area that replace non-residential uses with residential uses from development impact fees and requirements, including the Inclusionary Housing fee, remove the application deadline from the Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse Program, and require periodic reporting to the Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee; 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 Fielder and Walton voted "No" on First Reading.) Ordinance No. 020-25 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 240927: Planning Code - Development Impact Fees and Requirements for Non-Residential to Residential Conversion Projects

LLM summaryThe Planning Code was amended regarding development impact fees and requirements for converting non-residential properties to residential use, passing on first reading.

Source text(Supervisors Fielder and Walton voted "No" on First Reading.) PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:

File 250040: Administrative Code - Core Initiatives to Strengthen City’s Responses to Homelessness, Drug Abuse, Mental Health Needs, and Related Crises

LLM summaryAn ordinance was passed to enhance the city's response to homelessness and related crises, delegating authority to the Mayor for certain contracts.

Source textements for contracts, grants, and leases necessary to accelerate the City’s response to homelessness, drug overdoses and substance use disorders, mental health needs, integrated health needs, and public safety hiring (the “Core Initiatives”); 3) delegate to the Mayor the authority to approve certain types of contracts, grants, and leases for Core Initiatives under Charter Section 9.118, if the Board of Supervisors has failed to act within 45 days; 4) suspend until January 2026 the requirement under Chapter 23 of the Administrative Code that the Board of Supervisors approve leases, if the lease is for a Core Initiative; 5) authorize the City until January 2026 to accept gifts, grants, and other donations of up to $10 million for Core Initiatives; 6) clarify the authority of the Controller to transfer surplus funds to support Core Initiatives; and 7) authorize the Office of the Mayor for six months to solicit donations from various private entities and organizations to support the City’s work on the Core Initiatives, notwithstanding the Behested Payment Ordinance. (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisor Walton voted No on First Reading.) Ordinance No. 010-25 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 250040: Administrative Code - Core Initiatives to Strengthen City’s Responses to Homelessness, Drug Abuse, Mental Health Needs, and Related Crises

LLM summaryThe Board passed an amended ordinance on first reading to strengthen the city's response to homelessness and related issues, allowing for donations and contract approvals.

Source textrements for contracts, grants, and leases necessary to accelerate the City’s response to homelessness, drug overdoses and substance use disorders, mental health needs, integrated health needs, and public safety hiring (the “Core Initiatives”); 3) delegate to the Mayor the authority to approve certain types of contracts, grants, and leases for Core Initiatives under Charter Section 9.118, if the Board of Supervisors has failed to act within 45 days; 4) suspend until January 2026 the requirement under Chapter 23 of the Administrative Code that the Board of Supervisors approve leases, if the lease is for a Core Initiative; 5) authorize the City until January 2026 to accept gifts, grants, and other donations of up to $10 million for Core Initiatives; 6) clarify the authority of the Controller to transfer surplus funds to support Core Initiatives; and 7) authorize the Office of the Mayor for six months to solicit donations from various private entities and organizations to support the City’s work on the Core Initiatives, notwithstanding the Behested Payment Ordinance. (Fiscal Impact) (Supervisor Walton voted No on First Reading.) PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:

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

LLM summaryA motion to reject the Mayor’s nomination of Sara Barz to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board was continued to January 14, 2025.

Source text241162 [Mayoral Appointment, Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors - Sara Barz] Motion rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Sara Barz to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, for a term ending March 1, 2027. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 8A.102(a), provides that the Board of Supervisors shall confirm the Mayor's appointment by a majority (six votes) of the Board of Supervisors after a public hearing. Transmittal Date: November 6, 2024.) Supervisor Melgar, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of January 14, 2025. The motion FAILED by the following vote:

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

LLM summaryA motion to reject the Mayoral nomination of Joanna Gubman to the Board of Appeals was continued to January 14, 2025.

Source text241161 [Mayoral Appointment, Board of Appeals - Joanna Gubman] Motion rejecting the Mayoral nomination for the appointment of Joanna Gubman to the Board of Appeals, for a term ending July 1, 2028. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.106, provides that this nomination is subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and shall be the subject of a public hearing and vote within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk of the Board. If the Board fails to act on the nomination within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk, then the nominee shall be deemed approved. Transmittal date: November 26, 2024.) Supervisor Melgar, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of January 14, 2025. The motion FAILED by the following vote:

File 241053: Settlement of Lawsuit - Paul Wildes and Reed Sandberg

LLM summaryAn ordinance was finally passed authorizing the settlement of a lawsuit involving alleged discrimination against city officials.

Source text241053 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Paul Wildes and Reed Sandberg] Ordinance authorizing settlement of a lawsuit filed by Paul Wildes and Reed Sandberg against London Breed, José Cisneros, and Carmen Chu, each sued in their official capacities as employees of the City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit was filed on January 29, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-611915; entitled Michael Phillips, et al., v. London Breed, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged violations of California Constitution, article I, Section 7 - Transgender Status Discrimination; California Constitution, article I, Section 7 - Sex Discrimination; California Constitution, article I, Section 7 - Race/Ethnicity Discrimination; the proposed terms of settlement are a payment of $3,250 in attorney’s fees and costs and injunctive relief. (City Attorney) (Supervisors Peskin, Preston, and Walton voted No on First Reading.) Ordinance No. 290-24 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 241053: Settlement of Lawsuit - Paul Wildes and Reed Sandberg

LLM summaryAn ordinance authorizing the settlement of a lawsuit involving alleged discrimination was passed on first reading.

Source text241053 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Paul Wildes and Reed Sandberg] Ordinance authorizing settlement of a lawsuit filed by Paul Wildes and Reed Sandberg against London Breed, José Cisneros, and Carmen Chu, each sued in their official capacities as employees of the City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit was filed on January 29, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-611915; entitled Michael Phillips, et al., v. London Breed, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged violations of California Constitution, article I, Section 7 - Transgender Status Discrimination; California Constitution, article I, Section 7 - Sex Discrimination; California Constitution, article I, Section 7 - Race/Ethnicity Discrimination; the proposed terms of settlement are a payment of $3,250 in attorney’s fees and costs and injunctive relief. (City Attorney) (Supervisors Peskin, Preston, and Walton voted No on First Reading.) PASSED ON FIRST READING 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 table the preparation of findings reversing the General Plan Evaluation for the 700 Indiana Street project was approved.

Source textSupervisor Dorsey, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

LLM summaryA motion to table the conditional reversal of the General Plan Evaluation for the 700 Indiana Street project was approved.

Source textSupervisor Dorsey, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

LLM summaryA motion to approve the affirmation of the General Plan Evaluation for the 700 Indiana Street project was approved.

Source textMotion No. M24-089 Supervisor Dorsey, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

File 240636: Administrative Code - Use of Unassisted Aerial Vehicles

LLM summaryAn ordinance was finally passed approving the Police Department's policy on the use of unassisted aerial vehicles, or drones.

Source text240636 [Administrative Code - Use of Unassisted Aerial Vehicles] Sponsors: Mayor; Dorsey, Mandelman and Engardio Ordinance approving the Police Department’s inventory and policy relating to the use of unassisted aerial vehicles, or drones, and making findings consistent with the criteria in State law. (Police Department) (Supervisors Ronen and Walton voted No on First Reading.) Ordinance No. 233-24 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 240636: Administrative Code - Use of Unassisted Aerial Vehicles

LLM summaryThe ordinance regarding the use of unassisted aerial vehicles was passed on first reading after amendments were accepted.

Source textPrivilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Brad Russi (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. PASSED ON FIRST READING, after accepting amendments to the 'Unassisted Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Policy,' by the following vote:

File 240544: Charter Amendment - Police Staffing and Voluntary Deferred Retirement Option Program for the Police Department

LLM summaryThe charter amendment seeks to define police staffing terms and establish a new Deferred Retirement Option Program for eligible police members, to be voted on in the November 5, 2024 election.

Source text240544 [Charter Amendment - Police Staffing and Voluntary Deferred Retirement Option Program for the Police Department] Sponsors: Dorsey; Peskin, Stefani, Melgar, Mandelman, Safai, Chan and Engardio Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to define the term “Full-Duty Sworn Officer”; modify the criteria for establishing recommended staffing levels for sworn officers; change the requirement for the Chief of Police to submit a staffing report from every two years to every three years; and establish a new voluntary Deferred Retirement Option Program (“DROP”) for the period from July 2025 - July 2030, for eligible members of the Police Department (in the rank of officer, sergeant, or inspector) that allows those members to earn additional deferred compensation in the Retirement System for up to 60 months in exchange for agreeing to perform neighborhood patrol or investigative work; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024. Supervisor Engardio requested to be added as a co-sponsor. ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote:

File 240544: Charter Amendment - Police Staffing and Voluntary Deferred Retirement Option Program for the Police Department

LLM summaryA Charter Amendment regarding police staffing and a retirement option program was continued to a future Board meeting.

Source textxecutive Officer/Chief Investment Officer, and Caryn Bortnick (San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System); presented information and answered questions raised throughout the discussion. Tracy McCray; Richard Careen; spoke in support of the Charter Amendment. H. Brown; Rebecca Johnson; Leslie Hue; Edward Barerra; Eliza Seeta; Lea McGeever; Speaker; Zac Dillon; Rene Garcia; spoke in opposition to the Charter Amendment. Thierry Fill; Ellen Zhou; Mae Young; spoke on various concerns relating to the Charter Amendment. The President closed public comment. (Clerk's Note: During the discussion on this matter, several references to a Budget and Legislative Analyst report were made; however, the Budget and Legislative Analyst is not required to report on ballot measures and there is no report associated with this file. Individual Members may have inquired directly to the Budget and Legislative Analyst and received responses that were referenced during the discussion.) Supervisor Dorsey, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved that this Charter Amendment be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting of July 23, 2024, as a COMMITTEE REPORT. The motion carried by the following vote:

File 240392: Mayoral Reappointment, Police Commission - Debra Walker

LLM summaryThe Board approved the Mayor's nomination for the reappointment of Debra Walker to the Police Commission for a term ending April 30, 2028.

Source textMotion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Debra Walker to the Police Commission, for a term ending April 30, 2028. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.109, provides that this nomination is subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and shall be the subject of a public hearing and vote within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk of the Board. If the Board fails to act on the nomination within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk, then the nominee shall be deemed approved. Transmittal date: April 18, 2024.) Motion No. M24-054 APPROVED AS AMENDED by the following vote:

File 240392: Mayoral Reappointment, Police Commission - Debra Walker

LLM summaryThe Board rejected the Mayor's nomination for the reappointment of Debra Walker to the Police Commission, but later amended the motion to approve her reappointment.

Source text240392 [Mayoral Reappointment, Police Commission - Debra Walker] Motion rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Debra Walker to the Police Commission, for a term ending April 30, 2028. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.109, provides that this nomination is subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and shall be the subject of a public hearing and vote within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk of the Board. If the Board fails to act on the nomination within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk, then the nominee shall be deemed approved. Transmittal date: April 18, 2024.) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Debra Walker who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Dorsey, seconded by Supervisor Stefani, moved that this Motion be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE, on Page 1, Line 3, by changing ‘rejecting’ to ‘approving’, and Line 13, by changing ‘rejects’ to ‘approves’. The motion carried by the following vote:

File 231019: Declaration of Policy - Eighth Grade Algebra and SFUSD Math Curriculum Development

LLM summaryA motion was approved to submit a Declaration of Policy to voters, urging SFUSD to offer Algebra 1 in eighth grade and develop its math curriculum.

Source text231019 [Declaration of Policy - Eighth Grade Algebra and SFUSD Math Curriculum Development] Sponsors: Engardio; Safai, Melgar, Stefani and Dorsey Motion ordering submitted to the voters at an election to be held on March 5, 2024, a Declaration of Policy urging the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) to offer Algebra 1 to students by the eighth grade, and supporting the SFUSD in its efforts to develop its math curriculum for students at all grade levels. Motion No. M23-136 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 230538: Appointments, Sunshine Ordinance Task Force - Saul Sugarman and David Pilpel

LLM summaryA motion was approved to appoint Saul Sugarman and David Pilpel to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, with terms ending in April 2024.

Source text230538 [Appointments, Sunshine Ordinance Task Force - Saul Sugarman and David Pilpel] Motion appointing Saul Sugarman and David Pilpel, terms ending April 27, 2024, to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force. (Rules Committee) Motion No. M23-118 APPROVED by the following vote:

File 230758: Mayoral Appointment, Building Inspection Commission - Bianca Neumann

LLM summaryThe Mayor's nomination of Bianca Neumann to the Building Inspection Commission was approved, with a term ending July 1, 2025.

Source text230758 [Mayoral Appointment, Building Inspection Commission - Bianca Neumann] Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for the appointment of Bianca Neumann to the Building Inspection Commission, term ending July 1, 2025. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.121, provides that this nomination is subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and shall be the subject of a public hearing and vote within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk of the Board. If the Board fails to act on the nomination within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk, then the nominee shall be deemed approved. Transmittal date: June 16, 2023.) (Supervisor Walton dissented in Committee.) Motion No. M23-102 APPROVED by the following vote:

File 230070: Urging the Department of Human Resources to Enhance the Competitiveness of Police and Sheriff’s Department Recruitment Bonuses and the Police Commission and Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board to Develop Full-Duty Staffing Plans

LLM summaryA resolution urging enhancements to police and sheriff recruitment bonuses and staffing plans was adopted.

Source text230070 [Urging the Department of Human Resources to Enhance the Competitiveness of Police and Sheriff’s Department Recruitment Bonuses and the Police Commission and Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board to Develop Full-Duty Staffing Plans] Sponsors: Dorsey; Stefani, Mandelman, Engardio and Safai Resolution urging the San Francisco Department of Human Resources to explore ways to adopt policies to match top recruitment bonuses offered by law enforcement agencies in Northern California that compete for new and laterally hired police officers and sheriff deputies; urging the Police Commission and Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board to develop sworn staffing plans to achieve recommended full-duty police and sheriff staffing levels; and urging continued improved efficiencies in the recruitment and hiring of prospective San Francisco Police Department officers and San Francisco Sheriff’s Department Deputies. Supervisor Safai requested to be added as a co-sponsor. Resolution No. 340-23 ADOPTED by the following vote:

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

LLM summaryThe Proposed Interim Annual Salary Ordinance for FYs 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 was finally passed.

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.) Ordinance No. 121-23 FINALLY PASSED 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 FYs 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 was finally passed.

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.) Ordinance No. 120-23 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

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

LLM summaryThe proposed interim annual salary ordinance for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 passed on first reading.

Source textPASSED ON FIRST READING 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 passed on first reading.

Source textPASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 230192: Planning Code - Landmark Designation Amendment - 429-431 Castro Street (the Castro Theatre)

LLM summaryThe ordinance amending the landmark designation for the Castro Theatre finally passed.

Source text230192 [Planning Code - Landmark Designation Amendment - 429-431 Castro Street (the Castro Theatre)] Sponsor: Mandelman Ordinance amending the Landmark Designation for Landmark No. 100, 429-431 Castro Street (the Castro Theatre), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3582, Lot No. 085, under Article 10 of the Planning Code, to list the exterior features that should be preserved or replaced in kind, to add interior features to the designation, and to capture the property’s full historical significance; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Historic Preservation Commission) (Supervisor Peskin voted No on First Reading.) Ordinance No. 109-23 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 230267: Supporting California State Senate Bill Nos. 43 and 363 (Eggman) - Legislation Modernizing Our Behavioral Health Continuum

LLM summaryA resolution urging the California State Legislature to pass Senate Bill Nos. 43 and 363, aimed at modernizing the behavioral health continuum, was adopted.

Source text230267 [Supporting California State Senate Bill Nos. 43 and 363 (Eggman) - Legislation Modernizing Our Behavioral Health Continuum] Sponsors: Mandelman; Safai, Melgar, Engardio, Peskin and Stefani Resolution urging the California State Legislature to pass California State Senate Bill Nos. 43 and 363, introduced by California Senator Susan Eggman, to amend the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act and Chapter 2 of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code. Resolution No. 320-23 ADOPTED by the following vote:

File 230192: Planning Code - Landmark Designation Amendment - 429-431 Castro Street (the Castro Theatre)

LLM summaryAn amendment to the Planning Code for the landmark designation of the Castro Theatre was moved and discussed.

Source textdmark Designation for Landmark No. 100, 429-431 Castro Street (the Castro Theatre), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3582, Lot No. 085, under Article 10 of the Planning Code, to list the exterior features that should be preserved or replaced in kind, to add interior features to the designation, and to capture the property’s full historical significance; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Historic Preservation Commission) (Supervisor Melgar dissented in Committee) Supervisor Mandelman, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE, on Page 4, Line 1, through Page 5, Line 13, by striking the entire ‘Section 3. Auditorium Seating Findings.’; on Page 8, Line 2, by changing ‘fixed theatrical seating configured in the movie-palace style’ to ‘presence of seating’; and making other clarifying and conforming changes. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

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

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

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

LLM summaryAn ordinance was finally passed to repeal prohibitions on City travel and contracting related to states with discriminatory laws.

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

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

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

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

File 230158: Appropriation - General Reserve - $25,371,063 - Other Revenue - $587,029 - Fund Balance - $834,204 - Police Department - Overtime - De-Appropriation and Re-Appropriation - $31,999,402 - Releasing $7,430,008 from Reserve - FY2022-2023

LLM summaryAn ordinance appropriating funds and adjusting the Police Department's budget for overtime in FY 2022-2023 was finally passed.

Source textropriation - $31,999,402 - Releasing $7,430,008 from Reserve - FY2022-2023] Sponsors: Mayor; Stefani, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman and Safai Ordinance appropriating $25,371,063 of General Fund General Reserves, $587,029 of other revenues, and $834,204 of special revenue fund balance to the Police Department; de-appropriating $31,999,402 from permanent salaries, mandatory fringe benefits, equipment, budgeted debt service, budgeted project expenditures, and overtime for increased overtime budget in the Police Department in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 as required per Administrative Code, Section 3.17, required biweekly reporting to the Board of Supervisors on overtime by neighborhood, and releasing $7,430,008 from expenditure reserve; this Ordinance requires a two-thirds approval vote of all members of the Board of Supervisors pursuant to Charter Section 9.113(c). (Supervisors Preston and Walton voted No on First Reading.) (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) Ordinance No. 043-23 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 230158: Appropriation - General Reserve - $25,371,063 - Other Revenue - $587,029 - Fund Balance - $834,204 - Police Department - Overtime - De-Appropriation and Re-Appropriation - $31,999,402 - Releasing $7,430,008 from Reserve - FY2022-2023

LLM summaryA motion regarding the appropriation of funds for the Police Department was introduced but did not advance due to lack of support.

Source texts pursuant to Charter Section 9.113(c). (Supervisors Preston and Walton voted No on First Reading.) (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 Ben Rosenfield, Controller (Office of the City Controller), Chief William Scott and Patrick Leung (Police Department), Anne Pearson (Office of the City Attorney), and Tom Paulino and Anna Duning (Mayor’s Office) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Safai, seconded by Supervisor Stefani, moved to increase the appropriation by $3,100,000. Before the vote was taken, Supervisor Stefani withdrew her second. The motion failed due to the lack of a second. Supervisor Safai requested the Ordinance be DUPLICATED ON FIRST READING. Supervisor Safai moved that the Duplicated Ordinance be RE-REFERRED to the Budget and Appropriations Committee. The motion failed due to the lack of a second. The Duplicated Ordinance did not move forward due to insufficient action. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

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

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

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

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

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

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

File 230131: Mayoral Appointment, Historic Preservation Commission - Victoria Gray

LLM summaryThe motion regarding the appointment of Victoria Gray to the Historic Preservation Commission was approved as amended.

Source textMotion No. M23-040 APPROVED AS AMENDED by the following vote:

File 230131: Mayoral Appointment, Historic Preservation Commission - Victoria Gray

LLM summaryThe Board approved the Mayor's nomination of Victoria Gray to the Historic Preservation Commission.

Source text230131 [Mayoral Appointment, Historic Preservation Commission - Victoria Gray] Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Victoria Gray, term ending December 31, 2026, to the Historic Preservation Commission. (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: February 7, 2023.) Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved that this Motion be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE, by striking 'approving' from the long title and replacing it with 'rejecting'; and updating the language to reject the nomination throughout the legislation. The motion carried by the following vote:

File 221264: Reappointment, Police Commission - Cindy Elias

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

Source text221264 [Reappointment, Police Commission - Cindy Elias] Motion confirming the reappointment of Cindy Elias, term ending April 30, 2027, to the Police Commission. (Clerk of the Board) (Supervisor Mandelman dissented in Committee.) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Cindy Elias, appointee, who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Engardio, seconded by Supervisor Dorsey, moved that this Motion be RE-REFERRED to the Rules Committee. The motion FAILED by the following vote:

File 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 summaryThe ordinance concerning police department equipment was amended and passed on first reading.

Source textUpon approval of both divided questions to amend the Ordinance, the Ordinance was AMENDED as a whole. PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:

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

LLM summaryA motion to amend the ordinance regarding police equipment was divided for separate consideration.

Source text: 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 options 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.”' Supervisor Ronen requested the motion to amend be DIVIDED to consider the amendments separately. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED on Page 8, Line 8, by adding ', 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 options or conclude that they will not be able to subdue the threat after evaluating alternative force options and de-escalation tactics.' 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 210866: Planning, Administrative, Subdivision Codes - Density Exception in Residential Districts

LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the Planning Code allows density exceptions for up to four dwelling units per lot in residential districts, subject to specific requirements.

Source text Sponsors: Mandelman; Melgar Ordinance amending the Planning Code to provide a density limit exception to permit up to four dwelling units per lot, and up to six dwelling units per lot in Corner Lots, in all RH (Residential, House) zoning districts, subject to certain requirements, including among others the replacement of protected units; amending the Administrative Code to require new dwelling units constructed pursuant to the density limit exception to be subject to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance; amending the Subdivision Code to authorize a subdivider that is constructing new dwelling units pursuant to the density exception to submit an application for condominium conversion or a condominium map that includes the existing dwelling units and the new dwelling units that constitute the project; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302. Ordinance No. 210-22 FINALLY PASSED 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 210866: Planning, Administrative, Subdivision Codes - Density Exception in Residential Districts

LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the Planning, Administrative, and Subdivision Codes to allow density exceptions in residential districts passed on first reading.

Source textl Districts] Sponsors: Mandelman; Melgar Ordinance amending the Planning Code to provide a density limit exception to permit up to four dwelling units per lot, and up to six dwelling units per lot in Corner Lots, in all RH (Residential, House) zoning districts, subject to certain requirements, including among others the replacement of protected units; amending the Administrative Code to require new dwelling units constructed pursuant to the density limit exception to be subject to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance; amending the Subdivision Code to authorize a subdivider that is constructing new dwelling units pursuant to the density exception to submit an application for condominium conversion or a condominium map that includes the existing dwelling units and the new dwelling units that constitute the project; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302. 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 220906: Mayoral Appointment, Planning Commission - Derek Braun

LLM summaryThe Board approved the mayoral appointment of Derek Braun to the Planning Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026.

Source text220906 [Mayoral Appointment, Planning Commission - Derek Braun] Motion approving the Mayoral nomination for the appointment of Derek Braun to the Planning Commission, for a term ending June 30, 2026. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.105, provides that this nomination is subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and shall be the subject of a public hearing and vote within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk of the Board. If the Board fails to act on the nomination within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk, then the nominee shall be deemed approved. Transmittal date: July 29, 2022.) Motion No. M22-152 APPROVED by the following vote:

File 220905: Mayoral Reappointment, Planning Commission - Rachael Tanner

LLM summaryThe Board approved the mayoral reappointment of Rachael Tanner to the Planning Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026.

Source text220905 [Mayoral Reappointment, Planning Commission - Rachael Tanner] Motion approving the mayoral nomination for the reappointment of Rachael Tanner to the Planning Commission, for a term ending June 30, 2026. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 4.105, provides that this nomination is subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and shall be the subject of a public hearing and vote within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk of the Board. If the Board fails to act on the nomination within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk, then the nominee shall be deemed approved. Transmittal date: July 29, 2022.) Motion No. M22-151 APPROVED 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 establishing a Surveillance Technology Policy for the Police Department's use of non-City entity surveillance cameras was finally passed.

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.) Ordinance No. 205-22 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

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

LLM summaryThe ordinance concerning the Police Department's use of non-City entity surveillance cameras passed on first reading after amendments.

Source text(Supervisor Chan dissented in Committee.) PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:

File 220446: Planning, Administrative, Subdivision Codes; Zoning Map - Density Exception in Residential Districts

LLM summaryAn amendment to planning codes was not overturned, which would allow increased density in residential districts under certain conditions.

Source text units per lot, and up to six dwelling units per lot in Corner Lots, in all RH (Residential, House) zoning districts, subject to certain requirements, including among others the replacement of protected units; amending the Administrative Code to require new dwelling units constructed pursuant to the density limit exception to be subject to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance; amending the Subdivision Code to authorize a subdivider that is constructing new dwelling units pursuant to the density exception to submit an application for condominium conversion or a condominium map that includes the existing dwelling units and the new dwelling units that constitute the project; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Tom Paulino (Mayor’s Office) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. MAYORAL VETO NOT OVERTURNED by the following vote:

File 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 220635: Charter Amendment - Public Works Department and Commission, Sanitation and Streets Commission

LLM summaryA charter amendment was submitted to eliminate the Department of Sanitation and Streets, transferring its responsibilities to the Department of Public Works.

Source text220635 [Charter Amendment - Public Works Department and Commission, Sanitation and Streets Commission] Sponsors: Peskin; Chan and Mandelman Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to eliminate the Department of Sanitation and Streets and transfer its responsibilities to the Department of Public Works; to remove special qualifications for members of the Sanitation and Streets Commission and Public Works Commission and for the Director of Public Works; to limit the duties of the Sanitation and Streets Commission to holding hearings, reviewing data, and setting policies for the Department of Public Works regarding sanitation standards and protocols and maintenance of the public right of way; and to provide that the Public Works Commission shall oversee all other aspects of the Department of Public Works; at an election to be held on November 8, 2022. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Carol Isen, Director (Department of Human Resources), who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. ORDERED SUBMITTED by the following vote:

File 220446: Planning, Administrative, Subdivision Codes; Zoning Map - Density Exception in Residential Districts

LLM summaryThe same ordinance regarding density exceptions in residential districts was finally passed.

Source textFINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 220446: Planning, Administrative, Subdivision Codes; Zoning Map - Density Exception in Residential Districts

LLM summaryThe ordinance regarding density exceptions in residential districts passed on first reading after amendments were made.

Source textPASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:

File 220397: Supporting California State Senate Bill Nos. 929, 965, 970, 1035, 1154, 1227, 1238, and 1416 (Eggman) - Legislation Modernizing California's Behavioral Health Continuum

LLM summaryA resolution was adopted urging the California State Legislature to pass several bills aimed at modernizing California's Behavioral Health Continuum.

Source text220397 [Supporting California State Senate Bill Nos. 929, 965, 970, 1035, 1154, 1227, 1238, and 1416 (Eggman) - Legislation Modernizing California's Behavioral Health Continuum] Sponsors: Mandelman; Safai Resolution urging the California State Legislature to pass California State Senate Bill Nos. 929, 965, 970, 1035, 1154, 1227, 1238, and 1416, introduced by California Senator Susan Eggman, on legislation modernizing California's Behavioral Health Continuum. Resolution No. 263-22 ADOPTED by the following vote:

File 220261: Park Code - Golden Gate Park Access and Safety Program - Slow Street Road Closures

LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the Park Code to implement the Golden Gate Park Access and Safety Program, including vehicle restrictions, was finally passed.

Source text220261 [Park Code - Golden Gate Park Access and Safety Program - Slow Street Road Closures] Sponsors: Mayor; Preston, Mandelman, Haney and Mar Ordinance amending the Park Code to adopt the Golden Gate Park Access and Safety Program, which includes restricting private vehicles on certain slow street segments in Golden Gate Park including on John F. Kennedy Drive, making certain street segments one-way, establishing bicycle lanes, and urging additional changes to improve public access to Golden Gate Park; making associated findings under the California Vehicle Code; requiring ongoing reports regarding the Golden Gate Park Access and Safety Program; 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. Ordinance No. 074-22 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 211296: Administrative Code - Amending the Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance

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

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

File 211283: Administrative Code - Request for Sheriff’s Services

LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the Administrative Code to allow the Sheriff to contract for supplemental law enforcement services was finally passed.

Source text211283 [Administrative Code - Request for Sheriff’s Services] Sponsors: Safai; Peskin, Mar and Mandelman Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Sheriff to contract with private individuals and private entities to provide supplemental law enforcement services to retail and commercial establishments. Ordinance No. 008-22 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 211320: Concurring in Proclamation of Local Emergency - Drug Overdoses in the Tenderloin

LLM summaryA motion concurring in the proclamation of local emergency for drug overdoses in the Tenderloin was approved.

Source textie; Speaker; Jane Wile; Jan; Camila; Mindy Marcelle; Speaker; Abby; Jessica Leighman; Shana; Amelia; Leilani; Anne Desconer; Nella; Mary Clark; Mariam Wellington; Emily; Andres; Speaker; Jennifer; Esteres; Speaker; Speaker; Holly Lebowitz; Celestina; Gina Stiladonos; Nick; Anonymous; Speaker; Esther Hernandez; Fred Mullheim; Benton; Michael Nulty; Speaker; Anthony; Kaisen; Miguel Carvera; Aaron Holmes; Laura; Brandy Markman; Maria; Christopher Mica; Speaker; Vanna Kwan; Alejandro Silvia; Shawn Smith; Mateo Friedenbach Conden; Zack; Shanti Singh; Speaker; Speaker; Sherilyn Adams; Tilda; Speaker; Johnny; Speaker; Lavender; Matthew; Speaker; Speaker; Speaker; Mikalen; Speaker; Cecilia; Ian; Dustin Ryan; Calvin Quick; Speaker; Speaker; Mulane Ahern; Mark; Speaker; Millie Sloan; Speaker; Speaker; Bruce Showden; Speaker; Gloria Berry; Speaker; Speaker; spoke in opposition to the proposed Motion concurring in the Proclamation of Local Emergency. There were no other speakers. The President closed public comment, declared the public hearing heard and filed, adjourned as the Committee of the Whole, and reconvened as the Board of Supervisors. Motion No. M21-183 APPROVED by the following vote:

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

LLM summaryThe portion of the appropriation for approximately $3.6 million for the Department of Elections was not passed on first reading.

Source textThe portion of the appropriation for approximately $3.6M was NOT PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 211283: Administrative Code - Request for Sheriff’s Services

LLM summaryThe ordinance regarding the Sheriff's services passed on first reading as amended.

Source textPASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:

File 211283: Administrative Code - Request for Sheriff’s Services

LLM summaryAn amendment to the ordinance regarding the Sheriff's services was carried after discussion.

Source textated from File No. 211031. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Anne Pearson (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Safai, seconded by Supervisor Stefani, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE, on Page 7, Lines 12-19, by adding ‘that addresses relevant operational and administrative implementation issues pertaining to the delivery of supplemental law enforcement services including, but not limited to, processing of requests, assignments of personnel, citations, arrests, bookings, report writing, report review custodial transportation and investigations. Within 60 days of the execution of such a memorandum of understanding between the Sheriff and the Chief of Police addressing relevant operational and administrative implementation issues, the Sheriff shall transmit a copy of the memorandum of understanding to the Board of Supervisors’; and on Page 8, Line 6, by changing ‘Coordinated With’ to ‘Not Met’, Lines 8-9, by changing ‘has denied’ to ‘is unable to meet’, and Lines 11-21, by striking the entire ‘Subsection 10A.7(b)’. The motion carried by the following vote:

File 211031: Administrative Code - Request for Sheriff’s Services

LLM summaryAn ordinance authorizing the Sheriff to contract for supplemental law enforcement services was finally passed.

Source text211031 [Administrative Code - Request for Sheriff’s Services] Sponsors: Safai; Peskin, Mar and Mandelman Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Sheriff to contract with private individuals and private entities to provide supplemental law enforcement services to retail and commercial establishments. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Anne Pearson (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Safai requested this Ordinance be DUPLICATED ON FINAL PASSAGE. See duplicated File No. 211283. Ordinance No. 221-21 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 211031: Administrative Code - Request for Sheriff’s Services

LLM summaryAn ordinance authorizing the Sheriff to contract with private entities for supplemental law enforcement services to retail and commercial establishments was passed on first reading.

Source textOrdinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Sheriff to contract with private individuals and private entities to provide supplemental law enforcement services to retail and commercial establishments. PASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:

File 211031: Administrative Code - Request for Sheriff’s Services

LLM summaryAn ordinance amending the Administrative Code to allow the Sheriff to provide supplemental law enforcement services to retail and commercial establishments was passed on first reading.

Source texting ‘”Retail” establishment means an establishment for the sale of goods, typically in small quantities, or services directly to the ultimate consumer or end user’, Line 13, by adding ‘special’, and Lines 24-25, by adding ‘(b) The Sheriff may provide supplemental law enforcement services under this Chapter 10A only to Retail and Commercial establishments.’; on Page 3, Lines 1-5, by adding ‘(c) If the Sheriff approves the request for Department services, the Sheriff shall include with the approval a written staffing plan that includes the number of personnel to be detailed in response to the request, the approximate personnel location assignments, the anticipated shifts for all detailed personnel, and the contact information of the Department employee to be assigned to supervise those personnel.’; on Page 4, Line 16, by adding ‘10A’; on Page 7, Line 6, through Page 8, Line 15, by adding ‘Section 10A.6. Administration and Reporting Requirements in Coordination with Chief of Police’ and ‘Section 10A.7, Requests for Services Limited to Requests Coordinated with Police Department; Expiration.’; and making other clarifying and conforming changes. The motion carried 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 210284: Administrative, Public Works, and Transportation Codes - Shared Spaces

LLM summaryAn amendment to the Administrative, Public Works, and Transportation Codes concerning Shared Spaces was carried.

Source textCity and County of San Francisco Page 567 Printed at 7:28 pm on 10/27/21 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 7/13/2021 (Economic Impact) Supervisor Safai, seconded by Supervisor Chan, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE, on Page 34, Line 23, by striking ‘not’; and on Page 35, Lines 1-3, by adding ‘Fixed Commercial Parklet and Movable Commercial Parklet Permittees shall be allowed to secure the Curbside Shared Space from midnight and 7:00 a.m.’ The motion carried by the following vote:

File 210284: Administrative, Public Works, and Transportation Codes - Shared Spaces

LLM summaryAmendments to the Administrative, Public Works, and Transportation Codes regarding Shared Spaces were approved.

Source textand community engagement for the program as a whole.’, and Line 19, by changing ‘Planning Director’ to ‘Director of Public Works’; on Page 16, Line 11, by adding ‘Planning’; on Page 17, Lines 4-6, by striking ‘review the overall concept of the application, (ii) approve the Permittee’s proposed program of offerings and events that will activate the Shared Space, (iii)’, Line 15, by striking ‘and in collaboration with Planning,’, and Lines 17-18, by striking ‘to ensure integration with existing neighborhood-specific architecture and other design elements, and to minimize conflicts with existing site-specific fixtures in the public right of way’; on Page 21, Lines 20-23, by adding ‘(A) Planning will review the overall concept of the application, approve the Permittee’s planned program of offerings and events that will activate the Shared Space and participate in the design review of all proposed physical treatments or improvements.’; and on Page 22, Lines 3-5, by adding ‘(B)’ and striking ‘review the overall content of the application, including the Permittee’s planned program of offerings and events that will activate the Shared Space, and,’. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

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

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

File 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 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 200758: Settlement of Lawsuit - Hastings College of the Law - $0

LLM summaryAn ordinance authorizing the settlement of a lawsuit by Hastings College of the Law against the City for $0 was finally passed.

Source text200758 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Hastings College of the Law - $0] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Hastings College of the Law against the City and County of San Francisco for $0 and a Stipulated Injunction; the lawsuit was filed on May 4, 2020, in United States District Court, Case No. 20-cv-3033; entitled Hastings College of the Law, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves alleged civil rights violations, Federal Americans with Disabilities and California Disabled Persons Act violations, Negligence; Public Nuisance; Private Nuisance and Inverse Condemnation. (City Attorney) Ordinance No. 155-20 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 200758: Settlement of Lawsuit - Hastings College of the Law - $0

LLM summaryA motion to continue the settlement ordinance regarding Hastings College of the Law was withdrawn after being passed on first reading.

Source text200758 [Settlement of Lawsuit - Hastings College of the Law - $0] Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Hastings College of the Law against the City and County of San Francisco for $0 and a Stipulated Injunction; the lawsuit was filed on May 4, 2020, in United States District Court, Case No. 20-cv-3033; entitled Hastings College of the Law, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves alleged civil rights violations, Federal Americans with Disabilities and California Disabled Persons Act violations, Negligence; Public Nuisance; Private Nuisance and Inverse Condemnation. (City Attorney) Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to David Faigman, Chancellor and Dean, and Laura Wilson-Youngblood (UC Hastings College of the Law) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Preston, moved that this Ordinance be CONTINUED to an Open and Closed Session at the Board of Supervisors meeting of August 25, 2020. Before the vote was taken, Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Preston, moved to withdraw this motion. PASSED ON FIRST READING by the following vote:

File 200389: Mayoral Appointment, Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors - Jane Natoli

LLM summaryThe Board of Supervisors did not approve the appointment of Jane Natoli to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors.

Source text200389 [Mayoral Appointment, Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors - Jane Natoli] Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for the appointment of Jane Natoli to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, term ending March 1, 2024. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 8A.102(a), provides that the Board of Supervisors shall confirm the Mayor's appointment by a majority (six votes) of the Board of Supervisors after a public hearing. Transmittal Date: April 14, 2020.) NOT APPROVED by the following vote:

File 200566: Proposed Interim Annual Salary Ordinance - FYs 2020-2021 and 2021-2022

LLM summaryThe proposed interim annual salary ordinance establishes positions and compensations for the fiscal years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 and has been finally passed.

Source text200566 [Proposed Interim Annual Salary Ordinance - FYs 2020-2021 and 2021-2022] Sponsor: Mayor Proposed Interim Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the FYs ending June 30, 2021, and June 30, 2022, continuing, creating, or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations. (Fiscal Impact) Ordinance No. 096-20 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 200565: Proposed Interim Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Departments - FYs 2020-2021 and 2021-2022

LLM summaryThe proposed interim budget and appropriation ordinance allocates estimated receipts and expenditures for city departments for the fiscal years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 and has been finally passed.

Source text200565 [Proposed Interim Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Departments - FYs 2020-2021 and 2021-2022] 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, 2020, for the FYs ending June 30, 2021, and June 30, 2022. (Fiscal Impact) Ordinance No. 095-20 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 200574: Establishment of Curfew to Meet Local Emergency - Peril to Safety of Persons and Property

LLM summaryA motion to continue the establishment of a curfew during a local emergency was moved and carried after public comment.

Source textaration and Order setting a curfew during this local emergency. Anne Pearson (Office of the City Attorney), Chief William Scott (Police Department), Sheriff Paul Miyamoto (Sheriff’s Department), and Sophia Kittler (Mayor’s Office) presented information and answered questions raised throughout the discussions. President Yee then inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board regarding the proposed Imperative Agenda items. Francisco Da Costa; Arnold; Alena Kasa; Speaker; Speaker; Speaker; Speaker; Speaker; Kataj; Speaker; Calvin Rick; Carla; Adam; Speaker; Aaron Kishima; Elliott Wile; Natasha Brian; Ryan Poymono; Speaker; Matt; Anna Krasner; spoke in opposition to the Imperative Agenda items. Peter Warfield; Brooke Ashton; Speaker; Speaker; spoke in support of the Imperative Agenda items. The President declared public comment closed. Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved to direct the Clerk of the Board to process all matters acted upon today, refer the Imperative Agenda items to a Recessed Meeting on June 4, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., and further moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Recessed Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

File 200573: Concurring in Proclamation of Local Emergency - Peril to Safety of Persons and Property

LLM summaryPublic comment was reopened on the local emergency proclamation, and a motion to continue the item to a recessed meeting was moved and carried.

Source textaration and Order setting a curfew during this local emergency. Anne Pearson (Office of the City Attorney), Chief William Scott (Police Department), Sheriff Paul Miyamoto (Sheriff’s Department), and Sophia Kittler (Mayor’s Office) presented information and answered questions raised throughout the discussions. President Yee then inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board regarding the proposed Imperative Agenda items. Francisco Da Costa; Arnold; Alena Kasa; Speaker; Speaker; Speaker; Speaker; Speaker; Kataj; Speaker; Calvin Rick; Carla; Adam; Speaker; Aaron Kishima; Elliott Wile; Natasha Brian; Ryan Poymono; Speaker; Matt; Anna Krasner; spoke in opposition to the Imperative Agenda items. Peter Warfield; Brooke Ashton; Speaker; Speaker; spoke in support of the Imperative Agenda items. The President declared public comment closed. Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved to direct the Clerk of the Board to process all matters acted upon today, refer the Imperative Agenda items to a Recessed Meeting on June 4, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., and further moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Recessed Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

File 200387: Mayoral Reappointment, Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors - Cristina Rubke

LLM summaryThe Mayor's nomination for reappointment of Cristina Rubke to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board was not approved.

Source text200387 [Mayoral Reappointment, Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors - Cristina Rubke] Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for reappointment of Cristina Rubke to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, term ending March 1, 2024. (Clerk of the Board) (Charter, Section 8A.102(a), provides that the Board of Supervisors shall confirm the Mayor's appointment by a majority (six votes) of the Board of Supervisors after a public hearing. Transmittal Date: February 28, 2020.) NOT APPROVED by the following vote:

File 200363: Emergency Ordinance - Limiting COVID-19 Impacts through Safe Shelter Options

LLM summaryAn emergency ordinance to limit COVID-19 impacts through safe shelter options was amended.

Source textemporary quarantine facilities for people currently experiencing homelessness, people released from local hospitals with COVID-19 exposure or infection, and front-line workers in the COVID-19 crisis; waive the requirement under Charter, Section 9.118, that the Board of Supervisors approve the service agreements for private rooms; require daily reporting to the Board of Supervisors on the City’s progress in procuring and providing the needed rooms; require congregate care facilities for the homeless to comply with social distancing practices and implement COVID-19 screening protocols; and direct the City to use best efforts to enable people leaving congregate care facilities for temporary rooms provided by the City to subsequently return to congregate care facilities. (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, seconded by Supervisor Stefani, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE, on Page 7, Line 19, by adding ‘to the extent such data is available to the City’. The motion carried by the following vote:

File 190569: Charter Amendment - Homelessness Oversight Commission

LLM summaryA charter amendment regarding the Homelessness Oversight Commission was amended to change the election date to March 3, 2020.

Source texttain eligibility or priority for programs and services, where such criteria are required as a condition of funding; to provide that the Commission lacks jurisdiction to approve or disapprove contracts executed by the Department during a declared shelter crisis under the authority of an ordinance that waives procurement requirements; and to require the Board of Supervisors to adopt an ordinance amending the Municipal Code to provide that the Commission shall appoint the members of the Local Homeless Coordinating Board and the Shelter Monitoring Committee, and requiring those bodies to advise the Commission, and to require the Our City, Our Home Oversight Committee to advise the Commission and the Health Commission, in lieu of advising the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors, on administration of the Our City, Our Home Fund and on monies appropriated from the Fund; at an election to be held on November 5, 2019. Supervisor Yee, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved that this Charter Amendment be AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING NEW TITLE, by changing all references from the ‘November 5, 2019 Election’ to the March 3, 2020 Election.’ The motion carried by the following vote:

File 181042: Health, Administrative Codes - Housing Conservatorships

LLM summaryAn ordinance was finally passed to establish procedures for housing conservatorships for individuals with serious mental illness and substance use disorders.

Source text181042 [Health, Administrative Codes - Housing Conservatorships] Sponsors: Mayor; Mandelman, Brown, Stefani and Safai Ordinance amending the Health Code to authorize procedures for the appointment of a conservator for a person incapable of caring for the person’s own health and well-being due to a serious mental illness and substance use disorder, and designating the City Attorney to institute judicial proceedings to establish housing conservatorships; and amending the Administrative Code to establish the Housing Conservatorship Working Group to conduct an evaluation of the City’s implementation of the housing conservatorship program. Ordinance No. 108-19 FINALLY PASSED by the following vote:

File 181042: Health, Administrative Codes - Housing Conservatorships

LLM summaryThe ordinance concerning housing conservatorships was passed on first reading as amended.

Source textPASSED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED by the following vote:

File 190109: Police, Business and Tax Regulations, Transportation Codes - Event-Related Cannabis Permits - Application Fee

LLM summaryAn ordinance concerning event-related cannabis permits was amended but the motion to limit permits to cannabis sales only failed.

Source textee for such permits; amending Division I of the Transportation Code to allow for temporary waivers of Article 19L of the Health Code in connection with events approved by Interdepartmental Staff Committee on Traffic and Transportation; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act. Privilege of the floor was granted unanimously to Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) and Eugene Hillsman, Acting Director (Office of Cannabis), who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED by limiting permits to cannabis sales only; and by striking authorization to allow cannabis smoking during temporary events, and only allow all other ways to consume cannabis. Before the vote was taken, without object this motion was withdrawn. Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved that this Ordinance be AMENDED by striking the proposed Police Code, Section 1621.5(e), and Section 4 of the Ordinance, to remove the provisions for a temporary waiver on the restriction and prohibition on smoking in event spaces. The motion FAILED by the following vote: