San Francisco public meetings in 2023

Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee

The Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee met and considered one substantive item: a hearing on the transfer of a Type-20 off-sale beer and wine liquor license to Soares & Sinclair LLC for Willow on the Green at 1327B 9th Avenue. The committee recommended approval of the transfer, determining it would serve public convenience or necessity, and recommended a resolution requesting no further conditions from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The meeting was brief and otherwise procedural.

• Liquor license transfer to Soares & Sinclair LLC for Willow on the Green at 1327B 9th Avenue (District 7)
• Planning Department recommended approval for Type-20 license for Specialty Grocery in Inner Sunset Neighborhood Commercial District
• Police Department recommended approval with no additional conditions
• Committee recommended resolution requesting no further conditions from California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee reviewed and recommended several fiscal items, including a $15.3 million state grant for the Police Department to combat organized retail theft, a $6.3 million state grant for library seismic and roofing projects, and five $20 million technology contracts. The committee also recommended a resolution fixing prevailing wage rates and an amendment to increase funding for eviction defense legal services. One item, the emergency declaration for hospital repairs, was continued to the next meeting.

• Ordinance to accept $15,326,301 state grant for police to fight organized retail theft, amended and continued to Jan 10, 2024
• Resolution to accept $6,336,363 state grant for Main Library Seismic Moat and Roofing Replacement Projects, recommended
• Resolution to increase eviction defense grant by $4,400,000 to total $11,391,504, recommended
• Five technology contracts with Xtech JV, Presidio, InterVision, Insight, and Cornerstone, each up to $20,000,000, recommended
• Resolution fixing prevailing wage rates for various city contract workers, recommended

Board of Supervisors

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors met in regular session on December 12, 2023, and took final action on several ordinances. The board approved a $39.5 million appropriation for Department of Public Health overtime, a surveillance policy for automatic license plate readers, and a citywide expansion of allowable commercial and retail uses. The mayor also appeared for a formal policy discussion on public safety and the Oceanview Library.

• Appropriated $39,500,000 to Department of Public Health overtime (Ord. 256-23)
• Approved Police Department's Automatic License Plate Readers surveillance policy (Ord. 255-23)
• Created Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Cultural Center Special Use District (Ord. 241-23)
• Expanded allowable commercial, restaurant, and retail uses citywide (Ord. 249-23)
• Re-appropriated $270,000 for District 10 violence prevention and safe passages (Ord. 251-23)

Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee met on December 11, 2023, and voted on several items. It recommended approval of an ordinance to prohibit parcel delivery services at fleet charging locations, and recommended landmark designations for two murals. It also recommended approval of amendments to the building codes and continued a major housing production ordinance and an ADU ordinance to January 22, 2024.

• Ordinance to prohibit Parcel Delivery Service activities at Fleet Charging locations (File 230704) recommended as amended.
• Landmark designation for Chata Gutierrez Mural at 3175-24th Street (File 231033) recommended.
• Landmark designation for Carnaval Mural at 1311-1315 South Van Ness Avenue (File 231034) recommended.
• Ordinance amending findings for 2022 Building, Green Building, Mechanical, and Plumbing Codes (File 231125) recommended.
• Housing production ordinance (File 231258) continued as amended to January 22, 2024.

Rules Committee

The committee recommended an appointment for the Sanitation and Streets Commission. Members also discussed ordinances to change the Behavioral Health Commission composition and update economic interest filing requirements, both of which were continued to January 2024.

• Approval of Azalina Eusope for the Sanitation and Streets Commission term ending July 1, 2026
• Ordinance to reduce Behavioral Health Commission membership from 17 to 12 seats
• Ordinance to update Form 700 filing requirements for General Services Agency employees
• Ordinance to extend the Reentry Council sunset date to June 1, 2029

Government Audit and Oversight Committee

The Government Audit and Oversight Committee heard and filed two Civil Grand Jury reports on hiring and homelessness contracting, recommended approval of two Mills Act historical property contracts, and recommended approval of a $36.9 million contract with Heluna Health for homeless outreach and a 15-year lease for a temporary shelter at 2177 Jerrold Avenue. All items were approved unanimously or with one absence.

• Approved contract with Heluna Health for SF Homeless Outreach Team, not to exceed $36,897,380, term Jan 1, 2024–Jun 30, 2027
• Approved 15-year lease with LAWRENCE B. STONE PROPERTIES #08, LLC for temporary shelter at 2177 Jerrold Avenue, annual base rent $2,469,606 with 3% annual increases, plus $5,866,869 tenant improvements
• Heard and filed Civil Grand Jury report on San Francisco's hiring crisis
• Heard and filed Civil Grand Jury report on contracting for homelessness services
• Recommended approval of Mills Act historical property contracts for 988 Market Street and 2209 Webster Street

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee reviewed and recommended several grant acceptances and contract amendments, including a $15.3 million state grant for the Police Department to combat organized retail theft, a $20.6 million contract with Chinese Hospital for skilled nursing beds, and multiple public health grants. The committee also held a hearing on the financial impacts of the APEC Summit on local businesses and communities, which was continued to a later date.

• Recommended $15,326,301 grant from Board of State and Community Corrections for organized retail theft prevention (File 231162)
• Approved $20,638,800 contract amendment with Chinese Hospital Association for skilled nursing beds (File 231152)
• Recommended $2,091,240 for Transitional Housing Program and $291,098 for Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program (File 231200)
• Recommended $15,945,695 for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Emergency Relief Grant (File 231168)
• Heard and continued APEC Summit financial impacts hearing (File 231243)

Board of Supervisors

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors met on December 5, 2023, and took final action on several consent items, including a transfer tax exemption for affordable housing, multiple lawsuit settlements, and an extension of the cannabis event pilot program. The board also passed on first reading a major housing production ordinance that streamlines approvals and modifies zoning rules, and amended an ordinance changing entertainment permit fees and requirements.

• Ordinance 008-24: Transfer tax exemption for affordable housing, retroactive to 2017, extended through 2030
• Settlements: Yvonne Detert ($137,785.78), IBM ($1,361,454.60), Mohammad Habib ($455,000), Frederick Schiff ($380,000), Madison Cullinane ($40,000)
• Ordinance 247-23: Cannabis Event Pilot Program extended to December 31, 2026
• Housing production ordinance (File 230446) passed on first reading, amending Planning Code and Zoning Map
• Entertainment permit fee changes (File 230861) amended and duplicated

Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee voted to recommend two major Planning Code amendments: one to expand allowable commercial, retail, and restaurant uses across neighborhood commercial districts, and another to streamline housing production by easing notice and conditional use requirements. It also recommended a resolution urging state housing officials to extend deadlines and correct a review to avoid Housing Element de-certification, and advanced several smaller items including a landmark designation and a commemorative street name.

• Ordinance 230701/231221: Citywide expansion of ground-floor commercial, retail, and restaurant uses in neighborhood commercial districts; eliminates Mission Street Formula Retail Restaurant Subdistrict; exempts eligible change-of-use projects from development impact fees for 5 years
• Ordinance 230768: Streamlines approval of 'Love Our Neighborhoods' sidewalk amenities, reduces minor encroachment permit fees, waives annual assessments
• Resolution 231175: Urges City Attorney and Mayor to seek HCD deadline extensions and corrections to avoid Housing Element de-certification
• Resolution 231091: Initiates landmark designation for Gregangelo & Velocity Art & Entertainment at 225 San Leandro Way
• Resolution 230948: Adds commemorative street name 'Panos Place' to 100-200 block of Corbett Avenue

Rules Committee

The San Francisco Rules Committee met on December 4, 2023, and recommended appointments to two Assessment Appeals Boards. The committee voted to recommend Stephen Wasserman and Richard Lee to Board No. 1, and Elizabeth Miller to Board No. 2. These recommendations will be forwarded to the full Board of Supervisors for final approval.

• Recommended Stephen Wasserman for Assessment Appeals Board No. 1, Seat 3, term ending September 7, 2026
• Recommended Richard Lee for Assessment Appeals Board No. 1, Seat 7 (Alternate), term ending September 7, 2026
• Recommended Elizabeth Miller for Assessment Appeals Board No. 2, Seat 4, term ending September 1, 2025
• All appointees must have five years of professional experience as CPA, real estate broker, attorney, or property appraiser

Budget and Finance Committee

The San Francisco Budget and Finance Committee met on November 29, 2023, and recommended several ordinances and resolutions, including a $270,000 re-appropriation for District 10 violence prevention, a $312,297 grant for auto insurance fraud, a $86.75 million renewable diesel contract, and a $20.6 million nursing beds agreement. The committee also approved a $39.5 million overtime appropriation for the Department of Public Health and two affordable housing loan agreements totaling $39 million. All items were recommended or continued as amended, with no public comment noted.

• De-appropriation and appropriation of $270,000 for District 10 safe passages, Hope SF trainings, and violence prevention events
• Contract amendment with Golden Gate Petroleum for renewable diesel, increasing to $86,750,000
• Amendment to Chinese Hospital Association agreement for subacute skilled nursing beds, increasing to $20,638,800
• Appropriation of $39,500,000 for Department of Public Health overtime
• Loan agreements for 100% affordable housing at 1234 Great Highway ($24,000,000) and 650 Divisadero Street ($15,000,000)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors voted 6-5 to place a charter amendment on the March 2024 ballot that would set minimum police staffing levels and create a funding mechanism, contingent on voter approval of a future tax measure. The board also passed several ordinances and resolutions, including a transfer tax exemption for affordable housing and multiple lawsuit settlements.

• Charter amendment to set minimum police staffing from 1,700 to 2,074 officers over five years, with $16.8M first-year fund (passed 6-5)
• Ordinance broadening transfer tax exemption for affordable housing transfers over $5M, retroactive to 2017 (passed 11-0)
• Settlement of IBM tax refund lawsuit for $1,361,454.60 (passed)
• Settlement of Yvonne Detert hotel tax penalty refund for $137,785.78 (passed)
• Lease with Recology at Pier 96 for ~$369,500/month (adopted)

Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee voted to recommend an ordinance and resolution creating the Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Cultural Center Special Use District, which would facilitate redevelopment of the Irish Cultural Center at 2700 45th Avenue. The committee also amended and continued an ordinance to streamline approval of neighborhood amenities (Love Our Neighborhoods Projects) and amended a citywide ordinance expanding allowable commercial, restaurant, and retail uses, removing a proposed five-year waiver of development impact fees. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Recommended ordinance creating Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Cultural Center Special Use District (File 230505)
• Recommended resolution transmitting Local Coastal Program amendment for 2700 45th Avenue to California Coastal Commission (File 231137)
• Amended and continued ordinance to streamline neighborhood amenities permits, removing $200 application fee for Tier 1 projects (File 230768)
• Amended citywide ordinance to expand commercial/retail/restaurant uses, removing proposed five-year waiver of development impact fees (File 230701)

Rules Committee

The San Francisco Rules Committee met on November 27, 2023, and recommended four ordinances and two reappointments. The committee voted unanimously to recommend an ordinance clarifying the Controller's audit and monitoring responsibilities for nonprofit city contractors, and to recommend three surveillance technology policies, including one for the Police Department's use of automatic license plate readers. It also recommended reappointing Supervisor Rafael Mandelman to regional boards.

• Ordinance 230973: Controller's audit and monitoring of nonprofit city contractors
• Ordinance 231161: Police Department's Automatic License Plate Readers surveillance policy
• Ordinance 230918: Fine Arts Museums camera management and video monitoring policy
• Ordinance 231109: Social media monitoring software policy for 28 city departments
• Reappointments of Supervisor Rafael Mandelman to CSAC and ABAG Executive Board

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors met in special session and voted to table a proposed charter amendment that would give the mayor authority to disapprove certain SFMTA budget proposals, including fare increases and parking meter changes. The item was tabled after public comment, with no further action taken. The meeting was brief and largely procedural.

• Tabled Charter Amendment 230986 on mayoral disapproval of SFMTA fare and parking meter proposals
• Excused Supervisors Melgar and Stefani from attendance
• Public comment heard on the charter amendment

Government Audit and Oversight Committee

The Government Audit and Oversight Committee met on November 16, 2023, and voted unanimously to recommend several items. These include directing two new performance audits on street cleaning and interdepartmental agreements, amending a resolution to urge SFMTA to track more data on its Taxi Upfront Fare Pilot, and approving multiple lawsuit and claim settlements totaling over $2.7 million. The committee also declined to convene a closed session on litigation.

• Motion to conduct performance audits on street cleaning by Public Works and interdepartmental agreements (FY2023-2024)
• Resolution amended to urge SFMTA to track additional data and metrics for the Taxi Upfront Fare Pilot, continued to call of the chair
• Settlement of Yvonne Detert lawsuit for $137,785.78 plus interest
• Settlement of IBM lawsuit for $1,361,454.60
• Settlements for water main flooding claims: Tim Wong ($50,000), 99 Ocean Ave LLC ($36,000), Joseph Hohenrieder ($35,000), Trung Lam ($39,000), Gil Orozco ($65,000), Rigoberto Herrera ($46,867), Dolores Street Community Services ($37,197.48)

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee heard and voted on several items, including a hearing on health insurance rate trends, a hearing on the citywide Project Labor Agreement (continued to December 6), an ordinance broadening the transfer tax exemption for affordable housing, and multiple resolutions authorizing grants, leases, loans, and bonds. All items except the continued hearing were recommended for approval.

• Ordinance to broaden transfer tax exemption for rent-restricted affordable housing, retroactive to Jan 1, 2017, through Dec 31, 2030
• Resolution to accept $3,900,000 grant from California Dept. of Parks and Recreation for Buchanan Mall Project
• Resolution approving lease with Recology San Francisco at Pier 96, ~$369,500/month for ~74 months
• Resolution approving lease with Anderson Enterprises at Pier 68/70 Shipyard, initial rent $66,702.15/month
• Resolution to increase Sunnydale HOPE SF loan by $1,495,294 to not exceed $26,567,405

Board of Supervisors

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors met and voted on several items, including final passage of a $300 million affordable housing bond for the March 2024 ballot, a $527,000 appropriation for District 7 projects, and various leases and contracts. The board also adopted resolutions on grants, a library MOU, and affirmed compliance with state housing laws.

• Ordinance calling March 5, 2024 special election for $300,000,000 affordable housing bond (Ordinance 231-23)
• Ordinance waiving bidding to buy 14 used CNG buses from Phoenix for up to $350,000 (Ordinance 235-23)
• Ordinance re-appropriating $527,000 for District 7 projects including cameras, playgrounds, and traffic safety (File 231078)
• Lease amendments and new leases: 716-720 Sacramento St ($370,000/yr), 2205 Jennings St ($264,000/yr), 42 Gough St ($44,472/yr)
• Resolution accepting $1,510,695 HOPWA grant for AIDS housing and $605,620 DOE grant for e-bike pilot

Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee met and recommended three items: adding 'LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District' street signs in SoMa, naming a block of Grove Street 'MTT Way' for Michael Tilson Thomas, and creating a Non-Profit Arts Education Special Use District at 800 Chestnut Street. All three were recommended for approval by the full Board of Supervisors.

• Resolution to add 'LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District' signs to 26 street signs in SoMa
• Resolution to add commemorative street name 'MTT Way' to 200 block of Grove Street
• Ordinance to create Non-Profit Arts Education Special Use District at 800 Chestnut Street
• All items recommended by 2-0 vote (Chair Melgar excused)

Rules Committee

The San Francisco Rules Committee heard and recommended several proposed charter amendments and ordinances for the March 5, 2024, ballot, including measures on police technology and community policing, a transfer tax exemption for residential conversions, and drug screening for CAAP recipients. The committee also recommended appointments to the Ballot Simplification Committee and continued a charter amendment to establish the Department of Emergency Management, moving its election date to November 5, 2024.

• Recommended motion to place on ballot a declaration urging SFUSD to offer Algebra 1 by eighth grade
• Heard mayor's initiative to exempt first transfer of converted residential property from transfer tax and adjust office space allocation rules
• Heard mayor's initiative to change police policies on body-worn cameras, drones, and community safety cameras
• Heard mayor's initiative requiring drug screening and treatment for CAAP recipients
• Appointed Christine Unruh, Betty Packard, and Ruth Grace Wong to the Ballot Simplification Committee

Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee

The Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee recommended approval of a Type-48 liquor license for The Stud at 1123 Folsom Street, with conditions from the Police Department. It also recommended extending the Cannabis Event Pilot Program to 2026 and heard a report on Treatment on Demand services.

• Liquor license for The Stud (1123 Folsom Street) recommended with noise and supervision conditions
• Ordinance to extend Cannabis Event Pilot Program from Dec 31, 2023 to Dec 31, 2026
• Hearing on Treatment on Demand with reports from multiple city departments and community groups

Budget and Finance Committee

The San Francisco Budget and Finance Committee met on November 8, 2023, and recommended several resolutions, including accepting grants, amending contracts, and approving leases. All items were recommended unanimously by the two present members, with one member excused. The committee also amended one lease resolution before recommending it.

• Accepted $605,620 federal grant for electric bicycle pilot for delivery workers
• Authorized $1,510,695 HUD grant for permanent supportive housing for persons with AIDS
• Approved $2,900,000 contract amendment with Bar None Auction for auction services
• Approved lease amendment for 716-720 Sacramento Street at $370,000 annual base rent
• Approved lease for 2205 Jennings Street at $264,000 annual base rent

Board of Supervisors

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors met and took final action on several items, including approving a $300 million affordable housing bond for the March 2024 ballot, settling multiple lawsuits, and passing an ordinance requiring a foot and bike patrol strategy. The board also passed on first reading a measure to waive bidding for used buses and a fee increase for reproduction and notary services.

• Approved $300,000,000 general obligation bond for affordable housing, to appear on March 5, 2024 ballot
• Settled lawsuit with Twilio Inc. for $18,000,000 over telephone users tax refund
• Settled employment lawsuit with Katy Sullivan for $207,500
• Settled lawsuit with Adam Smith et al. for $130,401.66, returning Expedited Conversion Program fee
• Passed ordinance requiring Chief of Police to adopt foot and bike patrol strategy

Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee met with two members present and one excused. The only substantive item was an ordinance to create a Non-Profit Arts Education Special Use District at 800 Chestnut Street, which was continued to the next meeting. No other business was conducted.

• Ordinance to create Non-Profit Arts Education Special Use District at 800 Chestnut Street (Assessor's Parcel Block 49, Lot 1) continued to Nov. 13
• Planning Department determined the ordinance is not a project under CEQA
• Public comment heard from Eileen Boken in support of the ordinance
• Chair Myrna Melgar excused from attendance

Rules Committee

The San Francisco Rules Committee met on November 6, 2023, and took action on several items. It recommended approval of a mayoral appointment to the Commission on Community Investment and Infrastructure, recommended an ordinance approving airport surveillance technology policies, continued a proposal to reduce the Behavioral Health Commission, and referred a charter amendment on police minimum staffing to the full Board of Supervisors without recommendation.

• Recommended approval of Kent Lim's appointment to the Successor Agency Commission (term ending Nov 3, 2026)
• Recommended ordinance approving airport surveillance technology policies (application-based commercial transport, electronic toll readers, gunshot detection)
• Continued ordinance to reduce Behavioral Health Commission from 17 to 11 seats
• Referred charter amendment to set police minimum staffing from 1,700 to 2,074 officers over five years, with $16.8M first-year fund appropriation, to full board without recommendation (2-1 vote, Dorsey dissenting)

Government Audit and Oversight Committee

The Government Audit and Oversight Committee met on November 2, 2023, to hear and act on several items. They recommended a 10-year Memorandum of Understanding between the Friends and Foundation of the San Francisco Public Library and the Public Library, heard the external auditors' reports on the city's FY2021-2022 audits and FY2022-2023 plans, and discussed multiple Civil Grand Jury reports on hiring, teacher shortages, and small business support. They also heard a report on the economic impact of downtown business closures. The meeting was largely procedural, with most items being heard and filed or continued.

• Recommended 10-year MOU between Friends and Foundation of SF Public Library and SF Public Library
• Heard external auditors' Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports and audit plans for FY2022-2023
• Heard Civil Grand Jury report on SF's hiring crisis (continued to call of chair)
• Heard Civil Grand Jury report on credentialed teacher shortage (heard and filed)
• Heard Civil Grand Jury report on small business plan (continued) and amended response resolution

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended a $300 million general obligation bond for affordable housing to be placed on the March 5, 2024 ballot, along with several other items including fee increases, a bus purchase, and park grants. The committee also recommended an ordinance to increase reproduction and notary fees and approved a waiver to buy used buses from Phoenix. All items were recommended to the full Board of Supervisors.

• Resolution and ordinance for $300,000,000 affordable housing bond election (Files 230972, 230971)
• Ordinance to increase reproduction and notary fees (File 230980)
• Ordinance to waive bidding and buy up to 14 used CNG buses from Phoenix for $350,000 (File 230962)
• Ordinance to re-appropriate $527,000 for District 7 projects including cameras, playgrounds, and traffic safety (File 231078)
• Resolution to accept $12,440,735 grant for Jackson Playground renovation (File 231027)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors met to pass various ordinances, including a $18 million settlement with Twilio Inc. and an emergency declaration for water main repairs. The Board also approved several smaller legal settlements and grant amendments for youth services.

• Settlement of Twilio Inc. lawsuit for $18,000,000
• Emergency declaration for Fillmore and Green water main repairs up to $5,000,000
• Grant amendment for YMCA Urban Services TARC Program up to $5,390,219
• Grant amendment for Japanese Community Youth Council up to $13,327,411
• Acceptance of Harvey Milk Plaza redesign design documents valued at $1,275,000

Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee met on October 30, 2023, and considered several ordinances. It amended and continued a citywide housing production ordinance and a commercial/retail use expansion ordinance, and continued a proposal to create a cultural center special use district. The committee also continued a measure to streamline permits for neighborhood amenities. All items were continued to the November 27, 2023 meeting.

• Amended and continued ordinance to create Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Cultural Center Special Use District (File 230505)
• Amended and continued ordinance to expand commercial, retail, and restaurant uses citywide, including a five-year waiver of development impact fees (File 230701)
• Amended and continued housing production ordinance, including exemptions from conditional use requirements and creation of Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District (File 230446)
• Continued ordinance to streamline permits for neighborhood amenities in public right-of-way (File 230768)

Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee

The Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee voted to recommend approval of a liquor license transfer for Fig & Thistle at 313 Ivy Street and an ordinance regulating medical specimen collection sites. Both items were heard with public testimony and passed unanimously.

• Recommended approval of Type-48 liquor license transfer to 7682 LLC (Fig & Thistle) at 313 Ivy Street, with conditions on loitering and noise
• Recommended ordinance requiring medical specimen collection sites to partner with government, licensed health care providers, or academic institutions
• Ordinance establishes hygiene, sanitation, and privacy standards and makes violations a public health nuisance
• Planning and Police Departments recommended approval of the liquor license transfer

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended several funding measures, including a $300 million affordable housing general obligation bond for the March 2024 ballot, special tax bonds for Mission Rock, and a gift for Harvey Milk Plaza redesign. It also amended and recommended grants for youth programs and approved an emergency water main repair declaration. A hearing on the citywide Project Labor Agreement was continued to November 15.

• Affordable housing GO bond up to $300,000,000 for March 5, 2024 election (tabled, not recommended)
• Mission Rock special tax bonds up to $58,335,000 (recommended)
• Harvey Milk Plaza redesign gift valued at $1,275,000 (recommended)
• Emergency water main repair on Fillmore Street up to $5,000,000 (recommended)
• Japanese Community Youth Council grant amended to $13,327,411 (recommended)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting with the Mayor's appearance, discussing affordable housing goals, behavioral health services, and SB 43 implementation. They also passed several ordinances on the consent agenda, including budget changes, empty homes tax administration, and police firearm restrictions. The meeting was largely procedural, with all items passing unanimously.

• Ordinance to require base budgets to include inflation for nonprofit grants (No. 216-23)
• Ordinance to add 4 police positions and delete 2 (No. 223-23)
• Ordinance to administer Empty Homes Tax (No. 224-23)
• Ordinance to restrict vehicles on John F. Shelley Drive in McLaren Park (No. 222-23)
• Resolution to accept $100,000 grant for behavioral health collaborative (No. 507-23)

Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee met on October 23, 2023, and took action on two zoning ordinances. The committee voted to refer a proposed ordinance that would allow nighttime entertainment with a conditional use authorization on the second floor in the Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District, without recommendation. A second ordinance to create a Non-Profit Arts Education Special Use District at 800 Chestnut Street was continued to the next meeting.

• Ordinance 220709: Referred without recommendation to allow nighttime entertainment with Conditional Use authorization on second floor in Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District
• Ordinance 230924: Continued to November 6, 2023, to create Non-Profit Arts Education Special Use District at 800 Chestnut Street (Assessor's Parcel Block 49, Lot 1)
• Both ordinances received CEQA determinations that they are not defined as projects under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378 and 15060(c)(2)

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee heard and voted on several charter amendments and an ordinance. It amended a police minimum staffing charter amendment, reducing the target from 2,182 to 2,074 officers, and continued it to the next meeting. It also recommended a charter amendment requiring mayoral approval for certain SFMTA budget proposals and one establishing the Department of Emergency Management in the charter, and continued a community policing ordinance.

• Charter amendment to set minimum police staffing at 2,074 officers (amended from 2,182) and create a Police Full Staffing Fund, continued to Oct 30
• Ordinance requiring foot and bike patrol strategy and annual Police Commission hearings, continued to Oct 30
• Charter amendment requiring mayoral approval for SFMTA fare and parking meter changes, recommended (2-1, Dorsey dissenting)
• Charter amendment establishing Department of Emergency Management in charter, recommended unanimously

Government Audit and Oversight Committee

The Government Audit and Oversight Committee reviewed several legal settlements and project updates. The committee recommended approval for multiple lawsuits involving tax refunds and employment disputes, totaling over $20 million.

• Recommended $18,000,000 settlement with Twilio Inc. regarding telephone users taxes
• Recommended $1,355,943.09 settlement with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.
• Recommended $1,039,237.26 settlement with PFP Holdings, Inc. regarding various taxes
• Recommended $252,526.71 settlement with Macquarie Holdings (U.S.A.) Inc.
• Continued hearing on UN Plaza Activation Project and Heart of the City Farmers' Market

Board of Supervisors

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors met on October 17, 2023, and took action on a consent agenda of lawsuit settlements and several airport-related contracts. The board also passed ordinances on first reading, including changes to the city budget process and the Empty Homes Tax administration.

• Approved $1,858,150.71 settlement with Digital Realty Trust over tax refund claim
• Approved $465,000 settlement for Wayne Kha in police car accident case
• Approved $35,000,000 contract modification for Harvey Milk Terminal baggage system
• Passed ordinance to require base budgets and multi-year grants for nonprofits
• Passed ordinance to administer the Empty Homes Tax

Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee reviewed several resolutions regarding commemorative street names and cultural district plaques. Members also discussed an ordinance to allow nighttime entertainment in the Castro and a major ordinance to encourage housing production through various zoning and code amendments.

• Resolution to name Mission Street between Santa Rosa Avenue and Excelsior Avenue 'Elsie Tonelli Street'
• Resolutions for commemorative plaques in the Lodginghouse, SoMa Pilipinas, and Compton’s Transgender Cultural Districts
• Resolution to establish a street plaza at Eagle Plaza, 383-12th Street
• Ordinance to allow nighttime entertainment with conditional use in the Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District
• Ordinance to encourage housing production by amending Planning and Subdivision Codes

Rules Committee

The San Francisco Rules Committee met on October 16, 2023, and voted on several items, including a motion to discontinue remote public comment at Board meetings (except for disability accommodations), an ordinance to create a Graffiti Advisory Board, and appointments to city commissions. The committee also recommended approval of a mayoral appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission and other administrative changes.

• Motion to discontinue remote public comment at Board meetings (except for disability accommodations) recommended as committee report.
• Ordinance to establish a Graffiti Advisory Board, amended to include a termination clause if it doesn't meet regularly, recommended as amended.
• Appointment of Amy Campbell to the Historic Preservation Commission (term ending Dec 31, 2026) recommended as amended.
• Appointments to In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority: Jane Redmond, Edda Mai Johnson, and Mara Math recommended.
• Ordinance to remove cash revolving funds for several departments and reduce the Port's fund recommended.

Homelessness and Behavioral Health Select Committee

The Homelessness and Behavioral Health Select Committee recommended four resolutions, including accepting a $100,000 state grant for behavioral health integration and approving three amendments to grant agreements with Episcopal Community Services for shelter and supportive housing, totaling over $77 million. The committee also recommended a resolution to waive the Behested Payment Ordinance to allow solicitation of private donations for homeless services. All items were recommended to the full Board of Supervisors.

• Accept $100,000 grant from Purchaser Business Group on Health for CalHIVE Behavioral Health Integration Collaborative
• Approve third amendment to Episcopal Community Services grant for Cova Non-Congregate Shelter, increasing by $5,150,877 to $15,091,353
• Approve third amendment for Henry Hotel permanent supportive housing, increasing by $4,853,433 to $14,591,945
• Approve first amendment for five permanent supportive housing buildings, increasing by $20,829,789 to $47,159,399
• Authorize waiver of Behested Payment Ordinance to solicit private donations for temporary shelter and homeless services

Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee

The Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee held a hearing on the Human Trafficking in San Francisco 2021 Report and continued it to the call of the chair. It also heard testimony on improving law enforcement data dashboards, amended the hearing to include the Superior Court and Sheriff's Department, and continued it as amended.

• Hearing on Human Trafficking in San Francisco 2021 Report continued to call of chair
• Hearing on law enforcement data dashboards amended to add Superior Court and Sheriff's Department
• Hearing continued as amended to call of chair
• Public comment heard from Society of Professional Journalists, Budget and Legislative Analyst, District Attorney's Office, and Police Department

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee voted to recommend an amended ordinance adjusting Police Department staffing levels, reducing deleted positions from 4.00 to 2.00 FTE and added positions from 7.69 to 4.00 FTE. The committee also recommended several other items, including an Empty Homes Tax administration ordinance, a lease for a recycling facility, and multiple contract and grant amendments.

• Amended Police Department Salary Ordinance (File 230865): delete 2.00 FTE, add 4.00 FTE
• Empty Homes Tax administration ordinance (File 230898) recommended
• Mission Neighborhood Health Center HIV services contract increased to $11,300,310 (File 230964)
• Lease to Our Planet Recycling SF, LLC at Alemany Boulevard, annual base rent $23,397.96 (File 230914)
• SFO Medical Clinic contract with Dignity Health increased to $12,700,000 (File 230908)

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended several items, including an ordinance to change how the city prepares its budget and a resolution to apply for state recycling grants. It also approved accepting various grants and airport-related contracts. A police department salary ordinance amendment was continued to the next meeting.

• Ordinance to require base budgets with inflation adjustments for nonprofit grants
• Resolution to apply for CalRecycle grants for five years
• Accept $79,231.32 bequest for Laguna Honda Hospital
• Accept in-kind grants for Stern Grove ($300,000) and Dahlia Dell ($250,000)
• Approve $3,768,558 EPA grant for India Basin Shoreline Park

Board of Supervisors

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors met on October 3, 2023, and took final action on several items, including approving a series of lawsuit settlements totaling over $4.5 million and passing an ordinance to reduce development impact fees for certain housing projects. The board also adopted resolutions accepting grants for probation programs and reauthorizing CleanPowerSF participation costs.

• Settlement of lawsuit by Digital Realty Trust, Inc. for $1,858,150.71 (tax refund claim)
• Settlement of lawsuit by Wayne Kha for $465,000 (police car accident)
• Settlement of lawsuit by Tatiana and Anatoly Umnov for $450,000 (sidewalk injury)
• Ordinance reducing development impact fees for housing projects approved before Nov 1, 2023 (passed 10-1)
• Resolution reauthorizing CleanPowerSF participation in Joint Powers Authority up to $4,772,710

Rules Committee

The San Francisco Rules Committee met and recommended several appointments and ordinances. It approved two Treasury Oversight Committee nominations, one Sunshine Ordinance Task Force appointment, an ordinance on the Department of Elections' social media monitoring, and two labor-related ordinances. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended Brenda Kwee McNulty and Aimee Brown to Treasury Oversight Committee, terms ending Sept 30, 2027
• Recommended Maxine Anderson to Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, term ending April 27, 2024
• Recommended ordinance approving Surveillance Technology Policy for Department of Elections' social media monitoring
• Recommended ordinance clarifying contractor suspension/debarment for labor law violations
• Recommended ordinance establishing Labor and Employment Code

Homelessness and Behavioral Health Select Committee

The Homelessness and Behavioral Health Select Committee met to discuss and vote on three items. It recommended approval of a two-year sublease for the Bayview Vehicle Triage Center at Candlestick Point, heard a report on the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing's strategic plan, and continued a hearing on CARE Court implementation. The meeting included public comment both in support of and opposition to the sublease.

• Sublease agreement for 312,000 sq ft at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, base rent $312,000/year, term Jan 13, 2024–Jan 12, 2026
• Resolution recommended as committee report (3-0 vote)
• Hearing on HSH Strategic Plan heard and filed (3-0 vote)
• Hearing on CARE Court implementation continued to call of the chair (3-0 vote)
• Committee requested HSH report on lower-cost service models for vehicle triage centers by June 2024

Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee

The Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee met on September 28, 2023, and recommended approval of two liquor license transfers, an ordinance restricting armed guards from drawing firearms, an ordinance requiring pharmacies to stock opioid antagonists, and a resolution urging a gun violence victim program. The committee also continued hearings on accidental overdose deaths and traffic enforcement.

• Liquor license transfer to Ad Hoc at 779 Bush Street (Type-48) recommended
• Liquor license transfer to Valencia Whole Foods at 999 Valencia Street (Type-20) recommended
• Ordinance to prohibit armed guards from drawing firearms recommended
• Ordinance requiring retail pharmacies to stock opioid antagonists recommended
• Resolution urging gun violence victim program amended and recommended

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee met on September 27, 2023, and recommended several resolutions, including accepting grants for public health, district attorney, and probation programs, approving a no-cost maintenance agreement with Caltrans, and reauthorizing CleanPowerSF participation costs. The committee also continued two $300 million affordable housing bond proposals to a later meeting.

• Recommended $109,937 grant for National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network
• Approved no-cost maintenance agreement with Caltrans for Southern Skyline Boulevard Ridge Trail Extension Project
• Reauthorized CleanPowerSF Joint Powers Authority participation, not to exceed $4,772,710
• Recommended $1,066,724 grant for Workers' Compensation Insurance Fraud Program
• Continued two $300,000,000 affordable housing bond proposals to October 25, 2023

Board of Supervisors

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors met on September 26, 2023, and voted unanimously on all items. They adopted resolutions authorizing several contract amendments, including a $66.5 million technology contract, and set the FY2023-2024 property tax rate. They also passed ordinances on consent, including a landmark designation for the Colombo Market Arch.

• Approved contract amendment with CCT Technologies for technology products, increasing to $66,500,000
• Set property tax rate at $1.17769382 per $100 valuation for FY2023-2024
• Authorized $114,800 for SoMa Community Stabilization Fund
• Approved $14,085,186 for SFFD Fire Training Facility design
• Passed ordinance designating Colombo Market Arch as a landmark

Homelessness and Behavioral Health Select Committee

The Homelessness and Behavioral Health Select Committee reviewed and recommended three resolutions: a $60.8 million HUD Continuum of Care grant application, a $47.39 million loan for a 122-unit permanent supportive housing project at 440 Geary Street, and a $14.24 million property purchase at 42 Otis Street for homelessness services. All items were recommended as committee reports with unanimous votes.

• Resolution approving HUD Continuum of Care grant application not to exceed $60,849,039
• Loan agreement with 440 Geary LLC for $47,390,000 for 55-year term for 121 units of permanent supportive housing at 440 Geary Street
• Purchase of property at 42 Otis Street from Costanoan LLC for $14,200,000 plus $40,000 closing costs, total $14,240,000
• Liquidated damages clause of up to $420,000 in purchase agreement
• All three resolutions recommended as committee reports with 3-0 votes

Government Audit and Oversight Committee

The Government Audit and Oversight Committee met on September 21, 2023, and recommended approval of multiple lawsuit settlements totaling over $4.6 million, covering personal injury, property damage, and tax refund claims. The committee also heard a hearing on the city's plan to address car break-ins, which was continued to the call of the chair, and recommended a resolution urging the Recreation and Park Department to share information about the UN Plaza pilot activation and mitigate impacts on the Heart of the City Farmers' Market.

• Settlement of $465,000 for Wayne Kha in a police car accident lawsuit
• Settlement of $1,858,150.71 for Digital Realty Trust tax refund claim
• Settlement of $450,000 for Tatiana and Anatoly Umnov in a sidewalk injury lawsuit
• Resolution urging Recreation and Park Department to mitigate impacts on Heart of the City Farmers' Market at UN Plaza
• Hearing on city's plan to address car break-ins continued to call of the chair

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee voted unanimously to recommend a resolution setting the FY2023-2024 property tax rate at $1.17769382 per $100 of assessed value and establishing a residential tenant pass-through rate of $0.0726 per $100. The committee also recommended several contract amendments and leases, including a $14.1 million design contract for a new SFFD Fire Training Facility and a $14.1 million hospice services contract. One lease for 1155 Market Street was recommended 'Do Not Pass.' A police salary ordinance amendment was continued to October 4, 2023.

• Property tax rate set at $1.17769382 per $100 valuation, tenant pass-through $0.0726 per $100
• SFFD Fire Training Facility design contract with RossDrulisCusenbery Architecture, Inc., not to exceed $14,085,186
• Maitri AIDS Hospice contract amendment increased to $14,130,444 for hospice services
• Office lease at 1155 Market Street (103,487 sq ft) recommended 'Do Not Pass'
• Police Department salary ordinance amendment continued to October 4, 2023

Board of Supervisors

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors met on September 19, 2023, and took final action on several items, including authorizing up to $77,170,000 in certificates of participation for capital improvements, declaring two city properties as surplus land for 100% affordable housing, and extending interim zoning controls on parcel delivery services. The board also held a public hearing on the Draft San Francisco Reparations Plan and Dream Keeper Initiative updates, hearing from many public speakers.

• Authorized up to $77,170,000 in certificates of participation for capital improvement projects at 375 Laguna Honda Boulevard and 1 Moreland Drive, San Bruno
• Declared 1939 Market Street and 1515 South Van Ness Avenue as exempt surplus land for 100% affordable housing with a $100 annual ground lease and $15,000 monitoring fee
• Extended interim zoning controls requiring conditional use authorization for parcel delivery services over 10,000 square feet
• Approved lease amendment for San Francisco Wholesale Produce Market near 2095 Jerrold Avenue to support the Produce Market Reinvestment Plan
• Approved liquor license transfer to Slake San Francisco Bottle and Sundry at 3239 Balboa Street

Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee voted on several items, including recommending an ordinance to reduce development impact fees and inclusionary housing requirements for certain projects, approving a resolution to grant PG&E easements at no cost for affordable housing at 4840 Mission Street, and recommending landmark designations for Fire Station No. 44 and the Colombo Market Arch. A major housing production ordinance was continued to October 2, 2023.

• Ordinance to reduce Inclusionary Housing Program requirements and development impact fees for projects approved before November 1, 2023 (File 230855)
• Resolution granting two easements to PG&E (total 593 sq ft) at 4840 Mission Street for utilities serving 100% affordable housing (File 230934)
• Resolution initiating landmark designation amendment for Fire Station No. 44 at 1298 Girard Street (File 230880)
• Ordinance designating Colombo Market Arch at 600 Front Street as a landmark (File 230922)
• Housing production ordinance (File 230446) continued to October 2, 2023

Rules Committee

The San Francisco Rules Committee met on September 18, 2023, and voted on three items. It recommended an ordinance adding the Firefighters Cancer Prevention Foundation to the list of organizations eligible for payroll-deduction donations. It also recommended an amended ordinance on tenant organizing, which includes a new provision for translation services. Additionally, the committee recommended the mayoral appointment of Hans Baldauf to the Historic Preservation Commission.

• Ordinance to add Firefighters Cancer Prevention Foundation to payroll deduction list (File 230923)
• Ordinance on tenant organizing, amended to include translation services for limited-English speakers (File 230810)
• Motion approving Hans Baldauf's appointment to Historic Preservation Commission, term ending Dec 31, 2026 (File 230856)

Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee

The Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee met in recessed session to handle three items continued from a prior meeting. It recommended approval of a Type-64 theater liquor license for ODC Theater, and continued two ordinances—one requiring pharmacies to stock opioid antagonists and one prohibiting armed guards from drawing firearms—to a later meeting.

• Recommended Type-64 liquor license for ODC Theater at 3153-17th Street
• Continued ordinance requiring retail pharmacies to stock opioid antagonists (File 230766)
• Continued ordinance prohibiting armed guards from drawing firearms (File 230708)
• Police Department recommended approval of liquor license with loitering condition

Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee

The Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee met on September 14, 2023, and recommended approval of a liquor license transfer for Slake San Francisco Bottle and Sundry at 3239 Balboa Street. Due to technical difficulties, three other agenda items were continued to a recessed meeting on September 18, 2023.

• Recommended approval of Type-21 liquor license transfer to Coolwater SF LLC (Slake) at 3239 Balboa Street
• Continued hearing on Type-64 theater liquor license for ODC Theater at 3153-17 Street
• Continued ordinance requiring retail pharmacies to stock opioid antagonists (e.g., naloxone)
• Continued ordinance prohibiting armed guards from drawing firearms to protect property

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee met and voted on four items: a lease amendment for the San Francisco Wholesale Produce Market, release of $2.9 million for affordable housing at 566 Natoma Street, an amended expenditure of up to $114,800 from the SoMa Community Stabilization Fund, and declaring two city properties as surplus land for 100% affordable housing. All items were recommended or heard and filed.

• Approved first amendment to lease with San Francisco Market Corporation for Wholesale Produce Market near 2095 Jerrold Avenue
• Released $2,900,000 for Small Sites Program loan to MEDA for acquisition/rehab of 566 Natoma Street
• Amended SoMa Community Stabilization Fund expenditure from $3,014,800 to $114,800
• Declared 1939 Market Street and 1515 South Van Ness Avenue as exempt surplus land for 100% affordable housing

Board of Supervisors

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors met on September 12, 2023, and took final action on three opioid-related lawsuit settlements totaling over $267 million, with funds to be paid to the City over multiple years. The board also passed ordinances on first reading, including exempting guaranteed income from county assistance determinations and authorizing up to $77.17 million in certificates of participation for capital projects. Additionally, the Mayor discussed public safety efforts regarding drug markets.

• Final approval of $229,610,002 settlement with Walgreen Co. over opioid dispensing
• Final approval of $24,797,604 settlement with Teva Pharmaceuticals and related entities
• Final approval of $12,916,274 settlement with Allergan Finance and Allergan Limited
• Passed on first reading: ordinance exempting guaranteed income payments from County Adult Assistance Program eligibility
• Authorized up to $77,170,000 in Certificates of Participation for capital improvement projects

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee met and recommended two appointments: Norlissa Cooper to the San Francisco Health Authority and David Mauroff to the Reentry Council. Both motions passed unanimously with Supervisor Walton excused. The meeting was brief and focused solely on these appointments.

• Recommended Norlissa Cooper for Health Authority seat 9, term ending Jan 15, 2024
• Recommended David Mauroff for Reentry Council seat 6, term ending June 1, 2024
• Both appointments require specific nominating organizations per seat requirements

The provided document is a meeting calendar list and does not contain the minutes or record of decisions for the Rules Committee meeting on 2023-09-11.

Land Use and Transportation Committee

The provided document is a meeting calendar list and does not contain the minutes or a record of decisions for the Land Use and Transportation Committee meeting on September 11, 2023.

Homelessness and Behavioral Health Select Committee

The Homelessness and Behavioral Health Select Committee recommended four grant agreement amendments totaling over $317 million for homeless services, including prenatal support, youth re-housing, permanent supportive housing, and a navigation center. All items were heard and recommended as committee reports, with two members excused.

• Homeless Prenatal Program grant increased by $13,561,035 to $23,461,035
• Brilliant Corners young adult rapid re-housing grant increased by $17,409,402 to $27,309,402
• Tenderloin Housing Clinic master lease hotels grant increased by $108,753,662 to $241,657,513
• Five Keys Schools and Programs Bayshore Navigation Center grant increased by $15,155,893 to $25,071,113

The provided document is a meeting calendar list and does not contain minutes, agendas, or records of decisions for the Homelessness and Behavioral Health Select Committee meeting on 2023-09-08.

Government Audit and Oversight Committee

The Government Audit and Oversight Committee met and continued a hearing on strategies for fire prevention in residential apartment buildings, including city protocols and resources for displaced residents. The hearing was continued to the call of the chair, with no final action taken.

• Hearing on apartment building fire prevention continued to call of the chair
• Fire Department, Human Services Agency, and Department of Building Inspection reported
• Public comment included support and concerns from various speakers

The provided document is a meeting calendar listing and does not contain the minutes or records of decisions for the Government Audit and Oversight Committee meeting on 2023-09-07.

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended several items, including a $77.17 million certificate of participation for capital projects, an emergency repair declaration for Laguna Honda Hospital capped at $28.4 million, and a resolution to allow sole-source negotiations for a major Fisherman's Wharf development. It also approved grants, leases, and a concert permit for Golden Gate Park.

• Authorized up to $77,170,000 in certificates of participation for capital improvements
• Approved emergency repairs at Laguna Honda Hospital, 375 Laguna Honda Blvd, not to exceed $28,400,000
• Recommended sole-source negotiations with Fisherman's Wharf Revitalized, LLC for Seawall Lot 300/301 and Pier 45
• Accepted $538,051 grant for San Francisco Zoo Recycled Water Project
• Approved permit for Another Planet Entertainment concerts at Polo Fields with minimum fee of $1,400,000 (2-day) or $2,100,000 (3-day)

The provided document is a meeting calendar list and does not contain the minutes or records of decisions for the Budget and Finance Committee meeting on September 6, 2023.

Board of Supervisors

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors met on September 5, 2023, and took final action on several items, including approving a $229.6 million settlement with Walgreen Co. over its role in the opioid epidemic. The board also passed ordinances to reduce development impact fees and create a Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District, among other measures.

• Approved $229,610,002 settlement with Walgreen Co. for opioid dispensing, with $200,000,002 paid to the city over 15 years
• Approved $24,797,604 settlement with Teva Pharmaceuticals and related entities, plus $20,000,000 in naloxone
• Passed ordinance creating Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District, allowing up to four units on RH district lots
• Passed ordinance reducing development impact fees and inclusionary housing requirements for certain projects
• Approved $41,500,000 contract amendment with Western Area Power Administration for power services

The provided document is a meeting calendar list and does not contain the minutes or records of decisions for the September 5, 2023, Board of Supervisors meeting.

Homelessness and Behavioral Health Select Committee

The provided document is a meeting calendar list and does not contain the minutes, agenda, or decisions for the Homelessness and Behavioral Health Select Committee meeting on 2023-07-28.

Board of Supervisors

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors met on July 25, 2023, and unanimously approved a consent agenda of 14 ordinances. These include extending lower gross receipts tax rates for certain businesses, increasing contracts for homeless shelter hotels, and rezoning for the Port of San Francisco Waterfront Plan. The board also passed a major ordinance to encourage commercial-to-residential conversion and downtown economic revitalization.

• Extended lower Gross Receipts Tax rates through 2024 and postponed scheduled increases to 2025, with new tax credits for businesses opening in certain zip codes (Ordinance 151-23)
• Increased contracts for Adante Hotel (to $18,499,439), Monarch Hotel (to $19,127,760), and Cova Hotel (to $14,304,253) for homeless supportive housing (Ordinances 146-23, 147-23, 148-23)
• Approved development agreement and height increase for 98 Franklin Street, from 85-X // 120/365-R-2 to 85-X // 120/400-R-2 (Ordinances 152-23, 153-23)
• Adopted Port of San Francisco Waterfront Plan update, including rezoning waterfront parcels and adding Waterfront Special Use District No. 4 (Ordinances 155-23, 156-23, 157-23)
• Passed ordinance to facilitate commercial-to-residential conversion and downtown economic revitalization, including flexible workspace and formula retail allowances (Ordinance 159-23)

The provided document is a meeting calendar list and does not contain minutes or records of decisions for a meeting on July 25, 2023.

Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee recommended several items, including a resolution supporting state transit funding, an ordinance codifying small business fee waivers, and two ordinances modifying development impact fees and inclusionary housing requirements. All items were recommended as committee reports, with one ordinance amended and duplicated.

• Resolution supporting SB 532 (Wiener) for Bay Area transit funding
• Ordinance waiving awning and business sign fees during May
• Ordinance modifying development impact fee indexing, deferral, and waivers
• Ordinance reducing inclusionary housing fees for certain projects (amended)
• Street naming: Palo Alto Avenue to La Avanzada Street and Dellbrook Avenue

The provided document is a meeting calendar list and does not contain minutes or records of decisions for a Land Use and Transportation Committee meeting on July 24, 2023.

Rules Committee

The Rules Committee reviewed four items, recommending the appointment of Dominica Henderson to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors. The committee also recommended appointments to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force and the Committee on City Workforce Alignment. Additionally, the committee recommended an ordinance amending the Park Code to change the composition and meeting location of the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Committee (PROSAC).

• Recommended approval of Mayor's nomination of Dominica Henderson to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors (term ending March 1, 2026).
• Recommended appointment of Saul Sugarman and David Pilpel to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force (terms ending April 27, 2024).
• Recommended appointment of Ruth Barajas, Tiffany Jackson, and Bartolomy Pantoja to the Committee on City Workforce Alignment (terms ending November 6, 2025).
• Recommended Ordinance 230809 amending the Park Code to reduce PROSAC seats, allow alternate members, and move meetings to City Hall.

The provided document is a meeting calendar listing and does not contain the minutes or a record of actions for the Rules Committee meeting on 2023-07-24.

Government Audit and Oversight Committee

The Government Audit and Oversight Committee reviewed and recommended approval of several opioid-related lawsuit settlements, a public bank proposal, and other items. The committee also heard reports on housing authority services and fire prevention, and continued several items to a later date.

• Recommended ordinance for Walgreen Co. settlement: City to receive $229,610,002 over 15 years
• Recommended ordinance for Teva Pharmaceuticals settlement: City to receive $24,797,604 over 13 years plus $20M in naloxone
• Recommended ordinance for Allergan settlement: City to receive $12,916,274 over 5 years
• Recommended resolution for AppLovin Corporation settlement: $4,197,820.54 plus statutory interest
• Heard and prepared resolution to accept Reinvestment Working Group's plan for a San Francisco Public Bank

The provided document is a meeting calendar list and does not contain the minutes or a record of actions for the Government Audit and Oversight Committee meeting on 2023-07-20.

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee reviewed and recommended several resolutions, including accepting grants for cannabis public health and HIV/AIDS programs, amending contracts for merchant services and banking, and approving Port lease changes and a parking license with the Golden State Warriors. All items were recommended or referred without recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.

• Accept $3,000,000 grant from Board of State and Community Corrections for Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program
• Accept $7,223,161 grant increase for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Parts A and B
• Amend merchant processing agreement with Bank of America to $9,127,020
• Approve license with GSW Arena LLC for curb and metered parking near Chase Center, revenue over $1,000,000
• Increase contract for Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant construction management to $47,000,000

The provided document is a meeting calendar list and does not contain the minutes or records of decisions for the Budget and Finance Committee meeting on 2023-07-19.

Board of Supervisors

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors met on July 18, 2023, and took action on several items, including the city's two-year budget and salary ordinance, a $4 million downtown support package announced by the Mayor, and various fee and ordinance changes. The board passed the budget and salary ordinances on first reading, with Supervisor Preston voting no. The meeting also included approval of prior meeting minutes and a presentation from Mayor Breed on downtown revitalization.

• Mayor Breed announced $4 million in funding to support downtown businesses and fill empty spaces
• Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for FYs 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 passed on first reading (10-1)
• Annual Salary Ordinance for FYs 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 passed on first reading (10-1)
• Ordinance to increase minimum compensation for nonprofit contractors to $23/hour by 2026 and public entity contractors to $25.50/hour by 2027 passed on first reading (10-1)
• Building Code amendment to increase Department of Building Inspection fees by 15% passed on first reading (10-1)

The provided document is a meeting calendar list and does not contain the minutes or a record of decisions for the Board of Supervisors meeting on July 18, 2023.

Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee met on July 17, 2023, and voted on several ordinances. It recommended approval of a major downtown commercial-to-residential conversion and economic revitalization package, a rent control protection for tax-credit buildings, a landmark designation for Parkside Branch Library, an awning amnesty program, and a site permit streamlining measure. The committee also continued a duplicate rent ordinance to a later date.

• Recommended ordinance to keep rent control on units in buildings with low-income housing tax credits or tax-exempt bonds (File 230770, amended)
• Recommended downtown commercial-to-residential conversion and economic revitalization ordinance (File 230732, amended)
• Recommended landmark designation for Parkside Branch Library, 1200 Taraval Street (File 230690)
• Recommended temporary amnesty program for unpermitted awnings (File 230745)
• Recommended streamlining site permit review (File 230374)

The provided document is a meeting calendar list and does not contain the minutes or records of decisions for the Land Use and Transportation Committee meeting on July 17, 2023.

Rules Committee

The San Francisco Rules Committee met on July 17, 2023, and voted to recommend several items to the full Board of Supervisors. These include an ordinance to modify campaign advertisement disclaimer requirements to comply with a court order, and an ordinance approving a surveillance technology policy for the Human Services Agency's use of social media management software. The committee also recommended mayoral appointments and reappointments to various commissions, and continued a proposed ordinance amending the Park Code regarding PROSAC membership to a later meeting.

• Ordinance amending Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code for campaign ad disclaimers (File 221161), recommended as committee report (2-0, Safai absent)
• Ordinance approving Surveillance Technology Policy for Human Services Agency social media management software (File 230689), recommended as committee report (2-0, Safai absent)
• Reappointments to Entertainment Commission: Ben Bleiman (File 230747) and Cynthia Wang (File 230748), recommended as amended (3-0)
• Appointment of Earl Shaddix to Building Inspection Commission (File 230827), recommended as amended (3-0)
• Appointment of Dena Aslanian-Williams to Homelessness Oversight Commission (File 230828), recommended as amended (3-0)

The provided document is a meeting calendar list and does not contain the minutes or substantive decisions for the Rules Committee meeting on 2023-07-17.

Homelessness and Behavioral Health Select Committee

The Homelessness and Behavioral Health Select Committee recommended several items to the full Board of Supervisors, including a $27.2 million property purchase for supportive housing, a Homekey grant application, and amendments to hotel booking agreements. All items were approved as committee reports, with one resolution amended to add community input requirements. The meeting was a regular session with public comment.

• Approved purchase of 1174-1178 Folsom St and 663 Clementina St for $27,225,000 (incl. closing costs) for supportive housing, with added community input amendment
• Approved application for Homekey Grant up to $9,409,600 for 42 Otis St
• Approved amendments to Adante Hotel booking agreement (Sayana Corp) increasing to $18,499,439, term extended to Aug 31, 2024
• Approved amendments to Monarch Hotel (Lombard Hotel Group) increasing to $19,127,760, term extended to Aug 31, 2024
• Approved amendments to Cova Hotel (Shin International) increasing to $14,304,253, term extended to Aug 31, 2024

The provided document is a meeting calendar list and does not contain the minutes or records of decisions for the Homelessness and Behavioral Health Select Committee meeting on 2023-07-14.

Government Audit and Oversight Committee

The Government Audit and Oversight Committee met and recommended approval of a development agreement for 98 Franklin Street, which includes waivers of certain Administrative Code provisions. The committee also heard a motion to audit the Public Utilities Commission's water and wastewater rate-setting processes but continued it to the next meeting.

• Development agreement with 98 Franklin Street, LLC for property at 98 Franklin Street (Assessor's Parcel Block 0836, Lots 008, 009, 013)
• Waivers of Administrative Code Chapter 56 provisions
• Motion to audit Public Utilities Commission's water and wastewater rate setting and contract oversight, focused on reducing rate increases
• Motion continued to July 20, 2023 meeting

The provided document is a meeting calendar list and does not contain the minutes, agenda, or records of decisions for the Government Audit and Oversight Committee meeting on 2023-07-13.

Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee

The Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee recommended approval of two liquor license transfers and continued a firearms ordinance to a later date. The committee voted unanimously to recommend resolutions for the transfer of a Type-20 off-sale beer and wine license to Blue Stream Gallery and Gifts at 555 Grant Avenue, and a Type-42 on-sale beer and wine public premises license to Ales Unlimited at 2398 Webster Street. An ordinance to prohibit firearms in certain places was continued to the call of the chair.

• Recommended resolution for liquor license transfer to Blue Stream Gallery and Gifts, 555 Grant Avenue (Type-20 off-sale beer and wine)
• Recommended resolution for liquor license transfer to Ales Unlimited, 2398 Webster Street (Type-42 on-sale beer and wine)
• Continued ordinance prohibiting firearms in childcare facilities, City property, election facilities, medical facilities, private parks and playgrounds, places of worship, and private commercial establishments (File 230736)

The provided document is a meeting calendar listing and does not contain the minutes or substantive decisions for the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee meeting on July 13, 2023.

Budget and Appropriations Committee

The Budget and Appropriations Committee met on July 12, 2023, and voted to recommend two ordinances. One extends current Gross Receipts Tax rates through 2024 and offers tax credits for businesses opening in certain zip codes. The other reallocates about $16.36 million from the Our City, Our Home Fund for homelessness prevention services. Both items were previously heard and amended, and the committee's recommendations move them to the full Board of Supervisors.

• Ordinance 230155: Extends Gross Receipts Tax rates through Dec 31, 2024, and postpones rate increases to Jan 1, 2025; provides tax credits up to $1,000,000 per year for businesses opening in certain zip codes
• Ordinance 230657: Reallocates approximately $16,360,000 from Our City, Our Home Fund for homelessness prevention services; temporarily suspends limit on short-term rental subsidies
• Both ordinances were recommended by a 3-0 vote (Chan, Safai, Walton); Mandelman and Ronen excused

The provided document is a meeting calendar listing and does not contain the minutes or substantive decisions for the Budget and Appropriations Committee meeting on 2023-07-12.

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended several fiscal items, including a $55 million enterprise agreement with Zones, LLC for Microsoft products, a $20 million emergency declaration for Hetch Hetchy road repairs, and a $600,000 SoMa Community Stabilization Fund expenditure. It also recommended a 4.75% COLA for Budget and Legislative Analyst services, bringing the contract to $3,121,318, and approved Health Service System plans for 2024. All items were recommended to the full Board of Supervisors.

• Resolution authorizing $55,000,000 agreement with Zones, LLC for Microsoft products (FY2023-2026)
• Emergency declaration to repair Cherry Lake Road and Hetch Hetchy Road, not to exceed $20,000,000
• SoMa Community Stabilization Fund expenditure reduced from $800,000 to $600,000
• 4.75% COLA for Budget and Legislative Analyst services, new contract amount $3,121,318
• Ordinance approving Health Service System plans and contribution rates for calendar year 2024

The provided document is a meeting calendar listing and does not contain the minutes or records of decisions for the Budget and Finance Committee meeting on 2023-07-12.

Board of Supervisors

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors met on July 11, 2023, and took final action on several ordinances, including an awning amnesty program, nonprofit reporting requirements, and changes to the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Committee (PROSAC). The board also passed on first reading a measure to eliminate curbside shared spaces permit fees and approved a list of road maintenance projects. The annual budget and related ordinances were continued to the July 18 meeting.

• Ordinance 139-23: temporary amnesty for unpermitted awnings, waives fees, grants legal nonconforming status
• Ordinance 138-23: limits nonprofit reporting to organizations receiving over $100,000 annually
• Ordinance 140-23: reduces PROSAC seats, adds alternates, extends term limits
• Ordinance 230312: eliminates Curbside Shared Spaces permit fees for permits approved before June 30, 2024
• Resolution 351-23: approves FY 2023-2024 road maintenance project list funded by SB 1

The provided document is a meeting calendar list and does not contain minutes or records of decisions for a meeting on July 11, 2023.

Rules Committee

The San Francisco Rules Committee voted to recommend an ordinance extending the Sentencing Commission's sunset date to June 30, 2026, and approved several mayoral and presidential appointments to city commissions, including the MTA Board of Directors and Building Inspection Commission. The committee also tabled a nomination to the Sanitation and Streets Commission.

• Ordinance to extend Sentencing Commission sunset to June 30, 2026 (File 230569)
• Approved Lydia So for MTA Board of Directors, term ending March 1, 2025 (File 230755)
• Tabled Vincent Yuen nomination to Sanitation and Streets Commission (File 230590)
• Approved Bianca Neumann, Angie Sommer to Building Inspection Commission; rejected Raquel Bito (Files 230758, 230759, 230760)
• Approved Alysabeth Alexander-Tut and Evita Chavez to Building Inspection Commission (Files 230802, 230804)

The provided document is a meeting calendar listing and does not contain the minutes or substantive decisions for the Rules Committee meeting on 2023-07-10.

Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee voted to recommend three ordinances tied to the Port of San Francisco Waterfront Plan update, including rezoning waterfront parcels and adding a new Waterfront Special Use District. It also recommended a height increase for 98 Franklin Street and a Polk/Haight Street commercial district rule change, while continuing a site permit streamlining ordinance to next week.

• Rezoning waterfront parcels from P to M-1 and adding Waterfront Special Use District No. 4 (File 230501)
• General Plan amendment for Port Waterfront Plan update (File 230502)
• Planning Code changes for Waterfront Special Use District controls (File 230503)
• Height increase at 98 Franklin Street from 120/365-R-2 to 120/400-R-2 (File 221164)
• Building Code site permit review streamlining continued to July 17, 2023 (File 230374)

The provided document is a meeting calendar list and does not contain the minutes or a record of decisions for the Land Use and Transportation Committee meeting on July 10, 2023.

Budget and Appropriations Committee

The Budget and Appropriations Committee met and considered an ordinance to appropriate $50,000,000 from the General Fund General Reserves to the Human Rights Commission to establish the Office of Reparations and implement approved recommendations for FY2022-2023. After hearing public comment, the committee voted to continue the ordinance to the call of the chair, meaning no final decision was made at this meeting.

• Ordinance 230313: $50,000,000 appropriation for Office of Reparations
• Public comment heard from supporters and those with concerns
• Motion to continue ordinance to call of the chair passed 3-0

The provided document is a meeting calendar listing and does not contain minutes, agendas, or records of decisions for a Budget and Appropriations Committee meeting on 2023-06-28.

Budget and Appropriations Committee

The Budget and Appropriations Committee met in a recessed session to consider the city's FY 2023-2025 budget and related fiscal ordinances. It recommended the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance and Annual Salary Ordinance as amended, and advanced several fee and funding measures. The committee also amended and continued a $16.36 million reallocation from the Our City, Our Home Fund for homelessness services to a later meeting.

• Recommended FY 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance (File 230644) as amended
• Recommended FY 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Annual Salary Ordinance (File 230645) as amended
• Amended and recommended curbside shared spaces permit fee waiver, limiting it to June 30, 2024 (File 230312)
• Recommended 15% increase in Department of Building Inspection fees (File 230658)
• Amended and continued $16,360,000 Our City, Our Home Fund interest reallocation for homelessness prevention to July 12, 2023 (File 230657)

The provided document is a meeting calendar list and does not contain minutes or a record of actions for the Budget and Appropriations Committee meeting on June 28, 2023.

Board of Supervisors

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors met on June 27, 2023, and approved a consent agenda of lawsuit settlements and ordinances, including a $2.2 million settlement for abuse claims at Laguna Honda Hospital and a major planning code change to allow commercial-to-residential conversions downtown. The board also passed the interim budget and salary ordinances for FYs 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, and adopted a new 10-year lease agreement with airlines at SFO.

• Approved $2,223,500 settlement for abuse and privacy claims by Laguna Honda Hospital residents
• Passed ordinance allowing commercial-to-residential conversion downtown, exempting projects from certain planning requirements
• Approved $463,593 settlement with New Cingular Wireless over access line tax refund
• Adopted 10-year lease agreement with 29 airlines at San Francisco International Airport
• Designated wild parrot as official animal of San Francisco

The provided document is a meeting calendar list and does not contain minutes or a record of decisions for the June 27, 2023, Board of Supervisors meeting.