Meeting Name: Board of Supervisors Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/11/2025 2:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Legislative Chamber, Room 250 City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA 94102-4689
Regular Meeting
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250124 1 Formal Policy Discussions - February 11, 2025HearingFiledPursuant to Charter, Sections 2.103 and 3.100(7), and Administrative Code, Section 2.11, the Mayor shall discuss eligible topics submitted from the Supervisors. The Mayor may address the Board initially for up to five minutes. Discussion shall not exceed two minutes per question or answer. The following topic was noticed on the agenda representing District 7: 1. Short-term operational funding for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA).   Not available Video Video
241120 1 Authorizing Refunding Certificates of Participation - Various Port Projects - Not to Exceed $25,000,000OrdinancePassedOrdinance authorizing the execution and delivery from time to time of refunding Certificates of Participation evidencing and representing an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $25,000,000 to prepay certain certificates of participation that financed the design, acquisition, construction, reconstruction, expansion, improvement, equipping, renewal, restoration, and/or replacement of certain capital improvements to properties of the Port Commission of the City and County of San Francisco; approving the form of Supplement to Trust Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor-in-interest to U.S. Bank National Association), as trustee (“Trustee”); approving the form of Supplement to Project Lease, between the City and County of San Francisco and the Trustee, relating to the lease and lease back of all or a portion of the James R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27; approving the form of Escrow Agreement, Purchase Contract, Official Notice of Sale, and Notice of Intention to Sell Certificates; directing the pu   Not available Video Video
241118 1 Appropriation - $28,386,685 Including $25,000,000 COP Refunding Series 2025-R1 & Series 2025-R2 Proceeds, $2,478,500 of Series 2013B & 2013C Prior Debt Reserve Proceeds - De-appropriation of $908,185 - Series 2013B Project Funds - FY2024-2025OrdinancePassedOrdinance appropriating $28,386,685 consisting of $5,000,000 of Refunding Certificates of Participation Series 2025-R1 proceeds and $20,000,000 of Refunding Certificates of Participation (COP) Series 2025-R2 proceeds, $483,000 of Series 2013B Prior Debt Service Reserve Proceeds, $1,995,500 of 2013C Prior Debt Service Reserve Proceeds, and De-appropriation of $908,185 of Series 2013B Project Funds to the Port Commission (PRT) for $6,391,185 to the Refunding Certificates of Participation Series 2025-R1 and $21,995,500 to the Refunding Certificates of Participation Series 2025-R2; and placing these funds on Controller’s Reserve pending the sale of the Certificates of Participation and receipt of proceeds in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025.   Not available Video Video
240929 2 Planning Code - 99 Rhode Island StreetOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Planning Code to allow Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3912, Lot No. 02, also known as 99 Rhode Island Street, to exceed the cumulative use size requirements in Production, Distribution and Repair District-1, Design (PDR-1-D) districts; 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.   Not available Video Video
241207 1 Midtown Park Apartments - 1415 Scott Street - Exempting Midtown Park Apartments from Certain Construction Contracting RequirementsOrdinancePassedOrdinance exempting Midtown Park Apartments, located at 1415 Scott Street, from construction contracting requirements in Administrative Code, Chapter 6, but requiring compliance with the prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements of Administrative Code, Section 23.61; 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.   Not available Video Video
241172 1 Business and Tax Regulations Code - Commercial Vacancy Tax ExemptionOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to exempt from the commercial vacancy tax beginning on January 1, 2025, any taxable commercial space located in a named neighborhood commercial district or named neighborhood commercial transit district in which a City public infrastructure or construction project has a construction duration of more than 180 days in a calendar year, and from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024, any taxable commercial space located in the Taraval Street Neighborhood Commercial District or the Inner Taraval Street Neighborhood Commercial District.   Not available Video Video
250040 3 Administrative Code - Core Initiatives to Strengthen City’s Responses to Homelessness, Drug Abuse, Mental Health Needs, and Related CrisesOrdinancePassedOrdinance amending the Administrative Code to 1) provide that the existing waiver of competitive procurement rules for certain contracts and grants to support projects addressing homelessness will sunset in May 2029; 2) suspend until January 2026 the competitive procurement requirements 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    Not available Video Video
250041 2 Appropriation - General Reserve - Municipal Transportation Agency - Portsmouth Square Garage Parking and Transit Fares - $526,000 - FY2024-2025OrdinanceUnfinished Business-Final PassageOrdinance appropriating $526,000 from the General Reserve to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to support free two-hour parking in the Portsmouth Square Parking Garage from January 28, 2025, through February 28, 2025, and transit fares for the Lunar New Year Parade weekend on February 15 and February 16, 2025, for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025.   Not available Video Video
241153 1 Apply for Grant and Accept Funds Allocation - California Department of Housing and Community Development - Transitional Housing Programs Up to $4,210,804 - Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program Up to $629,926ResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Human Services Agency, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to apply for and accept the county allocation award under the California Department of Housing and Community Development Transitional Housing Program for an amount up to $4,210,804 and the Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program for an amount up to $629,926 which provide funding to help young adults secure and maintain housing.   Not available Video Video
250015 1 Grant Agreement - Retroactive - Young Community Developers - Black to the Future and School Site Mentoring Program - Not to Exceed $12,422,660ResolutionPassedResolution retroactively approving a Grant Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (“DCYF”), and Young Community Developers for the following programs: Black to the Future and the School Site Mentoring Program, for a term of five years from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029, and for a total not to exceed amount of $12,422,660; and to authorize the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to enter into amendments or modifications to the Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement or this Resolution.   Not available Video Video
250016 2 Grant Agreement Amendment - Bay Area Community Resources - Various Programs - Not to Exceed $10,473,540ResolutionPassedResolution approving the first amendment to the Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, and Bay Area Community Resources for the following programs: Sunset Media Wave; ReSET Justice Collaborative; YouthLine Technology Pathway; and Career Pathways for Undocumented Youth, increasing the contract amount by $1,537,840 for a new total not to exceed amount of $10,473,540 with no change to the five year term of July 1, 2024, though June 30, 2029; and to authorize the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to enter into amendments or modifications to the Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement or this Resolution.   Not available Video Video
250020 1 Professional Services Agreement - HDR Stantec JV - Program Management Consulting Services for Water Enterprise - Not to Exceed $80,000,000ResolutionPassedResolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Contract No. PRO.0205, Water Capital Program Management Contract with HDR Stantec JV, to provide program management consulting services to support delivery of the Water Enterprise and Hetch Hetchy Water Capital Improvement Programs and the Water System Improvement Program, for an amount not to exceed $80,000,000 and with a duration of 10 years, with an anticipated timeframe from April 2025 through March 2035, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.   Not available Video Video
250021 1 Lease Amendment - Lease No. 97-0081 - Rent Credit for BART’s Next Generation Fare Gates Replacement Project - Not to Exceed $3,150,000ResolutionPassedResolution approving Amendment No. 3 to Lease No. 97-0081 Lease, Use, and Operating Agreement for BART Station and Related Facilities and Grant of Easement at San Francisco International for a rent credit in support of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District’s (BART) Next Generation Fare Gates Replacement Project, in an amount not to exceed $3,150,000 with no changes to the term of June 22, 2003, through June 21, 2053.   Not available Video Video
250042 1 Grant Amendment - Catholic Charities - Family Rapid Rehousing - Not to Exceed $14,533,573ResolutionPassedResolution approving the fourth amendment to the grant agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”), and Catholic Charities, for the SF HOME Rapid Rehousing program for families; extending the grant term by 16 months from February 28, 2025, for a total term of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2026; increasing the agreement amount by $4,736,070 for a total amount not to exceed $14,533,573; and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the amendment that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the agreement.   Not available Video Video
241181 1 Administrative Code - Amended Airport Surveillance Technology PolicyOrdinanceUnfinished Business-Final PassageOrdinance approving the Amended Airport Surveillance Technology Policy governing the use of Automated License Plate Readers - Ground Transportation Management System and Parking Assist - Parking Guidance System.   Not available Video Video
250088 1 Appointment, Bay Area Air Quality Management District, Board of Directors - Supervisor Bilal MahmoodMotionPassedMotion appointing Supervisor Bilal Mahmood to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Board of Directors, term ending February 1, 2029, or the conclusion of his term as a Member of the Board of Supervisors.   Not available Video Video
250089 1 Appointment, Bay Conservation and Development Commission - Supervisor Connie ChanMotionPassedMotion appointing Supervisor Connie Chan to the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, for an indefinite term or the conclusion of her term as a Member of the Board of Supervisors.   Not available Video Video
250092 1 Appointment, Free City College Oversight Committee - Supervisor Connie ChanMotionPassedMotion appointing Supervisor Connie Chan to the Free City College Oversight Committee, for an indefinite term or the conclusion of her term as a Member of the Board of Supervisors.   Not available Video Video
250091 1 Appointment, Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District Board of Directors - Supervisor Danny SauterMotionPassedMotion appointing Supervisor Danny Sauter to the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District Board of Directors, term ending January 31, 2027, or the conclusion of his term as a Member of the Board of Supervisors.   Not available Video Video
250090 1 Appointment, Bay Conservation and Development Commission - Supervisor Matt DorseyMotionPassedMotion appointing Supervisor Matt Dorsey as an alternate member to the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, for an indefinite term or the conclusion of his term as a Member of the Board of Supervisors.   Not available Video Video
250094 1 Appointment, Reentry Council - Supervisor Matt DorseyMotionPassedMotion appointing Supervisor Matt Dorsey to the Reentry Council, term ending June 1, 2026, or the conclusion of his term as a Member of the Board of Supervisors.   Not available Video Video
250095 1 Appointment, Association of Bay Area Government Executive Board - Supervisor Matt DorseyMotionPassedMotion appointing Supervisor Matt Dorsey as a member to the Association of Bay Area Government Executive Board, term ending June 30, 2025, or the conclusion of his term as a Member of the Board of Supervisors.   Not available Video Video
250093 1 Appointment, Metropolitan Transportation Commission - Supervisor Myrna MelgarMotionPassedMotion appointing Supervisor Myrna Melgar to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, term ending February 10, 2027, or the conclusion of her term as a Member of the Board of Supervisors.   Not available Video Video
250017 1 Military Equipment Use Policy and Additional Equipment Approval - 2024 Annual ReportResolutionPending Committee ActionResolution 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.   Not available Video Video
250047 2 Fundraising for Services Related to Immigration, LGBTQ+ Rights, Environmental Protection, Reproductive Rights, and Racial Equity - Behested Payment WaiverResolutionPassedResolution authorizing the Office of the Mayor, Office of the City Attorney, and Office of the City Administrator, and the head of each division, office, and department under the supervision of the City Administrator, to solicit donations from various private, nonprofit, philanthropic, and other entities to support 1) the urgent provision of legal services related to the creation and enforcement of immigration laws, regulations, and policies, including litigation and regulatory reform efforts at the local, state, and federal level and non-legal services and support for the City’s immigrant communities; 2) goods and services, including legal services, related to defending and supporting LGBTQ+ rights; 3) goods and services, including legal services, related to defending and supporting reproductive rights; 4) goods and services, including legal services, related to defending existing environmental protection laws and promoting environmental protection efforts; and 5) goods and services, including legal services, related to racial equity initiatives, all notwithstanding the Behested Pay   Not available Video Video
240873 3 Planning, Health Codes - Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, Non-Potable Water ExemptionOrdinanceUnfinished Business-Final PassageOrdinance amending the Planning Code to permit the use of California Debt Limit Allocation Committee tax-exempt bond financing and tax credits under the Tax Credit Allocation Committee for certain affordable housing projects that provide additional affordable units or deeper affordability levels than required by the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, and require the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to report on such projects; amending the Health Code to exempt such affordable housing projects from compliance with the requirement that new buildings be constructed, operated, and maintained using alternate water sources for non-potable uses; 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.   Not available Video Video
250121 1 Appointment, Local Agency Formation Commission - Supervisor Jackie FielderMotionPassedMotion appointing Supervisor Jackie Fielder to the Local Agency Formation Commission, term ending February 4, 2027, or the conclusion of her term as a Member of the Board of Supervisors.   Not available Video Video
250127 1 Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month - February 2025ResolutionPassedResolution recognizing the month of February 2025 as “Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month” in the City and County of San Francisco.   Not available Video Video
250140 1 Planning Code, Zoning Map - Projecting Signs in Neighborhood Commercial and Residential-Commercial DistrictsOrdinance30 Day RuleOrdinance amending the Planning Code to allow two projecting signs for all corner businesses in all Neighborhood Commercial and Residential-Commercial Districts citywide, and abolishing the 2301 Chestnut Street Special Sign District; amending the Zoning Map to reflect that District’s abolition; 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.   Not available Not available
250141 1 Accept and Expend Grant - Retroactive - James Irvine Foundation - Northern California Apprenticeship Network Sustainability Grant - $675,000ResolutionScheduled for Committee HearingResolution retroactively authorizing the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $675,000 from the James Irvine Foundation for the Northern California Apprenticeship Network Sustainability Grant for the grant period of October 11, 2024, through October 11, 2027.   Not available Not available
250142 1 Loan Agreement - Normandy Ellis, LP - Small Sites Program - 1135, 1155 and 1175 Ellis Street - Not to Exceed $50,600,000ResolutionScheduled for Committee HearingResolution approving and authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to execute loan documents for the permanent financing of 1135, 1155 and 1175 Ellis Street pursuant to the Small Sites Program and the Preservation and Seismic Safety Program, for a total loan amount not to exceed $50,600,000; confirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; finding that the loan is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of MOHCD or their designee to make certain modifications to the loan documents, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein.   Not available Not available
250143 1 Execute Standard Agreement and Accept and Expend Grant - Retroactive - California Department of Housing and Community Development - Round 3 Homekey Grant - 42 Otis Street - Not to Exceed $8,225,095ResolutionScheduled for Committee HearingResolution authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to execute a Standard Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development having anticipated revenue to the City in a total amount not to exceed $8,225,095 of Project Homekey grant funds; to retroactively accept and expend those funds for the acquisition of the property located at 42 Otis Street for permanent supportive housing and to support its operations for costs incurred March 3, 2021, through June 30, 2026; approving and authorizing HSH to commit approximately $8,710,632 in required matching funds for acquisition of the property and a minimum of 10 years of operating subsidy; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopting the Planning Department’s findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Standard Agreement and the Homekey Documents that do not mat   Not available Not available
250144 1 Accept and Expend In-Kind Gift - Consulting Services - Various Providers - Valued at $337,920ResolutionPending Committee ActionResolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office, through the Mayor’s Office of Innovation, to accept in-kind gifts of consulting services from ZS Associates valued at $168,960 and Adobe valued at $168,960 for a total value of $337,920 from February 26, 2025, through June 13, 2025, in connection with the Civic Bridge Program; and to authorize the Mayor’s Office of Innovation to enter into amendments or modifications to the donor agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the donor agreement or this Resolution.   Not available Not available
250145 1 Agreement - New Flyer of America, Inc. - Battery-Electric Buses - Not to Exceed $13,424,512ResolutionScheduled for Committee HearingResolution approving an agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the San Franciso Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) with New Flyer of America, Inc., to procure four 40-foot and three 60-ft battery-electric buses, along with spare parts, special tools, manuals, training, and telematics licenses through a cooperative purchasing agreement established by the State of Washington for an amount not to exceed $13,424,512 and a term not to exceed five years, effective upon approval of this Resolution; and authorizing SFMTA to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the public benefits accruing to the SFMTA and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Resolution.   Not available Not available
250146 1 Affirming San Francisco’s Commitment to Developing Fiscal Solutions to Ensure Public Transportation Remains a Safe, Accessible, Affordable, and Convenient OptionResolutionFor Immediate AdoptionResolution affirming San Francisco’s commitment to developing fiscal solutions to ensure that public transportation remains a safe, accessible, affordable, and convenient option.   Not available Not available
250147 1 Children’s Dental Health Month - February 2025ResolutionFor Immediate AdoptionResolution recognizing the month of February 2025 as “Children’s Dental Health Month” in the City and County of San Francisco.   Not available Not available
250148 1 Supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 381 (Stefani) - State Contracts: Certification Process: Forced Labor and Human TraffickingResolutionFor Immediate AdoptionResolution supporting Assembly Bill No. 381, introduced by Assembly Member Catherine Stefani, to define human-trafficking and forced labor in the Human Trafficking Procurement Prevention Act, and introduce compliance mandate plans by government contractors/subcontractors.   Not available Not available
250149 1 Captain Jason Sawyer Day - February 14, 2025ResolutionFor Immediate AdoptionResolution declaring February 14, 2025, as Captain Jason Sawyer Day in the City and County of San Francisco in recognition of decades of public service with the San Francisco Police Department and dedication to public safety.   Not available Not available
250132 2 Hearing - Mistreatment of Residents at the Alice Griffith Apartments by McCormack Baron SalazarHearingPending Committee ActionHearing on the treatment of residents at Alice Griffith Housing by McCormack Baron Salazar and the quality of services provided, mistreatment of residents, and oversight responsibilities; and requesting the San Francisco Housing Authority, John Stewart Company, McCormack Baron Salazar, Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure, Five Point, Bayview Hunters Point Senior Services, and Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development to report.   Not available Not available
250150 1 Hearing - Audit of the San Francisco Police Department's OvertimeHearingPending Committee ActionHearing on the Budget and Legislative Analyst's Performance Audit of the Police Department's overtime; and requesting the Budget and Legislative Analyst and Police Department to report.   Not available Not available
250109 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Coinbase, Inc. - $1,600,000OrdinancePending Committee ActionOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Coinbase, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,600,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 10, 2025, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-25-621382, entitled Coinbase, Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco et al.; the lawsuit involves a refund of gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, and overpaid executive gross receipts taxes; other material terms of the settlement relate to Coinbase Inc.’s filing position and tax liability for the 2024 tax year.   Not available Not available
250117 1 Settlement of Lawsuit - Lester Hogan - $50,000OrdinancePending Committee ActionOrdinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Lester Hogan against the City and County of San Francisco for $50,000; the lawsuit was filed on February 18, 2021, in United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 22-cv-6112-DMR (NMC); entitled Lester Hogan v. Deputy Ibarra; the lawsuit involves alleged civil rights violations; the City already paid $25,000 to Plaintiff, and the City will pay $25,000 to Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (via the Rawlings Company) to satisfy a Medicare Advantage lien for Plaintiff’s medical treatment relating to the incident.   Not available Not available
250118 1 Settlement of Unlitigated Claim - Hanover Insurance Company - $265,909ResolutionPending Committee ActionResolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Hanover Insurance Company against the City and County of San Francisco for $265,909; the claim was filed on February 15, 2024; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to be caused by a water main rupture.   Not available Not available
250123 1 Settlement of Unlitigated Claims - Idemitsu Americas Holdings Corporation - $318,002.04ResolutionPending Committee ActionResolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by Idemitsu Americas Holdings Corporation against the City and County of San Francisco for $318,002.04; the claims were filed on October 31, 2024; the claims involve a refund of gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes.   Not available Not available