What happened on Monday, 20 March 2023
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors approved an amendment moving the labor-compliance bond trigger to the time of the first construction document (first building permit) to avoid requiring costly bonds months before construction starts, while preserving worker protections.
San Francisco County, California
The Rules Committee voted unanimously March 20 to recommend adding a Reentry Council seat for the entity that administers pretrial services in San Francisco (the SF Pretrial diversion project). Supporters said the nonprofit model’s caseload and cross‑system role justify permanent representation; the item now goes to the full Board.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors propose honorary street name for SF Jazz founder Randall Klein before festival.
San Francisco County, California
Board adopts hybrid format for meetings allowing in-person and remote public comments.
San Francisco County, California
Board of Supervisors nominates members to enhance nutritional support in San Francisco.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors recognize Klein for his 40 years leading SF Jazz with a commemorative street renaming.
San Francisco County, California
Committee authorized a resolution to approve a land dedication at 160 Freelon (approx. 12,800 sq ft) to satisfy inclusionary requirements for a proposed 85-unit affordable housing project; the project team plans to seek state funding and tax credits.
San Francisco County, California
The committee voted unanimously to forward an ordinance to establish an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District and a Public Financing Authority for the Potrero Power Station redevelopment, including a Walton amendment assigning initial administrative support to the Controller’s Office; staff said 30% of housing will be affordable and the EIFD could access up to 50% of annual tax increment within policy limits.
San Francisco County, California
Public comment endorses Campbell Barbee's appointment to enhance food security in San Francisco.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors voted to move forward an ordinance to extend eviction protections for tenants with COVID-related hardships by a 60-day wind-down after the state of emergency ends; advocates urged passage while departments said the extension would allow rent-relief programs time to process applications.
San Francisco County, California
The Rules Committee on March 20 recommended a slate of nominees for the Sugary Drink Distribution Tax Advisory Committee and the Food Security Task Force, continued an Ethics Commission appointment to the call of the chair, and recommended Gerald Demarcus Turner for the Public Works Commission; votes were unanimous.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors Chan and Kim lead resolution against Texas's anti-immigrant SB 147 legislation.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors hear public support for extending eviction protections by 60 days for residents.
San Francisco County, California
The committee heard department briefings, provider testimony and many residents’ accounts about evictions from permanent supportive housing; supervisors requested more detailed data and the item was continued to the call of the chair for further work.
San Francisco County, California
Reentry Council adds pretrial services seat after discussions on representation and community input.
San Francisco County, California
The committee approved a commemorative street name honoring Randall Klein of SF Jazz; supervisors emphasized the honorary nature (Linden remains the legal street name) after a nearby business raised concerns.
San Francisco County, California
Committee sent an ADU planning-code amendment to the full Board with a positive recommendation and duplicated the file so a second version can be amended to change a 16-foot height limit to 18 feet and be returned after planning commission review.
San Francisco County, California
The Land Use & Transportation Committee unanimously approved Supervisor Connie Chan’s amended resolution condemning Texas Senate Bill 147 and related measures as discriminatory, and voted to send the item to the full Board of Supervisors with a positive recommendation.