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Why it matters: The measure creates a rooftop-design requirement intended to increase the installation of solar panels or green (living) roofs on new buildings. Proponents said the requirement will improve building energy performance, reduce stormwater runoff and support sustainability goals.

Supervisor Scott Wiener, the ordinance’s author, said the legislation complements earlier requirements for solar installations on new mid-rise buildings and will make San Francisco among the first U.S. cities to adopt a green-roof requirement. \"There are some buildings where it makes more sense to do a green roof than solar panels,\" Wiener said, calling green roofs “a terrific addition to any rooftop in any neighborhood.”

The ordinance includes findings as to local conditions pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code, and it allows a mix of approaches—installing solar panels, a green roof, or a combination—to meet the 30 percent rooftop coverage target. The item passed unanimously on first reading with no recorded dissents.

What’s next: The ordinance will return for the second reading and further consideration under the city’s legislative schedule; staff said Jan. 1, 2017 is the operative date specified in the measure.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Sanfrancisco Government tv - 147737880010/25/16 - Apr 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board unanimously passed on first reading an ordinance that amends the planning and green building codes to require certain new buildings to cover 30 percent of roof area with either solar panels or living/green roofs, with Jan. 1, 2017 set as the operative date.","taxTitle","San Francisco County, California","taxId",2862,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6599626,"Board amends administrative code to remove pianist job classification and update related staffing codes",132,394000,526000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3006154-8ab687c670f528286c30d853800c2a83&start=394&end=526","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3006154-8ab687c670f528286c30d853800c2a83/thumbnail_394000.jpg","/articles/6599626/San-Francisco-County/California/Board-amends-administrative-code-to-remove-pianist-job-classification-and-update-related-staffing-codes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6599626-1ef1aea3abc88e40506613d9c98bfdc4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770444934&Signature=Q-WecWmy8LA-KrRLgi4USJGnNxt9a2DTcP6XPaA~5qaPBDcd6WlhS7Ky45VBfW7bmYcbuIggm0xaIVaLLMzmQg4BtXK0xpsKe0GIpkqXsGG9A6Xhf1x0tjA80oRWKcQB~DRdTGgldu7GvuOiASdnaK34MEj5sJlHtL2tD4c5LBJyMxnjGde4Htzw4Cwaj7WI1Q5ZSE6NzB7HRSpZLKY6BXaIBmCDbHvDcO8d-W35~VmRBhyNzuSv59kqw0C12k3L07wek6Yuxibydb4FKxRn30bsC0KM2u1llGIvBahXo-Gv~5-P~bJz~1IkAg6ma4wd5kDA6siT0ClL1sXEmlWmqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Oct. 25 approved an amendment and then passed on first reading an ordinance to update job classifications and bargaining-unit designations, including removal of an obsolete “pianist” classification.

Why it matters: The change updates personnel classifications to match current job practices in Recreation and Parks and begins the administrative process to abolish an unused classification found in the personnel system.

Suzanne Mason, Employee Relations Director in the Department of Human Resources, told the board she had followed up on a question raised by Supervisor Peskin and discussed the matter with the Recreation and Parks director, who confirmed the city had two individuals still listed in an older pianist classification (32-46). Mason said the department now uses a broader recreation leader classification (32-79) for duties such as teaching and playing at cultural events and that the city would initiate the process to release employees still listed in the obsolete classification and abolish it.

Supervisor Scott Wiener and others joined in supporting the amendment; Supervisor Mark Farrell seconded the motion to delete a line in the ordinance that removed the obsolete classification language. The amendment was approved without objection, and the ordinance as amended passed unanimously on first reading (11–0).

What’s next: The human-resources process to release the two individuals listed in the old pianist class and to formally abolish the classification will proceed under department procedures; the ordinance moves forward on the legislative schedule.","The board amended an ordinance to delete an obsolete pianist classification from the city’s job code and to reflect changes in recreation staff classifications; the amendment passed unanimously and the ordinance passed on first reading.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6599630,"Board approves $100,000 for Italy earthquake relief after multiple rescind motions and re-votes",162,175000,337000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3006154-8ab687c670f528286c30d853800c2a83&start=175&end=337","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3006154-8ab687c670f528286c30d853800c2a83/thumbnail_175000.jpg","/articles/6599630/San-Francisco-County/California/Board-approves-100000-for-Italy-earthquake-relief-after-multiple-rescind-motions-and-re-votes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6599630-dc5b3b72bce4ed5d7785f143b95b65aa/orig.mp4?Expires=1770444934&Signature=o2jx8vreJOjMp5qP9zFvncEKsgPW6DTUvcldI4F8dq7ploz4x9E7YNq-bdUOKOQJ6vr~f6GFCFLRMhjLcTtl2uHcwrNL7o4fXgTBgx9By5aeVUYAuYbik0yClF74YMHaZC-EK87ItMTm91aPTA-RcnZTqvcJ9ModqPuqQSpU7ygSvAD209HEvJkwc6fEWTVwsMJUo8cHouahPnN4OFEFa0ujkytD~tDqiHbVKuaZzywbPTC9Eg4J9xtLe9RAvYtelRkjOOp0LAF4liA-nVLXE4pb0S8Frvljuw1BM78E6yfbKKZejV-TU~0J4O1NEPZPzIY-jjZAuIExnNz8n3Viqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Oct. 25 approved an ordinance to appropriate $100,000 from the General Reserve to the Department of Emergency Management for relief to earthquake victims in Italy for fiscal year 2016–2017 after a series of procedural rescind motions and repeated roll-call votes.

Why it matters: The item drew unusual procedural attention: board members moved to rescind earlier roll-call results more than once, requiring repeated votes on the same ordinance and underscoring divisions among supervisors over the measure.

The ordinance as introduced would transfer $100,000 from the city’s General Reserve to the Department of Emergency Management to provide relief to earthquake victims in Italy for the 2016–2017 fiscal year. After the first roll call, the clerk reported 8 ayes and 3 noes. Supervisor Cohen then moved “to rescind the last vote,” a motion seconded by Supervisor Farrell; the board took the rescind motion without objection. The item was re-called for roll call multiple times during the same meeting as supervisors again sought to rescind and re-vote.

After the final re-vote recorded in the late morning hour, the clerk announced the ordinance had passed with seven ayes and four noes; supervisors voting no were recorded as Supervisor Cohen, Supervisor Farrell, Supervisor Tang and Supervisor Breed. The board then moved on to the next item.

Procedural notes: The record shows multiple motions to rescind were made and seconded (Supervisor Cohen was recorded making the rescind motion on at least one occasion), and the board processed the procedural motions before re-calling the roll. The transcript records several iterations of the roll call and the clerk’s announcements of ayes and noes as the item was retaken.

What’s next: The ordinance was finally adopted and will be implemented by the Department of Emergency Management consistent with the appropriation and city rules for use of the General Reserve.","The board adopted an ordinance appropriating $100,000 from the General Reserve for earthquake relief in Italy after several procedural motions to rescind earlier roll-call votes led to multiple re-votes; the item ultimately passed with a 7–4 vote.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6599635,"Board delays Treasure Island financing district after officials cite $380 million affordable-housing gap",1183,665000,1848000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3006154-8ab687c670f528286c30d853800c2a83&start=665&end=1848","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3006154-8ab687c670f528286c30d853800c2a83/thumbnail_665000.jpg","/articles/6599635/San-Francisco-County/California/Board-delays-Treasure-Island-financing-district-after-officials-cite-380-million-affordable-housing-gap","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6599635-3062a31311ce3870f30b11d2df207762/orig.mp4?Expires=1770444934&Signature=gATvnmKQFngRF3Fa9~DCKTv~5FNZ7VK-RzKG-qHU5Cj46u8sWnugr5LkMDZGbZZIlEGYY0beMu4U7-t8doRON78ZOpHDwt6KChIPYgBTZFPlLfXZJJ9XECIIRtYV3CBfJFbiAQgqMccpFWQd7kvQ2LMVmajd9XSi7ThF-2S1XLJPenoJtdeJrEfnwdhWgr9sYTq~LezuYixt5kZ0ukijpbiOWaYez-YW3bEOE76MQI2CE~vlc91qBt-a460MJ5ghuHPFDpgki5f7GqRfxZ23m6HtABt6gjwmzG~pVvuYD8bXkPxnlKHD1dRULyh3peQXSKxwxVlEPooXuL~8uvM0Vw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Oct. 25 voted to continue consideration of a package of resolutions to create an infrastructure and revitalization financing district (IRFD) and related financing measures for Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island after staff described a financing shortfall for the project’s affordable-housing commitments.

Why it matters: The board said it wants a clearer, written plan showing how the city and developer would close a multi-hundred-million-dollar gap before the resolutions proceed. The items were continued to the Nov. 15 meeting to allow additional analysis and written materials from the Mayor’s Office of Housing, the Office of Public Finance and the Treasure Island Development Agency (TIDA).

Bob Beck, director of the Treasure Island Development Agency, told supervisors the development financing picture has changed since the plan’s 2011 baseline. “We currently have a gap of around $380,000,000 and, [we are] looking at all measures that we can to close that gap. That’s on a total budget of $970,000,000,” Beck said. He listed state and federal funding streams that were assumed in earlier plans but have not materialized, higher construction costs than anticipated in 2011 and additional units needed to meet a higher affordability target.

City staff and TIDA described a range of strategies being explored to reduce the gap. Those include seeking a legislative change to allow the city to retain a portion of state property tax increment, extending the IRFD term from 40 to 45 years, pursuing the state Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) grant program and new markets tax credits, using a subordinated 8% share of local property-tax increment dedicated in the plan, and leveraging motor vehicle license fee in-lieu payments tied to property valuations. Beck also said staff are examining targeted cost-containment measures and smaller grants to bring down per-unit construction costs.

Supervisor Jane Kim summarized the background, noting that converting the project from redevelopment to the IRFD framework reduced the amount legally available for affordable housing compared with earlier redevelopment commitments. Supervisor Aaron Peskin pressed for a written, detailed plan quantifying which financing measures are likely to be available and what the impacts would be to the general fund and other city accounts. “Throwing out general ideas...isn’t enough,” Peskin said, urging the controller’s Office of Public Finance to review the plan before final votes.

Beck and staff provided additional numbers during the discussion: the immediate need to support the first two affordable-housing parcels is roughly $29,000,000, which Beck said could be met with project-generated sources today but that grant funding would ease pressure on future phases. Beck said the city applied in the current AHSC cycle for a transportation-focused award of about $21,000,000 and would pursue housing funding in subsequent cycles.

Action taken: Supervisor David Campos moved to continue items 10 through 14 to Nov. 15, 2016; Supervisor Mark Farrell seconded the motion. The board approved the continuance by unanimous roll-call vote (11–0).

What’s next: The board directed staff to return on Nov. 15 (and to coordinate with Budget & Finance and Office of Public Finance work already in progress) with more concrete, written strategies and analyses that show how the gap will be closed or reduced before the board acts on formation and financing resolutions.

Funding and legal context: The item package as presented would create an IRFD and a related Community Facilities District (CFD) to reimburse the developer for qualified project costs and dedicate a share of proceeds to affordable housing (TIDA materials presented a planned 17.5% IRFD allocation for affordable housing under the current financing plan). TIDA and the Office of Public Finance will continue working with the Mayor’s Budget Office and the controller to refine the financing plan.","The San Francisco Board of Supervisors continued action on a package of resolutions to create infrastructure and financing districts for Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island after City staff and the Treasure Island Development Agency reported a roughly $380 million shortfall to meet affordable-housing commitments.","actionData","errors"]

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Board amends administrative code to remove pianist job classification and update related staffing codes

Board approves $100,000 for Italy earthquake relief after multiple rescind motions and re-votes

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