Board approves surveillance-camera policy, OKs $76 million housing financing and other measures

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on July 1 approved an ordinance that adopts a Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) surveillance-technology policy governing the continued use of existing automated red‑light and no‑turn enforcement cameras and adopted a series of additional measures, including a resolution authorizing up to $76,000,000 in multifamily housing revenue notes for an 89‑unit project in Sunnydale.

The surveillance policy ordinance was finally passed after a roll call vote in which supervisors recorded unanimous support; the board clerk announced "There are 11 ayes" and the ordinance was declared finally passed. The board also adopted a resolution authorizing issuance of multifamily housing revenue notes to finance the construction of an 89‑unit rental project at 65 Santos Street (Sunnydale Hope SF Block 7) and approved other items on the committee reference agenda without extended debate.

Why it matters: the surveillance policy sets the rules for continued automated traffic enforcement camera use by the MTA, a frequent point of public interest connecting public safety, city revenue from citations, and privacy oversight. The housing financing resolution moves forward a major city‑backed financing mechanism intended to support new affordable multifamily housing in Sunnydale. The other measures update local business and planning rules that affect small…