San Francisco supervisors approve dozen-plus grants, ordinances and appointments; sidewalk abatement amended

May 7, 2024 — The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday adopted a package of ordinances, grant amendments, loan agreements and administrative actions covering housing, public safety procurement, park closures for ocean resilience and a range of federal and state grant acceptances.

The actions, taken mostly by unanimous “same house, same call” votes, included approval of multiple HUD grant entitlements, loan and grant agreements for affordable and supportive housing projects, grant increases for community mental health providers, amendments to city procurement and administrative rules, and the scheduling of hearings related to sidewalk inspections and abatement. The board also amended the accelerated sidewalk abatement list to remove three properties after follow-up with the Department of Public Works.

Why it matters: The votes move forward funding and contracts that will shape supportive housing capacity, neighborhood resilience projects along Ocean Beach, and city procurement practices for surveillance and equipment. Several items also put money on the city’s tax roll or authorize long-term loans and grants that will affect project financing.

Votes at a glance: - Items 1–6: Consent calendar (routine minutes and procedural items). Adopted as presented. - Item 7: Ordinance to prohibit the Fire Department from providing or using personal protective equipment containing intentionally added PFAS by 06/30/2026 and to require reporting and labor meetings. Passed on first reading (same…