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Votes at a glance: key ordinances, resolutions and agreements approved Dec. 13, 2022
Summary
The Board of Supervisors took numerous votes on Dec. 13. This roundup lists key items the board approved, brief descriptions and the recorded outcomes.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted on multiple ordinances, resolutions and appointments on Dec. 13. Below are key actions adopted during the session. (Where roll-call tallies were recorded in the transcript, they are shown.)
- Item 10 — Ordinance: Pilot restricting private vehicle access on the Upper Great Highway on weekends/holidays through Dec. 31, 2025. Outcome: Finally passed, 9 yes, 2 no (Supervisors Chan and Melgar in dissent).
- Item 11 — Ordinance: Amend administrative code to require Board approval of policy governing acquisition and use of certain law enforcement equipment and to approve the Police Department's equipment use policy. Outcome: Finally passed, 10 yes, 1 no (Supervisor Dorsey in dissent).
- Items 12 & 13 — Ordinances: Exempt banner permit fees for cultural districts and waive temporary street-space occupancy fees for specified holiday sidewalk-sales weekends. Outcome: Passed on first reading unanimously.
- Items 15'19 — Five ordinances and a state grant agreement authorizing leases, operations, and project funding for supportive housing and shelter projects (Dolores Street Community Services, Housing for Independent People, Lower Street Community Services, 5 Keys Schools & Programs; and a Project Homekey grant). Outcome: Passed on first reading and adopt resolutions unanimously.
- Item 14 — Ordinance appropriating approximately $4,700,000 from Treasure Island infrastructure financing bonds to the mayor's office for affordable housing projects. Outcome: Passed on first reading unanimously.
- Item 20 — Resolution: Authorize Public Works to apply for an Urban Greening Grant for planting at South of Market tree nursery. Outcome: Adopted unanimously.
- Items 26 & 27 — Resolutions approving settlements of unlitigated claims, including a $25,000,000 reimbursement to San Francisco ratepayers associated with Recology-related claims and a settlement with 100-120 Powell Owner LP for property damage claims. Outcome: Adopted unanimously.
- Item 28 — Resolution: Authorize amendment to state highway maintenance agreement for City maintenance of additional traffic control devices on SR-280 at Alameda Boulevard/San Bruno Avenue. Outcome: Adopted unanimously.
- Items 29 & 30 — Appointments to boards/commissions (Treasure Island Development Authority and Immigrant Rights Commission). Outcome: Appointments approved unanimously.
- Items 31'34 (3PM special order) — The board continued a public hearing on an appeal related to a conditional use authorization for 4835 Mission Street to Jan. 24, 2023 (motion to continue passed unanimously).
- Item 35 — Landmark-initiation for Parkside (1200 Taravel Street / Parkside Library). Outcome: Adopted unanimously.
- Item 36 — Ordinance: Military Leave Pay Protection Act (requires large private employers to pay the difference between military and civilian pay for reservists on military duty up to 30 days/year). Outcome: Passed on first reading unanimously.
- Items 41 & 42 — Appointments/reappointments to commissions. Item 41 approved unanimously (Historic Preservation Commission reappointment). Item 42 (Police Commission reappointment of Cindy Elias) was debated and approved by an 8-3 vote after the board rescinded and re-took the vote; final confirmation expected in January for administrative finalization of disclosures.
- Items 45'58 — Calendar of adoption without committee reference: Multiple routine and nonroutine resolutions and motions were adopted or continued as described on the record (several were amended or severed for separate consideration). Several items were continued for committee consideration where requested.
Why this matters: The board's votes covered a wide range of city operations, from traffic and public safety policy to housing acquisitions, environmental grant applications, and significant settlements. A few items drew divided votes and public interest, notably the Great Highway pilot, the police equipment ordinance, and the Police Commission reappointment.
Sources: Roll-call votes and item descriptions are taken from the Board of Supervisors clerk transcript for Dec. 13, 2022.
