Votes at a glance: San Francisco Board of Supervisors, April 6, 2021

Below is a concise list of principal items the Board of Supervisors voted on April 6, 2021, with outcomes taken from the meeting record. Items with longer debate are covered in separate articles (see Summer Together appropriation; public health officer hearing; resolution condemning denialist article).

- Items 1–9 (consent): Passed unanimously (11‑0). Routine ordinances/resolutions on consent calendar.

- Item 10: Ordinance to appropriate $15,000,000 property tax revenue to DCYF for Summer Together — passed on first reading unanimously (11‑0). (See separate article for discussion.)

- Item 11: Ordinance to appropriate $89,900,000 for COVID‑related relief and arts/cultural programs — finally passed unanimously (11‑0).

- Item 12: Ordinance amending Police Code to create reemployment rights for certain employees laid off due to COVID‑19 — passed 10‑1 (Supervisor Stephanie recorded the lone No vote).

- Item 13: Resolution authorizing Recreation & Parks to accept/expand an in‑kind grant from KaBOOM! for a nature play space at Heron’s Head Park ($204,000) — adopted unanimously (11‑0).

- Item 14: Resolution approving contract award to procure low‑floor diesel hybrid buses via state procurement process (approx. $26 million; term up to 6 years) — adopted unanimously (11‑0). Board members discussed Georgia’s recent voting law but staff explained the procurement is a piggyback purchase from a California manufacturer and that no funds are sent to the state of Georgia.

- Item 15: Planning Code amendment (Chinatown commercial uses) — passed on first reading unanimously (11‑0).

- Item 16: Police Code amendment to require peace officers to serve and file temporary emergency Gun Violence Restraining Orders within defined timelines and to recognize out‑of‑state orders — passed on first reading unanimously (11‑0).

- Items 17–18: Resolutions finding public convenience/necessity for alcoholic beverage licenses (Bar Part Time; Bloomingdale’s transfer) — adopted unanimously (11‑0).

- Item 19: Administrative Code amendment to establish executive director role in Office of Chief Medical Examiner — passed on first reading unanimously (11‑0).

- Item 20: Confirm appointment of Lashandra Price Preston to Treasure Island Development Authority Board — adopted unanimously (11‑0).

- Item 22: Resolution extending and modifying interim zoning controls re changes of use from residential care facilities — adopted unanimously (11‑0).

- Item 23: Resolution authorizing Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District history plaques — adopted unanimously (11‑0).

- Item 24: Resolution urging MOHCD to prioritize small property owners/affordable providers in distribution of federal rent relief funds and requesting monthly reports — adopted unanimously (11‑0).

- Item 25: Appointments to Office of Early Care & Education Citizens Advisory Committee — adopted unanimously (11‑0).

- Items 29–36: A set of resolutions and motions urging state legislation support, appointments, and other statements were considered and adopted. Notable included: - Item 29: Support for AB 43 (speed limit flexibility based on safety) — adopted unanimously (11‑0). - Item 34: Support for AB 854 (Ellis Act reform; 5‑year holding period before using Ellis Act) — adopted unanimously (11‑0). - Item 35: Resolution condemning Ramseyer article re comfort women — adopted unanimously (11‑0). (See separate article.)

Meeting procedural notes: The board convened a special order at 3:00 p.m. for the public health officer hearing (see separate article). The board adjourned into closed session to receive advice on ongoing litigation and later voted not to publicly disclose closed‑session deliberations.

This roundup lists principal outcomes and tallies recorded on the meeting transcript. Many items not individually summarized here were adopted unanimously on consent or first reading.