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Board authorizes emergency agenda and moves to authorize lease to relocate 135 Van Ness operations after May 15 fire
Summary
The board added an emergency agenda item under Brown Act findings and authorized staff to enter a lease to temporarily relocate operations and personnel displaced by the May 15 fire at 135 Van Ness; staff reported a proposed lease at 1515 Bryant Street at $112,000 per month for an initial six-month term with insurance expected to cover costs.
The San Francisco Board of Education added an emergency item to the agenda under Brown Act requirements and authorized district staff to proceed with a lease to temporarily relocate personnel and operations displaced by the May 15 fire at 135 Van Ness.
Legal counsel explained that the Brown Act permits adding items not on the posted agenda if two findings are made: (1) immediate action is necessary, and (2) the need arose after the agenda was posted. Staff said a suitable property was identified late the previous Friday and the recommendation was finalized the morning of the meeting.
The board read the motion aloud and conducted a roll-call vote to add the emergency item to the agenda. After later presentations and a staff reading (Facilities), the board was asked to authorize entering a lease for space at 1515 Bryant Street to house staff while repairs proceed at 135 Van Ness. District staff said the initial lease term would be six months at about $112,000 per month; insurance claims are expected to cover the cost and the district noted it has a $5,000,000 limit on the insurance portion relevant to this relocation.
The board authorized the district to enter the lease by roll-call vote. Board members asked clarifying questions about insurance coverage beyond six months and the negotiations with the insurer; staff said discussions were ongoing and that the insurer would cover at least the initial term.
