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that they're do aware of the fair chance ordinance. in advisory capacity, one of the most common, is with the regulation of cannabis, we talk about the fair chance ordinance and make sure that the values of the fair chance ordinance are contemplated in regulations as it relates to that. we have significant work to do to make sure that those that are criminalized and impoverished receive a fair chance. i'm here to talk to you more about outreach or what we've seen in our offices. >> thank you very much. if we have any follow-up questions, we'll ask you to come back up. supervisor stefani? >> supervisor stefani: thank you for the work you do. it's incredibly important. and i'm a supporter of the legislation. 5 want you to know that. and my questions regarding making sure that small businesses are informed does not indicate that i'm not supportive of the incredible work that you are doing because it's absolutely necessary. thank you. >> thank you. >> thank you. and i will echo that real quick. i appreciate from the time i was housing auth
that they're do aware of the fair chance ordinance. in advisory capacity, one of the most common, is with the regulation of cannabis, we talk about the fair chance ordinance and make sure that the values of the fair chance ordinance are contemplated in regulations as it relates to that. we have significant work to do to make sure that those that are criminalized and impoverished receive a fair chance. i'm here to talk to you more about outreach or what we've seen in our offices. >> thank...
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an ordinance increasing the hourly rate in the minimum compensation ordinance and an ordinance supervisorheehy and i introduced providing for full scope legal representation to tenants facing eviction. both of these pieces of legislation serve many of the same policy goals of supporting some of our residents who have the fewest resources to remain here in san francisco. in january, i began discussing a proposal with labor organizations and other stakeholders to fund a portion of the wage increase called for in the proposed amendments to the minimum compensation ordinance of at at least an additional 50 cents above the minimum wage effective january 1, 2018 and phasing in the remainder of the proposed wage increase with new revenue sources in the coming year. at the same time, we began finalizing the costs of providing full scope legal representation to tenants facing eviction. will you commit to continuing these efforts and fund at at least a 50 cent increase above the minimum wage in the hourly rate for workers covered by the minimum compensation ordinance effective july 1, 2018, and at
an ordinance increasing the hourly rate in the minimum compensation ordinance and an ordinance supervisorheehy and i introduced providing for full scope legal representation to tenants facing eviction. both of these pieces of legislation serve many of the same policy goals of supporting some of our residents who have the fewest resources to remain here in san francisco. in january, i began discussing a proposal with labor organizations and other stakeholders to fund a portion of the wage...
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these items comprise four ordinances. item 12 is an ordinance to approve amendment to the mission bay south redevelopment plan. item 13, mission rock and i-i13 for financing district two. item 14, development agreement between the city and for 28 acres east of 3rd street for mission rock mixed use project, waving certain parts of the planning code. and item 15, ordinance to admission rock special use district and the ceqa determination and make appropriate finding for all four ordinances. >> supervisor breed: okay. i see no names on the roster. colleagues, can we take these same house, same call? without objection, those items are approved anonymously. madam clerk, let's go to item 16. >> clerk: ordinance to public works to enter into agreements regarding competitive biddings and requirements for procurement and personnel services relating to shelter crisis sites. >> supervisor breed: colleagues, can we take this same house, same call? without objection, ordinance is finally passed unanimously. items 17 and 18 together, p
these items comprise four ordinances. item 12 is an ordinance to approve amendment to the mission bay south redevelopment plan. item 13, mission rock and i-i13 for financing district two. item 14, development agreement between the city and for 28 acres east of 3rd street for mission rock mixed use project, waving certain parts of the planning code. and item 15, ordinance to admission rock special use district and the ceqa determination and make appropriate finding for all four ordinances....
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without objection, ordinance passes unanimously. >> clerk: ordinance to amend the police code to prohibit employers and housing providers from basing employment decisions on decriminalized behavior including cannabis and authorize the city to impose penalties for the first violation to increase the penalties for subsequent violations and increase penalties for victims and a private right of action for the victims and amend the administrative code to require city contractors to adhere to this relating to employment. >> supervisor breed: supervisor cohen? >> supervisor cohen: thank you very much. good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. i want to talk a little bit about the ordinance and before i begin, i want to thank my co-sponsor, supervisor kim, who has been my partner since the beginning of this legislation. we partnered with the successful passage of the original version of the legislation in 2014 and i also want to recognize supervisor yee, who is a new addition to the team. last year, last year the state legislature passed assembly bill 1008. and that's -- in many ways, it was an outgr
without objection, ordinance passes unanimously. >> clerk: ordinance to amend the police code to prohibit employers and housing providers from basing employment decisions on decriminalized behavior including cannabis and authorize the city to impose penalties for the first violation to increase the penalties for subsequent violations and increase penalties for victims and a private right of action for the victims and amend the administrative code to require city contractors to adhere to...
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or any other ordinance remains in effect. these protections will be reported in the notice of special restrictions as exhibit g. project sponsor has worked closely with the tenants for relocation plan, as recorded. it appears as exhibit c. it establishes the following. prior to and in condition to commencement of the project, the conservatory will provide comparable housing. they've entered into the agreement to provide temporary location. they hope this will minimize disruption for the tenants. additionally, the conservatory will pay the tenants' costs to move to temporary housing and to the newly constructed units once the building is ready for occupancy. the conservatory will pay for utility reconnection fees and work with the housing authority and continue to be eligible during the temporary displacement period and current units. the sponsor is working with tenants to include concerns or barriers that provide relocation for all services the project sponsor has spoken to them to answer any questions and concerns. finally,
or any other ordinance remains in effect. these protections will be reported in the notice of special restrictions as exhibit g. project sponsor has worked closely with the tenants for relocation plan, as recorded. it appears as exhibit c. it establishes the following. prior to and in condition to commencement of the project, the conservatory will provide comparable housing. they've entered into the agreement to provide temporary location. they hope this will minimize disruption for the...
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and the draft ordinance. to understand the proposed changes, the suspect mrep tament information section includes the summary revisions to the planning code and administrative code which details all the changes proposed to the existing codes and ties them to the relevant plan policis that these changes implement. i'll send the next few slides summarizing the proposed changes to the code. the first set are regarding the land use and zoning. the first major change is the creation of a new central soma mixed use office district or cmuo as planning code section 848. it encompasses all the areas of previously plans shown as m.u.o. which you'll see in a couple of minutes when i talk to the so*efrning map amendments. -- zoning map amendments. the plan isn't proposing to change any rules outside the plan area and, thus, create a new zoning district. like all zoning districts, it has all the controlled references and it allows a wide range of uses, including housing, office, p.d.r., retail and hotel. the plan creates
and the draft ordinance. to understand the proposed changes, the suspect mrep tament information section includes the summary revisions to the planning code and administrative code which details all the changes proposed to the existing codes and ties them to the relevant plan policis that these changes implement. i'll send the next few slides summarizing the proposed changes to the code. the first set are regarding the land use and zoning. the first major change is the creation of a new central...
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it is our intention to highlight that through the ordinance.the city is taking a stand ensuring the rights of those with disabilities are upheld. it is seen as compliance litigation. we aim to tie our messaging to making sure individuals with disabilities that their civil rights are upheld. that will conclude my presentation. i am happy to answer any questions you may have. >> thanks for the presentation. question about the timeline when the outreach and all of that is going to start. what the timeline of outreach is going to start. >> our timeline we are now reaching out to business organizations. we are putting together materials and we are slated to do presentations mid-march, mid to end of march for the workshop. >>ra the certified professionals do they have to be privately higher or is the city supporting through those individuals as well? >> for the certified access specialists if you are referring to that step two where the property owner needs to consult with the cast. that would be done between the property owner and the certified acce
it is our intention to highlight that through the ordinance.the city is taking a stand ensuring the rights of those with disabilities are upheld. it is seen as compliance litigation. we aim to tie our messaging to making sure individuals with disabilities that their civil rights are upheld. that will conclude my presentation. i am happy to answer any questions you may have. >> thanks for the presentation. question about the timeline when the outreach and all of that is going to start....
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i want to talk about one aspect of the ordinance. so often people are struggling for their next meal or trying to figure out where they'll sleep that night, they don't have the luxury of reporting violations of their rights unless they believe it will help them immediately because they have immediate needs they have to attend to first. by awarding the enforcement fines to the harmed parties, we're empowering people to enforce their rights and holding powerful business interests accountable to follow the law and stop discriminatory hiring and housing practices. thank you, supervisor cohen, for introducing the legislation and the entire rules committee. i hope you pass this into law. >> supervisor safai: thank you. any other members of the public wish to comment? >> hi, my name is sandra johnson. i'm very happy this issue is finally being addressed. i was a victim of a company that fired me because of my past criminal conviction after working six years for them. they had no concerns about my well-being, but how i was going to pay rent,
i want to talk about one aspect of the ordinance. so often people are struggling for their next meal or trying to figure out where they'll sleep that night, they don't have the luxury of reporting violations of their rights unless they believe it will help them immediately because they have immediate needs they have to attend to first. by awarding the enforcement fines to the harmed parties, we're empowering people to enforce their rights and holding powerful business interests accountable to...
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ordinance allows that area to be filled in as part of an a.d.u. permit. and section 311 of the planning code does not require a 311 notice for that kind of small n infill from the lower unit completely beneath rooms above. accordingly, our position is that it is thor authorized by t planning code and properly approved by the building permit. to finish on a policy statement, the city is making every effort to increase affordable housing supply by encouraging small, affordable by design a.d.u.s, particularly if existing buildings undergoing seismic retrofit. we urge the board to implement that city policy by affirming the permit, granting the appeal only for the purpose of allowing us to relocate the storage units and other housing services. thank you. >> you are asking this board to grant the appeal and issue a special conditions permit? for the revision? >> correct. >> and that is reflected in those drawings? i didn't accept those drawings, by the way. >> it is not reflected in the drawing, but reflected in exhibit f to the brief. would you like me to put
ordinance allows that area to be filled in as part of an a.d.u. permit. and section 311 of the planning code does not require a 311 notice for that kind of small n infill from the lower unit completely beneath rooms above. accordingly, our position is that it is thor authorized by t planning code and properly approved by the building permit. to finish on a policy statement, the city is making every effort to increase affordable housing supply by encouraging small, affordable by design a.d.u.s,...
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to make the effort stick this time, the ordinance would expand to all county properties, as you said. the santa clara county fairgrounds currently hosts two gun shows a year, netting the county around $12,000. district supervisor is proposing a gun ban ordinance that would change that. >> even though guns are banned from county buildings, they're not banned from all county property like parking lots and parks and the fairgrounds. >> reporter: he says the mass shooting in parkland, florida, spurred the idea. many constituents complained about the gun show billboards from the san jose gun show held at the fairgrounds last month. tomorrow he'll ask the board to vote in favor of having county council draft an ordinance. >> what's a little different is this would apply to all county property, not just the fairgrounds. and i believe that's how all of the surrounding counties here have been able to ban the gun shows on their property. >> reporter: he says it would be several weeks before the board would vote on any proposed ordinances that would come from council. the ordinance would, of cou
to make the effort stick this time, the ordinance would expand to all county properties, as you said. the santa clara county fairgrounds currently hosts two gun shows a year, netting the county around $12,000. district supervisor is proposing a gun ban ordinance that would change that. >> even though guns are banned from county buildings, they're not banned from all county property like parking lots and parks and the fairgrounds. >> reporter: he says the mass shooting in parkland,...
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and secondhand products are excluded from this ordinance.for example if someone had donated a fur coat to a goodwill, for example, that sale transaction is not included as part of this ordinance. so you know we in san francisco, i think that we should be sending a strong message to clothing designers, fashion industry, many companies of which have actually already started voluntary eliminating the use of fur for their products, so i hope that san francisco will be joining with hollywood and berkeley in such a similar ban. during this time as well in the last committee meeting, we had asked the business community to work with todd egan from our controller's office to determine what the impacts are in san francisco, so i wanted to call ted up -- ted, yes, ted up first to present, and then, of course, i'm sure i'll hear from many of you during public comment, as well. thank you, mr. egan. >> thank you, supervisor tang and supervisors. as supervisor tang indicated, i'm here at her request, our office took a look at the proposed legislation and r
and secondhand products are excluded from this ordinance.for example if someone had donated a fur coat to a goodwill, for example, that sale transaction is not included as part of this ordinance. so you know we in san francisco, i think that we should be sending a strong message to clothing designers, fashion industry, many companies of which have actually already started voluntary eliminating the use of fur for their products, so i hope that san francisco will be joining with hollywood and...
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this provision was in the original ordinance. and mr. givner is shaking his head in the affirmative. >> supervisor safai: did you want to say something else? >> supervisor peskin: the only thing that i was going to say is that i don't -- with all serious and due respect to supervisor stefani, i don't think that dialogue divides us. i think that mature dialogue and political discourse can unite us and build confidence in the public. watching the most powerful person in city government talking to the board as a check and balance i think it can bring us together. i also want to be clear, which is the reason that i'm doing this now is because this is not aimed at any particular mayor. and i think the time to do it without -- because right now we're about to have a mayor's election. we're going to have a new mayor, who is not our currently serving, interim mayor. the time to do this, precisely to show it's not aimed at gotcha is, to create this system in advance of a new mayor coming in. and hopefully that individual will embrace it in the po
this provision was in the original ordinance. and mr. givner is shaking his head in the affirmative. >> supervisor safai: did you want to say something else? >> supervisor peskin: the only thing that i was going to say is that i don't -- with all serious and due respect to supervisor stefani, i don't think that dialogue divides us. i think that mature dialogue and political discourse can unite us and build confidence in the public. watching the most powerful person in city...
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this ordinance here pertains to community development law. ok? it explains how 15% of the overall apartment building complex is supposed to be for very low-income bracket peoples. affordable housing calls for very low and low-income bracket people. ok? this arises out of the overall income skill, but yet when the housing opportunity is presented to the public, you start the income requirement at 45% of the medium. this means that the people that is in the low-income bracket, one, two, three, four five categories are not included in the housing opportunity. ok? that delivers adverse effect because you incorporate the people who is making $121,000 in affordable low-income bracket. it's not fair. by the same response, the people included in the 40% housing are making 72,000, 92,000, those people shouldn't be in affordable low-income housing. >> thank you, sir. thank you. any other members of the public wish to comment on this item? please come forward. >> the san francisco health authority, i'll be brief and let you know we're supportive of the reap
this ordinance here pertains to community development law. ok? it explains how 15% of the overall apartment building complex is supposed to be for very low-income bracket peoples. affordable housing calls for very low and low-income bracket people. ok? this arises out of the overall income skill, but yet when the housing opportunity is presented to the public, you start the income requirement at 45% of the medium. this means that the people that is in the low-income bracket, one, two, three,...
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the ordinance gives the public the power to discuss which technologies are used. the ordinance said specifically city council approval would be required before departments could seek funds or accept funds for surveillance technology or use the technology in any way that has not been approved. >> we don't want to see a 1984 state where all citizens are surveilled 24 hours a day. >> reporter: there are more than a dozen cities across the state of california working to pass similar rules, but this ordinance here in berkeley could just be the beginning of that wave. a similar bill is making its way through the state senate, and that is being considered for the last several months. right now, it is in committee.>>> world renown physicist stephen hawking has died. >> for me, it is quite an achievement. i never thought i would get so far. >> reporter: -- >> his last public appearance was at the 2012 paralympics in london. at age 21, he was diagnosed with a neurological disease similar to als. at the time, he was given just two years to live and the disease eventually rob
the ordinance gives the public the power to discuss which technologies are used. the ordinance said specifically city council approval would be required before departments could seek funds or accept funds for surveillance technology or use the technology in any way that has not been approved. >> we don't want to see a 1984 state where all citizens are surveilled 24 hours a day. >> reporter: there are more than a dozen cities across the state of california working to pass similar...
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you know, i did the equal benefits ordinance 21 years ago or almost 22, which we had the same arguments. we can't afford it, it will drive-bys out of the city. that bill said that it was a simple matter of fairness, that if you do business with the city, you have to give the same consideration to master planners that you do for spouses. in my mind, raising animals for their skin is not right. it's not moral, it's not ethical, and we are a city that leads, so i'm proud to have supervisor tang as my colleague and taking leadership on this issue, and this is how we change the world. so i will take a motion at this time, so -- sorry. >> supervisor ronen: i am happy to make a motion to send this item forward with positive recommendation. >> supervisor sheehy: thank you. do we need a roll call? so without objection, we'll move this forward to the full board with a positive recommendation. >> clerk: that'll be on the board meeting of march 20, tuesday, next week. >> supervisor sheehy: great. thank you. the motion passes, and could we -- oh, sure. and mr. clerk, could we call item number two. >
you know, i did the equal benefits ordinance 21 years ago or almost 22, which we had the same arguments. we can't afford it, it will drive-bys out of the city. that bill said that it was a simple matter of fairness, that if you do business with the city, you have to give the same consideration to master planners that you do for spouses. in my mind, raising animals for their skin is not right. it's not moral, it's not ethical, and we are a city that leads, so i'm proud to have supervisor tang as...