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Budget and Finance Committee Meeting - April 12, 2023

Budget and Finance Committee — Wednesday, April 12, 2023
BodySan Francisco, California
SessionBudget and Finance Committee
DateWednesday, April 12, 2023
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0:07

The meeting will come to order.

0:09

Welcome to the April 12, 2023 meeting of the budget and finance committee.

0:13

I'm Supervisor Connie Chan, Chair of the Committee.

0:16

I apologize today for our meeting later than the usual time, scheduled time today, uh, yesterday due to a technical issue from a sever fiber optic cable.

0:26

The full board of the full board of supervisors meeting was scheduled, rescheduled to this morning at 9 30, which consequently pushed back our meeting start time.

0:39

I am joined by Vice Chair Rafael Mendelman and Supervisor Asha Safai.

0:44

Our clerk, it's Brent Halipa.

0:46

I would like to thank SFGTV, uh Colleen Kalina Mendoza for broadcasting this meeting.

0:55

Mr.

0:55

Clark, do you have any announcement?

0:57

Thank you, Madam Red.

0:58

Just a friendly reminder for those in attendance to please make sure the sounds all cell phones and electronic devices says to not interrupt our proceedings here in the chamber.

1:06

The Board of Supervisors and its committees are convening hybrid meetings that allow in-person attendance and public comment while still providing remote access and public comment via telephone.

1:15

The board recognizes that equitable public access is essential.

1:18

We'll be taking public comment as follows.

1:20

First public comment will be taken on each item on this agenda.

1:24

Those attending in person will be allowed to speak first, and then we will take those who are waiting on the telephone line.

1:28

For those watching either channels 26, 28, 78, or 99.

1:33

HennessFGovTV.org.

1:35

The public comment call in number is streaming across the screen.

1:38

That number is 415 6550001.

1:41

Again, that's 415-65501.

1:45

Then enter the meeting ID of 2485-6420957, then press pound twice.

1:52

When connected, you will hear meeting discussions, but you'll be muted and in listening mode only.

1:56

When your item of interest comes up and public public comment is called, those joining us in person should line up to speak.

2:02

And those on the telephone should dial star three to also be added to the speaker line.

2:06

If you're on your telephone, please remember to turn on your TV and all listening devices you may be using.

2:12

Each speaker will be allowed up to two minutes to speak unless otherwise stated.

2:15

Alternatively, you may submit public comment in writing in either of the following ways.

2:19

Email them to myself, the budget and finance committee clerk at B R E N T dot J A L I P A at S F G-O-V dot O R G.

2:28

If you submit public comment via email, it will be forwarded to the supervisors and also included as part of the official file.

2:35

You may also send your written comments via U.S.

2:37

Postal Service to our office in City Hall.

2:39

That's one Dr.

2:40

Carlton B.

2:41

Good place.

2:42

Room 244, Services Co California 94102.

2:45

And finally, Madam Chair, items attack uh acted upon today are expected to appear on the Board of Supervisors Agenda of April 18th, unless otherwise stated.

2:54

Madam Chair.

2:55

Thank you, Mr.

2:55

Clerk.

2:56

Um, before we call item number one, I would like to remind everyone that we will have the budget and legislative analyst budget and legislative analyst reports for items one, four, and seven today on today's agenda.

3:10

Uh, with that, uh, Mr.

3:12

Clerk, please call item number one.

3:14

Yes, item number one is a resolution retroactively approving the grant agreement between the city and county and children's council of San Francisco for the provision of early care workforce compensation and administrative services to support the city's implementation of the citywide plan for early care and education, workforce development and compensation initiatives for the period of October 1st, 2022 through June 30th, 2025, and then an amount not to exceed approximately 164.3 million.

3:43

Members of the public who are joining us remotely and wish to comment, please call 415-65501.

3:49

Here the meeting ID of 2485-6420957.

3:54

Then uh press pound twice.

3:56

Uh once connected, press star three to enter the speaker line.

3:59

Hey, system prompt will indicate your raised your hand, and when the system indicates you have been unmuted, there will be your signal to begin your comments.

4:05

Madam Chair.

4:06

Thank you, Mr.

4:06

Clark.

4:07

Uh, today uh just want to remind everyone this is an item that actually was continued from last week, uh rather a large sum, and it was actually continued with the request uh by the department.

4:20

Uh and here we are on the online uh a verbal presentation by Ingrid uh Masik Masquita, the executive director of the Department of Early Childhood.

4:35

Thank you, Supervisor Chan.

4:37

Good morning, uh, members of the board.

4:39

Um, Supervisor Chan Mendelman and Safai.

4:43

Uh and thank you very much for actually um continuing this agenda item to this week.

4:50

We needed to cross our T's and dot our I's and so thankfully all of all of it is is um right with the world because um there are no changes to this grant agreement other than just requesting a little bit of more time for for an additional review.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Public Comment██████████████████18%
Workforce Development██████████10%
Early Childhood Education█████████9%
Procurement█████████9%
School Safety████████8%
Parks and Recreation████████8%
Procedural███████7%
Library Services██████6%
Public Health█████5%
Summary of Proceedings

Budget and Finance Committee Meeting - April 12, 2023

The Budget and Finance Committee of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors met on April 12, 2023, at 11:45 AM (delayed due to a fiber optic cable issue). Chair Connie Chan presided, joined by Vice Chair Rafael Mandelman and Member Asha Safai. The committee considered 11 agenda items, including grant approvals, contract amendments, and public restroom projects. Several items were amended or continued for further review.

Consent Calendar

  • None (all items received individual discussion)

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Item 3 (Stop School Violence Grant): Francisco De Costa expressed concern that violence prevention in elementary schools is neglected and that $1 million is insufficient. He criticized supervisors for side conversations during public comment.
  • Item 5 (Bridge Navigator Program): A speaker (Ephraim, self-identified as having no contact with others for 15 years) supported the grant but lamented the lack of help for people like him. He pleaded for recognition and support.
  • Item 8/9 (UCSF and North Valley Grants): Ephraim spoke again, praising the grants for providing job opportunities in the Southeast and asked for help finding work.
  • Item 10/11 (Noe Valley Restroom): Rudy Gonzalez (San Francisco Building and Construction Trades Council) opposed accepting an out-of-state modular restroom, arguing it undermines local workers and contractors. He urged the city to build restrooms locally.

Discussion Items

  • Item 1 – Children’s Council Grant ($164,346,004): The Department of Early Childhood (Ingrid Mezquita) presented a retroactive grant agreement for early care workforce compensation, funded by Proposition C (2018). The Budget Legislative Analyst (BLA) recommended adding a report requirement to reconcile stipends and wage enhancements, and a Controller's Office review of internal controls. The department accepted the amendments. Supervisors Safai and Mandelman praised the community engagement and asked to be co-sponsors. The committee voted unanimously to amend and forward the item.
  • Item 2 – Airport Terminal 1 Contract Extension: SFO staff (Kathy Warner, Kristen Allen) requested approval of modification 18 to extend the contract with T1 Partners through July 2025 at no cost increase. The project is on schedule. No public comment. Unanimously approved.
  • Item 3 – Stop School Violence Grant ($1,000,000): DCYF (Jasmine Dawson) presented an ordinance to accept a DOJ grant for school violence prevention. Chair Chan and Supervisor Safai questioned metrics, sustainability, and specific uses (multidisciplinary teams, training, violence interrupters). The BLA noted the grant's narrative provides more detail. Supervisor Safai expressed concern about ongoing funding after grant expiration. The committee voted to forward with positive recommendation, with co-sponsors added.
  • Item 4 – Library Infrastructure Grant ($13,210,129): SFPL (Mike Fernandez) presented a state grant for Mission and Chinatown branch renovations. The grant requires a dollar-for-dollar match from the Library Preservation Fund (LPF). Supervisor Safai asked about freeing LPF funds for the Ocean View Library. Maureen Singleton stated that cost changes will determine reallocation, and $32 million has been allocated for Ocean View through FY24, with an additional $4.8 million proposed for FY25, still short of the estimated $9.7 million need. The committee voted to forward.
  • Item 5 – Bridge Navigator Program Grant ($120,000): DPH (Jenna Balinski) presented a grant for substance use navigation services at Zuckerberg SF General Hospital's ED. Supervisor Mandelman supported the program and noted the hospital's improved behavioral health response. Unanimously approved.
  • Item 6 – California Arrearage Payment Program ($1,244,798.66 & $103,243.80): SFPUC (Christina Venice) requested retroactive approval to accept state funds for customer utility debt relief from the pandemic. Funds were disbursed before formal authorization. Supervisor Safai added as co-sponsor. Unanimously approved.
  • Item 7 – Michelin Tire Lease Contract ($18,900,000): OCA (Serena Corolla) and SFMTA (Ashish Patel, Lewis Guzzo) presented a seven-year tire lease contract for 860 buses, with a 5.5% cost increase. The BLA noted no performance metrics were included. Supervisor Safai questioned the lack of tracking data, such as tire lifespan and staff availability. Chair Chan proposed a one-week continuance to allow BLA and departments to develop a performance tracking framework. The committee voted to amend to include retroactive start date and continue to April 19.
  • Item 8 & 9 – Economic Development Grants ($150,000 and $350,000): OEWD (Ken Nim and Orion Willis) presented two grants: UCSF Construction Community Outreach Program (supporting local hire on UCSF projects) and the Regional Equity and Recovery Partnerships (supporting cybersecurity training at City College). Supervisor Mandelman asked about the delay in processing retroactive grants. OEWD explained the internal review process. The committee voted to forward with positive recommendation.
  • Item 10 & 11 – Noe Valley Town Square Restroom Grants ($425,000 in-kind + $1,700,000 state): Rec & Park (Tony Morin) presented an in-kind modular restroom from a Nevada company and a state grant to fund site work and future projects. The Rec & Park Commission approved 5-2, with concerns about the out-of-state build and worker conditions. Under city law, the unit cannot be purchased but can be accepted as a gift. Supervisor Mandelman thanked community advocates. Chair Chan noted the commission's split vote. The committee voted 2-0 (Safai absent) to forward the items without recommendation.

Key Outcomes

  • Item 1: Approved as amended (add reconciliation report requirement) and forwarded to full board with positive recommendation (3-0).
  • Item 2: Forwarded to full board with positive recommendation (3-0).
  • Item 3: Forwarded to full board with positive recommendation (3-0).
  • Item 4: Forwarded to full board with positive recommendation (3-0).
  • Item 5: Forwarded to full board with positive recommendation (3-0).
  • Item 6: Forwarded to full board with positive recommendation (3-0).
  • Item 7: Amended to include retroactive start date (April 1, 2023) and continued to the April 19, 2023 meeting (3-0).
  • Item 8: Forwarded to full board with positive recommendation (2-0, Safai absent).
  • Item 9: Forwarded to full board with positive recommendation (2-0, Safai absent).
  • Item 10: Forwarded to full board without recommendation (2-0, Safai absent).
  • Item 11: Forwarded to full board without recommendation (2-0, Safai absent).

Meeting Transcript

The meeting will come to order. Welcome to the April 12, 2023 meeting of the budget and finance committee. I'm Supervisor Connie Chan, Chair of the Committee. I apologize today for our meeting later than the usual time, scheduled time today, uh, yesterday due to a technical issue from a sever fiber optic cable. The full board of the full board of supervisors meeting was scheduled, rescheduled to this morning at 9 30, which consequently pushed back our meeting start time. I am joined by Vice Chair Rafael Mendelman and Supervisor Asha Safai. Our clerk, it's Brent Halipa. I would like to thank SFGTV, uh Colleen Kalina Mendoza for broadcasting this meeting. Mr. Clark, do you have any announcement? Thank you, Madam Red. Just a friendly reminder for those in attendance to please make sure the sounds all cell phones and electronic devices says to not interrupt our proceedings here in the chamber. The Board of Supervisors and its committees are convening hybrid meetings that allow in-person attendance and public comment while still providing remote access and public comment via telephone. The board recognizes that equitable public access is essential. We'll be taking public comment as follows. First public comment will be taken on each item on this agenda. Those attending in person will be allowed to speak first, and then we will take those who are waiting on the telephone line. For those watching either channels 26, 28, 78, or 99. HennessFGovTV.org. The public comment call in number is streaming across the screen. That number is 415 6550001. Again, that's 415-65501. Then enter the meeting ID of 2485-6420957, then press pound twice. When connected, you will hear meeting discussions, but you'll be muted and in listening mode only. When your item of interest comes up and public public comment is called, those joining us in person should line up to speak. And those on the telephone should dial star three to also be added to the speaker line. If you're on your telephone, please remember to turn on your TV and all listening devices you may be using. Each speaker will be allowed up to two minutes to speak unless otherwise stated. Alternatively, you may submit public comment in writing in either of the following ways. Email them to myself, the budget and finance committee clerk at B R E N T dot J A L I P A at S F G-O-V dot O R G. If you submit public comment via email, it will be forwarded to the supervisors and also included as part of the official file. You may also send your written comments via U.S. Postal Service to our office in City Hall. That's one Dr. Carlton B. Good place. Room 244, Services Co California 94102. And finally, Madam Chair, items attack uh acted upon today are expected to appear on the Board of Supervisors Agenda of April 18th, unless otherwise stated. Madam Chair. Thank you, Mr. Clerk. Um, before we call item number one, I would like to remind everyone that we will have the budget and legislative analyst budget and legislative analyst reports for items one, four, and seven today on today's agenda. Uh, with that, uh, Mr. Clerk, please call item number one. Yes, item number one is a resolution retroactively approving the grant agreement between the city and county and children's council of San Francisco for the provision of early care workforce compensation and administrative services to support the city's implementation of the citywide plan for early care and education, workforce development and compensation initiatives for the period of October 1st, 2022 through June 30th, 2025, and then an amount not to exceed approximately 164.3 million. Members of the public who are joining us remotely and wish to comment, please call 415-65501. Here the meeting ID of 2485-6420957. Then uh press pound twice. Uh once connected, press star three to enter the speaker line. Hey, system prompt will indicate your raised your hand, and when the system indicates you have been unmuted, there will be your signal to begin your comments.

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