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Ordinance#210990Passed
In plain English

The ordinance authorizes a $440,000 settlement for Kwok Shing Import Export, Inc. related to a lawsuit over property value loss due to flooding in December 2014, without covering property loss or legal fees. This settlement resolves part of the claims made against the City and County of San Francisco.

Ordinance authorizing partial settlement of the lawsuit filed by Kwok Shing Import Export, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $440,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 20, 2015, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-15-547492; entitled David Alfaro, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves inverse condemnation arising out of flooding damage during major rainstorms in December of 2014; this settlement relates only to the diminution of real property value claims of plaintiff Kwok Shing Import Export, Inc., and does not include claims for property loss or for attorney's fees, costs and interest.

Introduced: Sep 28, 2021
Final action: Nov 5, 2021
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How it got here

The legislation originated from a lawsuit filed by Kwok Shing Import Export, Inc. against the City due to flooding damage, leading to a partial settlement authorization.

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Flooding IncidentDecember 2014
City and County of San Francisco

Major rainstorms caused flooding damage, prompting property owners to seek legal recourse.

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Lawsuit Filed2015-08-20
Kwok Shing Import Export, Inc.

Kwok Shing Import Export, Inc. filed a lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco for inverse condemnation due to flooding damage.

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Prior Settlement2018-09-12
Board of Supervisors

The Board passed Ordinance No. 292-18, which settled personal and real property damage claims for other property owners affected by the flooding.

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Settlement Proposal2021-09-17
City Attorney

The City Attorney submitted a proposal to settle the claims of Kwok Shing Import Export, Inc. for $440,000.

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Committee Recommendation2021-10-07
Government Audit and Oversight Committee

The committee recommended the proposed settlement for approval.

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First Reading2021-10-19
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading, authorizing the settlement.

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Final Passage2021-10-26
Board of Supervisors

The Board finally passed the ordinance, officially authorizing the settlement of $440,000.

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Mayoral Approval2021-11-05
Mayor

The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the settlement process.

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Ordinance#210983Passed

The ordinance authorizes a $525,000 settlement for a lawsuit filed by 2170 Folson LLC against the city regarding property value loss due to flooding in December 2014. This settlement specifically addresses the decrease in property value and does not cover other claims like property loss or legal fees.

Introduced Sep 28, 2021Final action Nov 5, 2021
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Ordinance#210984Passed

The ordinance authorizes a $410,000 settlement for Baikonur 1701 LLC related to a lawsuit against the city over property value loss due to flooding in December 2014. This settlement does not cover claims for property loss or legal fees.

Introduced Sep 28, 2021Final action Nov 5, 2021
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Ordinance#210985Passed

The ordinance authorizes a $215,000 settlement for Malcolm Davis related to a lawsuit against the city concerning property value loss due to flooding in December 2014. This settlement specifically addresses claims about reduced property value and does not cover property loss or legal fees.

Introduced Sep 28, 2021Final action Nov 5, 2021
โ†‘ from
Ordinance#210986Passed

The ordinance authorizes a $470,000 settlement for Malcolm Davis related to a lawsuit against the city over property value loss due to flooding in December 2014. This settlement does not cover claims for property loss or legal fees.

Introduced Sep 28, 2021Final action Nov 5, 2021
โ†‘ from
Ordinance#210987Passed

The ordinance authorizes a $225,000 settlement for John and Janice Gumas related to a lawsuit against the city for property value loss due to flooding in December 2014. This settlement does not cover claims for property loss, attorney's fees, costs, or interest.

Introduced Sep 28, 2021Final action Nov 5, 2021
โ†‘ from
Ordinance#210988Passed

This ordinance authorizes the City of San Francisco to pay $500,000 to Hans Art Automotive as a partial settlement for a lawsuit related to property damage from flooding in December 2014. The settlement specifically addresses claims about reduced property value and does not cover other losses or legal fees.

Introduced Sep 28, 2021Final action Nov 5, 2021
โ†‘ from
Ordinance#210989Passed

This ordinance authorizes a $1,150,000 settlement for Chris Hickey related to a lawsuit against the city over property value loss due to flooding in December 2014. The settlement does not cover claims for property loss, attorney's fees, costs, or interest.

Introduced Sep 28, 2021Final action Nov 5, 2021
โ†‘ from
Ordinance#210991Passed

The ordinance authorizes a $225,000 settlement for Francis and Julio Osorio related to a lawsuit against the city for property value loss due to flooding in December 2014. This settlement does not cover claims for property loss, attorney's fees, costs, or interest.

Introduced Sep 28, 2021Final action Nov 5, 2021
โ†‘ from
Ordinance#210992Passed

The ordinance authorizes a $310,000 settlement for the San Francisco Motorcycle Club related to a lawsuit over property value loss due to flooding in December 2014. This settlement specifically addresses claims about diminished property value and does not cover other losses or legal fees.

Introduced Sep 28, 2021Final action Nov 5, 2021
โ†‘ from
Ordinance#210993Passed

The ordinance authorizes a payment of $288,180 to settle a lawsuit regarding property damage from flooding in December 2014. This settlement specifically addresses claims related to the decrease in property value and does not cover other losses or legal fees.

Introduced Sep 28, 2021Final action Nov 5, 2021
โ†‘ from
Ordinance#210994Passed

The ordinance authorizes a settlement of $188,300 to Monte Stott for a lawsuit related to property value loss due to flooding in December 2014. This settlement does not cover claims for property loss or legal fees.

Introduced Sep 28, 2021Final action Nov 5, 2021
Legislation that followed from this
โ†“ led to
Ordinance#210983Passed

The ordinance authorizes a $525,000 settlement for a lawsuit filed by 2170 Folson LLC against the city regarding property value loss due to flooding in December 2014. This settlement specifically addresses the decrease in property value and does not cover other claims like property loss or legal fees.

Introduced Sep 28, 2021Final action Nov 5, 2021
โ†“ led to
Ordinance#210984Passed

The ordinance authorizes a $410,000 settlement for Baikonur 1701 LLC related to a lawsuit against the city over property value loss due to flooding in December 2014. This settlement does not cover claims for property loss or legal fees.

Introduced Sep 28, 2021Final action Nov 5, 2021
โ†“ led to
Ordinance#210985Passed

The ordinance authorizes a $215,000 settlement for Malcolm Davis related to a lawsuit against the city concerning property value loss due to flooding in December 2014. This settlement specifically addresses claims about reduced property value and does not cover property loss or legal fees.

Introduced Sep 28, 2021Final action Nov 5, 2021
โ†“ led to
Ordinance#210986Passed

The ordinance authorizes a $470,000 settlement for Malcolm Davis related to a lawsuit against the city over property value loss due to flooding in December 2014. This settlement does not cover claims for property loss or legal fees.

Introduced Sep 28, 2021Final action Nov 5, 2021
โ†“ led to
Ordinance#210987Passed

The ordinance authorizes a $225,000 settlement for John and Janice Gumas related to a lawsuit against the city for property value loss due to flooding in December 2014. This settlement does not cover claims for property loss, attorney's fees, costs, or interest.

Introduced Sep 28, 2021Final action Nov 5, 2021
โ†“ led to
Ordinance#210988Passed

This ordinance authorizes the City of San Francisco to pay $500,000 to Hans Art Automotive as a partial settlement for a lawsuit related to property damage from flooding in December 2014. The settlement specifically addresses claims about reduced property value and does not cover other losses or legal fees.

Introduced Sep 28, 2021Final action Nov 5, 2021
โ†“ led to
Ordinance#210989Passed

This ordinance authorizes a $1,150,000 settlement for Chris Hickey related to a lawsuit against the city over property value loss due to flooding in December 2014. The settlement does not cover claims for property loss, attorney's fees, costs, or interest.

Introduced Sep 28, 2021Final action Nov 5, 2021
โ†“ led to
Ordinance#210991Passed

The ordinance authorizes a $225,000 settlement for Francis and Julio Osorio related to a lawsuit against the city for property value loss due to flooding in December 2014. This settlement does not cover claims for property loss, attorney's fees, costs, or interest.

Introduced Sep 28, 2021Final action Nov 5, 2021
โ†“ led to
Ordinance#210992Passed

The ordinance authorizes a $310,000 settlement for the San Francisco Motorcycle Club related to a lawsuit over property value loss due to flooding in December 2014. This settlement specifically addresses claims about diminished property value and does not cover other losses or legal fees.

Introduced Sep 28, 2021Final action Nov 5, 2021
โ†“ led to
Ordinance#210993Passed

The ordinance authorizes a payment of $288,180 to settle a lawsuit regarding property damage from flooding in December 2014. This settlement specifically addresses claims related to the decrease in property value and does not cover other losses or legal fees.

Introduced Sep 28, 2021Final action Nov 5, 2021
โ†“ led to
Ordinance#210994Passed

The ordinance authorizes a settlement of $188,300 to Monte Stott for a lawsuit related to property value loss due to flooding in December 2014. This settlement does not cover claims for property loss or legal fees.

Introduced Sep 28, 2021Final action Nov 5, 2021
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How they voted

FINALLY PASSED
Board of Supervisors ยท Oct 26, 2021Pass
4-0
PASSED ON FIRST READING
Board of Supervisors ยท Oct 19, 2021Pass
4-0
RECOMMENDED
Government Audit and Oversight Committee ยท Oct 7, 2021Pass
2-0

Legislative journey

Clerk of the BoardSep 17, 2021
ยทRECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT
PresidentSep 28, 2021
โ†’RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED
Government Audit and Oversight CommitteeOct 7, 2021
โœ“RECOMMENDEDPass
Board of SupervisorsOct 19, 2021 โ€“ Oct 26, 2021
โœ“PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass
โœ“FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorNov 5, 2021
โœ“APPROVED