This ordinance updates the food purchasing goals and reporting requirements for the Department of Public Health and the Sheriff’s Department regarding City hospitals and jails, extending the program's standards until December 31, 2035. It aims to ensure better food quality and accountability in these facilities.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to revise the goals and reporting requirements for food purchasing by the Department of Public Health and the Sheriff’s Department for City hospitals and jails; and revising the sunset date such that the program’s standards and reporting requirements will remain in effect until December 31, 2035.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a series of efforts to enhance food purchasing standards for City hospitals and jails, driven by previous resolutions and assessments aimed at aligning with Good Food Purchasing Standards.
Mayor Newsom issued Executive Directive 09-03, committing the City to healthy and sustainable food practices.
The SFUSD adopted Good Food Purchasing Standards, setting a precedent for food procurement improvements.
A Board committee held a hearing on developing good food purchasing policies, leading to further actions.
The Board adopted Resolution No. 191-18 urging the Department of Public Health and the Sheriff’s Department to assess food vendors' alignment with Good Food Purchasing Standards.
The Board enacted Chapter 21D, requiring food procurement for City hospitals and jails to align with Good Food Purchasing Standards.
The Rules Committee recommended amendments to the ordinance to revise goals and reporting requirements for food purchasing.
The Mayor approved the ordinance, which revised the sunset date for food purchasing standards to December 31, 2035.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
