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Ordinance#221062
Jan 30, 2023

This ordinance requires the Board of Supervisors to approve policies related to the funding, acquisition, and use of specific law enforcement equipment by the Sheriff’s Department, in line with state law. It also approves the Sheriff’s Department's existing Use of Equipment Policy.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require Board of Supervisors approval of a policy governing the funding, acquisition, and use of certain law enforcement equipment of the Sheriff’s Department consistent with the criteria set forth in state law; and approving the Sheriff’s Department’s Use of Equipment Policy.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
22-0 /1
Hearing#220903
Jan 30, 2023

This legislation involves a hearing to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of recent renovations at the Portsmouth Square Parking Garage, as well as to assess compliance with reporting requirements by the Portsmouth Plaza Parking Corporation. It also seeks recommendations to prevent future issues and ensure proper management of city-funded capital improvement projects.

Hearing on the report of the performance audit on the recent capital improvements at the City-owned Portsmouth Square Parking Garage, determination on how effective and economical Portsmouth Plaza Parking Corporation's (PPPC) processes were, whether the PPPC Board's reporting of the renovation to the City complied with requirements, and recommendations to avoid similar problems at the Portsmouth Square Garage and ensure proper execution and delivery of future capital improvement projects funded by the City, Recreation and Park Department; and requesting the Controller's Office and the Recreation and Park Department to report.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Connie Chan
no vote
Hearing#220780
Jan 30, 2023

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss San Francisco's response to the monkeypox virus, focusing on public education, vaccination efforts for at-risk groups, and coordination with health authorities. It also requests a report from the Department of Public Health on these efforts.

Hearing on the City's response to the monkeypox virus, including public education and outreach on how best to avoid contracting and spreading the virus, efforts to vaccinate at-risk groups against monkeypox, and coordination with the California Department of Public Health and Center for Disease Control; and requesting the Department of Public Health to report.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthSocial Services & Equity
By Rafael Mandelman
2-0
Hearing#220526
Jan 30, 2023

This hearing aims to update the public on San Francisco's plan to fix issues related to hand hygiene, documentation, contraband, and infection control at Laguna Honda Hospital, which led to the loss of its accreditation and funding. The Department of Public Health will also present a plan to restore these programs by the federal deadline.

Hearing to receive an update on the City's plan to address "hand hygiene, documentation, contraband and infection prevention and control" deficiencies identified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) resulting in the loss of Laguna Honda Hospital's accreditation and CMS Medicare/Medicaid program funding and to present a clear plan for reinstatement of these critical programs by the federal deadline; and requesting the Department of Public Health to report.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Myrna Melgar
2-0
Resolution#221279
Jan 27, 2023

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to secure over $16 million in state grant funds to purchase and operate a property at 5630 Mission Street as Permanent Supportive Housing for transitional aged youth. It also commits approximately $13 million in matching funds for the property's acquisition, rehabilitation, and operational support for at least five years.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to execute a Standard Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development for a total amount not to exceed $16,823,000 of Project Homekey grant funds; to accept and expend those funds for the acquisition of the property located at 5630 Mission Street for Permanent Supportive Housing for transitional aged youth (“TAY”) and to support its operations upon execution of the Standard Agreement through June 30, 2026; approving and authorizing HSH to commit approximately $13,043,500 in required matching funds for acquisition and rehabilitation of the property and a minimum of five years of operating subsidy; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting the Planning Department’s findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Standard Agreement and the Homekey Documents that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
6-0 /1
Ordinance#221266
Jan 25, 2023

The ordinance allocates $30 million for park and recreation improvements, $42 million for Embarcadero seawall planning and projects, and $172 million for various affordable housing initiatives. These funds will be held in reserve until the bond proceeds are received.

Ordinance appropriating $30,000,000 of proceeds from Series 2023A Health and Recovery General Obligation (GO) Bonds to the Recreation and Park Department (RPD) for improvements to parks, recreation facilities, and open spaces; $42,000,000 of proceeds from Series 2023B Embarcadero Seawall GO Bonds to the Port of San Francisco (PRT) for planning, engagement, program management, pilot projects, Embarcadero project pre-design and detailed design, and a flood study with the United States Army Corps of Engineers; $172,000,000 from Series 2023C Affordable Housing to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) for public, low-income, preservation and middle income, and senior housing projects in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023; and placing these funds on Controller’s Reserve pending receipt of bond proceeds.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
5-0 /1
Resolution#221265
Jan 25, 2023

This resolution allows San Francisco to issue and sell up to $30 million in general obligation bonds to fund health and recovery initiatives. It outlines the terms of the bonds, the sale process, and authorizes city officials to manage the issuance and related actions.

Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed $30,000,000 aggregate principal amount of one or more series of bonds on a tax-exempt or taxable basis of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Health and Recovery, 2020), Series 2023A; prescribing the form and terms of such bonds and any subseries designation; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for such bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts and/or subaccounts related to such bonds; authorizing the sale of such bonds by competitive or negotiated sale; approving the forms of the Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds and directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; approving the form of the Purchase Contract; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of such bonds; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; authorizing and approving modifications to such documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken, as defined herein; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale, and delivery of such bonds, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthGovernance & Elections
Passed
1-0
Resolution#221273
Jan 25, 2023

This resolution allows San Francisco to issue and sell up to $42 million in bonds to fund earthquake safety improvements for the Embarcadero seawall. It outlines the terms and procedures for the bond sale and authorizes city officials to manage the process.

Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed $42,000,000 aggregate principal amount in one or more series of bonds on a tax-exempt or taxable basis of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Embarcadero Seawall Earthquake Safety, 2018) Series 2023B; prescribing the form and terms of such bonds; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for such bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts and/or subaccounts related to such bonds; authorizing the sale of such bonds by competitive or negotiated sale; approving the forms of the Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds and directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; approving the form of the Purchase Contract; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of such bonds; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; authorizing and approving modifications to such documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken, as defined herein; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale, and delivery of such bonds, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
1-0
Resolution#221274
Jan 25, 2023

This resolution allows San Francisco to issue and sell up to $172 million in bonds to fund affordable housing projects. It outlines the terms and processes for the sale of these bonds and grants city officials the authority to manage the related actions.

Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed $172,000,000 aggregate principal amount on a tax-exempt or taxable basis of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Social Bonds-Affordable Housing, 2019) Series 2023C; prescribing the form and terms of such bonds; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for such bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts and/or subaccounts related to such bonds; authorizing the sale of such bonds by competitive or negotiated sale; approving the forms of the Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds and directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; approving the form of the Purchase Contract; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of such bonds; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; authorizing and approving modifications to such documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken, as defined herein; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale, and delivery of such bonds, as defined herein.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
1-0
Resolution#221280
Jan 25, 2023

This resolution allows the Mayor's Office and the Department of Technology to seek non-monetary donations from city contractors through the Civic Bridge program, even though there are rules about soliciting such contributions. It aims to support city projects without violating existing donation regulations.

Resolution authorizing the Office of the Mayor and the Department of Technology to solicit in-kind donations through the Civic Bridge program from various City contractors, notwithstanding the Behested Payments Ordinance.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
1-0
Resolution#221282
Jan 25, 2023

This resolution allows the California Enterprise Development Authority to issue up to $20 million in revenue obligations to finance the renovation and construction of facilities for the Chinese American International School. It is a formal approval required for tax purposes under federal law.

Resolution approving for purposes of Internal Revenue Code, Section 147(f), the Issuance and Sale of Revenue Obligations by the California Enterprise Development Authority, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000 to finance the cost of renovation, construction, installation, equipping and/or furnishing of educational and related facilities to be owned and operated by Chinese American International School, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation.

Budget & TaxesLand Use & PlanningSocial Services & Equity
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
1-0
Resolution#221248
Jan 25, 2023

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use a $324,061 grant from the Office of Refugee Health for the Refugee Health Assessment Program for the fiscal year 2022-23. The funding will support health assessments for refugees from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $324,061 from the Office of Refugee Health through the California Department of Public Health for participation in a program, entitled “Refugee Health Assessment Program (RHAP) - Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2022-23 Award Number 22-38-90899-00,” for the period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
1-0
Hearing#221259
Jan 25, 2023

This legislation initiates a hearing to discuss San Francisco's budget projections for the next five years and provides instructions to city departments regarding budget preparation. It also requests reports from the Controller and the Mayor's Budget Director.

Hearing on the City and County of San Francisco's five-year budget projections and budget instructions to Departments on behalf of Mayor London N. Breed; and requesting the Controller and Mayor's Budget Director to report.

Budget & Taxes
Filed
1-0
Resolution#221194
Jan 25, 2023

This resolution approves a contract between the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Department of Public Health to provide Health Access Point services for nearly $11.9 million from January 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor amendments to the contract without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively approving an original contract agreement between the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Department of Public Health (DPH), to provide Health Access Point services in an amount not to exceed $11,886,595 for a total initial contract term of January 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026, and to authorize DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
2-0
Resolution#221203
Jan 25, 2023

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $178,137 grant from the National Institutes of Health for a program aimed at monitoring and addressing HIV among people who inject drugs. The funding is retroactively authorized for the period from August 15, 2022, to July 31, 2023.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $178,137 from the National Institutes of Health for participation in a program, entitled “Brief Longitudinal Incident Sentinel Surveillance (BLISS) to End the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Epidemic among Persons Who Inject Drugs (PWID),” for the period of August 15, 2022, through July 31, 2023.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
1-0
Resolution#221184
Jan 25, 2023

This resolution approves an increase of over $21.5 million to a contract with Special Service for Groups, Inc. for mental health services, extending the agreement until December 31, 2027, and allowing minor amendments to the contract as needed.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the agreement between Special Service for Groups, Inc. and the Department of Public Health, for therapeutic and specialty mental health services, to increase the agreement by $21,540,706 for an amount not to exceed $31,513,419; to extend the term by four years and six months, from June 30, 2023, for a total agreement term of July 1, 2018, through December 31, 2027; and to authorize the Department of Public Health to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
2-0
Resolution#221185
Jan 25, 2023

This resolution approves an increase of over $127 million to a contract with Progress Foundation for behavioral health services, raising the total to nearly $222 million and extending the contract term by five years until December 2027. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor amendments to the contract as needed without significantly increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively approving Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement between Progress Foundation and the Department of Public Health (DPH), for behavioral health services; to increase the Agreement by $127,324,481 for an amount not to exceed $221,847,999; to extend the term by five years, from December 31, 2022, for a total Agreement term of July 1, 2018, through December 31, 2027; and to authorize DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
1-0
Ordinance#220876
Jan 25, 2023

The ordinance reallocates funds totaling $292,674 within District 7 to support various community initiatives, including a sports hub, workforce development, neighborhood activities, parklet installations, and traffic safety improvements. It also adjusts funding for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to enhance pedestrian safety projects.

Ordinance de-appropriating $292,674 from District 7 General City Responsibility (GEN) and re-appropriating $128,000 to the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (CHF) for creating a community space, a sports hub, and teen workforce development program in District 7; $50,000 to the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) for neighborhood and community building activities in District 7; $114,674 to the Department of Public Works (DPW) for a parklet installation in public space, increased refuse bins installations, and cleaning supplies for District 7; and de-appropriating $77,500 from San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and re-appropriating $77,500 for improving traffic flow and pedestrian safety, and building a pedestrian island for District 7 Vision Zero projects at SFMTA in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023.

TransportationBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
By Myrna Melgar
5-0 /1
Ordinance#221267
Jan 24, 2023

This ordinance allows the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to use a $5 million grant from the California Economic Development Department for planning related to community economic resilience from October 2022 to September 2024. It also creates one full-time Senior Administrative Analyst position funded by this grant.

Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $5,000,000 from the California Economic Development Department for the Community Economic Resilience Fund Planning Grant for the grant period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2024; and amending Ordinance No. 162-22 (Annual Salary Ordinance, File No. 220670 for Fiscal Years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024) to provide for the creation of one grant-funded full-time position, in Class 1823 Senior Administrative Analyst (1.0 FTE).

TransportationBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
6-0 /1
Motion#221255
Jan 24, 2023

This motion allows the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to modify the contract with Harvey M. Rose Associates, LLC to include additional work, as long as there are funds available for it. It has been approved and is now in effect.

Motion authorizing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to take all administrative steps to amend the Budget and Legislative Analyst Services contract with Harvey M. Rose Associates, LLC for additional work under the existing scope of services, to the extent that funds are appropriated for that purpose.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
7-0 /2
Resolution#221204
Jan 24, 2023

This resolution allows the City to issue certificates that declare its intent to reimburse costs for multifamily rental housing projects using residential mortgage revenue bonds. It also grants authority to approve these bonds to finance such projects in San Francisco.

Resolution delegating limited authority to execute and deliver certificates declaring the City’s official intent to reimburse original expenditures for the costs of multifamily rental housing projects in the City with proceeds of residential mortgage revenue bonds or notes of the City, for purposes of Section 1.150-2 of Title 26 of the Code of Federal Regulations; delegating limited authority to execute and deliver certificates granting public approval of residential mortgage revenue bonds to finance multifamily rental housing projects in the City; and approving certain related matters, as defined herein.

HousingBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
Passed
6-0 /1
Resolution#221186
Jan 24, 2023

The resolution establishes the prevailing wage rates for various categories of workers engaged in City contracts, including those in public works, janitorial services, and security services, among others. This ensures that workers receive fair compensation for their labor on City-owned or leased properties.

Resolution fixing prevailing wage rates for 1) workers performing work under City contracts for public works and improvements; 2) workers performing work under City contracts for janitorial services; 3) workers performing work in public off-street parking lots, garages, or storage facilities for automobiles on property owned or leased by the City; 4) workers engaged in theatrical or technical services for shows on property owned by the City; 5) workers engaged in the hauling of solid waste generated by the City in the course of City operations, pursuant to a contract with the City; 6) workers performing moving services under City contracts at facilities owned or leased by the City; 7) workers engaged in exhibit, display, or trade show work at special events on property owned by the City; 8) workers engaged in broadcast services on property owned by the City; 9) workers engaged in loading or unloading into or from a commercial vehicle on City property of materials, goods, or products in connection with a show or special event, or engaged in driving a commercial vehicle into which or from which materials, goods, or products are loaded or unloaded on City property in connection with a show or special event; 10) workers engaged in security guard services under City contracts or at facilities or on property owned or leased by the City; and 11) motor bus service contracts.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
6-0 /1
Resolution#221167
Jan 24, 2023

This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to use a $69,818 grant from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for training and equipment for the Criminology Laboratory. The funding is retroactively authorized for a project that ran from April 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $69,818 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program to train and procure equipment for the Criminology Laboratory with the project period beginning on April 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
6-0 /1
Motion#221254
Jan 23, 2023

The motion allows Miriam Zouzounis to apply for grants and seek assistance from the Office of Economic and Workforce Development for her non-profit, confirming that this does not conflict with her role on the Small Business Commission, as long as certain conditions are met. It has been officially passed.

Motion finding that Miriam Zouzounis' proposal to apply for grants administered by the Office of Economic and Workforce Development ("OEWD") and to seek assistance from OEWD relating to the non-profit on whose Board she serves on are not incompatible with the Statement of Incompatible Activities of the Small Business Commission, of which she is a member, subject to conditions.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Matt Dorsey
2-0
Ordinance#221069
Jan 20, 2023

The ordinance exempts the Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District from fees for placing up to 200 banners on City-owned poles, and it also formalizes an existing exemption for the SoMa Pilipinas Cultural Heritage District for up to 300 banners. Additionally, it affirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to exempt the Leather and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) Cultural District from banner permit fees and inspection fees for the placement of up to 200 banners on up to 200 City-owned poles within that Cultural District; and to codify the existing exemption of the SoMa Pilipinas - Filipino Cultural Heritage District from banner permit fees and inspection fees for the placement of up to 300 banners on up to 300 City-owned poles within that Cultural District; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Ordinance#221106
Jan 20, 2023

This ordinance waives the fee for temporary street space occupancy permits in San Francisco on specific dates to encourage holiday sidewalk sales. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance waiving the fee required under Public Works Code, Section 724.1(b), for temporary street space occupancy permits on San Francisco streets on November 25-27, December 2-4, and December 9-11, 2022, to promote sidewalk sales of merchandise during the holiday season; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Ordinance#221123
Jan 20, 2023

This ordinance allocates $4,711,123 from tax revenue bonds to fund an affordable housing project managed by the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development for the fiscal year 2022-2023. It aims to support housing development on Treasure Island.

Ordinance appropriating $4,711,123 from the issuance of Treasure Island Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District (IRFD) No. 1 Tax Increment Revenue Bonds and appropriating to the affordable housing project in the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Matt Dorsey
11-0
Resolution#221230
Jan 19, 2023

This resolution approves a settlement of $1,399,196 to A2Z Development USA, Inc. for unlitigated claims related to a refund of payroll expense and gross receipts taxes filed against the City on February 28, 2022. The settlement resolves the claims without going to court.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by A2Z Development USA, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,399,196; the claims were filed on February 28, 2022; the claims involve a refund of payroll expense and gross receipts taxes.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
2-0
Resolution#221231
Jan 19, 2023

This resolution approves a settlement of $76,250 to AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation for an alleged overpayment of penalties and interest related to the Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax for the 2019 tax year. The claim was filed on July 11, 2022, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation against the City and County of San Francisco for $76,250; the claim was filed on July 11, 2022; the claim involves an alleged overpayment of Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax penalties and interest for the 2019 tax year.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
2-0
Resolution#221232
Jan 19, 2023

This resolution allows A-N SFD Owner, LLC to extend the time limit for filing a lawsuit against the city regarding a refund of real property transfer tax related to the former Sir Francis Drake Hotel. The goal is to potentially resolve the issue without going to court.

Resolution approving a Tolling Agreement to extend the statute of limitations for A-N SFD Owner, LLC for the former Sir Francis Drake Hotel to bring potential litigation against the City and County of San Francisco for a refund of real property transfer tax to allow for possible resolution of the matter without litigation.

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
2-0
Resolution#221193
Jan 19, 2023

This resolution approves a settlement for a claim by Osterweis Capital Management against San Francisco, resulting in a payment of $106,978.79 for a refund of gross receipts tax. The claim was filed on September 26, 2022, and has now been resolved.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Osterweis Capital Management, LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for $106,978.79; the claim was filed on September 26, 2022; the claim involves a refund of gross receipts tax.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
2-0
Resolution#221209
Jan 19, 2023

This resolution urges the City Administrator’s Office to conduct a study to examine whether women-owned, minority-owned, and disabled Veteran-owned businesses face disparities in city contracting. The goal is to gather data that can help improve opportunities for these local businesses.

Resolution urging the City Administrator’s Office to conduct a Local Business Enterprises (LBE) disparity study to analyze disparities in the City and County of San Francisco’s contracting to women-owned, minority-owned, and disabled Veteran-owned businesses.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomySocial Services & Equity
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
2-0
Hearing#221112
Jan 13, 2023

This hearing will discuss a report comparing the functions, staffing, and resources of the San Francisco Unified School District's central offices with those of similar school districts. The Budget and Legislative Analyst and SFUSD will provide further information during the hearing.

Hearing to discuss the Budget and Legislative Analyst report, entitled "SFUSD comparative analysis of functions, staffing, and resources allocated to San Francisco Unified School District central offices with those of other comparable school districts;" and requesting the Budget and Legislative Analyst and San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) to report.

Budget & Taxes
By Connie Chan
1-0
Hearing#221132
Jan 11, 2023

This hearing is to review and approve the budget guidelines for the Board of Supervisors and the Clerk of the Board for the fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. It is currently filed and awaiting consideration.

Hearing to consider the review and approval of the Budget Guidelines for the Board of Supervisors/Clerk of the Board Annual Budget for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.

Budget & Taxes
Filed
1-0 /1
Ordinance#221103
Jan 10, 2023

This ordinance repeals the old San Francisco Fire Code and replaces it with a new code based on the 2022 California Fire Code and parts of the 2018 International Fire Code, including local amendments and fees for permits and inspections. It took effect on January 1, 2023, and includes findings related to local conditions and environmental considerations.

Ordinance repealing the existing San Francisco Fire Code in its entirety and enacting a new San Francisco Fire Code consisting of the 2022 California Fire Code and portions of the 2018 International Fire Code, together with amendments specific to San Francisco, including provisions for fees for permits, inspections, and various City services, with an operative date of January 1, 2023; adopting findings of local conditions pursuant to California Health and Safety Code, Section 17958.7; directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward San Francisco’s amendments to the California Building Standards Commission and State Fire Marshal; and making environmental findings.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan
12-0
Resolution#221210
Jan 9, 2023

This resolution states that the Board of Supervisors will not allocate money in the 2022-2023 fiscal year for hiring a recruitment firm to find a new Director of Elections, but plans to do so in 2026-2027, while also encouraging the Elections Commission to keep the current Director in their position.

Resolution declaring the Board of Supervisors’ intent to not appropriate funding in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 for the services of an executive recruitment firm to engage in a search for a new Director of Elections, and intent to appropriate such funding in FY 2026-2027, and urging the Elections Commission to reappoint the incumbent Director.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
15-0
Resolution#221208
Jan 6, 2023

This resolution encourages the Capital Planning Committee to incorporate funding priorities from the Climate Action Plan, as outlined in a report by the Center for Law, Energy & the Environment, into the upcoming General Obligation Bond schedule. It aims to ensure that climate-related initiatives receive necessary financial support.

Resolution urging the Capital Planning Committee to include Climate Action Plan (CAP) funding priorities recommended by the Center for Law, Energy & the Environment (CLEE) Report, entitled “Funding San Francisco Climate Action: Strategies for Revenue, Implementation, and Equity,” in the proposed General Obligation (GO) Bond schedule.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
By Myrna Melgar
5-0
Ordinance#220737
Jan 5, 2023

This ordinance allocates $118 million from Fiscal Cliff Reserves to support land acquisition, capital improvements, and capacity building for affordable housing, as well as to stabilize community services for San Francisco's Asian American Pacific Islander community for the fiscal year 2022-2023. It is currently filed and awaiting further action.

Ordinance appropriating $118,000,000 of Fiscal Cliff Reserves to the General Services Agency - City Administrator (ADM) to support land acquisition, capital improvement projects, capacity building for affordable housing development and the stabilization of community-based organizations and services that benefit San Francisco’s Asian American Pacific Islander community in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Connie Chan
no vote