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Showing Budget & Taxes · Jan 2024 legislation (55).

Resolution#231249
Jan 31, 2024

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to increase the contract with Alameda Electrical Distributors Inc. by $600,000, raising the total contract amount to $10.5 million for purchasing electrical materials for city departments, without extending the contract's duration. The contract remains effective from May 1, 2018, to April 30, 2024.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to execute Modification No. 3 to Contract 1000023404 between the City and County of San Francisco and Alameda Electrical Distributors Inc. for the purchase of electrical materials, supplies and fixtures for City departments, increasing the contract amount by $600,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $10,500,000 with no change to the total contract duration of May 1, 2018, through April 30, 2024.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
11-0
Resolution#231250
Jan 31, 2024

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to increase the contract with Buckles-Smith Electric Company by over $2 million for electrical materials and supplies, bringing the total contract amount to nearly $19.5 million. The duration of the contract remains unchanged, running from July 5, 2017, to June 30, 2024.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to execute Modification No. 8 to Contract 1000005805 between the City and County of San Francisco and Buckles-Smith Electric Company for the purchase of electrical materials, supplies and fixtures for City departments, increasing the contract amount by $2,053,132 for a total contract amount not to exceed $19,500,000 with no change to the total contract duration of July 5, 2017, through June 30, 2024.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
8-0
Ordinance#231267
Jan 30, 2024

This ordinance allows the Police Department to use grant money from the Organized Retail Theft Grant Program to buy equipment and services without going through the usual competitive bidding process. It aims to enhance efforts in addressing organized retail theft in the city.

Ordinance authorizing the Police Department to expend grant funds received from the Board of State and Community Corrections Organized Retail Theft Grant Program to procure equipment and services without competitive bidding under Administrative Code, Chapter 21.

Public SafetyTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
19-0
Ordinance#231237
Jan 30, 2024

This ordinance allows the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to use a grant of over $1 million from the California Department of Public Health to fund new positions related to forensic analysis and toxicology. It also updates the city's salary ordinance to include these grant-funded roles for the next several years.

Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,086,740.83 from the California Department of Public Health, Substance and Addiction Prevention Branch; and amending Ordinance No. 145-23 (Annual Salary Ordinance for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2024 and 2024-2025) to provide for the addition of grant-funded Class 2403 Forensic Laboratory Analyst, Class 2456 Forensic Toxicologist, and Class 2457 Forensic Toxicologist Supervisor positions, as required, for the period beginning December 1, 2023, through June 30, 2028.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthBusiness & Economy
By Rafael Mandelman
18-0 /1
Ordinance#231270
Jan 30, 2024

This ordinance allocates $48,403,840 from various departments' budgets to a reserve fund as part of the Mayor's mid-year budget reduction plan for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. It has been passed by the Board of Supervisors.

Ordinance placing a total of $48,403,840 in various departments’ budget appropriations specified in the Mayor’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 mid-year budget reduction plan on Board of Supervisors Budget and Finance Committee Reserve in Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

Budget & Taxes
By Connie Chan
13-0
Resolution#231275
Jan 30, 2024

This resolution allows the Mayor's Office to seek in-kind donations from City contractors for six months, despite existing rules on soliciting such contributions. It aims to support the Civic Bridge Program by facilitating these donations.

Resolution authorizing the Office of the Mayor to solicit in-kind donations through the Civic Bridge Program from various City contractors, notwithstanding the Behested Payments Ordinance for six months from the enactment date of this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
5-0 /1
Resolution#231247
Jan 30, 2024

This resolution allows the Sheriff’s Office to increase its contract with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project by $499,342, bringing the total contract amount to $19,763,114, while maintaining the original three-year term. The contract will still run from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2024, with the option to extend for two additional years.

Resolution authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to enter into a Fourth Amendment to a contract with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project for pretrial services, increasing the contract amount by $499,342 for a total not to exceed amount of $19,763,114 with no change to the term of three years from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024, with two one-year options to extend.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
Passed
7-1
Ordinance#231222
Jan 30, 2024

The ordinance allows the Office of the District Attorney to use a $2,050,000 grant from the State of California to support a program targeting organized retail theft. It also adds two grant-funded positions to the office for the duration of the grant, from October 1, 2023, to June 1, 2027.

Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,050,000 from the State of California, Board of State and Community Corrections, to fund the Organized Retail Theft Vertical Prosecution Grant Program; and amending Ordinance No. 145-23 (Annual Salary Ordinance, File No. 230645 for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2024 and 2024-2025) to provide for the addition of one grant-funded position in Class 8177 Attorney-Civil/Criminal (FTE 1.0) and one grant-funded position in Class 8550 District Attorney’s Investigator-SFERS (FTE 1.0) at the Office of the District Attorney for the grant agreement period of October 1, 2023, through June 1, 2027.

Public SafetyTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#231155
Jan 30, 2024

This resolution approves a settlement of $70,805.11 to John Paul USA, Inc. for unlitigated claims related to a refund of gross receipts and payroll expense taxes. The claims were originally filed on January 9, 2023.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by John Paul USA, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $70,805.11; the claims were filed on January 9, 2023; the claims involve a refund of gross receipts taxes and payroll expense taxes.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
5-0 /1
Ordinance#231163
Jan 30, 2024

This ordinance requires property owners to file inspection records for fire sprinkler and alarm systems with the Fire Department and establishes a fee to cover the filing costs. It also mandates a minimum five-foot access from public pathways to residential buildings on newly subdivided lots.

Ordinance amending the Fire Code to require filing with the Fire Department records of five-year inspection of fire sprinkler systems and annual inspection of fire alarm and detection systems, mandate a filing fee to ensure that the costs of providing for such filings are recovered without producing revenue that is significantly more than such costs, and require a minimum five feet access from the public-right-of-way to residential structures on newly subdivided lots; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage.

HousingPublic SafetyBudget & Taxes
By Connie Chan
11-0
Ordinance#231128
Jan 30, 2024

This ordinance allocates $1,350,239 from new tax revenue bonds to support an affordable housing project managed by the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development. The funds will be set aside in the Controller’s Reserve for the fiscal year 2023-2024.

Ordinance appropriating $1,350,239 from the issuance of Treasure Island Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District (IRFD) Series 2023B Tax Increment Revenue Bonds to the affordable housing project in the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development; and placing these amounts on Controller’s Reserve in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Matt Dorsey
16-0
Ordinance#231130
Jan 30, 2024

The ordinance requires buildings with 15 or more stories to conduct and submit additional inspections focusing on windows and exterior glass surfaces to identify any defects or damage. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Existing Building Code to require buildings with 15 or more stories to conduct and submit supplemental inspection reports that will focus on windows and exterior glass surfaces to identify any defective or damaged materials that may cause glass failure; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan
12-0
Resolution#231140
Jan 30, 2024

This resolution urges the Mayor and the Department of Human Resources to create an emergency hiring plan that includes incentives to attract and keep behavioral healthcare workers. The goal is to fill vacant positions within the city and at contracted service providers.

Resolution urging the Mayor and Department of Human Resources (DHR) to initiate an emergency hiring plan with recruitment and retention incentives for behavioral healthcare workers to fill city employee vacancies and vacancies at city-contracted providers.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Shamann Walton
no vote
Ordinance#231054
Jan 30, 2024

This ordinance approves contracts with the American Registry for Internet Numbers to manage the City’s internal and public Internet Protocol addresses. It also allows for certain waivers of administrative requirements related to these contracts.

Ordinance approving contracts between the City and the American Registry for Internet Numbers, LTD. (ARIN) for the registration of the City’s internal network and the public-facing network Internet Protocol addresses, and granting waivers of specified contract-related requirements in the Administrative Code for this transaction.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
13-0
Hearing#230548
Jan 30, 2024

This legislation calls for a hearing to review the Department of Public Health's Behavioral Health Services case management system, focusing on the number of case managers, their locations, client interaction frequency, caseloads, and vacant positions. The Department of Public Health is required to provide a report on these aspects.

Hearing on Department of Public Health's Behavioral Health Services case management system; specifically examining how many behavioral health and substance use case managers are in the system, their work location, the process for providing case management at varying levels of need, frequency of case managers interacting with their clients, the caseload of case managers at every level of care, and the number of funded but vacant case manager positions exist in the entire system of care; and requesting Department of Public Health's Behavioral Health Services to report.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
Filed
2-0
Ordinance#231191
Jan 29, 2024

This ordinance prevents the Recreation and Park Department and Planning Department from conducting environmental reviews or moving forward with any project that would extend the West Harbor Marina beyond 150 feet from its current boundary. It aims to protect the existing marina area from potential expansion.

Ordinance prohibiting the Recreation and Park Department and Planning Department from performing environmental review of, or otherwise implementing, a project to clean up and reconstruct the Marina Yacht Harbor in a manner that would extend the West Harbor Marina by more than 150 feet from its current boundary.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Connie Chan
12-0
Hearing#240067
Jan 23, 2024

This legislation calls for a hearing to review a report from the Controller regarding invoices related to a grant agreement between the San Francisco Police Department and SF SAFE. It requests updates from various city offices and the SF SAFE Board on this matter.

Hearing on the Controller's report on the assessment of invoices reviewed under a grant agreement between the San Francisco Police Department and San Francisco SAFE (SF SAFE); and requesting the Controller's Office, San Francisco Police Department, Mayor's Office of Economic Workforce Development, and SF SAFE Board of Directors to report.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan
2-0 /2
Resolution#231277
Jan 23, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco District Attorney's Office to accept and use a $1.2 million grant from the MacArthur Foundation to help reduce jail incarceration and address racial and ethnic disparities in jail usage from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025. It aims to support the city's efforts as part of the Safety and Justice Challenge initiative.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,200,000 from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, for the grant period of January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2025, to support and sustain the City and County of San Francisco's comprehensive efforts to reduce jail incarceration and racial and ethnic disparities in jail usage as a site in the Safety and Justice Challenge.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#231238
Jan 23, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Juvenile Probation to use a $360,570 grant from the California Department of Social Services for Intensive Foster Care and Family Preservation Services from October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2026. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Juvenile Probation to accept and expend a grant allocation from the California Department of Social Services in the amount of $360,570 for the period of October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2026, for Intensive Foster Care and Family Preservation Services.

Budget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#231240
Jan 23, 2024

This resolution allows the Department on the Status of Women to accept an increased grant of $155,850.45 from the Blue Shield California Foundation, bringing the total grant amount to $305,850.45 for a program aimed at ending domestic violence, covering the period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department on the Status of Women to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $155,850.45 for a total amount of $305,850.45 from the Blue Shield California Foundation for a one-year grant period from April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024, for the Leveraging Collaboratives to End Domestic Violence Program.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#231196
Jan 23, 2024

This resolution establishes a fixed two-year budget cycle for the Airport, Port, and Public Utilities Commission for the fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, outlining specific terms and deadlines for the budgeting process. It aims to streamline financial planning and improve efficiency within these departments.

Resolution adopting a fixed two-year budgetary cycle for the following City departments: Airport, Port, and Public Utilities Commission for Fiscal Years (FY) 2024-2025 and 2025-2026; defining terms and setting deadlines.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
8-0
Resolution#231169
Jan 23, 2024

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use a $5.1 million grant from the California State Coastal Conservancy for the 900 Innes Redevelopment Project until December 31, 2024. It also establishes a deed restriction that permanently prohibits residential and certain commercial uses on the property.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant from the California State Coastal Conservancy for a term effective upon execution of the Grant Agreement through December 31, 2024, in the amount of $5,100,000 for the 900 Innes Redevelopment Project; approving the associated grant agreement; approving the recording of a deed restriction that prohibits residential use and commercial uses defined as “sensitive” on the property in perpetuity; and authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Project or this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Shamann Walton
8-0
Resolution#231174
Jan 23, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Library to use a $375,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for its Jail and Reentry Services Program, covering the period from October 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024. It has already been approved.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend a grant not to exceed amount of $375,000 from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support the Jail and Reentry Services Program for the performance period of October 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024.

Budget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#231135
Jan 23, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to use a $1,000,000 federal grant for the "STOP School Violence Program" from October 2, 2023, to October 1, 2026. The funding aims to improve the school climate in the San Francisco Unified School District through enhanced crisis support coordination.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,000,000 from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for participation in a program, entitled “STOP School Violence Program,” for the period of October 2, 2023, through October 1, 2026; the funds will enhance the current San Francisco School Crisis Support Coordination Project to improve San Francisco Unified School District’s school climate.

HousingBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#231118
Jan 23, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Building Inspection to use a $100,000 grant from the California Energy Commission to support the California Automated Permit Processing Program and implement the SolarAPP+ online solar permitting system from September 1, 2023, to May 31, 2027. It has been officially approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Building Inspection to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $100,000 from the California Energy Commission for participation in the California Automated Permit Processing Program and for costs associated directly with the adoption and maintenance of SolarAPP+, an online, automated solar permitting platform, for the period of September 1, 2023, through May 31, 2027.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Hearing#230824
Jan 22, 2024

This hearing addresses funding and design plans for the Emergency Firefighting Water System on the westside of San Francisco. It also requests a report from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission on the matter.

Hearing on the Emergency Firefighting Water System funding and design on the westside of San Francisco; and requesting the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to report.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar
4-0
Hearing#210695
Jan 22, 2024

This hearing aims to clarify the allocation of funds in the City’s Rent Relief Program, ensuring that as many tenants as possible receive assistance. It also requests a report from the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development on how to maximize available resources for tenant support.

Hearing on the City’s Rent Relief Program to get greater clarity on how funds are being allocated, make sure funds are going to as many tenants as possible, and to explore how we can use all available resources to ensure that no tenants are left behind; and requesting the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to report.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Shamann Walton
4-0
Resolution#231113
Jan 19, 2024

The resolution establishes the prevailing wage rates for various workers engaged in City contracts, including those in public works, janitorial services, parking facilities, theatrical services, waste hauling, moving services, event support, broadcast services, loading/unloading, security, and bus services. This ensures that these workers are compensated fairly 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
By Connie Chan
7-0
Resolution#231227
Jan 19, 2024

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to contract with Xtech JV for up to $20 million over five years for technology goods and services. The contract will be effective upon approval and will end on December 31, 2028, with no possibility of extension.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract agreement for as-needed technology goods and services between the City and County of San Francisco and Xtech JV, for an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a five-year term effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2028, with no options to extend.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Resolution#231228
Jan 19, 2024

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to sign a contract with Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC for up to $20 million over five years for technology goods and services. The contract will be effective upon approval and will end on December 31, 2028, with no possibility for extension.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract agreement for as-needed technology goods and services between the City and County of San Francisco and Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a five-year term effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2028, with no options to extend.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Resolution#231229
Jan 19, 2024

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to contract with InterVision Systems, LLC for up to $20 million over five years for technology goods and services. The contract will be effective upon approval and will end on December 31, 2028, with no possibility of extension.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract agreement for as-needed technology goods and services between the City and County of San Francisco and InterVision Systems, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a five-year term effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2028, with no options to extend.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Resolution#231230
Jan 19, 2024

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to sign a contract with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for up to $20 million over five years for on-demand technology goods and services, effective until December 31, 2028. There are no options to extend the contract beyond this term.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract agreement for as-needed technology goods and services between the City and County of San Francisco and Insight Public Sector, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a five-year term effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2028, with no options to extend.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Resolution#231231
Jan 19, 2024

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to sign a contract with Cornerstone Technology Partners II JV for technology goods and services, totaling up to $20 million over five years. The contract will be effective upon approval and will end on December 31, 2028, with no possibility for extension.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract agreement for as-needed technology goods and services between the City and County of San Francisco and Cornerstone Technology Partners II JV, for an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a five-year term effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2028, with no options to extend.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Resolution#231232
Jan 19, 2024

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to contract with CCT Technologies, Inc. for up to $20 million over five years for technology goods and services. The contract will be effective upon approval and will end on December 31, 2028, with no possibility for extension.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract agreement for as-needed technology goods and services between the City and County of San Francisco and CCT Technologies, Inc. dba ComputerLand of Silicon Valley, for an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a five-year term effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2028, with no options to extend.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Resolution#231233
Jan 19, 2024

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to contract with Central Computers Inc. for up to $20 million over five years for technology goods and services. The contract will be effective upon approval and will expire on December 31, 2028, with no possibility for extension.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract agreement for as-needed technology goods and services between the City and County of San Francisco and Central Computers Inc., for an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a five-year term effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2028, with no options to extend.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Resolution#231234
Jan 19, 2024

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to contract with California Creative Solutions, Inc. for up to $20 million over five years for technology goods and services, effective upon approval and lasting until December 31, 2028, with no extensions permitted.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract agreement for as-needed technology goods and services between the City and County of San Francisco and California Creative Solutions, Inc. dba CCS Global Tech, for an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a five-year term effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2028, with no options to extend.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Resolution#231235
Jan 19, 2024

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to contract with CDW Government LLC for up to $20 million over five years for technology goods and services. The contract will be effective upon approval and will end on December 31, 2028, with no possibility for extension.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract agreement for as-needed technology goods and services between the City and County of San Francisco and CDW Government LLC, for an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a five-year term effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2028, with no options to extend.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Resolution#231236
Jan 19, 2024

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to sign a contract with Accenture LLP for up to $20 million over five years for technology goods and services. The contract will be effective upon approval and will end on December 31, 2028, with no possibility for extension.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract agreement for as-needed technology goods and services between the City and County of San Francisco and Accenture LLP, for an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a five-year term effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2028, with no options to extend.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Ordinance#230863
Jan 19, 2024

The ordinance allows for easier conversion between certain types of uses, like Production, Distribution and Repair, and Institutional Community activities, in smaller buildings (under 25,000 square feet) in specific neighborhoods. It also confirms that this change aligns with environmental regulations and city planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to exempt from the limitations on conversion of certain Production, Distribution and Repair (“PDR”), Institutional Community, and Arts Activities uses in the Eastern Neighborhoods Plans Areas (Mission, Eastern SoMa, Western SoMa, and Central SoMa), changes of use from one of those uses to another of those uses or to Institutional uses, in buildings under 25,000 ground floor square feet; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

TransportationBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
12-0
Ordinance#231007
Jan 19, 2024

This ordinance broadens the exemption from increased transfer tax rates for certain rent-restricted affordable housing transactions valued at $5 million or more, retroactively applying it to transfers since January 1, 2017, and extending the exemption until December 31, 2030. It also affirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to broaden the exemption from the increased transfer tax rates when the consideration or value of the interest or property conveyed equals or exceeds $5,000,000 for transfers of certain rent-restricted affordable housing; applying the exemption retroactively to transfers occurring on or after January 1, 2017; extending the exemption through December 31, 2030; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Hearing#231284
Jan 17, 2024

This legislation involves a hearing to discuss updates to San Francisco's financial plan for the next five years, covering fiscal years 2024-2025 through 2027-2028. It also requests reports from the Controller and the Mayor's Budget Director regarding budget instructions for the upcoming fiscal years.

Hearing on the City and County of San Francisco's Five Year Financial Plan Update Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 through FY2027-2028, and the Mayor's Budget Instructions for FY2024-2025 and FY2025-2026; and requesting the Controller and the Mayor's Budget Director to report.

Budget & Taxes
By Connie Chan
3-0
Resolution#231239
Jan 11, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Library to receive and use a $6,336,363 grant from the California State Library for seismic safety and roofing improvements at the Main Library. The funding is available until June 30, 2027.

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $6,336,363 from the California State Library for direct support for the Main Library Seismic Moat and Roofing Replacement Projects for the period starting the date of execution of the Agreement by both parties until June 30, 2027.

Budget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
By Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Resolution#231201
Jan 11, 2024

This resolution increases funding for the Eviction Defense Collaborative by up to $4.4 million, bringing the total grant to $6.28 million to provide legal assistance for eviction cases through the Tenant Right to Counsel Program. The funding will support eligible San Francisco tenants and remains effective until June 30, 2024.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to execute an amendment to a grant agreement with Eviction Defense Collaborative, Inc., to increase the grant amount by an amount not to exceed $4,400,000 for a Grant Agreement total in the amount of $6,280,000 and aggregate grant amount of $11,391,504 related to the provision of eviction-related legal assistance through MOHCD’s Tenant Right to Counsel Program to eligible San Francisco tenants effective upon approval of this Resolution, with no changes to the term of January 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of the grant agreement; and granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Ordinance#231162
Jan 11, 2024

The ordinance allows the San Francisco Police Department to accept and use a $15.3 million grant to combat organized retail theft and catalytic converter theft from October 2023 to June 2027. It also creates two new full-time positions to support these efforts.

Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Police Department, on behalf of the Board of Supervisors for the City and County of San Francisco, to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $15,326,301 from the Board of State and Community Corrections Organized Retail Theft Grant Program to fund personnel, training, equipment, and other activities in furtherance of combatting organized retail theft and motor vehicle accessory (catalytic converter) theft in San Francisco, for the period of October 1, 2023, through June 1, 2027; approving the associated grant agreement under Charter, Section 9.118; and amending Ordinance No. 145-23 (Annual Salary Ordinance, File No. 230645 for Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025) to provide for the creation of two grant-funded full-time positions in Class 1823 Senior Administrative Analyst (2.0).

Public SafetyTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
14-0
Resolution#230815
Jan 11, 2024

This resolution allows the Police Department to accept and use 900 units of Naloxone, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses, valued at $48,750. The Naloxone is provided through a project funded by a federal health agency and managed by the Department of Health Care Services.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend an in-kind gift of 900 units of Naloxone valued at $48,750 through the Naloxone Distribution Project, which is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and administered by the Department of Health Care Services.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Ordinance#230862
Jan 10, 2024

This ordinance temporarily suspends the annual registration requirement and fee for vacant or abandoned commercial storefronts until December 31, 2024. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to temporarily suspend the annual registration requirement and registration fee for vacant or abandoned commercial storefronts through December 31, 2024; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Filed
3-0
Ordinance#231164
Jan 10, 2024

This ordinance allows for certain fees to be waived for development projects along the Downtown Rail Extension corridor. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to conditionally waive certain fees for projects along the corridor of the Downtown Rail Extension; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Ordinance#230313
Jan 10, 2024

This ordinance allocates $50 million from the city's reserves to the Human Rights Commission to create an Office of Reparations and carry out approved initiatives for the fiscal year 2022-2023. It aims to address historical injustices and support affected communities.

Ordinance appropriating $50,000,000 of General Fund General Reserves to the Human Rights Commission to establish the Office of Reparations and to implement approved recommendations in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsSocial Services & Equity
By Shamann Walton
4-1 /1
Hearing#220472
Jan 10, 2024

This legislation calls for a hearing to examine how the city's hiring practices impact racial equity and to assess progress towards achieving diverse representation in city jobs. It also requests a report from the Office of the Budget and Legislative Analyst on these issues.

Hearing on departmental hiring patterns with regard to racial equity and progress towards the goal of equitable diversity in City employment; and requesting the Office of the Budget and Legislative Analyst to report.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomySocial Services & Equity
By Shamann Walton
6-0
Hearing#230881
Jan 9, 2024

This legislation calls for a hearing to review the budget and spending of the Public Education Enrichment Fund and other city funds for San Francisco public schools, including the Student Success Fund. It also requests reports from the San Francisco Unified School District and related departments on these matters.

Hearing on the budget and spending of the Public Education Enrichment Fund and other City funding directed to San Francisco public schools, including the implementation of the Student Success Fund (Proposition G); and requesting that the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), Department of Early Childhood, and the Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families to report.

Budget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
By Connie Chan
no vote
Hearing#230882
Jan 9, 2024

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss how the Free City program and the budget for City College of San Francisco are being implemented. It also requests reports from City College and the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families on these matters.

Hearing on the implementation of Free City and the City College of San Francisco (CCSF) budget; and requesting CCSF and the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to report.

Budget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
By Connie Chan
no vote
Ordinance#221272
Jan 9, 2024

This ordinance allocates $5.5 million from the city's reserve funds to the Department of Public Health to establish wellness hubs aimed at providing drug and alcohol treatment services. The funding is designated for the fiscal year 2022-2023.

Ordinance appropriating $5,500,000 of General Fund General Reserves to the Department of Public Health for wellness hubs for the purpose of providing drug and alcohol treatment to members of the public in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Shamann Walton
no vote
Resolution#221285
Jan 9, 2024

This resolution states that the Board of Supervisors plans to use some of the funds from the city's opioid litigation to create wellness hubs as part of the Department of Public Health's Overdose Prevention Plan by 2025. It is currently filed and has not yet been enacted.

Resolution declaring the Board of Supervisors’ intent to use a portion of the abatement funds arising from San Francisco’s opioid litigation to open and operate wellness hubs, as outlined by the Department of Public Health’s Overdose Prevention Plan, by 2025.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Shamann Walton
no vote
Resolution#220791
Jan 9, 2024

This resolution allows the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to extend and increase funding for a contract related to the Southeast Plant Biosolids Digester Facilities by $55 million, bringing the total to $208.5 million. It also extends the contract duration by three and a half years, now lasting until July 28, 2029.

Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. 2 to Wastewater Enterprise Contract No. CS-235, Planning and Engineering Services, Southeast Plant (SEP) Biosolids Digester Facilities, with Brown and Caldwell, to increase the contract amount by $55,000,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $208,500,000 and increase the contract duration by three years and six months, for a total duration of 16 years from July 29, 2013, through July 28, 2029, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0
Ordinance#220737
Jan 9, 2024

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