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Showing Jan 2024 legislation (80).

Hearing#240068
Jan 31, 2024

This hearing focuses on how San Francisco is implementing California State Senate Bill No. 43, which aims to improve mental health services and substance-use disorder treatment in the city. The Mayor's Executive Steering Committee is being asked to provide a report on this progress.

Hearing on the status of the City's implementation of California State Senate Bill No. 43 (SB 43) regarding modernizing the City's mental health services and substance-use disorder treatment system; and requesting the Mayor's Executive Steering Committee to report.

Public Health
By Rafael Mandelman
3-0
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
Hearing#231120
Jan 31, 2024

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss the timeline for completing lead and asbestos remediation at the Richmond Senior Center and how the extended closure affects its operations and services. It also requests reports from relevant city departments on these issues.

Hearing regarding the timeline for lead and asbestos remediation completion and the consequences of extensive closure of parts of the Richmond Senior Center on operations and service delivery; and requesting the Department of Building Inspection, Department of Disability and Aging Services, and Felton Institute to report.

Social Services & Equity
By Connie Chan
3-0
Resolution#231038
Jan 31, 2024

This resolution approves a ten-year lease agreement between San Francisco and seven airlines for flight operations at the San Francisco International Airport, lasting until June 30, 2033. It also affirms environmental compliance and allows the Airport Director to make minor modifications to the lease as needed.

Resolution approving the 2023 Lease and Use Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, and seven airlines to conduct flight operations at the San Francisco International Airport for a term of ten years, from the first day of the calendar month following the receipt of full approvals of the City, through June 30, 2033; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorizing the Airport Director to enter into modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

EnvironmentGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
5-0
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
Hearing#231187
Jan 30, 2024

This legislation involves a hearing for individuals who want to express their support or opposition to a decision made by Public Works regarding a subdivision project at 1365-1371 York Street. The hearing is scheduled because an appeal has been filed by Deepa Varma against the approval of the Tentative Parcel Map for this two-lot subdivision.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of Public Works, dated November 1, 2023, approving a Tentative Parcel Map for a two-lot subdivision project at 1365-1371 York Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4275, Lot No. 028. (District 9) (Appellant: Deepa Varma) (Filed: November 13, 2023)

HousingTransportationEnvironment
Filed
10-0
Motion#231188
Jan 30, 2024

This motion approves a subdivision project at 1365-1371 York Street, allowing the property to be divided into two lots. It also confirms that the project meets environmental standards and aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving the decision of Public Works and approving the Tentative Parcel Map for a two-lot subdivision project at 1365-1371 York Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4275, Lot No. 028; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
15-0
Motion#231189
Jan 30, 2024

This motion aimed to disapprove a subdivision project at 1365-1371 York Street, contingent on the Board of Supervisors providing written reasons for the disapproval. The motion has been killed, meaning it will not move forward.

Motion conditionally disapproving the decision of Public Works and disapproving the Tentative Parcel Map for a two-lot subdivision project at 1365-1371 York Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4275, Lot No. 028, subject to the Board of Supervisors’ adoption of written findings in support of the disapproval.

HousingTransportationHonorary / Symbolic
Killed
15-0
Motion#231190
Jan 30, 2024

This motion aimed to have the Clerk of the Board create findings regarding the Board of Supervisors' decision to reject a subdivision project at 1365-1371 York Street. The motion has been killed, meaning it will not proceed further.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove the Tentative Parcel Map for a two-lot subdivision project at 1365-1371 York Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4275, Lot No. 028.

HousingTransportationEnvironment
Killed
15-0
Ordinance#231124
Jan 30, 2024

This ordinance updates the rules for filing the Form 700, which is a Statement of Economic Interests, for officers and employees in the General Services Agency. It aims to clarify the conflict of interest requirements to ensure transparency and compliance.

Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to update and clarify the Conflict of Interest Code’s Form 700 (Statement of Economic Interests) filing requirements for officers and employees in the General Services Agency under the City Administrator.

Business & EconomyGovernance & Elections
Passed
16-0
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#231245
Jan 30, 2024

The ordinance accepts and dedicates various public infrastructure improvements on Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island for public use and maintenance, including roads, utilities, and sidewalks. It also establishes official street widths and grades and delegates authority to the Public Works Director for certain infrastructure acceptance.

Ordinance accepting irrevocable offers of public infrastructure associated with the Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Island Project, Sub-Phases 1B, 1C, 1E, 1YA, and 1YB, including improvements located within portions of Avenue of the Palms, Bruton Street, Clipper Cove Avenue, Cravath Street, Garden Walk, Johnson Street, Seven Seas Avenue, Trade Winds Avenue, and Treasure Island Road on Treasure Island; Macalla Road, Signal Road, Treasure Island Road, and Yerba Buena Island Road on Yerba Buena Island; potable water storage tanks on Yerba Buena Island and electrical substructures serving a switchyard on Treasure Island; and City utilities in private streets and a service maintenance road on Yerba Buena Island; dedicating this infrastructure to public use; designating this public infrastructure for street and roadway purposes as applicable; accepting the public infrastructure for City maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations; establishing official public right-of-way widths and street grades; amending Ordinance No. 1061, entitled “Regulating the Width of Sidewalks,” to establish official sidewalk widths on the abovementioned streets; delegating limited authority to the Public Works Director to accept specified infrastructure; adopting findings 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; accepting a Public Works Order recommending various actions in regard to the public infrastructure improvements; and authorizing official acts, as defined herein, in connection with this Ordinance.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Ordinance#231269
Jan 30, 2024

The ordinance acknowledges the Treasure Island Development Authority's acceptance of various improvements on Yerba Buena Island and Treasure Island, including ferry terminal upgrades, and dedicates these improvements for public use. It also includes environmental findings and ensures consistency with the city's General Plan and Planning Code policies.

Ordinance acknowledging the Treasure Island Development Authority’s (the “Authority” or “TIDA”) acceptance of certain improvements on portions of Yerba Buena Island and Treasure Island, including ferry terminal improvements, and the Authority’s acceptance of the improvements for maintenance and liability purposes; dedicating improvements to public use; adopting findings 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 adopting a Public Works Order that recommends acceptance of these improvements and related actions, as defined herein.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
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
Ordinance#231273
Jan 30, 2024

The ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and the City Attorney to settle claims related to the September 10, 2023, water pipeline break for amounts over $25,000, up to a maximum of $1,000,000 per claim, with a total cap of $7,000,000 for all claims. It also requires periodic reporting to the Board of Supervisors' Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

Ordinance authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) and the Office of the City Attorney to approve settlements of claims arising out of the September 10, 2023, break of the SFPUC's water transmission pipeline at the intersection of Fillmore and Green Streets for amounts exceeding $25,000 per claim, notwithstanding Administrative Code, Section 10.22, et. seq., but not to exceed $1,000,000 per claim, and delegating authority under Charter, Section 6.102(5) for the settlement of related litigation, if any, up to an aggregate total settlement amount not to exceed $7,000,000, subject to periodic reporting to the Board of Supervisors Government Audit and Oversight Committee.

TransportationEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
10-0 /1
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#231278
Jan 30, 2024

This resolution establishes a no-build zone on city-owned land next to 1450 Owens Street for future public park use, with the property owner agreeing to pay the city $72,000 annually, increasing by 3% each year. The agreement will last indefinitely starting January 1, 2024, unless the city decides to terminate it.

Resolution approving a Declaration of Restrictions with the ARE-SAN FRANCISCO NO. 15 OWNER, LLC (“Owner) to establish a no-build zone on a portion of property owned by the City and County of San Francisco, adjacent to the Owner’s property at 1450 Owens Street, intended for future public park uses, providing for annual payments in the initial amount of $72,000 with 3% annual increases, to the City from Owner in exchange for such restrictions for term effective on January 1, 2024, through in perpetuity unless terminated by the City, as defined in the Declaration of Restrictions; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute any amendments, make certain modifications and take certain actions that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City, do not materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Declaration of Restrictions or this Resolution.

TransportationEnvironment
By Matt Dorsey
8-0
Ordinance#231246
Jan 30, 2024

The ordinance authorizes a settlement between San Francisco and PG&E regarding unreasonable restrictions on connecting City facilities to PG&E's distribution system. In exchange for dismissing its complaint, the City will be allowed to connect 30 megawatts of load over five years for specific public and private uses.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the complaint of the City and County of San Francisco (City) against Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (PG&E) that was filed by the City on January 28, 2019, before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Docket No. EL19-38; entitled City and County of San Francisco v. Pacific Gas & Electric Co.; the complaint concerns PG&E’s imposition of unreasonable restrictions on connections of City facilities to PG&E’s distribution system; the material terms of the settlement are that, in exchange for the City dismissing its complaint and waiving any claim for monetary relief, PG&E will allow the City to connect 30 megawatts of metered secondary voltage load over the next five years, provided the loads will be used to serve 1) existing points of delivery that undergo changes, 2) City departments or related public entities, or 3) private entities using City-owned property.

Governance & Elections
Passed
10-0 /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
Resolution#231248
Jan 30, 2024

This resolution approves a settlement for a grievance filed by the San Francisco Deputy Sheriff’s Association, resulting in a payment of $94,675 to resolve an employment dispute. The grievance pertains to issues outlined in the existing employment agreement between the deputies and the city.

Resolution approving the settlement of the grievance filed on October 20, 2021, by San Francisco Deputy Sheriff’s Association on behalf of class 8504 Deputy Sheriffs, 8304 Deputy Sheriffs and 8306 Senior Deputy Sheriffs against the City and County of San Francisco by the payment of $94,675; the grievance involves an employment dispute under the Memorandum of Understanding.

Public SafetyBusiness & EconomySocial Services & Equity
Passed
5-0 /1
Resolution#230419
Jan 30, 2024

This resolution allows Otis Property Owner, LLC, to use and maintain the 12th Street Plaza at the corner of South Van Ness Avenue while ensuring public access to the sidewalk. It also confirms that the project complies with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Resolution granting revocable permission to Otis Property Owner, LLC, to occupy and maintain the 12th Street Plaza on 12th Street at the corner of South Van Ness Avenue fronting 90-12th Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3505, Lot No. 012); approving a nonexclusive public sidewalk easement for pedestrian access, passage, ingress, and egress for public sidewalk purposes; adopting environmental findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey
9-0
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
Ordinance#231216
Jan 30, 2024

This ordinance designates the Westwood Park Entrance Gateways and Pillars as a Landmark to protect their historical significance. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Westwood Park Entrance Gateways and Pillars, located at the intersections of Miramar Avenue and Monterey Boulevard, Miramar Avenue and Ocean Avenue, and Judson Avenue and Frida Kahlo Way, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; 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.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Myrna Melgar
11-0
Ordinance#231211
Jan 30, 2024

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $40,000 related to a personal injury claim from a pothole. The lawsuit was filed by Phaedra Michelle Scott in September 2021.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Phaedra Michelle Scott against the City and County of San Francisco for $40,000; the lawsuit was filed on September 27, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-21-595521; entitled Phaedra Michelle Scott v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury from tripping due to a pothole.

Governance & Elections
Passed
10-0 /1
Ordinance#231212
Jan 30, 2024

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $190,000 related to allegations of negligence and violations of patient rights concerning care at Laguna Honda Hospital. The lawsuit was filed by Alfred Coutts in May 2020.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Alfred Coutts against the City and County of San Francisco for $190,000; the lawsuit was filed on May 14, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-584459; entitled Alfred Coutts, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et. al.; the lawsuit involves allegations of negligence, dependent adult neglect/abuse, and violations of the Patient’s Bill of Rights concerning Mr. Coutts’ care at Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center.

HousingPublic SafetyPublic Health
Passed
10-0 /1
Ordinance#231213
Jan 30, 2024

The ordinance authorizes a $450,000 settlement for a lawsuit against the city regarding a decrease in property value due to conditions of the Expedited Conversion Program. It also includes terms for the plaintiffs to sell their property to the current tenant and end the lifetime lease associated with the program.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Peyman Pakdel and Sima Chegini against the City and County of San Francisco for $450,000; the lawsuit was filed on June 26, 2017, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 3:17-cv-03638; entitled Peyman Pakdel, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged diminution of Plaintiffs’ property value as a result of conditions of approval of San Francisco’s Expedited Conversion Program; other material terms of the settlement include the Plaintiffs’ sale of the property to the current tenant and termination of the lifetime lease under the Expedited Conversion Program.

Housing
Passed
10-0 /1
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#231158
Jan 30, 2024

The ordinance requires medical specimen collection sites to partner with certain approved entities, maintain hygiene and privacy standards, and prohibits them from paying individuals for tests. Violations of these standards can result in misdemeanor charges and administrative penalties from the Department of Public Health.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to require that sites that collect medical specimens on behalf of clinical laboratories partner with either a governmental entity, a licensed health care provider located in the City, or an educational or academic institution, establish hygiene, sanitation, and privacy standards, and adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; prohibiting such sites from paying individuals to take a medical test; and providing that a violation of the specimen collection standards is a misdemeanor offense and a public health nuisance subject to an administrative penalty that may be imposed by the Department of Public Health.

Public HealthBusiness & EconomySocial Services & Equity
By Matt Dorsey
19-0 /2
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
Resolution#231126
Jan 30, 2024

This resolution approves a $175,000 settlement for a claim by Deven Gadula against the city related to property damage from flooding caused by a water main rupture. The claim was filed on January 9, 2023, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Deven Gadula against the City and County of San Francisco for $175,000; the claim was filed on January 9, 2023; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to be caused by a water main rupture.

HousingEnvironment
Passed
5-0 /1
Resolution#231127
Jan 30, 2024

This resolution approves a $44,000 settlement for a claim made by Joan Assereto against the City due to property damage from flooding caused by a water main rupture. The claim was filed on March 10, 2023, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Joan Assereto against the City and County of San Francisco for $44,000; the claim was filed on March 10, 2023; the claim involves alleged property damage arising from flooding caused by a water main rupture.

Environment
Passed
5-0 /1
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
Resolution#231087
Jan 30, 2024

This resolution supports the creation of a permanent cultural monument and public artworks in the Filipino Cultural Heritage District, encouraging the Arts Commission to highlight Filipino culture and identity. It also suggests that the SOMA Pilipinas Gateway Project can serve as a model for promoting social and racial equity through art that reflects the contributions of diverse communities in San Francisco.

Resolution expressing support for a permanent cultural monument and public realm artworks for the Filipino Cultural Heritage District; urging the Arts Commission to commission new works that center voices and stories that are not currently highlighted in the Civic Art Collection, such as permanent and temporary public realm artworks that reflect Filipino culture and identity; and finding that the SOMA Pilipinas Gateway Project could provide a model for the City to advance social and racial equity by visually uplifting the rich history and collective experience, contributions, struggles, and triumphs of people of color and immigrant communities who are an important part of San Francisco’s diversity and soul as a City.

HousingTransportationSocial Services & Equity
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
17-0
Hearing#231121
Jan 30, 2024

This hearing addresses the progress of San Francisco's plan to increase residential treatment beds for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders, focusing on higher levels of care and identifying barriers to expansion. It also requests reports from relevant city departments and courts on these issues.

Hearing on the status of the City's residential treatment bed expansion plan for people suffering from mental health and substance use disorders; additional needs for treatment beds, particularly for higher acuity levels of care; barriers and solutions to achieving the City's goals of expanding treatment beds across its behavioral health system; and requesting the Department of Public Health, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and the San Francisco Superior Court - Collaborative Courts to report.

HousingPublic HealthBusiness & Economy
By Rafael Mandelman
3-0
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#230079
Jan 30, 2024

This hearing is focused on discussing the implementation of the CARE Court, which aims to provide support for individuals with mental health and substance use issues by October 1, 2023. It will involve presentations from the Department of Public Health, Superior Court, and Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing.

Hearing on plans to implement the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court by October 1, 2023; and requesting the Department of Public Health, Superior Court, and Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to present.

HousingTransportationPublic Health
By Rafael Mandelman
3-0 /1
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#230859
Jan 30, 2024

This ordinance allows the Treasure Island Development Authority to accept public parks and open space improvements that are part of the Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Island Project. It is in line with existing agreements and planning regulations.

Ordinance delegating to the Treasure Island Development Authority various powers related to acceptance of public parks and open space improvements that are required as part of development of the Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Island Project pursuant to Disposition and Development Agreement, Development Agreement, and a Special Use District in Planning Code, Section 249.52.

EnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Ordinance#240058
Jan 29, 2024

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Police Department to continue using surveillance cameras from non-city entities without a sunset provision, meaning there is no set end date for this practice. It also ensures that the use of these cameras aligns with the department's existing Surveillance Technology Policy.

Ordinance rescinding the sunset provision of Ordinance No. 205-22 and approving the Police Department’s continued use of Non-City Entity surveillance cameras consistent with the Department’s Surveillance Technology Policy.

Public Safety
By Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Ordinance#231165
Jan 29, 2024

This ordinance establishes fire safety standards for charging and storing lithium-ion batteries in powered mobility devices, bans the use of damaged batteries, and prohibits the use of reconditioned batteries made from used cells. It also requires the Fire Department to run an informational campaign about these regulations.

Ordinance amending the Fire Code to provide fire protection standards for the charging and storage of lithium-ion batteries used in powered mobility devices (such as electric bikes, scooters, skateboards, and hoverboards), prohibit use of damaged lithium-ion batteries in such devices, prohibit use of lithium-ion batteries assembled or reconditioned using cells removed from used batteries in such devices, and require the Fire Department to conduct an informational campaign; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage.

Public SafetyTransportationGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
31-0
Ordinance#230734
Jan 29, 2024

This ordinance allows for exceptions to density limits on certain lots in San Francisco, potentially enabling more housing or development in those areas. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's overall planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow density exceptions on lots subject to Numerical Density Limits; 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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar
4-0
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
Ordinance#231144
Jan 29, 2024

This ordinance corrects typographical errors and updates outdated references in the Planning and Administrative Codes to clarify the language without changing the substance. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning and Administrative Codes to correct typographical errors, update outdated cross-references, and make non-substantive revisions to clarify or simplify Code language; 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 adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

EnvironmentGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Passed
13-0
Ordinance#231033
Jan 26, 2024

This ordinance designates the Chata Gutierrez Mural at 3175-24th Street as a Landmark, ensuring its preservation under the Planning Code. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate Chata Gutierrez Mural, located at 3175-24th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6519, Lot No. 041, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; 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.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar
11-0
Ordinance#231034
Jan 26, 2024

This ordinance designates the Carnaval Mural at 1311-1315 South Van Ness Avenue as a landmark, ensuring its protection under the Planning Code. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate Carnaval Mural, located at 1311-1315 South Van Ness Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6519, Lot No. 039, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; 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.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Myrna Melgar
11-0
Ordinance#231185
Jan 26, 2024

This ordinance allows homeowners to remove unauthorized units from single-family homes without needing special permission, provided they meet certain criteria. It also ensures that homes that benefit from this exemption are still subject to rent increase limits under the Rent Ordinance.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to waive the Conditional Use Authorization requirement for removal of an unauthorized unit in a single-family home where the owner satisfies certain eligibility criteria, waive the Conditional Use Authorization requirement for removal of an unauthorized unit where that unit requires and is ineligible for waivers from open space, or dwelling unit exposure requirements, or the unit does not meet minimum floor area and floor-to-ceiling height requirements, and update the required Conditional Use Authorization findings for removal of an unauthorized unit to account for the history of tenancies in that unit; amending the Administrative Code to require that where an owner obtains an exemption from the Conditional Use Authorization requirement to remove an unauthorized unit from a qualifying single-family home, the single-family home shall be subject to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Resolution#231176
Jan 26, 2024

This resolution designates the 0 Block of Shannon Street as "Veterans Alley" to honor The San Francisco Veterans Mural Project. It recognizes the project's contribution to the community in the Tenderloin.

Resolution adding the commemorative street name "Veterans Alley" to the 0 Block of Shannon Street in recognition of The San Francisco Veterans Mural Project (known colloquially as “Veterans Alley”), a community-based mural project located in the Tenderloin.

TransportationEnvironment
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
6-0
Ordinance#230808
Jan 26, 2024

The ordinance changes the name of a special zoning district to include both family and senior housing and allows for increased housing density on certain corner lots in specific residential districts. It also extends development benefits to additional residential areas and updates the zoning map accordingly.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to change the title of the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District to the Family and Senior Housing Opportunity Special Use District (“SUD”); authorize within the SUD the greater of up to six units per lot or one unit per 1,000 square feet of lot area on individual Corner Lots in RH (Residential House) Districts, the greater of up to 18 units per lot or one unit per 1,000 square feet of lot area on Corner Lots resulting from three lot mergers in RH-1 districts, and the greater of up to 12 units per lot or one unit per 1,000 square feet of lot area on Corner Lots resulting from two lot mergers in RH-1 districts; extend various development and streamlining benefits, including lot merger benefits, to RM-1 (Residential, Mixed), RH-2, and RH-3 Districts within the area of the SUD bounded by the Great Highway, Lincoln Way, 19th Avenue, and Sloat Boulevard; and refine project eligibility criteria in the SUD; amending the Zoning Map to reflect the renamed Family and Senior Housing Special Use District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar
22-0
Ordinance#231274
Jan 25, 2024

This ordinance amends the development agreement for the Potrero Power Station project to create the San Francisco Enhanced Financing District No. 1. It also includes environmental findings and confirms alignment with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Ordinance amending a Development Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and California Barrel Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for the Potrero Power Station project, to allow for the establishment of San Francisco Enhanced Financing District No. 1 (Power Station); making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of conformity with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b).

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
13-0
Ordinance#231217
Jan 25, 2024

This ordinance approves a new policy for how the City Administrator's Office can acquire and use security camera systems. It includes modifications to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of surveillance technology.

Ordinance approving a modified Surveillance Technology Policy for the City Administrator’s Office’s acquisition and use of security camera systems.

Public Safety
Passed
12-0
Resolution#231123
Jan 24, 2024

This resolution allows Soares & Sinclair LLC to transfer a Type-20 off-sale beer and wine liquor license for their business, Willow on the Green, located at 1327B-9th Avenue. It also requests that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control does not impose additional conditions on the license issuance.

Resolution determining that the person-to-person, premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-20 off-sale beer and wine liquor license to Soares & Sinclair LLC, to do business as Willow on the Green, located at 1327B-9th Avenue (District 7), in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose no further conditions on the issuance of the license.

EnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
5-0
Ordinance#231079
Jan 24, 2024

This ordinance changes the rules about how many buildings can be built in certain historic districts of San Francisco, specifically the Northeast Waterfront and Jackson Square areas, while excluding projects that convert commercial buildings to residential use. It also confirms that these changes comply with environmental regulations and align with the city's overall planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to modify density limits in the Northeast Waterfront Historic District, the Jackson Square Historic District, and the Jackson Square Historic District Extension, except for projects in those areas using the Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse Program; affirming the Planning Commission’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
10-7
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#231202
Jan 23, 2024

This resolution approves an emergency declaration to replace essential equipment at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, with costs exceeding $250,000. It also confirms that the project complies with environmental regulations.

Resolution approving the Director of Public Works’ declaration of emergency under Administrative Code, Section 6.60, to replace chiller, boiler, and cooling tower and perform associated repair and upgrades at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital located at 1001 Potrero Avenue, estimated to cost in excess of $250,000; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Public SafetyPublic HealthEnvironment
Passed
10-0
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
Ordinance#231125
Jan 23, 2024

This ordinance updates local findings referenced in several San Francisco building codes and directs the Clerk to send the updated ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission as required by state law. It ensures that local regulations align with state requirements.

Ordinance amending the local findings included by reference in the following Ordinances: 1) 2022 San Francisco Building Code (Ordinance No. 225-22); 2) 2022 San Francisco Green Building Code (Ordinance No. 227-22); 3) 2022 San Francisco Mechanical Code (Ordinance No. 228-22); 4) San Francisco Plumbing Code (Ordinance No. 230-22); and directing the Clerk of the Board to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law.

EnvironmentGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#231076
Jan 23, 2024

This ordinance reduces the Behavioral Health Commission's membership from 17 to 12 members and changes the appointment process to involve the full Board of Supervisors instead of individual Supervisors. It also ensures at least one member is a veteran or veteran advocate, adjusts the number of seats for consumers and families, adds two seats for mental health professionals, updates term lengths, and keeps current members in their positions.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to reduce the membership of the Behavioral Health Commission from 17 to 12 seats; provide that the full Board of Supervisors rather than individual Supervisors makes these appointments; require that at least one seat be held by a veteran or veteran advocate; reduce the minimum number of seats reserved for consumers and families of consumers from nine to six; provide two seats for mental health professionals; update staggered terms for all seats; and retain existing members.

Public HealthGovernance & Elections
By Matt Dorsey
20-0
Resolution#231261
Jan 23, 2024

This resolution allows the City to exchange vacant land on Edgehill Mountain for property on paper streets near Moraga Avenue and Noriega Avenue. It also authorizes the Director of Property to manage the agreement and make necessary adjustments without increasing the City's liabilities.

Resolution authorizing an agreement for the conditional exchange of vacant land located on Edgehill Mountain for City's property on paper street areas near Moraga Avenue and Noriega Avenue; finding that the exchange agreement is a conditional land acquisition agreement under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Section 15004(b)(2)(A); finding City’s property to be exempt surplus land under California Government Code, Section 54221(f)(1)(C); and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of the exchange agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the exchange agreement or this Resolution.

TransportationEnvironment
By Myrna Melgar
6-0
Motion#231254
Jan 23, 2024

This motion approves the Mayor's nomination of Janet Tarlov to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, with her term set to end on March 1, 2024. The motion has passed.

Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for appointment of Janet Tarlov, term ending March 1, 2024, to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors.

TransportationGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0
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#231214
Jan 23, 2024

This resolution extends the lease for Treasure Island between the Treasure Island Development Authority and the U.S. Navy for one additional year, now ending on November 30, 2024. It also allows the Treasure Island Director to make minor amendments to the lease without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively approving Amendment No. 48 to the Treasure Island Land and Structures Master Lease between the Treasure Island Development Authority and the United States Navy to extend the term for one year to commence December 1, 2023, for a total term of November 19, 1998, through November 30, 2024; and to authorize the Treasure Island Director to execute and enter into amendments to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes and intent of this Resolution.

Governance & Elections
Passed
11-0
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
Ordinance#231080
Jan 23, 2024

This ordinance requires that any conversion of private parking lots or vehicle storage lots to fleet charging stations in Production, Distribution, and Repair (PDR) districts must receive Conditional Use authorization. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and ensures alignment with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require Conditional Use authorization for converting Private Parking Lots or Vehicle Storage Lots to Fleet Charging in all PDR (Production, Distribution, and Repair) Districts; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
17-0
Ordinance#230988
Jan 23, 2024

This ordinance requires cannabis retail locations to be at least 600 feet away from daycare centers and states that if a cannabis business stops operating for 18 months, it cannot reopen unless it goes through the process as a new business. It also confirms that the Planning Department's actions comply with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require a minimum distance of 600 feet between a Cannabis Retail Use and daycare centers, exempt pending applications from that distance requirement, and establish an 18-month period of discontinuance of a Cannabis Retail Use as abandonment of the business, preventing its restoration except as a new Cannabis Retail Use; and 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.

Business & EconomyLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
Filed
no vote
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
Ordinance#231258
Jan 22, 2024

The ordinance amends the Planning Code to streamline housing production by exempting certain housing projects from review procedures and removing Conditional Use requirements in specific areas. This aims to facilitate the development of housing outside of designated neighborhoods with vulnerable populations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to encourage housing production by exempting, under certain conditions, specified housing projects from the notice and review procedures of Section 311 in areas outside of Priority Equity Geographies, which are identified in the Housing Element as areas or neighborhoods with a high density of vulnerable populations; and removing the Conditional Use requirement for several types of housing projects, including housing developments on large lots in areas outside the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District; 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.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar
17-0
Ordinance#230310
Jan 22, 2024

This ordinance clarifies the approval process for certain Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in single-family and multifamily buildings, making it easier for homeowners to add these units if they meet specific requirements. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code, Building Code, Business and Tax Regulations Code, and Planning Code to clarify the ministerial approval process for certain Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) meeting certain requirements in single-family and multifamily buildings; 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 adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Passed
19-0
Hearing#220471
Jan 22, 2024

The hearing aims to address the rising reports of sexual assault and harassment in San Francisco public schools and gather data on gender-based violence and available resources for students. It requests reports from various city departments and the school district on their responses and support systems for affected students.

Hearing to discuss San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and City departments' responses to the increased student reports of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and other forms of gender-based violence at SFUSD schools, and requesting data and information pertaining to gender-based violence in public schools and resources made available to students, via partnerships with SFUSD or community-based organization partners, that support survivors of sexual assault or harassment and promote safe and healthy environment in our schools; and requesting SFUSD, Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families, Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention, and Department on the Status of Women to report.

Public SafetyTransportationSocial Services & Equity
By Myrna Melgar
2-0 /1
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
Hearing#210365
Jan 22, 2024

This legislation initiates a hearing to investigate complaints about poor living conditions at Plaza East and discusses potential plans for the property. It also requests reports from various city departments involved in housing and building inspections.

Hearing on the investigation of complaints of substandard living conditions at Plaza East and discussions of proposed plans for the property; and requesting the Department of Building Inspection, Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, Housing Authority, and Office of the City Attorney to report.

HousingTransportation
Filed
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