Legislation

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.

The ordinance simplifies the approval process for neighborhood projects on sidewalks and public spaces, reduces fees for minor permits, and clarifies rules for commemorative plaques and encroachments. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to streamline and authorize the approval of certain neighborhood amenities, also known as Love Our Neighborhoods Projects, in sidewalks and other public right-of-ways within the Department of Public Works’ jurisdiction, to reduce fees for certain minor encroachment permits, to waive certain annual encroachment assessments, to clarify the approval process for commemorative plaques, and to clarify the permitting, revocation, and restoration requirements for all minor encroachment permits; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance extends the ability of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing and the Department of Public Works to enter into and amend contracts without competitive bidding for homelessness-related projects until May 5, 2029. It also affirms that the Planning Department's actions comply with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to extend by five years, from May 5, 2024, through May 5, 2029, the sunset date of the provisions authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to enter into and amend contracts without requiring competitive bidding for services relating to sites and programs for people experiencing homelessness (“Projects Addressing Homelessness”), and the Department of Public Works to enter into and amend contracts without adhering to the Environment Code or to provisions relating to competitive bidding, equal benefits, local business enterprise utilization, and other requirements, for construction work and services relating to Projects Addressing Homelessness; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

The ordinance authorizes a settlement of $1,361,454.60 to IBM for a lawsuit regarding a refund of payroll and gross receipts taxes from 2018. It also includes terms that affect IBM's tax filings for 2019 and later, with no penalties imposed by the City for those years.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by International Business Machines Corporation against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,361,454.60; the lawsuit was filed on February 25, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-598342; entitled International Business Machines Corporation v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves a claim for refund of payroll expense and gross receipts taxes, and related penalties and interest, for the tax year ended December 31, 2018; other material terms of the settlement are that International Business Machines Corporation and its related entities shall take certain filing positions with respect to their gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, and overpaid executive gross receipts taxes, as applicable, for tax year 2019 and subsequent tax years, and the City will not impose penalties arising from those filing positions for tax years 2019 through 2022.

This resolution allows the City to receive funding for the operation and maintenance of Mission Bay Parks and authorizes the Port and Recreation and Park Department to manage these parks. It also terminates the OCII's Ground Lease to the Mission Bay Parks and permits necessary amendments to the agreement without increasing the City's obligations.

Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure (OCII), operating as the Successor Agency to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, acting in its capacity as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 5 (Mission Bay Maintenance District), for the City to receive funding for its operation and maintenance of the Mission Bay Parks, and to authorize the Port and the Recreation and Park Department to coordinate the operation and maintenance; authorizing the termination of OCII’s Ground Lease to the Mission Bay Parks; and to authorize the Port Executive Director and the Recreation and Park Department General Manager to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Office of the District Attorney to use a $312,297 grant from the California Department of Insurance for the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program for one year, starting July 1, 2023. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $312,297 from the California Department of Insurance for the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program, for the grant period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $341,000 grant from the San Francisco Health Plan for a consulting program related to homelessness and supportive housing. The funding is retroactively authorized for the period from October 3, 2022, to December 31, 2023.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $341,000 from the San Francisco Health Plan for participation in a program, entitled “SFDPH (San Francisco Department of Public Health) Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) Consulting,” for the grant period of October 3, 2022, through December 31, 2023.

The resolution approves a lease agreement between the Port Commission and Recology San Francisco for a large space at Pier 96, which will generate about $369,500 in monthly revenue for the Port over a term of approximately 74 months. It also allows the Port's Executive Director to make minor amendments to the lease as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving Port Commission Lease L-17035 with Recology San Francisco, a California corporation, located at Pier 96 for approximately 196,369 square feet of shed, outbuilding and loading dock space, and approximately 252,319 square feet of paved land and yard space which will initially generate revenue to the Port of approximately $369,500 per month, for a term of approximately 74 months, effective upon approval of this Resolution; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Port to enter into amendments or 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 contract or this Resolution.

This resolution approves a lease agreement with Anderson Enterprises for approximately 116,343 square feet of land and 2,010 square feet of shed space at Pier 68/70 for an initial monthly rent of $66,702.15, lasting three years with options for three one-year extensions. It also allows the Port Executive Director to make minor amendments to the lease as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving Port Commission Lease No. L-17093 with Anderson Enterprises, Inc., a California corporation, located at the Pier 68/70 Shipyard for approximately 116,343 square feet of paved land and 2,010 square feet of shed space for an initial monthly rent of $66,702.15 and a term of three years with three mutually agreeable one-year extension options, effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco to enter into amendments or modifications to the Port Commission License No. L-17093 that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

This resolution allows San Francisco to issue and sell up to $10 million in bonds for the Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District No. 1 on Treasure Island. It also approves related documents necessary for the bond issuance.

Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 7-17 of the Board of Supervisors to authorize the issuance and sale by the City and County of San Francisco Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District No. 1 (Treasure Island) of one or more series of bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $10,000,000 approving related documents, including an Official Statement, one or more supplements to Indentures of Trust, Bond Purchase Agreements and Continuing Disclosure Certificates; and determining other matters in connection therewith, as defined herein.

This charter amendment aimed to allow the Mayor to disapprove specific SFMTA budget proposals, including fare increases and changes to parking meter operations. The proposal has been killed and will not be on the ballot for the March 5, 2024 election.

Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to provide that the Mayor may disapprove in writing certain San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) proposals that must be part of SFMTA’s proposed budget or budget amendment; proposals subject to disapproval are increases in fares and parking meter maximum rates, and net expansion of hours or days of parking meter operation; at an election to be held on March 5, 2024.

This legislation requests a hearing to gather information on health insurance rate trends and how they affect the costs the City pays for employee health insurance. It also asks the Health Service System to provide a report for consideration during the City's budget process.

Hearing to request information on health insurance rate trends and its impact on the rate the City will pay on behalf of its employees in advance and consideration of the City's Budget process; and requesting the Health Service System to report.

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit with Twilio Inc. for $18 million regarding tax refunds for telephone users and access line taxes from 2009 to 2018. It also stipulates that the City will not impose additional taxes for two months after the settlement payment, and Twilio will handle tax collection in a specified way moving forward.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Twilio Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $18,000,000; the lawsuit was filed on May 27, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-21-592267; entitled Twilio Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves a claim for refund of telephone users taxes and access line taxes, and related penalties and interest, for tax periods June 1, 2009, through and including December 31, 2018; other material terms of the settlement are that the City will not impose additional telephone users taxes and access line taxes, and any related penalties and interest, for any periods through two months after the settlement is paid, and Twilio Inc. will collect and remit telephone users taxes and access line taxes in a certain manner for all subsequent periods.

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit by returning $130,401.66 in fees to the plaintiffs who challenged the denial of their application to convert a building into condominiums. The settlement also includes waiving the City’s litigation costs and withdrawing both parties' appeals.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Adam Smith, et al., against the City and County of San Francisco for return of the Expedited Conversion Program fee in the amount of $130,401.66; the lawsuit was filed on September 28, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CPF-21-517578; entitled Adam Smith, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit challenges the Board of Supervisors’ denial of Petitioners’ application to convert their six-unit building at 424-434 Francisco Street to condominiums under the City’s Expedited Conversion Program (Subd. Code, Section 1396.4); the settlement includes return of Petitioners’ Expedited Conversion Program fee and waiver of the City’s litigation costs; other material terms of the settlement are the parties’ agreement to withdraw their respective appeals.

This resolution approves a settlement for a claim by Macquarie Holdings against San Francisco, resulting in a payment of $252,526.71 to the company for a refund of certain taxes. The claim was filed on May 1, 2023, and pertains to gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Macquarie Holdings (U.S.A.) Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $252,526.71; the claim was filed on May 1, 2023; the claim involves a refund of gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes.

This resolution approves a settlement of $1,355,943.09 to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company for claims related to refunds of certain taxes filed against the City and County of San Francisco. The claims were submitted on July 13, 2023, and pertain to gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,355,943.09; the claims were filed on July 13, 2023; the claims involve a refund of gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes.

This resolution approves a settlement of over $1 million to PFP Holdings, Inc. for claims related to payroll and gross receipts taxes. The claims were filed earlier this year and have now been resolved without litigation.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by PFP Holdings, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,039,237.26; the claims were filed on May 4, 2023; the claims involve a refund of payroll expense, gross receipts, and homelessness gross receipts taxes.

This ordinance creates the Library Laureate Programs, allowing the Library to award stipends to selected individuals who have made significant contributions to culture and leadership. The recipients, chosen through a competitive process, will provide services to the City in recognition of their achievements.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Library Laureate Programs, and authorizing the Library to grant stipends to individuals selected through a competitive process as Laureates or Finalists in recognition of their achievements, leadership, and cultural contributions, and in exchange for their service to the City.

This ordinance removes the ability for certain city departments to use cash revolving funds and lowers the maximum cash revolving fund amount for the Port of San Francisco. It aims to streamline financial management within these departments.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to remove the authorization for cash revolving funds for certain City departments (Fire, Medical Examiner, Public Works, Recreation and Park, Sheriff, San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System, and War Memorial) and reduce the maximum amount of the cash revolving fund for the Port of San Francisco.

This resolution approves an increase in funding by $606,040 for the YMCA's Truancy Assessment and Resource Center program, raising the total grant to $5,390,219. It also extends the grant term for one additional year, now running from July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2024.

Resolution retroactively approving a seventh amendment to Contract No. 1000014469 for the YMCA Urban Services - Truancy Assessment and Resource Center (TARC) Program between the YMCA Urban Services and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, to increase the grant amount by $606,040 for a total not to exceed amount of $5,390,219 and to extend the grant term for one year from July 1, 2023, for a new term of July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2024, with Board of Supervisors’ approval under Charter, Section 9.118.

This resolution allows San Francisco to issue and sell up to $58.3 million in Special Tax Bonds to fund facilities and services in the Mission Rock area, with repayment coming from specific taxes collected in that district. It also approves related documents and agreements necessary for the bond issuance.

Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 196-20 authorizing the issuance and sale of one or more series of Special Tax Bonds for City and County of San Francisco Special Tax District No. 2020-1 (Mission Rock Facilities and Services) in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $58,335,000 to be repaid from Development Special Taxes, Office Special Taxes and Shoreline Special Taxes levied in Tax Zone 1 of the Special Tax District, as applicable; approving related documents, as defined herein, including an Official Statement, a Second Supplement to Development Special Tax Fiscal Agent Agreement, Office Special Tax Fiscal Agent Agreement, Shoreline (Tax Zone 1) Special Tax Fiscal Agent Agreement, Bond Purchase Agreement, and Continuing Disclosure Certificate; interpreting the Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax; and determining other matters in connection therewith, as defined herein.

This resolution approves documents and actions related to a financial agreement for the Infrastructure Financing District No. 2, specifically for the Mission Rock development area. It also addresses the issuance of special tax bonds to fund facilities and services in that district.

Resolution approving certain documents and actions related to a Pledge Agreement by City and County of San Francisco (CCSF) Infrastructure Financing District No. 2 (Port of San Francisco) and Development Special Tax Bonds for CCSF Special Tax District No. 2020-1 (Mission Rock Facilities and Services); and determining other matters in connection therewith, as defined herein.

This resolution approves an increase of $3,000,953 to the existing contract with the Japanese Community Youth Council for the Opportunities for All Intermediary Program, raising the total grant amount to $13,327,411. The grant term remains unchanged, and the increase requires approval from the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution approving a fourth amendment to Contract No. 10000014147 for the Japanese Community Youth Council, Opportunities for All Intermediary Program, between the Japanese Community Youth Council and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, to increase the grant amount by $3,000,953 for a total not to exceed amount of $13,327,411 with Board of Supervisors’ approval under Charter, Section 9.118, and with no change to the grant term.

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.

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.

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.

This resolution approves the annual report for the Lower Polk Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2021-2022, as required by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures transparency and accountability in the district's operations and funding.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Lower Polk Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.

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.

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.

The ordinance aimed to encourage housing production by exempting certain housing projects from additional requirements in specific areas, restoring eligibility for density exceptions, and limiting the size of new dwelling units in designated districts. It has been killed and will not be enacted.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to encourage housing production by 1) exempting, under certain conditions, specified housing projects from the Conditional Use requirement of Section 317, 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 2) restoring the ownership eligibility requirement for density exceptions in residential districts, for lots that have two existing dwelling units or more; 3) sunsetting the Conditional Use requirements established by the Corona Heights Large Residence and the Central Neighborhoods Large Residence Special Use Districts at the end of 2024, and thereafter limiting the size of any Dwelling Units resulting from residential development in those Special Use Districts to 3,000 square feet of Gross Floor Area; 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.

This charter amendment establishes minimum staffing levels for the San Francisco Police Department, starting with 1,700 full-duty sworn officers in the first year and increasing to 2,074 by the fifth year, contingent on future voter-approved tax revenue. It also creates a Police Full Staffing Fund to ensure funding for these staffing levels over five years, with specific appropriations required each year.

Charter Amendment (Third Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to define “Full-Duty Sworn Officers” for purposes of establishing minimum staffing levels for sworn officers of the Police Department; and, contingent upon the Controller’s certification that a future tax measure passed by the voters will generate sufficient additional revenue to fund the cost of employing Full-Duty Sworn Officers at specified minimum staffing levels and the minimum amount necessary to implement a police staffing fund: 1) set the Minimum Staffing Number for five fiscal years beginning with 1,700 full-duty sworn officers in year one, with increases each year such that by the fifth fiscal year, the Minimum Staffing Number shall be 2,074; 2) require for a period of five years that the Mayor and Board of Supervisors appropriate funds to pay for at least the number of sworn officers as of February 1 of the prior fiscal year; 3) establish a Police Full Staffing Fund (“Fund”) for a period of five fiscal years to facilitate minimum police staffing; 4) require that $16.8 million be appropriated into the Fund in the first year, and varying amounts in years two through five, calculated based on staffing shortages, but allowing for a temporary freeze of appropriations to the Fund after the first year in a budgetary or economic emergency; at an election to be held on March 5, 2024.

This resolution approves an increase in funding by $6.6 million for the Citywide Grocery Access program, bringing the total grant amount to approximately $17.8 million. It also extends the grant period to cover from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024.

Resolution retroactively approving the second amendment to the grant agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the non-profit San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, for the administration of the Citywide Grocery Access program, to increase the grant amount by $6,600,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $17,828,328 and to extend the grant period from July 1, 2023, for a total period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to partner with Topspin Content to create a documentary series called "Real Streets of San Francisco," focusing on modern policing challenges. It also grants the necessary rights for broadcasting the series on various networks.

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Police Department (“SFPD”) to enter into a Use Agreement with Topspin Content (“Producer”) to develop and produce a documentary series, entitled “Real Streets of San Francisco,” about the day-to-day challenges and opportunities of 21st century policing, granting all necessary trademark licenses and rights to traditional and digital networks.

This resolution approves a historical property contract for 2209 Webster Street between the property owners and the City, allowing for certain protections and benefits related to the property's historical status. It also authorizes city officials to finalize and record the contract.

Resolution approving a historical property contract between Michael Foley and Chiao Mei Lin, as Trustees of The Foley Lin Family Trust dated June 20, 2023, the owners of 2209 Webster Street, and the City and County of San Francisco, under Administrative Code, Chapter 71; and authorizing the Planning Director and the Assessor-Recorder to execute and record the historical property contract.

This resolution approves a historical property contract for 988 Market Street between the property owners and the City, allowing for specific preservation measures. It also authorizes the Planning Director and Assessor-Recorder to finalize and document the agreement.

Resolution approving a historical property contract between 140 Partners, L.P., a California Limited Partnership and Marlin Cove, Inc., a California corporation, the owners of 988 Market Street, and the City and County of San Francisco, under Administrative Code, Chapter 71; and authorizing the Planning Director and the Assessor-Recorder to execute and record the historical property contract.

This ordinance increases the fees for reproduction and notary services provided by the Department of Administrative Services. It also allows the Controller to adjust these fees in the future to ensure they cover costs without generating excess revenue.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to increase the fees imposed by the Department of Administrative Services for reproduction and notary services provided to the public, and authorizing the Controller to make future adjustments to ensure that costs of providing the services are recovered without producing revenue which is significantly more than such costs.

This resolution approves a contract between the owners of 148-152 Fillmore Street and the City to preserve the historical status of the property. It also allows the Planning Director and Assessor-Recorder to finalize and document the agreement.

Resolution approving a historical property contract between 14 Maiden, LLC, a New York Limited Liability Company, the owners of 148-152 Fillmore Street, and the City and County of San Francisco, under Administrative Code, Chapter 71; and authorizing the Planning Director and the Assessor-Recorder to execute and record the historical property contract.

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $175,000 related to an employment dispute involving a former employee and several police officers. This settlement resolves the legal claims made by Akashni Bhan against the city and its officers.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Akashni Bhan against the City and County of San Francisco, Sergeant Jennifer Streegan, Sergeant Steven Pomatto, Officer Anthony Oerlemans, and Officer Jennifer O’Keffee for $175,000; the lawsuit was filed on October 4, 2019, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-19-579798; entitled Akashni Bhan v. City and County of San Francisco, et. al.; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.

The ordinance authorizes a payment of $211,129.46 to Build Group, Inc. to settle a lawsuit regarding a breach of contract related to the renovation of the Maxine Hall Health Center, with Build Group waiving any further claims related to the project. This settlement resolves a cross-complaint filed against the City in November 2022.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the cross-complaint filed by Build Group, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for a payment to Build Group, Inc. of $211,129.46; the cross-complaint was filed on November 22, 2022, in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Francisco, Case No. CGC-22-598717; entitled CPM Environmental, Inc. v. Build Group, Inc. and DOES 1-100, et al.; the lawsuit involves allegations of breach of contract relating to the renovation of the Maxine Hall Health Center; other material terms of the settlement are that Build Group, Inc. waives all other claims it has or may have relating to the project.

This resolution approves an increase of $14 million to the existing contract with BEUMER Lifecycle Management LLC for the operations and maintenance of the baggage handling system at the airport, raising the total contract amount to $35 million. It also extends the contract term by one year and six months, now running until June 30, 2025.

Resolution approving Modification No. 2 to Airport Professional Services Contract No. 50195 between BEUMER Lifecycle Management LLC, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for the operations and maintenance of the baggage handling system in the Harvey Milk Terminal to increase the contract amount by $14,000,000 for a total not to exceed contract amount of $35,000,000 and to extend the contract term for one year and six months from December 31, 2023, for a new contract term of August 1, 2020, through June 30, 2025, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b).

This resolution approves an increase of $1.7 million to an existing contract with Dignity Health for the management and operation of the SFO Medical Clinic, raising the total contract amount to $12.7 million. The contract term remains unchanged, running from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2024.

Resolution approving Modification No. 4 to Contract No. 50118.02 with Dignity Health dba St. Mary’s Medical Center for Management and Operation of the SFO Medical Clinic to increase the contract amount by $1,700,000 for a new contract amount not to exceed $12,700,000 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b), with no change to the contract term of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2024, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept a grant worth up to $250,000 from the San Francisco Parks Alliance for improvements to the Dahlia Dell Hillside Garden. It also gives the General Manager the authority to make necessary adjustments to the grant without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend an in-kind grant from the San Francisco Parks Alliance (SFPA) valued at up to $250,000 for the design and construction for maintenance and upgrades to the Dahlia Dell Hillside Garden for the project term of upon approval of Board of Supervisors until Notice of Substantial Completion; and to authorize the Recreation and Park General Manager to enter into amendments or modifications to the grant that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use a $3,768,558 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the India Basin Shoreline Park Project, covering the period from June 1, 2023, to December 31, 2026. It also permits the department to make necessary changes to the grant agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a San Francisco Bay Water Quality Improvement Fund Grant in the amount of $3,768,558 from the United States Environmental Protection Agency for the India Basin Shoreline Park Project for a term of June 1, 2023, through December 31, 2026; to enter into the associated Grant agreement; and to enter into modifications and amendments to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept a grant worth up to $300,000 from the Stern Grove Festival Association for creating a donor recognition installation. It also gives the General Manager the authority to make minor modifications to the grant as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend an in-kind grant from the Stern Grove Festival Association valued at up to $300,000 for the design and construction of a donor recognition installation for the project term effective upon approval of this Resolution until Notice of Substantial Completion; and authorizing the Recreation and Park General Manager to enter into any modifications to the Grant do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City to effectuate the purposes of the Grant or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the City Attorney's Office to use a $200,000 grant from the San Francisco Foundation for strategic planning and coordination with public law offices to support legal actions from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025. It has been approved retroactively.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the City Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $200,000 from the San Francisco Foundation to fund engagement, strategic planning, and coordination with a coalition of public law offices to support affirmative litigation and enforcement, for the period from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025.

This hearing will review the citywide Project Labor Agreement (PLA) and its annual reports from the last three fiscal years, assessing its effectiveness and impact on local businesses and workforce. Various city departments will be asked to provide information on the PLA's performance and outcomes.

Hearing to consider the citywide Project Labor Agreement (PLA) that was executed; the annual reports for fiscal years 2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023 that highlight the efforts, accomplishments, and challenges encountered; and the preliminary, high-level methodology developed to evaluate whether the PLA has promoted the efficient, economical, and timely completion of PLA-covered projects, the costs of covered projects, and the PLA’s impact on Local Business Enterprises and the local workforce; and requesting the Controller’s Office, City Administrator’s Office, Public Works, Recreation and Park Department, and Office of Economic and Workforce Development to report.

The ordinance calls for a special election on March 5, 2024, to let voters decide on a $300 million bond for building and improving affordable rental housing in San Francisco. It includes provisions for independent oversight, allows landlords to pass on half of any property tax increase to tenants, and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, for the purpose of submitting to San Francisco voters a proposition to incur bonded indebtedness of not-to-exceed $300,000,000, subject to independent citizen oversight and regular audits, to finance the construction, development, acquisition, and/or rehabilitation of rental affordable housing, including workforce housing and senior housing, for households ranging from extremely low-income to moderate-income households; and related costs necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes; authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase, if any, to residential tenants under Administrative Code Chapter 37; providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest on such Bonds; incorporating the provisions of the Administrative Code relating to the Citizens’ General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee’s review of Affordable Housing Bond expenditures; setting certain procedures and requirements for the election; affirming a determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding that the proposed Bond is consistent with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This legislation proposes to exempt the first transfer of property converted from nonresidential to residential use from the real property transfer tax and allows the Board of Supervisors to make changes to the tax without voter approval. It also aims to modify the Planning Code to facilitate the allocation of office space for new developments by allowing certain conversions and demolitions to count towards required allocations.

Hearing to consider the proposed Initiative Ordinance submitted by the Mayor to the voters for the March 5, 2024, Election, entitled "Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to exempt from the real property transfer tax the first transfer of property that has been converted from nonresidential to residential use and to authorize the Board of Supervisors to amend or repeal any aspect of the real property transfer tax, including adopting additional exemptions from the tax, without voter approval to the extent constitutionally permitted; and amending the Planning Code to allow square footage of office space that is converted to non-office use or demolished to be available for allocation to office developments of at least 50,000 square feet in gross floor area, and to allow demolished office space that is preexisting on a site to be deducted from the required allocation for an office development on that same site."

This resolution allows for the construction and rehabilitation of affordable rental housing in San Francisco, funded by up to $300 million in bonds, with oversight and audits to ensure proper use of funds. It also permits landlords to pass on half of any property tax increase to tenants and confirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Resolution determining and declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the construction, development, acquisition, and/or rehabilitation of rental affordable housing projects, and related costs necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes; to be financed through bonded indebtedness in an amount not to exceed $300,000,000, subject to independent citizen oversight and regular audits; authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase, if any, to residential tenants under Administrative Code, Chapter 37; providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest on such bonds; affirming a determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding that the proposed Bond is consistent with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This legislation involves a hearing to review the annual financial reports and audits for the City for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2021, and June 30, 2022. It also requires the external auditors to present their audit plan for the fiscal year 2022-2023.

Hearing to receive and review external auditors' Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFR), Single Audit, and Management Letters, if any, related to the City audit for Fiscal Year (FY) June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2022; to present their audit plan for FY2022-2023 as required under Charter, Section 9.117; and requesting the City's external auditors Macias Gini & O’Connell to report.

This resolution aimed to authorize up to $300 million in bonds to fund affordable housing projects and assist with homeownership through a Downpayment Assistance Loan Program, allowing landlords to pass on half of any property tax increase to tenants. It was ultimately killed and will not be enacted.

Resolution determining and declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the construction, reconstruction, development, acquisition, improvement, rehabilitation, preservation, and repair of rental affordable housing projects, and the expansion of homeownership opportunities through the Downpayment Assistance Loan Program, and related costs necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes; to be financed through bonded indebtedness in an amount not to exceed $300,000,000; authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase to residential tenants under Administrative Code, Chapter 37; providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest on such bonds; affirming a determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding that the proposed Bond is consistent with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The ordinance proposed a special election for March 5, 2024, to ask voters if the city should borrow up to $300 million to fund affordable housing projects and assist with homeownership through a loan program. It also included provisions for landlords to pass on half of any property tax increase to tenants and established oversight for the bond expenditures.

Ordinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, for the purpose of submitting to San Francisco voters a proposition to incur bonded indebtedness of not to exceed $300,000,000 to finance the construction, reconstruction, development, acquisition, improvement, rehabilitation, preservation, and repair of rental affordable housing projects, and to expand homeownership opportunities through the Downpayment Assistance Loan Program; and related costs necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes; authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase to residential tenants under Administrative Code, Chapter 37; providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest on such Bonds; incorporating the provisions of the Administrative Code relating to the Citizens’ General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee’s review of Affordable Housing Bond expenditures; setting certain procedures and requirements for the election; affirming a determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding that the proposed Bond is consistent with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $137,785.78, plus interest, related to hotel tax penalties from 2013. This settlement resolves a claim filed by Yvonne Detert and others against the City in 2018.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Yvonne Detert, et al. against the City and County of San Francisco, et al. for $137,785.78, plus statutory interest; the lawsuit was filed on September 21, 2018, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-18-570011; entitled Yvonne Detert, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves a claim of refund of penalties related to hotel taxes and fees for tax periods October 1, 2013, through and including December 31, 2013.

This resolution approves a settlement for Linden Research, Inc. to receive $162,466 from the City for a claim related to a refund of gross receipts taxes and business registration fees. The claim was filed on June 6, 2023, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Linden Research, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $162,466; the claim was filed on June 6, 2023; the claim involves a refund of gross receipts taxes and business registration fees.

This motion directs the Budget and Legislative Analyst to perform two extra audits in the 2023-2024 fiscal year, focusing on how Public Works manages street cleaning and how interdepartmental agreements are handled across the city. It has been approved and is now set to be carried out.

Motion directing the Budget and Legislative Analyst to conduct two additional performance audits in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 on the management of street cleaning by Public Works and of interdepartmental agreements citywide.

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to extend its contract with Bar None Auction for auction services by one year, now running until September 30, 2024. It also increases the expected revenue from the contract by $800,000, bringing the total anticipated revenue to $2.9 million.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to execute a third amendment (Modification 3) to Contract 1000024326 with Bar None Auction for as-needed auction services; extending the duration by one year from October 1, 2023, for a total contract duration of five years from October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2024, with an increase in anticipated revenue of $800,000 for a total anticipated revenue amount of $2,900,000.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to enter into an agreement to receive funding for Medi-Cal administrative activities, retroactively effective from July 1, 2019, with expected revenue of at least $1,000,000 for the city. It also permits the Department to make minor amendments to the agreement without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to enter into a Participation Agreement for County-based Medi-Cal Administrative Activities effective July 1, 2019, that will remain in full force and effect until terminated by either the Department of Public Health or the California Department of Health Care Services, with anticipated revenue to the City of $1,000,000 or more; and to authorize the Department of Public Health to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to spend $99,000 from the SoMa Community Stabilization Fund to hire consultants for a new five-year strategic plan aimed at addressing the impacts of destabilization on SoMa residents and businesses. The plan will be developed from the time of approval until November 30, 2025.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to expend SoMa Community Stabilization Fund dollars in the amount of $99,000 to engage a consultant team in developing a new five-year strategic plan to address various impacts of destabilization on residents and businesses in SoMa for a term to commence effective upon approval of this Resolution through November 30, 2025.

This ordinance requires the City Controller to create a base budget for each City agency to help them prepare their two-year budgets, including expected cost increases for nonprofit agreements due to inflation. It also establishes a policy for departments to issue multi-year grants when a program will last longer than one year.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the Controller to prepare an initial base budget to guide each City agency in preparation of its proposed two-year budget; to provide that these base budgets must include anticipated cost increases in agreements with nonprofit organizations to reflect inflation; and to adopt a City policy that departments will enter into multi-year grants when the need for a grant program will extend beyond a single year.

This ordinance updates the city's salary schedule by removing two full-time positions and adding four full-time positions in the Police Department for the fiscal year 2023-2024. It aims to adjust staffing levels within the department.

Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 145-23 (Salary Ordinance Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025) to reflect the deletion of two positions (2.00 FTE) in Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and the addition of four positions (4.00 FTE) in Fiscal Year 2023-2024 in the Police Department.

This ordinance adds new rules for managing the Empty Homes Tax in San Francisco and makes minor updates to existing regulations. It aims to ensure that the tax is administered effectively.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to add provisions to administer the Empty Homes Tax; and to make conforming non-substantive changes.

This ordinance allows the city to suspend or bar contractors from working with the city if they violate specific state or local labor laws related to wage payments and unfair labor practices. It aims to ensure compliance with labor standards among contractors.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to clarify that a contractor may be suspended or debarred due to violations of certain state or local labor laws governing the payment of wages and unfair labor practices.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $100,000 grant for a program aimed at improving behavioral health integration from July 1, 2023, to January 31, 2027. It has been officially approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $100,000 from the Purchaser Business Group on Health for participation in a program, entitled “CalHIVE Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) Improvement Collaborative,” for the period of July 1, 2023, through January 31, 2027.

This resolution urges the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to collaborate with various stakeholders to quickly implement a local Automated Speed Safety Program Pilot, focusing on high-injury corridors. It requires the agency to present a detailed implementation plan and budget by the end of 2023, ensuring considerations for equity and data monitoring.

Resolution urging the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to work with traffic and pedestrian safety advocates, equity groups, the San Francisco County Transportation Authority Board, and other relevant infrastructure and reporting agencies to expediently implement the local Automated Speed Safety Program Pilot in San Francisco, enabled by California State Assembly Bill No. 645, starting with high-injury corridors, and present an implementation plan and budget, with built-in equity, data-monitoring, and reporting considerations before the end of 2023.

This motion schedules a public hearing for the Board of Supervisors to discuss a report on unpaid real property transfer taxes for a specific property on January 9, 2024. It also directs that the report be sent to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection and deposit into the city's General Fund.

Motion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on January 9, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on a Resolution confirming report of delinquent real property transfer tax under Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 1115.1(c), for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0340, Lot No. 004 (2-16 Turk Street), and directing transmission of said report to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection and deposit into the General Fund.

The motion schedules a public hearing for the Board of Supervisors to discuss delinquent real property transfer taxes for specific properties on February 27, 2024. It also directs that the report on these taxes be sent to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection and deposit into the General Fund.

Motion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on February 27, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on Resolutions confirming reports of delinquent real property transfer tax under Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 1115.1(c), for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0340, Lot No. 007 (34 Turk Street), Block No. 0340, Lot No. 018 (141 Eddy Street), Block No. 0326, Lot No. 010 (174 Ellis Street), and Block No. 3725, Lot No. 025 (988-992 Howard Street); and directing transmission of said report to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection and deposit into the General Fund.

This resolution urges the Mayor and City agencies to communicate with residents about the impacts of APEC activities on security and services, while also prioritizing funding to support affected neighborhoods and communities. It emphasizes the importance of protecting residents' rights to free speech and maintaining City Sanctuary policies.

Resolution urging the Mayor and City agencies to inform residents and vulnerable communities of security, transportation, and service impacts from Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) activities; to prioritize City funding towards mitigation of impacts on neighborhoods, small businesses, and vulnerable communities; and to protect people’s rights to freedom of speech and uphold City Sanctuary policies.

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.

This hearing is to address objections regarding a report on unpaid real property transfer taxes for a specific property at 2-16 Turk Street. If approved, the report will be sent to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection and added to the city's General Fund.

Hearing to consider objections to a report of delinquent real property transfer tax under Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 1115.1(c), for Assessor's Parcel Block No. 0340, Lot No. 004 (2-16 Turk Street), and directing transmission of said report to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection and deposit into the General Fund; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M23-133 (File No. 231063), approved October 24, 2023.

This hearing considers objections to reports of unpaid real property transfer taxes for specific properties in San Francisco. If upheld, the reports will be sent to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection and added to the General Fund.

Hearing to consider objections to reports of delinquent real property transfer tax under Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 1115.1(c), for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0340, Lot No. 007 (34 Turk Street), Block No. 0340, Lot No. 018 (141 Eddy Street), Block No. 0326, Lot No. 010 (174 Ellis Street), and Block No. 3725, Lot No. 025 (988-992 Howard Street); and directing transmission of said report to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection and deposit into the General Fund; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M23-134 (File No. 231066), approved October 24, 2023.

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.

This resolution confirms a report of unpaid real property transfer tax for a specific property at 2-16 Turk Street and directs the report to be sent to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection. The collected funds will be deposited into the city's General Fund.

Resolution confirming report of delinquent real property transfer tax under Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 1115.1(c), for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0340, Lot No. 004 (2-16 Turk Street); and directing transmission of said report to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection and deposit into the General Fund.

This resolution aimed to confirm a report about unpaid real property transfer taxes for a specific property at 34 Turk Street and intended to send this report to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection. However, the resolution has been killed and will not proceed.

Resolution confirming report of delinquent real property transfer tax under Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 1115.1(c), for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0340, Lot No. 007 (34 Turk Street); and directing transmission of said report to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection and deposit into the General Fund.

This resolution aimed to confirm a report about unpaid real property transfer taxes for a specific property at 141 Eddy Street and to direct the collection of those taxes into the city's General Fund. However, it has been killed and will not proceed.

Resolution confirming report of delinquent real property transfer tax under Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 1115.1(c), for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0340, Lot No. 018 (141 Eddy Street); and directing transmission of said report to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection and deposit into the General Fund.

This resolution aimed to confirm a report regarding unpaid real property transfer taxes for a specific property at 174 Ellis Street and direct the collection of those taxes. However, it has been killed and will not proceed.

Resolution confirming report of delinquent real property transfer tax under Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 1115.1(c), for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0326, Lot No. 010 (174 Ellis Street); and directing transmission of said report to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection and deposit into the General Fund.

This resolution aimed to confirm a report regarding unpaid real property transfer taxes for a specific property on Howard Street and direct its collection for the city's General Fund. However, it has been killed and will not proceed.

Resolution confirming report of delinquent real property transfer tax under Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 1115.1(c), for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3725, Lot No. 025 (988-992 Howard Street); and directing transmission of said report to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection and deposit into the General Fund.

The ordinance amends the Police Code to waive certain fees for entertainment permits, eliminate masked ball permits, and streamline the application process for various entertainment-related permits. It also exempts schools from needing specific permits for regular activities and allows for security plans to be required for certain permits to ensure safety.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to 1) waive initial license and filing fees through June 30, 2025 for certain Entertainment Permits for former holders of Just Add Music Permits; 2) waive initial license and filing fees for Entertainment Permits for applicants who are newly eligible to apply for those permits due to recent Planning Code amendments; 3) eliminate masked ball permits; 4) require applicants for Arcade, Ancillary Use, billiard and pool table, Place of Entertainment, Limited Live Performance, Fixed Place Outdoor Amplified Sound, and Extended-Hours Premises Permits to submit a new Permit application and filing fee if their existing application has not been granted, conditionally granted, or denied within 12 months of its submission; 5) authorize the Entertainment Commission Director (“Director”) to issue billiard and pool table permits without a hearing, and provide that such permits may be suspended or revoked under the standards and procedures that apply to other Entertainment Permits; 6) exempt schools from the requirement to obtain a Place of Entertainment Permit, Limited Live Performance Permit, or Fixed Place Outdoor Amplified Sound Permit for any activities that occur on school premises in the regular course of school operations; 7) allow the Director or the Entertainment Commission to require an applicant for a Limited Live Performance Permit to propose a Security Plan if necessary to protect the safety of persons and property or provide for the orderly dispersal of persons and traffic, to make compliance with the Security Plan a condition of the Permit, and to require revisions to the Security Plan as necessary; and 8) clarify that a single One Time Outdoor Amplified Sound Permit may extend across multiple consecutive or non-consecutive 24-hour periods.

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit with Digital Realty Trust, Inc. for approximately $1.86 million related to a refund claim on certain taxes. As part of the settlement, Digital Realty Trust will adjust its tax filings for the Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Taxes for 2021 and future years.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Digital Realty Trust, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,858,150.71; the lawsuit was filed on April 18, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-605912, entitled Digital Realty Trust, Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco et al.; the lawsuit involves a claim for refund of Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Tax and Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax; an additional material term of the settlement is that Digital Realty Trust, Inc. and its related entities shall take certain filing positions with respect to their Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Taxes for tax year 2021 and subsequent tax years.

This resolution allows the Department of the Environment to apply for state recycling grants on behalf of San Francisco for the next five years. It aims to secure funding to support local recycling and resource recovery efforts.

Resolution authorizing the Department of the Environment to submit applications on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco for all grants offered by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery for which it is eligible, effective for five years upon approval of this Resolution.

This resolution supports Mayor London N. Breed's efforts to secure funding from the Environmental Protection Agency for greenhouse gas reduction initiatives. It also encourages city departments to get ready for establishing a green bank to finance local environmental projects.

Resolution supporting Mayor London N. Breed’s letters of support to coalitions applying for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and urging City departments to prepare for the creation and implementation of a green bank to finance local projects using Greenhouse Gas Reduction funds.