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Resolution#240954
Oct 30, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to hire Consor PMCM, Inc. for construction management services related to the new City Distribution Division Campus at 2000 Marin, with a budget of up to $10,720,500 over a period of four years and three months. The contract will run from February 2025 to April 2029.

Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) to execute Professional Services Agreement, Contract No. PRO.0239, New City Distribution Division Campus at 2000 Marin Construction Management Staff Augmentation Services, with Consor PMCM, Inc., to supplement the SFPUC’s Construction Management Bureau staff in overseeing the construction of the new City Distribution Division Campus at 2000 Marin project, for an amount not to exceed $10,720,500 and with a term duration of four years and three months, from February 2025, through April 2029, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Passed
8-0
Ordinance#230522
Oct 30, 2024

This ordinance allows the Recreation and Park Commission to apply the Park Code to certain properties that the Recreation and Park Department leases or operates for recreational activities. It aims to ensure that these properties are managed according to the same rules as other parks.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to authorize the Recreation and Park Commission to cause the Park Code to apply to specified properties it has authorized the Recreation and Park Department to lease or operate for recreational purposes.

EnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Filed
2-0
Resolution#241037
Oct 29, 2024

This resolution approves an increase in funding and an extension of the contract with South San Francisco Scavenger Co. for solid waste management services at the airport, raising the total contract amount to $22,408,062 and extending the term until February 28, 2028. It also allows the Airport Commission to make minor amendments to the contract as needed.

Resolution approving Modification No. 1 to Contract No. 50245, between South San Francisco Scavenger Co., Inc. and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for the solid waste management collection, sorting, and related services, to increase the contract amount by $13,108,062 for a new total not to exceed amount of $22,408,062 and to extend the term for three years, to commence on March 1, 2025, for a total term of March 1, 2022, through February 28, 2028; and to authorize the Airport Commission to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
8-0
Resolution#241105
Oct 29, 2024

This resolution allows the City Attorney's Office to use a $410,000 grant from the California Department of Industrial Relations to enforce state labor laws from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025. It has already been approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the City Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $410,000 from the California Department of Industrial Relations, Labor Commissioner’s Office, to fund the enforcement of state labor laws, for the period from August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Danny Sauter, Matt Dorsey
13-0 /1
Ordinance#240823
Oct 29, 2024

The ordinance authorizes the city to settle a lawsuit for $93,000 related to changes in landlord-tenant buyout negotiation requirements. The lawsuit was filed by several housing associations challenging the amendments made to the San Francisco Administrative Code.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by San Francisco Apartment Association, San Francisco Association of Realtors, Coalition for Better Housing, and Small Property Owners of San Francisco Institute against the City and County of San Francisco for $93,000; the lawsuit was filed on May 12, 2020, in San Francisco County Superior Court, Case No. CPF 20-517087; entitled San Francisco Apartment Association, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves a Petition for Writ of Mandate challenging Ordinance No. 36-20, which amended San Francisco Administrative Code § 37.9E to revise the requirements that landlord must follow when engaging in buyout negotiations with tenants.

HousingGovernance & Elections
Passed
10-0
Ordinance#240799
Oct 29, 2024

The ordinance establishes a voluntary three-year program called "Cash Not Drugs," which provides eligible participants in the County Adult Assistance Programs a weekly payment of up to $100 if they test negative for illicit drugs and engage in substance use disorder treatment. It also exempts these payments from the eligibility calculations for CAAP benefits and includes a six-month implementation plan before the program starts.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Human Services Agency, in coordination with the Department of Public Health, to establish a voluntary three-year sobriety and recovery incentive treatment program, known as “Cash Not Drugs,” to provide a weekly payment of up to $100 to eligible beneficiaries of the County Adult Assistance Programs (“CAAP”) who have been screened for a substance use disorder and referred to substance use disorder treatment as a condition of further receipt of CAAP benefits, and who test negative for illicit drugs once per week; exempting the Cash Not Drugs payments from the CAAP eligibility calculation; providing for a six-month implementation plan before the program becomes operational; and revising the Homelessness and Supportive Housing Fund to include the Cash Not Drugs program as a permitted use of funds.

HousingPublic HealthGovernance & Elections
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Ordinance#240967
Oct 29, 2024

This ordinance creates the E-Bike Incentive Fund to support a program that encourages the use of electric bicycles in San Francisco. The program will be managed by the Department of the Environment.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the E-Bike Incentive Fund to support implementation of an electric bicycle (or “e-bike”) incentive program administered by the Department of the Environment.

TransportationBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Motion#241076
Oct 29, 2024

This motion amends the 2024 meeting schedule for the Board of Supervisors by canceling the meeting on November 26, 2024, and rescheduling a regular meeting for December 3, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. It temporarily suspends a specific rule regarding meeting schedules to accommodate this change.

Motion amending the 2024 Regular Meeting Schedule of the Board of Supervisors (File No. 231242) by suspending a portion of Board Rule 4.2 of the Board of Supervisors Rules of Order to cancel the meeting of November 26, 2024; and scheduling a regular meeting on December 3, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.

Governance & Elections
Passed
5-0
Hearing#241029
Oct 29, 2024

This legislation schedules a public hearing for October 29, 2024, to discuss the impact of potential school mergers and closures on educators and school staff in San Francisco. The hearing will include a report from the SFUSD Superintendent.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole, on October 29, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. to hold a public hearing on the state of educators, para-educators, administrators, and school staff impacted by San Francisco Unified School District’s (SFUSD) recent announcement of potential school mergers and closures; and requesting the SFUSD Superintendent to report; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M24-107 (File No. 241028), approved on October 22, 2024.

Governance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
no vote
Ordinance#241068
Oct 29, 2024

This ordinance allows City officers and employees to donate to the Bay Area Law Enforcement Assistance Fund through payroll deductions. It adds this fund to the list of approved organizations for such donations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to add the Bay Area Law Enforcement Assistance Fund to the list of organizations to which City officers and employees may make donations by payroll deduction.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
23-0
Ordinance#241070
Oct 29, 2024

This ordinance changes certain contract rules for electricity transactions, allowing for binding arbitration and increasing spending limits for energy procurements from $200 million to $300 million and revenue collection from $10 million to $300 million. It aims to streamline processes and enhance the city's energy procurement capabilities.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to modify the waivers of specified contract-related requirements in the Administrative, Labor and Employment, and Environment Codes for electricity and related product transactions, authorizing binding arbitration, and increasing the annual expenditure limit for energy procurements from $200 million to $300 million and the revenue collection limit from $10 million to $300 million.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
21-0 /1
Ordinance#240904
Oct 29, 2024

This ordinance updates the rules for filing the Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) for certain city officials and employees, reflecting changes in titles and staffing. It also clarifies what information these officials and employees need to disclose regarding their financial interests.

Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to update the Conflict of Interest Code’s Form 700 (Statement of Economic Interests) filing requirements by adding, deleting, and changing titles of certain designated officials and employees to reflect organizational and staffing changes, and by refining disclosure requirements for certain designated officials and employees.

Business & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
31-0 /1
Ordinance#221072
Oct 29, 2024

This ordinance requires the Controller’s Whistleblower Program to report to the Board of Supervisors on the outcomes of investigations that confirm misconduct by city department heads and elected officials. It aims to increase transparency and accountability in local government.

Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to require the Controller’s Whistleblower Program to report to the Board of Supervisors regarding the results of whistleblower investigations that substantiate wrongdoing by City department heads and elected officials.

Governance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
no vote
Ordinance#241071
Oct 29, 2024

This ordinance aims to update the city's Project Labor Agreement to include multi-family affordable housing projects and require certain subcontractors to adhere to the agreement if they receive contracts over $5 million. It also proposes to extend the duration of the agreement from 20 to 30 years, lasting until July 14, 2050.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to direct the City Administrator to negotiate amendments to the citywide Project Labor Agreement (PLA) that would incorporate into the PLA multi-family affordable housing projects constructed under an agreement with the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, make subject to the PLA subcontractors for PLA-covered projects that qualify as Local Business Enterprises once they have been awarded over $5,000,000 for work on covered projects, and extend the term of the PLA from 20 to 30 years, until July 14, 2050.

HousingBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan
no vote
Ordinance#241072
Oct 29, 2024

This ordinance reestablishes the African American Arts and Cultural District Community Advisory Committee and extends deadlines for city departments to report on the district's cultural attributes. It also aims to propose strategies for acknowledging and preserving the district's cultural legacy.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to reestablish the African American Arts and Cultural District Community Advisory Committee, extend the deadlines for the written reports and recommendations from City departments describing the cultural attributes of the African American Arts and Cultural District, and propose strategies to acknowledge and preserve the cultural legacy of the District.

TransportationGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
By Shamann Walton
23-0
Ordinance#241038
Oct 28, 2024

This ordinance establishes a City policy to offer up to five years of rapid rehousing assistance to eligible households at risk of homelessness. It also mandates the Homelessness Oversight Commission to conduct annual hearings and reports on the implementation of this policy.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to declare that it is City policy to provide up to five years of rapid rehousing assistance to an eligible household where the City has assessed the household’s circumstances and concluded that a shorter-term subsidy will create a risk of returning to homelessness; and requiring the Homelessness Oversight Commission to hold an annual hearing and issue an annual report analyzing the City’s implementation of this rapid rehousing policy.

HousingGovernance & Elections
By Myrna Melgar, Shamann Walton
13-0
Ordinance#241039
Oct 28, 2024

This ordinance sets a deadline of June 24, 2025, for the City to purchase firearms and ammunition from suppliers without following specific procurement requirements. It applies to suppliers from whom the City has bought these goods within the 24 months leading up to June 24, 2024.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to set an end date of June 24, 2025, to the time period within which, without complying with the firearms and ammunition procurement requirements of Administrative Code, Section 21H.4, the City may purchase firearms and ammunition from a supplier from whom it had, within the 24 months prior to June 24, 2024, purchased such goods.

Public SafetyTransportationGovernance & Elections
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#240870
Oct 28, 2024

This ordinance allows the Department of Human Resources to manage the T.J. Anthony Employee Catastrophic Illness Program and the Catastrophic Illness Program for the family members of city employees. It updates the Administrative Code to facilitate these functions.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Department of Human Resources to carry out various functions in the administration of the T.J. Anthony Employee Catastrophic Illness Program for City employees and the Catastrophic Illness Program for Family Members of City employees.

Governance & ElectionsSocial Services & Equity
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Motion#241033
Oct 28, 2024

This motion reappoints Jesse Nichols and Sascha Bittner to the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority until March 1, 2027, and Daisy McArthur and Robin Wilson-Beattle until March 1, 2026. The motion has been passed.

Motion reappointing Jesse Nichols and Sascha Bittner, terms ending March 1, 2027, and Daisy McArthur and Robin Wilson-Beattle, terms ending March 1, 2026, to the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority.

Governance & Elections
Passed
6-0
Resolution#241058
Oct 25, 2024

This resolution approves an increase of $9.5 million to a contract with AECOM Technical Services for construction management services related to the Mountain Tunnel Improvements Project, raising the total contract amount to $34 million. It also extends the contract duration by five months, now set to end on December 30, 2027.

Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement No. PRO.0096, Mountain Tunnel Improvement Construction Management Services, with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., increasing the contract by $9,500,000 for a total contract not to exceed amount of $34,000,000 and extending the contract duration by five months from July 31, 2027, for a total contract term from July 31, 2019, through December 30, 2027, to continue providing specialized construction management services for the Mountain Tunnel Improvements Project, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Passed
13-0 /1
Resolution#240861
Oct 24, 2024

This resolution approves a settlement of $2,117.88 for a City and County employee whose personal property was damaged or stolen while performing their job. The settlement is contingent upon approval from the Board of Supervisors as outlined in the Administrative Code.

Resolution approving the settlement of claims for cost of personal property of City and County Employee damaged/stolen in the line of duty in the amount of $2,117.88 subject to Board of Supervisors approval under Administrative Code, Section 10.25-9.

Governance & Elections
Passed
6-0
Ordinance#240843
Oct 24, 2024

The ordinance establishes two designated Entertainment Zones in San Francisco: one in the Mid-Market area and another near the arena. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish two Entertainment Zones: the Mid-Market Entertainment Zone, on Market Street between 5th Street and 6th Street, with eastern boundaries at Mason Street on the north side of Market Street and at 5th Street on the south side of Market Street, and western boundaries at the intersection of Golden Gate Avenue and Taylor Street on the north side of Market Street and at 6th Street on the south side of Market Street; and the Arena Entertainment Zone, bounded by Warriors Way on the north, Terry A. Francois Boulevard on the east, 16th Street on the south, and 3rd Street on the west; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

TransportationEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Ordinance#240880
Oct 24, 2024

This ordinance makes newly constructed housing units that received occupancy certificates between June 14, 1979, and June 13, 1994, subject to rent control, depending on future changes to the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act. It also clarifies existing laws regarding exemptions from rent control under Costa-Hawkins.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide that newly constructed dwelling units that first received a certificate of occupancy between June 14, 1979, and June 13, 1994, shall be generally subject to rent control, to the extent authorized by a future modification or repeal of the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act; and making certain changes to clarify existing law regarding rent control exemptions under Costa-Hawkins.

HousingGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
17-5
Ordinance#240700
Oct 24, 2024

This ordinance ensures that client information received by the Office of Victim and Witness Rights (OVWR) remains confidential and clarifies OVWR's responsibilities. It also transfers the Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) to OVWR, requiring SHARP to provide trauma-informed assistance to victims during City processes without hindering law enforcement investigations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide for the confidentiality of client information received by the Office of Victim and Witness Rights (“OVWR”); establish and clarify the responsibilities of OVWR; move the Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention (“SHARP”) from the Human Rights Commission to OVWR, and require SHARP to offer trauma-informed assistance to victims in navigating City processes, including by supporting victims in non-custodial law enforcement interviews, provided a SHARP employee’s presence does not obstruct a police investigation or interfere with the District Attorney’s investigative or prosecutorial function.

Public SafetyGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Motion#241048
Oct 23, 2024

This motion aims to change the rules for public comment during committee meetings by allowing people to participate remotely. If passed, it would make it easier for residents to share their opinions without needing to attend in person.

Motion amending the Board of Supervisors' Rules of Order by revising Rule 1.3.3 (In-Person and Remote Public Comment) to provide for remote public comment opportunities for members of the public at committee meetings of the Board.

Governance & Elections
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#241005
Oct 23, 2024

This ordinance adopts specific chapters of the 2022 California Existing Building Code for San Francisco and confirms local conditions related to health and safety. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and directs the Clerk to send the ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission once it is passed.

Ordinance adopting Chapters 6 through 11 of the 2022 California Existing Building Code; adopting findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; 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 HealthEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#241016
Oct 22, 2024

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $70,000 related to property damage and personal injury from a vehicle collision. The lawsuit was filed by Steven Benvenuto in February 2023.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Steven Benvenuto against the City and County of San Francisco for $70,000; the lawsuit was filed on February 15, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-604629; entitled Steven Benvenuto v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged property damage and personal injury arising from a vehicle collision.

Governance & Elections
Passed
11-0
Motion#241035
Oct 22, 2024

This motion reappoints Supervisor Rafael Mandelman to the California State Association of Counties, with his term set to end on December 1, 2025. The motion has been passed by the city.

Motion reappointing Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, term ending December 1, 2025, to the California State Association of Counties.

Governance & Elections
Passed
5-0 /1
Motion#240947
Oct 22, 2024

This motion appoints Bruce Wolfe to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force until April 27, 2025, and appoints Dean Schmidt, Lila LaHood, Saul Sugarman, Maxine Anderson, Laura Stein, Matthew Yankee, Chris Hyland, and David Pilpel to the same task force until April 27, 2026. The Sunshine Ordinance Task Force is responsible for promoting transparency in government operations.

Motion appointing Bruce Wolfe, term ending April 27, 2025, and Dean Schmidt, Lila LaHood, Saul Sugarman, Maxine Anderson, Laura Stein, Matthew Yankee, Chris Hyland, and David Pilpel, terms ending April 27, 2026, to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force.

Governance & Elections
Passed
6-0
Motion#240891
Oct 22, 2024

This motion approves the appointment of Greg Wagner to the Treasury Oversight Committee, with his term set to end on June 17, 2026. The motion has successfully passed.

Motion approving the Treasurer’s nomination of Greg Wagner, term ending June 17, 2026, to the Treasury Oversight Committee.

Governance & Elections
Passed
7-0
Motion#240949
Oct 22, 2024

This motion appoints Adena Gilbert, Hilary Winslow, Quirina Mitchell, and Paul Bellar to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 1, with their terms set to end on September 6, 2027. The residency requirement for Adena Gilbert has been waived.

Motion appointing Adena Gilbert (residency requirement waived), Hilary Winslow, Quirina Mitchell, and Paul Bellar, terms ending September 6, 2027, to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 1.

Governance & Elections
Passed
11-0
Motion#240950
Oct 22, 2024

This motion appoints five individuals to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 2, with their terms set to end on September 6, 2027. The residency requirement has been waived for two of the appointees.

Motion appointing Louisa Mendoza, Nicholas Goldman, Michelle Domingo (residency requirement waived), Joyce Lewis, and Claire Ervin Lee (residency requirement waived), terms ending September 6, 2027, to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 2.

Governance & Elections
Passed
11-0
Motion#240951
Oct 22, 2024

This motion appoints Mark Dickow to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 3, with his term set to end on September 6, 2027. The motion has been passed by the city.

Motion appointing Mark Dickow, term ending September 6, 2027, to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 3.

Governance & Elections
Passed
6-0
Resolution#241046
Oct 22, 2024

This resolution approves a contract between the San Francisco Unified School District and the City for Superintendent Services from October 2024 to June 2027, with an option to extend for two more years, and requires the District to pay the City $385,000 annually for these services. It also allows the Mayor to make minor changes to the agreement as needed without significantly altering the terms.

Resolution retroactively approving the Agreement between the San Francisco Unified School District (District) and the City and County of San Francisco for Superintendent Services for a term of October 22, 2024, through June 30, 2027, with one two-year option to extend; the District to reimburse the City $385,000 per year for services; and authorizing the Mayor or her designee, to enter into any amendments, modifications, or extensions to the Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement or this Resolution.

Governance & Elections
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#241022
Oct 21, 2024

This ordinance creates a system for tracking and publicly sharing information about the artificial intelligence tools used by the City, including requirements for reporting and enforcement. It aims to increase transparency and accountability regarding AI usage in city operations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish a process for creating a publicly available inventory of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) the City uses, reporting requirements, and enforcement measures.

Governance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
12-0
Ordinance#240808
Oct 18, 2024

This ordinance expands the SFPUC's Social Impact Partnership Program by mandating that all relevant contracts with a Social Impact commitment must increase that commitment whenever the contract is amended or modified, regardless of when the contract was solicited. It also eliminates the minimum threshold for these amendments or modifications.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to expand the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s (SFPUC) Social Impact Partnership Program by requiring that all covered contracts that include a Social Impact commitment, including those contracts that were solicited before April 22, 2023, increase such commitment upon amendment or modification of the contract and by removing the minimum threshold for applicable amendments or modifications.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Shamann Walton
11-0
Resolution#240827
Oct 18, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to increase its contract with AECOM Technical Services by $9 million, raising the total contract amount to $20 million, to support planning, design, and engineering for improvements to dam and reservoir facilities. The contract's duration remains unchanged, running from April 16, 2020, to April 15, 2031.

Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No.1 to Contract No. PRO.0138.C with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., increasing the contract by $9,000,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $20,000,000 with no change to the term of April 16, 2020, through April 15, 2031, to continue providing planning, design, and engineering support of improvements to various dam and reservoir facilities, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b).

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#240940
Oct 18, 2024

This resolution urges the City Attorney and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to quickly settle their lawsuit with the EPA concerning the Clean Water Act. It aims to expedite resolution for better water management and compliance.

Resolution urging the City Attorney and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to immediately resolve its lawsuit regarding the Clean Water Act with the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

EnvironmentGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
By Myrna Melgar
10-2
Ordinance#240984
Oct 17, 2024

This ordinance changes the expiration date of the Mental Health SF Implementation Working Group from September 1, 2026, to the date this ordinance takes effect. This means the group will continue to operate without a set end date.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to change the sunset date for the Mental Health SF Implementation Working Group from September 1, 2026, to the effective date of this Ordinance.

Public HealthGovernance & Elections
Passed
12-0 /1
Ordinance#240985
Oct 17, 2024

The ordinance moves various employment-related rules, such as Prevailing Wage and apprenticeship requirements, from the Administrative Code to the Labor and Employment Code, while also updating enforcement procedures and definitions. It eliminates some exemptions for certain types of work and introduces new exemptions for Modular Furniture Installers.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code and Labor and Employment Code to move certain employment-related provisions, including, among others, certain Prevailing Wage requirements, apprenticeship requirements, and hours and days of labor requirements, from the Administrative Code to the Labor and Employment Code; establish new defined terms encompassing the projects and contracts subject to Prevailing Wage requirements; revise penalty and enforcement requirements and procedures for Prevailing Wage and certain other labor requirements; change the process for fixing and determining Prevailing Wage rates; move and revise the Transition Employment requirements and create new enforcement procedures for those requirements; apply Notice of Forfeiture/Certification of Forfeiture procedures for violations of Prevailing Wage requirements on Covered Real Estate Projects; renumber certain Municipal Code sections or provisions; and make other substantive or technical amendments to the Administrative Code and Labor and Employment Code, including, among others, eliminating certain exemptions from Prevailing Wage requirements for Broadcast Services work and the work of loading and unloading Commercial Vehicles on City property, while creating an exemption from Prevailing Wage requirements for work covered by the Modular Furniture Installers (Carpenters) classification.

TransportationBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan
10-0 /1
Ordinance#240983
Oct 17, 2024

This ordinance updates the Surveillance Technology Ordinance by simplifying reporting requirements and clarifying what counts as surveillance technology. It also shifts the responsibility for creating surveillance policies to the departments using the technology and requires the Committee on Information Technology to report on existing surveillance technology awaiting policy approval.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to revise the Surveillance Technology Ordinance by, among other things, reducing administrative burdens associated with reporting requirements; clarifying certain exceptions to the definition of “Surveillance Technology;” transferring the responsibility of creating or amending a Surveillance Technology Policy from the Committee on Information Technology (COIT) to the departments using such technology; and adding a reporting requirement for COIT regarding existing Surveillance Technology still awaiting approval of a Surveillance Technology Policy.

Public SafetyGovernance & Elections
Passed
11-0
Hearing#240914
Oct 17, 2024

This legislation calls for a hearing to investigate when city departments, including the SFPD and Human Rights Commission, became aware of fraudulent activities and what actions were taken afterward. It also requests reports from the Mayor, City Controller, Human Resources Department, and SFPD regarding these issues.

Hearing to identify what and when departments knew about fraudulent activities within the Executive Branch Departments, such as the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) and Human Rights Commission (HRC), and their contractors, as well as what preventative follow-up steps were implemented after, including review for conflicts of any staff taking over these functions and duties; and requesting the Mayor, City Controller, Human Resources Department, and SFPD to report.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Filed
1-0
Ordinance#240804
Oct 17, 2024

The ordinance creates a program to simplify the permitting process for public events in the Greater Downtown Area and designates specific locations as Entertainment Zones where attendees can consume alcohol purchased from local businesses during these events. It also updates various codes to support this program and ensures compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Greater Downtown Community Benefit District Master Permitting for Entertainment Activation Program (“Greater Downtown Activation Program”) to coordinate and streamline permitting for Community Benefit District-sponsored public events taking place at certain locations in the Greater Downtown Area, and to designate Greater Downtown Activation Program locations as Entertainment Zones to allow the off-site consumption of alcoholic beverages purchased at businesses within the Entertainment Zone during events; amending the Public Works Code to establish the requirements for the Greater Downtown Activation Program; amending the Fire Code to establish a new permit type for the Greater Downtown Activation Program; 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.

TransportationBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
Passed
14-0
Hearing#241004
Oct 16, 2024

This legislation calls for a hearing to explore effective ways for the public sector to use artificial intelligence, focusing on assessing its benefits and risks for employees and the public. It also requests a report from the Department of Technology on these findings.

Hearing to understand best practices for public sector utilization of artificial intelligence, and how to evaluate and measure the benefits and potential risks of the deployment of this technology to both public sector employees, as well as the public at large; and requesting the Department of Technology to report.

Governance & Elections
By Connie Chan
no vote
Resolution#241008
Oct 15, 2024

This resolution extends the lease for Treasure Island from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025, allowing the Treasure Island Development Authority to manage the land and structures. It also gives the Treasure Island Director the authority to make minor amendments to the lease that do not significantly increase costs or liabilities for the city.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 49 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, 2024, for a total term of November 19, 1998, through November 30, 2025; 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
By Matt Dorsey
8-0
Resolution#241012
Oct 15, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to purchase easements from Kaiser Foundation Hospitals for an underground water pipeline and electrical utilities, as well as temporary construction easements, for a total cost of $266,100. The agreement will take effect once both parties have signed it.

Resolution approving the terms and conditions and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Easement Deeds with Kaiser Foundation Hospitals for the acquisition of 1) a 441-square-foot easement for an underground water pipeline and associated appurtenances; 2) a 1,273-square-foot easement for electrical utilities and associated appurtenances; 3) an 824-square-foot temporary construction easement; and 4) a 1,886-square-foot temporary construction easement across a portion of San Mateo County Assessor’s Parcel No. 010-292-450, known as 1200 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, California 94080 for $266,100 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118; the Agreement becomes effective on the date on which the Agreement is executed by both parties.

Public HealthEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#241011
Oct 15, 2024

This resolution extends a contract with Professional Business Providers, Inc. for airport services by two years and increases the total contract amount by over $13 million, bringing it to approximately $26.5 million. It also allows the Airport Commission to make minor adjustments to the contract as needed without significantly increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving Modification No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement for Airport Contract No. 50240 between the City, acting by and through the Airport Commission, and Professional Business Providers, Inc., to extend the contract term two years from July 31, 2025, for a total contract term of August 1, 2022, through July 31, 2027; to increase the contract amount by $13,349,549 for a total not to exceed contract amount of $26,464,164; and authorizing the Airport Commission to enter into modifications to Modification No. 3 that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of Modification No. 3.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#240709
Oct 9, 2024

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report regarding San Francisco's commissions. It urges the Mayor to implement the accepted recommendations through her department heads and the annual budget process.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Commission Impossible? Getting the Most from San Francisco’s Commissions"; and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through her department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#240953
Oct 8, 2024

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $195,000 related to property damage from flooding. The lawsuit was filed by Annamarie Faro and Howard Kevin White in November 2023.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Annamarie Faro and Howard Kevin White against the City and County of San Francisco for $195,000; the lawsuit was filed on November 9, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-610311; entitled Annamarie Faro, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit alleged property damage arising from flooding.

Governance & Elections
Passed
11-0
Resolution#240959
Oct 8, 2024

This resolution approves a settlement of $90,201 to 24th and Mission Partners for property damage due to flooding linked to a sewer main obstruction. The claim was filed on May 7, 2024, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by 24th and Mission Partners against the City and County of San Francisco for $90,201; the claim was filed on May 7, 2024; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to be caused by a sewer main obstruction.

Governance & Elections
Passed
6-0
Resolution#240960
Oct 8, 2024

This resolution approves a payment of $108,681.38 to Awad Faddoul to settle a claim for property damage due to flooding linked to a sewer main obstruction. The claim was filed on May 7, 2024, and the resolution has been passed by the city.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Awad Faddoul against the City and County of San Francisco for $108,681.38; the claim was filed on May 7, 2024; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to be caused by a sewer main obstruction.

Governance & Elections
Passed
6-0
Resolution#240995
Oct 8, 2024

This resolution allows San Francisco to issue and sell up to $124 million in bonds to fund earthquake safety improvements for the Embarcadero Seawall. It outlines the terms and processes for the bond sale and grants city officials the authority to manage the related actions.

Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed $124,000,000 aggregate principal amount in one or more series of bonds on a tax-exempt or taxable basis of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Embarcadero Seawall Earthquake Safety, 2018) Series 2024A; prescribing the form and terms of such bonds; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for such bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts and/or subaccounts related to such bonds; authorizing the sale of such bonds by competitive or negotiated sale; approving the forms of the Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds and directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; approving the form of the Purchase Contract; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of such bonds; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; authorizing and approving modifications to such documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken, as defined herein; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale, and delivery of such bonds, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#240996
Oct 8, 2024

This resolution allows San Francisco to issue and sell up to $225 million in bonds to fund earthquake safety and emergency response initiatives. It outlines the terms and processes for the bond sale, including appointing agents and approving necessary documents.

Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed $225,000,000 aggregate principal amount of one or more series of bonds on a tax-exempt or taxable basis of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response, 2020), Series 2024B; prescribing the form and terms of such bonds and any subseries designation; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for such bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts and/or subaccounts related to such bonds; authorizing the sale of such bonds by competitive or negotiated sale; approving the forms of the Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds and directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; approving the form of the Purchase Contract; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of such bonds; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; authorizing and approving modifications to such documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken, as defined herein; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale, and delivery of such bonds, as defined herein.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#240997
Oct 8, 2024

This resolution allows San Francisco to issue and sell up to $70 million in bonds to fund affordable housing projects. It outlines the terms and processes for the sale and management of these bonds, including appointing agents and establishing necessary accounts.

Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed $70,000,000 aggregate principal amount on a tax-exempt or taxable basis of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Social Bonds-Affordable Housing, 2019) Series 2024C; prescribing the form and terms of such bonds; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for such bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts and/or subaccounts related to such bonds; authorizing the sale of such bonds by competitive or negotiated sale; approving the forms of the Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds and directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; approving the form of the Purchase Contract; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of such bonds; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; authorizing and approving modifications to such documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken, as defined herein; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale, and delivery of such bonds, as defined herein.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#240998
Oct 8, 2024

This resolution allows San Francisco to issue and sell up to $152 million in bonds to fund affordable housing projects. It outlines the terms and processes for the sale of these bonds and authorizes city officials to manage the related activities.

Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed $152,000,000 aggregate principal amount on a tax-exempt or taxable basis of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Social Bonds - Affordable Housing, 2024) Series 2024D; prescribing the form and terms of such bonds; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for such bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts and/or subaccounts related to such bonds; authorizing the sale of such bonds by competitive or negotiated sale; approving the forms of the Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds and directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; approving the form of the Purchase Contract; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of such bonds; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; authorizing and approving modifications to such documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken, as defined herein; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale, and delivery of such bonds, as defined herein.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#240955
Oct 8, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to increase a contract with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc., and AGS, Inc. by $10 million, bringing the total to $17 million, to provide additional engineering services for five pipeline improvement projects without extending the contract's eight-year term. The funding comes from the Water Enterprise Capital Improvement Program.

Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No.1 to Contract No. PRO.0168.B, Engineering Services for Transmission Pipelines, with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc., and AGS, Inc., Joint Venture, increasing the contract by $10,000,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $17,000,000 with no changes to the eight year term of September 23, 2021, through September 22, 2029, to provide additional engineering design and support services for five transmission pipeline capital improvement projects funded by the Water Enterprise Capital Improvement Program, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b).

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0 /1
Motion#240867
Oct 8, 2024

This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Avni Jamdar to serve on the Public Utilities Commission until August 1, 2028. The motion has been passed by the city legislature.

Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for the appointment of Avni Jamdar to the Public Utilities Commission, for a term ending August 1, 2028.

Governance & Elections
Passed
7-0
Motion#240868
Oct 8, 2024

This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Joshua Arce to serve on the Public Utilities Commission until August 1, 2026. The motion has been passed by the city legislature.

Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for the appointment of Joshua Arce to the Public Utilities Commission, for a term ending August 1, 2026.

Governance & Elections
Passed
7-0
Motion#240869
Oct 8, 2024

This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Stephen Leveroni to serve on the Public Utilities Commission until August 1, 2028. The motion has already passed.

Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for the appointment of Stephen Leveroni to the Public Utilities Commission, for a term ending August 1, 2028.

Governance & Elections
Passed
7-0
Motion#240971
Oct 8, 2024

This motion allows city employees to help the Department of Elections during the Consolidated General Election on November 5, 2024. It has been approved and is now in effect.

Motion authorizing City Employees to assist the Department of Elections with the November 5, 2024, Consolidated General Election.

Governance & Elections
Passed
5-0
Motion#240972
Oct 8, 2024

This motion schedules a public hearing for the Board of Supervisors to discuss the hotel industry in San Francisco and its impact on guests and workers on October 8, 2024. It also requests a report from the City Controller on the state of the San Francisco economy.

Motion scheduling the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole, on October 8, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on the state of the hotel industry in San Francisco and the conditions for guests and workers within the industry, and the "Status of the San Francisco Economy" report; and requesting the City Controller to report.

Governance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
4-0 /1
Motion#240974
Oct 8, 2024

This motion allows the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to issue subpoenas to Daniel Lawson and Tom Yeh, requiring them to appear at a future Government Audit and Oversight Committee hearing if they do not voluntarily attend. The hearing will address their roles as former Board members of SF SAFE.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to issue subpoenas duces tecum to Daniel Lawson and Tom Yeh to appear at a future Government Audit and Oversight Committee (GAO) hearing, date to be determined, should they fail to attend and answer questions, as requested, in their roles as former Board members SF SAFE at a special GAO hearing.

Governance & Elections
Passed
10-0
Resolution#241001
Oct 8, 2024

This resolution supports California Proposition 36, which aims to establish a treatment-focused court process for specific drug possession offenses. If passed, it would help San Francisco address illegal public drug use and work towards cleaner sidewalks.

Resolution supporting California State Proposition 36, the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act on the November 5, 2024 General Election ballot, which will create a new treatment-focused court process for certain drug possession crimes, and enable San Francisco to make needed progress toward Drug-Free Sidewalks and ending the phenomenon of illegal public drug use citywide.

HousingPublic HealthGovernance & Elections
By Matt Dorsey
no vote
Resolution#240781
Oct 7, 2024

This resolution approves an increase in funding and an extension of the contract with SP Plus Corporation for the Curbside Management Program at San Francisco Airport. The total contract amount will rise to $41,364,800, and the contract term will be extended by two years, lasting until October 31, 2026.

Resolution approving Modification No. 3 to Contract No. 50276, between SP Plus Corporation and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for the Curbside Management Program, to increase the contract amount by $21,264,800 for a new total not to exceed amount of $41,364,800 and to extend the term for two years, to commence on November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2026.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
8-0
Ordinance#240926
Oct 3, 2024

The ordinance amends various city codes to eliminate certain fees and raise the gross receipts threshold for fee reductions if voters approve Proposition M in 2024. It also extends waivers and suspensions for certain business fees and modifies provisions related to license fees.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code, Administrative Code, Health Code, Police Code, and Public Works Code to make the following changes if the voters approve Proposition M in the November 5, 2024, election: 1) eliminate certain fees beginning in 2026, and 2) increase the gross receipts threshold from $2,500,000 to $5,000,000 for reductions to annual curbside shared spaces fees beginning in 2026; and to make the following additional changes regardless of whether the voters approve Proposition M: 3) extend indefinitely the waiver of business location and device fees for businesses with taximeter devices; 4) extend indefinitely the suspension of the registration certificate and fee requirements for taxi drivers and drivers for transportation network companies; 5) authorize the Tax Collector to collect certain additional license fees on the unified license bill; and 6) amend the delinquency date and penalty provisions and add interest provisions relating to license fees collected on the unified license bill.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Ordinance#240470
Oct 3, 2024

This ordinance allows the Legacy Business Assistance Program to bypass certain grantmaking rules and other restrictions that typically apply to contractors in various city codes. It aims to streamline support for legacy businesses in San Francisco.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to exempt the Legacy Business Assistance Program from the grantmaking requirements under Administrative Code, Chapter 21G, and all other provisions in the Administrative, Labor and Employment, Environment, and Police Codes imposing obligations or other restrictions on contractors.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Motion#240835
Oct 1, 2024

This motion appoints Claudia Quinonez to the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council for District 4, with her term ending on March 19, 2027, and the residency requirement for her appointment has been waived. The motion has been passed.

Motion appointing Claudia Quinonez (residency requirement waived), term ending March 19, 2027, to the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council (District 4).

Governance & Elections
Passed
6-0
Motion#240963
Oct 1, 2024

This motion is about whether to approve or reject the Mayor's nomination of Dan Baroni to serve on the Historic Preservation Commission until December 31, 2026. The decision is currently pending.

Motion approving/rejecting the Mayor’s nomination of Dan Baroni for appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission, term ending December 31, 2026.

Governance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Filed
no vote
Resolution#240923
Oct 1, 2024

This resolution approves the termination of a lease agreement for retail space at San Francisco International Airport between Minute Suites Travelers Retreat and the city. It allows the city to end the lease for the specified retail concession.

Resolution approving Lease Termination Agreement for the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Retail Concession Lease 8 at San Francisco International Airport, Lease No. 20-0045, between Minute Suites Travelers Retreat SFO, LLC, as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission.

HousingGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
12-0