Legislation

This resolution allows the Fire Department to use a $2.3 million grant from FEMA to buy Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for the next two years. It was approved retroactively to cover expenses starting from September 12, 2023.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Fire Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,325,133.81 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to purchase Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for the performance period of September 12, 2023, through September 11, 2025.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Fire Department to collaborate with CAL Fire to temporarily borrow equipment and property to enhance fire and emergency medical services, including disaster relief, for three years. It has been officially approved and will take effect once the agreement is signed.

Resolution authorizing the Fire Department to enter into a Cooperative Agreement for the Firefighter Property Program with the California State Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL Fire) under which the Department may receive temporary loans of property in providing fire and emergency medical services, including disaster relief activities, for an initial term of three years, effective upon execution of the Cooperative Agreement.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Fire Department to partner with CAL Fire to borrow equipment for firefighting purposes for up to five years. The agreement aims to enhance fire suppression and prevention efforts in the city.

Resolution authorizing the Fire Department to enter into a Cooperative Agreement for the Federal Excess Personal Property Program with the California State Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL Fire) under which the Department may receive temporary loans of equipment for fire suppression and pre-suppression use for an initial term of five years, effective upon execution of the Cooperative Agreement.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to accept and use a $63,254 grant from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for training and equipment for the Criminology Laboratory. The funding will support the program from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $63,254 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program to train and procure equipment for the Criminology Laboratory with the project period beginning on April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026.

This resolution allows the District Attorney and their Chief of Staff to seek donations for operational and technology needs, as well as for public safety initiatives, for a period of six months. It does this without being subject to the Behested Payment Ordinance, which typically regulates such fundraising activities.

Resolution authorizing the District Attorney and the District Attorney’s Chief of Staff to solicit donations for prosecutorial operation and technology needs; and to support public safety prevention and intervention initiatives for six months, notwithstanding the Behested Payment Ordinance.

This resolution officially designates October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in San Francisco. It aims to promote awareness and support for victims of domestic violence in the community.

Resolution recognizing October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City and County of San Francisco.

This ordinance updates the Community Policing Policy to emphasize the importance of civilian personnel in the Police Department for community policing and crime prevention efforts, particularly for seniors and those with limited English skills. It aims to enhance community engagement and support through these programs.

Ordinance amending the Community Policing Policy to highlight the role of civilian Police Department personnel in effective community policing and community-based crime prevention programs, including programs inclusive of seniors and individuals with limited English proficiency.

This hearing will discuss releasing $9.9 million in reserved funds to the Department of Emergency Management for the Community Safety Ambassador Program. The funds were previously set aside by Ordinance No. 119-25.

Hearing to consider the release of reserved funds to the Department of Emergency Management placed on Budget and Finance Committee reserve by the Ordinance No. 119-25 in the amount of $9,900,000 to fund the implementation of the Community Safety Ambassador Program.

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $5,845,000 related to claims of elder abuse and violations of patients' rights involving over 700 residents of Laguna Honda Hospital. This lawsuit was filed in March 2020 and has now been resolved with this settlement.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Tommy O. Johnson, by and through his Attorney-in-Fact Rev. Doris White and John Doe, by and through his conservator Thomas O’Connor, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated, against the City and County of San Francisco for $5,845,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 24, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CPF-20-517064; entitled Tommy O. Johnson, by and through his Attorney-in-Fact Rev. Doris White and John Doe, by and through his conservator Thomas O’Connor, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves claims of elder/dependent adult abuse, invasion of privacy, negligence, and violations of patients’ rights brought by over 700 former and current residents of Laguna Honda Hospital.

This resolution honors the life of Joey Alexander and acknowledges the important contributions of Urban Alchemy and community-based safety initiatives to public safety in San Francisco. It emphasizes the value of these programs in enhancing the city's overall safety framework.

Resolution honoring the life of Joey Alexander and recognizing the vital role of Urban Alchemy and community-based safety in San Francisco’s public safety ecosystem.

This resolution calls for the creation of a youth violence prevention program in the Tenderloin to provide support and opportunities for young people aged 12-24. It aims to reduce violence by implementing community-focused and trauma-informed strategies.

Resolution urging for the establishment of a Tenderloin Youth Violence Prevention Program to address the absence of coordinated neighborhood-based prevention infrastructure; build pathways for safety, healing, and opportunity for youth ages 12-24; and reduce violence through sustained, trauma-informed, and community-driven strategies.

This resolution urges the SFMTA and SFPD to enforce the ban on riding electric and gas-powered scooters on sidewalks to enhance pedestrian safety and support the city's Vision Zero initiative, which aims to eliminate traffic fatalities. It has been passed by the city.

Resolution urging the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) to enforce the prohibition of riding electric and gas-powered scooters on sidewalks in order to protect pedestrians and advance vision zero goals.

This resolution urges the San Francisco Police Department to create a detailed plan to address drug use near parks, schools, and youth centers by issuing citations and providing detox services. It aims to enhance public safety and support individuals struggling with substance use.

Resolution urging the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) to develop and implement a comprehensive enforcement and intervention plan to address drug use or suspected drug activity especially within 250 feet of parks, playgrounds, schools, and youth centers including issuing citations, conducting assessments, and removing individuals for processing or detoxification services.

This ordinance allows City officers and employees to donate to Protecting San Francisco, a non-profit that supports Deputy Sheriffs and their families, through payroll deductions. It amends the Administrative Code to include this organization in the list of eligible recipients for donations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to add Protecting San Francisco, a non-profit organization supporting San Francisco Deputy Sheriffs and their families, to the list of organizations to which City officers and employees may make donations by payroll deduction.

This resolution adds the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, the Controller’s Office, and DataSF to the list of city departments recognized as Health Care Components under HIPAA. This designation allows these departments to handle health-related information in compliance with federal privacy regulations.

Resolution accepting the report of the City Administrator and adding the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, the Controller’s Office, and DataSF to the previous designation that included the Department of Public Health, Fire Department, Health Service System, City Attorney, Treasurer-Tax Collector and Department of Technology, as Health Care Components under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), pursuant to Administrative Code, Chapter 22H.

This resolution accepts the Annual Surveillance Report from the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, which outlines the agency's use of surveillance technology. It ensures compliance with local regulations regarding transparency and oversight of surveillance practices.

Resolution accepting Annual Surveillance Report under Administrative Code, Section 19B.6, for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA).

This legislation calls for a hearing to review how well the Neighborhood Emergency Response Team program is working. It also asks the Fire Department to provide a report on the program's status.

Hearing to receive a report on the status and performance of the Neighborhood Emergency Response Team program; and requesting the Fire Department to report.

This resolution allows the Sheriff’s Office to contract with ARAMARK Correctional Services, Inc. for providing food services in jails for up to $22 million over five years, starting November 1, 2025, with the option to extend for two additional years.

Resolution authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to enter into a contract with ARAMARK Correctional Services, Inc. for jail food services for a total contract amount not to exceed $22,000,000 and a term of five years, to commence on November 1, 2025, with two one-year options to renew.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to accept and use a $654,609 grant for equipment and training from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program. The funding will support the Criminology Laboratory from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $654,609 from the Board of State and Community Corrections for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Equipment and Training Program to procure equipment and services for the Criminology Laboratory with the project period beginning on October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.

This legislation outlines a hearing where the Mayor will discuss topics proposed by Supervisors, specifically focusing on recruitment and retention practices in the Police Department to enhance diversity. The Mayor will have five minutes to speak initially, followed by a two-minute limit for each question and answer during the discussion.

Pursuant to Charter, Sections 2.103 and 3.100(7), and Administrative Code, Section 2.11, the Mayor shall discuss eligible topics submitted from the Supervisors. The Mayor may address the Board initially for up to five minutes. Discussion shall not exceed two minutes per question or answer. The following topic was noticed on the agenda representing District 11: 1. Recruitment and retention practices for Police Department to increase language, ethnic, and gender diversity

This resolution allows the Department of Technology to extend its contract with AT&T for public safety wireless communications services for first responders by 18 months and increases the total contract amount by over $7.3 million. The new contract term will run from June 23, 2020, to April 21, 2027, with a total not exceeding approximately $29.6 million.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Technology to approve the Second Amendment with AT&T dba AT&T Mobility to purchase public safety-grade wireless communications services for first responders, extending the term by eighteen months from October 21, 2025, for a total term of June 23, 2020, through April 21, 2027, and increasing the agreement amount by $7,319,751 for a total contract amount not to exceed $29,572,719 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

This resolution allows the District Attorney's Office to accept and use a $233,256 grant from the State of California to fund a wage theft enforcement program for one year, starting August 1, 2025. It has already been approved.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $233,256 from the State of California Department of Industrial Relations for the Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant Program to implement a wage theft enforcement program for the period August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2026.

Schedules a public hearing about: Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on November 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., for the Members of the Board of Supervisors to hear and receive updates on the progress and implementation status of the Unites States Department of Justice recommendations regarding reforms within the Police Department.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on November 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., for the Members of the Board of Supervisors to hear and receive updates on the progress and implementation status of the Unites States Department of Justice recommendations regarding reforms within the Police Department; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M20-125, approved on September 15, 2020.

This ordinance increases the maximum fine for misdemeanor sideshow offenses from $500 to $1,000. It aims to deter illegal street racing and related activities in San Francisco.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to increase the fine for misdemeanor convictions for sideshow offenses from a maximum of $500 to a maximum of $1,000.

This ordinance establishes a policy for the use of electronic location tracking devices by the police in San Francisco, outlining guidelines and requirements for their deployment. It aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of surveillance technology.

Ordinance approving the Police Surveillance Technology Policy for electronic location tracking devices and making required findings.

This ordinance proposes to remove the ability for courts to award costs and attorney's fees to plaintiffs who win cases related to violations of the city's surveillance technology acquisition rules. It is currently awaiting action from a committee.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to delete the provision authorizing a court to award costs and attorney’s fees to a plaintiff who is a prevailing party in an action alleging a violation Administrative Code, Chapter 19B, governing the acquisition of Surveillance Technology.