Legislation

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $75,000 filed by Kareim McKnight, which alleges civil rights violations. The lawsuit was filed in federal court on August 9, 2022.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Kareim McKnight against the City and County of San Francisco for $75,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 9, 2022, in United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 22-cv-04600 WHO; entitled Kareim McKnight v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged civil rights violations.

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $75,000 related to alleged civil rights violations by Damena Page. This settlement resolves all claims associated with the lawsuit filed in June 2023.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Damena Page against the City and County of San Francisco and all allegations in related Government Claim No. 25-00817 for $75,000; the lawsuit was filed on June 23, 2023, in United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 23-cv-03129; entitled Damena Page v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit and Government Claim involve alleged civil rights violations.

The resolution allows various city offices to seek donations from private and nonprofit entities to provide legal and non-legal support for immigrant communities, LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive rights, environmental protection, and racial equity initiatives. This can be done without adhering to the Behested Payment Ordinance.

Resolution authorizing the Office of the Mayor, Office of the City Attorney, Office of the City Administrator, and the head of each division, office, and department under the supervision of the City Administrator to solicit donations from various private, nonprofit, philanthropic, and other entities to support 1) the urgent provision of legal services related to the creation and enforcement of immigration laws, regulations, and policies, including litigation and regulatory reform efforts at the local, state, and federal level and non-legal services and support for the City’s immigrant communities, 2) goods and services, including legal services, related to defending and supporting LGBTQ+ rights, 3) goods and services, including legal services, related to defending and supporting reproductive rights, 4) goods and services, including legal services, related to defending existing environmental protection laws and promoting environmental protection efforts, and 5) goods and services, including legal services, related to racial equity initiatives, all notwithstanding the Behested Payment Ordinance.

The resolution allows certain officials in the Assessor-Recorder's Office to seek donations from various organizations to fund legal and non-legal services for immigrant communities, LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive rights, environmental protection, and racial equity initiatives. This can be done without adhering to the Behested Payment Ordinance.

Resolution authorizing the Assessor Recorder, the Deputy Assessors, and Director of Policy and Government Affairs in the Assessor-Recorder’s Office to solicit donations from various private, nonprofit, philanthropic, and other entities to support 1) the urgent provision of legal services related to the creation and enforcement of immigration laws, regulations, and policies, including litigation and regulatory reform efforts at the local, state, and federal level and non-legal services and support for the City’s immigrant communities, 2) goods and services, including legal services, related to defending and supporting LGBTQ+ rights, 3) goods and services, including legal services, related to defending and supporting reproductive rights, 4) goods and services, including legal services, related to defending existing environmental protection laws and promoting environmental protection efforts, and 5) goods and services, including legal services, related to racial equity initiatives, all notwithstanding the Behested Payment Ordinance.

This resolution celebrates Diwali on October 20, 2025, and honors the contributions of the South Asian community in San Francisco. It also reaffirms the city's commitment to equity, inclusion, and cultural celebration for all residents.

Resolution celebrating Diwali on October 20, 2025, in the City and County of San Francisco and honoring the South Asian community for its enduring contributions to the City and reaffirms its commitment to promoting equity, inclusion, and cultural celebration for all San Franciscans.

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.

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $50,000 related to allegations that its guaranteed income programs violated equal protection laws. The settlement includes non-monetary terms and resolves claims made by the Californians For Equal Rights Foundation and others.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Californians For Equal Rights Foundation, Ruth Parker, and Ellen Lee Zhou against the City and County of San Francisco for $50,000 and non-monetary terms; the lawsuit was filed on May 31, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-606796; entitled Californians For Equal Rights Foundation et al. v. City and County of San Francisco et al.; the lawsuit involves Plaintiffs’ allegation that the City participated in one or more guaranteed income program the terms of which violated the Equal Protection Cause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, the equal protection guarantee in Article I, section 7 of the California Constitution, and/or Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

This resolution supports a statewide initiative to tax the net worth of California billionaires in 2025, aiming to generate revenue for health care and public education. It targets over 200 billionaires with a combined wealth of nearly $2 trillion.

Resolution supporting the passage of the 2026 Billionaire Tax Act, a statewide initiative to implement a tax on the 2025 net worth of billionaires who live in California, over 200 people who altogether have a combined wealth of nearly $2,000,000,000,000; the collected revenue would go to fund health care programs and public education.

This motion appoints several individuals to the Immigrant Rights Commission, with some members having their residency requirements waived. Their terms will end on June 6, 2026, and June 6, 2027, depending on the appointee.

Motion appointing Hans How, Kudrat Kontilis (residency requirement waived), Laura Padilla, Adoubou Traore (residency requirement waived), terms ending June 6, 2026, and Aseel Fara, Mario Paz (residency requirement waived), Celine Kennelly, Yu Pok Ng (Jose Ng), Sarah Souza and Lucia Obregon, terms ending June 6, 2027, to the Immigrant Rights Commission.

This motion appoints Jessy Ruiz Navarro to the Immigrant Rights Commission, with a term that will last until June 6, 2026. The commission focuses on advocating for and protecting the rights of immigrants in San Francisco.

Motion appointing Jessy Ruiz Navarro, term ending June 6, 2026, to the Immigrant Rights Commission.

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 approves a contract between the City and the Children’s Council of San Francisco to support the implementation of the Citywide plan for Early Care and Education, covering a period from July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2028, with a budget of up to $436,382,686. It also allows the Department of Early Childhood to make necessary amendments to the contract without significantly changing its terms.

Resolution retroactively approving Contract No. 1000036005 between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the Department of Early Childhood (“DEC”), and Children’s Council of San Francisco for the City’s implementation of the San Francisco Citywide plan for Early Care and Education, for a three years and six months term from July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2028, and for a total not to exceed amount of $436,382,686; and authorizing DEC to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the amendment 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.

This resolution approves a contract with Wu Yee Children’s Services to support the Citywide plan for Early Care and Education for a term of 3 years and 6 months, with a total budget of up to $237.77 million. It also allows the Department of Early Childhood to make minor amendments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution retroactively approving Contract No. 1000036193 between City, acting by and through the Department of Early Childhood (“DEC”), and Wu Yee Children’s Services for the implementation of the Citywide plan for Early Care and Education, for a 3 year and 6 month term from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2028, and for a total not to exceed amount of $237,770,265; and to authorize the DEC Director to enter into amendments or modifications 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 Grant Agreement or this Resolution.

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from the 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report regarding support for social services nonprofits. It urges the Mayor to implement these recommendations through 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 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Capacity to Serve: Setting Social Services Nonprofits Up for Success;" and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through his department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

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 motion appoints Jennifer Hand to the Children, Youth and Their Families Oversight and Advisory Committee, with her term lasting until July 1, 2026. The motion has been passed.

Motion appointing Jennifer Hand, term ending July 1, 2026, to the Children, Youth and Their Families Oversight and Advisory Committee.

This resolution supports the rights of immigrants to access healthcare services without facing harassment or discrimination. It emphasizes the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect in healthcare settings.

Resolution supporting the rights of immigrants to seek healthcare with dignity, respect, and without harassment.

The hearing will evaluate how the $120 million allocated to the Dream Keepers Initiative has been spent and identify additional needs the initiative can address. Various city departments, including the Human Rights Commission and the Department of Public Health, have been asked to provide reports on this matter.

Hearing on the resources allocated for the Dream Keepers Initiative, specifically on which programs have been funded by the allocated $120,000,000 and assessing other needs that the Dream Keepers Initiative can support; requesting the Human Rights Commission, Office of Economic and Workforce Development, Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, Department of Children Youth and their Families, Arts Commission, Department of Public Health, Office of Early Care and Education, Fire Department, and Department of Human Resources to report.

This resolution approves a one-year agreement between the City and the San Francisco Unified School District for the Student Success Fund, totaling up to $28,996,871, starting July 1, 2025. It also allows the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to make minor modifications to the agreement as needed.

Resolution retroactively approving the Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (“DCYF”), and the San Francisco Unified School District for the Student Success Fund, for a term of one year from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and for a total not to exceed amount of $28,996,871; and to authorize DCYF to make any modifications to the Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City, are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement or this Resolution.

This resolution extends a contract with Edgewood Center for Children and Families to provide crisis services for nearly five more years and increases funding by over $22 million, totaling nearly $31.6 million. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor adjustments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the agreement between City, acting by and through, the Department of Public Health (DPH), and Edgewood Center for Children and Families, to provide hospital diversion and crisis stabilization unit services, to extend the term by four years and nine months from September 30, 2025, for a total term of October 1, 2023, through June 30, 2030, and to increase the amount by $22,048,994 for a total not to exceed amount of $31,603,801; and to authorize DPH 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.