Legislation

This ordinance requires the Board of Supervisors to approve policies related to funding, acquiring, and using specific law enforcement equipment, ensuring compliance with state law. It also approves the Police Department's existing Equipment Policy.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require Board of Supervisors approval of a policy governing the funding, acquisition, and use of certain law enforcement equipment consistent with the criteria set forth in state law, and approving the Police Department's use of Equipment Policy.

This legislation involves a hearing for public input on a proposed cannabis retail store at 4835 Mission Street, which is planned to occupy a 1,300 square-foot space in a mixed-use building. The proposal includes restrictions against on-site smoking or vaporizing of cannabis products in the designated commercial district.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Sections 202.2, 303, and 720 of the Planning Code, for a proposed project at 4835 Mission Street, Assessor's Parcel Block No. 6272, Lot No. 021, identified in Planning Case No. 2021-011352CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 21178, dated September 29, 2022, to establish an approximately 1,300 square-foot Cannabis Retail use within the ground floor commercial space of the existing two-story mixed-use building, with no on-site smoking or vaporizing of cannabis products within the Excelsior Outer Mission Street NCD (Neighborhood Commercial District) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District. (District 11) (Appellant: Olinda Meza Vega) (Filed October 31, 2022)

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to enter into an agreement with VB Nimbus, LLC for the installation and maintenance of radio equipment in Tracy, starting at an annual fee of $30,000 with a 3% increase each year for five years. It also confirms that the project is exempt from environmental review and gives the General Manager authority to make minor amendments to the agreement.

Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) to enter into a Site Use Agreement with VB Nimbus, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of radio equipment at 32322 S Corral Hollow Road in Tracy, at an initial annual use fee of $30,000 with annual increases of three percent for an initial five-year term, commencing January 1, 2023, through December 21, 2028, with four five-year extension options for the SFPUC Water Enterprise Radio Replacement Project (Project), pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118; affirming the Planning Department’s determination that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act; and to authorize the General Manager of the SFPUC 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 ordinance accepts public infrastructure and property from the 5M Project for public use, including streets and sidewalks, and establishes official widths for these areas. It also allows the City to maintain this infrastructure and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance accepting irrevocable offers of public infrastructure and real property associated (“Public Infrastructure”) with the 5M Project, a mixed use development located generally between Mission, Fifth, and Howard Streets, including the improvements described and depicted in Public Works Permit Nos. 18IE-0725 (“Phase 1”) and 18IE-0726 (“Phase 2”) and subsequent Instructional Bulletins; declaring City property and additional property as shown on official Public Works maps as open public right-of-way; dedicating the Phase 1 and Phase 2 Public Infrastructure to public use; designating said Public Infrastructure for street and roadway purposes; accepting the Phase 1 and Phase 2 Public Infrastructure for City maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations; accepting a Public Works Order recommending various actions in regard to the public infrastructure improvements; establishing official public right-of-way widths; amending Ordinance No. 1061, entitled “Regulating the Width of Sidewalks,” to establish official sidewalk widths on the abovementioned street areas; authorizing official acts, as defined herein, in connection with this Ordinance; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance establishes policies for the use of body-worn cameras by the Recreation and Park Department, security cameras by the Department of Elections, and third-party security cameras at the Airport. It also includes necessary findings to support these approvals.

Ordinance approving Surveillance Technology Policies governing the use of Body-Worn Cameras by the Recreation and Park Department, Security Cameras by the Department of Elections, and Third-Party Security Cameras by the Airport, and making required findings in support of said approvals.

This legislation is a hearing to review the secondary employment policies of the Department of Public Health and assess the condition of Baker Places, Inc. It also requests reports from the Department of Public Health and the Department of Human Resources.

Hearing to consider the Department of Public Health’s (DPH) secondary employment policies and the overall condition of Baker Places, Inc.; and requesting DPH and Department of Human Resources to report.

This motion reappoints Supervisor Rafael Mandelman to the California State Association of Counties, with his term ending on December 1, 2023. The motion has been passed by the city legislature.

Motion reappointing Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, term ending December 1, 2023, to the California State Association of Counties.

This motion directs the Clerk of the Board to start a process for proposals to form a group that will look into options for resident ownership or control at Midtown Park Apartments. The goal is to explore ways for residents to have a say in managing their housing.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to initiate a Request for Proposal process to facilitate the creation of a working group to explore resident ownership or resident control at Midtown Park Apartments in the Western Addition.

This motion is about whether to approve or reject Mayor's nomination of Gloria Li to serve on the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors until March 1, 2025. It has been filed and is currently under consideration.

Motion approving/rejecting the Mayor's nomination for appointment of Gloria Li to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, term ending March 1, 2025.

This hearing will review the findings and recommendations from a 2022 audit on how well the city evaluates the services provided by community-based organizations. It will involve a report from the City Services Auditor and the City Performance Division.

Hearing to discuss the findings and recommendations made in the August 30, 2022, Citywide Nonprofit Performance Audit report, entitled "The City Should More Effectively Evaluate the Impact of Services Provided by Community Based Organizations;" and requesting the City Services Auditor and City Performance Division to report.

This motion is about whether to approve or reject the Mayor's nomination of Rohit Agarwal to serve on the Treasure Island Development Authority Board of Directors until April 28, 2026. It has been filed but is still pending a decision.

Motion approving/rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Rohit Agarwal to the Treasure Island Development Authority Board of Directors, for a term ending April 28, 2026.

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Victor Jimenez for $100,000 due to property damage and personal injuries caused by a sinkhole in the roadway. The lawsuit was filed in July 2021 and has now been resolved with this settlement.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Victor Jimenez against the City and County of San Francisco for $100,000; the lawsuit was filed on July 20, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-21-593613; entitled Victor Jimenez v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit alleged property damage and personal injuries arising from a dangerous condition of public property, i.e., a sinkhole that opened in the roadway underneath plaintiff’s vehicle.

This ordinance repeals the old San Francisco Fire Code and replaces it with a new code based on the 2022 California Fire Code and parts of the 2018 International Fire Code, including local amendments and fees for permits and inspections. It took effect on January 1, 2023, and includes findings related to local conditions and environmental considerations.

Ordinance repealing the existing San Francisco Fire Code in its entirety and enacting a new San Francisco Fire Code consisting of the 2022 California Fire Code and portions of the 2018 International Fire Code, together with amendments specific to San Francisco, including provisions for fees for permits, inspections, and various City services, with an operative date of January 1, 2023; adopting findings of local conditions pursuant to California Health and Safety Code, Section 17958.7; directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward San Francisco’s amendments to the California Building Standards Commission and State Fire Marshal; and making environmental findings.

This ordinance waives the fee for temporary street space occupancy permits in San Francisco on specific dates to encourage holiday sidewalk sales. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance waiving the fee required under Public Works Code, Section 724.1(b), for temporary street space occupancy permits on San Francisco streets on November 25-27, December 2-4, and December 9-11, 2022, to promote sidewalk sales of merchandise during the holiday season; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution designates the Parkside Library at 1200 Taraval Street as a historic landmark under the Planning Code. This designation aims to preserve the building's historical significance in the Sunset District.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code of 1200 Taraval Street (aka Parkside Library) in the Sunset District, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2351, Lot No. 001.

This resolution approves an increase in funding and an extension of the contract with Richmond Area Multi Services, Inc. to provide behavioral health peer services, raising the total agreement amount to over $29 million and extending the term until June 30, 2026. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor amendments to the contract as needed.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the agreement between Richmond Area Multi Services, Inc. and the Department of Public Health (DPH), to provide behavioral health peer services, to increase the agreement by $19,253,431 for an amount not to exceed $29,116,181; to extend the term by three and one-half years from December 30, 2022, for a total agreement term of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026; and to authorize DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract 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 contract or this Resolution.

This ordinance allows for up to four dwelling units per lot, and up to six on corner lots, in residential zoning areas, with specific requirements like replacing protected units. It also ensures that new units built under this exception follow rent increase limits and allows for condominium conversion applications that include both existing and new units.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to provide a density limit exception to permit up to four dwelling units per lot, and up to six dwelling units per lot in Corner Lots, in all RH (Residential, House) zoning districts, subject to certain requirements, including among others the replacement of protected units; amending the Administrative Code to require new dwelling units constructed pursuant to the density limit exception to be subject to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance; amending the Subdivision Code to authorize a subdivider that is constructing new dwelling units pursuant to the density exception to submit an application for condominium conversion or a condominium map that includes the existing dwelling units and the new dwelling units that constitute the project; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

The ordinance allows nighttime entertainment venues to operate more freely in specific areas of the Folsom Street and Western SoMa neighborhoods by removing certain restrictions. It also clarifies regulations for these venues in nearby districts to ensure they align with city planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow Nighttime Entertainment as a principally permitted use on properties fronting Folsom Street between 7th Street and Division Street and properties fronting 11th Street between Howard Street and Division Street in the Folsom Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District, the Regional Commercial District, and the Western SoMa Mixed Use-General District; removing certain restrictions on Nighttime Entertainment uses on properties fronting Folsom Street between 7th Street and Division Street and properties fronting 11th Street between Howard Street and Division Street in the Western SoMa Special Use District; clarifying the buffer restrictions for Nighttime Entertainment uses in the Service/Arts/Light Industrial District and the Western SoMa Mixed Use-Office District; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance amends the Planning Code to exempt designated historic districts from the HOME-SF Program, which aims to promote homeownership. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental review and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to exclude designated historic districts under Article 10 of the Planning Code from the provisions of the Home Ownership Means Equity-San Francisco (HOME-SF) Program; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This hearing will discuss a report comparing the functions, staffing, and resources of the San Francisco Unified School District's central offices with those of similar school districts. The Budget and Legislative Analyst and SFUSD will provide further information during the hearing.

Hearing to discuss the Budget and Legislative Analyst report, entitled "SFUSD comparative analysis of functions, staffing, and resources allocated to San Francisco Unified School District central offices with those of other comparable school districts;" and requesting the Budget and Legislative Analyst and San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) to report.

The ordinance authorizes a payment of $42,500 to settle a civil rights lawsuit filed by Khalid Barrow against the City and County of San Francisco. The lawsuit was initiated on June 19, 2020, in federal court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Khalid Barrow against the City and County of San Francisco for $42,500; the lawsuit was filed on June 19, 2020, in United States District Court, Case No. 20-cv-04099; entitled Khalid Barrow v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an alleged civil rights violation.

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle an employment dispute lawsuit filed by Eric Taylor for $37,500. The lawsuit was initiated on November 24, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Eric Taylor against the City and County of San Francisco for $37,500; the lawsuit was filed on November 24, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-587959; entitled Eric Taylor v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.

The ordinance authorizes a $750,000 settlement for a lawsuit filed by Linda Howdyshell against the City for injuries sustained from a fall on a city sidewalk. The lawsuit was initiated in October 2020 and has now been resolved with this settlement.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Linda Howdyshell against the City and County of San Francisco for $750,000; the lawsuit was filed on October 28, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-587334; entitled Linda Howdyshell v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury due to a fall from a retaining wall on a raised planter adjacent to a City sidewalk.

This ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $150,000 related to a trip and fall incident on a City sidewalk. The lawsuit was filed by Theresa Moorehouse against the City in October 2020.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Theresa Moorehouse against the City and County of San Francisco for $150,000; the lawsuit was filed on October 7, 2020, in San Francisco Superior, Case No. CGC-20-587190; entitled Theresa Moorehouse v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an alleged trip and fall on a City sidewalk.

This ordinance removes the Industrial Protection Zone Special Use District, allowing larger social service or philanthropic facilities and self-storage units in certain areas. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to eliminate the Industrial Protection Zone Special Use District, and allow Social Service or Philanthropic Facilities Uses greater than 5,000 gross square feet subject to a conditional use authorization in PDR-2 districts; allowing Self Storage in PDR-2 Districts, subject to certain conditions; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance designates the cork oak tree at the intersection of 20th Street and Noe Street as a landmark tree, recognizing its significance. It also outlines the necessary actions to support this designation under the Public Works Code.

Ordinance designating the cork oak (Quercus suber) tree located at the public right-of-way on 20th Street at Noe Street as a landmark tree pursuant to the Public Works Code; making findings supporting the designation; and directing official acts in furtherance of the designation.

This resolution approves a reduction in the leased space for a newsstand and coffee shop at Terminal 2, decreasing the area by about 20% and lowering the minimum annual payment by $302,625. The lease term remains unchanged, running from May 1, 2011, to June 30, 2023.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 4 to the Terminal 2 Newsstands, Coffee and Specialty Store Lease No. 10-0232, between World Duty Free Group North America, LLP, as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a reduction in the total leasehold square footage of the demised premises by approximately 20% which results in a reduction in the Minimum Annual Guarantee of $302,625 with no change to the term of May 1, 2011, through June 30, 2023, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Fire Department to enter into an agreement to borrow equipment from the Federal Excess Personal Property Program for fire suppression and prevention. The agreement will last for an initial term of five years.

Resolution authorizing the Fire Department to enter into a Cooperative Agreement for the Federal Excess Personal Property Program under which the Department may receive temporary loans of equipment for fire suppression and pre-suppression use for an initial term of five years.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Fire Department to join a program that enables them to receive donated equipment for firefighting, emergency medical services, and disaster relief efforts. The agreement will last for an initial period of three years.

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Fire Department to enter into a Local Cooperator Agreement to join the Firefighter Property Program, under which the Department may receive gifts of equipment for use in fire suppression or pre-suppression activities, providing emergency medical services, or supporting disaster relief activities for an initial term of three years.

This resolution allows the Sheriff’s Department to extend its lease for 18,862 square feet at 1740 Folsom Street for an additional five years, starting from July 1, 2022, with an initial rent of $1,030,400 and annual increases of 3%. It also gives the Director of Property the authority to make necessary modifications to the lease without increasing costs to the City.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Sheriff’s Department, to extend the lease of 18,862 square feet located at 1740 Folsom Street with 120 14th Street LLC for an additional five years, at a base rent of $1,030,400 in the initial year, with 3% annual adjustments, commencing on approval of this Resolution; and approving and authorizing a five-year lease extension beginning July 1, 2022, with a total term of July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2027, at the City’s option; authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of the Lease and this Resolution, as defined herein; and to authorize the Director of Property to enter into amendments or modifications to the Lease that do not increase the rent or otherwise materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Department of Technology to amend its contract with Verizon Wireless to increase funding by $21,126,500, bringing the total to $30,626,500, and extends the contract term by over four years. The new term will last until June 30, 2027, with an option to extend for an additional three years.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Technology to enter into a First Amendment with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless to purchase wireless telecommunication services with an increased amount of $21,126,500 for a total not to exceed amount of $30,626,500 and extend the term by four years and one month for a total term of seven years from June 1, 2020, through June 30, 2027, with one three-year option to extend, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

This resolution allows San Francisco to apply for and participate in the Prohousing Designation Program, which is managed by the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development. The program aims to promote policies that encourage housing development and affordability.

Resolution authorizing the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, to submit an application to and participation in the Prohousing Designation Program administered by the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

This resolution approves a contract with Toyon Associates, Inc. for regulatory report and revenue optimization services for the Department of Public Health, totaling up to $8,492,339 from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2027. It also allows the Department to make minor amendments to the contract without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving an original contract agreement between Toyon Associates, Inc. and the Department of Public Health, to provide regulatory report and reimbursement and revenue optimization services, in an amount not to exceed $8,492,339 for a total contract term of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2027, and to authorize the Department of Public Health to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract 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 contract or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to sell a piece of land along State Route 84 in Alameda County to Caltrans. It also authorizes the necessary agreements and actions to complete the sale, while declaring the property as surplus land and exempt from competitive bidding.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“SFPUC”) and/or the Director of Property, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”), to sell certain real property located along State Route 84 in unincorporated Alameda County to the State of California, acting through its California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”); 2) approving and authorizing an Agreement for Sale of Real Estate (“Sale Agreement”) for the sale of the Property to Caltrans; 3) authorizing the SFPUC General Manager and/or City’s Director of Property to execute the Sale Agreement, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution and the Sale Agreement, as defined herein; 4) adopting findings declaring that the real property is “surplus land” and “exempt surplus land” pursuant to the California Surplus Land Act; 5) determining that a competitive bidding process for the conveyance of the Property is impractical and not in the public interest, in accordance with Section 23.3 of the Administrative Code; 6) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and adopting the findings required by Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines previously adopted by Caltrans in conjunction with the Project; 7) adopting the Planning Department’s findings that the Sale Agreement, and the transaction contemplated therein, is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and 8) and to authorize the SFPUC General Manager and/or City’s Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments or modifications to the Sale Agreement that do not materially decrease the benefits to the City with respect to the Property, and that do not otherwise materially increase the obligations or liabilities of either SFPUC or to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Sale Agreement or this Resolution.

This resolution approves a grant agreement for the Low Income Investment Fund to manage the San Francisco Child Care Facilities Fund and provide technical assistance from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024, with a total funding of up to $85,625,200. It was passed retroactively to cover the specified period.

Resolution retroactively approving the grant agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Low Income Investment Fund for the provision to administer the San Francisco Child Care Facilities Fund and technical assistance for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $85,625,200.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $226,000 grant from the CDC to support a program focused on health surveillance and care for asylum seekers from September 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding for the specified period.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $226,000 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through the California Department of Public Health for participation in a program, entitled “Asylum Seeker Health Surveillance and Linkage to Care,” for the period of September 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept an additional $2,000,400 grant, increasing the total funding to $4,667,400, to support efforts in combating HIV and AIDS through a federal program. The funding will be used for the period from March 1, 2020, to February 28, 2023.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $2,000,400 for a total amount of $4,667,400 from the Health Resources and Services Administration for participation in a program, entitled “Ending the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Epidemic: A Plan for America - Ryan White Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Program Parts A and B,” for the period of March 1, 2020, through February 28, 2023.

This resolution addresses findings from a Civil Grand Jury report on the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, urging the Mayor to implement the accepted recommendations through city departments and the budget process. It aims to address issues related to climate change and the site’s management.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2021-2022 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Buried Problems and a Buried Process: The Hunters Point Naval Shipyard in a Time of Climate Change;” 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.

This resolution officially ends the Mills Act historical property contract for 621 Waller Street, owned by Claude and Renee Zellweger. It directs the Planning Director to notify the owners and the Assessor-Recorder’s Office about this non-renewal.

Resolution regarding non-renewal of a Mills Act historical property contract with Claude Zellweger and Renee Zellweger, the owners of 621 Waller Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0864, Lot No. 023, under Chapter 71 of the San Francisco Administrative Code; notifying the Assessor-Recorder’s Office of such non-renewal; and authorizing the Planning Director to send notice of the non-renewal of the historical property contract to the owner and record a notice of non-renewal.

The resolution designates specific locations in the Leather & LGBTQ Cultural District as commemorative sites to honor the history and contributions of the leather and LGBTQ community. It also initiates the process to install commemorative plaques on sidewalks to mark the Leather History Cruise, pending necessary approvals.

Resolution designating various locations within and near the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District in the area bounded by Brannan Street, Third Street, Mission Street, 12th Street, and Division Street as commemorative sites in recognition and honor of the extensive history and contributions of the leather and LGBTQ community in the South of Market area; initiating the process set forth in Public Works Code, Sections 789 et seq., to facilitate the installation of commemorative plaques on the sidewalks near these locations to delineate the Leather History Cruise, subject to the submittal of all required application materials and the review and approval of the same by Public Works and the City Engineer.

This resolution allows Parking Control Officers to issue fines for safety violations related to powered scooters, such as riding on sidewalks and double-riding. It also requires scooter share companies to stop operations for scooters that do not have city-approved technology to prevent sidewalk riding.

Resolution urging the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to empower Parking Control Officers to issue administrative citations for powered scooter safety violations, including but not limited to double-riding, riding on sidewalks, and all parking violations; and immediately modify all permits to Powered Scooter Share companies to mandate an immediate cease of operations for devices not equipped with city-approved anti-sidewalk riding technology available citywide.

This resolution allows Conary and Murphy LLC to transfer a liquor license for Murphy’s Pub at 217 Kearny Street. It has been determined that this transfer will benefit the public in San Francisco.

Resolution determining that the transfer for a Type-48 on-sale general public premises liquor license, converted from a Type-47 on-sale general for bona find eating place liquor license, to Conary and Murphy LLC, to do business as Murphy’s Pub, located at 217 Kearny Street (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4.

This resolution allows Expensify, Inc. to transfer a liquor license for their lounge at 88 Kearny Street, which is intended to benefit the public by providing a venue for social and business gatherings. It has been officially approved by the city.

Resolution determining that the premise-to-premise/person-to-person transfer, also known as a “Double Transfer,” for a Type-57 special on-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Expensify, Inc., to do business as Expensify Lounge located at 88 Kearny Street, 16th Floor (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4.

The resolution extends the time for the Planning Commission to decide on changes to the Planning Code that would allow more flexibility for arts, entertainment, and social services in various zoning districts. It aims to enhance commercial activity and community services while ensuring compliance with existing regulations.

Resolution extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 220340) amending the Planning Code to update and reorganize Neighborhood Commercial and Mixed Use Zoning District controls, including, among other things, to 1) permit Accessory Arts Activities, and production, wholesaling, and processing of goods and commodities, to occupy more than one-third of total space in Commercial (C), Downtown Residential (DTR), Eastern Neighborhoods Mixed Use, Mission Bay, and Residential-Commercial (RC) Districts; 2) principally permit Arts Activities, Job Training, Public Facility, and Social Service and Philanthropic Facility uses in the Folsom Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit (NCT), SoMa NCT, Regional Commercial, and certain Eastern Neighborhoods Mixed Use Districts, and in historic and nonconforming commercial buildings in Residential Enclave Districts; 3) principally permit General Entertainment and Nighttime Entertainment uses in the Folsom Street NCT District; 4) principally permit Bar uses on the second floor in the Folsom Street NCT and Regional Commercial Districts; 5) principally permit Nighttime Entertainment uses in the Regional Commercial and Western SoMa Mixed Use - General (WMUG) Districts; 6) principally permit Nighttime Entertainment in the Mixed Use - General (MUG) and WMUG Districts; 7) principally permit Job Training, Public Facility, and Social Service and Philanthropic Facility uses in the SoMa NCT District and certain Eastern Neighborhoods Districts; 8) require that large developments in South of Market Mixed use districts which contain commercial spaces provide a mix of commercial space sizes; 9) require that all Nighttime Entertainment uses comply with the Entertainment Commission’s good neighbor policies; and 10) remove certain limitations on location for Nighttime Entertainment and Animal Services uses in the Western SoMa Special Use District; and adopting environmental findings, findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare 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 legislation calls for a hearing to update the public on the annual report for the Treatment on Demand program for the fiscal year 2020-2021. It also requests various city departments and organizations to provide information on their involvement and progress related to this program.

Hearing to provide an update on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021 Annual Proposition T (Treatment on Demand) Report; and requesting the Department of Public Health, Adult Probation Department, Sheriff's Department, Superior Court, District Attorney's Office, Police Department, and Treatment on Demand Coalition to report.

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

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

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.

This resolution approves a five-year agreement for substance use disorder services between the Department of Public Health and the California Department of Health Care Services, with a total funding of up to $248,687,500. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make necessary amendments to the agreement without significantly increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively approving Agreement No. 22-20154, between the Department of Public Health, Behavioral Health Services and the California Department of Health Care Services, to provide substance use disorder services, for an amount not to exceed $248,687,500 for the five year term of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027; 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.

The ordinance extends a program that waives certain first-year fees for businesses until June 30, 2023, and increases the eligibility criteria, allowing businesses with gross receipts up to $5 million to qualify. It also broadens the types of businesses covered, removes the ground floor location requirement, and updates procedures for fee waivers and challenges.

Ordinance amending the program established in Ordinance No. 143-21 waiving certain first-year permit, license, and business registration fees for certain businesses, retroactive to November 1, 2021, to 1) extend the program through June 30, 2023; 2) increase the gross receipts permissible for a business to qualify for the tax and fee waiver from $2,000,000 to $5,000,000; 3) remove the requirement that the business be located on the ground floor; (4) expand the business types covered by the waiver from commercial businesses in certain Planning Code categories to all commercial businesses; 5) extend the period for refunds to the later of one year from the date of payment or June 30, 2023; 6) revise the procedures for challenging Tax Collector determinations that a business improperly claimed a waiver under this Ordinance; 7) increase the gross receipts above which the waiver would be retroactively revoked from $10,000,000 to $15,000,000 in the calendar year of, or in any calendar year during the three full calendar years following, the date the business commenced business within San Francisco or opened a new business location for commercial use; and 8) make other administrative and reporting changes, as defined herein.

This ordinance exempts properties valued at $500 or less and possessory interests valued at $4,000 or less from property taxation starting in the 2023-2024 assessment year. It aims to reduce the tax burden on low-value properties and interests.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to exempt from property taxation real property valued at $500 or less and possessory interests valued at $4,000 or less, beginning in the 2023-2024 assessment year.

The resolution approves a lease amendment for the Office of the City Attorney to occupy approximately 75,137 square feet at 1390 Market Street, extending the lease for five years after certain improvements are completed, with an initial annual rent of nearly $5 million. It also allocates $1.6 million for tenant improvements and allows part of the space to be used for childcare services.

Resolution approving a lease amendment extending the term from January 1, 2023 to the date that is 5 years after the completion of certain tenant improvements for approximately 75,137 square feet at 1390 Market Street (Fox Plaza), with SFII 1390 MARKET ST, LLC as Landlord, for use by the Office of the City Attorney, at an initial annual rent of $4,959,042 (or $413,253.50 per month) with 3% annual increases thereafter, and City contributing $1,600,000 toward the cost of the tenant improvements; and approving the continued use of a portion of the premises for childcare services.

This resolution allows the Public Defender’s Office to accept and use a grant of $1,194,950 from the California Board of State and Community Corrections to support the resentencing of individuals, in compliance with specific state laws. The funding is designated for the period from March 1, 2022, to March 1, 2025.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Public Defender’s Office to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,194,950 from the California Board of State and Community Corrections, to comply with Penal Code, Sections 170(d)/1170.03/1172.1, 1170.95/1172.6, 1473.7 and 3501’s mandate to use these funds to support the resentencing of individuals, for the period March 1, 2022, through March 1, 2025.

This resolution approves a contract for shuttle bus services at San Francisco International Airport with SFO Hotel Shuttle, Inc., for up to $72,612,418 over five years. The contract will begin once it receives approval from the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement for Airport Contract No. 50303 to provide shuttle bus services at the San Francisco International Airport (Airport), between SFO Hotel Shuttle, Inc., and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, in an amount not to exceed $72,612,418 for a period of five years to commence upon Board of Supervisors approval, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b).

This ordinance requires the Board of Supervisors to approve policies related to the funding, acquisition, and use of specific law enforcement equipment by the Sheriff’s Department, in line with state law. It also approves the Sheriff’s Department's existing Use of Equipment Policy.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require Board of Supervisors approval of a policy governing the funding, acquisition, and use of certain law enforcement equipment of the Sheriff’s Department consistent with the criteria set forth in state law; and approving the Sheriff’s Department’s Use of Equipment Policy.

This hearing will discuss employee wages and benefits at the Felton Institute, which receives significant funding from the city, and examine how labor disruptions affect both employees and clients. Representatives from the Felton Institute, SEIU 1021, unaffiliated workers, and the Department of Early Childcare will be asked to provide input.

Hearing to discuss employee wages and benefits at the Felton Institute, which receives $20,000,000 from the City and County of San Francisco, and the operational impact of labor disruptions on the employees and clients seeking social services at the Felton Institute; and requesting representatives from the Felton Institute, SEIU 1021, Felton unaffiliated workers, and the Department of Early Childcare to report.

This ordinance aims to prevent housing discrimination against individuals based on pregnancy or related medical conditions. It is currently awaiting action from the committee.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to prohibit housing discrimination based on pregnancy or medical conditions related to pregnancy.

This resolution urges the Recreation and Park Commission to remove the name "Stow" from the Lake, Boathouse, and Drive in Golden Gate Park and to rename these locations to better reflect San Francisco's commitment to diversity. The resolution has been passed.

Resolution urging the Recreation and Park Commission to remove the name Stow from the Lake at John F. Kennedy Drive and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, the Boathouse located in Golden Gate Park surrounding Strawberry Hill, and the Drive circling Strawberry Hill; and to rename the Lake, Boathouse, and Drive to a name that reflects San Francisco’s expressed values of celebrating diversity.

This resolution renews and expands the Tourism Improvement District, allowing for the collection of assessments from hotels and short-term rentals for 15 years starting January 1, 2024. It also approves changes to the district management plan and includes environmental findings.

Resolution to establish (renew and expand) the business-based business improvement district known as the “Tourism Improvement District;” ordering the levy and collection of assessments against defined hotel and short-term residential rental businesses located in that district for 15 years commencing January 1, 2024, subject to conditions as specified; approving modifications to the district management plan; and making environmental findings.

This ordinance updates the San Francisco General Plan by replacing the 2012 Community Safety Element with the 2022 Safety & Resilience Element. It also confirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations and ensures alignment with city planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the San Francisco General Plan by repealing the 2012 Community Safety Element and adopting the 2022 Safety & Resilience Element; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 340, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution approves the annual report for the North of Market/Tenderloin Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, as required by state law. It ensures that the district's activities and finances are reviewed and acknowledged by the city.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the North of Market/Tenderloin Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021, 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 motion approves the Mayor's choice of Jeanette Howard to serve on the Treasure Island Development Authority Board of Directors until February 26, 2025. The motion has been passed by the city.

Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for appointment of Jeanette Howard to the Treasure Island Development Authority Board of Directors, term ending February 26, 2025.

This resolution allows Public Works to use a federal grant of $163,513 for the Sloat Infrastructure Improvements project, covering the period from September 16, 2021, to December 1, 2023. It also authorizes Public Works to complete necessary paperwork and confirms compliance with environmental regulations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing Public Works to accept and expend an earmark grant of $163,513 from the Federal Highway Administration 2018 Earmark Repurposing Final Approved List to fund the construction of the Sloat Infrastructure Improvements project for a term of September 16, 2021, through December 1, 2023; authorizing Public Works to execute all required documents for the project; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This legislation involves a hearing to review the Department of Public Health's plan for a citywide response to gun violence. It also requests reports from the Department of Public Health and the Mayor's Office of Public Safety on this initiative.

Hearing to discuss the Department of Public Health's Draft Plan to create a proactive citywide trauma response to gun violence; and requesting the Department of Public Health and the Mayor's Office of Public Safety to report.

This resolution approves a settlement of $28,771.32 to Visa U.S.A. Inc. for a claim regarding a refund of commercial rents taxes filed against the City and County of San Francisco. The claim was submitted on June 30, 2022, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Visa U.S.A. Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $28,771.32; the claim was filed on June 30, 2022; the claim involves a refund of commercial rents taxes.

This resolution allows the District Attorney's Office to use a $314,180 grant from the California Department of Insurance for the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program, covering the period from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. It has been officially approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $314,180 from the California Department of Insurance for the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program, for the grant period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.

This resolution allows the District Attorney's Office to use a $1,008,768 grant from the California Department of Insurance to support the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program for the period from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. It has been officially approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,008,768 from the California Department of Insurance for the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program, for the grant period July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to enter into an agreement for the Next Generation Clipper® System with regional transit agencies, which includes sharing the costs for operating and maintaining the system. It takes effect once approved.

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Director of Transportation to execute the Next Generation Clipper® System Memorandum of Understanding with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and Bay Area transit operators, including the allocation of operating and maintenance costs for the participating agencies, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

The resolution authorizes the sale of certain real property along State Route 84 to Caltrans, including fee and easement interests, and allows the SFPUC General Manager to execute necessary agreements and modifications. It also declares the property as surplus land and determines that a competitive bidding process is not practical for this transaction.

Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“SFPUC”) and/or the Director of Property, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”), to sell fee and easement interest in certain real property located along State Route 84 in the City of Fremont and in unincorporated Alameda County to the State of California, acting through its California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”); 2) approving and authorizing an Agreement for Sale of Real Estate, Temporary Construction Easement, and Utility Easement (“Sale Agreement”) for the sale of the Property, as defined herein, to Caltrans; 3) authorizing the SFPUC General Manager and/or City’s Director of Property to execute the Sale Agreement, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution and the Sale Agreement, as defined herein; 4) adopting findings declaring that the real property is “surplus land” and “exempt surplus land” pursuant to the California Surplus Land Act; 5) determining that a competitive bidding process for the conveyance of the Property is impractical and not in the public interest, in accordance with Administrative Code, Section 23.3; 6) adopting responsible agency findings under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines; and 7) adopting the Planning Department’s findings that the Sale Agreement, and the transaction contemplated therein, is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This motion approves the Mayor's appointment of Michael Lambert to the Children and Families First Commission, with his term set to end on October 8, 2026. The motion has been passed by the city legislature.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Michael Lambert, term ending October 8, 2026, to the Children and Families First Commission.

This motion approves the Mayor's nomination to reappoint Alex Ludlum to the Successor Agency Commission, with his term set to end on November 3, 2026. The Commission focuses on community investment and infrastructure projects in San Francisco.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for reappointment of Alex Ludlum, term ending November 3, 2026, to the Successor Agency Commission (commonly known as the Commission on Community Investment and Infrastructure).

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for $203,885 and allows the Department of Public Health to hire a Quality Improvement Expert without following standard procurement rules. This lawsuit was related to the abrupt termination of federal funding for Laguna Honda Hospital, impacting residents' transfers and due process rights.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by the City and County of San Francisco against U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services for $203,885; and in connection with the settlement agreement, authorizing the Department of Public Health to enter into a contract with a Quality Improvement Expert without engaging in a competitive procurement process, and without adhering to specified contract requirements in the Administrative Code; the lawsuit was filed on August 3, 2022, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 3:22-cv-4500-WHA; entitled City and County of San Francisco v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services; the lawsuit involves allegations that defendants violated the Administrative Procedure Act and the City’s due process rights by deciding to terminate federal funding for Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center before residents could safely be transferred to other facilities and before the City’s administrative appeal could be heard.

This resolution urges the Mayor's Office and the Department of Public Health to maintain continuous services for the many individuals who rely on the Tenderloin Center each day. It aims to prevent any interruptions in the support provided to this vulnerable population.

Resolution urging the Mayor’s Office and Department of Public Health to ensure no gap in services for the hundreds of people served daily by the Tenderloin Center.

This ordinance allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use a $1,557,822 grant from the CDC for COVID-19-related programs and adds four new full-time positions to support this work. It covers the funding period from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023.

Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,557,822 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, through the California Department of Public Health as a pass-through entity, for participation in a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related program, entitled “COVID-19 Public Health Crisis Response and the Public Health Workforce Development Supplemental Funding,” for the period of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023; and amending Ordinance No. 109-21 (Annual Salary Ordinance, File No. 210644 for Fiscal Years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023) to provide for the addition of four grant-funded full-time positions in Class 0931 Manager III (2.5 FTE), Class 2593 Health Program Coordinator III (1.25 FTE), and 2119 Health Care Analyst (1.25 FTE).

This ordinance repeals the 2019 Building Code and replaces it with the 2022 Building Code, which includes updates from the 2022 California Building Code and Residential Code, tailored for San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2023, and the Clerk will send it to the California Building Standards Commission as required.

Ordinance repealing the 2019 Building Code in its entirety and enacting a 2022 Building Code consisting of the 2022 California Building Code and the 2022 California Residential Code, as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing for an operative date of January 1, 2023; and directing the Clerk of the Board to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission, as required by State law.

This ordinance repeals the 2019 Existing Building Code and replaces it with the 2022 Existing Building Code, which includes local amendments. It will take effect on January 1, 2023, and must be submitted to the California Building Standards Commission as required by state law.

Ordinance repealing the 2019 Existing Building Code in its entirety and enacting a 2022 Existing Building Code consisting of the 2022 California Existing Building Code, as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing for an operative date of January 1, 2023; and directing the Clerk of the Board to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission, as required by State law.

The ordinance repeals the 2019 Green Building Code and replaces it with the 2022 Green Building Code, which incorporates the updated California Green Building Standards Code as modified for San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2023, and the Clerk of the Board will send it to the California Building Standards Commission as required.

Ordinance repealing the 2019 Green Building Code in its entirety and enacting a 2022 Green Building Code consisting of the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code, as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing for an operative date of January 1, 2023; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission, as required by State law.

This ordinance repeals the 2019 Mechanical Code and replaces it with the 2022 Mechanical Code, which includes amendments specific to San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2023, and the Clerk will send it to the California Building Standards Commission as required by law.

Ordinance repealing the 2019 Mechanical Code in its entirety and enacting a 2022 Mechanical Code consisting of the 2022 California Mechanical Code, as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing an operative date of January 1, 2023; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission, as required by State law.

This ordinance repeals the 2019 Electrical Code and replaces it with the 2022 Electrical Code, which includes amendments specific to San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2023, and must be submitted to the California Building Standards Commission as per state law.

Ordinance repealing the 2019 Electrical Code in its entirety and enacting a 2022 Electrical Code consisting of the 2022 California Electrical Code, as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing an operative date of January 1, 2023; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission, as required by State law.

This ordinance repeals the 2019 Plumbing Code and replaces it with the 2022 Plumbing Code, which includes amendments specific to San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2023, and must be submitted to the California Building Standards Commission as required by state law.

Ordinance repealing the 2019 Plumbing Code in its entirety and enacting a 2022 Plumbing Code consisting of the 2022 California Plumbing Code, as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing an operative date of January 1, 2023; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission, as required by State law.

This legislation involves a public hearing to discuss a proposed settlement of a lawsuit San Francisco filed against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It also seeks to allow the Department of Public Health to contract with a Quality Improvement Expert without following usual procurement rules.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors to sit as a Committee of the Whole on November 1, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., during the Regular Board of Supervisors meeting, to hold a public hearing on the proposed Ordinance (File No. 221102) endorsing settlement of the lawsuit filed on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, entitled City and County of San Francisco v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and in connection with the settlement agreement, authorizing the Department of Public Health to enter into a contract with a Quality Improvement Expert without engaging in a competitive procurement process, and without adhering to specified contract requirements in the Administrative Code; scheduled pursuant to the Motion contained in File No. 221099, to be considered on November 1, 2022.