Legislation

This motion appoints five individuals to the Immigrant Rights Commission, with their terms set to end on June 6, 2024. One appointee, Haregu Gaime, has had the residency requirement waived.

Motion appointing Jessy Ruiz Navarro, Haregu Gaime (residency requirement waived), Kudrat Dutta Chaudhary, Marco Senghor, and Elahe Enssani, terms ending June 6, 2024, to the Immigrant Rights Commission.

This resolution approves the acceptance of a $5 million grant from the State of California for improvements to the Japantown Peace Plaza. It allows city departments to use these funds for the project from October 2022 to March 2026 and confirms compliance with environmental regulations.

Resolution approving the acceptance of $5,000,000 of General Fund grant funds from the State of California for the planning, design, and construction of physical improvements and enhancements to the Japantown Peace Plaza at the Buchanan Center Mall; making certain certifications required to receive the funds; authorizing Public Works and other City departments to expend such funds for this project for the period of October 2022 through March 2026; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

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 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 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 resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use an $87,675 grant from the California State Water Resources Control Board for a beach safety program. The funding will support the program from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $87,675 from the California State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Quality Beach Safety Program, to participate in a program, entitled “Public Beach Safety Program Grant,” for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025.

This resolution updates the list of agencies that are eligible to participate in the 2022 Annual Joint Fundraising Drive for city employees. It has been officially passed by the city government.

Resolution updating the proposed designation of agencies qualified to participate in the 2022 Annual Joint Fundraising Drive for officers and employees of the City and County of San Francisco.

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 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 resolution states that the Board of Supervisors will not allocate money in the 2022-2023 fiscal year for hiring a recruitment firm to find a new Director of Elections, but plans to do so in 2026-2027, while also encouraging the Elections Commission to keep the current Director in their position.

Resolution declaring the Board of Supervisors’ intent to not appropriate funding in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 for the services of an executive recruitment firm to engage in a search for a new Director of Elections, and intent to appropriate such funding in FY 2026-2027, and urging the Elections Commission to reappoint the incumbent Director.

This ordinance allows the Municipal Transportation Agency to seek proposals for a new train control system with a contract lasting over ten years, which is usually not permitted. It also enables the use of negotiated procurement methods and requires Board of Supervisors approval for the contract.

Ordinance authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency to issue a Request for Proposals for a Communications Based Train Control System to be awarded by a contract with a term exceeding ten years; waiving the Administrative Code prohibition against issuing solicitations for a contract for general or professional services for a term longer than ten years; authorizing use of negotiated procurement procedures, stating that the award of the contract will be subject to the approval of the Board of Supervisors pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b); and adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act.

The ordinance authorizes a settlement where Phi Associates L.P. will pay $2.5 million to support affordable housing for veterans at the Veterans Academy, in exchange for releasing 16 residential hotel rooms from regulation. This settlement resolves a lawsuit regarding the enforcement of the Hotel Conversion Ordinance at the Drisco Hotel.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Phi Associates L.P., against the City and County of San Francisco for payments by Phi Associates of $2,500,000 to provide construction loan repayment, and fund capital improvements and operating reserves, and thereby support affordable housing for veterans at the Veterans Academy located at 1030 Girard Road, San Francisco, operated by Swords to Plowshares (“Veterans Academy”), in exchange for the release of 16 Residential Hotel rooms from regulation under the Hotel Conversion Ordinance; the lawsuit was filed on March 17, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CPF-21-517409, entitled Phi Assoc., L.P. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves petitioner’s challenge to the City’s enforcement of the Hotel Conversion Ordinance at the Drisco Hotel, located at 2901 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco.

This ordinance updates definitions related to gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, and disability in various chapters of the Administrative Code to enhance anti-discrimination protections. It aims to ensure clarity and inclusivity in the city's contracting and human rights policies.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to revise the definitions of gender identity, sex, and sexual orientation, and add the definition of gender expression, in Chapters 12B and 12C (ordinances prohibiting discrimination in contracting including property contracts); revise the definition of age in Chapters 12A (the Human Rights Commission ordinance) and 12B; and revise the definition of disability in Chapters 12A, 12B, and 12C.

The ordinance establishes the 706 Mission Fund to manage funds from a 2013 property agreement and allows the Recreation and Park Department and the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to spend this money for designated purposes, following recommendations from a community advisory committee. It also mandates that these departments provide reports on how the funds are spent.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the 706 Mission Fund to receive funds provided to the City under the 2013 purchase and sale agreement regarding the property at 706 Mission Street; to authorize the Recreation and Park Department and the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to expend monies from the Fund for specified purposes after receiving recommendations from the SoMa Community Stabilization Fund Community Advisory Committee; and to require the Recreation and Park Department and the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to prepare reports regarding expenditures from the Fund.

This resolution encourages the Capital Planning Committee to incorporate funding priorities from the Climate Action Plan, as outlined in a report by the Center for Law, Energy & the Environment, into the upcoming General Obligation Bond schedule. It aims to ensure that climate-related initiatives receive necessary financial support.

Resolution urging the Capital Planning Committee to include Climate Action Plan (CAP) funding priorities recommended by the Center for Law, Energy & the Environment (CLEE) Report, entitled “Funding San Francisco Climate Action: Strategies for Revenue, Implementation, and Equity,” in the proposed General Obligation (GO) Bond schedule.

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 ordinance suspends the Cannabis Business Tax in San Francisco until December 31, 2025. It aims to support cannabis businesses by reducing their tax burden during this period.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to suspend the imposition of the Cannabis Business Tax through December 31, 2025.

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 Department of Public Health to use a $6 million grant from the California Board of State and Community Corrections to support treatment and reduce recidivism through a program related to Proposition 47. The funding will be available for the period from September 1, 2022, to June 1, 2026.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $6,000,000 from the California Board of State and Community Corrections for participation in a program, entitled “Proposition 47 Supporting Treatment & Reducing Recidivism - Cohort III,” for the period of September 1, 2022, through June 1, 2026.

This resolution approves the annual report for the Tourism Improvement District and Moscone Expansion District for the fiscal year 2020-2021. It fulfills legal requirements set by California law and the district's management agreement with the city.

Resolution receiving and approving the annual report for the Tourism Improvement District and Moscone Expansion 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 resolution approves the annual report for the Yerba Buena Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, as mandated by state law and the district's management agreement with the city. It ensures compliance with regulations governing property and business improvement districts.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Yerba Buena 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 resolution approves the annual report for The East Cut Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, as required by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It confirms that the district has met its reporting obligations.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for The East Cut 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 resolution approves the annual report for the Castro/Upper Market Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, as mandated by state law and the district's agreement with the city. 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 Castro/Upper Market 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 resolution approves the annual report for the Ocean Avenue Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, as required by state law and the district's management agreement with the city. 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 Ocean Avenue 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 resolution approves the annual report for the Discover Polk Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, as mandated by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures compliance with reporting requirements for community benefit districts.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Discover Polk 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 resolution approves the annual report for the Lower Polk Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, as mandated by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures compliance with regulations governing property and business improvement districts.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Lower Polk 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 resolution approves a contract between the owner of 942-944 Fell Street and the city to preserve the property's historical status. It also allows the Planning Director and Assessor-Recorder to finalize and document the agreement.

Resolution approving a historical property contract between Julie A. Chin, the owner of 942-944 Fell Street, and the City and County of San Francisco, under Administrative Code, Chapter 71; and authorizing the Planning Director and the Assessor-Recorder to execute and record the historical property contract.

This motion directs the Budget and Legislative Analyst to perform two audits: one on how different departments handle their authority for public works contracts, and another on the management of conflicts of interest across the city. It has been approved for the fiscal year 2022-2023.

Motion directing the Budget and Legislative Analyst to conduct two additional performance audits in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 consisting of 1) a multi-part audit of various departments’ delegated authority for public works contracts pursuant to Chapter 6 of the Administrative Code; and 2) how conflicts of interest are managed citywide.

This resolution approves the annual update for the San Francisco Mental Health Services Act for the fiscal year 2022-2023, outlining funding and program priorities for mental health services in the city. It ensures that the city continues to provide necessary mental health support and resources to residents.

Resolution authorizing adoption of the San Francisco Mental Health Services Act Annual Update Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023.

This ordinance increases fines for violations of the Planning and Building Codes and clarifies that multiple violations can occur for issues affecting more than one unit in a building. It also establishes penalties for illegal construction and demolition, requires additional notices for responsible parties, and affirms compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning and Building Codes to increase fines and penalties for violations of Planning and Building Code provisions; clarify that violations affecting more than one unit in a building constitute multiple violations for purposes of assessing penalties; requiring the Planning Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission to adopt factors for the Zoning Administrator to consider in determining the appropriate amount of civil penalties; establishing penalties for residential units merged, constructed, or divided without required permits or approvals; establishing penalties for violations involving illegal demolition and enhancement of penalty amounts for certain buildings by age or historic status; providing additional notices for Responsible Parties; 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 resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $178,137 grant from the National Institutes of Health for a program aimed at monitoring and addressing HIV among people who inject drugs. The funding is retroactively authorized for the period from August 15, 2022, to July 31, 2023.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $178,137 from the National Institutes of Health for participation in a program, entitled “Brief Longitudinal Incident Sentinel Surveillance (BLISS) to End the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Epidemic among Persons Who Inject Drugs (PWID),” for the period of August 15, 2022, through July 31, 2023.

This resolution allows the City to issue certificates that declare its intent to reimburse costs for multifamily rental housing projects using residential mortgage revenue bonds. It also grants authority to approve these bonds to finance such projects in San Francisco.

Resolution delegating limited authority to execute and deliver certificates declaring the City’s official intent to reimburse original expenditures for the costs of multifamily rental housing projects in the City with proceeds of residential mortgage revenue bonds or notes of the City, for purposes of Section 1.150-2 of Title 26 of the Code of Federal Regulations; delegating limited authority to execute and deliver certificates granting public approval of residential mortgage revenue bonds to finance multifamily rental housing projects in the City; and approving certain related matters, as defined herein.

This resolution urges the City Administrator’s Office to conduct a study to examine whether women-owned, minority-owned, and disabled Veteran-owned businesses face disparities in city contracting. The goal is to gather data that can help improve opportunities for these local businesses.

Resolution urging the City Administrator’s Office to conduct a Local Business Enterprises (LBE) disparity study to analyze disparities in the City and County of San Francisco’s contracting to women-owned, minority-owned, and disabled Veteran-owned businesses.

This resolution extends a contract with Jefferies LLC for litigation consulting services for an additional four years and five months, increasing the total contract amount to $15.5 million. It also allows the City Attorney to make minor amendments to the contract as needed.

Resolution authorizing the second amendment to a contract between the Office of the City Attorney and Jefferies LLC for litigation consulting services to extend the contract term for four years and five months, from April 1, 2023, for a total contract term of May 17, 2019, through September 17, 2027, and to increase the contract amount by $5,501,000 for a new contract amount not to exceed $15,500,000, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b); and to authorize the City Attorney to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

This resolution approves an increase of over $21.5 million to a contract with Special Service for Groups, Inc. for mental health services, extending the agreement until December 31, 2027, and allowing minor amendments to the contract as needed.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the agreement between Special Service for Groups, Inc. and the Department of Public Health, for therapeutic and specialty mental health services, to increase the agreement by $21,540,706 for an amount not to exceed $31,513,419; to extend the term by four years and six months, from June 30, 2023, for a total agreement term of July 1, 2018, through December 31, 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 approves an increase of over $127 million to a contract with Progress Foundation for behavioral health services, raising the total to nearly $222 million and extending the contract term by five years until December 2027. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor amendments to the contract as needed without significantly increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively approving Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement between Progress Foundation and the Department of Public Health (DPH), for behavioral health services; to increase the Agreement by $127,324,481 for an amount not to exceed $221,847,999; to extend the term by five years, from December 31, 2022, for a total Agreement term of July 1, 2018, through December 31, 2027; 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.

The resolution establishes the prevailing wage rates for various categories of workers engaged in City contracts, including those in public works, janitorial services, and security services, among others. This ensures that workers receive fair compensation for their labor on City-owned or leased properties.

Resolution fixing prevailing wage rates for 1) workers performing work under City contracts for public works and improvements; 2) workers performing work under City contracts for janitorial services; 3) workers performing work in public off-street parking lots, garages, or storage facilities for automobiles on property owned or leased by the City; 4) workers engaged in theatrical or technical services for shows on property owned by the City; 5) workers engaged in the hauling of solid waste generated by the City in the course of City operations, pursuant to a contract with the City; 6) workers performing moving services under City contracts at facilities owned or leased by the City; 7) workers engaged in exhibit, display, or trade show work at special events on property owned by the City; 8) workers engaged in broadcast services on property owned by the City; 9) workers engaged in loading or unloading into or from a commercial vehicle on City property of materials, goods, or products in connection with a show or special event, or engaged in driving a commercial vehicle into which or from which materials, goods, or products are loaded or unloaded on City property in connection with a show or special event; 10) workers engaged in security guard services under City contracts or at facilities or on property owned or leased by the City; and 11) motor bus service contracts.

The 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 hearing will discuss the current status of Cannabis Equity Licenses, including how many have been granted and how many applicants are still waiting for approval. It will also examine the ownership of dispensaries by equity applicants compared to non-equity applicants and consider a potential five-year pause on new licenses until equity representation in the market is sufficient.

Hearing to discuss the status of the number of Cannabis Equity Licenses that have been granted and the number of equity applicants currently awaiting approval; to examine the number of equity applicants who presently own and operate a Cannabis dispensary, what areas and how their numbers compare with non-equity applicants and the possibility of proposing a five year moratorium once the number of equity owned dispensaries are adequately represented in the market in comparison to non-equity operated dispensaries; and requesting the Office of Cannabis and Office of Economic and Workforce Development to report.

This resolution approves a settlement for a claim by Osterweis Capital Management against San Francisco, resulting in a payment of $106,978.79 for a refund of gross receipts tax. The claim was filed on September 26, 2022, and has now been resolved.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Osterweis Capital Management, LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for $106,978.79; the claim was filed on September 26, 2022; the claim involves a refund of gross receipts tax.

This ordinance extends the temporary suspension of business registration and fee requirements for transportation network company drivers and taxi drivers until the end of Fiscal Year 2027-2028. It aims to provide financial relief to these drivers during this period.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to extend through Fiscal Year 2027-2028 the temporary suspension of the application of the business registration and fee requirements to transportation network company drivers and taxi drivers.

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 resolution approves a contract between the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Department of Public Health to provide Health Access Point services for nearly $11.9 million from January 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor amendments to the contract without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively approving an original contract agreement between the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Department of Public Health (DPH), to provide Health Access Point services in an amount not to exceed $11,886,595 for a total initial contract term of January 1, 2023, 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 changes the rules so that the Tax Collector can sell commercial properties that haven't paid taxes for five years instead of three. It aims to give property owners more time to settle their tax debts before the property is sold.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to allow the Tax Collector to sell tax-defaulted nonresidential commercial property after five years of nonpayment of property taxes instead of after three years.

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from a report on the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, urging the Mayor to implement accepted suggestions through her department heads and the annual budget. It has been passed by the city legislature.

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 “A Progress Report about the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing;” 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 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.

The resolution approves a $25 million settlement with waste management companies for overcharging San Francisco ratepayers and addresses issues related to profit limits and rental costs. It ensures that ratepayers will not bear certain rental expenses and may receive reimbursements if specific properties are no longer available.

Resolution approving the settlement of pre-litigation claims against Sunset Scavenger Company, Golden Gate Disposal & Recycling Company, Recology San Francisco, and Recology Properties Inc. through the acceptance of a $25,000,000 reimbursement to San Francisco ratepayers; the claims involve alleged retention of profits above the 9 percent target profit approved in the 2017 public rate setting process, and the timing and appropriateness of cost of living adjustments to rates; additional material terms of the settlement are that rental costs of select real properties will not be passed through to ratepayers once acquisition costs are paid, and ratepayers will be reimbursed for up to approximately $26,000,000 in rental payments in the event that those properties are no longer available for the benefit of San Francisco refuse ratepayers.

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.

The ordinance waives certain first-year fees for small businesses starting in San Francisco between November 1, 2021, and October 31, 2022, if they meet specific revenue criteria and are not formula retail. It also includes provisions for refunding any fees that were previously paid.

Ordinance waiving certain first-year permit, license, and business registration fees for businesses that either (1) commence engaging in business within the City from November 1, 2021, through October 31, 2022, have estimated first-year San Francisco gross receipts of $2,000,000 or less, have a registered business location that is for ground floor commercial use and not formula retail use, and have gross receipts in the next three tax years of $10,000,000 or less, or (2) open a new business location for ground floor commercial use and not formula retail use, reported San Francisco gross receipts of $2,000,000 or less on its most recent return, and have gross receipts in the next three tax years of $10,000,000 or less; and refunding any waived fees paid to the City.

This ordinance allocates $90 million from special tax bonds for the Transbay Transit Center Project and reserves these funds for the fiscal year 2022-2023. It aims to support the development and improvement of the transit center in San Francisco.

Ordinance appropriating $90,000,000 from the issuance of one or more series of Special Tax Bonds for the Transbay Transit Center Project and placing these on Controller’s Reserve in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023.

This ordinance allows the Tax Collector to set up payment plans for businesses that owe overdue Department of Public Health license fees, as long as the arrangements are made by April 30, 2023. The fees in question must have been due before March 31, 2023.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to permit the Tax Collector to enter into payment plans on or before April 30, 2023, for the collection of delinquent Department of Public Health license fees collected on the uniform license bill that were due or payable before March 31, 2023.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to enter into an emergency contract with Health Management Associates, Inc. for specialized consulting services, increasing the total contract amount to $5,863,302 for a term lasting until June 30, 2023. It also permits the Department to make minor amendments to the contract as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to enter into an emergency contract with Health Management Associates, Inc., in compliance with Section 21.15 of the Administrative Code requiring approval by the Board of Supervisors for any emergency contract in excess of $100,000 for the purpose of providing specialized consulting services, in an amount not to exceed $3,782,365 for a term of thirteen and one-half months, from May 9, 2022, through June 30, 2023; and approving Amendment 1 to the agreement for providing specialized consulting services to increase the agreement by $2,080,937 for an amount not to exceed $5,863,302 with no change to the contract term from May 9, 2022, through June 30, 2023; and to authorize the Department of Public Health to enter into any amendments or modifications to the contract that do not otherwise materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to increase the contract with MSC Industrial Supply Company by $900,000, raising the total contract amount to $15,177,623 for purchasing industrial supplies. The duration of the contract remains unchanged, running from May 1, 2017, to June 30, 2023.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to execute Modification No. 7 to Contract 1000001663 between the City and County of San Francisco and MSC Industrial Supply Company Inc. for the purchase of industrial supplies for City departments, increasing the contract amount by $900,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $15,177,623 with no change to the total contract duration of May 1, 2017, through June 30, 2023.

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to extend and increase the contract with W.W. Grainger, Inc. for industrial supplies, raising the total contract amount to $20.9 million and extending the contract duration by one year.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to execute Amendment No. 4 to Contract 1000018631 between the City and County of San Francisco and W.W. Grainger, Inc., for the purchase of industrial supplies for City departments, increasing the contract amount by $8,800,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $20,900,000 and extending the term by one year for a total contract duration of July 15, 2020, through December 31, 2023.

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to increase the contract with Buckles-Smith Electric Co. by $3 million for electrical supplies, bringing the total contract amount to nearly $16.95 million, while keeping the contract duration the same until June 30, 2023.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to execute Modification No. 6 to Contract 1000005805 between the City and County of San Francisco and Buckles-Smith Electric Co. for the purchase of electrical supplies and fixtures for City departments, increasing the contract amount by $3,000,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $16,946,868 with no change to the total contract duration of July 5, 2017, through June 30, 2023.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to use a $350,000 state grant for trail improvements at Twin Peaks Open Space from July 2022 to June 2027. It also requires the department to maintain the trail until June 2042 and gives the General Manager authority to make necessary adjustments to the grant contract.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department (RPD) to accept and expend a California Department of Parks and Recreation Habitat Conservation Fund Grant in the amount of $350,000 to support trail improvements within the Twin Peaks Open Space for the term of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027; approving a Grant Contract that requires RPD to maintain the trail for the duration of the contract performance period from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2042, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(a); and authorizing the RPD General Manager to enter into modifications and amendments to the grant contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the project or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use a $211,000 grant for the San Francisco Marina Vessel Turn-In Program, covering the period from August 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023. It also gives the department the authority to make necessary adjustments to the grant terms without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department (RPD) to accept and expend a $211,000 grant from the California State Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways for the San Francisco Marina Vessel Turn-In Program; retroactively approving the Grant Terms and Conditions for the term of August 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023; and authorizing RPD to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Terms and Conditions and to execute further agreements that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the project or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Herz Playground Recreation Center Project. It also authorizes the department to enter into a grant agreement and make necessary adjustments that do not significantly change the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department (RPD) to accept and expend a Community Project Funding Grant in the amount of $1,500,000 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Herz Playground Recreation Center Project; authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to enter into a grant agreement, effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the RPD General Manager to enter into modifications and amendments to the grant agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use an additional $499,976 grant from the CDC, increasing the total funding to $969,243 for a program focused on HIV behavioral surveillance in San Francisco for the year 2022. It has been officially passed and is retroactive to cover the specified period.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $499,976 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for a total amount of $969,243 for participation in a program, entitled “National Human Immunodeficiency Virus Behavioral Surveillance (NHBS) - San Francisco,” for the period of January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a grant of $262,496.50 from the CDC for a program related to COVID-19 response efforts in San Francisco. The funding is retroactively authorized for the period from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $262,496.50 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through the California Department of Public Health for participation in a program, entitled “Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Crisis Response: Coronavirus Disease 2019 Public Workforce San Francisco,” for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.

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.

This resolution allows San Francisco to issue and sell up to $90 million in Special Tax Bonds for the Transbay Transit Center project. It also approves related documents necessary for the bond issuance and outlines other associated matters.

Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of one or more series of Special Tax Bonds for City and County of San Francisco Community Facilities District No. 2014-1 (Transbay Transit Center) in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $90,000,000 approving related documents, including an Official Statement, Fourth Supplement to Fiscal Agent Agreement, Bond Purchase Agreement and Continuing Disclosure Undertaking, and determining other matters in connection therewith, as defined herein.

This resolution allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to use $512,500 from the SoMa Community Stabilization Fund to support residents and businesses affected by destabilization in the SoMa area. It also extends the funding period by six months, now running from January 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to expend SoMa Community Stabilization Fund dollars in the amount of $512,500 to address various impacts of destabilization on residents and businesses in SoMa and extend the term for an additional six months from December 31, 2022, for a total term of January 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.

This ordinance allows the City to enter into contracts for public works or improvements with contractors based in states that have laws against LGBT individuals, restrictive abortion laws, or voter suppression laws, despite previous prohibitions. It amends the Administrative Code to remove these agreements from the restrictions outlined in Chapter 12X.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to remove agreements let under Chapter 6 for Public Works or Improvement from the prohibitions in Chapter 12X on the City’s entering into a contract with a contractor that has its United States headquarters in a state that allows discrimination against LGBT individuals, has restrictive abortion laws, or has voter suppression laws, or where any or all of the contract would be performed in such a state.

This hearing reviews the economic effects of vacant office buildings and a declining daytime population in key areas of San Francisco, focusing on potential tax revenue loss and impacts on the city budget. Various city departments are being asked to provide reports on these issues.

Hearing to review the economic impact, real estate valuations and potential tax revenue loss, and City budget consequence of vacant office buildings and reduced daytime population in the Economic Core, including the Financial District, SOMA and Embarcadero; and requesting the Office of Economic and Workforce Development, Assessor-Recorder, Department of Building Inspection, Controller’s Office, Small Business Commission, Planning Department, the City Economist, and Assessment Appeals Board to report.

This legislation calls for a hearing to examine how the pandemic has affected commercial real estate in San Francisco and its implications for the local economy and tax revenue. It also requests reports from several city offices to provide insights on these issues.

Hearing on the pandemic's impact on the future of commercial real estate in San Francisco and the effects on the local economy and tax revenue; and requesting the Assessor-Recorder's Office, Office of Economic and Workforce Development, Office of the Controller, and City Economist to report.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use a $1,384,000 grant for the 900 Innes Remediation Project, covering the period from June 30, 2022, to June 29, 2023. It also permits the department to make necessary adjustments to the grant terms without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a $1,384,000 grant from the California State Department of Toxic Substances Control for the 900 Innes Remediation Project; approving the Grant Terms and Conditions for the period of June 30, 2022, through June 29, 2023; and to authorize the Recreation and Park Department to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Terms and Conditions and to execute further agreements that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Project or this Resolution.

This legislation calls for a hearing to evaluate how well San Francisco's 311 service is performing and to discuss plans for improving its efficiency and coordination with city departments and the community. It also requests a report from 311 and the Office of the Budget and Legislative Analyst on these issues.

Hearing on the performance of San Francisco’s primary customary service response center, 311, and plans to address inefficiencies and improve coordination with City departments, community stakeholders and services, and the public, and how this relates to the Shine on SF Partnership; and requesting 311 and the Office of the Budget and Legislative Analyst to report.

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to secure $56.6 million in state grant funds for purchasing a property at 333-12th Street to create Permanent Supportive Housing for families. It also commits approximately $98.8 million in city funds for the acquisition and operation of the facility for at least five years.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to execute a Standard Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development for a total amount not to exceed $56,578,000 of Project Homekey grant funds; to accept and expend those funds for the acquisition of the property located at 333-12th Street for Permanent Supportive Housing for families and to support its operations upon execution of the Standard Agreement through June 30, 2026; approving and authorizing HSH to commit approximately $98,800,000 in required matching funds for acquisition of the property and a minimum of five years of operating subsidy; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopting the Planning Department’s findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Standard Agreement and the Homekey Documents that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Works to seek a $456,250 grant from the California Natural Resources Agency to support tree planting and job creation at the South of Market Tree Nursery. It also confirms that the project meets environmental standards set by the California Environmental Quality Act.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to apply to the California Natural Resources Agency’s Urban Greening Program for a grant in the amount of $456,250 to fund the Planting Trees and Growing Green Jobs Project at the South of Market Tree Nursery; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

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

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

This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to use a $69,818 grant from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for training and equipment for the Criminology Laboratory. The funding is retroactively authorized for a project that ran from April 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $69,818 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, 2022, through June 30, 2023.

This resolution approves an increase in funding and an extension of the grant agreement for the Mid-Market/Tenderloin Community-Based Safety Program, raising the total grant to $20,490,000 and extending the term by three months. It also allows the Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to make minor amendments to the contract as needed.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to a grant agreement between the Office of Economic and Workforce Development and Mid-Market Foundation, for management of the Mid-Market/Tenderloin Community-Based Safety Program; to increase the grant amount by $11,490,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $20,490,000 and to extend the term for three months for the total period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development 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.

This resolution approves a settlement of $1,173,047.78 to Allianz Asset Management of America L.P. for claims related to a refund of gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes filed against the city. The claims were submitted on April 25, 2022, and the resolution has now passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by Allianz Asset Management of America L.P. against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,173,047.78; the claims were filed on April 25, 2022; the claims involve a refund of gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes.

This resolution approves a settlement for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. to receive $163,479.04 from the City and County of San Francisco, related to a claim for a refund of homelessness gross receipts taxes filed in June 2022. The claim was settled without litigation.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Williams-Sonoma, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $163,479.04; the claim was filed on June 7, 2022; the claim involves a refund of homelessness gross receipts taxes.

This resolution approves a settlement for Wyeth Holdings LLC, allowing them to receive $119,283.21 from the City for a refund of homelessness gross receipts taxes from 2019. The claim was originally filed on January 10, 2022, and has now been resolved.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Wyeth Holdings LLC, against the City and County of San Francisco for $119,283.21; the claim was filed on January 10, 2022; the claim involves a refund of homelessness gross receipts taxes for the 2019 tax year.

This resolution approves a settlement of $25,125 plus interest to Old Republic Title Company for an alleged overpayment of real property transfer taxes. The claim was filed on April 13, 2022, and has now been resolved without litigation.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Old Republic Title Company against the City and County of San Francisco for $25,125 plus statutory interest; the claim was filed on April 13, 2022; the claim involves an alleged overpayment of real property transfer taxes.

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).