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Resolution#231167
Nov 30, 2023

This resolution approves a contract between Heluna Health and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to provide outreach and case management services for the homeless in San Francisco, running from January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027, for up to $36,897,380. It also allows for minor amendments to the contract as needed without significantly changing the city's obligations or benefits.

Resolution approving the contract between Heluna Health and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to provide comprehensive outreach and case management through the San Francisco Homeless Outreach Team; approving a term of January 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027, and a total amount not to exceed $36,897,380; and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities or materially decrease the benefits to the City, and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the contract.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
6-0
Resolution#231197
Nov 30, 2023

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to lease a property at 2177 Jerrold Avenue for a temporary shelter program for 15 years, with options to extend. The City will contribute nearly $5.9 million for improvements, and the lease includes an annual rent starting at approximately $2.47 million, increasing by 3% each year.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to execute a lease agreement with LAWRENCE B. STONE PROPERTIES #08, LLC, for use of the property located at 2177 Jerrold Avenue as a temporary shelter program for the term of 15 years, to commence upon approval of this Resolution, with two five-year options to extend and an annual base rent of $2,469,606 with 3% annual increases beginning in 2024 under Charter, Section 9.118; authorizing the City’s contribution of up to $5,866,869 towards the cost of tenant improvements; 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 the Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute any amendments, options to extend the agreement term, make certain modifications and take certain actions that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City, do not materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the lease agreement or this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
6-0
Resolution#231247
Nov 30, 2023

This resolution allows the Sheriff’s Office to increase its contract with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project by $499,342, bringing the total contract amount to $19,763,114, while maintaining the original three-year term. The contract will still run from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2024, with the option to extend for two additional years.

Resolution authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to enter into a Fourth Amendment to a contract with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project for pretrial services, increasing the contract amount by $499,342 for a total not to exceed amount of $19,763,114 with no change to the term of three years from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024, with two one-year options to extend.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
Passed
7-1
Ordinance#231129
Nov 30, 2023

This ordinance extends the ability of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing and the Department of Public Works to enter into and amend contracts without competitive bidding for homelessness-related projects until May 5, 2029. It also affirms that the Planning Department's actions comply with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to extend by five years, from May 5, 2024, through May 5, 2029, the sunset date of the provisions authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to enter into and amend contracts without requiring competitive bidding for services relating to sites and programs for people experiencing homelessness (“Projects Addressing Homelessness”), and the Department of Public Works to enter into and amend contracts without adhering to the Environment Code or to provisions relating to competitive bidding, equal benefits, local business enterprise utilization, and other requirements, for construction work and services relating to Projects Addressing Homelessness; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
14-4
Resolution#231131
Nov 30, 2023

This resolution allows San Francisco to issue and sell up to $10 million in bonds for the Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District No. 1 on Treasure Island. It also approves related documents necessary for the bond issuance.

Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 7-17 of the Board of Supervisors to authorize the issuance and sale by the City and County of San Francisco Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District No. 1 (Treasure Island) of one or more series of bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $10,000,000 approving related documents, including an Official Statement, one or more supplements to Indentures of Trust, Bond Purchase Agreements and Continuing Disclosure Certificates; and determining other matters in connection therewith, as defined herein.

Budget & Taxes
By Matt Dorsey
7-0
Resolution#231166
Nov 30, 2023

This resolution allows San Francisco to issue and sell up to $17 million in Special Tax Bonds for improvements in the Treasure Island Community Facilities District. It also approves necessary documents related to the bond issuance and outlines other related 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. 2016-1 (Treasure Island) with respect to its Improvement Area No. 2 in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $17,000,000 approving related documents, including an Official Statement, First Supplement to Fiscal Agent Agreement, Bond Purchase Agreement, and Continuing Disclosure Undertaking; and determining other matters in connection therewith, as defined herein.

TransportationBudget & Taxes
By Matt Dorsey
7-0
Ordinance#231082
Nov 29, 2023

This ordinance reallocates $270,000 to the Human Rights Commission for safety initiatives and violence prevention in District 10, while removing $250,000 from General City Responsibility and $20,000 from the Children, Youth & Families budget. The funds will support safe passages, training programs, and events aimed at reducing violence in affected neighborhoods during the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

Ordinance de-appropriating $250,000 from General City Responsibility (GEN) and $20,000 from Children, Youth & Families (DCYF); and re-appropriating $270,000 to the Human Rights Commission (HRC) for District 10 safe passages, Hope SF trainings, violence prevention events, and to support District 10 neighborhoods most impacted by violence in (FY) 2023-2024.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
By Shamann Walton
11-0 /1
Ordinance#231160
Nov 29, 2023

This ordinance reallocates $39.5 million from permanent salaries and benefits to cover increased overtime costs in the Department of Public Health. It aims to address the department's projected need for additional overtime funding.

Ordinance de-appropriating $39,500,000 from permanent salaries and dependent coverage fringe benefits, and appropriating $39,500,000 to overtime in the Department of Public Health, in order to support the Department’s projected increases in overtime as required, pursuant to Administrative Code, Section 3.17.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthGovernance & Elections
Passed
11-0 /1
Ordinance#230861
Nov 29, 2023

The ordinance amends the Police Code to waive certain fees for entertainment permits, eliminate masked ball permits, and streamline the application process for various entertainment-related permits. It also exempts schools from needing specific permits for regular activities and allows for security plans to be required for certain permits to ensure safety.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to 1) waive initial license and filing fees through June 30, 2025 for certain Entertainment Permits for former holders of Just Add Music Permits; 2) waive initial license and filing fees for Entertainment Permits for applicants who are newly eligible to apply for those permits due to recent Planning Code amendments; 3) eliminate masked ball permits; 4) require applicants for Arcade, Ancillary Use, billiard and pool table, Place of Entertainment, Limited Live Performance, Fixed Place Outdoor Amplified Sound, and Extended-Hours Premises Permits to submit a new Permit application and filing fee if their existing application has not been granted, conditionally granted, or denied within 12 months of its submission; 5) authorize the Entertainment Commission Director (“Director”) to issue billiard and pool table permits without a hearing, and provide that such permits may be suspended or revoked under the standards and procedures that apply to other Entertainment Permits; 6) exempt schools from the requirement to obtain a Place of Entertainment Permit, Limited Live Performance Permit, or Fixed Place Outdoor Amplified Sound Permit for any activities that occur on school premises in the regular course of school operations; 7) allow the Director or the Entertainment Commission to require an applicant for a Limited Live Performance Permit to propose a Security Plan if necessary to protect the safety of persons and property or provide for the orderly dispersal of persons and traffic, to make compliance with the Security Plan a condition of the Permit, and to require revisions to the Security Plan as necessary; and 8) clarify that a single One Time Outdoor Amplified Sound Permit may extend across multiple consecutive or non-consecutive 24-hour periods.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
16-0 /1
Resolution#231132
Nov 29, 2023

This resolution allows the City to receive funding for the operation and maintenance of Mission Bay Parks and authorizes the Port and Recreation and Park Department to manage these parks. It also terminates the OCII's Ground Lease to the Mission Bay Parks and permits necessary amendments to the agreement without increasing the City's obligations.

Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure (OCII), operating as the Successor Agency to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, acting in its capacity as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 5 (Mission Bay Maintenance District), for the City to receive funding for its operation and maintenance of the Mission Bay Parks, and to authorize the Port and the Recreation and Park Department to coordinate the operation and maintenance; authorizing the termination of OCII’s Ground Lease to the Mission Bay Parks; and to authorize the Port Executive Director and the Recreation and Park Department General Manager 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.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Matt Dorsey
6-0 /1
Resolution#231134
Nov 29, 2023

This resolution allows the Office of the District Attorney to use a $312,297 grant from the California Department of Insurance for the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program for one year, starting July 1, 2023. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $312,297 from the California Department of Insurance for the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program, for the grant period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
Passed
6-0 /1
Resolution#231136
Nov 29, 2023

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $341,000 grant from the San Francisco Health Plan for a consulting program related to homelessness and supportive housing. The funding is retroactively authorized for the period from October 3, 2022, to December 31, 2023.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $341,000 from the San Francisco Health Plan for participation in a program, entitled “SFDPH (San Francisco Department of Public Health) Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) Consulting,” for the grant period of October 3, 2022, through December 31, 2023.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
6-0 /1
Resolution#231154
Nov 29, 2023

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to extend and increase the contract with Golden Gate Petroleum for renewable diesel by $18.75 million, bringing the total to $86.75 million, and extending the contract duration by five months until October 31, 2024. It also permits the Office to make minor amendments to the contract as needed without significantly increasing the City's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a Third Amendment (Modification 3) to Contract 1000013880 between the City and County of San Francisco and Golden Gate Petroleum for the purchase of renewable diesel for all City departments, increasing the contract amount by $18,750,000 for a new total not to exceed amount of $86,750,000 and extending the duration by five months from May 31, 2024, for a total agreement term of June 1, 2019, through October 31, 2024; and to authorize the Office of Contract Administration 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.

Budget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
6-0 /1
Resolution#231170
Nov 29, 2023

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept a $50 million grant from the San Francisco Foundation for the India Basin Waterfront Park Initiative, which will be used until December 2026. It also permits the department to make necessary adjustments to the agreement without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant valued at approximately $50,000,000 from the San Francisco Foundation for the India Basin Waterfront Park Initiative for a term to begin upon approval of the Resolution through December 2026; and authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement 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.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
By Shamann Walton
7-0 /2
Resolution#231182
Nov 29, 2023

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use a grant worth about $2.8 million from the Trust for Public Land for the India Basin Waterfront Park Initiative, effective until December 2026. It also permits the department to make necessary changes to the agreement as long as they don't significantly increase the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend an in-kind grant valued at approximately $2,794,638 from the Trust for Public Land for the India Basin Waterfront Park Initiative for the term to begin upon approval of the Resolution through December 2026; and authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement 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.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
By Shamann Walton
6-0 /1
Resolution#231183
Nov 29, 2023

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use a $1,000,000 in-kind grant from the A. Philip Randolph Institute for the India Basin Waterfront Park Initiative until December 2026. It also permits the department to make necessary changes to the agreement as long as they do not significantly increase the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend an in-kind grant valued at approximately $1,000,000 from the A. Philip Randolph Institute for the India Basin Waterfront Park Initiative for the term to begin upon approval of the Resolution through December 2026; and authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement 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.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
By Shamann Walton
6-0 /1
Resolution#231184
Nov 29, 2023

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept a $2 million in-kind grant from the San Francisco Parks Alliance for the India Basin Waterfront Park Initiative, effective until December 2026. It also permits the department to make necessary adjustments to the agreement without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend an in-kind grant valued at approximately $2,000,000 from the San Francisco Parks Alliance for the India Basin Waterfront Park Initiative for the term to begin upon approval of the Resolution through December 2026; and authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement 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.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
By Shamann Walton
6-0 /1
Resolution#231253
Nov 29, 2023

This resolution allows the Mayor and certain city employees to seek donations for the India Basin Waterfront Park Initiative for six months, bypassing the usual Behested Payment Ordinance rules. It aims to gather funds from nonprofits, private organizations, grantmakers, and foundations.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor, officers and employees of the Office of the Mayor, and officers and employees of the Recreation and Park Department to solicit donations for the India Basin Waterfront Park Initiative from nonprofits, private organizations, grantmakers, and foundations for six months from the effective date of this Resolution, notwithstanding the Behested Payment Ordinance.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
By Shamann Walton
7-0 /2
Charter Amendment#230985
Nov 29, 2023

This charter amendment establishes minimum staffing levels for the San Francisco Police Department, starting with 1,700 full-duty sworn officers in the first year and increasing to 2,074 by the fifth year, contingent on future voter-approved tax revenue. It also creates a Police Full Staffing Fund to ensure funding for these staffing levels over five years, with specific appropriations required each year.

Charter Amendment (Third Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to define “Full-Duty Sworn Officers” for purposes of establishing minimum staffing levels for sworn officers of the Police Department; and, contingent upon the Controller’s certification that a future tax measure passed by the voters will generate sufficient additional revenue to fund the cost of employing Full-Duty Sworn Officers at specified minimum staffing levels and the minimum amount necessary to implement a police staffing fund: 1) set the Minimum Staffing Number for five fiscal years beginning with 1,700 full-duty sworn officers in year one, with increases each year such that by the fifth fiscal year, the Minimum Staffing Number shall be 2,074; 2) require for a period of five years that the Mayor and Board of Supervisors appropriate funds to pay for at least the number of sworn officers as of February 1 of the prior fiscal year; 3) establish a Police Full Staffing Fund (“Fund”) for a period of five fiscal years to facilitate minimum police staffing; 4) require that $16.8 million be appropriated into the Fund in the first year, and varying amounts in years two through five, calculated based on staffing shortages, but allowing for a temporary freeze of appropriations to the Fund after the first year in a budgetary or economic emergency; at an election to be held on March 5, 2024.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Completed
16-6
Hearing#231064
Nov 29, 2023

This hearing is to address objections regarding a report on unpaid real property transfer taxes for a specific property at 2-16 Turk Street. If approved, the report will be sent to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection and added to the city's General Fund.

Hearing to consider objections to a report of delinquent real property transfer tax under Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 1115.1(c), for Assessor's Parcel Block No. 0340, Lot No. 004 (2-16 Turk Street), and directing transmission of said report to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection and deposit into the General Fund; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M23-133 (File No. 231063), approved October 24, 2023.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Filed
no vote
Resolution#231065
Nov 29, 2023

This resolution confirms a report of unpaid real property transfer tax for a specific property at 2-16 Turk Street and directs the report to be sent to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection. The collected funds will be deposited into the city's General Fund.

Resolution confirming report of delinquent real property transfer tax under Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 1115.1(c), for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0340, Lot No. 004 (2-16 Turk Street); and directing transmission of said report to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection and deposit into the General Fund.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Filed
no vote
Resolution#231239
Nov 28, 2023

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Library to receive and use a $6,336,363 grant from the California State Library for seismic safety and roofing improvements at the Main Library. The funding is available until June 30, 2027.

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $6,336,363 from the California State Library for direct support for the Main Library Seismic Moat and Roofing Replacement Projects for the period starting the date of execution of the Agreement by both parties until June 30, 2027.

Budget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
By Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Resolution#231201
Nov 28, 2023

This resolution increases funding for the Eviction Defense Collaborative by up to $4.4 million, bringing the total grant to $6.28 million to provide legal assistance for eviction cases through the Tenant Right to Counsel Program. The funding will support eligible San Francisco tenants and remains effective until June 30, 2024.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to execute an amendment to a grant agreement with Eviction Defense Collaborative, Inc., to increase the grant amount by an amount not to exceed $4,400,000 for a Grant Agreement total in the amount of $6,280,000 and aggregate grant amount of $11,391,504 related to the provision of eviction-related legal assistance through MOHCD’s Tenant Right to Counsel Program to eligible San Francisco tenants effective upon approval of this Resolution, with no changes to the term of January 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of the grant agreement; and granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Resolution#231227
Nov 28, 2023

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to contract with Xtech JV for up to $20 million over five years for technology goods and services. The contract will be effective upon approval and will end on December 31, 2028, with no possibility of extension.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract agreement for as-needed technology goods and services between the City and County of San Francisco and Xtech JV, for an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a five-year term effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2028, with no options to extend.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Resolution#231228
Nov 28, 2023

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to sign a contract with Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC for up to $20 million over five years for technology goods and services. The contract will be effective upon approval and will end on December 31, 2028, with no possibility for extension.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract agreement for as-needed technology goods and services between the City and County of San Francisco and Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a five-year term effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2028, with no options to extend.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Resolution#231229
Nov 28, 2023

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to contract with InterVision Systems, LLC for up to $20 million over five years for technology goods and services. The contract will be effective upon approval and will end on December 31, 2028, with no possibility of extension.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract agreement for as-needed technology goods and services between the City and County of San Francisco and InterVision Systems, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a five-year term effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2028, with no options to extend.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Resolution#231230
Nov 28, 2023

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to sign a contract with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for up to $20 million over five years for on-demand technology goods and services, effective until December 31, 2028. There are no options to extend the contract beyond this term.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract agreement for as-needed technology goods and services between the City and County of San Francisco and Insight Public Sector, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a five-year term effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2028, with no options to extend.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Resolution#231231
Nov 28, 2023

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to sign a contract with Cornerstone Technology Partners II JV for technology goods and services, totaling up to $20 million over five years. The contract will be effective upon approval and will end on December 31, 2028, with no possibility for extension.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract agreement for as-needed technology goods and services between the City and County of San Francisco and Cornerstone Technology Partners II JV, for an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a five-year term effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2028, with no options to extend.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Resolution#231232
Nov 28, 2023

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to contract with CCT Technologies, Inc. for up to $20 million over five years for technology goods and services. The contract will be effective upon approval and will end on December 31, 2028, with no possibility for extension.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract agreement for as-needed technology goods and services between the City and County of San Francisco and CCT Technologies, Inc. dba ComputerLand of Silicon Valley, for an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a five-year term effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2028, with no options to extend.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Resolution#231233
Nov 28, 2023

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to contract with Central Computers Inc. for up to $20 million over five years for technology goods and services. The contract will be effective upon approval and will expire on December 31, 2028, with no possibility for extension.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract agreement for as-needed technology goods and services between the City and County of San Francisco and Central Computers Inc., for an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a five-year term effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2028, with no options to extend.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Resolution#231234
Nov 28, 2023

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to contract with California Creative Solutions, Inc. for up to $20 million over five years for technology goods and services, effective upon approval and lasting until December 31, 2028, with no extensions permitted.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract agreement for as-needed technology goods and services between the City and County of San Francisco and California Creative Solutions, Inc. dba CCS Global Tech, for an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a five-year term effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2028, with no options to extend.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Resolution#231235
Nov 28, 2023

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to contract with CDW Government LLC for up to $20 million over five years for technology goods and services. The contract will be effective upon approval and will end on December 31, 2028, with no possibility for extension.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract agreement for as-needed technology goods and services between the City and County of San Francisco and CDW Government LLC, for an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a five-year term effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2028, with no options to extend.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Resolution#231236
Nov 28, 2023

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to sign a contract with Accenture LLP for up to $20 million over five years for technology goods and services. The contract will be effective upon approval and will end on December 31, 2028, with no possibility for extension.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract agreement for as-needed technology goods and services between the City and County of San Francisco and Accenture LLP, for an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a five-year term effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2028, with no options to extend.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Ordinance#231007
Nov 28, 2023

This ordinance broadens the exemption from increased transfer tax rates for certain rent-restricted affordable housing transactions valued at $5 million or more, retroactively applying it to transfers since January 1, 2017, and extending the exemption until December 31, 2030. It also affirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to broaden the exemption from the increased transfer tax rates when the consideration or value of the interest or property conveyed equals or exceeds $5,000,000 for transfers of certain rent-restricted affordable housing; applying the exemption retroactively to transfers occurring on or after January 1, 2017; extending the exemption through December 31, 2030; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Ordinance#231046
Nov 28, 2023

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $137,785.78, plus interest, related to hotel tax penalties from 2013. This settlement resolves a claim filed by Yvonne Detert and others against the City in 2018.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Yvonne Detert, et al. against the City and County of San Francisco, et al. for $137,785.78, plus statutory interest; the lawsuit was filed on September 21, 2018, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-18-570011; entitled Yvonne Detert, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves a claim of refund of penalties related to hotel taxes and fees for tax periods October 1, 2013, through and including December 31, 2013.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#231105
Nov 28, 2023

The ordinance authorizes a settlement of $1,361,454.60 to IBM for a lawsuit regarding a refund of payroll and gross receipts taxes from 2018. It also includes terms that affect IBM's tax filings for 2019 and later, with no penalties imposed by the City for those years.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by International Business Machines Corporation against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,361,454.60; the lawsuit was filed on February 25, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-598342; entitled International Business Machines Corporation v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves a claim for refund of payroll expense and gross receipts taxes, and related penalties and interest, for the tax year ended December 31, 2018; other material terms of the settlement are that International Business Machines Corporation and its related entities shall take certain filing positions with respect to their gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, and overpaid executive gross receipts taxes, as applicable, for tax year 2019 and subsequent tax years, and the City will not impose penalties arising from those filing positions for tax years 2019 through 2022.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#231078
Nov 28, 2023

The ordinance reallocates funds by taking $377,000 from the General City Responsibility and $150,000 from the Municipal Transportation Agency, directing $100,000 to the Arts Commission for murals, $98,000 for playground upgrades and youth nutrition, and various amounts to other departments for projects like emergency training, small business support, and traffic safety. It aims to enhance community resources and safety across several city departments.

Ordinance de-appropriating $377,000 from General City Responsibility and $150,000 from Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA); and re-appropriating $100,000 to the Arts Commission (ART) for mural artwork, $98,000 to Children, Youth and Their Families (CHF) for playground upgrades, youth nutrition education, and food security; $25,000 to the Department of Emergency Services (DEM) for emergency preparedness training and capacity building; $49,000 to the Department of Public Works (DPW) for irrigation system, outdoor seating area, and trees and plants in three locations; $50,000 to the Department of Economic and Community Development (ECN) for small business rainy day funds; $25,000 to the Recreation and Park Department (REC) for removal of storm damage and hazardous trees from Mount Sutro; $30,000 to the Police Department (POL) for cameras in the Inner Sunset; and $150,000 to the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) for community space design, traffic calming, and traffic safety at three locations in Fiscal Year (FY) FY2023-24.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
By Myrna Melgar
16-0 /1
Resolution#231055
Nov 28, 2023

This resolution approves a settlement for Linden Research, Inc. to receive $162,466 from the City for a claim related to a refund of gross receipts taxes and business registration fees. The claim was filed on June 6, 2023, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Linden Research, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $162,466; the claim was filed on June 6, 2023; the claim involves a refund of gross receipts taxes and business registration fees.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
6-0
Resolution#231009
Nov 28, 2023

The resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use up to $3.9 million in state grant funding for the Buchanan Mall Project, ensuring the park remains public open space forever. It also permits the department to make necessary adjustments to the grant contract without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department (RPD) to accept and expend up to $3,900,000 in grant funding from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Buchanan Mall Project; to enter into a grant contract with the California Department of Parks and Recreation that require, among other things, that RPD maintain the park as public open space in perpetuity; to record a Declaration of Restrictions on the Buchanan Mall property designated as Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0748, Lot No. 033, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0757, Lot No. 026, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0772, Lot No. 023, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0781, Lot No. 035, and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0795, Lot No. 028, providing notice of these restrictions; and to authorize the General Manager of RPD to enter into modifications or 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 contract or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
By Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Resolution#231111
Nov 28, 2023

The resolution approves a lease agreement between the Port Commission and Recology San Francisco for a large space at Pier 96, which will generate about $369,500 in monthly revenue for the Port over a term of approximately 74 months. It also allows the Port's Executive Director to make minor amendments to the lease as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving Port Commission Lease L-17035 with Recology San Francisco, a California corporation, located at Pier 96 for approximately 196,369 square feet of shed, outbuilding and loading dock space, and approximately 252,319 square feet of paved land and yard space which will initially generate revenue to the Port of approximately $369,500 per month, for a term of approximately 74 months, effective upon approval of this Resolution; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Port to enter into amendments or modifications to the lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
7-0
Resolution#231112
Nov 28, 2023

This resolution approves a lease agreement with Anderson Enterprises for approximately 116,343 square feet of land and 2,010 square feet of shed space at Pier 68/70 for an initial monthly rent of $66,702.15, lasting three years with options for three one-year extensions. It also allows the Port Executive Director to make minor amendments to the lease as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving Port Commission Lease No. L-17093 with Anderson Enterprises, Inc., a California corporation, located at the Pier 68/70 Shipyard for approximately 116,343 square feet of paved land and 2,010 square feet of shed space for an initial monthly rent of $66,702.15 and a term of three years with three mutually agreeable one-year extension options, effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco to enter into amendments or modifications to the Port Commission License No. L-17093 that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0
Motion#231095
Nov 28, 2023

This motion directs the Budget and Legislative Analyst to perform two extra audits in the 2023-2024 fiscal year, focusing on how Public Works manages street cleaning and how interdepartmental agreements are handled across the city. It has been approved and is now set to be carried out.

Motion directing the Budget and Legislative Analyst to conduct two additional performance audits in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 on the management of street cleaning by Public Works and of interdepartmental agreements citywide.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
6-0
Motion#231203
Nov 28, 2023

This motion cancels a previously scheduled public hearing where the Board of Supervisors was set to discuss a report on unpaid real property transfer taxes for a specific property at 2-16 Turk Street. The hearing was originally planned for January 9, 2024, but will no longer take place.

Motion rescinding the Board of Supervisors approval (Motion No. M23-133; File No. 231063) to sit as a Committee of the Whole on January 9, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on a Resolution confirming report of delinquent real property transfer tax under Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 1115.1(c), for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0340, Lot No. 004 (2-16 Turk Street), and cancelling the subject Committee of the Whole.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
5-0
Motion#231206
Nov 28, 2023

This motion removes the Homelessness and Behavioral Health Select Committee from the Board of Supervisors' rules and also updates the rules to reflect that it is no longer considered a fiscal committee. As a result, the committee will no longer exist in its previous form.

Motion amending the Board Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors by striking Board Rule 3.32 to remove the Homelessness and Behavioral Health Select Committee; and amending Board Rule 3.25 to remove the subject Committee as a fiscal committee.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
5-0
Ordinance#231222
Nov 28, 2023

The ordinance allows the Office of the District Attorney to use a $2,050,000 grant from the State of California to support a program targeting organized retail theft. It also adds two grant-funded positions to the office for the duration of the grant, from October 1, 2023, to June 1, 2027.

Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,050,000 from the State of California, Board of State and Community Corrections, to fund the Organized Retail Theft Vertical Prosecution Grant Program; and amending Ordinance No. 145-23 (Annual Salary Ordinance, File No. 230645 for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2024 and 2024-2025) to provide for the addition of one grant-funded position in Class 8177 Attorney-Civil/Criminal (FTE 1.0) and one grant-funded position in Class 8550 District Attorney’s Investigator-SFERS (FTE 1.0) at the Office of the District Attorney for the grant agreement period of October 1, 2023, through June 1, 2027.

Public SafetyTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#231238
Nov 28, 2023

This resolution allows the Department of Juvenile Probation to use a $360,570 grant from the California Department of Social Services for Intensive Foster Care and Family Preservation Services from October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2026. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Juvenile Probation to accept and expend a grant allocation from the California Department of Social Services in the amount of $360,570 for the period of October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2026, for Intensive Foster Care and Family Preservation Services.

Budget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#231240
Nov 28, 2023

This resolution allows the Department on the Status of Women to accept an increased grant of $155,850.45 from the Blue Shield California Foundation, bringing the total grant amount to $305,850.45 for a program aimed at ending domestic violence, covering the period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department on the Status of Women to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $155,850.45 for a total amount of $305,850.45 from the Blue Shield California Foundation for a one-year grant period from April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024, for the Leveraging Collaboratives to End Domestic Violence Program.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#231241
Nov 28, 2023

This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to officially partner with the United States Capitol Police to provide additional law enforcement support from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2023. It has been approved retroactively.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the San Francisco Police Department to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding Agreement with the United States Capitol Police to provide supplemental law enforcement services for the period beginning on January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2023.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
Passed
6-0 /1
Ordinance#231130
Nov 28, 2023

The ordinance requires buildings with 15 or more stories to conduct and submit additional inspections focusing on windows and exterior glass surfaces to identify any defects or damage. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Existing Building Code to require buildings with 15 or more stories to conduct and submit supplemental inspection reports that will focus on windows and exterior glass surfaces to identify any defective or damaged materials that may cause glass failure; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan
12-0
Ordinance#230665
Nov 28, 2023

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $358,985,453 in bonds to fund various water projects. It also authorizes the refinancing of existing water debt and confirms the Commission's intent to reimburse itself through these bond issuances.

Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Water Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness (as described below) by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $358,985,453 to finance the costs of various capital water projects benefitting the Water Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco enacted by the voters on November 5, 2002, as Proposition E; authorizing the issuance of Water Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Water Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
18-0
Ordinance#230666
Nov 28, 2023

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $1.05 billion in bonds to fund various wastewater projects. It also authorizes the refinancing of existing debt related to the Wastewater Enterprise.

Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Wastewater Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness (as described below) by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,047,288,286 to finance the costs of various capital wastewater projects benefitting the Wastewater Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco enacted by the voters on November 5, 2002, as Proposition E; authorizing the issuance of Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Wastewater Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
18-0
Ordinance#230667
Nov 28, 2023

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $41 million in bonds to fund various capital projects for the Power Enterprise. It also authorizes the issuance of refunding bonds and confirms previous related actions.

Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Power Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness (as described below) by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $41,031,367 to finance the costs of various capital projects benefitting the Power Enterprise under the Charter, including amendments to the Charter enacted by the voters on June 5, 2018, commonly referred to as Proposition A; authorizing the issuance of Power Revenue Refunding Bonds; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt or taxable bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
18-0
Resolution#220693
Nov 28, 2023

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to adjust its agreement with the Francisco Park Conservancy, giving them a credit of up to $443,000 for maintenance funding at Francisco Park over the next five years. This credit is intended to offset increased project costs due to PG&E construction requirements.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to amend its agreement with the Francisco Park Conservancy (FPC), to provide FPC a credit of up to $443,000 against its obligation to fund maintenance at Francisco Park over the next five years, to account for a portion of project cost increases generated by PG&E construction requirements.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#230768
Nov 27, 2023

The ordinance simplifies the approval process for neighborhood projects on sidewalks and public spaces, reduces fees for minor permits, and clarifies rules for commemorative plaques and encroachments. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to streamline and authorize the approval of certain neighborhood amenities, also known as Love Our Neighborhoods Projects, in sidewalks and other public right-of-ways within the Department of Public Works’ jurisdiction, to reduce fees for certain minor encroachment permits, to waive certain annual encroachment assessments, to clarify the approval process for commemorative plaques, and to clarify the permitting, revocation, and restoration requirements for all minor encroachment permits; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
14-0
Ordinance#230973
Nov 27, 2023

This ordinance clarifies the Controller's responsibilities for auditing and monitoring nonprofit organizations that contract with the City, including setting measurable performance goals and reviewing compliance policies. It also mandates an annual review of how well departments adhere to these auditing and monitoring policies.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to clarify the Controller’s audit and monitoring responsibilities with respect to nonprofit organizations contracting with the City; directing the Controller to establish measurable performance goals for contracts with nonprofit organizations; directing the Controller to periodically review and, as necessary, revise policies regarding contractors’ compliance with City requirements; and requiring the Controller to perform an annual review of departments’ compliance with policies for auditing and monitoring nonprofit organizations.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
19-0
Ordinance#231142
Nov 24, 2023

The ordinance aimed to encourage housing production by exempting certain housing projects from additional requirements in specific areas, restoring eligibility for density exceptions, and limiting the size of new dwelling units in designated districts. It has been killed and will not be enacted.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to encourage housing production by 1) exempting, under certain conditions, specified housing projects from the Conditional Use requirement of Section 317, in areas outside of Priority Equity Geographies, which are identified in the Housing Element as areas or neighborhoods with a high density of vulnerable populations 2) restoring the ownership eligibility requirement for density exceptions in residential districts, for lots that have two existing dwelling units or more; 3) sunsetting the Conditional Use requirements established by the Corona Heights Large Residence and the Central Neighborhoods Large Residence Special Use Districts at the end of 2024, and thereafter limiting the size of any Dwelling Units resulting from residential development in those Special Use Districts to 3,000 square feet of Gross Floor Area; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Killed
12-0
Ordinance#231191
Nov 22, 2023

This ordinance prevents the Recreation and Park Department and Planning Department from conducting environmental reviews or moving forward with any project that would extend the West Harbor Marina beyond 150 feet from its current boundary. It aims to protect the existing marina area from potential expansion.

Ordinance prohibiting the Recreation and Park Department and Planning Department from performing environmental review of, or otherwise implementing, a project to clean up and reconstruct the Marina Yacht Harbor in a manner that would extend the West Harbor Marina by more than 150 feet from its current boundary.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Connie Chan
12-0
Resolution#231140
Nov 22, 2023

This resolution urges the Mayor and the Department of Human Resources to create an emergency hiring plan that includes incentives to attract and keep behavioral healthcare workers. The goal is to fill vacant positions within the city and at contracted service providers.

Resolution urging the Mayor and Department of Human Resources (DHR) to initiate an emergency hiring plan with recruitment and retention incentives for behavioral healthcare workers to fill city employee vacancies and vacancies at city-contracted providers.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Shamann Walton
no vote
Ordinance#230980
Nov 21, 2023

This ordinance increases the fees for reproduction and notary services provided by the Department of Administrative Services. It also allows the Controller to adjust these fees in the future to ensure they cover costs without generating excess revenue.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to increase the fees imposed by the Department of Administrative Services for reproduction and notary services provided to the public, and authorizing the Controller to make future adjustments to ensure that costs of providing the services are recovered without producing revenue which is significantly more than such costs.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
10-0 /2
Resolution#231012
Nov 21, 2023

This resolution approves the use of a $1,510,695 federal grant for housing support for people with AIDS in San Francisco, covering the period from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2026. It allows the Mayor to accept and spend these funds on behalf of the city.

Resolution retroactively approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Permanent Supportive Housing Renewal Grant; and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to accept and expend the City’s FY 2022 HOPWA Permanent Supportive Housing Renewal Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $1,510,695 for the period of June 1, 2023, through May 31, 2026.

HousingBudget & Taxes
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Resolution#231059
Nov 21, 2023

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to extend its contract with Bar None Auction for auction services by one year, now running until September 30, 2024. It also increases the expected revenue from the contract by $800,000, bringing the total anticipated revenue to $2.9 million.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to execute a third amendment (Modification 3) to Contract 1000024326 with Bar None Auction for as-needed auction services; extending the duration by one year from October 1, 2023, for a total contract duration of five years from October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2024, with an increase in anticipated revenue of $800,000 for a total anticipated revenue amount of $2,900,000.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Resolution#231084
Nov 21, 2023

This resolution allows the Department of the Environment to accept and use a $605,620 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to expand an electric bicycle pilot program for delivery workers over three years. It also authorizes the department's director to manage the grant agreement and related contracts.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of the Environment (“Environment Department”) to accept and expend a grant of $605,620 for a term of three years from September 12, 2023, through September 11, 2026, from the United States Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office to expand an electric bicycle pilot for delivery workers; and to authorize the Director of the Environment Department to enter into and execute the Grant Agreement and amendments thereto, and to execute the contracts between the City and various agencies consistent with the aforementioned proposal and necessary to carry out the purpose of the grant or this Resolution.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Resolution#231085
Nov 21, 2023

This resolution confirms that San Francisco is following state housing laws to support the Municipal Transportation Agency's request for funding from the One Bay Area Grant Program. It aims to secure financial resources for transportation projects in the city.

Resolution affirming San Francisco’s compliance with certain state housing laws in support of the Municipal Transportation Agency’s application for funding by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s One Bay Area Grant Program (OBAG 3).

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
12-0
Resolution#231117
Nov 21, 2023

This resolution allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to spend $99,000 from the SoMa Community Stabilization Fund to hire consultants for a new five-year strategic plan aimed at addressing the impacts of destabilization on SoMa residents and businesses. The plan will be developed from the time of approval until November 30, 2025.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to expend SoMa Community Stabilization Fund dollars in the amount of $99,000 to engage a consultant team in developing a new five-year strategic plan to address various impacts of destabilization on residents and businesses in SoMa for a term to commence effective upon approval of this Resolution through November 30, 2025.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230873
Nov 21, 2023

This resolution approves a 10-year agreement between the Friends and Foundation of the San Francisco Public Library and the San Francisco Public Library to outline their roles in fundraising and improving library operations and projects. It also allows the library to make minor changes to the agreement before it is finalized, as long as those changes do not significantly increase the city's obligations.

Resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Friends and Foundation of the San Francisco Public Library and the San Francisco Public Library to establish roles and responsibilities of each party for purposes of fundraising, enhancing operations, and capital projects for a term of 10 years effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the San Francisco Public Library to enter into amendments or modifications of the MOU 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 MOU or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
Passed
6-0
Hearing#231204
Nov 21, 2023

This hearing will discuss the San Francisco Housing Authority's Housing Choice Voucher Program and the issues arising from its contract with a third-party organization, including a breach of contract and its effects on housing programs, low-income residents, and the city budget. It will also request reports from the SFHA, the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, and the Controller’s Office.

Hearing to discuss the San Francisco Housing Authority’s (SFHA) Housing Choice Voucher Program, the decision to contract out that program to a third-party organization, the breach of contract between the third-party organization and the SFHA, and the impact of that breach of contract to the City’s housing programs, low-income residents, and City budget; and requesting the SFHA, Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, and Controller’s Office to report.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Shamann Walton
1-0
Charter Amendment#230986
Nov 20, 2023

This charter amendment aimed to allow the Mayor to disapprove specific SFMTA budget proposals, including fare increases and changes to parking meter operations. The proposal has been killed and will not be on the ballot for the March 5, 2024 election.

Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to provide that the Mayor may disapprove in writing certain San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) proposals that must be part of SFMTA’s proposed budget or budget amendment; proposals subject to disapproval are increases in fares and parking meter maximum rates, and net expansion of hours or days of parking meter operation; at an election to be held on March 5, 2024.

TransportationBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Killed
23-1 /3
Resolution#231062
Nov 17, 2023

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to enter into an agreement to receive funding for Medi-Cal administrative activities, retroactively effective from July 1, 2019, with expected revenue of at least $1,000,000 for the city. It also permits the Department to make minor amendments to the agreement without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to enter into a Participation Agreement for County-based Medi-Cal Administrative Activities effective July 1, 2019, that will remain in full force and effect until terminated by either the Department of Public Health or the California Department of Health Care Services, with anticipated revenue to the City of $1,000,000 or more; 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.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
7-0
Ordinance#230862
Nov 17, 2023

This ordinance temporarily suspends the annual registration requirement and fee for vacant or abandoned commercial storefronts until December 31, 2024. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to temporarily suspend the annual registration requirement and registration fee for vacant or abandoned commercial storefronts through December 31, 2024; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Filed
3-0
Ordinance#230996
Nov 17, 2023

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit by returning $130,401.66 in fees to the plaintiffs who challenged the denial of their application to convert a building into condominiums. The settlement also includes waiving the City’s litigation costs and withdrawing both parties' appeals.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Adam Smith, et al., against the City and County of San Francisco for return of the Expedited Conversion Program fee in the amount of $130,401.66; the lawsuit was filed on September 28, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CPF-21-517578; entitled Adam Smith, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit challenges the Board of Supervisors’ denial of Petitioners’ application to convert their six-unit building at 424-434 Francisco Street to condominiums under the City’s Expedited Conversion Program (Subd. Code, Section 1396.4); the settlement includes return of Petitioners’ Expedited Conversion Program fee and waiver of the City’s litigation costs; other material terms of the settlement are the parties’ agreement to withdraw their respective appeals.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
11-0 /1
Resolution#231027
Nov 17, 2023

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use $12,440,735 in cash and in-kind grants from the Friends of Jackson Park for renovating Jackson Playground. It also permits the General Manager of RPD to make necessary changes to the grant that do not significantly increase the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department (RPD) to accept and expend cash and in-kind grants from the Friends of Jackson Park valued at $12,440,735 for the renovation of Jackson Playground for the project term of upon approval of Board of Supervisors until Notice of Substantial Completion; and to authorize the General Manager of RPD to enter into modifications to the Grant that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
By Shamann Walton
6-0 /1
Resolution#231036
Nov 17, 2023

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a five-year contract with Radiation Detection Company for radiation detection badge services, with a total cost not exceeding $420,000. It also permits the contractor to keep radiation exposure reports for over ten years and allows for minor amendments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration (OCA) to execute Contract 1000027338 with Radiation Detection Company (Contractor) for the purchase of ionized radiation detection badge services by City departments for a total not to exceed amount of $420,000 and a contract term of five years with an option to extend by two additional years, for a total duration of seven years, to commence on December 1, 2023, through November 30, 2028; to allow Contractor to maintain radiation dose exposure reports for a period exceeding ten years; and to authorize OCA 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.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
6-0 /1
Resolution#231037
Nov 17, 2023

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to modify an existing contract with Western States Oil to purchase gasoline for City departments, increasing the total contract amount by $2,950,000 to $35,450,000 and extending the contract duration by 19 days. The new contract period will run from November 1, 2018, to November 19, 2023.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a Fifth Amendment (Modification 5) to Contract 1000012394 between the City and County of San Francisco and Western States Oil (Contractor) for the purchase of gasoline for all City departments, increasing the contract amount by $2,950,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $35,450,000 and extending the contract duration by 19 days, for a total duration of five years and 19 days from November 1, 2018, through November 19, 2023.

Budget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
6-0 /1
Resolution#230727
Nov 17, 2023

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from a report on supporting small businesses in San Francisco. It urges the Mayor to implement these recommendations through her department heads and the annual budget process.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2022-2023 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Taking Care of Business: San Francisco's Plan to Save its Small Businesses;" and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through her department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
6-0 /1
Resolution#220886
Nov 16, 2023

This resolution urges the SFMTA to collect more data and create better metrics for its Taxi Upfront Fare Pilot program. It also requires the SFMTA to provide quarterly reports to the Board of Supervisors to enhance outcomes for taxi drivers.

Resolution urging the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Board of Directors to track additional data and develop additional program metrics for its Taxi Upfront Fare Pilot program and continue to submit a quarterly report to the Board of Supervisors to ensure improved outcomes and benefits for taxi drivers.

TransportationBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan
6-0 /2
Ordinance#230971
Nov 16, 2023

The ordinance calls for a special election on March 5, 2024, to let voters decide on a $300 million bond for building and improving affordable rental housing in San Francisco. It includes provisions for independent oversight, allows landlords to pass on half of any property tax increase to tenants, and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, for the purpose of submitting to San Francisco voters a proposition to incur bonded indebtedness of not-to-exceed $300,000,000, subject to independent citizen oversight and regular audits, to finance the construction, development, acquisition, and/or rehabilitation of rental affordable housing, including workforce housing and senior housing, for households ranging from extremely low-income to moderate-income households; and related costs necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes; authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase, if any, to residential tenants under Administrative Code Chapter 37; providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest on such Bonds; incorporating the provisions of the Administrative Code relating to the Citizens’ General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee’s review of Affordable Housing Bond expenditures; setting certain procedures and requirements for the election; affirming a determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding that the proposed Bond is consistent with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
13-0 /3
Resolution#230972
Nov 16, 2023

This resolution allows for the construction and rehabilitation of affordable rental housing in San Francisco, funded by up to $300 million in bonds, with oversight and audits to ensure proper use of funds. It also permits landlords to pass on half of any property tax increase to tenants and confirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Resolution determining and declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the construction, development, acquisition, and/or rehabilitation of rental affordable housing projects, and related costs necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes; to be financed through bonded indebtedness in an amount not to exceed $300,000,000, subject to independent citizen oversight and regular audits; authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase, if any, to residential tenants under Administrative Code, Chapter 37; providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest on such bonds; affirming a determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding that the proposed Bond is consistent with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
10-0 /3
Hearing#230916
Nov 15, 2023

This hearing will review the citywide Project Labor Agreement (PLA) and its annual reports from the last three fiscal years, assessing its effectiveness and impact on local businesses and workforce. Various city departments will be asked to provide information on the PLA's performance and outcomes.

Hearing to consider the citywide Project Labor Agreement (PLA) that was executed; the annual reports for fiscal years 2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023 that highlight the efforts, accomplishments, and challenges encountered; and the preliminary, high-level methodology developed to evaluate whether the PLA has promoted the efficient, economical, and timely completion of PLA-covered projects, the costs of covered projects, and the PLA’s impact on Local Business Enterprises and the local workforce; and requesting the Controller’s Office, City Administrator’s Office, Public Works, Recreation and Park Department, and Office of Economic and Workforce Development to report.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Filed
5-0 /1
Hearing#231141
Nov 15, 2023

This legislation requests a hearing to gather information on health insurance rate trends and how they affect the costs the City pays for employee health insurance. It also asks the Health Service System to provide a report for consideration during the City's budget process.

Hearing to request information on health insurance rate trends and its impact on the rate the City will pay on behalf of its employees in advance and consideration of the City's Budget process; and requesting the Health Service System to report.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
By Connie Chan
2-0
Ordinance#231163
Nov 15, 2023

This ordinance requires property owners to file inspection records for fire sprinkler and alarm systems with the Fire Department and establishes a fee to cover the filing costs. It also mandates a minimum five-foot access from public pathways to residential buildings on newly subdivided lots.

Ordinance amending the Fire Code to require filing with the Fire Department records of five-year inspection of fire sprinkler systems and annual inspection of fire alarm and detection systems, mandate a filing fee to ensure that the costs of providing for such filings are recovered without producing revenue that is significantly more than such costs, and require a minimum five feet access from the public-right-of-way to residential structures on newly subdivided lots; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage.

HousingPublic SafetyBudget & Taxes
By Connie Chan
11-0