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Ordinance#241150
Nov 25, 2024

This ordinance allows the Tax Collector to waive certain taxes, penalties, and interest for unregistered taxpayers who voluntarily disclose and pay back taxes until December 31, 2027. It also permits the Tax Collector to charge fees for reviewing applications and providing advance determinations during the same period.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to authorize the Tax Collector to waive taxes, penalties, and/or interest under a program ending December 31, 2027, that allows unregistered taxpayers to voluntarily disclose and pay back taxes; and to authorize the Tax Collector to collect fees through December 31, 2027, for reviewing applications for and providing advance determinations to taxpayers.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
22-0
Ordinance#241151
Nov 25, 2024

This ordinance allows the Tax Collector to issue refunds for property taxes directly to the property owner if the refund amount is under $10,000 and the property has not changed ownership during the relevant fiscal year. It amends the Administrative Code to streamline this process.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Tax Collector to refund property taxes to the assessee or latest recorded owner of the property if the amount of the refund is less than $10,000 and there has been no transfer of the property during or since the fiscal year for which the taxes to be refunded were levied.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman
22-0 /1
Ordinance#240897
Nov 25, 2024

This ordinance increases the borrowing limits for the Wastewater, Water, and Power Enterprises to fund various capital projects on a short-term basis. It raises the total borrowing capacity from $1.5 billion to $2.45 billion across these utilities.

Ordinance authorizing (i) an increase of the aggregate principal amount of the Wastewater Enterprise’s Interim Funding Program from an aggregate principal amount of $750,000,000 to a not to exceed aggregate principal amount of $1,250,000,000 to finance on a short-term interim basis various capital projects benefitting the Wastewater Enterprise; (ii) an increase of the aggregate principal amount of the Water Enterprise’s Interim Funding Program from an aggregate principal amount of $500,000,000 to a not to exceed aggregate principal amount of $750,000,000 to finance on a short-term interim basis various capital projects benefitting the Water Enterprise; and (iii) an increase of the aggregate principal amount of the Power Enterprise’s Interim Funding Program from an aggregate principal amount of $250,000,000 to a not to exceed aggregate principal amount of $450,000,000 to finance on a short-term interim basis various capital projects benefitting the Power Enterprise; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
13-0
Ordinance#240797
Nov 25, 2024

The ordinance extends the Development Agreement for the 3333 California Street project by eight years and modifies affordable housing requirements. It also allows the project to benefit from a fee reduction program and includes a finance plan to use property tax revenue for public facilities and affordable housing.

Ordinance approving an amendment to a Development Agreement (originally approved by Ordinance No. 276-19) for the 3333 California Street project between the City and County of San Francisco and Laurel Heights Partners, LLC, to extend the term of the Development Agreement by eight years to September 11, 2043, modify the affordable housing requirements, allow the project to qualify for the Temporary Fee Reduction Program under Planning Code, Section 403, and include a finance plan with a framework to use incremental property tax revenue to fund the Project’s public capital facilities and affordable housing; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of conformity with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b), and findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#240996
Nov 25, 2024

This resolution allows San Francisco to issue and sell up to $225 million in bonds to fund earthquake safety and emergency response initiatives. It outlines the terms and processes for the bond sale, including appointing agents and approving necessary documents.

Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed $225,000,000 aggregate principal amount of one or more series of bonds on a tax-exempt or taxable basis of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response, 2020), Series 2024B; prescribing the form and terms of such bonds and any subseries designation; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for such bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts and/or subaccounts related to such bonds; authorizing the sale of such bonds by competitive or negotiated sale; approving the forms of the Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds and directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; approving the form of the Purchase Contract; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of such bonds; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; authorizing and approving modifications to such documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken, as defined herein; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale, and delivery of such bonds, as defined herein.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#240997
Nov 25, 2024

This resolution allows San Francisco to issue and sell up to $70 million in bonds to fund affordable housing projects. It outlines the terms and processes for the sale and management of these bonds, including appointing agents and establishing necessary accounts.

Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed $70,000,000 aggregate principal amount on a tax-exempt or taxable basis of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Social Bonds-Affordable Housing, 2019) Series 2024C; prescribing the form and terms of such bonds; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for such bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts and/or subaccounts related to such bonds; authorizing the sale of such bonds by competitive or negotiated sale; approving the forms of the Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds and directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; approving the form of the Purchase Contract; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of such bonds; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; authorizing and approving modifications to such documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken, as defined herein; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale, and delivery of such bonds, as defined herein.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#240998
Nov 25, 2024

This resolution allows San Francisco to issue and sell up to $152 million in bonds to fund affordable housing projects. It outlines the terms and processes for the sale of these bonds and authorizes city officials to manage the related activities.

Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed $152,000,000 aggregate principal amount on a tax-exempt or taxable basis of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Social Bonds - Affordable Housing, 2024) Series 2024D; prescribing the form and terms of such bonds; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for such bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts and/or subaccounts related to such bonds; authorizing the sale of such bonds by competitive or negotiated sale; approving the forms of the Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds and directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; approving the form of the Purchase Contract; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of such bonds; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; authorizing and approving modifications to such documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken, as defined herein; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale, and delivery of such bonds, as defined herein.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#240999
Nov 25, 2024

This resolution allows San Francisco to issue up to $300 million in general obligation bonds to fund affordable housing projects. It also includes provisions for tax levies to repay the bonds and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Resolution providing for the issuance of not to exceed $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Affordable Housing, 2024) (Bonds); authorizing the issuance and sale of said Bonds; providing for the levy of a tax to pay the principal and interest thereof; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for said Bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts related thereto; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), the CEQA Guidelines, and San Francisco Administrative Code, Chapter 31; finding that the proposed project is in conformity with the priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(8), and with the General Plan consistency requirement of Charter, Section 4.105, and Administrative Code, Section 2A.53; ratifying certain actions previously taken, as defined herein; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the issuance and sale of said Bonds, as defined herein.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#240955
Nov 25, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to increase a contract with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc., and AGS, Inc. by $10 million, bringing the total to $17 million, to provide additional engineering services for five pipeline improvement projects without extending the contract's eight-year term. The funding comes from the Water Enterprise Capital Improvement Program.

Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No.1 to Contract No. PRO.0168.B, Engineering Services for Transmission Pipelines, with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc., and AGS, Inc., Joint Venture, increasing the contract by $10,000,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $17,000,000 with no changes to the eight year term of September 23, 2021, through September 22, 2029, to provide additional engineering design and support services for five transmission pipeline capital improvement projects funded by the Water Enterprise Capital Improvement Program, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b).

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#240987
Nov 25, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use an additional $648,354 grant from the CDC for HIV prevention and surveillance programs, bringing the total funding to $5,701,459 for the period from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025. It was passed retroactively to ensure the department can effectively implement the program.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for participation in a program, entitled “High-Impact HIV Prevention and Surveillance Programs for Health Departments,” in the amount of $648,354 for a total amount of $5,701,459 for the period of August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
7-0 /1
Resolution#240988
Nov 25, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to apply for continued funding for HIV prevention and surveillance programs from the CDC and requests nearly $5.9 million in emergency relief funding for the San Francisco area for the upcoming year. It was passed to ensure ongoing support for HIV-related health initiatives.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to submit an application to continue to receive funding for the High-Impact HIV Prevention and Surveillance Programs for Health Departments grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and requesting $5,909,395 in HIV Emergency Relief Program funding for the San Francisco Eligible Metropolitan Area for the period of August 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
7-0 /1
Resolution#241009
Nov 25, 2024

This resolution approves a seven-year agreement for plumbing supplies between the City and Underground Republic Water Works, Inc., with a total budget of up to $50.4 million. It also allows the Office of Contract Administration to make minor changes to the agreement before it is finalized, as long as those changes do not increase the City's obligations.

Resolution approving an Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Office of Contract Administration, and Underground Republic Water Works, Inc. for plumbing supplies, for a term of seven years from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2031, and for a total not to exceed amount of $50,400,000; and to authorize the Office of Contract Administration to make necessary, non-material changes 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 or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#241011
Nov 25, 2024

This resolution extends a contract with Professional Business Providers, Inc. for airport services by two years and increases the total contract amount by over $13 million, bringing it to approximately $26.5 million. It also allows the Airport Commission to make minor adjustments to the contract as needed without significantly increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving Modification No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement for Airport Contract No. 50240 between the City, acting by and through the Airport Commission, and Professional Business Providers, Inc., to extend the contract term two years from July 31, 2025, for a total contract term of August 1, 2022, through July 31, 2027; to increase the contract amount by $13,349,549 for a total not to exceed contract amount of $26,464,164; and authorizing the Airport Commission to enter into modifications to Modification No. 3 that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of Modification No. 3.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#241036
Nov 25, 2024

This resolution extends the agreement between the City and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation to provide mental health and substance abuse treatment services for an additional three and a half years, increasing the total contract amount to nearly $19.6 million. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor amendments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Public Health (DPH), and San Francisco AIDS Foundation, to provide mental health and substance abuse treatment services, extending the term by three years and six months from December 31, 2024, for a total term of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2028, and to increase the contract amount by $9,965,200 for a new total not to exceed amount of $19,635,695; and to authorize DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#241043
Nov 25, 2024

This resolution approves a contract between the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and Hitachi Rail GTS USA Inc. for a new train control system, totaling up to $563.8 million over a potential 29-year period. It allows for minor contract modifications without exceeding the budget by more than 5%.

Resolution approving an agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), and Hitachi Rail GTS USA Inc. for design, furnishment, system implementation, support and related services for a Communications-Based Train Control System, for a contract term of nine years of design and procurement with an amount not to exceed $212,093,633; followed by 10 years of support with an amount not to exceed $114,070,833 and two five-year options to extend the support with an amount not to exceed $237,681,185 for a total contract term of up to 29 years, and for a total contract amount of $563,845,651, effective upon approval of this Resolution and execution of the agreement; and authorizing SFMTA to approve any additions, amendments or other modifications to the contract which cumulatively do not raise the not-to-exceed amount by more than 5% and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Resolution.

TransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
9-0 /2
Resolution#241073
Nov 25, 2024

This resolution allows the Office of the District Attorney to receive and use a $318,857 grant from the California Department of Insurance for the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program for the period of July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. It was passed retroactively, meaning it authorizes the funding after the fact.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $318,857 from the California Department of Insurance for the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program, for the grant period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#240957
Nov 25, 2024

This resolution approves the annual update for the San Francisco Mental Health Services Act for the fiscal year 2024-2025. It outlines the funding and services aimed at improving mental health care in the city.

Resolution authorizing adoption of the San Francisco Mental Health Services Act Annual Update Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
6-0
Ordinance#240189
Nov 24, 2024

This ordinance increases fees for certain goods and services at the Marina Small Craft Harbor. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to raise the fees for various goods and services at the Marina Small Craft Harbor; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
16-0 /3
Resolution#241156
Nov 22, 2024

This resolution approves a contract with Pitney Bowes, Inc. for mailroom equipment, supplies, and postage for up to five years at a cost not exceeding $23.55 million. It also allows the Office of Contract Administration to make minor changes to the agreement before final execution.

Resolution approving the Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Office of Contract Administration, and Pitney Bowes, Inc. for mailroom equipment, supplies and postage, for an initial term of three years from February 1, 2025, through January 31, 2028, with the option to extend the term for two additional years, for a total contract duration of five years, and for a total not to exceed amount of $23,550,000; and to authorize the Office of Contract Administration to make necessary, non-material changes 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 or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
13-0 /1
Ordinance#241053
Nov 21, 2024

The ordinance authorizes a settlement for a lawsuit involving alleged discrimination based on transgender status, sex, and race/ethnicity against city officials. The settlement includes a payment of $3,250 for attorney's fees and costs, along with injunctive relief.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of a lawsuit filed by Paul Wildes and Reed Sandberg against London Breed, José Cisneros, and Carmen Chu, each sued in their official capacities as employees of the City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit was filed on January 29, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-611915; entitled Michael Phillips, et al., v. London Breed, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged violations of California Constitution, article I, Section 7 - Transgender Status Discrimination; California Constitution, article I, Section 7 - Sex Discrimination; California Constitution, article I, Section 7 - Race/Ethnicity Discrimination; the proposed terms of settlement are a payment of $3,250 in attorney’s fees and costs and injunctive relief.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
9-2
Resolution#241017
Nov 21, 2024

This resolution approves the settlement of claims from Constellation New Energy and Energy Center San Francisco against the city, totaling approximately $618,287 for refunds of utility user taxes. The claims were filed in late April 2024 and have now been resolved.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by Constellation New Energy - Gas Division, LLC and Energy Center San Francisco, LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for $51,902.60 and $566,384.44, respectively; the claims were respectively filed on April 29, 2024, and April 30, 2024; the claims involve a refund of utility user taxes.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
6-0
Ordinance#240926
Nov 20, 2024

The ordinance amends various city codes to eliminate certain fees and raise the gross receipts threshold for fee reductions if voters approve Proposition M in 2024. It also extends waivers and suspensions for certain business fees and modifies provisions related to license fees.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code, Administrative Code, Health Code, Police Code, and Public Works Code to make the following changes if the voters approve Proposition M in the November 5, 2024, election: 1) eliminate certain fees beginning in 2026, and 2) increase the gross receipts threshold from $2,500,000 to $5,000,000 for reductions to annual curbside shared spaces fees beginning in 2026; and to make the following additional changes regardless of whether the voters approve Proposition M: 3) extend indefinitely the waiver of business location and device fees for businesses with taximeter devices; 4) extend indefinitely the suspension of the registration certificate and fee requirements for taxi drivers and drivers for transportation network companies; 5) authorize the Tax Collector to collect certain additional license fees on the unified license bill; and 6) amend the delinquency date and penalty provisions and add interest provisions relating to license fees collected on the unified license bill.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#240969
Nov 20, 2024

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use a $756,728 grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the India Basin Shoreline Park Project from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2028. It also permits the department to make minor changes to the grant agreement as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $756,728 for the India Basin Shoreline Park Project for a term of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2028; approving the associated grant agreement; 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 Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
8-0
Resolution#241023
Nov 20, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to accept and use a $72,275 grant from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for training and equipment for the Criminology Laboratory. The funding will support the program from April 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $72,275 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, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
8-0
Resolution#241024
Nov 20, 2024

This resolution allows the Police Department to accept and use 1,800 units of Naloxone, a medication that reverses opioid overdoses, valued at $81,300. The Naloxone is provided through a federal project aimed at addressing substance abuse and is managed by the Department of Health Care Services.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend an in-kind gift of 1,800 units of Naloxone valued at $81,300 through the Naloxone Distribution Project, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and administered by the Department of Health Care Services.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Matt Dorsey
8-0
Resolution#241037
Nov 20, 2024

This resolution approves an increase in funding and an extension of the contract with South San Francisco Scavenger Co. for solid waste management services at the airport, raising the total contract amount to $22,408,062 and extending the term until February 28, 2028. It also allows the Airport Commission to make minor amendments to the contract as needed.

Resolution approving Modification No. 1 to Contract No. 50245, between South San Francisco Scavenger Co., Inc. and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for the solid waste management collection, sorting, and related services, to increase the contract amount by $13,108,062 for a new total not to exceed amount of $22,408,062 and to extend the term for three years, to commence on March 1, 2025, for a total term of March 1, 2022, through February 28, 2028; and to authorize the Airport Commission 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.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
8-0
Resolution#241045
Nov 20, 2024

This resolution allows San Francisco Public Works to use a $500,000 state grant for the Havelock Pedestrian Bridge Safety Improvement Project and authorizes them to complete necessary paperwork for the project. It also confirms that the Planning Department has met environmental review requirements.

Resolution authorizing the San Francsico Public Works to accept and expend an earmark grant of $500,000 from the 2023 California State Budget to fund the construction of the Havelock Pedestrian Bridge Safety Improvement Project; authorizing Public Works to execute all required documents for the project; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Myrna Melgar
8-0
Resolution#241057
Nov 20, 2024

This resolution approves a 10-year water service contract between San Francisco and the U.S. Department of Energy to supply water to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, expected to generate approximately $66.4 million in revenue. The contract will be effective from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2034.

Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, a new 10-year water service contract with the United States Department of Energy for continued water service to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2034, with an estimated revenue of $66,436,590 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
8-0
Resolution#241059
Nov 20, 2024

This resolution approves a contract for CleanPowerSF to purchase renewable electricity from Pacific Gas and Electric Company, ensuring the city meets its clean energy goals. The contract is for up to $8,955,000 and will last for one year, from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.

Resolution approving a Greenhouse Gas-Free Contract for CleanPowerSF with the Pacific Gas and Electric Company to acquire the renewable electricity supplies needed to meet and maintain the City and County of San Francisco’s clean energy targets, in an amount not to exceed $8,955,000 with a term of one year from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, with binding arbitration.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
8-0
Resolution#241094
Nov 20, 2024

This resolution approves changes to a contract for the Advanced Train Control System for the Central Subway, including a name change for the contractor and additional compensation for extra work and delays. It also increases the total contract amount and adjusts the completion and warranty dates.

Resolution approving Modification No. 4 to the Agreement for Design Review, Software, Implementation and Testing Services for an Advanced Train Control System (ATCS) for the Central Subway to: 1) acknowledge the contractor’s name change from Thales Transport & Security Inc. to Hitachi Rail GTS USA Inc. (Hitachi); 2) compensate Hitachi $392,992.43 for additional work it performed due to San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) changes to ATCS designs and specifications; 3) compensate Contractor $996,684.59 for 136 days that Contractor’s work was delayed due to lack of access to Central Subway sites; 4) add $705,407.80 to the contract amount to replenish funds SFMTA paid to Hitachi as retention release from Contract 1300, together increasing the contract by $2,095,084.82 for a not to exceed contract amount of $29,825,385.22; and 5) modify the Substantial Completion date to August 30, 2022, and extend the warranty period to August 30, 2025.

TransportationBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
8-0
Resolution#241097
Nov 20, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Department of Public Health to apply for over $70 million in grant funds from the California Department of Health Care Services to support behavioral health infrastructure. It also authorizes the department to enter into agreements and make necessary adjustments to those agreements without significantly increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) to submit applications for Grant funds to the California Department of Health Care Services, through its contractor Advocates for Human Potential, Inc., under the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Bond Round 1 Launch Ready Program, pursuant to the Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act of 2024, for a term not to exceed 10 years, with anticipated revenue to the City in excess of $70,000,000; to enter into Grant Agreements, if one or more is awarded, including binding arbitration and/or a waiver of claims against the State or its third-party Grant Administrator; and authorizing SFDPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreements that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purpose of the Grant.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
8-0
Ordinance#240905
Nov 20, 2024

This ordinance establishes the Worker Justice Fund to provide financial restitution to workers who haven't been paid by their employers for violations of city labor laws. It allows the fund to receive penalty payments from employers and requires the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement to manage the fund and distribute payments to eligible workers.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Worker Justice Fund to provide financial restitution and timely payment to workers who have not received payment from their employers for violations of City worker protection laws; to authorize the Fund to receive monies paid to the City as penalties and liquidated damages by employers as well as additional monies appropriated in the future; and to require the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement to administer the Fund and make payments to workers based on specified criteria.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Myrna Melgar, Shamann Walton
7-0 /2
Hearing#201105
Nov 20, 2024

This hearing aims to gather recommendations for restructuring the Equal Employment Opportunity Office and to analyze best practices from similar cities. It will involve input from various city departments to improve the office's functions and oversight.

Hearing to receive recommendations on restructuring and reforming the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office and a comparative analysis of the best practices of like urban jurisdictions with EEO offices, including core functions of the EEO Office within overall City government structures, staff reporting and investigation protocols, and general oversight; and requesting the Department of Human Resources, the Budget and Legislative Analyst, and the Office of the Controller to report.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyHonorary / Symbolic
By Shamann Walton
no vote
Ordinance#241117
Nov 19, 2024

This ordinance allows the Office of the District Attorney to receive and use a $1,192,890 grant from the California Department of Insurance to support the Organized Automobile Fraud Activity Interdiction Program from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027. It also adds one grant-funded investigator position to the District Attorney's office for the same period.

Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant from the California Department of Insurance to fund the Organized Automobile Fraud Activity Interdiction Program in the amount of $1,192,890 for the grant period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027; and amending Ordinance No. 191-24 (Annual Salary Ordinance File No. 240596 for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2025 and 2025-2026) to provide for the addition of one grant-funded position in Class 8550 District Attorney’s Investigator-SFERS (FTE 1.0) for the grant agreement period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
9-0 /1
Ordinance#241115
Nov 19, 2024

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle two lawsuits with Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. regarding the assessed value and tax refund for a specific property at 375 Battery Street, totaling $220,345,336 and a refund of $1,716,129 plus interest. It also repeals a previous ordinance that had settled these lawsuits.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of two related lawsuits filed by Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. et al. against the City and County of San Francisco concerning the real property located at 375 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0229, Lot No. 020) (the “Subject Property”) for a stipulated assessed value of the Subject Property of $220,345,336 as of September 18, 2019, contingent upon the Assessment Appeals Board’s approval, and a refund of $1,716,129 plus statutory interest; the first lawsuit was filed on August 18, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-608468; entitled Park Hotels & Resorts Inc., et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the second lawsuit was filed on June 27, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-607304; entitled Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuits involve the assessed value of the Subject Property for property tax purposes as of the September 18, 2019, change in ownership date and a transfer tax refund; and repealing Ordinance No. 262-24, which authorized a prior settlement of these lawsuits.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
10-0 /1
Ordinance#241116
Nov 19, 2024

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle two lawsuits with Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. regarding the assessed value of a property at 555 North Point, agreeing to a value of $139.8 million and a refund of $983,430 plus interest. It also repeals a previous ordinance that had settled similar issues.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of two related lawsuits filed by Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. et al. against the City and County of San Francisco concerning the real property located at 555 North Point (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0029, Lot No. 007) (the “Subject Property”) for a stipulated assessed value of the Subject Property of $139,800,000 as of September 17, 2019, contingent upon the Assessment Appeals Board’s approval, and a refund of $983,430 plus statutory interest; the first lawsuit was filed on August 7, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-608156; entitled Park Hotels & Resorts Inc., et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the second lawsuit was filed on June 27, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-607311; entitled Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuits involve the assessed value of the Subject Property for property tax purposes as of the September 17, 2019 change in ownership date and a transfer tax refund; and repealing Ordinance No. 260-24, which authorized a prior settlement of these lawsuits.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
10-0 /1
Resolution#241138
Nov 19, 2024

This resolution updates San Francisco's 10-year capital expenditure plan for fiscal years 2024 to 2033, specifically regarding the certificates of participation program. It allows the city to finance various public projects through this funding mechanism.

Resolution amending the City’s 10-year capital expenditure plan for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2033, certificates of participation program.

Budget & Taxes
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#241122
Nov 19, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $180,000 grant from the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation for a program supporting the MedSurg/ICU and Family Birth Center from September 2024 to August 2025. It has been approved retroactively.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $180,000 from the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation for participation in a program, entitled “MedSurg/ICU and the Family Birth Center,” for the period of September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthSocial Services & Equity
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar
8-0
Resolution#241123
Nov 19, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $1,000,000 grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration for a construction program from September 30, 2024, to September 29, 2027. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,000,000 from the Health Resources and Services Administration for participation in a program, entitled "Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending - Construction," for the period of September 30, 2024, through September 29, 2027.

TransportationBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
8-0
Resolution#241132
Nov 19, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to apply for continued funding under the Ryan White Act for HIV/AIDS emergency relief. It requests $15,705,906 to support services in San Francisco from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to submit an application to continue to receive funding for the Ryan White Act HIV/AIDS Emergency Relief Grant Program grant from the Health Resources Services Administration; and requesting $15,705,906 in HIV Emergency Relief Program funding for the San Francisco Eligible Metropolitan Area for the period of March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#241130
Nov 19, 2024

This resolution approves a two-year agreement for the Department of Early Childhood to work with the Low Income Investment Fund to manage the San Francisco Child Care Facilities Fund, with a budget of up to $67,715,789. It also allows the Department to make minor changes to the agreement as needed without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution retroactively approving a Sole Source Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Early Childhood (DEC), and Low Income Investment Fund to administer the San Francisco Child Care Facilities Fund and Technical Assistance for Early Care and Education facilities, for a term of two years from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026, and for a total not to exceed amount of $67,715,789; and to authorize DEC 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 & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
By Myrna Melgar
7-0 /1
Resolution#241133
Nov 19, 2024

This resolution allows the City to issue up to $107.6 million in revenue notes to finance the construction of a 168-unit rental housing project called "Casa Adelante" at 1515 South Van Ness Avenue. It also approves various agreements related to the funding and regulatory aspects of the project.

Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of multifamily housing revenue notes in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $107,642,319 for the purpose of providing financing for the construction of a 168-unit multifamily rental housing project known as “Casa Adelante 1515 South Van Ness,” located at 1515 South Van Ness Avenue; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a funding loan agreement providing the terms and conditions of the funding loan from the funding lender to the City, and the execution and delivery of the notes; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a project loan agreement providing the terms and conditions of the project loan from the City to the borrower; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a regulatory agreement and declaration of restrictive covenants for the project; authorizing the collection of certain fees; approving, for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the execution and delivery of residential mortgage revenue notes by the City in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $107,642,319; approving modifications, changes, and additions to the documents; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the funding loan, the project loan, the notes, and the project; granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein; and related matters, as defined herein.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#241136
Nov 19, 2024

This resolution endorses a financial agreement for the modernization of the Potrero Yard by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, outlining specific milestone payments and terms for the project. It includes provisions for payments totaling up to $75 million initially, with additional payments and adjustments over a 30-year maintenance term, pending final approval by the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution generally endorsing the form of an Infrastructure Facility Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain Agreement (Form Project Agreement) for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Potrero Yard Modernization Project, and the following pricing: 1) an initial milestone payment of up to $75,000,000 at financial close, 2) a relocation payment of up to $500,000 within 60 days of completing temporary relocation of Potrero Yard operations, 3) a milestone payment of up to $200,000,000 by no later than 2033, and 4) an initial maximum annual availability payment of up to $42,200,000 (in Fiscal Year 2030 dollars) over a maintenance term not to exceed 30 years after the scheduled substantial completion date, anticipated in 2029, subject to interest rate and credit spread fluctuations between commercial close and financial close and annual Consumer Price Index adjustments, with the part of the payment covering capital costs increasing 1% per year and sculpted to align with the SFMTA’s existing debt service obligations; and providing that the final terms of the agreement, including final pricing and inclusion of a Small Business Enterprise/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Plan, shall be subject to approval of the Board of Supervisors.

TransportationBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
11-0
Resolution#241140
Nov 19, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Child Support Services to lease office and storage space at 101 New Montgomery Street for seven years starting January 1, 2025, at an annual rent of $580,020, with a three percent increase each year. It also gives the Director of Property the authority to make minor changes to the lease as needed.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Child Support Services, to lease real property comprising of 15,445 rentable square feet and 2,000 square feet of storage space located at 101 New Montgomery Street also known as 617 Mission Street from MacLean Properties, LLC and 101 New Montgomery Street LP, for an initial seven-year term, commencing January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2032, at an initial annual base rent of $580,020 with annual rent increases of three percent, plus a five-year option to extend; and to authorize the Director of Property 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 Lease or this Resolution.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#241142
Nov 19, 2024

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract with Recology for refuse collection and disposal services at City facilities for up to ten years, starting January 1, 2025, with a total cost not exceeding $119 million. It also permits minor changes to the contract before it is finalized, as long as those changes do not significantly increase the City's obligations.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Office of Contract Administration (“OCA”) to enter into Contract 1000034862 between City and County of San Francisco, and Sunset Scavenger Company d/b/a Recology Sunset Scavenger, Golden Gate Disposal & Recycling Company d/b/a Recology Golden Gate, and Recology San Francisco (collectively “Recology”) for the provision of refuse collection and disposal services at City facilities, for an initial term of seven years, commencing on January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2031, with an option to extend for three additional years through December 31, 2034, for a total contract duration of 10 years, and with a total contract not to exceed amount of $119,000,000 for the full 10-year duration; and to authorize OCA to make necessary, non-material changes 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 or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Contract.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
8-0
Motion#241147
Nov 19, 2024

This motion allows the Clerk of the Board to extend the contract for Budget and Legislative Analyst Services with Harvey M. Rose Associates, LLC for an additional six years, until December 31, 2031. It also directs the Clerk to make the necessary changes to the contract.

Motion authorizing the Clerk of the Board to exercise a final option to extend the term for six years through December 31, 2031, for Budget and Legislative Analyst Services with Harvey M. Rose Associates, LLC; and directing the Clerk of the Board to take all necessary administrative action to amend the contract accordingly.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
7-0 /1
Ordinance#240981
Nov 19, 2024

This ordinance allocates over $6.1 million in interest earnings from previous earthquake safety bonds to support the planning and design of the Emergency Firefighting Water System projects. These projects aim to enhance fire protection in the event of an earthquake, safeguarding lives and property.

Ordinance appropriating $6,181,212.25 in interest earnings from the 2010 and 2014 Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response (ESER) Bonds to fund planning and design phases of the Emergency Firefighting Water System (EFWS) projects, currently funded by the ESER 2020 Bond, for protecting against the loss of life, homes, and businesses from fires following an earthquake to the Public Utilities Commission in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025.

HousingPublic SafetyBudget & Taxes
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar
14-0 /2
Ordinance#240966
Nov 19, 2024

This ordinance removes all regulations related to public bathhouses in San Francisco, including rules about fees, operations, and permits. As a result, there are no longer any specific city regulations governing these establishments.

Ordinance repealing Article 26 of the Police Code to delete in its entirety the City’s regulations governing public bath houses, including but not limited to fee requirements, operating requirements, and permitting requirements.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Ordinance#241040
Nov 19, 2024

The ordinance extends the no-shouting and no-amplified sound zone around reproductive health care facilities from 50 feet to 100 feet, and increases the harassment-free zone from 25 feet to 100 feet. It also mandates annual training for police on enforcing laws protecting access to these facilities and requires biannual meetings with facility representatives to address safety and operational concerns.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to extend the zone in which shouting and using amplified sound is prohibited outside a reproductive health care facility from 50 feet from the property line to 100 feet from the facility entrance or driveway, extend the zone in which following or harassing a person is prohibited from 25 feet from the facility entrance to 100 feet from the facility entrance, and specify that approaching within eight feet of a person inside the 100-foot perimeter of the facility entrance while impersonating a facility worker with the effect of intimidating the person is unlawful harassment; and amending the Administrative Code to direct that Police Department officers be trained annually on enforcement of local and state laws protecting access to reproductive health care facilities, and that the Police Department meet with representatives of a reproductive health care facility every two years, on request, to develop a plan to prevent and respond to incidents that interfere with access to the facility, the facility’s operations, and/or the lawful exercise of First Amendment rights by the public.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Ordinance#241118
Nov 19, 2024

The ordinance appropriates $28,386,685 for the Port Commission, using proceeds from various Refunding Certificates of Participation and reallocating some prior funds. It also places these funds on reserve until the sale of the certificates and receipt of proceeds in the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

Ordinance appropriating $28,386,685 consisting of $5,000,000 of Refunding Certificates of Participation Series 2025-R1 proceeds and $20,000,000 of Refunding Certificates of Participation (COP) Series 2025-R2 proceeds, $483,000 of Series 2013B Prior Debt Service Reserve Proceeds, $1,995,500 of 2013C Prior Debt Service Reserve Proceeds, and De-appropriation of $908,185 of Series 2013B Project Funds to the Port Commission (PRT) for $6,391,185 to the Refunding Certificates of Participation Series 2025-R1 and $21,995,500 to the Refunding Certificates of Participation Series 2025-R2; and placing these funds on Controller’s Reserve pending the sale of the Certificates of Participation and receipt of proceeds in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
22-0
Ordinance#241120
Nov 19, 2024

This ordinance allows the City to issue up to $25 million in refunding Certificates of Participation to pay off existing debt related to improvements at the Port Commission properties, including the James R. Herman Cruise Terminal. It also approves necessary agreements and documents for the sale and management of these certificates.

Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery from time to time of refunding Certificates of Participation evidencing and representing an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $25,000,000 to prepay certain certificates of participation that financed the design, acquisition, construction, reconstruction, expansion, improvement, equipping, renewal, restoration, and/or replacement of certain capital improvements to properties of the Port Commission of the City and County of San Francisco; approving the form of Supplement to Trust Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor-in-interest to U.S. Bank National Association), as trustee (“Trustee”); approving the form of Supplement to Project Lease, between the City and County of San Francisco and the Trustee, relating to the lease and lease back of all or a portion of the James R. Herman Cruise Terminal at Pier 27; approving the form of Escrow Agreement, Purchase Contract, Official Notice of Sale, and Notice of Intention to Sell Certificates; directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Certificates; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the form and execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of the Certificates; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, execution, sale and delivery of the Certificates, approving modifications to documents and agreements; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Passed
22-0
Resolution#241125
Nov 19, 2024

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for a grant agreement with Episcopal Community Services to provide rapid rehousing for adults experiencing homelessness, extending the program until June 30, 2027, and increasing the total funding to over $21 million. It also allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to make minor amendments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving the third amendment to the grant agreement between Episcopal Community Services and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for short-to-medium term Rapid Rehousing for adults; extending the grant term by 29 months from January 31, 2025, for a total term of February 15, 2021, through June 30, 2027; increasing the agreement amount by $11,525,980 for a total amount not to exceed $21,524,980; and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the agreement/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 agreement.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Resolution#241131
Nov 19, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Human Services to accept and use an increased federal grant of $722,420, bringing the total to $832,804, for refugee support services in San Francisco from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2026. It was passed retroactively to ensure funding for the program.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Human Services to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $722,420 for a total amount of $832,804 from the Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement for participation in a program, entitled “Refugee Support Services (RSS) Funding - San Francisco,” for the period of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2026.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
20-0
Resolution#241135
Nov 19, 2024

The resolution authorizes the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to amend a loan agreement for a project at 2530-18th Street, which will be developed into a 100% affordable multifamily rental building for families. It approves a new loan amount of up to $6.9 million, with total funding for the project not exceeding $11.8 million, and allows city officials to take necessary actions to implement the resolution.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to execute a First Amendment to the Loan Agreement with 2530 18th, LLC, a California limited liability company, relating to a loan for the acquisition of real property located at 2530-18th Street intended for the development of a 100% affordable multifamily rental building for families (the “Project”), for a new total loan amount not to exceed $6,900,000 and an aggregate funding amount not to exceed $11,846,900 for the Project; approving the form of the loan agreement and ancillary documents; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the Project, as defined herein; granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein; and finding that the loan is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman, Jackie Fielder
13-0 /1
Resolution#241145
Nov 19, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office to use a $250,000 grant from the Crankstart Foundation to support its Clean Slate unit, which helps individuals clear their criminal records. The funding will cover services from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, in response to increased demand.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $250,000 from the Crankstart Foundation to fund the San Francisco Public Defender’s Clean Slate unit to meet the increased demand for Clean Slate services for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

Budget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman, Jackie Fielder, Shamann Walton
12-0
Resolution#241105
Nov 19, 2024

This resolution allows the City Attorney's Office to use a $410,000 grant from the California Department of Industrial Relations to enforce state labor laws from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025. It has already been approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the City Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $410,000 from the California Department of Industrial Relations, Labor Commissioner’s Office, to fund the enforcement of state labor laws, for the period from August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Danny Sauter, Matt Dorsey
13-0 /1
Resolution#231281
Nov 19, 2024

This resolution addresses the non-renewal of a historical property contract for The Warfield Building at 988 Market Street. It notifies the Assessor Recorder’s Office and authorizes the Planning Director to inform the property owners and record the non-renewal.

Resolution regarding non-renewal of a Mills Act historical property contract with 140 Partners, L.P., a California Limited Partnership and Marlin Cove, Inc., a California corporation, the owners of 988 Market Street, The Warfield Building, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0342, Lot No. 019, under Chapter 71 of the San Francisco Administrative Code; notifying the Assessor Recorder’s Office of such non-renewal; and authorizing the Planning Director to send notice of the non-renewal of the historical property contract to the owner and record a notice of non-renewal.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Filed
no vote
Resolution#231180
Nov 19, 2024

This resolution expresses support for an independent and impartial judiciary, emphasizing its importance in maintaining justice and a healthy democracy. It has been filed but is not yet passed.

Resolution reaffirming support for the fundamental role of an independent, impartial, and qualified judiciary in upholding the law in the pursuit of justice and the functional operation of a healthy democracy.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
no vote
Hearing#231204
Nov 19, 2024

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
Hearing#230977
Nov 19, 2024

This legislation seeks to gather detailed information about all City contracts with RDJ Enterprises, focusing on the involvement and performance of contractor Dwayne Jones. It also requests reports from various city departments involved in the evaluation and monitoring of these contracts.

Hearing to obtain information on all City contracts with RDJ Enterprises, including which contracts Dwayne Jones was identified as a sub or prime-contractor, how he performed in those contracts, and how those contracts were evaluated and by who, and any information from review panels who helped to select and/or monitor these contracts; and requesting the Port, City Administrator, Public Works, Controller and Public Utilities Commission to report.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Filed
no vote
Motion#230719
Nov 19, 2024

This motion directs the Budget and Legislative Analyst to conduct an audit of the Public Utilities Commission's processes related to water and wastewater rates and contracts. The goal is to prioritize reducing rate increases for residents.

Motion directing the Budget and Legislative Analyst, on a priority basis, to audit the Public Utilities Commission’s Water and Wastewater Enterprises, rate setting, and contract oversight processes, with a focus on reducing rate increases.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Filed
2-0 /1
Motion#241034
Nov 18, 2024

This motion appoints seven individuals to the SOMA Community Stabilization Fund Community Advisory Committee, with their terms ending on December 1, 2027. The residency requirement for these appointments has been waived for one member.

Motion appointing Henry Karnilowicz, Misha Olivas, Raquel Redondiez, Norman Lynde, Tanya Reyes, Christian Martin (residency requirement waived), and Janetta Johnson, terms ending December 1, 2027, to the SOMA Community Stabilization Fund Community Advisory Committee.

TransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
6-0
Resolution#241155
Nov 18, 2024

The resolution approves a lease for office space at 745 Franklin Street for the Human Services Agency's JobsNow! program, starting January 1, 2025, and lasting until December 31, 2029, at an annual rent of $105,090. It also allows the Director of Property to make minor changes to the lease as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing and approving the lease of approximately 3,344 square feet of office space within the building located at 745 Franklin Street with the State of California, Employment Development Department, for the Human Services Agency JobsNow! program, for a term commencing on January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2029, at the annual base rent of $105,090; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into any extensions, amendments, or modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
14-0
Ordinance#240901
Nov 18, 2024

This ordinance aimed to remove impact fees for converting Production, Distribution, and Repair spaces to other non-residential uses. It has been killed and will not be enacted.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate impact fees for changes of use from PDR (Production, Distribution, and Repair) to other Non-Residential Uses, as specified; 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.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Killed
1-0 /1
Resolution#241010
Nov 18, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Technology to create an agreement with the University of California, San Francisco for radio system usage and maintenance, ensuring communication between authorized personnel and city members until June 30, 2035, with a minimum revenue of $2,406,460. It also permits the Director of Technology to make necessary amendments to the agreement without significantly increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Technology to enter into a Trunked Radio System Usage Agreement with the University of California, San Francisco to provide radio system usage and maintenance, as well as radio interoperability for authorized personnel to communicate with members of the City, effective upon approval of this Resolution through June 30, 2035, with a minimum revenue commitment of $2,406,460; and to authorize the Director of Technology 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 & Taxes
Passed
8-0
Ordinance#241070
Nov 15, 2024

This ordinance changes certain contract rules for electricity transactions, allowing for binding arbitration and increasing spending limits for energy procurements from $200 million to $300 million and revenue collection from $10 million to $300 million. It aims to streamline processes and enhance the city's energy procurement capabilities.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to modify the waivers of specified contract-related requirements in the Administrative, Labor and Employment, and Environment Codes for electricity and related product transactions, authorizing binding arbitration, and increasing the annual expenditure limit for energy procurements from $200 million to $300 million and the revenue collection limit from $10 million to $300 million.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
21-0 /1
Ordinance#240965
Nov 14, 2024

The ordinance approves the acquisition of a property at 2280 Market Street for up to $11.62 million, with plans for its use to support a future LGBTQ+ history museum. It also exempts certain property management requirements and allows generated revenues to cover related costs and support the museum's expenses.

Ordinance 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property to acquire certain real property located at 2280 Market Street (the “Property”); 2) approving and authorizing a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the acquisition of the Property from Market & Noe Center LP, a California Limited Partnership, for an amount not to exceed $11,620,000 including closing costs (“Purchase Agreement”); 3) authorizing the Director of Property to make certain modifications to the Purchase Agreement and take certain actions in furtherance of the Purchase Agreement, as defined herein; 4) adopting findings that the Property is exempt surplus land under the California Surplus Land Act; 5) exempting the property management, operation, repair, and maintenance of the Property from the contracting and procurement requirements in Administrative Code, Chapters 6, 14B, and 21, and Labor and Employment Code, Articles 131 and 132; 6) placing the Property under the jurisdiction of the Real Estate Division; 7) authorizing the Director of Property to use revenues generated from the Property for: (a) Property-related costs, (b) 10% of the gross revenues for the Real Estate Division’s administrative costs related to the Property, and (c) the remainder to be retained in a segregated account for the benefit of the future LGBTQ+ history museum’s capital improvements, operating expenses and reserves, tenant improvements, and programming expenses; and 8) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act, and adopting the Planning Department’s findings that the Purchase Agreement is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
13-0
Ordinance#240824
Nov 14, 2024

The ordinance authorizes the settlement of two lawsuits by Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. against the City regarding the assessed value of a property at 555 North Point, resulting in a stipulated value of $140.7 million and a refund of $943,740 plus interest. This settlement is contingent on approval from the Assessment Appeals Board.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of two related lawsuits filed by Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. et al. against the City and County of San Francisco concerning the real property located at 555 North Point, San Francisco, CA (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0029, Lot No. 007) (the “Subject Property”) for a stipulated assessed value of the Subject Property of $140,700,000 as of September 17, 2019, contingent upon the Assessment Appeals Board’s approval, and a refund of $943,740 plus statutory interest; the first lawsuit was filed on August 7, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-608156; entitled Park Hotels & Resorts Inc., et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the second lawsuit was filed on June 27, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-607311; entitled Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuits involve the assessed value of the Subject Property for property tax purposes as of the September 17, 2019 change in ownership date and a transfer tax refund.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#240825
Nov 14, 2024

The ordinance authorizes the settlement of two lawsuits filed by Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. against the City regarding the assessed property value and tax refund for a specific property on Geary Street. It includes a stipulated assessed value of approximately $93.2 million and a refund of $785,531 plus interest, pending approval from the Assessment Appeals Board.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of two related lawsuits filed by Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. et al. against the City and County of San Francisco concerning the real property located at 542-550 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0305, Lot No. 008 and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0305, Lot No. 009) (the “Subject Property”) for a stipulated assessed value of $93,237,202 as of September 18, 2019, contingent upon the Assessment Appeals Board’s approval, and a refund of $785,531 plus statutory interest; the first lawsuit was filed on August 18, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-608476; entitled Park Hotels & Resorts Inc., et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the second lawsuit was filed on June 27, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-607309; entitled Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuits involve the assessed value of the Subject Property for property tax purposes as of the September 18, 2019 change in ownership date and a transfer tax refund.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#240826
Nov 14, 2024

The ordinance authorizes the settlement of two lawsuits filed by Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. against the City regarding the assessed value of a property at 375 Battery Street and includes a refund of $1,636,749 plus interest. The settlement is contingent on the approval of the Assessment Appeals Board and establishes the property's assessed value at $222,145,336 as of September 18, 2019.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of two related lawsuits filed by Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. et al. against the City and County of San Francisco concerning the real property located at 375 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0229, Lot No. 020) (the “Subject Property”) for a stipulated assessed value of the Subject Property of $222,145,336 as of September 18, 2019, contingent upon the Assessment Appeals Board’s approval, and a refund of $1,636,749, plus statutory interest; the first lawsuit was filed on August 18, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-608468; entitled Park Hotels & Resorts Inc., et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the second lawsuit was filed on June 27, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-607304; entitled Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuits involve the assessed value of the Subject Property for property tax purposes as of the September 18, 2019, change in ownership date and a transfer tax refund.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#240906
Nov 14, 2024

This ordinance approves funding and the transfer of a segment of De Long Street from the Bay Area Rapid Transportation District to the city for public use and maintenance. It also grants the Public Works Director the authority to manage the street's official status and specifications, while waiving certain sidewalk width regulations.

Ordinance approving funding and an offer of dedication and grant deed for real property from the Bay Area Rapid Transportation District for De Long Street between Santa Cruz and San Diego Avenues; conditionally accepting this segment of De Long Street for maintenance and liability; delegating to the Public Works Director the authority, upon completion of this Street segment to: 1) declare it as open public right-of-way, 2) dedicate it to public use, 3) designate it for street and roadway purposes, 4) finally accept this Street segment for City maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations, and 5) establish official public right-of-way widths and street grades; waiving the application of Ordinance No. 1061, entitled “Regulating the Width of Sidewalks,” to allow establishment of official sidewalk widths through administrative action; adopting findings 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; accepting a Public Works letter recommending various actions in regard to De Long Street; and authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance to be taken by the Public Works Director and other San Francisco officers, as defined herein.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#240967
Nov 14, 2024

This ordinance creates the E-Bike Incentive Fund to support a program that encourages the use of electric bicycles in San Francisco. The program will be managed by the Department of the Environment.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the E-Bike Incentive Fund to support implementation of an electric bicycle (or “e-bike”) incentive program administered by the Department of the Environment.

TransportationBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Ordinance#240877
Nov 14, 2024

This ordinance allows for the transfer of up to 2,050,000 square feet of research and development and office space from the Hunters Point Shipyard Phase 2 area to another redevelopment zone, while also extending the time limits for the Hunters Point Shipyard redevelopment plan. It includes necessary environmental and planning findings to ensure compliance with state and city regulations.

Ordinance approving and adopting an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Hunters Point Shipyard Redevelopment Project Area (“HPS”) to authorize the transfer of up to 2,050,000 square feet of research and development and office space from HPS Phase 2 to the Bay View Hunters Point Redevelopment Plan Project Area Zone 1 and extend the Redevelopment Plan time limits for HPS Phase 2; directing the Clerk of the Board to transmit a copy of this Ordinance upon its enactment to the Successor Agency; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
15-0
Ordinance#240878
Nov 14, 2024

This ordinance allows the transfer of up to 2,050,000 square feet of research and development and office space from the Hunters Point Shipyard area to the Bayview Hunters Point Redevelopment Project Area and extends the time limits for redevelopment in that zone. It also includes necessary environmental and planning findings to support these changes.

Ordinance approving and adopting an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Bayview Hunters Point Redevelopment Project Area (“BVHP”) to authorize the transfer of up to 2,050,000 square feet of research and development and office space from the Hunters Point Shipyard Redevelopment Plan Project Area Phase 2 to BVHP Zone 1 and extend the Redevelopment Plan time limits for BVHP Zone 1; directing the Clerk of the Board to transmit a copy of this Ordinance upon its enactment to the Successor Agency; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Shamann Walton
15-0
Resolution#240954
Nov 14, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to hire Consor PMCM, Inc. for construction management services related to the new City Distribution Division Campus at 2000 Marin, with a budget of up to $10,720,500 over a period of four years and three months. The contract will run from February 2025 to April 2029.

Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) to execute Professional Services Agreement, Contract No. PRO.0239, New City Distribution Division Campus at 2000 Marin Construction Management Staff Augmentation Services, with Consor PMCM, Inc., to supplement the SFPUC’s Construction Management Bureau staff in overseeing the construction of the new City Distribution Division Campus at 2000 Marin project, for an amount not to exceed $10,720,500 and with a term duration of four years and three months, from February 2025, through April 2029, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240956
Nov 14, 2024

This resolution approves the purchase of a 4,008-square-foot easement and a temporary construction easement from Sunol Glen Unified School District for an underground water pipeline, totaling up to $50,000. It allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to finalize the agreement once both parties sign it.

Resolution approving the terms and conditions and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Easement Deeds with Sunol Glen Unified School District for the acquisition of a 4,008-square-foot easement for an underground water pipeline and associated appurtenances and a 34,834-square-foot temporary construction easement on and across a portion of Alameda County Assessor’s Parcel No. 096-0155-004-01, known as 11601 Main Street, Sunol, for $35,000 plus an administrative fee of $5,000 and up to $10,000 in closing costs, for a total amount not to exceed $50,000 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118; the Agreement is effective on the date on which the Agreement is executed by both parties.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
8-0
Resolution#241025
Nov 14, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use a $440,000 grant from the CDC for a program focused on physical activity and nutrition from August 1, 2024, to September 30, 2028. It has been officially approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $440,000 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for participation in a program, entitled “State Physical Activity and Nutrition (SPAN) Program and CDPH CalFresh Health Living Grant,” for the period of August 1, 2024, through September 30, 2028.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Ordinance#240980
Nov 13, 2024

The ordinance allocates $571 million from General Obligation Bond proceeds for various projects, including seawall improvements, emergency response facilities, and affordable housing initiatives. It sets aside these funds in the Controller's Reserve until the bond proceeds are received.

Ordinance appropriating a total $571,000,000 of General Obligation (GO) Bond proceeds, including: $124,000,000 of proceeds from Series 2024A Embarcadero Seawall GO Bonds to the Port of San Francisco (PRT) for planning, engagement, program management, pilot projects, Embarcadero early project pre-design, detailed design, construction, and a flood study with the United States Army Corps of Engineers; $225,000,000 from Series 2024B Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response GO Bonds to Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for Fire Department and Police facilities, and emergency firefighting water system improvements; $70,000,000 from Series 2024C Affordable Housing to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) for low-income, preservation and middle income, senior, and educator housing projects; $152,000,000 from Series 2024D Affordable Housing to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) for low-income, preservation, and victims and survivor housing projects in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025; and placing these funds on Controller’s Reserve pending receipt of bond proceeds.

HousingPublic SafetyBudget & Taxes
Passed
12-0 /1
Resolution#240995
Nov 13, 2024

This resolution allows San Francisco to issue and sell up to $124 million in bonds to fund earthquake safety improvements for the Embarcadero Seawall. It outlines the terms and processes for the bond sale and grants city officials the authority to manage the related actions.

Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed $124,000,000 aggregate principal amount in one or more series of bonds on a tax-exempt or taxable basis of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Embarcadero Seawall Earthquake Safety, 2018) Series 2024A; prescribing the form and terms of such bonds; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for such bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts and/or subaccounts related to such bonds; authorizing the sale of such bonds by competitive or negotiated sale; approving the forms of the Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds and directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; approving the form of the Purchase Contract; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of such bonds; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; authorizing and approving modifications to such documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken, as defined herein; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale, and delivery of such bonds, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#241153
Nov 13, 2024

This resolution allows the Human Services Agency to apply for and accept funding totaling up to $4,840,730 from state programs to assist young adults in obtaining and keeping housing. The funds will be used for transitional housing and housing navigation services.

Resolution authorizing the Human Services Agency, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to apply for and accept the county allocation award under the California Department of Housing and Community Development Transitional Housing Program for an amount up to $4,210,804 and the Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program for an amount up to $629,926 which provide funding to help young adults secure and maintain housing.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
12-0