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The motion aimed to reject the Mayor's nomination of Joanna Gubman to the Board of Appeals for a term ending July 1, 2028. It did not pass.
Motion rejecting the Mayoral nomination for the appointment of Joanna Gubman to the Board of Appeals, for a term ending July 1, 2028.
This motion reappoints Juliet Rothman to the Commission on Disability and Aging Advisory Council, with her term set to end on March 31, 2026. She represents District 3 in this role.
Motion reappointing Juliet Rothman, term ending March 31, 2026, to the Commission on Disability and Aging Advisory Council (District 3).
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.
This ordinance allows the Department of Human Resources to manage the T.J. Anthony Employee Catastrophic Illness Program and the Catastrophic Illness Program for the family members of city employees. It updates the Administrative Code to facilitate these functions.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Department of Human Resources to carry out various functions in the administration of the T.J. Anthony Employee Catastrophic Illness Program for City employees and the Catastrophic Illness Program for Family Members of City employees.
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.
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.
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.
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).
This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to purchase easements from Kaiser Foundation Hospitals for an underground water pipeline and electrical utilities, as well as temporary construction easements, for a total cost of $266,100. The agreement will take effect once both parties have signed 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 Kaiser Foundation Hospitals for the acquisition of 1) a 441-square-foot easement for an underground water pipeline and associated appurtenances; 2) a 1,273-square-foot easement for electrical utilities and associated appurtenances; 3) an 824-square-foot temporary construction easement; and 4) a 1,886-square-foot temporary construction easement across a portion of San Mateo County Assessor’s Parcel No. 010-292-450, known as 1200 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, California 94080 for $266,100 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118; the Agreement becomes effective on the date on which the Agreement is executed by both parties.
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.
This ordinance prohibits firearm possession in certain locations, including childcare facilities, City property, and places of worship, with exceptions for designated concealed carry license holders. It also applies to private commercial establishments unless the owner allows it.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to prohibit firearm possession, with exceptions for designated concealed carry license holders, in childcare facilities, City property, election facilities, medical facilities, and private parks and playgrounds, and in places of worship and private commercial establishments unless the owner provides express consent.
The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $195,000 related to property damage from flooding. The lawsuit was filed by Annamarie Faro and Howard Kevin White in November 2023.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Annamarie Faro and Howard Kevin White against the City and County of San Francisco for $195,000; the lawsuit was filed on November 9, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-610311; entitled Annamarie Faro, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit alleged property damage arising from flooding.
This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $70,000 related to property damage and personal injury from a vehicle collision. The lawsuit was filed by Steven Benvenuto in February 2023.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Steven Benvenuto against the City and County of San Francisco for $70,000; the lawsuit was filed on February 15, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-604629; entitled Steven Benvenuto v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged property damage and personal injury arising from a vehicle collision.
This resolution approves a settlement of $90,201 to 24th and Mission Partners for property damage due to flooding linked to a sewer main obstruction. The claim was filed on May 7, 2024, and the resolution has been passed.
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by 24th and Mission Partners against the City and County of San Francisco for $90,201; the claim was filed on May 7, 2024; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to be caused by a sewer main obstruction.
This resolution approves a payment of $108,681.38 to Awad Faddoul to settle a claim for property damage due to flooding linked to a sewer main obstruction. The claim was filed on May 7, 2024, and the resolution has been passed by the city.
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Awad Faddoul against the City and County of San Francisco for $108,681.38; the claim was filed on May 7, 2024; the claim involves property damage arising from flooding alleged to be caused by a sewer main obstruction.
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.
This resolution extends the lease for Treasure Island from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025, allowing the Treasure Island Development Authority to manage the land and structures. It also gives the Treasure Island Director the authority to make minor amendments to the lease that do not significantly increase costs or liabilities for the city.
Resolution approving Amendment No. 49 to the Treasure Island Land and Structures Master Lease between the Treasure Island Development Authority and the United States Navy to extend the term for one year to commence December 1, 2024, for a total term of November 19, 1998, through November 30, 2025; and to authorize the Treasure Island Director to execute and enter into amendments to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes and intent of this Resolution.
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.
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.
This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a wrongful death lawsuit for $1.5 million related to a vehicle collision. The lawsuit was filed by the guardians of Gabriel and Isaiah Perez on March 16, 2023.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Gabriel Perez, By His Guardian Ad Litem Victoria Guzman, and Isaiah Perez against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,500,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 16, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-605191; entitled Gabriel Perez, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged wrongful death from a vehicle collision.
This resolution approves a long-term agreement among several transportation authorities and the City of San Francisco to implement Phase 2 of the Transbay Program, known as "The Portal." It also confirms that the Planning Department has complied with environmental regulations for this project.
Resolution approving the Portal Project Implementation Memorandum of Understanding between the Transbay Joint Powers Authority, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the San Francisco County Transportation Authority, the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board, the California High-Speed Rail Authority, and the City and County of San Francisco, collectively the “Partners,” regarding Phase 2 of the TJPA’s Transbay Program, referred to as "The Portal," over a term in excess of 10 years; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
The ordinance aimed to create an Office of Citywide Food Coordination to tackle food insecurity in San Francisco and required a Food Security Report every five years. It also proposed to dissolve the Food Security Task Force a year earlier than originally planned, but the ordinance has been killed.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish an Office of Citywide Food Coordination (“OCFC”) within the Human Services Agency, charged with coordinating citywide efforts to address food insecurity among San Francisco residents, preparing a Food Security Report every five years that examines the scope of food insecurity among San Francisco residents, and seeking the input of community organizations and other City departments to inform the Food Security Report and the OCFC’s efforts; and dissolving the Food Security Task Force on July 1, 2025, instead of July 1, 2026.
This ordinance sets a deadline of June 24, 2025, for the City to purchase firearms and ammunition from suppliers without following specific procurement requirements. It applies to suppliers from whom the City has bought these goods within the 24 months leading up to June 24, 2024.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to set an end date of June 24, 2025, to the time period within which, without complying with the firearms and ammunition procurement requirements of Administrative Code, Section 21H.4, the City may purchase firearms and ammunition from a supplier from whom it had, within the 24 months prior to June 24, 2024, purchased such goods.
This motion reappoints Deval Patel to the Park, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee, with his term set to end on February 1, 2025. The motion has been passed by the city.
Motion reappointing Deval Patel, term ending February 1, 2025, to the Park, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Committee (District 7).
This motion reappoints Supervisor Rafael Mandelman to the California State Association of Counties, with his term set to end on December 1, 2025. The motion has been passed by the city.
Motion reappointing Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, term ending December 1, 2025, to the California State Association of Counties.
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.
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.
This resolution approves the Public Works Commission's Annual Statement of Purpose, which outlines its responsibilities and goals as required by the city charter. It must be reviewed and approved by the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors.
Resolution approving the Public Works Commission’s Statement of Purpose to fulfill the requirements of Charter, Section 4.102(2), which requires the Commission develop and keep current an Annual Statement of Purpose outlining its areas of jurisdiction, authorities, purpose and goals, subject to review and approval by the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors.
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.
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.
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.
This legislation involves a hearing to evaluate the Ethics Department's audit process for city candidates and committees that receive public funding, as well as lobbyist disclosure statements. It aims to assess the effectiveness of these audits and identify any improvements needed to ensure timely reviews and transparency for the public.
Hearing on the Ethics Department’s mandatory audit process for City candidates and committees receiving public financing, and the audit process for lobbyist disclosure statements; and to review the performance of the Ethics Department's audit process to date, including any necessary enhancements of the audit process to ensure the timely auditing of campaigns and the public's right to review reports; and requesting the Ethics Department to report.
This ordinance changes the expiration date of the Mental Health SF Implementation Working Group from September 1, 2026, to the date this ordinance takes effect. This means the group will continue to operate without a set end date.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to change the sunset date for the Mental Health SF Implementation Working Group from September 1, 2026, to the effective date of this Ordinance.
This ordinance changes the reporting schedule for the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, reducing the frequency of reports on 100% Affordable Housing from quarterly to semi-annually starting July 31, 2025. It aims to streamline reporting processes while still keeping the Board of Supervisors and Mayor informed.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to end certain quarterly reporting requirements by the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to the Board of Supervisors and Mayor regarding the development of 100% Affordable Housing, and to establish new semi-annual reporting requirements beginning on July 31, 2025.
The ordinance reduces how often the Shelter Monitoring Committee visits shelters and sets criteria for when additional visits are needed based on complaints. It also updates shelter standards, including requirements for shower facilities and sleeping arrangements, and changes the complaint process and eligibility for committee membership.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to reduce the frequency of Shelter Monitoring Committee (“Committee”) site visits; require the Committee to establish in its bylaws the threshold number of complaints or out-of-compliance findings during a year that would trigger additional site visits; revise eligibility criteria for Seat 1 on the Committee; revise the Standards of Care for City Shelters by establishing requirements for shower stalls with working hot and cold water controls, minimum passing space for sleeping units that are not up against a wall or partition, and signage posting regarding availability of translation services; eliminate the minimum shelter stay requirement for single adult reservations; revise the complaint process and investigation procedure; and update several programmatic terms.
This ordinance updates the Surveillance Technology Ordinance by simplifying reporting requirements and clarifying what counts as surveillance technology. It also shifts the responsibility for creating surveillance policies to the departments using the technology and requires the Committee on Information Technology to report on existing surveillance technology awaiting policy approval.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to revise the Surveillance Technology Ordinance by, among other things, reducing administrative burdens associated with reporting requirements; clarifying certain exceptions to the definition of “Surveillance Technology;” transferring the responsibility of creating or amending a Surveillance Technology Policy from the Committee on Information Technology (COIT) to the departments using such technology; and adding a reporting requirement for COIT regarding existing Surveillance Technology still awaiting approval of a Surveillance Technology Policy.
This ordinance creates a system for tracking and publicly sharing information about the artificial intelligence tools used by the City, including requirements for reporting and enforcement. It aims to increase transparency and accountability regarding AI usage in city operations.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish a process for creating a publicly available inventory of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) the City uses, reporting requirements, and enforcement measures.
This ordinance establishes a City policy to offer up to five years of rapid rehousing assistance to eligible households at risk of homelessness. It also mandates the Homelessness Oversight Commission to conduct annual hearings and reports on the implementation of this policy.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to declare that it is City policy to provide up to five years of rapid rehousing assistance to an eligible household where the City has assessed the household’s circumstances and concluded that a shorter-term subsidy will create a risk of returning to homelessness; and requiring the Homelessness Oversight Commission to hold an annual hearing and issue an annual report analyzing the City’s implementation of this rapid rehousing policy.
This ordinance extends the Cannabis Oversight Committee's existence until January 1, 2027, and makes the change retroactive to January 1, 2025. It ensures continued oversight of cannabis-related issues in the city.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to extend the sunset date for the Cannabis Oversight Committee from January 1, 2025, to January 1, 2027, and providing that the Ordinance shall be retroactive to January 1, 2025.
This ordinance changes how certain city departments manage their cash revolving funds by removing authorization for some, adjusting limits for others, and adding new funds for specific departments. It aims to streamline financial operations within the city government.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to remove the authorization for certain cash revolving funds (Controller, Ethics Commission, Department of Police Accountability, Planning Department, Public Defender, Department of Public Health - Community Mental Health Services Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Public Health - Laguna Honda Hospital, Public Utilities Commission - Hetch Hetchy Project, Public Utilities Commission - Water Department); reduce the maximum amount of cash revolving fund for certain funds (Human Services Agency, Department of Public Health - Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, Treasurer-Tax Collector); increase the maximum amount of cash revolving fund for Public Utilities Commission; and authorize additional revolving funds (Public Utilities Consumer, Recreation and Park Department, and Department of Elections).
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.
This ordinance aims to update the city's Project Labor Agreement to include multi-family affordable housing projects and require certain subcontractors to adhere to the agreement if they receive contracts over $5 million. It also proposes to extend the duration of the agreement from 20 to 30 years, lasting until July 14, 2050.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to direct the City Administrator to negotiate amendments to the citywide Project Labor Agreement (PLA) that would incorporate into the PLA multi-family affordable housing projects constructed under an agreement with the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, make subject to the PLA subcontractors for PLA-covered projects that qualify as Local Business Enterprises once they have been awarded over $5,000,000 for work on covered projects, and extend the term of the PLA from 20 to 30 years, until July 14, 2050.
This ordinance adopts specific chapters of the 2022 California Existing Building Code for San Francisco and confirms local conditions related to health and safety. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and directs the Clerk to send the ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission once it is passed.
Ordinance adopting Chapters 6 through 11 of the 2022 California Existing Building Code; adopting findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage.
The ordinance authorizes the city to settle a lawsuit for $93,000 related to changes in landlord-tenant buyout negotiation requirements. The lawsuit was filed by several housing associations challenging the amendments made to the San Francisco Administrative Code.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by San Francisco Apartment Association, San Francisco Association of Realtors, Coalition for Better Housing, and Small Property Owners of San Francisco Institute against the City and County of San Francisco for $93,000; the lawsuit was filed on May 12, 2020, in San Francisco County Superior Court, Case No. CPF 20-517087; entitled San Francisco Apartment Association, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves a Petition for Writ of Mandate challenging Ordinance No. 36-20, which amended San Francisco Administrative Code § 37.9E to revise the requirements that landlord must follow when engaging in buyout negotiations with tenants.
The ordinance establishes a voluntary three-year program called "Cash Not Drugs," which provides eligible participants in the County Adult Assistance Programs a weekly payment of up to $100 if they test negative for illicit drugs and engage in substance use disorder treatment. It also exempts these payments from the eligibility calculations for CAAP benefits and includes a six-month implementation plan before the program starts.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Human Services Agency, in coordination with the Department of Public Health, to establish a voluntary three-year sobriety and recovery incentive treatment program, known as “Cash Not Drugs,” to provide a weekly payment of up to $100 to eligible beneficiaries of the County Adult Assistance Programs (“CAAP”) who have been screened for a substance use disorder and referred to substance use disorder treatment as a condition of further receipt of CAAP benefits, and who test negative for illicit drugs once per week; exempting the Cash Not Drugs payments from the CAAP eligibility calculation; providing for a six-month implementation plan before the program becomes operational; and revising the Homelessness and Supportive Housing Fund to include the Cash Not Drugs program as a permitted use of funds.
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.
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.
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.
This ordinance allows City officers and employees to donate to the Bay Area Law Enforcement Assistance Fund through payroll deductions. It adds this fund to the list of approved organizations for such donations.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to add the Bay Area Law Enforcement Assistance Fund to the list of organizations to which City officers and employees may make donations by payroll deduction.
This ordinance updates the rules for filing the Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) for certain city officials and employees, reflecting changes in titles and staffing. It also clarifies what information these officials and employees need to disclose regarding their financial interests.
Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to update the Conflict of Interest Code’s Form 700 (Statement of Economic Interests) filing requirements by adding, deleting, and changing titles of certain designated officials and employees to reflect organizational and staffing changes, and by refining disclosure requirements for certain designated officials and employees.
This ordinance reestablishes the African American Arts and Cultural District Community Advisory Committee and extends deadlines for city departments to report on the district's cultural attributes. It also aims to propose strategies for acknowledging and preserving the district's cultural legacy.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to reestablish the African American Arts and Cultural District Community Advisory Committee, extend the deadlines for the written reports and recommendations from City departments describing the cultural attributes of the African American Arts and Cultural District, and propose strategies to acknowledge and preserve the cultural legacy of the District.
This resolution allows the City and County of San Francisco to treat the Stage 2 Contribution for the Treasure Island Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District as city debt. It also addresses related administrative matters.
Resolution authorizing the Stage 2 Contribution as debt of the City and County of San Francisco Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District No. 1 (Treasure Island), and determining other pertinent matters in connection therewith.
This motion reappoints Jesse Nichols and Sascha Bittner to the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority until March 1, 2027, and Daisy McArthur and Robin Wilson-Beattle until March 1, 2026. The motion has been passed.
Motion reappointing Jesse Nichols and Sascha Bittner, terms ending March 1, 2027, and Daisy McArthur and Robin Wilson-Beattle, terms ending March 1, 2026, to the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority.
This motion amends the 2024 meeting schedule for the Board of Supervisors by canceling the meeting on November 26, 2024, and rescheduling a regular meeting for December 3, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. It temporarily suspends a specific rule regarding meeting schedules to accommodate this change.
Motion amending the 2024 Regular Meeting Schedule of the Board of Supervisors (File No. 231242) by suspending a portion of Board Rule 4.2 of the Board of Supervisors Rules of Order to cancel the meeting of November 26, 2024; and scheduling a regular meeting on December 3, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
This resolution approves an increase of $9.5 million to a contract with AECOM Technical Services for construction management services related to the Mountain Tunnel Improvements Project, raising the total contract amount to $34 million. It also extends the contract duration by five months, now set to end on December 30, 2027.
Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement No. PRO.0096, Mountain Tunnel Improvement Construction Management Services, with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., increasing the contract by $9,500,000 for a total contract not to exceed amount of $34,000,000 and extending the contract duration by five months from July 31, 2027, for a total contract term from July 31, 2019, through December 30, 2027, to continue providing specialized construction management services for the Mountain Tunnel Improvements Project, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.