Legislation

This resolution urges Congress to pass a bill that would require online marketplaces to collect and verify information from high-volume sellers to protect consumers. It emphasizes the importance of transparency in online shopping without allowing any changes to the proposed legislation.

Resolution urging Congress to pass H.R. 5502, the INFORM Consumers Act, requiring online marketplaces to collect, verify, and disclose certain information from high-volume, third-party sellers, with no further amendments.

This resolution officially recognizes November 15, 2021, as Rita Semel Day in San Francisco to honor her significant contributions to interfaith and civil rights work, as well as her 100th birthday. It has been passed by the city.

Resolution retroactively declaring November 15, 2021, as Rita Semel Day in the City and County of San Francisco, in recognition of her many years of outstanding service in interfaith and civil rights work and celebrating her 100 years on this planet.

This ordinance removes regulations related to oil and gas activities from the Planning Code and updates definitions to exclude oil and gas production as an allowable industrial use. It also confirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and public welfare policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to repeal Article 12, which contains regulations governing land use activities associated with oil and gas exploration, development, and processing; amending the definitions of Heavy Manufacturing 2 and Heavy Manufacturing 3 to exclude oil and gas production or processing for fuel purposes as allowable Industrial Uses; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance accepts a 12-kilovolt power line and related facilities for public use at the Seawall Lot 337 and Pier 48 Mixed-Use Project. It also ensures the line will be maintained by the city and complies with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance accepting the irrevocable offer of a 12-kilovolt power line and associated facilities (“12-kV Line”) servicing the Seawall Lot 337 and Pier 48 Mixed-Use Project, bounded by 3rd Street and Mission Rock Street, subject to conditions and limitations; dedicating the 12-kV Line to public use; designating the 12-kV Line for public power purposes; accepting the 12-kV Line for maintenance and liability purposes; affirming the Planning Department’s determinations 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 Order recommending various actions regarding the 12-kV Line; and authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance, as defined herein.

This resolution urges the Municipal Transportation Agency to create a plan that ensures clear access for pedestrians to public transit by removing parking at bus stops and making needed infrastructure upgrades. It has been passed and is now a directive for the MTA to follow.

Resolution urging the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) to develop and implement a plan to promote unobstructed pedestrian access for boarding public transit by eliminating parking in bus stops and making other necessary infrastructure improvements.

This motion allows city meetings to be held via teleconference, in accordance with California law, to ensure public participation. It was passed to facilitate remote access to meetings, especially during times when in-person attendance may be challenging.

Motion making findings to allow teleconferenced meetings under California Government Code, Section 54953(e).

This resolution encourages the San Francisco Federal Credit Union to work with the SFMTA to establish fair prices for taxi medallions, consider loan forgiveness for medallion holders, and implement other necessary reforms. It has been officially passed by the city.

Resolution urging the San Francisco Federal Credit Union to collaborate with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) on agreeable medallion prices, loan forgiveness for medallion holders, and other reforms.

This ordinance designates the Trocadero Clubhouse as a Landmark, ensuring its preservation under the Planning Code. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate Trocadero Clubhouse, located within Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove, northwest of 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard, in Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2488, Lot No. 001, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution allows the California Enterprise Development Authority to reissue revenue obligations up to $11.4 million to finance or refinance educational facilities owned by the National Center for International Schools. It is necessary for compliance with federal tax regulations.

Resolution approving for purposes of Internal Revenue Code, Section 147(f), the Reissuance (for federal income tax purposes) of Revenue Obligations by the California Enterprise Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $11,400,000 to finance or refinance certain educational and related facilities owned by the National Center for International Schools.

The ordinance updates zoning rules for massage establishments in San Francisco, including reclassifying sole practitioner massage services and aligning their regulations with health services. It also introduces restrictions on personal services at locations where massage establishments were closed due to violations and removes certain outdated provisions.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to revise Massage Establishment zoning controls, including, among other things, to: 1) add Sole Practitioner Massage Establishments to the definition of Health Services in Articles 1 and 8 and remove it from the definition of Massage Establishments; 2) regulate Massage Establishments generally consistent with Health Services, with some exceptions; 3) eliminate the three-month period to establish abandonment of certain nonconforming Massage Establishment uses; 4) prohibit Personal Services uses for three years at any location where a Massage Establishment use was closed due to a violation of the Planning Code or Health Code; 5) eliminate the exception from the conditional use authorization requirement for massage uses accessory to a dwelling unit; 6) rename Medical Services to Health Services in Article 8 and make other conforming amendments; and 7) delete related provisions that have expired through the passage of time; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution calls on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the San Francisco Fort Miley Department of Veteran Affairs to recognize and address the health care disparities faced by transgender veterans, particularly black transgender and repatriated veterans. It urges them to create strategies to improve access to essential benefits for these groups.

Resolution urging the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and the San Francisco Fort Miley Department of Veteran Affairs to acknowledge the disparities of physical and psychological health and medical care among transgender, black transgender, and repatriated veterans; and to develop transformative strategies for increasing access to these necessary veteran affairs benefits.

This resolution allows the city to amend its contract with Recology for refuse collection services, increasing the total contract amount by $5,722,000 to $15,622,000 and extending the contract duration by seven months. The new contract period will run from December 1, 2020, to June 30, 2022.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a Second Amendment to the agreement between the 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, “Contractor”) for refuse collection services at City facilities; increasing the contract amount by $5,722,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $15,622,000 and extending the term by seven months from December 1, 2021, for a total contract duration of one year and seven months of December 1, 2020, through June 30, 2022.

This resolution encourages the Planning Department and the Mayor’s Office of Housing to develop a program that provides incentives for homeowners to build new housing in San Francisco. The goal is to support residents in increasing the availability of housing in the city.

Resolution urging the Planning Department, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development or other City agencies, to create a Housing Development Incentive Program for homeowners that supports San Francisco residents to build new housing.

This motion aimed to disapprove a Planning Commission decision that approved a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 3832-18th Street. The motion has been killed, meaning it will not move forward.

Motion conditionally disapproving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 21016, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2020-001610CUA, for a proposed project at 3832-18th Street, subject to the adoption of written findings by the Board in support of this determination.

This motion aimed to have the Clerk prepare findings to support the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 3832-18th Street. The motion has been killed, meaning it will not move forward.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings in support of the Board of Supervisors' disapproval of the proposed Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2020-001610CUA, for a proposed project at 3832-18th Street.

This resolution approves an extension of a contract with HealthRIGHT 360 for financial services related to public health, increasing the total agreement amount to $46,766,160 and extending the contract term until June 30, 2023. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make necessary amendments to the contract without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution retroactively approving Amendment No. 1 to the agreement between HealthRIGHT 360 and the Department of Public Health (DPH) for fiscal intermediary check-writing services, in an amount not to exceed $46,766,160; to extend the term by one year and eleven months, from July 31, 2021, for a total agreement term of January 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023; and to authorize DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract, as defined herein, that do not increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract.

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to modify an existing contract with MSC Industrial Supply Company for purchasing industrial supplies, increasing the total contract amount by $4,377,623 to a maximum of $14,277,623 and extending the contract term by one year and two months. The new contract period will run from May 1, 2017, to June 30, 2023.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a Sixth Modification to the contract between the City and County of San Francisco and MSC Industrial Supply Company Inc. for the purchase of industrial supplies for City departments, increasing the contract amount by $4,377,623 for a total contract amount not to exceed $14,277,623 and extending the term by one year and two months for a total term of May 1, 2017, through June 30, 2023.

This resolution designates November 2021 as National Native American Heritage Month in San Francisco, honoring the contributions and cultures of Native Americans. It encourages residents to engage in activities that promote understanding of indigenous peoples' significance to the area and the nation.

Resolution recognizing November 1, 2021, through November 30, 2021, as National Native American Heritage Month for their contributions to our nation and as first peoples of San Francisco, celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States, and encouraging all people to participate in activities and events to learn about and understand the contribution of indigenous people to this land.

This motion provides an update on how the Board of Supervisors is addressing specific recommendations from a Civil Grand Jury report regarding improvements to the city's emergency firefighting water system. It has been officially passed by the Board.

Motion responding to the Civil Grand Jury’s request to provide a status update on the Board of Supervisor’s response to Recommendation Nos. R1, R2, R3, R6, R7, and R8 contained in the 2018-2019 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Act Now Before it is Too Late: Aggressively Expand and Enhance Our High-Pressure Emergency Firefighting Water System.”

This resolution calls on President Biden to take action to reopen Sana’a Airport for civilian flights and to assist in addressing the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen. It has been officially passed by the San Francisco city government.

Resolution urging President Joseph R. Biden to act to reopen Sana’a Airport to civilian travel and help stop the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

The resolution urges social media companies like Facebook, Twitter, and Google to acknowledge the negative impacts of their platforms and to enhance transparency by making their internal research publicly available. It has been passed by the city.

Resolution urging Facebook, Twitter, Google, and other social media platforms to take responsibility for the harmful effects of their products and improve transparency by publishing all internal research.

This resolution urges the U.S. Senate to renew the Violence Against Women Act, which provides critical support and resources for preventing and addressing violence against women. It reflects San Francisco's commitment to protecting the rights and safety of women in the community.

Resolution urging the United States (U.S.) Senate to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act.

This resolution supports the LIFT Act, which aims to help low-income first-time homebuyers in San Francisco access low-interest loans for purchasing homes. It also encourages collaboration among city offices to establish a Municipal Bank to further assist these residents.

Resolution supporting the Low-Income First-Time Homebuyers (LIFT) Act; urging the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to work with the Treasurer and Tax Collector’s Office to identify ways to help low-income residents obtain low-interest loans to purchase their first home; and urging the Treasurer and Tax Collector’s Office to continue working with the Reinvest in San Francisco Working Group, the Board of Supervisors, and the Local Agency Formation Commission to establish a Municipal Bank in San Francisco.

This resolution expresses support for the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees as they advocate for safer working conditions in the motion picture and television industry in California. It has been officially passed by the city.

Resolution standing in solidarity with the members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees working in the motion picture and television production industry who are fighting against dangerous work practices in California.

This resolution urges the Secretary of the Interior to officially recognize the crash site of Roberto Clemente's airplane and the surrounding land as a historic site. It aims to preserve the location's significance in American history.

Resolution urging the Secretary of the Interior to recognize the crash site of Roberto Clemente’s airplane and adjacent land in the National Register of Historic Places.

This resolution confirms the results of a special election held by landowners in the Treasure Island area regarding the Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District No. 1. It also addresses related administrative matters as outlined in the document.

Resolution declaring the results of a special landowner election for City and County of San Francisco Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District No. 1 (Treasure Island); and determining other matters in connection therewith, as defined herein.

This resolution approves an increase of nearly $18.2 million to an existing contract with Helios Healthcare for behavioral health services, raising the total agreement to about $27.9 million and extending its duration until June 30, 2028. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor amendments to the contract as needed without significantly increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively approving Amendment No. 2 to the agreement between Helios Healthcare, LLC and the Department of Public Health (DPH), for behavioral health services, to increase the agreement by $18,239,925 for an amount not to exceed $27,904,325; to extend the term by six years and six months from December 31, 2021, through June 30, 2028, for a total agreement term of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2028; and to authorize DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract.

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to extend and increase funding for telephonic interpretation services provided by Language Line Services, Inc. The contract amount will rise by $1,794,000, bringing the total to $11,694,000, and the contract term will be extended by six months, ending on July 31, 2022.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a Fourth Amendment to the contract between the City and County of San Francisco and Language Line Services, Inc. for the purchase of telephonic interpretation services for City departments, increasing the contract amount by $1,794,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $11,694,000 and extending the term by six months to July 31, 2022, for a total contract duration of four years from August 1, 2018, through July 31, 2022.

This ordinance updates the agreement between the city and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 39 to change rules about work schedules and shift assignments for employees in the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's Wastewater Enterprise. It has been officially passed and is now in effect.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the First Amendment to the 2019-2022 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the International Union of Operating Engineers Stationary Engineers, Local 39, to revise San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Wastewater Enterprise rules regarding work schedules and shift assignments.

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from a Civil Grand Jury report about Van Ness Avenue and urges the Mayor to implement those recommendations through her department heads and the annual budget. It has been passed by the city legislature.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Van Ness Avenue: What Lies Beneath;” and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through her department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

This resolution officially designates November 7, 2021, as St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church Day in San Francisco. It acknowledges the contributions of the church and its community to the city.

Resolution recognizing November 7, 2021, as St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church Day in the City and County of San Francisco.

This resolution declares the Board of Supervisors' intention to rename a stairwell on Sonora Lane to "Vicha Ratanapakdee Way." The renaming honors Vicha Ratanapakdee, reflecting the city's commitment to recognizing community contributions.

Resolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to rename the stairwell at Sonora Lane between O’Farrell Street and Terra Anza Avenue, which runs parallel to Anza Vista and St. Joseph’s Avenues and is perpendicular to O’Farrell Street and Terra Anza Avenue to “Vicha Ratanapakdee Way.”

This resolution requires that all organizations funded by the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families include at least one youth member aged 14 to 24 on their Board of Directors by 2023. It aims to ensure that young people's voices are represented in decision-making processes.

Resolution urging the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (DCYF) to require all organizations receiving funding from DCYF have a youth age 14 to 24 years old on their Board of Directors by 2023.

This motion aimed to overturn the Planning Department's decision that a project at 35 Ventura Avenue did not require additional environmental review. The motion was ultimately rejected.

Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 35 Ventura Avenue is categorically exempt from further environmental review, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination.

This motion aimed to have the Board of Supervisors prepare findings to overturn the Planning Department's decision that a project at 35 Ventura Avenue did not require additional environmental review. The motion has been killed, meaning it will not move forward.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 35 Ventura Avenue is categorically exempt from further environmental review.

This ordinance extends the agreement between San Francisco and the Committee of Interns and Residents for one more year, updates the Patient Care Fund details, and removes outdated language. It aims to ensure continued support and clarity in the partnership.

Ordinance adopting and implementing Amendment No. 2 to the 2017-2021 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Committee of Interns and Residents, Service Employees International Union, to extend the term by one year, update the Patient Care Fund provision, and eliminate obsolete language.

This resolution supports Mayor London N. Breed in declaring a local emergency due to the overdose crisis and calls for the immediate establishment of overdose prevention sites. It aims to address the rising number of overdose incidents in the city.

Resolution urging and supporting Mayor London N. Breed in proclaiming a declaration of the existence of a local emergency around the overdose crisis and immediately implementing overdose prevention sites.

This resolution officially designates October 2021 as "Children’s Environmental Health Month" in San Francisco to raise awareness about environmental issues affecting children's health. It aims to promote initiatives and education focused on improving the environmental conditions for children in the city.

Resolution recognizing October 2021 as “Children’s Environmental Health Month” in the City and County of San Francisco.

This resolution officially designates October 29, 2021, as Kate Herrmann Stacy Day in San Francisco to honor her years of service in the City Attorney’s Office and her retirement. It acknowledges her contributions to the city.

Resolution declaring October 29, 2021, as Kate Herrmann Stacy Day in the City and County of San Francisco, in recognition of her many years of outstanding service in the City Attorney’s Office and her well-deserved retirement.

This resolution officially designates October 2021 as "Filipino American History Month" in San Francisco. It aims to celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Filipino Americans to the city.

Resolution recognizing October 2021 as “Filipino American History Month” and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the City and County of San Francisco.

This resolution calls on state and federal leaders to increase the number of at-risk Afghan individuals allowed into the U.S. and to ensure that these evacuees and their families receive support and access to opportunities as they adjust to life in America.

Resolution urging our state and federal leaders to bring in more at-risk and vulnerable Afghan people to the United States, and that Afghan evacuees and their families be supported in their transition to American life and granted access to significant opportunities and benefits.

This resolution urges President Biden to halt the distribution of COVID vaccine boosters to the general public and to advocate for a waiver on intellectual property rights related to vaccines, while also promoting technology transfer to help low-to-middle income countries. The goal is to support global efforts to end the pandemic.

Resolution urging President Joe Biden to pause distribution of COVID vaccine boosters to the general population and to take a leadership role in supporting the Trade-Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) waiver while promoting technology information transfer as it relates to vaccinations to low-to-middle income countries in order to end this global pandemic.

This motion aimed to reject the Planning Commission's approval of a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 575 Vermont Street. However, it was ultimately not passed.

Motion conditionally disapproving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 20921, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2020-000886CUA, for a proposed project at 575 Vermont Street, subject to the adoption of written findings by the Board in support of this determination.

This motion aimed to have the Clerk of the Board create findings to support the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 575 Vermont Street. The motion has been killed, meaning it will not move forward.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings in support of the Board of Supervisors' disapproval of the proposed Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2020-000886CUA, for a proposed project at 575 Vermont Street.

This motion allows city meetings to be held via teleconference, in accordance with California law, to ensure public participation. It was passed to facilitate remote access to meetings, especially in situations where in-person attendance may be challenging.

Motion making findings to allow teleconferenced meetings under California Government Code, Section 54953(e).