Legislation

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

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

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

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

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

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

This resolution adds new street signs that read "LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District" to 26 existing signs in the South of Market neighborhood to honor the history and contributions of the leather and LGBTQ community. It follows the guidelines set by the Commemorative Street Plaque Ordinance in the Public Works Code.

Resolution adding placemaking street signs reading "LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District" to 26 existing street signs in the South of Market neighborhood in the vicinity of LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District generally bounded by Brannan Street, Third Street, Mission Street, 12th Street, and Division Street in recognition and honor of the extensive history and contributions of the leather and LGBTQ community pursuant to the Commemorative Street Plaque Ordinance in Public Works Code, Sections 789 et seq.

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

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

The ordinance establishes a policy for how various City departments can use social media monitoring software. It aims to ensure responsible and transparent use of this technology across multiple city functions.

Ordinance approving Surveillance Technology Policy governing the use of social media monitoring software for the following City departments: Airport; Arts Commission; Assessor - Recorder Office; Asian Art Museum; City Administrator’s Office - 311; City Administrator’s Office - Animal Care & Control; City Administrator’s Office - Central Office; City Administrator’s Office - Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs; City Administrator’s Office - Office of Transgender Initiatives; City Planning Department; Controller’s Office; Department of Building Inspection; Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families; Department of Early Childhood; Department of Emergency Management; Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing; Department of Police Accountability; Department of Public Health; Department of Technology and SFGov/SFGovTV; Environment Department; Ethics Commission; Human Rights Commission; Mayor’s Office; Municipal Transportation Agency; Office of Economic and Workforce Development; Port of San Francisco; Public Utilities Commission; and Recreation and Park Department.

The ordinance aims to streamline housing production in San Francisco by exempting certain housing projects from lengthy review processes and conditional use requirements, particularly in areas not designated as Priority Equity Geographies. It also modifies various zoning and development regulations to facilitate the construction of affordable and senior housing, while expanding eligibility for housing programs and allowing more flexibility in residential building uses.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to encourage housing production by 1) exempting, under certain conditions, specified housing projects from the notice and review procedures of Section 311 and the Conditional Use requirement of Section 317, in areas outside of Priority Equity Geographies, which are identified in the Housing Element as areas or neighborhoods with a high density of vulnerable populations, and areas outside RH (Residential House) Districts within the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District; 2) removing the Conditional Use requirement for several types of housing projects, including housing developments on large lots in areas outside the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District, projects to build to the allowable height limit, projects that build additional units in lower density zoning districts, and senior housing projects that seek to obtain double density, subject to certain exceptions in RH Districts in the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District; 3) amending rear yard, front setback, lot frontage, minimum lot size, and residential open space requirements in specified districts, subject to certain exceptions in RH Districts in the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District; 4) allowing additional uses on the ground floor in residential buildings, homeless shelters, and group housing in residential districts, and administrative review of reasonable accommodations; 5) expanding the eligibility for the Housing Opportunities Mean Equity - San Francisco (HOME - SF) program and density exceptions in residential districts; 6) exempting certain affordable housing projects from certain development fees; 7) authorizing the Planning Director to approve State Density Bonus projects, subject to delegation from the Planning Commission; and 8) making conforming amendments to other sections of the Planning Code; amending the Zoning Map to create the Priority Equity Geographies Special Use District; amending the Subdivision Code to update the condominium conversion requirements for projects utilizing residential density exceptions in RH Districts; 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 ordinance requires medical specimen collection sites to partner with a government entity, licensed healthcare provider, or educational institution, and to follow hygiene, sanitation, and privacy standards. Violations of these standards can result in administrative penalties from the Department of Public Health.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to require that sites that collect medical specimens on behalf of clinical laboratories partner with either a governmental entity, a licensed health care provider located in the City, or an educational or academic institution, establish hygiene, sanitation, and privacy standards, and adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; and providing that a violation of the specimen collection standards is a public health nuisance subject to an administrative penalty that may be imposed by the Department of Public Health.

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

Resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Friends and Foundation of the San Francisco Public Library and the San Francisco Public Library to establish roles and responsibilities of each party for purposes of fundraising, enhancing operations, and capital projects for a term of 10 years effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the San Francisco Public Library to enter into amendments or modifications of the MOU prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the MOU or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Department of Juvenile Probation to use a $360,570 grant from the California Department of Social Services for Intensive Foster Care and Family Preservation Services from October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2026. It is a retroactive approval to ensure the department can access these funds for the specified services.

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

This ordinance creates the Library Laureate Programs, allowing the Library to award stipends to selected individuals who have made significant contributions to culture and leadership. The recipients, chosen through a competitive process, will provide services to the City in recognition of their achievements.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Library Laureate Programs, and authorizing the Library to grant stipends to individuals selected through a competitive process as Laureates or Finalists in recognition of their achievements, leadership, and cultural contributions, and in exchange for their service to the City.

This resolution approves an increase in funding by $606,040 for the YMCA's Truancy Assessment and Resource Center program, raising the total grant to $5,390,219. It also extends the grant term for one additional year, now running from July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2024.

Resolution retroactively approving a seventh amendment to Contract No. 1000014469 for the YMCA Urban Services - Truancy Assessment and Resource Center (TARC) Program between the YMCA Urban Services and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, to increase the grant amount by $606,040 for a total not to exceed amount of $5,390,219 and to extend the grant term for one year from July 1, 2023, for a new term of July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2024, with Board of Supervisors’ approval under Charter, Section 9.118.

This resolution approves an increase of $3,000,953 to the existing contract with the Japanese Community Youth Council for the Opportunities for All Intermediary Program, raising the total grant amount to $13,327,411. The grant term remains unchanged, and the increase requires approval from the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution approving a fourth amendment to Contract No. 10000014147 for the Japanese Community Youth Council, Opportunities for All Intermediary Program, between the Japanese Community Youth Council and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, to increase the grant amount by $3,000,953 for a total not to exceed amount of $13,327,411 with Board of Supervisors’ approval under Charter, Section 9.118, and with no change to the grant term.

This resolution urges the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to collaborate with various stakeholders to quickly implement a local Automated Speed Safety Program Pilot, focusing on high-injury corridors. It requires the agency to present a detailed implementation plan and budget by the end of 2023, ensuring considerations for equity and data monitoring.

Resolution urging the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to work with traffic and pedestrian safety advocates, equity groups, the San Francisco County Transportation Authority Board, and other relevant infrastructure and reporting agencies to expediently implement the local Automated Speed Safety Program Pilot in San Francisco, enabled by California State Assembly Bill No. 645, starting with high-injury corridors, and present an implementation plan and budget, with built-in equity, data-monitoring, and reporting considerations before the end of 2023.

The hearing will evaluate how the $120 million allocated to the Dream Keepers Initiative has been spent and identify additional needs the initiative can address. Various city departments, including the Human Rights Commission and the Department of Public Health, have been asked to provide reports on this matter.

Hearing on the resources allocated for the Dream Keepers Initiative, specifically on which programs have been funded by the allocated $120,000,000 and assessing other needs that the Dream Keepers Initiative can support; requesting the Human Rights Commission, Office of Economic and Workforce Development, Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, Department of Children Youth and their Families, Arts Commission, Department of Public Health, Office of Early Care and Education, Fire Department, and Department of Human Resources to report.

The ordinance requires medical specimen collection sites to partner with certain approved entities, maintain hygiene and privacy standards, and prohibits them from paying individuals for tests. Violations of these standards can result in misdemeanor charges and administrative penalties from the Department of Public Health.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to require that sites that collect medical specimens on behalf of clinical laboratories partner with either a governmental entity, a licensed health care provider located in the City, or an educational or academic institution, establish hygiene, sanitation, and privacy standards, and adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; prohibiting such sites from paying individuals to take a medical test; and providing that a violation of the specimen collection standards is a misdemeanor offense and a public health nuisance subject to an administrative penalty that may be imposed by the Department of Public Health.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Library to use a $375,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for its Jail and Reentry Services Program, covering the period from October 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024. It has already been approved.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend a grant not to exceed amount of $375,000 from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support the Jail and Reentry Services Program for the performance period of October 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024.

This legislation calls for a hearing to examine the working conditions and support available for women with children in the San Francisco Police Department, focusing on lactation resources and childcare. It also requests reports from several city departments on these issues.

Hearing on the working conditions and accommodations for working women with children in the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD), including access to clean and adequate lactation resources and childcare; and requesting the SFPD, Department of Human Resources, Department of Early Childhood, and Department on the Status of Women to report.

This resolution officially designates October 2023 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in San Francisco. It aims to raise awareness about domestic violence and promote resources for those affected.

Resolution recognizing October 2023 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City and County of San Francisco.

This resolution urges the San Francisco Department of Public Health to develop a program that offers resources and education to gun violence victims about their legal rights to sue gun manufacturers under California Assembly Bill No. 1594. It has been passed by the city legislature.

Resolution urging the San Francisco Department of Public Health to create a program to provide resources and education for victims of gun violence regarding their rights to file lawsuits against gun manufacturers in accordance to California State Assembly Bill No. 1594.

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss the timeline for completing lead and asbestos remediation at the Richmond Senior Center and how the extended closure affects its operations and services. It also requests reports from relevant city departments on these issues.

Hearing regarding the timeline for lead and asbestos remediation completion and the consequences of extensive closure of parts of the Richmond Senior Center on operations and service delivery; and requesting the Department of Building Inspection, Department of Disability and Aging Services, and Felton Institute to report.