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The ordinance creates the Housing Innovation Program to provide financial support and resources for low- and moderate-income residents, including loans for property owners to build additional housing units and assistance for tenants at risk of displacement. It also offers grants for organizations to promote homeownership education and develop innovative housing designs.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Housing Innovation Program to develop, finance, and support certain additional housing opportunities for low-income and moderate-income residents, including loans and technical assistance for certain low-income and moderate-income property owners to construct accessory dwelling units or other new units on their property, subject to certain conditions, loans for certain low-income and moderate-income tenants who are at risk of displacement and licensed childcare providers, and grants for organizations to create marketing and educational materials about wealth-building and homeownership for residents who have been historically disadvantaged and to develop creative construction design prototypes for low-income and moderate-income residents.
This ordinance allows certain existing medical cannabis dispensaries to switch to cannabis retail without needing to notify or seek approval from the neighborhood. It also confirms that this change aligns with environmental regulations and city planning policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to exempt Grandfathered Medical Cannabis Dispensaries that convert to Cannabis Retail Uses from neighborhood notification and review requirements; 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 public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.
This ordinance allows the Sheriff to hire private individuals and companies to provide additional law enforcement services for retail and commercial businesses. It aims to enhance security in these establishments.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Sheriff to contract with private individuals and private entities to provide supplemental law enforcement services to retail and commercial establishments.
The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $135,000 related to an employment dispute involving Antoine Fisher, Jayel Whitted, and Tonya Lett. The lawsuit was filed in July 2019 and has now been resolved with this settlement.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Antoine Fisher, Jayel Whitted, and Tonya Lett against the City and County of San Francisco, et al., for $135,000; the lawsuit was filed on July 2, 2019, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC 19-577331; entitled Antoine Fisher, et al., vs. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.
This resolution approves a settlement of $68,141.36 to Peanut Wagon, Inc. for an alleged overpayment of property taxes made to the City and County of San Francisco. The claim was filed on July 15, 2021, and the resolution has been passed.
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Peanut Wagon, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $68,141.36; the claim was filed on July 15, 2021; the claim involves an alleged overpayment of property taxes.
This ordinance allows the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to place up to 300 banners each year for three years without paying fees, promoting the "Shop & Dine in the 49" campaign. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.
Ordinance waiving the banner fees under Public Works Code, Section 184.78, for the placement of up to 300 banners per year, for three years starting on November 20, 2021, by the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to publicize the City’s “Shop & Dine in the 49” campaign; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
The ordinance authorizes a $3,250,000 settlement for a lawsuit regarding alleged medical negligence against the City and County of San Francisco. It also includes a waiver of future wrongful death claims by certain individuals involved in the case.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by David Joslyn against the City and County of San Francisco for $3,250,000; the lawsuit was filed on October 2, 2019, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-19-579230; entitled David Joslyn, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury from medical negligence; other material terms of the settlement are that Iris Solano, Frederick Stewart Joslyn and Iris Lorraine Solano waive any potential future claims for wrongful death.
The ordinance authorizes a $2 million settlement for a lawsuit related to the wrongful death of the plaintiffs' husband and son against the City and County of San Francisco. This lawsuit was filed in May 2020 and has now been resolved with this settlement.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Huan Zheng Fang and Zhourong Fang against the City and County of San Francisco for $2,000,000; the lawsuit was filed on May 18, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-584474; entitled Huan Zheng Fang, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves the wrongful death of plaintiffs’ husband and son.
This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $45,000 related to a flooding incident in the plaintiff's home. The lawsuit was filed by Tamsyn Waterhouse in March 2020.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Tamsyn Waterhouse against the City and County of San Francisco for $45,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 6, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-583543; entitled Tamsyn Waterhouse v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves a flooding event inside the plaintiff’s home.
This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $135,000 related to a personal injury claim from a motor vehicle accident. The lawsuit was filed by Christina and Jeremy Yiu in December 2019.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Christina Yiu and Jeremy Yiu against the City and County of San Francisco for $135,000; the lawsuit was filed on December 4, 2019, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-19-581298; entitled Christina Yiu, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury arising from a motor vehicle accident.
The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $46,000 filed by Victor Picazo, which alleges civil rights violations. The lawsuit was initiated on April 3, 2019, in San Francisco Superior Court.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Victor Picazo against the City and County of San Francisco for $46,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 3, 2019, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-19-575009; entitled Victor Picazo v. George Gascon, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged civil rights violations.
This ordinance allows businesses to place signs on awnings or marquees in certain commercial and mixed-use districts, in addition to existing regulations for projecting signs. It also expands sign controls to more Neighborhood Commercial Districts and confirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow business signs on awnings or marquees in addition to projecting signs in various neighborhood commercial and residential-commercial districts, and in certain Chinatown mixed use districts; applying business sign controls to additional Neighborhood Commercial Districts; 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 ordinance allocates $64.15 million from the Fiscal Cliff Reserve to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development for the development and management of affordable housing through the Housing Stability Fund for the fiscal year 2021-2022. It aims to support the acquisition and creation of social housing in San Francisco.
Ordinance appropriating $64,150,000 from the Fiscal Cliff Reserve to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development for the acquisition, creation and operation of affordable, social housing under the Housing Stability Fund in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022.
This ordinance suspends the Cannabis Business Tax in San Francisco until December 31, 2022. It aims to provide financial relief to cannabis businesses during this period.
Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to suspend the imposition of the Cannabis Business Tax through December 31, 2022.
The ordinance allows the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to set standards for cannabis-related training programs focused on social equity and business development. It also extends the temporary operating period for medical cannabis dispensaries awaiting permit approval from 120 to between 150 and 180 days, with new requirements related to hiring practices and labor agreements.
Ordinance amending the Police Code to clarify that the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (“OEWD”) may establish standards governing the certification of cannabis-related pre-apprenticeship programs that relate to social equity training, license incubation processes, underserved community outreach programs, and business plan development training; and amending the Health Code to extend from 120 days to between 150 and 180 days the period for which the Director of the Office of Cannabis (“OOC”) may grant temporary authorization to medical cannabis dispensaries (“MCDs”) to continue operating while they wait for the OOC to process their applications for cannabis business permits (“Temporary MCD Authorization”), and to add as prerequisites to Temporary MCD Authorization: that the MCD has not been found to have violated health and safety standards developed by the Director to protect the health and safety of employees, neighbors, and customers; that OEWD has not made a determination, or has determined that the MCD ensures that 35% of its new hires shall be registered apprentices enrolled in an approved apprenticeship program if feasible; and for any MCD with ten or more employees, that OEWD has not made a determination, or has determined that the MCD has entered into or made good faith efforts to enter into a Labor Peace Agreement or a collective bargaining agreement with a Bona Fide Labor Organization.
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 allows the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to issue up to $45 million in bonds to refinance seismic upgrades and other improvements at health care facilities operated by the Chinese Hospital Association. It is a financial measure aimed at enhancing safety and infrastructure in those facilities.
Resolution approving for purposes of Internal Revenue Code, Section 147(f), the Issuance and Sale of Limited Obligation Improvement Bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $45,000,000 to refinance the acquisition, construction and installation of seismic strengthening improvements and other authorized improvements in certain health care facilities owned and operated by Chinese Hospital Association, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation.
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 motion establishes the 2022 meeting schedule for the Board of Supervisors, canceling specific regular meetings and all meetings during designated breaks. It also modifies certain rules to improve the efficiency of the meeting schedule.
Motion establishing the 2022 Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Schedule, pursuant to Board of Supervisors Rules of Order, Sections 4.2 and 4.2.1, by cancelling the Regular Board meetings of January 18, February 22, May 31, June 21, July 5, October 4, October 11, and November 22; and all Regular Board and Committee meetings during the spring, summer and winter breaks from March 28 through April 1, August 1 through September 5, and December 14, 2022 through January 6, 2023; and further suspending portions of Board Rule 4.2 to effectuate certain dates within the regular meeting schedule to augment the flow of business.
This ordinance proposes a density bonus program for certain residential zoning districts, allowing for increased housing development in RH-1, RH-2, and RH-3 areas. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create a density bonus program in RH-1 (Residential, House, One-Family), RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family), and RH-3 (Residential, House, Three-Family) zoning districts; 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 resolution approves a settlement where Medtronic will pay the City $800,000 and return a fleet of ventilators at their expense. The claim was related to an issue that did not go to court.
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by the City against Covidien Sales LLC, a Medtronic Company (Medtronic) for $800,000 including the return of a ventilator fleet at Medtronic’s expense.
This resolution approves a $750,000 settlement for a claim against Shimmick Construction Company and F.D. Thomas, Inc. related to construction defects. The settlement resolves issues without going to court.
Resolution approving settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by the City and County of San Francisco against Shimmick Construction Company, Inc. (“Shimmick”) and F.D. Thomas, Inc. (“F.D. Thomas”) for $750,000; the claim involves compensation for construction defects allegedly caused by Shimmick Construction Company and F.D. Thomas, Inc.
This ordinance allows the Municipal Transportation Agency to set parking rates at Kezar Stadium and the Golden Gate Park Underground Parking Facility, while also increasing rates for berth-holders at the Marina Small Craft Harbor. It clarifies enforcement authority for park violations and aligns the Park Code with the Transportation Code regarding fines and citations.
Ordinance authorizing the Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to set parking rates at the Kezar Stadium Parking Lot, and Golden Gate Park Underground Parking Facility in accordance with Park Code provisions that authorize SFMTA rate-setting on park property and subject to Board of Supervisors approval, and making conforming edits to the Park Code; increasing parking rates for berth-holders at the Marina Small Craft Harbor; clarifying that the fines for certain violations of the Transportation Code apply to similar violations occurring on park property; clarifying the authority of Park Patrol to enforce the Park Code and issue parking citations; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
This ordinance reallocates funds by taking $71,365 from the Department of Public Works and $69,209 from the City Planning Department, and instead provides $140,574 to the Department of Public Works for a safety needs assessment at Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8 Community School. It affects the budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
Ordinance de-appropriating $71,365 previously appropriated to the Department of Public Works (DPW) and $69,209 previously appropriated to the City Planning Department (CPC), and re-appropriating $140,574 to the Department of Public Works for a safety needs assessment at Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8 Community School in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022.
The ordinance allows the Mayor's Office to accept a $3,407,000 grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies and adds new staff positions funded by this grant. It includes one position in the Mayor's Office and four positions in the City Administrator's Office, effective from October 1, 2021, to August 31, 2024.
Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Office of the Mayor to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $3,407,000 from Bloomberg Philanthropies, and amending Ordinance No. 109-21 (Annual Salary Ordinance File No. 210644 for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2021-2022 and 2022-2023) to provide for the addition of one grant funded Class 0904 Mayoral Staff XVI position (FTE 1.0) at the Office of the Mayor, two grant funded Class 1043 Engineer positions (FTE 2.0) at the Office of the City Administrator, and two grant funded Class 1053 Senior Business Analyst positions (FTE 2.0) at the Office of the City Administrator, for the period of October 1, 2021, through August 31, 2024.
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 approves an increase in funding for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation to provide HIV prevention services, specifically through syringe access and disposal, raising the total contract amount to over $42 million. The contract term remains unchanged, running from July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2026.
Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the agreement between the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Department of Public Health to provide HIV prevention services through City-wide syringe access and disposal services; to increase the contract amount by $6,507,312 for a total amount not to exceed $42,115,471 with no change to the contract term of July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2026, to commence upon Board approval.
This resolution approves an agreement that requires certain affordable housing projects in San Francisco to connect to the electric grid for at least ten years. The agreement will take effect after receiving approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Resolution approving an agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Pacific Gas and Electric Company establishing requirements for certain affordable housing projects to connect to the electric grid for a term of ten or more years, to commence following approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
This resolution approves an agreement to exchange city-owned property at 530 Sansome Street for part of the property at 425-439 Washington Street, allowing for the development of a new fire station. It also includes necessary environmental and planning findings to ensure the project aligns with city regulations.
Resolution ratifying the Conditional Property Exchange Agreement and Related Transaction Documents with EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC for a transfer of City real property at 530 Sansome Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0206, Lot No. 017), under the jurisdiction of the Fire Department, in exchange for a portion of the real property at 425-439 Washington Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0206, Lot Nos. 013 and 014); authorizing the Director of Property and City staff to proceed with the proposed Fire Station development project, subject to several conditions, as defined herein; adopting findings pursuant to 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.
This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to apply for over $5 million in federal funding to support HIV surveillance and prevention programs in San Francisco for the year 2022. It aims to continue efforts in managing and preventing HIV within the community.
Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to submit a one-year application for Calendar Year 2022 to continue to receive funding for the Integrated HIV Surveillance and Prevention Programs for Health Departments from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, requesting $5,008,377 in HIV prevention funding for San Francisco from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.
This resolution allows the San Francisco Unified School District to issue and sell up to $284.25 million in General Obligation Bonds to fund school projects. It also approves the terms of the sale and necessary agreements related to the bonds.
Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of bonds of the San Francisco Unified School District; prescribing the terms of sale of not to exceed $284,250,000 of said General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2016, Series C, by a negotiated sale; approving the form of a Bond Purchase Agreement; approving the forms of one or more paying Agent Agreements; and authorizing the execution of necessary documents and certificates relating to such bonds, as defined herein.
This resolution allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to acquire a parcel of land at 1979 Mission Street for the development of 100% affordable housing, which will include between 200 and 338 dwelling units. It also authorizes the Director of Property to manage the necessary agreements and modifications related to this acquisition.
Resolution approving and authorizing an agreement for the conveyance and acceptance by the Director of Property, on behalf of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) and CH Acquisitions 2, LLC, of a parcel of real estate consisting of approximately 57,325 square feet in land area, located at 1979 Mission Street (“Property”), pursuant to a land dedication permitted under Planning Code, Section 249.33, to satisfy affordable housing obligations under Planning Code, Sections 415 et seq.; placing the Property under the jurisdiction of MOHCD for future 100% affordable housing development consisting of approximately 200-338 dwelling units; adopting findings that the conveyance is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein, including assuming certain leases.
This resolution allows the Treasure Island Yacht Club to transfer its liquor license for selling beer, wine, and distilled spirits to its new location at One Avenue of the Palms. It has been determined that this transfer will benefit the public in San Francisco.
Resolution determining that the premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-51 non-profit club on-sale beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Treasure Island Yacht Club, Inc., to do business as The Treasure Island Yacht Club, located at One Avenue of the Palms, Building One, Suite 133 (District 6), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4.
This resolution approves the transfer of a liquor license for Bottle Bacchanal, a business at 4126-18 Street, to sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license to ensure it meets public needs.
Resolution determining the transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Bottle Bacchanal, LLC, doing business as Bottle Bacchanal, located at 4126-18 Street (District 8), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.
This motion approves the Mayor's choice to reappoint Al Perez to the Entertainment Commission, where he will serve until July 1, 2025. The motion has been passed by the city.
Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for reappointment of Al Perez to the Entertainment Commission, for a term ending July 1, 2025.
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 ordinance designates the Casa Sanchez Building at 2778-24th Street as a historic landmark, ensuring its preservation under city planning standards. It also confirms that the designation complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's general planning goals.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate 2778-24th Street (aka Casa Sanchez Building), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4210, Lot No. 018, 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 approves an extension of a contract with SF Americania LLC to provide hotel rooms for individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of severe COVID-19, extending the contract term to August 31, 2022, and increasing the funding by $6,670,714. It also allows the Executive Director of the Human Services Agency to make minor amendments to the contract as needed.
Resolution retroactively approving a third amendment to an emergency agreement between the Human Services Agency (HSA) and SF Americania LLC, for the use of hotel rooms to house individuals experiencing homelessness or individuals who are at risk of developing severe COVID-19, to extend the contract term to August 31, 2022, with an option to extend further; and increase the contract amount by $6,670,714 for a total not to exceed amount of $16,430,164; and to authorize the Executive Director of HSA 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 resolution allows the Human Services Agency to continue using 459 hotel rooms at the Hotel Whitcomb for emergency services, increasing the contract amount by over $24 million and extending the booking period until December 1, 2022. It also authorizes the Executive Director of HSA to make minor amendments to the contract as needed.
Resolution approving a fifth amendment to an emergency agreement between the Human Services Agency (HSA) and 1231 Market Street Owner L.P., for the City’s continued use of 459 hotel rooms and associated services located at the Hotel Whitcomb on 1231 Market Street; increasing the contract amount by $24,456,776 for a total amount not to exceed $78,972,179; extending the booking period, which expires on March 1, 2022, for a potential total term of April 8, 2020, through December 1, 2022; and to authorize the Executive Director of HSA 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 resolution allows the Department of Emergency Management to accept and use a $100,000 donation of air filtration units from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. The units will support the Wildfire Air Quality Response Program from August 1, 2021, to July 31, 2024.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Emergency Management to accept and expend a gift of new air filtration units with an estimated market value of $100,000 from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to support implementation of the Wildfire Air Quality Response Program for the project term of August 1, 2021, through July 31, 2024.
This resolution allows the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to use a $10 million grant from Crankstart to support community organizations that provide before and aftercare programs for the San Francisco Unified School District for the fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. It has been approved retroactively.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $10,000,000 from Crankstart for support to community-based organizations to provide before and aftercare programs for San Francisco Unified School District for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2021-2022 and 2022-2023.
This resolution allows the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to use a $500,000 grant to support an additional 100 workers in San Francisco who lost their jobs due to COVID-19. The funding comes from the North Valley Workforce Development Board and is intended to enhance the city's workforce development efforts until August 19, 2023.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $500,000 from the North Valley Workforce Development Board, a recipient of the grant award from United States Department of Labor for CAREER National Dislocated Worker Grant to expand San Francisco’s public workforce development system to respond to an additional 100 dislocated workers impacted by COVID-19 for the grant period of October 1, 2021, through August 19, 2023.
This resolution formally apologizes to Chinese immigrants and their descendants for historical discrimination and violence they faced in San Francisco. It also commits the city to addressing and correcting these past injustices.
Resolution apologizing on behalf of the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco to Chinese immigrants and their descendants for systemic and structural discrimination, targeted acts of violence, and atrocities; and committing to the rectification and redress of past policies and misdeeds.
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.
This legislation calls for a hearing to examine an independent study on police staffing, including current levels, service demands, and recruitment efforts. It also requests the Police Department to provide a report on these findings.
Hearing to review the independent study on police staffing, current staffing levels, demands for service, and recruitment and retention initiatives at the Police Department; and requesting the Police Department to report.
This hearing is to review and approve the budget guidelines for the Board of Supervisors and the Clerk of the Board for the fiscal years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. It is a step in the budget planning process for the city.
Hearing to consider the review and approval of the Budget Guidelines for the Board of Supervisors/Clerk of the Board Annual Budget for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2022-2023 and 2023-2024.
The ordinance authorizes the City to pay $975,000 to settle a lawsuit regarding alleged trespass and damage to property owned by the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board. In return, the Board will dismiss the lawsuit and negotiate a lease for the City's use of property near 1920 Evans Street.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board against the City and County of San Francisco for $975,000; the lawsuit was filed on February 14, 2019, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, Case No. CGC-19-573781; entitled Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board v. Golden Bay Fence Plus Iron Works, Inc., et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged trespass onto the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board’s real property and damage to that property, including the severing of subsurface fiber optic lines; other material terms of the settlement are the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board, in exchange for the payment of the settlement sum, agrees to dismiss the lawsuit in its entirety with prejudice and negotiate in good faith a lease for the City’s use of real property located at or near 1920 Evans Street in San Francisco.
The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $700,000 related to an alleged civil rights violation by Dacari Spiers. This settlement resolves the case filed in federal court on March 6, 2020.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Dacari Spiers against the City and County of San Francisco for $700,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 6, 2020, in United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 20-cv-01357-JSC; entitled Dacari Spiers v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an alleged civil rights violation.
The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Brendan Mannix for $225,000 related to an employment dispute. This settlement resolves the case that was filed in August 2018.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Brendan Mannix against the City and County of San Francisco for $225,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 16, 2018, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-18-568967; entitled Brendan Mannix v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.
The ordinance authorizes a settlement for a lawsuit regarding the assessed property value of 1 Nob Hill Circle, agreeing on a value of $152.6 million as of February 28, 2017, pending approval from the Assessment Appeals Board. This lawsuit was initiated by Leadwell Global Property LLC against the city in June 2020 concerning property tax assessments.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Leadwell Global Property LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for a stipulated assessed value of the real property located at 1 Nob Hill Circle, aka 999 California Street, San Francisco, CA (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0255, Lot No. 002) (the “Subject Property”) of $152,600,000 as of February 28, 2017, contingent upon the Assessment Appeals Board’s approval; the lawsuit was filed on June 26, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-585163; entitled Leadwell Global Property LLC v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves the assessed value of the Subject Property for property tax purposes as of the February 28, 2017, change in ownership date.
The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $70,750 related to an injury from a vehicle collision involving a Department of Public Works vehicle. The lawsuit was filed by Noel Clay in January 2019.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Noel Clay against the City and County of San Francisco for $70,750; the lawsuit was filed on January 16, 2019, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-19-572858; entitled Noel Clay v. City and County of San Francisco, Etelvina Blanco; the lawsuit involves an alleged injury when plaintiff’s vehicle collided with a Department of Public Works vehicle.
This ordinance allows the Office of the City Administrator's Real Estate Division to create a cash revolving fund of up to $7,000. This fund can be used for various operational expenses as needed.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize a cash revolving fund with a maximum amount of $7,000 for the Office of the City Administrator - Real Estate Division.
This resolution approves a settlement for Luxe Valet, Inc. to receive $243,233 from the City and County of San Francisco, along with the cancellation of certain tax liabilities and penalties for the years 2015-2017. The claims were originally filed in 2019 regarding refunds for parking and various taxes.
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by Luxe Valet, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $243,233 plus release of outstanding gross receipts tax and payroll expense tax liabilities and related penalties, interest, and fees for tax years 2015-2017; the claims were filed on July 25, 2019, and September 13, 2019; the claims involve a refund of parking, gross receipts, and payroll expense taxes.
This resolution allows San Francisco to operate and maintain two groundwater project wells on land owned by Daly City without paying a fee, effective until June 30, 2034. It also gives the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission the authority to sign necessary documents and make modifications related to this agreement.
Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a No-Fee License with the City of Daly City for the operation and maintenance of two Groundwater Project Wells on land owned by the City of Daly City located at 377 and 370 South Park Plaza Drive, Daly City, San Mateo County, California; and authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's General Manager to execute documents, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution, as defined herein, for a term to commence upon execution of the License through June 30, 2034.
This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract with Intervision Systems LLC for purchasing networking equipment and support from Juniper Networks Inc. The contract is valued at up to $40 million and will last for five years, starting from February 1, 2022, to January 31, 2027.
Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into PeopleSoft Contract ID 1000023748 between the City and County of San Francisco and Intervision Systems LLC for the purchase of networking equipment, software and hardware/software support manufactured by Juniper Networks Inc., with a contract not to exceed amount of $40,000,000 and a total contract duration of five years commencing on February 1, 2022, through January 31, 2027.
This resolution authorizes the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract with Softnet Solutions LLC for up to $10 million to purchase networking equipment and support from Hewlett Packard Inc. The contract will last five years, starting from February 1, 2022, to January 31, 2027.
Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Softnet Solutions LLC for the purchase of networking equipment, software and hardware/software support manufactured by Hewlett Packard Inc., with a contract not to exceed amount of $10,000,000 for a total contract duration of five years commencing on February 1, 2022, through January 31, 2027.
This legislation is a hearing to evaluate how the City informs residents about infrastructure projects that may block access to streets and sidewalks. It also asks the Public Utilities Commission and Public Works to provide a report on this process.
Hearing to discuss the processes by which the City notifies residents of infrastructure projects that will impede access to their streets and sidewalks; and requesting the Public Utilities Commission and Public Works to report.
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 ordinance requires the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to analyze how prioritizing veterans for affordable housing may affect different groups in the community. The goal is to ensure that this preference does not unintentionally disadvantage other populations.
Ordinance directing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to conduct a disparate impact analysis of granting a priority for veterans who qualify for an affordable housing preference under Administrative Code, Chapter 47.
This ordinance expands the definition of "interested party" to include City contractors and others who influence City officials, and it prohibits certain City officials from soliciting donations from these interested parties. It aims to enhance transparency and reduce potential conflicts of interest in government dealings.
Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to expand the definition of interested party to include City contractors, persons seeking to influence City officers and employees, registered contact lobbyists, permit consultants, and to prohibit elected officials, department heads, commissioners, and designated employees from soliciting behested payments from interested parties.
This legislation pertains to a hearing for a proposed project at 3832-18th Street, which involves demolishing a single-family home to build a new five-story residential building with 19 group housing units. The project seeks approval for certain waivers from existing development standards, and the hearing allows interested parties to express their support or objections.
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Sections 209.2, 253, 303, and 317, of the Planning Code, for a proposed project at 3832-18th Street, Assessor's Parcel Block No. 3580, Lot No. 018, identified in Planning Case No. 2020-001610CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 21016, dated October 14, 2021, to allow demolition of a single-family residence and approval of an individually requested state density bonus project pursuant to Planning Code, Section 206.6 (using the State Density Bonus Law (California Government Code, Sections 65915-65918)), for the project invoking waivers from the development standards for rear yard (Planning Code, Section 134), dwelling unit exposure (Planning Code, Section 140), and maximum height limit (Planning Code, Section 260) that would construct a new five-story, 50-foot tall, residential building (approximately 10,023 square feet) with 19 group housing units located within the RM-1 (Residential-Mixed, Low Density) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. (District 8) (Appellant: Athanassios Diacakis) (Filed November 12, 2021)
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 expresses San Francisco's support for a temporary halt on building or expanding factory farms and slaughterhouses in California. It also encourages federal lawmakers to back the Farm Systems Reform Act.
Resolution stating that the City and County of San Francisco supports a moratorium on the construction and expansion of animal feeding operations, factory farms, and slaughterhouses in California; and encouraging the United States legislature to support the Farm Systems Reform Act.
The resolution approves the purchase of two properties at 822 Geary Street and 629 Hyde Street for $6.32 million, including closing costs. It also authorizes the Director of Property to finalize the purchase and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.
Resolution 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property to acquire certain real property located at 822 Geary Street and 629 Hyde Street (“Property”); 2) approving and authorizing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Real Estate for the acquisition of the Property, for the purchase price of $6,300,000 plus an estimated $20,000 for typical closing costs, for a total amount of $6,320,000 from Georgios Markoulakis and Crisula Markoulakis, as Trustees of the Markoulakis Family Trust, Dated November 6, 2008 (“Purchase Agreement”); 3) authorizing the Director of Property to execute the Purchase Agreement, make certain modifications, and take certain actions in furtherance of this Resolution and the Purchase Agreement, as defined herein; 4) affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; 5) adopting the Planning Department’s findings that the Purchase Agreement, and the transaction contemplated therein, is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and 6) requesting the Director of Health to make certain subsequent reports to the Board of Supervisors relating to the Property, as defined herein.
This resolution encourages bike and scooter share companies in San Francisco to improve rider compliance with existing rules and calls for the city’s transportation agency to create stricter permit conditions for future programs to enhance public safety, especially for vulnerable groups. It aims to ensure safer use of these shared transportation options for everyone.
Resolution urging permittees of San Francisco’s Bicycle Share and Powered Scooter Share Programs to implement measures to advance rider compliance with existing terms and conditions of San Francisco’s Bicycle Share and Powered Scooter Share Program requirements, and urging the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and its Board of Directors to establish new permit terms and conditions for future permits that further serve the goal of ensuring the public health and safety of pedestrians, seniors, and people with disabilities.
The ordinance allows the Department on the Status of Women to use a $300,000 grant from the Blue Shield of California Foundation and adds a new Junior Administrative Analyst position funded by this grant for two years. It also updates the city's salary ordinance to reflect this change.
Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Department on the Status of Women to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $300,000 through the Blue Shield of California Foundation, and amending Ordinance No. 166-20 (Annual Salary Ordinance File No. 200568 for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2020-2021 and 2021-2022) to provide for the addition of one grant-funded Class 1820 Junior Administrative Analyst position (FTE 1.0) for the period of April 1, 2021, through March 31, 2023.
This ordinance requires the Police Department and the District Attorney to provide quarterly reports on domestic violence cases to the Board of Supervisors, the Mayor, and other City departments. The aim is to enhance transparency and accountability regarding domestic violence incidents in San Francisco.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the Police Department and the District Attorney to submit quarterly reports to the Board of Supervisors, the Mayor, and various City departments regarding the number of cases of domestic violence.
This ordinance names the City Hall Press Room after legendary reporter Barbara Ann Taylor to honor her contributions to journalism. It amends the Administrative Code to reflect this change.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to name the City Hall Press Room in memory of legendary reporter Barbara Ann Taylor.
This resolution approves an emergency declaration allowing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to hire contractors for tree removal, slope repair, and debris removal in Stern Grove due to flooding damage. The total cost for these services is estimated to be up to $4 million.
Resolution approving an emergency declaration of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Administrative Code, Section 6.60, to contract resources for tree removal, slope repair and debris removal in Stern Grove, which was damaged by flooding caused by a failed air valve on a water transmission pipeline, with a total estimated cost not to exceed $4,000,000.
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 approves the annual report for the Tourism Improvement District and Moscone Expansion District for the fiscal year 2019-2020, as required by state law. It ensures compliance with the management agreement between the district and the city.
Resolution receiving and approving the annual report for the Tourism Improvement District and Moscone Expansion District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.
This resolution approves the annual report for the Japantown Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2019-2020, as mandated by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures that the district's activities and finances are reviewed and acknowledged by the city.
Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Japantown Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.
This legislation calls for a hearing to address the staffing shortages at San Francisco General Hospital. It requests reports from the hospital and relevant city departments on the issue.
Hearing on the ongoing staffing shortages at San Francisco General Hospital; and requesting San Francisco General Hospital, the Department of Public Health, and Department of Human Resources to report.
This resolution allows Ish's Community Market, also known as Evergreen Market, to obtain a liquor license for selling beer, wine, and spirits at their location on Mission Street. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license to ensure it meets public needs.
Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Ish's Community Market, Corp., doing business as Evergreen Market, located at 2539 Mission Street (District 9), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.
This resolution approves the transfer of a liquor license for The Olympic Club at 524 Post Street, allowing them to sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits. It has been determined that this transfer will benefit the public in San Francisco.
Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to The Olympic Club, located at 524 Post Street (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4.
This motion approves Nancy Hom's nomination to the Treasury Oversight Committee for a term that ended on June 17, 2022. The motion has been passed by the city.
Motion approving the Treasurer’s nomination of Nancy Hom, for a term ending June 17, 2022, to the Treasury Oversight Committee.