Legislation

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

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

This ordinance waives certain first-year fees for small businesses that start or open a new location, retroactive to July 1, 2023, and provides refunds for any fees already paid. It aims to support new small businesses in San Francisco.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to waive, retroactively to July 1, 2023, certain first-year permit, license, and business registration fees for specified small businesses that newly form or that open a new location; and refunding any waived fees that have been paid to the City.

This ordinance aims to simplify the permitting process for certain commercial activities on upper floors in downtown areas. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to expand streamlined permitting review of principally permitted commercial uses to upper floors in C-3 (Downtown Commercial) Districts; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This legislation involves a hearing to discuss a report from the Budget and Legislative Analyst about the City Administrator's Office. It requests that both the Budget and Legislative Analyst and the City Administrator's Office provide further information during the hearing.

Hearing on the Budget and Legislative Analyst’s (BLA) report, entitled “Analysis of the City Administrator’s Office;” and requesting the BLA and City Administrator’s Office to report.

This hearing will review the agreement between the SF Parks Alliance and the Recreation and Park Department regarding the Golden Gate Park 150th Anniversary to assess if it was misclassified as a permit instead of a contract, which would require different oversight. The Recreation and Park Department, Controller's Office, and Budget and Legislative Analyst will be asked to provide reports on this matter.

Hearing to discuss the SF Parks Alliance, with a specific focus on reviewing the Golden Gate Park 150th Anniversary agreement between SF Parks Alliance and Recreation and Park Department, to determine whether the terms of this agreement have been incorrectly categorized as a permit when they substantially resemble a contract, which has different public oversight and approval processes; and requesting the Recreation and Park Department, Controller's Office, and Budget and Legislative Analyst to report.

This resolution officially ends the Mills Act historical property contract for 2209 Webster Street, owned by Michael Foley and Chiao Mei Lin. It directs the Planning Director to notify the owners and the Assessor-Recorder’s Office about this non-renewal.

Resolution regarding non-renewal of a Mills Act historical property contract with Michael Foley and Chiao Mei Lin, as Trustees of The Foley Lin Family Trust dated June 20, 2023, the owners of 2209 Webster Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0612, Lot No. 007, under Chapter 71 of the San Francisco Administrative Code; notifying the Assessor-Recorder’s Office of such non-renewal; and authorizing the Planning Director to send notice of the non-renewal of the historical property contract to the owner and record a notice of non-renewal.

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.

The ordinance simplifies the approval process for neighborhood projects on sidewalks and public spaces, reduces fees for minor permits, and clarifies rules for commemorative plaques and encroachments. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to streamline and authorize the approval of certain neighborhood amenities, also known as Love Our Neighborhoods Projects, in sidewalks and other public right-of-ways within the Department of Public Works’ jurisdiction, to reduce fees for certain minor encroachment permits, to waive certain annual encroachment assessments, to clarify the approval process for commemorative plaques, and to clarify the permitting, revocation, and restoration requirements for all minor encroachment permits; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance reallocates $39.5 million from permanent salaries and benefits to cover increased overtime costs in the Department of Public Health. It aims to address the department's projected need for additional overtime funding.

Ordinance de-appropriating $39,500,000 from permanent salaries and dependent coverage fringe benefits, and appropriating $39,500,000 to overtime in the Department of Public Health, in order to support the Department’s projected increases in overtime as required, pursuant to Administrative Code, Section 3.17.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Works to use a $250,000 grant from the Bay Area Rapid Transit District for the Pit Stop Public Toilet Program, covering the period from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022. It has been officially approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept and expend a grant of up to $250,000 from the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District for the Pit Stop Public Toilet Program starting July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.

This resolution approves an increase of nearly $3.8 million to a contract with A Better Way for mental health outpatient treatment services, raising the total agreement to just over $13.5 million. It also extends the contract term by three and a half years, allowing services to continue until June 30, 2027.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement between A Better Way and the Department of Public Health (DPH), for mental health outpatient treatment services and optional specialized mental health treatment services; to increase the agreement by $3,799,272 for a total amount not to exceed $13,579,299; to extend the term by three years and six months from December 31, 2023, for a total agreement term of July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2027; 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 or this Resolution.

This resolution approves an increase of nearly $7.9 million to a contract with the Latino Commission for substance use disorder treatment services, raising the total agreement amount to about $17.6 million. It also extends the contract term by three and a half years, now running until June 30, 2027.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement between Latino Commission and the Department of Public Health (DPH), for substance use disorder treatment services; to increase the agreement by $7,934,917 for a total amount not to exceed $17,598,422; to extend the term by three years and six months from December 31, 2023, for a total agreement term of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2027; 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 or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to apply for continued funding under the Ryan White Act for HIV/AIDS emergency relief, requesting nearly $15.95 million for the upcoming year. It ensures ongoing support for HIV services in the San Francisco area.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to submit an application to continue to receive funding for the Ryan White Act HIV/AIDS Emergency Relief Grant Program grant from the Health Resources Services Administration; and requesting $15,945,695 in HIV Emergency Relief Program funding for the San Francisco Eligible Metropolitan Area for the period of March 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $2,225,000 grant from the CDC for a program aimed at enhancing overdose prevention efforts in San Francisco. The funding will support the program from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,225,000 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for participation in a program, entitled “Strengthening San Francisco Overdose Prevention Collaborations (SSOPC),” for the period of September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $1,044,792 grant from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute for a hearing screening program for preschoolers, running from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2028. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding for the program.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,044,792 from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) through the University of California, San Francisco for participation in a program, entitled “Pure-tone audiometry versus otoacoustic emissions for preschool hearing screening,” for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2028.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $2 million grant from the Department of Health and Human Services to enhance overdose response capabilities through a program running from September 30, 2023, to September 29, 2027. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding for this initiative.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,000,000 from the Department of Health and Human Services for participation in a program, entitled “Building City-Wide Capacity for Community and Traditional First Responders in Overdose Response,” for the period of September 30, 2023, through September 29, 2027.

This resolution allows the Human Services Agency to apply for and accept over $2 million in funding from the state to support programs that help young adults find and keep housing. The funds will be used for transitional housing and housing navigation services.

Resolution authorizing the Human Services Agency, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to apply for and accept the county allocation award under the California Department of Housing and Community Development Transitional Housing Program for an amount of $2,091,240 and Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program for an amount of $291,098 which provide funding to help young adults secure and maintain housing.

This resolution approves a historical property contract for 2209 Webster Street between the property owners and the City, allowing for certain protections and benefits related to the property's historical status. It also authorizes city officials to finalize and record the contract.

Resolution approving a historical property contract between Michael Foley and Chiao Mei Lin, as Trustees of The Foley Lin Family Trust dated June 20, 2023, the owners of 2209 Webster Street, and the City and County of San Francisco, under Administrative Code, Chapter 71; and authorizing the Planning Director and the Assessor-Recorder to execute and record the historical property contract.

This resolution approves a historical property contract for 988 Market Street between the property owners and the City, allowing for specific preservation measures. It also authorizes the Planning Director and Assessor-Recorder to finalize and document the agreement.

Resolution approving a historical property contract between 140 Partners, L.P., a California Limited Partnership and Marlin Cove, Inc., a California corporation, the owners of 988 Market Street, and the City and County of San Francisco, under Administrative Code, Chapter 71; and authorizing the Planning Director and the Assessor-Recorder to execute and record the historical property contract.

This resolution approves a contract between Heluna Health and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to provide outreach and case management services for the homeless in San Francisco, running from January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027, for up to $36,897,380. It also allows for minor amendments to the contract as needed without significantly changing the city's obligations or benefits.

Resolution approving the contract between Heluna Health and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to provide comprehensive outreach and case management through the San Francisco Homeless Outreach Team; approving a term of January 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027, and a total amount not to exceed $36,897,380; and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities or materially decrease the benefits to the City, and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the contract.

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to lease a property at 2177 Jerrold Avenue for a temporary shelter program for 15 years, with options to extend. The City will contribute nearly $5.9 million for improvements, and the lease includes an annual rent starting at approximately $2.47 million, increasing by 3% each year.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to execute a lease agreement with LAWRENCE B. STONE PROPERTIES #08, LLC, for use of the property located at 2177 Jerrold Avenue as a temporary shelter program for the term of 15 years, to commence upon approval of this Resolution, with two five-year options to extend and an annual base rent of $2,469,606 with 3% annual increases beginning in 2024 under Charter, Section 9.118; authorizing the City’s contribution of up to $5,866,869 towards the cost of tenant improvements; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act, and adopting the Planning Department’s findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of the Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute any amendments, options to extend the agreement term, make certain modifications and take certain actions that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City, do not materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the lease agreement or this Resolution.

This resolution consolidates multiple elections, including the Presidential Primary and local municipal and bond elections, to be held on March 5, 2024. It also establishes that the same voting precincts and officers will be used for all these elections as those for the State Presidential Primary.

Resolution consolidating the following elections, all of which will be held on March 5, 2024: the State of California’s Presidential Primary Election; the City and County of San Francisco Municipal Election; the City and County of San Francisco’s Special Bond Election; and the elections of the governing bodies of local political parties; and providing that the election precincts, voting places, and officers for these elections shall be the same as for the State Presidential Primary Election.

This resolution allows the Mayor's Office to seek in-kind donations from City contractors for six months, despite existing rules on soliciting such contributions. It aims to support the Civic Bridge Program by facilitating these donations.

Resolution authorizing the Office of the Mayor to solicit in-kind donations through the Civic Bridge Program from various City contractors, notwithstanding the Behested Payments Ordinance for six months from the enactment date of this Resolution.

This resolution approves the annual report for the Discover Polk Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2021-2022, as mandated by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures compliance with reporting requirements for community benefit districts.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Discover Polk Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022, 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 allows the Department of Public Health to use a $272,000 grant from the California Department of Public Health for the California Home Visiting Program, covering the period from July 1, 2022, to September 30, 2024. It has already been approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $272,000 from the California Department of Public Health for participation in a program, entitled “California Home Visiting Program,” for the period of July 1, 2022, through September 30, 2024.

This legislation involves a hearing to discuss updates to San Francisco's financial plan for the next five years, covering fiscal years 2024-2025 through 2027-2028. It also requests reports from the Controller and the Mayor's Budget Director regarding budget instructions for the upcoming fiscal years.

Hearing on the City and County of San Francisco's Five Year Financial Plan Update Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 through FY2027-2028, and the Mayor's Budget Instructions for FY2024-2025 and FY2025-2026; and requesting the Controller and the Mayor's Budget Director to report.

This ordinance broadens the exemption from increased transfer tax rates for certain rent-restricted affordable housing transactions valued at $5 million or more, retroactively applying it to transfers since January 1, 2017, and extending the exemption until December 31, 2030. It also affirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to broaden the exemption from the increased transfer tax rates when the consideration or value of the interest or property conveyed equals or exceeds $5,000,000 for transfers of certain rent-restricted affordable housing; applying the exemption retroactively to transfers occurring on or after January 1, 2017; extending the exemption through December 31, 2030; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $137,785.78, plus interest, related to hotel tax penalties from 2013. This settlement resolves a claim filed by Yvonne Detert and others against the City in 2018.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Yvonne Detert, et al. against the City and County of San Francisco, et al. for $137,785.78, plus statutory interest; the lawsuit was filed on September 21, 2018, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-18-570011; entitled Yvonne Detert, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves a claim of refund of penalties related to hotel taxes and fees for tax periods October 1, 2013, through and including December 31, 2013.

The ordinance authorizes a settlement of $1,361,454.60 to IBM for a lawsuit regarding a refund of payroll and gross receipts taxes from 2018. It also includes terms that affect IBM's tax filings for 2019 and later, with no penalties imposed by the City for those years.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by International Business Machines Corporation against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,361,454.60; the lawsuit was filed on February 25, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-598342; entitled International Business Machines Corporation v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves a claim for refund of payroll expense and gross receipts taxes, and related penalties and interest, for the tax year ended December 31, 2018; other material terms of the settlement are that International Business Machines Corporation and its related entities shall take certain filing positions with respect to their gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, and overpaid executive gross receipts taxes, as applicable, for tax year 2019 and subsequent tax years, and the City will not impose penalties arising from those filing positions for tax years 2019 through 2022.

This resolution allows the City to receive funding for the operation and maintenance of Mission Bay Parks and authorizes the Port and Recreation and Park Department to manage these parks. It also terminates the OCII's Ground Lease to the Mission Bay Parks and permits necessary amendments to the agreement without increasing the City's obligations.

Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure (OCII), operating as the Successor Agency to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, acting in its capacity as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 5 (Mission Bay Maintenance District), for the City to receive funding for its operation and maintenance of the Mission Bay Parks, and to authorize the Port and the Recreation and Park Department to coordinate the operation and maintenance; authorizing the termination of OCII’s Ground Lease to the Mission Bay Parks; and to authorize the Port Executive Director and the Recreation and Park Department General Manager to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Office of the District Attorney to use a $312,297 grant from the California Department of Insurance for the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program for one year, starting July 1, 2023. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $312,297 from the California Department of Insurance for the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program, for the grant period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to extend and increase the contract with Golden Gate Petroleum for renewable diesel by $18.75 million, bringing the total to $86.75 million, and extending the contract duration by five months until October 31, 2024. It also permits the Office to make minor amendments to the contract as needed without significantly increasing the City's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a Third Amendment (Modification 3) to Contract 1000013880 between the City and County of San Francisco and Golden Gate Petroleum for the purchase of renewable diesel for all City departments, increasing the contract amount by $18,750,000 for a new total not to exceed amount of $86,750,000 and extending the duration by five months from May 31, 2024, for a total agreement term of June 1, 2019, through October 31, 2024; and to authorize the Office of Contract Administration 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 or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept a $50 million grant from the San Francisco Foundation for the India Basin Waterfront Park Initiative, which will be used until December 2026. It also permits the department to make necessary adjustments to the agreement without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant valued at approximately $50,000,000 from the San Francisco Foundation for the India Basin Waterfront Park Initiative for a term to begin upon approval of the Resolution through December 2026; and authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Project or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use a grant worth about $2.8 million from the Trust for Public Land for the India Basin Waterfront Park Initiative, effective until December 2026. It also permits the department to make necessary changes to the agreement as long as they don't significantly increase the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend an in-kind grant valued at approximately $2,794,638 from the Trust for Public Land for the India Basin Waterfront Park Initiative for the term to begin upon approval of the Resolution through December 2026; and authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Project or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use a $1,000,000 in-kind grant from the A. Philip Randolph Institute for the India Basin Waterfront Park Initiative until December 2026. It also permits the department to make necessary changes to the agreement as long as they do not significantly increase the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend an in-kind grant valued at approximately $1,000,000 from the A. Philip Randolph Institute for the India Basin Waterfront Park Initiative for the term to begin upon approval of the Resolution through December 2026; and authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Project or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept a $2 million in-kind grant from the San Francisco Parks Alliance for the India Basin Waterfront Park Initiative, effective until December 2026. It also permits the department to make necessary adjustments to the agreement without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend an in-kind grant valued at approximately $2,000,000 from the San Francisco Parks Alliance for the India Basin Waterfront Park Initiative for the term to begin upon approval of the Resolution through December 2026; and authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Project or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Mayor and certain city employees to seek donations for the India Basin Waterfront Park Initiative for six months, bypassing the usual Behested Payment Ordinance rules. It aims to gather funds from nonprofits, private organizations, grantmakers, and foundations.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor, officers and employees of the Office of the Mayor, and officers and employees of the Recreation and Park Department to solicit donations for the India Basin Waterfront Park Initiative from nonprofits, private organizations, grantmakers, and foundations for six months from the effective date of this Resolution, notwithstanding the Behested Payment Ordinance.

This ordinance waives banner and inspection fees for nonprofit organizations in specific commercial districts until the end of 2026. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to waive the banner and inspection fees for nonprofit organizations in certain Neighborhood Commercial Districts (NCDs) and Neighborhood Commercial Transit Districts (NCTDs) through December 31, 2026; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution approves the annual report for The East Cut Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2021-2022, 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 East Cut Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022, 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.

The ordinance amends the Police Code to waive certain fees for entertainment permits, eliminate masked ball permits, and streamline the application process for various entertainment-related permits. It also exempts schools from needing specific permits for regular activities and allows for security plans to be required for certain permits to ensure safety.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to 1) waive initial license and filing fees through June 30, 2025 for certain Entertainment Permits for former holders of Just Add Music Permits; 2) waive initial license and filing fees for Entertainment Permits for applicants who are newly eligible to apply for those permits due to recent Planning Code amendments; 3) eliminate masked ball permits; 4) require applicants for Arcade, Ancillary Use, billiard and pool table, Place of Entertainment, Limited Live Performance, Fixed Place Outdoor Amplified Sound, and Extended-Hours Premises Permits to submit a new Permit application and filing fee if their existing application has not been granted, conditionally granted, or denied within 12 months of its submission; 5) authorize the Entertainment Commission Director (“Director”) to issue billiard and pool table permits without a hearing, and provide that such permits may be suspended or revoked under the standards and procedures that apply to other Entertainment Permits; 6) exempt schools from the requirement to obtain a Place of Entertainment Permit, Limited Live Performance Permit, or Fixed Place Outdoor Amplified Sound Permit for any activities that occur on school premises in the regular course of school operations; 7) allow the Director or the Entertainment Commission to require an applicant for a Limited Live Performance Permit to propose a Security Plan if necessary to protect the safety of persons and property or provide for the orderly dispersal of persons and traffic, to make compliance with the Security Plan a condition of the Permit, and to require revisions to the Security Plan as necessary; and 8) clarify that a single One Time Outdoor Amplified Sound Permit may extend across multiple consecutive or non-consecutive 24-hour periods.

This ordinance temporarily suspends the annual registration requirement and fee for vacant or abandoned commercial storefronts until December 31, 2024. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to temporarily suspend the annual registration requirement and registration fee for vacant or abandoned commercial storefronts through December 31, 2024; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

The ordinance requires buildings with 15 or more stories to conduct and submit additional inspections focusing on windows and exterior glass surfaces to identify any defects or damage. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Existing Building Code to require buildings with 15 or more stories to conduct and submit supplemental inspection reports that will focus on windows and exterior glass surfaces to identify any defective or damaged materials that may cause glass failure; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This hearing will review the citywide Project Labor Agreement (PLA) and its annual reports from the last three fiscal years, assessing its effectiveness and impact on local businesses and workforce. Various city departments will be asked to provide information on the PLA's performance and outcomes.

Hearing to consider the citywide Project Labor Agreement (PLA) that was executed; the annual reports for fiscal years 2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023 that highlight the efforts, accomplishments, and challenges encountered; and the preliminary, high-level methodology developed to evaluate whether the PLA has promoted the efficient, economical, and timely completion of PLA-covered projects, the costs of covered projects, and the PLA’s impact on Local Business Enterprises and the local workforce; and requesting the Controller’s Office, City Administrator’s Office, Public Works, Recreation and Park Department, and Office of Economic and Workforce Development to report.

This ordinance allows the Police Department to use grant money from the Organized Retail Theft Grant Program to buy equipment and services without going through the usual competitive bidding process. It aims to enhance efforts in addressing organized retail theft in the city.

Ordinance authorizing the Police Department to expend grant funds received from the Board of State and Community Corrections Organized Retail Theft Grant Program to procure equipment and services without competitive bidding under Administrative Code, Chapter 21.

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.

This resolution increases funding for the Eviction Defense Collaborative by up to $4.4 million, bringing the total grant to $6.28 million to provide legal assistance for eviction cases through the Tenant Right to Counsel Program. The funding will support eligible San Francisco tenants and remains effective until June 30, 2024.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to execute an amendment to a grant agreement with Eviction Defense Collaborative, Inc., to increase the grant amount by an amount not to exceed $4,400,000 for a Grant Agreement total in the amount of $6,280,000 and aggregate grant amount of $11,391,504 related to the provision of eviction-related legal assistance through MOHCD’s Tenant Right to Counsel Program to eligible San Francisco tenants effective upon approval of this Resolution, with no changes to the term of January 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of the grant agreement; and granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein.

The resolution establishes the prevailing wage rates for various workers engaged in City contracts, including those in public works, janitorial services, parking facilities, theatrical services, waste hauling, moving services, event support, broadcast services, loading/unloading, security, and bus services. This ensures that these workers are compensated fairly for their labor on City-owned or leased properties.

Resolution fixing prevailing wage rates for 1) workers performing work under City contracts for public works and improvements; 2) workers performing work under City contracts for janitorial services; 3) workers performing work in public off-street parking lots, garages, or storage facilities for automobiles on property owned or leased by the City; 4) workers engaged in theatrical or technical services for shows on property owned by the City; 5) workers engaged in the hauling of solid waste generated by the City in the course of City operations, pursuant to a contract with the City; 6) workers performing moving services under City contracts at facilities owned or leased by the City; 7) workers engaged in exhibit, display, or trade show work at special events on property owned by the City; 8) workers engaged in broadcast services on property owned by the City; 9) workers engaged in loading or unloading into or from a commercial vehicle on City property of materials, goods, or products in connection with a show or special event, or engaged in driving a commercial vehicle into which or from which materials, goods, or products are loaded or unloaded on City property in connection with a show or special event; 10) workers engaged in security guard services under City contracts or at facilities or on property owned or leased by the City; and 11) motor bus service contracts.

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to contract with Xtech JV for up to $20 million over five years for technology goods and services. The contract will be effective upon approval and will end on December 31, 2028, with no possibility of extension.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract agreement for as-needed technology goods and services between the City and County of San Francisco and Xtech JV, for an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a five-year term effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2028, with no options to extend.

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to sign a contract with Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC for up to $20 million over five years for technology goods and services. The contract will be effective upon approval and will end on December 31, 2028, with no possibility for extension.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract agreement for as-needed technology goods and services between the City and County of San Francisco and Presidio Networked Solutions Group, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a five-year term effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2028, with no options to extend.

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to contract with InterVision Systems, LLC for up to $20 million over five years for technology goods and services. The contract will be effective upon approval and will end on December 31, 2028, with no possibility of extension.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract agreement for as-needed technology goods and services between the City and County of San Francisco and InterVision Systems, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a five-year term effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2028, with no options to extend.

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to sign a contract with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for up to $20 million over five years for on-demand technology goods and services, effective until December 31, 2028. There are no options to extend the contract beyond this term.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract agreement for as-needed technology goods and services between the City and County of San Francisco and Insight Public Sector, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a five-year term effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2028, with no options to extend.

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to sign a contract with Cornerstone Technology Partners II JV for technology goods and services, totaling up to $20 million over five years. The contract will be effective upon approval and will end on December 31, 2028, with no possibility for extension.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract agreement for as-needed technology goods and services between the City and County of San Francisco and Cornerstone Technology Partners II JV, for an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a five-year term effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2028, with no options to extend.

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to contract with CCT Technologies, Inc. for up to $20 million over five years for technology goods and services. The contract will be effective upon approval and will end on December 31, 2028, with no possibility for extension.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract agreement for as-needed technology goods and services between the City and County of San Francisco and CCT Technologies, Inc. dba ComputerLand of Silicon Valley, for an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a five-year term effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2028, with no options to extend.

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to contract with Central Computers Inc. for up to $20 million over five years for technology goods and services. The contract will be effective upon approval and will expire on December 31, 2028, with no possibility for extension.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract agreement for as-needed technology goods and services between the City and County of San Francisco and Central Computers Inc., for an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a five-year term effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2028, with no options to extend.

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to contract with California Creative Solutions, Inc. for up to $20 million over five years for technology goods and services, effective upon approval and lasting until December 31, 2028, with no extensions permitted.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract agreement for as-needed technology goods and services between the City and County of San Francisco and California Creative Solutions, Inc. dba CCS Global Tech, for an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a five-year term effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2028, with no options to extend.

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to contract with CDW Government LLC for up to $20 million over five years for technology goods and services. The contract will be effective upon approval and will end on December 31, 2028, with no possibility for extension.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract agreement for as-needed technology goods and services between the City and County of San Francisco and CDW Government LLC, for an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a five-year term effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2028, with no options to extend.

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to sign a contract with Accenture LLP for up to $20 million over five years for technology goods and services. The contract will be effective upon approval and will end on December 31, 2028, with no possibility for extension.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract agreement for as-needed technology goods and services between the City and County of San Francisco and Accenture LLP, for an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for a five-year term effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2028, with no options to extend.

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 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. It is currently filed and awaiting consideration.

Hearing to consider the review and approval of the Budget Guidelines for the Board of Supervisors/Clerk of the Board Annual Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 and FY 2025-2026.

This resolution approves an increase in funding for the San Francisco YouthWorks Program, managed by the Japanese Community Youth Council, by $1,395,345, bringing the total grant amount to $13,395,345. The grant term will remain unchanged, and the increase requires approval from the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution approving a second amendment to Contract No. 1000009983 for the Japanese Community Youth Council - San Francisco YouthWorks 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 $1,395,345 for a total not to exceed amount of $13,395,345 with Board of Supervisors’ approval under Charter, Section 9.118, and with no changes to the grant term.

The ordinance allows the San Francisco Police Department to accept and use a $15.3 million grant to combat organized retail theft and catalytic converter theft from October 2023 to June 2027. It also creates two new full-time positions to support these efforts.

Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Police Department, on behalf of the Board of Supervisors for the City and County of San Francisco, to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $15,326,301 from the Board of State and Community Corrections Organized Retail Theft Grant Program to fund personnel, training, equipment, and other activities in furtherance of combatting organized retail theft and motor vehicle accessory (catalytic converter) theft in San Francisco, for the period of October 1, 2023, through June 1, 2027; approving the associated grant agreement under Charter, Section 9.118; and amending Ordinance No. 145-23 (Annual Salary Ordinance, File No. 230645 for Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025) to provide for the creation of two grant-funded full-time positions in Class 1823 Senior Administrative Analyst (2.0).

The ordinance allows for easier conversion between certain types of uses, like Production, Distribution and Repair, and Institutional Community activities, in smaller buildings (under 25,000 square feet) in specific neighborhoods. It also confirms that this change aligns with environmental regulations and city planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to exempt from the limitations on conversion of certain Production, Distribution and Repair (“PDR”), Institutional Community, and Arts Activities uses in the Eastern Neighborhoods Plans Areas (Mission, Eastern SoMa, Western SoMa, and Central SoMa), changes of use from one of those uses to another of those uses or to Institutional uses, in buildings under 25,000 ground floor square feet; 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 motion approves the final maps for specific phases of the Parkmerced Development Project, allowing for the creation of new residential units, including up to 278 condominiums and 166 rental units, while retaining existing rental units. It also includes agreements for public improvements related to these developments.

Motion approving Final Map No. 10699 (related to Subphase 1C of the Parkmerced Development Project), the merger and subdivision of existing Block Nos. 7333-A, 7333-B, 7334 and 7337, together with Parcel three as described in that certain Grant Deed recorded on November 10, 2014, as Document No. 2014-J970575, together with Parcels 1-6 as described in certain Quitclaim Deeds, resulting in a seven Lot Vertical Subdivision, and authorizing up to 278 Residential Condominium Units, up to 166 new rental residential dwelling units, and retaining 82 existing rental residential units; approving Final Map No. 10700 (related to Subphase 1D of the Parkmerced Development Project), the subdivision of Lot No. 12 of Final Map 8530 recorded on December 14, 2017, in Book 133 of Condominium Maps pages 71 through 80, resulting in a seven Lot Vertical Subdivision, and authorizing up to 545 Residential Condominium Units and retaining 201 existing rental residential units; and approving Public Improvement Agreements related to Final Map Nos. 10699 and 10700.

This ordinance allows the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to use a grant of over $1 million from the California Department of Public Health to fund new positions related to forensic analysis and toxicology. It also updates the city's salary ordinance to include these grant-funded roles for the next several years.

Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,086,740.83 from the California Department of Public Health, Substance and Addiction Prevention Branch; and amending Ordinance No. 145-23 (Annual Salary Ordinance for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2024 and 2024-2025) to provide for the addition of grant-funded Class 2403 Forensic Laboratory Analyst, Class 2456 Forensic Toxicologist, and Class 2457 Forensic Toxicologist Supervisor positions, as required, for the period beginning December 1, 2023, through June 30, 2028.

This ordinance allocates $48,403,840 from various departments' budgets to a reserve fund as part of the Mayor's mid-year budget reduction plan for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. It has been passed by the Board of Supervisors.

Ordinance placing a total of $48,403,840 in various departments’ budget appropriations specified in the Mayor’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 mid-year budget reduction plan on Board of Supervisors Budget and Finance Committee Reserve in Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

This resolution allows the San Francisco District Attorney's Office to accept and use a $1.2 million grant from the MacArthur Foundation to help reduce jail incarceration and address racial and ethnic disparities in jail usage from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025. It aims to support the city's efforts as part of the Safety and Justice Challenge initiative.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,200,000 from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, for the grant period of January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2025, to support and sustain the City and County of San Francisco's comprehensive efforts to reduce jail incarceration and racial and ethnic disparities in jail usage as a site in the Safety and Justice Challenge.

This resolution allows the Alemany Farmers’ Market to accept state-issued EBT debit cards and electronic payments, retroactively authorizing an agreement with Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. It also permits the Director of Property to make minor changes to the agreement as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing an agreement with Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. to facilitate the use of state-issued Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) debit cards and acceptance of debit cards and electronic funds transfers at the Alemany Farmers’ Market, for a term period of January 22, 2018, through until the State of California selects a new EBT wireless payment processing service vendor; and to authorize the Director of Property to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Sheriff’s Office to increase its contract with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project by $499,342, bringing the total contract amount to $19,763,114, while maintaining the original three-year term. The contract will still run from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2024, with the option to extend for two additional years.

Resolution authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to enter into a Fourth Amendment to a contract with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project for pretrial services, increasing the contract amount by $499,342 for a total not to exceed amount of $19,763,114 with no change to the term of three years from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024, with two one-year options to extend.

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to increase the contract with Alameda Electrical Distributors Inc. by $600,000, raising the total contract amount to $10.5 million for purchasing electrical materials for city departments, without extending the contract's duration. The contract remains effective from May 1, 2018, to April 30, 2024.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to execute Modification No. 3 to Contract 1000023404 between the City and County of San Francisco and Alameda Electrical Distributors Inc. for the purchase of electrical materials, supplies and fixtures for City departments, increasing the contract amount by $600,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $10,500,000 with no change to the total contract duration of May 1, 2018, through April 30, 2024.

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to increase the contract with Buckles-Smith Electric Company by over $2 million for electrical materials and supplies, bringing the total contract amount to nearly $19.5 million. The duration of the contract remains unchanged, running from July 5, 2017, to June 30, 2024.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to execute Modification No. 8 to Contract 1000005805 between the City and County of San Francisco and Buckles-Smith Electric Company for the purchase of electrical materials, supplies and fixtures for City departments, increasing the contract amount by $2,053,132 for a total contract amount not to exceed $19,500,000 with no change to the total contract duration of July 5, 2017, through June 30, 2024.

This ordinance allows for certain fees to be waived for development projects along the Downtown Rail Extension corridor. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to conditionally waive certain fees for projects along the corridor of the Downtown Rail Extension; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $341,000 grant from the San Francisco Health Plan for a consulting program related to homelessness and supportive housing. The funding is retroactively authorized for the period from October 3, 2022, to December 31, 2023.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $341,000 from the San Francisco Health Plan for participation in a program, entitled “SFDPH (San Francisco Department of Public Health) Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) Consulting,” for the grant period of October 3, 2022, through December 31, 2023.

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 approves a settlement for Linden Research, Inc. to receive $162,466 from the City for a claim related to a refund of gross receipts taxes and business registration fees. The claim was filed on June 6, 2023, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Linden Research, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $162,466; the claim was filed on June 6, 2023; the claim involves a refund of gross receipts taxes and business registration fees.

The resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use up to $3.9 million in state grant funding for the Buchanan Mall Project, ensuring the park remains public open space forever. It also permits the department to make necessary adjustments to the grant contract without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department (RPD) to accept and expend up to $3,900,000 in grant funding from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Buchanan Mall Project; to enter into a grant contract with the California Department of Parks and Recreation that require, among other things, that RPD maintain the park as public open space in perpetuity; to record a Declaration of Restrictions on the Buchanan Mall property designated as Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0748, Lot No. 033, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0757, Lot No. 026, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0772, Lot No. 023, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0781, Lot No. 035, and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0795, Lot No. 028, providing notice of these restrictions; and to authorize the General Manager of RPD to enter into modifications or amendments to the Grant 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.

The resolution approves a lease agreement between the Port Commission and Recology San Francisco for a large space at Pier 96, which will generate about $369,500 in monthly revenue for the Port over a term of approximately 74 months. It also allows the Port's Executive Director to make minor amendments to the lease as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving Port Commission Lease L-17035 with Recology San Francisco, a California corporation, located at Pier 96 for approximately 196,369 square feet of shed, outbuilding and loading dock space, and approximately 252,319 square feet of paved land and yard space which will initially generate revenue to the Port of approximately $369,500 per month, for a term of approximately 74 months, effective upon approval of this Resolution; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Port to enter into amendments or modifications to the lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

This resolution approves a lease agreement with Anderson Enterprises for approximately 116,343 square feet of land and 2,010 square feet of shed space at Pier 68/70 for an initial monthly rent of $66,702.15, lasting three years with options for three one-year extensions. It also allows the Port Executive Director to make minor amendments to the lease as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving Port Commission Lease No. L-17093 with Anderson Enterprises, Inc., a California corporation, located at the Pier 68/70 Shipyard for approximately 116,343 square feet of paved land and 2,010 square feet of shed space for an initial monthly rent of $66,702.15 and a term of three years with three mutually agreeable one-year extension options, effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco to enter into amendments or modifications to the Port Commission License No. L-17093 that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

This hearing is focused on reviewing the 2022-2023 Civil Grand Jury Report that evaluates how the city contracts for homelessness services to improve outcomes. It aims to discuss the findings and recommendations from the report.

Hearing on the 2022-2023 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Hitting the Performance Bullseye: Contracting for Better Outcomes in Homelessness Services"

This ordinance extends the ability of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing and the Department of Public Works to enter into and amend contracts without competitive bidding for homelessness-related projects until May 5, 2029. It also affirms that the Planning Department's actions comply with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to extend by five years, from May 5, 2024, through May 5, 2029, the sunset date of the provisions authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to enter into and amend contracts without requiring competitive bidding for services relating to sites and programs for people experiencing homelessness (“Projects Addressing Homelessness”), and the Department of Public Works to enter into and amend contracts without adhering to the Environment Code or to provisions relating to competitive bidding, equal benefits, local business enterprise utilization, and other requirements, for construction work and services relating to Projects Addressing Homelessness; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

The ordinance amends the Police Code to waive certain fees for Entertainment Permits, eliminate specific permit types, and streamline application processes for various entertainment-related permits. It also modifies reporting requirements for criminal history and allows for the creation of security plans for certain permits while clarifying permit duration rules.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to 1) waive initial license and filing fees through June 30, 2025, for certain Entertainment Permits for former holders of Just Add Music Permits; 2) waive initial license and filing fees for Entertainment Permits for applicants who are newly eligible to apply for those permits due to recent Planning Code amendments; 3) eliminate masked ball permits; 4) require applicants for Arcade, Ancillary Use, Billiard and Pool Table, Place of Entertainment, Limited Live Performance, Fixed Place Outdoor Amplified Sound, and Extended-Hours Premises Permits to submit a new Permit application and filing fee if their existing application has not been granted, conditionally granted, or denied within 12 months of its submission; 5) authorize the Entertainment Commission Director (“Director”) to issue Billiard and Pool Table Permits without a hearing, and provide that such permits may be suspended or revoked under the standards and procedures that apply to other Entertainment Permits; 6) exempt schools from the requirement to obtain a Place of Entertainment Permit, Limited Live Performance Permit, or Fixed Place Outdoor Amplified Sound Permit for any activities that occur on school premises in the regular course of school operations; 7) eliminate the requirement that applicants for Place of Entertainment Permits disclose with their permit application criminal history information regarding certain individuals connected with the applicant business; 8) narrow the categories of new criminal charges, complaints, or indictments brought against a Place of Entertainment Permittee or its employees or agents that the Permittee must report, to only those charges, complaints or indictments that could be grounds for suspension of the Permit; 9) allow the Director or the Entertainment Commission to require an applicant for a Limited Live Performance Permit to propose a Security Plan if necessary to protect the safety of persons and property or provide for the orderly dispersal of persons and traffic, to make compliance with the Security Plan a condition of the Permit, and to require revisions to the Security Plan as necessary; and 10) clarify that a single One Time Outdoor Amplified Sound Permit may extend across multiple consecutive or non-consecutive 24-hour periods.

This ordinance clarifies the Controller's responsibilities for auditing and monitoring nonprofit organizations that contract with the City, including setting measurable performance goals and reviewing compliance policies. It also mandates an annual review of how well departments adhere to these auditing and monitoring policies.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to clarify the Controller’s audit and monitoring responsibilities with respect to nonprofit organizations contracting with the City; directing the Controller to establish measurable performance goals for contracts with nonprofit organizations; directing the Controller to periodically review and, as necessary, revise policies regarding contractors’ compliance with City requirements; and requiring the Controller to perform an annual review of departments’ compliance with policies for auditing and monitoring nonprofit organizations.