Legislation

This resolution allows the Board of Supervisors to close parts of Hawes Street, Griffith Street, and Bancroft Avenue to make way for a new Fire Department Training Facility at 1236 Carroll Avenue. A hearing will be scheduled for anyone interested in discussing this street closure.

Resolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to vacate portions of Hawes Street, Griffith Street, and Bancroft Avenue for the development of the Fire Department Training Facility at 1236 Carroll Avenue and setting a hearing date for all persons interested in the proposed vacation of said street areas.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to collaborate with the United States Capitol Police for additional law enforcement support from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. It has been officially approved.

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Police Department to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding Agreement with the United States Capitol Police to provide supplemental law enforcement services for the period beginning on January 1, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2026.

The ordinance vacates parts of Hawes Street, Griffith Street, and Bancroft Avenue to allow for the development of a new San Francisco Fire Department Training Facility. It also ensures that utility access rights are maintained and transfers the land from Public Works to the Fire Department.

Ordinance ordering the vacation of portions of Hawes Street, Griffith Street, and Bancroft Avenue for the development of the San Francisco Fire Department Training Facility at 1236 Carroll Avenue; reserving public utility and access rights in favor of the City and easement rights for existing PG&E overhead electrical facilities; approving the interdepartmental transfer of the street vacation area from Public Works to the Fire Department; authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance; 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.

This resolution allows the Fire Department to accept and use a federal grant of $2,755,882.03 to buy new breathing apparatus units, covering the period from September 26, 2024, to September 25, 2026, while also waiving any indirect costs associated with the grant.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Fire Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,755,882.03 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to purchase Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Units for the performance period of September 26, 2024, through September 25, 2026, and waiving indirect costs.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept an additional $2,046,778 grant from the CDC for HIV prevention and surveillance programs, bringing the total grant amount to $12,756,614 for the period from August 2024 to May 2026. It also authorizes the Director of Health to make necessary amendments to the grant agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase of $2,046,778 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for participation in a program, entitled “High-Impact HIV Prevention and Surveillance Programs for Health Departments,” for an amount of $7,055,155 for the period of June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026, and a total grant amount of $12,756,614 for the period of August 1, 2024, through May 31, 2026; approving the Grant Agreement pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(a); and to authorize the Director of Health to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Grant Agreement or this Resolution.

This resolution allows San Mateo County's District Attorney to pause the time limits for filing legal claims against San Francisco International Airport related to health and safety violations. It ensures that the county has more time to investigate and potentially pursue these claims.

Resolution approving a Tolling Agreement to toll the statutes of limitation for San Mateo County District Attorney to bring potential claims against San Francisco International Airport for California Health and Safety Code violations.

This ordinance expands the hours restriction on retail food and tobacco establishments in the Tenderloin and South of Market neighborhoods, prohibiting them from opening between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., or 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. for those regulated by alcohol laws. It also extends the pilot program's duration by 18 months beyond its original July 2026 expiration date.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to expand the current Tenderloin retail hours restriction pilot program, under which retail food and tobacco establishments in the restricted area are prohibited from being open to the public from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m., or from 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. if subject to regulation by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, to encompass a high-crime area across the Tenderloin and South of Market neighborhoods; and to extend the duration of the pilot program, currently set to expire in July 2026, to instead expire 18 months from the effective date of this Ordinance.

This ordinance requires notaries and those assisting with immigration documents to provide a city-prepared list of free or low-cost immigration legal services and consulates. It also allows the Human Rights Commission to help individuals file complaints against notaries or immigration consultants who may have violated legal requirements.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to require that individuals who notarize or assist people in completing immigration documents offer a document prepared by the City that identifies free or low-cost immigration legal services providers and consulates; and to authorize the Human Rights Commission to provide assistance to members of the public who wish to file a complaint with a state licensing or enforcement entity against a notary or immigration consultant who allegedly violated legal requirements applicable to their activities.

The ordinance calls for a special election on June 2, 2026, to ask San Francisco voters if the city can borrow up to $535 million for improvements to public safety facilities, including the Emergency Firefighting Water System and police infrastructure. It also allows landlords to pass on 50% of any resulting property tax increase to residential tenants.

Ordinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, for the purpose of submitting to San Francisco voters a proposition to incur bonded indebtedness of up to $535,000,000 to finance the construction, acquisition, improvement, rehabilitation, renovation, expansion, and seismic retrofitting of the Emergency Firefighting Water System, Firefighting Facilities and Infrastructure, Police Facilities and Infrastructure, transportation facilities for the Municipal Railway Bus Storage and Maintenance Facility at Potrero Yard, and other Public Safety Facilities and Infrastructure for earthquake and public safety and related costs necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes (collectively, the “ESER Facilities”); authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase, if any, to residential tenants in accordance with Chapter 37 of the Administrative Code; finding that the estimated cost of such proposed ESER Facilities is and will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of the City and County and will require expenditures greater than the amount allowed therefor by the annual tax levy; reciting the estimated cost of such proposed ESER Facilities; fixing the date of election and the manner of holding such election and the procedure for voting for or against the proposition; fixing the maximum rate of interest on such bonds and providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest; prescribing notice to be given of such election; finding that portions of the bond proposal are not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and adopting findings under CEQA for the remaining portion of the bond proposal; finding that the bond proposal is in conformity with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b) and is consistent with the General Plan; consolidating the special election with the general election; establishing the election precincts, voting places, and officers for the election; waiving the word limitation on ballot propositions imposed by Municipal Elections Code, Section 510; complying with the restrictions on the use of bond proceeds specified in Section 53410 of the California Government Code; incorporating the provisions of the Administrative Code, Sections 5.30-5.36; and waiving the time requirements specified in Section 2.34 of the Administrative Code.

This resolution authorizes the construction and improvement of various public safety facilities, including the Emergency Firefighting Water System and police infrastructure, to enhance earthquake preparedness, with an estimated cost of $535 million. It also allows landlords to pass on 50% of any resulting property tax increase to residential tenants.

Resolution determining and declaring that the public interest and necessity demand the construction, acquisition, improvement, rehabilitation, expansion, renovation, and seismic retrofitting of the Emergency Firefighting Water System, Firefighting Facilities and Infrastructure, Police Facilities and Infrastructure, transportation facilities for the Municipal Railway Bus Storage and Maintenance Facility at Potrero Yard, and other Public Safety Facilities and Infrastructure for earthquake and public safety and related costs necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes (collectively, the “ESER Facilities”); authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase, if any, to residential tenants in accordance with Chapter 37 of the Administrative Code; finding that the estimated cost of $535,000,000 for the proposed ESER Facilities is and will be too great to be paid out of the ordinary annual income and revenue of the City and County and will require expenditures greater than the amount allowed therefore by the annual tax levy; finding that portions of the bond proposal are not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and adopting findings under CEQA for the remaining portion of the bond proposal; finding that the proposed bond is in conformity and consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b); and waiving the time requirements specified in Section 2.34 of the Administrative Code.

This ordinance increases the maximum fine for misdemeanor sideshow offenses from $500 to $1,000. It aims to deter illegal street racing and related activities in San Francisco.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to increase the fine for misdemeanor convictions for sideshow offenses from a maximum of $500 to a maximum of $1,000.

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $5,845,000 related to claims of elder abuse and violations of patients' rights involving over 700 residents of Laguna Honda Hospital. This lawsuit was filed in March 2020 and has now been resolved with this settlement.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Tommy O. Johnson, by and through his Attorney-in-Fact Rev. Doris White and John Doe, by and through his conservator Thomas O’Connor, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated, against the City and County of San Francisco for $5,845,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 24, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CPF-20-517064; entitled Tommy O. Johnson, by and through his Attorney-in-Fact Rev. Doris White and John Doe, by and through his conservator Thomas O’Connor, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves claims of elder/dependent adult abuse, invasion of privacy, negligence, and violations of patients’ rights brought by over 700 former and current residents of Laguna Honda Hospital.

This resolution allows the Office of the District Attorney to use a grant of $1,122,888 from the California Department of Insurance to fund the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program for the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. It has been officially approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,122,888 from the California Department of Insurance for the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Fraud Program, for the grant period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

This resolution allows the Office of the District Attorney to accept and use a $347,069 grant from the California Department of Insurance for the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program, covering the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. It has been officially approved.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $347,069 from the California Department of Insurance for the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program, for the grant period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

This legislation outlines a hearing where the Mayor will discuss topics submitted by Supervisors, specifically addressing the Fentanyl State of Emergency Ordinance for District 5. The Mayor will have five minutes to speak initially, followed by a two-minute limit for each question and answer during the discussion.

Pursuant to Charter, Sections 2.103 and 3.100(7), and Administrative Code, Section 2.11, the Mayor shall discuss eligible topics submitted from the Supervisors. The Mayor may address the Board initially for up to five minutes. Discussion shall not exceed two minutes per question or answer. The following topic was noticed on the agenda representing District 5: 1. Fentanyl State of Emergency Ordinance

This ordinance allocates $4 million to the Department of Emergency Management for increased street conditions staffing and $150,000 to the Human Rights Commission for community initiatives in the fiscal year 2025-2026. Both funds come from the General City Reserve.

Ordinance appropriating $4,000,000 from the General City Reserve to the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) for expanded street conditions staffing, and $150,000 from the General City Reserve to the Human Rights Commission (HRC) for community initiatives in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.

This ordinance reallocates $250,000 from the General City Responsibility fund to the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to support safety initiatives in District 10. The funding will be used for services at Hope SF sites, violence prevention events, safe passages, school responses, and support for youth and residents affected by violence in the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

Ordinance de-appropriating $250,000 from General City Responsibility (GEN) and appropriating $250,000 to Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (CHF) to support the District 10 safety plan, including services at the Hope SF sites, violence prevention events, safe passages, response to schools, and as needed support to the youth and residents most impacted by violence in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.

This resolution allows the District Attorney's Office to accept and use a $420,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety for a program aimed at prosecuting alcohol and drug-impaired drivers. The grant will support activities and services from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $420,000 from the California Office of Traffic Safety, for the grant period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, to support the Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driver Vertical Prosecution Program activities and services.

This resolution outlines how various city departments will implement strategies to reduce drug overdoses among clients who use drugs. It is currently awaiting action from a committee.

Resolution receiving Overdose Prevention Policies for the Department of Public Health, the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, the Department of Emergency Management, and the Human Services Agency describing how the department and its grantees that provide direct services to clients who use drugs will promote strategies to reduce drug overdoses, submitted as required by Administrative Code, Section 15.17.

This resolution accepts the Biannual Surveillance Report from the Juvenile Probation Department, which provides updates on its activities and compliance with regulations. It is part of the city's efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in juvenile justice practices.

Resolution accepting the Biannual Surveillance Report under Administrative Code, Section 19B.6, for the Juvenile Probation Department.

This hearing aims to review how well state and local laws against riding electric and gas-powered scooters on sidewalks are enforced and to assess the effects of any enforcement gaps on pedestrian safety. It will also gather information on current enforcement practices, citation data, and the coordination between relevant departments regarding the increasing number of privately owned scooters on sidewalks.

Hearing to examine the enforcement of state and local laws prohibiting the riding of electric and gas-powered scooters on sidewalks, and to evaluate how inadequate enforcement impacts pedestrian safety; requesting departments to report on current enforcement practices, citation data, coordination between departments, and the growing prevalence of privately owned scooters being ridden on sidewalks; and requesting the Municipal Transportation Agency and the Police Department to report.

This resolution urges the San Francisco Police Department to create a detailed plan to address drug use near parks, schools, and youth centers by issuing citations and providing detox services. It aims to enhance public safety and support individuals struggling with substance use.

Resolution urging the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) to develop and implement a comprehensive enforcement and intervention plan to address drug use or suspected drug activity especially within 250 feet of parks, playgrounds, schools, and youth centers including issuing citations, conducting assessments, and removing individuals for processing or detoxification services.

This legislation is a hearing focused on the conditions for women in local jails, addressing their safety, available services, and the oversight of jail staffing and misconduct. It requests reports from various city departments to evaluate these issues and improve the situation for women in custody.

Hearing to discuss the conditions for women in custody at local jails, including personal safety, programming, services and resources available; examine the oversight of hiring and assignment process for jail staffing, complaint process for women in custody, and disciplinary policies and procedures for Sheriff’s deputies who commit misconduct; and requesting the Sheriff’s Department, Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families, Human Rights Commission, Mayor’s Office of Victim’s Rights, Department of Police Accountability, and Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention to report.

This legislation involves a public hearing to discuss the closure of parts of Hawes Street, Griffith Street, and Bancroft Avenue for the construction of a new San Francisco Fire Department Training Facility. It also includes provisions for maintaining utility access and transferring the land from Public Works to the Fire Department.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on January 6, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on an Ordinance ordering the vacation of portions of Hawes Street, Griffith Street, and Bancroft Avenue for the development of the San Francisco Fire Department Training Facility at 1236 Carroll Avenue; reserving public utility and access rights in favor of the City and easement rights for existing PG&E overhead electrical facilities; approving the interdepartmental transfer of the street vacation area from Public Works to the Fire Department; authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance; 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.; scheduled pursuant to Resolution No. 571-25, approved on December 9, 2025.

The hearing aims to investigate why various city agencies are focusing homelessness services in District 10, treating it as a containment area. It requests a detailed report on the locations, capacities, selection criteria, and community outreach related to these services in that district.

Hearing to examine why the Mayor's Office, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH), Department of Emergency Management (DEM), and the Port continue to concentrate shelters, safe sleeping sites, vehicle triage operations, emergency response facilities, and other homelessness-related services in District 10 in ways that treat the Bayview as a containment zone; requesting departments to present a full citywide accounting of all homeless service facilities in District 10, including the location, capacity, criteria used to select those sites, and if any community outreach was conducted prior to establishing the site; and requesting the Mayor's Office, SFMTA, HSH, DEM and the Port to report.

This resolution allows the Fire Department to use a $637,200 federal grant for a new training facility, covering expenses from August 2024 to April 2027, while waiving certain indirect costs. It has already been approved.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Fire Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $637,200 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency through the California Office of Emergency Services for the Fire Department’s new Training Facility for the performance period of August 1, 2024, through April 20, 2027, and waiving indirect costs.

Schedules a public hearing about: Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on November 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., for the Members of the Board of Supervisors to hear and receive updates on the progress and implementation status of the Unites States Department of Justice recommendations regarding reforms within the Police Department.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on November 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., for the Members of the Board of Supervisors to hear and receive updates on the progress and implementation status of the Unites States Department of Justice recommendations regarding reforms within the Police Department; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M20-125, approved on September 15, 2020.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to apply for continued funding under the Ryan White Act for HIV/AIDS emergency relief. It requests $15,552,315 to support services in San Francisco from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027.

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 $15,552,315 in HIV Emergency Relief Program funding for the San Francisco Eligible Metropolitan Area for the period of March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027.

This ordinance changes the rules for alarm companies and users on how to request refunds or credits for overpaid alarm fees. It aims to streamline the process under the Police Emergency Alarm Ordinance.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to revise the procedures for alarm companies and alarm users to claim refunds or credits of overpaid alarm fees under the Police Emergency Alarm Ordinance.

This resolution approves the Police Commission's Statement of Purpose, which outlines its role and responsibilities in overseeing the police department. It was passed in accordance with the city's charter requirements.

Resolution approving the Police Commission’s Statement of Purpose, pursuant to Charter, Section 4.102(2).