Legislation
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Showing Social Services & Equity · Dec 2022 legislation (12).
This resolution urges the San Francisco Department of Public Health to develop a program that offers resources and education to gun violence victims about their legal rights to sue gun manufacturers under California Assembly Bill No. 1594. It has been passed by the city legislature.
Resolution urging the San Francisco Department of Public Health to create a program to provide resources and education for victims of gun violence regarding their rights to file lawsuits against gun manufacturers in accordance to California State Assembly Bill No. 1594.
The hearing will review the San Francisco Unified School District's plans to potentially expand the community school model beyond its current single location. It will also request a report from SFUSD and the Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families regarding this initiative.
Hearing to examine the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) plans to potentially expand the community school model to other schools; in July 2021, California passed a historic $3 billion investment in the California Community Schools Partnership Program, which is supposed to significantly strengthen and expand community schools across the state, with a focus on schools and communities with a demonstrated need; currently SFUSD only has one community school, San Francisco Community School, located in the Excelsior neighborhood; and requesting SFUSD and the Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families to report.
This legislation calls for a hearing to address family and newcomer family homelessness affecting students in the San Francisco Unified School District. It requests reports from various city departments and organizations on potential solutions to this issue.
Hearing to discuss and understand the scope of and proposed solutions to family and newcomer family homelessness for students and families in the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD); and requesting SFUSD, the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs, Dolores Street Community Services, and Buena Vista Horace Mann's Stay Over Program to report.
This resolution urges internet service providers to offer affordable internet options specifically for seniors and individuals with disabilities in San Francisco. It aims to improve access to essential online services for these communities.
Resolution urging internet service providers, such as AT&T, Verizon, Comcast, and similar companies to provide affordable internet connections to seniors and people with disabilities in San Francisco.
This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $60,000 filed by Crystal and Martha Gomez, which alleges civil rights violations. The lawsuit was initiated on July 14, 2021, in federal court.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Crystal Gomez and Martha Gomez against the City and County of San Francisco for $60,000; the lawsuit was filed on July 14, 2021, in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 21-cv-05394 JCS; entitled Crystal Gomez and Martha Gomez v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged civil rights violations.
This ordinance updates definitions related to gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, and disability in various chapters of the Administrative Code to enhance anti-discrimination protections. It aims to ensure clarity and inclusivity in the city's contracting and human rights policies.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to revise the definitions of gender identity, sex, and sexual orientation, and add the definition of gender expression, in Chapters 12B and 12C (ordinances prohibiting discrimination in contracting including property contracts); revise the definition of age in Chapters 12A (the Human Rights Commission ordinance) and 12B; and revise the definition of disability in Chapters 12A, 12B, and 12C.
This resolution designates December 13, 2022, as "Josè Sarria Day" in San Francisco to honor his important role in the city's and LGBTQ+ history, coinciding with his 100th birthday. It acknowledges his contributions and celebrates his legacy within the community.
Resolution declaring December 13, 2022, to be “Josè Sarria Day” in the City and County of San Francisco, in recognition of his significant contributions to San Francisco and LGBTQ+ history, and in celebration of his 100th Birthday.
This legislation calls for a hearing to examine how the city's hiring practices impact racial equity and to assess progress towards achieving diverse representation in city jobs. It also requests a report from the Office of the Budget and Legislative Analyst on these issues.
Hearing on departmental hiring patterns with regard to racial equity and progress towards the goal of equitable diversity in City employment; and requesting the Office of the Budget and Legislative Analyst to report.
This motion appoints five individuals to the Immigrant Rights Commission, with their terms set to end on June 6, 2024. One appointee, Haregu Gaime, has had the residency requirement waived.
Motion appointing Jessy Ruiz Navarro, Haregu Gaime (residency requirement waived), Kudrat Dutta Chaudhary, Marco Senghor, and Elahe Enssani, terms ending June 6, 2024, to the Immigrant Rights Commission.
This resolution allows the California Enterprise Development Authority to issue up to $20 million in revenue obligations to finance the renovation and construction of facilities for the Chinese American International School. It is a formal approval required for tax purposes under federal law.
Resolution approving for purposes of Internal Revenue Code, Section 147(f), the Issuance and Sale of Revenue Obligations by the California Enterprise Development Authority, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000 to finance the cost of renovation, construction, installation, equipping and/or furnishing of educational and related facilities to be owned and operated by Chinese American International School, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation.
This hearing addresses issues with Shared Mobility Device users and companies not following safety laws meant to protect all road users, including vulnerable groups. It requests reports from the Municipal Transportation Agency and the companies involved on their compliance with these regulations.
Hearing to address non-compliance by Shared Mobility Device permittees and riders of Shared Mobility Devices with laws and regulations designed to protect the health and safety of riders and pedestrians, including families, seniors and people with disabilities; and requesting the Municipal Transportation Agency and Shared Mobility Device permittees to report.
This resolution urges the City Administrator’s Office to conduct a study to examine whether women-owned, minority-owned, and disabled Veteran-owned businesses face disparities in city contracting. The goal is to gather data that can help improve opportunities for these local businesses.
Resolution urging the City Administrator’s Office to conduct a Local Business Enterprises (LBE) disparity study to analyze disparities in the City and County of San Francisco’s contracting to women-owned, minority-owned, and disabled Veteran-owned businesses.