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Showing Budget & Taxes · Feb 2023 legislation (39).

Ordinance#221147
Feb 28, 2023

This ordinance allows the City to enter into contracts for public works or improvements with contractors based in states that have laws against LGBT individuals, restrictive abortion laws, or voter suppression laws, despite previous prohibitions. It amends the Administrative Code to remove these agreements from the restrictions outlined in Chapter 12X.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to remove agreements let under Chapter 6 for Public Works or Improvement from the prohibitions in Chapter 12X on the City’s entering into a contract with a contractor that has its United States headquarters in a state that allows discrimination against LGBT individuals, has restrictive abortion laws, or has voter suppression laws, or where any or all of the contract would be performed in such a state.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
10-7
Resolution#220949
Feb 28, 2023

This resolution allows designated agents to represent San Francisco in securing state and federal disaster and emergency assistance funding. It also enables them to fulfill necessary agreements with the Governor's Office of Emergency Services.

Resolution authorizing agents to act on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco for all matters pertaining to State and Federal disaster and emergency assistance funding and to provide the assurances and agreements required by the Governor's Office of Emergency Services.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
Passed
7-0
Ordinance#220878
Feb 27, 2023

This ordinance increases fines for violations of the Planning and Building Codes and clarifies that multiple violations can occur for issues affecting more than one unit in a building. It also establishes penalties for illegal construction and demolition, requires additional notices for responsible parties, and affirms compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning and Building Codes to increase fines and penalties for violations of Planning and Building Code provisions; clarify that violations affecting more than one unit in a building constitute multiple violations for purposes of assessing penalties; requiring the Planning Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission to adopt factors for the Zoning Administrator to consider in determining the appropriate amount of civil penalties; establishing penalties for residential units merged, constructed, or divided without required permits or approvals; establishing penalties for violations involving illegal demolition and enhancement of penalty amounts for certain buildings by age or historic status; providing additional notices for Responsible Parties; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan
13-0
Resolution#220885
Feb 27, 2023

The resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to use up to $7.48 million in state grant funds to acquire a property at 3055-3061 16th Street for Permanent Supportive Housing aimed at Transitional Aged Youth, with operations supported through June 2026. It also commits approximately $1.6 million in matching funds for capital costs and ensures compliance with planning regulations.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to execute a Standard Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development for a total amount not to exceed $7,480,080 of Project Homekey grant funds; to accept and expend those funds for the acquisition of the property located at 3055-3061 16th Street for Permanent Supportive Housing for Transitional Aged Youth and to support its operations upon execution of the Standard Agreement through June 30, 2026; approving and authorizing HSH to commit approximately $1,600,000 in required matching funds for capital expenditures and a minimum of five years of operating subsidy; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting the Planning Department’s findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Standard Agreement and the Homekey Documents that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
5-0
Ordinance#230165
Feb 24, 2023

This ordinance limits nonprofit reporting requirements to organizations that receive over $100,000 annually and mandates the submission of tax and governance documents to verify nonprofit status. It also centralizes reporting by designating the City Administrator as the sole collector of this information, which will be made publicly available.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to limit the application of nonprofit reporting requirements to organizations receiving more than $100,000 annually, require submission of tax and governance documents to confirm nonprofit status, centralize reporting by restoring the City Administrator as the sole collector of information, and require the City Administrator to make reported information publicly available.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
14-0
Ordinance#221246
Feb 23, 2023

This ordinance updates the rules for how the Local Homeless Coordinating Board and related committees operate in San Francisco, following the requirements of Proposition C. It designates the Homelessness Oversight Commission to appoint members of the Coordinating Board and outlines their specific roles in advising on homelessness programs.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code and Business and Tax Regulations Code as required by Proposition C, adopted at the November 8, 2022, election, to provide that the Homelessness Oversight Commission (“Commission”) appoint all members of the Local Homeless Coordinating Board (“Coordinating Board”); that the Coordinating Board’s sole duties are to serve as the governing body required to participate in the federal Continuum of Care Program and to advise the Commission on issues relating to the Continuum of Care; that the Shelter Monitoring Committee advise the Commission in lieu of the Coordinating Board; that the Our City, Our Home Oversight Committee (“Oversight Committee”) advise and make recommendations to the Commission and the Health Commission; and that the Oversight Committee inform the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing’s strategic planning process.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
10-0 /2
Resolution#220864
Feb 23, 2023

This resolution approves the annual report for the Greater Union Square Business Improvement District for the fiscal year 2020-2021, as mandated by state law and the district's management agreement with the city. It ensures compliance with legal requirements for business improvement districts in San Francisco.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Greater Union Square Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021, 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.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
6-0
Ordinance#221266
Feb 16, 2023

The ordinance allocates $30 million for park and recreation improvements, $42 million for Embarcadero seawall planning and projects, and $172 million for various affordable housing initiatives. These funds will be held in reserve until the bond proceeds are received.

Ordinance appropriating $30,000,000 of proceeds from Series 2023A Health and Recovery General Obligation (GO) Bonds to the Recreation and Park Department (RPD) for improvements to parks, recreation facilities, and open spaces; $42,000,000 of proceeds from Series 2023B Embarcadero Seawall GO Bonds to the Port of San Francisco (PRT) for planning, engagement, program management, pilot projects, Embarcadero project pre-design and detailed design, and a flood study with the United States Army Corps of Engineers; $172,000,000 from Series 2023C Affordable Housing to the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) for public, low-income, preservation and middle income, and senior housing projects in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023; and placing these funds on Controller’s Reserve pending receipt of bond proceeds.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
5-0 /1
Resolution#221276
Feb 16, 2023

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to apply for continued funding from the CDC for HIV surveillance and prevention programs. It requests $7,804,306 to support these efforts in San Francisco from January 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to submit a one-year application for Calendar Year 2023 to continue to receive funding for the Integrated HIV Surveillance and Prevention Programs for Health Departments from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, and requesting $7,804,306 in HIV prevention funding for San Francisco from January 1, 2023, through May 31, 2024.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
6-0 /1
Resolution#221277
Feb 16, 2023

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 $16 million for the upcoming year. It ensures that San Francisco can maintain support services for individuals affected by HIV/AIDS.

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 $15,962,602 in HIV Emergency Relief Program funding for the San Francisco Eligible Metropolitan Area for the period of March 1, 2023, through February 29, 2024.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
6-0 /1
Resolution#221247
Feb 16, 2023

This resolution approves a lease and operating agreement for the management of the clubhouse and golfing operations at Golden Gate Park Golf for six years, with a possible nine-year extension, requiring an annual base rent of $275,000 plus a share of revenues. It also confirms that the rental rate is appropriate and that the property is considered "exempt surplus land" under state law.

Resolution approving and authorizing a Lease and Operating Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Recreation and Park Department (RPD), and Golden Gate Park Golf Development Foundation for the management and operation of the clubhouse and golfing operations at Golden Gate Park Golf, located at 970-47th Avenue, for an initial term of six years, with one option to extend the term for an additional nine years, with an annual base rent of $275,000 plus a share of revenues, effective upon approval of this Resolution; determining that the rental rate under the Agreement is appropriate and that the Agreement will serve a public purpose in accordance with Administrative Code, Sections 23.30 and 23.33; adopting findings declaring that the Property is "exempt surplus land" under the California Surplus Lands Act; and to authorize the RPD General Manager 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 Lease or this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan
7-0
Ordinance#220876
Feb 16, 2023

The ordinance reallocates funds totaling $292,674 within District 7 to support various community initiatives, including a sports hub, workforce development, neighborhood activities, parklet installations, and traffic safety improvements. It also adjusts funding for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to enhance pedestrian safety projects.

Ordinance de-appropriating $292,674 from District 7 General City Responsibility (GEN) and re-appropriating $128,000 to the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (CHF) for creating a community space, a sports hub, and teen workforce development program in District 7; $50,000 to the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) for neighborhood and community building activities in District 7; $114,674 to the Department of Public Works (DPW) for a parklet installation in public space, increased refuse bins installations, and cleaning supplies for District 7; and de-appropriating $77,500 from San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and re-appropriating $77,500 for improving traffic flow and pedestrian safety, and building a pedestrian island for District 7 Vision Zero projects at SFMTA in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023.

TransportationBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
By Myrna Melgar
5-0 /1
Ordinance#230155
Feb 14, 2023

The ordinance extends the current Gross Receipts Tax rates for certain businesses until December 31, 2024, and delays new tax rates until January 1, 2025. It also offers tax credits for new businesses opening in specific zip codes from 2023 to 2027, providing financial relief based on their taxable gross receipts or payroll expenses.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to extend through December 31, 2024, the Gross Receipts Tax rates in effect on January 1, 2022, for the business activities of retail trade, certain services, manufacturing, food services, accommodations, and arts, entertainment and recreation, and postpone to January 1, 2025, the imposition of the Gross Receipts Tax rates otherwise set to go into effect beginning January 1, 2023, for those business activities; and to provide for businesses that open a physical location in certain zip codes in the City on or after January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2027, and that did not have a physical location in the City for at least three years prior to that opening, an annual Gross Receipts Tax credit equal to 0.45% of the business’s San Francisco taxable gross receipts from one or more of the business activities of information, administrative and support services, financial services, insurance, and professional, scientific and technical services, for businesses not engaged in business in the City as an administrative office, or 0.7% of the taxable payroll expense of a business that engages in business in the City as an administrative office, for each of up to three tax years immediately following the tax year in which the business opened the physical location, but no later than the 2028 tax year, and not to exceed $1,000,000 per tax year.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomySocial Services & Equity
Passed
18-0 /1
Ordinance#220499
Feb 10, 2023

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $140.9 million in bonds to fund various capital projects for the Power Enterprise. It also includes provisions for refunding bonds and confirms the Commission's intent to reimburse itself for related expenses.

Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Power Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness (as described below) by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) (“Commission”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $140,889,875 to finance the costs of various capital projects benefitting the Power Enterprise under the Charter, including amendments to the Charter enacted by the voters on June 5, 2018, commonly referred to as Proposition A; authorizing the issuance of Power Revenue Refunding Bonds; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to Reimburse Itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt or taxable bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
14-0
Ordinance#220500
Feb 10, 2023

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $704.2 million in bonds to fund various wastewater projects. It also permits the refinancing of existing debt related to the Wastewater Enterprise.

Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Wastewater Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness (as described below) by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) (“Commission”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $704,198,901 to finance the costs of various capital wastewater projects benefitting the Wastewater Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco enacted by the voters on November 5, 2002, as Proposition E; authorizing the issuance of Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Wastewater Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
14-0
Ordinance#220502
Feb 10, 2023

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $141.4 million in bonds to fund various water projects. It also authorizes the refinancing of existing water-related debt and confirms previous related actions.

Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Water Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness (as described below) by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $141,418,472 to finance the costs of various capital water projects benefitting the Water Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco enacted by the voters on November 5, 2002, as Proposition E; authorizing the issuance of Water Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Water Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the SFPUC to reimburse Itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
14-0
Ordinance#221267
Feb 9, 2023

This ordinance allows the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to use a $5 million grant from the California Economic Development Department for planning related to community economic resilience from October 2022 to September 2024. It also creates one full-time Senior Administrative Analyst position funded by this grant.

Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $5,000,000 from the California Economic Development Department for the Community Economic Resilience Fund Planning Grant for the grant period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2024; and amending Ordinance No. 162-22 (Annual Salary Ordinance, File No. 220670 for Fiscal Years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024) to provide for the creation of one grant-funded full-time position, in Class 1823 Senior Administrative Analyst (1.0 FTE).

TransportationBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
6-0 /1
Resolution#221265
Feb 9, 2023

This resolution allows San Francisco to issue and sell up to $30 million in general obligation bonds to fund health and recovery initiatives. It outlines the terms of the bonds, the sale process, and authorizes city officials to manage the issuance and related actions.

Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed $30,000,000 aggregate principal amount of one or more series of bonds on a tax-exempt or taxable basis of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Health and Recovery, 2020), Series 2023A; prescribing the form and terms of such bonds and any subseries designation; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for such bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts and/or subaccounts related to such bonds; authorizing the sale of such bonds by competitive or negotiated sale; approving the forms of the Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds and directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; approving the form of the Purchase Contract; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of such bonds; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; authorizing and approving modifications to such documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken, as defined herein; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale, and delivery of such bonds, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthGovernance & Elections
Passed
1-0
Resolution#221273
Feb 9, 2023

This resolution allows San Francisco to issue and sell up to $42 million in bonds to fund earthquake safety improvements for the Embarcadero seawall. It outlines the terms and procedures for the bond sale and authorizes city officials to manage the process.

Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed $42,000,000 aggregate principal amount in one or more series of bonds on a tax-exempt or taxable basis of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Embarcadero Seawall Earthquake Safety, 2018) Series 2023B; prescribing the form and terms of such bonds; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for such bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts and/or subaccounts related to such bonds; authorizing the sale of such bonds by competitive or negotiated sale; approving the forms of the Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds and directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; approving the form of the Purchase Contract; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of such bonds; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; authorizing and approving modifications to such documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken, as defined herein; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale, and delivery of such bonds, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
1-0
Resolution#221274
Feb 9, 2023

This resolution allows San Francisco to issue and sell up to $172 million in bonds to fund affordable housing projects. It outlines the terms and processes for the sale of these bonds and grants city officials the authority to manage the related actions.

Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed $172,000,000 aggregate principal amount on a tax-exempt or taxable basis of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Social Bonds-Affordable Housing, 2019) Series 2023C; prescribing the form and terms of such bonds; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for such bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts and/or subaccounts related to such bonds; authorizing the sale of such bonds by competitive or negotiated sale; approving the forms of the Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds and directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; approving the form of the Purchase Contract; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of such bonds; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; authorizing and approving modifications to such documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken, as defined herein; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale, and delivery of such bonds, as defined herein.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
1-0
Resolution#221280
Feb 9, 2023

This resolution allows the Mayor's Office and the Department of Technology to seek non-monetary donations from city contractors through the Civic Bridge program, even though there are rules about soliciting such contributions. It aims to support city projects without violating existing donation regulations.

Resolution authorizing the Office of the Mayor and the Department of Technology to solicit in-kind donations through the Civic Bridge program from various City contractors, notwithstanding the Behested Payments Ordinance.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
1-0
Resolution#221282
Feb 9, 2023

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.

Budget & TaxesLand Use & PlanningSocial Services & Equity
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
1-0
Resolution#221230
Feb 9, 2023

This resolution approves a settlement of $1,399,196 to A2Z Development USA, Inc. for unlitigated claims related to a refund of payroll expense and gross receipts taxes filed against the City on February 28, 2022. The settlement resolves the claims without going to court.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by A2Z Development USA, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,399,196; the claims were filed on February 28, 2022; the claims involve a refund of payroll expense and gross receipts taxes.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
2-0
Resolution#221231
Feb 9, 2023

This resolution approves a settlement of $76,250 to AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation for an alleged overpayment of penalties and interest related to the Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax for the 2019 tax year. The claim was filed on July 11, 2022, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation against the City and County of San Francisco for $76,250; the claim was filed on July 11, 2022; the claim involves an alleged overpayment of Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax penalties and interest for the 2019 tax year.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
2-0
Resolution#221232
Feb 9, 2023

This resolution allows A-N SFD Owner, LLC to extend the time limit for filing a lawsuit against the city regarding a refund of real property transfer tax related to the former Sir Francis Drake Hotel. The goal is to potentially resolve the issue without going to court.

Resolution approving a Tolling Agreement to extend the statute of limitations for A-N SFD Owner, LLC for the former Sir Francis Drake Hotel to bring potential litigation against the City and County of San Francisco for a refund of real property transfer tax to allow for possible resolution of the matter without litigation.

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
2-0
Resolution#221193
Feb 9, 2023

This resolution approves a settlement for a claim by Osterweis Capital Management against San Francisco, resulting in a payment of $106,978.79 for a refund of gross receipts tax. The claim was filed on September 26, 2022, and has now been resolved.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Osterweis Capital Management, LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for $106,978.79; the claim was filed on September 26, 2022; the claim involves a refund of gross receipts tax.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
2-0
Resolution#221194
Feb 9, 2023

This resolution approves a contract between the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Department of Public Health to provide Health Access Point services for nearly $11.9 million from January 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor amendments to the contract without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively approving an original contract agreement between the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Department of Public Health (DPH), to provide Health Access Point services in an amount not to exceed $11,886,595 for a total initial contract term of January 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026, 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.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
2-0
Resolution#221203
Feb 9, 2023

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $178,137 grant from the National Institutes of Health for a program aimed at monitoring and addressing HIV among people who inject drugs. The funding is retroactively authorized for the period from August 15, 2022, to July 31, 2023.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $178,137 from the National Institutes of Health for participation in a program, entitled “Brief Longitudinal Incident Sentinel Surveillance (BLISS) to End the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Epidemic among Persons Who Inject Drugs (PWID),” for the period of August 15, 2022, through July 31, 2023.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
1-0
Resolution#221209
Feb 9, 2023

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.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomySocial Services & Equity
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
2-0
Resolution#221184
Feb 9, 2023

This resolution approves an increase of over $21.5 million to a contract with Special Service for Groups, Inc. for mental health services, extending the agreement until December 31, 2027, and allowing minor amendments to the contract as needed.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the agreement between Special Service for Groups, Inc. and the Department of Public Health, for therapeutic and specialty mental health services, to increase the agreement by $21,540,706 for an amount not to exceed $31,513,419; to extend the term by four years and six months, from June 30, 2023, for a total agreement term of July 1, 2018, through December 31, 2027; and to authorize the Department of Public Health 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.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
2-0
Resolution#221185
Feb 9, 2023

This resolution approves an increase of over $127 million to a contract with Progress Foundation for behavioral health services, raising the total to nearly $222 million and extending the contract term by five years until December 2027. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor amendments to the contract as needed without significantly increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively approving Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement between Progress Foundation and the Department of Public Health (DPH), for behavioral health services; to increase the Agreement by $127,324,481 for an amount not to exceed $221,847,999; to extend the term by five years, from December 31, 2022, for a total Agreement term of July 1, 2018, through December 31, 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.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
1-0
Ordinance#221062
Feb 7, 2023

This ordinance requires the Board of Supervisors to approve policies related to the funding, acquisition, and use of specific law enforcement equipment by the Sheriff’s Department, in line with state law. It also approves the Sheriff’s Department's existing Use of Equipment Policy.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require Board of Supervisors approval of a policy governing the funding, acquisition, and use of certain law enforcement equipment of the Sheriff’s Department consistent with the criteria set forth in state law; and approving the Sheriff’s Department’s Use of Equipment Policy.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
22-0 /1
Resolution#221279
Feb 6, 2023

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to secure over $16 million in state grant funds to purchase and operate a property at 5630 Mission Street as Permanent Supportive Housing for transitional aged youth. It also commits approximately $13 million in matching funds for the property's acquisition, rehabilitation, and operational support for at least five years.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to execute a Standard Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development for a total amount not to exceed $16,823,000 of Project Homekey grant funds; to accept and expend those funds for the acquisition of the property located at 5630 Mission Street for Permanent Supportive Housing for transitional aged youth (“TAY”) and to support its operations upon execution of the Standard Agreement through June 30, 2026; approving and authorizing HSH to commit approximately $13,043,500 in required matching funds for acquisition and rehabilitation of the property and a minimum of five years of operating subsidy; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting the Planning Department’s findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Standard Agreement and the Homekey Documents that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
6-0 /1
Resolution#221107
Feb 6, 2023

This resolution allows the District Attorney's Office to use a $314,180 grant from the California Department of Insurance for the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program, covering the period from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. 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 $314,180 from the California Department of Insurance for the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program, for the grant period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
Passed
6-0
Resolution#221248
Feb 3, 2023

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use a $324,061 grant from the Office of Refugee Health for the Refugee Health Assessment Program for the fiscal year 2022-23. The funding will support health assessments for refugees from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $324,061 from the Office of Refugee Health through the California Department of Public Health for participation in a program, entitled “Refugee Health Assessment Program (RHAP) - Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2022-23 Award Number 22-38-90899-00,” for the period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
1-0
Resolution#221204
Feb 3, 2023

This resolution allows the City to issue certificates that declare its intent to reimburse costs for multifamily rental housing projects using residential mortgage revenue bonds. It also grants authority to approve these bonds to finance such projects in San Francisco.

Resolution delegating limited authority to execute and deliver certificates declaring the City’s official intent to reimburse original expenditures for the costs of multifamily rental housing projects in the City with proceeds of residential mortgage revenue bonds or notes of the City, for purposes of Section 1.150-2 of Title 26 of the Code of Federal Regulations; delegating limited authority to execute and deliver certificates granting public approval of residential mortgage revenue bonds to finance multifamily rental housing projects in the City; and approving certain related matters, as defined herein.

HousingBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
Passed
6-0 /1
Resolution#221186
Feb 3, 2023

The resolution establishes the prevailing wage rates for various categories of workers engaged in City contracts, including those in public works, janitorial services, and security services, among others. This ensures that workers receive fair compensation 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.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
6-0 /1
Resolution#221167
Feb 3, 2023

This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to use a $69,818 grant from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for training and equipment for the Criminology Laboratory. The funding is retroactively authorized for a project that ran from April 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $69,818 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program to train and procure equipment for the Criminology Laboratory with the project period beginning on April 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
6-0 /1
Resolution#221170
Feb 2, 2023

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to secure $56.6 million in state grant funds for purchasing a property at 333-12th Street to create Permanent Supportive Housing for families. It also commits approximately $98.8 million in city funds for the acquisition and operation of the facility for at least five years.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to execute a Standard Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development for a total amount not to exceed $56,578,000 of Project Homekey grant funds; to accept and expend those funds for the acquisition of the property located at 333-12th Street for Permanent Supportive Housing for families and to support its operations upon execution of the Standard Agreement through June 30, 2026; approving and authorizing HSH to commit approximately $98,800,000 in required matching funds for acquisition of the property and a minimum of five years of operating subsidy; 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 Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Standard Agreement and the Homekey Documents that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Matt Dorsey
6-0