Legislation

This ordinance increases fees for certain goods and services at the Marina Small Craft Harbor. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to raise the fees for various goods and services at the Marina Small Craft Harbor; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

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 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.

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 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 hearing considers objections to reports of unpaid real property transfer taxes for specific properties in San Francisco. If upheld, the reports will be sent to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection and added to the General Fund.

Hearing to consider objections to reports of delinquent real property transfer tax under Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 1115.1(c), for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0340, Lot No. 007 (34 Turk Street), Block No. 0340, Lot No. 018 (141 Eddy Street), Block No. 0326, Lot No. 010 (174 Ellis Street), and Block No. 3725, Lot No. 025 (988-992 Howard Street); and directing transmission of said report to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection and deposit into the General Fund; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M23-134 (File No. 231066), approved October 24, 2023.

This resolution aimed to confirm a report about unpaid real property transfer taxes for a specific property at 34 Turk Street and intended to send this report to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection. However, the resolution has been killed and will not proceed.

Resolution confirming report of delinquent real property transfer tax under Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 1115.1(c), for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0340, Lot No. 007 (34 Turk Street); and directing transmission of said report to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection and deposit into the General Fund.

This resolution aimed to confirm a report about unpaid real property transfer taxes for a specific property at 141 Eddy Street and to direct the collection of those taxes into the city's General Fund. However, it has been killed and will not proceed.

Resolution confirming report of delinquent real property transfer tax under Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 1115.1(c), for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0340, Lot No. 018 (141 Eddy Street); and directing transmission of said report to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection and deposit into the General Fund.

This resolution aimed to confirm a report regarding unpaid real property transfer taxes for a specific property at 174 Ellis Street and direct the collection of those taxes. However, it has been killed and will not proceed.

Resolution confirming report of delinquent real property transfer tax under Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 1115.1(c), for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0326, Lot No. 010 (174 Ellis Street); and directing transmission of said report to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection and deposit into the General Fund.

This resolution aimed to confirm a report regarding unpaid real property transfer taxes for a specific property on Howard Street and direct its collection for the city's General Fund. However, it has been killed and will not proceed.

Resolution confirming report of delinquent real property transfer tax under Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 1115.1(c), for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3725, Lot No. 025 (988-992 Howard Street); and directing transmission of said report to the Controller and Tax Collector for collection and deposit into the General Fund.

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.

This ordinance requires property owners to file inspection records for fire sprinkler and alarm systems with the Fire Department and establishes a fee to cover the filing costs. It also mandates a minimum five-foot access from public pathways to residential buildings on newly subdivided lots.

Ordinance amending the Fire Code to require filing with the Fire Department records of five-year inspection of fire sprinkler systems and annual inspection of fire alarm and detection systems, mandate a filing fee to ensure that the costs of providing for such filings are recovered without producing revenue that is significantly more than such costs, and require a minimum five feet access from the public-right-of-way to residential structures on newly subdivided lots; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage.

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 San Francisco Police Department to officially partner with the United States Capitol Police to provide additional law enforcement support from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2023. It has been approved retroactively.

Resolution retroactively 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, 2021, through December 31, 2023.

This ordinance prevents the Recreation and Park Department and Planning Department from conducting environmental reviews or moving forward with any project that would extend the West Harbor Marina beyond 150 feet from its current boundary. It aims to protect the existing marina area from potential expansion.

Ordinance prohibiting the Recreation and Park Department and Planning Department from performing environmental review of, or otherwise implementing, a project to clean up and reconstruct the Marina Yacht Harbor in a manner that would extend the West Harbor Marina by more than 150 feet from its current boundary.

This resolution approves the annual report for the Lower Polk Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2021-2022, as required by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures transparency and accountability in the district's operations and funding.

Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Lower 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 approves the Annual Report for the SoMa West Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year 2021-2022, as mandated by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures compliance with regulations governing property and business improvement districts.

Resolution receiving and approving an Annual Report for the SoMa West 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 approves the Annual Report for the Ocean Avenue Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2021-2022, as required by state law. It ensures compliance with the management agreement between the district and the city.

Resolution receiving and approving an Annual Report for the Ocean Avenue 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 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 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 legislation calls for a hearing to review a report from the Controller regarding invoices related to a grant agreement between the San Francisco Police Department and SF SAFE. It requests updates from various city offices and the SF SAFE Board on this matter.

Hearing on the Controller's report on the assessment of invoices reviewed under a grant agreement between the San Francisco Police Department and San Francisco SAFE (SF SAFE); and requesting the Controller's Office, San Francisco Police Department, Mayor's Office of Economic Workforce Development, and SF SAFE Board of Directors to report.

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to negotiate a two-year sublease for a property at Candlestick Point to continue operating the Bayview Vehicle Triage Center, with an annual rent of $312,000. It also authorizes the Director of Property to make necessary modifications and confirms that the sublease complies with environmental and planning regulations.

Resolution authorizing and approving the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to negotiate and enter into a sublease agreement for 312,000 square feet of property owned by the California State Lands Commission and leased to the California Department of Parks and Recreation, for the City’s continued use as the Bayview Vehicle Triage Center at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, for a term of two years commencing on or about January 13, 2024, through January 12, 2026, for a base rent of $312,000 per year; authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of the sublease; affirming findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding the proposed sublease is in conformance with the General Plan, and the eight priorities of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

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 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 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.

The ordinance allows the Office of the District Attorney to use a $2,050,000 grant from the State of California to support a program targeting organized retail theft. It also adds two grant-funded positions to the office for the duration of the grant, from October 1, 2023, to June 1, 2027.

Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,050,000 from the State of California, Board of State and Community Corrections, to fund the Organized Retail Theft Vertical Prosecution Grant Program; and amending Ordinance No. 145-23 (Annual Salary Ordinance, File No. 230645 for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2024 and 2024-2025) to provide for the addition of one grant-funded position in Class 8177 Attorney-Civil/Criminal (FTE 1.0) and one grant-funded position in Class 8550 District Attorney’s Investigator-SFERS (FTE 1.0) at the Office of the District Attorney for the grant agreement period of October 1, 2023, through June 1, 2027.

This resolution approves a settlement of $70,805.11 to John Paul USA, Inc. for unlitigated claims related to a refund of gross receipts and payroll expense taxes. The claims were originally filed on January 9, 2023.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by John Paul USA, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $70,805.11; the claims were filed on January 9, 2023; the claims involve a refund of gross receipts taxes and payroll expense taxes.

This ordinance allocates $1,350,239 from new tax revenue bonds to support an affordable housing project managed by the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development. The funds will be set aside in the Controller’s Reserve for the fiscal year 2023-2024.

Ordinance appropriating $1,350,239 from the issuance of Treasure Island Infrastructure and Revitalization Financing District (IRFD) Series 2023B Tax Increment Revenue Bonds to the affordable housing project in the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development; and placing these amounts on Controller’s Reserve in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.

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 ordinance approves contracts with the American Registry for Internet Numbers to manage the City’s internal and public Internet Protocol addresses. It also allows for certain waivers of administrative requirements related to these contracts.

Ordinance approving contracts between the City and the American Registry for Internet Numbers, LTD. (ARIN) for the registration of the City’s internal network and the public-facing network Internet Protocol addresses, and granting waivers of specified contract-related requirements in the Administrative Code for this transaction.

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 Department of Juvenile Probation to use a $360,570 grant from the California Department of Social Services for Intensive Foster Care and Family Preservation Services from October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2026. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Juvenile Probation to accept and expend a grant allocation from the California Department of Social Services in the amount of $360,570 for the period of October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2026, for Intensive Foster Care and Family Preservation Services.

This resolution allows the Department on the Status of Women to accept an increased grant of $155,850.45 from the Blue Shield California Foundation, bringing the total grant amount to $305,850.45 for a program aimed at ending domestic violence, covering the period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department on the Status of Women to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $155,850.45 for a total amount of $305,850.45 from the Blue Shield California Foundation for a one-year grant period from April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024, for the Leveraging Collaboratives to End Domestic Violence Program.

This resolution establishes a fixed two-year budget cycle for the Airport, Port, and Public Utilities Commission for the fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, outlining specific terms and deadlines for the budgeting process. It aims to streamline financial planning and improve efficiency within these departments.

Resolution adopting a fixed two-year budgetary cycle for the following City departments: Airport, Port, and Public Utilities Commission for Fiscal Years (FY) 2024-2025 and 2025-2026; defining terms and setting deadlines.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use a $5.1 million grant from the California State Coastal Conservancy for the 900 Innes Redevelopment Project until December 31, 2024. It also establishes a deed restriction that permanently prohibits residential and certain commercial uses on the property.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant from the California State Coastal Conservancy for a term effective upon execution of the Grant Agreement through December 31, 2024, in the amount of $5,100,000 for the 900 Innes Redevelopment Project; approving the associated grant agreement; approving the recording of a deed restriction that prohibits residential use and commercial uses defined as “sensitive” on the property in perpetuity; 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 San Francisco Public Library to use a $375,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for its Jail and Reentry Services Program, covering the period from October 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024. It has already been approved.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend a grant not to exceed amount of $375,000 from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support the Jail and Reentry Services Program for the performance period of October 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024.

This resolution allows the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to use a $1,000,000 federal grant for the "STOP School Violence Program" from October 2, 2023, to October 1, 2026. The funding aims to improve the school climate in the San Francisco Unified School District through enhanced crisis support coordination.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,000,000 from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for participation in a program, entitled “STOP School Violence Program,” for the period of October 2, 2023, through October 1, 2026; the funds will enhance the current San Francisco School Crisis Support Coordination Project to improve San Francisco Unified School District’s school climate.

This resolution allows the Department of Building Inspection to use a $100,000 grant from the California Energy Commission to support the California Automated Permit Processing Program and implement the SolarAPP+ online solar permitting system from September 1, 2023, to May 31, 2027. It has been officially approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Building Inspection to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $100,000 from the California Energy Commission for participation in the California Automated Permit Processing Program and for costs associated directly with the adoption and maintenance of SolarAPP+, an online, automated solar permitting platform, for the period of September 1, 2023, through May 31, 2027.