Legislation

This ordinance extends the deadline for the Reinvestment Working Group to submit reports to the Board of Supervisors and the Local Agency Formation Commission until September 30, 2023, and pushes back the group's sunset date to December 31, 2023. It allows more time for the group to complete its work.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to extend the time for the Reinvestment Working Group to submit required reports to the Board of Supervisors and the Local Agency Formation Commission, from the current one-year deadline to September 30, 2023, and to extend the sunset date for the Working Group to December 31, 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.

This motion rescinds a previous authorization for teleconferencing by the Board of Supervisors and aims to allow remote public comments at meetings. It establishes an interim rule for remote comments until the Board updates its Rules of Order or until April 15, 2023, whichever comes first.

Motion rescinding the Board of Supervisors’ (“Board”) March 17, 2020 motion authorizing teleconferencing; reflecting the intention of the Board to amend the Board’s Rules of Order to provide for remote public comment by all members of the public who wish to comment remotely at meetings of the Board and its committees; and establishing an interim rule to provide for remote public comment for all persons who wish to comment remotely, to remain in effect until the Board amends the Rules of Order to provide for remote public comment, or April 15, 2023, whichever occurs first.

This ordinance defines "Tourist or Transient Use" for residential hotels, setting initial tenancy at less than seven days for two years, then less than 30 days thereafter. It also modifies the definition of "Permanent Resident" to someone staying at least 30 days and allows hotel owners to request longer amortization periods on a case-by-case basis.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to add a definition of Tourist or Transient Use under the Residential Hotel Unit Conversion and Demolition Ordinance; to set the term of tenancy for such use at less than seven days, for two years after the effective date of this Ordinance, and, after that two-year period, at less than 30 days; to provide an amortization period applicable to hotels currently regulated under the Ordinance; to provide a process by which the owners or operators of regulated hotels can request that the amortization period be longer, on a case-by-case basis; to amend the definition of Permanent Resident, from a person who occupies a room for at least 32 days to one who occupies a room for at least 30 days; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

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.

This ordinance prohibits City officials from asking for resignation letters in advance from individuals being considered for appointments to City boards and commissions. It aims to protect candidates from feeling pressured to resign from their current positions before being officially appointed.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish a City policy against seeking preemptive resignation letters from persons seeking or being considered for appointment or reappointment to City boards and commissions and other City bodies.

This ordinance allows two food service shared spaces on the sidewalk bulb-out of the 500 Block of Valencia Street to be designated as curbside shared spaces, relaxing certain administrative requirements. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance waiving specified requirements in the Administrative Code to allow two food service shared spaces on a sidewalk bulb-out on the 500 Block of Valencia Street to be defined as curbside shared spaces, subject to certain requirements; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

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.

This resolution approves a ten-year lease agreement between San Francisco and 29 airlines for flight operations at the San Francisco International Airport, effective from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2033. It also allows the Airport Director to make minor modifications to the lease without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving the 2023 Lease and Use Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, and 29 airlines to conduct flight operations at the San Francisco International Airport, for a term of ten years, from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2033; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and to authorize the Airport Director to enter into 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.

This ordinance reduces the Veterans’ Affairs Commission from 17 to 13 members and updates the qualifications and appointing authorities for those members. It aims to streamline the commission's operations and improve its effectiveness.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to decrease from 17 to 13 the number of members of the Veterans’ Affairs Commission, and make corresponding revisions to qualifications and appointing authorities for members.

This resolution approves a 30-year agreement for the Port to purchase water from Mission Rock Utilities for its parks and open spaces, with a maximum cost of approximately $44.7 million. It also allows the Port's Executive Director to make necessary amendments to the agreement without significantly increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving a Water Purchase Agreement between the Port Commission and Mission Rock Utilities for purchase of water for Port-owned parks and open space at Mission Rock, with a term of 30 years up to a maximum cost of $44,656,545 effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Port 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.

The ordinance settles a lawsuit between AT&T Mobility and the City of San Francisco regarding the denial of a permit to install a wireless facility, resulting in the approval of a modified design for the facility. It also rescinds previous disapprovals by the Board of Supervisors and dismisses the lawsuit permanently.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, d/b/a AT&T Mobility against the City and County of San Francisco for $0; the lawsuit was filed on April 21, 2021, in United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 4:21-cv-02871-JST; entitled New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, d/b/a AT&T Mobility v. City and County of San Francisco, California; the lawsuit involves the denial of a Conditional Use Authorization to install a wireless telecommunications facility at 590-2nd Avenue; other material terms of the settlement are approval of the Planning Commission’s Conditional Use Authorization based on a modification of the proposed facility’s design which moves a screened equipment enclosure away from the building edge, rescission of Board of Supervisors Motions Nos. M21-052, M21-053, and M21-75 that disapproved that Conditional Use Authorization, directed the preparation of findings, and made findings pertaining to the same, dismissal of the lawsuit in its entirety with prejudice; and making environmental findings

This legislation proposes a hearing for city departments to discuss ways to support nightlife activities and consider implementing a "Night Mayor" role to enhance the entertainment sector. It also requests reports from various city offices on these topics.

Hearing to have city departments that coordinate nightlife activities explore how the City can help them thrive, and to explore the "Night Mayor" model to better support nightlife and the entertainment sector; and requesting the Office of Economic and Workforce Development, Entertainment Commission, Office of Small Business, and Municipal Transportation Agency to report.

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.

This ordinance allows the Board of Supervisors to create a parental leave policy that permits members to attend public meetings via teleconferencing if they are unable to be present due to pregnancy, childbirth, or caring for a new child. It also extends similar teleconferencing participation rights to other City boards and commissions under the same circumstances.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Board of Supervisors to adopt a parental leave policy for its members, which policy shall, among other things, authorize members to participate in public meetings by teleconferencing to the extent permitted by State law when the member is not able to attend in person due to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition, and which may authorize members to participate in public meetings by teleconferencing to the extent permitted by State law when the member is absent to care for the member’s child after birth of the child or after placement of the child with the member for adoption or foster care; and adopt a parental leave policy for other City boards and commissions, including authorization to participate in public meetings by teleconferencing under the same conditions.

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.

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.

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.

This ordinance updates the rules for filing the Form 700, which is a Statement of Economic Interests, for certain city officials and employees to align with recent organizational changes. It modifies which positions are required to file and clarifies what information needs to be disclosed.

Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to update the Conflict of Interest Code’s Form 700 (Statement of Economic Interests) filing requirements by adding, deleting, and changing titles of certain designated officials and employees to reflect organizational and staffing changes, and by refining disclosure requirements for certain designated officials and employees.

This legislation schedules a public hearing for the Board of Supervisors to discuss updates on the Draft San Francisco Reparations Plan and the Dream Keeper Initiative. It involves presentations from the Human Rights Commission, the African American Reparations Advisory Committee, and the Dream Keeper Initiative.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on the Draft San Francisco Reparations Plan and Dream Keeper Initiative updates; and requesting the Human Rights Commission, the African American Reparations Advisory Committee, and the Dream Keeper Initiative to present; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M23-021 (File No. 230077), approved on January 31, 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.