Legislation

A formal position or approval by the Board: Approve report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for sidewalk and curb repairs through the Sidewalk Inspection and Repair Program, ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to the provisions of the city's streets/public-works rules, Section 706.9, and the city's operating rules, Chapter 80, the costs thereof having been paid for out of a revolving fund.

Resolution approving report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for sidewalk and curb repairs through the Sidewalk Inspection and Repair Program, ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to the provisions of Public Works Code, Section 706.9, and Administrative Code, Chapter 80, the costs thereof having been paid for out of a revolving fund.

A formal position or approval by the Board: Approve report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for inspection and/or repair of blighted properties ordered through the Accelerated Sidewalk Abatement Program, ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to the provisions of the city's operating rules, Chapter 80, the costs thereof having been paid for out of a blight abatement fund.

Resolution approving report of assessment costs submitted by the Director of Public Works for inspection and/or repair of blighted properties ordered through the Accelerated Sidewalk Abatement Program, ordered to be performed by said Director pursuant to the provisions of Administrative Code, Chapter 80, the costs thereof having been paid for out of a blight abatement fund.

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

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

The ordinance allows developers to meet street tree planting requirements by paying a fee or providing alternative landscaping, exempts accessory dwelling units from these requirements, and streamlines the process for tree removals by City departments. It also updates reporting requirements for in lieu fees and creates a separate account for these fees within the Adopt-A-Tree Fund.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to allow development projects to satisfy street tree planting requirements through payment of an in lieu fee or providing alternative landscaping; exempt accessory dwelling units from street tree planting requirements; eliminate appeals to the Board of Appeals and the Director of the Department of Public Works for hazardous tree removals undertaken by City departments and commissions; amending the Administrative Code to specify a separate account within the Adopt-A-Tree Fund to receive in lieu fees for street tree requirements; amending the Planning Code to update street tree applicability requirements; amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to prescribe timeframes for the hearing and decision on appeals of certain street tree removals to the Board of Appeals; 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 public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's operating rules to increase the minimum grant award amount requiring Board of Supervisors approval for acceptance and expenditure from $100,000 to the greater of $1,000,000 or the federal single audit threshold amount set by the United States Office of Management and Budget, starting October 1, 2026.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to increase the minimum grant award amount requiring Board of Supervisors approval for acceptance and expenditure from $100,000 to the greater of $1,000,000 or the federal single audit threshold amount set by the United States Office of Management and Budget, starting October 1, 2026; require Board of Supervisors approval of a grant increase only if it raises the grant to the approval threshold for the first time or increases a previously-approved grant to either 110% or more of the previously-approved amount or $200,000 or more above the previously-approved amount; authorize the Controller to make rules governing the acceptance and expenditure of any grants or grant increases that do not require Board of Supervisors approval; exempt gifts of legal services and litigation-related expert services from the requirement that department obtain Board of Supervisors approval to accept gifts valued above $10,000; and make other non-substantive organizational changes to the sections of code relating to cash revolving funds and acceptance and expenditure of grant funds.

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's operating rules to establish the San Francisco Hate Crime Reward Fund.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the San Francisco Hate Crime Reward Fund.

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's operating rules to state that it is City policy to expand the availability of Site-Based Permanent Supportive Housing (“PSH”) that prohibits on-site illicit drug use among residents (“Drug-Free PSH”) to meet the demand of people experiencing homelessness who prefer such a residential option.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to state that it is City policy to expand the availability of Site-Based Permanent Supportive Housing (“PSH”) that prohibits on-site illicit drug use among residents (“Drug-Free PSH”) to meet the demand of people experiencing homelessness who prefer such a residential option; require that City funding for new Site-Based PSH for people experiencing homelessness be used for Drug-Free PSH except where operation of the housing as Drug-Free PSH would conflict with standards imposed by law or by a condition of other funding, where the funding is for new construction, or the Board of Supervisors has waived the funding requirement based on specific findings; require the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to survey residents of Site-Based PSH to assess their interest in living in either Drug-Tolerant PSH or Drug-Free PSH and report on the survey findings and HSH’s strategies to meet PSH residents’ demands; and require HSH to adopt rules and regulations establishing standards and protocols for evictions from City-funded Drug-Free Housing.

Proposes a change to city law: Set aside money $1,163,325 of Ambulance Billings and $425,898 of Fire Overtime Service Fees revenues in the Fire Department, de-set aside money permanent salaries of $500,000 in the Department of Emergency Management, permanent salaries of $6,088,370 and dependent coverage of $994,158 in the Fire Department, and permanent salaries of $1,250,000 in the Public Utilities Commission, and set aside money $500,000 to overtime in the Department of Emergency Management, $8,671,751 to overtime in the Fire Department, and $1,250,000 to overtime in the Public Utilities Commission in order to support the Departments’ projected increases in overtime as required per the city's operating rules, Section 3.17. In short: it commits city money.

Ordinance appropriating $1,163,325 of Ambulance Billings and $425,898 of Fire Overtime Service Fees revenues in the Fire Department, de-appropriating permanent salaries of $500,000 in the Department of Emergency Management, permanent salaries of $6,088,370 and dependent coverage of $994,158 in the Fire Department, and permanent salaries of $1,250,000 in the Public Utilities Commission, and appropriating $500,000 to overtime in the Department of Emergency Management, $8,671,751 to overtime in the Fire Department, and $1,250,000 to overtime in the Public Utilities Commission in order to support the Departments’ projected increases in overtime as required per Administrative Code, Section 3.17; this Ordinance requires a two-thirds vote of all members of the Board of Supervisors for approval of the Fire Department’s appropriation of $7,992,170 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.113(c).

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's operating rules to create the Downtown Hospitality Zone, in the area bounded by 5th Street from Folsom Street to Market Street.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Downtown Hospitality Zone, in the area bounded by 5th Street from Folsom Street to Market Street; Cyril Magnin Street from Market Street to Eddy Street; Eddy Street from Cyril Magnin Street to Mason Street; Mason Street from Eddy Street to Ellis Street; Ellis Street from Mason Street to Taylor Street; Taylor Street from Ellis Street to Post Street; Post Street from Taylor Street to Mason Street; Mason Street from Post Street to Bush Street; Bush Street from Mason Street to Kearny Street; Kearny Street from Bush Street to Market Street; Market Street from 3rd Street to 2nd Street; 2nd Street from Market Street to Folsom Street; and Folsom Street from 2nd Street to 5th Street; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's operating rules to allow the Public Utilities Commission to purchase utility infrastructure from customers that the Public Utilities Commission would otherwise be required to install, subject to specified conditions.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Public Utilities Commission to purchase utility infrastructure from customers that the Public Utilities Commission would otherwise be required to install, subject to specified conditions.

This ordinance requires the Department of Public Works to evaluate and report on mechanical street sweeping operations regularly, including submitting performance reports to the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor. It also updates the Health Code regarding refuse receptacle requirements and affirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the Department of Public Works to perform evaluations and report periodically on mechanical street sweeping operations, including submittal of written performance reports to the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor; amending the Health Code to revise and clarify outdated terms concerning refuse receptacle requirements; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance repeals the existing 2022 Plumbing Code and replaces it with a new 2025 Plumbing Code that aligns with the 2025 California Plumbing Code, with specific amendments for San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2026, and the Clerk of the Board will send it to the California Building Standards Commission as required.

Ordinance repealing the 2022 Plumbing Code in its entirety and enacting a 2025 Plumbing Code consisting of the 2025 California Plumbing Code as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing an operative date of January 1, 2026; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law.

This ordinance repeals the 2022 Mechanical Code and replaces it with the 2025 Mechanical Code, which includes specific amendments for San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2026, and the Clerk will send it to the California Building Standards Commission as required by state law.

Ordinance repealing the 2022 Mechanical Code in its entirety and enacting a 2025 Mechanical Code consisting of the 2025 California Mechanical Code as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing an operative date of January 1, 2026; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law.

This ordinance repeals the 2022 Electrical Code and replaces it with the 2025 Electrical Code, which includes specific amendments for San Francisco. It will take effect on January 1, 2026, and the Clerk of the Board will send it to the California Building Standards Commission as required by state law.

Ordinance repealing the 2022 Electrical Code in its entirety and enacting a 2025 Electrical Code consisting of the 2025 California Electrical Code as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing an operative date of January 1, 2026; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law.

This ordinance repeals the existing 2022 Green Building Code and replaces it with a new 2025 Green Building Code that aligns with California's updated standards, effective January 1, 2026. It also includes necessary environmental and local condition findings and mandates the Clerk to submit the ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission.

Ordinance repealing the 2022 Green Building Code in its entirety and enacting a 2025 Green Building Code consisting of the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings, findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code, and findings under the California Public Resources Code; providing for an operative date of January 1, 2026; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law.

This ordinance repeals the current 2022 Existing Building Code and replaces it with a new 2025 Existing Building Code, which aligns with the updated California standards and includes local amendments. It will take effect on January 1, 2026, and the Board of Supervisors will send it to the California Building Standards Commission as required.

Ordinance repealing the 2022 Existing Building Code in its entirety and enacting a 2025 Existing Building Code consisting of the 2025 California Existing Building Code as amended by San Francisco; adopting environmental findings and findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; providing for an operative date of January 1, 2026; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward the Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission as required by State law.

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

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

Proposes a change to city law: Allow settlement of the lawsuit filed by Natasha Koral against the City and County of San Francisco for $150,000.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Natasha Koral against the City and County of San Francisco for $150,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 16, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-617323; entitled Natasha Koral v. Charles Lewkowitz, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.

Proposes a change to city law: Allow settlement of the lawsuit filed by Wan Ieng Cheang Che and Kim Heng Che against the City and County of San Francisco for $500,000.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Wan Ieng Cheang Che and Kim Heng Che against the City and County of San Francisco for $500,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 19, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-611766; entitled Wan Ieng Cheang Che, et al. v. Catherine Bonniot, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.

Proposes a change to city law: Allow settlement of the lawsuit filed by Grace Lee and Pius Lee against the City and County of San Francisco for $210,000.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Grace Lee and Pius Lee against the City and County of San Francisco for $210,000; the lawsuit was filed on June 21, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-615761; entitled Grace Lee, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the Administrative, Business and Tax Regulations, Campaign and Governmental Conduct, Environment, Health, Labor and Employment, Municipal Elections, Park, Planning, Police, Public Works, and Transportation Codes to: 1) define and distinguish between Commissions and Advisory Bodies (collectively, “bodies”) and establish certain standard provisions, some of which generally apply to Commissions, some to Advisory Bodies, and some to both.

Ordinance amending the Administrative, Business and Tax Regulations, Campaign and Governmental Conduct, Environment, Health, Labor and Employment, Municipal Elections, Park, Planning, Police, Public Works, and Transportation Codes to: 1) define and distinguish between Commissions and Advisory Bodies (collectively, “bodies”) and establish certain standard provisions, some of which generally apply to Commissions, some to Advisory Bodies, and some to both; 2) generally establish the term and term limits of bodies, with four-year terms and three-term limits for Commissions, three-year terms and four-term limits for Advisory Bodies, and generally limit holdover service by members of bodies; 3) establish, modify, or clarify the sunset dates of certain bodies; 4) abolish certain bodies; 5) retain certain bodies, in some cases renaming them, modifying their powers and duties, and/or changing them from Commissions to Advisory Bodies; 6) for certain bodies, modify the composition, membership, or appointment structure of members, and change qualifications for service from required to desired qualifications; 7) transfer to Chapter 5 of the Administrative Code provisions for bodies that are currently located elsewhere in the Administrative Code or another part of the Municipal Code, so that the large majority of Commissions and Advisory Bodies are concentrated in Chapter 5; 8) modify the duties, responsibilities, definitions, and membership of the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council to conform with applicable state law; 9) add two state-required bodies, the Community Corrections Council and the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council, to the Administrative Code; 10) make other minor or clarifying changes regarding Commissions and Advisory Bodies; and 11) authorize and direct the City Attorney to make clerical, non-substantive changes to update in the Municipal Code cross-references to renamed bodies and cross-references to section and subsection numbers changed by this Ordinance.

This ordinance modifies the Shared Spaces Program by removing the Planning Department's role in design review and eliminating certain application requirements, such as community outreach and public notice. It also amends the Public Works Code to streamline the application process for shared spaces.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code provisions related to the Shared Spaces Program to remove the Planning Department as a coordinating entity conducting design review, eliminate application requirements of documented community outreach and neighbor notice, and eliminate public accessibility and alternate public seating requirements; amending the Public Works Code to eliminate requirements of public notice of application; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

The ordinance establishes the Fisherman’s Wharf Entertainment Zone, which includes specific streets in the area to promote entertainment and activities. It also confirms that the Planning Department's environmental assessment complies with California regulations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Fisherman’s Wharf Entertainment Zone, on Powell Street from The Embarcadero to Beach Street; The Embarcadero from Powell to Taylor Streets; Taylor Street from The Embarcadero to Jefferson Street; Jefferson Street from Taylor to Hyde Streets; Beach Street from Hyde to Polk Streets; Polk Street from Beach to North Point Streets; North Point Street from Polk to Larkin Streets; Larkin Street from North Point to Beach Streets; Beach Street from Larkin to Powell Streets; and Al Scoma Way; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance removes the Fire Commission's power to appoint the Fire Department physician and updates the qualifications needed for one of the Deputy Fire Chief positions. It has been officially passed.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to remove the Fire Commission’s authority to appoint the Fire Department physician and to revise the required qualifications for one of the Deputy Fire Chiefs.

This resolution seeks to approve the Public Works Commission's Annual Statement of Purpose, which outlines its responsibilities and goals as required by the city charter. It is currently pending action from the committee.

Resolution approving the Public Works Commission’s Statement of Purpose to fulfill the requirements of Charter, Section 4.102(2), which requires the Commission develop and keep current an Annual Statement of Purpose outlining its areas of jurisdiction, authorities, purpose and goals, subject to review and approval by the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors.

This resolution approves an amendment to the advertising lease at the airport, allowing Clear Channel Outdoor to promote large sporting events and establishing a new rent structure for those advertising spaces. It has been passed by the city.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the Airport Advertising Lease No. 12-0231 between Clear Channel Outdoor, LLC d/b/a Clear Channel Airports, as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, as landlord, for the addition of premises solely for the promotion of large sporting events and establishing a new rent structure for those locations.