Legislation

Proposes a change to city law: Approve amended Surveillance Technology Policies for the Department of Public Works’ use of unmanned aerial vehicles (“Drones”), and the Department of Public Works’ use of an illegal dumping camera system with automatic license plate reader technology and cameras.

Ordinance approving amended Surveillance Technology Policies for the Department of Public Works’ use of unmanned aerial vehicles (“Drones”), and the Department of Public Works’ use of an illegal dumping camera system with automatic license plate reader technology and cameras; and making required findings in support of said approvals.

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.

A formal position or approval by the Board: Imposing interim zoning controls for 18 months to require a Conditional Use authorization for the establishment of new Convenience Store uses in the Tenderloin and South of Market Public Safety Zone, as both terms are herein defined.

Resolution imposing interim zoning controls for 18 months to require a Conditional Use authorization for the establishment of new Convenience Store uses in the Tenderloin and South of Market Public Safety Zone, as both terms are herein defined; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

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: 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).

This ordinance establishes a policy for the use of electronic location tracking devices by the police in San Francisco, outlining guidelines and requirements for their deployment. It aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of surveillance technology.

Ordinance approving the Police Surveillance Technology Policy for electronic location tracking devices and making required findings.

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).

This ordinance allocates $4 million to the Department of Emergency Management for increased street conditions staffing and $150,000 to the Human Rights Commission for community initiatives in the fiscal year 2025-2026. Both funds come from the General City Reserve.

Ordinance appropriating $4,000,000 from the General City Reserve to the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) for expanded street conditions staffing, and $150,000 from the General City Reserve to the Human Rights Commission (HRC) for community initiatives in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.

This legislation is a hearing focused on the conditions for women in local jails, addressing their safety, available services, and the oversight of jail staffing and misconduct. It requests reports from various city departments to evaluate these issues and improve the situation for women in custody.

Hearing to discuss the conditions for women in custody at local jails, including personal safety, programming, services and resources available; examine the oversight of hiring and assignment process for jail staffing, complaint process for women in custody, and disciplinary policies and procedures for Sheriff’s deputies who commit misconduct; and requesting the Sheriff’s Department, Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families, Human Rights Commission, Mayor’s Office of Victim’s Rights, Department of Police Accountability, and Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention to report.

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.