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Showing Governance & Elections · Apr 2023 legislation (18).

Ordinance#230448
Apr 28, 2023

This ordinance establishes a formal agreement between the City of San Francisco and the San Francisco Fire Fighters Union, outlining terms of employment and benefits for firefighters from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026. It has been officially passed and will guide labor relations during this period.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and San Francisco Fire Fighters Union Local 798, IAFF, AFL-CIO, Unit 1, to be effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026.

Governance & Elections
Passed
17-0
Ordinance#230449
Apr 28, 2023

This ordinance formalizes an agreement between the City of San Francisco and the San Francisco Fire Fighters Union, outlining terms of employment and benefits for firefighters from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026. It has been officially passed and will guide labor relations during that period.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and San Francisco Fire Fighters Union Local 798, IAFF, AFL-CIO, Unit 2, to be effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026.

Governance & Elections
Passed
17-0
Ordinance#230483
Apr 25, 2023

This ordinance requires the City Controller to create a base budget for each City agency to help them prepare their two-year budgets, including expected cost increases for nonprofit agreements due to inflation. It also establishes a policy for departments to issue multi-year grants when a program will last longer than one year.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the Controller to prepare an initial base budget to guide each City agency in preparation of its proposed two-year budget; to provide that these base budgets must include anticipated cost increases in agreements with nonprofit organizations to reflect inflation; and to adopt a City policy that departments will enter into multi-year grants when the need for a grant program will extend beyond a single year.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Ordinance#230482
Apr 25, 2023

This ordinance changes the Park Code by reducing the number of seats on the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Committee, allowing for alternate members, and permitting longer service terms. It also ensures that members have relevant experience in environmental justice, racial equity, and disability issues, and mandates that meetings be held at City Hall.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to 1) reduce the number of seats on the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Committee (PROSAC), 2) provide for alternate members, 3) allow members to serve for more than four consecutive terms, 4) provide for the appointment of members having experience with environmental justice, racial equity, and disability issues; and 5) provide that meetings shall occur at City Hall.

EnvironmentGovernance & ElectionsSocial Services & Equity
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
18-0
Ordinance#230484
Apr 25, 2023

This ordinance prohibits City officers and employees from being employed by or receiving payment from contractors that do business with the City. It aims to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure ethical conduct in government.

Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to provide that it is an incompatible activity for City officers and employees to be employed by or receive compensation from a department contractor.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan
no vote
Resolution#230431
Apr 25, 2023

This resolution approves a settlement of $39,223.18 for a claim made by Bonifacio Rei Q Salvador against the city, related to property damage and personal injury from a vehicle collision. The claim was originally filed on December 21, 2021.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Bonifacio Rei Q Salvador against the City and County of San Francisco for $39,223.18; the claim was filed on December 21, 2021; the claim involves alleged property damage and personal injury from a vehicle collision.

Governance & Elections
Passed
5-0 /1
Ordinance#230256
Apr 24, 2023

This ordinance allows the Real Estate Division to approve changes to certain leases related to affordable housing projects, based on recommendations from the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development. It specifically addresses adjustments to residual rent payments and protections for lenders involved in these projects.

Ordinance delegating Board of Supervisors approval authority under Charter, Section 9.118 and Administrative Code, Section 23.30 to the Real Estate Division, based on the recommendation of Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”), to amend certain existing leases regarding residual rent payments and lender protections for 100% affordable housing projects.

HousingTransportationGovernance & Elections
Passed
14-0
Ordinance#221062
Apr 24, 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
Ordinance#230310
Apr 21, 2023

This ordinance clarifies the approval process for certain Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in single-family and multifamily buildings, making it easier for homeowners to add these units if they meet specific requirements. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code, Building Code, Business and Tax Regulations Code, and Planning Code to clarify the ministerial approval process for certain Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) meeting certain requirements in single-family and multifamily buildings; 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 adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Passed
19-0
Ordinance#221245
Apr 21, 2023

This ordinance adds a new seat to the Reentry Council for a representative from the agency that manages pretrial services focused on alternatives to incarceration. The representative will be appointed by the Board of Supervisors.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to add a seat to the Reentry Council, to be appointed by the Board of Supervisors, designated for a representative of the entity responsible for the administration of pretrial services involving alternatives to incarceration.

Governance & Elections
Passed
11-0 /1
Resolution#230473
Apr 20, 2023

This resolution allows San Francisco International Airport to issue up to $6.06 billion in refunding revenue bonds to refinance existing debt and up to $60.5 million for fuel storage facilities, among other financial measures. It also approves various financial arrangements, including lines of credit and loans, to support the airport's capital projects and operations.

Resolution approving the issuance of not to exceed $6,060,195,000 aggregate principal amount of San Francisco International Airport Second Series Refunding Revenue Bonds to refinance Bonds and Subordinate Bonds; approving the issuance of not to exceed $60,525,000 aggregate principal amount of San Francisco International Airport Special Facilities Bonds to refund bonds issued to finance fuel storage and delivery facilities; approving the issuance of not to exceed $262,530,000 aggregate principal amount of San Francisco International Airport Special Facilities Bonds to refund bonds issued to finance the Airport Hotel; approving revolving lines of credit and term loans in an available principal amount, together with the aggregate outstanding principal amount of Subordinate Bonds issued as Commercial Paper Notes, not to exceed $600,000,000; approving the purchase of Bonds or Subordinate Bonds by the Airport; approving the maximum interest rates, maturity dates and number of issues of such Capital Plan Bonds, Refunding Bonds, Subordinate Bonds and Special Facilities Bonds; approving certain Resolutions of the Airport Commission; and approving certain other related matters, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
Passed
9-0
Motion#230467
Apr 20, 2023

This motion appoints five individuals to the Commission of Animal Control and Welfare, with terms ending in 2024 and 2025. Michael Reed's term will end on April 30, 2024, while the others will end on April 30, 2025.

Motion appointing, Michael Reed, term ending April 30, 2024, and Mikaila Garfinkel, Lisa Irene Fagundes, Jane Tobin, and Michael Angelo Torres, terms ending April 30, 2025, to the Commission of Animal Control and Welfare.

Public SafetyGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230204
Apr 19, 2023

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.

EnvironmentGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
13-0
Resolution#230342
Apr 19, 2023

This resolution approves a ten-year agreement for 11 airlines to operate at San Francisco International Airport, starting July 1, 2023, and ending 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 11 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.

EnvironmentGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#230451
Apr 18, 2023

This ordinance designates the wild parrot as the official animal of San Francisco. It amends the Administrative Code to reflect this new designation.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to designate the wild parrot as the official animal of the City and County of San Francisco.

Governance & Elections
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Hearing#230390
Apr 12, 2023

This legislation initiates a hearing to assess the condition of San Francisco's 125,000 trees following recent severe weather, focusing on cleanup and maintenance plans. It also seeks input from various city departments and organizations regarding the impact on the city's Urban Forestry Plan.

Hearing to report on the safety and condition of the City’s approximately 125,000 trees after weather in late 2022 and early 2023, to discuss the cleanup and tree maintenance plan, and the impacts the storms have on the goals and intentions of the 2014 Urban Forestry Plan; and requesting Public Works, Recreation and Park Department, Planning Department, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and Friends of the Urban Forest to report.

EnvironmentGovernance & Elections
By Myrna Melgar
1-0
Ordinance#221268
Apr 10, 2023

This ordinance changes the rules for selecting contractors for public works projects by eliminating the minimum cost requirement and ensuring that contractor performance evaluations are taken into account. It aims to improve the quality of work by focusing on contractor reliability and past performance.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to remove the minimum cost criterion weighting for Design-Build and Construction Manager/General Contractor best value procurements; and to require consideration of available contractor performance evaluations when considering contractors for award of a public works construction contract.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
2-0
Hearing#211062
Apr 6, 2023

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss the hiring timelines, job vacancies, and staffing challenges within the Public Works Operations Division, and how these issues impact their response to service requests. It also requests reports from Public Works, the Department of Human Resources, and the Office of the City Administrator.

Hearing to report on hiring timeframes, vacancies, and ongoing staffing issues for the Operations Division of Public Works and how it affects their ability to respond to calls for service; and requesting Public Works, the Department of Human Resources, and Office of the City Administrator to report.

Governance & Elections
Filed
1-0 /1