Legislation

This ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $75,000 related to a personal injury claim by Jean Agustin that occurred on a City sidewalk. The lawsuit was filed in February 2023 in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Jean Agustin against the City and County of San Francisco for $75,000; the lawsuit was filed on February 1, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-604409; entitled Jean Agustin v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury occurring on a City sidewalk.

This ordinance updates the rules for how candidates' names are translated into Chinese characters for ballots in San Francisco elections. It aims to ensure that the names are accurately represented and accessible to Chinese-speaking voters.

Ordinance amending the Municipal Elections Code to update the qualifications and procedures for the translation or transliteration of the names of candidates for local office into Chinese character-based names to appear on the ballot.

This ordinance creates a fund to offer financial incentives for public colleges or universities to set up campuses in the South of Market, Union Square, and Financial District areas. It aims to attract educational institutions by helping them buy or lease property in those neighborhoods.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Downtown University Attraction and Retention Fund to provide financial incentives to attract public colleges or universities interested in having a physical location in the South of Market, Union Square, and Financial District neighborhoods, and to purchase or lease property for public college or university campuses in those neighborhoods.

This ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit with Helen Mattson for $190,000 related to a personal injury claim on a City sidewalk. The lawsuit was filed in December 2021 in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Helen Mattson against the City and County of San Francisco for $190,000; the lawsuit was filed on December 2, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-21-596901; entitled Helen Mattson v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.

This ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $150,000 filed by Jane Swigart, who claimed personal injury on a City sidewalk. The lawsuit was initiated on March 16, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Jane Swigart against the City and County of San Francisco for $150,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 16, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-598721; entitled Jane Swigart v. San Francisco Department of Public Works, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.

This resolution approves a 12-year lease for the Terminal 2 Coffee Café between the City and County of San Francisco and Guava and Java SFO, Inc., which operates Black Point Café and La Colombe Coffee Roasters. The lease includes two one-year extension options and requires a minimum annual payment of $420,000 for the first year.

Resolution approving the Terminal 2 Coffee Café Lease No.23-0197, between Guava and Java SFO, Inc. dba Black Point Café and La Colombe Coffee Roasters and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of 12 years with two one-year options to extend at the sole discretion of the Airport Commission, and a minimum annual guarantee of $420,000 for the first year of the lease, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

This ordinance removes the regulations that classified certain off-sale alcohol establishments as nuisances in San Francisco. As a result, these businesses will no longer be subject to the specific city provisions that previously governed their operations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to repeal Chapter 26, known as the Deemed Approved Off-Sale Alcohol Use Nuisance Regulations, and thereby repealing certain City provisions regulating establishments that sell alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption.

This ordinance requires that the names of supporters and opponents of local ballot measures be included in the ballot statement, unless doing so would exceed six ballot cards for that election. It amends the Municipal Elections Code to enhance transparency for voters.

Ordinance amending the Municipal Elections Code to provide that the names of supporters and opponents of a local ballot measure submitted to the voters be listed in the ballot statement or question for each local measure, except when including such names will cause there to be more than six ballot cards for that election.

This resolution approves an amendment to the lease for the International Terminal Duty Free and Luxury Store, allowing a temporary rent reduction to 36% of gross revenues starting in 2024, with a minimum annual guarantee of $30 million for that year. The original rent structure will resume in 2027, contingent on the completion of construction in Terminal 1 by the end of 2024.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 4 to the International Terminal Duty Free and Luxury Store Lease No. 17-0303 between DFS Group, L.P. and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, which continues the temporary reduced Percentage Rent structure, but increases the percentage amount to 36% of gross revenues, commencing with Lease Year 5 (2024) and continuing through Lease Year 7 (2026), and establishing a temporarily reduced Minimum Annual Guarantee of $30,000,000 for Lease Year 5, adjusting annually in accordance with the Lease through Lease Year 7, with the original Base Rent structure recommencing in Lease Year 8 (2027), with each such rent accommodation being conditioned upon Tenant’s timely completion of the construction of its remaining facilities in Harvey Milk Terminal 1 no later than December 31, 2024, with no change to the 14-year term, to be effective upon approval of this Resolution.

This ordinance allows City departments to use cooperative purchasing for public works contracts up to $5 million and enables the Purchaser to access various cooperative purchasing programs for commodities and services. It also permits the Purchaser to obtain installation services related to those commodities.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize City departments to rely on cooperative purchasing when entering into public works contracts of up to $5,000,000; to authorize the Purchaser when procuring commodities or services to rely on all types of cooperative purchasing programs conducted by or for the benefit of public entities, including such programs that are not sponsored by non-profits; and to authorize the Purchaser to procure ancillary installation services when procuring commodities.

This resolution allows the Department of Elections to use $168,000 in funds from the California Secretary of State to improve federal election administration and security from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025. It is retroactively authorized to ensure compliance with the Help America Vote Act.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Elections to accept and expend funds disbursed by the California Secretary of State to improve the administration of elections for Federal office, including to enhance the security of elections in accordance with the Help America Vote Act in the amount of $168,000 for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025.

This resolution allows the Department of Elections to use $60,380.03 in funds from the California Secretary of State to improve polling place accessibility from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025. It retroactively authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of these funds for training related to the Help America Vote Act.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Elections to accept and expend funds disbursed from the California Secretary of State for polling place accessibility in accordance with the California Secretary of State’s Help America Vote Act Polling Place Accessibility Training program in the amount of $60,380.03 for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025.

This motion approves the Mayor's choice to reappoint Debra Walker to the Police Commission, extending her term until April 30, 2028. The motion has been passed by the city legislature.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Debra Walker to the Police Commission, for a term ending April 30, 2028.

This motion approves the Mayor's choice of C. Don Clay to serve on the Police Commission until April 30, 2028. The motion has been passed by the city legislature.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of C. Don Clay to the Police Commission, for a term ending April 30, 2028.

This ordinance allows a food service shared space at 1429 Mendell Street to be treated as a curbside shared space, bypassing certain Administrative Code requirements. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance waiving specified requirements in the Administrative Code to allow a food service shared space located at 1429 Mendell Street to be considered as a curbside shared space, subject to certain requirements; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution approves a 14-year lease for a restaurant at the Harvey Milk Terminal 1, with an option to extend for two additional years, and requires a minimum annual payment of $550,000 in the first year. The lease is between Tastes on the Fly San Francisco, LLC, and the City’s Airport Commission.

Resolution approving the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Food and Beverage Historic Restaurant Lease No. 23-0235 between Tastes on the Fly San Francisco, LLC, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of 14 years with one two-year option to extend at the sole discretion of the Airport Commission, and a minimum annual guarantee of $550,000 for the first year of the Lease, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

This resolution approves a 14-year lease for a casual sit-down restaurant at the Harvey Milk Terminal 1, with an option to extend for two additional years. The lease guarantees a minimum annual payment of $450,000 for the first year to the City and County of San Francisco.

Resolution approving the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Food and Beverage Casual Sit-down Restaurant Lease No. 23-0236, between Amoura International, Inc., and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of 14 years with one two-year option to extend at the sole discretion of the Airport Commission, and a minimum annual guarantee of $450,000 for the first year of the Lease, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

This resolution approves a 14-year lease for a food hall at Harvey Milk Terminal 1, with an option to extend for two additional years. The lease guarantees a minimum annual payment of $1,250,000 for the first year to the city.

Resolution approving the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Food and Beverage Food Hall Lease No. 23-0234 between Tastes on the Fly San Francisco, LLC, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of 14 years with one two-year option to extend at the sole discretion of the Airport Commission, and a minimum annual guarantee of $1,250,000 for the first year of the Lease, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

This ordinance allows the Recreation and Park Commission to apply the Park Code to certain properties that the Recreation and Park Department leases or operates for recreational activities. It aims to ensure that these properties are managed according to the same rules as other parks.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to authorize the Recreation and Park Commission to cause the Park Code to apply to specified properties it has authorized the Recreation and Park Department to lease or operate for recreational purposes.

This ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $299,999 related to a personal injury claim by Mary and Richard Manning on a City sidewalk. The lawsuit was filed in May 2022 in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Mary Manning and Richard Manning against the City and County of San Francisco for $299,999; the lawsuit was filed on May 23, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-599750; entitled Mary Manning and Richard Manning v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves an alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.

The ordinance establishes the Library Read to Recovery Program, which provides free written materials and books related to recovery from substance-use and non-substance-related addictive disorders at the Main Library and all Library branches. This initiative aims to support individuals seeking help with their recovery journey.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Library Read to Recovery Program to provide at the Main Library and all Library branches free written materials and books from mutual-help programs, for individuals who seek recovery from substance-use disorders and non-substance-related addictive disorders.

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.

The ordinance establishes a permanent Homeward Bound Program that provides travel and relocation support for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness, allowing them to move to a destination where they have support. This program is administered by the Human Services Agency and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish a permanent Homeward Bound Program administered by the Human Services Agency and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for individuals experiencing homelessness, at risk of experiencing homelessness, or who have formerly experienced homelessness, such as individuals residing in permanent supportive housing, to receive paid travel and relocation support to a destination where the individual has someone to receive them.

The ordinance allocates over $122 million for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's water improvement projects for the fiscal year 2022-2023, including funds from various sources like revenue bonds and state loans. It also involves adjustments to existing project budgets and reserves pending further reports on specific facility needs and project costs.

Ordinance appropriating a total of $122,471,597 of proceeds from Revenue Bonds, State of California Water Resources Control Board’s revolving loan funds (State Loan Funds) or grant funds (State Grant Funds), water revenues, and water capacity fees for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Water Enterprise’s Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023; and de-appropriating and re-appropriating Water Capital Project appropriations of $38,331,661 in FY2022-2023; and placing $2,536,607 on Budget and Finance Committee Reserve pending a report to the Board of Supervisors on facility design, space needs, total project costs, and disposition of 1990 Newcomb Avenue; and placing $96,899,821 of Revenue Bond and State Loan Funds or State Grant Funds proceeds by project on Controller’s Reserve subject to the Controller's certification of funds availability, including proceeds of indebtedness, and for construction related expenditures (excluding program management, planning and design) for these projects, as applicable, is also subject to the prior occurrence of the SFPUC's and the Board of Supervisors' discretionary adoption of California Environmental Quality Act findings for projects, following review and consideration of completed project related environmental analysis, where required.