Legislation

This ordinance changes how certain city departments manage their cash revolving funds by removing authorization for some, adjusting limits for others, and adding new funds for specific departments. It aims to streamline financial operations within the city government.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to remove the authorization for certain cash revolving funds (Controller, Ethics Commission, Department of Police Accountability, Planning Department, Public Defender, Department of Public Health - Community Mental Health Services Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Public Health - Laguna Honda Hospital, Public Utilities Commission - Hetch Hetchy Project, Public Utilities Commission - Water Department); reduce the maximum amount of cash revolving fund for certain funds (Human Services Agency, Department of Public Health - Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, Treasurer-Tax Collector); increase the maximum amount of cash revolving fund for Public Utilities Commission; and authorize additional revolving funds (Public Utilities Consumer, Recreation and Park Department, and Department of Elections).

This hearing will discuss the progress of a study on electric vehicle curbside charging in San Francisco and the pilot program's status. It will also outline the next steps for creating a larger public EV charging program and request reports from relevant city agencies.

Hearing on the status of San Francisco's Electric Vehicle (EV) Curbside Charging Feasibility Study, status of the EV Curbside Charging Pilot, next steps for implementation of a scalable public EV Curbside Charging Program; and requesting Municipal Transportation Agency, Department of Environment, Public Works, and Public Utilities Commission to report.

The ordinance revises the eligibility criteria for the San Francisco Homicide Reward Fund, allowing rewards to be paid for information leading to criminal charges regardless of conviction, and protects anonymity and criminal history of informants. It also requires that information be provided voluntarily and ensures no rewards are given for false information.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to revise eligibility criteria for the San Francisco Homicide Reward Fund, including to allow the Chief of Police, in the Chief’s discretion, to approve payment of a reward when information leads to the filing of criminal charges whether or not the charges result in conviction; to prohibit denial of a reward on the basis of an information provider’s request to remain anonymous; to prohibit denial of a reward on the basis of an information provider’s arrest or criminal history; to require that a person seeking a reward provide information voluntarily and not as part of a plea bargain; and to ensure that a reward is not paid to a person for the provision of false information.

This ordinance allows the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to sell licenses for legislative management software to third parties and creates a fund to collect the revenue generated from these sales and inter-departmental transfers. It amends the Administrative Code to facilitate this process.

Ordinance authorizing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to sell licenses to third-parties to legislative management system software developed by the Clerk’s Office and amending the Administrative Code to establish a fund to receive revenue the Clerk’s Office collects for licensing the legislative management system software to third parties and from inter-departmental fund transfers from City departments for use of the legislative management system.

This ordinance increases the fees for processing and hearing appeals related to property assessments in San Francisco. It affects administrative processing fees, hearing fees, and fees for written findings.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to increase the following Assessment Appeals Board fees: administrative processing fees, hearing fees, and fees for written findings.

This ordinance allows the Port of San Francisco to bypass certain contracting rules for renovations done by CAST at Large LLC at Pier 29. It was approved to facilitate a lease agreement with the Port.

Ordinance waiving the contracting requirements of the Administrative Code for tenant improvements performed by CAST at Large LLC, a prospective Port tenant, or its agents, for a lease with the Port of San Francisco for property at Pier 29, approved by the Port Commission.

This ordinance creates a Board of Directors for the San Francisco Downtown Revitalization and Economic Recovery Financing District, outlining its membership and responsibilities. The board will focus on revitalizing and supporting economic recovery in the downtown area.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish and define the membership and duties of the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Downtown Revitalization and Economic Recovery Financing District.

This resolution approves a 14-year lease agreement with SkyChargers, LLC for a Direct Current Fast Charging Hub at the San Francisco Airport, with an option to extend for two additional years. The lease guarantees a minimum annual payment of $190,000 for the first year.

Resolution approving the Direct Current Fast Charging Hub Lease, Lease No. 25-0061 with SkyChargers, LLC, as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, as landlord, 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 $190,000 for the first year of the Lease, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

This ordinance increases the fees for vendors selling at City-operated Farmers’ Markets and the Alemany Flea Market. The change is intended to help cover operational costs for these markets.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to increase the fees to sell at City-operated Farmers’ Markets and at the Alemany Flea Market.

This resolution approves a contract between the San Francisco Unified School District and the City for Superintendent Services from October 2024 to June 2027, with an option to extend for two more years, and requires the District to pay the City $385,000 annually for these services. It also allows the Mayor to make minor changes to the agreement as needed without significantly altering the terms.

Resolution retroactively approving the Agreement between the San Francisco Unified School District (District) and the City and County of San Francisco for Superintendent Services for a term of October 22, 2024, through June 30, 2027, with one two-year option to extend; the District to reimburse the City $385,000 per year for services; and authorizing the Mayor or her designee, to enter into any amendments, modifications, or extensions to the Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement or this Resolution.

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Marie Thornton for $300,000 related to a personal injury claim from tripping over a fence on City property. The lawsuit was filed in March 2021.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Marie Thornton against the City and County of San Francisco for $300,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 26, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-21-590658; entitled Marie Thornton v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury from tripping over a fence on City property.

This ordinance changes the reporting requirements for city-funded nonprofit organizations, applying them only to those receiving over $1,000,000 annually. It also reduces the amount of information they must provide and allows for redaction to protect personal information.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to change the Annual Economic Statement of City-Funded Organizations requirements to limit the application of nonprofit reporting requirements to organizations receiving more than $1,000,000 annually, reduce required information types, and permit redaction of information to avoid personal harm.

The ordinance creates several designated entertainment zones in San Francisco, including areas on Valencia Street, Pier 39, Folsom Street, Ellis Street, Yosemite Avenue, Hayes Valley, and Yerba Buena Lane. It also includes clarifications and affirms the Planning Department's environmental review.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Valencia Street Entertainment Zone, on Valencia Street between 16th Street and 21st Street; the Pier 39 Entertainment Zone, on and around Pier 39, including the northern waterfront of The Embarcadero, between The Embarcadero on the south, Kearny Street on the east, Powell Street on the west, and the San Francisco shoreline on the north; the Folsom Street Entertainment Zone, on Folsom Street between 7th Street and 8th Street, Hallam Street between Folsom Street and Brush Place, and Langton Street between Folsom Street and Decker Alley; the Ellis Street Entertainment Zone, on Ellis Street between Stockton Street and Powell Street; the Yosemite Avenue Entertainment Zone, on Yosemite Avenue, between Mendell Street and 3rd Street, and Lane Street, between 3rd Street and Armstrong Avenue; the Hayes Valley Entertainment Zone, in the area bounded by Franklin Street from Grove to Market Streets, Market Street from Franklin to Haight Streets, Haight Street from Market Street to Octavia Boulevard, Octavia Boulevard from Haight to Fell Streets, Fell Street from Octavia Boulevard to Laguna Street, Laguna Street from Fell to Grove Streets, and Grove Street from Laguna to Franklin Streets, and on Gough Street from Grove to McAllister Streets; and the Yerba Buena Lane Downtown Activation Location, on Yerba Buena Lane between Market Street and Mission Street, and on the northern side of Mission Street only, excluding the public street portion of Mission Street, between Yerba Buena Lane and 3rd Street, including Jessie Square; making clarifying amendments; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This motion confirms Pratibha Tekkey's appointment to the Police Commission, with her term set to end on April 30, 2029. The motion has been passed by the city.

Motion confirming the appointment of Pratibha Tekkey, term ending April 30, 2029, to the Police Commission.

This resolution approves the Police Commission's Statement of Purpose, which outlines its role and responsibilities in overseeing the police department. It is part of the city's governance framework as specified in the city charter.

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

This legislation calls for a hearing to explore effective ways for the public sector to use artificial intelligence, focusing on assessing its benefits and risks for employees and the public. It also requests a report from the Department of Technology on these findings.

Hearing to understand best practices for public sector utilization of artificial intelligence, and how to evaluate and measure the benefits and potential risks of the deployment of this technology to both public sector employees, as well as the public at large; and requesting the Department of Technology to report.

This ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $60,000 related to a personal injury claim filed by Lyudmila Maleva against the City. The lawsuit was initiated on March 2, 2023, regarding an incident that occurred on a City sidewalk.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Lyudmila Maleva against the City and County of San Francisco for $60,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 2, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-604902; entitled Lyudmila Maleva 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 $26,250 related to a personal injury claim filed by Mary Tuimavave against the City for an incident on a sidewalk. The lawsuit was filed in October 2023 in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Mary Tuimavave against the City and County of San Francisco for $26,250; the lawsuit was filed on October 31, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-610106; entitled Mary Tuimavave v. Gabia Konce, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.

The ordinance establishes the Union Street Entertainment Zone, which allows for specific entertainment activities in designated areas on Union and Fillmore Streets. It also confirms that the Planning Department has complied with environmental regulations related to this change.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to create the Union Street Entertainment Zone, on Union Street between Gough and Steiner Streets and on Fillmore Street between Union and Greenwich Streets; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.