Legislation

This resolution authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle claims against The Kroger Co. for $1.3 million to $3.4 million over 11 years, related to the company's alleged improper dispensing of prescription opioids. The funds are intended for abatement efforts addressing the public nuisance caused by opioid abuse and misuse.

Resolution authorizing settlement of unlitigated claims on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco and the People of the State of California against The Kroger Co. for abatement funds in the range of $1,300,000 to $3,400,000 to be paid over 11 years; the claims relate to The Kroger Co.’s allegedly improper and unlawful dispensing of prescription opioids at its pharmacies, which contributed to the epidemic of opioid abuse and misuse and caused a public nuisance.

The ordinance reallocates about $13.7 million in interest revenues from the Our City, Our Home Fund to support services for homelessness and temporarily lifts the funding limit for short-term rental subsidies. It also requires the City to give more information about eligibility for these subsidies to help achieve the fund's goals.

Ordinance reallocating approximately $13,676,000 in unappropriated earned interest revenues from the Our City, Our Home Fund to allow the City to use such revenues from the Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax for certain types of services to address homelessness; temporarily suspending the limit on funding for short-term rental subsidies; directing the City to provide additional notice regarding eligibility for short-term rental subsidies; and finding that these changes are necessary to achieve the purposes of the Our City, Our Home Fund pursuant to Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 2811.

This ordinance allocates the expected income and expenses for San Francisco's departments for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026. It was passed to ensure the city's budget is in place as of June 1, 2024.

Budget and Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for Departments of the City and County of San Francisco as of June 1, 2024, for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026.

This ordinance outlines the salaries and positions included in the city’s budget for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026. It establishes compensation, work schedules, and authorizes appointments for both permanent and temporary city positions funded by city resources.

Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026, continuing, creating, or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations therefore.

This ordinance changes the fees charged by the County Clerk and allows the Controller to adjust these fees in the future to ensure they cover costs without generating excess revenue. The goal is to align the fees with the actual expenses of providing County Clerk services.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to adjust the fees imposed by the County Clerk, and authorizing the Controller to make future adjustments to the County Clerk’s fees to ensure that costs of the County Clerk’s services are recovered without producing revenue that is significantly more than such costs.

This ordinance removes the fees that permitted cannabis businesses previously had to pay for inspections conducted by the Department of Public Health. It aims to reduce the financial burden on these businesses.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to eliminate fees charged to permitted cannabis businesses to cover the cost of inspections of those businesses by the Department of Public Health (DPH).

This ordinance updates the Health Code to establish the patient rates and fees for healthcare services offered by the Department of Public Health for the fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. It aims to ensure that healthcare services are appropriately priced during this period.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to set patient rates and rates for other healthcare services provided by the Department of Public Health, for Fiscal Years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.

This ordinance changes some permit fees and charges related to public works in San Francisco. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to modify certain permit fees and other charges and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance allows San Francisco to use interest earned from the Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Tax to help fund early care and education programs in the fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. It modifies the existing funding requirements to support these programs more effectively.

Ordinance modifying the baseline funding requirements for early care and education programs in Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, to enable the City to use the interest earned from the Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Tax for those baseline programs.

The ordinance allows the Department of Public Health to give a one-time grant of up to $456,000 to Planned Parenthood Northern California for security personnel to enhance access to family planning and reproductive healthcare services over a two-year period. It also mandates annual reports to the Board of Supervisors on the selected security personnel and any security incidents at Planned Parenthood NC.

Ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Health (“Department”) to award a one-time grant to Planned Parenthood Northern California (“Planned Parenthood NC”) by waiving the competitive solicitation requirements of Administrative Code, Chapter 21G, for the purpose of funding security personnel to support access to family planning and other sexual and reproductive healthcare services in an amount not to exceed $456,000 for a term not to exceed two years to commence on April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2027; and requiring the Department to provide an annual report to the Board of Supervisors on the security personnel selected by Planned Parenthood NC and security incidents experienced by Planned Parenthood NC.

This ordinance removes the Maddy Emergency Services Fund from the Administrative Code, which means that certain reimbursement payments to doctors for treating low-income patients in emergencies will no longer be available. As a result, physicians may not receive financial support for providing these services to indigent individuals.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to repeal Sections 8.42 and 10.100-195, known as the Maddy Emergency Services Fund, and thereby repealing certain reimbursement payments to physicians who provide emergency medical services to indigent patients.

This ordinance sets the maximum amount that can be designated for the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund for the 2024 tax year. It aims to support efforts in improving the appearance of neighborhoods and removing graffiti.

Ordinance adopting the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund Tax designation ceiling for tax year 2024.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to enter into a 10-year agreement to purchase renewable energy from IP Easley II, LLC, for up to $75 million, starting January 1, 2027. It aims to support the city's clean energy goals.

Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute a Renewable Power Purchase Agreement, Contract No. PRO.0263 CleanPowerSF 2022 Renewable Energy Supplies (Agreement) with IP Easley II, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $75,000,000 with a term of 10 years, beginning by January 1, 2027, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

This resolution approves the budget for the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure for the fiscal years 2024-2025. It allows the agency, which operates as the successor to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, to allocate funds for its projects and operations.

Resolution approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Budget of the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure (“OCII”) operating as the Successor Agency to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency.

This resolution allows certain city services, including security and food services, to be contracted out to private companies if they can perform the work at a lower cost than city employees. It has been approved by the Controller, confirming the cost-effectiveness of this approach.

Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that department services previously approved can be performed by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees, for the following services: Budget and Legislative Analyst Services (Board of Supervisors); Fleet Security Services, Real Estate Division Custodial Services, Real Estate Division Security Services, Convention Facilities Management (General Services Agency - Administrative Services); Security Services (Department of Public Works); Security Services (Homelessness and Supportive Housing); Security Services (Human Services Agency); Food Services at County Jails (Sheriff’s Department); Assembly of Vote by Mail Services (Department of Elections); Security Services (Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development); and Security Services (Department of Public Health).

This resolution allows the city to hire a private contractor to provide security services for the Office of the Medical Examiner at a lower cost than if city employees performed the same work. It has been officially approved by the city.

Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that department services can be performed by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees, for Security Services for the Office of the Medical Examiner at 1 Newhall Street for the General Services Agency - Administrative Services.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to use a $619,085 grant from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to install level-2 electric vehicle chargers at six designated park locations. The funding will be available for use until January 29, 2026.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $619,085 from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to install level-2 electric vehicle chargers at six park sites, including the Crocker Amazon Maintenance Garage, Louis Sutter Maintenance Yard, Civic Center Garage, Balboa Park Boxer Stadium, Margaret Hayward Maintenance Garage, and McLaren Park Caretakers Cottage, effective upon approval of this Resolution through January 29, 2026.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to use $400,000 in grant funding from the Habitat Conservation Fund for the Greenager and Youth Stewardship Programs, aimed at protecting threatened wildlife habitat. The funding is retroactively authorized for the period from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2028.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant funding in the amount of $200,000 each for the Greenager and Youth Stewardship Programs for a total amount of $400,000 from the Habitat Conservation Fund to protect threatened wildlife habitat, for the performance period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2028.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to use a $2 million grant from the USDA Forest Service for a Workforce Development Program and reforestation projects in at least 10 parks in southeast San Francisco. It also approves the necessary contract for the grant.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,000,000 from the USDA Forest Service to develop a Workforce Development Program and implement Reforestation Projects in at least 10 parks in the southeast quadrant of San Francisco and approve the associated grant contract.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Department of Public Health to accept and spend recurring state grant funds for the fiscal year 2024-2025. It ensures that the department has the financial resources needed to support its health programs during that period.

Resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of Recurring State grant funds by the San Francisco Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025.

This resolution approves the Controller's calculation of the Consumer Price Index for 2024 and adjusts the Access Line Tax accordingly. As a result, the tax will increase or decrease based on the inflation rate determined for that year.

Resolution concurring with the Controller’s establishment of the Consumer Price Index for 2024, and adjusting the Access Line Tax by the same rate.

This resolution approves the spending plan for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for the fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. It outlines how funds will be allocated to address homelessness in San Francisco.

Resolution approving the Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 Expenditure Plan for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing Fund.

This ordinance reallocates funds by taking $6,862,571 from salaries, equipment, and supplies, and directing $2,770,003 to overtime for the Police Department and $4,092,568 to overtime for the Sheriff’s Department to cover expected overtime costs. It ensures that both departments can meet their projected overtime needs as mandated by city regulations.

Ordinance de-appropriating $6,862,571 from salaries, equipment, and materials and supplies and appropriating $2,770,003 to overtime in the Police Department and $4,092,568 to overtime in the Sheriff’s Department, in order to support the Departments’ projected increases in overtime as required per Administrative Code, Section 3.17.

This hearing will review the Mayor's proposed budget for San Francisco's departments for the fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. It aims to assess funding allocations and priorities for city services during that period.

Hearing to consider the Mayor's Proposed Budget for the Departments of the City and County of San Francisco for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.

This ordinance aimed to allow the Recreation and Park Department to charge fees for reserving tennis and pickleball courts outside of the Golden Gate Park Tennis Center. It has been killed and will not be enacted.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to authorize the Recreation and Park Department to charge a fee for reserving tennis and pickleball courts at locations other than the Golden Gate Park Tennis Center; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance allocates the expected income and expenses for San Francisco's departments for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026. It ensures that the city has a budget in place to manage its financial operations during this period.

Proposed Interim Budget and Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for Departments of the City and County of San Francisco as of June 1, 2024, for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026.

This ordinance outlines the positions and salaries included in San Francisco's budget for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026. It also allows for the creation of temporary positions and sets their compensation and work schedules.

Proposed Interim Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026, continuing, creating, or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations.

This resolution allows the District Attorney's Office to receive and use a $2,530,992 grant from the California Victim Compensation Board to help victims and witnesses with compensation claims from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027. The funding is aimed at improving support for those affected by crime.

Resolution authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,530,992 from the California Victim Compensation Board for a project, entitled “Joint Powers Agreement S24-012,” to assist victims and witnesses with compensation claims for the period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.

This resolution approves the interim budget for the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure for the fiscal years 2024-2025, which operates as the Successor Agency to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency. It ensures funding for community development projects and initiatives during this period.

Resolution approving the Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2024-2025 Interim Budget of the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure, operating as the Successor Agency to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency.

This hearing will evaluate the Mayor's proposed interim budget for San Francisco's departments for the fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. It is currently filed and awaiting discussion.

Hearing to consider the Mayor's Proposed Interim Budget for the Departments of the City and County of San Francisco for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.

This hearing addresses the proposed budget for San Francisco, detailing expected income and spending for city departments for the fiscal years ending in 2025 and 2026. It is part of the process to ensure financial planning and accountability for city operations.

Hearing on the Administrative Provisions contained in the proposed Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for Departments of the City and County of San Francisco as of June 1, 2024, for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026.

This legislation outlines the administrative provisions for the Annual Salary Ordinance, detailing the positions and their compensations in the city budget for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026. It also authorizes appointments to these positions and temporary roles, specifying their work schedules and pay.

Hearing on the Administrative Provisions contained in the proposed Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026, continuing, creating, or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations therefore.

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 ordinance waives fees for temporarily closing streets for events organized by certain community-serving groups, including nonprofit arts organizations and small businesses. It aims to support local events that benefit the community.

Ordinance amending the Transportation Code to waive fees related to the temporary closure of streets for events organized by community-serving nonprofit arts and culture organizations, small businesses, merchant associations, neighborhood resident associations, and property and business improvement districts.

This legislation creates an initiative to improve services for children, youth, and families by coordinating efforts between city departments and the school district, using measurable outcomes to evaluate spending. It also establishes requirements for budget proposals, reporting, and funding conditions for the school district to ensure accountability and alignment with city goals.

Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to 1) create an Our Children, Our Families Initiative (“Initiative”) to coordinate efforts by City departments and the San Francisco Unified School District (“School District”) to deliver outcomes-based services for children, youth, and families; 2) require the Initiative to use an objective and measurable outcomes framework (“Outcomes Framework”) to evaluate the budget and spending of each City department with expenditures that are eligible to be included in the Children and Youth Fund baseline, the Public Education Enrichment Fund (“PEEF”), the PEEF baseline, or any discretionary funding allocated from the General Fund for children, youth, and families; 3) require the Mayor and Board of Supervisors to consider the Initiative’s findings during their consideration of the City budget each year, including by the Board of Supervisors holding a public hearing and adopting findings about the expenditures; 4) require the School District to submit a proposal once every five years describing how it will spend the City’s general fund contribution to the PEEF consistent with the San Francisco Children and Families Plan and the Outcomes Framework, and prohibit the City from providing PEEF funding to the School District until the Board of Supervisors and Mayor have approved the School District’s proposal; 5) require the School District to submit annual reports describing how it has spent the City’s general fund contribution and the PEEF funding for arts, music, sports, and library programs; 6) authorize the Board of Supervisors and Mayor to place PEEF funding to the School District on reserve if the School District’s expenditures are inconsistent with the Charter, the Outcomes Framework, or the School District’s spending plan or its internal guidelines regarding student educational outcomes; 7) provide that money set aside for the School District in the Student Success Fund cannot replace, supplant, count as, or substitute for other City funding for the School District or children and youth required under the Children and Youth Fund, the PEEF, or other provisions in the Charter; and 8) prohibit the City from providing discretionary funds to the School District unless it has entered into a data-sharing agreement with the City; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

This legislation establishes the Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund for Seniors, Families, and People with Disabilities to provide rental subsidies for extremely low-income households. It mandates that the City allocate at least $8.25 million to this fund each year, starting in Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to establish the Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund for Seniors, Families, and People with Disabilities to fund project-based rental subsidies for extremely low-income households consisting of seniors, families, and persons with disabilities, and to require the City to appropriate at least $8.25 million to the Fund annually starting in Fiscal Year 2026-2027; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

The ordinance calls for a special election on November 5, 2024, to let voters decide on borrowing up to $390 million for various healthcare, emergency services, and infrastructure improvements in San Francisco. It also allows landlords to pass on half of any property tax increase to tenants and establishes oversight for how the bond money is spent.

Ordinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the purpose of submitting to San Francisco voters a proposition to incur bonded indebtedness of not to exceed $390,000,000 to finance the acquisition or improvement of real property, including: facilities to deliver primary healthcare services, emergency medical services, skilled nursing services, and services for persons experiencing mental health challenges or persons with substance use disorders; acquire, improve, and seismically upgrade critical medical care and mental health facilities and emergency shelter facilities; and improvements for certain transportation, pedestrian, and street safety related capital improvements, streetscape enhancements and other public space improvements, and related costs necessary or convenient for each of the foregoing purposes; authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase, if any, to residential tenants under Administrative Code, Chapter 37; providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest on such Bonds; incorporating review of Bond expenditures under the provisions of the Administrative Code by the Citizens’ General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee; setting certain procedures and requirements for the election; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding that the proposed Bonds are in conformity with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b).

This resolution urges the Mayor and the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to seek private donations to make up for a $25 million funding cut for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. It also encourages DCYF to accept donations within legal limits to help mitigate the negative effects of these cuts on families and youth in the city.

Resolution urging the Mayor and the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (DCYF) to solicit donations from private entities and philanthropy to restore the $25 million reduction in DCYF’s program funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 recently announced, and urging DCYF officials, within the legal limits of the City’s Behested Payments Ordinance, to accept donations to offset the devastating impact these reductions will have on working families, children and youth citywide.

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to adjust its agreement with the Francisco Park Conservancy, giving them a credit of up to $443,000 for maintenance funding at Francisco Park over the next five years. This credit is intended to offset increased project costs due to PG&E construction requirements.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to amend its agreement with the Francisco Park Conservancy (FPC), to provide FPC a credit of up to $443,000 against its obligation to fund maintenance at Francisco Park over the next five years, to account for a portion of project cost increases generated by PG&E construction requirements.

This hearing will evaluate the release of $2,536,607 in reserved funds for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to support the construction of the New City Distribution Division Headquarters. The funds were previously set aside by a specific ordinance.

Hearing to consider the release of reserved funds to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, placed on the Budget and Finance Committee reserve by Ordinance No. 113-22 in the amount of $2,536,607 to fund the New City Distribution Division Headquarters.

This resolution allows Maplebear, Inc. (Instacart) to extend the time limit for filing a lawsuit against San Francisco regarding a tax refund of over $2.2 million. The goal is to potentially resolve the issue without going to court.

Resolution approving a Tolling Agreement to extend the statute of limitations for Maplebear, Inc. (doing business as Instacart) to bring potential litigation against the City and County of San Francisco for a refund of $2,204,716 of gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, and payroll expense taxes to allow for possible resolution of the matter without litigation.

This resolution approves a settlement of $281,289.76 to GSW Arena LLC for claims related to tax refunds filed against the city. The claims were submitted in 2023 and 2024 and pertain to gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, and commercial rents taxes.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by GSW Arena LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for $281,289.76; the claims were filed on August 4, 2023, and April 3, 2024; the claims involve a refund of gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, and commercial rents taxes.

This ordinance allocates funds for various city departments and services, including the Airport Commission and Public Library, for the fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. It outlines the expected income and expenses for these entities as of May 1, 2024.

Proposed Budget and Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for the Airport Commission, Board of Appeals, Department of Building Inspection, Child Support Services, Department of the Environment, Law Library, Municipal Transportation Agency, Port, Public Library, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Board, and Retirement System as of May 1, 2024, for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.

This ordinance outlines the proposed annual salaries for various city departments and agencies in San Francisco for the fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, effective May 1, 2024. It includes positions from the Airport Commission, Public Library, Municipal Transportation Agency, and others.

Proposed Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Proposed Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Airport Commission, Board of Appeals, Child Support Services, Department of Building Inspection, Department of the Environment, Public Library, Law Library, Municipal Transportation Agency, Port, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, Retirement System, and Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Board as of May 1, 2024, for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $1.04 billion in bonds to fund various water projects. It also includes provisions for refinancing existing debt and outlines the Commission's intent to reimburse itself for related expenses.

Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Water Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness (as described below) by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,040,007,350 to finance the costs of various capital water and Hetch Hetchy Water projects benefitting the Water Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco enacted by the voters on November 5, 2002, as Proposition E; authorizing the issuance of Water Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Water Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

The ordinance updates the Language Access Ordinance to ensure that city departments provide language services in multiple languages, including Chinese, Spanish, and Filipino, and clarifies their responsibilities in crisis situations. It also establishes requirements for reporting, budgeting, and public notification regarding these language access services.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to amend the Language Access Ordinance to clarify Departments’ responsibilities to provide language access services to members of the public, and to clarify the role of the Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs in administering the Language Access Ordinance; to require language access service be provided in Chinese, Spanish, Filipino, and any other language for which the requisite number of persons qualify as a Substantial Number of Limited English Proficient Persons; to lower the threshold amount for the requisite number of persons needed to meet the definition of Substantial Number of Limited English Proficient Persons; to amend the formula for determining when a language becomes eligible for language access services; to require Departments to translate signage; to require Departments to translate digital content provided on digital platforms; to clarify that crisis situations also includes but is not limited to pandemics, refugee relief, and disaster-related activities; to require departments that provide emergency response services in the event of a crisis situation or disaster-related services, involving an immediate threat of serious harm, mass causalities, conditions of natural disaster, or conditions posing extreme peril to the safety of persons and property to provide language access services; to rename the Annual Compliance Plan to Annual Compliance Report; to impose requirements for the Language Access Ordinance Summary Report; to require Departments to inform members of the public of their right to file a complaint, and of a process for providing feedback on the Department’s Language Access Services; to require Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs to create a know-your-rights brochure; to require Departments’ posting notice of the availability of Language Access Services and a know-your-rights brochure; to require Departments to budget and plan for delivery of Language Access Services; to require Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs to prepare an investigation summary report of each investigation that will include findings and recommendation to address the issues raised, and to create and maintain a website for the posting of investigation summary reports; and to delete the financial disclosure requirement for Immigrant Rights Commission members.

This ordinance allocates funds for the Public Utilities Commission's capital projects for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026. It ensures that all expected revenue and expenses related to these projects are accounted for.

Ordinance appropriating all estimated Capital Project Receipts and all estimated Capital Projects Expenditures for the Public Utilities Commission for the Fiscal Year (FY) ending June 30, 2025, and the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2026.

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $1.7 billion in bonds to fund wastewater projects. It also authorizes the refinancing of existing debt related to the Wastewater Enterprise.

Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Wastewater Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,715,671,086 to finance the costs of various capital wastewater projects benefitting the Wastewater Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco enacted by the voters on November 5, 2002, as Proposition E; authorizing the issuance of Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Wastewater Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt or taxable bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $292.8 million in bonds to fund various capital projects for the Power Enterprise. It also authorizes the refinancing of existing debt and confirms the Commission's intent to reimburse itself through these bond issuances.

Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Power Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness (as described below) by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) (“Commission”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $292,825,860 to finance the costs of various capital projects benefitting the Power Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter enacted by the voters on June 5, 2018, as Proposition A; authorizing the issuance of Power Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Power Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt or taxable bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

This ordinance adjusts surcharges on certain fees related to planning and building actions that can be appealed to the Board of Appeals, ensuring that the costs of these services are covered without generating excess revenue. It also allows the Controller to make future adjustments as needed and affirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to adjust surcharges on fees imposed under Planning Code, Section 350, and Building Code, Section 110A, for actions that may be appealed to the Board of Appeals; authorizing the Controller to make future adjustments to ensure that the costs of the Board of Appeals’ services are recovered without producing revenue which is significantly more than such costs; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance changes the fees that the Department of Building Inspection charges for services related to building permits and inspections. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment of environmental impacts related to these fee adjustments complies with state law.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to adjust fees charged by the Department of Building Inspection; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance allows the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to continue entering into long-term grant agreements for the Green Infrastructure Grant Program for an additional two years, until July 1, 2026. The agreements can last up to 20 years after the projects are completed.

Ordinance extending for an additional two years from July 1, 2024, through July 1, 2026, the delegation of authority under Charter, Section 9.118, to the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“SFPUC”), previously authorized by Ordinance No. 26-19 and extended and modified by Ordinance No. 101-20 and Ordinance No. 159-22, to enter into grant agreements under the SFPUC’s Green Infrastructure Grant Program with terms of up to 20 years after the Project Completion Date, as defined by the Grant Agreements.

This ordinance allocates $400,000 from fees collected for assessment appeals to cover the operational costs of the Assessment Appeals Boards and to create an online system for filing appeals. It aims to improve the efficiency of the appeals process for residents.

Ordinance appropriating $400,000 of assessment appeals fee revenue from filing fees, hearing fees, and finding of fact fees collected in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 to support the Assessment Appeals Boards' costs of operation, including the development of an online assessment appeals application filing system.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to work with the United States Capitol Police to provide additional law enforcement support from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. It has been approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the San Francisco Police Department to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding Agreement with the United States Capitol Police to provide supplemental law enforcement services for the period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024.

This resolution approves a partnership between the Department of Public Health and the National Association of County and City Health Officials to reduce overdoses through community mentorship from July 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024, with expected revenue of $98,999 for the city. It also allows the Director of Public Health to make minor changes to the agreement as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution retroactively approving an agreement between the Department of Public Health (DPH) and the National Association of County and City Health Officials for reducing overdose through community approaches mentorship program, for a term of July 1, 2023, through July 31, 2024, including binding arbitration and anticipated revenue to the City of $98,999; and authorizing the Director of DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement.

This resolution allows the Department of Human Services to use a federal grant of $1,472,856 to support the "Housing Assistance for Ukrainians" program in San Francisco from June 28, 2023, to September 30, 2026. It has been officially approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Human Services to accept and expend a grant from the Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement through the California Department of Social Services for a total amount of $1,472,856 for participation in a program, entitled “Housing Assistance for Ukrainians (HAU) - San Francisco,” for the period of June 28, 2023, through September 30, 2026.

This resolution allows the Department of Human Services to use a $500,000 federal grant to support Ukrainian refugees in San Francisco from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2025. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding for the program.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Human Services to accept and expend a grant from the Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement through the California Department of Social Services for a total amount of $500,000 for participation in a program, entitled “Ukrainian Refugee Support Services Supplemental Funding - San Francisco,” for the period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2025.

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to enter into a grant agreement with the San Francisco Health Plan for nearly $3.23 million to improve services and accessibility for permanent supportive housing from July 2023 to December 2025. It also permits HSH to make minor amendments to the agreement as needed without significantly changing the city's obligations or benefits.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to enter into a Grant Agreement for a term commencing on July 1, 2023, through December 31, 2025, between the City and County of San Francisco (“City”), acting by and through HSH, and the San Francisco Health Plan, not to exceed $3,227,884 in order to provide enhanced onsite services, increase site accessibility and support data integration for permanent supportive housing under the Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program (“HHIP”); and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications 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.

This resolution approves a $5.5 million grant application to establish a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer History Museum in San Francisco. It authorizes the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to manage the grant and its expenditures from August 1, 2024, to March 1, 2026.

Resolution approving a Program Application Package for a California Specified Development and Acquisition Grant from the State of California Natural Resources Agency (the “Agency”); authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”), on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to apply for the Program Application Package and enter into a Grant Agreement with the Agency and take all actions in compliance with the Grant Agreement, as defined herein, for a grant of $5,500,000 under the California Specified Development and Acquisition Grant Program; and authorizing the City to accept and expend the grant in the amount of $5,500,000 under California Specified Development and Acquisition Grant Program for the period of August 1, 2024, through March 1, 2026, for the purpose of establishing a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer History Museum in San Francisco.

This ordinance aims to simplify the contracting process for Vision Zero transportation projects by allowing certain city agencies to bypass specific environmental and competitive bidding requirements for three years. It is currently pending committee action.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to streamline contracting for Vision Zero transportation projects by authorizing, but not requiring, the Municipal Transportation Agency and the Department of Public Works to expedite contracts by waiving application of the Environment Code and select provisions in other Codes relating to competitive bidding, equal benefits, and other requirements, for construction work and professional and other services relating to Vision Zero projects, for a period of three years.

This ordinance extends deadlines for existing buildings with public access to ensure they meet accessibility requirements for individuals with disabilities. It also allows more time for the Department of Building Inspection to report on the disability access improvement program and for buildings to apply for extensions.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to extend the deadlines for existing buildings with a place of public accommodation to comply with the requirement to have all primary entries and paths of travel into the building accessible to persons with disabilities or to receive a City determination of equivalent facilitation, technical infeasibility, or unreasonable hardship; to extend the period for granting extensions from those deadlines; and to extend the time for the Department of Building Inspection’s Report to the Board of Supervisors regarding the disability access improvement program.

The resolution approves a five-year lease for APA Family Support Services to use approximately 3,267 square feet at The Village Community Facility, starting December 1, 2023, with an annual rent of $52,533.36 and 3% increases each year. It also states that competitive bidding is not feasible and confirms that the lease serves a public purpose.

Resolution retroactively approving and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into a real property lease with APA Family Support Services, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation for approximately 3,267 square feet of The Village Community Facility located at 1099 Sunnydale Avenue, for an initial term of five years with two five-year options to extend, from December 1, 2023, through November 30, 2028, at an initial rent of $52,533.36 per year ($4,377.78 per month) with 3% annual increases thereafter; a finding that competitive bidding procedures required under San Francisco Administrative Code, Chapter 23, Section 23.33, are impractical or impossible; a finding that the Lease furthers a proper public purpose sufficient to meet Section 23.30 market value requirements; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

This ordinance increases fees for certain goods and services at the Marina Small Craft Harbor. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to raise the fees for various goods and services at the Marina Small Craft Harbor; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution allows the Director of Property to lease approximately 676 square feet of The Village Community Facility at 1099 Sunnydale Avenue to Five Keys Schools and Programs for five years, with options to extend. The lease starts at $10,870.08 per year, with annual increases, and includes provisions for modifications that do not significantly change the city's obligations.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into a real property lease with Five Keys Schools and Programs, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, for approximately 676 square feet of The Village Community Facility located at 1099 Sunnydale Avenue, effective upon approval of this Resolution for an initial term of five years with two five-year options to extend, at an initial rent of $10,870.08 per year ($905.84 per month) with 3% annual increases thereafter; a finding that competitive bidding procedures required under Administrative Code, Chapter 23, Section 23.33, are impractical or impossible; a finding that the Lease furthers a proper public purpose sufficient to meet Section 23.30 market value requirements; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

The ordinance makes the streamlined permitting process for unpermitted awnings permanent and extends the waiver of related fees until July 1, 2025. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Building and Planning Codes to make permanent the streamlined permitting provisions for unpermitted awnings and extend the waiver of applicable fees for one fiscal year, until July 1, 2025; 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 findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution allows the Department of Juvenile Probation to use a $360,570 grant from the California Department of Social Services for Intensive Foster Care and Family Preservation Services from October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2026. It is a retroactive approval to ensure the department can access these funds for the specified services.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Juvenile Probation to accept and expend a grant allocation from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) in the amount of $360,570 for the period of October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2026, for Intensive Foster Care and Family Preservation Services.

This ordinance allows the Legacy Business Assistance Program to bypass certain grantmaking rules and other restrictions that typically apply to contractors in various city codes. It aims to streamline support for legacy businesses in San Francisco.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to exempt the Legacy Business Assistance Program from the grantmaking requirements under Administrative Code, Chapter 21G, and all other provisions in the Administrative, Labor and Employment, Environment, and Police Codes imposing obligations or other restrictions on contractors.

This resolution allows the Sheriff’s Office to increase its contract with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project by nearly $14.9 million, bringing the total contract amount to about $34.7 million. It also extends the contract for an additional two years, lasting until June 30, 2026, with no further extensions allowed.

Resolution authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to enter into a Fifth Amendment to a contract with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project for Pretrial Services, increasing the contract amount by $14,905,123 for a total not to exceed amount of $34,668,237 and to extend the contract term for two years from July 1, 2024, for a total term of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026, with no more options to extend.

This resolution allows the Human Services Agency to expand its lease at 2 Gough Street by adding nearly 8,000 square feet, bringing the total leased area to about 21,876 square feet, with an annual rent of $260,090 until June 30, 2025. It also gives the Director of Property the authority to make minor adjustments to the lease as needed.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property on behalf of the Human Services Agency, to amend the lease of real property at 2 Gough Street, with RACHRIS, LLC, a California limited liability corporation, adding 7,938 square feet for a total of 21,876 square feet for the remainder of the term expiring on June 30, 2025, at an initial base rent of $260,090 per year, with one option to extend for three years, effective upon approval of this Resolution; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments or other modifications to the lease that do not materially increase the obligation or liabilities of the City to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to increase funding for a contract with Carollo Engineering by $3 million, bringing the total to $57.5 million, to support the design and engineering of a new wastewater facility. The contract duration will remain unchanged.

Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. CS-389, Planning and Engineering Services Southeast Plant New 250 MGD Headworks Facility, with Carollo Engineering, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $3,000,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $57,500,000 with no change to the contract duration, to continue providing wastewater process facility engineering design and engineering support services during construction, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

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 resolution allows the Human Services Agency to enter into a contract with Good Guard Security, Inc. for security guard services, totaling up to $33.76 million over five years, starting July 1, 2024, with a possible two-year extension.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration, on behalf of the Human Services Agency, to execute Contract 1000032407 between the City and County of San Francisco and Good Guard Security, Inc., for the purchase of security guard services for a total contract amount not to exceed $33,760,000 and an initial term of five years commencing on July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029, with an option to extend the term for two additional years.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use a $2,597,683 grant from the California Department of Health Care Services for a program aimed at supporting justice-involved individuals from August 29, 2023, to December 31, 2026. It was passed retroactively to ensure funding is available for the program's activities.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,597,683 from the California Department of Health Care Services for participation in a program, entitled “Path Justice-Involved Capacity Building Program,” for the period of August 29, 2023, through December 31, 2026.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept an additional $225,730 grant from the CDC, increasing the total funding to $1,124,506 for a program aimed at enhancing HIV prevention efforts. The funding will support the program from April 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $225,730 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for a total amount of $1,124,506 for participation in a program, entitled “Capacity Building Assistance (CBA) for High-Impact HIV Prevention,” for the period of April 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.

This legislation is a hearing to review the Controller's budget report for the first nine months of the 2023-2024 fiscal year. It also requests the Office of the Controller to provide additional information during the hearing.

Hearing to discuss the Controller's Nine-Month Budget Status Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024; and requesting the Office of the Controller to report.

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 resolution allows the Police Department to accept and use 900 units of Naloxone, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses, valued at $48,750. The Naloxone is provided through a project funded by a federal health agency and managed by the Department of Health Care Services.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend an in-kind gift of 900 units of Naloxone valued at $48,750 through the Naloxone Distribution Project, which is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and administered by the Department of Health Care Services.

This resolution allows the City to lease 387 square feet of space at the Main Library to The Friends and Foundation of the San Francisco Public Library for five years at an annual rent of $15,555.84, with options for three additional five-year extensions and annual rent increases based on the Consumer Price Index. It also gives the Director of Property the authority to make minor amendments to the lease as needed.

Resolution authorizing and approving the lease of 387 square feet of space at the Main Library located at 100 Larkin Street, with The Friends and Foundation of the San Francisco Public Library, a non-profit 501(c)(3), for an initial five-year term at an annual base rent of $15,555.84 (or the monthly amount of $1,296.32), with annual CPI increases to base rent and three additional five-year extension options, effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the Director of Property to enter into amendments or 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.

This resolution allows the New Community Leadership Foundation to operate a café called Café Melange in City Hall, leasing 1,426 square feet and an additional 1,360 square feet for seating for five years starting March 1, 2024. The café will pay 10% of its gross sales starting July 1, 2024, and has the option to extend the lease for another five years.

Resolution retroactively approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Real Estate Division, to execute a Lease for 1,426 square feet for the operation of a café by the New Community Leadership Foundation, dba Café Melange, and a revocable license for 1,360 square feet of adjacent space for patron seating, on the ground level of City Hall for an initial five-year lease term, commencing on March 1, 2024, at 10% of gross sales beginning July 1, 2024, with one option to extend for five-years; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the permit that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

This resolution approves a settlement where the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will pay San Francisco $441,521.39 for underpayment of Medicare costs related to specific fiscal years. The claims were originally filed in late 2016 and pertain to outlier payments under the Medicare system.

Resolution approving the settlement of unlitigated claims in favor of the City and County of San Francisco against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services by payment of $441,521.39 to the City; the administrative claims were filed on December 29, 2016, and August 16, 2016; the claims involve underpayment of Medicare costs by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for outlier payments under the Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payer System for Federal Fiscal Years 2005-2006.