Legislation

This ordinance requires the Department of Elections to increase the use of vote-by-mail ballots for municipal elections and promotes their use in all elections. It aims to make voting more accessible for residents.

Ordinance amending the Municipal Elections Code to require the Department of Elections to expand use of vote-by-mail ballots at exclusively municipal elections and encourage further use of vote-by-mail ballots in all elections.

This ordinance establishes the Sunset Chinese Cultural District in the Sunset neighborhood and mandates the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to report on the area's cultural attributes and preservation strategies. It also affirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Sunset Chinese Cultural District in and around the Sunset neighborhood; to require the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to submit written reports and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor describing the cultural attributes of the District and proposing strategies to acknowledge and preserve the cultural legacy of the District; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance establishes a Redistricting Task Force and requires its members to disclose their financial interests by filing Statements of Economic Interests. This aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the redistricting process.

Ordinance convening the Redistricting Task Force and amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to require Redistricting Task Force members to file Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700s).

This resolution approves a $175,000 settlement for a claim made by Julieta Jay Carlos against the city for property damage caused by sewer flooding. The claim was filed on July 17, 2020, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Julieta Jay Carlos, DMD against the City and County of San Francisco for $175,000; the claim was filed on July 17, 2020; the claim involves alleged property damage due to sewer flooding.

This ordinance requires specific city departments to create and submit policies aimed at preventing drug overdoses. It aims to enhance the city's response to overdose incidents and improve public health outcomes.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the Department of Public Health, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Human Services Agency, and Department of Emergency Management to develop and submit to the Board of Supervisors departmental overdose prevention policies.

This ordinance creates a special fund to provide grants to nonprofit organizations for setting up and running food empowerment markets. The Human Services Agency will manage the fund and set the program's rules.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish a special fund for grants to nonprofit agencies to establish and operate food empowerment markets, and designating the Human Services Agency to administer and establish rules for the program.

This ordinance requires the Department of Public Health to provide a report every two years on food security and equity in San Francisco, incorporating feedback from other city departments. It aims to assess and improve access to nutritious food for all residents.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to direct the Department of Public Health to report biennially on food security and equity, with input from other departments.

This ordinance requires the Police Department and the District Attorney to provide quarterly reports on domestic violence cases to the Board of Supervisors, the Mayor, and other City departments. The aim is to enhance transparency and accountability regarding domestic violence incidents in San Francisco.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the Police Department and the District Attorney to submit quarterly reports to the Board of Supervisors, the Mayor, and various City departments regarding the number of cases of domestic violence.

This motion appoints Kristine Nelson to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 1 with a term ending September 5, 2022, and John Kaeuper, Elizabeth Zareh, and Paul Bellar with terms ending September 2, 2024. The motion has been passed.

Motion appointing Kristine Nelson, term ending September 5, 2022, and John Kaeuper, Elizabeth Zareh, and Paul Bellar, terms ending September 2, 2024, to the Assessment Appeals Board No. 1.

This ordinance prevents landlords from evicting tenants for unpaid rent from October 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021, if the tenant has paid at least 25% of what they owe due to COVID-19, and it also stops landlords from charging late fees for that rent. It will only be effective if state law changes to allow it.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to prohibit landlords from evicting residential tenants for non-payment of rent that came due between October 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021, that was not paid due to the COVID-19 pandemic, provided the tenant has paid at least 25 percent of the rent owed; to prohibit landlords from imposing late fees, penalties, or similar charges on such tenants; providing that such amendments will take effect only to the extent state law is modified accordingly; and making findings as required by the California Tenant Protection Act of 2019.

This ordinance allows the city to remove certain public service easements in the Hunters View project area, specifically related to sewer and emergency access, and transfer ownership of these areas to the San Francisco Housing Authority. It also confirms that this action aligns with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance ordering the summary vacation of public service easements in the Hunters View project site, which includes a sanitary sewer easement generally running along West Point Road between Catalina Street and Middle Point Road and a public access and emergency vehicle access easement generally located at West Point Road and Catalina Street; authorizing the City to quitclaim its interest in the vacation areas (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4624, Lot Nos. 29 and 31) to the San Francisco Housing Authority notwithstanding the requirements of Administrative Code, Chapter 23; affirming the Planning Commission’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the actions contemplated in this Ordinance are consistent with the General Plan, and eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance, as defined herein.

This ordinance allows commercial tenants who were legally required to close due to COVID-19 to potentially avoid paying rent for the period they were shut down. It establishes a presumption that these tenants may not owe rent during that time, which can be challenged by landlords.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish a rebuttable presumption that a commercial tenant who was legally required to shut down due to COVID-19 may be excused from having to pay rent that came due during the shutdown.

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $200,000 related to a personal injury claim on a City sidewalk. This settlement resolves the case filed by Yun Wan Pang against the City in June 2020.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Yun Wan Pang against the City and County of San Francisco for $200,000; the lawsuit was filed on June 26, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-585148; entitled Yun Wan Pang v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.

This resolution allows the Port of San Francisco to end its lease with Ferry Plaza Limited Partnership for the property at the east end of Ferry Plaza. It also authorizes the Port's Executive Director to finalize the termination agreement.

Resolution approving the mutual termination of Port Lease No. L-8627 between the Port of San Francisco and Ferry Plaza Limited Partnership for the premises located at the east end of Ferry Plaza and authorizing the Executive Director of the Port to execute a Mutual Termination Agreement.

This motion aimed to reject the Mayor's nomination of Austin Hunter to the Commission on the Environment, which would have lasted until March 25, 2023. The motion did not pass.

Motion rejecting the Mayor's nomination for appointment of Austin Hunter to the Commission on the Environment, for a term ending March 25, 2023.

This motion approves the Mayor's decision to reappoint Sarah Ching-Ting Wan to the Commission on the Environment, extending her term until May 11, 2025. The motion has been passed by the city legislature.

Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for reappointment of Sarah Ching-Ting Wan to the Commission on the Environment, for a term ending May 11, 2025.

This resolution approves an extension of the lease for a specialty store at San Francisco Airport until June 30, 2023, allowing the Airport Director to terminate it earlier with six months' notice. The lease terms, including the minimum annual guarantee, remain unchanged but may be adjusted as specified in the lease agreement.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Boarding Area F Specialty Store Lease No. 12-0086, between Stellar Partners, Inc., as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for an extension of the term for no later than June 30, 2023, with a condition that the Airport Director, at his sole and absolute discretion, may terminate earlier by providing six months’ advance written notice, with no change to the current minimum annual guarantee, subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Lease, effective upon approval by the Board of Supervisors.

This resolution designates Lincoln Park as a historic landmark and extends the time for the Historic Preservation Commission to make a decision about it by an additional 90 days, totaling 180 days. The park was previously known as City Cemetery.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for Lincoln Park, formerly known as City Cemetery, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1313, Lot No. 029; and extending the prescribed time within which the Historic Preservation Commission may render it’s decision by 90 days, for a total of 180 days.

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $60,000 related to claims of excessive force during an arrest. The lawsuit was filed by Daniel Alvarenga in February 2020.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Daniel Alvarenga against the City and County of San Francisco for $60,000; the lawsuit was filed on February 28, 2020, in United States District Court, Case No. 20-cv-01486 JSW; entitled Daniel Alvarenga v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged constitutional violation for use of excessive force in making an arrest.

The resolution approves a settlement of $1,772,271.64 with the Wong Parties, who were accused of providing gifts to City officials in exchange for contracts and failing to report required political contributions. As part of the settlement, the Wong Parties are prohibited from doing business with the City for five years.

Resolution approving settlement of unlitigated claims against Wing Lok “Walter” Wong; W. Wong Construction; Alternate Choice, LLC; Jaidin Consulting Group, LLC; and Jaidin International Ventures, LLC, (collectively “the Wong Parties”) for payments and credits totaling $1,772,271.64; the claims involve allegations that the Wong Parties provided gifts to officials of the City and County of San Francisco (“the City”) in exchange for the unlawful award of City contracts to the Wong Parties, failure to report contacts with City officials, and failure to report contributions to political campaigns as required under City law; other material terms of the settlement are that the Wong Parties will not do business with the City, including as permit expediters, for five years.

This ordinance ensures that employees who are teleworking due to COVID-19 health orders are still covered by the Health Care Security Ordinance. It applies during periods when the City recommends or mandates telework.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide that employees are covered by the Health Care Security Ordinance when they are teleworking during the time period that City health orders place restrictions on onsite work and/or encourage employees to telework during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This resolution approves a 12-year lease agreement between ALD Development Corporation and the City of San Francisco for airport-related operations, with an option to extend for two additional years. The lease guarantees a minimum annual payment of over $3.1 million for the first year.

Resolution approving Lease No. 20-0048, between ALD Development Corporation dba Airport Dimensions, as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, as landlord, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of 12 years with two one-year options to extend, and a minimum annual guarantee of $3,100,915.50 for the first year of the Lease, to commence upon approval by the Board of Supervisors.

This resolution approves changes to a contract with Catherine Wagner LLC to extend its duration and increase its funding by $15,906 for a total of $328,376. The contract involves providing designs and consulting for artwork in the Central Subway, extending the agreement from June 1, 2011, to December 31, 2021.

Resolution retroactively approving Modification Nos. 3 and 4 to extend the contract and to increase the amount of the contract by $15,906 for a total amount not to exceed $328,376; and approving Modification No. 5 to extend the term of the contract for a total term of June 1, 2011, through December 31, 2021, between the Arts Commission, the Municipal Transportation Agency and Catherine Wagner LLC, to provide designs and consult on the fabrication and installation of artwork to be displayed in the Central Subway.

This resolution approves two contract modifications with Paramedia, LLC, extending the contract period for artwork design and installation in the Central Subway until December 31, 2021, without increasing the contract amount of $536,550. It retroactively extends the contract term to June 29, 2021, and ensures the continuation of services provided by the Arts Commission and Municipal Transportation Agency.

Resolution retroactively approving Contract Modification No. 2 to extend the term to June 29, 2021; and approving Contract Modification No. 3 to extend the term for a total term of June 1, 2011, through December 31, 2021, with no increase to the contract amount of $536,550 between the Arts Commission, Municipal Transportation Agency, and Paramedia, LLC, to provide designs and consult on the fabrication and installation of artwork to be displayed in the Central Subway.

This resolution approves a one-year extension of a contract with artist Tomie Arai for design and consultation on artwork for the Central Subway, retroactively covering the period from March 1, 2011, to December 31, 2021. The total contract amount remains unchanged at $290,500.

Resolution retroactively approving Modification No. 3 between the Arts Commission, the Municipal Transportation Agency and Tomie Arai to extend the term of the contract for one year for a total term of March 1, 2011, through December 31, 2021, with no increase to the contract amount of $290,500 to provide designs and consult on the fabrication and installation of artwork to be displayed in the Central Subway.

This resolution approves an extension of a contract for artwork design and installation in the Central Subway, retroactively covering the period from June 1, 2011, to December 31, 2021, without changing the contract amount of $458,823. It involves the Arts Commission, Municipal Transportation Agency, White Light Inc., and Werner Klotz Public Art Inc.

Resolution retroactively approving Contract Modification No. 4 to extend the term of the contract for a total term of June 1, 2011, through December 31, 2021, with no change to the contract amount of $458,823 between the Arts Commission, Municipal Transportation Agency, White Light Inc. and Werner Klotz Public Art Inc., to provide designs and consult on the fabrication and installation of artwork to be displayed in the Central Subway.

This resolution approves a two-year extension of a contract with artist Yumei Hou for design and consultation services related to artwork in the Central Subway, maintaining the original contract amount of $60,500. The contract now runs from March 1, 2011, to December 31, 2021.

Resolution retroactively approving Contract Modification No. 2 between the Arts Commission, the Municipal Transportation Agency and Yumei Hou to extend the term of the contract for two years for a total term of March 1, 2011, through December 31, 2021, with no increase to the contract amount of $60,500 to provide designs and consult on the fabrication and installation of artwork to be displayed in the Central Subway.

This resolution approves a ten-year lease agreement between AT&T and the City for cellular service at San Francisco International Airport, starting with an annual rent of $2.4 million and a one-time payment of $28.6 million for infrastructure improvements. The lease will begin once it is approved by the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution approving a Lease Agreement for Cellular Service Partner (CSP), Lease No. 2020-0181, between New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (d.b.a. AT&T), as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of ten years, and an annual base rent of $2,400,000 for the first year of the Lease and a one time reimbursement payment of $28,600,000 for neutral host distributed antennae system improvements to Harvey Milk Terminal 1 and the Grand Hyatt at SFO, to commence upon approval by the Board of Supervisors.

This ordinance requires the San Francisco Police Department to work with the District Attorney on all juvenile delinquency cases, allowing the DA to initiate proceedings in juvenile court. It aims to improve collaboration between law enforcement and the legal system regarding youth offenses.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the Police Department to consult with the District Attorney ("DA") on all juvenile delinquency cases under California Welfare and Institutions Code, Section 651, and provide the DA the opportunity to commence proceedings in the juvenile delinquency court in the San Francisco Superior Court.