Legislation

A formal position or approval by the Board: Supporting United States House of Representatives Bill 8426, the Crime Survivor Support and Stability Act of 2026, introduced by Representatives Lateefah Simon and Emilia Sykes, which would direct states to enumerate and protect survivor rights, establish a federal grant program for direct cash assistance to survivors of violence through community-based organizations, and allow state-level victim needs surveys to strengthen the evidence base for future federal investments. In short: a symbolic stance, not a binding law.

Resolution supporting United States House of Representatives Bill 8426, the Crime Survivor Support and Stability Act of 2026, introduced by Representatives Lateefah Simon and Emilia Sykes, which would direct states to enumerate and protect survivor rights, establish a federal grant program for direct cash assistance to survivors of violence through community-based organizations, and authorize state-level victim needs surveys to strengthen the evidence base for future federal investments.

Proposes a change to city law: Adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Municipal Executives’ Association - Police, to be effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Municipal Executives’ Association - Police, to be effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030.

Schedules a public hearing about: Hearing to discuss plans for increasing Southern Police District staffing.

Hearing to discuss plans for increasing Southern Police District staffing; and requesting the Police Department to report.

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's public-safety rules to modify provisions of the Fair Chance city law that regulate the use of criminal history in certain employment and housing decisions specifically by providing that employers and affordable housing providers may not use out-of-state criminal convictions or arrests for conduct that is lawful in California related to abortion-related healthcare, drag performances, gender-affirming care, and spontaneous abortion, as defined, in making certain employment or housing-related decisions.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to modify provisions of the Fair Chance Ordinance that regulate the use of criminal history in certain employment and housing decisions specifically by providing that employers and affordable housing providers may not use out-of-state criminal convictions or arrests for conduct that is lawful in California related to abortion-related healthcare, drag performances, gender-affirming care, and spontaneous abortion, as defined, in making certain employment or housing-related decisions; increasing administrative penalties for violations; and increasing liquidated damages available in a lawsuit.

A formal position or approval by the Board: Approve and allow the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. In short: a symbolic stance, not a binding law.

Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. PRO.0163(R), Engineering Services for the Emergency Firefighting Water System and City’s Water Distribution System, with LEE + RO and AGS Joint Venture, increasing the contract amount by $5,000,000 for a total not to exceed contract amount of $13,000,000 with no change to the contract duration of June 28, 2024, through June 27, 2032, to provide additional engineering design and support for pipeline improvement projects, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

A formal position or approval by the Board: Approve the contract between the St. In short: a symbolic stance, not a binding law.

Resolution approving the contract between the St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”), for emergency shelter operations and support services at Multi-Service Center South, for a term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, for a total amount not to exceed $35,507,789 and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the contract 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.

A formal position or approval by the Board: Allow the Sheriff’s Office to contract with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project (SF Pretrial) for Pretrial Services for a three year period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, for a contract total not to exceed amount of $22,532,145, with two one-year options to extend.

Resolution authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to contract with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project (SF Pretrial) for Pretrial Services for a three year period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, for a contract total not to exceed amount of $22,532,145, with two one-year options to extend.

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's public-safety rules to provide penalties for the prohibited discharge of fireworks, including that a first offense is punishable as an infraction with a fine not less than $125 or more than $250, and a second and any subsequent offenses within five years of a prior offense are punishable as misdemeanors with a fine not less than $250 or more than $750, or imprisonment in the County Jail of not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to provide penalties for the prohibited discharge of fireworks, including that a first offense is punishable as an infraction with a fine not less than $125 or more than $250, and a second and any subsequent offenses within five years of a prior offense are punishable as misdemeanors with a fine not less than $250 or more than $750, or imprisonment in the County Jail of not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's public-safety rules to repeal the prohibition on certain types of libraries lending or renting any book, magazine, pamphlet, or other printed matter to any person under the age of 21, unless the person has obtained a membership card with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to repeal the prohibition on certain types of libraries lending or renting any book, magazine, pamphlet, or other printed matter to any person under the age of 21, unless the person has obtained a membership card with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

Proposes a change to city law: Set aside money $1,926,125 of Boarding of Prisoners revenue and $14,043,516 to overtime salaries and de-set aside money $12,117,391 from retirement fringe benefits, vehicles, and various capital projects and work orders in the Sheriff’s Office to support the Department’s projected increases in overtime as required per the city's operating rules, Section 3.17 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026. In short: it commits city money.

Ordinance appropriating $1,926,125 of Boarding of Prisoners revenue and $14,043,516 to overtime salaries and de-appropriating $12,117,391 from retirement fringe benefits, vehicles, and various capital projects and work orders in the Sheriff’s Office to support the Department’s projected increases in overtime as required per Administrative Code, Section 3.17 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.

Proposes a change to city law: Approve amended Surveillance Technology Policies for the Department of Public Works’ use of unmanned aerial vehicles (“Drones”), and the Department of Public Works’ use of an illegal dumping camera system with automatic license plate reader technology and cameras.

Ordinance approving amended Surveillance Technology Policies for the Department of Public Works’ use of unmanned aerial vehicles (“Drones”), and the Department of Public Works’ use of an illegal dumping camera system with automatic license plate reader technology and cameras; and making required findings in support of said approvals.

Schedules a public hearing about: Hearing on the Vicious and Dangerous Dog Unit, inquiring about the plan to hire a Hearing Officer, restart hearing proceedings, address the existing case backlog, and improve proceedings through dog behavioral course requirements.

Hearing on the Vicious and Dangerous Dog Unit, inquiring about the plan to hire a Hearing Officer, restart hearing proceedings, address the existing case backlog, and improve proceedings through dog behavioral course requirements; and requesting the San Francisco Police Department, Department of Police Accountability, City Administrator's Office, and Department of Public Health to be present.

Proposes a change to city law: Set aside money $1,163,325 of Ambulance Billings and $425,898 of Fire Overtime Service Fees revenues in the Fire Department, de-set aside money permanent salaries of $500,000 in the Department of Emergency Management, permanent salaries of $6,088,370 and dependent coverage of $994,158 in the Fire Department, and permanent salaries of $1,250,000 in the Public Utilities Commission, and set aside money $500,000 to overtime in the Department of Emergency Management, $8,671,751 to overtime in the Fire Department, and $1,250,000 to overtime in the Public Utilities Commission in order to support the Departments’ projected increases in overtime as required per the city's operating rules, Section 3.17. In short: it commits city money.

Ordinance appropriating $1,163,325 of Ambulance Billings and $425,898 of Fire Overtime Service Fees revenues in the Fire Department, de-appropriating permanent salaries of $500,000 in the Department of Emergency Management, permanent salaries of $6,088,370 and dependent coverage of $994,158 in the Fire Department, and permanent salaries of $1,250,000 in the Public Utilities Commission, and appropriating $500,000 to overtime in the Department of Emergency Management, $8,671,751 to overtime in the Fire Department, and $1,250,000 to overtime in the Public Utilities Commission in order to support the Departments’ projected increases in overtime as required per Administrative Code, Section 3.17; this Ordinance requires a two-thirds vote of all members of the Board of Supervisors for approval of the Fire Department’s appropriation of $7,992,170 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.113(c).

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's operating rules to establish the San Francisco Hate Crime Reward Fund.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the San Francisco Hate Crime Reward Fund.

A formal position or approval by the Board: Allow the Executive Director of the Department of Emergency Management, Controller, and Deputy Controller as agents to act on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco for all matters pertaining to State and Federal Disaster and Emergency Assistance Funding and to provide the assurances and agreements required by the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.

Resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Department of Emergency Management, Controller, and Deputy Controller as agents to act on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco for all matters pertaining to State and Federal Disaster and Emergency Assistance Funding and to provide the assurances and agreements required by the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.

Schedules a public hearing about: Hearing on the state of San Francisco’s Drug Court Program, including an examination of diversion criteria and practices, program outcomes and termination rates, treatment capacity and associated wait times, and the program’s implications for public safety and recovery.

Hearing on the state of San Francisco’s Drug Court Program, including an examination of diversion criteria and practices, program outcomes and termination rates, treatment capacity and associated wait times, and the program’s implications for public safety and recovery; and requesting the Office of the District Attorney, Department of Public Health, and Sheriff’s Office to report.

Schedules a public hearing about: Hearing to discuss the cause(s), escalation, response, and impacts of the widespread power outages that began on December 20, 2025, and which have disproportionately affected residents and small businesses in the Richmond, Sunset, Presidio, Civic Center, South of Market (SOMA), and other San Francisco neighborhoods, to understand how a localized substation incident escalated to affect nearly one-third of the City.

Hearing to discuss the cause(s), escalation, response, and impacts of the widespread power outages that began on December 20, 2025, and which have disproportionately affected residents and small businesses in the Richmond, Sunset, Presidio, Civic Center, South of Market (SOMA), and other San Francisco neighborhoods, to understand how a localized substation incident escalated to affect nearly one-third of the City; to assess communication failures and gaps in emergency response protocols; to evaluate economic impacts on small businesses and hardships faced by seniors, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable residents; to discuss and understand the remedies, claims processes and support being provided to affected residents and businesses; and requesting the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to report.

Schedules a public hearing about: Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on November 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., for the Members of the Board of Supervisors to hear and receive updates on the progress and implementation status of the Unites States Department of Justice recommendations regarding reforms within the Police Department.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on November 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., for the Members of the Board of Supervisors to hear and receive updates on the progress and implementation status of the Unites States Department of Justice recommendations regarding reforms within the Police Department; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M20-125, approved on September 15, 2020.

A formal position or approval by the Board: Imposing interim zoning controls for 18 months to require a Conditional Use authorization for the establishment of new Convenience Store uses in the Tenderloin and South of Market Public Safety Zone, as both terms are herein defined.

Resolution imposing interim zoning controls for 18 months to require a Conditional Use authorization for the establishment of new Convenience Store uses in the Tenderloin and South of Market Public Safety Zone, as both terms are herein defined; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The ordinance aims to ban the retail sale of nitrous oxide, allowing exceptions for specific uses like medical procedures and food production. Violating this ban could result in fines, imprisonment, and other penalties, with enforcement handled by the Director of Public Health.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to prohibit the retail sale of nitrous oxide, with exceptions for medical or dental procedures, research and development, manufacturing or industrial operations, and food-product purposes; make violations of the prohibition an infraction or misdemeanor, subject to imprisonment and or fine; authorize the Director of Public Health to enforce the prohibition; and make violations of the prohibition a public nuisance, subject to administrative fines, civil penalties, and revocation of a tobacco sales permit.

An internal Board decision: Motion confirming the reappointment of Kevin Benedicto, term ending April 30, 2030, to the Police Commission.

Motion confirming the reappointment of Kevin Benedicto, term ending April 30, 2030, to the Police Commission.

An internal Board decision: Motion approve the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Lawrence Low to the Police Commission, for a term ending April 30, 2030.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Lawrence Low to the Police Commission, for a term ending April 30, 2030.

An internal Board decision: Motion approve the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Mattie Scott to the Police Commission, for a term ending April 30, 2030.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Mattie Scott to the Police Commission, for a term ending April 30, 2030.