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Showing Social Services & Equity · May 2023 legislation (15).

Resolution#230597
May 31, 2023

This resolution approves an amendment to a contract with the University of California to provide behavioral health services for children, youth, and families, increasing the funding by nearly $10 million and extending the contract term by four years. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor adjustments to the contract as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the agreement between The Regents of the University of California and the Department of Public Health, for behavioral health services for children, youth and families, to increase the agreement by $9,956,190 for an amount not to exceed $19,820,764; to extend the term by four years, from June 30, 2023, for a total agreement term of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2027; and to authorize the Department of Public Health to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthSocial Services & Equity
By Rafael Mandelman
9-0
Resolution#230693
May 27, 2023

This resolution approves an increase in funding by $606,040 for the YMCA's Truancy Assessment and Resource Center program, raising the total grant to $5,390,219. It also extends the grant term for one additional year, now running from July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2024.

Resolution retroactively approving a seventh amendment to Contract No. 1000014469 for the YMCA Urban Services - Truancy Assessment and Resource Center (TARC) Program between the YMCA Urban Services and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, to increase the grant amount by $606,040 for a total not to exceed amount of $5,390,219 and to extend the grant term for one year from July 1, 2023, for a new term of July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2024, with Board of Supervisors’ approval under Charter, Section 9.118.

Budget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
Passed
9-0 /2
Resolution#230692
May 26, 2023

This resolution approves an increase of $3,000,953 to the existing contract with the Japanese Community Youth Council for the Opportunities for All Intermediary Program, raising the total grant amount to $13,327,411. The grant term remains unchanged, and the increase requires approval from the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution approving a fourth amendment to Contract No. 10000014147 for the Japanese Community Youth Council, Opportunities for All Intermediary Program, between the Japanese Community Youth Council and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, to increase the grant amount by $3,000,953 for a total not to exceed amount of $13,327,411 with Board of Supervisors’ approval under Charter, Section 9.118, and with no change to the grant term.

TransportationBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
Passed
9-0 /2
Ordinance#230564
May 26, 2023

This ordinance updates the agreement between San Francisco and the Service Employees International Union to include plans for classification studies and pay adjustments for certain job categories, starting July 1, 2023. It aims to ensure fair compensation and job classification for union members.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Second Amendment to the 2022-2024 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and Service Employees International Union, Local 1021, effective July 1, 2023, to adopt a side letter agreement to undertake classification studies and equity adjustments for certain represented classifications.

Social Services & EquityHonorary / Symbolic
By Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Ordinance#230565
May 26, 2023

This ordinance adds a sixth salary step for Public Safety Communications Dispatchers and Senior Police Communications Dispatchers in San Francisco, effective July 1, 2023. It amends the existing agreement between the city and the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 regarding employee compensation.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Third Amendment to the 2022-2024 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and Service Employees International Union Local 1021, effective July 1, 2023, to amend the compensation provision for 8238 Public Safety Communications Dispatcher and 8239 Senior Police Communications Dispatcher to provide an additional sixth salary step to both classifications.

Public SafetyTransportationSocial Services & Equity
By Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Resolution#230691
May 26, 2023

This resolution approves an increase in funding for the San Francisco YouthWorks Program, managed by the Japanese Community Youth Council, by $1,395,345, bringing the total grant amount to $13,395,345. The grant term will remain unchanged, and the increase requires approval from the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution approving a second amendment to Contract No. 1000009983 for the Japanese Community Youth Council - San Francisco YouthWorks Program between the Japanese Community Youth Council and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, to increase the grant amount by $1,395,345 for a total not to exceed amount of $13,395,345 with Board of Supervisors’ approval under Charter, Section 9.118, and with no changes to the grant term.

TransportationBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#221105
May 26, 2023

This ordinance amends the Planning Code to exempt designated historic districts from the HOME-SF Program, which aims to promote homeownership. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental review and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to exclude designated historic districts under Article 10 of the Planning Code from the provisions of the Home Ownership Means Equity-San Francisco (HOME-SF) Program; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningSocial Services & Equity
Passed
14-0
Ordinance#230555
May 23, 2023

This ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $69,999 related to alleged civil rights violations during a traffic stop. The lawsuit was filed by David Cordero in 2019.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by David Cordero against the City and County of San Francisco for $69,999; the lawsuit was filed on April 9, 2019, in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 19-cv-01834; entitled David Cordero v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged civil rights violations arising out of a traffic stop on August 12, 2018.

Social Services & Equity
Passed
10-0 /1
Resolution#230599
May 23, 2023

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $9,818,147 grant from the CDC for a program aimed at promoting equity and strengthening teams in San Francisco from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2027. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding for the ongoing project.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $9,818,147 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for participation in a program, entitled “San Francisco Project INVEST (INnovations that Value Equity and Strengthen Teams),” for the period of December 1, 2022, through November 30, 2027.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthSocial Services & Equity
Passed
7-0
Resolution#230600
May 23, 2023

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $500,000 grant from the California Department of Public Health for a program aimed at improving access to COVID-19 testing and treatment from December 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. It has been officially approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $500,000 from the California Department of Public Health through the Physicians for a Healthy California for participation in a program, entitled “COVID-19 Test to Treat Equity Grant,” for the period of December 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthSocial Services & Equity
Passed
7-0
Ordinance#230534
May 16, 2023

The ordinance authorizes a $227,500 settlement for a lawsuit regarding disability access violations at San Francisco's golf courses. It also includes provisions for making accessibility improvements at Harding Park and Fleming Park golf courses.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Abdul Nevarez and Priscilla Nevarez against the City and County of San Francisco for $227,500; the lawsuit was filed on September 27, 2019, in United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 19-CV-06155-SK; entitled Abdul Nevarez and Priscilla Nevarez v. City of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves disability access violations in the City’s golf courses; other material terms of the settlement are making certain disability access improvements at the Harding Park and Fleming Park golf courses.

EnvironmentSocial Services & Equity
Passed
10-0 /1
Hearing#210404
May 10, 2023

This legislation calls for a hearing to evaluate the current conditions of sidewalks in San Francisco and to discuss maintenance strategies aimed at ensuring safety and accessibility, especially for individuals with disabilities. It requests reports from Public Works, the Municipal Transportation Agency, and the Mayor's Office of Disability.

Hearing to discuss the state of sidewalk conditions and the ongoing maintenance strategies to ensure safety and accessibility particularly for people with disabilities; and requesting Public Works, the Municipal Transportation Agency, and the Mayor's Office of Disability to report.

TransportationSocial Services & Equity
By Myrna Melgar
1-0
Motion#230539
May 9, 2023

This motion appoints Elizabeth Winograd to the Children and Families First Commission, with her term set to end on October 8, 2026. The commission focuses on improving the well-being of children and families in San Francisco.

Motion appointing Elizabeth Winograd, term ending October 8, 2026, to the Children and Families First Commission.

Governance & ElectionsSocial Services & Equity
Passed
7-0
Ordinance#230482
May 8, 2023

This ordinance changes the Park Code by reducing the number of seats on the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Committee, allowing for alternate members, and permitting longer service terms. It also ensures that members have relevant experience in environmental justice, racial equity, and disability issues, and mandates that meetings be held at City Hall.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to 1) reduce the number of seats on the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Committee (PROSAC), 2) provide for alternate members, 3) allow members to serve for more than four consecutive terms, 4) provide for the appointment of members having experience with environmental justice, racial equity, and disability issues; and 5) provide that meetings shall occur at City Hall.

EnvironmentGovernance & ElectionsSocial Services & Equity
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
18-0
Hearing#221034
May 1, 2023

This hearing will discuss employee wages and benefits at the Felton Institute, which receives significant funding from the city, and examine how labor disruptions affect both employees and clients. Representatives from the Felton Institute, SEIU 1021, unaffiliated workers, and the Department of Early Childcare will be asked to provide input.

Hearing to discuss employee wages and benefits at the Felton Institute, which receives $20,000,000 from the City and County of San Francisco, and the operational impact of labor disruptions on the employees and clients seeking social services at the Felton Institute; and requesting representatives from the Felton Institute, SEIU 1021, Felton unaffiliated workers, and the Department of Early Childcare to report.

Business & EconomySocial Services & Equity
By Myrna Melgar, Shamann Walton
1-0