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Ordinance#250284
Jun 30, 2025

This ordinance allows for the repair and relocation of certain existing structures that do not comply with current zoning laws, grants noncomplying status to unpermitted residential structures built before 2003, and permits accessory structures up to 10 feet tall and 120 square feet without needing a building permit. It also confirms that these changes align with environmental regulations and the city's planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to provide conditions for repair and relocation of existing noncomplying structures within required yards, grant unpermitted residential structures within yards that were constructed before 2003 noncomplying status, and allow accessory structures up to 10 feet in height and 120 square feet within required yards; amending the Building Code to exempt accessory structures up to 120 square feet from building permits; 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 under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Passed
29-0
Ordinance#250699
Jun 30, 2025

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Police Department to bypass the usual competitive bidding process when purchasing equipment and services for its Real Time Investigation Center, using donated funds from the San Francisco Police Community Foundation. It has been officially passed.

Ordinance waiving the competitive solicitation requirements under Chapter 21 of the Administrative Code for the Police Department’s procurement of equipment, technology, and services to support the Department’s Real Time Investigation Center, using gift funds received from the San Francisco Police Community Foundation.

Public SafetyTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Stephen Sherrill, Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
23-3
Ordinance#250541
Jun 30, 2025

This ordinance simplifies the process for businesses to set up café tables, chairs, and merchandise displays in public spaces by replacing permit requirements and fees with a registration system. It also removes certain minor encroachment permit requirements and exempts these setups from the Shared Spaces Program.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to streamline the approval of certain encroachments in the public right-of-way, to establish a registration requirement in place of all permit requirements and fees for café tables and chairs and display merchandise, and to eliminate minor encroachment permit requirements and right-of-way occupancy fees for appurtenant building features; amending the Administrative Code to exempt café tables and chairs and display merchandise from the Shared Spaces Program; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Danny Sauter, Rafael Mandelman
23-0
Ordinance#250592
Jun 29, 2025

This ordinance updates the fees that the Department of Building Inspection charges and creates new subfunds within the Building Inspection Fund. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Building, Subdivision, and Administrative Codes to adjust fees charged by the Department of Building Inspection and to establish Subfunds within the Building Inspection Fund; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
42-0 /3
Ordinance#250604
Jun 29, 2025

The ordinance allows the Recreation and Park Department to add a surcharge to fees for using City golf courses and other facilities to help cover maintenance costs. It also increases certain golf fees for San Francisco residents and requires the department to regularly update golf course fees on its website.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to 1) authorize the Recreation and Park Department to add a cost recovery surcharge to the fees for the use of City golf courses, outdoor event facilities, picnic areas, and athletic fields, to help cover stormwater and other costs related to maintaining those City properties; 2) increase golf course fees by increasing the San Francisco resident rates at certain courses, by increasing the cost of golf cards that entitle Pacifica residents to resident discounts at Sharp Park, by adjusting weekend hours, and by limiting resident senior discounts to weekdays; 3) require the Recreation and Park Department on an ongoing basis to post and update on its website the golf course fees in lieu of listing those fees in the Park Code; and 4) make various clarifying changes; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentSocial Services & Equity
Passed
44-0 /1
Ordinance#250698
Jun 27, 2025

This ordinance approves a development agreement for a project at specific locations in San Francisco, which includes the payment of over $4.3 million for affordable housing and compliance with various city codes. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and environmental regulations.

Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and EQX Jackson SQ Holdco LLC for the development of a project on certain real property known as 425 Washington Street, 439-445 Washington Street, 530 Sansome Street, and 447 Battery Street, and generally bounded by Sansome Street to the west, Washington Street to the north, Battery Street to the east, and Merchant Street to the south; approving certain impact fees and accepting and appropriating a $4,310,710 additional affordable housing payment; confirming compliance with or waiving certain provisions of the Administrative Code, Planning Code, Public Works Code, Labor and Employment Code, and Health Code; ratifying past actions and authorizing future actions in furtherance of this Ordinance, as defined herein; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of conformity with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b); and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Danny Sauter
26-0
Hearing#250371
Jun 27, 2025

The legislation schedules a hearing for the Board of Supervisors to discuss renewing and expanding the Ocean Avenue Community Benefit District on July 8, 2025. This process follows California law regarding property and business improvement districts.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on July 8, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., to consider renewal and expansion of a property-based business improvement district, known as the Ocean Avenue Community Benefit District, pursuant to the California Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600 et seq.), and City and County of San Francisco Business and Tax Regulations Code, Article 15; scheduled pursuant to the Resolution No. 208-25 contained in File No. 250368; adopted on May 6, 2025.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Filed
no vote
Resolution#250659
Jun 27, 2025

This resolution allows the City to issue up to $76 million in multifamily housing revenue notes to finance the construction of an 89-unit rental housing project at 65 Santos Street, known as "Sunnydale HOPE SF Block 7." It also approves various agreements and authorizes city officials to take necessary actions to implement the financing and project.

Resolution (this “Resolution”) approving for purposes of the Internal Revenue Codes of 1986, as amended, authorizing the execution and delivery of a multifamily housing revenue note in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $76,000,000 for the purpose of providing financing for the construction of a 89-unit (including one manager unit) multifamily rental housing project located at 65 Santos Street, known as “Sunnydale HOPE SF Block 7”; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a funding loan agreement, providing the terms and conditions of the loan from the funding lender to the City, and the execution and delivery of the note; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a borrower loan agreement providing the terms and conditions of the loan from the City to the borrower; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of an amended and restated funding loan agreement which amends and restates the funding loan agreement on and after conversion; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of an amended and restated borrower loan agreement which amends and restates the borrower loan agreement on and after conversion; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a regulatory agreement and declaration of restrictive covenants; authorizing the collection of certain fees; approving modifications, changes and additions to the documents; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the back-to-back loans, the note and the project; granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution; rescinding Resolution No. 162-25; and related matters, as defined herein.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
13-0
Resolution#250518
Jun 27, 2025

The resolution approves an amendment to the lease for a temporary shelter at 2177 Jerrold Avenue, allowing for up to $1,246,746 in improvements, including utility upgrades, without changing the lease term. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and authorizes the Director of Property to make necessary adjustments to the lease.

Resolution approving the First Amendment and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to amend the lease with LAWRENCE B. STONE PROPERTIES #08, LLC, as landlord of the real property located at 2177 Jerrold Avenue (“Property”), for continued use as a temporary shelter program, submitted under Chapter 21B of the Administrative Code as a Core Initiative Lease; authorizing the City's contribution of up to $1,246,746 for additional improvements, including any pre-development costs incurred, for a utilities upgrade at the property, effective upon approval of this Resolution, with no changes to the term of January 2, 2024, through January 1, 2039; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act, and adopting the Planning Department’s findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of the Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute any amendments, make certain modifications and take certain actions that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City, do not materially decrease the benefits to the City and are necessary or advisable to effectuate the purposes of the lease agreement or this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Passed
28-0
Ordinance#250456
Jun 27, 2025

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

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

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
20-0
Ordinance#250488
Jun 27, 2025

This ordinance updates the rules for how the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund operates. It aims to improve the management and effectiveness of funding for community beautification projects and graffiti removal efforts.

Ordinance approving amendments to the rules and regulations for the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund.

Budget & Taxes
By Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter, Rafael Mandelman
23-0
Ordinance#250587
Jun 27, 2025

This ordinance allocates the expected income and expenses for San Francisco's departments for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027. It ensures that the city has a budget in place to manage its finances 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 May 30, 2025, for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
24-0
Ordinance#250588
Jun 27, 2025

This ordinance outlines the salaries and positions for city employees for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027, including any temporary positions. It also specifies compensation and work schedules for these roles, ensuring they are funded by the city's budget.

Proposed Interim Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027, 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.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
24-0
Resolution#250460
Jun 27, 2025

This resolution allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to spend over $2.3 million from the South of Market Community Stabilization Fund to support residents and businesses affected by destabilization in the SoMa area from mid-2025 to mid-2027. The funding aims to address various impacts on the community during this period.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to expend South of Market (SoMa) Community Stabilization Fund dollars in the amount of $2,325,548 to address various impacts of destabilization on residents and businesses in SoMa from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Matt Dorsey
14-0
Resolution#250660
Jun 27, 2025

This resolution supports a California state bill that seeks to improve the collection of taxes on short-term rentals and strengthen enforcement against illegal rentals. It was passed by the San Francisco city legislature.

Resolution supporting California State Senate Bill No. 346, authored by Senator Maria Elena Durazo, which aims to enhance compliance with local transient occupancy tax collection and enforcement against illegal short-term rentals.

HousingBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman
10-0
Resolution#250661
Jun 27, 2025

The resolution condemns the abduction of immigrants by ICE and calls for strict adherence to due process, family unity, and humane treatment of migrants. It has been officially passed by the city.

Resolution condemning the abduction of immigrants by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) and urging strict adherence to due process, family unity, and humane treatment of migrants who safely and lawfully pursue their claims.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthSocial Services & Equity
By Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood, Myrna Melgar
10-0
Resolution#250665
Jun 27, 2025

This resolution affirms the public's right to peacefully protest against federal government actions and condemns the militarization of responses to such protests. It also reaffirms San Francisco's commitment to immigrant justice and its Sanctuary Ordinance.

Resolution affirming the public’s right to peacefully assemble and protest actions of the federal government, condemning the militarization of civil response to peaceful protests, and reaffirming San Francisco’s commitment to immigrant justice and the City’s Sanctuary Ordinance.

Budget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
By Danny Sauter, Bilal Mahmood, Myrna Melgar
10-0
Resolution#250636
Jun 27, 2025

This resolution calls on Governor Newsom and the California State Budget Committee to reinstate the optional adult acupuncture benefit in Medi-Cal, which would cost approximately $5.4 million in the 2025-2026 fiscal year and $13.1 million annually thereafter. It aims to improve healthcare options for Medi-Cal recipients.

Resolution urging Governor Gavin Newsom and the California State Budget Committee to restore optional adult acupuncture benefit in Medi-Cal with an estimated cost of $5,400,000 in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and ongoing $13,100,000 to the California State Budget.

HousingBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Danny Sauter, Rafael Mandelman
9-0 /1
Ordinance#250657
Jun 26, 2025

This ordinance allows certain residential development projects to delay paying impact fees until they receive their first occupancy certificate. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Building and Planning Codes to comply with California Government Code, Section 66007, by postponing the collection of development impact fees for designated residential development projects to the date of first certificate of occupancy or first temporary certificate of occupancy, whichever occurs first; 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.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Stephen Sherrill, Bilal Mahmood, Matt Dorsey
21-2
Ordinance#250605
Jun 26, 2025

The ordinance allows the Recreation and Park Department to set fees for recreation programs based on their operating costs and other factors, with approval from the Recreation and Park Commission. It also directs the Commission to revise its scholarship policy to offer additional discounts for those in financial need.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to allow the Recreation and Park Department to set fees for recreation programs based on the Department’s operating costs for those programs and various other factors, including whether the program is designated for youth, seniors, or persons with disabilities, subject to approval of the Recreation and Park Commission; directing the Commission to update its scholarship policy to provide for further discounts for recreation programs based on financial need; making certain clarifying changes; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentSocial Services & Equity
Passed
48-2 /1
Ordinance#250680
Jun 25, 2025

This ordinance waives certain development fees in the Market and Octavia Area to encourage construction and amends the local planning code regarding community advisory committees and definitions. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's general planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to waive certain development impact fees in the Market and Octavia Area Plan (the Market and Octavia Area Plan and Upper Market Neighborhood Commercial District Affordable Housing Fee, the Market and Octavia Community Improvements Fund, the Van Ness & Market Affordable Housing and Neighborhood Infrastructure Fee, and the Van Ness & Market Community Facilities Fee), to amend the Van Ness & Market Residential Special Use District, to provide that the Market and Octavia Community Advisory Committee shall sunset six months after the effective date of this Ordinance, and to make conforming amendments to some of the definitions in Planning Code, Section 401; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Bilal Mahmood, Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
21-4 /1
Hearing#230824
Jun 25, 2025

This hearing addresses funding and design plans for the Emergency Firefighting Water System on the westside of San Francisco. It also requests a report from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission on the matter.

Hearing on the Emergency Firefighting Water System funding and design on the westside of San Francisco; and requesting the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to report.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar
4-0
Ordinance#250589
Jun 25, 2025

This ordinance allocates the expected income and expenses for San Francisco's departments for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027. It was passed to ensure the city's budget is set for those years.

Budget and Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for Departments of the City and County of San Francisco as of May 30, 2025, for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
82-2 /4
Ordinance#250590
Jun 25, 2025

The ordinance establishes and outlines the salaries and positions included in the city's budget for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027. It also authorizes appointments to these positions and sets compensation and work schedules.

Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027, 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.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
84-0 /4
Ordinance#250591
Jun 25, 2025

This ordinance changes the fees for short-term licenses to use City Hall. It aims to update the cost structure for individuals or organizations seeking to hold events there.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to modify the short term license fees for the use of City Hall.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
Passed
46-0 /1
Ordinance#250606
Jun 25, 2025

The ordinance amends various city codes to streamline regulations by removing certain permit requirements and fees for veterinary hospitals and laundry facilities, while also establishing new fees for solid waste compliance and food safety activities. It also adjusts existing fees and penalties related to agricultural inspections, hazardous waste management, and tobacco sales violations.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code, Health Code, Administrative Code, and Public Works Code to: 1) eliminate Department of Public Health permit requirement for veterinary hospitals and laundry facilities; 2) eliminate the food facility surcharge and certain fees for agricultural inspections; 3) establish fees for regulatory compliance activities for solid waste facilities, refuse service for commercial and residential properties, and licensing of refuse collectors; 4) establish regulatory fee for food safety classes and food safety examinations; 5) increase existing regulatory fees for agricultural inspections, and hazardous waste management; 6) increase penalties for violations of tobacco sales ordinances by tobacco retailers; and 7) decrease fees for certified farmers’ market permits.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthBusiness & Economy
By Danny Sauter
46-0 /1
Ordinance#250608
Jun 25, 2025

This ordinance changes some permit fees related to public works, including waiving fees for café tables, chairs, and minor sidewalk encroachments. It also confirms the Planning Department's assessment under environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Public Works and Subdivision Codes to modify certain permit fees, including waiving fees for café tables and chairs and display merchandise registrants and certain minor sidewalk encroachments that are appurtenant building features, and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Danny Sauter
46-0 /1
Ordinance#250599
Jun 25, 2025

This ordinance allows the city to charge fees for vehicles registered in San Francisco to support law enforcement programs that use fingerprint identification for crimes involving vehicles. It also creates a dedicated fund to collect and manage this fee revenue.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize fees for vehicles registered to a San Francisco address to fund law enforcement programs related to fingerprint identification of persons involved in crimes committed while operating motor vehicles, in accordance with California State law, and to establish the Police Fingerprint Identification Fund to receive the fee revenue.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
44-2 /1
Ordinance#250603
Jun 25, 2025

This ordinance allows the Recreation and Park Department to charge fees for reserving tennis and pickleball courts at various locations outside of the Golden Gate Park Tennis Center. It also confirms that the Planning Department has complied with environmental regulations related to this change.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to authorize the Recreation and Park Department to charge fees for reserving tennis/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.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
44-2 /1
Ordinance#250609
Jun 25, 2025

The ordinance allows the City to reallocate about $34.8 million from the Our City, Our Home Fund to provide services for homelessness through Fiscal Year 2026-27, while also permitting additional spending on homelessness programs if revenues exceed budgeted amounts. It temporarily lifts funding limits for short-term rental subsidies to better address homelessness needs.

Ordinance authorizing the City to reallocate approximately $34,777,000 in prior appropriated revenue and unappropriated earned interest within the Our City, Our Home (“OCOH”) Fund, to allow the City to use revenues from the Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax through Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 for certain types of services to address homelessness, notwithstanding the expenditure percentages set forth in Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 2810; where future revenue and interest to the OCOH Fund exceeds amounts appropriated in the adopted budget for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, authorizing the City to expend up to $19,100,000 of such additional revenues and interest on any programs to address homelessness as described in Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 2810, without regard to the expenditure percentages in that section; temporarily suspending the limit on funding for short-term rental subsidies; and finding that these reallocations are necessary to achieve the purposes of the Our City, Our Home Fund pursuant to Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 2811.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
71-7 /1
Resolution#250613
Jun 25, 2025

This resolution approves the spending plan for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for the fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. It outlines how funds will be allocated to address homelessness in San Francisco during that period.

Resolution approving the Fiscal Years (FYs) 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 Expenditure Plan for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing Fund.

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
40-0 /1
Ordinance#250259
Jun 25, 2025

This ordinance extends the waiver of certain first-year fees for permits, licenses, and business registrations for eligible small businesses until June 30, 2026. It applies to businesses that are newly formed or opening a new location in San Francisco.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to extend, through June 30, 2026, the waiver of certain first-year permit, license, and business registration fees for specified small businesses that newly form or that open a new location.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter, Rafael Mandelman
40-0 /1
Hearing#250624
Jun 25, 2025

This hearing will evaluate the Mayor's proposed budget for San Francisco's departments for the fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. It aims to assess how funds will be allocated to various city services and programs.

Hearing to consider the Mayor's Proposed Budget for the Departments of the City and County of San Francisco for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.

Budget & Taxes
Filed
26-0 /4
Resolution#250520
Jun 25, 2025

This resolution allows the Golden City Football Club to use Kezar Stadium for home games and practice fields for 15 years, with options to extend for an additional 15 years, while paying a permit fee and covering certain expenses. It also includes provisions for stadium improvements and authorizes the Recreation and Park Department to make minor amendments to the permit as needed.

Resolution approving and authorizing a Permit between the Recreation and Park Department (RPD) and FIL Partners, LLC for the Golden City Football Club to use Kezar Stadium for their home games, plus use of other fields for practices, for an initial term of 15 years with three five-year extension options, for a permit fee equal to $1,500 per game plus $750 per hour, reimbursement of RPD expenses, a share of revenues and a specified number of tickets and the completion of certain stadium improvements, effective upon approval of this Resolution; determining that Permit fee is appropriate and that the Permit will serve a public purpose in accordance with Administrative Code, Sections 23.30 and 23.33; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorizing the RPD General Manager to enter into any amendments or modifications to the Permit that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Permit or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Bilal Mahmood, Myrna Melgar
16-0
Resolution#250705
Jun 24, 2025

This resolution allows the Fire Department to use a $2.3 million grant from FEMA to buy Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for the next two years. It was approved retroactively to cover expenses starting from September 12, 2023.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Fire Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,325,133.81 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to purchase Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for the performance period of September 12, 2023, through September 11, 2025.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
By Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter, Matt Dorsey
13-0
Ordinance#250576
Jun 24, 2025

This ordinance reduces the tax rates on gross receipts from telecommunications businesses by reclassifying them to a lower tax category starting January 1, 2026. It also allows these businesses to continue receiving tax credits for opening physical locations in designated areas of the city.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to reduce the tax rates on gross receipts from telecommunications business activities by moving those activities from Category 5 to Category 4, beginning January 1, 2026, for purposes of the gross receipts tax and the homelessness gross receipts tax; and to retain taxpayers’ eligibility to take the tax credit for opening a physical location in designated areas of the City, as applied to gross receipts from telecommunications business activities.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
22-0 /1
Resolution#250648
Jun 24, 2025

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from the 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report regarding the use of AI in city government. It urges the Mayor to implement these recommendations through his department heads and the annual budget.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Techs in the City - Government’s Opportunity to Seize the AI Moment;" and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through his department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

Budget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
16-0
Resolution#250668
Jun 24, 2025

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from the 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report regarding street safety in San Francisco. It urges the Mayor to implement the accepted recommendations through city departments and the annual budget process.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2024-2025 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Failed Vision: Revamping the Roadmap to Safer Streets;" and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through his department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

TransportationBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
16-0
Ordinance#250704
Jun 24, 2025

The ordinance approves the acquisition of a property at 601-617 Laguna Street for $11,030,000 and outlines a project budget of up to $20,000,000 for improvements and repairs. It also exempts the project from certain contracting requirements while ensuring compliance with local hiring and wage policies.

Ordinance 1) approving and authorizing the Director of Property to acquire certain real property located at 601-617 Laguna Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0806, Lot No. 002) (the “Property”); 2) approving and authorizing an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for Real Estate (the “Purchase Agreement”) for the acquisition of the Property from Pacifica SFO LLC, a California limited liability company (“Seller”), for $11,030,000 together with a Construction Management Agreement attached as Exhibit E to the Purchase Agreement for the completion of certain improvements and the repair of deficiencies on the Property (the “Project”) by Seller for an amount not to exceed $8,140,000 that includes a construction management fee, an amount not to exceed $800,000 for the City contingency, and an amount not to exceed $30,000 for closing costs for a total anticipated not to exceed project cost of $20,000,000; 3) authorizing the Director of Property to make certain modifications to the Purchase Agreement and take certain actions in furtherance of the Purchase Agreement, as defined herein; 4) exempting the Project from contracting requirements in Administrative Code, Chapter 6 and Chapter 14B; 5) approving the Seller and its architect, consultants, general contractor, subcontractors, employees and affiliates without competitive bidding, but requiring the payment of prevailing wages, implementation of a local business enterprise utilization program, and compliance with the City’s local hire policy and first source hiring Ordinance; and 6) placing the Property under the jurisdiction of the Real Estate Division; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopting the Planning Department’s finding that the Purchase Agreement, and the transactions contemplated therein, are consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Bilal Mahmood, Rafael Mandelman
22-0
Resolution#250673
Jun 24, 2025

The resolution approves a 36-month lease for Autodesk, Inc. at Pier 9, allowing them to use approximately 33,282 square feet of space for office and research purposes, with a monthly rent of $147,018.12, and grants the Port's Executive Director the authority to make minor modifications to the lease as needed.

Resolution retroactively approving Port Commission Lease No. L-17256 with Autodesk, Inc., a Delaware corporation, located at Pier 9, Suite 116, and Bays 1-3 for a 36-month lease with one 12-month option to extend the term from February 1, 2025, through January 31, 2028, for approximately 33,282 square feet of shed space, approximately 1,688 square feet of shed space for storage, approximately 6,622 licensed square feet of roof space and approximately 6,594 licensed square feet on the marginal wharf located between Pier 9 and Pier 15 for use as office, research and development, workshop space and public access, for a monthly rent of $147,018.12; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Port to enter into any additions, amendments or other modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City or Port and are necessary or advisable to complete the transactions which this Resolution contemplates and effectuate the purpose and intent of this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250703
Jun 24, 2025

This resolution allows the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to use an additional $179,000 grant, bringing the total to $679,000, for the Rapid Information Technology Employment Initiative (RITEI) from the U.S. Department of Labor. The funding will support the initiative from June 25, 2021, to September 30, 2025.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $179,000 for a total amount of $679,000 from Jobs for the Future, a recipient of the grant award from the United States Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration for the Rapid Information Technology Employment Initiative (RITEI) Grant, during the grant period of June 25, 2021, through September 30, 2025.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250706
Jun 24, 2025

This resolution allows designated city officials to manage Tobacco Settlement Funds for San Francisco, following an agreement made in 1998 with the California Attorney General and other local governments. It ensures that the city can accept and withdraw these funds as needed.

Resolution designating authorized officers, the Treasurer, Controller, and City Attorney or their successors in office, to accept and withdraw Tobacco Settlement Funds on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”), pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding, dated August 5, 1998, among the Attorney General of the State of California and Cities and Counties in the State, including the City.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
13-0
Resolution#250635
Jun 24, 2025

This resolution allows the Department of Public Works to use a $626,000 grant from the California Department of Transportation to plan the South of Market Under Freeway Park from November 2024 to June 2027. It also gives Public Works the authority to sign necessary documents for the project.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $626,000 from the California Department of Transportation Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant for a performance period from November 4, 2024, through June 30, 2027, to fund the planning of the South of Market (SoMa) Under Freeway Park; and authorizing Public Works to execute all required documents for the project, as defined herein.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Ordinance#250507
Jun 24, 2025

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit with Chime Financial, Inc. for approximately $2.95 million, which involves claims related to various taxes and fees. This settlement resolves disputes over gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, commercial rents taxes, and business registration fees.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit and claims filed by Chime Financial, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $2,949,467; the lawsuit was filed on February 28, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-612727; entitled Chime Financial, Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco; the claims were filed on May 29, 2024, and February 4, 2025; the lawsuit and claims involve claims for refund of gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, and commercial rents taxes, and business registration fees; other material terms of the settlement relate to Chime Financial, Inc.’s filing position with respect to City taxes.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
23-0
Ordinance#250448
Jun 24, 2025

The ordinance authorizes a settlement for a lawsuit regarding the assessed property value of Ridgegate Apartments at 524 Howard Street, agreeing to a value of $65 million for tax purposes for the fiscal year 2021-2022. If this value is not accepted, the Assessment Appeals Board will hold a new hearing to determine the property's assessed value.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Ridgegate Apartments, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco concerning the real property located at 524 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3721, Lot No. 013) (the “Subject Property”) for: 1) a stipulated assessed value of the Subject Property for property tax purposes of $65,000,000 as of January 1, 2021, for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022, or 2) if the Assessment Appeals Board does not accept that stipulated assessed value, agreement that the Assessment Appeals Board hold a new assessment appeal hearing to determine the assessed value of the Subject Property as of January 1, 2021, for the FY2021-2022; the lawsuit was filed on April 12, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-613885; entitled Ridgegate Apartments, Inc. vs. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves the assessed value of the Subject Property for property tax purposes as of January 1, 2021, for the FY2021-2022.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
23-0
Resolution#250686
Jun 24, 2025

This resolution encourages state lawmakers to support new laws that would give cities and counties the option to create their own wealth and progressive income taxes. If passed, it would allow local governments more control over their tax systems.

Resolution urging state legislators to champion legislation allowing cities and counties to decide if they want to implement local wealth and progressive income taxes.

Budget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Jackie Fielder, Shamann Walton
10-0
Ordinance#250695
Jun 23, 2025

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $300,000 related to a claim for a refund of transfer taxes, penalties, and interest filed by 2121 Pine Street SF, LLC. The lawsuit was initiated on January 11, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by 2121 Pine Street SF, LLC, et al. against the City and County of San Francisco for $300,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 11, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-611594; entitled 2121 Pine Street SF, LLC, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves a claim for refund of transfer taxes, penalties, and interest.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
23-0
Resolution#250471
Jun 23, 2025

This resolution establishes and expands a business improvement district in the Dogpatch and Northwest Potrero Hill areas, allowing for property assessments to fund improvements for 15 years starting in Fiscal Year 2025-2026. It also includes environmental findings related to the project.

Resolution to establish, renew and expand the property-based business improvement district known as the "Dogpatch and Northwest Potrero Hill Green Benefit District"; ordering the levy and collection of assessments against property located in that district for a term of 15 years commencing with Fiscal Year 2025-2026, through December 31, 2040, subject to conditions as specified herein; and making environmental findings.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Shamann Walton
10-0
Resolution#250370
Jun 23, 2025

This resolution establishes and expands the Ocean Avenue Community Benefit District (CBD) for 15 years, allowing for the collection of assessments from property owners in the area to fund improvements and services. It also approves the updated management plan and boundaries for the district.

Resolution to establish the property-based business improvement district known as the “Ocean Avenue Community Benefit District (CBD),” by renewing and expanding the previously established Ocean Avenue CBD; approving the amended Management District Plan and Engineer’s Report and boundaries map; ordering the levy and collection of assessments against property located in the district for 15 years commencing with fiscal year 2025-2026, subject to conditions as specified; and making environmental findings.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Myrna Melgar, Chyanne Chen
20-0
Ordinance#250455
Jun 20, 2025

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

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

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Stephen Sherrill, Danny Sauter
25-0 /2
Resolution#250610
Jun 20, 2025

This resolution approves the interim budget for the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure for the fiscal year 2025-2026. It allows the agency, which continues the work of the former San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, to operate and fund its programs.

Resolution approving the Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2025-2026 Interim Budget of the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure, operating as the Successor Agency to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency.

TransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
14-0
Resolution#250492
Jun 20, 2025

This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to work with the United States Capitol Police to provide additional law enforcement support for one year, starting January 1, 2025. 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 beginning on January 1, 2025, and ending on December 31, 2025.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#250548
Jun 20, 2025

This resolution approves the projects that will receive funding from the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account for local streets and roads, as mandated by California Senate Bill 1. The funding aims to improve and maintain road infrastructure in San Francisco.

Resolution approving the list of projects to be funded by Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds for the Local Streets and Road Program as established by California Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
13-0
Resolution#250650
Jun 17, 2025

This resolution approves a settlement for Four One Five, LLC, requiring the City and County of San Francisco to pay $1,271,961 plus interest for a claim related to a refund of real property transfer taxes. The claim was filed on October 11, 2024, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Four One Five, LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for $1,271,961, plus statutory interest; the claim was filed on October 11, 2024; the claim involves a refund of real property transfer taxes.

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
13-0
Resolution#250652
Jun 17, 2025

This resolution approves a lease agreement with TEC of California, Inc. for space at Pier 80, covering approximately 21,842 square feet of shed space and 11,540 square feet of paved land for three years, with options to extend. The total cost of the lease will not exceed $2,735,362.

Resolution approving Port Commission Lease No. L-17253 with TEC of California, Inc., a California corporation (“TEC”) for approximately 21,842 square feet of shed space and 11,540 square feet of paved land at Pier 80 for a three year term, effective upon approval of this Resolution, with three one-year options to extend, for a not to exceed amount of $2,735,362.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#250678
Jun 17, 2025

This ordinance allocates $150 million from 2020 Health and Recovery bonds to the Department of Public Health and the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development for acquiring and improving facilities related to behavioral and mental health, as well as supportive housing and shelters for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The funds will be held in reserve until the bond proceeds are received.

Ordinance appropriating $150,000,000 of General Obligation (GO) Bond proceeds from 2020 Health and Recovery GO Bonds, Series 2025G to the Department of Public Health (DPH) and Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) for acquisition and improvement of real property for various behavioral and mental health facilities, permanent supportive housing or shelters, and related costs in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026; and placing these funds on Controller’s Reserve pending receipt of bond proceeds.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
24-0
Ordinance#250679
Jun 17, 2025

This ordinance removes $160,467,200 in funding from the 2020 Health and Recovery General Obligation Bonds that was allocated to the Department of Public Health and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for the fiscal year 2025-2026. The funds will no longer be available for their intended purposes.

Ordinance de-appropriating $160,467,200 General Obligation (GO) Bond proceeds from 2020 Health and Recovery GO Bonds, Series 2021D from the Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HOM) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
20-0
Resolution#250651
Jun 17, 2025

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to negotiate a sublease for a property at Candlestick Point to be used as the Bayview Vehicle Triage Center for about 16 months, starting retroactively from January 13, 2024. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and the city's planning priorities, while granting the Director of Property the authority to make necessary adjustments to the sublease.

Resolution retroactively authorizing and approving the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to negotiate and enter into a new sublease agreement for 312,000 square feet of property owned by the California State Lands Commission and leased to the California Department of Parks and Recreation, for the City’s use as the Bayview Vehicle Triage Center at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, for a term of approximately one year and four months, with a retroactive commencement date of January 13, 2024, through April 11, 2025, for a base rent of $312,000 per year; affirming findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding the sublease is in conformance with the General Plan, and the eight priorities of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of the new sublease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the sublease or this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesEnvironment
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250683
Jun 17, 2025

This resolution allows the Office of the City Administrator to use a $5,047,167 grant from the State of California Energy Commission for electric vehicle charging infrastructure for government fleets, covering the period from April 21, 2025, to June 30, 2028. It has been officially passed.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the City Administrator to accept and expend a grant award in the amount of $5,047,167 from April 21, 2025, through June 30, 2028, from the State of California Energy Commission for electric vehicle charging infrastructure for government fleets.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Resolution#250684
Jun 17, 2025

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for a grant agreement with Abode Services to provide problem-solving fiscal agent services related to homelessness, extending the agreement until June 30, 2027, and raising the total funding to $17,136,514. It also allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to make minor adjustments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving the third amendment to the grant agreement between Abode Services and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”), for problem solving fiscal agent services, extending the term by 22 months from August 1, 2025, for a total term of August 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027, and increasing the agreement amount by $7,236,514 for a new total amount not to exceed $17,136,514, and authorizing HSH to enter into any amendments or other modifications to the amendment 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.

HousingBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250378
Jun 17, 2025

This resolution allows Blue Stream Gallery and Wines at 555 Grant Avenue to obtain a license to sell beer and wine, as it is deemed beneficial for the community. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on this license.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-42 on-sale beer and wine liquor license to SBL Living Asset 2018 LLC, doing business as Blue Stream Gallery and Wines, located at 555 Grant Avenue (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose a condition on the issuance of the license.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
15-0 /1
Resolution#250677
Jun 17, 2025

This resolution allows San Francisco to issue and sell up to $150 million in general obligation bonds to fund health and recovery initiatives. It also outlines the terms, procedures, and necessary approvals for the bond sale.

Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed $150,000,000 aggregate principal amount of one or more series of bonds on a tax-exempt or taxable basis of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Health and Recovery, 2020), Series 2025G; prescribing the form and terms of such bonds and any subseries designation; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for such bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts and/or subaccounts related to such bonds; authorizing the sale of such bonds by competitive or negotiated sale; approving the forms of the Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds and directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; approving the form of the Purchase Contract; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of such bonds; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; authorizing and approving modifications to such documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken, as defined herein; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale, and delivery of such bonds, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthGovernance & Elections
Passed
12-0
Motion#250563
Jun 17, 2025

The motion aimed to approve a project at 3400 Laguna Street that included demolishing two existing buildings and constructing two new ones, along with renovations and site improvements. However, the motion was ultimately rejected.

Motion approving the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission by its Motion No. 494 to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness identified as Planning Case No. 2022-009819COA, for a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street to allow demolition of two noncontributing buildings (the Perry Connector and the Health Care Center) on the site, construct two new buildings (the Bay Building and the Francisco Building) in the same locations as the demolished structures, renovate two of the other existing buildings, make improvements to the Julia Morgan building, and site alterations.

Public SafetyTransportationBudget & Taxes
Killed
9-1
Ordinance#250598
Jun 13, 2025

The ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office to use a $3.4 million grant from the Crankstart Foundation to enhance its Immigration Defense Unit from March 2025 to March 2029. It also adds four new positions to support this effort, including three attorneys and one legal assistant.

Ordinance retroactively authorizing the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $3,400,000 from the Crankstart Foundation to expand the capacity of the Immigration Defense Unit to meet the increased demand for immigration defense services for the period of March 1, 2025, through March 1, 2029; and amending the Annual Salary Ordinance No. 191-24 (Annual Salary Ordinance, File No. 240596 for Fiscal Years (FY) 2024-2025 and 2025-2026) to provide for the addition of four grant-funded positions, in Class 8177 Attorney (3 FTEs) and in Class 8173 Legal Assistant (1 FTE).

Budget & Taxes
By Bilal Mahmood
34-0
Ordinance#250600
Jun 13, 2025

This ordinance adjusts the budget for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission by reducing funding by $86,916 for capital projects in the fiscal year 2025-2026. It modifies previously approved financial allocations to better align with project needs.

Ordinance appropriating and de-appropriating for a total net de-appropriation amount of $86,916 to previously approved Ordinance No. 124-24 for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Capital Projects Budget and Supplemental Appropriation in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
33-0 /1
Ordinance#250601
Jun 13, 2025

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $1.05 billion in bonds to fund various water projects. It also permits the refinancing of existing water-related debt and confirms prior actions related to these financial activities.

Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Water Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,054,138,857 to finance the costs of various capital water and Hetch Hetchy Water projects benefitting the Water Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the San Francisco Charter 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 with the previously listed matters.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
36-0 /2
Ordinance#250602
Jun 13, 2025

Proposes a change to city law: De-set aside money $12,990,064 in the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026. In short: it commits city money.

Ordinance de-appropriating $12,990,064 in the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
33-0 /1
Resolution#250614
Jun 13, 2025

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Library to receive and use a grant of up to $1,072,600 from the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library to support various public programs and services in the fiscal year 2025-2026. The funding includes in-kind gifts, services, and cash contributions.

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend a grant in the amount of up to $1,072,600 of in-kind gifts, services, and cash monies from the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library for direct support for a variety of public programs and services in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.

Budget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
Passed
24-0
Ordinance#250386
Jun 13, 2025

The ordinance allows the City of San Francisco to issue Certificates of Participation to prepay rental payments owed under a lease agreement with U.S. Bank Trust Company. It also approves various related agreements and grants authority to city officials to manage the process.

Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of Certificates of Participation, in one or more series from time to time ("Certificates"), to prepay rental payments due to U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as successor project trustee, due under a Project Lease, dated as of July 1, 2017, by and between the Project Trustee and the City and County of San Francisco (“City”); approving the form of a Supplement to Trust Agreement between the City and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor-in-interest to U.S. Bank National Association), as project trustee ("Master Lease Project Trustee") (including certain indemnities contained therein); approving respective forms of a Supplement to Property Lease and a Supplement to Project Lease, each between the City and the Master Lease Project Trustee for the lease to the Master Lease Project Trustee and lease back to the City of all or a portion of certain real property and improvements owned by the City and located at 747 Howard Street within the City, or other property as determined by the Director of Public Finance; approving the form of Escrow Agreement (including certain indemnities contained therein), between the City and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as escrow agent; approving the form of an Official Notice of Sale and a Notice of Intention to Sell the Certificates of Participation; approving the form of an Official Statement in preliminary and final form; approving the form of a purchase contract between the City and one or more initial purchasers of the Certificates; approving the form of a Continuing Disclosure Certificate, as defined herein; granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, sale, execution and delivery of the Certificates of Participation; approving modifications to documents, including the release of property; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
21-0 /2
Ordinance#250387
Jun 13, 2025

This ordinance allocates $379 million for the Refunding Certificates of Participation Series 2025R, which includes $350 million from new proceeds and $29 million from prior debt reserves. The funds will be held in reserve by the Controller until the sale of the certificates in the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

Ordinance appropriating $379,000,000 consisting of $350,000,000 of Refunding Certificates of Participation Series 2025R proceeds and $29,000,000 of Series 2017B Prior Debt Service Reserve to the Refunding Certificates of Participation Series 2025R and placing these funds on Controller’s Reserve pending the sale of the Certificates of Participation in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
21-0 /2
Ordinance#250439
Jun 13, 2025

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

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

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan
23-0 /3
Ordinance#250449
Jun 13, 2025

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

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

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
21-0 /2
Ordinance#250316
Jun 13, 2025

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit with IBM for approximately $2.66 million, which includes claims for overpaid taxes from 2019 to 2022. This settlement resolves the legal dispute filed by IBM in October 2024.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by International Business Machines Corporation against the City and County of San Francisco for $2,659,826.83 plus interest; the lawsuit was filed on October 28, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-619318; entitled International Business Machines Corporation v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves claims for refund of payroll expense, gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, and overpaid executive gross receipts taxes paid to the City for the 2019 to 2022 tax years, plus interest.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
22-0 /1
Ordinance#250454
Jun 13, 2025

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

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

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Danny Sauter, Rafael Mandelman
22-0 /2
Ordinance#250486
Jun 13, 2025

This ordinance reallocates funds within the Fire Department and other city departments to cover projected overtime costs for the fiscal year 2024-2025. It involves appropriating nearly $8 million in ambulance service revenue while adjusting salaries and overtime allocations across various departments.

Ordinance appropriating $7,931,338 of Ambulance Service revenue in the Fire Department, de-appropriating permanent salaries of $1,500,000 in the Department of Emergency Management, $865,992 in the Fire Department, and $500,000 in the Public Utilities Commission, and appropriating $3,710,771 to permanent salaries and $5,086,559 to overtime in the Fire Department, $1,500,000 to overtime in the Department of Emergency Management, and $500,000 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, in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025; this Ordinance requires a two-thirds vote of all members of the Board of Supervisors for approval of the Fire Department’s appropriation of $7,931,338, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.113(c).

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
23-0 /3
Resolution#250451
Jun 13, 2025

This resolution approves an increase in funding and an extension of the grant agreement between the San Francisco Adult Probation Department and UC San Francisco for case management services. The total grant amount is now $17,100,000, and the grant term has been extended to June 30, 2027.

Resolution approving a second amendment to the grant agreement between the San Francisco Adult Probation Department and The Regents of the University of California, on behalf of its San Francisco Campus, for case management services; to increase the not to exceed grant amount by $7,766,698 for a total not to exceed amount of $17,100,000; and to extend the grant term by two years from June 30, 2025, for a total term of November 1, 2022, through June 30, 2027.

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
13-0 /1
Resolution#250463
Jun 13, 2025

This resolution approves a 10-year lease for a restaurant space at 340 Jefferson Street, generating an estimated $1.51 million in revenue, with the Port contributing $470,000 for improvements. The lease includes two options to extend for an additional five years each.

Resolution approving Port Commission Lease No. L-17181 with 340 Jefferson Street Partners, LLC, a California limited liability company, for approximately 3,750 square feet of a single-story restaurant space located at 340 Jefferson Street for a term of 10 years effective upon approval of this Resolution, with two five-year options to extend; and estimated to produce $1,510,000 in revenue over the 10-year term, with the Port contributing $470,000 for improvements to the premises.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Danny Sauter
11-0 /1
Resolution#250490
Jun 13, 2025

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to accept nearly $8 million in grant funds to support a program called HEARTTSS, which focuses on housing and recovery services for individuals. It also permits the department to make minor adjustments to the grant agreement without significantly changing the city's obligations or benefits.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) to execute a Grant Agreement with the California Board of State and Community Corrections (“BSCC”) for a total amount not to exceed $7,999,999 of Proposition 47 Grant Program, Cohort 4 grant funds; to retroactively accept and expend those funds for a program, entitled “Housing, Expungement and Recovery through Treatment and Support Services” or “HEARTTSS,” for costs incurred October 3, 2024, through June 30, 2028; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
11-0 /1
Resolution#250491
Jun 13, 2025

This resolution authorizes the Municipal Transportation Agency to enter into a contract with Wabtec Passenger Transit for the overhaul of the brake systems on 68 LRV4 vehicles, costing up to $15,527,933 over a period of two and a half years. The work will begin once the resolution is approved.

Resolution authorizing the Director of the Municipal Transportation Agency to execute Contract No. SFMTA-2025-28-LOC: Phase 1 LRV4 Brake System Overhaul with Wabtec Passenger Transit to perform the scheduled overhaul of key components of the LRV4 brake system on 68 vehicles, for a contract amount not to exceed $15,527,933 and a term of two years and six months, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

TransportationBudget & TaxesHonorary / Symbolic
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
11-0 /1
Resolution#250543
Jun 13, 2025

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use a $265,000 grant from the California Department of Health Care Services for a Medi-Cal program from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. It has been officially passed and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $265,000 from the California Department of Health Care Services through the Blue Cross of California Partnership Plan, Inc. (Anthem) for participation in a program entitled, “California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Capacity Building Incentive Payment Program,” for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
11-0 /1