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Ordinance#220743
Jun 28, 2022

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle two grievances and a lawsuit filed by Koreda Tan for a total of $180,000. The grievances relate to employment suspensions, and the lawsuit concerns an employment dispute.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of two (2) grievances, one (1) anticipated grievance, Public Employment Relations Board charge, and lawsuit filed by Koreda Tan against the City and County of San Francisco for $180,000; Grievance ERD Ref. #08-19-3732 (20-day suspension); Grievance ERD Ref. #08-20-3882 (30-day suspension); PERB charge SF-CE-1810-M; the lawsuit was filed on December 3, 2019, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-19-581229, entitled Koreda Tan v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.

Business & EconomyHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#220746
Jun 28, 2022

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Kevin Lee for $35,000 related to an employment dispute with the San Francisco Police Department. The lawsuit was filed in November 2019.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Kevin Lee against the City and County of San Francisco and the San Francisco Police Department for $35,000; the lawsuit was filed on November 22, 2019, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-19-580969; entitled Kevin Lee v. City and County of San Francisco et al.; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.

Public SafetyBusiness & Economy
Passed
12-0
Hearing#220783
Jun 28, 2022

This legislation involves a hearing to discuss the renewal of the Tourism Improvement District, which is a business improvement district aimed at enhancing tourism in San Francisco. The hearing is scheduled for September 13, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on September 13, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., to consider the renewal of a business-based business improvement district known as the Tourism Improvement 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 Resolution No. 298-22 contained in File No. 220649, adopted on June 28, 2022.

TransportationBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Filed
no vote
Resolution#220769
Jun 28, 2022

This resolution adopts a strategy report aimed at promoting cultural heritage, history, housing, and economic sustainability in the SOMA Pilipinas - Filipino Cultural Heritage District. It seeks to support the community's growth and preservation of its cultural identity.

Resolution adopting the SOMA Pilipinas - Filipino Cultural Heritage District’s Cultural, History, Housing, and Economic Sustainability Strategy Report (CHHESS).

HousingEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
7-0
Motion#220776
Jun 28, 2022

This motion allows William Ortiz Cartagena to apply for grants and seek assistance from the Office of Economic and Workforce Development for his non-profit, confirming that this action does not conflict with his role on the Small Business Commission, as long as certain conditions are met. It has been officially passed.

Motion finding that William Ortiz Cartagena’s proposal to apply for grants administered by the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (“OEWD”) and to seek assistance from OEWD relating to the non-profit on whose Board he serves on are not incompatible with the Statement of Incompatible Activities of the Small Business Commission, of which he is a member, subject to conditions.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0
Motion#220777
Jun 28, 2022

This motion allows Tiffany Carter to apply for grants and contracts to support her restaurant and the mission of SF Black Wallstreet LLC and Foundation, while ensuring it aligns with the Small Business Commission's guidelines. It passed with certain conditions to maintain compliance.

Motion finding that Tiffany Carter’s proposal to apply for grants and contracts administered by the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (“OEWD”) and to seek assistance from OEWD relating to the growth of the restaurant she owns and to benefit the mission of SF Black Wallstreet LLC and SF Black Wallstreet Foundation are not incompatible with the Statement of Incompatible Activities of the Small Business Commission, of which she is a member, subject to conditions.

TransportationBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
11-0
Hearing#220748
Jun 28, 2022

The proposed ordinance modifies rules about soliciting payments related to city government actions, including exempting smaller payments and clarifying when individuals are considered interested parties. It also allows city departments to solicit payments for specific purposes and makes various other adjustments to the existing campaign and governmental conduct code.

Hearing to consider the proposed Initiative Ordinance submitted by the Mayor to the voters for the November 8, 2022, Election, entitled "Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to modify the rules concerning behested payment solicitations, by 1) exempting payments less than $1,000; 2) providing that a person does not become an interested party due to the City issuing them a license, permit, or other entitlement for use, if the issuance was ministerial and in certain other situations; 3) providing that a person does not become an interested party by attempting to influence a legislative or administrative action; 4) authorizing the solicitation of payments directly to City departments, and from nonprofits with agreements approved by the City Attorney and Controller; 5) authorizing departments to solicit payments pursuant to their approved Racial Equity Action Plans; 6) establishing that certain solicitations from tenants, contractors, and parties to development agreements are not prohibited; and 7) making other clarifying changes."

HousingBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
Filed
2-0
Ordinance#220540
Jun 28, 2022

This ordinance allows the Tax Collector to publicly share specific information about the Vacancy Tax. It amends the Business and Tax Regulations Code to facilitate this transparency.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to permit the Tax Collector to make public certain information regarding the Vacancy Tax.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman
11-0 /1
Resolution#220773
Jun 28, 2022

This resolution urges Recology Inc. to appoint employee representatives to its governing board, working with Teamsters Local 350, as required by a specific section of the 2022 Refuse Collection and Disposal Ordinance. It has been passed by the city.

Resolution urging Recology Inc. to immediately appoint one or more employee representatives to its governing board, in collaboration with the Teamsters Local 350, in compliance with Section 290.4(d) of the June 2022 Refuse Collection and Disposal Ordinance, Proposition F.

Business & EconomyHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan
5-0
Resolution#220649
Jun 28, 2022

This resolution establishes the intention to renew and expand the Tourism Improvement District, which will impose a multi-year assessment on certain hotels and short-term rentals to fund improvements. It also sets a public hearing for September 13, 2022, to discuss the plan and assessment process.

Resolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to renew and expand a business-based business improvement district to be known as the “Tourism Improvement District” and levy a multi-year assessment on identified hotel and short-term residential rental businesses in the district; approving the management district plan for the district; ordering and setting a time and place a public hearing of the Board of Supervisors, sitting as a Committee of the Whole, on September 13, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.; approving the form of the Notice of Public Hearing and Assessment Ballot Proceeding and Assessment Ballots; directing environmental findings; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to give notice of the public hearing and balloting as required by law.

HousingBusiness & EconomyHonorary / Symbolic
By Rafael Mandelman
5-0 /2
Resolution#220407
Jun 28, 2022

This resolution allows Bitter Badger, Inc. to transfer a liquor license for off-sale beer, wine, and spirits to their location at 1548 California Street, stating it will benefit the public. It also requests that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control set specific conditions for the license issuance.

Resolution determining that the premise-to-premise transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Bitter Badger, Inc., doing business as Soda Popinski's, located at 1548 California Street (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 conditions on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
6-0 /1
Resolution#220408
Jun 28, 2022

This resolution allows THELOSTCHURCH.ORG, INC. to obtain a special liquor license for their theater at 665 Chestnut Street, as it is deemed beneficial for the community. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license's issuance.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-64 special on-sale general theater liquor license to THELOSTCHURCH.ORG, INC, located at 665 Chestnut Street (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 conditions on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
6-0 /1
Resolution#220484
Jun 28, 2022

This resolution allows the transfer of a liquor license for off-sale beer, wine, and distilled spirits to North Beach Food Mart at 900 Columbus Avenue. It has been determined that this transfer will benefit the public convenience or necessity in San Francisco.

Resolution determining that the premise-to-premise/person-to-person transfer of a Type-21 off-sale general beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license to Zeid Samir Batshoun, doing business as North Beach Food Mart, located at 900 Columbus 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.

Business & EconomySocial Services & Equity
Passed
6-0 /1
Ordinance#220756
Jun 27, 2022

This ordinance allows the Tax Collector to publicly share specific information about the Vacancy Tax and waives penalties for late filing of Vacancy Tax returns for the years 2022 and 2023. It aims to improve transparency and provide relief to property owners during those tax years.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to permit the Tax Collector to make public certain information regarding the Vacancy Tax, and to waive the penalty for failure to timely file Vacancy Tax returns for tax years 2022 and 2023.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman
16-0
Resolution#220753
Jun 24, 2022

This resolution allows True Sake, LLC at 556 Hayes Street to obtain a Type-20 off-sale beer and wine liquor license and a Type-86 instructional tasting license, determining it benefits the public. It also requests that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control set specific conditions for the license issuance.

Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-20 off-sale beer and wine liquor license, with the additional issuance of a Type-86 instructional tasting license, to True Sake, LLC, located at 556 Hayes Street (District 5), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
6-0 /1
Resolution#220754
Jun 24, 2022

This resolution approves the transfer of a beer and wine liquor license to a 7-Eleven store at 221 Sansome Street, determining it will benefit the public. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license's issuance.

Resolution determining that the transfer of a Type-20 off-sale beer and wine liquor license to Mal & S Corporation and 7-Eleven, Inc., doing business as 7-Eleven, located at 221 Sansome Street (District 3), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
5-0 /2
Ordinance#220494
Jun 24, 2022

This ordinance adjusts the fees for various permits and licenses issued by several city departments, including the Planning Department and the Police Department, particularly for those that can be appealed to the Board of Appeals. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to adjust existing surcharges on permit fees, license fees, permit review fees, and permit and license renewal fees for permits and licenses issued by the Planning Department, Department of Building Inspection, Department of Public Works, Department of Public Health, Police Department, and the Entertainment Commission that may be appealed to the Board of Appeals; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Public HealthBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
Passed
14-0
Ordinance#220500
Jun 24, 2022

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $704.2 million in bonds to fund various wastewater projects. It also permits the refinancing of existing debt related to the Wastewater Enterprise.

Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Wastewater Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness (as described below) by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) (“Commission”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $704,198,901 to finance the costs of various capital wastewater projects benefitting the Wastewater Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco enacted by the voters on November 5, 2002, as Proposition E; authorizing the issuance of Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Wastewater Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
14-0
Ordinance#220502
Jun 24, 2022

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $141.4 million in bonds to fund various water projects. It also authorizes the refinancing of existing water-related debt and confirms previous related actions.

Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Water Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness (as described below) by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $141,418,472 to finance the costs of various capital water projects benefitting the Water Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco enacted by the voters on November 5, 2002, as Proposition E; authorizing the issuance of Water Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Water Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the SFPUC to reimburse Itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
14-0
Ordinance#220573
Jun 24, 2022

This ordinance formalizes an agreement between San Francisco and the Laborers International Union, Local 261, covering employment terms from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024. It outlines the working conditions and benefits for union members during this period.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and Laborers International Union, Local 261, to be effective July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024.

Business & EconomyHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
11-0 /1
Ordinance#220342
Jun 24, 2022

The ordinance extends the time limit from three to six years for a liquor store in the North Beach area to temporarily close due to a fire without losing its use rights. It also allows for the relocation of the store within the same district without needing a new permit.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to extend the time, from three to six years from the date of a fire, for a temporary closure of a liquor store in the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD) as a result of the fire to not result in an abandonment of such use, and for the relocation of such use to another location in the North Beach NCD to not require a new Conditional Use permit; 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.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan
11-0
Ordinance#220372
Jun 24, 2022

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Lauren Jones for $95,000 related to an employment dispute. The lawsuit was filed in February 2021 in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Lauren Jones against the City and County of San Francisco for $95,000; the lawsuit was filed on February 18, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-21-589832; entitled Lauren Jones v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.

Business & Economy
Passed
10-0 /3
Ordinance#220373
Jun 24, 2022

This ordinance authorizes the payment of $90,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by Francine Austin against the San Francisco Department of Public Health regarding an employment dispute. The lawsuit was originally filed in November 2020 in federal court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Francine Austin against the San Francisco Department of Public Health for $90,000; the lawsuit was filed on November 4, 2020, in United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 20-CV-07803; entitled Francine Austin v. San Francisco Department of Public Health; the lawsuit involves an employment dispute.

Public HealthBusiness & Economy
Passed
10-0 /3
Ordinance#220591
Jun 24, 2022

This ordinance sets the pay and working conditions for city employees in San Francisco who are not part of a union, effective July 1, 2022. It also outlines their work schedules and payment methods.

Ordinance fixing compensation for persons employed by the City and County of San Francisco whose compensation is subject to the provisions of Section A8.409 of the Charter, in job codes not represented by an employee organization, and establishing working schedules and other terms and conditions of employment and methods of payment effective July 1, 2022.

Business & Economy
Passed
11-0 /1
Resolution#220788
Jun 23, 2022

This resolution approves a settlement of over $9.19 million that Gap, Inc. claimed against San Francisco for tax refunds related to various taxes for the 2019 tax year. The claims were filed in March 2021 and have now been resolved.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claims filed by Gap, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $9,190,511.54; the claims were filed on March 9, 2021; the claims involve a refund of gross receipts, homelessness gross receipts, payroll expense, and commercial rents taxes for the 2019 tax year.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0 /1
Resolution#220625
Jun 22, 2022

This resolution allows the South End Rowing Club at 500 Jefferson Street to obtain a liquor license for serving beer, wine, and distilled spirits. It has been determined that this license will benefit the public in San Francisco.

Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-51 non-profit club on-sale beer, wine, and distilled spirits liquor license South End Rowing Club, located at 500 Jefferson Street (District 2), 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.

TransportationEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
7-0
Hearing#220472
Jun 22, 2022

This legislation calls for a hearing to examine how the city's hiring practices impact racial equity and to assess progress towards achieving diverse representation in city jobs. It also requests a report from the Office of the Budget and Legislative Analyst on these issues.

Hearing on departmental hiring patterns with regard to racial equity and progress towards the goal of equitable diversity in City employment; and requesting the Office of the Budget and Legislative Analyst to report.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomySocial Services & Equity
By Shamann Walton
6-0
Ordinance#220539
Jun 18, 2022

The ordinance modifies rules around soliciting charitable donations related to City programs and contracts, allowing for more flexibility in certain situations while tightening restrictions on soliciting from specific individuals, like lobbyists. It also introduces waivers and clarifies existing regulations to streamline the process.

Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to modify the rules concerning behested payment solicitations, by 1) excepting solicitations made under certain types of City programs to solicit, request, and contractually obligate charitable donations through competitively procured contracts; 2) narrowing the prohibition against soliciting from persons involved in administrative enforcement, licenses, permits, or other entitlements for use; 3) narrowing the prohibition against soliciting from persons who have attempted to influence legislative or administrative actions; 4) excepting solicitations made in connection with certain types of City contracts; 5) shortening the time periods for the prohibition as to solicitations from City contractors; 6) excepting payments less than $1,000; 7) authorizing the Board of Supervisors to grant waivers by resolution; 8) expanding the prohibition against soliciting from registered lobbyists; and 9) making other clarifying changes.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
16-0
Ordinance#220733
Jun 18, 2022

This ordinance modifies rules about soliciting payments related to city government and campaigns by exempting smaller payments, clarifying who is considered an interested party, and allowing certain direct solicitations to city departments. It also permits departments to solicit payments as part of their Racial Equity Action Plans and makes additional clarifying changes.

Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to modify the rules concerning behested payment solicitations, by 1) exempting payments less than $1,000; 2) providing that a person does not become an interested party due to the City issuing them a license, permit, or other entitlement for use, if the issuance was ministerial and in certain other situations; 3) providing that a person does not become an interested party by attempting to influence a legislative or administrative action; 4) authorizing the solicitation of payments directly to City departments, and from nonprofits with agreements approved by the City Attorney and Controller; 5) authorizing departments to solicit payments pursuant to their approved Racial Equity Action Plans; 6) establishing that certain solicitations from tenants, contractors, and parties to development agreements are not prohibited; and 7) making other clarifying changes.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Filed
no vote
Motion#220741
Jun 18, 2022

This motion proposes changes to the rules around soliciting payments related to city government actions, including exemptions for smaller payments and clarifications on who is considered an interested party. It aims to streamline the process for soliciting funds for city departments and related initiatives while ensuring compliance with existing regulations.

Motion ordering submitted to the voters at an election to be held on November 8, 2022, an Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to modify the rules concerning behested payment solicitations, by 1) exempting payments less than $1,000; 2) providing that a person does not become an interested party due to the City issuing them a license, permit, or other entitlement for use, if the issuance was ministerial and in certain other situations; 3) providing that a person does not become an interested party by attempting to influence a legislative or administrative action; 4) authorizing the solicitation of payments directly to City departments, and from nonprofits with agreements approved by the City Attorney and Controller; 5) authorizing departments to solicit payments pursuant to their approved Racial Equity Action Plans; 6) establishing that certain solicitations from tenants, contractors, and parties to development agreements are not prohibited; and 7) making other clarifying changes.

HousingBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#220538
Jun 17, 2022

This ordinance allows property owners in commercial areas to participate in a pilot program for graffiti removal by Public Works at no cost to them. It also confirms that the Planning Department has complied with environmental regulations related to this program.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to require Public Works to create a pilot program allowing property owners in commercial areas to opt into graffiti abatement by Public Works at no cost to the property owner; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

EnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
10-0
Ordinance#220709
Jun 15, 2022

This ordinance changes zoning rules in the Castro Street area to allow larger uses for landmark buildings and permits nighttime entertainment on the second floor with special approval. It also confirms that these changes comply with environmental regulations and the city's planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to change the zoning controls in the Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District to exclude Article 10 Landmark buildings from use size limitation and allow Nighttime Entertainment with a Conditional Use authorization on the second floor; 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.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
14-0
Ordinance#220678
Jun 15, 2022

This ordinance updates the fees for permits related to outdoor amplified sound in San Francisco to reflect current amounts. It applies to both new permit applications and amendments to existing permits.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to update the Fixed Place Outdoor Amplified Sound permit filing fee, permit amendment filing fee, and license fee to current amounts.

HousingPublic SafetyBusiness & Economy
Passed
17-0
Ordinance#220607
Jun 15, 2022

The ordinance requires commercial food generators and food service organizations to engage in and report on edible food recovery efforts, while also mandating proper waste sorting and reporting from commercial property owners and waste facilities. It allows for fines for non-compliance and establishes enforcement authority for the Department of the Environment and the Department of Public Health.

Ordinance amending the Environment and Health Codes to implement state regulations issued under Senate Bill (SB) 1383 (2016), the Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Law, by: 1) requiring commercial edible food generators to engage in edible food recovery efforts and maintain related records; 2) requiring food service organizations and services to maintain records and report to the Department of the Environment (SFE) on edible food recovery efforts; 3) authorizing SFE to impose fines for violations of the requirements imposed on commercial edible food generators and food services organizations and services; 4) requiring owners and managers of commercial properties to inspect their containers for proper sorting of recyclables, compostables, and trash, and to instruct their employees on sorting requirements; 5) requiring organic waste recovery facilities to report to SFE on their waste recovery capacity; 6) requiring solid waste facilities to report to the Department of Public Health (DPH) on their waste recovery capacity; 7) requiring refuse collectors to transfer organic waste to facilities that recover organic waste, provide DPH with a list of the facilities receiving organic waste, and obtain authorization from DPH to transport organic waste; and 8) authorizing DPH to enforce requirements imposed on solid waste facilities and refuse collectors transporting organic waste.

Public HealthEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
12-0
Ordinance#220036
Jun 13, 2022

This ordinance allows for the establishment of electric vehicle charging stations as a recognized use in the city’s planning code, simplifying the process for converting existing automotive service stations and other automotive uses into charging locations. It also mandates annual reporting on the approvals of these projects by the Planning Department.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create Electric Vehicle Charging Location and Fleet Charging as Automotive Uses, allow conversion of Automotive Service Stations to Electric Vehicle Charging Locations without Conditional Use authorization and principally permit conversion of other Automotive Uses to Electric Vehicle Charging Locations, revise zoning control tables to reflect these changes, and require annual reporting by the Planning Department regarding Electric Vehicle Charging Location and Fleet Charging project approvals; 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.

EnvironmentBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
15-0
Ordinance#220687
Jun 10, 2022

This ordinance adds a surcharge to the berthing fees at Marina West Harbor to help pay for dredging activities in the area. It also confirms that the Planning Department has complied with environmental regulations related to this decision.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to impose a surcharge in addition to the license fees for berthing at the Marina West Harbor, to help fund the cost of dredging activities at the West Harbor; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
15-0
Ordinance#220683
Jun 7, 2022

The ordinance allows the City to issue up to $140 million in Certificates of Participation to fund various capital improvement projects, including repairs and renovations to city-owned buildings and infrastructure. This financing aims to support the city's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and enhance resilience and equity in San Francisco.

Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of Certificates of Participation, in one or more series on a tax-exempt and/or taxable basis and from time to time, evidencing and representing an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $140,000,000 (“Certificates”), to finance and refinance certain capital improvement projects within the City, including but not limited to certain projects within the City and County of San Francisco’s (“City”) capital plan and generally consisting of critical repairs, renovations and improvements to City-owned buildings, facilities, streets and works utilized by various City departments and local economic stimulus projects, generally consisting of repairs, renovations, improvements and street reconstruction, repaving and other improvements, designed to help build a more resilient and equitable San Francisco as part of the City’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, including through the retirement of certain commercial paper notes of the City issued for such purposes; approving the form of a Supplement to Trust Agreement between the City and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (“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 Trustee, for the lease and lease back of all or a portion of certain real property and improvements owned by the City and located at 375 Laguna Honda Boulevard within the City and at 1 Moreland Drive, San Bruno, California, and/or other property as determined by the Director of Public Finance; approving the form of an Official Notice of Sale and a Notice of Intention to Sell the Certificates; 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, as defined herein; 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, as defined herein; approving modifications to documents, as defined herein; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan
15-0
Resolution#220656
Jun 7, 2022

This resolution approves a contract with Professional Business Providers, Inc. to operate, maintain, and repair passenger boarding bridges and baggage handling systems at San Francisco International Airport for a total of up to $13,114,615 from August 1, 2022, to July 31, 2025. The contract is managed by the Airport Commission under the city's charter.

Resolution approving Award of Professional Services Agreement for Airport Contract No. 50240 to operate, maintain, and repair Airport-owned passenger boarding bridges and baggage handling systems in the domestic terminals, between Professional Business Providers, Inc., and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, in an amount not to exceed $13,114,615 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b), for the period of August 1, 2022, through July 31, 2025.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
Passed
5-0