Legislation

This resolution approves the purchase of a 1,386-square-foot easement from San Mateo County for an aerial water pipeline, costing up to $83,500. It authorizes the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to finalize the agreement.

Resolution approving the terms and conditions and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Easement Deed with San Mateo County Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency District for the acquisition of a 1,386-square-foot easement for an aerial water pipeline crossing and associated footings and braces across a portion of San Mateo County Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 011-322-200 for $70,000 plus an administrative fee of $3,500 and up to $10,000 in closing costs, for a total amount not to exceed $83,500 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

This legislation establishes the position of Inspector General within the Controller's Office to investigate potential fraud, waste, or abuse, with the Inspector General nominated by the Controller and approved by the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor. It also expands the Controller's Office's authority to issue subpoenas and execute search warrants, subject to state law, with the measure set for a vote on November 5, 2024.

Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to establish the position of Inspector General in the Controller’s Office; to provide that the Inspector General be nominated by the Controller subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor; to authorize the Inspector General to initiate and lead investigations regarding potential violations of laws or policies involving fraud, waste, or abuse; to expand the authority of the Controller’s Office to issue subpoenas; and to authorize the Controller’s Office to execute search warrants to the extent permitted by State law; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

This legislation proposes to change the city charter to allow voters to elect the Director of the Department of Police Accountability. If approved, this change would take effect during the election on November 5, 2024.

Charter Amendment (First Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to provide for the election of the Director of the Department of Police Accountability; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

This legislation proposes to create a Department of Emergency Management within San Francisco's Charter, outlining the role of a Director and their qualifications. It will be voted on in the election scheduled for November 5, 2024.

Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to establish within the Charter the Department of Emergency Management, the position of the Director of the Department, and the Director’s qualifications and appointing authority; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

This ordinance establishes a formal agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Teamsters Local 856 regarding the terms of employment for building inspectors, effective from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027. It outlines wages, benefits, and working conditions for these employees during that period.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and Teamsters Local 856, San Francisco Building Inspectors, to be effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.

This ordinance establishes a formal agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and various carpenters' unions, outlining terms of employment and benefits for union members. It will take effect on July 1, 2024, and remain in place until June 30, 2027.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Carpenters 46 Northern California Counties Conference Board, on behalf of the Northern California Carpenters Regional Council and its Affiliated Local Union, and Carpenters Local Union No. 22 (“Local 22”), and Pile Drivers, Divers, Carpenters, Bridge, Wharf and Dock Builders, Local Union No. 34 (collectively “Union”), to be effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.

This ordinance establishes a formal agreement between the City of San Francisco and the San Francisco Deputy Probation Officers’ Association, outlining terms and conditions for their employment. It will take effect on July 1, 2024, and remain in place until June 30, 2027.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the San Francisco Deputy Probation Officers’ Association, to be effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.

This ordinance establishes a new agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the San Francisco City Workers United (Painters) that will take effect on July 1, 2024, and last until June 30, 2027. It formalizes the decisions made by an Arbitration Board regarding the terms of this agreement.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the decision and award of the Arbitration Board under Charter, Section A8.409-4, establishing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the San Francisco City Workers United (Painters), to be effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.

This ordinance establishes a formal agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Teamsters, Local 856, outlining terms for employment and benefits for union members from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027. It has been officially passed and will guide labor relations during that period.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and Teamsters, Local 856 (Multi-Unit), to be effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.

This ordinance establishes a collective bargaining agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Transport Workers Union, effective from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027. It outlines the terms and conditions of employment for union members during this period.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO, Local 200, to be effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.

This ordinance establishes a collective bargaining agreement between San Francisco and the Transport Workers Union, Local 250-A, which will be in effect from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027. It outlines the terms and conditions of employment for workers represented by the union during that period.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Transport Workers Union, Local 250-A, Multi-Unit (Unit 28), to be effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.

This ordinance formalizes a labor agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Transport Workers Union, covering automotive service workers, which will be in effect from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027. It outlines the terms and conditions of employment for these workers during that period.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Transport Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO, Local 250-A, Automotive Service Workers (7410), to be effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.

This ordinance establishes a collective bargaining agreement between San Francisco and the Union of American Physicians and Dentists, covering terms of employment from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027. It has been officially passed and will govern the working conditions for this group of healthcare professionals during that period.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Union of American Physicians and Dentists, Unit 17, to be effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.

This ordinance establishes a collective bargaining agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Union of American Physicians and Dentists, which will take effect on July 1, 2024, and last until June 30, 2027. It outlines the terms and conditions of employment for the union members during that period.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Union of American Physicians and Dentists, Unit 18, to be effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.

This ordinance establishes a formal agreement between San Francisco and Teamsters Local 856 regarding employment terms for certain city employees, effective from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027. It outlines the working conditions and benefits for supervising registered nurses and other clerical staff represented by the union.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and Teamsters, Local 856, Freight Checkers, Clerical Employees & Helpers (Supervising Registered Nurses, Unit 47), to be effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.

This ordinance outlines the salaries and positions included in the city’s budget for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026. It establishes compensation, work schedules, and authorizes appointments for both permanent and temporary city positions funded by city resources.

Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026, 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.

This ordinance changes the fees charged by the County Clerk and allows the Controller to adjust these fees in the future to ensure they cover costs without generating excess revenue. The goal is to align the fees with the actual expenses of providing County Clerk services.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to adjust the fees imposed by the County Clerk, and authorizing the Controller to make future adjustments to the County Clerk’s fees to ensure that costs of the County Clerk’s services are recovered without producing revenue that is significantly more than such costs.

This resolution allows the Human Rights Commission to finalize a grant agreement with the Japanese Community Youth Council for the Opportunities for All-YouthWorks program, providing up to $43,214,178 over five years starting June 10, 2024. The agreement does not include an option to extend beyond the initial term ending June 30, 2029.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Human Rights Commission to execute a Grant Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Japanese Community Youth Council, Inc., for the Opportunities for All-YouthWorks program, for a total contract amount not to exceed $43,214,178 and an initial term of five years commencing on June 10, 2024, through June 30, 2029, with no option to extend the term.

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report regarding San Francisco's commissions. It urges the Mayor to implement the accepted recommendations through her department heads and the annual budget process.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Commission Impossible? Getting the Most from San Francisco’s Commissions"; and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through her department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

This hearing will discuss the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report that evaluates the effectiveness of San Francisco's commissions. It is currently awaiting action from the committee.

Hearing on the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Commission Impossible? Getting the Most from San Francisco’s Commissions."

This hearing will discuss the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report, which focuses on the design, construction, and maintenance of San Francisco's infrastructure. It is currently awaiting action from the committee.

Hearing on the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Building San Francisco: Designing, Constructing, and Maintaining City Infrastructure."

The ordinance authorizes the City to issue up to $29 million in Certificates of Participation to help fund the acquisition of the Concourse Garage. It also allows for the issuance of commercial paper notes and outlines various agreements related to the financing and management of the property.

Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of Certificates of Participation on a tax-exempt or taxable basis evidencing and representing an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $29,000,000 to fund all or a portion of the acquisition of the Concourse Garage; authorizing the issuance of commercial paper notes in advance of the delivery of the Certificates; approving the form of Trust Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Trustee (including certain indemnities contained therein); authorizing the selection of the Trustee by the Director of Public Finance; approving respective forms of a Property Lease and a Lease Agreement, each between the City and County of San Francisco and the Trustee for the lease and lease back of certain property and facilities of the City; approving the forms of Purchase Contract, Official Notice of Sale, and Notice of Intention to Sell Certificates; directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Certificates; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the form and execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of the Certificates; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, execution, sale and delivery of the Certificates, including termination of the Ground Lease and transfer of the Concourse Garage property and related property to the City and County of San Francisco under the jurisdiction of the Recreation and Park Commission; approving modifications to documents and agreements; declaring the City’s intent to reimburse certain expenditures; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

This motion approves the Mayor's nomination of Amy Campbell to serve on the Planning Commission for a four-year term that will end on July 1, 2028. The motion has been passed by the city legislature.

Motion approving the Mayoral nomination for the appointment of Amy Campbell to the Planning Commission, for a four-year term ending July 1, 2028.

This motion approves the Mayor's nomination of Sean McGarry to serve on the Planning Commission for a four-year term that will end on July 1, 2028. The motion has been passed.

Motion approving the Mayoral nomination for the appointment of Sean McGarry to the Planning Commission, for a four-year term ending July 1, 2028.

This motion approves the reappointment of Kavin Williams to the Building Inspection Commission for a two-year term that will end on July 1, 2026. It was initiated by President Aaron Peskin and has successfully passed.

Motion approving President Aaron Peskin’s nomination for the reappointment of Kavin Williams to the Building Inspection Commission, for a two-year term ending July 1, 2026.

This ordinance allows the city to issue bonds to fund the purchase, development, or renovation of housing aimed at middle-income and workforce residents. It also sets guidelines for ownership, tenancy, affordability, and program requirements related to this housing.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to permit the issuance of bonds to finance the acquisition, development, rehabilitation, or construction of middle-income and workforce housing, and to establish ownership, tenancy, affordability, and program requirements.

This resolution supports The Justice for Renters Act, which will be on the November 5, 2024, ballot in California, and it reaffirms San Francisco's backing for repealing the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act. The Costa-Hawkins law limits rent control measures, and the resolution aims to enhance tenant protections.

Resolution supporting The Justice for Renters Act, a California State Proposition on the November 5, 2024, ballot; and reaffirming the City and County of San Francisco’s support for repeal of the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act.

This ordinance reallocates funds by taking $6,862,571 from salaries, equipment, and supplies, and directing $2,770,003 to overtime for the Police Department and $4,092,568 to overtime for the Sheriff’s Department to cover expected overtime costs. It ensures that both departments can meet their projected overtime needs as mandated by city regulations.

Ordinance de-appropriating $6,862,571 from salaries, equipment, and materials and supplies and appropriating $2,770,003 to overtime in the Police Department and $4,092,568 to overtime in the Sheriff’s Department, in order to support the Departments’ projected increases in overtime as required per Administrative Code, Section 3.17.

The ordinance establishes the Library Read to Recovery Program, which provides free written materials and books related to recovery from substance-use and non-substance-related addictive disorders at the Main Library and all Library branches. This initiative aims to support individuals seeking help with their recovery journey.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Library Read to Recovery Program to provide at the Main Library and all Library branches free written materials and books from mutual-help programs, for individuals who seek recovery from substance-use disorders and non-substance-related addictive disorders.

This ordinance removes the regulations that classified certain off-sale alcohol establishments as nuisances in San Francisco. As a result, these businesses will no longer be subject to the specific city provisions that previously governed their operations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to repeal Chapter 26, known as the Deemed Approved Off-Sale Alcohol Use Nuisance Regulations, and thereby repealing certain City provisions regulating establishments that sell alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption.

This ordinance allows City departments to use cooperative purchasing for public works contracts up to $5 million and enables the Purchaser to access various cooperative purchasing programs for commodities and services. It also permits the Purchaser to obtain installation services related to those commodities.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize City departments to rely on cooperative purchasing when entering into public works contracts of up to $5,000,000; to authorize the Purchaser when procuring commodities or services to rely on all types of cooperative purchasing programs conducted by or for the benefit of public entities, including such programs that are not sponsored by non-profits; and to authorize the Purchaser to procure ancillary installation services when procuring commodities.

This ordinance updates the rules for how candidates' names are translated into Chinese characters for ballots in San Francisco elections. It aims to ensure that the names are accurately represented and accessible to Chinese-speaking voters.

Ordinance amending the Municipal Elections Code to update the qualifications and procedures for the translation or transliteration of the names of candidates for local office into Chinese character-based names to appear on the ballot.

This ordinance requires that the names of supporters and opponents of local ballot measures be included in the ballot statement, unless doing so would exceed six ballot cards for that election. It amends the Municipal Elections Code to enhance transparency for voters.

Ordinance amending the Municipal Elections Code to provide that the names of supporters and opponents of a local ballot measure submitted to the voters be listed in the ballot statement or question for each local measure, except when including such names will cause there to be more than six ballot cards for that election.

This ordinance creates a fund to offer financial incentives for public colleges or universities to set up campuses in the South of Market, Union Square, and Financial District areas. It aims to attract educational institutions by helping them buy or lease property in those neighborhoods.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Downtown University Attraction and Retention Fund to provide financial incentives to attract public colleges or universities interested in having a physical location in the South of Market, Union Square, and Financial District neighborhoods, and to purchase or lease property for public college or university campuses in those neighborhoods.

This ordinance outlines the positions and salaries included in San Francisco's budget for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026. It also allows for the creation of temporary positions and sets their compensation and work schedules.

Proposed Interim Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026, 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.

This motion approves the Mayor's nomination of Catherine Meng to the Building Inspection Commission for the remainder of a one-year term ending July 1, 2024, and for a new term from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2026. The motion has passed.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Catherine Meng to the Building Inspection Commission, for the unexpired portion of an initial one-year term ending July 1, 2024, and for a term beginning July 1, 2024, and ending July 1, 2026.

This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Stephen Engblom to serve on the Port Commission until May 1, 2028. The motion has been passed by the city legislature.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Stephen Engblom to the Port Commission, term ending May 1, 2028.

This motion approves the reappointment of Maria Theresa Imperial to the Planning Commission for a four-year term starting July 1, 2024. The nomination was made by the President of the Board of Supervisors, Aaron Peskin.

Motion approving the President of the Board of Supervisors Aaron Peskin’s nomination for the reappointment of Maria Theresa Imperial to the Planning Commission, for a term beginning July 1, 2024, and ending July 1, 2028.

This motion approves the reappointment of Lauren Post to the Public Works Commission for a four-year term starting July 2, 2024. The motion has passed and is now official.

Motion approving the Controller’s nomination for the reappointment of Lauren Post to the Public Works Commission, for a term beginning July 2, 2024, and ending July 2, 2028.

This motion reappoints Gerald Demarcus Turner and Fady Zoubi to the Public Works Commission, with their terms set to end on July 2, 2028. The motion has been passed.

Motion reappointing Gerald Demarcus Turner and Fady Zoubi, terms ending July 2, 2028, to the Public Works Commission.

The ordinance creates a Reparations Fund in San Francisco to provide financial support for initiatives aimed at addressing historical injustices and inequities faced by the Black community. It amends the Administrative Code to formalize this fund's establishment and management.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Reparations Fund.

This ordinance ensures that client information received by the Office of Victim and Witness Rights (OVWR) remains confidential and clarifies OVWR's responsibilities. It also transfers the Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) to OVWR, requiring SHARP to provide trauma-informed assistance to victims during City processes without hindering law enforcement investigations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide for the confidentiality of client information received by the Office of Victim and Witness Rights (“OVWR”); establish and clarify the responsibilities of OVWR; move the Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention (“SHARP”) from the Human Rights Commission to OVWR, and require SHARP to offer trauma-informed assistance to victims in navigating City processes, including by supporting victims in non-custodial law enforcement interviews, provided a SHARP employee’s presence does not obstruct a police investigation or interfere with the District Attorney’s investigative or prosecutorial function.

This motion allows voters to decide on creating a fund to help pay off student loans and job-related education costs for certain city employees, including police, firefighters, paramedics, nurses, and 911 dispatchers. The election for this proposal will take place on November 5, 2024.

Motion ordering submitted to the voters at an election to be held on November 5, 2024, an Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish a First Responder Student Loan Forgiveness Fund for the purpose of paying outstanding student loans, and job-related educational and training expenses incurred while employed by the City, for employees who are sworn members of the Police Department, Fire Department, or Sheriff’s Department; paramedics; registered nurses; or 911 dispatchers, supervisors, or coordinators.

This legislation proposes to restrict private vehicles on the Upper Great Highway between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard to create new recreation and open space, pending necessary city approvals. It will be presented to voters in the November 5, 2024, election.

Hearing to consider the proposed Initiative Ordinance submitted by four or more Supervisors to the voters for the November 5, 2024, Election, entitled "Ordinance amending the Park Code to establish new recreation and open space by restricting private vehicles at all times on the Upper Great Highway between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard, subject to the City obtaining certain required approvals; making associated findings under the California Vehicle Code; and reaffirming the existing restriction of private vehicles on the Great Highway Extension."

The proposed Initiative Ordinance aims to safeguard reproductive freedoms in San Francisco by establishing a fund for reproductive rights, providing public information about available services, and ensuring access to abortions and emergency contraception. It also seeks to limit cooperation with state or federal prosecutions related to lawful reproductive health care and amend zoning laws to allow reproductive health care centers in non-residential areas.

Hearing to consider the proposed Initiative Ordinance submitted by the Mayor to the voters for the November 5, 2024, Election, entitled "Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to 1) declare it official City policy to safeguard comprehensive reproductive freedoms; 2) establish a fund to receive monies to support reproductive rights and health services; 3) require the City to provide public information through website and signage about where abortions and emergency contraception may be available, including signage in front of limited services pregnancy centers that do not provide those services; 4) direct the City to identify and allocate funding that supports access to abortions and emergency contraception services in San Francisco; 5) prohibit City-funded providers from requiring providers to obtain additional medical qualifications not required by state or federal law; 6) restrict City officers and employees from cooperating with state or federal prosecutions as to reproductive health care that is provided or obtained lawfully in California; and 7) direct City departments to monitor changes in state and federal law that prevent discrimination on the basis of a person's reproductive health decision making; and amending the Planning Code to establish that reproductive health care centers that provide services for abortions and emergency contraception are principally permitted in non-residential zoning districts."

The ordinance authorizes a $100,000 settlement for a lawsuit filed by Robert Lasky against the City related to personal injuries from a utility vault on a City sidewalk. The settlement includes a payment to Lasky from Pacific Bell Telephone Company, which owns the vault.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Robert Lasky against City and County of San Francisco for a payment to the City of $100,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 13, 2021, in San Francisco County Superior Court Case No. CGC-21-594463; entitled Robert Lasky v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves personal injuries sustained on a utility vault owned by Defendant/Cross-Defendant Pacific Bell Telephone Company and embedded in a City sidewalk; other material terms of the settlement are a payment to Plaintiff by Defendant/Cross-Defendant Pacific Bell Telephone Company.

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with RES System 3, LLC for $2.6 million related to a breach of contract concerning the Warnerville electrical substation. The settlement includes a mutual release of claims, with some exceptions for latent defects and warranty issues.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by RES System 3, LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for $2,600,000; the lawsuit was filed on September 26, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, case number CGC-22-601949, and later transferred to Alameda County Superior Court, case number 23-CV-037877; entitled RES System 3, LLC v. City and County of San Francisco Public Utilities Commission; the lawsuit involves alleged breach of contract and related cost impacts arising from the design and construction of the Warnerville electrical substation in Oakdale, California; other material terms of the settlement are a mutual release of claims between the parties with limited exceptions for latent defects and warranty items.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to increase three existing contracts for specialized natural resources services by $7 million each, raising the total for all three contracts to $63 million. The terms and duration of the contracts remain unchanged, continuing until January 1, 2029.

Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract Nos. PRO.0066 A to C, Natural Resources Specialized and Technical Services, with: AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (PRO.0066.A); Applied Technology and Science A-T-S (PRO.0066.B); and Avila and Associates Consulting Engineers Inc. (PRO.0066.C), increasing each contract by $7,000,000 each for a new total not to exceed amount of $21,000,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $63,000,000 across all three contracts, with no change to the terms or duration for the period of January 1, 2019, through January 1, 2029, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

The ordinance updates the Language Access Ordinance to ensure that city departments provide language services in multiple languages, including Chinese, Spanish, and Filipino, and clarifies their responsibilities in crisis situations. It also establishes requirements for reporting, budgeting, and public notification regarding these language access services.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to amend the Language Access Ordinance to clarify Departments’ responsibilities to provide language access services to members of the public, and to clarify the role of the Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs in administering the Language Access Ordinance; to require language access service be provided in Chinese, Spanish, Filipino, and any other language for which the requisite number of persons qualify as a Substantial Number of Limited English Proficient Persons; to lower the threshold amount for the requisite number of persons needed to meet the definition of Substantial Number of Limited English Proficient Persons; to amend the formula for determining when a language becomes eligible for language access services; to require Departments to translate signage; to require Departments to translate digital content provided on digital platforms; to clarify that crisis situations also includes but is not limited to pandemics, refugee relief, and disaster-related activities; to require departments that provide emergency response services in the event of a crisis situation or disaster-related services, involving an immediate threat of serious harm, mass causalities, conditions of natural disaster, or conditions posing extreme peril to the safety of persons and property to provide language access services; to rename the Annual Compliance Plan to Annual Compliance Report; to impose requirements for the Language Access Ordinance Summary Report; to require Departments to inform members of the public of their right to file a complaint, and of a process for providing feedback on the Department’s Language Access Services; to require Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs to create a know-your-rights brochure; to require Departments’ posting notice of the availability of Language Access Services and a know-your-rights brochure; to require Departments to budget and plan for delivery of Language Access Services; to require Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs to prepare an investigation summary report of each investigation that will include findings and recommendation to address the issues raised, and to create and maintain a website for the posting of investigation summary reports; and to delete the financial disclosure requirement for Immigrant Rights Commission members.

This ordinance allocates funds for the Public Utilities Commission's capital projects for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026. It ensures that all expected revenue and expenses related to these projects are accounted for.

Ordinance appropriating all estimated Capital Project Receipts and all estimated Capital Projects Expenditures for the Public Utilities Commission for the Fiscal Year (FY) ending June 30, 2025, and the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2026.

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $292.8 million in bonds to fund various capital projects for the Power Enterprise. It also authorizes the refinancing of existing debt and confirms the Commission's intent to reimburse itself through these bond issuances.

Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Power 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 $292,825,860 to finance the costs of various capital projects benefitting the Power Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter enacted by the voters on June 5, 2018, as Proposition A; authorizing the issuance of Power Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Power Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt or taxable bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

This ordinance adjusts surcharges on certain fees related to planning and building actions that can be appealed to the Board of Appeals, ensuring that the costs of these services are covered without generating excess revenue. It also allows the Controller to make future adjustments as needed and affirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to adjust surcharges on fees imposed under Planning Code, Section 350, and Building Code, Section 110A, for actions that may be appealed to the Board of Appeals; authorizing the Controller to make future adjustments to ensure that the costs of the Board of Appeals’ services are recovered without producing revenue which is significantly more than such costs; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $299,999 related to a personal injury claim by Mary and Richard Manning on a City sidewalk. The lawsuit was filed in May 2022 in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Mary Manning and Richard Manning against the City and County of San Francisco for $299,999; the lawsuit was filed on May 23, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-599750; entitled Mary Manning and Richard Manning v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves an alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.

This ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit with Helen Mattson for $190,000 related to a personal injury claim on a City sidewalk. The lawsuit was filed in December 2021 in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Helen Mattson against the City and County of San Francisco for $190,000; the lawsuit was filed on December 2, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-21-596901; entitled Helen Mattson v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.

This ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $150,000 filed by Jane Swigart, who claimed personal injury on a City sidewalk. The lawsuit was initiated on March 16, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Jane Swigart against the City and County of San Francisco for $150,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 16, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-598721; entitled Jane Swigart v. San Francisco Department of Public Works, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.

This ordinance allows a designated curbside shared space on the 100 Block of Clipper Street, using both the parking lane and sidewalk, while waiving certain administrative requirements. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance waiving specified requirements in the Administrative Code to allow a curbside shared space occupying both the parking lane and sidewalk space on the 100 Block of Clipper Street, at the intersection with Church Street, to be defined as a curbside shared space, subject to certain requirements; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution approves a three-and-a-half-year extension of the lease for Joe & the Juice at San Francisco International Airport, extending the lease term to June 30, 2032. The extension is part of the COVID-19 Lease Extension Program.

Resolution approving the COVID-19 Lease Extension Program for the International Terminal Food and Beverage Concession Lease 8, Lease No. 16-0018 (Lease), at the San Francisco International Airport by and between Joe & the Juice New York, LLC DBA Joe & the Juice, as tenant, and City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, as landlord, providing for a lease extension of three and one-half years from December 30, 2028, with a total term of August 22, 2016, through June 30, 2032.

This resolution allows the Department of Elections to use $168,000 in funds from the California Secretary of State to improve federal election administration and security from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025. It is retroactively authorized to ensure compliance with the Help America Vote Act.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Elections to accept and expend funds disbursed by the California Secretary of State to improve the administration of elections for Federal office, including to enhance the security of elections in accordance with the Help America Vote Act in the amount of $168,000 for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025.

This resolution allows the Department of Elections to use $60,380.03 in funds from the California Secretary of State to improve polling place accessibility from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025. It retroactively authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of these funds for training related to the Help America Vote Act.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Elections to accept and expend funds disbursed from the California Secretary of State for polling place accessibility in accordance with the California Secretary of State’s Help America Vote Act Polling Place Accessibility Training program in the amount of $60,380.03 for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025.

This ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $75,000 related to a personal injury claim by Jean Agustin that occurred on a City sidewalk. The lawsuit was filed in February 2023 in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Jean Agustin against the City and County of San Francisco for $75,000; the lawsuit was filed on February 1, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-604409; entitled Jean Agustin v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury occurring on a City sidewalk.

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit with Denise Wear for $45,000 related to a personal injury claim on a City sidewalk. This settlement resolves the legal dispute filed in January 2022.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Denise Wear against the City and County of San Francisco for $45,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 20, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-597744; entitled Denise Wear v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.

The ordinance authorizes the City to pay $140,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by Wendy and Stephen Offen regarding an alleged injury on a City sidewalk. This lawsuit was initiated in December 2021 in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Wendy Offen and Stephen Offen against the City and County of San Francisco for $140,000; the lawsuit was filed on December 13, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-21-597078; entitled Wendy Offen and Stephen Offen v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves an alleged injury on a City sidewalk.

This resolution approves a payment of $37,342.76 to Cindy Ngo to settle her claim against the City for personal injuries sustained from a fall on a City sidewalk. The claim was filed on December 29, 2023, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Cindy Ngo against the City and County of San Francisco for $37,342.76; the claim was filed on December 29, 2023; the claim involves alleged personal injuries from a fall on a City sidewalk.

This ordinance lowers the gross receipts tax rates for lodging businesses with taxable receipts between $2.5 million and $25 million over several years, starting in 2025. The tax rate reductions are contingent upon the approval of a related ballot measure in the November 2024 election.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to lower the gross receipts tax rates for business activities described in North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), Code 721 (Accommodation), the classification generally applicable (with some exceptions) to providing lodging or short-term accommodations for travelers, vacationers, and others, applicable to taxable gross receipts between $2,500,000.01 and $25,000,000 in tax years 2025 and 2026, from 0.253% to 0.201%; in tax year 2027, from 0.264% to 0.209%; and in tax year 2028 and subsequent tax years, from 0.271% to 0.215%, all conditioned on the passage of the ballot measure, entitled the “Local Small Business Tax Cut Ordinance,” at the November 5, 2024, General Election.

This ordinance allows for the creation of a governing body, called the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority No. 1, to oversee multiple enhanced infrastructure financing districts in San Francisco. It aims to facilitate funding for infrastructure projects in these areas.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide for Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority No. 1 to act as the governing body of multiple enhanced infrastructure financing districts.

This resolution approves a past agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and U.S. Customs and Border Protection for reimbursable services at the airport, which started on November 25, 2014. The agreement can be terminated by either party with 90 days' written notice.

Resolution retroactively approving the Section 559 Reimbursable Services Agreement, Contract No. 50020, between United States Customs and Border Protection and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, with a commencement date of November 25, 2014, for an indefinite term, terminable upon either party by 90 days’ written notice.

This resolution approves a change to the lease agreement with DFS Group for duty-free and luxury stores at the airport, allowing for reduced rent until the end of 2023 if they complete construction in designated terminals by specified deadlines. The overall lease term remains unchanged, lasting until March 31, 2034.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 5 to the International Terminal Duty Free and Luxury Store Lease No. 17-0303 between DFS Group, L.P. and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, modifying the reduced rent structure from May 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023, contingent upon Tenant’s construction of its location in Harvey Milk Terminal 1 by December 31, 2024, and its other location in Terminal 2 by March 31, 2025, with no change to the 14-year term of April 1, 2020, through March 31, 2034, to be effective upon approval of this Resolution by the Board of Supervisors.

The resolution approves a lease amendment allowing the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy to build and operate a café and retail space at Piers 31 and 33 for 30 years, with options to extend. It also sets the base rent at $289,765.05, extends the completion date for improvements to December 31, 2025, increases construction rent credits, and establishes a profit-sharing arrangement for excess rents.

Resolution approving the Second Amendment to Port Commission Lease No. L-16274 with Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy to build and operate a public serving café and retail space within the bulkheads and portions of the sheds of Piers 31 and 33 for a 30-year term, with two options to extend the Lease for 10 additional years, effective upon approval of this Resolution and Port’s execution of this Amendment; and to (i) establish the amount of unpaid base rent Conservancy will pay to Port at $289,765.05; (ii) extend the Phase I Improvements completion date to December 31, 2025; (iii) increase the original construction rent credit from $554,000 to $800,000; (iv) provide a three year extension of the Lease term to June 30, 2052; and (v) establish a 50% share of any excess rents from food and beverage subtenants.

This ordinance aims to simplify the contracting process for Vision Zero transportation projects by allowing certain city agencies to bypass specific environmental and competitive bidding requirements for three years. It is currently pending committee action.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to streamline contracting for Vision Zero transportation projects by authorizing, but not requiring, the Municipal Transportation Agency and the Department of Public Works to expedite contracts by waiving application of the Environment Code and select provisions in other Codes relating to competitive bidding, equal benefits, and other requirements, for construction work and professional and other services relating to Vision Zero projects, for a period of three years.

This ordinance aims to create a Housing Preservation Program to finance the purchase of multifamily residential properties, ensuring they remain affordable housing. It also sets requirements for borrowers regarding eviction procedures and gives the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development the authority to manage loans and monitor these properties.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Housing Preservation Program and amend the Affordable Housing Production and Preservation Fund to finance the acquisition of multifamily residential properties for the purpose of preserving such properties as permanent affordable housing; requiring borrowers under the Program to comply with certain procedures prior to eviction; authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to establish policies and procedures to issue loans and/or grants from the Fund; and requiring MOHCD to provide oversight and monitoring of such properties, and reports to the Board of Supervisors.

This charter amendment aimed to ensure that funds allocated to the San Francisco Unified School District from the Student Success Fund would not replace existing city funding for education and youth services. The proposal has been killed and will not appear on the ballot for the November 5, 2024 election.

Charter Amendment (First Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to provide that money set aside for the San Francisco Unified School District in the Student Success Fund cannot replace, supplant, count as, or substitute for other City funding for the School District or children and youth required under the Children and Youth Fund, the Public Education Enrichment Fund, or other provisions in the Charter; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

This ordinance removes the Maddy Emergency Services Fund from the Administrative Code, which means that certain reimbursement payments to doctors for treating low-income patients in emergencies will no longer be available. As a result, physicians may not receive financial support for providing these services to indigent individuals.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to repeal Sections 8.42 and 10.100-195, known as the Maddy Emergency Services Fund, and thereby repealing certain reimbursement payments to physicians who provide emergency medical services to indigent patients.

This legislation outlines the administrative provisions for the Annual Salary Ordinance, detailing the positions and their compensations in the city budget for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026. It also authorizes appointments to these positions and temporary roles, specifying their work schedules and pay.

Hearing on the Administrative Provisions contained in the proposed Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026, 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.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to enter into a 10-year agreement to purchase renewable energy from IP Easley II, LLC, for up to $75 million, starting January 1, 2027. It aims to support the city's clean energy goals.

Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute a Renewable Power Purchase Agreement, Contract No. PRO.0263 CleanPowerSF 2022 Renewable Energy Supplies (Agreement) with IP Easley II, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $75,000,000 with a term of 10 years, beginning by January 1, 2027, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

The resolution approves a lease agreement allowing Air Premia, Inc. to operate flights at San Francisco International Airport until June 30, 2033. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental review and gives the Airport Director authority to make minor modifications to the lease as needed.

Resolution approving the 2023 Lease and Use Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, and Air Premia, Inc. to conduct flight operations at the San Francisco International Airport, for a term commencing on the first day of the calendar month immediately following the receipt of full City approvals of the Lease through June 30, 2033; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorizing the Airport Director to enter into modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to increase funding and extend the contract with HDR Engineering Inc. for construction management services related to the Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant project. The total contract amount will rise to $31,680,626 and the duration will be extended to December 14, 2025.

Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. 3 to the New Headworks Facility Construction Management Staff Augmentation Services Agreement PRO.0028 with HDR Engineering Inc.; increasing the agreement by $4,680,626 for a total not to exceed amount of $31,680,626 and extending the duration by one year, for a total term of eight years and six months of June 15, 2017, through December 14, 2025, to reflect the re-scoping efforts and increased level of staffing needed to complete the construction of the Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant New Headworks Facility, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

This motion approves the Mayor's choice to reappoint Debra Walker to the Police Commission, extending her term until April 30, 2028. The motion has been passed by the city legislature.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Debra Walker to the Police Commission, for a term ending April 30, 2028.

This motion approves the Mayor's choice of C. Don Clay to serve on the Police Commission until April 30, 2028. The motion has been passed by the city legislature.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of C. Don Clay to the Police Commission, for a term ending April 30, 2028.

This motion approves the Mayor's nomination of Jayshawn Anderson to serve on the Sanitation and Streets Commission for the remainder of a two-year term ending July 1, 2024, and for a new four-year term from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2028. The motion has passed.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Jayshawn Anderson to the Sanitation and Streets Commission, for the unexpired portion of an initial two-year term ending July 1, 2024, and for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2024, and ending July 1, 2028.

This motion approves the reappointment of Jessica Campos to the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council, with her residency requirement waived, for a term that will end on March 19, 2027. The motion was passed by the Board of Supervisors.

Motion approving the President of the Board of Supervisors Aaron Peskin’s nomination of Jessica Campos (residency requirement waived) for reappointment to the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council, term ending March 19, 2027.