Legislation

This ordinance allows San Francisco city employees to donate to the San Francisco Firefighter and EMS Behavioral Health Foundation through payroll deductions. It adds this foundation to the list of approved organizations for such donations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to add the San Francisco Firefighter and EMS Behavioral Health Foundation to the list of organizations to which City officers and employees may make donations by payroll deduction.

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

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

The ordinance amends the Police Code to increase fees for certain outdoor sound permits, remove permit requirements for specific activities, and streamline the application process for entertainment permits. It also adjusts public notice requirements and modifies conditions under which hearings are held for certain permits.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to 1) increase the filing fee for One Time Outdoor Amplified Sound Permits; 2) eliminate permit requirements for ball or ring throwing games, dance halls, and masked balls; 3) eliminate referral of Place of Entertainment Permit applications to the Department of Building Inspection (“DBI”); 4) eliminate referral of Limited Live Performance and Fixed Place Outdoor Amplified Sound permits to the Planning Department; 5) relax public notice requirements on the applicant and the Entertainment Commission with respect to applications for Place of Entertainment, Limited Live Performance, and Fixed Place Amplified Sound permits; 6) require the Entertainment Commission to hold a hearing on any application for a One Time Event Permit or One Time Outdoor Amplified Sound Permit in cases where an applicant has previously obtained 12 or more such permits in the same calendar year, rather than the preceding 12 months; 7) for Extended-Hours Permits, eliminate referral to DBI, and eliminate referral to the Department of Public Health and the Fire Department in cases where the applicant or permittee already holds valid permits from those departments; and 8) amend definitions relevant to noise limit enforcement.

This hearing focuses on how San Francisco is implementing California State Senate Bill No. 43, which aims to improve mental health services and substance-use disorder treatment in the city. The Mayor's Executive Steering Committee is being asked to provide a report on this progress.

Hearing on the status of the City's implementation of California State Senate Bill No. 43 (SB 43) regarding modernizing the City's mental health services and substance-use disorder treatment system; and requesting the Mayor's Executive Steering Committee to report.

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss the final report from the Residential Care and Treatment Workgroup, which focuses on improving behavioral health placements for individuals with complex needs. It also requests reports from the Office of the Controller and the Department of Public Health on this matter.

Hearing on the findings of the Residential Care and Treatment Workgroup’s final report, entitled “Expanding Behavioral Health Placements for a Complex Population;” and requesting the Office of the Controller and Department of Public Health to report.

This ordinance aims to prevent housing discrimination against individuals based on pregnancy or related medical conditions. It is currently awaiting action from the committee.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to prohibit housing discrimination based on pregnancy or medical conditions related to pregnancy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept a $37,500 donation from Epic Systems Corporation to fund the Community Resource Directory and Behavioral Health Project from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025. It has been officially approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a monetary gift in the amount of $37,500 from the Epic Systems Corporation to support the Community Resource Directory and Behavioral Health Project, for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $37,000 donation from Epic Systems Corporation to support low-income and at-risk populations from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. It has been officially approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a monetary gift, entitled “RAMS Richmond Area Multi Services,” in the amount of $37,000 from the Epic Systems Corporation to help low income and at-risk populations for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use a donation of $1,744,131 from the San Francisco Public Health Foundation for its programs from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. It has already been approved.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health (DPH) to accept and expend a gift valued in the amount of $1,744,131 from the San Francisco Public Health Foundation in support of various Department of Public Health program needs, for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

This ordinance sets the patient rates for services offered by the Department of Public Health for the fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. It also allows the Department to waive or reduce fees for low-income patients through charity care and discounted payment programs.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to set patient rates for services provided by the Department of Public Health (DPH), for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027; and authorizing DPH to waive or reduce fees to meet the needs of low-income patients through its provision of charity care and other discounted payment programs.

A formal position or approval by the Board: Allow the acceptance and expenditure of Recurring State grant funds by the San Francisco Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.

Resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of Recurring State grant funds by the San Francisco Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to enter into a grant agreement with the California Department of Social Services for nearly $9.9 million to build a substance use disorder residential facility on Treasure Island, with funding available until June 30, 2029. It also permits the Department to make necessary adjustments to the agreement and outlines the process for the grantor to seek a receiver if the City defaults.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to enter into a Grant Agreement for a term commencing on execution of the Grant Agreement, through June 30, 2029, between the City and County of San Francisco ("City"), acting by and through its Department of Public Health ("DPH"), and California Department of Social Services and its third party administrator Horne LLP, under the Community Care Expansion Program, having anticipated revenue to the City of $9,895,834 for construction of a substance use disorder (SUD) residential step-down facility at Parcel E1.2, Treasure Island, including a Permitted and Restricted Use; authorizing DPH to accept and expend an increase to the grant award; authorizing the Grantor to apply for a Receiver in the event of the City’s default; and authorizing DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purpose of the Grant.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use a grant of approximately $2.49 million from the California Department of Health Care Services for a program aimed at supporting housing and homelessness initiatives. It also gives the Director of Health the authority to finalize the grant agreement with the San Francisco Health Plan.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,489,698.63 from the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) through San Francisco Health Authority, a local governmental entity doing business as the San Francisco Health Plan (“Health Plan” or “SFHP”) for participation in a program entitled, “Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program (“HHIP”) Expanding San Francisco Department of Public Health Recuperative Care Community Supports,” for a term of one year, one month, and sixteen days from May 15, 2025 to June 30, 2026; and delegating authority under Charter, Section 9.118(a), to the Director of Health to approve a Grant Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Public Health, and SFHP.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Department of Public Health to accept a $6 million grant from the California Department of Health Care Services for a program aimed at enhancing health services over one year. It also gives the Director of Health the authority to finalize the grant agreement with the San Francisco Health Plan.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $6,000,000 from the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) through San Francisco Health Plan (SFHP) for participation in a program entitled, “Incentive Payment Program (“IPP”) San Francisco Department of Public Health Epic Enhancement Implementation Project,” for a term of one year from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; and delegating authority under Charter, Section 9.118(a) to the Director of Health to approve a Grant Agreement between the City, by and through the Department of Public Health, and the SFHP.

The resolution allows certain city services, such as security and food services, to be contracted out to private companies if they can be provided at a lower cost than by city employees. This includes services for various departments like the Board of Supervisors, Public Works, and the Sheriff’s Department.

Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that department services previously approved can be performed by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees, for the following services: Budget and Legislative Analyst Services (Board of Supervisors); Fleet Security Services, Real Estate Division Custodial Services, Real Estate Division Security Services, Convention Facilities Management (General Services Agency - Administrative Services); Security Services (Department of Public Works); Security Services (Homelessness and Supportive Housing); Security Services (Human Services Agency); Food Services at County Jails (Sheriff’s Department); Assembly of Vote by Mail Services (Department of Elections); Security Services (Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development); and Security Services (Department of Public Health).

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to purchase easements from Kaiser Foundation Hospitals for an underground water pipeline and electrical utilities, as well as temporary construction easements, for a total cost of $266,100. The agreement will take effect once both parties have signed it.

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 Deeds with Kaiser Foundation Hospitals for the acquisition of 1) a 441-square-foot easement for an underground water pipeline and associated appurtenances; 2) a 1,273-square-foot easement for electrical utilities and associated appurtenances; 3) an 824-square-foot temporary construction easement; and 4) a 1,886-square-foot temporary construction easement across a portion of San Mateo County Assessor’s Parcel No. 010-292-450, known as 1200 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, California 94080 for $266,100 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118; the Agreement becomes effective on the date on which the Agreement is executed by both parties.

This resolution aims to classify all 911 calls about drug use or suspected drug activity near parks, playgrounds, and schools as high-priority, requiring quick action from the Police Department and the Department of Emergency Management. It is currently awaiting committee review.

Resolution urging the Police Department and the Department of Emergency Management to designate all 911 calls reporting drug use or suspected drug activity within 1,500 feet of parks, playgrounds, and schools as “Priority A” calls requiring swift and immediate response.

This resolution allows the Director of Health to sign an agreement to ensure San Francisco can access mental health treatment and manage funding for it, covering a period from October 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025, with a budget limit of $10 million. It also permits the Director of Public Health to make necessary adjustments to the agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Director of Health to sign a California Department of State Hospitals and California Mental Health Services Authority Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate access to mental health treatment and facilitate the transfer of funds to cover San Francisco's obligation to pay for mental health treatment at the California Department of State Hospitals, for a term of one year and nine months, from October 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025, as required by Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 4330 and 4331, and for a total not to exceed amount of $10,000,000; and to authorize the Director of Public Health to enter into any amendments or modifications to the Memorandum of Understanding that the Department determines, in consultation with the City Attorney, that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement or this Resolution.