Legislation

This motion provides a status update on the city's progress in addressing a recommendation from the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report regarding achieving a living wage. It has been officially passed by the city.

Motion responding to the Civil Grand Jury’s request to provide a status update to Recommendation No. R1 contained in the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Strategic Alignment: Breaking Through to a Living Wage.”

This resolution addresses the findings from a Civil Grand Jury report on achieving a living wage and urges the Mayor to implement the accepted recommendations in the city’s budget and through department heads. It aims to improve wage standards for residents.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Strategic Alignment: Breaking Through to a Living Wage;” 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 motion aimed to reject the Planning Commission's approval of a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 575 Vermont Street. However, it was ultimately not passed.

Motion conditionally disapproving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 20921, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2020-000886CUA, for a proposed project at 575 Vermont Street, subject to the adoption of written findings by the Board in support of this determination.

This motion aimed to have the Clerk of the Board create findings to support the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 575 Vermont Street. The motion has been killed, meaning it will not move forward.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings in support of the Board of Supervisors' disapproval of the proposed Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2020-000886CUA, for a proposed project at 575 Vermont Street.

This resolution addresses the findings from a report on improving San Francisco's fuel resilience and urges the Mayor to implement the accepted recommendations through her department heads and the annual budget process. It has been passed by the city legislature.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “A Fluid Concern: San Francisco Must Improve Fuel Resilience;” 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 resolution approves a modification to an existing lease agreement between San Francisco's Airport Commission and TACA International Airlines, extending the lease term until June 30, 2023, with an estimated rent of approximately $4.3 million during this period. The extension will take effect once approved by the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution approving a Lease Modification to 2011 Lease and Use Agreement No. 10-0096 between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, and TACA International Airlines, S.A., which extends the term through June 30, 2023, with an estimated rent of $4,301,668 during the extension term, to commence upon approval by the Board of Supervisors.

This resolution allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to extend its lease for office space at 601 Van Ness Avenue until July 31, 2026, at a starting monthly rent of $30,261, with annual increases. It also authorizes the Director of Property to handle necessary paperwork and modifications related to the lease extension.

Resolution authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to exercise a Lease Extension Option for approximately 8,646 rentable square feet of office space located at 601 Van Ness Avenue, Suite P, with Opera Plaza L.P., for use as administrative offices, for an extended term to commence on the later of August 1, 2021, or approval of this Resolution, and terminating on July 31, 2026, at the monthly base rent of $30,261 for a total annual base rent of $363,132 in the initial year of the extended term, plus an annual $1 per square foot increase each August 1 thereafter; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of exercising the Lease Extension Option and this Resolution, as defined herein.

This resolution supports the security officers at CommonSpirit/Dignity Health in their efforts to unionize with SEIU-UHW. It acknowledges their right to organize and advocates for their collective bargaining rights.

Resolution supporting the efforts of Security Officers at CommonSpirit/Dignity Health to form their union in SEIU-UHW.

This resolution supports allocating $2 million for a program called "Free Muni For All Youth" for one year, starting August 15, 2021. It also encourages the Municipal Transportation Agency to collaborate with local schools to promote the program.

Resolution supporting the budget allocation of $2,000,000 for “Free Muni For All Youth” for a period of 12 months; urging the Municipal Transportation Agency to implement this program effective August 15, 2021, and to partner with the San Francisco Unified School District and all San Francisco schools on a comprehensive outreach effort.

This resolution approves a three-year agreement for using space and communication services in a data center in Rancho Cordova, California, at a monthly cost of $52,940. The total expenditure for the agreement will not exceed $2,015,960.70.

Resolution authorizing and approving a renewal agreement for the use of space and communication services within an existing data center located at 3101 Gold Center Drive, Rancho Cordova, California from the State of California Technology Agency, Office of Technology Services, for a three-year term, commencing on July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024, at a monthly base rate of $52,940 for a total annual rate of $639,480 in a total amount not to exceed $2,015,960.70.

This resolution supports a California bill that aims to remove the legal distinction that currently treats spousal rape less seriously than other forms of rape. If passed, it would ensure that spousal rape is prosecuted and punished with the same severity as non-spousal rape.

Resolution supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 1171, The Repeal of the Spousal Rape Exception Act, authored by State Assembly Member Cristina Garcia, which would eliminate the “spousal rape exception” in the California Penal Code (Section 262) to ensure that “spousal rape” is treated and punished as seriously as rape of a non-spouse.

This motion confirms the decision to disapprove a proposed Tentative Map for converting six units into condominiums at the specified Francisco Street address. The findings supporting this disapproval have been officially adopted.

Motion adopting findings concerning the disapproval of a Tentative Map for a six-unit condominium conversion located at 424, 426, 428, 430, 432, and 434 Francisco Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0041, Lot 010.

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss the findings and recommendations from a performance audit of the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development regarding affordable housing policies. It requests reports from the Budget and Legislative Analyst, the Mayor's Office, and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing.

Hearing on the findings and recommendations of the Budget and Legislative Analyst's performance audit of the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development's policies and procedures for affordable housing development and preservation; and requesting the Budget and Legislative Analyst, Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to report.

This motion approves the final map for a 116-unit condominium project at 1830 Alemany Boulevard. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 10158, a 116 residential unit condominium project, located at 1830 Alemany Boulevard, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6954, Lot No. 039; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from a Civil Grand Jury report about Van Ness Avenue and urges the Mayor to implement those recommendations through her department heads and the annual budget. It has been passed by the city legislature.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Van Ness Avenue: What Lies Beneath;” 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 ordinance updates the Planning Code by fixing typos, correcting outdated references, and clarifying language without changing any substantive rules. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to correct typographical errors, update outdated cross-references, and make non-substantive revisions to clarify or simplify Code language; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This motion disapproves a previous decision by the Planning Commission regarding a project at 5 Leland Avenue and 2400 Bayshore Boulevard, while approving a Conditional Use Authorization for the project, contingent on the Board adopting written findings. The motion allows the project to move forward under specific conditions.

Motion conditionally disapproving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 20925, and approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2021-000603CUA, for a proposed project at 5 Leland Avenue and 2400 Bayshore Boulevard, subject to the adoption of written findings by the Board in support of this determination.

This motion directs the Clerk of the Board to create official findings that support the Board of Supervisors' approval of a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 5 Leland Avenue and 2400 Bayshore Boulevard. The motion has been passed.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings in support of the Board of Supervisors' decision to approve the proposed Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2021-000603CUA, for a proposed project at 5 Leland Avenue and 2400 Bayshore Boulevard.

This resolution honors the victims of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority rail yard shooting. It acknowledges their loss and expresses support for their families and the community affected by the tragedy.

Resolution honoring the victims of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) rail yard shooting.

This resolution supports California Assembly Bill No. 1096, which aims to remove the term "alien" from state laws. It encourages the California State Senate to approve the bill.

Resolution supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 1096 (AB 1096), Alien: Change of Terms, authored by Assembly Member Luz Rivas, to eliminate the derogatory term “alien” from California state codes and urging the California State Senate to pass AB 1096.

This resolution officially designates June as National Adopt A Cat Month in San Francisco. It aims to promote cat adoption and raise awareness about the importance of adopting pets from shelters.

Resolution recognizing every June as National Adopt A Cat Month in the City and County of San Francisco.

This resolution honors Susan Solomon for her contributions to the United Educators of San Francisco and designates June 16, 2021, as Susan Solomon Day in the city. It has been officially passed by the city government.

Resolution commending Susan Solomon on the occasion of her retirement from the United Educators of San Francisco, and declaring June 16, 2021, as Susan Solomon Day in the City and County of San Francisco.

This motion provides an update on how the Board of Supervisors is addressing specific recommendations from a Civil Grand Jury report regarding improvements to the city's emergency firefighting water system. It has been officially passed by the Board.

Motion responding to the Civil Grand Jury’s request to provide a status update on the Board of Supervisor’s response to Recommendation Nos. R1, R2, R3, R6, R7, and R8 contained in the 2018-2019 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Act Now Before it is Too Late: Aggressively Expand and Enhance Our High-Pressure Emergency Firefighting Water System.”

The ordinance updates zoning rules for massage establishments in San Francisco, including reclassifying sole practitioner massage services and aligning their regulations with health services. It also introduces restrictions on personal services at locations where massage establishments were closed due to violations and removes certain outdated provisions.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to revise Massage Establishment zoning controls, including, among other things, to: 1) add Sole Practitioner Massage Establishments to the definition of Health Services in Articles 1 and 8 and remove it from the definition of Massage Establishments; 2) regulate Massage Establishments generally consistent with Health Services, with some exceptions; 3) eliminate the three-month period to establish abandonment of certain nonconforming Massage Establishment uses; 4) prohibit Personal Services uses for three years at any location where a Massage Establishment use was closed due to a violation of the Planning Code or Health Code; 5) eliminate the exception from the conditional use authorization requirement for massage uses accessory to a dwelling unit; 6) rename Medical Services to Health Services in Article 8 and make other conforming amendments; and 7) delete related provisions that have expired through the passage of time; 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 public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to extend and increase funding for a contract with Calpine Energy Solutions to manage meter data, billing, and customer support for the CleanPowerSF Program. The total agreement amount will rise to $32,645,425 and the contract will be extended for an additional three years, lasting until October 31, 2024.

Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. CS-247[R], Customer and Administrative Services for Community Choice Aggregation Program with Calpine Energy Solutions LLC, for continued meter data management, billing and customer care support of the CleanPowerSF Program, increasing the agreement amount by $13,876,200 for a total not to exceed agreement amount of $32,645,425 and to extend the term of the agreement by three years, for a total agreement duration of nine years, for a total term of November 1, 2015, through October 31, 2024.

This ordinance updates the agreement between San Francisco and the Service Employees International Union, allowing unspent tuition reimbursement funds from the 2020-2021 fiscal year to be carried over and increasing the reimbursement amount for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. It aims to support staff and per diem nurses in their educational expenses.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Second Amendment to the 2019-2022 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Service Employees International Union, Local 1021: Staff & Per Diem Nurses, to amend the Tuition Reimbursement provision to carry over unspent funds from Fiscal Year 2020-2021 and to increase the reimbursement amount for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

This resolution supports creating a 24/7 Compassionate Alternative Response Team (CART) in San Francisco to provide a safer and more effective response to homelessness. It aims to improve how the city addresses issues related to homelessness.

Resolution supporting the establishment of a 24 hours a day / seven days a week Compassionate Alternative Response Team (CART) in the City and County of San Francisco for a safer and more effective response to homelessness.

This resolution officially acknowledges and praises Jordan “Jo” Billups for successfully organizing cannabis workers at the Urbana Dispensary to form a union despite facing unfair labor practices and retaliation. It highlights the importance of workers' rights and collective bargaining in the cannabis industry.

Resolution recognizing and commending Jordan “Jo” Billups for organizing and leading cannabis workers to unionize at the Urbana Dispensary in the face of unfair labor practices and retaliation.

This resolution acknowledges the ninth anniversary of the DACA program and highlights the contributions of noncitizen residents, including DACA recipients. It also urges Congress to pass laws that offer relief and pathways to citizenship for immigrant communities.

Resolution acknowledging the Ninth Anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program, recognizing the tremendous contributions from our noncitizen residents including recipients of the DACA Program and their families, and urging Congressional approval of legislative bills that provide relief and pathways to citizenship for the immigrant communities.

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $162.3 million in bonds to fund various capital projects for the Power Enterprise. It also authorizes the issuance of refunding bonds and confirms previous related actions.

Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 172-20, to authorize an increase of the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Power Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (Commission) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $162,314,897 to finance the costs of various capital projects benefitting the Power Enterprise pursuant to Charter, Sections 9.107(6) and 9.107(8), including amendments to the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco enacted by the voters on November 5, 2016, commonly referred to as Proposition A; authorizing the issuance of Power Revenue Refunding Bonds; 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 resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from a Civil Grand Jury report, urging the Mayor to implement accepted suggestions through department heads and the annual budget. It aims to improve the operations of the Superior Court based on the report's insights.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2020-2021 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled “Continuity Report;” 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 resolution approves an extension of the lease for a specialty store at San Francisco Airport until June 30, 2023, allowing the Airport Director to terminate it earlier with six months' notice. The lease terms, including the minimum annual guarantee, remain unchanged but may be adjusted as specified in the lease agreement.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Boarding Area F Specialty Store Lease No. 12-0086, between Stellar Partners, Inc., as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for an extension of the term for no later than June 30, 2023, with a condition that the Airport Director, at his sole and absolute discretion, may terminate earlier by providing six months’ advance written notice, with no change to the current minimum annual guarantee, subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Lease, effective upon approval by the Board of Supervisors.

This ordinance accepts and dedicates public infrastructure improvements in the Hunters View area, including several streets, for public use and maintenance. It also establishes official street widths and grades, and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance accepting an irrevocable offer of public infrastructure and real property associated with Hunters View Phase 1 public infrastructure improvements, including Acacia Avenue, Catalina Street, and portions of Fairfax Avenue, Ironwood Way, and Middle Point Road (“HV1 Public Infrastructure”); declaring City property and additional property as shown on official Public Works maps as open public right-of-way; dedicating the HV1 Public Infrastructure to public use; designating such public infrastructure for street and roadway purposes; establishing official public right-of-way widths and street grades; amending Ordinance No. 1061, entitled “Regulating the Width of Sidewalks,” to establish the official sidewalk width on the abovementioned street areas; accepting the HV1 Public Infrastructure for City maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; accepting a Public Works Order recommending various actions in regard to the public infrastructure improvements; and authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance, as defined herein.