Legislation

This legislation amends the city charter to change how cost of living benefits are funded for certain retired city employees, allowing for a cap on payments in years when the retirement system is not fully funded. It also adjusts retirement allowances for those retirees to account for missed cost of living adjustments in specific years and permits the Retirement Board to contract with new executive directors hired after January 1, 2023.

Charter Amendment (First Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to eliminate the full funding requirement for supplemental cost of living benefit payments to members of the San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System who retired before November 6, 1996, subject to a monthly monetary cap for retirees and their qualified survivors and beneficiaries in years that the Retirement System is not fully funded; adjust the base retirement allowance for these retirees, or their qualified survivors and beneficiaries, to account for supplemental cost of living adjustments not received in the years 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018 and 2019; and authorize the Retirement Board to enter into an individual contract with any Retirement System executive director hired on or after January 1, 2023; at an election to be held on November 8, 2022.

This ordinance allows certain city employees to carry over an additional 80 hours of floating holidays and waives the limit on compensatory hours they can carry into the next fiscal year. It applies to agreements with specific unions and took effect on June 30, 2022.

Ordinance adopting and implementing an Amendment to the current Memorandums of Understanding and Collective Bargaining Agreements between the City and County of San Francisco and each of the Unions identified in Appendix A, providing for the carry forward to fiscal year 2022-2023 of an additional 80 hours of accrued floating holidays, accrued in lieu holidays, and waiving the 120 hour limitation on the number of hours of compensatory that “Z” designated employees can carry forward under the Memorandum of Understanding with Local 21, the amendment to be effective June 30, 2022.

This ordinance formalizes an agreement between San Francisco and the Service Employees International Union, Local 1021, regarding employment terms for staff and per diem nurses, effective from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024. It outlines the conditions of employment, including wages and benefits for these workers.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Service Employees International Union, Local 1021: Staff & Per Diem Nurses, to be effective July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024.

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract with TR International Trading Company for the purchase of Ferric Ferrous Chloride, totaling up to $28 million over seven years. The contract will start on July 1, 2022, and run through June 30, 2029.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into PeopleSoft Contract ID 1000025301 between the City and County of San Francisco and TR International Trading Company for the purchase of Ferric Ferrous Chloride, with an initial contract not to exceed amount of $12,000,000 for three years and $16,000,000 for an option to extend for four additional years for a total not to exceed amount of $28,000,000 and a total contract duration of seven years to commence on July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2029.

This resolution officially confirms the results of the June 7, 2022, primary election in San Francisco. It acknowledges the outcomes and ensures they are recognized as valid.

Resolution declaring the results of the June 7, 2022, Consolidated Statewide Direct Primary Election.

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

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

This legislation proposes changes to the Park Code to repeal and reauthorize the Golden Gate Park Access and Safety Program, which aims to limit private vehicle access on certain streets in Golden Gate Park, create new recreation areas, and improve public access. It includes measures like making some streets one-way and adding bicycle lanes.

Hearing to consider the proposed Initiative Ordinance submitted by four or more Supervisors to the voters for the November 8, 2022, Election, entitled "Ordinance amending the Park Code to repeal and reauthorize the Golden Gate Park Access and Safety Program, which includes establishing new recreation and open space by limiting private vehicles on certain street segments in Golden Gate Park including on JFK Drive, making certain street segments one-way, establishing bicycle lanes, and urging additional changes to improve public access to Golden Gate Park; and making associated findings under the California Vehicle Code."

This motion allows city meetings to be held via teleconference, in accordance with California law, to ensure public participation. It aims to facilitate accessibility and convenience for residents who may not be able to attend in person.

Motion making findings to allow teleconferenced meetings under California Government Code, Section 54953(e).

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

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

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

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

The resolution urges the San Francisco Housing Authority to work with McCormack Baron Salazar to explore options for rehabilitating and redeveloping housing that would ensure all units on the site are affordable. It specifically suggests considering a proposal that includes converting existing units under the Faircloth-to-RAD program.

Resolution urging the San Francisco Housing Authority, in consultation with McCormack Baron Salazar (MBS) to evaluate, as an alternative to the plans currently being proposed by MBS, rehabilitation and redevelopment options that result in 100% of the units onsite as affordable housing, including but not limited to an alternative proposal that incorporates Faircloth-to-RAD conversion.

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $140.9 million in bonds to fund various capital projects for the Power Enterprise. It also includes provisions for refunding bonds and confirms the Commission's intent to reimburse itself for related expenses.

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 $140,889,875 to finance the costs of various capital projects benefitting the Power Enterprise under the Charter, including amendments to the Charter enacted by the voters on June 5, 2018, 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.

The ordinance establishes a labor agreement between the City and various craft unions, covering terms of employment and benefits for union members. It is effective from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the decision and award of the Arbitration Board under Charter, Section A8.490-4, establishing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Crafts Coalition: the Bricklayers and Allied Crafts, Local 3; Hod Carriers, Local 166; The Northern California Carpenters Regional Council, Local 22; Carpet, Linoleum and Soft Tile Workers, Local 12; Plasterers and Cement Masons, Local 300; Glaziers, Architectural Metal and Glass Workers, Local Union No. 718; International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artist and Allied Crafts of the United States, Its Territories and Canada, Local 16; International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, Reinforcing Iron Workers, Riggers and Machinery Movers, Local 377; Pile Drivers, Divers, Carpenters, Bridge, Wharf and Dock Builders, Local Union No. 34; Plasterers and Shophands, Local 66; United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers, Local 40; Sheet Metal Workers International Union, Local 104; and Teamsters, Local 853, to be effective July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024.

This ordinance formalizes the agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 6, covering labor terms from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024. It ensures that the working conditions and benefits for electrical workers are established and upheld during this period.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 6, to be effective July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024.

This ordinance formalizes an agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 21, covering employment terms from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024. It outlines the conditions and benefits for union members during this period.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 21, to be effective July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024.

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

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

This ordinance formalizes the agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Service Employees International Union, Local 1021, covering labor terms from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024. It outlines the rights and responsibilities of both parties during this period.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Service Employees International Union, Local 1021, to be effective July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024.

This ordinance formalizes an agreement between San Francisco and Local 39 of the International Union of Operating Engineers, covering employment terms from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024. It outlines the working conditions and benefits for stationary engineers employed by the city.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the International Union of Operating Engineers Stationary Engineers, Local 39, to be effective July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024.

This resolution urges St. Mary's Medical Center and Dignity Health to negotiate a contract that safeguards the rights of resident physicians and makes San Francisco more appealing for medical students. It has been passed by the city.

Resolution urging St. Mary's Medical Center and Dignity Health to return to the bargaining table in order to negotiate contract language that protects the rights of resident physicians and attracts medical students to San Francisco to complete their residency.

This resolution asks Governor Gavin Newsom and the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to postpone the start of the Responsible Beverage Service Training Program. It aims to give more time for stakeholders to prepare for the new requirements.

Resolution urging Governor Gavin Newsom and the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to delay implementation of the Responsible Beverage Service Training Program.

This resolution encourages airline service contractors at San Francisco International Airport to prioritize the protection of workers and to provide as many full-time jobs as possible based on flight schedules. It has been officially passed by the city.

Resolution urging airline service contractors operating at San Francisco International Airport to protect workers and to create and maintain as many full-time jobs as the flight schedules will allow.

This resolution allows the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a contract with Lystek International Limited for managing Class A Biosolids, with a total budget of up to $22.8 million over seven years. The contract starts on July 1, 2022, and runs until June 30, 2029, including optional extensions.

Resolution authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into PeopleSoft Contract ID 1000025273 between the City and County of San Francisco and Lystek International Limited for the provision of Class A Biosolids management services with an initial contract not to exceed amount of $16,400,000 for five years and $6,400,000 for two optional extension years for a total not to exceed amount of $22,800,000 and total contract duration of seven years commencing on July 1, 2022, and ending on June 30, 2029.

This resolution allows the city to amend its contract with Recology for refuse collection services, increasing the total contract amount by $23,978,000 to a maximum of $39,600,000 and extending the contract duration by two years until June 30, 2024. It was passed retroactively to cover services already provided.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of Contract Administration to enter into a Third Amendment to the agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Sunset Scavenger Company d/b/a Recology Sunset Scavenger, Golden Gate Disposal & Recycling Company d/b/a Recology Golden Gate, and Recology San Francisco (collectively, “Contractor”) for refuse collection services at City facilities; increasing the contract amount by $23,978,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $39,600,000 and extending the term by two years from June 30, 2022, for a total contract duration of three years and seven months of December 1, 2020, through June 30, 2024.

This hearing will discuss the Controller's feedback on the revenue estimates in the Mayor's proposed budget for the next two fiscal years and review a report on the city's financial status. The Office of the Controller will be asked to provide additional information during this discussion.

Hearing to discuss the Controller's comment on revenue estimates assumed in the Mayor's Fiscal Years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 proposed budget; and a nine-month report on the status of City finances; and requesting the Office of the Controller to report.

This legislation schedules a public hearing for the Board of Supervisors to discuss Laguna Honda Hospital's strategy for recertification and plans for patient transfer and relocation. The Department of Public Health is requested to present information at this hearing, which will take place on November 1, 2022.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on Laguna Honda Hospital’s Strategy for Recertification and the Submission of a Closure and Patient Transfer and Relocation Plan; and requesting the Department of Public Health to present; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M22-098 (File No. 220618), approved on May 24, 2022.

The ordinance allows the Police Department to use surveillance cameras from non-City entities under a specific policy, with a review period that ends fifteen months after it takes effect. This ensures oversight and evaluation of the policy's impact during that time.

Ordinance approving Surveillance Technology Policy for Police Department use of non-City entity surveillance cameras and establishing a sunset date fifteen months after the effective date of the ordinance.

The resolution allows for the conditional vacation of certain streets and public service easements in the Parkmerced Development area, while reserving easement rights for the City and utility companies. It also establishes a hearing date for public input on this proposal.

Resolution declaring the intent of the Board of Supervisors to order the conditional vacation of portions of Higuera Avenue, Vidal Drive, Arballo Drive, and Garces Drive (the “Street Vacation Area”), and certain San Francisco Public Utilities Commission public service easements (the “Easement Vacation Area”), all within the Parkmerced Development Project area, an approximately 152-acre site located in the Lake Merced District in the southwest corner of San Francisco and generally bounded by Vidal Drive, Font Boulevard, Pinto Avenue, and Serrano Drive to the north, 19th Avenue and Junipero Serra Boulevard to the east, Brotherhood Way to the south, and Lake Merced Boulevard to the west; reserve various easement rights in favor of the City and third party utilities, subject to conditions specified; adopt findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopt findings that the vacations are consistent with the Parkmerced Development Agreement, the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorize actions by City officials in furtherance of the street vacation ordinance, as specified herein; direct the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to make certain transmittals; and set a Committee of the Whole hearing date of September 20, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. for all persons interested in the proposed vacation of said street areas and public service easements.

This legislation authorizes the Department of Public Health to provide two one-time grants totaling $3,221,000 to Baker Places, Inc. and Positive Resource Center. The public hearing is scheduled for June 14, 2022, to discuss these grants.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on Ordinances authorizing the Department of Public Health to award a one-time limited term grant to Baker Places, Inc. in the amount of $1,210,000 (File No. 220705) and a one-time limited term grant to Positive Resource Center in the amount of $2,010,000 (File No. 220704); scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M22-101 (File No. 220672), approved on June 7, 2022.

This motion allows city meetings to be held via teleconference in accordance with California law, making it easier for residents to participate remotely. It has been officially approved and is now in effect.

Motion making findings to allow teleconferenced meetings under California Government Code, Section 54953(e).

This ordinance removes the need for a Conditional Use permit when changing the use of an automobile service station to another type of business. It also updates zoning regulations and confirms that the changes align with environmental and planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to remove the Conditional Use requirement to change the use of an Automobile Service Station or Automotive Use to another use, and amend zoning control tables to reflect this change; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare as required by Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance designates the coast redwood tree at 313 Scott Street as a landmark tree, which means it is recognized for its significance and protected under city regulations. It also includes findings that support this designation and outlines the necessary actions to enforce it.

Ordinance designating the coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) tree located at 313 Scott Street as a landmark tree pursuant to the Public Works Code; making findings supporting the designation; and directing official acts in furtherance of the landmark tree designation, as defined herein.

The ordinance designates the City Cemetery in Lincoln Park as a Landmark, which provides it with special recognition and protection under the Planning Code. It also affirms that the designation complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate City Cemetery, the majority of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1313, Lot No. 029, located in Lincoln Park on the north side of Clement Street, to the east of the San Francisco Veteran Affairs Medical Center (formerly the Fort Miley Military Reservation), to the east and south of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and to the west of Assessor’s Parcel Block Nos. 1312, 1392, and 1401, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This ordinance exempts airport revenue bonds from the requirement to publish year-end financial statements within 120 days after the fiscal year ends. It amends the Administrative Code to reflect this change.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide that Section 54522 of the California Government Code, which requires annual publication of year-end financial statements not more than 120 days after the close of each fiscal year, shall not apply to airport revenue bonds.

The ordinance accepts public infrastructure and real property improvements related to the Sunnydale HOPE SF project, designating them for public use and establishing official street and sidewalk specifications. It also ensures the City will maintain this infrastructure while complying with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance accepting an irrevocable offer of public infrastructure and real property associated with Sunnydale HOPE SF Phase 1A-1 and 1A-2 public infrastructure improvements, including the improvements described and depicted in Public Works Permit No. 19IE-00564 and subsequent Instructional Bulletins (“Phase 1A-1 and 1A-2 Required Infrastructure”); declaring City property and additional property as shown on official Public Works maps as open public right-of-way; dedicating the Phase 1A-1 and 1A-2 Required 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 official sidewalk width on the abovementioned street areas; accepting the Phase 1A-1 and 1A-2 Required 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, as defined herein, in connection with this Ordinance.

This legislation involves a public hearing to discuss the vacation of certain streets and utility easements to support the development of the 900 Innes Avenue Park and the India Basin Mixed-Use Project. It also includes transferring the affected street areas from Public Works to the Recreation and Park Department and ensuring compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., to hold a public hearing on an Ordinance 1) ordering the street vacation of a portion of Griffith Street and a portion of Hudson Avenue, generally bounded by Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4629A, Lot No. 010, a portion of Hudson Avenue at Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4646, Lot Nos. 001, 002, and 003, a portion of Innes Avenue and a portion of Griffith Street at Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4645, Lot No. 010, a portion of Hudson Avenue at Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4630, Lot No. 002, and a portion of Galvez Avenue (“the Street Vacation Area”), to facilitate the development of the 900 Innes Avenue (India Basin) Park Development; 2) ordering the vacation of unaccepted ten-foot public utility easements affecting portions of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4607, Lot Nos. 024 and 025; Block 4620, Lot Nos. 001 and 002 (Lot No. 002 more recently referred to by the City as Lot Nos. 004 and 005); Block No. 4621, Lot No. 100; Block No. 4606, Lot No. 026; Block No. 4631, Lot Nos. 001 and 002; and Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4644, Lot Nos. 009 and 010, to facilitate the development of the India Basin Mixed-Use Project; 3) approving the interdepartmental transfer of the Street Vacation Area from Public Works to the Recreation and Park Department; 4) authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance, as defined herein; adopting findings 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; scheduled pursuant to Resolution No. 258-22 (File No. 220448), approved on June 7, 2022.