Legislation

This resolution allows the District Attorney's Office to accept and use $250,000 worth of free legal services from the University of San Francisco's Racial Justice Clinic to aid in their work on sentencing reviews and wrongful convictions. The support is retroactively authorized for the period from November 2021 to November 2022.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend an in-kind gift of pro bono legal services, with a value estimated at $250,000 provided by the University of San Francisco School of Law’s Racial Justice Clinic (RJC), and funded by the Vital Projects Fund and Elizabeth Zitrin, to support the RJC’s work assisting the Office of the District Attorney’s Sentencing Review Unit and Wrongful Conviction Unit and Innocence Commission, for the grant term of November 2021 through November 2022.

This legislation changes the election cycle for the Mayor, Sheriff, District Attorney, City Attorney, and Treasurer to even-numbered years, extending their current terms to January 8, 2025. It also updates the definition of general municipal elections and lowers the signature requirement for initiative ordinances to two percent of registered voters.

Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to change the election cycle for the offices of Mayor, Sheriff, District Attorney, City Attorney and Treasurer so that these offices will be elected in even-numbered years; to provide that the current term for the aforementioned offices will end on January 8, 2025 rather than January 8, 2024; to amend the definition of general municipal election so that such elections occur only in even-numbered years; and to change the signature threshold for initiative ordinances to two percent of the number of registered voters in San Francisco; at an election to be held on November 8, 2022.

This charter amendment allows the city to revoke pension benefits for city employees found guilty of serious crimes like bribery or embezzlement after a formal hearing. It also specifies that any time served while engaging in such misconduct will not count towards their retirement benefits.

Charter Amendment (Third Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to provide for the forfeiture of City-funded pension benefits of a member of the San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System upon a finding by clear and convincing evidence after an administrative hearing that the member committed bribery, embezzlement, extortion, or wire fraud in connection with the member’s duties as a City employee or officer, or committed perjury in connection with or to conceal any such crime; and providing all time and service beginning with the date when the member first engaged in the specified criminal conduct or perjury through the date of the adverse administrative decision shall be excluded from the computation of the service to be credited to the member for the purpose of determining whether such member qualifies for retirement and calculating benefits; at an election to be held on November 7, 2023.

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

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

This ordinance defines "core delivery service" for food delivery companies and allows them to charge restaurants a maximum of 15% per order fee for this service without additional costs. It also requires these companies to inform restaurants about this option and to clearly outline all fees in their contracts.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to define core delivery service to mean a service that both lists a covered establishment on all of a third-party food delivery service’s platforms, including websites and mobile applications, and facilitates and/or performs delivery of food and/or beverages from the establishment; to exempt from the 15% cap on per-order fees, starting January 31, 2023, third-party food delivery services that offer restaurants the option to obtain only core delivery service at a cost of no more than 15% of the purchase price of an online order without requiring the purchase of additional services, and that notify all covered establishments with which the third-party food delivery services have an existing contract of this option no later than December 1, 2022; and to require that contracts between a third-party food delivery service and a covered establishment clearly define the fees, commissions, or charges associated with contracted services.

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $375,000 related to allegations of civil rights violations by San Francisco Police during a traffic stop. The lawsuit was filed by three individuals who claimed they were unlawfully detained and subjected to force by police officers.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Arthur Higgins, Larry Tiller, and Lorenzo Bell against the City and County of San Francisco for $375,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 31, 2020, in United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 3:20-cv-06129-CRB; entitled Arthur Higgins, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves allegations that Plaintiffs’ civil rights were violated when San Francisco Police Department (“SFPD”) Officers detained and used force against them following a traffic stop.

This resolution allows the Police Department to extend its lease at 750 and 752 Vallejo Street for five more years, with a yearly rent of $120,792 that increases by 3% annually. It also includes funding for necessary improvements to the property, not exceeding $267,382, and grants the Director of Property the authority to manage the lease amendment process.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Police Department, to amend the lease of real property located at 750 and 752 Vallejo Street, with Evans Investment Partners, LLC, at a base rent of $120,792 per year with 3% annual increases, with tenant improvements for the City’s lawful occupancy of the premises, the cost of which shall not exceed $267,382 and extending the term of the lease for five years, from August 15, 2022, for a total term of August 15, 2017, through August, 15, 2027, plus two five-year options to extend; and authorizing the Director of Property to execute documents, make certain modifications and take certain actions in furtherance of the lease amendment, the lease and this Resolution, as defined herein.

This legislation is a hearing to get updates on the Street Level Drug Dealing Task Force and its six recommendations aimed at reducing harms from drug dealing in specific neighborhoods. It also requests reports from various city departments, including the District Attorney's Office and Police Department.

Hearing to receive an update on the Street Level Drug Dealing Task Force and the six key recommendations the task force made to reduce the number of of harms related to street-level drug dealing in the South of Market, Civic Center, Tenderloin and Mid Market neighborhoods; and requesting the District Attorney's Office, Police Department, Department of Public Health, and Public Defender's Office to report.

This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Debra Walker to serve on the Police Commission until April 30, 2024. The motion has been passed by the city legislature.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Debra Walker to the Police Commission, for a term ending April 30, 2024.

This ordinance establishes and enforces a collective bargaining agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the San Francisco Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, covering the period from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024. It outlines the terms of employment, including wages and working conditions for deputy sheriffs.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the San Francisco Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, 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 San Francisco District Attorney Investigators’ Association regarding employment terms and conditions. It will be in effect from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the San Francisco District Attorney Investigators’ Association, to be effective July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024.

This ordinance establishes a collective bargaining agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the San Francisco Sheriffs’ Managers and Supervisors Association, which will be in effect from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024. It outlines the terms and conditions of employment for the sheriff's managers and supervisors during this period.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the San Francisco Sheriffs’ Managers and Supervisors Association, to be effective July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024.

The ordinance requires the Police Department to develop a Community Policing Plan for each district station, which includes foot and bike patrols and a process for community input. It also mandates that these plans be publicly posted and updated annually.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the Police Department to create a Community Policing Plan (“CPP”) at each district police station, that, among other strategies, incorporates a foot and bike patrol deployment, and also includes a community process for eliciting input; and to require the public posting of the CPPs with a yearly update.

This ordinance restores a 1% base wage increase for San Francisco police officers that was deferred from July 1, 2020, effective June 30, 2022. It updates the existing agreement between the city and the police officers' union.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Second Amendment to the 2018-2023 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the San Francisco Police Officers Association, to restore effective June 30, 2022, a deferred one percent (1%) base wage increase originally due on July 1, 2020.

This ordinance restores a 1% base wage increase for municipal executives in the San Francisco Police Department, effective June 30, 2022, which had been deferred from its original due date of July 1, 2020. It updates the existing agreement between the city and the Municipal Executives' Association Police.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Second Amendment to the 2018-2023 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Municipal Executives’ Association Police, to restore effective June 30, 2022, a deferred one percent (1%) base wage increase originally due on July 1, 2020.

This resolution urges city agencies to hold a public town hall within two weeks of a traffic fatality to share information about the incident and allow residents to ask questions. It aims to improve transparency and community engagement in response to traffic deaths.

Resolution urging the Department of Public Health, Municipal Transportation Agency, and Police Department to amend the City’s Vision Zero Traffic Fatality Protocol to include a public town hall within two weeks of a traffic fatality, at which information regarding the fatal incident is presented to the public and agency representatives are available to answer questions.

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

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

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.

This resolution approves the Sheriff Office's home detention and electronic monitoring program as an alternative to confinement and confirms that the program administrator, Sentinel Offender Services, LLC, has met financial responsibility requirements for the fiscal year 2022-2023. It is currently filed and awaiting further action.

Resolution approving the Sheriff Office’s home detention and electronic monitoring program in lieu of confinement rules and regulations; and approving evidence of financial responsibility demonstrated by program administrator, Sentinel Offender Services, LLC, for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023.

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.

This hearing aims to update the public on San Francisco's plan to fix issues related to hand hygiene, documentation, contraband, and infection control at Laguna Honda Hospital, which led to the loss of its accreditation and funding. The Department of Public Health will also present a plan to restore these programs by the federal deadline.

Hearing to receive an update on the City's plan to address "hand hygiene, documentation, contraband and infection prevention and control" deficiencies identified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) resulting in the loss of Laguna Honda Hospital's accreditation and CMS Medicare/Medicaid program funding and to present a clear plan for reinstatement of these critical programs by the federal deadline; and requesting the Department of Public Health to report.

This ordinance updates the fees for emergency medical services to align with annual adjustments and introduces fees specifically for stroke centers. It also defines what constitutes a stroke center in the Health Code.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to update emergency medical services fees to reflect amounts authorized under annual adjustment provisions and require fees for stroke centers; and amending the Health Code to include a definition of stroke center.

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss public safety in San Francisco's parks and playgrounds, focusing on alternatives to police involvement, like Park Rangers and community security measures. It requests reports from the Recreation and Park Department and the Committee on Information Technology on these topics.

Hearing on public safety and calls for service at San Francisco's parks and playgrounds, specifically, to explore non-police public safety resources such as Park Rangers, community security cameras and lighting; and requesting the Recreation and Park Department and Committee on Information Technology to report.

This ordinance allows the Chief of the Fire Department to appoint three deputy chiefs instead of two, ensuring that one of them has a background in Emergency Medical Services or Community Paramedicine. The change aims to enhance the department's leadership and emergency response capabilities.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Chief of the Fire Department to appoint three rather than two deputy chiefs, with one of the deputy chiefs being an Emergency Medical Services or Community Paramedicine member of the Department.

The motion directs the Budget and Legislative Analyst to conduct two performance audits in FY 2022-2023, focusing on the City’s street teams and the management of permanent supportive housing funds. This aims to evaluate the effectiveness and coordination of these services provided by various City departments.

Motion directing the Budget and Legislative Analyst to conduct two performance audits in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 of (1) the City’s street teams, including (i) the Fire Department’s street response teams, (ii) the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing’s outreach and response teams, (iii) the Department of Public Health’s street medicine and other teams, and (iv) planning, implementation, structure, and coordination for management of the street teams amongst various City departments, including the Department of Emergency Management; and (2) permanent supportive housing funds administered by the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, including sources and allowable uses of funds and planning, decision-making, and reporting on fund allocations and populations served.

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss how the Compassionate Alternative Response Team (CART) is being implemented in San Francisco. It requests reports from the Department of Emergency Management, Department of Public Health, and the CART Working Group on this initiative.

Hearing on the implementation of the Compassionate Alternative Response Team (CART), as supported unanimously in Board Resolution No. 320-21 (File No. 210459); and requesting the Department of Emergency Management, Department of Public Health and the CART Working Group to report.

This ordinance requires the Board of Supervisors to approve policies related to funding, acquiring, and using specific law enforcement equipment, ensuring compliance with state law. It also approves the Police Department's existing Equipment Policy.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require Board of Supervisors approval of a policy governing the funding, acquisition, and use of certain law enforcement equipment consistent with the criteria set forth in state law, and approving the Police Department's use of Equipment Policy.