Legislation

The ordinance extends the current Gross Receipts Tax rates for certain businesses until December 31, 2024, and delays new tax rates until January 1, 2025. It also offers tax credits for new businesses opening in specific zip codes from 2023 to 2027, providing financial relief based on their taxable gross receipts or payroll expenses.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to extend through December 31, 2024, the Gross Receipts Tax rates in effect on January 1, 2022, for the business activities of retail trade, certain services, manufacturing, food services, accommodations, and arts, entertainment and recreation, and postpone to January 1, 2025, the imposition of the Gross Receipts Tax rates otherwise set to go into effect beginning January 1, 2023, for those business activities; and to provide for businesses that open a physical location in certain zip codes in the City on or after January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2027, and that did not have a physical location in the City for at least three years prior to that opening, an annual Gross Receipts Tax credit equal to 0.45% of the business’s San Francisco taxable gross receipts from one or more of the business activities of information, administrative and support services, financial services, insurance, and professional, scientific and technical services, for businesses not engaged in business in the City as an administrative office, or 0.7% of the taxable payroll expense of a business that engages in business in the City as an administrative office, for each of up to three tax years immediately following the tax year in which the business opened the physical location, but no later than the 2028 tax year, and not to exceed $1,000,000 per tax year.

This ordinance allocates $50 million from the city's reserves to the Human Rights Commission to create an Office of Reparations and carry out approved initiatives for the fiscal year 2022-2023. It aims to address historical injustices and support affected communities.

Ordinance appropriating $50,000,000 of General Fund General Reserves to the Human Rights Commission to establish the Office of Reparations and to implement approved recommendations in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023.

This hearing addresses issues with Shared Mobility Device users and companies not following safety laws meant to protect all road users, including vulnerable groups. It requests reports from the Municipal Transportation Agency and the companies involved on their compliance with these regulations.

Hearing to address non-compliance by Shared Mobility Device permittees and riders of Shared Mobility Devices with laws and regulations designed to protect the health and safety of riders and pedestrians, including families, seniors and people with disabilities; and requesting the Municipal Transportation Agency and Shared Mobility Device permittees to report.

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for the Oasis Family Shelter, allowing the Providence Foundation to continue providing services until June 30, 2032, with a total funding amount of up to $58,345,438. It also gives the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing the authority to make minor adjustments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving the third amendment to the grant agreement between the Providence Foundation and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for services and operations at the Oasis Family Shelter; extending the grant term by 107 months from July 31, 2023, for a total term of September 1, 2020, through June 30, 2032; increasing the agreement amount by $48,424,548 for a total amount not to exceed $58,345,438; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

This ordinance changes the Park Code by reducing the number of seats on the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Committee, allowing for alternate members, and permitting longer service terms. It also ensures that members have relevant experience in environmental justice, racial equity, and disability issues, and mandates that meetings be held at City Hall.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to 1) reduce the number of seats on the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Committee (PROSAC), 2) provide for alternate members, 3) allow members to serve for more than four consecutive terms, 4) provide for the appointment of members having experience with environmental justice, racial equity, and disability issues; and 5) provide that meetings shall occur at City Hall.

This resolution urges the Board of Education to provide funding for after-school programs at high schools. It aims to enhance educational and extracurricular opportunities for students.

Resolution urging the Board of Education to allocate funding for high school after-school programming.

The ordinance authorizes a $227,500 settlement for a lawsuit regarding disability access violations at San Francisco's golf courses. It also includes provisions for making accessibility improvements at Harding Park and Fleming Park golf courses.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Abdul Nevarez and Priscilla Nevarez against the City and County of San Francisco for $227,500; the lawsuit was filed on September 27, 2019, in United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 19-CV-06155-SK; entitled Abdul Nevarez and Priscilla Nevarez v. City of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves disability access violations in the City’s golf courses; other material terms of the settlement are making certain disability access improvements at the Harding Park and Fleming Park golf courses.

This ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $69,999 related to alleged civil rights violations during a traffic stop. The lawsuit was filed by David Cordero in 2019.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by David Cordero against the City and County of San Francisco for $69,999; the lawsuit was filed on April 9, 2019, in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 19-cv-01834; entitled David Cordero v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged civil rights violations arising out of a traffic stop on August 12, 2018.

This ordinance updates the agreement between San Francisco and the Service Employees International Union to include plans for classification studies and pay adjustments for certain job categories, starting July 1, 2023. It aims to ensure fair compensation and job classification for union members.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Second Amendment to the 2022-2024 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and Service Employees International Union, Local 1021, effective July 1, 2023, to adopt a side letter agreement to undertake classification studies and equity adjustments for certain represented classifications.

This ordinance adds a sixth salary step for Public Safety Communications Dispatchers and Senior Police Communications Dispatchers in San Francisco, effective July 1, 2023. It amends the existing agreement between the city and the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 regarding employee compensation.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the Third Amendment to the 2022-2024 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and Service Employees International Union Local 1021, effective July 1, 2023, to amend the compensation provision for 8238 Public Safety Communications Dispatcher and 8239 Senior Police Communications Dispatcher to provide an additional sixth salary step to both classifications.

This resolution supports a California bill that aims to include menstrual hygiene products as eligible purchases under the CalWorks program. It seeks to improve access to these essential items for individuals in need.

Resolution supporting California State Senate Bill No. 260, the Menstrual Equity Act of 2023, authored by State Senator Caroline Menjivar, to expand CalWorks to cover menstrual hygiene product purchases.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Library to receive and use a grant of up to $1,030,400 from the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library to support various public programs and services for the fiscal year 2023-2024. The funding includes in-kind gifts, services, and cash.

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend a grant in the amount of up to $1,030,400 of in-kind gifts, services, and cash monies from the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library for direct support for a variety of public programs and services in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.

This ordinance raises the minimum hourly pay for employees of nonprofit City contractors to $23.00 by January 1, 2026, and for public entity City contractors to $25.50 by January 1, 2027, with annual increases tied to the Consumer Price Index. It also adjusts the exemption rules for youth employees in summer and after-school programs.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to increase the minimum hourly compensation rate for employees of nonprofit City contractors incrementally to $23.00 per hour by January 1, 2026, with annual increases every July thereafter based on increases in the Consumer Price Index; to increase the minimum hourly compensation rate for employees of public entity City contractors incrementally to $25.50 per hour by January 1, 2027, with annual increases every July thereafter based on increases in the regional Consumer Price Index for certain workers; and to modify the exemption to minimum compensation requirements for youth employees in summer and after-school programs.

This resolution approves an amendment to a contract with the University of California to provide behavioral health services for children, youth, and families, increasing the funding by nearly $10 million and extending the contract term by four years. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor adjustments to the contract as needed without increasing the city's obligations.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the agreement between The Regents of the University of California and the Department of Public Health, for behavioral health services for children, youth and families, to increase the agreement by $9,956,190 for an amount not to exceed $19,820,764; to extend the term by four years, from June 30, 2023, for a total agreement term of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2027; and to authorize the Department of Public Health to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $9,818,147 grant from the CDC for a program aimed at promoting equity and strengthening teams in San Francisco from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2027. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding for the ongoing project.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $9,818,147 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for participation in a program, entitled “San Francisco Project INVEST (INnovations that Value Equity and Strengthen Teams),” for the period of December 1, 2022, through November 30, 2027.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $500,000 grant from the California Department of Public Health for a program aimed at improving access to COVID-19 testing and treatment from December 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. It has been officially approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $500,000 from the California Department of Public Health through the Physicians for a Healthy California for participation in a program, entitled “COVID-19 Test to Treat Equity Grant,” for the period of December 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.

This resolution approves an increase in funding by $606,040 for the YMCA's Truancy Assessment and Resource Center program, raising the total grant to $5,390,219. It also extends the grant term for one additional year, now running from July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2024.

Resolution retroactively approving a seventh amendment to Contract No. 1000014469 for the YMCA Urban Services - Truancy Assessment and Resource Center (TARC) Program between the YMCA Urban Services and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, to increase the grant amount by $606,040 for a total not to exceed amount of $5,390,219 and to extend the grant term for one year from July 1, 2023, for a new term of July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2024, with Board of Supervisors’ approval under Charter, Section 9.118.

This resolution approves an increase of $3,000,953 to the existing contract with the Japanese Community Youth Council for the Opportunities for All Intermediary Program, raising the total grant amount to $13,327,411. The grant term remains unchanged, and the increase requires approval from the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution approving a fourth amendment to Contract No. 10000014147 for the Japanese Community Youth Council, Opportunities for All Intermediary Program, between the Japanese Community Youth Council and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, to increase the grant amount by $3,000,953 for a total not to exceed amount of $13,327,411 with Board of Supervisors’ approval under Charter, Section 9.118, and with no change to the grant term.

This motion appoints Elizabeth Winograd to the Children and Families First Commission, with her term set to end on October 8, 2026. The commission focuses on improving the well-being of children and families in San Francisco.

Motion appointing Elizabeth Winograd, term ending October 8, 2026, to the Children and Families First Commission.

This resolution approves an increase in funding for the San Francisco YouthWorks Program, managed by the Japanese Community Youth Council, by $1,395,345, bringing the total grant amount to $13,395,345. The grant term will remain unchanged, and the increase requires approval from the Board of Supervisors.

Resolution approving a second amendment to Contract No. 1000009983 for the Japanese Community Youth Council - San Francisco YouthWorks Program between the Japanese Community Youth Council and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, to increase the grant amount by $1,395,345 for a total not to exceed amount of $13,395,345 with Board of Supervisors’ approval under Charter, Section 9.118, and with no changes to the grant term.