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This resolution allows the city to issue up to $140 million in sales tax revenue bonds to fund the Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project and up to $75 million to refinance existing farebox revenue bonds. It also authorizes new credit facilities for the project and working capital, each not exceeding $100 million at any time.
Resolution authorizing the issuance of Measure RR sales tax revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed (NTE) $140,000,000 to fund the Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project (PCEP) Fundings; the issuance of Measure RR sales tax revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $75,000,000 to refund the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (PCJPB) Farebox Revenue Bonds, 2019 Series A; the replacement of the existing revolving credit facility for the PCEP with a new credit facility in an amount not to exceed $100,000,000 at any one time; and the replacement of the existing revolving credit facility for working capital purposes with a new credit facility in an amount not to exceed $100,000,000 at any one time.
The ordinance authorizes a settlement of $2,625,000 to Square, Inc. for lawsuits regarding refunds of gross receipts taxes. As part of the settlement, Square, Inc. agrees not to pursue certain tax filing positions for the years 2019 and 2020.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuits filed by Square, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $2,625,000; the lawsuits were filed on September 6, 2019, and August 18, 2020, in San Francisco County Superior Court, Case Nos. CGC-19-579061 and CGC-20-586039; both entitled Square, Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco et al.; the lawsuits both involve claims for a refund of gross receipts taxes; other material terms of the settlement are the agreement that Square, Inc. and its related entities will not take certain filing positions with respect to their gross receipts taxes for tax years 2019 and 2020.
The ordinance allows the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to use a $986,248 grant from the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund to hire two new forensic positions. It also updates the salary ordinance to reflect these new roles for the specified period.
Ordinance authorizing the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $986,248 from the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program; and amending Ordinance No. 166-20 (Annual Salary Ordinance File No. 200568 for Fiscal Years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022) to provide for the addition of one grant funded Class 2403 Forensic Laboratory Analyst (FTE 1.0), and one grant funded Class 2456 Forensic Toxicologist (FTE 1.0), for the period beginning July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023.
This resolution approves the budget for the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure for FY 2021-2022 and allows OCII to issue bonds up to $130.4 million to finance its obligations. It supports ongoing redevelopment efforts in San Francisco.
Resolution approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 Budget of the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure (“OCII”), operating as the Successor Agency to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency; and approving the Issuance by OCII of Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $130,412,893 for the purpose of financing a portion of OCII’s enforceable obligations.
This resolution allows the San Francisco Department of Public Health to accept and spend state grant funds for the fiscal year 2021-2022. It ensures that the department has the financial resources needed to support public health initiatives during that period.
Resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of State grant funds by the San Francisco Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022.
This resolution approves the spending plan for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for the fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. It outlines how funds will be allocated to address homelessness in San Francisco.
Resolution approving the Fiscal Years (FYs) 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 Expenditure Plan for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing Fund.
This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Library to receive and use a grant of up to $860,885 from the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library to support various public programs and services for the fiscal year 2021-2022. The funding includes in-kind gifts, services, and cash donations.
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend a grant in the amount of up to $860,885 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) 2021-2022.
This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Library to receive and use up to $875,500 in donations and services from the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library to support the renovation of the Mission Branch. The funding will be available for use between the fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2024-2025.
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend a grant in the amount of up to $875,500 of in-kind gifts, services, and cash monies from the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library for direct support for the Mission Branch Renovation Project within the period of Fiscal Years (FYs) 2021-2022 and 2024-2025.
This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to hire a private contractor for security services because it is determined to be more cost-effective than using city employees. The measure has been officially approved.
Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that department services can be performed by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees, for security services (Department of Public Health).
This resolution allows certain city services, such as custodial and security services, to be contracted out to private companies if they can provide the same services at a lower cost than city employees. It specifically includes various departments and services, including those related to public safety, elections, and airport operations.
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 (Board of Supervisors); citywide custodial services (excluding City Hall), citywide security services, fleet security, convention facilities management (General Services Agency - City Administrator); mainframe system support (General Services Agency - Technology); security services (Public Works); security services (Human Services Agency); security services (Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing); security services (Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development); food services for jail inmates (Sheriff’s Department); assembly of vote-by-mail envelopes (Department of Elections); security services (Public Utilities Commission); security, information and guest services, parking operations, shuttle bus services (Airport); and custodial and security services (Port).
This resolution approves the Controller's calculation of the Consumer Price Index for 2021 and adjusts the Access Line Tax accordingly. As a result, the tax will increase or decrease based on the inflation rate measured by the Consumer Price Index.
Resolution concurring with the Controller’s establishment of the Consumer Price Index for 2021, and adjusting the Access Line Tax by the same rate.
This ordinance creates a special fund to provide grants to nonprofit organizations for setting up and running food empowerment markets. The Human Services Agency will manage the fund and set the program's rules.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish a special fund for grants to nonprofit agencies to establish and operate food empowerment markets, and designating the Human Services Agency to administer and establish rules for the program.
This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use an additional $1,667,000 grant, bringing the total to $2,667,000, to support the "Ending the HIV Epidemic" program. The funding will be used for services related to HIV/AIDS from March 1, 2020, to February 28, 2022.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $1,667,000 for a total amount of $2,667,000 from the Health Resources and Services Administration for participation in a program, entitled “Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America - Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Parts A and B,” for the period of March 1, 2020, to February 28, 2022.
This resolution approves the issuance of up to $450 million in bonds to finance or refinance the development and improvement of senior living facilities by Front Porch Communities and Services. It is part of a financial plan facilitated by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority.
Resolution approving for the purposes of Internal Revenue Code of 1986, Section 147(f), as amended, the issuance of obligations pursuant to a plan of finance by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $450,000,000 for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing the acquisition, construction, equipping, improvement, renovation, rehabilitation and/or remodeling of senior living and related facilities by Front Porch Communities and Services; and certain other matters relating thereto, as defined herein.
This resolution allows the city to issue a multifamily housing revenue note up to $56 million to finance the acquisition and renovation of a 187-unit rental housing project at 55 Mason and 216 Eddy Streets, known as "Ambassador Ritz." It also approves various agreements and authorizes city officials to take necessary actions to implement the financing.
Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of a multifamily housing revenue note in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $56,039,857 for the purpose of providing financing for the acquisition and rehabilitation of a 187-unit multifamily rental housing project located at 55 Mason Street and 216 Eddy Street, known as “Ambassador Ritz 4%;” approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a funding loan agreement, providing the terms and conditions of the loan from the funding lenders to the City, and the execution and delivery of the note; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a borrower loan agreement providing the terms and conditions of the loan from the City to the borrower; approving the form of and authorizing the execution of a regulatory agreement and declaration of restrictive covenants; authorizing the collection of certain fees; approving modifications, changes and additions to the documents, as defined herein; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the back-to-back loan, the note and the Project; granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein; and related matters, as defined herein.
This resolution approves the annual update for the San Francisco Mental Health Services Act for the fiscal year 2021-2022, outlining funding and program priorities for mental health services. It aims to enhance mental health support in the city.
Resolution authorizing adoption of the San Francisco Mental Health Services Act Annual Update Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022.
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 approves a contract with SP Plus Corporation for managing curbside services at the airport for up to five years, with a total budget of $20.1 million. The contract will start on November 1, 2021, and run through October 31, 2024, with an option to extend for an additional two years.
TESTING Resolution approving the Professional Services Agreement, Contract No. 50276 for the Curbside Management Program between SP Plus Corporation and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a three year term with one two-year option to extend in an amount not to exceed $20,100,000 to commence November 1, 2021, through October 31, 2024.
This ordinance allocates the expected income and expenses for San Francisco's departments for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2022, and June 30, 2023. It ensures that the city's budget is officially set and approved for those years.
Budget and Appropriation Ordinance appropriating all estimated receipts and all estimated expenditures for Departments of the City and County of San Francisco as of June 1, 2021, for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2022, and June 30, 2023.
This ordinance outlines the salaries and positions included in the city budget for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2022, and June 30, 2023. It establishes compensation, work schedules, and authorizes appointments for both permanent and temporary positions funded by the city.
Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2022, and June 30, 2023, continuing, creating, or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations therefore.
The resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to use a $1,161,830 grant from the Department of Homeland Security for various upgrades and training related to port security. It covers expenses for equipment and training from September 1, 2020, to August 31, 2023, and waives indirect costs associated with the grant.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,161,830 from the Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Port Security Grant Program to upgrade the existing 3D Sonar System, purchase a Vessel Mounted Thermal Camera System, send members to Advanced Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Operations Training, refurbish and perform deck safety upgrades on the existing response vessel, and purchase a response vessel for the period of September 1, 2020, through August 31, 2023, and waiving indirect costs.
This resolution allows the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to use $550,000 in funds from the Economic Development Administration to support a small business loan program. The funding is retroactively authorized for the period from January 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, as part of the CARES Act Recovery Assistance.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to accept and expend the small business loan program funds in the amount of $550,000 from the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration for Non-Competitive Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Recovery Assistance Revolving Loan Fund during the grant period of January 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.
This resolution allows the Department of Emergency Management to use a $189,005 grant from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for community power resiliency efforts from July 2020 to October 2021. It was passed retroactively to authorize the acceptance and expenditure of these funds.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Emergency Management to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $189,005 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Community Power Resiliency Allocation, for the period of July 1, 2020, through October 31, 2021.
This resolution allows the Department of Emergency Management to use a $378,010 grant from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services to buy equipment and enhance local readiness for Public Safety Power Shutoff events. It covers the period from July 1, 2019, to October 31, 2022.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Emergency Management to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $378,010 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Resiliency Allocation Program, to support equipment purchases and to improve local preparedness and response for PSPS events for the period of July 1, 2019, to October 31, 2022.
This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept a $250,000 grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for trail improvements in McLaren Park. The Department is required to maintain these improvements until June 30, 2047.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to enter into a grant contract with California Department of Parks and Recreation Outdoor Environmental Education Facilities Program in the amount of $250,000 that requires the Department to maintain trail improvements funded by the grant in McLaren Park for the duration of the contract performance period from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2047, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(a).
This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to use a $207,000 state grant to build a new multi-use trail for pedestrians and cyclists in McLaren Park. It also requires the department to maintain the trail until June 30, 2039.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a California Department of Parks and Recreation Habitat Conservation Fund Grant in the amount of $207,000 to support the construction of a new multi-use pedestrian and bicycle trail adjacent to Visitacion Avenue within McLaren Park; and approve a Grant Contract that requires the Department to maintain the trail for the duration of the contract performance period from July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2039, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(a).
This resolution allows the Treasure Island Development Authority to enter into an agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development to receive $30 million for infrastructure projects on Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island, with funding available until June 30, 2028. It also authorizes the Authority to manage and spend these funds for approved capital improvements.
Resolution authorizing the Treasure Island Development Authority (“Authority”) to execute a Standard Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) under the Infill Infrastructure Grant (“IIG”) Program for a total award of $30,000,000 for Qualifying Infill Projects on Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island, for the period starting on the execution of the Standard Agreement to June 30, 2028; authorizing the Authority to accept and expend the grant of $30,000,000 for Capital Infrastructure Improvements approved by HCD consistent with the Authority’s Application; and authorizing the Authority to execute additional documents that are necessary or appropriate to accept and expend the IIG Program funds consistent with this Resolution, as defined herein.
This resolution approves an increase in funding and an extension of the contract with Cross Country Staffing, Inc. for temporary staffing support in the Department of Public Health, raising the total agreement amount to $85,639,013 and extending the contract term to June 30, 2024. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor amendments to the contract as needed.
Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the agreement between Cross Country Staffing, Inc. and the Department of Public Health (DPH), for as-needed registry personnel to maintain mandated staffing levels, to increase the agreement amount by $59,711,013 for an amount not to exceed $85,639,013 and to extend the term by two years from June 30, 2022, for a total agreement term of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2024, and to authorize DPH 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.
This resolution allows the Port of San Francisco to enter into an agreement and use $3,250,000 in grants from the San Francisco Parks Alliance to complete specific parts of Crane Cove Park. The funding is designated for projects from November 2021 through October 2029.
Resolution authorizing the Port of San Francisco to execute a Memorandum of Understanding and accept and expend grants from the San Francisco Parks Alliance of $3,250,000 to fund the completion of certain project components of Crane Cove Park for the period of November 2021 to October 2029.
This resolution approves the annual report for the Japantown Community Benefit District for the fiscal year 2019-2020, as mandated by state law and the district's agreement with the city. It ensures that the district's activities and finances are reviewed and acknowledged by the city.
Resolution receiving and approving an annual report for the Japantown Community Benefit District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020, submitted as required by the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code, Sections 36600, et seq.), Section 36650, and the District’s management agreement with the City, Section 3.4.
This resolution extends the contract with Heluna Health for the San Francisco Homeless Outreach Team by 19 months and increases the total funding by $12,685,125, bringing the total contract amount to $51,819,067. It aims to continue providing outreach and case management services for people experiencing homelessness in the city.
Resolution approving the seventh amendment to the contract between the City and County of San Francisco and Heluna Health to provide comprehensive outreach and case management programming to meet the needs of people experiencing homelessness in San Francisco, known as the San Francisco Homeless Outreach Team, to extend the contract agreement term for 19 months from November 30, 2021, for a total term of August 1, 2014, through June 30, 2023, and increasing the contract amount by $12,685,125 for a total contract amount not to exceed $51,819,067.
This legislation involves a hearing to discuss the Family Violence Council's 10th report on family violence in San Francisco for the fiscal year 2019-2020. It also requests the Department of the Status of Women to provide additional information during the hearing.
Hearing on the Family Violence Council’s 10th Comprehensive Report on family violence in San Francisco for Fiscal Year 2019-2020; and requesting the Department of the Status of Women to report.
This ordinance extends the agreement between San Francisco and the Committee of Interns and Residents for one more year, updates the Patient Care Fund details, and removes outdated language. It aims to ensure continued support and clarity in the partnership.
Ordinance adopting and implementing Amendment No. 2 to the 2017-2021 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and the Committee of Interns and Residents, Service Employees International Union, to extend the term by one year, update the Patient Care Fund provision, and eliminate obsolete language.
The ordinance reallocates $850,000 from the city's general funds to various departments for specific services in District 10, including youth safety plans, trauma-informed services, an essential services hub, security cameras, and senior services. This funding aims to enhance community support and safety in the area.
Ordinance de-appropriating $850,000 from General City Responsibility and re-appropriating $250,000 to the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families for safety plan implementation in District 10; $100,000 to the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families for trauma informed services for youth in District 10; $200,000 to the Office of Economic and Workforce Development for an essential services Bayview Hub in District 10; $250,000 to the Office of Economic and Workforce Development for cameras in Visitation Valley; and $50,000 to the Human Services Agency for services for seniors in Visitation Valley in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022.
This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to receive a $375,225 grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation to improve Bay View Playground, with the requirement that the playground be maintained as public open space indefinitely. It also authorizes the RPD General Manager to officially record a notice of these maintenance restrictions on the property.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department (RPD) to enter into and amend a grant contract with the California Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $375,225 that requires RPD to construct improvements at Bay View Playground on the condition that RPD then maintain the Playground as public open space in perpetuity pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(a); and authorizing the RPD General Manager to record a Declaration of Restriction against Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 5420, Lot No. 001, providing notice of these restrictions.
This ordinance allows the Office of Cannabis to use a $1,000,000 grant for public health and safety initiatives related to Proposition 64, covering the period from May 2021 to October 2024. It also adds a new Senior Administrative Analyst position funded by the grant for one year, from July 2021 to June 2022.
Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Office of Cannabis to accept and expend a grant award in the amount of $1,000,000 from the Board of State and Community Correction for the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program for a term of May 1, 2021, through October 31, 2024; and amending Ordinance No. 166-20 (Annual Salary Ordinance File No. 200568 for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2020-2021 and 2021-2022) to provide for the addition of one grant funded Class 1823 Senior Administrative Analyst position (FTE 1.0) at the Office of Cannabis for the period of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.
This ordinance updates the Business and Tax Regulations Code to implement changes from Proposition F, which modifies the gross receipts tax and eliminates the payroll expense tax, as well as Proposition L, which introduces a tax on overpaid executives. It also includes clarifications and minor adjustments to the existing regulations.
Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to revise its common administrative provisions and other provisions to implement Proposition F amending the gross receipts tax and repealing the payroll expense tax and Proposition L imposing the overpaid executive gross receipts tax, approved at the November 3, 2020, election, and make clarifying and other nonsubstantive changes.
This resolution allows the Director of Transportation to sign a contract with MacKay Meters, Inc. to purchase new parking meter hardware and support services for up to $70,557,894 over five years, with a possible five-year extension. The goal is to replace the existing parking meter systems in San Francisco.
Resolution authorizing the Director of Transportation to execute Contract No. SFMTA 2020-46, for Procurement of Single- and Multi-Space Parking Meter Hardware and Support Services with MacKay Meters, Inc., to replace existing hardware in an amount not to exceed $70,557,894 and for a term of five years, to commence following Board approval, with the option to extend for five additional years.
This resolution acknowledges a notice from the Public Utilities Commission regarding the potential need for retroactive approval from the Board of Supervisors for certain large contracts related to energy products. It applies to contracts exceeding $10 million in costs, $1 million in revenues, or lasting more than ten years, as well as those requiring binding arbitration.
Resolution acknowledging notice from the General Manager of the Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Resolution No. 580-20 of the potential need to seek retroactive Board of Supervisors approval under Charter, Section 9.118, for contracts with costs of $10,000,000 or more, revenues of $1,000,000 or more, or terms in excess of ten years, or contracts requiring binding arbitration for the purchase and sale of energy-related products necessary to meet regulatory compliance obligations in 2021.
This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to extend a grant agreement with 181 Fremont Street, LLC for an Onsite Water Reuse System by seven years, making the total duration of the agreement seventeen years. The extension is set to last until January 5, 2032.
Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) to execute Amendment No. 1 to the existing grant agreement with 181 Fremont Street, LLC for an Onsite Water Reuse System at 181 Fremont Street, extending the term of the agreement by seven years to January 5, 2032, for a total duration of seventeen years.
This resolution allows San Francisco to issue and sell up to $35 million in Special Tax Bonds for the Transbay Transit Center project. It also approves related documents necessary for the bond issuance and outlines other related matters.
Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of one or more series of Special Tax Bonds for City and County of San Francisco Community Facilities District No. 2014-1 (Transbay Transit Center) in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $35,000,000; approving related documents, as defined herein, including an Official Statement, Third Supplement to Fiscal Agent Agreement, Bond Purchase Agreement and Continuing Disclosure Undertaking; and determining other matters in connection therewith, as defined herein.
This resolution allows the city to issue up to $2,425,000 in commercial paper notes to finance the purchase of vehicles. It also authorizes related actions necessary to complete this financing.
Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery from time to time of tax-exempt and/or taxable Commercial Paper Notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,425,000 to provide financing for the costs of the acquisition of vehicles, and authorizing other related actions, as defined herein.
This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $315,000 grant from the CDC for a program focused on viral hepatitis surveillance and prevention, covering the period from May 1, 2021, to April 30, 2022. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding for the specified timeframe.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $315,000 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for participation in a program, entitled “PS21-2103: Integrated Viral Hepatitis Surveillance and Prevention Funding for Health Depts,” for the period of May 1, 2021, through April 30, 2022.
This resolution allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to enter into agreements with the California Department of Housing and Community Development to receive and use $52,308,210 for housing programs until June 30, 2030. It ensures that the funds can be accepted and spent on approved housing initiatives.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD), on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to execute the annual Standard Agreements with the California Department of Housing and Community Development under the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program for a total award of $52,308,210 for the period starting on the execution date of the Standard Agreements through June 30, 2030, and authorizing MOHCD to accept and expend the grant of $52,308,210 for programming approved by the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
This resolution allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to enter into an agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development to receive nearly $6.8 million for housing initiatives. The funding will be available for use until June 30, 2024, for programs approved by the state.
Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD), on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to execute the Standard Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) under the Housing for Healthy California Program for a total award of $6,798,810 for the period starting on the execution date of the Standard Agreement through June 30, 2024, and authorizing MOHCD to accept and expend the grant of $6,798,810 for programming approved by HCD.
This legislation involves a closed session for the Board of Supervisors to discuss a settlement related to unlitigated claims against several parties accused of providing gifts to City officials in exchange for contracts. The settlement includes a payment of $1,772,271.64 and prohibits the involved parties from doing business with the City for five years.
Closed Session for the Board of Supervisors to convene on September 14, 2021, for the purpose of conferring with, or receiving advice from the City Attorney, pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.9, and San Francisco Administrative Code, Section 67.10(d)(1), regarding approving a settlement of unlitigated claims against Wing Lok “Walter” Wong; W. Wong Construction; Alternate Choice, LLC; Jaidin Consulting Group, LLC; and Jaidin International Ventures, LLC, (collectively “the Wong Parties”) for payments and credits totaling $1,772,271.64; the claims involve allegations that the Wong Parties provided gifts to officials of the City and County of San Francisco (“the City”) in exchange for the unlawful award of City contracts to the Wong Parties, failure to report contacts with City officials, and failure to report contributions to political campaigns as required under City law; other material terms of the settlement are that the Wong Parties will not do business with the City, including as permit expediters, for five years; scheduled pursuant to a motion made and approved on July 27, 2021, during action at the Board of Supervisors meeting for File No. 210528.
The resolution approves a settlement of $1,772,271.64 with the Wong Parties, who were accused of providing gifts to City officials in exchange for contracts and failing to report required political contributions. As part of the settlement, the Wong Parties are prohibited from doing business with the City for five years.
Resolution approving settlement of unlitigated claims against Wing Lok “Walter” Wong; W. Wong Construction; Alternate Choice, LLC; Jaidin Consulting Group, LLC; and Jaidin International Ventures, LLC, (collectively “the Wong Parties”) for payments and credits totaling $1,772,271.64; the claims involve allegations that the Wong Parties provided gifts to officials of the City and County of San Francisco (“the City”) in exchange for the unlawful award of City contracts to the Wong Parties, failure to report contacts with City officials, and failure to report contributions to political campaigns as required under City law; other material terms of the settlement are that the Wong Parties will not do business with the City, including as permit expediters, for five years.
The ordinance waives certain first-year fees for small businesses starting in San Francisco between November 1, 2021, and October 31, 2022, if they meet specific revenue criteria and are not formula retail. It also includes provisions for refunding any fees that were previously paid.
Ordinance waiving certain first-year permit, license, and business registration fees for businesses that either (1) commence engaging in business within the City from November 1, 2021, through October 31, 2022, have estimated first-year San Francisco gross receipts of $2,000,000 or less, have a registered business location that is for ground floor commercial use and not formula retail use, and have gross receipts in the next three tax years of $10,000,000 or less, or (2) open a new business location for ground floor commercial use and not formula retail use, reported San Francisco gross receipts of $2,000,000 or less on its most recent return, and have gross receipts in the next three tax years of $10,000,000 or less; and refunding any waived fees paid to the City.
This ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit with Con-Quest Contractors, Inc. for $325,000 related to construction claims. The lawsuit was filed in April 2020 in San Francisco Superior Court.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Con-Quest Contractors, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $325,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 9, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-584105; entitled Con-Quest Contractors, Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves construction claims.
This resolution encourages the Interdepartmental Staff Committee on Traffic and Transportation to approve a plan that would permit the How Weird Street Faire to charge an admission fee. It has already been passed by the city.
Resolution urging the Interdepartmental Staff Committee on Traffic and Transportation to approve a proposed plan to allow the How Weird Street Faire to charge an admission fee.
This ordinance changes the payment schedule for a $2.7 million gift and $9.75 million from a project at 950-974 Market Street to the 180 Jones Street Affordable Housing Fund. It also updates the rules for how the funds can be used and authorizes related actions.
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 49-17, as amended by Ordinance No. 209-17, to change the timeline for the payments of a $2,700,000 gift and $9,750,000 from the project sponsor of the project at 950-974 Market Street to the 180 Jones Street Affordable Housing Fund; amending the Administrative Code regarding use of the 180 Jones Street Affordable Housing Fund; and authorizing actions in furtherance of this Ordinance, as defined herein.
The ordinance allows San Francisco to settle a lawsuit regarding its sugar-sweetened beverage warning law by agreeing to repeal that law, which the plaintiffs claim is unconstitutional. If the law is repealed, the lawsuit will be dismissed, and the plaintiffs will have an additional four years to request attorney fees and costs.
Ordinance authorizing the entry of a joint stipulation in the lawsuit filed by the American Beverage Association, California State Outdoor Advertising Association, and California Retailers Association against the City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit was filed on July 24, 2015, in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 3:15-cv-03415 EMC; entitled American Beverage Association et al. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit claims that the City’s sugar-sweetened beverage warning law, codified in Article 42 of the San Francisco Health Code, violates the United States Constitution; the joint stipulation provides for dismissal of the lawsuit if the City repeals Article 42 of the San Francisco Health Code and conditionally extends Plaintiffs’ time to file a motion for attorneys’ fees and costs by four years.
The ordinance regulates vending at the Port of San Francisco by requiring permits and establishing associated fees and enforcement actions. It also mandates reports on health and safety enforcement and updates existing codes to align with state law regarding sidewalk vending.
Ordinance adopting regulation of vending within the jurisdiction of the Port of San Francisco, requiring permits, and authorizing permit fee and enforcement actions in the Port Code; requiring the Port and the Department of Public Health to report to the Board of Supervisors about regulatory implementation and health and safety enforcement; amending provisions of the Port and Public Works Codes, and repealing peddler regulations in the Police Code, to comply with state law regarding sidewalk vending; amending provisions of the Administrative, Business and Tax Regulations, Health, and Transportation Codes to conform with state law and new Port Code regulations regarding vending; and adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act.
This ordinance allows certified paramedics in the Fire Department to initiate temporary psychiatric holds, following state law and local guidelines. It also mandates that these paramedics receive the necessary training from the Fire Department and the Department of Public Health.
Ordinance amending the Health Code to designate all certified and accredited paramedics employed by the Fire Department to initiate temporary psychiatric holds, subject to state law procedures and requirements adopted by the county behavioral health director; and require that the Fire Department and Department of Public Health ensure that designated Fire Department paramedics receive all appropriate training.
This ordinance establishes a structured process for awarding grants in San Francisco, including requirements for competitive bidding, advertisement of solicitations, and evaluation criteria. It also outlines the rights of the City regarding grant proposals and sets rules for grant administration and compliance.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code by codifying a grant award process to, among other things: 1) require, with certain exceptions, a competitive solicitation; 2) require advertisement of solicitations and set forth evaluation criteria of grant proposals; 3) reserve the City’s right to cancel, reject, and/or readvertise solicitations; 4) list required grant terms; 5) set forth requirements for the head of a granting agency in making a sole source grant determination; 6) authorize the Purchaser to promulgate rules and regulations for effectively carrying out the requirements of this Ordinance; 7) set forth grant requirements based on a grant’s funding source; 8) set forth administrative debarment procedures; and 9) set forth the requirements for the advertisement and notice of availability of rebate and incentive programs.
This ordinance allows the Recreation and Park Department to set flexible non-resident adult admission fees for the Japanese Tea Garden, Conservatory of Flowers, and San Francisco Botanical Garden until December 7, 2021. It also clarifies that the increased admission fees for the Coit Tower Elevator expired on June 30, 2021.
Ordinance amending the Park Code to allow the Recreation and Park Department to continue setting non-resident adult admission fees for the Japanese Tea Garden, the Conservatory of Flowers, and the San Francisco Botanical Garden by flexible pricing until December 7, 2021; clarifying that the increased non-resident adult admission fees for the Coit Tower Elevator shall be deemed to have expired by operation of law on June 30, 2021; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
The ordinance allows the City to issue up to $67.5 million in Certificates of Participation to fund various capital improvement projects, including repairs and renovations to City-owned buildings and facilities. It also includes provisions for leasing property and managing the financial aspects of these projects to support the City's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of Certificates of Participation, in one or more series on a tax-exempt and/or taxable basis and from time to time, evidencing and representing an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $67,500,000 (“Certificates”), to finance and refinance certain capital improvement projects within the City, including but not limited to certain projects within the City and County of San Francisco’s (“City”) capital plan and generally consisting of critical repairs, renovations and improvements to City-owned buildings, facilities and works utilized by various City departments and local economic stimulus projects, generally consisting of repairs, renovations and improvements, designed to help build a more resilient and equitable San Francisco as part of the City’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, including through the retirement of certain commercial paper notes of the City issued for such purposes; approving the form of a Supplement to Trust Agreement between the City and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (“Trustee”) (including certain indemnities contained therein); approving respective forms of a Supplement to Property Lease and a Supplement to Project Lease, each between the City and the Trustee, for the lease and lease back of all or a portion of certain real property and improvements owned by the City and located at 375 Laguna Honda Boulevard within the City and at 1 Moreland Drive, San Bruno, California, and/or other property as determined by the Director of Public Finance; approving the form of an Official Notice of Sale and a Notice of Intention to Sell the Certificates; approving the form of an Official Statement in preliminary and final form; approving the form of a purchase contract between the City and one or more initial purchasers of the Certificates; approving the form of a Continuing Disclosure Certificate; granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, sale, execution and delivery of the Certificates, as defined herein; approving modifications to documents, as defined herein; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.
This ordinance updates the Health Code to establish patient rates and service fees for the Department of Public Health for the fiscal years 2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023. It ensures that the fees charged for health services are officially set and documented.
Ordinance amending the Health Code to set patient rates and rates for other services provided by the Department of Public Health, for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023.
The ordinance allocates $19,344,824 from Hetchy Power Revenue Bonds for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's capital improvement projects, while also adjusting previous funding amounts. It requires certain environmental reviews and approvals before the funds can be used for construction-related expenses.
Ordinance appropriating a total of $19,344,824 of Hetchy Power Revenue Bonds for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Hetch Hetchy Capital Improvement Program and de-appropriating $2,000,000 Low Carbon Fuel Standard funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022, de-appropriating $6,843,536 Hetchy Revenue funds to Hetchy Fund balance in FY2020-2021, and placing $19,344,824 of Power Bonds by project on Controller’s Reserve subject to the Controller's certification of funds availability, including proceeds of indebtedness, and for construction related expenditures (excluding program management, planning and design) for these projects, as applicable, is also subject to the prior occurrence of the SFPUC's and the Board of Supervisors' discretionary adoption of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings for projects, following review and consideration of completed project related environmental analysis, where required.
This ordinance allocates over $213 million for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's wastewater improvement projects for the fiscal year 2021-2022, including adjustments to previously allocated funds. It also requires environmental reviews to be completed before construction can begin on these projects.
Ordinance appropriating a total of $213,511,178 of proceeds from revenue bonds, State of California Water Resources Control Board’s revolving loan funds (State Loan Funds) or grant funds (State Grant Funds), for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Wastewater Enterprise’s Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022, de-appropriating and re-appropriating $42,900,587 and placing $256,411,765 in Revenue Bonds or State Loan or Grant Funds by project on Controller’s Reserve subject to the Controller's certification of funds availability, including proceeds of indebtedness, and for construction related expenditures (excluding program management, planning and design) for these projects, as applicable, is also subject to the prior occurrence of the SFPUC's and the Board of Supervisors' discretionary adoption of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings for projects, following review and consideration of completed project related environmental analysis, where required.
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 ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $563.4 million in bonds to fund various wastewater projects. It also authorizes the refinancing of existing wastewater debt and confirms previous related actions.
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 173-20 to authorize the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Wastewater Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness (as described below) by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (Commission) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $563,430,430 to finance the costs of various capital wastewater projects benefitting the Wastewater Enterprise pursuant to amendments to the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco enacted by the voters on November 5, 2002, as Proposition E; authorizing the issuance of Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds and the retirement of outstanding Wastewater Enterprise Commercial Paper; declaring the Official Intent of the Commission to reimburse itself with one or more issues of tax-exempt bonds or other forms of indebtedness; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined, herein.
This ordinance allocates over $20 million to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission while reducing funding by over $272 million for the Airport Commission and by nearly $18 million for the Port Commission. It requires a two-thirds vote from the Board of Supervisors for specific appropriations totaling approximately $73 million across these commissions.
Ordinance appropriating $20,716,252 in the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and reducing appropriations by $272,379,116 in the Airport Commission and by $17,664,260 in the Port Commission; this Ordinance requires a two-thirds approval vote of all members of the Board of Supervisors for $59,659,237 in the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, for $10,061,693 in the Airport Commission and for $3,796,402 in the Port Commission appropriations, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.113(c).
This ordinance updates the salary schedule for the Airport Commission and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission by substituting three positions at the Airport and adding 23 new positions at the Utilities Commission for the fiscal year 2021-2022. It does not change the total number of full-time equivalent positions at the Airport but increases the total at the Utilities Commission.
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 166-20 (Salary Ordinance Fiscal Years (FYs) 2020-2021 and 2021-2022) to reflect the substitution of three positions (0.00 FTEs) at the Airport Commission, and the substitution of nine positions (0.00 FTEs) and the addition of 23 positions (20.04 FTEs) at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission in FY2021-2022.
This ordinance reduces the cost for obtaining a Street Artist Certificate in San Francisco. It aims to make it more affordable for artists to legally sell their work in public spaces.
Ordinance amending the Police Code to lower the fee for a Street Artist Certificate.
This ordinance establishes a limit on the tax designation for the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund for the year 2021. It aims to support local efforts in improving neighborhood aesthetics and removing graffiti.
Ordinance adopting the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund Tax designation ceiling for tax year 2021.
This ordinance changes how the Rent Board collects its fees, moving from property tax bills to invoices, and establishes penalties for non-payment. It also clarifies how landlords can recover part of the fee from their tenants.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the Rent Board to collect the Rent Board fee through invoices rather than through the property tax bill; to impose penalties in the event of non-payment of the fee; and to clarify existing law regarding the procedures for landlords to recover a portion of the fee from their tenants.
This ordinance updates the fees for emergency medical services to align with current authorized amounts and changes the payment recipient from the Department of Public Health to the Department of Emergency Management. It aims to streamline the fee collection process for emergency services in San Francisco.
Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to update emergency medical services fees to reflect amounts currently authorized and charged under annual adjustment provisions, and to require that the fees be paid to the Department of Emergency Management rather than the Department of Public Health.
The resolution approves a $200,500 grant for the Recreation and Park Department to maintain part of Sharp Park as habitat for the San Francisco Garter Snake until June 30, 2039. It also allows the General Manager to file a deed restriction on the property to enforce these habitat protections.
Resolution retroactively approving a California Department of Parks and Recreation Habitat Conservation Fund Grant Contract in the amount of $200,500 that requires the Recreation and Park Department to maintain a certain portion of Sharp Park as habitat for the San Francisco Garter Snake for the duration of the contract performance period from July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2039, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(a); and authorizing the Recreation and Park Department General Manager to file a Deed Restriction against the property designated as San Mateo County Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 016-43-0020, providing the restrictions contained in the Grant Contract will apply until June 30, 2039.
This resolution allows San Francisco to reimburse certain expenses using future bond proceeds and authorizes the issuance of up to $90 million in residential mortgage revenue bonds for a specific project at 600-7th Street. It also outlines the necessary steps for the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to apply for these bonds and manage related financial requirements.
Resolution declaring the intent of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”) to reimburse certain expenditures from proceeds of future bonded indebtedness; authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“Director”) to submit an application and related documents to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (“CDLAC”) to permit the issuance of residential mortgage revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $90,000,000 for 600-7th Street; authorizing and directing the Director to direct the Controller’s Office to hold in trust an amount not to exceed $100,000 in accordance with CDLAC procedures; authorizing the Director to certify to CDLAC that the City has on deposit the required amount; authorizing the Director to pay an amount equal to such deposit to the State of California if the City fails to issue the residential mortgage revenue bonds; approving, for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the issuance and sale of residential mortgage revenue bonds by the City in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $90,000,000; authorizing and directing the execution of any documents necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein; and ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the Project, as defined herein, and the Application, as defined herein.
This resolution allows San Francisco to reimburse up to $63 million in future expenses using proceeds from residential mortgage revenue bonds for specific housing projects at 151 and 351 Friedell Street. It also authorizes the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to manage the application process and related financial requirements with the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee.
Resolution declaring the intent of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”) to reimburse certain expenditures from proceeds of future bonded indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $63,000,000; authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“Director”) to submit an application and related documents to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (“CDLAC”) to permit the issuance of residential mortgage revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $63,000,000 for 151 and 351 Friedell Street (Hunters Point Shipyard Phase 1 Blocks 52 and 54); authorizing and directing the Director to direct the Controller’s Office to hold in trust an amount not to exceed $100,000 in accordance with CDLAC procedures; authorizing the Director to certify to CDLAC that the City has on deposit the required amount; authorizing the Director to pay an amount equal to such deposit to the State of California if the City fails to issue the residential mortgage revenue bonds; authorizing and directing the execution of any documents necessary to implement this Resolution; and ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the Project, as defined herein, and the Application, as defined herein.
This resolution allows San Francisco to reimburse certain costs related to a housing project on Sunnydale Avenue using future bond proceeds, up to $58.75 million. It also authorizes the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development to apply for residential mortgage revenue bonds and manage related financial requirements.
Resolution declaring the intent of the City and County of San Francisco (“City”) to reimburse certain expenditures from proceeds of future bonded indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $58,750,000; authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“Director”) to submit an application and related documents to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (“CDLAC”) to permit the issuance of residential mortgage revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $58,750,000 for 1500 Block of Sunnydale Avenue; authorizing and directing the Director to direct the Controller’s Office to hold in trust an amount not to exceed $100,000 in accordance with CDLAC procedures; authorizing the Director to certify to CDLAC that the City has on deposit the required amount; authorizing the Director to pay an amount equal to such deposit to the State of California if the City fails to issue the residential mortgage revenue bonds; authorizing and directing the execution of any documents necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein; and ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the Project, as defined herein, and the Application, as defined herein.
This resolution allows the Police Department to accept and use a donation of 984 units of Naloxone, valued at $73,800, to help combat opioid overdoses. The donation is part of a project funded by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend an in-kind gift of 984 units of Naloxone valued at $73,800 through the Naloxone Distribution Project, which is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and administered by the Department of Health Care Services.
This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to use a $61,437 grant from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for purchasing ammunition for forensic testing and specialized equipment for the Criminology Laboratory. The funding is retroactively authorized for a project period that ran from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $61,437 from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program to procure ammunition for forensic testing and controlled-substance hand-held Raman spectrometers for the Criminology Laboratory for the project period beginning on January 1, 2021, and ending on December 31, 2021.
This resolution allows the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to use a $136,000 grant from UCSF to support the Community Construction Outreach Program, which connects local residents with contractors for UCSF projects. The goal is to ensure that 30% of the workforce on these projects comes from the local community during the specified grant period.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $136,000 from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) for supporting the Community Construction Outreach Program with referrals of local residents to contractors on UCSF projects to meet the volunteer 30% goal during the grant period of July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021.
This resolution allows the Department of Emergency Management to accept and use an additional $1,012,500 in federal grant funds, increasing the total to $33,012,500, for emergency management purposes. The funding is designated for the period from September 1, 2020, to May 31, 2023.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Emergency Management, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, as the fiscal agent for the Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI), to accept and expend an increase to Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 UASI grant funds in the amount of $1,012,500 for a total of $33,012,500 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the California Office of Emergency Services, for the period of September 1, 2020, through May 31, 2023.
This resolution allows the Department of Emergency Management to accept and use an additional $1,065,800 in Homeland Security grant funds, bringing the total to $3,065,800, for security initiatives in the Bay Area. The funding is designated for the period from March 9, 2021, to October 30, 2021.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Emergency Management, on behalf of the City and County San Francisco, as the primary grantee of Homeland Security Grant funds for the Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) and as the fiscal agent for the UASI Approval Authority, to accept and expend an increase to Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Securing the Cities Program grant funds in the amount of $1,065,800 for a total of $3,065,800 from the United States Department of Homeland Security for the period of March 9, 2021, through October 30, 2021.
This resolution allows designated city officials to apply for state and federal financial assistance through various grant programs for the fiscal years 2021, 2022, and 2023. It aims to secure funding for security, emergency management, and environmental protection initiatives in San Francisco.
Resolution authorizing designated City and County officials to execute and file on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco any actions necessary, as defined herein, for the purpose of obtaining State and Federal financial assistance under various grant programs, including: the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021, FY2022, and FY2023 Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant, the FY2021, FY2022, and FY2023 State Homeland Security Grant Program, the FY2021, FY2022, and FY2023 Emergency Management Performance Grant, the FY2021, FY2022, and FY2023 Local Government Oil Spill Contingency Plan Grant, and the FY2021, FY2022, and FY2023 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
This motion allows the release of $427,500 from a reserve fund to pay for a new design and deployment of trash cans in San Francisco. The funds were previously set aside by a prior ordinance.
Motion authorizing the release of reserved funds in the amount of $427,500 placed on Board of Supervisors’ reserve by Ordinance No. 165-20, to fund the new trash can design and deployment.
This motion directs the Budget and Legislative Analyst to perform two audits in FY 2021-2022 on specific economic development programs and affordable housing funds managed by the city. The audits will evaluate the effectiveness, funding sources, and usage of these programs over the past ten years.
Motion directing the Budget and Legislative Analyst to conduct two performance audits in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development economic development programs, including Community Grants programs, and Small Business programs and coordination with the Office of Small Business; and Affordable Housing funds administered by the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, including sources and allowable uses of funds, dedicated and actual use of funds over prior ten year period and available fund balances, and planning, decision-making, and reporting on fund allocations and balances.