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Showing Budget & Taxes · Jul 2024 legislation (80).

Ordinance#240723
Jul 31, 2024

The ordinance authorizes the City to issue up to $29 million in Certificates of Participation to help fund the acquisition of the Concourse Garage. It also allows for the issuance of commercial paper notes and outlines various agreements related to the financing and management of the property.

Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of Certificates of Participation on a tax-exempt or taxable basis evidencing and representing an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $29,000,000 to fund all or a portion of the acquisition of the Concourse Garage; authorizing the issuance of commercial paper notes in advance of the delivery of the Certificates; approving the form of Trust Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Trustee (including certain indemnities contained therein); authorizing the selection of the Trustee by the Director of Public Finance; approving respective forms of a Property Lease and a Lease Agreement, each between the City and County of San Francisco and the Trustee for the lease and lease back of certain property and facilities of the City; approving the forms of Purchase Contract, Official Notice of Sale, and Notice of Intention to Sell Certificates; directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Certificates; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the form and execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of the Certificates; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, execution, sale and delivery of the Certificates, including termination of the Ground Lease and transfer of the Concourse Garage property and related property to the City and County of San Francisco under the jurisdiction of the Recreation and Park Commission; approving modifications to documents and agreements; declaring the City’s intent to reimburse certain expenditures; and ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
16-0
Ordinance#240728
Jul 31, 2024

The ordinance reduces the real property transfer tax rates to 3% for certain high-value property transfers that meet specific criteria, such as having rent-restricted affordable units and being built with union labor. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations as assessed by the Planning Department.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to reduce the real property transfer tax rates from 5.5% to 3% when the consideration or value of the interest or property conveyed is at least $10,000,000 but less than $25,000,000; and from 6% to 3% when the consideration or value of the interest or property conveyed equals or exceeds $25,000,000 for transfers of certain properties with at least 12% rent-restricted affordable units, that were constructed using union labor, and had a debt or equity investment of at least $25,000,000 from a union pension fund at the time of the transfer; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar
13-0
Resolution#240642
Jul 31, 2024

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to accept and use up to $8,124,800 in grant funding for the Buchanan Street Mall Project from July 1, 2022, to January 31, 2027. It also authorizes the department to enter into a contract with the California Department of Parks and Recreation and make minor adjustments to the contract as needed.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend up to $8,124,800 in grant funding from the National Park Service through the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Buchanan Street Mall Project for the period of July 1, 2022, through January 31, 2027; to enter into a grant contract with the California Department of Parks and Recreation; and to authorize the General Manager of the Recreation and Park Department to enter into any modifications and amendments to the Grant Contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#240679
Jul 31, 2024

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to receive and use a $5.5 million grant from the California State Coastal Conservancy for the redevelopment of India Basin Shoreline Park. It also approves the grant agreement, which will be in effect until December 31, 2027, and permits the department to make minor changes to the agreement as needed.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant from the California State Coastal Conservancy in the amount of $5,500,000 for the India Basin Shoreline Park Redevelopment Project; approving the associated grant agreement for a term limit that is effective upon approval of this Resolution through December 31, 2027; and authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Project or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
By Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
8-0
Resolution#240739
Jul 31, 2024

This resolution approves an increase of $4,780,000 to a grant agreement for managing the COVID-Response Resource Hub, raising the total to $14,779,999 for the period from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025. It also allows the Executive Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to make minor amendments to the contract as needed.

Resolution retroactively approving Amendment No. 2 to a grant agreement between the Office of Economic and Workforce Development and Bay Area Community Resources, Inc., for management of the COVID-Response Resource Hub Coordinator grant; to increase the contract amount by $4,780,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $14,779,999 for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025; effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development 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.

TransportationBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
11-0
Resolution#240767
Jul 31, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use a $1,281,000 grant from the California Department of Public Health for a program aimed at preventing fentanyl overdoses, covering the period from March 1, 2024, to February 28, 2027. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding for the program.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,281,000 from the California Department of Public Health for participation in a program, entitled “Fentanyl Overdose Prevention Grant,” for the period of March 1, 2024, through February 28, 2027.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#240768
Jul 31, 2024

This resolution allows the District Attorney's Office to use a grant of $364,146, along with $91,037 in city matching funds, to support the County Victim Services Program from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. It has been officially passed.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $364,146 and the City providing matching funds in the amount of $91,037 for the grant period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the County Victim Services Program.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Ordinance#240607
Jul 31, 2024

The ordinance reallocates about $13.7 million in interest revenues from the Our City, Our Home Fund to support services for homelessness and temporarily lifts the funding limit for short-term rental subsidies. It also requires the City to give more information about eligibility for these subsidies to help achieve the fund's goals.

Ordinance reallocating approximately $13,676,000 in unappropriated earned interest revenues from the Our City, Our Home Fund to allow the City to use such revenues from the Homelessness Gross Receipts Tax for certain types of services to address homelessness; temporarily suspending the limit on funding for short-term rental subsidies; directing the City to provide additional notice regarding eligibility for short-term rental subsidies; and finding that these changes are necessary to achieve the purposes of the Our City, Our Home Fund pursuant to Business and Tax Regulations Code, Section 2811.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
32-0 /1
Ordinance#240597
Jul 31, 2024

This ordinance changes the fees charged by the County Clerk and allows the Controller to adjust these fees in the future to ensure they cover costs without generating excess revenue. The goal is to align the fees with the actual expenses of providing County Clerk services.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to adjust the fees imposed by the County Clerk, and authorizing the Controller to make future adjustments to the County Clerk’s fees to ensure that costs of the County Clerk’s services are recovered without producing revenue that is significantly more than such costs.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
19-0
Ordinance#240599
Jul 31, 2024

This ordinance removes the fees that permitted cannabis businesses previously had to pay for inspections conducted by the Department of Public Health. It aims to reduce the financial burden on these businesses.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to eliminate fees charged to permitted cannabis businesses to cover the cost of inspections of those businesses by the Department of Public Health (DPH).

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthBusiness & Economy
By Rafael Mandelman
20-0
Ordinance#240600
Jul 31, 2024

This ordinance updates the Health Code to establish the patient rates and fees for healthcare services offered by the Department of Public Health for the fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. It aims to ensure that healthcare services are appropriately priced during this period.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to set patient rates and rates for other healthcare services provided by the Department of Public Health, for Fiscal Years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
19-0
Ordinance#240601
Jul 31, 2024

This ordinance changes some permit fees and charges related to public works in San Francisco. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Public Works Code to modify certain permit fees and other charges and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
23-0
Ordinance#240604
Jul 31, 2024

This ordinance allows San Francisco to use interest earned from the Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Tax to help fund early care and education programs in the fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. It modifies the existing funding requirements to support these programs more effectively.

Ordinance modifying the baseline funding requirements for early care and education programs in Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, to enable the City to use the interest earned from the Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Tax for those baseline programs.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
22-0 /1
Ordinance#240605
Jul 31, 2024

The ordinance allows the Department of Public Health to give a one-time grant of up to $456,000 to Planned Parenthood Northern California for security personnel to enhance access to family planning and reproductive healthcare services over a two-year period. It also mandates annual reports to the Board of Supervisors on the selected security personnel and any security incidents at Planned Parenthood NC.

Ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Health (“Department”) to award a one-time grant to Planned Parenthood Northern California (“Planned Parenthood NC”) by waiving the competitive solicitation requirements of Administrative Code, Chapter 21G, for the purpose of funding security personnel to support access to family planning and other sexual and reproductive healthcare services in an amount not to exceed $456,000 for a term not to exceed two years to commence on April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2027; and requiring the Department to provide an annual report to the Board of Supervisors on the security personnel selected by Planned Parenthood NC and security incidents experienced by Planned Parenthood NC.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Rafael Mandelman
19-0
Ordinance#240606
Jul 31, 2024

This ordinance removes the Maddy Emergency Services Fund from the Administrative Code, which means that certain reimbursement payments to doctors for treating low-income patients in emergencies will no longer be available. As a result, physicians may not receive financial support for providing these services to indigent individuals.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to repeal Sections 8.42 and 10.100-195, known as the Maddy Emergency Services Fund, and thereby repealing certain reimbursement payments to physicians who provide emergency medical services to indigent patients.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
19-0
Ordinance#240608
Jul 31, 2024

This ordinance sets the maximum amount that can be designated for the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund for the 2024 tax year. It aims to support efforts in improving the appearance of neighborhoods and removing graffiti.

Ordinance adopting the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-up Fund Tax designation ceiling for tax year 2024.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
19-0 /1
Ordinance#240569
Jul 31, 2024

This ordinance allocates $400,000 from fees collected for assessment appeals to cover the operational costs of the Assessment Appeals Boards and to create an online system for filing appeals. It aims to improve the efficiency of the appeals process for residents.

Ordinance appropriating $400,000 of assessment appeals fee revenue from filing fees, hearing fees, and finding of fact fees collected in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 to support the Assessment Appeals Boards' costs of operation, including the development of an online assessment appeals application filing system.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
36-0
Resolution#231140
Jul 31, 2024

This resolution urges the Mayor and the Department of Human Resources to create an emergency hiring plan that includes incentives to attract and keep behavioral healthcare workers. The goal is to fill vacant positions within the city and at contracted service providers.

Resolution urging the Mayor and Department of Human Resources (DHR) to initiate an emergency hiring plan with recruitment and retention incentives for behavioral healthcare workers to fill city employee vacancies and vacancies at city-contracted providers.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Shamann Walton
no vote
Ordinance#230661
Jul 31, 2024

This ordinance changes the funding rules for early care and education programs for the next two fiscal years, allowing the city to use tax revenue from commercial rents specifically for these programs. It aims to ensure better financial support for early childhood education in San Francisco.

Ordinance modifying the baseline funding requirements for early care and education programs in Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, to enable the City to use Early Care and Education Commercial Rents Tax revenues for those programs.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
Passed
23-0 /1
Ordinance#240797
Jul 30, 2024

The ordinance extends the Development Agreement for the 3333 California Street project by eight years and modifies affordable housing requirements. It also allows the project to benefit from a fee reduction program and includes a finance plan to use property tax revenue for public facilities and affordable housing.

Ordinance approving an amendment to a Development Agreement (originally approved by Ordinance No. 276-19) for the 3333 California Street project between the City and County of San Francisco and Laurel Heights Partners, LLC, to extend the term of the Development Agreement by eight years to September 11, 2043, modify the affordable housing requirements, allow the project to qualify for the Temporary Fee Reduction Program under Planning Code, Section 403, and include a finance plan with a framework to use incremental property tax revenue to fund the Project’s public capital facilities and affordable housing; making findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of conformity with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b), and findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Ordinance#240808
Jul 30, 2024

This ordinance expands the SFPUC's Social Impact Partnership Program by mandating that all relevant contracts with a Social Impact commitment must increase that commitment whenever the contract is amended or modified, regardless of when the contract was solicited. It also eliminates the minimum threshold for these amendments or modifications.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to expand the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s (SFPUC) Social Impact Partnership Program by requiring that all covered contracts that include a Social Impact commitment, including those contracts that were solicited before April 22, 2023, increase such commitment upon amendment or modification of the contract and by removing the minimum threshold for applicable amendments or modifications.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Shamann Walton
11-0
Ordinance#240801
Jul 30, 2024

This ordinance designates a section of sidewalk at Woodland Avenue and Parnassus Avenue for a commemorative plaque honoring local activists and allows the Public Works Director to approve its installation. It also waives permit and inspection fees for the plaque's installation and affirms compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance designating a portion of the sidewalk near the corner of Woodland Avenue at Parnassus Avenue as the site of a future commemorative plaque in honor of the former activists of Woodland Avenue (Jane Morrison, Jack Morrison, Diana Roosevelt Jaicks, Agar Jaicks); granting the Public Works Director authority to approve the installation of said plaque to be installed at said location following the Director’s review of all permit application materials and the approval of the plaque design by the Design Review Committee of the Arts Commission; waiving permit and inspection fees under the Public Works Code for the installation of the plaque; directing official acts in furtherance of this Ordinance, as defined herein; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Resolution#240815
Jul 30, 2024

This resolution approves an amendment to the management agreement with IMCO Parking, LLC, allowing them to operate the Music Concourse Garage and increasing the contract amount by $27 million, bringing the total to $207 million. The agreement will remain in effect for its original five-year term from January 20, 2023, to January 19, 2028.

Resolution approving a second amendment to the Management Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and IMCO Parking, LLC, to add operation of the Music Concourse Garage to the contract scope of work including San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) parking garages and lots, and increase the contract amount by $27,000,000 for a new not to exceed amount of $207,000,000 with no change to the five year term of January 20, 2023, through January 19, 2028, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#240781
Jul 30, 2024

This resolution approves an increase in funding and an extension of the contract with SP Plus Corporation for the Curbside Management Program at San Francisco Airport. The total contract amount will rise to $41,364,800, and the contract term will be extended by two years, lasting until October 31, 2026.

Resolution approving Modification No. 3 to Contract No. 50276, between SP Plus Corporation and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for the Curbside Management Program, to increase the contract amount by $21,264,800 for a new total not to exceed amount of $41,364,800 and to extend the term for two years, to commence on November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2026.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240782
Jul 30, 2024

This resolution authorizes payments totaling $1,053,101 to specific customers and Alameda County for Utility User Taxes collected on electric bills from June 2018 to January 2024. The payments include $101,825 to Oliver De Silva, $340 to Sunol AgPark, and $651,976 to Alameda County.

Resolution authorizing payments to two San Francisco Public Utilities Commission customers of $101,825 to Oliver De Silva, and $340 to Sunol AgPark, and $651,976 to Alameda County for Utility User Taxes (UUT) collected between June 2018 and January 2024 for electric bills.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240809
Jul 30, 2024

This resolution allows the District Attorney's Office to use a $160,451 grant from the State of California to fund a wage theft enforcement program from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025. It was passed retroactively to authorize the acceptance and expenditure of these funds.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $160,451 from the State of California Department of Industrial Relations for the Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant Program to implement a wage theft enforcement program for the period August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#240810
Jul 30, 2024

This resolution allows the Office of the District Attorney to accept and use a total of $652,332 in grants from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services to fund the Elder Abuse Program over three years, from 2024 to 2026. The funding is contingent on an agreement between the parties involved.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $217,444 for the term of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024; $217,444 for the term of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025; $217,444 for the term of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026; for a total not to exceed amount of $652,332 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for recurring grants that fund the Elder Abuse Program for the grant term of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026, should the parties agree to an amendment as allowed under the provisions of the grant agreement.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Resolution#240811
Jul 30, 2024

This resolution allows the Office of the District Attorney to accept and use a total grant of up to $2,986,360 over three years to support the Victim Witness Assistance Program. The funding comes from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and is retroactively authorized for the period starting October 1, 2023.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,385,540 for the term of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; $800,410 for the term of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025; $800,410 for the term of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026; for a total not to exceed amount of $2,986,360 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for recurring grants that fund the Victim Witness Assistance Program for the grant term of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2026, should the parties agree to an amendment as allowed under the provisions of the grant agreement.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Resolution#240812
Jul 30, 2024

This resolution allows the Office of the District Attorney to accept and use a total grant of $590,718 over three years to support the Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach Program. The funding comes from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and is retroactively authorized for the years 2024 through 2026.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $196,906 for the term of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024; $196,906 for the term of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025; $196,906 for the term of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026; for a total not to exceed amount of $590,718 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for recurring grants that fund the Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach Program for the grant term of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026, should the parties agree to an amendment as allowed under the provisions of the grant agreement.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
11-0
Resolution#240813
Jul 30, 2024

This resolution allows the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to apply for a grant of up to $5 million to support the development of affordable housing in San Francisco. The funding comes from the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Local Housing Trust Fund Program.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco to execute and submit a grant application for a grant to fund affordable housing development under the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Local Housing Trust Fund Program, for an amount not to exceed $5,000,000.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Ordinance#240716
Jul 30, 2024

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with RES System 3, LLC for $2.6 million related to a breach of contract concerning the Warnerville electrical substation. The settlement includes a mutual release of claims, with some exceptions for latent defects and warranty issues.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by RES System 3, LLC against the City and County of San Francisco for $2,600,000; the lawsuit was filed on September 26, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, case number CGC-22-601949, and later transferred to Alameda County Superior Court, case number 23-CV-037877; entitled RES System 3, LLC v. City and County of San Francisco Public Utilities Commission; the lawsuit involves alleged breach of contract and related cost impacts arising from the design and construction of the Warnerville electrical substation in Oakdale, California; other material terms of the settlement are a mutual release of claims between the parties with limited exceptions for latent defects and warranty items.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Passed
10-0 /1
Ordinance#240665
Jul 30, 2024

The ordinance waives fees for temporary street closures on Irving, Noriega, and Taraval Streets for events organized by community-serving nonprofits, small businesses, and local associations. This fee waiver program will expire on June 30, 2027.

Ordinance amending the Transportation Code to waive fees related to the temporary closure of streets for events on Irving, Noriega, and Taraval Streets, from 19th Avenue to the Great Highway, that are organized by community-serving nonprofit arts and culture organizations, small businesses, merchant associations, neighborhood resident associations, and property and business improvement districts, and to set a sunset date of June 30, 2027, for the program waiving fees related to such street closures throughout the City.

TransportationBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
21-0 /3
Resolution#240628
Jul 30, 2024

This resolution authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle claims against The Kroger Co. for $1.3 million to $3.4 million over 11 years, related to the company's alleged improper dispensing of prescription opioids. The funds are intended for abatement efforts addressing the public nuisance caused by opioid abuse and misuse.

Resolution authorizing settlement of unlitigated claims on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco and the People of the State of California against The Kroger Co. for abatement funds in the range of $1,300,000 to $3,400,000 to be paid over 11 years; the claims relate to The Kroger Co.’s allegedly improper and unlawful dispensing of prescription opioids at its pharmacies, which contributed to the epidemic of opioid abuse and misuse and caused a public nuisance.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
5-0 /1
Ordinance#240297
Jul 30, 2024

This ordinance extends deadlines for existing buildings with public access to ensure they meet accessibility requirements for individuals with disabilities. It also allows more time for the Department of Building Inspection to report on the disability access improvement program and for buildings to apply for extensions.

Ordinance amending the Building Code to extend the deadlines for existing buildings with a place of public accommodation to comply with the requirement to have all primary entries and paths of travel into the building accessible to persons with disabilities or to receive a City determination of equivalent facilitation, technical infeasibility, or unreasonable hardship; to extend the period for granting extensions from those deadlines; and to extend the time for the Department of Building Inspection’s Report to the Board of Supervisors regarding the disability access improvement program.

Budget & TaxesLand Use & PlanningSocial Services & Equity
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman
12-0 /1
Ordinance#240698
Jul 30, 2024

This ordinance lowers the gross receipts tax rates for lodging businesses with taxable receipts between $2.5 million and $25 million over several years, starting in 2025. The tax rate reductions are contingent upon the approval of a related ballot measure in the November 2024 election.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to lower the gross receipts tax rates for business activities described in North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), Code 721 (Accommodation), the classification generally applicable (with some exceptions) to providing lodging or short-term accommodations for travelers, vacationers, and others, applicable to taxable gross receipts between $2,500,000.01 and $25,000,000 in tax years 2025 and 2026, from 0.253% to 0.201%; in tax year 2027, from 0.264% to 0.209%; and in tax year 2028 and subsequent tax years, from 0.271% to 0.215%, all conditioned on the passage of the ballot measure, entitled the “Local Small Business Tax Cut Ordinance,” at the November 5, 2024, General Election.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
10-0 /3
Resolution#240576
Jul 30, 2024

This resolution allows the Sheriff’s Office to increase its contract with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project by nearly $14.9 million, bringing the total contract amount to about $34.7 million. It also extends the contract for an additional two years, lasting until June 30, 2026, with no further extensions allowed.

Resolution authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to enter into a Fifth Amendment to a contract with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project for Pretrial Services, increasing the contract amount by $14,905,123 for a total not to exceed amount of $34,668,237 and to extend the contract term for two years from July 1, 2024, for a total term of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026, with no more options to extend.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
Passed
7-0 /2
Resolution#240643
Jul 30, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Emergency Management to use a $125,000 grant from the CARESTAR Foundation to improve Emergency Medical Services through Community Paramedicine and Triage programs. The funding will be available from March 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Emergency Management to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $125,000 from the CARESTAR Foundation, for enhancement of the Emergency Medical Services System through support to Community Paramedicine and Triage to Alternate Destination programs, from March 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.

Public SafetyTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
7-0 /2
Resolution#240644
Jul 30, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Emergency Management to use a $350,321 grant from the California Office of Emergency Services for emergency management activities from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024. It has been officially approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Emergency Management to accept and expend an Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $350,321 for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024, from the California Office of Emergency Services.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
Passed
7-0 /2
Resolution#240646
Jul 30, 2024

This resolution approves a grant agreement for $30,222,500 to support three programs run by the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2029. The programs include the George Washington Carver Beacon Community School, the Malcolm X Academy Beacon Community School, and Comprehensive Year-Round Learning.

Resolution approving the grant agreement for Contract No. 1000032526 for three Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco programs: the George Washington Carver Beacon Community School; the Malcolm X Academy Beacon Community School; and Comprehensive Year-Round Learning, between the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, for a total term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029, and for a total not to exceed amount of $30,222,500.

TransportationBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
By Shamann Walton
7-0 /2
Resolution#240694
Jul 30, 2024

The resolution approves a grant agreement for $10,804,000 to support various programs by Centers for Equity and Success, Inc. from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2029, aimed at enhancing services for youth and young adults in San Francisco.

Resolution approving the grant agreement for Contract No. 1000032537 for Centers for Equity and Success, Inc. programs: the Early Morning Study Academy; Credible Messengers; Inside/Out Pathways; and TAY/A Workforce Development, between Centers for Equity and Success, Inc. and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, for a total term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029, and for a total not to exceed amount of $10,804,000 upon Board of Supervisor’s approval under Charter, Section 9.118.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomySocial Services & Equity
Passed
7-0 /2
Resolution#240671
Jul 30, 2024

This resolution approves a grant agreement that allows the Eviction Defense Collaborative Inc. to provide housing subsidies to seniors and adults with disabilities in San Francisco from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2028, totaling up to $11,062,913. It was passed retroactively by the City and County of San Francisco's Department of Disability and Aging Services.

Resolution retroactively approving the grant agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, by and through its Department of Disability and Aging Services, and the non-profit, Eviction Defense Collaborative Inc., to provide housing subsidies to seniors and adults with disabilities for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2028, for a total not to exceed amount of $11,062,913.

HousingBudget & TaxesSocial Services & Equity
Passed
10-0 /3
Resolution#240718
Jul 30, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to increase three existing contracts for specialized natural resources services by $7 million each, raising the total for all three contracts to $63 million. The terms and duration of the contracts remain unchanged, continuing until January 1, 2029.

Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract Nos. PRO.0066 A to C, Natural Resources Specialized and Technical Services, with: AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (PRO.0066.A); Applied Technology and Science A-T-S (PRO.0066.B); and Avila and Associates Consulting Engineers Inc. (PRO.0066.C), increasing each contract by $7,000,000 each for a new total not to exceed amount of $21,000,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $63,000,000 across all three contracts, with no change to the terms or duration for the period of January 1, 2019, through January 1, 2029, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0 /2
Resolution#240731
Jul 30, 2024

This resolution allows the Director of Property to lease a 14,499 square foot property at 598 Portola Drive to Twin Peaks Petroleum, Inc. for 20 years, with an initial rent of $156,600 and annual increases, while requiring the tenant to make certain improvements by the end of 2025. It also exempts the property from competitive bidding and permits the Director to make minor amendments to the lease as needed.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into a real property lease with Twin Peaks Petroleum, Inc., a California corporation, doing business as Twin Peaks Auto Care, successor-in-interest to Michael Gharib, for approximately 14,499 square feet located at 598 Portola Drive, for an initial term of twenty years with one five-year option to extend, at an initial base rent of $156,600 with annual adjustments of three percent thereafter; effective upon approval of this Resolution by the Board of Supervisors and Mayor, and full execution of the Lease; to require the Tenant to complete certain improvements by December 31, 2025, with a waiver of rent up to three months; finding that competitive bidding procedures required under San Francisco Administrative Code, Chapter 23, Section 23.33, are impractical; finding that the Premises is exempt surplus land under California Code, Section 54421(f)(1)(B); and to authorize the Director of Property to enter into amendments or modifications to the lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the lease or this Resolution.

HousingBudget & TaxesBusiness & Economy
By Myrna Melgar
13-0 /2
Resolution#240738
Jul 30, 2024

This resolution approves an increase of over $5.3 million to the existing agreement between the Positive Resource Center and the Department of Public Health for emergency financial services, raising the total agreement amount to over $15.3 million and extending the contract term by two years until February 29, 2028. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor amendments to the contract without further approval, as long as they do not significantly increase the city's obligations.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the agreement between Positive Resource Center and the Department of Public Health (DPH), for emergency financial services; to increase the agreement by $5,365,891 for an amount not to exceed $15,359,513; to extend the term by two years, from February 28, 2026, for a total agreement term of March 1, 2018, through February 29, 2028; 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 or this Resolution.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
7-0 /2
Resolution#240741
Jul 30, 2024

This resolution approves changes to the trust agreement for two sets of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds totaling approximately $47 million, which will fund the acquisition and renovation of a 69-unit affordable housing project across five locations in San Francisco. It also allows city officials to take necessary actions to implement these changes.

Resolution approving the form and authorizing the execution and delivery of an amendment to the Indenture of Trust securing the City’s $40,776,000 maximum principal amount of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (SFHA Scattered Sites), Series 2022A-1 and its $7,057,736 maximum principal amount of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (SFHA Scattered Sites), Series 2022A-2 (Taxable), which provide financing for the acquisition and rehabilitation of a 69-unit, affordable multifamily rental housing project, consisting of five sites located at 4101 Noriega Street, 363 Noe Street, 200 Randolph Street/409 Head Street, 2206-2268 Great Highway and 2215-2263 48th Avenue, and 1357-1371 Eddy Street (also known as 1353-1367 Eddy Street) known as “SFHA Scattered Sites” within the City; approving modifications, changes and additions to such amendment; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with such amendment; granting general authority to City officials to execute and deliver documents and take actions necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein; and related matters, as defined herein.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
7-0 /2
Resolution#240742
Jul 30, 2024

This resolution allows the Office of the City Administrator to use $189,558 in federal funds to create a guidance document on financing strategies for reducing earthquake risks in concrete buildings. The project will run from July 14, 2022, to November 14, 2024.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the City Administrator to accept and expend Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds in the amount of $189,558 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency through the California Office of Emergency Services to develop a guidance document that will address financing strategies for earthquake risk reduction through the Concrete Building Safety Program for the project period of July 14, 2022, through November 14, 2024.

Public SafetyBudget & Taxes
Passed
7-0 /2
Motion#240692
Jul 30, 2024

This motion allows voters to decide on creating a fund to help pay off student loans and job-related education costs for certain city employees, including police, firefighters, paramedics, nurses, and 911 dispatchers. The election for this proposal will take place on November 5, 2024.

Motion ordering submitted to the voters at an election to be held on November 5, 2024, an Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish a First Responder Student Loan Forgiveness Fund for the purpose of paying outstanding student loans, and job-related educational and training expenses incurred while employed by the City, for employees who are sworn members of the Police Department, Fire Department, or Sheriff’s Department; paramedics; registered nurses; or 911 dispatchers, supervisors, or coordinators.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Matt Dorsey, Shamann Walton
3-2 /1
Resolution#240794
Jul 30, 2024

This resolution waives certain fees for the Vicha Ratanapakdee Mosaic Stairway Project, specifically the Major Encroachment Permit fees and the General Plan Referral fee. It has been officially passed by the city.

Resolution of intent to waive the Major Encroachment Permit fees and the General Plan Referral fee associated with the Vicha Ratanapakdee Mosaic Stairway Project.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
4-0 /1
Ordinance#240800
Jul 30, 2024

This ordinance aims to increase the availability of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) for homeless individuals that requires abstinence from illegal drug use, while prohibiting funding for drug tolerant housing until at least 25% of PSH is designated as Recovery Housing. It also allows the Board of Supervisors to bypass this funding restriction for specific expenditures deemed in the public interest.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to state that it is City policy to expand the availability of Permanent Supportive Housing (“PSH”) for people experiencing homelessness that emphasizes abstinence from illegal substance use (“Recovery Housing”); to prohibit the City from funding PSH for people experiencing homelessness that bars evictions on the basis of drug use alone (“Drug Tolerant Housing”) until at least 25% of the City’s PSH portfolio is operated as Recovery Housing, except where operation of the funded housing as Recovery Housing would conflict with standards imposed by law or as a condition of other funding; and to authorize the Board of Supervisors to suspend the funding restriction by Resolution for a specific expenditure, upon finding that the expenditure is in the public interest.

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
no vote
Ordinance#240595
Jul 30, 2024

This ordinance allocates the expected income and expenses for San Francisco's departments for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026. It was passed to ensure the city's budget is in place as of June 1, 2024.

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, 2024, for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
60-0 /2
Ordinance#240596
Jul 30, 2024

This ordinance outlines the salaries and positions included in the city’s budget for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026. It establishes compensation, work schedules, and authorizes appointments for both permanent and temporary city positions funded by city resources.

Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026, 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.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
50-0 /2
Resolution#240611
Jul 26, 2024

This resolution approves the budget for the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure for the fiscal years 2024-2025. It allows the agency, which operates as the successor to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency, to allocate funds for its projects and operations.

Resolution approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Budget of the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure (“OCII”) operating as the Successor Agency to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency.

TransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
15-0
Resolution#240612
Jul 26, 2024

This resolution allows certain city services, including security and food services, to be contracted out to private companies if they can perform the work at a lower cost than city employees. It has been approved by the Controller, confirming the cost-effectiveness of this approach.

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 Services (Board of Supervisors); Fleet Security Services, Real Estate Division Custodial Services, Real Estate Division Security Services, Convention Facilities Management (General Services Agency - Administrative Services); Security Services (Department of Public Works); Security Services (Homelessness and Supportive Housing); Security Services (Human Services Agency); Food Services at County Jails (Sheriff’s Department); Assembly of Vote by Mail Services (Department of Elections); Security Services (Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development); and Security Services (Department of Public Health).

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
14-0 /1
Resolution#240613
Jul 26, 2024

This resolution allows the city to hire a private contractor to provide security services for the Office of the Medical Examiner at a lower cost than if city employees performed the same work. It has been officially approved by the city.

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 for the Office of the Medical Examiner at 1 Newhall Street for the General Services Agency - Administrative Services.

TransportationBudget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
14-0 /1
Resolution#240614
Jul 26, 2024

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to use a $619,085 grant from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to install level-2 electric vehicle chargers at six designated park locations. The funding will be available for use until January 29, 2026.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $619,085 from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to install level-2 electric vehicle chargers at six park sites, including the Crocker Amazon Maintenance Garage, Louis Sutter Maintenance Yard, Civic Center Garage, Balboa Park Boxer Stadium, Margaret Hayward Maintenance Garage, and McLaren Park Caretakers Cottage, effective upon approval of this Resolution through January 29, 2026.

Budget & TaxesEnvironment
By Rafael Mandelman
14-0
Resolution#240615
Jul 26, 2024

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to use $400,000 in grant funding from the Habitat Conservation Fund for the Greenager and Youth Stewardship Programs, aimed at protecting threatened wildlife habitat. The funding is retroactively authorized for the period from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2028.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant funding in the amount of $200,000 each for the Greenager and Youth Stewardship Programs for a total amount of $400,000 from the Habitat Conservation Fund to protect threatened wildlife habitat, for the performance period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2028.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentSocial Services & Equity
Passed
14-0
Resolution#240616
Jul 26, 2024

This resolution allows the Recreation and Park Department to use a $2 million grant from the USDA Forest Service for a Workforce Development Program and reforestation projects in at least 10 parks in southeast San Francisco. It also approves the necessary contract for the grant.

Resolution authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,000,000 from the USDA Forest Service to develop a Workforce Development Program and implement Reforestation Projects in at least 10 parks in the southeast quadrant of San Francisco and approve the associated grant contract.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentBusiness & Economy
Passed
18-0
Resolution#240618
Jul 26, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Department of Public Health to accept and spend recurring state grant funds for the fiscal year 2024-2025. It ensures that the department has the financial resources needed to support its health programs during that period.

Resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of Recurring State grant funds by the San Francisco Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
14-0
Resolution#240619
Jul 26, 2024

This resolution approves the Controller's calculation of the Consumer Price Index for 2024 and adjusts the Access Line Tax accordingly. As a result, the tax will increase or decrease based on the inflation rate determined for that year.

Resolution concurring with the Controller’s establishment of the Consumer Price Index for 2024, and adjusting the Access Line Tax by the same rate.

Budget & Taxes
Passed
14-0 /1
Resolution#240620
Jul 26, 2024

This resolution approves the spending plan for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for the fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. It outlines how funds will be allocated to address homelessness in San Francisco.

Resolution approving the Fiscal Years (FYs) 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 Expenditure Plan for the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing Fund.

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
14-0
Resolution#240472
Jul 26, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to increase funding for a contract with Carollo Engineering by $3 million, bringing the total to $57.5 million, to support the design and engineering of a new wastewater facility. The contract duration will remain unchanged.

Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. CS-389, Planning and Engineering Services Southeast Plant New 250 MGD Headworks Facility, with Carollo Engineering, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $3,000,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $57,500,000 with no change to the contract duration, to continue providing wastewater process facility engineering design and engineering support services during construction, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240678
Jul 26, 2024

The resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept an additional $18,016 grant from the CDC, increasing the total funding to $107,707 for a program focused on HIV and tuberculosis assistance. This funding will support efforts related to the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief and the Global Fund for one year, from September 30, 2023, to September 29, 2024.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $18,016 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through The Regents of the University of California, San Francisco for a total amount of $107,707 for participation in a program, entitled “Targeted HIV/TB Strategic Information Technical Assistance for President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) Countries,” for the period of September 30, 2023, through September 29, 2024.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Resolution#240829
Jul 25, 2024

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for a contract aimed at creating job training and workforce development programs, as well as maintaining clean public restrooms. The contract will now run from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025, with a total budget of up to $16,238,478.52.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 6 to Contract No. 1000029167 between the City, acting by and through the Department of Public Works, and Hunters Point Family, to create employment opportunities, job training and workforce development programs, and ensure the availability of safe and clean public restrooms for the Pit Stop Workforce Development Grant Program, extending the term by nine months for a total term of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025, increasing the contract amount by $6,972,047.52 for a new total not to exceed amount from of $16,238,478.52; and to authorize the Director of Public Works to make necessary, non-material changes to the Amendment before its execution.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomySocial Services & Equity
Passed
13-0 /1
Charter Amendment#240545
Jul 25, 2024

This legislation creates an initiative to improve services for children, youth, and families by coordinating efforts between city departments and the school district, using measurable outcomes to evaluate spending. It also establishes requirements for budget proposals, reporting, and funding conditions for the school district to ensure accountability and alignment with city goals.

Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to 1) create an Our Children, Our Families Initiative (“Initiative”) to coordinate efforts by City departments and the San Francisco Unified School District (“School District”) to deliver outcomes-based services for children, youth, and families; 2) require the Initiative to use an objective and measurable outcomes framework (“Outcomes Framework”) to evaluate the budget and spending of each City department with expenditures that are eligible to be included in the Children and Youth Fund baseline, the Public Education Enrichment Fund (“PEEF”), the PEEF baseline, or any discretionary funding allocated from the General Fund for children, youth, and families; 3) require the Mayor and Board of Supervisors to consider the Initiative’s findings during their consideration of the City budget each year, including by the Board of Supervisors holding a public hearing and adopting findings about the expenditures; 4) require the School District to submit a proposal once every five years describing how it will spend the City’s general fund contribution to the PEEF consistent with the San Francisco Children and Families Plan and the Outcomes Framework, and prohibit the City from providing PEEF funding to the School District until the Board of Supervisors and Mayor have approved the School District’s proposal; 5) require the School District to submit annual reports describing how it has spent the City’s general fund contribution and the PEEF funding for arts, music, sports, and library programs; 6) authorize the Board of Supervisors and Mayor to place PEEF funding to the School District on reserve if the School District’s expenditures are inconsistent with the Charter, the Outcomes Framework, or the School District’s spending plan or its internal guidelines regarding student educational outcomes; 7) provide that money set aside for the School District in the Student Success Fund cannot replace, supplant, count as, or substitute for other City funding for the School District or children and youth required under the Children and Youth Fund, the PEEF, or other provisions in the Charter; and 8) prohibit the City from providing discretionary funds to the School District unless it has entered into a data-sharing agreement with the City; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsSocial Services & Equity
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
16-0 /4
Charter Amendment#240550
Jul 25, 2024

This legislation establishes the Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund for Seniors, Families, and People with Disabilities to provide rental subsidies for extremely low-income households. It mandates that the City allocate at least $8.25 million to this fund each year, starting in Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to establish the Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund for Seniors, Families, and People with Disabilities to fund project-based rental subsidies for extremely low-income households consisting of seniors, families, and persons with disabilities, and to require the City to appropriate at least $8.25 million to the Fund annually starting in Fiscal Year 2026-2027; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
14-0
Ordinance#240497
Jul 25, 2024

The ordinance calls for a special election on November 5, 2024, to let voters decide on borrowing up to $390 million for various healthcare, emergency services, and infrastructure improvements in San Francisco. It also allows landlords to pass on half of any property tax increase to tenants and establishes oversight for how the bond money is spent.

Ordinance calling and providing for a special election to be held in the City and County of San Francisco on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the purpose of submitting to San Francisco voters a proposition to incur bonded indebtedness of not to exceed $390,000,000 to finance the acquisition or improvement of real property, including: facilities to deliver primary healthcare services, emergency medical services, skilled nursing services, and services for persons experiencing mental health challenges or persons with substance use disorders; acquire, improve, and seismically upgrade critical medical care and mental health facilities and emergency shelter facilities; and improvements for certain transportation, pedestrian, and street safety related capital improvements, streetscape enhancements and other public space improvements, and related costs necessary or convenient for each of the foregoing purposes; authorizing landlords to pass-through 50% of the resulting property tax increase, if any, to residential tenants under Administrative Code, Chapter 37; providing for the levy and collection of taxes to pay both principal and interest on such Bonds; incorporating review of Bond expenditures under the provisions of the Administrative Code by the Citizens’ General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee; setting certain procedures and requirements for the election; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding that the proposed Bonds are in conformity with the General Plan, and with the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1(b).

HousingBudget & TaxesPublic Health
By Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
30-0
Ordinance#240786
Jul 23, 2024

The ordinance allows the Department of Public Works to accept a $12 million grant for tree planting and urban forestry workforce development in disadvantaged communities from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2029. It also adds three grant-funded positions to support this program.

Ordinance retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Works to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $12,000,000 from the Urban and Community Forest Program of the United States Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service to fund the Department of Public Works’ Justice, Jobs, and Trees Program, that will include tree planting, tree establishment, and urban forestry workforce development in disadvantaged communities for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029; and retroactively amending Ordinance No. 167-24 (the Interim Annual Salary Ordinance for Fiscal Years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 (File No. 240594)) and the Annual Salary Ordinance for Fiscal Years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 (File No. 240596) to provide for the addition of one grant-funded position of Class 1312 Public Information Officer (FTE 1.0), one grant-funded position of Class 1823 Senior Administrative Analyst (FTE 1.0), and one grant-funded position of Class 3435 Urban Forestry Inspector (FTE 1.0) for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029.

TransportationBudget & TaxesEnvironment
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#240788
Jul 23, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use an additional $138,434 grant, bringing the total to $173,063, from the National Institutes of Health for a program focused on HIV/AIDS interventions for adolescents. The funding will support the program from December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2024.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $138,434 for a total amount of $173,063 from the National Institutes of Health through Florida State University for participation in a program, entitled “Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions (ATN) Scientific Leadership Center,” for the period of December 1, 2023, through November 30, 2024.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthHonorary / Symbolic
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
7-0 /1
Resolution#240789
Jul 23, 2024

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use a $177,860 grant for a program aimed at developing support tools for transgender women regarding pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) from September 7, 2023, to September 6, 2025. It has been officially passed.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $177,860 from the Department of Health and Human Services through Heluna Health for participation in a program, entitled “MyPrEP Plus: Development and Pilot Testing of Novel Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Support Tools for Transgender Women,” for the period of September 7, 2023, through September 6, 2025.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
7-0 /1
Ordinance#240784
Jul 23, 2024

The ordinance allows San Francisco to issue up to $61.4 million in Certificates of Participation to fund repairs and improvements to city-owned buildings and infrastructure. It also outlines the necessary agreements and authorizations for the sale and management of these financial instruments.

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 $61,395,000 (“Certificates”), to finance and refinance certain capital improvement 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, streets and works maintained and utilized by various City departments; approving the form of a Supplement to Trust Agreement between the City and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor-in-interest to 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 to the Trustee and lease back to the City 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, at 1 South Van Ness Avenue within the City and at 1 Moreland Drive, San Bruno, California, together with any other property determined by the City’s Director of Public Finance to be made subject to the lease and lease back arrangements; 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, as defined herein; granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, sale, execution and delivery of the Certificates; approving modifications to documents; ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein; and repealing and rescinding a portion of the authorization to execute and deliver certificates of participation of the City established through the adoption of Ordinance No. 101-23 of the City on June 2, 2023.

HousingPublic SafetyBudget & Taxes
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Resolution#240828
Jul 23, 2024

The resolution allows the San Francisco Department of Public Health to enter into a 10-year agreement with federal agencies to secure $3.5 million in funding for a dementia care program. It also permits the department to make minor adjustments to the agreement as needed, with legal consultation.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (“DPH”) to enter into a Participation Agreement with the Federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to provide federal funding for an innovative dementia care program, for a term of 10 years and 26 days from June 5, 2024, through June 30, 2034, having anticipated revenue of $3,500,000 and authorizing DPH to make necessary, non-material changes to the agreement that DPH determines, in consultation with the City Attorney, are necessary to correct clerical and/or administrative errors, as long as those changes are consistent with this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthHonorary / Symbolic
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0
Ordinance#240762
Jul 23, 2024

The ordinance authorizes a $350,000 settlement for a lawsuit involving allegations of breach of contract related to cost overruns and delays in a hospital project. It includes a complete release of claims from all parties involved.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by David M. Schmitt. against Build Group, Inc., which then filed a cross-complaint against the City and County of San Francisco, for $350,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 30, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-601503, entitled David M. Schmitt v. Build Group, Inc. et al.; the lawsuit involves allegations of breach of contract arising from cost overruns and delay on the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital Building 5 Rehabilitation Department Relocation Project; other material terms of the settlement are a complete release of claims relating to the project, including any pass through claims from David M. Schmitt or other subcontractors of Build Group, Inc.

Budget & TaxesPublic Health
Passed
11-0
Resolution#240763
Jul 23, 2024

This resolution approves a settlement for $160,195 to Lotus Bakeries North America, Inc. for a claim regarding a refund of certain taxes. The claim was filed on February 28, 2024, and has now been resolved without litigation.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Lotus Bakeries North America, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $160,195; the claim was filed on February 28, 2024; the claim involves a refund of gross receipts and homelessness gross receipts taxes.

HousingBudget & Taxes
Passed
6-0
Ordinance#240406
Jul 23, 2024

This ordinance establishes a new annual retail food permit for food operators who want to sell at special events in San Francisco and sets the associated fees for obtaining this permit. It amends existing health and business tax regulations to accommodate this change.

Ordinance amending the Health and Business and Tax Regulations Codes to create a new annual retail food permit for food operators participating in special events and set the fees for the new permit.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthBusiness & Economy
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
16-0
Ordinance#240555
Jul 23, 2024

This ordinance allows the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to continue entering into long-term grant agreements for the Green Infrastructure Grant Program for an additional two years, until July 1, 2026. The agreements can last up to 20 years after the projects are completed.

Ordinance extending for an additional two years from July 1, 2024, through July 1, 2026, the delegation of authority under Charter, Section 9.118, to the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“SFPUC”), previously authorized by Ordinance No. 26-19 and extended and modified by Ordinance No. 101-20 and Ordinance No. 159-22, to enter into grant agreements under the SFPUC’s Green Infrastructure Grant Program with terms of up to 20 years after the Project Completion Date, as defined by the Grant Agreements.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
13-0
Ordinance#240726
Jul 23, 2024

This ordinance allows the city to issue bonds to fund the purchase, development, or renovation of housing aimed at middle-income and workforce residents. It also sets guidelines for ownership, tenancy, affordability, and program requirements related to this housing.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to permit the issuance of bonds to finance the acquisition, development, rehabilitation, or construction of middle-income and workforce housing, and to establish ownership, tenancy, affordability, and program requirements.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan
16-0
Resolution#240471
Jul 23, 2024

This resolution allows the Human Services Agency to expand its lease at 2 Gough Street by adding nearly 8,000 square feet, bringing the total leased area to about 21,876 square feet, with an annual rent of $260,090 until June 30, 2025. It also gives the Director of Property the authority to make minor adjustments to the lease as needed.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property on behalf of the Human Services Agency, to amend the lease of real property at 2 Gough Street, with RACHRIS, LLC, a California limited liability corporation, adding 7,938 square feet for a total of 21,876 square feet for the remainder of the term expiring on June 30, 2025, at an initial base rent of $260,090 per year, with one option to extend for three years, effective upon approval of this Resolution; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments or other modifications to the lease that do not materially increase the obligation or liabilities of the City to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
9-0 /2
Resolution#240577
Jul 23, 2024

This resolution allows the Director of Property to lease approximately 676 square feet of The Village Community Facility at 1099 Sunnydale Avenue to Five Keys Schools and Programs for five years, with options to extend. The lease starts at $10,870.08 per year, with annual increases, and includes provisions for modifications that do not significantly change the city's obligations.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into a real property lease with Five Keys Schools and Programs, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, for approximately 676 square feet of The Village Community Facility located at 1099 Sunnydale Avenue, effective upon approval of this Resolution for an initial term of five years with two five-year options to extend, at an initial rent of $10,870.08 per year ($905.84 per month) with 3% annual increases thereafter; a finding that competitive bidding procedures required under Administrative Code, Chapter 23, Section 23.33, are impractical or impossible; a finding that the Lease furthers a proper public purpose sufficient to meet Section 23.30 market value requirements; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240578
Jul 23, 2024

The resolution approves a five-year lease for APA Family Support Services to use approximately 3,267 square feet at The Village Community Facility, starting December 1, 2023, with an annual rent of $52,533.36 and 3% increases each year. It also states that competitive bidding is not feasible and confirms that the lease serves a public purpose.

Resolution retroactively approving and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into a real property lease with APA Family Support Services, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation for approximately 3,267 square feet of The Village Community Facility located at 1099 Sunnydale Avenue, for an initial term of five years with two five-year options to extend, from December 1, 2023, through November 30, 2028, at an initial rent of $52,533.36 per year ($4,377.78 per month) with 3% annual increases thereafter; a finding that competitive bidding procedures required under San Francisco Administrative Code, Chapter 23, Section 23.33, are impractical or impossible; a finding that the Lease furthers a proper public purpose sufficient to meet Section 23.30 market value requirements; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.

HousingTransportationBudget & Taxes
Passed
8-0
Resolution#240626
Jul 23, 2024

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to enter into a 10-year agreement to purchase renewable energy from IP Easley II, LLC, for up to $75 million, starting January 1, 2027. It aims to support the city's clean energy goals.

Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute a Renewable Power Purchase Agreement, Contract No. PRO.0263 CleanPowerSF 2022 Renewable Energy Supplies (Agreement) with IP Easley II, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $75,000,000 with a term of 10 years, beginning by January 1, 2027, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
8-0