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The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $200,000 related to a personal injury claim on a City sidewalk. This settlement resolves the case filed by Yun Wan Pang against the City in June 2020.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Yun Wan Pang against the City and County of San Francisco for $200,000; the lawsuit was filed on June 26, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-585148; entitled Yun Wan Pang v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.
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 ordinance requires the Department of Public Health to provide a report every two years on food security and equity in San Francisco, incorporating feedback from other city departments. It aims to assess and improve access to nutritious food for all residents.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to direct the Department of Public Health to report biennially on food security and equity, with input from other departments.
This ordinance reauthorizes the Food Security Task Force and extends its operational period to July 1, 2026. It also includes a duty for the Task Force to assist with the Department of Public Health’s Food Security and Equity Report.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to reauthorize the Food Security Task Force and extend the sunset date from July 1, 2021, to July 1, 2026, and to reference among the Task Force’s duties assisting with the Department of Public Health’s Food Security and Equity Report.
This resolution approves a 12-year lease agreement between ALD Development Corporation and the City of San Francisco for airport-related operations, with an option to extend for two additional years. The lease guarantees a minimum annual payment of over $3.1 million for the first year.
Resolution approving Lease No. 20-0048, between ALD Development Corporation dba Airport Dimensions, as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, as landlord, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of 12 years with two one-year options to extend, and a minimum annual guarantee of $3,100,915.50 for the first year of the Lease, to commence upon approval by the Board of Supervisors.
This resolution approves a 12-year lease for retail spaces at Terminal 2 and Harvey Milk Terminal 1 at the airport, with MRG San Francisco Terminal 2, LLC. as the tenant. The lease includes a minimum annual payment of $2,300,000 for the first year, starting after approval from the Board.
Resolution approving Terminal 2 Retail Market and Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Specialty Retail Stores Concession Lease No. 20-0156, between MRG San Francisco Terminal 2, LLC., as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, as landlord, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of 12 years, and a Minimum Annual Guarantee of $2,300,000 for the first year of the Lease, to commence upon Board approval.
This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to extend and increase funding for a contract with Calpine Energy Solutions to manage meter data, billing, and customer support for the CleanPowerSF Program. The total agreement amount will rise to $32,645,425 and the contract will be extended for an additional three years, lasting until October 31, 2024.
Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. CS-247[R], Customer and Administrative Services for Community Choice Aggregation Program with Calpine Energy Solutions LLC, for continued meter data management, billing and customer care support of the CleanPowerSF Program, increasing the agreement amount by $13,876,200 for a total not to exceed agreement amount of $32,645,425 and to extend the term of the agreement by three years, for a total agreement duration of nine years, for a total term of November 1, 2015, through October 31, 2024.
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 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.
This ordinance updates eviction protections for commercial tenants affected by COVID-19, allowing a six-month forbearance period for those with 50 to 99 employees. It also empowers the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to develop incentive programs to facilitate repayment agreements between landlords and tenants.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to revise the eviction protections for commercial tenants related to unpaid rent due to financial impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic to create a six-month forbearance period for tenants with between 50 and 99 full-time employees, and to authorize the Office of Economic and Workforce Development to create incentive programs to encourage landlords and tenants to agree to repayment plans.
This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Maurice Caldwell for $8 million, which alleges that evidence was fabricated in violation of his rights. The lawsuit was filed in 2012 and is related to a federal case.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Maurice Caldwell against the City and County of San Francisco for $8,000,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 16, 2012, in United States District Court, Case No. 12-cv-1892 DMR; entitled Maurice Caldwell v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit alleges fabrication of evidence in violation of the Fourteenth Amendment.
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 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 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.
This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for a total of $265,000 related to a vehicle collision involving Colin James Baca. The settlement includes $230,000 for Baca and $35,000 for XL Specialty Insurance Company, which had a related claim.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Colin James Baca against the City and County of San Francisco for $230,000 and settlement of the related Complaint in Intervention of XL Specialty Insurance Company in the amount of $35,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 7, 2017, in the San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-17-557438; entitled Colin James Baca v. David George Camerlo, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury from a vehicle collision and a subrogation claim for workers compensation benefits paid to Colin James Baca.
This resolution supports the California Recycling and Plastic Pollution Reduction Act, which aims to reduce plastic pollution and promote recycling in California. It has been approved to appear on the statewide ballot for the general election on November 8, 2022.
Resolution supporting the California Recycling and Plastic Pollution Reduction Act, also known as Plastics Free California, a ballot measure qualified to appear on the statewide California ballot for the general election to be held on November 8, 2022.
This motion allows City employees to help the Department of Elections during the California Gubernatorial Recall Election on September 14, 2021. It has been approved and is now in effect.
Motion authorizing City employees to assist the Department of Elections with the September 14, 2021, California Gubernatorial Recall Election.
This ordinance allows the city to remove certain public service easements in the Hunters View project area, specifically related to sewer and emergency access, and transfer ownership of these areas to the San Francisco Housing Authority. It also confirms that this action aligns with environmental regulations and city planning policies.
Ordinance ordering the summary vacation of public service easements in the Hunters View project site, which includes a sanitary sewer easement generally running along West Point Road between Catalina Street and Middle Point Road and a public access and emergency vehicle access easement generally located at West Point Road and Catalina Street; authorizing the City to quitclaim its interest in the vacation areas (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4624, Lot Nos. 29 and 31) to the San Francisco Housing Authority notwithstanding the requirements of Administrative Code, Chapter 23; affirming the Planning Commission’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting findings that the actions contemplated in this Ordinance are consistent with the General Plan, and eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing official acts in connection with this Ordinance, as defined herein.
This ordinance allows commercial tenants who were legally required to close due to COVID-19 to potentially avoid paying rent for the period they were shut down. It establishes a presumption that these tenants may not owe rent during that time, which can be challenged by landlords.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish a rebuttable presumption that a commercial tenant who was legally required to shut down due to COVID-19 may be excused from having to pay rent that came due during the shutdown.
This ordinance allows displaced tenants from a fire to retain their preference for affordable housing in the city for six years instead of three, and it removes the expiration of this preference. It aims to provide longer-term support for those affected by fire-related displacement.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to eliminate the expiration of a preference in City affordable housing for Displaced Tenants due to a fire (Category 3), and extend the period for which a Displaced Tenant due to fire may utilize the preference, from three to six years.
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 establishes the Sunset Chinese Cultural District in the Sunset neighborhood and mandates the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to report on the area's cultural attributes and preservation strategies. It also affirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Sunset Chinese Cultural District in and around the Sunset neighborhood; to require the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to submit written reports and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor describing the cultural attributes of the District and proposing strategies to acknowledge and preserve the cultural legacy of the District; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
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 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 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 resolution reports on the housing preference requirements outlined in Administrative Code, Chapter 47.4, for the period from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020. It was passed to provide the Board of Supervisors with an update on these requirements.
Resolution reporting on Administrative Code, Chapter 47.4, housing preference requirements to the Board of Supervisors for July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020.
This resolution reports on the housing preferences requirements outlined in Administrative Code, Chapter 47.4, covering the period from July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2019. It was passed to provide the Board of Supervisors with an update on compliance and implementation of these housing policies.
Resolution reporting on Administrative Code, Chapter 47.4, housing preferences requirements to the Board of Supervisors for July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2019.
This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Moses Corrette to serve on the Successor Redevelopment Agency Oversight Board until January 24, 2022. The motion has been passed.
Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Moses Corrette to the Successor Redevelopment Agency Oversight Board, for a term ending January 24, 2022.
This motion approves the Mayor's nomination of Jose Lopez to serve on the Board of Appeals until July 1, 2024. The motion has been passed by the city legislature.
Motion approving the Mayoral nomination for the appointment of Jose Lopez to the Board of Appeals, for a term ending July 1, 2024.
This legislation involves a hearing for people who support or oppose the rejection of a Conditional Use Authorization for a cannabis retail store at 5 Leland Avenue and 2400 Bayshore Boulevard. The project is intended to allow a cannabis shop without on-site smoking in a mixed-use building within a specific zoning district.
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the disapproval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Sections 202.2, 303, and 712 of the Planning Code, for a proposed project at 5 Leland Avenue and 2400 Bayshore Boulevard, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6249, Lot No. 001, identified in Planning Case No. 2021-000603CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 20925, dated May 27, 2021, to allow the establishment of a 2,198 square foot Cannabis Retail Use with no on-site smoking or vaporizing of cannabis products within the ground floor commercial space of a two-story mixed-use building located within the NC-3 (Neighborhood Commercial, Moderate Scale) Zoning District, the Schlage Lock Special Use District, and a 55-X Height and Bulk District. (District 10) (Appellant: Gaynorann Siataga) (Filed June 28, 2021)
This motion aimed to approve the Planning Commission's decision to disapprove a Conditional Use Authorization for a proposed project at 5 Leland Avenue and 2400 Bayshore Boulevard. The motion has been killed, meaning the proposed project will not move forward.
Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 20925, disapproving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2021-000603CUA, for a proposed project located at 5 Leland Avenue and 2400 Bayshore Boulevard; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
This motion disapproves a previous decision by the Planning Commission regarding a project at 5 Leland Avenue and 2400 Bayshore Boulevard, while approving a Conditional Use Authorization for the project, contingent on the Board adopting written findings. The motion allows the project to move forward under specific conditions.
Motion conditionally disapproving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 20925, and approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2021-000603CUA, for a proposed project at 5 Leland Avenue and 2400 Bayshore Boulevard, subject to the adoption of written findings by the Board in support of this determination.
This resolution designates Lincoln Park as a historic landmark and extends the time for the Historic Preservation Commission to make a decision about it by an additional 90 days, totaling 180 days. The park was previously known as City Cemetery.
Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for Lincoln Park, formerly known as City Cemetery, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1313, Lot No. 029; and extending the prescribed time within which the Historic Preservation Commission may render it’s decision by 90 days, for a total of 180 days.
This motion appoints seven individuals to the San Francisco Reinvestment Working Group for indefinite terms, with two members having their residency requirements waived. The group is likely focused on issues related to reinvestment in the community.
Motion appointing Rafael Morales, Jennifer Finger (residency requirement waived), Elizabeth Dwyer, Fernando Marti, Christin Evans, Michelle Pierce, and Sylvia Chi (residency requirement waived), indefinite terms, to the San Francisco Reinvestment Working Group.
This motion reappoints Morningstar Vancil to the Commission on the Aging Advisory Council, with her term set to end on March 31, 2022. The motion has passed.
Motion reappointing Morningstar Vancil, term ending March 31, 2022, to the Commission on the Aging Advisory Council.
This motion reappoints Mary Kay Chin to the Bicycle Advisory Committee, with her term set to end on November 19, 2022. The motion has been passed by the city.
Motion reappointing Mary Kay Chin, term ending November 19, 2022, to the Bicycle Advisory Committee.
This motion appoints Beverly Melugin to the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council, with her term ending on March 19, 2022, and waives the residency requirement for her appointment. The motion has passed.
Motion appointing Beverly Melugin (resdency requirement waived), term ending March 19, 2022, to the Child Care Planning and Advisory Council.
This motion directs the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to issue a subpoena requiring AECOM/Parsons Joint Venture to provide meeting minutes and payment records related to their community benefit commitments from 2010 to the present. It pertains to their agreement with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission for the Sewer System Improvement Program.
Motion directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to issue a subpoena to AECOM/Parsons Joint Venture to produce minutes of meetings held from 2010 to the present, and copies of checks issued from 2010 to the present to beneficiaries of AECOM/Parsons Joint Venture’s community benefit commitments under San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Agreement No. CS-165, Sewer System Improvement Program Management.
This ordinance adds the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and the Executive Director of the Human Rights Commission as permanent members of the Committee on Information Technology (COIT). This change aims to enhance oversight and representation in technology-related decisions within the city.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to add the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and the Executive Director of the Human Rights Commission as permanent members of the Committee on Information Technology (COIT).
This ordinance requires the Department of Elections to increase the use of vote-by-mail ballots for municipal elections and promotes their use in all elections. It aims to make voting more accessible for residents.
Ordinance amending the Municipal Elections Code to require the Department of Elections to expand use of vote-by-mail ballots at exclusively municipal elections and encourage further use of vote-by-mail ballots in all elections.
This motion appoints four individuals—Shanell Williams, Julie Leadbetter, Julia D’Antonio, and Jennifer Friedenbach—to the Our City, Our Home Oversight Committee, with their terms ending on April 22, 2023. The motion has been passed.
Motion appointing Shanell Williams, Julie Leadbetter, Julia D’Antonio, and Jennifer Friedenbach, terms ending April 22, 2023, to the Our City, Our Home Oversight Committee.
This resolution approves a $175,000 settlement for a claim made by Julieta Jay Carlos against the city for property damage caused by sewer flooding. The claim was filed on July 17, 2020, and the resolution has been passed.
Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Julieta Jay Carlos, DMD against the City and County of San Francisco for $175,000; the claim was filed on July 17, 2020; the claim involves alleged property damage due to sewer flooding.
This ordinance requires the Police Department and the District Attorney to provide quarterly reports on domestic violence cases to the Board of Supervisors, the Mayor, and other City departments. The aim is to enhance transparency and accountability regarding domestic violence incidents in San Francisco.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the Police Department and the District Attorney to submit quarterly reports to the Board of Supervisors, the Mayor, and various City departments regarding the number of cases of domestic violence.
The ordinance updates the Local Business Enterprise (LBE) and Non-Discrimination in Contracting rules to raise certification size limits, increase penalties for violations, and improve payment timelines for subcontractors. It also introduces new programs to support small businesses and raises certain contracting thresholds.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to revise the Local Business Enterprise (LBE) and Non-Discrimination in Contracting Ordinance (Chapter 14B) to: 1) increase the LBE certification size thresholds and authorize an automatic increase to the thresholds every five years based on the consumer price index; 2) change the LBE certification size threshold term of calculation from an average of gross annual receipts in the prior three to the prior five years; 3) increase penalties for violations of Chapter 14B from up to 10% to up to 25% of the contract or subcontract amount; 4) require prime contractors to include LBE subcontractors’ approved payment requests in payment applications within 30 days of receipt of an invoice; 5) authorize application of separate LBE subcontract participation requirements for micro, small, and SBA-LBEs; 6) extend the bonding assistance program to certain City-funded construction projects; 7) authorize a pilot Mentor-Protégé expansion program, a pilot micro-LBE set-aside program for certain design-build and construction manager/general contractor projects, and a pilot Neighborhood LBE program; and 8) increase the contracting Threshold Amount from $706,000 to $1,000,000 and the Minimum Competitive Amount from $129,000 to $200,000; and make various other changes and clarifications to Chapter 14B, as defined herein.
This ordinance prohibits San Francisco from funding travel to states that have passed laws since January 1, 2021, that restrict voting rights, and it also prevents the city from contracting with companies based in those states. The aim is to take a stand against legislation perceived as suppressing voting access.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to prohibit City-funded travel to states that have adopted laws on or after January 1, 2021, suppressing voting rights, and to prohibit City contracting with companies headquartered in states that have enacted such laws, or where work on the contract would be performed in such states.
This legislation outlines a hearing where the Mayor will discuss public transportation issues in District 5 and affordable housing concerns in District 7. The Mayor will have five minutes to speak initially, followed by a structured discussion with a two-minute limit for each question and answer.
Pursuant to Charter, Sections 2.103 and 3.100(7), and Administrative Code, Section 2.11, the Mayor shall discuss the following eligible topics submitted from the Supervisors representing Districts 5 and 7. The Mayor may address the Board initially for up to five minutes. Discussion shall not exceed two minutes per question or answer. 1. Public Transportation (District 5) 2. Affordable Housing on the Westside (District 7)
This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Jason Wright to serve on the Historic Preservation Commission until December 31, 2024. The motion has been passed.
Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Jason Wright to the Historic Preservation Commission, for a term ending December 31, 2024.
This motion appoints Jeremy Lee, Jose Maria (Chema) Hernandez Gil, and J. Michelle Pierce to the Redistricting Task Force for indefinite terms. The task force is responsible for reviewing and recommending changes to the city’s district boundaries.
Motion appointing Jeremy Lee, Jose Maria (Chema) Hernandez Gil, and J. Michelle Pierce, indefinite terms, to the Redistricting Task Force.
The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $100,000 related to a personal injury claim filed by Nadezhoa Oshmansky against the City. The lawsuit was initiated on June 25, 2020, concerning an incident on a City sidewalk.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Nadezhoa Oshmansky against the City and County of San Francisco for $100,000; the lawsuit was filed on June 25, 2020, in San Francisco County Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-585036; entitled Nadezhoa Oshmansky v. City and County of San Francisco et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.
This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Mike and Mary Buckley for $57,900 related to property damage caused by erosion. The lawsuit was filed in November 2017 in San Francisco Superior Court.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Mike Buckley and Mary Buckley against the City and County of San Francisco for $57,900; the lawsuit was filed on November 16, 2017, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-17-562543; entitled Mike Buckley, an individual; and Mary Buckley, an individual v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves property damaged by erosion.
This ordinance creates a fund to help landlords of specific commercial tenants who couldn't pay rent because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund will be available for 24 months after the law goes into effect.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the COVID-19 Commercial Rent Relief Fund to provide financial support to landlords of certain Commercial Tenants where the tenant was unable to pay rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and setting a sunset date of 24 months from the effective date of the legislation.
This ordinance prevents landlords from evicting tenants for unpaid rent from October 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021, if the tenant has paid at least 25% of what they owe due to COVID-19, and it also stops landlords from charging late fees for that rent. It will only be effective if state law changes to allow it.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to prohibit landlords from evicting residential tenants for non-payment of rent that came due between October 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021, that was not paid due to the COVID-19 pandemic, provided the tenant has paid at least 25 percent of the rent owed; to prohibit landlords from imposing late fees, penalties, or similar charges on such tenants; providing that such amendments will take effect only to the extent state law is modified accordingly; and making findings as required by the California Tenant Protection Act of 2019.
The ordinance allows the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to create a parental leave policy that permits members to attend public meetings via teleconferencing if they are unable to be present due to pregnancy, childbirth, or caring for a new child. It also extends this teleconferencing option to other City boards and commissions under similar circumstances.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Board of Supervisors to adopt a parental leave policy for its members, which policy shall, among other things, authorize members to participate in public meetings by teleconferencing to the extent permitted by State law when the member is not able to attend in person due to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition, and which may authorize members to participate in public meetings by teleconferencing to the extent permitted by State law when the member is absent to care for the member’s child after birth of the child or after placement of the child with the member for adoption or foster care; and adopt a parental leave policy for other City boards and commissions, including authorization to participate in public meetings by teleconferencing under the same conditions.
This ordinance requires the San Francisco Police Department to work with the District Attorney on all juvenile delinquency cases, allowing the DA to initiate proceedings in juvenile court. It aims to improve collaboration between law enforcement and the legal system regarding youth offenses.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the Police Department to consult with the District Attorney ("DA") on all juvenile delinquency cases under California Welfare and Institutions Code, Section 651, and provide the DA the opportunity to commence proceedings in the juvenile delinquency court in the San Francisco Superior Court.
This resolution allows the Port of San Francisco to end its lease with Ferry Plaza Limited Partnership for the property at the east end of Ferry Plaza. It also authorizes the Port's Executive Director to finalize the termination agreement.
Resolution approving the mutual termination of Port Lease No. L-8627 between the Port of San Francisco and Ferry Plaza Limited Partnership for the premises located at the east end of Ferry Plaza and authorizing the Executive Director of the Port to execute a Mutual Termination Agreement.
This resolution approves an extension of the lease for a specialty store at San Francisco Airport until June 30, 2023, allowing the Airport Director to terminate it earlier with six months' notice. The lease terms, including the minimum annual guarantee, remain unchanged but may be adjusted as specified in the lease agreement.
Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Boarding Area F Specialty Store Lease No. 12-0086, between Stellar Partners, Inc., as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for an extension of the term for no later than June 30, 2023, with a condition that the Airport Director, at his sole and absolute discretion, may terminate earlier by providing six months’ advance written notice, with no change to the current minimum annual guarantee, subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Lease, effective upon approval by the Board of Supervisors.
This resolution approves a modification to an existing lease agreement between San Francisco's Airport Commission and TACA International Airlines, extending the lease term until June 30, 2023, with an estimated rent of approximately $4.3 million during this period. The extension will take effect once approved by the Board of Supervisors.
Resolution approving a Lease Modification to 2011 Lease and Use Agreement No. 10-0096 between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, and TACA International Airlines, S.A., which extends the term through June 30, 2023, with an estimated rent of $4,301,668 during the extension term, to commence upon approval by the Board of Supervisors.
This resolution approves a 12-year retail lease for Johnston & Murphy at the Harvey Milk Terminal 1, with a minimum annual payment of $365,000 for the first year. The lease will begin once it receives approval from the Board.
Resolution approving the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Retail Concession Lease No. 11 - Lease No. 20-0046, between Genesco Partners Joint Ventures #11, a joint venture of Genesco, Inc. and Corliss Stone-Littles, LLC, as joint tenants, dba Johnston & Murphy, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of 12 years, and a minimum annual guarantee of $365,000 for the first year of the Lease, to commence upon Board approval.
This resolution approves leases for food and beverage concessions at the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 in San Francisco International Airport, allowing Culinary Heights Hospitality to operate for 12 years with a possible two-year extension. The lease includes a minimum annual payment of $385,000 for the first year, starting after the Board of Supervisors' approval.
Resolution approving the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Food and Beverage Concession Leases in Phases 3 and 4 - Lease 13, Lease No. 20-0043 between Culinary Heights Hospitality, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of 12 years with one two-year option to extend at the Airport’s sole discretion, and a minimum annual guarantee of $385,000 for the first year of the Lease, to commence upon approval by the Board of Supervisors.
This resolution approves a 12-year lease for food and beverage concessions at the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 in San Francisco International Airport, with an option to extend for two additional years. The lease guarantees a minimum annual payment of $275,000 for the first year.
Resolution approving the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Food and Beverage Concession Lease in Phases 3 and 4 - Lease 10, Lease No. 20-0041 between ProperFood SFO Airport, LLC, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of 12 years with one two-year option to extend at the Airport’s sole discretion, to commence upon approval by the Board of Supervisors, and a minimum annual guarantee of $275,000 for the first year of the Lease.
This ordinance repeals the City Employee’s Sexual Privacy Ordinance and requires the Department of Human Resources to ask job applicants and employees to voluntarily share their sexual orientation and gender identity information for demographic purposes. It also mandates the development of systems to collect and keep this information confidential.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to repeal the City Employee’s Sexual Privacy Ordinance; direct the Department of Human Resources (DHR) to request that applicants for City employment voluntarily provide sexual orientation and gender identity information; direct City departments to request that employees voluntarily provide anonymous sexual orientation and gender identity information when responding to surveys that also seek other demographic information; and direct DHR to develop systems for voluntary collection and confidential retention of sexual orientation and gender identity information.
This ordinance allows direct financial assistance to low-income tenants and grants to nonprofit organizations for administering rent relief, while also extending the use of the COVID-19 Rent Resolution and Relief Fund until June 30, 2023. It revises existing rules to make rent relief more accessible and flexible.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to revise the COVID-19 Rent Resolution and Relief Fund to allow for direct assistance to low-income tenants (in addition to existing authority to provide direct assistance to their landlords), allow for grants to nonprofit, community based organizations to administer rent relief from the Fund, and remove certain restrictions on the provision of rent relief from the Fund, while authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to develop rules governing such rent relief; and to extend the use of the Fund for COVID-19 related purposes from March 31, 2023, to June 30, 2023.
This ordinance establishes and details various job positions and their salaries within the city budget for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2022, and June 30, 2023. It also allows for the appointment of temporary positions and sets their compensation.
Proposed Interim 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.
This ordinance creates the San Francisco Reinvestment Working Group, which will develop plans for a non-depository Municipal Finance Corporation and a Public Bank. These plans will be submitted to the Board of Supervisors and the Local Agency Formation Commission for consideration.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the San Francisco Reinvestment Working Group to submit business and governance plans for a non-depository Municipal Finance Corporation and for a Public Bank to the Board of Supervisors and to the Local Agency Formation Commission.
This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $60,000 related to claims of excessive force during an arrest. The lawsuit was filed by Daniel Alvarenga in February 2020.
Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Daniel Alvarenga against the City and County of San Francisco for $60,000; the lawsuit was filed on February 28, 2020, in United States District Court, Case No. 20-cv-01486 JSW; entitled Daniel Alvarenga v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged constitutional violation for use of excessive force in making an arrest.
This ordinance updates the rules for filing economic interest statements and training requirements for certain members of the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board and the Inspector General. It aims to enhance transparency and accountability within these positions.
Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to update the Conflict of Interest Code’s Form 700 (Statement of Economic Interests) filing requirements, and Sunshine and Ethics training requirements, by adding members of the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board and the Inspector General in the Sheriff’s Department Office of Inspector General.
This ordinance ensures that employees who are teleworking due to COVID-19 health orders are still covered by the Health Care Security Ordinance. It applies during periods when the City recommends or mandates telework.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide that employees are covered by the Health Care Security Ordinance when they are teleworking during the time period that City health orders place restrictions on onsite work and/or encourage employees to telework during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This ordinance establishes a Redistricting Task Force and requires its members to disclose their financial interests by filing Statements of Economic Interests. This aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the redistricting process.
Ordinance convening the Redistricting Task Force and amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to require Redistricting Task Force members to file Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700s).