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Hearing#211213
Jul 31, 2023

This legislation is for a hearing to interview the appointees of the President of the Board of Supervisors to the Building Inspection Commission. It also requests that all three appointees provide a report during the hearing.

Hearing to interview appointees of the President of the Board of Supervisors to the Building Inspection Commission; and requesting all three appointees to report.

Governance & Elections
By Shamann Walton
no vote
Motion#211149
Jul 31, 2023

This motion is to approve or reject the Mayor's nomination of Timothy Kojo Minta to serve on the Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board until January 24, 2024. The board oversees community investment and infrastructure projects in San Francisco.

Motion approving/rejecting the Mayoral nomination for appointment of Timothy Kojo Minta to the Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board (commonly known as the Commission on Community Investment and Infrastructure), term ending January 24, 2024.

TransportationGovernance & Elections
Filed
2-0
Ordinance#211090
Jul 31, 2023

The ordinance updates the Local Business Enterprise (LBE) and Non-Discrimination in Contracting rules to increase certification thresholds, adjust penalty amounts, and improve payment processes for subcontractors. It also introduces new programs and reporting requirements to support local businesses and enhance participation in city contracts.

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; 8) require additional data collection and reporting on the LBE status of all bidders, specifically LBEs certified as both MBE and WBE; and 9) 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.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman, Shamann Walton
4-0
Ordinance#230770
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance ensures that tenant-occupied units receiving certain housing financial assistance remain under rent control as long as any current tenants stay, unless they agree in writing to change that. It also restores rent levels for units that became exempt from rent control since 2018 to what they would have been if the rent control had always applied.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide that tenant-occupied units in buildings that will be receiving either low-income housing tax credits or tax-exempt multifamily revenue bonds shall remain subject to the Rent Ordinance, as long as any of the existing tenants continue to reside in the unit, or unless all the tenants in the unit agree otherwise in writing; and for any such units that may have previously become exempt from the Rent Ordinance since 2018, restoring rents to the levels allowed had the Rent Ordinance continuously applied.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
12-0
Ordinance#230646
Jul 28, 2023

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

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

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsSocial Services & Equity
Passed
18-0
Ordinance#230648
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance removes the City’s annual joint fundraising drive, which previously collected donations for various charities. As a result, the City will no longer organize or participate in this fundraising event.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to eliminate the City’s annual joint fundraising drive.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
18-0
Ordinance#230649
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance updates the definition of the City's Technology Marketplace to reflect current terminology and modifies the fees that City departments pay for technology goods and services. It aims to streamline procurement processes and ensure consistency in language used.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to conform to current nomenclature the definition of the City’s Technology Marketplace for procurement of technology commodities and services, and adjust associated fees paid by City departments.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
18-0
Ordinance#230650
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance allows the Department of Public Health to approve managed care contracts until December 31, 2028, without needing a review from the Controller for certain contracts based on state-set rates or actual healthcare costs. It amends the Administrative Code to extend this authority from the Board of Supervisors.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to extend the Board of Supervisors’ delegation of authority under Charter, Section 9.118, to the Department of Public Health to approve managed care contracts to include contracts ending on December 31, 2028; and to exclude from the requirement of Controller review those managed care contracts that are based on rates set by the California Department Health Care Services or on actual healthcare delivery costs.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthGovernance & Elections
Passed
17-0 /1
Ordinance#230651
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance clarifies the rules for filming news events without a contract and updates the appointment process for the Executive Director of the Film Commission. It also increases fees for film production, allows the Executive Director to approve the use of the Film SF logo, and permits the use of certain funds to manage and promote the Film Rebate Program.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to clarify when the filming of a news event does not require a use contract; to clarify that the Executive Director is appointed pursuant to Charter, Sections 3.100(19) and 4.102(5); to authorize the Executive Director to approve the use of the Film SF logo by third parties to market Film Commission programs and activities; to increase the daily use fees to engage in film production; and to allow funds from the Film Rebate Project Account to be used to administer and market the Film Rebate Program.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
18-0
Ordinance#230656
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance allocates $501,908 for the Port Commission and $97,057,341 for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission for the fiscal year 2023-2024. It ensures funding for various projects and services managed by these agencies.

Ordinance appropriating $501,908 in the Port Commission and $97,057,341 in the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
18-0
Ordinance#230663
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance allows San Francisco to opt out of a state law that mandates listing the names of supporters and opponents of local ballot measures on the ballot for elections in Fiscal Year 2023-24 and beyond, pending Board of Supervisors approval. It aims to provide more flexibility in how ballot measures are presented to voters.

Ordinance amending the Municipal Elections Code to opt out of state law that would require the names of supporters and opponents of a local ballot measure to be listed in the ballot statement or question for the measure for any election held in Fiscal Year 2023-24 and for future elections subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors.

TransportationBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
23-0
Ordinance#230667
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to issue up to $41 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 authorizing the issuance and sale of tax-exempt or taxable Power Revenue Bonds and other forms of indebtedness (as described below) by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $41,031,367 to finance the costs of various capital projects benefitting the Power Enterprise under the Charter, including amendments to the Charter enacted by the voters on June 5, 2018, 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.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
18-0
Ordinance#230669
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance updates the city's salary ordinance to add four new positions at the Port Commission and adjust staffing at the Airport Commission by substituting 31 positions and adding 128 positions for the fiscal year 2023-2024. It reflects changes in workforce needs for these departments.

Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 166-22 (Salary Ordinance Fiscal Years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024) to reflect the addition of four positions (3.16 FTEs) at the Port Commission; and the substitution of 31 positions (31.0 FTEs) and the addition of 128 positions (101.12 FTEs) at the Airport Commission in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
21-0
Ordinance#221161
Jul 28, 2023

This ordinance changes the rules for disclaimers on campaign advertisements to align with a recent court order. It aims to ensure that campaign materials meet legal standards for transparency.

Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to modify disclaimer requirements for campaign advertisements, to conform to a court order.

Governance & Elections
By Connie Chan
12-0
Resolution#230751
Jul 28, 2023

This resolution approves an amendment to a software contract with Yardi Systems, increasing the total amount by $175,000 and extending the contract duration by five years, now lasting until April 2028. It also allows the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to make minor adjustments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. BPUC13000025, Software as a Service Agreement, with Yardi Systems, Inc., to increase the contract amount by $175,000 for a new total not to exceed contract amount of $515,290 and increase the contract duration by five years, for a new term of April 23, 2013, through April 24, 2028, for a total contract duration of 15 years, effective upon approval of this Resolution, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118; and to authorize the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to enter into amendments or modifications to the Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City or materially diminish the benefits to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement or this Resolution.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0
Ordinance#230645
Jul 27, 2023

This ordinance outlines the salaries and positions funded by the city budget for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2025. It establishes compensation, work schedules, and authorizes appointments for both permanent and temporary city positions.

Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2024, and June 30, 2025, 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
35-0
Ordinance#230569
Jul 26, 2023

This ordinance extends the San Francisco Sentencing Commission's existence until June 30, 2026. It amends the Administrative Code to reflect this new sunset date.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to extend the sunset date of the San Francisco Sentencing Commission to June 30, 2026.

Governance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Hearing#220139
Jul 26, 2023

This legislation involves a hearing to evaluate the Ethics Department's audit process for city candidates and committees that receive public funding, as well as lobbyist disclosure statements. It aims to assess the effectiveness of these audits and identify any improvements needed to ensure timely reviews and transparency for the public.

Hearing on the Ethics Department’s mandatory audit process for City candidates and committees receiving public financing, and the audit process for lobbyist disclosure statements; and to review the performance of the Ethics Department's audit process to date, including any necessary enhancements of the audit process to ensure the timely auditing of campaigns and the public's right to review reports; and requesting the Ethics Department to report.

Governance & Elections
By Connie Chan
2-0
Ordinance#230868
Jul 25, 2023

The ordinance updates the Language Access Ordinance to ensure that city departments provide language services in multiple languages, including Chinese, Spanish, and Filipino, and clarifies their responsibilities in crisis situations. It also establishes requirements for reporting, budgeting, and public notification regarding these language access services.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to amend the Language Access Ordinance to clarify Departments’ responsibilities to provide language access services to members of the public, and to clarify the role of the Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs in administering the Language Access Ordinance; to require language access service be provided in Chinese, Spanish, Filipino, and any other language for which the requisite number of persons qualify as a Substantial Number of Limited English Proficient Persons; to lower the threshold amount for the requisite number of persons needed to meet the definition of Substantial Number of Limited English Proficient Persons; to amend the formula for determining when a language becomes eligible for language access services; to require Departments to translate signage; to require Departments to translate digital content provided on digital platforms; to clarify that crisis situations also includes but is not limited to pandemics, refugee relief, and disaster-related activities; to require departments that provide emergency response services in the event of a crisis situation or disaster-related services, involving an immediate threat of serious harm, mass causalities, conditions of natural disaster, or conditions posing extreme peril to the safety of persons and property to provide language access services; to rename the Annual Compliance Plan to Annual Compliance Report; to impose requirements for the Language Access Ordinance Summary Report; to require Departments to inform members of the public of their right to file a complaint, and of a process for providing feedback on the Department’s Language Access Services; to require Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs to create a know-your-rights brochure; to require Departments’ posting notice of the availability of Language Access Services and a know-your-rights brochure; to require Departments to budget and plan for delivery of Language Access Services; to require Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs to prepare an investigation summary report of each investigation that will include findings and recommendation to address the issues raised, and to create and maintain a website for the posting of investigation summary reports; and to delete the financial disclosure requirement for Immigrant Rights Commission members.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
16-0 /3
Ordinance#230860
Jul 25, 2023

This ordinance creates the Library Laureate Programs, allowing the Library to award stipends to selected individuals who have made significant contributions to culture and leadership. The recipients, chosen through a competitive process, will provide services to the City in recognition of their achievements.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Library Laureate Programs, and authorizing the Library to grant stipends to individuals selected through a competitive process as Laureates or Finalists in recognition of their achievements, leadership, and cultural contributions, and in exchange for their service to the City.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsSocial Services & Equity
By Matt Dorsey
12-0
Ordinance#230885
Jul 25, 2023

This ordinance allows the Assessment Appeals Board to conduct remote hearings where no members are physically present, as well as hybrid hearings where some members are in-person and others are remote. This change aims to improve accessibility and efficiency in the appeals process.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Assessment Appeals Board (AAB) to hold remote hearings and conferences at which no AAB members are physically present, and hybrid remote hearings and conferences at which some but not all AAB members are physically present.

Governance & Elections
Passed
11-0 /1
Motion#230856
Jul 25, 2023

This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Hans Baldauf to serve on the Historic Preservation Commission until December 31, 2026. The motion has been passed.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Hans Baldauf to the Historic Preservation Commission, term ending December 31, 2026.

Governance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Passed
9-0
Ordinance#230557
Jul 25, 2023

The ordinance approves an extension of contracts with the U.S. Department of Energy for low-cost power delivery to Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island, increasing the total contract amount to $41.5 million and extending the term until December 31, 2029. It also includes provisions for the City to indemnify the U.S. against claims and waives certain administrative requirements.

Ordinance approving the fourth amendments to two contracts between the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) and the United States Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration for delivery of low-cost power and scheduling coordinator services to Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island to extend the term by five years and three months from October 1, 2024, for a total term of September 1, 2005, through December 31, 2029, and increasing the maximum amount of the agreements to $41,500,000; approving the City indemnifying and holding harmless the United States against claims arising from the City’s activities under the contract; waiving Administrative Code requirements that a City contract contain a statement of guaranteed maximum costs and a statement regarding liability of claimants for submitting false claims; and waiving certain other Administrative Code and Environment Code requirements upon findings made by the SFPUC General Manager.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#230809
Jul 25, 2023

This ordinance changes the Park Code by reducing the number of seats on the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Committee, allowing for alternate members, permitting longer service terms, prioritizing members with experience in racial equity and disability issues, and requiring meetings to be held at City Hall. These adjustments aim to enhance the committee's effectiveness and inclusivity.

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

EnvironmentGovernance & ElectionsSocial Services & Equity
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
21-0
Ordinance#230769
Jul 25, 2023

The ordinance reduces requirements for Inclusionary Housing in certain development projects approved before November 1, 2023, allowing for lower fees and modifications to conditions of approval. It also updates the member requirements for the Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee and affirms compliance with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: 1) reduce Inclusionary Housing Program requirements of the Planning Code, for projects exceeding a stated unit size that have been approved prior to November 1, 2023 and that receive a first construction document within a specified period; 2) adopt a process for those projects to request a modification to conditions of approval related to development impact fees, subject to delegation by the Planning Commission; 3) reduce Article 4 development impact fees, including Inclusionary Affordable Housing fees, for projects approved before November 1, 2026 that receive a first construction document within 30 months of entitlement; and, 4) modify the Inclusionary Housing Program Ordinance effective November 1, 2026 to reduce applicable fees, and on-site or off-site unit requirements, for projects that exceed a stated unit size; amending the Administrative Code to update the Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee member requirements; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Motion#230828
Jul 25, 2023

This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Dena Aslanian-Williams to serve on the Homelessness Oversight Commission until May 1, 2025. The motion has been passed.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Dena Aslanian-Williams to the Homelessness Oversight Commission, term ending May 1, 2025.

HousingGovernance & Elections
Passed
14-0
Motion#230697
Jul 25, 2023

This motion reappoints Dori Caminong to the Entertainment Commission, with her new term set to end on July 1, 2027. The motion has been passed.

Motion reappointing Dori Caminong, term ending July 1, 2027, to the Entertainment Commission.

Business & EconomyGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0
Motion#230747
Jul 25, 2023

This motion approves the Mayor's choice to reappoint Ben Bleiman to the Entertainment Commission, where he will serve until July 1, 2027. The motion has been passed by the city.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Ben Bleiman to the Entertainment Commission, for a term ending July 1, 2027.

Business & EconomyGovernance & Elections
Passed
9-0
Motion#230748
Jul 25, 2023

This motion approves the Mayor's decision to reappoint Cynthia Wang to the Entertainment Commission, where she will serve until July 1, 2027. The motion has already passed.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for reappointment of Cynthia Wang to the Entertainment Commission, term ending July 1, 2027.

Business & EconomyGovernance & Elections
Passed
9-0
Motion#230538
Jul 25, 2023

This motion appoints Saul Sugarman and David Pilpel to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, with their terms set to end on April 27, 2024. The Sunshine Ordinance Task Force is responsible for promoting transparency in government operations.

Motion appointing Saul Sugarman and David Pilpel, terms ending April 27, 2024, to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force.

Governance & Elections
Passed
6-1
Motion#230790
Jul 25, 2023

This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Dominica Henderson to serve on the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors until March 1, 2026. The motion has been passed.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Dominica Henderson to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, for a term ending March 1, 2026.

TransportationGovernance & Elections
Passed
9-0
Ordinance#230864
Jul 25, 2023

This ordinance creates a program that offers forgivable loans to help low, moderate, and middle-income first-time homebuyers purchase a home in San Francisco. It also establishes a fund and requires the Human Rights Commission to set up policies for issuing and managing these loans.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Forgivable Loan for First-Time Homebuyers Program and the Forgivable Loan for First-Time Homebuyers Fund to assist low, moderate, and middle-income first-time homebuyers who would otherwise not be able to purchase a primary residence in San Francisco; and to require the Human Rights Commission, in consultation with the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, to establish policies and procedures to issue and possibly forgive loans from the Fund, and to provide oversight, monitoring, and forgiveness of such loans.

HousingTransportationGovernance & Elections
By Myrna Melgar, Shamann Walton
16-0
Motion#230854
Jul 25, 2023

This motion was intended to approve or reject the Mayor's nomination of Vincent Yuen to the Sanitation and Streets Commission, with a term set to end on July 1, 2026. However, the motion has been withdrawn and will not proceed.

Motion approving/rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Vincent Yuen to the Sanitation and Streets Commission, term ending July 1, 2026.

TransportationEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Withdrawn
no vote
Ordinance#230855
Jul 24, 2023

The ordinance reduces requirements for Inclusionary Housing Programs and development impact fees for certain housing projects approved before specific dates, making it easier for developers to build. It also updates the membership requirements for the Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee and affirms compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to: 1) reduce Inclusionary Housing Program requirements, including requirements for projects approved under the Housing Opportunities Means Equity - San Francisco (HOME-SF) program, for projects that have been approved prior to November 1, 2023 and that receive a first construction document within a specified period; 2) adopt a process for those projects to request a modification to conditions of approval related to development impact fees, subject to delegation by the Planning Commission; 3) reduce Article 4 development impact fees, including Inclusionary Affordable Housing fees for projects exceeding a stated unit size, for projects approved before November 1, 2026 that receive a first construction document within 30 months of entitlement; and, 4) modify the Inclusionary Housing Program Ordinance effective November 1, 2026 to reduce applicable fees, and on-site or off-site unit requirements, for projects that exceed a stated unit size; amending the Administrative Code to update the Inclusionary Housing Technical Advisory Committee member requirements; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
16-0
Motion#230719
Jul 20, 2023

This motion directs the Budget and Legislative Analyst to conduct an audit of the Public Utilities Commission's processes related to water and wastewater rates and contracts. The goal is to prioritize reducing rate increases for residents.

Motion directing the Budget and Legislative Analyst, on a priority basis, to audit the Public Utilities Commission’s Water and Wastewater Enterprises, rate setting, and contract oversight processes, with a focus on reducing rate increases.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Filed
2-0 /1
Resolution#230625
Jul 20, 2023

This resolution approves an emergency declaration allowing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to contract for repairs on Cherry Lake Road and Hetch Hetchy Road, which were damaged by severe winter storms. The total cost for these emergency repairs is estimated to be up to $20 million.

Resolution approving an emergency declaration of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, pursuant to Administrative Code, Section 6.60, to contract resources to repair the road failures on Cherry Lake Road and Hetch Hetchy Road, which were damaged by above normal precipitation and a series of recent winter storms, with a total estimated emergency contract cost not to exceed $20,000,000.

Public SafetyTransportationGovernance & Elections
Passed
7-0 /2
Ordinance#230165
Jul 20, 2023

This ordinance limits nonprofit reporting requirements to organizations that receive over $100,000 annually and mandates the submission of tax and governance documents to verify nonprofit status. It also centralizes reporting by designating the City Administrator as the sole collector of this information, which will be made publicly available.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to limit the application of nonprofit reporting requirements to organizations receiving more than $100,000 annually, require submission of tax and governance documents to confirm nonprofit status, centralize reporting by restoring the City Administrator as the sole collector of information, and require the City Administrator to make reported information publicly available.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
14-0
Ordinance#230482
Jul 20, 2023

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

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

EnvironmentGovernance & ElectionsSocial Services & Equity
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
18-0
Ordinance#221242
Jul 20, 2023

This ordinance requires the Board of Supervisors to approve policies on funding and using specific law enforcement equipment, in line with state law. It also approves the Police Department's policy on using drones and other remotely operated vehicles.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require Board of Supervisors approval of a policy governing the funding, acquisition, and use of certain law enforcement equipment consistent with the criteria set forth in state law, and approving the Police Department’s Use of Equipment Policy relating to the use of unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Filed
10-0
Ordinance#221072
Jul 19, 2023

This ordinance requires the Controller’s Whistleblower Program to report to the Board of Supervisors on the outcomes of investigations that confirm misconduct by city department heads and elected officials. It aims to increase transparency and accountability in local government.

Ordinance amending the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code to require the Controller’s Whistleblower Program to report to the Board of Supervisors regarding the results of whistleblower investigations that substantiate wrongdoing by City department heads and elected officials.

Governance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
no vote
Ordinance#230783
Jul 19, 2023

This ordinance allows the Department of Elections to use social media monitoring technology as part of its surveillance policy. It aims to ensure that the use of such technology is regulated and transparent.

Ordinance approving the Surveillance Technology Policy for the Department of Elections’ use of social media monitoring technology.

Public SafetyGovernance & Elections
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#230810
Jul 19, 2023

This ordinance allows tenants to bring a tenant association representative to meetings with their landlord and sets rules for tenant association meetings. It also clarifies the conditions under which tenant associations maintain their status and the requirement for landlords and tenant associations to negotiate in good faith.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide that tenants may elect to be accompanied by a tenant association representative at meetings with their landlord; to set rules for the duration of and attendance at meetings of the full tenant association; to provide that a tenant association remains in good standing unless it has failed to re-certify or a new tenant association has been certified; and to make clarifying changes regarding the obligation of landlords and tenant associations to confer in good faith.

HousingGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
14-0
Hearing#211120
Jul 19, 2023

This legislation is a hearing to investigate whether Board of Appeals Member Darryl Honda failed to disclose any conflicts of interest in his actions. It requests that Honda provide information during this inquiry.

Hearing to exercise the Board of Supervisors’ unlimited power of inquiry in the pursuit of information on the potential failure to disclose conflicts of interest in the actions of Board of Appeals Member, Darryl Honda; and requesting Board Member Honda to report.

Governance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Shamann Walton
6-0
Ordinance#230806
Jul 18, 2023

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $90,000 related to a personal injury claim by Debra Crismani that occurred on a City sidewalk. This settlement resolves the legal dispute filed in March 2022.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Debra Crismani against the City and County of San Francisco for $90,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 21, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-598779; entitled Debra Crismani v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.

Governance & Elections
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#230893
Jul 18, 2023

This ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $225,000 related to a personal injury claim from a vehicle collision involving a City vehicle. The lawsuit was filed by Duk Soon Lee against the City and County of San Francisco in October 2021.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Duk Soon Lee against the City and County of San Francisco for $225,000; the lawsuit was filed on October 12, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-21-595854; entitled Duk Soon Lee v. Jamie Austin Miller, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury arising out of City vehicle collision.

Governance & Elections
Passed
11-0
Motion#230755
Jul 18, 2023

This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Lydia So to serve on the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors until March 1, 2025. The motion has been passed.

Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for the appointment of Lydia So to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, term ending March 1, 2025.

TransportationGovernance & Elections
Passed
9-0
Motion#230786
Jul 18, 2023

This motion approves the Mayor's choice to reappoint Kate Favetti to the Civil Service Commission, where she will serve until June 30, 2029. The motion has passed.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Kate Favetti to the Civil Service Commission, term ending June 30, 2029.

Governance & Elections
Passed
9-0
Motion#230787
Jul 18, 2023

This motion approves the Mayor's choice to reappoint Jacqueline Minor to the Civil Service Commission, with her new term lasting until June 30, 2029. The motion has been passed.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Jacqueline Minor to the Civil Service Commission, term ending June 30, 2029.

Governance & Elections
Passed
9-0
Motion#230827
Jul 18, 2023

This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Earl Shaddix to serve on the Building Inspection Commission until July 1, 2025. The motion has been passed by the city.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Earl Shaddix to the Building Inspection Commission, term ending July 1, 2025.

Governance & Elections
Passed
9-0
Ordinance#230831
Jul 17, 2023

This ordinance ensures that tenant-occupied units receiving certain financial assistance remain under rent control as long as current tenants stay, unless they agree to change that in writing. It also restores rent levels for units that lost rent control since 2018 to what they would have been if the Rent Ordinance had always applied.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide that tenant-occupied units in buildings that will be receiving either low-income housing tax credits or tax-exempt multifamily revenue bonds shall remain subject to the Rent Ordinance, as long as any of the existing tenants continue to reside in the unit, or unless all the tenants in the unit agree otherwise in writing; and for any such units that may have previously become exempt from the Rent Ordinance since 2018, restoring rents to the levels allowed had the Rent Ordinance continuously applied.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Shamann Walton
1-0
Ordinance#230736
Jul 13, 2023

This ordinance prohibits firearm possession in certain locations, including childcare facilities, City property, and places of worship, with exceptions for designated concealed carry license holders. It also applies to private commercial establishments unless the owner allows it.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to prohibit firearm possession, with exceptions for designated concealed carry license holders, in childcare facilities, City property, election facilities, medical facilities, and private parks and playgrounds, and in places of worship and private commercial establishments unless the owner provides express consent.

Public SafetyBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Matt Dorsey, Myrna Melgar
1-0
Ordinance#230791
Jul 11, 2023

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Cheri Pierce for $75,000 related to a personal injury claim from a fall on an uneven sidewalk. The lawsuit was filed in April 2022 in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Cheri Pierce against the City and County of San Francisco for $75,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 26, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-599362; entitled Cheri Pierce v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury arising out of fall on uneven sidewalk.

Governance & Elections
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#230792
Jul 11, 2023

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $35,000 related to a personal injury claim from uneven pavement. The lawsuit was filed by Bi Jun Zhang in May 2022.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Bi Jun Zhang against the City and County of San Francisco for $35,000; the lawsuit was filed on May 17, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-599662; entitled Bi Jun Zhang v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves a personal injury to Plaintiff from uneven pavement.

Governance & Elections
Passed
11-0
Resolution#230801
Jul 11, 2023

This resolution approves an increase of $14 million to the existing contract with BEUMER Lifecycle Management LLC for the operations and maintenance of the baggage handling system at the airport, raising the total contract amount to $35 million. It also extends the contract term by one year and six months, now running until June 30, 2025.

Resolution approving Modification No. 2 to Airport Professional Services Contract No. 50195 between BEUMER Lifecycle Management LLC, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for the operations and maintenance of the baggage handling system in the Harvey Milk Terminal to increase the contract amount by $14,000,000 for a total not to exceed contract amount of $35,000,000 and to extend the contract term for one year and six months from December 31, 2023, for a new contract term of August 1, 2020, through June 30, 2025, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(b).

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
9-0
Resolution#230811
Jul 11, 2023

This resolution approves an emergency declaration for repair work at Laguna Honda Hospital, allowing the city to spend up to $28.4 million for necessary repairs. The work is deemed urgent and exceeds the typical spending limit for such projects.

Resolution approving the Director of Public Works’ declaration of emergency under Administrative Code, Section 6.60, for repair work at Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, located at 375 Laguna Honda Boulevard, estimated to cost in excess of $250,000 but not to exceed $28,400,000.

Public SafetyPublic HealthGovernance & Elections
By Myrna Melgar
9-0
Resolution#230816
Jul 11, 2023

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to receive and use up to $538,051 in grant funds from the California Department of Water Resources for constructing a recycled water pipeline at the San Francisco Zoo. The funding is designated for the project from October 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024.

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to accept and expend grant funds of up to $538,051 from the California Department of Water Resources for the pipeline construction of the San Francisco Zoo Recycled Water Project, pursuant to Administrative Code, Section 10.170-1(b), for the period of October 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
7-0
Motion#230758
Jul 11, 2023

This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Bianca Neumann to serve on the Building Inspection Commission until July 1, 2025. The motion has been passed.

Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for the appointment of Bianca Neumann to the Building Inspection Commission, term ending July 1, 2025.

Governance & Elections
Passed
5-4
Motion#230759
Jul 11, 2023

This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Angie Sommer to serve on the Building Inspection Commission until July 1, 2024. The motion has been passed.

Motion approving the Mayor's nomination for the appointment of Angie Sommer to the Building Inspection Commission, term ending July 1, 2024.

Governance & Elections
Passed
7-2
Motion#230760
Jul 11, 2023

The motion aimed to reject the Mayor's nomination of Raquel Bito to the Building Inspection Commission, which would have lasted until July 1, 2024. This motion has been killed, meaning it will not proceed further.

Motion rejecting the Mayor's nomination for the appointment of Raquel Bito to the Building Inspection Commission, term ending July 1, 2024.

Governance & Elections
Killed
2-2
Motion#230802
Jul 11, 2023

This motion approves the appointment of Alysabeth Alexander-Tut to the Building Inspection Commission, where she will serve until July 1, 2025. The nomination was made by President Aaron Peskin and has been officially passed.

Motion approving President Aaron Peskin’s nomination for the appointment of Alysabeth Alexander-Tut to the Building Inspection Commission, term ending July 1, 2025.

Governance & Elections
Passed
9-0
Motion#230804
Jul 11, 2023

This motion approves the appointment of Evita Chavez to the Building Inspection Commission, with her term set to begin on July 1, 2025. The motion was passed by the city’s legislative body.

Motion approving President Aaron Peskin’s nomination for the appointment of Evita Chavez to the Building Inspection Commission, term July 1, 2025.

Governance & Elections
Passed
9-0
Motion#230805
Jul 11, 2023

This motion approves the appointment of Kavin Williams to the Building Inspection Commission, with his term set to end on July 1, 2024. The nomination was made by President Aaron Peskin and has been officially passed.

Motion approving President Aaron Peskin’s nomination for the appointment of Kavin Williams to the Building Inspection Commission, term ending July 1, 2024.

Governance & Elections
Passed
9-0
Motion#230590
Jul 10, 2023

The motion was intended to approve or reject the Mayor's nomination of Vincent Yuen to the Sanitation and Streets Commission, with a term ending on July 1, 2026. However, the motion was ultimately killed and did not proceed.

Motion approving/rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Vincent Yuen to the Sanitation and Streets Commission, term ending July 1, 2026.

TransportationEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Killed
2-0
Ordinance#230522
Jul 10, 2023

This ordinance allows the Recreation and Park Commission to apply the Park Code to certain properties that the Recreation and Park Department leases or operates for recreational activities. It aims to ensure that these properties are managed according to the same rules as other parks.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to authorize the Recreation and Park Commission to cause the Park Code to apply to specified properties it has authorized the Recreation and Park Department to lease or operate for recreational purposes.

EnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Filed
2-0
Resolution#230070
Jul 7, 2023

This resolution urges the San Francisco Department of Human Resources to consider matching recruitment bonuses offered by competing law enforcement agencies to attract new police officers and sheriff deputies. It also calls for the Police Commission and Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board to create staffing plans to meet recommended staffing levels and improve recruitment efficiencies.

Resolution urging the San Francisco Department of Human Resources to explore ways to adopt policies to match top recruitment bonuses offered by law enforcement agencies in Northern California that compete for new and laterally hired police officers and sheriff deputies; urging the Police Commission and Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board to develop sworn staffing plans to achieve recommended full-duty police and sheriff staffing levels; and urging continued improved efficiencies in the recruitment and hiring of prospective San Francisco Police Department officers and San Francisco Sheriff’s Department Deputies.

Public SafetyGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
7-2
Ordinance#230531
Jul 6, 2023

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $45,000 related to a personal injury claim from a vehicle collision. The lawsuit was filed by Jonathan Valladares in October 2019.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Jonathan Valladares against the City and County of San Francisco for $45,000; the lawsuit was filed on October 3, 2019, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-19-579765; entitled Jonathan Valladares v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury from vehicle collision.

Governance & Elections
Passed
10-0 /1
Ordinance#230556
Jul 6, 2023

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $195,000 related to an officer-involved shooting. The lawsuit was filed by Xavier Pittman in April 2022.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Xavier Pittman against the City and County of San Francisco for $195,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 19, 2022, in United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 22-cv-02412-LB; entitled Xavier Pittman v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves an officer involved shooting.

Governance & Elections
Passed
10-0 /1
Ordinance#230451
Jul 6, 2023

This ordinance designates the wild parrot as the official animal of San Francisco. It amends the Administrative Code to reflect this new designation.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to designate the wild parrot as the official animal of the City and County of San Francisco.

Governance & Elections
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Resolution#230473
Jul 6, 2023

This resolution allows San Francisco International Airport to issue up to $6.06 billion in refunding revenue bonds to refinance existing debt and up to $60.5 million for fuel storage facilities, among other financial measures. It also approves various financial arrangements, including lines of credit and loans, to support the airport's capital projects and operations.

Resolution approving the issuance of not to exceed $6,060,195,000 aggregate principal amount of San Francisco International Airport Second Series Refunding Revenue Bonds to refinance Bonds and Subordinate Bonds; approving the issuance of not to exceed $60,525,000 aggregate principal amount of San Francisco International Airport Special Facilities Bonds to refund bonds issued to finance fuel storage and delivery facilities; approving the issuance of not to exceed $262,530,000 aggregate principal amount of San Francisco International Airport Special Facilities Bonds to refund bonds issued to finance the Airport Hotel; approving revolving lines of credit and term loans in an available principal amount, together with the aggregate outstanding principal amount of Subordinate Bonds issued as Commercial Paper Notes, not to exceed $600,000,000; approving the purchase of Bonds or Subordinate Bonds by the Airport; approving the maximum interest rates, maturity dates and number of issues of such Capital Plan Bonds, Refunding Bonds, Subordinate Bonds and Special Facilities Bonds; approving certain Resolutions of the Airport Commission; and approving certain other related matters, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
Passed
9-0
Ordinance#221243
Jul 3, 2023

This ordinance prohibits the Department of Elections and the Elections Commission from using their budgeted funds to hire a vendor for the search of a new Director of Elections for a five-year term starting on May 21, 2023. It has been filed but is not yet enacted.

Ordinance prohibiting the Department of Elections and the Elections Commission from using funds appropriated to the Department of Elections and the Elections Commission in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for the purpose of contracting with a vendor to provide services to conduct a search to fill the position of Director of Elections for the five-year term scheduled to commence on May 21, 2023.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
Filed
no vote