Legislation

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

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

This resolution expresses the Board of Supervisors' intention to enhance local rent control protections if the Costa-Hawkins Act is repealed in the upcoming ballot measure on November 5, 2024. It is a proactive step to prepare for potential changes in rent control laws.

Resolution declaring the Board of Supervisors intent to expand local rent control protections to go into effect if the Costa-Hawkins Act is repealed via ballot measure on November 5, 2024.

This motion allows for the creation of written arguments both in favor of and against a ballot measure, along with rebuttals, to be presented to voters for the upcoming November 5, 2024, General Election. It has been approved and will facilitate the election process by providing clear information on the measure.

Motion authorizing preparation of written Proponent and Opponent ballot arguments and rebuttal ballot arguments for submittal to the voters for the November 5, 2024, General Election.

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

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

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

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

The ordinance establishes a voluntary three-year program called "Cash Not Drugs," which provides eligible participants in the County Adult Assistance Programs a weekly payment of up to $100 if they test negative for illicit drugs and engage in substance use disorder treatment. It also exempts these payments from the eligibility calculations for CAAP benefits and includes a six-month implementation plan before the program starts.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Human Services Agency, in coordination with the Department of Public Health, to establish a voluntary three-year sobriety and recovery incentive treatment program, known as “Cash Not Drugs,” to provide a weekly payment of up to $100 to eligible beneficiaries of the County Adult Assistance Programs (“CAAP”) who have been screened for a substance use disorder and referred to substance use disorder treatment as a condition of further receipt of CAAP benefits, and who test negative for illicit drugs once per week; exempting the Cash Not Drugs payments from the CAAP eligibility calculation; providing for a six-month implementation plan before the program becomes operational; and revising the Homelessness and Supportive Housing Fund to include the Cash Not Drugs program as a permitted use of funds.

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

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

The ordinance creates a program to simplify the permitting process for public events in the Greater Downtown Area and designates specific locations as Entertainment Zones where attendees can consume alcohol purchased from local businesses during these events. It also updates various codes to support this program and ensures compliance with environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Greater Downtown Community Benefit District Master Permitting for Entertainment Activation Program (“Greater Downtown Activation Program”) to coordinate and streamline permitting for Community Benefit District-sponsored public events taking place at certain locations in the Greater Downtown Area, and to designate Greater Downtown Activation Program locations as Entertainment Zones to allow the off-site consumption of alcoholic beverages purchased at businesses within the Entertainment Zone during events; amending the Public Works Code to establish the requirements for the Greater Downtown Activation Program; amending the Fire Code to establish a new permit type for the Greater Downtown Activation Program; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and directing the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage.

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

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

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

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

The ordinance authorizes a $100,000 settlement for a lawsuit filed by Robert Lasky against the City related to personal injuries from a utility vault on a City sidewalk. The settlement includes a payment to Lasky from Pacific Bell Telephone Company, which owns the vault.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Robert Lasky against City and County of San Francisco for a payment to the City of $100,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 13, 2021, in San Francisco County Superior Court Case No. CGC-21-594463; entitled Robert Lasky v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves personal injuries sustained on a utility vault owned by Defendant/Cross-Defendant Pacific Bell Telephone Company and embedded in a City sidewalk; other material terms of the settlement are a payment to Plaintiff by Defendant/Cross-Defendant Pacific Bell Telephone Company.

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

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

This ordinance prohibits the use of algorithmic devices to determine rents or manage occupancy for residential units in San Francisco. It aims to ensure that housing decisions are made without automated systems that could lead to unfair practices.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to prohibit the sale or use of algorithmic devices to set rents or manage occupancy levels for residential dwelling units located in San Francisco.

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

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

This legislation amends the city charter to adjust the age factor percentage for retirement benefits for new members of the Fire Department, allowing them to reach a higher percentage at younger ages and lowering the maximum retirement age for this benefit from 58 to 55. The changes will be voted on in the election scheduled for November 5, 2024.

Charter Amendment (Third Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to change the age factor percentage for benefit calculations such that persons who have or will become members of the Fire Department on and after January 7, 2012 reach a higher age factor percentage at earlier ages and lower from 58 to 55 the retirement age at which persons who have or will become members of the Fire Department on and after January 7, 2012 reach the highest age factor percentage; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

The resolution approves a lease amendment allowing the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy to build and operate a café and retail space at Piers 31 and 33 for 30 years, with options to extend. It also sets the base rent at $289,765.05, extends the completion date for improvements to December 31, 2025, increases construction rent credits, and establishes a profit-sharing arrangement for excess rents.

Resolution approving the Second Amendment to Port Commission Lease No. L-16274 with Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy to build and operate a public serving café and retail space within the bulkheads and portions of the sheds of Piers 31 and 33 for a 30-year term, with two options to extend the Lease for 10 additional years, effective upon approval of this Resolution and Port’s execution of this Amendment; and to (i) establish the amount of unpaid base rent Conservancy will pay to Port at $289,765.05; (ii) extend the Phase I Improvements completion date to December 31, 2025; (iii) increase the original construction rent credit from $554,000 to $800,000; (iv) provide a three year extension of the Lease term to June 30, 2052; and (v) establish a 50% share of any excess rents from food and beverage subtenants.

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

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

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

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

This motion appoints five individuals to the Reentry Council, which focuses on supporting people reentering society after incarceration. Their terms will last until June 1, 2026.

Motion appointing Billey Hoang Le, Anthony Partee, Joanna Pulido, Lorenzo Juan Castaneda, and David Mauroff, terms ending June 1, 2026, to the Reentry Council.

This motion approves the Mayor's nomination of Amy Campbell to serve on the Planning Commission for a four-year term that will end on July 1, 2028. The motion has been passed by the city legislature.

Motion approving the Mayoral nomination for the appointment of Amy Campbell to the Planning Commission, for a four-year term ending July 1, 2028.

This motion approves the Mayor's nomination of Sean McGarry to serve on the Planning Commission for a four-year term that will end on July 1, 2028. The motion has been passed.

Motion approving the Mayoral nomination for the appointment of Sean McGarry to the Planning Commission, for a four-year term ending July 1, 2028.

This motion approves the reappointment of Kavin Williams to the Building Inspection Commission for a two-year term that will end on July 1, 2026. It was initiated by President Aaron Peskin and has successfully passed.

Motion approving President Aaron Peskin’s nomination for the reappointment of Kavin Williams to the Building Inspection Commission, for a two-year term ending July 1, 2026.

This motion appoints Raquel Redondiez to the Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy Board of Directors for a three-year term, starting from the date the Board approves it or until the nominating Supervisor's term ends, whichever is shorter. The motion has been passed.

Motion appointing Raquel Redondiez to the Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy Board of Directors, for a three-year term beginning on the date of Board approval, or for the tenure of the nominating Supervisor, whichever is shorter in duration.

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

Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026, continuing, creating, or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations therefore.

This ordinance allows tenant rights organizations in San Francisco to enforce rules that prevent landlords from using algorithms to determine rents or manage occupancy in residential units. It aims to protect tenants from potentially unfair pricing and occupancy practices.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize tenant’s rights organizations to enforce the prohibition against landlords’ use of algorithmic devices to set rents or manage occupancy levels for residential dwelling units located in San Francisco.

This resolution updates the boundaries of an area in San Francisco designated as an Infill Opportunity Zone, which is intended to help manage congestion in the city. It aligns with California state law to improve planning and development in the designated zone.

Resolution updating the area designated as an Infill Opportunity Zone for Congestion Management Planning in the City and County of San Francisco under California Government Code, Section 65088 et seq.

This legislation establishes a Commission Streamlining Task Force to recommend changes to the City’s boards and commissions for better government efficiency. It also allows the Task Force to propose an ordinance to implement these changes, which would take effect within 90 days unless the Board of Supervisors rejects it by a two-thirds vote.

Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to establish the Commission Streamlining Task Force charged with making recommendations to the Mayor and the Board of Supervisors about ways to modify, eliminate, or combine the City’s appointive boards and commissions to improve the administration of City government; require the City Attorney to prepare a Charter Amendment to implement the Task Force’s recommendations relating to Charter commissions, for consideration by the Board of Supervisors; and authorize the Task Force to introduce an ordinance to effectuate its recommendations relating to appointive boards and commissions codified in the Municipal Code, which ordinance shall go into effect within 90 days unless rejected by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Supervisors; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

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

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

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to increase funding and extend the contract with HDR Engineering Inc. for construction management services related to the Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant project. The total contract amount will rise to $31,680,626 and the duration will be extended to December 14, 2025.

Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. 3 to the New Headworks Facility Construction Management Staff Augmentation Services Agreement PRO.0028 with HDR Engineering Inc.; increasing the agreement by $4,680,626 for a total not to exceed amount of $31,680,626 and extending the duration by one year, for a total term of eight years and six months of June 15, 2017, through December 14, 2025, to reflect the re-scoping efforts and increased level of staffing needed to complete the construction of the Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant New Headworks Facility, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

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

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

This legislation establishes the position of Inspector General within the Controller's Office to investigate potential fraud, waste, or abuse, with the Inspector General nominated by the Controller and approved by the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor. It also expands the Controller's Office's authority to issue subpoenas and execute search warrants, subject to state law, with the measure set for a vote on November 5, 2024.

Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to establish the position of Inspector General in the Controller’s Office; to provide that the Inspector General be nominated by the Controller subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor; to authorize the Inspector General to initiate and lead investigations regarding potential violations of laws or policies involving fraud, waste, or abuse; to expand the authority of the Controller’s Office to issue subpoenas; and to authorize the Controller’s Office to execute search warrants to the extent permitted by State law; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

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

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

This legislation allows registered nurses in San Francisco to buy up to three years of retirement service credit for their previous work as per diem nurses, provided they meet certain work hour requirements. It also transfers public safety communications personnel into a different retirement plan starting January 4, 2025.

Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to allow registered nurses, who are or become members of the San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System and have worked an average of 32 hours or more per week for at least one year, to purchase up to three years of service credit for time previously worked as per diem nurses; and to move public safety communications personnel (911 dispatchers, supervisors, and coordinators) from the miscellaneous retirement plans to the miscellaneous safety retirement plan, for compensation earned on and after January 4, 2025; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

This legislation amends the city charter to define "Full-Duty Sworn Officer," adjust staffing report requirements for the Chief of Police, and create a new Deferred Retirement Option Program for eligible police officers from July 2025 to July 2030. It aims to enhance police staffing and retention while allowing officers to earn additional retirement benefits in exchange for continued service.

Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to define the term “Full-Duty Sworn Officer”; modify the criteria for establishing recommended staffing levels for sworn officers; change the requirement for the Chief of Police to submit a staffing report from every two years to every three years; and establish a new voluntary Deferred Retirement Option Program (“DROP”) for the period from July 2025 - July 2030, for eligible members of the Police Department (in the rank of officer, sergeant, or inspector) that allows those members to earn additional deferred compensation in the Retirement System for up to 60 months in exchange for agreeing to perform neighborhood patrol or investigative work; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

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

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

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

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

This ordinance allows for the creation of a governing body, called the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority No. 1, to oversee multiple enhanced infrastructure financing districts in San Francisco. It aims to facilitate funding for infrastructure projects in these areas.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide for Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority No. 1 to act as the governing body of multiple enhanced infrastructure financing districts.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to extend and increase funding for a contract with Calpine Energy Solutions LLC to provide ongoing support for the CleanPowerSF Program. The total contract amount is now capped at $34,745,425, and the duration is extended until April 30, 2025.

Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. 4 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 for the CleanPowerSF Program, increasing the agreement amount by $2,100,000 for a total not to exceed agreement amount of $34,745,425 and extending the agreement duration by six months from November 1, 2024, for a total agreement duration from November 20, 2015, through April 30, 2025.

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

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

The resolution approves a lease agreement allowing Air Premia, Inc. to operate flights at San Francisco International Airport until June 30, 2033. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental review and gives the Airport Director authority to make minor modifications to the lease as needed.

Resolution approving the 2023 Lease and Use Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, and Air Premia, Inc. to conduct flight operations at the San Francisco International Airport, for a term commencing on the first day of the calendar month immediately following the receipt of full City approvals of the Lease through June 30, 2033; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorizing the Airport Director to enter into modifications to the Lease that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Lease or this Resolution.

This resolution approves a past agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and U.S. Customs and Border Protection for reimbursable services at the airport, which started on November 25, 2014. The agreement can be terminated by either party with 90 days' written notice.

Resolution retroactively approving the Section 559 Reimbursable Services Agreement, Contract No. 50020, between United States Customs and Border Protection and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, with a commencement date of November 25, 2014, for an indefinite term, terminable upon either party by 90 days’ written notice.

This resolution approves a change to the lease agreement with DFS Group for duty-free and luxury stores at the airport, allowing for reduced rent until the end of 2023 if they complete construction in designated terminals by specified deadlines. The overall lease term remains unchanged, lasting until March 31, 2034.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 5 to the International Terminal Duty Free and Luxury Store Lease No. 17-0303 between DFS Group, L.P. and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, modifying the reduced rent structure from May 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023, contingent upon Tenant’s construction of its location in Harvey Milk Terminal 1 by December 31, 2024, and its other location in Terminal 2 by March 31, 2025, with no change to the 14-year term of April 1, 2020, through March 31, 2034, to be effective upon approval of this Resolution by the Board of Supervisors.

This motion approves the Mayor's nomination of Jose Lopez to continue serving on the Board of Appeals for another four years, until July 1, 2028. The motion has been passed by the city legislature.

Motion approving the Mayoral nomination for the reappointment of Jose Lopez to the Board of Appeals, for a four-year term ending July 1, 2028.

This motion appoints Pamela Troy to the Ballot Simplification Committee, with her term set to end on November 30, 2024. The committee's role is to help make ballot information clearer for voters.

Motion appointing Pamela Troy, term ending November 30, 2024, to the Ballot Simplification Committee.

This motion allows the Rules Committee to advance a proposed Charter Amendment regarding police staffing and a Voluntary Deferred Retirement Option Program for consideration in the November 5, 2024, election. It also changes the timeline for how long the amendment must be on the Board's agenda before it can be submitted to voters.

Motion calling from the Rules Committee the proposed Charter Amendment (File No. 240544) on Police staffing and a Voluntary Deferred Retirement Option Program; and modifying the amount of time required under Rule 2.22.7 between the first appearance of the proposed subject Charter Amendment on the Board’s agenda and the Board’s order submitting them to the electorate for the November 5, 2024, election.

This hearing will evaluate the release of $2,536,607 in reserved funds for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to support the construction of the New City Distribution Division Headquarters. The funds were previously set aside by a specific ordinance.

Hearing to consider the release of reserved funds to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, placed on the Budget and Finance Committee reserve by Ordinance No. 113-22 in the amount of $2,536,607 to fund the New City Distribution Division Headquarters.

This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Mike Chen 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 Mike Chen to the Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors, for a term ending March 1, 2025.

This resolution supports The Justice for Renters Act, which will be on the November 5, 2024, ballot in California, and it reaffirms San Francisco's backing for repealing the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act. The Costa-Hawkins law limits rent control measures, and the resolution aims to enhance tenant protections.

Resolution supporting The Justice for Renters Act, a California State Proposition on the November 5, 2024, ballot; and reaffirming the City and County of San Francisco’s support for repeal of the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act.

This ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $75,000 related to a personal injury claim by Jean Agustin that occurred on a City sidewalk. The lawsuit was filed in February 2023 in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Jean Agustin against the City and County of San Francisco for $75,000; the lawsuit was filed on February 1, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-604409; entitled Jean Agustin v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury occurring on a City sidewalk.

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit with Denise Wear for $45,000 related to a personal injury claim on a City sidewalk. This settlement resolves the legal dispute filed in January 2022.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Denise Wear against the City and County of San Francisco for $45,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 20, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-597744; entitled Denise Wear v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.

The ordinance authorizes the City to pay $140,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by Wendy and Stephen Offen regarding an alleged injury on a City sidewalk. This lawsuit was initiated in December 2021 in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Wendy Offen and Stephen Offen against the City and County of San Francisco for $140,000; the lawsuit was filed on December 13, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-21-597078; entitled Wendy Offen and Stephen Offen v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves an alleged injury on a City sidewalk.

This legislation proposes to change the city charter to allow voters to elect the Director of the Department of Police Accountability. If approved, this change would take effect during the election on November 5, 2024.

Charter Amendment (First Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to provide for the election of the Director of the Department of Police Accountability; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

This legislation proposes to restrict private vehicles on the Upper Great Highway between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard to create new recreation and open space, pending necessary city approvals. It will be presented to voters in the November 5, 2024, election.

Hearing to consider the proposed Initiative Ordinance submitted by four or more Supervisors to the voters for the November 5, 2024, Election, entitled "Ordinance amending the Park Code to establish new recreation and open space by restricting private vehicles at all times on the Upper Great Highway between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard, subject to the City obtaining certain required approvals; making associated findings under the California Vehicle Code; and reaffirming the existing restriction of private vehicles on the Great Highway Extension."

This ordinance reallocates funds by taking $6,862,571 from salaries, equipment, and supplies, and directing $2,770,003 to overtime for the Police Department and $4,092,568 to overtime for the Sheriff’s Department to cover expected overtime costs. It ensures that both departments can meet their projected overtime needs as mandated by city regulations.

Ordinance de-appropriating $6,862,571 from salaries, equipment, and materials and supplies and appropriating $2,770,003 to overtime in the Police Department and $4,092,568 to overtime in the Sheriff’s Department, in order to support the Departments’ projected increases in overtime as required per Administrative Code, Section 3.17.

This resolution approves a payment of $37,342.76 to Cindy Ngo to settle her claim against the City for personal injuries sustained from a fall on a City sidewalk. The claim was filed on December 29, 2023, and the resolution has been passed.

Resolution approving the settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by Cindy Ngo against the City and County of San Francisco for $37,342.76; the claim was filed on December 29, 2023; the claim involves alleged personal injuries from a fall on a City sidewalk.

The ordinance establishes the Library Read to Recovery Program, which provides free written materials and books related to recovery from substance-use and non-substance-related addictive disorders at the Main Library and all Library branches. This initiative aims to support individuals seeking help with their recovery journey.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Library Read to Recovery Program to provide at the Main Library and all Library branches free written materials and books from mutual-help programs, for individuals who seek recovery from substance-use disorders and non-substance-related addictive disorders.

This ordinance removes the regulations that classified certain off-sale alcohol establishments as nuisances in San Francisco. As a result, these businesses will no longer be subject to the specific city provisions that previously governed their operations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to repeal Chapter 26, known as the Deemed Approved Off-Sale Alcohol Use Nuisance Regulations, and thereby repealing certain City provisions regulating establishments that sell alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption.

This charter amendment aimed to ensure that funds allocated to the San Francisco Unified School District from the Student Success Fund would not replace existing city funding for education and youth services. The proposal has been killed and will not appear on the ballot for the November 5, 2024 election.

Charter Amendment (First Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to provide that money set aside for the San Francisco Unified School District in the Student Success Fund cannot replace, supplant, count as, or substitute for other City funding for the School District or children and youth required under the Children and Youth Fund, the Public Education Enrichment Fund, or other provisions in the Charter; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

The proposed Initiative Ordinance aims to safeguard reproductive freedoms in San Francisco by establishing a fund for reproductive rights, providing public information about available services, and ensuring access to abortions and emergency contraception. It also seeks to limit cooperation with state or federal prosecutions related to lawful reproductive health care and amend zoning laws to allow reproductive health care centers in non-residential areas.

Hearing to consider the proposed Initiative Ordinance submitted by the Mayor to the voters for the November 5, 2024, Election, entitled "Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to 1) declare it official City policy to safeguard comprehensive reproductive freedoms; 2) establish a fund to receive monies to support reproductive rights and health services; 3) require the City to provide public information through website and signage about where abortions and emergency contraception may be available, including signage in front of limited services pregnancy centers that do not provide those services; 4) direct the City to identify and allocate funding that supports access to abortions and emergency contraception services in San Francisco; 5) prohibit City-funded providers from requiring providers to obtain additional medical qualifications not required by state or federal law; 6) restrict City officers and employees from cooperating with state or federal prosecutions as to reproductive health care that is provided or obtained lawfully in California; and 7) direct City departments to monitor changes in state and federal law that prevent discrimination on the basis of a person's reproductive health decision making; and amending the Planning Code to establish that reproductive health care centers that provide services for abortions and emergency contraception are principally permitted in non-residential zoning districts."

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

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

This resolution approves a three-and-a-half-year extension of the lease for Joe & the Juice at San Francisco International Airport, extending the lease term to June 30, 2032. The extension is part of the COVID-19 Lease Extension Program.

Resolution approving the COVID-19 Lease Extension Program for the International Terminal Food and Beverage Concession Lease 8, Lease No. 16-0018 (Lease), at the San Francisco International Airport by and between Joe & the Juice New York, LLC DBA Joe & the Juice, as tenant, and City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, as landlord, providing for a lease extension of three and one-half years from December 30, 2028, with a total term of August 22, 2016, through June 30, 2032.

This resolution approves the purchase of a 1,386-square-foot easement from San Mateo County for an aerial water pipeline, costing up to $83,500. It authorizes the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to finalize the agreement.

Resolution approving the terms and conditions and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Easement Deed with San Mateo County Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency District for the acquisition of a 1,386-square-foot easement for an aerial water pipeline crossing and associated footings and braces across a portion of San Mateo County Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 011-322-200 for $70,000 plus an administrative fee of $3,500 and up to $10,000 in closing costs, for a total amount not to exceed $83,500 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118.

This resolution allows the Human Rights Commission to finalize a grant agreement with the Japanese Community Youth Council for the Opportunities for All-YouthWorks program, providing up to $43,214,178 over five years starting June 10, 2024. The agreement does not include an option to extend beyond the initial term ending June 30, 2029.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Human Rights Commission to execute a Grant Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Japanese Community Youth Council, Inc., for the Opportunities for All-YouthWorks program, for a total contract amount not to exceed $43,214,178 and an initial term of five years commencing on June 10, 2024, through June 30, 2029, with no option to extend the term.

This ordinance allows City departments to use cooperative purchasing for public works contracts up to $5 million and enables the Purchaser to access various cooperative purchasing programs for commodities and services. It also permits the Purchaser to obtain installation services related to those commodities.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize City departments to rely on cooperative purchasing when entering into public works contracts of up to $5,000,000; to authorize the Purchaser when procuring commodities or services to rely on all types of cooperative purchasing programs conducted by or for the benefit of public entities, including such programs that are not sponsored by non-profits; and to authorize the Purchaser to procure ancillary installation services when procuring commodities.

This ordinance updates the rules for how candidates' names are translated into Chinese characters for ballots in San Francisco elections. It aims to ensure that the names are accurately represented and accessible to Chinese-speaking voters.

Ordinance amending the Municipal Elections Code to update the qualifications and procedures for the translation or transliteration of the names of candidates for local office into Chinese character-based names to appear on the ballot.

This ordinance requires that the names of supporters and opponents of local ballot measures be included in the ballot statement, unless doing so would exceed six ballot cards for that election. It amends the Municipal Elections Code to enhance transparency for voters.

Ordinance amending the Municipal Elections Code to provide that the names of supporters and opponents of a local ballot measure submitted to the voters be listed in the ballot statement or question for each local measure, except when including such names will cause there to be more than six ballot cards for that election.

This ordinance creates a fund to offer financial incentives for public colleges or universities to set up campuses in the South of Market, Union Square, and Financial District areas. It aims to attract educational institutions by helping them buy or lease property in those neighborhoods.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Downtown University Attraction and Retention Fund to provide financial incentives to attract public colleges or universities interested in having a physical location in the South of Market, Union Square, and Financial District neighborhoods, and to purchase or lease property for public college or university campuses in those neighborhoods.

This ordinance outlines the positions and salaries included in San Francisco's budget for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026. It also allows for the creation of temporary positions and sets their compensation and work schedules.

Proposed Interim Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026, continuing, creating, or establishing these positions; enumerating and including therein all positions created by Charter or State law for which compensations are paid from City and County funds and appropriated in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance; authorizing appointments or continuation of appointments thereto; specifying and fixing the compensations and work schedules thereof; and authorizing appointments to temporary positions and fixing compensations.

This hearing will discuss the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report that evaluates the effectiveness of San Francisco's commissions. It is currently awaiting action from the committee.

Hearing on the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Commission Impossible? Getting the Most from San Francisco’s Commissions."

This hearing will discuss the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report, which focuses on the design, construction, and maintenance of San Francisco's infrastructure. It is currently awaiting action from the committee.

Hearing on the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Building San Francisco: Designing, Constructing, and Maintaining City Infrastructure."

This motion approves Jackie Chen's nomination to the Treasury Oversight Committee, with the residency requirement waived, for a term that will end on June 17, 2026. The motion has passed.

Motion approving the Treasurer’s nomination of Jackie Chen (residency requirement waived) to the Treasury Oversight Committee, for a term ending June 17, 2026.

This ordinance ensures that client information received by the Office of Victim and Witness Rights (OVWR) remains confidential and clarifies OVWR's responsibilities. It also transfers the Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) to OVWR, requiring SHARP to provide trauma-informed assistance to victims during City processes without hindering law enforcement investigations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide for the confidentiality of client information received by the Office of Victim and Witness Rights (“OVWR”); establish and clarify the responsibilities of OVWR; move the Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention (“SHARP”) from the Human Rights Commission to OVWR, and require SHARP to offer trauma-informed assistance to victims in navigating City processes, including by supporting victims in non-custodial law enforcement interviews, provided a SHARP employee’s presence does not obstruct a police investigation or interfere with the District Attorney’s investigative or prosecutorial function.