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Ordinance#250812
Jul 29, 2025

This ordinance requires the Arts Commission to create a certification process to identify San Francisco artists who qualify for affordable housing. The goal is to support artists in securing housing that is financially accessible.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require the Arts Commission to develop and administer a certification process to identify artists in San Francisco who may be eligible for affordable housing for artists.

HousingGovernance & Elections
By Stephen Sherrill, Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
36-0 /2
Resolution#250775
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution approves a partnership between San Francisco and Daly City to fund and build the Vista Grande Drainage Basin Improvement Project, with a budget of up to $35 million. The project will last five years, starting in August 2025 and ending in August 2030.

Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, a Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Daly City for the funding, construction, and operation of the Vista Grande Drainage Basin Improvement Project, for a not to exceed amount of $35,000,000, with a duration of five years starting August 4, 2025, through August 31, 2030, pursuant to Section 9.118 of the Charter.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Passed
13-0
Ordinance#250806
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance updates the Health Code to require that new buildings and major renovations with sensitive uses must have ventilation systems that maintain positive pressure, and it limits enhanced ventilation standards to single-family homes starting January 1, 2026. It also includes findings related to state law and environmental quality regulations.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to clarify the City’s enhanced ventilation standards by codifying the requirement that all new buildings and major renovations of buildings that contain a sensitive use certify that the building’s ventilation system is capable of maintaining positive pressure; limiting applicability of the City’s enhanced ventilation standard to single family homes, effective January 1, 2026, to align with state law; making findings under the California Health and Safety Code; 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.

Public HealthEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Passed
25-0 /1
Ordinance#250765
Jul 29, 2025

This ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $128,000 related to a personal injury claim by Jane Gazzola on a City sidewalk. The lawsuit was filed in December 2023 in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Jane Gazzola against the City and County of San Francisco for $128,000; the lawsuit was filed on December 1, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-610773; entitled Jane Gazzola v. City and County of San Francisco, et al; the lawsuit involves an alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.

Governance & Elections
Passed
22-0 /1
Motion#250795
Jul 29, 2025

This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Jordan Wilson to serve on the Entertainment Commission until July 1, 2029. The motion has been passed.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Jordan Wilson to the Entertainment Commission, for a term ending July 1, 2029.

Business & EconomyGovernance & Elections
Passed
15-0 /3
Ordinance#250753
Jul 29, 2025

This ordinance updates the food purchasing goals and reporting requirements for the Department of Public Health and the Sheriff’s Department regarding City hospitals and jails, extending the program's standards until December 31, 2035. It aims to ensure better food quality and accountability in these facilities.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to revise the goals and reporting requirements for food purchasing by the Department of Public Health and the Sheriff’s Department for City hospitals and jails; and revising the sunset date such that the program’s standards and reporting requirements will remain in effect until December 31, 2035.

Public SafetyPublic HealthGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman, Jackie Fielder
56-0
Ordinance#240796
Jul 29, 2025

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.

HousingGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Jackie Fielder
28-0
Ordinance#250568
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance authorizes the city to offer a settlement of up to $650,000 in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Renee Owens against the City and County of San Francisco. This lawsuit, related to an incident on a city sidewalk, was initiated on March 1, 2023.

Ordinance authorizing the service of an Offer to Compromise under Code of Civil Procedure, Section 998 in the lawsuit filed by Renee Owens against the City and County of San Francisco for up to $650,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 1, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-604879; entitled Renee Owens v. Friendship Village, Inc., et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged wrongful death on a City sidewalk.

Governance & Elections
Passed
23-0
Ordinance#250569
Jul 29, 2025

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $530,000 related to property damage from flooding, filed by Thomas and Eleanor Wehlen. The lawsuit was initiated on March 27, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Thomas Wehlen and Eleanor Wehlen against the City and County of San Francisco for $530,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 27, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-605031; entitled Thomas and Eleanor Wehlen v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves alleged property damage arising from flooding.

Governance & Elections
Passed
23-0
Ordinance#250571
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance authorizes a $100,000 settlement for a lawsuit regarding a personal injury incident on a City sidewalk. The lawsuit was filed by Rieyahane Blaylock, represented by her guardian, against the City and County of San Francisco.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Rieyahane Blaylock, by and through Guardian ad Litem Halima Quinn against the City and County of San Francisco for $100,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 7, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-605751; entitled Rieyahane Blaylock, by and through Guardian ad Litem Halima Quinn v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.

Governance & Elections
Passed
23-0
Ordinance#250572
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $95,000 related to a personal injury claim from a vehicle collision. The lawsuit was filed by Rachael Tsukayama against the city and others on October 3, 2023.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Rachael Tsukayama against the City and County of San Francisco for $95,000; the lawsuit was filed on October 3, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-609478; entitled Rachael Tsukayama v. Joseph Williams, Jr., et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury from a vehicle collision.

Governance & Elections
Passed
23-0
Ordinance#250573
Jul 29, 2025

This ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $250,000 related to a personal injury claim on a City sidewalk. The lawsuit was filed by Mary and Gordon Feller against the City in December 2023.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Mary Feller and Gordon Feller against the City and County of San Francisco for $250,000; the lawsuit was filed on December 29, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-611339; entitled Mary Feller, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.

Governance & Elections
Passed
23-0
Ordinance#250575
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $65,000 related to a personal injury claim by Frank Mufarreh, who fell on a City sidewalk. The lawsuit was filed in March 2024 in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Frank Mufarreh against the City and County of San Francisco for $65,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 12, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-613026; entitled Frank Mufarreh v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury arising from a fall on a City sidewalk.

Governance & Elections
Passed
23-0
Ordinance#250693
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance authorizes a $650,000 settlement for a lawsuit involving property damage from flooding to four homes on Le Conte Avenue. It includes agreements on maintenance responsibilities for drainage facilities between the plaintiffs and the City.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Michael Rivas, German Rivas, Lilian Rivas, Heba Williams, Paul Williams, Eul Hyun Youn, Jeremy Jacquot, Stanley Chow, and Herold Hong against the City and County of San Francisco for $650,000; the lawsuit was filed on July 28, 2023, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-23-607963; entitled Michael Rivas, et al. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged property damage to four homes (located at 770, 780, 790, and 800 Le Conte Avenue in San Francisco) from flooding on December 31, 2022; other material terms of the settlement are 1) Plaintiffs agree that the v-ditch and related drainage facilities at issue in the lawsuit are not a public project, public work, or public improvement; 2) Plaintiffs agree that they are obligated to keep the portions of the v-ditch and related drainage facilities located on their respective properties free of debris and obstruction, and the City agrees that it is obligated to keep the portion of the v-ditch located on City property free of debris and obstruction; 3) Plaintiffs agree to sign and notarize a declaration containing the agreements described in Items 1) and 2), which will be in the form of a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants and recorded against title to their properties and will run with the land.

Governance & Elections
Passed
23-0
Ordinance#250694
Jul 29, 2025

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $50,000 related to a personal injury claim on a City sidewalk. This settlement resolves the case filed by Sherrell Whitfield against the City and County of San Francisco.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Sherrell Whitfield against the City and County of San Francisco for $50,000; the lawsuit was filed on February 16, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-598212; entitled Sherrell Whitfield v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves an alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.

Governance & Elections
Passed
23-0
Resolution#250649
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution approves a settlement of $229,000 that San Francisco will receive from Core & Main LP for defective products they delivered. The claim was not litigated, meaning it was resolved without going to court.

Resolution approving settlement of the unlitigated claim filed by the City and County of San Francisco against Core & Main LP for $229,000; the claim involves compensation for defective products delivered by Core & Main LP.

Governance & Elections
Passed
13-0
Ordinance#250681
Jul 29, 2025

This ordinance allows San Francisco city employees to donate to the San Francisco Firefighter and EMS Behavioral Health Foundation through payroll deductions. It adds this foundation to the list of approved organizations for such donations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to add the San Francisco Firefighter and EMS Behavioral Health Foundation to the list of organizations to which City officers and employees may make donations by payroll deduction.

Public HealthGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Stephen Sherrill, Rafael Mandelman
23-0
Ordinance#250509
Jul 29, 2025

This ordinance expands the city's emergency procurement rules, allowing departments to buy goods and services more flexibly during emergencies. It also permits modifications to existing agreements that were not originally included in the contracts.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to expand the scope of emergency procurement provisions for goods and services; and to allow City departments to modify agreements in ways not contemplated in the original solicitations.

Public SafetyGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
32-0
Ordinance#250715
Jul 29, 2025

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Police Department to bypass the usual competitive bidding process when purchasing equipment and services for the Regional Vehicle Interdiction Desk, using federal grant money. It aims to expedite the procurement process for law enforcement needs.

Ordinance waiving the competitive solicitation requirements under Chapter 21 of the Administrative Code for the Police Department’s procurement of equipment, technology, and services for the Regional Vehicle Interdiction Desk using grant funds from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
23-3
Resolution#250652
Jul 29, 2025

This resolution approves a lease agreement with TEC of California, Inc. for space at Pier 80, covering approximately 21,842 square feet of shed space and 11,540 square feet of paved land for three years, with options to extend. The total cost of the lease will not exceed $2,735,362.

Resolution approving Port Commission Lease No. L-17253 with TEC of California, Inc., a California corporation (“TEC”) for approximately 21,842 square feet of shed space and 11,540 square feet of paved land at Pier 80 for a three year term, effective upon approval of this Resolution, with three one-year options to extend, for a not to exceed amount of $2,735,362.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
12-0
Motion#250750
Jul 29, 2025

This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Eleanor Cox to join the Historic Preservation Commission, with her term lasting until December 31, 2028. The motion has already been passed.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination of Eleanor Cox for appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission, term ending December 31, 2028.

Governance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Passed
16-0
Ordinance#250807
Jul 29, 2025

This ordinance aims to create an Independent Pharmacy Task Force that will provide guidance on improving the City’s prescription drug purchasing and expanding access to affordable medications through an independent pharmacy network. It also seeks to revise licensing requirements to allow more pharmacies to participate in this network.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish an Independent Pharmacy Task Force to advise City bodies and officials on expanding the City’s wholesale prescription drug contracts and purchasing capacity, expanding the City’s 340B Drug Pricing Program coverage, creating an independent pharmacy network in the City including the benefits of membership and criteria for joining the network, and revising existing licensing requirements to allow more pharmacies to be members of an independent pharmacy network.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Jackie Fielder, Shamann Walton
no vote
Motion#250796
Jul 29, 2025

This motion is about whether to approve or reject the Mayor's nomination of Sharky Laguana for another term on the Homelessness Oversight Commission, which would last until May 1, 2029. The motion has been filed but is still under consideration.

Motion approving/rejecting the Mayor’s nomination for the reappointment of Sharky Laguana to the Homelessness Oversight Commission, term ending May 1, 2029.

HousingGovernance & Elections
Filed
no vote
Ordinance#240677
Jul 29, 2025

This ordinance aims to create a Housing Preservation Program to finance the purchase of multifamily residential properties, ensuring they remain affordable housing. It also sets requirements for borrowers regarding eviction procedures and gives the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development the authority to manage loans and monitor these properties.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Housing Preservation Program and amend the Affordable Housing Production and Preservation Fund to finance the acquisition of multifamily residential properties for the purpose of preserving such properties as permanent affordable housing; requiring borrowers under the Program to comply with certain procedures prior to eviction; authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (“MOHCD”) to establish policies and procedures to issue loans and/or grants from the Fund; and requiring MOHCD to provide oversight and monitoring of such properties, and reports to the Board of Supervisors.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Chyanne Chen
no vote
Ordinance#250781
Jul 28, 2025

This ordinance allows City officers and employees to donate to Protecting San Francisco, a non-profit that supports Deputy Sheriffs and their families, through payroll deductions. It amends the Administrative Code to include this organization in the list of eligible recipients for donations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to add Protecting San Francisco, a non-profit organization supporting San Francisco Deputy Sheriffs and their families, to the list of organizations to which City officers and employees may make donations by payroll deduction.

Public SafetyGovernance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
23-0
Motion#250535
Jul 28, 2025

This motion appoints Amanda Pyle to the Children and Families First Commission, with her term ending on October 8, 2026, and her residency requirement has been waived. The motion has been passed.

Motion appointing Amanda Pyle (residency requirement waived), term ending October 8, 2026, to the Children and Families First Commission.

Governance & ElectionsSocial Services & Equity
Passed
18-0 /2
Ordinance#250797
Jul 28, 2025

This ordinance updates the food purchasing goals and reporting requirements for the Department of Public Health and the Sheriff’s Department at City hospitals and jails, making these standards permanent by removing the sunset date. It is currently awaiting action from the committee.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to revise the goals and reporting requirements for food purchasing by the Department of Public Health and the Sheriff’s Department for City hospitals and jails; and eliminating the sunset date such that the program’s standards and reporting requirements will remain in effect indefinitely.

Public SafetyPublic HealthGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan, Jackie Fielder, Shamann Walton
3-0
Ordinance#250590
Jul 24, 2025

The ordinance establishes and outlines the salaries and positions included in the city's budget for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027. It also authorizes appointments to these positions and sets compensation and work schedules.

Annual Salary Ordinance enumerating positions in the Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027, 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
84-0 /4
Ordinance#250517
Jul 23, 2025

This ordinance updates the Park Code to include specific parks on Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island, allowing the Recreation and Park Department to manage additional properties with the Recreation and Park Commission's approval. It also makes clarifying changes to the existing regulations.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to apply the Park Code to certain parks on Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island; to allow application of the Park Code to certain additional properties operated and managed by the Recreation and Park Department, subject to approval of the Recreation and Park Commission; and making clarifying changes.

EnvironmentGovernance & Elections
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
23-0
Resolution#250677
Jul 23, 2025

This resolution allows San Francisco to issue and sell up to $150 million in general obligation bonds to fund health and recovery initiatives. It also outlines the terms, procedures, and necessary approvals for the bond sale.

Resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not to exceed $150,000,000 aggregate principal amount of one or more series of bonds on a tax-exempt or taxable basis of City and County of San Francisco General Obligation Bonds (Health and Recovery, 2020), Series 2025G; prescribing the form and terms of such bonds and any subseries designation; providing for the appointment of depositories and other agents for such bonds; providing for the establishment of accounts and/or subaccounts related to such bonds; authorizing the sale of such bonds by competitive or negotiated sale; approving the forms of the Official Notice of Sale and Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds and directing the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell Bonds; approving the form of the Purchase Contract; approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the execution of the Official Statement relating to the sale of such bonds; approving the form of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate; authorizing and approving modifications to such documents; ratifying certain actions previously taken, as defined herein; and granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, issuance, sale, and delivery of such bonds, as defined herein.

Budget & TaxesPublic HealthGovernance & Elections
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250577
Jul 23, 2025

This resolution approves a contract with CDM Smith Inc. for up to $15 million over 10 years to provide planning and engineering services for improvements to San Francisco Public Utilities Commission facilities in Sunol Valley, starting in August 2025. The contract aims to enhance the infrastructure and support the city's water supply system.

Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Contract No. PRO.0177, Professional Services for Sunol Valley Facilities Improvements, with CDM Smith Inc., for a not to exceed contract amount of $15,000,000 with a contract duration of 10 years, estimated to begin August 2025, through July 2035, to provide planning and engineering design and support services necessary for the design and construction of improvements to various San Francisco Public Utilities Commission facilities in the Sunol Valley, pursuant to Section 9.118 of the Charter.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250578
Jul 23, 2025

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to extend and increase funding for a contract with Arcadis U.S. Inc. for construction management services related to the Biosolids Digester Facilities Project, raising the total contract amount to $68.5 million and extending the duration to May 2029. This ensures that the project receives the necessary management support to be completed on schedule.

Resolution approving and authorizing the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. PRO.0068, Biosolids Digester Facilities Construction Management Staff Augmentation Services, with Arcadis U.S. Inc., increasing the contract amount by $26,500,000 for a total not to exceed contract amount of $68,500,000, and increasing the contract duration by three years and nine months for a new total contract duration of 10 years and nine months, for the period of August 28, 2018, through May 27, 2029, to reflect the current schedule and budget for the Biosolids Digester Facilities Project, and to ensure continued qualified and experienced construction management support through the completion of the new biosolids digester facilities, pursuant to Section 9.118 of the Charter.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
12-0
Ordinance#250508
Jul 22, 2025

This ordinance updates the financial thresholds for city contracts and local business size criteria based on recent inflation rates. It also establishes a new term, "Delegated Purchasing Amount," in the city's Administrative Code.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to update the Minimum Competitive Amount and Threshold Amount for contracting to reflect recent consumer price index increases; update the Local Business Enterprise size criteria amounts to reflect recent consumer price index increases; align the consumer price index increases with the fiscal year; and add “Delegated Purchasing Amount” as a defined term in the Administrative Code.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
23-0
Ordinance#250591
Jul 22, 2025

This ordinance changes the fees for short-term licenses to use City Hall. It aims to update the cost structure for individuals or organizations seeking to hold events there.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to modify the short term license fees for the use of City Hall.

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
Passed
46-0 /1
Ordinance#250593
Jul 22, 2025

This ordinance transfers the responsibility for overseeing the collection of sexual orientation and gender identity data from the City Administrator to the Human Rights Commission and eliminates outdated reporting requirements. It aims to streamline data management and improve the city's approach to these issues.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to transfer responsibilities for oversight of the collection of sexual orientation and gender identity data from the City Administrator to the Human Rights Commission and removing obsolete reporting requirements.

Governance & Elections
Passed
34-0
Ordinance#250594
Jul 22, 2025

The ordinance clarifies that the Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA) is officially recognized as a City department. This change aims to streamline its operations and governance within the city's administrative framework.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to clarify the status of the Treasure Island Development Authority (“TIDA”) as a City department.

Governance & Elections
Passed
34-0
Ordinance#250595
Jul 22, 2025

This ordinance removes the Budget Savings Incentive Fund from the Administrative Code. It aims to streamline financial management by eliminating this specific fund.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to eliminate the Budget Savings Incentive Fund.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
34-0
Ordinance#250600
Jul 22, 2025

This ordinance adjusts the budget for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission by reducing funding by $86,916 for capital projects in the fiscal year 2025-2026. It modifies previously approved financial allocations to better align with project needs.

Ordinance appropriating and de-appropriating for a total net de-appropriation amount of $86,916 to previously approved Ordinance No. 124-24 for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Capital Projects Budget and Supplemental Appropriation in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
33-0 /1
Ordinance#250602
Jul 22, 2025

Proposes a change to city law: De-set aside money $12,990,064 in the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026. In short: it commits city money.

Ordinance de-appropriating $12,990,064 in the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
33-0 /1
Ordinance#250599
Jul 22, 2025

This ordinance allows the city to charge fees for vehicles registered in San Francisco to support law enforcement programs that use fingerprint identification for crimes involving vehicles. It also creates a dedicated fund to collect and manage this fee revenue.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize fees for vehicles registered to a San Francisco address to fund law enforcement programs related to fingerprint identification of persons involved in crimes committed while operating motor vehicles, in accordance with California State law, and to establish the Police Fingerprint Identification Fund to receive the fee revenue.

Public SafetyBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
Passed
44-2 /1
Resolution#250627
Jul 22, 2025

This resolution allows the American Express Centurion Lounge to temporarily move from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 while Terminal 3 undergoes construction for about two years. It also reduces the minimum annual payment and promotional charge during this period and extends the lease term until November 5, 2031.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the Domestic Terminal 3 Common Use Club Lease No. 13-0006 between American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc., as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, as landlord, to temporarily relocate the American Express Centurion Lounge from its Terminal 3 premises to Terminal 2 during the construction of the Terminal 3 West construction project, expected to last approximately two years, with a temporary decrease of the Minimum Annual Guarantee amount to $2,025,827.70 and of the annual Promotional Charge to $9,035 and a day to day extension of the Lease term from July 18, 2014, through November 5, 2031, during the temporary operation of the Centurion Lounge in Terminal 2.

HousingGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Passed
12-0
Resolution#250683
Jul 22, 2025

This resolution allows the Office of the City Administrator to use a $5,047,167 grant from the State of California Energy Commission for electric vehicle charging infrastructure for government fleets, covering the period from April 21, 2025, to June 30, 2028. It has been officially passed.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the City Administrator to accept and expend a grant award in the amount of $5,047,167 from April 21, 2025, through June 30, 2028, from the State of California Energy Commission for electric vehicle charging infrastructure for government fleets.

Budget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
12-0
Motion#250669
Jul 22, 2025

This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Lindsey Maclise to serve on the Building Inspection Commission until July 1, 2026. The motion has been passed.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for the appointment of Lindsey Maclise to the Building Inspection Commission, for a term ending July 1, 2026.

Governance & Elections
Passed
15-0 /1
Ordinance#241005
Jul 22, 2025

This ordinance adopts specific chapters of the 2022 California Existing Building Code for San Francisco and confirms local conditions related to health and safety. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and directs the Clerk to send the ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission once it is passed.

Ordinance adopting Chapters 6 through 11 of the 2022 California Existing Building Code; adopting findings of local conditions under the California Health and Safety Code; 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.

Public HealthEnvironmentGovernance & Elections
Filed
no vote
Resolution#250754
Jul 15, 2025

This resolution allows the Mayor and certain members of the Mayor's Office to temporarily bypass the city's rules on soliciting donations for six months to support specific initiatives. It is intended to facilitate fundraising efforts for these Core Initiatives.

Resolution authorizing a six-month waiver of the City’s Behested Payments Ordinance for the Mayor and designated members of the Mayor’s Office to solicit donations to support Core Initiatives, pursuant to Section 3.620(f) of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code.

Governance & ElectionsHonorary / Symbolic
By Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
14-0 /2
Ordinance#250192
Jul 15, 2025

The ordinance updates various procurement and labor regulations for the City, including creating a new analysis authority, revising contract requirements, and repealing outdated provisions related to business with Burma and hiring practices. It also sets new thresholds for certain contract applications and includes sunset clauses for some regulations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to 1) create a procurement legislative analysis authority for the City Administrator; 2) revise or create threshold dollar amounts for application of various contract requirements tied to the statutory Minimum Competitive Amount or statutory federal Single Audit Standard; 3) reorganize, standardize, and narrow Chapter 12F (relating to the MacBride Principles concerning Northern Ireland; including sunset of ordinance in 2036); 4) repeal Chapter 12J (relating to City business with Burma); and 5) narrow coverage of, and reduce meeting requirements in, Chapter 12L (relating to certain non-profit organizations receiving funds from the City); and amending the Labor and Employment Code to 6) reorganize, standardize, revise exemptions and waivers narrowing coverage, create threshold dollar amount for application tied to the statutorily based Minimum Competitive Amount, and update Article 131 (relating to nondiscrimination under City contracts; including sunset of ordinance in 2036) and repeal Article 132 (relating to nondiscrimination under City property contracts), while incorporating some of its provisions under Article 131; 7) reorganize, standardize, revise exemptions and waivers narrowing coverage, create a threshold dollar amount for application tied to the statutorily based Minimum Competitive Amount and update Article 151 (relating to City procurement of sweatfree goods); 8) repeal Article 141 (relating to salary history in the hiring process of City contractors), Article 142 (relating to criminal history in the hiring and employment process of City contractors), and Article 161 (relating to earned income credit forms for employees of City contractors).

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Bilal Mahmood, Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
45-7
Ordinance#250748
Jul 9, 2025

The ordinance aims to streamline and update various procurement and labor regulations for the City, including creating a new analysis authority, adjusting contract thresholds, and repealing outdated provisions. It also proposes reorganizing and standardizing existing codes related to non-discrimination and procurement practices, with several sections set to sunset in 2035.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to 1) create a procurement legislative analysis authority for the City Administrator; 2) revise or create threshold dollar amounts for application of various contract requirements tied to the statutory Minimum Competitive Amount or statutory federal Single Audit Standard; 3) reorganize, standardize, and narrow Chapter 12F (relating to the MacBride Principles concerning Northern Ireland; including sunset of ordinance in 2035); 4) repeal Chapter 12J (relating to City business with Burma); and 5) narrow coverage of, and reduce meeting requirements in, Chapter 12L (relating to certain non-profit organizations receiving funds from the City); and amending the Labor and Employment Code to 6) reorganize, standardize, revise exemptions and waivers narrowing coverage, create threshold dollar amount for application tied to the statutorily based Minimum Competitive Amount, and update Article 131 (relating to nondiscrimination under City contracts; including sunset of ordinance in 2035) and repeal Article 132 (relating to nondiscrimination under City property contracts), while incorporating some of its provisions under Article 131; 7) reorganize, standardize, revise exemptions and waivers narrowing coverage, create a threshold dollar amount for application tied to the statutorily based Minimum Competitive Amount and update Article 151 (relating to City procurement of sweatfree goods; including abolition of the Sweatfree Procurement Advisory Group and sunset of ordinance in 2035); and 8) repeal Article 141 (relating to salary history in the hiring process of City contractors), Article 142 (relating to criminal history in the hiring and employment process of City contractors), and Article 161 (relating to earned income credit forms for employees of City contractors).

Budget & TaxesBusiness & EconomyGovernance & Elections
By Bilal Mahmood, Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
2-0
Ordinance#250720
Jul 8, 2025

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's operating rules to change the name of the Status of Women Domestic Violence Program Fund to the Domestic Violence Shelter-Based Program Fund.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to change the name of the Status of Women Domestic Violence Program Fund to the Domestic Violence Shelter-Based Program Fund; revise the purpose of the Fund; establish the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development, or other agency designated by the Mayor, as administrator of the Fund with delegated duties; and update provisions regarding the Fund to reflect state law changes relating to fees collected by the County Clerk for the Fund.

HousingBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
First Reading
9-0 /2
Ordinance#250711
Jul 8, 2025

The ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $225,000 related to a personal injury claim on a City sidewalk. This settlement resolves the case filed by Alyonik Hrushow against the City in August 2024.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Alyonik Hrushow against the City and County of San Francisco for $225,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 29, 2024, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-24-617659; entitled Alyonik Hrushow v. City of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury on a City sidewalk.

Governance & Elections
Passed
22-0 /1
Motion#250674
Jul 8, 2025

This motion approves the appointment of Gayle Starr to the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority No. 1, with her term set to end on June 6, 2029. The motion was initiated by President Rafael Mandelman and has been passed.

Motion approving President Rafael Mandelman’s nomination for the appointment of Gayle Starr, term ending June 6, 2029, to the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority No. 1.

Governance & Elections
Passed
16-0
Motion#250676
Jul 8, 2025

This motion approves the appointment of Kath Tsakalakis to the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority No. 1, with her term set to end on June 6, 2027. The motion was initiated by President Rafael Mandelman and has passed.

Motion approving President Rafael Mandelman’s nomination for the appointment of Kath Tsakalakis, term ending June 6, 2027, to the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority No. 1.

Governance & Elections
Passed
16-0
Hearing#250709
Jul 8, 2025

This legislation schedules a closed session for the Board of Supervisors to discuss ongoing litigation involving the City and Pacific Gas & Electric Company. The session is set for July 8, 2025, to receive legal advice from the City Attorney regarding multiple cases related to federal and state regulatory matters.

Closed Session for the Board of Supervisors to convene on July 8, 2025, pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.9(a), and San Francisco Administrative Code, Section 67.10(d)(1), for the purpose of conferring with, or receiving advice from, the City Attorney regarding the following existing litigation in which the City is a petitioner and Pacific Gas & Electric Company is an adverse party: City and County of San Francisco v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, (United States Court of Appeals, D. C. Circuit), No. 20-1313, petition for review filed August 17, 2020, consolidated with No. 20-1458, petition for review filed November 16, 2020; City and County of San Francisco v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, (United States Court of Appeals, D. C. Circuit), No. 20-1084, petition for review filed March 23, 2020; consolidated with No. 20-1297, petition for review filed August 3, 2020; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER25-209, filed October 25, 2024; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER22-620-00, filed December 13, 2021; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. TX21-04-000, filed August 20, 2021; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER20-2878, filed September 15, 2020; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. EL 19-38-000, filed January 28, 2019; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER18-1482-000, filed April 30, 2018; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER18-1102-000, filed March 15, 2018; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER18-790-000, filed, February 2, 2018; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER18-768-000, filed January 31, 2018; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER18-198-000, filed October 31, 2017; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER17-2406-000, filed August 31, 2017; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER17-2181-000, filed July 31, 2017; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER17-2204, filed July 31, 2017; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER17-1509-000, filed May 1, 2017; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER17-910-000, filed January 31, 2017; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. EL 15-3-000, filed October 10, 2014; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER15-702-000, filed December 23, 2014; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER15-703-000, filed December 23, 2014; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER15-704-000, filed December 23, 2014; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER15-705-000, filed December 23, 2014; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER15-735-000, filed December 23, 2014; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER 20-2878-000 et al, filed September 15, 2020; California Public Utilities Commission Case No. 1.15-08-019, filed February 25, 2015; California Public Utilities Commission Case No. R.18-10-007, filed October 25, 2018; California Public Utilities Commission Case No. R.19-01-006, filed January 10, 2019; California Public Utilities Commission Case No. A.20-04-023, filed April 30, 2020; California Public Utilities Commission Case No. P. 21-07-012, filed July 27, 2021; and California Public Utilities Commission Case No. A. 24-08-013, filed August 30, 2025; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M25-084 (File No. 250708), approved on July 1, 2025.

Governance & Elections
Filed
no vote
Hearing#250733
Jul 7, 2025

This legislation involves a hearing to appoint a new member to the Homelessness Oversight Commission, with the term lasting until May 1, 2029. The action is currently pending committee review.

Hearing to consider appointing one member, term ending May 1, 2029, to the Homelessness Oversight Commission.

HousingGovernance & Elections
Pending Committee Action
3-0
Ordinance#241211
Jul 7, 2025

This ordinance prohibits the City from giving funds or resources to certain nonprofit organizations (501(c)(4) organizations) and restricts 501(c)(3) organizations that work with the City from sharing any City resources or personal information with 501(c)(4) organizations. It also requires 501(c)(3) organizations to confirm that they will comply with these restrictions when receiving City support.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to prohibit the City from providing City funds or resources to any organization established under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code (“501(c)(4) organization”); to prohibit any organization established under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (“501(c)(3) organization”) that contracts or subcontracts with the City from providing funds or resources obtained from the City, or anything of value, including personal contact information, obtained using such City funds or resources, to any 501(c)(4) organization; and to require City Departments that provide City funds or resources to, or co-sponsor a community event with, a 501(c)(3) organization to obtain an attestation from the 501(c)(3) organization that it shall not provide City funds or resources, or any personal contact information obtained in connection with the event or with the use of City funds or resources, to any 501(c)(4) organization.

TransportationBudget & TaxesGovernance & Elections
By Connie Chan
3-0
Ordinance#250447
Jul 2, 2025

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit with Marie Thornton for $300,000 related to a personal injury claim from tripping over a fence on City property. The lawsuit was filed in March 2021.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Marie Thornton against the City and County of San Francisco for $300,000; the lawsuit was filed on March 26, 2021, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-21-590658; entitled Marie Thornton v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves alleged personal injury from tripping over a fence on City property.

Governance & Elections
Passed
23-0
Motion#250708
Jul 1, 2025

The motion allows the Board of Supervisors to meet privately on July 8, 2025, to discuss legal matters with the City Attorney related to ongoing litigation against Pacific Gas & Electric Company. This includes various petitions and cases involving the City and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Motion that the Board of Supervisors convene in closed session on July 8, 2025, pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.9(a), and San Francisco Administrative Code, Section 67.10(d)(1), for the purpose of conferring with, or receiving advice from, the City Attorney regarding the following existing litigation in which the City is a petitioner and Pacific Gas & Electric Company is an adverse party: City and County of San Francisco v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, (United States Court of Appeals, D. C. Circuit), No. 20-1313, petition for review filed August 17, 2020, consolidated with No. 20-1458, petition for review filed November 16, 2020; City and County of San Francisco v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, (United States Court of Appeals, D. C. Circuit), No. 20-1084, petition for review filed March 23, 2020; consolidated with No. 20-1297, petition for review filed August 3, 2020; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER25-209, filed October 25, 2024; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER22-620-00, filed December 13, 2021; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. TX21-04-000, filed August 20, 2021; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER20-2878, filed September 15, 2020; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. EL 19-38-000, filed January 28, 2019; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER18-1482-000, filed April 30, 2018; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER18-1102-000, filed March 15, 2018; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER18-790-000, filed, February 2, 2018; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER18-768-000, filed January 31, 2018; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER18-198-000, filed October 31, 2017; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER17-2406-000, filed August 31, 2017; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER17-2181-000, filed July 31, 2017; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER17-2204, filed July 31, 2017; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER17-1509-000, filed May 1, 2017; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER17-910-000, filed January 31, 2017; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. EL 15-3-000, filed October 10, 2014; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER15-702-000, filed December 23, 2014; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER15-703-000, filed December 23, 2014; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER15-704-000, filed December 23, 2014; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER15-705-000, filed December 23, 2014; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER15-735-000, filed December 23, 2014; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Case No. ER 20-2878-000 et al, filed September 15, 2020; California Public Utilities Commission Case No. 1.15-08-019, filed February 25, 2015; California Public Utilities Commission Case No. R.18-10-007, filed October 25, 2018; California Public Utilities Commission Case No. R.19-01-006, filed January 10, 2019; California Public Utilities Commission Case No. A.20-04-023, filed April 30, 2020; California Public Utilities Commission Case No. P. 21-07-012, filed July 27, 2021; and California Public Utilities Commission Case No. A. 24-08-013, filed August 30, 2025.

Governance & Elections
By Rafael Mandelman
10-0