Legislation

This ordinance allows certain medical cannabis dispensaries in San Francisco to convert into cannabis retail stores. It also confirms that this change complies with environmental regulations and the city's planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to establish a process for the conversion of certain Medical Cannabis Dispensaries to Cannabis Retail establishments; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

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.

The ordinance authorizes a partial settlement of a lawsuit against the Sackler family and others, requiring them to pay between $8 million and $12 million over 15 years to address the opioid crisis in San Francisco. This lawsuit alleges that they contributed to the epidemic by promoting opioid sales despite awareness of its harmful effects.

Ordinance authorizing the partial settlement of the lawsuit filed on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco and the People of the State of California against, inter alia, Richard S. Sackler, Jonathan D. Sackler, Mortimer D.A. Sackler, Kathe A. Sackler, Ilene Sackler Lefcourt, Beverly Sackler, Theresa Sackler, David A. Sackler, Trust for the Benefit of Members of the Raymond Sackler Family (collectively, “Sacklers”) for abatement funds in the range of $8,000,000 to $12,000,000 to be paid over 15 years; the lawsuit was filed on December 18, 2018, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 3:18-cv-7591-CRB-JSC; entitled The City and County of San Francisco and the People of the State of California v. Purdue Pharma L.P., Richard S. Sackler, Jonathan D. Sackler, Mortimer D.A. Sackler, Kathe A. Sackler, Ilene Sackler Lefcourt, Beverly Sackler, Theresa Sackler, David A. Sackler, Trust for the Benefit of Members of the Raymond Sackler Family, Rhodes Pharmaceuticals L.P., Cephalon, Inc., Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Endo International Plc, Endo Health Solutions Inc., Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Insys Therapeutics, Inc., Mallinckrodt Plc, Mallinckrodt LLC, Allergan Plc F/K/A Actavis Plc, Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. N/K/A Actavis, Inc., Watson Laboratories, Inc., Actavis LLC, Actavis Pharma, Inc. F/K/A/ Watson Pharma, Inc., AmerisourceBergen Corporation, Cardinal Health, Inc., and McKesson Corporation; the lawsuit involves allegations that Purdue and the Sacklers contributed to the opioid crisis in San Francisco by incentivizing the sale and use of opioids despite knowledge of the growing epidemic caused by opioid misuse.

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.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Department of Public Health to secure funding from the California Department of State Hospitals for a mental health diversion program aimed at individuals deemed incompetent to stand trial, covering a five-year period from July 2025 to June 2030, with expected revenue of $15,060,000. It also permits the Department to make necessary adjustments to the agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to enter into an agreement with the California Department of State Hospitals, to provide funding for the Felony Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST) Mental Health Diversion Program for individuals found incompetent to stand trial for a term of five years from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030, having anticipated revenue of $15,060,000; and authorizing DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement or this Resolution.

This ordinance aims to ensure fair distribution of homeless shelters and behavioral health facilities by preventing new City-funded ones from being placed in neighborhoods that already have a higher proportion of such services compared to their unsheltered population. It also prohibits new shelters from being located within 300 feet of existing ones, though the Board of Supervisors can waive these rules if deemed beneficial for the public.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to promote equitable access to shelter and behavioral health services by prohibiting the City from siting a new, City-funded homeless shelter, transitional housing facility, or certain behavioral health residential care and treatment facilities (collectively, “Covered Facilities”) in a neighborhood where the neighborhood’s share of the City’s shelter and transitional housing beds exceeds the neighborhood’s share of the City’s unsheltered persons, and prohibiting the City from siting a new City-funded homeless shelter within 300 feet of an existing homeless shelter; and authorizing the Board of Supervisors to waive these prohibitions upon a finding that approving the Covered Facility or homeless shelter at the proposed location is in the public interest; and providing that this ordinance shall sunset on December 31, 2031.

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.

This ordinance approves the health insurance plans and the contribution rates that the city will use for its employees in 2026. It ensures that the city's health service system is funded and operational for that year.

Ordinance approving Health Service System plans and contribution rates for calendar year 2026.

This resolution approves a four-year amendment to an agreement between the City and San Francisco Health Plan for community support services under CalAIM, expected to generate up to $6,039,300 in revenue. It also allows the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to make minor changes to the amendment before it is finalized.

Resolution approving an amendment to the agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Disability and Aging Services, and San Francisco Health Plan, for CalAIM community supports services, for a term of four years from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2028, with an anticipated revenue to the City not to exceed $6,039,300 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118; and authorizing the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to make necessary, non-material changes to the amendment before its execution.

This resolution approves an amendment to an agreement between the City and the San Francisco Health Plan for enhanced care management services, with expected revenue of up to $3,944,000. It also allows the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to make minor changes to the agreement as needed, without altering the contract's duration.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the agreement between the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through the Department of Disability and Aging Services, and San Francisco Health Plan, for enhanced care management fee for services, having anticipated revenue to the City not to exceed $3,944,000 pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118, with no changes to the term of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2028; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to enter into any amendments or modifications to Amendment No. 3 that the Department determines, in consultation with the City Attorney, that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Agreement and Amendment No. 3.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use a $105,832 grant from the National Institutes of Health for a program focused on improving HIV prevention methods. The funding will support the program from March 1, 2023, to February 28, 2026.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant from the National Institutes of Health through Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center for participation in a program, entitled “Statistical Methods for Advancing HIV Prevention,” in the amount of $105,832 for the period of March 1, 2023, through February 28, 2026.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use a $108,968 grant from the National Institutes of Health for a program focused on HIV prevention from April 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding for the program.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant from the National Institutes of Health through the Family Health International for participation in a program, entitled “HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN),” in the amount of $108,968 for the period of April 1, 2024, through November 30, 2025.

This resolution allows the Director of Health to sign an agreement to ensure San Francisco can access mental health treatment and manage funding for it, covering a period from October 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025, with a budget limit of $10 million. It also permits the Director of Public Health to make necessary adjustments to the agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Director of Health to sign a California Department of State Hospitals and California Mental Health Services Authority Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate access to mental health treatment and facilitate the transfer of funds to cover San Francisco's obligation to pay for mental health treatment at the California Department of State Hospitals, for a term of one year and nine months, from October 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025, as required by Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 4330 and 4331, and for a total not to exceed amount of $10,000,000; and to authorize the Director of Public Health to enter into any amendments or modifications to the Memorandum of Understanding that the Department determines, in consultation with the City Attorney, that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement or this Resolution.

This resolution officially designates the week of August 4 through August 8, 2025, as National Health Center Week in San Francisco. It aims to acknowledge the contributions of health centers to the community's well-being.

Resolution recognizing the week of August 4 through August 8, 2025, as National Health Center Week in the City and County of San Francisco.

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.

This resolution opposes President Trump's Executive Order that targets mental health and substance use disorders, homelessness, and poverty as criminal issues. It argues that the order undermines effective, evidence-based solutions to these challenges.

Resolution condemning President Trump's Executive Order “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets” criminalizing mental health and substance use disorders, homelessness, and poverty, and defund evidence-based solutions.

This resolution approves a contract between the City’s Department of Public Health and Good Guard Security for unarmed security services from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2028, with a budget of up to $18 million. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor changes to the agreement without increasing the City’s financial obligations.

Resolution approving the agreement between City, acting by and through, the Department of Public Health (DPH), and Good Guard Security, to provide unarmed security services, for a total term of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, for a total not to exceed amount of $18,000,000; and to authorize DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement or this Resolution.

This ordinance allows hotel employees or their unions to sue tourist hotels for not following required cleaning and disease prevention standards. It also gives courts the power to impose penalties and provide remedies if the hotels are found in violation.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to authorize employees of tourist hotels, or the labor organizations that represent those employees, to file civil lawsuits against tourist hotels or operators for violations of certain cleaning and disease prevention standards and practices required in tourist hotels; and authorizing courts to impose appropriate legal and equitable relief, including civil penalties, against the defendants in any such lawsuits.

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.

This resolution aims to classify all 911 calls about drug use or suspected drug activity near parks, playgrounds, and schools as high-priority, requiring quick action from the Police Department and the Department of Emergency Management. It is currently awaiting committee review.

Resolution urging the Police Department and the Department of Emergency Management to designate all 911 calls reporting drug use or suspected drug activity within 1,500 feet of parks, playgrounds, and schools as “Priority A” calls requiring swift and immediate response.

This hearing seeks input from city departments and stakeholders on potential updates to a 2021 ordinance requiring annual reports on overdose prevention policies. It follows the passage of the "Recovery First" Ordinance, which prioritizes long-term recovery from substance use disorders in San Francisco's drug policy.

Hearing to solicit input from relevant City departments and stakeholders regarding potential updates to the 2021 Ordinance mandating, through Administrative Code, Section 15.17, annual reports on "Overdose Prevention Policies;” this hearing follows the final passage of the “Recovery First” Ordinance, which establishes long-term recovery from substance use disorders as the primary objective of San Francisco's drug policy; and requesting the Department of Public Health, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Department of Emergency Management's "Healthy Streets Operation Center," and Human Services Agency to report.

The resolution allows certain city services, such as security and food services, to be contracted out to private companies if they can be provided at a lower cost than by city employees. This includes services for various departments like the Board of Supervisors, Public Works, and the Sheriff’s Department.

Resolution concurring with the Controller's certification that department services previously approved can be performed by private contractor for a lower cost than similar work performed by City and County employees, for the following services: Budget and Legislative Analyst Services (Board of Supervisors); Fleet Security Services, Real Estate Division Custodial Services, Real Estate Division Security Services, Convention Facilities Management (General Services Agency - Administrative Services); Security Services (Department of Public Works); Security Services (Homelessness and Supportive Housing); Security Services (Human Services Agency); Food Services at County Jails (Sheriff’s Department); Assembly of Vote by Mail Services (Department of Elections); Security Services (Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development); and Security Services (Department of Public Health).

A formal position or approval by the Board: Allow the acceptance and expenditure of Recurring State grant funds by the San Francisco Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.

Resolution authorizing the acceptance and expenditure of Recurring State grant funds by the San Francisco Department of Public Health for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to enter into a grant agreement with the California Department of Social Services for nearly $9.9 million to build a substance use disorder residential facility on Treasure Island, with funding available until June 30, 2029. It also permits the Department to make necessary adjustments to the agreement and outlines the process for the grantor to seek a receiver if the City defaults.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to enter into a Grant Agreement for a term commencing on execution of the Grant Agreement, through June 30, 2029, between the City and County of San Francisco ("City"), acting by and through its Department of Public Health ("DPH"), and California Department of Social Services and its third party administrator Horne LLP, under the Community Care Expansion Program, having anticipated revenue to the City of $9,895,834 for construction of a substance use disorder (SUD) residential step-down facility at Parcel E1.2, Treasure Island, including a Permitted and Restricted Use; authorizing DPH to accept and expend an increase to the grant award; authorizing the Grantor to apply for a Receiver in the event of the City’s default; and authorizing DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City and are necessary to effectuate the purpose of the Grant.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use a grant of approximately $2.49 million from the California Department of Health Care Services for a program aimed at supporting housing and homelessness initiatives. It also gives the Director of Health the authority to finalize the grant agreement with the San Francisco Health Plan.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $2,489,698.63 from the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) through San Francisco Health Authority, a local governmental entity doing business as the San Francisco Health Plan (“Health Plan” or “SFHP”) for participation in a program entitled, “Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program (“HHIP”) Expanding San Francisco Department of Public Health Recuperative Care Community Supports,” for a term of one year, one month, and sixteen days from May 15, 2025 to June 30, 2026; and delegating authority under Charter, Section 9.118(a), to the Director of Health to approve a Grant Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Public Health, and SFHP.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Department of Public Health to accept a $6 million grant from the California Department of Health Care Services for a program aimed at enhancing health services over one year. It also gives the Director of Health the authority to finalize the grant agreement with the San Francisco Health Plan.

Resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $6,000,000 from the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) through San Francisco Health Plan (SFHP) for participation in a program entitled, “Incentive Payment Program (“IPP”) San Francisco Department of Public Health Epic Enhancement Implementation Project,” for a term of one year from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; and delegating authority under Charter, Section 9.118(a) to the Director of Health to approve a Grant Agreement between the City, by and through the Department of Public Health, and the SFHP.

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.

This resolution allows the Police Department to accept and use 600 units of Naloxone, valued at $14,400, to help combat opioid overdoses. The funding comes from a federal grant and will be effective from August 7, 2024, to December 31, 2024.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Police Department to accept and expend an in-kind gift of 600 units of Naloxone valued at $14,400 through the Naloxone Distribution Project, which is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and administered by the Department of Health Care Services, for the grant period of August 7, 2024, through December 31, 2024.

This resolution approves an increase of $1,727,928 to the existing contract with Project Open Hand for HIV/AIDS food and nutrition services, raising the total contract amount to $20,528,272. The contract term remains unchanged, running from April 1, 2017, to March 31, 2027, and allows for minor amendments by the Department of Public Health as needed.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 4 to the agreement between the City, acting by and through, the Department of Public Health (DPH), and Project Open Hand, to provide HIV/AIDS food and nutrition services, to increase the contract amount by $1,727,928 for a new total not to exceed amount of $20,528,272 with no changes to the term of April 1, 2017, through March 31, 2027; and to authorize DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement or this Resolution.

This ordinance allocates $150 million from 2020 Health and Recovery bonds to the Department of Public Health and the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development for acquiring and improving facilities related to behavioral and mental health, as well as supportive housing and shelters for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The funds will be held in reserve until the bond proceeds are received.

Ordinance appropriating $150,000,000 of General Obligation (GO) Bond proceeds from 2020 Health and Recovery GO Bonds, Series 2025G to the Department of Public Health (DPH) and Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) for acquisition and improvement of real property for various behavioral and mental health facilities, permanent supportive housing or shelters, and related costs in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026; and placing these funds on Controller’s Reserve pending receipt of bond proceeds.

This ordinance removes $160,467,200 in funding from the 2020 Health and Recovery General Obligation Bonds that was allocated to the Department of Public Health and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for the fiscal year 2025-2026. The funds will no longer be available for their intended purposes.

Ordinance de-appropriating $160,467,200 General Obligation (GO) Bond proceeds from 2020 Health and Recovery GO Bonds, Series 2021D from the Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HOM) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.

The ordinance amends various city codes to streamline regulations by removing certain permit requirements and fees for veterinary hospitals and laundry facilities, while also establishing new fees for solid waste compliance and food safety activities. It also adjusts existing fees and penalties related to agricultural inspections, hazardous waste management, and tobacco sales violations.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code, Health Code, Administrative Code, and Public Works Code to: 1) eliminate Department of Public Health permit requirement for veterinary hospitals and laundry facilities; 2) eliminate the food facility surcharge and certain fees for agricultural inspections; 3) establish fees for regulatory compliance activities for solid waste facilities, refuse service for commercial and residential properties, and licensing of refuse collectors; 4) establish regulatory fee for food safety classes and food safety examinations; 5) increase existing regulatory fees for agricultural inspections, and hazardous waste management; 6) increase penalties for violations of tobacco sales ordinances by tobacco retailers; and 7) decrease fees for certified farmers’ market permits.

This ordinance sets the patient rates for services offered by the Department of Public Health for the fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. It also allows the Department to waive or reduce fees for low-income patients through charity care and discounted payment programs.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to set patient rates for services provided by the Department of Public Health (DPH), for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027; and authorizing DPH to waive or reduce fees to meet the needs of low-income patients through its provision of charity care and other discounted payment programs.

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.

This resolution urges the University of California Health and Blue Shield of California to settle their disagreement over medical service reimbursements by renewing their contract. This action aims to ensure that members can continue to access important healthcare services.

Resolution urging University of California Health and Blue Shield of California to resolve dispute regarding reimbursement for medical services and treatment by renewing their contract, thereby continuing to preserve members’ ability to access crucial healthcare services.

The ordinance amends the Police Code to increase fees for certain outdoor sound permits, remove permit requirements for specific activities, and streamline the application process for entertainment permits. It also adjusts public notice requirements and modifies conditions under which hearings are held for certain permits.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to 1) increase the filing fee for One Time Outdoor Amplified Sound Permits; 2) eliminate permit requirements for ball or ring throwing games, dance halls, and masked balls; 3) eliminate referral of Place of Entertainment Permit applications to the Department of Building Inspection (“DBI”); 4) eliminate referral of Limited Live Performance and Fixed Place Outdoor Amplified Sound permits to the Planning Department; 5) relax public notice requirements on the applicant and the Entertainment Commission with respect to applications for Place of Entertainment, Limited Live Performance, and Fixed Place Amplified Sound permits; 6) require the Entertainment Commission to hold a hearing on any application for a One Time Event Permit or One Time Outdoor Amplified Sound Permit in cases where an applicant has previously obtained 12 or more such permits in the same calendar year, rather than the preceding 12 months; 7) for Extended-Hours Permits, eliminate referral to DBI, and eliminate referral to the Department of Public Health and the Fire Department in cases where the applicant or permittee already holds valid permits from those departments; and 8) amend definitions relevant to noise limit enforcement.

This ordinance updates the Planning Code to specify areas where Reproductive Health Clinics can operate and aligns with Proposition O, which was approved by voters in November 2024. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and the city's General Plan.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to indicate districts where Reproductive Health Clinics are principally permitted and to make other conforming changes to the Planning Code and Zoning Control Tables, as required by Proposition O, passed by the voters in November 2024; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.