Legislation

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expresses the Board of Supervisors' intention to enhance local rent control protections if the Costa-Hawkins Act is repealed in the upcoming ballot measure on November 5, 2024.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the Board of Supervisors intent to expand local rent control protections to go into effect if the Costa-Hawkins Act is repealed via ballot measure on November 5, 2024.

The ordinance requires developers to disclose any unauthorized dwelling units when applying for development permits and mandates the Planning Department to investigate these units. It also enhances oversight to prevent fraud related to unauthorized units and ensures properties are inspected before approving any loss of residential units.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require applicants to disclose the presence of any Unauthorized Dwelling Unit, and require the Planning Department to investigate any Unauthorized Dwelling Unit, upon submittal of a Development Application; require the Planning Department to document when a property is subject to a regulatory agreement subjecting any units on the property to the San Francisco Residential Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Ordinance; and require the Planning Department to inspect properties prior to recommending approval of any loss of a Residential Unit or Unauthorized Dwelling Unit; amending the Building Code to expand the Department of Building Inspection’s Expanded Compliance Control Program to address fraud, bribery, and failure to accurately represent the presence and number of Unauthorized Dwelling Units at properties subject to a permit application; 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.

This resolution approves a contract with WSP/PGH Wong Joint Venture for consulting services related to upgrading the train control system, lasting up to 10 years and costing up to $30 million. The agreement will begin once the resolution is officially approved.

Resolution approving an agreement with WSP/PGH Wong Joint Venture for consulting services supporting the Communications-Based Train Control Upgrade Project for an initial five-year term, with five options to extend the term for an additional year, for a total of 10 years and an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 over the 10-year period, effective upon approval of this Resolution.

This ordinance updates the agreement between San Francisco and the Service Employees International Union to improve staffing and hiring for registered nurses and public health nurses. It specifically addresses the needs for 2,320 registered nurses and 2,830 public health nurses over the next few years.

Ordinance adopting and implementing the First Amendment to the 2024-2027 Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of San Francisco and Service Employees International Union, Local 1021, Staff and Per Diem Nurses to address staffing and hiring of 2320 Registered Nurses and 2830 Public Health Nurses.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use a donation of supplies worth $57,264.40 from the San Francisco Public Health Foundation, supporting its Primary Care Division for the fiscal year from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. It has already been approved.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend an in-kind gift of supplies valued in the amount of $57,264.40 from the San Francisco Public Health Foundation, in support of the Primary Care Division of the Department of Public Health, for the period of July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.

This resolution officially designates July 2024 as Disability Pride Month in San Francisco, acknowledging the contributions and rights of individuals with disabilities. It aims to promote awareness and celebrate the diversity of the disability community.

Resolution recognizing July 2024 as Disability Pride Month in the City and County of San Francisco.

This resolution designates the week of August 4 through August 10, 2024, as National Health Center Week in San Francisco. It acknowledges the contributions of the San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium and its member health centers to the community.

Resolution proclaiming the week of August 4 through August 10, 2024, as National Health Center Week in the City and County of San Francisco; and recognizing the work of the San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium and its member community health centers.

This resolution officially designates August 2024 as Transgender History Month in San Francisco. It aims to recognize and celebrate the contributions and history of the transgender community.

Resolution declaring August 2024 as Transgender History Month in the City and County of San Francisco.

This resolution officially designates September 17, 2024, as Korean Chuseok Day in San Francisco and honors the Korean Center, Inc. for organizing the 6th Annual Bay Area Korean Chuseok Festival on September 14, 2024, recognizing its contributions to the local Korean American community. The resolution has been passed by the city.

Resolution recognizing September 17, 2024, as Korean Chuseok Day and honoring the Korean Center, Inc. for hosting the 6th Annual Bay Area Korean Chuseok Festival in San Francisco on September 14, 2024, and for its contributions to the Korean American community in the City and County of San Francisco.

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 officially designates July 16, 2024, as Julie Van Nostern Day in San Francisco to honor her years of service in the City Attorney’s Office and her upcoming retirement. It has been passed by the city government.

Resolution declaring July 16, 2024, as Julie Van Nostern Day in the City and County of San Francisco, in recognition of her many years of outstanding service in the City Attorney’s Office and her well-deserved retirement.

The ordinance allows the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to increase funding for the Cova Hotel's booking agreement by nearly $1.73 million and extend the agreement's term by seven months. It also waives certain city code requirements related to this agreement and permits HSH to make necessary amendments that do not increase the city's financial obligations.

Ordinance authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing ("HSH") to amend the booking agreement with Shin International, Inc., the operator of the Cova Hotel, to increase the not to exceed amount by $1,728,190 for a total amount not to exceed $16,032,443 and to extend the term of the agreement by seven months from August 31, 2024, for a new term of May 26, 2020, through March 31, 2025; waiving certain requirements of the Administrative, Labor and Employment, and Environment Codes for said agreement; and authorizing HSH to enter into amendments that do not increase the City’s obligations or liabilities and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the agreement.

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 resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept and use an additional $138,434 grant, bringing the total to $173,063, from the National Institutes of Health for a program focused on HIV/AIDS interventions for adolescents. The funding will support the program from December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2024.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $138,434 for a total amount of $173,063 from the National Institutes of Health through Florida State University for participation in a program, entitled “Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions (ATN) Scientific Leadership Center,” for the period of December 1, 2023, through November 30, 2024.

The resolution allows the San Francisco Department of Public Health to enter into a 10-year agreement with federal agencies to secure $3.5 million in funding for a dementia care program. It also permits the department to make minor adjustments to the agreement as needed, with legal consultation.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the San Francisco Department of Public Health (“DPH”) to enter into a Participation Agreement with the Federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to provide federal funding for an innovative dementia care program, for a term of 10 years and 26 days from June 5, 2024, through June 30, 2034, having anticipated revenue of $3,500,000 and authorizing DPH to make necessary, non-material changes to the agreement that DPH determines, in consultation with the City Attorney, are necessary to correct clerical and/or administrative errors, as long as those changes are consistent with this Resolution.

This motion aimed to overturn the Planning Department's decision that a project at 700 Indiana Street did not require additional environmental review. The motion was ultimately rejected.

Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 700 Indiana Street is exempt from further environmental review, under a General Plan Evaluation, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination.

This ordinance allows the San Francisco Port Commission to manage and dedicate certain park areas in Mission Bay for public use over the next three years. It also gives the Public Works Director authority regarding specific utility assets in those parks and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance conditionally accepting a grant deed for property associated with Mission Bay South Park P22; delegating for a three-year period to the San Francisco Port Commission the authority to dedicate Mission Bay South Parks P22 and P19 (bordering Terry François Boulevard) to public use, accept an irrevocable offer for the acquisition facilities that comprise the park improvements, designate said facilities for public park and open space purposes only, and accept these Parks for Port of San Francisco maintenance and liability purposes, subject to specified limitations; delegating for a three-year period to the Public Works Director similar authority for certain Public Utilities Commission assets in Parks P22 and P19; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and the Mission Bay South Redevelopment Plan; adopting a Public Works Order that recommends delegation of Parks P22 and P19 acceptance and related actions; and authorizing official acts, as defined, in connection with this Ordinance.

This ordinance updates San Francisco's General Plan to incorporate changes related to the Stonestown Development Project, including revisions to urban design and land use. It also includes environmental findings and confirms consistency with existing planning policies.

Ordinance amending the General Plan to revise the Urban Design Element, the Commerce and Industry Element, and the Land Use Index to reflect the Stonestown Development Project; adopting findings 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 adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 340.

This ordinance creates new zoning districts around the Stonestown area, including mixed-use and special use districts, and removes a required setback along a section of 19th Avenue. It also includes environmental and planning findings to ensure the changes align with city policies and public needs.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and the Zoning Map to establish the Stonestown Mixed-Use District (SMD), Stonestown Special Use District (SUD), Stonestown Mixed-Use Height and Bulk District (HBD), and Stonestown Special Sign District (SSD), all generally bounded by Eucalyptus Drive and Buckingham Way to the north, 19th Avenue to the east, Buckingham Way to the south, and Buckingham Way to the west, with the SSD including the Stonestown Galleria Mall and the SMD, SUD, and HBD excluding the mall; abolishing an approximately 15-foot legislated setback on the west side of 19th Avenue between Eucalyptus Drive and Buckingham Way; making findings 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 under Planning Code, Section 302.

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.

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 urges the Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families to quickly negotiate a new agreement with the San Francisco Community College District to support the Free City College program. It aims to ensure that the principles of the program are upheld for the benefit of students.

Resolution urging the Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families to uphold the principles of the Free City College program by expeditiously negotiating an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the San Francisco Community College District.

This resolution supports Subway workers in San Francisco who have not received minimum wages, overtime pay, or breaks, and urges Subway franchises to pay them the wages owed and comply with state laws requiring at least $20 per hour. It aims to ensure fair compensation for all current and former employees.

Resolution supporting workers at Subway franchises in San Francisco who have been denied minimum wages, overtime wages, and breaks, and urging these Subway franchises to pay all current and former workers the wages stolen from them and to immediately comply with state minimum wage laws mandating payment of at least $20 per hour to all workers for all hours worked.

This resolution designates August 2024 as Afghan American Heritage Month in San Francisco to recognize the important contributions of the Afghan American community. It aims to celebrate their impact on the city's culture, economy, and society.

Resolution declaring the month of August 2024 as Afghan American Heritage Month in the City and County of San Francisco to honor the significant contributions of the Afghan American community to the cultural, economic, and social fabric of the city.

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 resolution designates July 15, 2024, as Linda Maria Ronstadt Day in San Francisco to honor her contributions to music and social justice, coinciding with her 78th birthday. It has been officially passed by the city.

Resolution declaring July 15, 2024, as Linda Maria Ronstadt Day in the City and County of San Francisco in recognition of her iconic catalog of work, her commitment to social justice, and her 78th birthday.

This resolution designates July 9, 2024, as Black Women’s Equal Pay Day in San Francisco to highlight the issue of pay inequity affecting women, especially women of color and LGBTQIA+ individuals. It aims to raise public awareness about these disparities in earnings.

Resolution declaring July 9, 2024, as Black Women’s Equal Pay Day in the City and County of San Francisco, to raise public awareness about the impact of pay inequity for women, particularly women of color and LGBTQIA+ people.

This ordinance designates the coast redwood tree at 4 Montclair Terrace as a landmark tree, which provides it with special recognition and protections under the Public Works Code. It includes findings that support this designation and outlines necessary actions to implement it.

Ordinance designating the coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) tree located at 4 Montclair Terrace as a landmark tree pursuant to the Public Works Code; making findings supporting the designation; and directing official acts in furtherance of the landmark tree designation, as defined herein.

This resolution states that the Board of Supervisors plans to rename Oakdale Avenue from Third Street to Newhall Street. It has been officially passed.

Resolution declaring the intention of the Board of Supervisors to rename Oakdale Avenue between Third Street to Newhall Street.

This resolution urges the State Legislature to approve more reparations proposals suggested by the California Legislative Black Caucus, following recommendations from the California Reparations Task Force. It has been officially passed by the San Francisco city government.

Resolution urging the State Legislature to ratify additional reparations proposals as proposed by the California Legislative Black Caucus based on the recommendations from the California Reparations Task Force.

This resolution supports a bill in Congress that aims to increase the number of Medicaid-eligible inpatient psychiatric beds in care facilities from 16 to 36. The goal is to improve access to mental health care for those in need.

Resolution supporting the United States House of Representative Bill, the “Michelle Alyssa Go Act,” introduced by Congressman Dan Goldman, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, Congressman Tony Cárdenas, and Congressman Gus M. Bilirakis, which increases the cap of Medicaid-eligible inpatient psychiatric beds a care facility can have from 16 to 36.

The ordinance aims to designate the Alexandria Theater as a Landmark, which would protect its historical significance under the Planning Code. It also includes affirmations regarding environmental impact and compliance with city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Alexandria Theater, located at 5400 Geary Boulevard, at the northwest corner of Geary Boulevard and 18th Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1450, Lot No. 048, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

Schedules a public hearing about: Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on November 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., for the Members of the Board of Supervisors to hear and receive updates on the progress and implementation status of the Unites States Department of Justice recommendations regarding reforms within the Police Department.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on November 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., for the Members of the Board of Supervisors to hear and receive updates on the progress and implementation status of the Unites States Department of Justice recommendations regarding reforms within the Police Department; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M20-125, approved on September 15, 2020.

This resolution designates June 29, 2024, as Kim Marie Thompson Cromb Day in San Francisco, honoring her contributions to the community. It has been officially passed by the city.

Resolution recognizing June 29, 2024, as Kim Marie Thompson Cromb Day in the City and County of San Francisco.

This ordinance requires large supermarkets to give six months' notice to customers and the City before permanently closing. It also mandates that they explore options to continue selling groceries at that location.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to require large supermarkets to provide six months notice to their customers and the City before permanently closing, and to explore ways to allow for the continued sale of groceries at the location.

This resolution addresses the findings and recommendations from the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report regarding budget and innovation issues. It urges the Mayor to implement the accepted recommendations through her department heads and the annual budget process.

Resolution responding to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations contained in the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury Report, entitled "Lifting the Fog: On Budgets, Innovation, Silos, and More"; and urging the Mayor to cause the implementation of accepted findings and recommendations through her department heads and through the development of the annual budget.

This resolution approves a lease extension for Farley’s Community Café at San Francisco International Airport, allowing the café to continue operating for an additional two years and four months. The extension is part of a program designed to support small businesses affected by COVID-19.

Resolution approving the COVID-19 Lease Extension Program for the Terminal 3 Boarding Area F Café Lease, a Small Business Enterprise Set-Aside, Lease No. 19-0054 (Lease), at the San Francisco International Airport by and between Rylo Management, LLC DBA Farley’s Community Café, as tenant, and City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, as landlord, providing for a lease extension of two years and four months for a total term of October 19, 2019, through October 31, 2024.

This resolution states that the Board of Supervisors plans to use some of the funds from the city's opioid litigation to create wellness hubs as part of the Department of Public Health's Overdose Prevention Plan by 2025. It is currently filed and has not yet been enacted.

Resolution declaring the Board of Supervisors’ intent to use a portion of the abatement funds arising from San Francisco’s opioid litigation to open and operate wellness hubs, as outlined by the Department of Public Health’s Overdose Prevention Plan, by 2025.

This resolution affirms the Planning Director's approval for UCSF to take over certain rights from California Barrel Company regarding the Potrero Power Station Project. It also includes a waiver of liability for the City, protecting the Developer from claims related to their indemnification obligations for that project section.

Resolution affirming the Planning Director’s approval of an assignment and assumption agreement between California Barrel Company LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Developer”), and the Regents of the University of California, on behalf of its San Francisco campus (“UCSF”), pursuant to which UCSF will assume a portion of Developer’s right, title and interest in and to the Development Agreement between the City and Developer for the Potrero Power Station Project, with respect to Block 2 of the Project; approving a Waiver of Liability by the City, acting by and through its Planning Department, for the benefit of Developer, pursuant to which the City will waive and release any claims made for actions subsequent to execution of the Waiver against Developer, in connection with Developer’s indemnification obligations in Section 4.10 of the Development Agreement, with respect to Block 2 of the Project; and adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance designates The Gregangelo Museum as a Landmark, ensuring its preservation under specific planning standards. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate The Gregangelo Museum, located at 225 San Leandro Way, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3253, Lot No. 015, as a Landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

The ordinance expands the Central Neighborhoods Large Residence Special Use District by merging it with the Corona Heights Large Residence SUD and applying its regulations to all lots within the expanded area, with some exceptions. It also updates the Zoning Map to reflect these changes and affirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to expand the boundaries of the Central Neighborhoods Large Residence Special Use District (SUD), and to apply its controls to all lots within the SUD, with some exceptions; to delete the Corona Heights Large Residence SUD, and as a result to merge it into the Central Neighborhoods Large Residence SUD; amending the Zoning Map to reflect the deletion and boundary expansion; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

This resolution honors Todd Rydstrom for his service as the San Francisco Deputy Controller and establishes July 1, 2024, as Deputy Controller Todd Rydstrom Day in the city. It has been officially passed by the city government.

Resolution commending and honoring Todd Rydstrom for his outstanding service as the San Francisco Deputy Controller; and declaring July 1, 2024, as Deputy Controller Todd Rydstrom Day in the City and County of San Francisco.

The resolution urges Governor Gavin Newsom and the California State Budget Committee to reinstate the optional adult acupuncture benefit in Medi-Cal, which would cost an estimated $5.5 million in the 2024-2025 fiscal year and $13.1 million annually thereafter. This action aims to enhance healthcare options for Medi-Cal recipients.

Resolution urging Governor Gavin Newsom and the California State Budget Committee to restore optional adult acupuncture benefit in Medi-Cal with an estimated cost of $5,500,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and ongoing $13,100,000 to the California State Budget.

This resolution supports a California bill that would increase the time limit for prosecuting domestic violence cases from five years to 15 years. It aims to give survivors more time to seek justice.

Resolution supporting California State Senate Bill No. 690, introduced by Senator Susan Rubio, to extend the statute of limitations for prosecution of domestic violence from five years to 15 years.

This resolution supports California Assembly Bill No. 2917, which allows courts to consider various forms of evidence, such as stalking and threats, when deciding on gun violence restraining orders. It aims to enhance the criteria for determining the risk of gun violence by including evidence related to animal cruelty and threats against individuals or groups.

Resolution supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 2917, introduced by Assembly Member Rick Chavez Zbur, which authorizes a court, when considering whether there exists grounds for granting a gun violence restraining order, to consider evidence of stalking, evidence of animal cruelty, evidence of threats toward a person or group based on a protected characteristic, and evidence of threats of violence or destruction of property for the purpose of interfering with the free exercise of constitutional rights.

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.

This resolution supports a California State Senate bill aimed at addressing the sale of stolen goods on San Francisco streets. It encourages legislative action to help reduce this issue in the city.

Resolution supporting California State Senate Bill No. 925 introduced by California State Senator Scott Wiener to combat the fencing of stolen merchandise on San Francisco streets.