Legislation

This ordinance updates the policy on how third-party security cameras can be used at the airport. It aims to ensure proper oversight and management of surveillance technology for security purposes.

Ordinance approving the Amended Airport Surveillance Technology Policy governing the use of third party security cameras.

This resolution designates August 21, 2026, as National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day in San Francisco to honor those affected by the overdose crisis and support efforts in prevention and treatment. It also acknowledges the work of responders and service providers in addressing substance use disorders.

Resolution recognizing August 21, 2026, as National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day to honor the lives impacted by the overdose crisis, support families and communities affected by substance use disorders, recognize frontline responders and service providers, and reaffirm the City's commitment to prevention, treatment, recovery, and public safety.

A formal position or approval by the Board: Approve and allow the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to enter into a lease of real property consisting of approximately 31,200 square feet, with buildings totaling approximately 22,965 square feet located at 125 Bayshore Boulevard, with W.Y.L. In short: a symbolic stance, not a binding law.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to enter into a lease of real property consisting of approximately 31,200 square feet, with buildings totaling approximately 22,965 square feet located at 125 Bayshore Boulevard, with W.Y.L. Orion Properties, LLC, a California limited liability company, as Landlord, for an initial term of ten years, with two five-year options to extend thereafter, anticipated to commence on July 1, 2026, for use by the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing for emergency shelter purposes at an initial annual base rent of $655,200 with 3% annual increases; authorizing the Director of Property, on behalf of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, to execute the Lease; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; adopting the Planning Department’s findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of the Planning Code, Section 101.1; and authorizing the Director of Property to enter into amendments or 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.

Proposes a change to city law: Set aside money $1,926,125 of Boarding of Prisoners revenue and $14,043,516 to overtime salaries and de-set aside money $12,117,391 from retirement fringe benefits, vehicles, and various capital projects and work orders in the Sheriff’s Office to support the Department’s projected increases in overtime as required per the city's operating rules, Section 3.17 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026. In short: it commits city money.

Ordinance appropriating $1,926,125 of Boarding of Prisoners revenue and $14,043,516 to overtime salaries and de-appropriating $12,117,391 from retirement fringe benefits, vehicles, and various capital projects and work orders in the Sheriff’s Office to support the Department’s projected increases in overtime as required per Administrative Code, Section 3.17 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.

A formal position or approval by the Board: 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). In short: a symbolic stance, not a binding law.

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); and Security Services (Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development).

A formal position or approval by the Board: Allow the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $91,797 for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

Resolution authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $91,797 for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027; $91,797 for the term of July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028; and $91,797 for the term of July 1, 2028, through June 30, 2029, for a total not to exceed amount of $275,391 from the California Victim Compensation Board for the grant term July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, to continue the Criminal Restitution Compact should the parties agree to an amendment as allowed under the provisions of the grant agreement.

A formal position or approval by the Board: Allow the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a gift in the amount of $200,000 from The Chris Larsen Fund facilitated by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation through Five Keys to support a women’s initiative, Project Restore: Women’s Housing for victims of crime, geared towards servicing families of violent crime for the purpose of public safety prevention efforts. In short: a symbolic stance, not a binding law.

Resolution authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a gift in the amount of $200,000 from The Chris Larsen Fund facilitated by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation through Five Keys to support a women’s initiative, Project Restore: Women’s Housing for victims of crime, geared towards servicing families of violent crime for the purpose of public safety prevention efforts.

This resolution supports a California bill that aims to prevent retailers from using surveillance pricing, which involves tracking customer behavior to set prices. It is currently awaiting action from a committee.

Resolution supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 2564, authored by Assembly Member Chris Ward, and co-authored by Assembly Member Ash Kalra, which would add Sections 7200 and 7201 to Division 4 of the California Civil Code, prohibiting retailers from engaging in surveillance pricing.

This hearing will assess San Francisco's preparedness for extreme heat events, focusing on planning, infrastructure improvements, and risk reduction efforts. It also requests reports from various city departments on their progress and strategies related to these issues.

Hearing on San Francisco's readiness for extreme heat events, including operational planning/procedures, infrastructure investments, and progress on risk mitigation; and requesting the Departments of Emergency Management, Public Health, Environment, and the Office of Resilience and Capital Planning to report.

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's public-safety rules to modify provisions of the Fair Chance city law that regulate the use of criminal history in certain employment and housing decisions specifically by providing that employers and affordable housing providers may not use out-of-state criminal convictions or arrests for conduct that is lawful in California related to abortion-related healthcare, drag performances, gender-affirming care, and spontaneous abortion, as defined, in making certain employment or housing-related decisions.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to modify provisions of the Fair Chance Ordinance that regulate the use of criminal history in certain employment and housing decisions specifically by providing that employers and affordable housing providers may not use out-of-state criminal convictions or arrests for conduct that is lawful in California related to abortion-related healthcare, drag performances, gender-affirming care, and spontaneous abortion, as defined, in making certain employment or housing-related decisions; increasing administrative penalties for violations; and increasing liquidated damages available in a lawsuit.

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's public-safety rules to provide penalties for the prohibited discharge of fireworks, including that a first offense is punishable as an infraction with a fine not less than $125 or more than $250, and a second and any subsequent offenses within five years of a prior offense are punishable as misdemeanors with a fine not less than $250 or more than $750, or imprisonment in the County Jail of not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to provide penalties for the prohibited discharge of fireworks, including that a first offense is punishable as an infraction with a fine not less than $125 or more than $250, and a second and any subsequent offenses within five years of a prior offense are punishable as misdemeanors with a fine not less than $250 or more than $750, or imprisonment in the County Jail of not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's public-safety rules to repeal the prohibition on certain types of libraries lending or renting any book, magazine, pamphlet, or other printed matter to any person under the age of 21, unless the person has obtained a membership card with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to repeal the prohibition on certain types of libraries lending or renting any book, magazine, pamphlet, or other printed matter to any person under the age of 21, unless the person has obtained a membership card with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

The ordinance aims to ban the retail sale of nitrous oxide, allowing exceptions for specific uses like medical procedures and food production. Violating this ban could result in fines, imprisonment, and other penalties, with enforcement handled by the Director of Public Health.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to prohibit the retail sale of nitrous oxide, with exceptions for medical or dental procedures, research and development, manufacturing or industrial operations, and food-product purposes; make violations of the prohibition an infraction or misdemeanor, subject to imprisonment and or fine; authorize the Director of Public Health to enforce the prohibition; and make violations of the prohibition a public nuisance, subject to administrative fines, civil penalties, and revocation of a tobacco sales permit.

This legislation is a hearing to discuss releasing $1,118,828 in reserved funds for the Sheriff’s Office. The funds will cover additional rent, software licensing for body-worn cameras, and personnel staffing costs.

Hearing to consider the release of reserved funds to the Sheriff’s Office, placed on Budget and Finance reserve by Ordinance No. 119-25, in the total amount of $1,118,828; $25,000 to fund additional rent of 70 Oak Grove, $93,828 for the expansion of software licensing fees for body-worn cameras to all deputies, and $1,000,000 for salary and fringe spending for operational needs for personnel staffing.