Legislation

This ordinance requires medical specimen collection sites to partner with a government entity, licensed healthcare provider, or educational institution, and to follow hygiene, sanitation, and privacy standards. Violations of these standards can result in administrative penalties from the Department of Public Health.

Ordinance amending the Health Code to require that sites that collect medical specimens on behalf of clinical laboratories partner with either a governmental entity, a licensed health care provider located in the City, or an educational or academic institution, establish hygiene, sanitation, and privacy standards, and adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; and providing that a violation of the specimen collection standards is a public health nuisance subject to an administrative penalty that may be imposed by the Department of Public Health.

This resolution approves a 10-year agreement between the Friends and Foundation of the San Francisco Public Library and the San Francisco Public Library to outline their roles in fundraising and improving library operations and projects. It also allows the library to make minor changes to the agreement before it is finalized, as long as those changes do not significantly increase the city's obligations.

Resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Friends and Foundation of the San Francisco Public Library and the San Francisco Public Library to establish roles and responsibilities of each party for purposes of fundraising, enhancing operations, and capital projects for a term of 10 years effective upon approval of this Resolution; and to authorize the San Francisco Public Library to enter into amendments or modifications of the MOU prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the MOU or this Resolution.

The ordinance extends the current Gross Receipts Tax rates for certain businesses until December 31, 2024, and delays new tax rates until January 1, 2025. It also offers tax credits for new businesses opening in specific zip codes from 2023 to 2027, providing financial relief based on their taxable gross receipts or payroll expenses.

Ordinance amending the Business and Tax Regulations Code to extend through December 31, 2024, the Gross Receipts Tax rates in effect on January 1, 2022, for the business activities of retail trade, certain services, manufacturing, food services, accommodations, and arts, entertainment and recreation, and postpone to January 1, 2025, the imposition of the Gross Receipts Tax rates otherwise set to go into effect beginning January 1, 2023, for those business activities; and to provide for businesses that open a physical location in certain zip codes in the City on or after January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2027, and that did not have a physical location in the City for at least three years prior to that opening, an annual Gross Receipts Tax credit equal to 0.45% of the business’s San Francisco taxable gross receipts from one or more of the business activities of information, administrative and support services, financial services, insurance, and professional, scientific and technical services, for businesses not engaged in business in the City as an administrative office, or 0.7% of the taxable payroll expense of a business that engages in business in the City as an administrative office, for each of up to three tax years immediately following the tax year in which the business opened the physical location, but no later than the 2028 tax year, and not to exceed $1,000,000 per tax year.

This ordinance raises the minimum hourly pay for employees of nonprofit City contractors to $23.00 by January 1, 2026, and for public entity City contractors to $25.50 by January 1, 2027, with annual increases tied to the Consumer Price Index. It also adjusts the exemption rules for youth employees in summer and after-school programs.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to increase the minimum hourly compensation rate for employees of nonprofit City contractors incrementally to $23.00 per hour by January 1, 2026, with annual increases every July thereafter based on increases in the Consumer Price Index; to increase the minimum hourly compensation rate for employees of public entity City contractors incrementally to $25.50 per hour by January 1, 2027, with annual increases every July thereafter based on increases in the regional Consumer Price Index for certain workers; and to modify the exemption to minimum compensation requirements for youth employees in summer and after-school programs.

This legislation calls for a hearing to review the budget and spending of the Public Education Enrichment Fund and other city funds for San Francisco public schools, including the Student Success Fund. It also requests reports from the San Francisco Unified School District and related departments on these matters.

Hearing on the budget and spending of the Public Education Enrichment Fund and other City funding directed to San Francisco public schools, including the implementation of the Student Success Fund (Proposition G); and requesting that the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), Department of Early Childhood, and the Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families to report.

This legislation calls for a hearing to discuss how the Free City program and the budget for City College of San Francisco are being implemented. It also requests reports from City College and the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families on these matters.

Hearing on the implementation of Free City and the City College of San Francisco (CCSF) budget; and requesting CCSF and the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families to report.

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Library to receive and use a grant of up to $1,030,400 from the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library to support various public programs and services for the fiscal year 2023-2024. The funding includes in-kind gifts, services, and cash.

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend a grant in the amount of up to $1,030,400 of in-kind gifts, services, and cash monies from the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library for direct support for a variety of public programs and services in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.

This ordinance creates the Library Laureate Programs, allowing the Library to award stipends to selected individuals who have made significant contributions to culture and leadership. The recipients, chosen through a competitive process, will provide services to the City in recognition of their achievements.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the Library Laureate Programs, and authorizing the Library to grant stipends to individuals selected through a competitive process as Laureates or Finalists in recognition of their achievements, leadership, and cultural contributions, and in exchange for their service to the City.

This ordinance changes the Park Code by reducing the number of seats on the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Committee, allowing for alternate members, permitting longer service terms, prioritizing members with experience in racial equity and disability issues, and requiring meetings to be held at City Hall. These adjustments aim to enhance the committee's effectiveness and inclusivity.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to 1) reduce the number of seats on the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Committee (PROSAC), 2) provide for alternate members, 3) allow members to serve for more than four consecutive terms, 4) provide for the appointment of members having experience with racial equity and disability issues; and 5) provide that meetings shall occur at City Hall.

This resolution approves an extension and increase in funding for the Oasis Family Shelter, allowing the Providence Foundation to continue providing services until June 30, 2032, with a total funding amount of up to $58,345,438. It also gives the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing the authority to make minor adjustments to the agreement as needed.

Resolution approving the third amendment to the grant agreement between the Providence Foundation and the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (“HSH”) for services and operations at the Oasis Family Shelter; extending the grant term by 107 months from July 31, 2023, for a total term of September 1, 2020, through June 30, 2032; increasing the agreement amount by $48,424,548 for a total amount not to exceed $58,345,438; and authorizing HSH to enter into any additions, amendments, or other modifications to the agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities, or materially decrease the benefits to the City.

This ordinance changes the Park Code by reducing the number of seats on the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Committee, allowing for alternate members, and permitting longer service terms. It also ensures that members have relevant experience in environmental justice, racial equity, and disability issues, and mandates that meetings be held at City Hall.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to 1) reduce the number of seats on the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Advisory Committee (PROSAC), 2) provide for alternate members, 3) allow members to serve for more than four consecutive terms, 4) provide for the appointment of members having experience with environmental justice, racial equity, and disability issues; and 5) provide that meetings shall occur at City Hall.

This resolution urges the Board of Education to provide funding for after-school programs at high schools. It aims to enhance educational and extracurricular opportunities for students.

Resolution urging the Board of Education to allocate funding for high school after-school programming.

The hearing aims to address the rising reports of sexual assault and harassment in San Francisco public schools and gather data on gender-based violence and available resources for students. It requests reports from various city departments and the school district on their responses and support systems for affected students.

Hearing to discuss San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and City departments' responses to the increased student reports of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and other forms of gender-based violence at SFUSD schools, and requesting data and information pertaining to gender-based violence in public schools and resources made available to students, via partnerships with SFUSD or community-based organization partners, that support survivors of sexual assault or harassment and promote safe and healthy environment in our schools; and requesting SFUSD, Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families, Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention, and Department on the Status of Women to report.

This resolution urges the San Francisco Department of Public Health to develop a program that offers resources and education to gun violence victims about their legal rights to sue gun manufacturers under California Assembly Bill No. 1594. It has been passed by the city legislature.

Resolution urging the San Francisco Department of Public Health to create a program to provide resources and education for victims of gun violence regarding their rights to file lawsuits against gun manufacturers in accordance to California State Assembly Bill No. 1594.

The ordinance authorizes a $227,500 settlement for a lawsuit regarding disability access violations at San Francisco's golf courses. It also includes provisions for making accessibility improvements at Harding Park and Fleming Park golf courses.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Abdul Nevarez and Priscilla Nevarez against the City and County of San Francisco for $227,500; the lawsuit was filed on September 27, 2019, in United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 19-CV-06155-SK; entitled Abdul Nevarez and Priscilla Nevarez v. City of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves disability access violations in the City’s golf courses; other material terms of the settlement are making certain disability access improvements at the Harding Park and Fleming Park golf courses.

This ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit for $69,999 related to alleged civil rights violations during a traffic stop. The lawsuit was filed by David Cordero in 2019.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by David Cordero against the City and County of San Francisco for $69,999; the lawsuit was filed on April 9, 2019, in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 19-cv-01834; entitled David Cordero v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged civil rights violations arising out of a traffic stop on August 12, 2018.

This resolution supports a California bill that aims to include menstrual hygiene products as eligible purchases under the CalWorks program. It seeks to improve access to these essential items for individuals in need.

Resolution supporting California State Senate Bill No. 260, the Menstrual Equity Act of 2023, authored by State Senator Caroline Menjivar, to expand CalWorks to cover menstrual hygiene product purchases.

This legislation calls for a hearing to examine how the city's hiring practices impact racial equity and to assess progress towards achieving diverse representation in city jobs. It also requests a report from the Office of the Budget and Legislative Analyst on these issues.

Hearing on departmental hiring patterns with regard to racial equity and progress towards the goal of equitable diversity in City employment; and requesting the Office of the Budget and Legislative Analyst to report.