Legislation

This ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $75,000 filed by Kareim McKnight, which alleges civil rights violations. The lawsuit was filed in federal court on August 9, 2022.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Kareim McKnight against the City and County of San Francisco for $75,000; the lawsuit was filed on August 9, 2022, in United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 22-cv-04600 WHO; entitled Kareim McKnight v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged civil rights violations.

This resolution calls for a coordinated effort among city agencies to reduce severe and fatal traffic accidents by creating and enforcing safer street designs, especially for children, seniors, and vulnerable groups. It emphasizes a preventative and data-driven strategy to improve overall road safety in San Francisco.

Resolution urging a preventative, interagency, and data-driven approach to ending severe and fatal traffic crashes by designing and enforcing safer streets for all San Franciscans, with a particular focus on protecting children, seniors, and other vulnerable populations.

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 approves an amendment to a contract with the Institute on Aging to provide additional funding of $14,261,943 for the Community Living Fund Program, bringing the total to $25,676,683 and extending the program's duration by two years until June 30, 2027. It also allows for minor adjustments to the contract by the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services as needed.

Resolution approving the First Amendment between the City, acting by and through the Department of Disability and Aging Services, and Institute on Aging for the provision of the Community Living Fund Program, increasing the amount by $14,261,943 for a new total not to exceed amount of $25,676,683 effective upon approval of this Resolution, extending the term by two years for a total term of four years from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2027, clarifying the scope of services, and adding appendices consistent with the ongoing receipt of federal funding; and authorizing the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to enter into amendments or modifications to the First Amendment that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the First Amendment or this Resolution.

This resolution approves a four-year grant agreement for $11,125,299 to provide Congregate Nutrition Services for older adults, starting July 1, 2025. It also allows the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to make necessary amendments to the agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution approving a Grant Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Disability and Aging Services, and Self-Help for the Elderly for the provision of Congregate Nutrition Services for Older Adults Program, for a term of four years from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029, and for a total not to exceed amount of $11,125,299; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Grant Agreement or this Resolution.

This resolution approves a four-year grant agreement for $13,871,295 to provide home-delivered nutrition services for older adults, starting July 1, 2025. It also allows the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to make necessary amendments to the agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution approving a Grant Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Disability and Aging Services, and Self-Help for the Elderly for the provision of Home-Delivered Nutrition Services for Older Adults Program, for a term of four years from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029, for a total not to exceed amount of $13,871,295; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Grant Agreement or this Resolution.

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

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

This resolution allows the San Francisco Public Library to receive and use a grant of up to $1,072,600 from the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library to support various public programs and services in the fiscal year 2025-2026. The funding includes in-kind gifts, services, and cash contributions.

Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend a grant in the amount of up to $1,072,600 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) 2025-2026.

This resolution approves a four-year agreement between the City and Seneca Family of Agencies to provide Family and Children’s Services Wraparound Services, totaling up to $15,974,640. It also allows the Executive Director of the Human Services Agency to make minor changes to the agreement before it is finalized.

Resolution approving an Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Human Services Agency, and Seneca Family of Agencies for the provision of Family and Children’s Services (FCS) Wraparound Services, for a term of four years from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029, and for a total not to exceed amount of $15,974,640; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Human Services Agency to make necessary, non-material changes to the Agreement before its execution.

This resolution approves a four-year grant agreement with Meals on Wheels San Francisco to provide home-delivered meal services to older adults, totaling up to $37,127,237. It also allows the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to make necessary amendments to the agreement without increasing the city's financial obligations.

Resolution approving a Grant Agreement between the City, acting by and through the Department of Disability and Aging Services, and Meals on Wheels San Francisco for the provision of Home-Delivered Meal Nutrition Services to Older Adults, for a term of four years from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029, for a total not to exceed amount of $37,127,237; and to authorize the Executive Director of the Department of Disability and Aging Services to enter into amendments or modifications to the Grant Agreement that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Grant Agreement or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Office of Cannabis to accept and use a grant of over $3.3 million from the state for a Local Equity Grants Program, covering the period from April 2025 to October 2026. It also authorizes the city to enter into an agreement with the state and manage any related liabilities.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of Cannabis to accept and expend a grant award in the amount of $3,324,052.50 and to expend interest earned or accrued on grant funds for the grant term of April 1, 2025, through October 31, 2026, from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development for the Local Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions; to execute the agreement with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, and any extensions or amendments thereto, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco; and to indemnify the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development for liability arising out of the performance of this contract; and approving the grant agreement pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118(a).

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.

The ordinance allows the Recreation and Park Department to add a surcharge to fees for using City golf courses and other facilities to help cover maintenance costs. It also increases certain golf fees for San Francisco residents and requires the department to regularly update golf course fees on its website.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to 1) authorize the Recreation and Park Department to add a cost recovery surcharge to the fees for the use of City golf courses, outdoor event facilities, picnic areas, and athletic fields, to help cover stormwater and other costs related to maintaining those City properties; 2) increase golf course fees by increasing the San Francisco resident rates at certain courses, by increasing the cost of golf cards that entitle Pacifica residents to resident discounts at Sharp Park, by adjusting weekend hours, and by limiting resident senior discounts to weekdays; 3) require the Recreation and Park Department on an ongoing basis to post and update on its website the golf course fees in lieu of listing those fees in the Park Code; and 4) make various clarifying changes; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

The ordinance allows the Recreation and Park Department to set fees for recreation programs based on their operating costs and other factors, with approval from the Recreation and Park Commission. It also directs the Commission to revise its scholarship policy to offer additional discounts for those in financial need.

Ordinance amending the Park Code to allow the Recreation and Park Department to set fees for recreation programs based on the Department’s operating costs for those programs and various other factors, including whether the program is designated for youth, seniors, or persons with disabilities, subject to approval of the Recreation and Park Commission; directing the Commission to update its scholarship policy to provide for further discounts for recreation programs based on financial need; making certain clarifying changes; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This resolution allows the California Enterprise Development Authority to issue up to $10 million in revenue obligations to finance or refinance educational facilities for La Scuola International School. It is a step to support the acquisition, construction, and improvement of these facilities.

Resolution approving for purposes of Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, Section 147(f) of the Issuance and Sale of Revenue Obligations by the California Enterprise Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $10,000,000 to finance and/or refinance the cost of acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of various educational facilities to be owned and operated by La Scuola International School, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation.

This resolution honors Kenny Lau for his significant contributions to traditional Chinese medicine, cultural heritage, education, and public service. It also designates August 28, 2025, as Kenny Lau Day in San Francisco.

Resolution commending Kenny Lau for his outstanding contributions to traditional Chinese medicine, cultural heritage, education, and public service; and declaring August 28, 2025, as Kenny Lau Day in the City and County of San Francisco.

This resolution celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and honors the contributions of disability rights leaders and the San Francisco Office on Disability and Accessibility, as well as the opening of the San Francisco Disability Cultural Center. It acknowledges the ongoing efforts to promote accessibility and support for individuals with disabilities in the city.

Resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the work of disability rights leaders and the San Francisco Office on Disability and Accessibility, and the opening of the San Francisco Disability Cultural Center.

This resolution condemns antisemitism and all forms of violence based on race and religion in San Francisco. It reaffirms the city's commitment to being open, inclusive, and safe while actively opposing all forms of hate.

Resolution condemning antisemitism and all forms of race and religion based violence in San Francisco; and reaffirms its commitment to an open, inclusive, and safe city that actively opposes all forms of hate, including those based on religion, ethnicity, race, sex, national origin, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and disability.